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MARCH, 1916.

VOL. VIII.

Contents. School Notes O.V.'s serving since November O.V. News O.V. Club News ... ... Kalendar ... ... ... Entertainment ... ... ... O.T.C. Notes Football Rowing Notes ... ... ... Fives Notes Gym. Notes ... ... ... Chess Notes ... ... ... Annual Scholarship Election Lectures ... ... ... ... School Officers ... ... ... Valete, Salvete ... ... ... Debating Society ... ... .Correspondence ... ... ... Library ... ... ... ... Games Account ... Library Account Contemporaries ... ... ... Boat Race ... ... ... ... Confirmation ... ... ...

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School Rotes. It is probable that never in the history of this magazine has it been compiled under such abnormal conditions. For we can no longer state that the war still rages without fear of certain Nemesis falling upon us from the blue in the shape of a Potsdam bomb ! * * * We are very glad to see back again Rev. R. J. Whitaker. He has had a very severe attack of Pneumonia and his recovery has been remarkably quick. His position on the staff was taken for the first half-term by Rev. J. C. Bailey who soon made himself popular with everyone in his short stay with us. * * # The work of the O.T.C. has been largely extended this term. On Monday afternoons the Fifth and Sixth have an extra parade. The N.C.O.'s are going through a course of

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musketry under Lieut. F. A. Morgan. Lieut. D. L. Board instructs the remainder in company drill and work in the field. The work of the Contingent will be found elsewhere. * * * The band has suffered a severe loss in BandInstructor Latham, who has left us to join the Royal Flying Corps, in which he holds the rank of Acting Corporal. * * *

The end of term entertainment held on December 17th in aid of the Serbian Relief Fund was again a success. This time £27 were raised. The first part of the programme was musical, while the Dramatic Society occupied the second with the second act of the " Critic." As last year, they gave a dress rehearsal for the benefit of soldiers, this time playing before the wounded at Battenhall. * * *

Football was carried through last term with great vigour and keenness. The first eleven played some very good matches, though they failed to win many. The accounts of these matches will be found elsewhere. The floods did their best to prevent the finish of the House matches, but the Day Boys won the cup in the final against the School House, which was played on the Sand Pit's Ground. * * *

We should like to congratulate: C. M. Humphries on winning the Meeke Scholarship at Hertford, Oxford; P.D. Burch on gaining 4th place in the list for the Indian Army at the recent examination; F. W. S. Watkins for passing 415! for India in the same examination; and also T. N. Wilmot and T. F. Cavenagh on being mentioned in despatches.

The chief point in connection with the rowing of this term has been the purchase of a new raft. For economy's sake a system of orderlies now copes with the work of a barge attendant. The fours are now in training for their races against Magdalen College School and Hereford which will take place shortly.

In addition to the lantern lectures in the College Hall, accounts of which will be found elsewhere, Dr. E. L. Bunting is holding a course of ambulance lectures. Being held in the School House dining hall (because of the Lighting Order) every Saturday evening, these lectures are attended by members of the Sixth and some of the Fifth forms, and prove most instructive.

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Owing to the absence of Rev. R. J. Whitaker, the work in the gymnasium has been undertaken by Mr. Beach-Hicks and Mr. Board. The result of last term's competition was a win for the School House. *

The weather this term has not favoured Fives, but the Competitions are slowly progressing. The match against Hereford will take place on March 25th before and after the boat race.

Our thanks are due to Mrs. Claughton for her presentation of books to the Sixth Form Library, and of a revolver to the O.T.C. * * * Most of our readers will regret the absence of the Oxford and Cambridge letters in this number; but as there are only 4 O.V.'s at both the 'Varsities these letters are suspended.

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Dames or O.V.'s serving received since Dooetnber, 1915.

Officers. Bates, T., R.A.M.C. (Lt.). *Bowstead, J., R.G.A. *Denton, H. S., 4th Gloucesters. Druitt, E., 4th Buffs. *Farthing, T. L., Royal Engineers. Goodwin, F. G., R.F.A. (Lt.). *Griffiths, A. M., nth Welsh. Hughes, V. R., Remount Dept., A.S.C. •Hamilton, J. L., R.F.A. Malet, A., Sub-Lieut., Royal Naval Air Service. Malet, C., Sub-Lieut., Royal Naval Air Service. Mountain, H. G., R.E. Tunnelling Section. Sievers, R. F., 24th London Territorials. West, R. D., 27th Canadians. (Lt.). •Ward, K. E., 3rd Welsh. From Sandhurst. C. S. Williams, Lancashire Fusiliers. Lewis, H. A., Chaplain, R.N., H.M.S. Sutlej. Hargraves, H. J., Paymaster, R.N., H.M.S. King George V. In the Ranks. Baines, H. F., Worcester Yeomanry. Baines, C., soth Canadians. Baggott, F., and South African Contingent. Baggott, G., i4th Worcesters. •Davis, R. L., ist Worcesters, R.G.A. Farmer, W., Bankers' Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Fiennes Clinton, Princess Patricia's Canadian Infantry. •Hall, T. L., 18th K.R.R. (Corporal). •Harrison, F., H.A.C. •Mayers, F. S., R.N.R. Mountain, H. G., London University, O.T.C.

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Oliver, F. R., R.A.M.C. *Partridge, D., Electrical Engineers, R.E. *Plum, R. B., Inns of Court O.T.C. Rowe, R. S., ,, ,, Simpson, C., R.N. Sharpe, C. J., Bankers' Batt., Royal Fusiliers. *Sharpe, G. S., Bankers' Batt., Royal Fusiliers. Webb, Arthur E., 23rd Sportsman's Batt., Royal Fusiliers. (Corporal). Webb, Arnold E., Motor Transport. Wilesmith, D. W., 28th Reserve Royal Fusiliers. •Wilmot, H. C., Inns of Court O.T.C. Promotions since November, 1915. Officers. *Aldana, J. M., to be Lieut., 6th Worcesters. Bates, Mark, to be Capt., R.A.M.C. *De Blaby, R. S., to be Lieut., 1/4 Royal North Lanes. Day, H. D., to be Major, Howitzer Brigade, R.F.A. •Griffiths, W. P., to be Capt., Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Keyworth, F. D., to be Lieut., 4th Shropshire L.I. *Hawkins, S. M., to be Capt., Oxford and Bucks. L.I. Simpson, S., to be Major, Staff of Sir Douglas Haig. •Spencer, J. H., to be Capt., 3rd Lanes. Fusiliers. •Thomas, T. S., to be Lieut., 5th Welsh. Tweedie, G. I. F., to be Capt., loth Manchesters. Wayland Smith, R., to be Capt., R.A.M.C. C. R. Leeke, to be Lt., R.F.A. Ranks. Wagstaff, R., to be Sergt., R.A.M.C.

