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No. 73.

VOL. VII.

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School Notes Kalendar O.V. Column O.V. Dinner In Memoriam "Berlin" Football O.T.C. Notes Shooting Boat Club Entertainment " The Poetry of Frederick Tennyson " School Concert Lectures Debating SocietyKing's Scholarship Results Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter ... Correspondence Valete Salvete School Officers Library Chess Cup Accounts Contemporaries

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Scbool notes. HE vicissitudes of the weather have rather tended to hamper any organised form of recreation during the term. We returned to School in heavy snow, enjoyed the best part of a week's skating, and have now relapsed into the dismal damp of a typical English Spring. We should like to thank Mr. Berkeley, however, for so kindly allowing members of the School to make use of the splendid sheet of ice in Spetchley Park. * * * The condition of the ground has interfered with the playing of the football House matches to a large extent, but it is hoped that they will all be played off by the end of the term. The rowers have consequently benefttted, and we look for good results in the races this month.

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There are two home fixtures, against Monmouth on March 23rd, and Hereford on March 3Oth. The Four will row Magdalen College School on the Thames on March i6th.

The play produced in aid of the Boat Club in November proved a great success: and we heartily congratulate Mrs. Fortescue and Mr. Tower on the result of their efforts. A full account appears elsewhere in our columns.

Certain members of the School have also been taking part in an outside dramatic performance. An operetta entitled " Robin Hood " was produced at the Theatre in January in aid of the Bishop's Emergency School Fund. The music was composed by the Rev. W. D. Abbott, whom we can proudly claim as a connection of the School. It was altogether a most enjoyable entertainment, and the financial result was very satisfactory.

The return of Mr. Selwyn Driver was the great event of the Christmas Concert. We found him as versatile and talented as ever, and the audience demonstrated their pleasure at his re-appearance in no uncertain manner. When he is present, it is hard to imagine what our Concert would be like without him. We can only express the hope that he will continue to figure prominently in the programme for many years to come.

We wish to congratulate J. Nash, the " patriarch" of the School, on winning the Meeke Scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford, where we are sure he will keep up our best traditions at work and games.

Four candidates obtained Certificate " A " in the examination held last term, Col.-Sergt. Beauchamp, Corporals Spencer and Hawkins, and Private Allured. More candidates are entering in March. The School House are to be congratulated on winning the Gymnasium Cup in December, and on beating Castle House in a close competition by one point. The individual prize was carried off by J. L. Hamilton. *

The Sports will take place on March 27th and 28th, the heats being run off on the evening of the 25th. The prizes will be distributed by Mrs. Moore Ede, whom we shall be very pleased to welcome at a School function. J. G. S. Thomas has been elected Assistant Secretary of Sports. A pro-pos of the Sports, the Games Committee have decided that all competitors in the Ketch Run shall make the outward journey by the Bath Road, and return along the towpath. * * * We should like to call the attention of O.V.'s to the O.V. cricket match fixed for Whit Monday, when we hope that a representative team will meet the School.

We learn with much gratitude that Bishop Mylne has promised us a special Confirmation for the School in the Ladye Chapel on March 2/th. * <<• * It was with great regret that we received the news of Canon Teignmouth Shore's death on December 3rd. He has always been one of the School's best friends. His military instincts made him an enthusiastic supporter of the Corps, and he never objected to the blare of bugles, as

THE VIGORNIAN. the Band marched past his house. He was a welcome figure on the platform on Speech Day, when he never failed to enliven us with* bright flashes of his Irish humour. We wish to express our sincerest sympathy with Mrs. Teignmouth Shore. * * *

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Regatta trials, 7 p.m. Cathedral Catechising Paper. 3. 1 1 a.m., General Paper. 2-30., Regatta. 8 p.m., Lantern Lecture, Rev. G. C. Lunt, " Islam in Africa." 4. Exeunt Omnes. I. Boarders return. 2. School meets. Service 9-10 a.m. 5. School Celebration of Holy Communion 8-45.

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Summer Term ends.

O.V. Column. W. Allured has entered the firm of Messrs. Ashworth & Mosley, Chartered Accountants, at Manchester. Rev. E. W. Bolland, a son of the late Headmaster of the School, has been appointed Vicar

THE VIGORNIAN. of the new church of S. Hilda and S. Helen, Dawdon, which was recently consecrated by the Bishop of Durham.

Rev. F. H. Eldershaw has sailed for Australia, having been appointed Assistant Priest at All Saints', Brisbane.

A. E. Brent-Smith has composed a Pianoforte Concerto, which was produced at the last Orchestral Concert in the Public Hall, and met with the warm appreciation and approval of the critics.

C. R. Fox is now established as a tea-planter in Assam.

Sub-Lieut. F. G. Brodribb has obtained four ftrst-claSs and two second-class certificates in his promotion course and has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of May 3Oth, 1911. He has been re-appointed to H.M.S. Natal in lieu of a Sub-Lieutenant to date Oct. U t h ; and in this cruiser he lately accompanied His Majesty the King to India. J. B. Cavenagh rowed for Magdalen College, Oxford, in the Coxswainless Fours. T. F. Cavenagh has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the South Midland Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery. G. D. Charlton (Selwyn College, Cambridge) has passed in Class III. of the Theological Honours, Part I. C. J. Chaytor has been appointed Secretary's Clerk to the Admiral on the flagship H.M.S. Good Hope in the Atlantic Fleet. A. .K Chaytor has been appointed Assistant Manager on the Wanarajah Estate, Dickoya, Ceylon. H. M. Davies has entered the firm of Messrs. Steeves, ship-brokers, Lloyd's Avenue, London. M. S. Day has been appointed Assistant Manager of the Pengkalen Mine, under Messrs. Osborne & Chappel, in the Federated Malay States. F. H. Dutton has accepted the post of Chief Inspector of Education in Basutoland.

B. Goodwin has been successful in gaining the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons. J. Hawkins is now engaged in farming in Calgary, Western Canada. Rev. G. A. Hopkins, M.A. (late of S. John's College, Cambridge) has been appointed to the Vicarage of Lydbrook, in the Diocese of Gloucester. W. R. Jourdain, of the head office of the Department of Lands, has been admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court. Besides filling other Departmental positions, he has been secretary of the Hawke's Bay Land Board, secretary to the Royal Commission on the Timber Industry in 1909, and secretary to the Scenery Preservation Board. J. A. Trend Langdon has taken his degree of M.A. at Durham University, and is now Master in Charge of the Games and Day Boys' House Master at Newcastle-under-Lyme. S. W. Ludlow has been gazetted to the 8th Battalion of the Warwickshire Regiment in the Reserve of Officers. L. Machin was approved in chemistry, physics, and dental metallury at the recent examination at Guy's Hospital. E. J. Macnalty has entered the Divinity School at San Francisco, California, and is acting as lay-reader at Corte Madera in the neighbourhood. L. W. Moore has passed the Preliminary Science Examination in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.

THE VIGORNIAN. J. Morgan has obtained an appointment in The Bank of Toronto, Stayner, Ontario. C. Nichols has passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He has also been playing hockey for Worcestershire in the inside right position during the past season. R. Nield is reading for a fifth year at Oxford as an Indian Civil Service Candidate. H. W. Noyle has been appointed to an Assistant Mastership at " The Limes " Preparatory School, Croydon. H. Raymond has been appointed to an Assistant Mastership at Oundle School. T. Stinton has obtained the Oxford diploma for the theory, history, and practice of education. A. P. Gordon Smith has been appointed Assistant Master at Mourne Grange School, Kilkeel, County Down. T. Telfer has accepted the post of Assistant Master at King Charles' School, Kidderminster. Rev. W. T. Veel, who was ordained Deacon by the Bishop of London in S. Paul's Cathedral on Trinity Sunday, 1910, has been ordained Priest by the Bishop of Bombay in his Cathedral, and is now on the staff of the Church Missionary Society at Poona. H. Watts, has taken the degree of Doctor of Music at Oxford. T. B. Wells has sailed for Canada to take up farming. R. D. West has obtained an appointment in the Canadian Bank of Commerce, and sailed from Liverpool for Toronto last January. A. L. E. Williams has received an increase of his History Scholarship to £70-a year. He has rowed in the winning freshmen's boat at Exeter College, and represented his College in the Sports as a sprinter.

