The Vigornian November 1914 by King's Worcester

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No. 81.

VOL. VIII.

Contents. School Notes Kalendar O.V.'s Serving in the War O.V. News Birth Marriages Deaths Speech Day Examination Results Rowing Cricket Football Lectures Museum Debating Society ... O.T.C. ... ' Section Competition A Scout "Trek" in Canada War Hymn Reading Prize Competition Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter ... Poetry Gymnasium Notes ... Shooting Correspondence Games Account School Officers Valete, Salvete Contemporaries Notice Scholarship Exam. Results Address to Archdeacon Spooner, O.V. Debates and Lecture Additional List of Serving O.V.'s

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It is but natural that at the present time our first thoughts should be of the war, and in this connection it gives us very great pleasure to be able to commend so heartily the public spirit and patriotism of the O.V.'s. No less than no are known to be serving, of whom 49 have taken commissions, while 61 are in the ranks.

We are sorry to lose our commanding officer, Lieut. Smith, who has joined his regiment, the Sherwood Foresters, and is now in France. We wish him the best of luck and a safe return. His place in the Corps has been taken by Mr. Board, while that on the staff has been taken by Mr. Humby of Queen's College, Cambridge.

THE VIGORNIAN. The O.T.C. has been very active this term and we are glad to say that its numbers are greater than they have ever been before. Twenty-eight recruits have joined, bringing the total strength up to 114. Among them are three of the staff, Mr. Beach-Hicks, Mr. Humby, and the Rev. H. Baxter. We are having many extra drills, and have already had three excellent route marches. The Band has been much in request during the past few weeks. They have frequently played the Territorials to and from Pitchcroft and have also accompanied them on marches on one or two occasions. We have also been able to be of service to the recruits of the 8th Worcester Regiment, to whom we have lent our rifles. Later on, perhaps we hope to join with them in Field Days. * # * Camp this year, though broken up somewhat suddenly, was most successful. The Band again performed creditably, but did not succeed in carrying off the first prize for the third time. A full account of our doings appears elsewhere. * * * We are very sorry to part with Sergeant Tibbitts, whom we congratulate oh his promotion to the rank of Company Sergt.-Major. He has taught us much both in the gymnasium and in the O.T.C., while he was largely responsible for the progress made in swimming last term. *

Speech Day was held on October 6th, when the prizes were distributed by the Rev. Walter

Lock, D.D., Oxford.

Warden of Keble College,

The School Four entered for the Public Schools' Cup at Marlow in June, but were unfortunate in being drawn against St. Edward's School, Oxford, in the first round. They lost by a length after a most exciting race. * * * Last term we realized the advantage of having our own bathing barge, especially as it was so close at hand. The number of those who made use of it was large, and during the course of the term over 50 learned to swim. Swimming sports which were held at the end of the term were most satisfactory. The picture kindly presented by Mr. Rowntree for the most successful house was easily carried off by the School House. *

The cricket season was quite a satisfactory one. We drew twice with Dean Close and were only robbed of a victory against Malvern by time. We were disappointed in not being able to play Hereford. Both matches, however, had to be cancelled owing to the latter developing mumps. The bat presented by the Rev. Manley Power was won by Quin with the excellent average of 40*2, while the prize for bowling given by Archdeacon Spooner was won by Warren, who finished the season with an average of I2'i2. The House Cup was carried off by Castle House after beating the School House in a most exciting game. * * * The results of the Certificate Examinations were again most successful. Eight out of ten passed the Higher Certificate, seven of whom gained a distinction in Divinity and

THE VIGORNIAN. one also in History. In the School Certificate six were successful, while thirteen passed the Lower.

Football is continuing as usual in spite of the war, and though we have not many old colours left there seems to be no reason why we should not do fairly well. At present our weakness lies in the forwards, but we hope that they will improve as the season goes on. The O.V. match had unfortunately to be cancelled, but a match against a team composed of officers of the R.F.A., brought by P. H. Ludlow, resulted in a most exciting and enjoyable game.

The gymnasium has suffered very much by the departure of Sergt-Major Tibbitts, but is still carried on with energy by Mr. Whitaker, and we hope to hold the usual competition at the end of the term.

Mr. Beach-Hicks has kindly consented to take over the task of managing the library and museum. We hope, therefore, for improvement in the future, and also that he will be able to rouse the interest of the School in the museum. Any contributions to it will always be gladly accepted by the curator.

We should like to thank Mrs. Nash for her kind hospitality to the Corps, in entertaining us to tea when we had a route march to Martley.

We have to announce that the annual Christmas Concert on Dec. i8th will be re-

placed by an entertainment, the proceeds of which will go to the Belgian Relief Fund.

We wish to congratulate R. Neild on his success in the " passing-out " exam, of the Indian Civil Service; A. J. Mainwaring on his place in the " passing-in " exam, of the same; H. Brocklehurst on obtaining a choral scholarship at Christ's College, Cambridge; and S. E. V. Quin on passing the recent entrance exam, into Sandhurst; J. C. Rammell and A. E. Maund on winning school leaving exhibitions. We congratulate Flight Lieutenant F. G. Brodribb, O.V., on his rescue from the " Hermes " when sunk by a submarine near Dover Straits, but regret to hear that he is seriously wounded. We are glad to hear he has had promotion to the rank of Flight Commander. * * * It will interest many Old Vigornians to know that Mr. W. A. T. Jarrett has been appointed Head Master of Chard Grammar School. He has beautiful buildings, but there is much to be done to build up the School, which he is conducting on King's School lines. His vigorous teaching will certainly make itself felt, and all O.V.'s who remember his career at the School will wish him and Mrs. Jarrett all success in this important work. * * * In response to an appeal from the Headmaster at the beginning of the term, the heads of houses instituted a weekly collection on behalf of various funds in connection with the War, for providing gifts for soldiers and sailors.

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School (Calendar. Sept, 22.—School Meets. Service 9 a.m. The Headmaster. ,, 27.—School Celebration, Ladye Chapel, 8-45 a.m. Oct. 6.—Prize Distribution by the Warden of Keble College, Oxford, 2-30 p.m. ,, 17.—8 p.m. Lantern Lecture, " Recent Experiences in Canada," the Precentor. ,, 26-31.:—Review Week. ,, 31.—8 p.m. Lantern Lecture, " Russia," T. E. Rammell, Esq. Nov. 2.—Review Half-holiday. ,, 7.—8p.m. Lantern Lecture, " Domestic Life in Birdland," A. Wallis, Esq. ,, 17, 18.—King's Scholarship Examination. ,, 21.—Lantern Lecture, " Starland," Canon Wilson, D.D. ,, 28.—Lantern Lecture, " Belgium," Rev. H. Baxter. Dec. 3.—School Service, 3-15. Rev. G. A. Studdart Kennedy. ,, 5.—Lecture. Madame de Lisle. ,, 10.—School Service, 3-15. Rev. S. F. Lloyd. ,, 14-18.—Examination Week. ,, 18.—School Service, 3-15. Rev. A. Sharrock. Concert. ,, 19.—Exeunt omnes. Jan. 18.—Boarders Return. ,, 19.—School Meets. Service 9 a.m. The Headmaster.

O.V's. Serolna in the Ulan O.V.'s known to be serving at the present time in the War.

OFFICERS. *A. A. D. Baird—2nd Lieut. 5th Worcesters. M. Bates—R.A.M.C. 2nd Lieut. *W. D. Battershill—2nd Lieut. 6th Battalion West Surrey.

*G. T. de Blaby—gth Battalion of the Worcesters. *R. S. de Blaby—2nd Lieut. 3rd Battalion N. Lanes. F. G. Brodribb—Lieut. Royal Flying Corps. L. F. Burgis—Lieut. 6th Battalion BlackWatch. *R. T. Cavenagh—gth Battalion of the Worcesters. T. F. Cavenagh—2nd Lieut. R.F.A. B. H. Chappel—4th Battalion P. & C.L.I. G. D. Charlton—2nd Lieut. 2nd Battalion North Staffs. J. C. Chaytor—Nigerian Force for Cameroons. W. H. Dakin Smith—Lieut. R.A.M.C. *F. C. Davis—3rd Battalion City of London Fusiliers. H. D. Day—2nd Midland Brigade R.F.A. H. de la Poer Evans—Assistant Paymaster R.N. *D. Grant Ferguson—3rd Battalion K.O.S.B. *I. A. Grant Ferguson—i3th Scottish Rifles. B. Goodwin—Capt. R.A.M.C. *S. M. Hawkins—3rd Battalion Oxford and Berks Light Infantry. *E. S. Howells—nth Battalion Welsh Regt. R. C. Humphreys—Assistant Paymaster R.N. *D. M. Jeans—3rd Battalion Wilts. Regt. *S. S. S. Kingdom—gth Battalion Royal Warwicks. H. J. Kirkby—Assistant Paymaster R.N. J. A. Trend Langdon—gth Battalion North Staffordshire. P. H. Ludlow—2nd Midland Brigade R.F.A. S. Ludlow—ist Lieut. 8th Royal Warwicks. *L. H. Major—5th Battalion Middlesex Regt. A. H. Masterman—5th Battalion Lanes. W. L. Moore—5th Battalion Gloucesters. *J. Nash—4th Battalion East Surrey. S. Guy Newton—2nd K.O. Yorks Light Infantry. A. C. Pearce—R.F.A.

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H. Raymond—2nd Lieut, gth Worcesters. *C. Walpole Simmons—5th Worcesters. S. G. Simpson—2nd Lieut, and Life Guards. H. L. C. Smith—Sherwood Foresters, formerly O.C. O.T.C. *J. H. Spencer—3rd Lanes Fusiliers. S. J. Steward—Capt. R.A.M.C. T. E. R. Sweet-Escott—3rd Battalion North Lanes. T. H. Sweet-Escott—3rd Battalion North Lanes. *G. F. I. Tweedie—loth Manchester Battalion. H. Wallis—Capt. 2nd Wiltshires. R. Wayland Smith—2nd Lieut. R.A.M.C. *A. Wintle—*gth Batt. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. M. Wright—2nd Lieut. R.N.R. H.M.S. Achilles. A. T. Wyllie—3rd Royal Scots Fusiliers. *G. A. C. Wyllie—3rd Oxford & Berks Light Infantry.

IN THE RANKS. *A. Adlington—Public Schools Battalion. E. Adlington—gth Worcesters. *F. N. Andrews—Public Schools Battalion. C. Bagott—Public Schools Battalion. *P. S. Beauchamp—Sergt. 8th Worcesters. R. B. Berkeley—2nd Battalion Warwicks. H. Berkeley-Hollyer—R.A.M.C. H. R. Bruorton—Imperial Light Horse. G. C. Bull—Public Schools Battalion. *L. H. Burgis—Queen's Westminsters. *A. Burr—Public Schools Battalion. *J. B. Caswell—Public Schools Battalion. A. K. Chaytor—Ceylon Rifles. *G. Conan-Davis—Public Schools Battalion. *W. C. Corder—Public Schools Battalion. C. L. Davey—Public Schools Battalion.

H. B. Davey—Sportsman's Battalion. *E. J. Davies—and South Midland Brigade F.A. H. M. Davies—loth London Fusiliers. *W. L. Davies—Westminster Dragoons. C. E. Dimoline—8th Worcesters. *O. Fosbrooke—Staffs. Public Schools Company. *B. O. Hancock—Birmingham City Battalion 12th Warwicks. *E. S. Harvey—County of London 3rd Batt. B. L. Hugh-Jones—Public Schools Battalion. I. Ian Hamilton—3rd Batt. City of Birmingham Warwicks. F. W. Leeke, Liverpool Scottish. C. R. Leeke, Australian Contingent. G. F. Lester—S. African Force. *H. N. Lester—Public Schools Battalion. A. J. Mainwaring—8th Worcesters. *A. L. Mare—Corporal nth Batt. King's Liverpool. *F. Mathews—Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars. *H. H. Milward—5th Worcesters. *E. C. Mogridge—Public Schools Battalion. W. H. Moore—King's Liverpool Regt. J. Morgan—Canadian A.M.C. C. H. Norton—iith Royal Montreal Regiment. *C. T. O'Callaghan—4th Hussars. H. R. K. Olds—Rutland Troop Leicester Yeomanry. C. J. Pearce—3rd Batt. Warwicks. C. Rammell—East Kent Mounted Rifles. *F. W. Sievers—Public Schools Battalion Sgt. B. G. Stevens—Worcester Yeomanry. *W. C. Strickland—8th Worcesters. D. Stuart-Shepherd—Public Schools Battalion. F. L. Steward—gth Worcesters. G. Temple-Bourne—Birmingham City Batt. 12th Warwicks.

THE VIGORNIAN. *D. C. S. Thomas—Public Schools Battalion. D. W. Tonking—Public Schools Battalion *P. B. Tree—Public Schools Battalion (Sgt.). J. B. Wagstaff—8th Worcesters. A. E. Webb—Public Schools Battalion. A. Webster—Public Schools Battalion. *J. W. Wilesmith—Winnipeg Rifles, Canadian Contingent. *J. H. Wiggin—5th Batt. Suffolks. R. C. Wilmot—Public Schools Battalion. T. L. Wood—Public Schools Battalion. W. Wyndham Jones—Public Schools Battalion. *T. B. Young—Public Schools Battalion. * Signifies ex-Cadet of the O.T.C.