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O.V.'s known to have gone to the front since November 1915. Officers. Bull, G. F. Day, M. S. D. Matthews, A. K. Mountain, H. G. Owen, LI. W. G. Partington, F. L. Strong, S. D. Turley, J. Warren, M. Quin, S. E. V. Downes, H. B. Webster, A. H. B. Ranks. Dickinson, G. H. Holyoake, G. C. Matthews, D. M. Whistler, G. F. Stuart Shepherd, D. Corrections of last list. Officers. Hatton, F. C., Lt., North Staffs. Pindi, India. Wilmot, R. C., loth Sherwood Forresters. Wilmot, T. N., 2nd Worcesters. Chaytor, J. C. Downes, H. B., Machine Gun Corps. (2nd Lt.). Pearce, C. J., Machine Gun Corps, (2nd Lt.). Thomas, J. G. S., Machine Gun Corps, (2nd Lt.). Ranks. Bruorton, H. R., Inns of Court O.T.C. (returned from service with Imperial Light Horse—S. Africa.) O.V.'s known to be wounded since November IQI5H. F. Baines, Worcester Yeomanry, Gallipoli.

E. A. Cave, gth Worcesters, Gallipoli. B. H. Chappel, Lt., 2/4th D.C.L.I., Mesopotamia. W. P. Griffiths, Capt., Royal Welsh Fusiliers. E. S. Howells, Lt., nth Welsh, France. V. R. Hughes, A.S.C. H. King, 11th'Worcesters, France. A. C. Pearce, R.F.A., France. R. D. West, Lt., 2yth Canadians, France. A. Wintle, 2nd Lt., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, France. O.V.'s Mentioned in Despatches. T. N. Wilmot. T. F. Cavenagh. It is hoped to publish a full list of those serving in next term's issue of the Vigornian. O.V.'s are asked to send early notice of any errors, additions, promotions and casualties known to them. EDS. VIGORNIAN.

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Lieut. H. C. Armstrong is with his Regt. at Kut-el Amara and has sent a wireless message of his safety. Mr. J. N. Allison, formerly Sixth Form Master is engaged in the wounded and missing enquiry office with the Expeditionary Force in France. A. C. Baines, after holding an appointment as dispenser and chemist in London, has been serving with the South Midland Brigade, R.F.A. F. G. Berg has entered the South Western Poly technique Institution, Chelsea, where he is taking his first year's course of Mechanical Engineering. J. Bowstead, having been awarded an Exhibition at Corpus College, Cambridge, has obtained a commission in the R.G.A. G. T. de Blaby, who was wounded at Gallipoli, is now convalescent, and has returned to light duty.

THE VIGORNIAN. P. D. Burch obtained 4th Indian Cadetship in the recent examination, and is doing munition work previous to sailing for Wellington College, Madras, in April. H. R. Bruorton, after serving for a year as trooper through the S.W. African campaign, has return home and joined the Inns of Court O.T.C. L. Burgis has obtained his second star, and is now with an ammunition column in France. B. H. Chappel was wounded in the head at the battle of Ctesiphon, but has now returned to duty with the relief force at El Amara, under General Aylmer C. J. Chaytor has returned from the Cameroons on leave. J. P. Cockey, after being at the front with the London Rifle Brigade for three months, has returned to take a commission in the isth King's Liverpools. R. B. Croad sent Christmas greetings to the school from the Detention Camp at Spandau, Germany. B. Kenyon Davies has passed Group D at Oxford, and, having been refused for service, is completing his degree course at Keble College. Li H. Davies has been invalided from Gallipoli to Malta. He is now convalescent. F. C. Davis has been married to Mile. Dusser. He is now serving in France. S. R. Driver, who is on a tour with Mr. Harry Lauder in America, sent greetings from Worcester, Mass., to the School for the concert which he was sorry to miss. These arrived just after the end of the Winter Term. G. H. Dickinson was engaged in the frontier fighting at the Khaiber Bar Pass, Peshawur. H. B. Downes has been transferred from the Worcester Regt. to the Machine Gun Brigade.

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W. Farmer has joined the Bankers' Battalion R.F. F. H. Finch has obtained a post under the Worcester County Council. H. Farthing has been promoted cashier in the Union Bank, Cochrane, Alberta. F. G. Goodwin is now a Lieutenant in the Anti-Aircraft Detachment of the R.F.A. A. W. Gough has been appointed to a Clerkship in the New Zealand Shipping Co., at Toko Maru Bay. H. J. Hargreaves has been serving throughout the war as paymaster on H.M.S. King George, in the North Sea. T. Harrington holds a post in the National and Provincial Bank in London and Coventry, and has been actively engaged in the Volunteer Training Corps. E. F. Harrison has been holding a post in Lloyds' Insurance and Brokers Office. He has now joined the Hon. Artillery Company. S. R. Hooper has entered the Engineering Works of Messrs. Heenan and Froude. F. H. Jenkins has passed his final examination for the Incorporated Law Society. Rev. H. A. Lewis has been appointed Chaplain to H.M.S. Sutlej. A. F. Love was incorrectly stated in our last issue to be Lt. in the 2nd Worcesters. He is a member of the Inns of Court O.T.C. F. S. MacNalty is doing Munition Work in the office of Rear-Admiral Little, Armament Buildings, Whitehall. Arthur and George Malet have both obtained commissions in the Royal Naval Air Service. The elder is posted at Dundee and the younger at Gibraltar. Both are Flight Sub-Lieutenants. D. M. Matthews having been for 2\ years Assistant Manager of an Estanchia in the Argentine, returned to enlist in King Edward's Horse, and is now in France.