Rev. H. Woolsey, M.A., late Headmaster of S. Oswald's College,. Ellesmere, has accepted the benefice of Holy Trinity Church, Gosport. E. B. Woodforde has obtained an appointment in the Cape Copper Mine, Ookiep, Namaqualand, Cape Colony. B. H. Woods has passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. MARRIAGE. BERKELEY—F AIRHEAD.—On the i6th December, 1911, at S. Mary's, Wistaston, Cheshire, by the Rev. W. Mayne, Rector of the Parish, Rowland Broughton, eldest son of Rowland Comyns Berkeley, Cotheridge Court, Worcester, to Ada Constance, younger daughter of the late Henry Fairhead, Little Haywood, Stafford. O.V. CRICKET MATCH. Any O.V.'s desirous of playing in the Annual Cricket Match v. The School, on Whit Monday, should send their names to G. M. Jeans, O.V., 24, Flanchford Road, Ravenscourt Park, London, W.

O.V. Dinner* There was a fair attendance of O.V.'s at the O.V. Dinner held at the Hop Market Hotel, on Thursday, January nth. It was noticeable that, whereas several of the older O.V.'s were present, the attendance of the younger generation was scanty. We hope that this will be remedied in future. The dinner was held under the presidency of Mr. B. B. Tilley (of Birmingham), who was supported by Canon Chappel (the guest of the evening), Col. Albert Webb, Messrs. A. Baker and T. H. P. Hayes. Mr. J. Lionel Wood was in the vice-chair, and the company present included the Rev. F. H. P. Higgins, Messrs. J. G. Sheild (hon. secretary),

THE VIGORNIAN. G. A. T. Littlebury, H. A. Counsel!, J. T. Chamberlain, T. Bates, iun., J. B. Cavenagh, T. F. Cavenagh, B. Conan Davies, F. W. Webb, F. M. Webb, C. A. Steward, H. E. Oram, D'Arcy Halford, J. R. Oliver, F. H. Jenkins, and S. F. Jenkins. Mr. Sheild read apologies from Archdeacon Spooner, the Revs. W. E. Bolland, E. W. Bolland, J. Went, C. C. Wambey, C. T. Dimont, Drs. Holloway, A. P. Higgins and Bennett, Messrs. Campbell, C. T. Clarke, and others. PROSPERITY TO THE SCHOOL. The loyal toast, given from the chair, having been honoured, The Vice-Chairman proposed "Prosperity to Worcester Cathedral King's School," observing that he considered it a great honour to be asked to propose the toast. A great advantage of their School, compared with many of those which had become the greatest in England, was that, though the latter might be larger, and have some greater advantages, those present, who had been brought up under the shadow of the Cathedral, when they left school and went out into the world, noticed that their School had a far greater reputation than they imagined was possible while they were attending it, and that it was indeed an honour to be called an Old Vigornian. (Hear, hear.) Nor was that reputation in any way misplaced, for the men who went out showed that the School was worthy of all the praise that could be given to it. Looking at the " Vigornian " they realised that there was probably no portion of the world, however distant, in which there was not at least one O.V. doing his duty to the best of his ability—(hear, hear)—and most of the colonies were indebted to the School for men who were engaged in government, protection, or trade. Could some of those O.V.'s return they would marvel at the changes which had taken place and the improvements made in every branch of the School

—in the work carried on there, and particularly in the games. Probably the best thing the School had ever started was the Officers' Training Corps. (Applause.) He was very glad to see how well they behaved at Salisbury, Windsor, and at camp, in all of which they held their own well in the company of larger numbers from other schools. (Hear, hear.) He only wished there had been an O.T.C. in his day. Mr. Wood also alluded in terms of commendation to the success of the School in football and cricket, and concluded by coupling with the toast the name of Canon Chappel, whom they were all delighted to see with them that evening. (Applause.) It was almost entirely due to the energy and thoroughness which Mr. Chappel put into his work that the School had reached its present satisfactory state. (Hear, hear.) So long as he was spared to them the School would continue to advance to even greater success than it had at present attained. (Applause.) HEADMASTER'S SPEECH IN REPLY. Canon Chappel, on rising to respond, was very cordially received. He congratulated Mr. Wood upon the manner in which he had proposed the toast, and said they had pleasant recollections of his school days. They must all deeply regret that they were about to lose the services as secretary of the O.V. Club of Mr. Sheild—(hear, hear)—-and he should like to thank him, on behalf of the School, for all that he had done for it during the time he had been secretary. Mr. T. F. Cavenagh would have a difficult task to follow Mr. Sheild in that office, and it behoved all O.V.'s to do their best to help him. The club had done an immense amount of good for the School in many ways, and one of the most valuable things was organising the annual dinner; he was glad to say that there had also been last year—although not as an immediate outcome of the club—an O.V.s* dinner in London, Mr. G. M. Jeans, who had stepped into-Mr. A. Bolland's shoes, having re-

THE VIGORNIAN. vived it; and another interesting function was an O.V.'s gathering at Oxford, at which almost all the Oxford O.V.'s were present. There were over twenty now in residence at the Universities, and he thought they were men of whom no school need be ashamed. (Hear, hear.) The O.V.'s were scattered at the ends of the earth, and he should like to say how very much he appreciated the greetings which he received at Christmas from all parts of the world —from the Straits, Australia, India, South Africa, California, North America, and other places. He was always glad to know what the O.V.'s were doing, and how they were faring. The column about O.V.'s in the " Vigornian" was continually growing, and it was in that way that they could be kept in touch with the School. Canon Chappel then referred in terms of sympathy to the deaths of Mr. Ronald Hall and Mr. Stanley Carless, and offered an expression of sympathy, on behalf of the School, to their relatives. (Hear, hear.) It was not out of place, too, for him to refer to the death of one of the Governors of the School—the late Canon Teignmouth Shore, a good business man—as the School was one of the things which he had most at heart. It was not correct to say that he added to the income of the School, but what he did was to enable those in charge of it to deal far more satisfactorily with the income which they already possessed. When he (the speaker) came to Worcester he found that the income was not being used to the best advantage, and Canon Teignmouth Shore did everything he could to help to make a change, visiting the Charity Commissioners for that purpose, and it was largely due to his help that changes were made which were so beneficial to the School. He should also like to express regret at the loss of two of the masters—Mr. Morgan, who had become headmaster of the Conway, and Mr. Jarrett, who had been at the School 11 years and had removed to Wolverley, where he hoped he would do extremely well.

ATHLETICS AND SHOOTING. Alluding to the Vice-Chairman's remarks as to athletics, Canon Chappel said that in rowing remarkable progress had been made during the past two years, in which period the School boat had not suffered defeat. (Applause.) They had largely increased their fleet of boats—a new racing boat having been purchased "by the dramatic efforts of the boys, and a new tub four and skiff presented by the Chairman at the London dinner, Mr. J. B. Matthews, K.C. During the past summer they had introduced sculling. If he were asked what a millionaire O.V. could do for the School he should say : " Build a boathouse, combined with a bathing barge." He was afraid that the millionaire O.V. would not come along just at present, but it was to be hoped that, failing him, the city would do more than it did at present to utilise their splendid river. The bathing accommodation was hopelessly inadequate—(hear, hear)—and he asked those present to use their influence to push on the provision of adequate bathing facilities. He had " been at it" for two or three years without success, and he never voted for a member of the City Council without first asking him what he would do on that question. (Hear, hear.) Canon Chappel recalled the fact that during the summer hundreds of urchins bathed opposite the Cathedral in a state of nature and without any supervision—(" Shame ")—and said that one child's life was lost because there was not the supervision that there ought to have been. He hoped that public opinion would insist that Worcester should be better provided with bathing facilities, so that the river could be used more than it was at present. There had been a marked improvement in the shooting power of the School. The record of the O.T.C. had been extremely satisfactory. They had added to the range and the results had quite surpassed his expectations. Last term they shot 15 simultaneous matches with other schools, lost three, drew one, and won 11. (Applause.) The cup

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which he gave for the best average was tied for by two scores of 114 out of 115 possible. (Applause.) Captain Fenton would like to send a team to Bisley, but there were financial and other difficulties. There were in Worcester no facilities for outdoor-range shooting: they had to send to Droitwich, which meant time and money. But that was a national matter. (Applause.) He did not believe that that state of things would be tolerated in any Continental country. There was a great waste of material going on; they ought to do far more than was done to encourage boys willing to give their time to obtain open long range training. There were over 100 in the O.T.C., and nearly 70, who were of the requisite age, obtained the Government efficiency grant. (Applause.) He thought the School was keeping up its past reputation, and contained boys who were likely to uphold the credit of the School at the Universities and elsewhere. Great changes had, of course, been made in the teaching, more science, more modern languages, more elasticity, but the School was, he believed, true to its old ideals, and so far as he was concerned, it should not forsake them. (Hear, hear.) John Ruskin said that education was not merely teaching boys to know what they did not know and would not know, but teaching them to behave as they would not behave. (Hear, hear.) It was not merely the attainment of knowledge, but the improvement of character, manners, and morale, and he believed that that was worth fighting for, and it was necessary to fight for it to-day. (Hear, hear.) Canon Chappel quoted Professor Michael Sadler, who, speaking on that point, said that modern education was often callously, cruelly, and thoughtlessly knocking away the supports of morality. They must be careful (added the Canon) that in scouring off something that had to be got rid of they did not scour away that which they could ill afford to lose. They would endeavour to be loyal to the tradition, the teaching and the tone of the past. (Applause.)