O.V. N. F. Acton is Acting Secretary of the City Relief Fund and Assistant Scout Master of the St. John's Troop. J. M. Aldana has passed Mods, at Keble College, Oxford. A. C. Baines hospitably entertained Precentor Tupper at Calgary on his recent visit to Canada. A. A. D. Baird has passed the 2nd M.B.Ch.B. of Birmingham University. W. D. Battershill has sailed for India with his regiment. A. Beale has obtained an appointment with Messrs. Bowering and Smith, solicitors, Derby. Rev. A. B. Beavan, who was second master forty years ago, paid a visit to the School in July last. T. F. Bye is President of the Oxford Musical Society this term. T. Cavenagh has been given a commission in the R.F.A. from the Territorial Force. A. Conan-Davies has entered Messrs. Trentham's engineering firm, Birmingham,

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and is engaged at Wrexham on the new garden suburb. G. Conan-Davies has been working with Messrs. Hugh Folkes, architects, Stour! bridge. i A. J. Dash (I.C.S.) has returned to India with shortened leave owing to the outbreak of j war, after paying two visits to the School. F. C. Davis and L. Davis are in Malta and Egypt with their respective regiments. G. D. Day, playing for the Public Instruction XI. at Gezira against the ist Worcestershire Regiment, took seven wickets for 57 runs, following this up by an innings of 51. He thus had a big share in his side's success. —(Egyptian Mail). R. L. Davis has a post in the National Provincial Bank at Tenbury. H. de la Poer Evans has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Paymaster H.M.S. Dido. J. B. Foulkes has sailed for a post in the Imperial Bank of Canada at Toronto. A. W. Gough has sailed for Auckland, New Zealand, to study farming. B. O. Hancock has passed the M.B.Ch.B. of Birmingham University. R. C. Humphreys has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Paymaster R.N. G. M. Jeans, having dissolved partnership, has started as a solicitor on his own at 50, Bedford Row, W.C. F. H. Jenkins is articled to Messrs. Hart, Reid, and Co., solicitors, Eastbourne. B. Kenyon-Davies, having passed Mods, at Oxford, is reading for honours in Theology. H. King has returned to Rio de Janeiro, having been promoted to be Assistant Traffic Inspector on the Leopoldina Railway. H. J. Kirkby has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Paymaster and is now secretary to the Senior Naval Officer of the Port of Liverpool.

THE VIGORNIAN. Rev. H. A. Lewis has been appointed Rector of Fort Qu'appelle, Canada. C. W. Ludlow, 2nd Lieut, in Somerset Light Infantry at Quetta, India, has passed first in the exam, for promotion. A. J. Mainwaring obtained the y8th place in the recent exam, for the I.C.S. L. Mercier, having with difficulty escaped from a post in Dusseldorf, has obtained an appointment under the Metropolitan Asylum's Board, and has been detailed to take charge of Belgian Refugees at Edmonton. T. A. Mobberley has passed the final exam, for the Chartered Accountants with honours; he is now a partner in the business of his father at Leigh, Stourport. H. G. Mountain, mining engineer, has obtained an appointment at the Comet Mine, Johannesburg. G. Nash has entered Cuddesdon Theological College. R. Neild obtained i8th place in the passing out list of I.C.S. and has been appointed to the province of Burmah. F. R. Oliver, having passed the Cambridge Previous, has matriculated at Queen's College. Parfitt Lloyd has obtained a post in Beach's Jam Factory, Evesham. L. W. G. Owen has entered'at St. Chad's College, Durham. C. L. Panrucker has been in the thick of operations in France in the Royal Flying Corps. D. G. B. Partridge has passed the London Matriculation 2nd Division. Dr. A. Pearce-Higgins has published an important pamphlet on " Armed Merchant Ships," which has been very favourably reviewed by the Times. In it he has com-

pletely upset the position taken up by the German representatives of International Law who attended the meeting held at Oxford last year. F. P. Pinney, formerly of " All Souls," Oxford, has a mastership at Dr. Williams' Preparatory School, Summertown, Oxford. R. B. Plum has obtained a post in the London City and Midland Bank at Evesham. S. E. V. Quin was successful in the recent examination for admission to Sandhurst. G. H. Richardson has taken the Certificate in Engineering and Drawing at the University of Glasgow, while apprenticed at Harvey's Engineering Co. H. T. Rowley has been appointed to the National Bank of India London Branch. Howard Rowe is mining engineering at Nongoma, Zululand. Capt. R. Salisbury is in command of his regimental depot at Karachi. W. D. Seville is at present Acting Headmaster of the Grammar School, Stockton-onTees. Rev. R. P. Quilter has accepted the post of Sub-warden to the Homes of St. Barnabas, near East Grinstead. Capt. H. F. Wallis, and Wiltshire Regiment, who was appointed Aide-de-camp to the Governor of New South Wales, has cabled from Sydney that he is on his way home to join his regiment. M. Warren is engaged in technical work of a chemical nature in Messrs. Hill Evans' vinegar factory, Worcester. A. L. E. Williams has had his scholarship at Exeter College, Oxford, extended in order to read Theology, having taken 2nd Class honours in the School of Modern History. E. B. Woodforde has returned from South Africa, where he has been engaged as a mining engineer.

THE VIGORNIAN. BIRTH. BOLL AND.—On August aoth, at 5, Highbury Quadrant, N., the wife of Arthur P. Bolland, Sudan Civil Service, Cairo, of a son. MARRIAGES. BURGIS — HERBERT.—On Saturday, August agth, at St. Luke's, Whyreleafe, Lawrence Franklin Burgis to Lorna Herbert, of Torwood Whyreleafe, Surrey. Wednesday, HARTLEY — TYER.—On July 15th, at the Parish Church of St. John, Margate, Bernard Hartley, to Irene Tver, of Hollydene, St. Peter's Road, Margate.

In Iftetnoriam. 6eorge Oldropd Powell, Curate of Higher Bebington, son of the late George Powell, of Upton-on-Severn, and of Mrs. Powell, of St. Katherine's, Clarence Park, Weston-super-Mare. Died at Rock Ferry, 28 August, 1914, aged 25.

Entered the School House September 1903, in the Lower School. Left July 1907. Durham University 1909-12. Salisbury Theological College 1912-1913. Ordained Deacon Chester Cathedral Advent 1913. There may be many who feel in the death of George Oldroyd Powell a great personal loss, for he was one who drew friends to himself quickly and always. One could not but be drawn to him by his cheery, manly, eventempered character. He inspired one always as a man whom one could trust through and through, and upon whom one could safely rely to be always the same—straight, kindly, honourable.

But there are also some, especially perhaps those who knew him best after he had left school, for he developed rapidly and steadily in those few years, who feel that his death is more than a personal loss. He was shewing that he had gifts, such as the gift of preaching, which may well, in so modest a man, have been veiled from general view. These greater gifts, backed by his splendid perseverance and courage, his strong sense of humour, his sound common sense, his unvarying gentlemanly tact, would have carried him far. His life would have been a gain to the Church, to which he had whole-heartedly devoted it. His death cannot but be a still greater gain to himself. It is a deep and real grief to have lost him, as it is a real and lasting joy to have known him. R.I.P. R. B. T.

Ulllliam Carr Brodribb, Lieutenant 5th Manchester Regiment. Born June 22, 1886. Entered the School House January 1901. Left December 1903. Captain of House Class Room. Entered the Army through the Special Reserve of Officers. Fell at Mons when leading his company to support the Suffolks, August 1914. Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.

Herbert Sfanlep Cobb. Born April i8th, 1883. Died August ist, 1914. Stanley Cobb entered the School House and the Third Form in January, 1897, and steadily worked his way up to the Sixth, leaving with a sizarship at Selwyn College, Cambridge, in July 1901. His school time was marked by much serious earnestness and

THE VIGORNIAN. he was universally respected and beloved. He had hoped to take Holy Orders, but after one term at Cambridge the sudden death of his father necessitated his taking a post in the London and Provincial Bank. In this he rose rapidly and was quite recently appointed manager of the important Wimbledon Branch. He lost his life in saving the life of a visitor at Salcombe, Devon, where he was staying for his holidays. He had already saved another life from drowning at Sandown, Isle of Wight. Such self-sacrifice was characteristic of his whole life, one of devoted service and simple goodness, both as boy and man. W. H. C.

PRESS ACCOUNT OF DEATH H. S. COBB, O.V.

" LOCAL BANK MANAGER DROWNED IN RESCUING A BOY. " A sad sensation was caused in Wimbledon by the news of the death by drowning of Mr. Herbert Stanley Cobb, manager of the local branch of the London and Provincial Bank, which occurred on Saturday, August ist, in Devonshire. Mr. Cobb, who was unmarried, was 31 years of age, and had been at Wimbledon about six months, was staying with his brother Robert at Gara Rock, a lovely and quiet spot midway between Salcombe and Prawle Point. He took every precaution in bathing and lost his life in attempting to rescue the life of another, the son of Mrs. Long, another visitor. Gallant efforts at rescue were made by the brother, Mr. Robert Stanley Cobb, and Mr. Greville. At the inquest, Mrs. Ethel Victoria Long, of Faringdoh, Berks, said she went with her son to bathe at 7.45. She had been told that bath-

ing was safe except when the tide was going out. Suddenly a huge wave rolled in and knocked her over, and when she recovered herself she found that the deceased was holding her up. Had it not been for him she would have been drowned. Her boy was in the water, and when the deceased and his brother went in after him she ran up the cliffs for the lifebelt. When she got back the three were in the water. Her son was carried by the current on to the sands first. She was able to see deceased for some time, but lost sight of him for about five minutes. When he re-appeared, he was floating on his back with his hands up. Witness had never noticed such a current as was running that morning. The sea seemed to suck one under. Mr. Robert Cobb was in an ' awful state,' and it was impossible for him to make any further effort. The Coroner commented upon the praiseworthy conduct of the deceased, who had been drowned whilst endeavouring to save another."

Speech Dap. The annual Speech Day and prize distribution took place on Tuesday afternoon, October 6th. As usual, there was a large attendance of relatives and friends of the boys, but the attendance of Old Vignornians was naturally greatly diminished on account of the large number serving with the colours. This year the usual part songs were replaced by God Save the King, the Marseillaise, ihe Brabanconne, and the Russian Imperial Hymn, the four national anthems of the Allies, and Mr. G. H. Smith conducted a spirited rendering of each. At the conclusion of this the Headmaster (Canon W. H. Chappel) called for three

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hearty cheers for the Allies, " not forgetting Servia, Montenegro, and Japan." This call was vigorously responded to. The Dean of Worcester presided, and among those supporting him were Dr. Lock (Warden of Keble College, Oxford), the Headmaster (Canon Chappel), Canons T. L. Claughton, J. M. Wilson, and H. B. Southwell. HEADMASTER'S REPORT. Previous to delivering his Report for the year, the Headmaster gave a cordial welcome to Dr. Lock, who was an old fellow Marlburian, and the speaker's most valued theological tutor, and head of the great college at Oxford, to which that school had been able to send several boys, and which stood uncompromisingly for that for which that school stood also—the primary importance of religion as the basis of all that is most worth having in education. Continuing, Canon Chappel remarked that it had been suggested that the war should lead them to cancel that prize distribution. But he felt that to give it up might savour of panic, and that apart from all selfish and self-indulgent expenditure it was wise and right that business should go on as usual. The prizes had been won before the war broke out and the substantial cheque paid for them helped to maintain employment and support trade. That this was possible was due to our incomparable Navy. (Applause.) SATISFACTORY EXAMINATION RESULTS. Coming to his Report the speaker said thai the numbers in the School had been larger than they had been for years past, while the educational results had been most encouraging. They did, as a school, exceedingly well in the examination for the Higher Certificate of the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board, eight out of the eleven entered being successful. Of the eight boys successful for the

Higher Certificate seven passed with distinction in Scripture—a proportion unapproached by any other school in England. (Applause.) For the School Certificate six passes were recorded, and four other boys in the same class had matriculated either at Oxford, Cambridge, or London. The best record for the Lower Sixth hitherto attained. In the Fifth Form ten first glasses were gained for arithmetic and eight for additional mathematics, this speaking very highly for the work of the mathematical master—(applause)—while thirteen obtained lower certificates. With regard to the lower forms, the practice of holding the examination internally, the masters examining different forms, has proved entirely satisfactory. J. C. Rammell, a capital head of the School, had left with a Classical Exhibition at Worcester College, Oxford, and a School Leaving Exhibition of ^40 a year. A. E. Maund, after an honourable school career, respected by all for his steadiness and industry, had gone to S. Edmund's Hall, Oxford, with an Exhibition for Divinity and the Dean Peel Scholarship. S. D. Strong and H. Brocklehurst, both prominent in school life, had won Choral Scholarships at S. John's and Christ's College, Cambridge. Canon Chappel said he would like i.o take that opportunity of congratulating Mr. George Smith on the fact that in two years he had won three choral scholarships at Cambridge by boys sent from that School. They had received no other training than that given by Mr. Smith. (Applause.) A SCHOLAR'S PERTINACITY. In a gratifying reference to the number serving with the colours, the speaker said that they had recently lost several boys from that School. Amongst others R. T. Cavenagh, the last of a capital trio of brothers, was already proving a most efficient officer at