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R. G. Mayo, A.S.C., is in charge of 20 ammunition lorries in the Army Transport. H. G. Mountain has returned from S. Africa, and since his marriage has joined London University O.T.C., in preparation for a commission in the Royal Engineer Tunnelling Corps. C. H. Norton was incorrectly stated in our last issue to have gone to Canada as a farmer. He went as Civil Engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway, and was doing splendidly. He returned home to enlist and fell at the second battle of Ypres, when the dressing station to which he had been carried was entirely destroyed by a shell. H. W. Noyle has been promoted to the charge of an estate at Campion, Ceylon. He acted as Special Constable during the recent riots, and has now joined the Ceylon Planters' Rifle Corps. F. R. Oliver, of Caius College, Cam"bridge, is serving as dresser at the First Eastern General Hospital, R.A.M.C. F. B. Ottley has gone to a Cramming Establishment for the Navy. D. L. Partridge is now serving with the London Regt. of Royal Engineers in the Electrical Section looking after the searchlights round London. J. G. N. Powell writes from Egypt, whither he has been moved from Gallipoli, to say that he is in the R.E. and not in the gth Welsh Regt. as stated. G. H. Sharpe having been refused a commission on the ground of his sight, has enlisted in the Bankers' Battalion Royal Fusiliers. He writes cheerfully of his experiences. W. J. Sheard has been teaching in the Berlitz School of Languages in Holland and has returned to apply for a commission. J. H. Spencer, who has been promoted captain, has been invalided from Gallipoli with

dysentry and has been in the Blue Sisters Hospital, Malta. He is making satisfactory progress. Archdeacon Spooner, formerly Archdeacon of Walton, is now Archdeacon of Liverpool. Captain Selwyn Simpson has been promoted Major and appointed Deputy Director of the Requisition Service on the Staff at the General Headquarters of Sir Douglas Haig in France. Lieut. F. L. Steward is still in S. Thomas Hospital making gradual progress to recovery. D. C. S. Thomas, who was invalided from Suvla Bay while serving with the Welsh Territorials, is now convalescent in Egypt, and has obtained a commission in the Regular Army. J. G. S. Thomas has been transferred from the Worcester Regt. to the Machine Gun Brigade. Rev. H. B. Tower has been appointed Headmaster of the Lower School at the King's School, Canterbury. He was warmly welcomed back, when he addressed the School recently. G. I. F. Tweedie, of Caius College, Cambridge, has taken his B.A. degree by proxy. He served in the Dardanelles, and was invalided home suffering from severe shell shock. He is now convalescent and has been promoted Captain in the Manchester Regt. K. E. Ward, after passing out of Sandhurst in the first fifteen, has obtained a commission in the Royal Welch Regt., and is now at Barry. F. W. S. Watkins obtained 4ist Indian Cadetship in the recent examination. He is at present in Motor Works previous to sailing for Wellington College, Madras, in April. H. C. Wilmot has returned from Canada, and joined the Inns of Court O.T.C.

THE VIGORNIAN. R. C. Wilmot has recovered from his severe wound and has returned to light duty with the Sherwood Forresters. T. N. Wilmot was Mentioned in Despatches for work as bombing officer in the second battle of Loos. M. Warren won a notable athletic success recently, doing five miles across a difficult country in the South of England in 27 minutes. There were 154 competitors from all ranks in the Regiment, and Warren won by 300 yards. R. D. West, Lieut., 2Qth Canadians, who has been wounded in France, is now in Hospital at Etaples, making good progress towards recovery.

O.V. Club news. The Annual Meeting was held in the School Library on Thursday, i4th January, Rev. Canon Chappel, Presiding. The Hon. Sec., Hon Treasurer and Committee were re-elected and the following important resolution carried : That the sum of £20 be placed in 5% Exchequer Bonds, the interest and capital, when redeemed, to go on deposit to safeguard Life Members and so place the Club on a firmer financial basis. The Club membership now is 286. Seventeen new members joined last year and it is hoped that all who leave this year will do so. The year has started well as the following new members have already joined : F. D. Burch, J. Bowstead, S. R. Hooper, K. P. Smith, F. W. S. Watkins. O.V. COLOURS. Owing to Messrs. Butler and Kenward giving up business the Colours will in future

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be supplied by Messrs. Downs & Willes, High St., Worcester. It should be borne in mind that these Colours are only supplied to Club Members. For anyone who is not a member to wear them is illegal. May I, as Hon. Sec., be allowed to thank most cordially all those O.V.'s who have so promptly paid their subscriptions when applied for, and to appeal to those who have not done so to kindly keep up their subscriptions to date and so save such a large amount of correspondence. HONOURS BOARD. The Club proposes to place in the College Hall, when war is over, an Honours Board inscribed with the names of all those connected with the School who have served in the war, and as we wish to have it as complete and accurate as possible, I should be glad if O.V.'s will send me any information or correction concerning themselves, so that no one need be left out or incorrectly described. I should be glad if Club Members will let me know at once when they change their address, as it is impossible to send their Vigornians to them unless they keep me informed of their movements. Any boys wishing to join the Club should write to me as soon as they leave School. The subscription is 2/6 a year for first three years after leaving School, then 5/- a year. Life Membership ^3 33. od. Five years' subscription £i is. od. Please address: "Wood Lawn, Lark Hill, Worcester." H. ERNEST ORAM, Hon. Sec., O.V. Club. MARRIAGE. MOUNTAIN—BROTHERTON.—On Feb. ist, at Holy Trinity Church, Brakpan

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Mines, Transvaal, only son of the late A. G. Mountain, Esq., of Constantinople, and Mrs. Mountain, Cheltenham, to Elsie May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brotherton, Balfour Crescent, Wolverhampton. ENGAGEMENT. An engagement is announced between Humphrey C. B. Jollye, Indian Forest Service, Central Provinces, and Dorothy eldest daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Fitze and Mrs. Fitze, of Trehayne, Eastbourne.

School Kaltndar. LENT TERM, 1916. Jan. 17.—Boarders return. ,, 18.—School meets. Service 9.10 a.m. The Headmaster. ,, 23.—Holy Communion, Ladye Chapel, 8.45 a.m. Feb. 8.—Lecture. Comte de Croze, 8 p.m. For French Rouge Croix. ,, 12.—Lantern Lecture. A. H. Whinfield, Esq., 8 p.m. " Curiosities." ,, 18.—ist Knox Little Paper. Lecture on Bismarck by H. G. Wood, Esq., 3 p.m. V. & VI. ,, 19.—ist Ambulance Lecture. ,, 21-26.—-Review Week. ,, 27.—and Ambulance Lecture. » 28.—Review Half-Holiday. Mar. 3.—2nd Knox Little Paper and 3rd Ambulance Lecture. 4.—Lecture on Electricity, by S. R. Humby, Esq., 8 p.m. 8.—Ash Wednesday. 9.—School Service, 3.15 p.m. Rev. H. B. Tower, M.A. n.—4th Ambulance Lecture.

i6.—School Service, 3.15 p.m. Rev. E. Powell, M.A. ,, 17.—3rd Knox Little Paper. ,, 18.—Boat Races at Oxford v. Magdalen College. 5th Ambulance Lecture. ,, 20.—Ketch Run. 21.—Confirmation by Bishop Fyson. „ Cathedral, 12 noon. School Service, 3.15. Rev. A. A. ,, 23.Cockle, Vicar of Stoulton. 2 -Boat Race at Worcester v. Here„ 5ford, and Fives Match. Lantern Lecture. C. D. Chambers, Esq., Deputy Professor of Latin at Birmingham University. " Roman Britain." ,, 28.—Regatta. ,, 30.—School Service. Rev. A. Robson. Vicar of West Malvern. ,, 31.—Trials for Sports, 4 p.m. 4th Knox Little Paper. April i.—Sports, ist Day. Last Ambulance Lecture. ,, 3.—Ambulance Exam, and Cathedral Catechizing Exam. ,, 4.—Sports, 2nd Day. Lecture 8 p.m. Rev. W. V. Lucas, U.M.C.A. ,, 5.—Term Ends. May 3.—Boarders return. ,, 4.—School Meets. Service 9.10 a.m. The Headmaster. ,, 7.—Holy Communion, Ladye Chapel, 8.45 a.m. July 29.—Summer Term Ends.