OTHER TOASTS. Mr. J. T. Chamberlain, of the Indian Civil Service, who said that he had been unable to attend 13 out of the last 14 dinners, proposed " The Absent Ones/' to which, of course, there was no response. Col. Webb then gave the health of the chairman, and in referring to his former master, the Rev. M. Day, said he turned out men who feared God, and honoured the King, who hated a lie, told the truth, and owned up if they were wrong. The School produced such men now, who went out into the world and were a credit to the School and to their country. The Chairman, in responding, indulged in some reminiscences of his school days, and referred to his close friendship with the late Canon Catt'ey, whose name is now commemorated by scholarships. He proposed the health of the retiring secretary, Mr. Sheild, which was accorded musical honours and cheers. Mr. Sheild, in reply, expressed his thanks for the way in which the company received the toast, and said he regretted that that was the last occasion on which he should attend the dinner as secretary, but the claims of business and other reasons compelled him to give up a good deal of his honorary work. He promised to do everything he could to assist Mr. Cavenagh, his successor. Mr. Sheild mentioned that he owed a great deal to Canon Chappel for the assistance he had rendered during the eight years he had held office, and he advised Mr. Cavenagh to take advantage of the Canon's help. During the evening excellent songs were capitally sung by Messrs. F. M. Webb, J. L. Wood, J. B. Cavenagh, and others, Mr. H. G, Bishop being the accompanist.

THE VIGORNIAN. ANNUAL MEETING. Just prior to the dinner the annual meeting of the club was held, Colonel Webb presiding. The report stated that the club had made grants towards providing O.V. prizes at the regatta and sports, and for modern languages, also a grant of £10 to the O.T.C. There were now 221 members. The report was adopted; the Rev. W. E. Bolland was re-elected president; the vice-presidents were re-appointed, with the addition of Mr. P. H. P. Hayes; and the committee, with the addition of Mr. T. Bates, jun., and Mr. Sheild; Mr. F. G. Jones was reappointed auditor. 'Mr. T. F. Cavenagh was appointed to succeed Mr. Sheild as hon. secretary.

In Iftemoriant. 1Rev>. Canon Iteiflnmoutb Sbore, M.A., T.C.D.

Died Sunday, December 3rd, 1911. Aged 69. By the death of the late Canon Teignmouth Shore the School has lost an old and good friend who had for twenty years as a Governor taken a lively interest in its welfare. His marked business capacity made him specially helpful in matters of finance, and it was largely owing to his efforts that the building of the new Class Rooms in 1908 was rendered possible and the revised scheme of 1900 carried through. Both these measures did much to help the growth of the School. He was a keen supporter also of the institution of the Officers Training Corps, whose attendance at his funeral, when they lined the nave of the Cathedral, was a fitting tribute of respect to one who was always specially interested in military matters. The King's scholars followed him to the grave in the Cloister garth. W. H. C.

Stanleg £arless. Born May 28, 1883—Died Dec. 23, 1911. It was with deep regret that friends, schoolfellows, and masters heard of the sudden death of Stanley Carless, on Dec. 23rd. at Lahore. He was riding in a hurdle race when his horse fell and he sustained injuries which quickly proved fatal. He was a first-rate and fearless horseman and had won last year the Lahore Grand National ; an all-round good sportsman, well known in the hunting field both at home and in India. Stanley Carless entered the School in May, 1896, and left in July, 1900, to enter the Royal Veterinary College, where he steadily worked his way up and won the Bronze Medal in his final examination. He held a good position in the Indian Civil Service for four years and had an assured future of success before him. He leaves behind him the memory of a frank and steady life of great promise and the example of a public school boy of the best type. He paid a delightful visit to his old School as late as last year and took part in the last O.V. cricket match. His sorrowing parents have our deepest sympathy. W. H. C.

Berlin. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sir, In a moment of weakness your correspondent promised to contribute an article on Berlin. His enclosed effort has already appeared in print once in a parish magazine, for which it is obviously more suited. But pressure of pleasures and rapidly advancing old age bid him beg you to accept the article in its original form with

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free permission to publish it or not at will. Should you however find room for it, he would suggest that this note of explanation be inserted by way of preface. Yours, etc., MlSOPORPAX. " It is the habit of globe-trotters, who have visited various cities and countries each for a short space of time, to return to their native land and pose as authorities on the places they have seen. Frequently they find plenty of subject matter for abuse, especially in heathen lands, where they condemn the work of missionaries. The unfairness of any criticism based on a few weeks' or even months' experience should be sufficiently obvious. Hence your correspondent, who wishes to say something of his visit to Berlin, has no desire to profess an intimate knowledge of Germany and the Germans. A glorious ignorance of the language made my stay peculiarly interesting. One got a little insight into what it must be like to be deaf and dumb! The only way I could get anything to eat at a restaurant or in a dining car was to look down the list of eatables (?) and point to the things with the least evil looking names. The famous black bread, of course, figured at many meals. Everyone will remember how Britons were warned against Tariff Reform, as it would involve our having to eat black bread like the Germans. Those who brought forward this warning omitted to mention that the Pumpernickel bread is an expensive luxury, used as a sort of cheese biscuit. Their white and brown bread (the staple food of the people) is an improvement on much that is made in our own country. " The scenery itself is somewhat dull. Travelling via the Hook of Holland, the railway does not pass within miles of any hill. Berlin itself, however, lies in the midst of a forest land. There is a lack of originality about the trees, for they

are all of one kind—pines, everlasting pines. The soil is almost entirely sand, and it does great credit to the industry of the people to notice how well they have converted this unpromising soil into fertile land. Contrary to expert advice, your correspondent took his cycle with him, and as this cost a great deal of money, he felt that he must ride many miles in order to excuse his action and make the machine worth its passage money. German roads, however, were not constructed with a view to bicycles— indeed it is hard to know what form of wheeled thing their roads do suit! In the capital there are certain streets where cycles may not be ridden. This rule did not trouble me much, for no policeman could make me understand that I was breaking the law. " The most noticeable thing about Berlin is the use of flowers. There are flowers everywhere. Every house in the city has several balconies, and all the balconies are loaded with flowers and covered with charming creepers. Even the trams run over lawns and between flower beds down the middle of their best streets. One who should know informed me that the lawns were cheaper in upkeep than the ugly paving stones to which we are accustomed. " Your correspondent was introduced to the many lakes round Berlin. It was indeed pleasant to get out of the town and row about on the water—for Berlin itself was like an oven : over 100 in the shade on at least two days. The only way to keep a house even tolerably cool in such weather was to shut all the windows and draw all the blinds and curtains until the evening. " I was responsible for the services at the Embassy Church during my stay there. Considering that it was the time of the year when all who can leave Berlin, the congregations at St. George's seemed very good—and it was nice to feel as one celebrated the Holy Mysteries,

THE VIGORNIAN. that here we were united with all friends so many miles away at exactly the same hour. The services, of course, were the same as our own, except that we added into the prayers for the King of England, petitions also for the Emperor and Royal Family of Germany, for the President of the United States, and ' for all that are put in authority under him.' " Just one more note. Two days before I left, my brother took me a long bicycle ride in spite of the intense heat. The object of the expedition was to visit a labour colony founded by a Lutheran clergyman. Not so long ago the Germans had a very simple method of dealing with the tramping unemployed—they put them in prison. The clergyman, feeling that this was hardly a Christlike method of dealing with those who were down on their luck, started these labour colonies. The necessary funds came to him in answer to earnest prayer. Hoffnungsthal (The Valley of Hope) lies some twenty miles out of Berlin : and here one really did see a wilderness being turned into a fruitful field. Here there is work for all: a man comes when he likes, and goes when he likes, and no questions are asked. He is set down to clear away the forest and reclaim the sand and turn it into fertile soil. As a mere work of reclamation of land it is wonderful, but infinitely more wonderful is the work carried on there of reclaiming souls from idleness and waste to energy, thrift, and religion. At the entrance to the colony stands a statue figure of the Saviour, with arms outstretched to welcome, and right in the centre stands the chapel, or Hall of Prayer. " One could say much more about this short visit to Germany without criticising the Germans, but already enough has been said to show that it was a time of considerable interest for your correspondent."

football. SCHOOL v. MALVERN COLTS. This was the return match, played on the New Road Ground, on November 25th. The ground was in a soft condition. From the kick-off Malvern pressed, and were much the better side. Their forwards showed a great deal of finesse which was at first broken up by Beauchamp's untiring efforts, but eventually Malvern scored, after about twenty minutes' play. The School then attacked, and were now and then dangerous, but failed to score. Malvern added two more goals before half-time, and the School crossed over three goals in arrears. The second half was much livelier than the first, and the Malvern goal had many narrow escapes. About half way through the second half Nash scored for the School. After some good combination by the forwards Nash scored again ten minutes later, and just on time Malvern added a fourth goal with a splendid shot, Malvern thus winning by 4—2 after a good game. For the School, Nash, Caswell and Aldana played well. Beauchamp was badly " crocked " during the game.