THE VIGORNIAN. Salisbury Plain, and W. D. Battershill was an officer in the West Surrey Regiment. He tried to get the last-named a commission in Cornwall, but failed. Then Battershill went to Wales and applied, but not being a Welshman was not successful. He then went straight to the War Office and was gazetted next morning. Continuing his report, the Headmaster said that they were sending eight boys to the Universities, six of whom intended taking holy orders after the war was over. The Old Boys' honours included a K.C., a Canonry at Salisbury, and two entrances for Indian Civil Service. Referring to the physical side of the School's life, he said they owed a great deal in the gymnasium to the work of Mr. Whitaker and Sergt. Tibbitts, and had gained seven places in the Public School Competition at Aldershot, while the head boy, J. G. Thomas, was runner-up to Harrow in boxing, and 32 boys had learnt to swim. Aquatic sports had been instituted, and, thanks to the new barge, they had made better use of their excellent river than in any previous year. With regard to staff changes they had lost Minor Canon Tower, after three years of faithful and effective work. They all knew what he did for the Boat Club, and for the Dramatic Society during his stay. He had done much to stimulate the highest aspirations of the elder boys. They were glad to welcome in his place another Minor Canon—Mr. Powell, who would maintain the old-time link between the School and the Cathedral. A FRIEND OF THE SCHOOL. Last year Mr. Beach-Hicks resigned his science mastership, which was taken by Mr. Humby, who came with first-class credentials from Cambridge. For more than twenty years Mr. Beach-Hicks had been one of the

best friends of the School, and public spirit and patriotism had always been uppermost in his life. They all knew how during the holidays he worked with Mr. Rammell to save the harvest, and in many other ways they had seen that the public good was his first consideration. (Applause.) He had now stepped into the difficult work of teaching the First form. Mr. Smith had left them, and was now in the forefront of the fighting in France. He was with the Sherwood Foresters. He (Canon Chappel) had a letter from him that day saying he was well, but had lost many friends. Mr. Smith carried on most ably the work of the Officers' Training Corps, which Capt. Fenton and Air. Lea started, and last year the corps gained thirteen certificates A, a fine performance for so small a body. They also gained a better report than ever before. Canon Chappel said he had always favoured the O.T.C. movement, and its importance to the country now would be hard to exaggerate. Thousands of young officers had come forward to render invaluable service to their country, and that School had contributed more than its share. He had a letter there from an old member of the O.T.C., who was now in charge of four forts and about a hundred men. He wrote : " I find the training of the O.T.C. absolutely invaluable. It was specially helpful when I first joined as I was able 10 take charge of a company with very little instruction." The O.V.'s had offered themselves willingly for their country's service and there was no better testimony to the value of the Public School life. In conclusion, the speaker thanked the donors of new prizes—Mr. Ivor Atkins (music), Archdeacon Spooner, an O.V. (recitation), and Mrs. Berkeley (essays). He was also grateful for the co-operation of the Governors and the loyalty and discipline of the School, the dutiful devotion of the staff, and not least for the spirit of the Old Boys.

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For each and all he could say unfeignedly Deo Gratias. (Applause.) EXCELLENT ALL-ROUND WORK The Dean characterised as remarkable the standard of all-round excellence the School maintained, and one could realise the credit of this best when one thought that the School had not valuable scholarships to enable them to get a picked number of recruits, but depended on the average boy. When they thought of that the year's result was all the more satisfactory. Continuing, the Dean said that one of the greatest tests of a School was its power to create a public spirit in its scholars, and nothing could speak more eloquently of the value of that School than the best of those who were serving their country. Those who were showing the highest spirit were those men who, having failed to get a commission, would not be refused, and had joined the ranks. All honour to them for their public spirit. (Applause.) WORCESTER AN EDUCATIONAL CENTRE. Dr. Lock, after presenting the prizes, said, having had a friend in Worcester, he had learned to look upon it as an educational centre. He knew of the work that had been done for the girls by that good woman, Alice Ottley, whose name had been perpetuated by the founding of a scholarship at St. Hughes' College at Oxford. He knew that they did a great deal for the education of the blind, and he also knew of friendly rivalry between the Grammar School and the King's School to provoke one another to better things. He knew further that all educational work in the city was fostered by Canon Wilson. (Applause.) THE WAR AS A DISASTER TO EDUCATION. When he consented to address them, in June, he did not know that he would have to

speak at a time so disastrous for education. He was not thinking of the depletion in the numbers at schools, colleges, and universities. There was a good side to all that, but what a disaster it was to the brotherhood of learning. He quoted the words of an eminent German writer, who said: " Any chance of intellectual work for England has ended for an incalculable time." It was deplorable that this rupture should take place between England and Germany—Germany, who had done more than anybody else to explain the Bible and who had given them so much of philosophy. For a time we had to face the horrid fact that the brotherhood of learning was broken up in Europe. To the boys of that School he said it would be their task to build up that brotherhood again. In spite of what was happening at the present moment, they must remember the intellectual debt this country owed to Germany, and it was for them to help to re-build the bridge that would bring the two nations together again. He also referred to the gain they would get from the war. How they at home were pressing themselves into far greater service for others than ever before. How great also was the way in which the youth of England had responded to this call. It was proof that they had a care for more than material things, that in their estimation honour was even greater than intellectual attainment. In this a striking contrast between England and Germany could be drawn. Germany relied on force and culture or intellectual standards, but England on force of morality. A STRIKING DECLARATION. When the call to arms came it did not come for everybody. He had seen the statement that many people had gone to serve their country who were not fit. He did not mean physically fit, but in their own way they were

THE VIGORNIAN. too good to lose. In other words some of them had gifts that were best cultivated in peace, while others had gifts best cultivated in war. He thought the call to everybody should come not as " Is it a call for me to go to the war? " but " What is the best way in which I can serve the Empire? " In conclusion, Dr. Lock impressed upon the boys the necessity for so educating themselves that they would be able to undo the evil that was being done by the present conflict. At the end of his address he requested the Headmaster to grant the boys a half-holiday, and this Canon Chappel did. VOTE OF THANKS. Canon Claughton moved a cordial vote of thanks to Dr. Lock, and Canon Wilson seconding, disagreed with the German writer quoted by Dr. Lock, saying England had the power in a wonderful degree of making friends with those she had defeated. He did not believe that educational intercourse between this country and Germany would cease as a result of this war. Canon Southwell, as one who had sat under Dr. Lock, supported the vote, which was heartily received. PRIZE LIST. The following is the list of awards : — Form Prizes.—I., J. B. Ottley ii.; II., C. E. Gedge; III., K. J. P. Wallis; IV., W. E. Green; Rem., L. Joseland ii.; V., C. B. Lewis ii. Mathematical Prizes.—Division G, O. Brown ii.; F, T. P. Brett ii.; E, T. J. Wilford; D, A. H. Brett i.; C, W. Nuttall; B, B. Seeker; A, P. D. Burch. School Mathematical Prize (Canon Wilson), J. Bowstead i. Extra Mathematical Prize, O. Dampier Bennett.

French Prizes (Old Vigornians).—Form I., F. B. Ottley ii.; II., R. R. Finch ii.; IV., H. B. Strickland ii.; Remove, W. C. Strickland i. German Prizes.—Division III., N. Spackman; II., W. C. Strickland i. Modern Languages.—R. G. E. Mayo. Greek Prizes.—Set E, E. H. Coombs ii.; D, C. E. E. Dingle i.; C, R. B. Burston; B, P. D. Burch. Divinity and History Prizes.—Form I., F. B. Ottley ii.; II., E. Muller; Remove, M. C. T. Bate. Divinity Prizes (Rev. N. F. McNeile's), Form V., A. V. Lewis i.; VI., F. J. Hemming. The Bishop's Divinity Prize, J. G. S. Thomas i. Knox Little Prizes for Latin Accidence.— V., T. C. Bowstead ii.; Remove, N. Macdonald; IV., E. R. Price. Science Prizes (Mr. Kay's).—Form III., K. T. P. Wallis; IV., D. S. G. Lewis v.; Remove, C. E. Pearson. Drawing Prizes.—Junior, W. Palmer; Freehand, G. W. Hemming ii.; Mechanical, J. D. Marsland. Cathedral Catchising Prizes (Canon Rivington's).—Christmas, W. Nuttall, G. H. Kenshole; Easter, A. W. Watkins ii., T. J. Wilford. Alderman's Steward's Prize for " Proxime Accessit " in K.S. Exam.—N. Macdor.ald ii. Maurice Day's Classical Prizes.—Senior, J. C. Rammell; Junior, S. F. Davenport. School History Prize (Members).—W. D. Battershill. Latin Prose Prize.—J. - ^G. S. Thomas i. Reading Prize (Aid. Day's).— S. D. Strong i. Archdeacon Spooner's Recitation Prizes.— Senior, L. H. Ferguson; Junior, P. W. Strong. ' Mrs. Berkeley's Essay Prizes.—Seniors : C. M. Humphries, " The Scout Movement "; E. J. Howells, " A Middle-class House in

THE VIGORNIAN. 1800 "; D. D. Warren, " Character Study of a Minister." Juniors: D. R. Bradley, " M y Best Holiday"; P. N. Strong ii. and L. Molyneux " Lord Strathcona." Navy League Essay Prizes.—I., A. Macdonald i.; II., L. Warren i. General Knowledge Prizes.—C. M. Humphries, K. P. Smith, K. Wallis. School Music Prize (Mr. Atkins').—H. Brocklehurst. Holiday Reading Prizes.—Christmas : W. B. Evans, V. C. Powell, L. Molyneux, A. W. Gough, N. Weston, A. V. Lewis, H. Brocklehurst, J. G. S. Thomas. Easter: F. B. Ottley, K. Wallis, H. Thomas iii., E. Price, A. G. Coombs, T. Hall, A. V. Lewis. Summer: F. B. Ottley, T. Thomas iii., P. Strong, U. Stuart Shepherd, A. V. Lewis i., F. J. Hemming. Holiday Collections.—B. Seeker. Workshop Prize.—M. G. Roberts. Shorthand Prize.—G. R. Acton. Headmaster's Cups.—Shooting: J. L. Hamilton. Sculling: E. J. Rees. Swimming (beginners): H. Warren. Dean Peel Leaving Exhibition (,£40).— A. E. Maund, Exhibitioner, S. Edmund's Hall, Oxford. School Leaving Exhibition (£4°)-—J- C. Rammell, Exhibitioner of Worcester College, Oxford.

Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board examination. The following candidates were successful in the recent examination of the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board Examination—For Higher Certificates: W. D. Battershill, J. Bowstead, C. M. Humphries, A. E. Maund, T. B. Middleton, J. C. Rammell, J. G. Thomas, D. D. Warren. Distinctions in Scripture were won by : W. D. Battershill, J. Bowstead, C. M. Humphries, A. E. Maund, T. B. Middleton, J. C. Rammell,

and J. G. S. Thomas; and distinction in Modern History, with a special European period, by W. D. Battershill. School Certificates (giving exemption under conditions from University matriculation) were won by P. B. Burch, I. A. G. Ferguson, T. L. Hall, E. S. Howells, R. G. E. Mayo, J. L. Y. Ottley. Lower Certificates: C. H. Adams (ist Class in Arithmetic and Add. Maths.); T. C. Bowstead (ist in Latin, Greek, Arith. and Add. Maths.); R. B. Burston (ist in Arith., Add., Maths.); H. Chignell (ist in Arith. and Add. Maths.); C. M. Lane (ist in Arith. and Add. Maths.); A. V. Lewis (ist in Scripture and Add. Maths.); C. B. Lewis (ist in Latin, English, Arith., and Add. Maths.); A. W. Limbrick, R. B. Plum (ist in Arith.); G. V. Roland, B. Seeker (ist in Arith. and Add. Maths.); G. H. Sharp, B. S. Watkins (ist in Arith.). First Classes were also won in Scripture by K. P. Smith; in Arithmetic, by Roberts and Matthews, who failed to get Certificates. On the results of the examination, J. C. Rammell, Classical Exhibitioner of Worcester College, Oxford, is recommended for election to a School Leaving Exhibition of ^40 a year; A. E. Maund, Exhibitioner of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, is recommended for the Dean Peel Exhibition °f £40 a year. The Upper Sixth specially excelled in Scripture. The average of the distinctions for all other schools in England was g'3 per cent., while the King's School attained the remarkably high standard of 64 per cent., upon which the " Guardian " made especial comment.

Rowing notes. - In the Summer Term there was considerable activity on the river. The first boat trained for their race at Marlow in the Public

THE VIGORNIAN. Schools Cup—an event which has" been re* vived after a lapse of several years. The crew travelled to Marlow on the day before the race and had an outing in the evening and again on the following morning. We had arranged to meet St. Edward's School, Oxford, in the first round, thereby combining an annual event with the competition for the cup. The race was rowed about one o'clock, in light following wind, which accentuated a tendency to " bucket." Both crews went off smartly, the King's School rowing a faster stroke. For some distance there was very little between the boats, and an excellent race was witnessed. We had the advantage round the corner and drew away slightly, but in the last straight St. Edward's, who had held themselves in, put in a fine spurt arid staved off Cavenagh's repeated efforts to draw level. They finally won by " under half a length." The School rowed a plucky race, but were not well together towards the finish and were seen to be rowing short. St. Edward's, rowing a slightly slower stroke, had the advantage of a good " beginning," which helped them considerably, as they did not appear very well together. The crew was :— S. D. Strong - (Bow) G. H. Sharpe 2 W. D. Battershill (Capt.) 3 R. T. Cavenagh - (Stroke) H. S. Thomas - (Gox) Strong rowed steadily, but did not take the beginning smartly enough. Sharpe was rather a rough oar and did not always get the full value of his weight, but he improved and should be a most useful oar and captain next year. Battershill rowed a magnificent race. He had a tendency to tumble forward over his stretcher, which showed itself towards the end of the race, but he rowed himself well out.

Cavenagh showed great judgment as a stroke. He was inclined to row rather a light blade but he was an excellent racer. Thomas coxed well in his first race. He took the difficult corner successfully, and with further experience should be very useful.

The second boat trained on slides for the Worcester Regatta. They went in for the Maiden Fours. Taking into account the unsettlement due to ill-health and the short time they had to grow accustomed to slides they did well, and were only beaten by half a length. Names of the crew : — J. Bowstead - (Bow) E. S. Howells 2 I. A. G. Ferguson 3 E. J. Rees (Stroke) T. J. Wilford - (Cox)

The usual Sculling Races took place towards the end of the term. The Senior Sculls were won by E. J. Rees, and the Junior by T. C. Bowstead. The Barge has been in dry dock undergoing repairs and the boats are now being varnished for use next term. Owing to the number of vacancies in both first and second crews there is an excellent opportunity for any who possess a fair weight to take up rowing. Some preliminary practice will begin shortly.