School entertainment. The school entertainment at the end of the Xmas term was a great success from both an artistic and a financial point of view. It was comforting to know that, in addition to the pleasure and interest afforded to the

THE VIGORNIAN. audience, the performance provided relief to the unfortunate Serbians to the tune of ^27. We say "interest" advisedly, for to the writer, at any rate, it is always a question which is the greater—the assthetic delight of a school concert or the speculative interest it arouses. There are such possibilities, sometimes such unsuspected possibilities, in the performers— such unlikely people come to the fore, such promising ones make fools of themselves— and then there are the folk we thought we knew (which we had every reason for knowing!) who quite independently of their pink tights and "Piccadilly Weepers" are metamorphosed into complete strangers directly they get in front of the footlights. The impression which was uppermost in some of our minds as we came away was one of great artistic and dramatic possibilities. The performance proved beyond a doubt that there is really after all (in spite of all too frequent indications in the opposite direction) an unusual amount of latent talent among us. To take the items in detail: — The orchestra shewed evidence in its performance of its own enthusiasm and the careful training of the Conductor, Mr. G. H. Smith. The result was a truly imposing volume of sound, but we would suggest, with all due humility, that such excellent technique and such obviously mature taste is worthy of something a trifle more significant than the selections on this occasion. Is the work of the great masters—the stuff that has lasted and will last forever—beyond our capacity? We trow not. The part-songs were a sheer delight, especially PurcelPs "Come if you dare." This was far the finest thing of the evening. The quality of the voices was extraordinary high and the training would have done credit to any London Concert-hall. To have a voice

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like White's is a great responsibility. We have a right to expect much of him in the future. Space forbids as detailed an account of the dramatic performance as we could wish. It must suffice us to say that we owe a great debt to Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker for giving us such fun. For it was to their untiring efforts that the successful production of these scenes from the Critic were mainly due. As to the individual characters : — Sneer was the incarnation of boredom without boring us, which is what he was meant to be. Bangle's debut made us doubt whether he shared the family dramatic talent, his claim to which he has since proved in a more congenial part. The Under-Prompter clearly revelled in under-prompting. The distinguished features of Lord Burleigh showed to great advantage with a powdered wig. No more suitable garb than tights could be devised for enhancing the beautiful symmetry of the Earl of Leicester's and the Beefeater's rowing legs—while the graceful figures and dulcet tones of Tilburina and her attendants would have done credit to any member of their temporarily adopted sex. And the Huns say and the Yellow Press says we are Philistines and lack Kultur ! Appended is the programme :— Conductor of Orchestra, Mr. G. H. Smith, O.V. Accompanist, R. B. Burston. Programme.—Part i : i, Serbian National Anthem (arranged by John E. West), Singing Class; 2, Overture, " Mirella" (C. Gounod), The Orchestra; 3, Glees, " Alexander " (A. H. Brewer), "Annie Laurie" (arranged by H. E. Button), C. K. Adams, A. J. H. White, C. M. Lane, Mr. G. H. Smith, O.V.; 4, Song, " Look Upward" (Carl Reinecke), K. J. P. Wallis, O. H.

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Brown, S. H. Denyer, R. F. H. Jackson; 5, Solo and Chorus, " Come, if you dare " (Purcell), Tenor Solo by A. J. H. White, Singing Class; 6, Mazurka Noble, " La Belle Princesse " (A. Tierolff), The Orchestra; 7, Song, "The Death of Nelson" (Braham), Mr. Maurice Webb, O.V.; 8, Glees, " The Young Musicians" (F. Kiicken), "The Dear Little Shamrock" (arranged by H. E. Button); 9, Song, "Under the Greenwood Tree" (Linton); 10, Part Song, " In praise of Neptune " (John Ireland). Before Play: Patrol, "The Wee MacGregor " (H. G. Amers); Chinese March, " Kwang Hsu (Paul Lincke). Part 2 : The Second Act of Sheridan's play, " The Critic." N.B.—In the First Act Mr. Puff invites his friends, Messrs. Sneer and Dangle, to be present at a preliminary rehearsal of his play, " The Spanish Armada." The second act shows The Rehearsal. Dramatis Personae.—I. Real Characters: Mr. Sneer, G. V. Roland; Mr. Dangle, N. Macdonald; Mr. Puff, Rev. R. J. Whitaker; Under Prompter, H. B. Strickland. II. Characters in Mr. Puff's Play: Lord Burleigh, A. T. B. Littlebury; Governor of Tilbury Fort, T. J. Wilford; Earl of Leicester, C. M. Lane; Sir Walter Raleigh, S. R. D. Day; Sir Christopher Hatton, C. E. Pearson; Master of the Horse, A. K. Lewis; Beefeater, E. J. Rees; Don Ferolo Whiskerandos, P. N. W. Strong; First Niece, C. M. Lane; Second Niece, P. W. Bingham; Confidant, H. J. P. Haines; Tilburina, B. S. Watkins; Sentinels, M. G. Roberts, P. W. Bingham. "God save the King." " Auld Lang Syne."

O.C.c. Rotes. We have to record with regret that BandInstructor Latham has left us—we hope only temporarily. He is now Acting-Corporal in

the Flying Corps. He has been with us from the beginning, and the successes scored by the band have been largely due to him. It is now up to the band to maintain the standard set in the past. * * * The Corps continues to keep up its strength. Elsewhere will be found lists of recruits and of those who took their discharge. Among the latter we regret especially to lose C.-S.-Major Bowstead and Sgt. F. ^W. S.. Watkins. * * * Ex-cadets serving with the Colours are " starred " in the list of O.V.'s serving. * # # The average week's work and with the time devoted to the different subjects is as follows: Drill.—One Section drill; one Platoon drill (Thursday afternoon.) Field Training.—One half-holiday (usually Saturday.) Courses for Senior Cadets. Lecture 12.012.45 on Monday. Field Work 2.15-4 on Monday. Shooting.—Daily. Band.—Three practices; usually a Saturday parade. Signalling.—Two drills; usually field work on the remaining half-holiday. This is a fairly heavy programme to be got through in addition to the routine school work. Times have to be carefully fitted in and it is desired to point this out to any parents of day boys who may feel that parades are put on at inconvenient times. Notes on the work done will be found under the different headings.