SCHOOL v. DEAN CLOSE, CHELTENHAM. This return match was played on the New Road Ground on November 29th. The ground was in a very poor condition, being still muddy and slippery owing to the recent rains. From the outset Dean Close showed their superiority and scored after five minutes' play. Soon afterwards they again penetrated the defence successfully. At this point in the game it- seemed as if the School must be absolutely overwhelmed, but mainly owing to fine play by the defence, our opponents were prevented from increasing their score before half-time. After the resumption of play Dean Close's fine forward play met with repeated success, and four more goals were added in quick succession, before Caswell scored our first goal. After a few minutes Caswell

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again shot with success, and the home team now showed signs of more concerted effort. Dean Close, however, were not to be denied, and further augmented their total: but for the School Nash added a third goal before time was blown, Dean Close being thus left victors by seven goals to three in a rather one-sided game.

Everyone now seemed to settle down to steadier play, which led to a very open game with frequent rushes, but no further scoring. The run of the play showed that each side was stronger in defence than attack: while our forwards were inclined to postpone shooting, our opponents erred in the opposite direction, of shooting while still out of range of the goal.

SCHOOL v. HEREFORD C.S. The return match was played at Hereford on Saturday, December 2nd. Hereford opened very strongly, and after a few minutes were awarded a penalty, from which they scored. The home side continued to press, but our defence was sound and their shooting rather erratic. Our forwards then took up the attack and pressed hard for some time, until Caswell, receiving the ball which was miskicked from goal, scored with an excellent shot. At halftime the score was i—i. After the interval play was very even, but we continued to keep the ball in our opponents' half, Battershill eventually obtaining a goal. This rather took the life out of the Hereford play, and several corners resulted in nothing. About ten minutes before time, however, there was a scrimmage in front of the Worcester goal, and the homesters equalised. Result: Drawn 2—2. School.—Hawkins ; Aldana and KenyonDavies; Baird, Davies and Kingdom; O'Callaghan, Battershill, Nash, Caswell and Hamilton.

Second €ltoeiu 2ND XL v. MALVERN COLTS 2ND XL This match was played at Malvern on November 25th, and resulted in a loss by two goals to one. Upon the kick-off Malvern attacked, and scored twice in succession. Following this, both our attack and defence improved, and before long a useful bit of combination led to Allured scoring for the School.

2ND XL v. DEAN CLOSE 2ND XL Played at Cheltenham on November 2pth. The School lost by five goals to two. The game started fairly evenly, but our opponents made better use of their opportunities than we did, the first two goals being scored against us. A little later Major scored for the School, but Dean Close retaliated, bringing the half-time score to 3—i. In the second half our play was mainly defensive, our opponents scoring twice. Major, however, obtained a second goal, thus making the result 5—2. Hancock at right back and Brocklehurst in goal deserve mention. 2ND XL (2) v. HEREFORD C.K.S. 2ND XI. (i). Played on the New Road Ground on December 2nd. The ground was in a very soft and muddy state, but the play was fast. The School scored their first goal from a very well placed centre by Blaby, which was turned to account by Allured. Hereford then managed to equalise from a flag-kick, this making us on equal terms at half-time. Fifteen minutes from time the School obtained their second goal from an excellent flag-kick by Blaby. The School, for whom Hancock and Brocklehurst played well, pressed throughout the game and thoroughly deserved to win.

FOOTBALL CHARACTERS. 1ST XL P. S. Beauchamp. Easily the best man in the team. Very clever with his feet, and ubiquitous on the field.

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Kicks well and plays a very

S. M. Hawkins. Usually safe. Clears well, but is sometimes inclined to keep the ball too long. Rather uncertain at stopping long shots. J. Nash. The best of the forwards. Needs greater control of the ball. Should shoot sooner. A. L. Mare. Works hard. use his head.

Should learn to

W. H. L. Davies. Shows promise. Should do well next year. Inclined to get out of his place. B. K. Davies. Kicks well. Should make a thoroughly sound back. Sometimes inclined to drop back when he should tackle. Must remember that to be correctly placed is half the battle. J. B. Caswell. The best shot. Neat with his feet. Uses both the inside and outside of his head. C. T. O'Callaghan. Rather too much of an individualist. Should learn to combine somewhat better. J. L. Hamilton. Should make use of all his pace. Centres well, but often too late. W. D. Battershill. Should remember that combination is the foundation of sound forward play and to this end should practise accurate passing. 2ND XL

A. A. D. Baird. A useful half. Plays in good style and uses his feet well. H. Brocklehurst.

A promising goalkeeper.

S. S. S. Kingdom. Came on a great deal during the season; should worry his man more. T. L. Hall.

Tricky forward. Combines well.

S. E. V. Quin. Plays pluckily and works hard. Forms, with Hall, a useful wing. J. C. Sharpe. place.

Improved on changing his

G. H. Dickinson. Tackles well but occasionally misses his kick. Has not improved as he should have done. R. S. De Blaby. Places corners excellently. Should centre sooner. C. V. Hancock. A sound, useful back. Kicks well and with judgment. O. Fosbrooke. Gets through a great deal of work. Tackles well. Should improve a lot.

O.C.C. Rotes. CERTIFICATE "A." The result of the oral examination last term was quite satisfactory and Captain Whalley expressed himself as well satisfied with the pracr tical knowledge of most of the candidates. Of the twenty competitors seventeen were successful. In the written part of the examination four only were successful, i.e., Colour-Sergeant Beauchamp, Corporal Spencer, Corporal Hawkins, and Private Allured. We offer them our congratulations. We have to thank Captain Barker and Captain Rea, of Norton Barracks, for having very kindly given lectures to the candidates this term. The next examination takes place on March 18th.

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Congratulations to Colour-Sergt. Beauchamp on being appointed Cadet Officer, and to Corporal Spencer on promotion to the rank of Colour-Sergeant. The contingent numbers 107 all ranks. There are eight recruits this term. We look forward to an increase next term. Meanwhile the various sections, and some more than others, will have to smarten up considerably before the Salisbury Field Day, which takes place on March 21st. Official comment has been made on the tendency amongst the men of the O.T.C. to look on the ground when marching. This has been often noticed in our own contingent. The Band has improved considerably, and both the Bandmaster and Lance-Sergt. Mare are to be congratulated. We hope that they will give a good account of themselves at Camp in the summer. Mr. George Smith is engaged in the somewhat arduous task of instructing the members of the fife band. The miniature rifle range has again been in the hands of the sappers, with astonishing results. Gates have also been erected at the entrance and are at present resplendent in a coat of pink paint. We hope that this will soon disappear. We wish the teams that are to take part in the " Country Life " Competition the best of luck. The balance sheet for the past year is appended. We would ask our readers to note that owing to the impossibility of closing the Windsor and Camp accounts in time, sums amounting to over one hundred pounds have been transferred to this year's account. Lance-Corporal Kenyon Davies has been promoted to the rank of Corporal, Corporal Aldana to be Sergeant-Drummer.

The following have qualified as First-Class Buglers and Drummers: —

BUGLERS. Lance-Sergeant Mare. Lance-Corporal Adlington. Private Nind. Private Watkins ii. Private Davis. Private Powell. Private Sharpe ii.

DRUMMERS. Sergeant-Drummer Aldana. Lance-Corporal Sprosen i. Private Sprosen ii. Private Sharpe i. Private Smith. Private Thomas ii.