Cricket Matches played, 10; won, i ; lost, 3; drawn, 6. The above result gives a good idea of this season's cricket. The team has performed quite as well as, if not better than, many of

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us could have hoped. There have been one or two brilliant batting achievements, and the fielding has, as a rule, been quite passable, though, as usual in a school team, it has had its black days. And yet we have only managed to win one match, and as many as six have been drawn, none of them through rain. Why is this? " Bad luck." Yes, undoubtedly in one match : with another five or ten minutes we must certainly have defeated the Malvern Colts in the return match, as far as anything in cricket can be certain. Where we chiefly fail is in sustained effort. If we begin well, we cannot keep it up, and if we get a bad start, we lack the power of recovery. In several of the drawn matches there were critical periods (alias splendid opportunities) when a special effort was called for, when a little extra " fire " and determination might have effected a revolution ; but alas, the team did not rise, the crisis passed, and the result was a draw or, as in one instance at any rate, a defeat. Our other great source of weakness is the old one, lack of bowlers. It was quite obvious at the beginning of the season that this would seriously handicap us, and more attention should have been paid to bringing on bowlers. There are several who, with proper practice, might be quite useful, but none can get a length, the majority being desperately short, while one or two send down an astounding proportion of half-volleys or full tosses to leg. If some genius could arise to do something to remedy these two defects, and if further— if only !—he could encourage and quicken the junior games by personal interest, and by holding out chances of promotion and demotion instil a desire to play the game, then there would be a remarkable transformation, the good material, which we undoubtedly possess, would be made full use of, and we

'should soon find that the records of ist, 2nd, and under 13 matches showed a balance on the right side. Not least among the auguries for future success are the doings of the 2nd XI., who put up one or two excellent performances, including two brilliant victories over Dean Close 2nd—unfortunately all our fixtures with Hereford had to be cancelled owing to illness at that school—this being chiefly due to the all-round cricket of Sinnett-Jones, who, in our opinion, richly deserved a trial for the ist, and who is likely to be one of our most prominent cricketers next year. CHARACTERS. J. G. S. Thomas (Captain). Has improved in batting since the beginning of the season, but discounts his good shots by constantly twisting himself in front of his wicket for a leg-glide and getting out l.b.w. A good cover-point. H. L. Brocklehurst. A useful slow bowler on his day, but soon tires. Developed batting powers on two occasions, hitting with refreshing vigour. S. E. V. Quin. A very promising bat with good driving power : should do well if he can check his eagerness, and treat off-balls with due respect. Fair change bowler of "donkey-drops "; good field. J. C. Rammell. With his long reach and powerful driving looked like making a lot of runs in May, but fell off lamentably. Brought off some good catches in the country. M. Warren. Disappointing. Would make more runs if he confined himself to hitting instead of attempting the goose game, which is alien to him. Good field, ran several men out. A. L. C. Wintle. A most useful No. i. Though he has few scoring strokes, he is full

THE VIGORNIAN. of confidence, and bats as if he intends to stay. Should try to cultivate a freer style, and better judgment in running. Sluggish in the field. T. L. Hall. A much better bat than his figures indicate. Has made lots of runs well in school games, but could not get going in matches. Can cut as well as anyone. Worth a place in the team for his fielding alone, though he " struck a bad patch " on one memorable occasion. C. E. Davenport. Perhaps the most improved cricketer in the team. Is now quite a good stumper, and can stand up to any of the bowling and take it 'clearly. A plucky batsman, likely to rise to an emergency. L. Warren. If he takes pains will make a good bat.- at present is in too great a hurry to score, and too keen on fancy strokes, e.g., pulling. Our best bowler with an occasional deadly ball whipping in from the off. Good field. But should give up playing cricket for effect. R. B. Plum. Has not fulfilled expectations as a bowler : has a good action, but pitches them too short to get wickets. A batsman with no defence, but not afraid to hit. K. E. Ward. A dangerous batsman, with plenty of punishing strokes, being especially severe on short off-balls. Keen and quick in the field : should learn to pick up the ball more cleanly with practice. IST XI. v. MALVERN COLTS. This match was played at Malvern on June i3th. Unfortunately our opponents were obliged to draw stumps very early, so that play only lasted a little more than three hours. Otherwise it probably would have resulted in a win for us. Malvern batted first, but no notable scores

were made by any of their side except by Holworthy. L. Warren bowled and fielded very well, taking five wickets for 30 runs, and Thomas got three for 25. The fielding, on the whole, was not very good, one or two catches being dropped. A very poor show of batting was made on our side. Quin, however, played an excellent innings, hitting 17 4*3; his cuts and off-drives were particularly good. After he was out, Ward and Davenport (C. E.) seemed to be likely to make a stand, and a win was in sight when stumps were drawn. MALVERN COLTS. Evans c Davenport b Brocklehurst ... Swcet-Escott b Quin ... ... ... Holworthy c Plum b Warren Honey c and b Warren ... ... ... Gordon b Warren ... ... ... ... Gwynne-Jones c Rammell b Thomas ... Jenkins c and b Warren ... ... ... Paull c Warren b Thomas ... ... Freeman not out ... ... ... ... Macvean c Rammell b Thomas ... ... Williamson b Warren ... ... ... Extras ... ... ... ...

... ...

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Total THE SCHOOL. Quin b Macvean ... ... ... ... Rammell c and b Paull Wintle b Paull Hall b Paull Thomas l.b.w. b Paull Brocklehurst c Holworthy b Honey ... Warren b Freeman ... ... ... ... Ward not out ... ... ... ... Davenport not out ... ... ... ... Plum Did not bat. Hamilton Extras Total (for seven)

4 6 58 27 o 22 3 8 13 o o 3 144

...

... ... ... ...

... ... ••• •••

88 o 2 4 8 8 9 14 2

140

IST XI. v. " OLD VIGORNIANS." This match was played on June 2oth, in favourable weather. The O.V. side, captained by P. H. Ludlow, Esq., batted first.

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Notable scoring was made by Messrs. Stinton, Dash, Hawkins, and Jarrett, but the last few men in the visiting team batted rather weakly. Brocklehurst bowled steadily and well; the fielding was fair, and Hall made two good catches. The first two men on our side, Quin and Wintle, made a good stand together, but after the score had reached 47 Quin came out from an excellent catch by Day. Wintle and Thomas then combined for some time till the( latter was caught and bowled off Day's slow bowling. Wintle soon got out by l.b.w., as had very often happened in the season. The remaining men on our side played evenly, but were unable to reach the total of the O.V.'s. For the latter Messrs. Jarrett, Dash, and Day, were conspicuous in the bowling. O.V.'s. F. Matthews b Warren (L.) S. M. Hawkins c Hall b Plum W. A. T. Jarrett c Hamilton b Plum T. Stinton c Hall b Brocklehurst A. J. Dash c Thomas b Plum P. H. Ludlow l.b.w. b Brocklehurst H. D. Day b Brocklehurst G. Partington b Plum G. Conan-Davies not out ... O. Larr b Brocklehurst J. V. Sinnett-Jones b Brocklehurst Extras

3 17 16 49 38 o

Total

138

12 2 O O O

THE SCHOOL. Quin c Ray b Jarrett Wintle l.b.w. b Day Thomas c and b Day Hall c Day b Dash Brocklehurst c Dash b Day Warren (L.) c Ludlow b Dash ... Warren (M.) c Partington b Day Ward b Jarrett Davenport c Dash b Day Plum c Matthews b Day ... Hamilton not out Extras Total

S 6 3 4 12 2 4

S 7

SCHOOL v. MR. RAMMELL'S XI. This match, which was played on June 27th, resulted in a draw in our favour. Mr. Rammell won the toss and decided to bat first. Runs at first came steadily, and mainly through good batting by Messrs. Lowe, Rammell (S. J.), and Liddell, 140 runs had been scored when the fourth wicket fell. The remaining batsmen, however, were not so successful, and the innings closed for 178. The most successful bowler for the School was Quin, who took five wickets for an average of 4'6. The School batting was somewhat slow and unenterprising, and five wickets had fallen before the century was reached. Warren (L.), however, who scored eight fours, livened up matters considerably, but although he scored freely we still required 21 runs to win when stumps were drawn. T. E. RAMMELL ESQ's XL Rev. E. Powell c Wintle b Plum ... ... H. A. Lowe, Esq., b Plum ... ... ... S. T. Rammell, Esq., b Quin i. ... ... B. M. Liddell, Esq., c Plum b Thomas ... P. H. Ludlow, Esq., b Thomas Major Footner b Quin i. ... ... ... ... H. S. Mathews, Esq., b Thomas F. A. How, Esq., c Davenport b Quin i. ... J. V. Sinnett-Jones c Rammell b Quin. i. ... W. I. V. Quin c and b Quin i T. E. Rammell, Esq., not out ... ... ... Extras ... ... ... ... ...

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Total THE SCHOOL. S. E. V. Quin b Sinnett-Jones ... ... ... ... A. L. C. Wintle b Major Footner ... ... ... J. C. Rammell c H. A. Lowe, Esq., b B. M. Liddell, Esq. ... ... ... ... ... T. L. Hall c Ludlow b Major Footner ... ... ... J. G. S. Thomas b Major Footner ... ... ... H. Brocklehurst c Rev. Powell b Sinnett-Jones ... L. Warren c S. J. Rammell, Esq., b F. A. How, Esq. M. Warren not out ... ... ... ... ... C. E. Davenport not out ... ... ... ... ... R. B. Plum , J. L. Hamilton ( Did not bat ' Extras ... ... ... ... ... ... Total

12 43 44 29 7 5 4 7 12 6 o 9 178

35 14 i 25 4 6 34 14 9

158

THE VIGORNIAN. SCHOOL v. DEAN CLOSE.

DEAN CLOSE, CHELTENHAM.

This return match was played on our own ground on July 4th. The School batted first, Quin and Wintle opening the innings. The start was very promising and 68 runs were scored for the loss of one wicket. Runs continued to come at a steady pace, and chiefly owing to a splendid innings by Quin and some lively hitting by Ward, a total of 219 for seven wickets was reached before the innings was declared closed. Dean Close started in disastrous fashion, the first four wickets falling for 46 runs. Banting and Greene, however, made a good stand and carried the score to 112 without further loss. The feature of the match was undoubtedly the fine innings of S. E. V. Quin, who scored 98. He was always scoring freely all round the wicket, his timing of off-drives especially being perfect. It was quite the best innings that has been played for the School this season, and the only pity was that he did not complete his century. The best bowler for the School was Brocklehurst, who took three wickets for 19 runs. THE SCHOOL.

Herapath b Brocklehurst ... 8 16 7

Bomford Combe Searle

Did not bat

Furness Stewart 6

Total (for four wickets)

112

BATTING AVERAGES. No. of Highest Times No. of Runs. Score, not out. Innings. Aver.

Name.

40*2 A. L. C. Wintle ...

320

100

H. L. Brocklehurst

137

58*

C. E.

Warren

iS'3 i4'6

J . C . Rammell

130

13'3

J. G. S. Thomas...

101

—

JO' I

B Plum

1 6*

IO'

Davenport...

35'S

—

L Hall

—

9'7

S. E. V. Quin c Herapath b Stewart

J. L. Hamilton

A. L. C. Wintle l.b.w. b Warren

40*

4' 66-

J. G. S. Thomas l.b.w. b Warren

E Ward

S. F. Davenport ... T L Hall b Warren

...

BOWLING AVERAGES. Overs. Mdns.Wides.Runs. Wckts Aver.

Name.M. Warren c Herapath b Stewart L. Warren

/ Did not bat.

R. B. Plum

)

Extras

• Total

. 78'3

—

206

I2'I2

96-3

333

S. E. V. Quin .... 53-3

288

i8'5 20-57

J. G. S. Thomas ...

—

198

22'

R. B. Plum

—

204

22'6

J. L. Hamilton ...

—

191

38-2

S. F. Davenport ...

22-5

—

47'

[J. V. Sinnett-Jones

—

H- 3

H. L. Brocklehurst

C. E. Davenport

L Warren

...

••• ...

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LIST OF MATCHES. FIRST XI. Where Score Score Played. For. Against. Date Opponents. May. Sat. 16— Wed. 20— t Norton Barracks ... W Home '52(4) 1 06 Sat. 23— if*?}/ D Away 21•*0w Wed. 27—Norton Barracks j•in 120(7) Sat. 30— tMalvern Coll. Colts L Home 118 June. Mon. i — t London O.V. 's — L Home 228 232 Wed. 3 — tK.E.S. Birmingham D Home '9i(8) 157(8) Sat. 6—Dean Close School, D Away 184 lOQfa) Cheltenham * y\Jf Wed. 10— Sat. 13 — Malvern Coll. Colts D Away 140(7) 144 Wed. '7— Sat. 20— tOld Vigornians L Home 121 138 Scratched Away Wed. 24—Hereford Cath. Sch. Sat. 27—T. E. Rammell Esq.'s XI D Home I 0<;8(7) 178 */ \i 1 July. Wed. i — Sat. 4— tDean Close School, D Home 210^7! (4.} Cheltenham yv// j.112±*.\ff Wed. 8— Sat. ii — Scratched Home Wed. 15 — tHereford Cath. S. Sat. 18 j Sat. 2S ^ HOUSE MATCHES. i Wed. 22 At

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House. The first four matches were very unsatisfactory. The following are the results : — IST ROUND. j Castle House v. School House. A draw. ] Day Boys v. Hostel. A draw. ( Castle House v. Hostel. 1 School House v. Day Boys.