THE VIGORNIAN. Towards the end of last term we dug a first line and a communication trench in the playground, under the direction of Mr. BeachHicks. It has been used this term for bomb drill. A day boy squad under Mr. Beach-Hicks did good work during the holidays. Details will be found on another page.

There have been several recent changes in organisation and routine. Among them are :— 1. An N.C.O. has been appointed as Quartermaster to be responsible for the routine accounts and correspondence. This is a part of the work which has fallen upon the N.C.O.'s since the outbreak of the war. 2. A fresh method of parading on Saturday morning has been introduced, which enables " slackers " to be singled out and dealt with. 3. A system of marking has been adopted which should finally check the promiscuous use of uniforms.

The Corps is organised as follows :— Total in Corps (including N.C.O.'s) 125 Officers 4 Lieut. D. L. Board, O.C. No. I. PLATOON. Sec.-Lieut. R. M. M. Beach-Hicks. Platoon Sergt.: Sergt. Rees. No. i Section Comdr., Cpl. Roberts. No. 2 ,, „ Lc.-Cpl. Middleton. No. 3 ,, „ Lc.-Cpl. Chignell. No. 4 ,, ,, Cpl. Warren.

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Supernumerary N.C.O.'s. Lc.-Cpl. Wilford. Lc.-Cpl. Strong. Coy.-Sergt.-Major C. M. Humphries. No. II. PLATOON. Sec.-Lieut. S. R. Humby. Platoon Sergt. : Sergt. Bingham. No. 5 Section Comdr., Lc.-Cpl. Littlebury. No. 6 ,, „ Lc.Cpl. Warren. No. 7 ,, ,, Lc.-Cpl. Lewis. No. 8 „ „ Cpl. Roland. Supernumerary N.C.O.'s. Sergt. Limbrick. Lc.-Cpl. Paull. Junior Squad Commander. Lc.-Cpl. Lane. Musketry Officer—Lieut. F. A. Morgan. Captain of Shooting—Lc.-Cpl. Middleton. Secretary of Shooting—Pte. Fox. RECRUITS. Pte. Tester. Pte. Whatley, ii. ,, Hugh Jones. ,, Winstone. ,, Nesfield. ,, Tyrrell. ,, Mackenzie. ,, Bridger. ,, Hurford. ,, Holmes. ,, Graham. ,, Dingle, ii. ,, Whatley, i. The following members of the O.T.C. left at the end of last term: Coy.-Sergt.-Major J. Bowstead. Sergt. F. W. S. Watkins. Lc.-Cpl. P. D. Burch. FIELD WORK. At present one half-holiday a week is given up to Corps work. The ground covered so far this term is given below :

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Extended Order. This drill was carried out on a fresh piece of ground by the old shooting range near the golf links. The drill was first by platoons followed by a skeleton attack showing the various formations and methods to be adopted at the different stages. Scouting. The ground worked over was from the second locks to the Ketch Inn, between the river and the Bath Road. The Junior Squad was distributed over this area as spies or inhabitants, hidden or in the open, to test the scouting. The Company worked over the ground by half-platoons at 15 minute intervals, each N.C.O. in charge handing in a written report at the conclusion. The standard reached varied considerably, but was generally satisfactory. The Headmaster placed the reports in the following order: 1. Sections i & 2 under Cpl. Roberts. 2. Sections 7 & 8 ,, Cpl. Roland. 3. Sections 5 & 6 ,, Sergt. Bingham. 4. Sections 3 & 4 ,, Cpl. Warren. Night Operations. The ground used was that lying south of the Ketch between the road and the river. The attack was delivered on a position near the Inn from the direction of Kempsey. There were two positions of assembly, one on the river bank and the other on the main road. From these positions the platoons advanced independently to the position of deployment. The last 600 yards were covered in open order. The Junior Squad did not take part.

Extended Order. This work was similar to that carried out earlier in the term. Route March. The weather has latterly rather interrupted work. On one occasion a short march was held, and on another we had a snow fight. Distance Judging and Description of Targets. Carried out at Hallow. The results varied considerably; some good work was done. Constant practice is needed to obtain a uniformly good standard.

BAND NOTES. During the time Instructor Latham was with us in the band many prizes were won. In 1912, at Aldershot, Cpl. Adlington won 2nd prize in the Public School bugling; at the same camp Cpl. Sprosen won ist prize for the Senior Drumming, while his brother came second in the Junior. That year the School Band won the Public School competition. In 1913 we again won the band competition under Instructor Latham. Cpl. Nind won 2nd prize in the Junior Bugling and Lce.-Cpl. Smith 3rd in the Junior Drumming. At the camp in 1914 the School Band won 3rd prize in the Public School competition. In that year there were no drumming or bugling competitions on account of the outbreak of war. Ever since Instructor Latham has been with the band, it has maintained a very high standard, and we all wish him every success.

THE VIGORNIAN. N.C.O.'s in the band. Sergt. Bingham. - ist Class Bugler. Cpl. Rees - ist ,, Drummer. Lce.-Cpl. Kenshole - ist ,, Bugler. ,, Lewis, iii. - ist ,, ,, „ Brett, i. - ist ,, Drummer. ,, Howells - ist ,, „ No. in band, 23. No. of recruits : Buglers, 2. (Clark & Eccles). Tenor Drummer, Yarnold. Formation of band. Drums: Lce.-Cpl. Brett, Pte. Littlebury, Pte. Watkins, Lce.-Cpl. Howells, Pte. Strickland, Pte. Yarnold, Pte. Strong, ii., Cpl. Rees, Pte. Strong, i. Buglers: Lce.Cpl. Kenshole, Lee. Cpl. Lewis, iii., Pte. Paull, Serg. Bingham, Pte. Adlington, i., Pte. White, Pte. Angwin, Pte. Lewis, iv., Pte. Caves, Pte. Thomas, Pte. Patton, Pte. Watkins, i.

impossible to fire there owing to floods. We hope, however, to get one more practice there before the end of the term. SIGNALLING. The signalling section has been reorganised this term and put on a basis which it is hoped will yield a steady supply of efficient signallers. There are now three sections: Day boys under Lce.-Cpl Joseland; Boarders under Lce.-Cpl Strong, and recruits. The recruits are passed on to sections as they become efficient.