Shooting. Fifteen matches were shot by the VIII. last term, and of these i i were won, 3 lost, and one tied. For the greater part of the term the team had an unbeaten record, but later, mainly owing to staleness and inconsistency on the part of the " tail," three matches were lost. The results, however, show that the shooting has reached a standard never previously attained. Wins were registered against K.E.S. Birmingham (2), D.C.S. Cheltenham (2), Portora (2), Perse School (2), Hereford, Fettes, and Warwick. The first Walthamstow match was tied and the second lost; Fettes and Warwick also scored wins against us. Improvements are still being carried out on the range, and a team will be entered for the "Country Life" O.T.C. trophy, which is shot for this term.

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Boat Club entertainment. The third annual entertainment in aid of the Boat Club took place on Saturday, November 18th. An excellent orchestral and vocal selection made up the first part of the programme, for which we were indebted to Madame Milward, Mr. F. Lightowler, and J. E. Ross. The second half was devoted to an amusing farce entitled " Aggravating Sam." The full cast was as follows: — Sam Naggins Peregrine Popplewig Bartholomew Biffin Simon Slowboy Peter Toby Trot Bill Clara Biffin Arabella Biffin Sophonisba

A, N. Actor. J. E. Ross. C. T. O'Callaghan. A. L. Mare. S. J. A. Evans. E. J. Davies. J. C. Sharpe. J. G. N. Powell. R. E. Davis. J. H. Spencer.

As its title demonstrates, the plot of the play turns on the adventures of an irritating and obscure post-office clerk, who rejoices in persistently annoying a retired shop-keeper and his daughter, on whom he has forced his unwelcome company in a railway carriage. Mr. Naggins offers every attention to Clara Biffin, much to the annoyance of her vulgar papa. The action is further complicated by the arrival of a diffident American, rejoicing in the name of Peregrine Popplewig, who vainly endeavours to elude one Sophonisba, the forcible and very determined lady of his heart, to whom he is betrayed by the inevitable Sam. In the second act, which takes place at Biffin's country house, we are introduced to numerous spurious Popplewigs, who all aspire to the hand of the fair Clara. The ubiquitous Mr. Naggins proves himself the most successful pretender, the real Popplewig being ignominously reduced to submission by the tyrannical Sophonisba. Eventually Sam

marries Clara, or to be more exact, would do so, if the curtain did not prevent our seeing the ceremony. It would serve no point to conceal the identity of the modest actor, who took upon himself the chief role, and who was largely responsible for the whole production. Mr. Tower was certainly the catch of the evening, and whenever he was on the stage he dominated it. His insane giggle, his topical jokes, his grotesque appearance, all helped to give the performance a liveliness it might otherwise have lacked. He was however excellently supported by C. T. O'Callaghan as the pompous old shop-keeper, and J. E. Ross as the gentleman from over the Atlantic, who showed a very genuine, and certainly not unnatural, fear of the terrifying Sophonisba, played by J. H. Spencer. J. C. N. Powell was quiet but effective as Clara Biffin, and R. E. Davis looked the part of the maiden aunt to perfection. All the minor parts were well sustained. Between the acts the Headmaster expressed his thanks to Mrs. Fortescue, who with Mr. Tower and Ross, had been mainly responsible for the excellent entertainment. He also thanked all the others who had kindly lent their services, Madame Milward, Mr. Lightowler, Mr. Smith, who conducted the orchestra, and Mr. Nicholls, who had provided the scenery and acted as stagemanager. At the conclusion Mrs. Fortescue was presented with a beautiful bouquet.

Che Pocirp or Frederick Cennpson Many who are by no means unfamiliar with the name and works of the late Laureate, have but the dimmest remembrance that Lord Tennyson had two other brothers who also wrote verses. Three true poets, and two of them

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really great, in one family, is a circumstance so remarkable that the public mind has proved quite unequal to the task of dividing its attention fairly between them. Frederick Tennyson, the eldest brother of Alfred, was born in 1807, and died some fifteen years ago; but throughout his life, except by a few of the most penetrating and discerning minds of the age, his poetry was left neglected.- yet his work exhibits a genius so pure and lofty, that no impartial critic will hesitate to say that it raises him to the immortal fellowship of the world's greatest singers. Unfortunately no one could charge the critics of the middle of the last century with impartiality. A new poet, whose greatness had not as yet been recognised, was their natural victim, and the more they failed to appreciate the meaning and beauty of his work, the more did they direct against him barbed adjectives from their literary quivers. Although Edward Fitzgerald and many eminent literati of the day, as well as his own relatives and friends, expressed great admiration for his first volume, entitled "Days and Hours," our poet's nature was too sensitive to bear up against the fierce attack. His brother Alfred, on making his first appearance, had to pass through a similar ordeal, but with a delightfully sarcastic banter he made his principal critic the subject of his next song. He, too, was sensitive, but he refused to be quenched by any critic. If only Frederick Tennyson could have had just as much confidence in his own powers and just as little faith in the judgment of his early critics as his famous brother,—if only instead of calling the critic " a savage old cynic" and shrinking from his savagery, he could have answered in some similar strain, then his career in literature might have been very different, and the gain to his generation would certainly have been great. What he actually did, however, was not to become silent—for that no true poet could—but to sing to himself instead of to the world for almost forty years. Thus, for by no means the

first time, the critics succeeded in depriving their generation of the songs of a great poet. It was not until the year 1890, when he had attained the venerable age of eighty-two, that in answer to the continued solicitations of his friends he was induced to break his long silence by the publication of " The Isles of Greece." As his first volume had been entirely lyrical, so this second was wholly epic. It consists of fifteen separate poems, which are nevertheless like his brother's "Idylls of the King," most skilfully wrought into a larger unity, in which every several poem, while telling its own tale, contributes to the final completeness of the whole series. Alcaeus, the Lesbian lyric poet, is his King Arthur, and Sappho, the contemporary poetess, his Guinevere: around these central figures he weaves all the subordinate details of his successive narratives. In structure " The Isles of Greece " differ from the " Idylls," in that the stately march of the blank verse in the former work is unbroken—or, as some might say, unrelieved—from the first line to the last. This to some may appear a fault, all the more so perhaps, because we know from the exquisite lyrics he has given us that the work is so constructed from the poet's deliberate choice, not from any inability. In 1891 the poet published his third volume, entitled " Daphne and other Poems." It resembles " The Isles of Greece," since it also deals with Greek subjects and is entirely written in blank verse ; but it is different from that preceding work, in that the poems are longer, there being only ten in a considerably larger volume. There is, moreover, no attempt at unity: each poem is quite distinct and separate from every other. In this volume, and especially in the great philosophical poem, "Aeson," we have what are probably the finest displays of the poet's genius, both in thought and expression; not, of course, in sweetness and melody, for that is prevented by the nature of the subject as well

THE VIGORNIAN. as by the style of composition; but certainly in the vastly more important qualities of creative imagination, comprehensiveness of grasp, and sustained power of treatment. But, unfortunately, such work, as that contained in these two later volumes, is by the very depth of its nature hindered from climbing otherwise than slowly into its legitimate and permanent position. A fourth volume of Frederick Tennyson's verses, however, was afterwards published under the title " Poems of the Day and Year," the contents of which are lyrical and therefore much more popular. These have done something to accelerate the tardy progress of the poet's fame. His first volume, " Days and Hours," is now out of print, but this last contains some of the best poems of that first volume as well as many others hitherto unpublished, amongst which are some of the very finest of his lyrical pieces. Like the writings of all great authors, the poet's work may be regarded from many aspects; and there is nothing more characteristic of his poetry than the constant presence of a Greek element. The heroic history, the mystic mythology, the sublime poetry, and the noble philosophy of ancient Greece must ever command the wondering attention of the world's greater and more thoughtful souls. Byron has well expressed the secret of this eternal fascination in that fine song in the third Canto of " Don Juan." But Frederick Tennyson felt the spell of Greece more deeply than ever Byron did: he better understood the inner nature of that ancient life and was more permanently influenced by it. In reading his poetry we are constantly reminded of the finest work of Milton ; both poets are so deeply versed in the old lore of Greece that they can scarcely write a page which does not owe its richest poetical colouring to the splendour of Greek life and thought. Another feature of the poet's work, which calls

for special attention, is his treatment of Nature. It is much to say, but it can be said with truth, that as an artist describing in full detail natural beauties he distinctly surpasses the late Laureate. When we think of Nature in this more limited sense, Frederick Tennyson and Wordsworth should be our chosen guides; for we feel that they can lead us further into the heart of her mysteries, because they are just pantheists enough to reveal to us the hidden spiritual meaning of her commonest material forms. But while our poet had all the reverent worship for Nature that was Wordsworth's, he had also a far more delicate fancy by which to perfect his pictures of her majesty and loveliness. In his treatment of Nature, Frederick Tennyson has a quality of fancy more nearly approaching that of Shelley than of any other poet; but he uses it with a far loftier purpose, and therefore with a far nobler result. A marked characteristic of the poetry of Frederick Tennyson is its beauty as a work of art. This beauty is of that highest order in which the inmost meaning is in perfect harmony with the outward form and expression. It arrests us everywhere in the study of his works, often compelling us to pause in a kind of charmed wonder before some of its finer manifestations. It reveals itself continually in the almost faultless rhythm which moves sweetly onward like the flow of tender music ; and often yet more cunningly in that subtle working of fancy and imagination, in which, with a delicate suggestiveness rarely excelled even in the greatest poets, he makes his innumerable finely conceived analogies produce the most beautiful effects. The poet was passionately fond of all kinds of true music, and had a most sensitive ear for the rhythm of true poetry. Whatever other excellence a poem had, if it lacked music, he disliked it: hence, although he loved Browning, he hated his poetry, because it affected him like the rasping of a rough file.