A draw. A draw.

j Castle House beat Day Boys. ( School House beat Hostel.

+ On these days Mrs. Chappel was pleased to see Parents and Friends for Tea on the Ground. SECOND XI. Where Score Score Played. For. Against. Date Opponents. May. Sat. 16—St. John's C.C W Home !4i(7) "3 D Home 198(8) 128(7) Wed. 27 — Himbleton C.C Sat. 30— Malvern Coll. Colts... L Away 52 105 June. Sat. 6— Dean Close School, Cheltenham W Home 1 68 *1 14. if Sat. 13 —Malvern Coll. Colts L Home 52 150(4) Home Wed. 24— Hereford Cath. Sch. Scratched July. 4—Dean Close School, Sat. fii Cheltenham W Away 122 Away Scratched Wed. 15— Hereford Cath. Sch.

HOUSE MATCHES. The House matches were played at the end of last term, and resulted in a win for Castle House, after an exciting struggle with School

2ND ROUND. I School House beat Hostel. ( Castle House beat Day Boys. j Castle House beat Hostel. | School House beat Day Boys. j Day Boys beat Hostel. ( Castle House beat School House.

Football. IST XL v. MALVERN COLTS. Result: Lost 3—5. The ground was very hard and the ball light, making play fast. For fifteen minutes during the first half our opponents' forwards seemed to have the game all their own way and scored four goals in rapid succession. Their forwards combined cleverly and used their weight well. Shortly before half-time Hamilton got through and scored. In the second half we had the wind with us. The pace increased and our halves and backs tackled better. We added two goals, one coming from Hamilton and the other from Thomas, but our recovery did not come soon enough to enable us to reach their score, and during the last few minutes Malvern scored again. Several of the team played for the first time, and it is possibly due to this that we allowed Malvern to pile up such a formidable

THE VIGORNIAN. score before settling down to our game. Later on our halves got the measure of the opposing forwards and broke up their play nicely. Hamilton was very prominent in the forward line and seems to realise that the thing to do is to get through and score when he has the ball. Thomas played steadily in spite of some severe treatment. Green was at first inclined to hesitate before tackling, but afterwards played a splendid game. Altogether the team was promising, and subsequent matches have shown improvement and success. School—Roberts; Mayo and Green; Smith, Thomas, Limbrick; Denton, Paull, SinnettJones, Hamilton, Sharpe. THE SCHOOL v. WORCESTER EARLY CLOSERS. Result: Lost 4—o. Played on Thursday, October 15. Our opponents were heavier and faster than we, and had the best of the game throughout. Their attacks were well delivered, and pressed right home without hesitation, and the score —four goals to nothing against us—was not a bit too large. We were beaten easily by a better team. School—Roberts; Mayo and Green ; Smith, Thomas i., Limbrick; Denton, Quin, Mr. Rowntree, Hamilton, Mr. Board. THE SCHOOL v. R.F.A. Result: Lost 4—5. A very good match. At the outset we suffered from slowness—our forwards did not bustle the opposing backs, and our defence were quite unable to cope with Day and Ludlow. At half-time the score was four goals to nothing. In the second half the School began to wake up, and after a determined rush managed to score. This was, however,

almost immediately neutralised by an equally determined rush by Ludlow and Day, which brought the score to 5—i. Then training began to tell, and for the rest of the time we had the best of the game, managed to score three times, and with better judgment and more dash should have got on even terms, but these useful qualities were lacking, and we finally lost by five goals to four. There seem to be two bad faults in the team. First, slowness in getting on to the ball. Very few members of the team go for the ball as if their life depended on getting there first. Secondly, a mistaken sort of politeness—a sort of ' After you ' attitude. One hesitates to call it funk, but sometimes it looks unpleasantly like it. School—Roberts; Mayo, Green; Smith, Thomas i., Limbrick; Sharpe, Paull, Quin, Hamilton, and Warren i. SCHOOL v. DEAN CLOSE. Result: Won 4—2. This game was played on the School ground on Saturday, yth October, and for the first time for several years in this match, the School gained a victory. The game was well contested. Shortly after the kick-off Hamilton succeeded in breaking through the defence and with a fine screw shot scored the first goal, though Dean Close soon equalised. A little later Hamilton was again successful, so that at half-time we were leading 2—i. Dean Close again equalised at the beginning of the second half, but towards the finish we added two more goals to our score. The victory was due to our combination. Every man seemed to know where the next man was and how far he could be relied upon. Roberts made some good saves in goal. Green's coolness at full back enabled him to judge and kick with wonderful accuracy. The halves worked hard, particularly Thomas at centre. But it was the forwards who excelled them-

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selves. Hamilton played an excellent game. His speed and cunning dexterity bewildered the opposing line. Sharpe at outside right displayed unsuspected talent. The other forwards all played well. Nor must we forget to mention the useful advice given from the touch-line by the stentorian voice of a vociferous supporter. Some of the younger boys might show their patriotism by ceasing to crowd round the goal-posts, and by encouraging the team by their shouts and interest. School—Roberts; Mayo, Green ; Smith, Thomas, Limbrick; Sharpe, Paull, Quin, Hamilton, Warren. SCHOOL v. EARLY CLOSERS. Result: Lost 6—o. The return match was played at home on Thursday, October 29, and like the previous one, resulted in a defeat. Our opponents again proved too fast and too heavy, and had full time been played the score against us would undoubtedly have been larger. They scored three goals in each half, while the School were unable to make any reply. Team—Roberts; Mayo, Green ; Thomas, Mr. Rowntree, Limbrick; Denton, Paull, Quin, Sharpe, Mr. Board. W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. Result: Won 10—2. This match wa^ played at home on Saturday, 24th October. Having beaten Dean Close, the School was confident of a victory against Hereford. Some bolder spirits suggested that our score would reach double figures. At the very outset the School forwards took the ball with them and scored. Other goals followed at moderate intervals. The half-time score was 5—o. From the first the game was one-sided and lacked interest

from the spectator's standpoint. After .halttime the game resolved itself into an attempt to get ten goals. Hereford scored twice: once from a penalty and once when our backs were caught napping. Their captain played a plucky game, but received little support from the rest of the team. Meantime our XI. clung to the hope of ten goals like Marius to the prophecy of seven consulships. Nor were they disappointed : the tenth goal was scored just before the end. For us Pauil scored three goals, Hamilton 3, Denton 2, Quin and Smith one each. School—Roberts; Mayo, Green; Smith, Thomas i., Limbrick; Denton, Paull, Quin, Hamilton and Sharpe. W.C.K.S. v. MR. BOARD'S XI. Result: Won 6—4. This match was played on Wednesday, November nth, on the School ground. A strong wind and occasional showers rendered accurate play impossible. Among our opponents were some powerful players. At first their weight enabled them to score, but we wore them out and eventually won by six goals to four. Hamilton, Thomas and Paull were the pick of our side. School—Roberts; Mayo, Green ; Smith, Thomas i., Limbrick; Denton, Paull, Quin, Hamilton and Sharpe. 2x0 XL v. MALVERN COLTS 2ND XI. The Colts kicked off, and after hard pressing scored within the first five minutes, through some misunderstanding on the part of our backs. Worcester then improved, and from a corner kick by Watkins Nuttall scored us. By half-time the score had not increased. In the second half the Colts had most of the game, the result being an easy victory for them. Our backs were without doubt the

THE VIGORNIAN. weak point, and had it not been for Littlebury in goal the score might have been doubled. Of the forwards Quin ii. and Nuttall were conspicuous in the centre, while Watkins did some useful work on the left wing. 2ND XI. v. DEAN CLOSE 2ND XI. At the beginning of play there seemed to be little difference in the capacities of the two teams. Our backs, as at Malvern, were again weak and the forwards were not properly fed. The right wing was far weaker than the left, where Watkins again played well. SinnettJones was the best of the forwards, tackling well and getting through some very useful work in the centre. The conditions were very trying, owing to the rain, which made the ball very heavy. 2ND XI. v. HEREFORD. Played at Hereford on October 3ist. There was little doubt from the start as to the result, although the final score (8—o) does not quite represent the game. We scored twice in quick succession at the start, but after this Hereford bucked up, and for some time the game was fairly even, both goals being attacked. At times during the second half we pressed strongly, but our shooting was weak. Towards the end of the game Hereford put on another spurt, and several times nearly scored. 2ND XI. v. HALLOW. This match was played away on Saturday, November 7, and resulted in a win for us— 3 goals to 2.

Cectures. On October 17, the Precentor gave us a most interesting lecture on his experiences and travels in " Canada." He related how, after stopping for a time at Montreal, he passed on

to Saskatchewan, where he stayed with the great missionary pioneer Canon Lloyd, and where he visited the University there. From there he proceeded to Edmonton, the centre of the Archbishop's West Canada Mission. About seven miles from this place E. R. Lewis, O.V., is working as a layman. Then we were delighted by a series of inspiring slides on the Rocky Mountains, and the great Fraser River Valley. After seeing these wonderful products of Nature, the Precentor travelled to Vancouver and passed over to Victoria on the island. Amongst other towns which he visited were Calgary, Regina, where another famous mission is situated, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Quebec, the " ancient " city of Canada. He also gave us a most interesting description of the great Niagara Falls; and, again, of the processes of cornfarming, ploughing, seeding, reaping and threshing. He finished by telling us of the great patriotism of Canadians; how they will be loyal to the mother-country as long as a king reigns, but not when a President takes his place. On November ist, Mr. Rammell gave us an admirable lecture on the towns, history, and characteristics of " Russia." He emphasised the important part played by Peter the Great towards the advancement of its interests, both on land and sea; for he gained for Russia a " window to look into Europe." With a series of excellent slides, he drew for us an interesting picture of life in Russia, describing at length the cities of St. Petersburg (or Petrograd), with its magnificent buildings; Nijni-Novgorod, famed for its fair; and Moscow, the former capital. The lecturer, after pointing out the great rise made by the country, and its present piety and enthusiasm, as evinced by the fact that they have altogether abolished the government sale of " Vodka," expressed his opinion that Russia

THE VIGORNIAN. is doing more than any other nation for the cause of the allies in the great war. He concluded with an eulogism of the Tsar, and we feel sure that his appreciative audience went away with increased sympathy and admiration for this great country.

Howard Rowe, Esq., O.V., R. M. M. BeachHicks, Esq., Mrs. Beauchamp, Roberts, Watkins ii., Burgis, Hulse, Betteridge, Elliot and Blake way. A Stamp Collection is being started, and contributions will be gratefully received.

On Saturday, November yth, Mr. Wallis gave us a most interesting lantern lecture of the photography of bird life. The slides, which were taken by the lecturer and his brother, were excellent. There were several series, including the sparrow-hawk, the sandpiper, the snipe, the oyster catcher, the common gull, and the long-eared owl. The lecturer pointed out the three steps to be taken before the mother bird can be photographed on the nest. The first is the finding of the nest, the second the fixing of the camera in a hidden and suitable place, and the third is the erecting of a hiding place for the photographer within view of the nest, from which a string is run to connect the shutter with him. In the case of the sparrowhawk the hiding of the camera was accomplished by a covering of bracken, while a hut of branches was erected below. To obtain the photo of the mother snipe the lecturer's brother had to undergo twice the uncomfortable experience of kneeling on some damp turf in a turf hut for over an hour. The photos of the owls were the most amusing owing to the expressions of surprise and annoyance on*the face of the young birds. The lecture was a most instructive and interesting one and we hope it has done much to forward the zeal of the Field Club in that direction.

A meeting of the above was held on Wednesday, October 21. Mr. Macdonald was elected to the chair; the minutes were read and passed after frequent questions and objections from Rev. H. Baxter. The Chairman then called upon Mr. Sinnett-Jones to move that " in the opinion of the house, in the present national crisis professional football is undesirable." Mr. Sinnett-Jones, in a brief maiden speech, brought forward many arguments. Mr. Denton, the opposer, lucidly stated the case of a professional football-player. Rev. Powell supported Mr. Sinnett-Jones in a very eloquent dissertation, pointing out, with references to history, the abuse of the cry " Business as usual." His sarcasm had a brilliant effect. Rev. Whitaker followed in support of the opposer, shewing how football was very beneficial to the healthy character of the people as a whole. The Secretary, in his maiden speech, supported the motion. Rev. H. Baxter spoke of the maxims of public opinion, throwing out many allusions to Rev. Powell's speech. Mr. Board spoke against the motion, reminding the house that no compulsion could be used with regard to enlistment. The motion was won by 21 votes to 20; the meeting was then adjourned. The attendance was a record one.

Cbe ittuseutn. The Curator wishes to thank the following for gifts made to the Museum this term :-—

Debating Socletp.

O.C.c. Rotes. We are working under difficulties this term, as we have lost both our O.C. and Sergt.-Instructor Tibbitts, and are now to

THE VIGORNIAN. have our service rifles taken from us. Lieut. Smith, who is in the Special Reserve of Officers, joined the Sherwood Forresters on mobilisation, and was sent to France about three weeks later. He was at first on the lines of communication, but eventually reached the Front. On October 2Oth he was reported missing. The only later news of him is a letter from his C.O., Major Leveson-Gower, who writes:—"At Ennetheven, west of Lille, we took part in a very severe engagement, and finally were attacked in flank by overpowering force of the enemy. Lieut. Smith was with his platoon on the right flank and his retreat was cut off. No one knows definitely what happened to him. At the time of the last attack he was unwounded, holding his trench most bravely. Most of the officers and men were taken prisoners, and we hope he may be alright, as the Germans opposed to us treat their prisoners very well." * * « Sergt. Tibbitts is stationed at Tidworth, still hoping to get to the Front, but at present the War Office appears to be very short of competent instructors. He is Company Sergt.-Major. * * *

kindly promised to act as umpire. Lectures for Certificate A will be held as usual.