We have done a certain amount of work with lamp and buzzer, but at present we are chiefly concerned with flags. We have now a buzzer working between the armoury and the science class room, which should prove very useful, especially in wet weather.

SHOOTING NOTES. Captain

- Lce.-Cpl. T. B. Middleton.

Secretary - Pte. E. C. Fox. Shooting is being carried on this term solely for the purpose of raising the standard of the whole Corps, and not of producing an eight. It is for this reason that no matches have been arranged. In spite of the inclemency of the weather, which has caused a very considerable amount of delay, the whole Corps is gradually going through a test. Each man fires either the Elementary or the Classification Test, according to his ability. There have been two visits to the long range at Tiddlesley Wood, which helped to give the better shots a little practice with the Service rifle, but here also the rain has stopped our efforts by making it

At the close of last term a party devoted three days to signalling. The best work vas done on the last afternoon, when we signalled between the Golf Links and Fernhill Heath. Our great ambition is to get from the Ketch Inn to Fernhill Heath, via Crookberrow, Perry Wood and the Golf Links. O.T.C. XMAS VACATION SQUAD. Some 25 Day boy members of the O.T.C. spent most of the Xmas holidays doing Corps work under Mr. Beach-Hicks, helped by the Rev. R. J. Whitaker. Parades took place on two full days and two half days weekly, and the average attendance was very good indeed; some members coming in by

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bicycle as much as 10 miles. The trenches absorbed a lot of our time as much trouble was caused by the wet weather. The course of instruction included:— Trench digging. Method of manning a trench by day and by night. Bombing and clearing enemies' trenches. Bayonet exercise. Care of arms. Aiming, loading and firing in all positions. Taking cover. Use of Legret aim teacher and aim corrector, and eye disc. Each man obtained, not always easily, a satisfactory " triangle of error," and was then handed on to Mr. Whitaker on the range and did his firing. 1 should like here to say how much we owe to Mr. Whitaker for his zealous hard work with the shooting under trying weather conditions. When too wet for outdoor work we used landscape targets in the Gymnasium for description purposes and we also used Gorse Hill for the same purpose and for distance judging. On free afternoons we went signalling and put in some useful work. Sergeant Humphries was most useful in taking charge of the squad drills and supervising the N.C.O.'s in their work. They handled - their men well and did excellent work. I feel I should also commend Lce.-Cpl. Lewis, i. and Pte. Day for their useful engineering when the trench work " gave us furiously to think." I think we all felt we had spent an unusual and profitable holiday.

football. CHARACTERS OF THE XI. A. W. Limbrick (Capt.) (centre half). Keeps his team well in hand, and backs up the forwards well. Weak in tackling. K. P. Smith (right back). A rustic, but effective tackier. Kicks badly.

M. G. Roberts (outside right). Plenty of speed, and much more at home outside than in the centre. C. V. Paull (centre forward). Very much improved. Shoots well, and has gained in vigour. Footwork very good. L. Warren (inside left). Tricky, but | rather selfish. F. W. S. Watkins (outside left). Did | some very good work. Takes the ball well down and centres accurately. Rather apt to tumble over the ball at times. C. M. Humphries (left half). A hard worker, and fairly effective. G. V. Roland (right half). Rather too slow and light to be really effective. A " trier." C. M. Lane (left back). Vigorous, but given to beating the air, with at times disastrous results. A. T. B. Littlebury (goal). Did some useful work. Clears well, but apt to lose his head, A. K. Lewis (inside right). Promises well, but is at present too stand-offish. IST XI. v. HEREFORD C.S. Result: Won 12—i. This match was played on our ground on Saturday, October 3Oth, and resulted in an easy win for us. Our opponents were a light team, and found us too heavy. By half-time the score was 7—o. In the second half, five goals were added to our score, while Hereford broke through and scored once towards the end of the game. Our forwards played well, especially the left wing. Team.—Littlebury; Lane, Smith; Yarnold, Limbrick, Humphries; Watkins i., Paull, Roberts, Warren, Lewis iii.

THE VIGORNIAN. SCHOOL v. MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS. This match, played on the home ground, was the third against the Colts. Malvern kicked off, and after a vigorous attack got their first goal within ten minutes. The School then kicked off, and fairly even play ensued. Several times the School forwards made rushes and got within the opponents' penalty area, but failed to score. Almost at half-time, Malvern, by a smart combination on the left, scored their second goal. Halftime: Score 2—o (against). On resuming play, the School attacked vigorously. Suddenly, by a break away, Malvern scored again. After this play was mostly confined to our opponents' area. There were twelve more minutes to time, and the score was 3—o against. The forwards once more got going, this time with better luck. With a clear shot, Paull found the corner of the net. Malvern kicked off, but were robbed of the ball, which was taken down the left wing by Watkins. A scrum ensued in front of the goal and Lewis iii. scored. On the stroke of time Roberts rushed down the right wing, and with a dropping shot got the final goal. This was one of the most exciting matches of the season, and showed credit on the whole team. Team.—Littlebury; Lane, Warren; Roland, Limbrick, Yarnold; Roberts, Lewis iv., Paull, Lewis iii., Watkins i.

SCHOOL v. DEAN CLOSE. This match was played away on Saturday, December 4th. The ground was very slippery, and during the first half the School had the sun in their eyes. Our forwards could make very little headway against our opponents' vigorous defence, and in consequence most of the play took place in our

half. Dean Close scored twice before halftime. On resuming play, our wing forwards made much better progress, but the insides failed to make the most of their opportunities. Dean Close again in this half pressed strongly, but only succeeded in scoring again once. Warren, at left back, was the mainstay of our defence, and staved off a much heavier defeat. Team.—Littlebury; Lane, Warren; Roland, Limbrick, Humphries; Roberts, Lewis iv., Paull, Lewis iii., Watkins i.