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Browning, on the other hand, not only had a high opinion of his friend, but of his poetry as well,—an opinion shared by his richly-gifted wife, whom Frederick Tennyson held in the very highest esteem, and whose poetry he preferred to her husband's, chiefly because its form was more beautiful and musical. The poet's popularity and fame have suffered much from two causes—his own great delay in the publication of his works, and a certain tendency in his temperament to unrestrained melancholy. The late Laureate had quite enough in his poetry of what Fitzgerald aptly described as " the grand, gloomy stuff " : Frederick Tennyson had almost too much. Nevertheless, he possesses all the qualifications of a truly great poet, judged even by an exclusive standard, and is worthy to rank together with his brother among the world's greatest singers. If genius is to receive its rightful reward, both the name and the works of Frederick Tennyson will in a future generation be awarded a much higher place than that which they have occupied during the past decade.

Che School Concert* The annual School Concert was held in the College Hall on Tuesday, December ipth. The Hall was filled with one of the largest and most enthusiastic audiences which have ever attended the concert. The orchestra, with Mr. George Smith, O.V., their conductor, played well and came above expectations. Undoubtedly the most successful number which they played was the popular dance " In the Shadows." The quartettes of Messrs. E. W. Price, T. E. Rammell, G. H. Smith and the Rev. H. B. Tower were also very well received and encored.

A new song by Mr. Brent Smith, entitled " The Soldier's Tent," was admirably rendered by J. E. Ross. We were all very pleased to welcome Mr. Selwyn Driver, after an absence of two years. He delighted us all once again by his inimitable humour and lively wit; his presence alone was enough to make the concert an unqualified success, and he was enthusiastically recalled many times. Mr. Maurice Webb's two songs, Mr. E. W. Price's 'cello solos, and the glees rendered by the singing class, all helped to fill out an altogether delightful evening. During a short interval the Headmaster thanked all the performers for so kindly giving their services and wished everyone a happy Christmas. The full programme is appended: — " Floreat Schola " (Rev. E. Vine Hall), Singing Class; minuet (F. Pascal), The School Orchestra ; " The Mermaid's Song" (Haydn), A. H. C. Evans; " Who Rides for the King" (Somerville), Singing Class; musical sketch by Selwyn Driver (O.V.); " Evening Bell " (Abt), E. W. Price (O.V.), Rev. H. B. Tower, T. E. Rammell, G. H. Smith (O.V.); " The Soldier's Tent " (A. E. Brent Smith), J. E. Ross ; " Marche Russe" (L. Ganne), The School Orchestra; " Mirella" (Gounod), The School Orchestra; "After" (Edward Elgar) and "O Mistress Mine " (Levey), F. Maurice Webb (O.V.); " The Rainy Day " (Matthew Clemens), Singing Class ; " Melodic" (Leo Stern), Tarantello (Goens), E. W. Price (O.V.); "The Maybells and the Flowers " (Mendelssohn), A. H. C. Evans and A. W. Beale; "Ye Cattle" (Seymour Smith), E. W. Price (O.V.), T. E. Rammell, Rev. H. B. Tower, G. H. Smith (O.V.); " In the Shadows " (Finck), The School Orchestra; musical sketch by Selwyn Driver (O.V.); " The Beleaguered " (Sullivan), Singing Class; " God Save the King " ; " Auld Lang Syne."

THE VIGORNIAN. CCCtURS. On December gth Mr. Whitaker gave us a very interesting lecture, taking as his subject the " English Lake District," which he knows very well, and of which he is an ardent admirer. The lecturer showed excellently coloured slides, some of those representing waterfalls being particularly applauded. Slides of most important lakes and towns were shown, the lecture taking the form of a tour round the district. The Headmaster, in thanking Mr. Whitaker, strongly advised those who wished to spend a delightful holiday in walking, to go to the English Lake District, and not as he did on his first holiday, to Belgium or other European countries. * * * The first lecture of the Easter term was given on Saturday, February loth, by the Rev. A. Peile, Secretary of " The King's Messengers." At the outset Mr. Peile said that he thought no missionary lecture ought to be dull, and he himself certainly acted up to his belief. For we all passed an amusing but edifying evening, and enjoyed a bright talk, interspersed with amusing anecdotes, which gave us some conception of the great missionary problems of the day. It is not Mr. Peile's first visit to Worcester, and we hope it will not be his last. * * * On Saturday, Feb. loth, Mr. F. T. Spackman gave us a most interesting lecture in the College Hall on the subject of King Charles II.'s flight after the battle of Worcester. The lecturer had been one of the Carolian Pilgrims, who last year, the two hundred and sixtieth anniversary of King Charles' defeat, followed in motorcars the course of his flight from Worcester, until he eventually took ship for France. A large part of the lecture consisted of a description of this pilgrimage, which gave us a vivid impression of the discomforts, which the Royal fugitive had to endure, and of the long time

which he spent in hiding in various disguises at the country-houses of several staunch cavaliers. We were taken along in the wake of the King through S. Martin's Gate at Worcester, northwards past Kinver to White Ladies and Boscobel; then westwards to Bridgnorth, where the King made a vain attempt to cross the Severn and reach the safety of the Welsh hills; and lastly southwards until he came to Bristol. Here and at several other ports on the Bristol Channel the King and his friends were frustrated in their endeavours to find a ship by which they might escape from the country. They turned in a south-easterly direction, and crossing Salisbury Plain past Stonehenge reached the South Coast. With much danger and delay the fugitives finally reached Brighton and succeeded in obtaining a vessel to carry them across to France. The lecturer, to whom our best thanks are due for a most entertaining and instructive evening, showed how again and again the country gentlemen of the time, their wives, and even their humblest retainers, exhibited the most passionate loyalty for the defeated prince—a devotion which some even in the Faithful City may be excused for thinking was wasted on a most unworthy object.

On February 24th, the Rev. A. Baker lectured on some of his naval parishes. Those of us who remembered Mr. Baker's last lecture were prepared for the treat in store, and listened eagerly to his splendid account of life afloat, and to the narration of his interesting experiences as a naval chaplain. At present Mr. Baker is working among boys in London and runs a kind of Boys' Naval Brigade. We saw some pictures of " the raw material" and of the same boys transformed beyond recognition by their smart uniforms. In conclusion Mr. Baker asked if the collections at one of the School services might be devoted to his work. The Head-

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master put his request to the vote, and everyone decided that Mr. Baker's work was worthy of the most generous support.

Debating Socicfp. The Society met on Thursday, February 15th, in the College Hall. In the private business Mr. Hancock moved, and Mr. Spencer seconded, that the Rev. H. B. Tower should become a honorary member of the Committee. This was carried unanimously. A vote of censure was then moved on the Secretary for his absence from the meeting, but was lost by six votes to seven. Mr. Spencer then moved that " Women's Suffrage would be advantageous to the State." The speaker enlarged on the glorious principles of the equality of the sexes, but did not propound any very practical scheme. Mr. Tree made a business-like onslaught on the motion, but lacked convincing arguments. Mr. Hancock supported women's suffrage as one of " the glorious principles of British democracy," principles which Mr. Milward thought radically unsound. A large number of speakers came forward from the House, among whom were Mr. Tower and Mr. Whittaker. The fonner breezily attacked the motion, considering that female M.P.'s would be the logical outcome. Mr. Whittaker, however, argued very strongly in favour of extending the franchise to women in certain cases, and undoubtedly won many converts. On the House dividing, the motion was lost by 13 votes to 17.

Scholarships. The following elections were made as the result of the recent examination: — To King's Scholarships. I. Douglas Daintry Warren, Cathedral Choir School.