The Camp Contingent this year shewed a considerable increase. With such a strong squad of recruits we hope for a further large increase next year. As training, Camp is excellent, while none but expert grumblers could find much fault with arrangements or weather this year. On Friday, Oct. 23rd, the Corps were present at the depositing in the Cathedral of the colours of the ist Batt. Worcestershires, who had just returned from Egypt. About 20 of us were detailed to assist the Custos, while the remainder lined the path up to the west door of the Cathedral. The Signalling Class has some half-dozen recruits, and is under the charge of Sergeant Bowstead. We hope to have a trained instructor next term. Cpl. Howells was no sooner made BandSergeant than he left us to take up a commission. We are fortunate in having BandSergt. Sharpe to succeed him.

We were very sorry to lose Col.-Sergt. Battershill, who left us unexpectedly to take a commission. We hear that he has been drafted to India. As Colour-Sergeant he was most energetic, and did much to maintain the traditions of the Corps for keenness and efficiency. He is ably succeeded by Col.Sergt. Thomas. * * *

We congratulate the Band on winning the 3rd Prize at Camp this year. This reflects great credit on Sergt. Latham, whose untiring efforts contributed largely to the result.

We are also handicapped by the suspension of Field Days and Certificate A during the War. We hope, however, to have some miniature field'operations. Capt. Vigors has

A record of past members of the Corps now serving with the Colours will be found elsewhere.

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The Corps' accounts are held over owing to the unusual amount of Corps news this term. The Corps is now organised in two Platoons. PLATOON i. Commander Sergt. Hamilton. Sergt. Mayo. Sergeant Section Cr. No. i Cpl. Humphries. ,, 2 Cpl. Hemming. ,, 3 Pte. Warren. ,, 4 Cpl. Sharpe. PLATOON 2. Commander Col.-Sergt. Thomas. Sergt. Bowstead. Sergeant Section Cr. No. 5 Pte. Watkins. ,, 6 Lce.-Cpl. Limbrick. ,, 7 Cpl. Matthews. ,, 8 Cpl. Warren.

ANNUAL INSPECTION. The Corps was inspected by Major Sykes, Worcestershire Regiment, on Friday, June 26th. The Parade State showed a total strength of 106. The inspection was carried out on the School field, where the Inspecting Officer was received with the General Salute. Our turn-out was first inspected, then came the march past, followed by close-order drill and a simple scheme. The War Office report is appended : — " Drill.—The march past was very good, the band played an excellent step—dressing good, and all ranks evidently took pride in this. Handling of arms was very good. The Section Commanders knew their drill. Words of command were very fair. The extensions and movements in extended order were good. " Manoeuvre.—A simple scheme was set and the Officer Commanding called up his

juniors and explained it, but this procedure was not continued to the remainder, although the Officer Commanding told me it was usually done. All ranks took an interest in the working of the scheme, but fire control was not always good—reinforcements had the range and objective given to them. The difficulties of ammunition supply are evidently not thoroughly understood, but the right spirit of " dash " was shown throughout. The whistle is too much in evidence. " Discipline.—Close attention to all orders showed that discipline in the ranks is well understood—the march discipline which I saw was very good. " Turn Out.—Very smart indeed. " General Remarks.—The general tone of this contingent is excellent, and reflects great credit on Lieutenant Smith, the Officer Commanding; he seems a very keen and capable instructor. The Headmaster is very keen on the Corps, but states he has difficulties with the parents of day boys in getting them to join. The Bugle Band have, I am informed, won the band prize twice in Camp, and great keenness is shown in getting into it. Outposts have not been tried at night, but by day have been practised. The boots worn by the contingent are private property, and in many cases too light for marching purposes. The physique of the Corps is good and the cadets hold themselves up well in the ranks. This contingent have not yet got a Sand Model, but will probably do so before long, as its advantages are so great, especially in the winter months. " A. LY.VDON BELL, A.G.S., " Director of Military Training. " The Officer Commanding, " Worcester King's School Contingent, " Officers' Training Corps."

THE VIGORNIAN. ROUTE MARCHES. There have been three route marches this term. The first was about eight miles, via Rainbow Hill and Bevere. One boy fell out. The following Saturday we marched about 13 miles via Leigh Sinton and New land Common. The Junior Squad left us at Bransford and rejoined us by a short cut at Powick in time for tea. On Oct. 28th we marched to Martley, at the invitation of Mrs. Nash. We were again able to take the Junior Squad, as Mrs. Nash very kindly arranged for some 30 of the smaller boys to return by motor. We moved off at 12-30. Rations were issued at Crown East at 1-15, where we halted for 15 minutes. For the rest of the afternoon we had occasional showers, under which our spirits rose rather than fell. We reached Martley at 3-15. Scouts reported that the inhabitants of the village seemed friendly disposed, and had prepared large supplies at the Chantry. There we were warmly welcomed by Mrs. Nash. The march back took us from 4-0 till 5-55, a great part of it in drizzle, a performance of which we were rather proud. We should like to take the opportunity of thanking Mrs. Nash and her band of helpers very much for a most enjoyable afternoon. The distance was about 16 miles, but next time we hope to beat this.

Shooting. Captain Secretary

- Sergt. Hamilton. • Sergt. Bowstead.

In view of present circumstances a change had been made in the method of conducting the shooting. Fewer matches have been arranged, and very little time is given to the shooting VIII. This gives the rank and file much more training, and we hope to raise

the average marksmanship at the expense of the shooting records. At half-term a small party did some shooting on the open range at Hornsgrove. Mr. Bruce Ward and Major Reddie have very kindly given us permission to use the range whenever we wish. Mr. Caves has kindly come forward to help us. ' He takes recruits twice a week on our Range and twice at Malvern. He is an old Bisley shot and will be a great help to us. We regret the loss of our shooting captain, but have a most efficient successor in Hamilton, who also holds the Individual Shooting Cup. The shooting fixtures are as follows : — FIXTURE CARD. Date. Opponents. Result. Oct. 16. Dean Close School O.T.C. ... Won by n. ,, 29. Whitgift School O.T.C Lost by 29. Elizabeth Coll., Guernsey, O.T.C. Postponed. 10. Exeter School O.T.C 16. Hereford Cathedral Sch. O.T.C. 2 3- Exeter School O.T.C Whitgift School O.T.C. ... "... Dec. K.E.S. Birmingham O.T.C. ... Hereford Cathedral Sch. O.T.C. K.E.S. Birmingham O.T.C. ...

Camp Rotes. We went into Camp this year at Mytchett Place, Aldershot. The O.C. was somewhat disappointed at the number of late scratchings, but we mustered 58 strong, an improvement on 49 last year. We again made a point of arriving as early as possible, an arrangement which works admirably. All the crush is avoided, there is no waiting to draw blankets, etc., while the next morning gives aii opportunity to get the contingent together to see something of the surrounding country. On Tuesday morning we had a small field day by ourselves. We divided and in turn attacked and defended a neighbouring hill.

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Later in the week our battalion fought a similar action over the same ground. In the afternoon we bathed in Mytchett Lake, which formed the south boundary of the camping ground. The afternoon bathing became one of the attractions of camp, although the water was strangely chilly for the time of the year. Later in the afternoon we enjoyed ourselves immensely gloating over weary late arrivals waiting in long queues to draw stores, while we ate our tea in peace and quiet.

After the At Home, we turned out for night operations. Everyone is very much in the dark on these occasions, but we undoubtedly formed some part of the attacking force. The authorities seemed quite satisfied with the result.

Wednesday morning was spent on organization. We worked on the new platoon system—rather confusing to contingents which had continued on the old lines. We were organised in four Battalions. We were No. 13 Platoon (i.e., No. i of No. 4 Company) in No. 3 Battalion. The rest of the week was devoted to Battalion Field Days, which lasted until about two o'clock, followed by a light afternoon parade. It was originally intended that these should be followed by some Brigade Field Days, but, unfortunately, Camp was prematurely closed owing to the outbreak of war. The first day we formed part of the defence, while on Friday we were the advanced guard of an attack which finished with a wild charge across a dusty plain. On Friday afternoon we were given a demonstration, including judging distance, the Hill Siffken target, concealment, and how not to advance in open order, which was most instructive and interesting. Saturday, At Home Day, was voted a success in spite of a certain amount of rain, the first we had had. The Band Competition was held during the afternoon. We came third to King's School, Bruton, and Dean Close School, a good result, although not perhaps quite so good as we had hoped.

By this time the wildest rumours, were in constant circulation, consternation being caused in some quarters by a well-substantiated report that the cooks had departed. Keen rivalry was soon manifested, the object being to see who could get the most incredible story seriously circulated in the camp. It is said that a certain O.C. was an easy winner with the statement that the Chinese fleet was in the Thames bombarding London.

On Sunday there was a Celebration at eight o'clock, followed by Church Parade at 10, which was unfortunately interrupted by heavy rain. There was a voluntary service in the evening.

Early on Monday it was known that we were to strike camp immediately, and before mid-day a large number of contingents had struck their tents, made all arrangements, and cleared out; an achievement reflecting great credit on the organizers of the camp. We ourselves crawled slowly back to Worcester during the course of the day, arriving about five o'clock, by which time so many had deserted en route that only some half-dozen finally reached the school. The sudden break-up of camp caused the Boxing Competition to be abandoned. This was unfortunate, as Sergt. Thomas had got through the preliminary rounds with plenty to spare. Everyone voted the camp a great success. We had plenty but not too much hard and interesting work, a ground beautifully situated, and glorious weather. We hope the next camp will be as successful.

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Section Competition. The Inter-house Section Competition was held on the School ground on Thursday, July gth. Unfortunately, Sergeant-Major Inwood, who acted as judge last year and had consented to do so again, was at the last moment unable to come, and Lieut. Smith took his place. The new 4-Company Organisation under which we now drill made it impossible for the competition to be held on quite the same lines as before. For the School House three sections competed, and for the Castle House two, while the Hostel and Day Boys each entered one. Marks were given for general smartness and cleanliness of equipment, for close order drill, and for skirmishing. The skirmishing was in most cases the weakest point, while the turn-out was excellent. The marks were awarded as follows : — No. 8 Section, Hostel 76 ,, 3 & 4 Sections, Day Boys 75 ,, i Section, Castle House 74 ,,6 ,, School House 71 ,,2 ,, Castle House 71 ,,5 ,, School House 70 , , 7 ,, School House 67

fl Scout Crck in Canada. LAC LA NONNE, ALBERTA, October 6th. Last winter we started a troop of Boy Scouts. Eight boys joined and we had many enjoyable parades, scout-games in the bush, and lessons in ambulance work, signalling, etc. We hoped to have a scout camp this summer, but owing to the very heavy rain, mosquitoes, and various other hindrances, it did not take place. We decided, however, that we would march to Edmonton (56 miles) and see " the sights "

instead, as most of the boys had not seen Edmonton, nor had a train or tram ride for several years. The idea was hailed with delight, and great preparations were made for the expedition. We decided to march 35 miles and then take the train for the last 21 miles, have two nights and a day in Edmonton, and then return in the same way. The question arose as to how we should carry our " outfit." It would take us two days to march the 35 miles, and this meant taking provisions for at least five " square " meals, and also blankets, " toilet requisites " such as towels, toothbrushes, etc. (for cleanliness is the objective of every true scout). The difficulty was, however, soon overcome. One scout produced a pair of wheels taken from an old " buggy," and another scout's father kindly offered to build up a small carriage, and so make a " trek cart." As we could not afford to buy a tent, we each took a good thick blanket of the Hudson Bay type, to roll ourselves up in. Of course we hoped that the elements would smile on us from overhead (see diary of the last day !). Finally there arose the question of the commissariat ; marching makes one hungry, especially boy scouts, and so we wanted to take something that was very satisfying and not too heavy. After much " careful thought " we decided that each Scout should take with him a loaf of bread, and that between themselves they should take butter, tea, coffee, cocoa, cake and cookies. We also took a supply of " mush " (porridge), potted meat, prunes, bovril, etc. Each scout also brought his own cup, plate, spoon and knife. Some had a difficulty in " finding " their toothbrushes, but they managed to " get " one for the occasion (and let us hope for the future!). As we call ourselves the Coyote (Prairie Wolf) Patrol