Rowing Dotes. Two crews are in training for the races against Magdalen School at Oxford on March 18th, when it is expected they will give a good account of themselves. *

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As we go to press we hear that a race has been arranged with Hereford on our course. Hereford had asked that the race might be abandoned this year on the grounds of economy, the obstacle being the cost of bringing a boat. It would have been a great pity if this race had to be given up, and we are very glad that they have sportingly agreed to row in one of our boats. The date has been fixed for March 25th. * * * Two changes have been made in the Boat Club this term. A new raft has had to be bought, as the old one sank last December. This has involved the Games Club in considerable expense, and we should like to take this opportunity to thank the following for contributing towards the outlay :—

£, s. d. The Library Committee ... 10 o o Proceeds of Concert • •• 3 o o G. Rowntree, Esq. ... i 0 o

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Some members of the Boat Club, under the direction of Nicholls, themselves brought the raft from the station and put it together. Rees, who is captain this year, has done most useful work in this connection. The raft is a great improvement on the old float in every way. * # •* This term Jenkyns returned to his salmon fishing, and while we are sorry to lose him, we have been able to effect a war economy by starting a system of orderlies amongst members of the Boat Club. This has been well organised by the captain and efficiently carried out under rather trying weather conditions.

Flues Rotes. Fives is, as usual, popular this term, and in spite of the unfavourable weather, there has been considerable activity in the courts. It is to be regretted, however, that the keenness is not more widespread. Some players have complained that the courts " by request " are always occupied by the same people. The disappointed should remember that " the early bird gets the worm," and kindle their enthusiasm to make early requests. The match v. Hereford will take place in our courts on Saturday, March 25th, directly before and after the boat race. The state of the competitions is far from satisfactory owing to the delay caused by the weather and other obstacles, but it is hoped that they will be finished before the sports.

6pm. Rotes. The annual gym. competition was held last term on Dec. 15th. As last year it consisted

of Swedish Drill, Wall Bars, Ropes, and exercises on the horse. Mrs. Thomas very kindly presented the cup, which was carried off by the School House. The Houses were represented as follows: — School House. H. P. Warren. W. M. Tyler. J. D. S. Thomas. J. B. P. Angwin. H. S. Thomas. C. V. Paull. Castle House. A. K. Lewis. G. H. Kenshole. C. K. Lewis. T. J. Wilford. M. G. Roberts. S. V. Strong. Hostle. G. V. Roland. G. N. T. Widdrington. A. D. Yarnold. L. E. Gowing. C. E. Pearson. N. W. Gowing. Gym. this term has been carried on under difficulties, owing to Mr. Whitaker's illness, he will be welcomed to the gym. when his voice has sufficiently recovered.

Chess Dotes. During last term only one match was arranged. This was played at the Blind College and resulted in a loss for the School, which was represented as follows: Limbrick, Bowstead ii., Macdonald, Lewis iv., Strong i, Lewis iii., Warren ii. and Humphries. At a meeting held at the beginning of the term, Macdonald and Warren were elected respectively as Captain and Secretary of Chess. The annual competitions have been started, but only two rounds have so far been played.

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Annual Scfiolarsbip election. The following are the results of the King's Scholarship Examination held last term: Recommended for election to King's Scholarships—(i) Gerard Nigel Tinling Widdrington, King's School and Grammar School, Coventry; (2) William Ernest Hubert Bennett, King's School and Battenhall College; (3) Benjamin Eric Thomas Hill, King's School and Tredennyke (Modern Languages); (4) Leonard A. Harrison, King's School; (5) Norman Spackman, King's School and Battenhall College (Modern Languages); (6) Arthur Grosvenor Coombs, King's School, and (7) Ernest Knowles Price, King's School. Proxime Accessit: George Philip Clarke, King's School and Packwood Haugh. To a Dean Forrest Scholarship: Edward Basil Bridger, Cathedral Choir School. To House Scholarships: (i) Knowsley J. P. Wallis, King's School and Newland Choir School; (2) Sidney H. Denyer, King's School and Newland Choir School; (3) Frederick George Hunt,- Tollington School, Muswell Hill, London; (4) Alfred Clive Hugh Jones, Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells; (5) Francis Malcolm Graham, High School, Cardiff; B. C. McKenzie, Seaford Grammar School. The Examiner was the Rev. A. C. Fox, Vicar of Holt, Worcester. There were 30 candidates.

Ctctures. Everyone who remembered the lecture of last year on " Alsace and Lorraine" by the Compte. de Croze looked forward zealously to that on " Artois and French Flanders." It took place on Tuesday, February 8th, and proved very interesting and amusing. This time the lecturer spoke in English, which enabled everyone to understand him. As in

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the lecture on Alsace, the characteristics and dress of the natives were demonstrated skillfully by means of lantern slides, traditions and folk-songs. Several towns shown on the screen were of particular interest as being those through which the British line runs. Unfortunately, the Comptesse could not be present owing to an illness, but we hope that she has completely recovered. After the lecture "The Marseillaise" was sung, and after it " God save the King," at the wish of the Compte. » » * On Monday, February i2th, Mr. Theodore Wood gave the Sixth and Fifth Forms a lecture on " Bismarck." It was a subject about which many of us knew little. For this reason, and the appropriateness of such a lecture at the present time, it was most interesting to all of us. Mr. Wood first gave an account of the early life of Bismarck, and explained how much Germany of to-day owes to him for her unity. He then showed by many convincing arguments that if Bismarck had been living at Potsdam in July, 1914, a shot would never have been fired. The lecture was embellished with many witty stories of Bismarck's life, and the fact that Bismarck was born on April ist, 1815, caused considerable amusement. We should like to thank Mr. Theodore Wood for the trouble he took in coming to give us this lecture. *

On Saturday evening, February i8th, Mr. Whinfield gave us a lecture on " Curiosities." As he mentioned, we were all very curious to know about what curiosities he intended to speak. However, the lecture was chiefly on ecclesiastical curiosities. Mr. Whinfield showed us a number of excellent slides of peculiar church towers, of curiosities inside various churches, such as pulpits, pillars, and

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many others. We were all amused by one slide of a Roman drain pipe, which the lecturer had found to produce an optical illusion when reversed.

School Officers. Captain of School Captain of Football ... Secretary of Football Captain of Boats Secretary of Boats ... Captain of Gymnasium Captain of Fives Captain of Shooting ... Secretary of Shooting

C. M. Humphries. C. M. Humphries. A. T. B. Littlebury. E. J. Rees. C. M. Lane. H. J. P. Warren. T. B. Middleton. T. B. Middleton. E. C. Fox.

Librarians

C. M. Humphries. G. V. Roland. T. C. Bowstead. C. B. Lewis.

Secretary of the Orchestra ...

A. E. Watkins.

Secretary of Debating Society

T. B. Middleton.

Editors of the " Vigornian "

T. B. Middleton. G. V. Roland. T. C. Bowstead. C. M. Humphries.

Secretary of Field Club

C. B. Lewis.

Curator of Museum ...