Harold Sidney Denton, S. Michael's, Tenbury. 3. Philip Douglas Burch, Miss Robson's, Worcester. 4. Christopher Munroe Humphries, King's School. 5. Alec Macdonald, King's School and Mr. Munn's, Newton Abbott (Honorary). 6. Thomas Benjamin Middleton, Middle Grange School, Co. Down. 7. James Victor Sinnett-Jones, Llandaff Choir School. Proxime Accessit, Eric Fortescue Harrison, Pilgrim's, Westerham. To House Scholarships. Reginald Bradshaw Burston, King's School. Edward Sandell Harvey, Upton School, Dover. James Aubrey Erskine Shaw, S. Michael's, Tenbury. To a Dean Forrest Scholarship. Ernest Reginald Newcomb, Cathedral Choir School. To a Governor's Exhibition tenable with a K.S. D. D. Warren, Cathedral Choir School.

Oxford tetter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Oxford is now in the throes of training for " Toggers," and huge breakfasts, little or no work, and early to bed and early to rise, are the rule. It is reported that one O.V. managed to put away nine eggs, besides a chop, and bread and marmalade: but some are content with less. The percentage of O.V.'s chosen for their College Torpids is high, and as there is very little else of interest to note, it may be as well to proceed to a list of such. W. D. Seville (St. John's) has been seen in the Union writing letters, but on visiting him to collect more startling information, his rooms were found desolate and depressing.

THE VIGORNIAN. R. Nield (B.N.C.) is reported to be studying the various kinds of trees, in preparation for the arduous duties of Forestry, but this may not be the case. However it may be opportune here to quote Kipling : —

E. L. Harvey (St. Edmund's Hall) was in the Togger but lost his place owing to a cycle accident, and has since taken to language (French, of course).

so we advise Nield to leave elms, at any rate, alone.

A. L. E. Williams (Exeter) ran for his College against New and B.N.C., winning the IOO yards in both cases. Time 10 3-5. He stands a chance of being picked for the 'Varsity. Reading Pass Mods. Also spare man for the Togger.

E. R. H. Lewis (B.N.C.) is reading Theol. and likes it. He is in this particular, at least, original.

P. Worster (S. Edmund's Hall) is working manfully at History and rowing bow in the Togger.

" Ellum, he hateth man And conspireth for his fall,"

A. J. Mainwaring (Pembroke) is in the Torpid, and was also said to be amongst those who went " on strike " last term at the proposal to abolish " smokers."

With apologies for the scanty information contained in this letter, I am, yours truly,

OXO(N).

C. J. Barker (Christ Church) is wondering how many alpha + + + 's he can get in his finals; working, and doing little else. H. C. B. Jollye (Hertford) is spending his vacs, in Germany studying forestry, and his terms in Oxford doing likewise in a less practical way. J. B. Cavenagh (Magdalen) is in the Togger. No other information is available and not even this may be absolutely correct. F. C. Davis (Hertford) is rowing in the Torpid and reading Hon. Mods, assiduously. G. T. de Blaby (Hertford) is likewise reading Hon. Mods. He rowed in the " logger" last term, but in trying heroically to do more work than anyone else in the eight, discovered grave pains in his lower regions, and so has retired, covered with glory, to the field of golf. T. F. Bye (Keble) is attending the Balliol Concerts and reading heaven knows what. I cannot discover, anyway.

Cambridge £etter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, 'Midst all the joys and revelry of the Lents, it is indeed hard to find a peaceful few minutes in which to wield the untiring pen once more. Our colony, though small, seems to be thriving well and to all appearances does a good deal of work both on land and water. The chief items of the term have been the Inter-Collegiate Sports and the Lents. M. G. Truman (Selwyn) has been seen on the river occasionally, but seems to take life easily. He was interested to read in last term's " Vigornian" that he had been elected to a History Exhibition. Unfortunately, he says, this report is incorrect. G. D. Charlton (Selwyn) has been doing great things for his College in the athletic line.

THE VIGORNIAN.

W. S. Thompson (Queen's) has just recovered from an attack of mumps, but managed to sport a remarkably short pair of bags during the Lents. G. Nash (Magdalen) plays hockey and is reading History. G. I. F. Tweedie (Caius) has grown at least an eighth of an inch. Daily explores the interior regions of small animals. B. Conan-Davies (Non-Col.) is seldom seen, so we have come to the conclusion he is working for a change. Wishing the School every success in the Sports and Boat Races. Yours sincerely,

CANTAB.

Correspondence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, Are all the rights and privileges of the Upper Sixth to be consigned to the scrap-heap? Two years ago it was generally recognised that at the four o'clock Sunday Evensong only members of this form were permitted to occupy the stalls in the chancel. Since then this active, though unwritten, law has been broken regularly and with impunity by several members of less exalted forms. It does not seem unreasonable that School Monitors who are not in the Upper Sixth should receive this privilege, though—whatever they may think—they do not now legitimately possess it. But the audacity, with which it has been usurped by certain mere Fifth-formers, is a flagrant insult to all the principles of law and order. Trusting in the near future to see this lawless insolence sternly suppressed, I am, yours truly, LEX.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, May I remind your readers that the Museum does exist, that there is a Curator, that all contributions are gratefully received, that no reasonable offer is refused, that owing to the lack of contributions no acknowledgment has been possible in your recent numbers, and that a more liberal spirit on their part is earnestly desired by Yours truly,

" OBSERVER." To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, It grieves me greatly to have to say that a gross disregard has been shown to my feelings. It is unnecessary to repeat my former sentiments about the colour of the O.T.C. Notice Board. It is quite obvious that no steps have been taken to comply with my wishes, except that the rain has been most generously permitted to exert its influence on the board's already mud-coloured exterior. May I express the hope that this negligence has been due to some miscarried order, and that investigation will be made immediately into the matter. I am, yours truly,

PHILOCALUS. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, In spite of the manifold onslaughts of the demons of Rowdyism and Neglect, the Debating Society has not quite given up the ghost. It is even rumoured that a succouring angel has appeared in our midst, who is valiantly striving with the aforesaid powers of darkness and is confident of victory. The Society is showing a few—a very few—signs of returning life and strength. The good angel is assuming the role of doctor, and the convalescent patient has elected a new and energetic secretary. Is not this the time to make the resuscitation final and

THE VIGORNIAN. complete? Everything should be done to make the debates a most important feature of the Winter terms, and it seems that it would be an excellent modus operandi to introduce the method in practice at other schools—that of drawing up and inserting in the School Calendar at the beginning of each term or session a programme of debates and literary readings with fixed dates, with which nothing must be allowed to clash. Hoping that this scheme may find favour in the eyes of the Society's Committee, Yours, etc.,

Valete. Sixth A. L. P. R. Cooke (1909-1911). ist XI. Football 1910; ist XI. Cricket igu. Sergeant O.T.C. Sixth B. W. Allured (1909-1911). 2nd XL Football 1911 ; Private O.T.C.; Certificate " A " 1911 ; Shooting VIII. 1911. R. F. Sievers (1906-1911). Lance-Sergeant O.T.C.; ist IV. 1911 ; Shooting VIII. 1911. Pri-

F. S. Mayers (1911). Private O.T.C. Remove. F. N. Andrews (1906-1911). Shooting VIII. 1911. Private O.T.C. Fourth. O.T.C.

F. H. Wilcox (1910-1911).

Private

W. V. Sheard (1910-1911). Private O.T.C. Third. G. S. H. Bennett (1910-1911). vate O.T.C.

Salvtte. Fifth. P. Burch, H. S. Denton, T. B. Middleton, D. D. Warren iii. Fourth. R. Bromley, E. S. Harvey, E. R. Newcomb. Second. P. W. Bingham, C. Bingham, E. W. Green, A. Orford. First. P. S. Coombs, A. G. Coombs, R. Loach, G. Webb.

School Officers.

M. P.

Fifth. C. R. W. Simmons (1904-1911). vate O.T.C.

Pri-

Captain of School Captain of Football Secretary of Football Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Boats Secretary of Boats Captain of Shooting Secretary of Shooting Captain of Gymnasium Editors of " Vigornian "

S. St. G. S. Kingdom. P. S. Beauchamp. C. T. O'Callaghan. J. M. Aldana. P. S. Beauchainp. J. E. Ross. J. H. Spencer. S. M. Hawkins. G. H Dickinson C. T. O'Callaghan. ' S St. G. S. Kingdom. I C. V. Hancock. | J . C. Rammell. P. B. Tree.

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C V. Hancock. J. Nash. J. H. Spencer.