THE VIGORNIAN. we have a flag with a coyote's head painted on it. This was carried by the patrol leader. Each scout wore a khaki shirt, navy blue knickers, scout belt with clasps (to which were attached a scout knife and billycan), scout whistle, scout hat, scout necktie (yellow scarf), stockings, and boots. We also took our scout poles and bugle. We paraded at the Mission House here at 11-30 a.m. prompt on September 28th, and marched off to the tune " John Brown's Knapsack is No. 99," etc., four of the scouts pulling the trek cart. At first we found it hard work, as the trail was rough, but it soon improved, and by 2-30 we were eight miles on our way. We halted near a house, got a supply of water, and soon had a fire going in the bush. Our first meal consisted of potted meat, bread and butter, cookies, and tea with tin cow (condensed milk). At 4 p.m. we " hit the trail " again, and marched merrily along, singing, whistling, and assuring every curious homesteader and traveller that we were " on the way to Germany." About 6 p.m. we had the inevitable " empty feeling," and began to discuss the supper menu. By 7 p.m. we had travelled 18 miles, so we decided to halt and camp for the night at the beginning of an Indian Reserve, near some shacks. We found a nice little clump of bush and immediately prepared our supper: potted meat, fried bacon, bread and butter, cocoa, cake, etc. After supper we " made our beds," getting a supply of grass and leaves to lie on, and banking up the sides of our " beds " with brush, crossways and supported by this we laid more brush and covered it over with grass, thus securing a little cover. After a chat round the camp fire and evening prayers we " went to bed," and most of them were soon asleep. About 11-30 a pack of real coyotes came and paid us a visit, and made such a terrific howl-

ing that we all woke up. The visitors, however, soon " hiked " and we slept in peace till about 5 a.m. Feeling a little chilly, we got a good fire going, and soon had a good potful of " mush " cooking. This and potted meat, coffee, etc., served for our breakfast meal. By 7-15 we were on the trail again, and about 7-30 we came on a nice creek and halted for the morning " ablutions." I offered one scout some tooth-powder, as he said he " hadn't any," and he thought it quite a luxury. At 12 we halted for dinner and a rest. The menu was much the same. Then we had a little drilling and about 2 p.m. set out for Morinville, where we were to take the train. By 3-30 we had completed our 35 mile march. As the train did not leave till 5-50 we went round the little French town and thoroughly inspected the railway depot, trucks, and lines, etc. : most of them had not seen railway lines for six years! One scout asked if the enginedriver collected all " the chink " and handed it over to " the boss " at the end of the day ! The sight of the train and the 21 mile journey in it was perfect bliss, and we were all " much alive " when we reached Edmonton at 7 p.m. We marched up to the Mission House, making quite a martial sound with our smart step and rattling billycans. After a good square meal we went to see some recruits of the roist Edmonton Regiment drilling. Then the boys retired to the attic and slept (rolled in their blankets) on mattresses. On Wednesday morning we went round Edmonton, visiting the Scout Commissioner, who gave us a free pass to a " Cinema." The river, the high-level bridge (C.P.R.) over it, the shops and street cars were all visited, and ices were enjoyed. After dinner at the Mission House (the scouts doing the washing-up) we went to the

THE VIGORNIAN. Cinema and also to the swimming-baths, where one of them obtained his swimming badge. Presents were also bought for " those at home " and then we went back to supper. Afterwards we joined with the St. Faith's (our Mission Church in town) Boys' Club in physical drill and games, and retired to bed at 10 p.m. After-an early but substantial breakfast, we left by the 8 a.m. train for Morinville (we had left our " trek " cart here). Here we had to get in a supply of food—bread, jam, fruit, tinned salmon, milk, etc. We left Morinville at i i a.m. and halted about 12-45 for dinner. Tinned salmon and jam were new delicacies at this meal, which was enjoyed to the full. By 6 p.m. we reached our former camping place on the Reserve and had a good supper. Our original beds only needed a little restoration and we were soon ready for a night's rest. Although it looked every bit like rain we decided to sleep out, and soon the bugle sounded " lights out." About 12 I woke and found it raining hard. Very damp and shivering I woke up the boys and we " hiked " into a barn near by, where we slept " like a top." At 7 a.m. it was still cold and raining, but there was nothing for it but to get a good meal and " hit the trail " for the last 18 miles march home. So we cooked a lot of " mush " (cooked it " thick," as one said, that it might " stick to the ribs ") and had plenty of hot coffee and bread and butter and jam. About 8-30 we started off, and found it very hard to get along, as (without exaggeration) we picked up about lib. of sticky mud every step we went, and the trek-cart, laden with all sorts of presents, etc. (but fortunately emptied of provisions !) was hard to pull along. A drizzling rain also added to our discomfort. However, we remembered our motto " Be Prepared," and stuck to our work, and by i p.m. we reached Sion (8 miles from home)

where the Churchwarden of our Mission Church asked us to dinner. I noticed one boy undoing his belt and others altering theirs during the meal, so they evidently had all thev wanted. At 3 p.m. we " hit the trail " for the last time and reached Lac la Nonne about 5-30 p.m., after five days' absence, tired, wet, and hungry, but all delighted with the success of our little outing. To boys who have lived eight or nine years in the bush, it really was a treat to see trains and street cars and shops again. It certainly was a stiff march (about 80 miles on foot altogether), but none of them got foot-sore or any aches or pains (except after meals !). They did so much enjoy seeing and being saluted by other boy scouts in Edmonton, and the sight of electric light, hot and cold shower baths, swimming baths, etc., was a great delight. The fruit and chocolate, shoes and gloves, etc., which they all brought back for those at home, were also a great source of pleasure to them, but it was hard work to carry chocolate for 60 miles without eating it ! We live in hopes of another " trek " later on. Meantime, a scout concert in aid of the " Relief Fund," instruction in first-aid, signalling, and scout games in the bush will occupy our attention. E. R. H. LEWIS (Scoutmaster), O.V.

Ular Bprnti By the Ven. Archdeacon Spooner, O.V., Rector of Walton-on-the-Hill, Liverpool. O Lord of Hosts, who e'er hast been Thy people's sure defender, Let now again Thy power be seen : Of victory the sender. We fight not through the love of gain, Nor yet for realm extended : We seek that Liberty may reign, And Right may be defended.

THE VIGORNIAN. Ambition, Pride, and Lust of Power Have blurred a Monarch's vision. And hasten on the fateful hour When Thou must give decision ! Thus in our land where all are free Stern Duty's call hath sounded,— " Go forth and fight for Liberty, That greed may be confounded." From North and South, from East and West, That call of Duty heeding, Fair Britain's sons,—her pledges best,— To join her flag are speeding : Peasant, and peer of long descent,— Each face by ardour lighted,— Stand side by side, with high intent, Undaunted, firm, united. Go with them Lord, to guard and guide, Thy help all-powerful sending; Be Thou their stay what'er betide, In pain, in death befriending. And when at length the fight shall cease, And Justice stands victorious, Grant to all lands the reign of peace Unending, deep, and glorious. To those—their friends—at home who stay, And watch, and wait, and weary, Give faith to trust Thee as they pray. Though dark the sky and dreary. And should'st Thou in Thy love deny Home-welcoming and greeting, Grant Lord, to all, beyond the sky, In Heaven the longed-for meeting. Amen.

Reading Prize Competition. This competition took place on July 24th. Out of 16 entries six were chosen, namely : Strong ii., Hall, Smith i., Strong i., Watkins i., and Humphries. These competitors then read an unseen passage, and Strong i. and Watkins i. were selected for a third round and read a passage from the life of Tennyson.

Strong i. was declared winner, while Watkins i. was honourably mentioned. The Headmaster, the Precentor, Mr. Castley and Mr. Rowntree acted as judges.

Oxford Eetter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Sirs, The term is indeed almost half spent, but what a change has come over Oxford. The real Oxford has completely vanished and we wonder how many years must pass before once again it can show its wonted aspect. Many of the larger colleges have given up their empty rooms for military purposes, and the parks are almost wholly employed as parade grounds, being used both by the O.T.C. and Territorials. The O.T.C. is naturally taking precedence over all games; it is now restricted solely to intending officers and parades on most afternoons and early mornings. The schools are filled with wounded, and those buildings, once the preliminary to the hospital, have now become the hospital themselves. Four of the colony who would in the ordinary course of events be up have joined the forces—J. H. Spencer (B.N.C.), S. S. S. Kingdom (Magdalen), J. Nash (Hertford), and P. B. Tree (Keble). Meanwhile A. L. E. Williams (Exeter) is to be congratulated on obtaining a second in History last term, and now reads Theology. T. F. Bye (Keble) is working for the 2nd part of the Mus. Bac. in the intervals of time not occupied in parades. C. V. Hancock (All Souls) reads History; he is with two freshers the only member of his college left. E. L. Harvey (St. Edmund's Hall) still

THE VIGORNIAN. reads History; speaks vehemently at College debates. B. K. Davies (Keble), having passed Mods, and Divvers, is immersed in Theology, and being medically rejected from the Corps leads a bored life. J. M. Aldana (Keble) has joined class one of the Corps, and is expecting a commission soon in the Glamorgan Territorials. Reads Divvers. P. H. B. Sposen (Keble), being unable to join the Corps, entertains wounded Belgian officers instead and thereby improves his French. J. C. Rammell (Worcester) reads Honour Mods., and plays fives, the only game possible. A. E. Maund (St. Edmund's Hall) reads Pass Mods.; says he does little else. With every good wish to the School. Yours, etc., OXON.

Cambridge Ccucr. To the Editors of " The Vigornian." Dear Sirs, We hasten, as usual, to chronicle our performances at this University. Our surroundings are wholly altered, the University has been militarised. No longer are the effeminate pastimes that interested us last year allowed to interfere with the creation of the soldier student. We cut our hair, we cultivate our moustache, and affect a martial gait. Lectures are sparsely attended, the Tripos has sunk into the background—and our bookshelves are infested with that hideous little book which contains pertinent remarks on every kind of military training. The most outstanding feature in the new order of things is the amazing gravity that

attends these proceedings; and there is a certain grim determination in the minds of all of us when we realise what these things mean. Under the present circumstances there are two things which the 'Varsity can do. One is to prepare men to take the place of those who have already gone to serve their country ; and the other is to follow the example set us so admirably by the Public Schools and " carry on " in spite of altered conditions. W. S. Thompson (Queen's). Is keeping a fifth year. He occupies a prominent position on the staff of the " Student Movement " in Cambridge, and assures us that he is overworked. He spends his day organising and interviewing; and for the more effectual performance of these duties has gone out of College. G. I. F. Tweedie (Caius). We have no news of him—except that he has got a commission, and in consequence is not up. S. J. A. Evans (King's). Is secretary for such College games as can be kept going; organises Recruiting Concerts, and has mysterious dealings with Boy Scouts. He is reading History, Part I.; and got what he calls a " good third " in his " Mays." H. H. Milward (Downing). Is in the ranks in the Worcestershire Regiment. S. D. Strong (St. John's) has settled down splendidly. He reads Theology, and rows by way of recreation—when he gets the chance. In default of that he plays Fives. Thrice a week sensation seekers may hear him in St. John's Chapel. H. Brocklehurst (Christ's). Likewise reads Theology. He rejoices in coloured collars and the Hebrew tongue, and finds unending joy at the Picture Palace. He plays Fives, and rumour has it that he has begun to row. F. R. Oliver (Caius). Reads medicine with might and main, and has time for very

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little else. He appears quite happy in spite of this. S. F. Davenport (St. Catharine's). Is something of a recluse, and rather resents any intrusion on his solitude; we gather that he reads Mathematics—and that this is his way of enjoying himself. We rejoice that we have almost a record number of O.V.'s at this University; and the Colony ever flourishes. . Wishing the School every success. Yours truly, " CANTAB."

Cfte Public Schools and tftt Ular. Ye are going to the fight, Ye will teach the Teuton Hun That his creed of " Might is Right " Is an error—with your gun. Tell him, lest he should forget, What befell the Corsican; And remind him, God is yet Somewhat cosmopolitan. This, and more than this ye'll do : Casting all aside to save England's honour,—kinsfolk too, Ye are strong, and ye are brave. What of us you leave behind ? Surely we must bear our part. All our hardships, bear in mind, Are the troubles of the heart. Erstwhile comrades take their share, Prove the mettle of our race. Let us hasten to prepare Others fit to take their place. School routine is just the same, No less hard than your's our lot, War is something of a game, Waiting certainly is not.

'Tis not that we lack the will, Many of our sons have gone. 'Tis our duty, learning still, While we wait to " carry on.

Gymnasium Rotes. Business as usual! We have lost Sergeant Tibbits (now Sergeant-Major), but are doing our best to go on as he has taught us. We hope he will soon be able to return, fit and well. * * # The Army Gymnastic Staff announces that the next competition at Aldershot—when they are able to hold it—will be a competition in Physical Drill rather than Gymnastic exercises. So we are making a like modification in our competition, which we hope to hold as usual at the end of term.

More detailed conditions for this competition will have been posted before these notes appear in print.

Shooting Rotes. Last term the House Competition took place, with the result that Castle House was victorious. The scores were : — Castle House 179 Day Boys 155 School House 140 Hostel 78 Bowstead i. carried off the Individual Shooting Cup, and Hamilton won the Headmaster's Cup for the Classification shooting. Some members of the O.T.C. have already shot at the long range at Hornsgrove, and we hope that the VIII. will get practice again in the same way.

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Correspondence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Sirs, I have been watching your band march from time to time along the town and have been waiting patiently to see the handsome skin which was given by A. Dash, O.V. I think that the tenor drummer would look as handsome as the big drummer if he were permitted to wear the skin. Not seeing this skin, may I ask whether the skin has not arrived or in what place it peacefully rests ? Well apologising for using up your valuable space. INQUISITIVE. [The skin was offered to the Commanding Officer and refused as unsuitable.—EDS. VIG.] To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Sir, May I call your attention to the fact that all postcards of the School are " printed in Germany." Surely would it not be more patriotic if the order was given to a British firm. May I also ask that the " Interior " on the view of the College Hall be changed to " Exterior." Yours truly, PRO BONO PUBLICO.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sir, May I suggest that, this term, steps are taken to see that Inter-House Fives Tournaments are arranged. This suggestion has been made in former issues of the " Vigornian," but it is apparent that the matter has never been seriously considered.

1 suggest it for this term, as during the Lent Term the Fives Tournaments (Individual) and Regatta take place. I am, yours truly, " Fives." To the Editors of the " Vtgornian." Dear Sir, During the progress of a recent School match I noticed with much regret the fact that the majority of the spectators crowded over the touch-line; thereby seriously interfering with both the linesmen and the players. Indeed, on one occasion three or four players were obliged to charge into a section of the spectators in order to reach the ball, which had not crossed the touch line. Surely some remedy might be found to prevent this encroachment ? A single line of wire, running all round the playing area, with a space of a yard or two between this and the touch line, would prevent the spectators invading the field of play and would allow the linesmen to attend to their duties. This is a serious evil and might easily be averted. Hoping to see some remedy applied. I am, etc., " TOUCH-LINE. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sir, I wish to call attention to the disgraceful condition of the Fives Courts. The floor is not true and great pieces of mortar have fallen from the walls. This causes much inconvenience and annoyance to any players who may use the courts. If such repairs make too great a demand on the already low funds of the Games Club, would it.not be possible to levy a small subscription for players, who use the courts? This would at least suffice to

THE VIGORNIAN. keep the courts in repair. Trusting that some steps will be taken in the near future. I am, etc., " BUTTRESS."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sir, In reply to a letter in the last issue of the " Vigornian," re the School Arms on the " Vigornian," etc., I wish to say that I can find no reason for the existence of these arms. They are not a special grant and they certainly hold no place in Heraldry. May I therefore suggest that they should be changed. Yours truly, " ROUGE CROIX."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Bank of Madras, Salem, India, 22 July, 1914. Dear Sirs, May I be permitted to take up a space in your columns, to make the following suggestions :—As the members of the O.V.'s Club are increasing in number, and finding their way to different parts of our Empire, could not a list be made of each member, together with their addresses and occupations, and kept up to date, either through the medium of your O.V.'s column, or through the Secretary^ of the O.V.'s Club. A list should be sent to each member, and one kept for reference, somewhere accessible in the School. Further I would suggest that Secretaries should be appointed in some of the many countries where O.V.'s are massing, namely,

Canada, South Africa, and India, who would be able to give an occasional letter to the " Vigornian," telling the latest doings of the members, as is now done at Oxford and Cambridge. This would, I think, help to bring O.V.'s more together, and might also prove helpful to present members of the School, who may wish to start life in other lands. Those who have already settled abroad could give them many useful " tips," and so help to link the past with the present, which is one of the main ideas of the O.V.'s Club. Always wishing the School every success. Yours faithfully, G. A. V. TYERS, O.V.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, I hope I shall not be injuring the feelings of certain members of the School Dramatic Society by expressing the general opinion of play-goers. For the past four or five years plays of one and the same class have been acted in aid of the Boat Club. Some of these have been well, others very badly attended. But on the whole the number of tickets sold has gone down year by year. The reason for this is not hard to find. Even the actors themselves disagree with the class of plays. I myself have heard similar complaints. We who boast as a school of our monastic descent and of the classical education which is given here, ought surely to act classical plays and not these miserable farces, which seem to be given preference to our English Classics. Has not the time arrived for some change to be effected ? " SHADE OF EURIPIDES."

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School Officers.

6amts account. £

RECEIPTS. Balance A. J. Dash, O.V. (Barge) ... School Fines House Fines 22.—O.V. Books Games Fund Books 2;.—Bathers School Subs. ... ... ... Rowing Subs. ... ... ... Deficit

J. G. S. Thomas. J. G. S. Thomas. J. L. Hamilton. G. H. Sharpe. J. Bowstead. J. L. Hamilton. J. L. Hamilton. J. Bowstead.

Editors of " Vigornian "

G. S. Thomas, i • T. B. Middleton. D. D. Warren.

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Librarians

f ]. Bowstead. ) J. L. Hamilton. ' J. V. Sinnett-Jones. A. K. Mathews.

s. d.

Secretary of Field Club Secretary of Debating Society

J. Bowstead. D. D. Warren.

School Monitors

, J. G. S. Thomas. J. Bowstead. J. L. Hamilton. D. D. Warren. H. S. Denton. R. G. E. Mayo. G. H. Sharpe.

s. d.

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EXPENDITURE. May 30. — Law Expenses (Barge) ... ... June 9. — Marlow Regatta ... ... ... ............ July 2. —Water Rate Poor and District Rate ...... 7. — G.W.R. (Carriage of Boat, Oxford) 10. — Cricket Fixture Card ... ... ... 22. — Second Field Rent ... ... ... Pavilion Boards ......... Score Board and Locker ... ... Ward ............... Barge Attendance (Summer Term) ... Paintin (Barge Expenses) ... ... 25. — G.W.R. (Boat, Marlow and Oxford) Sept. 21. — Rent Field (half year) ...... Barge Insurance ... ... ... 24. — Football Sec. ... ... ... ... Oct. 3. —Tip (Jenkins) ... ... ... ... 17. — Stop-watch Repaired ... ... ... Salter (Oars) ... ... ... ... Mappin & Webb (Prizes) ... ... Ward (Footballs) ... ... ... Spalding, Footballs (per R. J. Castley, Esq.) ... ... ... Hunt— Wages ... ... 30 o o Extra work and materials ... 16 7 8 Cricket Goods ... 16 5 n

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T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treas. Examined and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster. 3/11/14-

Captain of School Captain of Football Secretary of Football Captain of Boats Secretary of Boats Captain of Gymnasium Captain of Shooting Secretary of Shooting

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July

Salixtc. Fifth. F. Berg. Remove. Clark G. P. Fourth. Braconnier F. Third. Hill H. C. B., Holloway B., Yarnold A. P. Second. Elliott E. T. M., Burrow F., Masterman S. G., Pratt H. C. First. Hamand i. D. W., Hamand ii. R. L., Evans iii. G. H., Wilford ii. G. H., Wilford iii. J. E. R., Harrison E., Braconnier C.

Vakte.

SIXTH A. Rammell J. C. (1907-1914). Captain of School 1914, Cricket XI. 1912-14, Football XI. 1913, Sec. of Shooting 1913, Captain of Shooting 1914, Ed. Vig. 1912-14, Corporal O.T.C.

THE VIGORNIAN. Battershill W. D. (1907-1914). School Monitor, Football XI. 1912-13, Sec. of Boats

REMOVE.

1913, Captain of Boats 1914, Ed. Vig. 1914, Colour-Sergeant O.T.C., Certificate A. Maund A. E. (1907-1914). School Monitor,

O.T.C. Nind H. P. (1909-1914). 2nd XI. Football 1913, Private O.T.C. Wintle A. (1913-1914). Cricket XI. 1914, Private O.T.C.

Librarian 1914. SIXTH B. Davenport S. F. (1910-1914). 2nd XI. Cricket 1914, Private O.T.C. Hall T. L. (1907-1914). Football XI. 191213, Cricket XI. 1914, Private O.T.C. Brocklehurst H. (1910-1914). Cricket XI. 1913-14, Sec. of Cricket 1914, Football XI. 1912-13, Sec. of Football 1913, Captain of Fives 1913-14, Private O.T.C. Howells E. S. (1909-1914). 2nd IV. 1914, Lance-Corporal O.T.C. Cavenagh R. T. (1905-1914). School Moni-

Strickland

(1913-14).

Private

FOURTH. Day A. J. (1907-1914). Private O.T.C. Gough A. W. (1908-1914). Private O.T.C. THIRD. Laver ii. S. A. S. (1913-1914).

Private

O.T.C. SECOND. Laver i. S. H. S. (1913-1914).

Private

O.T.C.

tor, ist IV. 1913-14, Sergeant O.T.C., Certificate A.

Contemporaries.

Warren M. (1908-1914). School Monitor, Cricket XI. 1913-14, Football XI. 1913, LanceCorporal O.T.C., Certificate A. Strong S. D. (1906-1914). School Monitor, ist IV. 1913-14, Sec. of Boats 1914. BandSergeant O.T.C.

We beg to acknowledge the following contemporaries :—The Alleynian, Cantuarian, Constantia, Bromsgrovian, K.E.S. Chronicle, Decanian, Herefordian, Monmothian, Portcullis, Wyggestonian, Lily, Wulfrunian, Monktonian, Eagle, Rossalian.

Ferguson I. A. G. (1911-1914). 2nd IV. 1914, Lance-Corporal O.T.C., Certificate A. Partridge D. G. B. (1911-1914). Shooting Cup 1912, Private O.T.C. Quin S. E. V. (1907-1914). Cricket XI. 1913-14, Football XI. 1912-13, Shooting VIII. 1912-14, Sergeant O.T.C.

FIFTH. Plum R. B. (1909-1914). Cricket XI. 1914, Football XI. 1913, Private O.T.C.

notice. The Annual Old Vigornian Dinner which had been arranged for January next has been cancelled by the Committee of the O.V. Club. It is hoped to hold a gathering of the Club at the School in the Sixth Form Room early in the year; the Dinner will be held after the cessation of the War.

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flnnual Scbolarsbip examination Results. Recommended Scholarships : —

for

election

King's

1. Leonard Joseland. King's School and King Charles' School, Kidderminster (Honorary). 2. Henry John Philip Haines. Cathedral Choir School. 3. Compton Edwin Pearson. King's School. 4. Bernard Springett Watkins. King's School and Wolborough Hill, Newton Abbot. 5. Martin Edward Webb. Miss Robson's Tredennyke. 6. Norman Macdonald. King's School. and Wolborough Hill, Newton Abbott. 7. James Baden Penrose Angwin. Redruth County School. (For Mathematics). Hon. Mentioned : — 1. R. R. Bromley. King's School and Colet House, Rhyl. 2. S. R. Duncan Day. King's School and Tredennyke. 3. G. N. T. Widdrington. King's School. To House Scholarships : — 1. J. B. P. Angwin. Redruth County School. 2. Alec John Howard White. S. Paul's Cathedral Choir School. To a Governors' Exhibition tenable with a K.S. : — H. J. P. Haines. Cathedral Choir School.

The Examiner was the Rev. O. Fox, B.D., Rector of Holt.

We have received the following interesting Address which was presented to Archdeacon Spooner O.V. : — GEORGIVM HARDWICKE SPOONER ARTIVM MAGISTRVM WALTONI SVPER COLLEM IN AGRO LIVERPVLIENSI RECTOREM WARRINGTONI ARCHIDIACONVM

Amici Sociique Saluere iubemus Ecce Tibi, Vir Venerande, quod haud ingratum donum fore confidimus, imaginem Tui ipsius ab ALBERTO LIPCZINSKI pictam hanc hodie adferimus, quae suspensa, si ita Tibi uidebitur, in aedibus, quas Liverpuliensium Diocesio in usum clericorum habet sepositas, post futuris et ipsa documento sit quam egregiam Tu operam in illis unde Diocesio nostra in rerum administratione tot perceperit commoditates parandis ornandisque praestiteris. Simul hanc caelatam argento lancem, pomorum omne genus capacem et Pomonae ipsi, nisi fallimur, satis placituram, rogamus accipias, cuius nitor dum mensam Tibi inluminet ne mentem quidem esse sinat immemorem quanta veneratione quantoque amore cum clerici turn laici Te semper prosequamur; optamusque eidem ac fore speramus ut Tuis beneficiis Tuoque ad bene merendu.m ardori longius apud nos ad se explendum spatium contingat. a.d. VII. Kal. lul. MDCCCCXIIII.

Debates. An open meeting of the Society was held on Wednesday, November 4, when the Headmaster took the chair, and called upon Mr. Denton to move that " In the opinion of the house War does not retard the progress of

THE VIGORNIAN. civilisation." Mr. Denton showed that civilisation does get forward even under the influence of war. Miss Chappel opposed the motion, in a long speech, with many references and maxims drawn from History; she quoted from a speech of Mr. Asquith, and pointed out that peace is an important ideal, an essential point of Nature. The Secretary supported Mr. Denton, and Mr. Macdonald supported Miss Chappel. From the house Miss Grace Chappel, Mr. Limbrick, Mr. Burgis, Miss Mary Chappel, and Mr. Watkins spoke, most of them debating upon the question of trade. After the replies of the opposer and proposer, the Secretary proposed a vote of thanks to the Misses Chappel and the Head for being present; Mr. Denton seconded. On the house dividing, the motion was carried by 29 votes to 6. # * * A meeting of the Society was held on November i8th, when Mr. Denton was elected to the chair. The minutes were read and passed, and the Chairman called on Mr. Matthews to move that " In the opinion of the house classical education should be superseded by modern." Mr. Matthews said that science and mathematics improved the mind just as well as classics, while the latter is of no material use to the student. Mr. Thomas opposed the motion; he spoke of an ideal I education, such as the Greeks conceived; then | he went on to recount the aims of classics being introduced into education. Mr. | Rowntree supported Mr. Matthews; he said that the study of classics deprived one of the opportunity of studying other literature, and that it was of no great advantage to life, materially or otherwise; he then dealt with the defence of so-called Modernists. Mr. Middleton opposed the motion, emphasising the difference between education and instruction,

and summing up the advantages of- a knowledge of classical languages. He also answered many objections. Mr. Whitaker spoke from the house, presenting the standpoint of a former classical student. Mr. Baxter spoke of the debts one owes to the Hebrews, Greece and Rome. Mr. Macdonald supported the motion, and Mr. Humphries followed. After the reply of the proposer, the house divided. The motion was lost by 29 votes to 11. * * * Canon Wilson gave us a lecture on " Stars " on Saturday, November 2ist. It was rather hard to understand, and riveted all our attention; but it did not fail to prove very interesting indeed. He first dealt with the capabilities of the human eye, as contrasted with those of the photographic camera, which has been of incomparable assistance to astronomy. By means of a selection of marvellous and intricate photographs, he described the formation of the sky, which is composed of spiral nebulae; an example of this is given by the constellation known as the " Milky Way.'" The lecture dealt with the theoretical side of astronomy only in outline; but it provided great scope for the imagination. At the conclusion the Head thanked Canon Wilson, and said that he hoped that his words would lead some of us to. the further study of the stars.

O.V's scrolna in tbc Ulan Additional » List. OFFICERS. *J. M. Aldana, 6th Worcesters. *F. D. Keyworth, 4th Batt. Shropshire L.I. *W. C. Strickland, 6th Worcesters. IN THE RANKS. *W. Allured, Public Schools Batt. *A. M. Lumsdaine, 4th Royal Scots Fusiliers. C. F. L. Panrucker, Royal Flying Corps.