Secretary of Field Club ... J. Nash. Secretary of the Debating Society P. B. Tree. S. St. G. S. Kingdom. C. V. Hancock. J. Nash. P. S. Beauchamp. School Monitors ..... S. M. Hawkins. J. H. Spencer. J. M. Aldana. J. E. Ross.

C. T. O'Callaghan.

Cbe Cibrarp. The following books have been most kindly presented by Mrs. Teignmouth Shore : — The Life and Works of S. Paul (2 vols.) - Farrar. The Life and Words of Christ (2 vols.) - Geike.

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Jesus Christ, His Life, Times, and Work De Pressense. Studies in the Life of Christ Fairbairn. In Relief of Doubt Welsh. An Encyclopaedia of Religious Knowledge (4 vols.) Schaff-Herzoz. The Bible Educator (4 vols.) Plumptre. Holy Bible with Commentary (Vol. IV. Hebrews to Revelation) - Cook. Commentary on S. Luke's Gospel (Vol. II.) Codet. Commentary on S. John's Gospel (3 vols.) The Epistle to the GalaLightfoot. ' tions Dissertations on the Apostolic Age The Epistles to the CorinMeyers. thians (2 vols.) Seeley. Ecce Homo Luckock. After Death From Jerusalem to Antioch Dykes. Lindsay Gordon. Poems Sermons - Philips Brooks. Hettinger's Dante's Divina Bowden. Commedia Trench. Studies in the Gospels Ainsworth. Latin Dictionary Life of Christ (2 vols.) - Farrar. The Early Days of Christianity History of the Reformation - D'Aubigne. Modern Theories in PhilTulloch. osophy and Religion Winer's Grammar of New Moulton. Testament, Greek Parallel New Testament Scrivener. The Messages of the Farrar. Books H

The following other books have been placed in the Reference Library since last term : — Charles Kingsley Life of D'Israeli (Vol. I.) Attic Orators (2 vols.) Aristophanes' Knights History of Greece (2 vols.) Six Oxford Thinkers Lectures on Poetry Outdoor Life in the Greek and Roman Poets Croiset's Aristophanes and the Political Parties at Athens Cicero-Philippic II. Thucydideo, Bk. IV. Bacon is Shakespeare

Stubbs. Monypenny. Jebb. Rogers. Bury. Algernon Cecil. Mackail. Cesaresco.

Loeb. King. Rutherford. Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence. (Presented by the Author.)

The following books have been added to the Lending Library: — Prester John The Rosary The Five Nations The Seven Seas The Vintage Red Eve The Coil of Carne A Man's Man The Right Stuff S. Martins' Summer Bardelys the Magnificent The Trampling of the Lilies The Tavern Knight Napoleon of Netting Hill The New Machiavelli Fathers of Men Schoolboys Three -

John Buchan. Florence Barclay. Rudyard Kipling. » »» E. F. Benson. Ryder Haggard. John Oxenham. Ian Hay. tt Rafael Sabatini.

G. R. Chesterton. H. G. Wells. E. W. Hornung. W. P. Kelly.

THE VIGORNIAN.

King's School Officers' Graining Corps account.

Chess Cup. The

Chess Competition was won by

S. F.

Davenport, who beat S. D. Strong after a keen struggle in the final. The cup thus returns to

Balance Sheet October ist to December jist, igw.

RECEIPTS. Balancc

Io hmciency G r a n t

the School House, after a sojourn of six years

,, Per J. Morgan, Esq

in Castle House.

,, Subscriptions „ per House Masters

...

£ s. d. »6 .7

59 o o

1 7 6 19 7 3 2 ii o 2 I'

HOUSE MATCHES. By Stokes Bros. ... ,, Haughton ...

ist Round. Castle House

School House

3 7

Hostel

Castle House

School House

Day Boys

5 Hostel 5 Hostel 3 Day Boys

Day Boys

Castle House School House

O O

,, Kynoch ... ,, Humphreys ... ,, Aldershot Stores ,, Wall (Colwall) ,, Cashier S. C " Gale ,, Potter & Co ,, Darling & Preece ,, Bandmaster ,, Sergt. Instructor ,, Cash A/c Balance ...

EXPENDITURE. ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

... ... ...

... ...

... ... ...

...

£ s. d. 50 o o 8 i o 1 4 0 i 14 10 25 n 9 3 9 « i 13 4 4 4 9 o 4 0 4 4 0 0 9 0 0 3 15 sJ 26 o i j

2nd Round. B.L.F.

School House

Hostel

Day Boys -

Castle House

School House

Day Boys

Castle House walked over.

Audited and found correct, R. J. WHITAKER, H. B. TOWER. March yth, 1912.

Hostel (scratched). Balance Sheet for Year ending December jist, 1911.

RECEIPTS.

Points to date School House Day Boys Castle House Hostel

7 7 6 o

To Balance ... ... ... ,, From Boys ... ... ... ,, " Efficiency " Grant ,, Old Vigornians' Club ,, A. A. Watkins, Esq. ... ,, W. A. Davies, Esq ,, Canon Knox Little ... ,, Imperial Challenge Shield ... ,, Band (2nd prize) ,, Per House Masters ... „ Subscriptions

£ ... ...

... ...

s. d.

26 o \\ 315 14 10 76 o o 10 10 o i i o 2 2 0 2 2 0 12

4 9 9 8 7 6

^459 '7

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Games Account.

Officers' Cralniiifl Corps Account (continued}. Bv Camp A/c (1910) , , Hobson ...

,, G W. Ry ,, Haughton

EXPENDITURE. ... ... ... ... ... ...

... "...

£ s. d. 1117 o 95 o o

...

6 18 n *7 9 3

,, General expenses ,, Aldershot Stores

... ...

29 19 7 4 1 7

1911. Nov. 21 „ 1912. Jan. 27 Feb. 12

RECEIPTS. Entertainment ... ... Donation (per Head Master)

... ...

£ s. d. 13 16 7 10 o o

Lansdowne C.C. (balance from 1911) Archery Club (for 1911) ... ...

5 5 o 5 0 0

Football, Rev. N. Davies ... ... Donation (Mrs. Eyre) ... ... ... Books sold ... ... ... ... O.V.'s Books O.V. cheque returned ... ... ... School Subscriptions (3rd term, 1911)

0 3 3 0 2 6 3 4 4 4 14 10 o 12 o 42 12 o

£98 S 6

, , Balance

...

101

i 8

^459 17

B. L. FENTON, Capt. T. F., Commanding King's School Contingent Officers' Training Corps. Audited and found correct, R. J. WHITAKER, March yth, 1912. H. B. TOWER.

EXPENDITURE. Nov.

" Vigornians "

...

£ s. d. 14 6 2%

...

" Times " O.V. Club (" Vigornians ")

s. d.

Stokes (pavilion painting and repairs)... Rent (2nd f i e l d ) . . . ... .. ... Poor and District Rate ... ... ...

4 10 o 2 0 0 i 15 10

26. Ferry (2 cricket and 4 football teams) Linesmen and Masters — Hereford ... o 12 o Cheltenham ... 0 9 4 Malvern ... 0 4 0

0 6 0

Rowing Sec. ... ... ... ... Repairing Cup and Shield ... ... Talboys (carnage and cartage of Boat, March 1911) ... ... Hunt (wages and materials 3rd term 1911) ... ... ... ... Littlebury & Co. (Football cards) ...

o i o 0 3 9

Cibrarp flccoum. RECEIPTS. Balance ... ... ... ... Jan. Per Headmaster ...

Feb. 12.

3 11 o 0 6 8 3 6 9

3 12 o 15 9 6 1 5 0 £98 S 6

£32 14 2j Nov. 21. Dec. 14. ,, 19.

Jan. 25.

EXPENDITURE. Baylis and Son ("Vigornians ") ... "Times" ... . Large (Newspapers) ... ... Whiteman (Newspapers) ... ... Humphreys (Books and Binding)... Wore. E d . Sup. C o . (Books) ... Thornton (Books) ... ... ... Balance

...

£ s. d. 7 3 o o 13 6 i 15 7 i i oj i 15 o 2 6 5 o 7 10 17 9 o £32 H 2i

R. J. CASTLEY, Hon. Treas. Examined and found correct, 9/2/12. W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster.

T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treas. Examined and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster. 21/2/12.

The Editors beg to acknowledge the following contemporaries, apologising for any accidental omissions: — Marlburian, Decanian, Herefordian, K.E.S. Chronicle, Tonbridgian, Wulfrunian, Wyggestonian, Lily, Eagle, Bromsgrovian, Eastbournian, Warwick School Magazine.