C. B. Lewis.

School Monitors

C. M. Humphries. T. B. Middleton. L. Warren. G. V. Roland. A. W. Limbrick. M. G. Roberts. T. C. Bowstead. E. J. Rees. C. M. Lane. A. V. Lewis. -H. J. P. Warren.

Burch, P. D. (1912-1915), School Monitor, Ed. Vig., Lance-Coporal O.T.C. B. Smith, K. P. (1909-1915), ist XI. Football 1914-15, 2nd XL Football 1913, ist XL Cricket 1915, 2nd XL Cricket 1914, Fives IV. 1915, Band-Sergeant, and Corporal O.T.C. Watkins, F. W. S. (1907-1915), School Monitor, ist XL Football 1915, 2nd XL Football 1914, 2nd XL Cricket 1914-15, Capt. of Fives 1915, Sergeant O.T.C. V. Perry-Gore, J. C. (1913-1916), Private O.T.C. Lewis, D. S. G. (1913-1916), Private O.T.C. IV. Ottley, F. B. (1914-1915). II. Hooper, S. R. (1914-1915), Private O.T.C.

Saloetc. Remove. C. H. Tester, E. C. Nesfield. IV. E. B. Bridger, H. C. Hugh Jones, E. W. C. Hurford, B. C. Mackenzie ii., W. A. Winstone. II. F. M. Graham, L. E. Tyrrell. I. K. A. L. Brown iii., J. G. Downes, A. H. E. England, F. M. Goddard, J. N. B. Lander, F. A. Smith ii.

Debating Socktp. Vaktc. VI. A. Bowstead, J. (1910-1915), Head of the School, 2nd IV. 1914-15, Secretary of Rowing 1915, Secretary of Shooting 1914, Capt. of Shooting 1915, Librarian, CompanySergeant-Major O.T.C., Certificate A.

On Monday, November 28th, a meeting was held at 5.5 p.m. The chair was occupied by Mr. Bowstead when the minutes had been passed and signed and Messrs. Limbrick and Littlebury elected " chuckers out." The chairman proceeded to draw subjects and speakers, as it were, from a hat. The first

THE VIGORNIAN. motion drawn was that in the opinion of this house " Tweed suits should be allowed to be worn in the School in war time." Mr. Adams was drawn to move the motion, but did not see his way to speak at length upon the subject. Mr. Pearson opposed the motion, pointing out that a definite school dress is desirable and ought not to be changed. Mr. Humphries, speaking from the house, supported Mr. Adams, regarding the subject from the point of view of £ s. d. When the house divided the motion was won 18—6. The second subject drawn was: " It is not advisable for women to smoke." Mr. Chignell was drawn to move the motion, and Mr. Morgan to oppose it. Messrs. Littlebury, Warren, Limbrick, Paull, Angwin, Widdrington, and Roberts spoke from the house, all opposing the motion except Mr. Limbrick and Mr. Roberts. The motion was lost 12—15. The third subject drawn for debate was: " Cinemas should be closed in war time." Mr. Thomas was drawn to propose the motion, and Mr. P. N. W. Strong to oppose it. From the house Messrs. C. B.'Lewis and Humphries against and for the motion respectively. On the house dividing, the motion was lost 6—22. The debate on the last subject, " It is better to be the son of a robust burglar than of a consumptive bishop," had to be closed before the opinion of the house could be ascertained. The unruly behaviour of the house and the unnecessary objections of certain members were responsible for this.

Correspondence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, It has been again noticed that the magazines have not arrived at the Reading Room at the

proper time, also that the Christmas number of the " Royal " did not arrive at all. Where they stray to we do not know, but we hope that in future they will all arrive at the right time. We also regret that the " Graphic " has superseded the " Sporting and Dramatic," so that we now see the same type of picture three times over. Hoping that these grievances will be put right, I am, yours truly, " BOOKWORM."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, At a meeting of N.C.O.'s in the early part of the term several complaints were brought forward, and very considerately jotted down by the Sergeant-Major who presided at the meeting. These have not been answered. Might I suggest that before the end of the term a reply should be forthcoming. Yours faithfully, N.C.O.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Might I be permitted a line or two in your valuable communication in these days when paper is so expensive. I should like to enquire why N.C.O.'s in the School O.T.C. Band should be allowed to wear a stripe on their overcoats without any indication that they are in the band, whereby putting themselves on a level with the N.C.O.'s in the Corps. Apologising for troubling you, I am, sirs, yours, etc., " NEMO."

THE VIGORNIAN. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Most of the members of the Officers' Training Corps recognise the difficulties which face the authorities when requests come from all quarters to take uniforms home for the holidays. This letter is not meant as a protest, but rather as a request that some plan may be adopted to remedy this. It is well known that almost every other public school in the kingdom has this privilege allotted to it each holiday. Why should this School be an exception ? Many of us live in military places where the appearance of an apparent " slacker " (for the ordinary Tommy does not consider the position of a 16 or 17 year old public school boy) surely does a lot to discourage the man who fights for his country. I could put forward many other reasons, but that is not my object. I write to ask whether the difficulties that exist, if such there are, may be made known, and steps taken to overcome them, so that senior men may have the privilege of others in corresponding O.T.C.'s I remain, yours ever, " PUBLIC OPINION."

Cibrarp, SIXTH FORM ROOM LIBRARY. Presented by Mrs. Claughton from late Canon Claughton's Library :— Egypt under the Pharaohs (2 vols.) - Brugsch. Lux Mundi Charles Gore, M.A. H. Latham. Pastor Pastorum Into the Fighting Line A. F. Winnington Ingram. Life and Epistles of St. Conybeare & Paul Howson.

Nineveh and Babylon Palestine Explored Winners of the Christian Faith The Gospel in Action The Call of the Father Friends of the Master Verses Poems New Poems Education and School Pen & Pencil Sketches

Layard. Rev. James Neil. A. F. W. Ingram.

Christina Rossetti.

Thring. W. H. F. Hutchisson. Arabia, Egypt, India - Isabel Burton. Recollections of My Life Maximilian. (3 vols.) Wallace. Russia (2 vols.) Baker. Turkey in Europe Henry Drury. Arundines Cami Musae Oxonienses Presented by Mrs. Nash:— A Commentary on Herodotus (2 vols.) - How & Wells. In Memory of James Nash, O.V. Killed in Action, Good Friday, Platonis Res Publica - Burnet. New History of the Book of Common Prayer - Proctor & Frere. In Memory of George Nash, O.V. Died of Wounds, St. Peter's Day, 1915. The following books have also been added : Life and Letters of Cicero. Translation - Jeans. Vergilii Opera (Oxford Text) Thucydides Bk. I. - W. H. Forbes. Illustration to School Hill. Classics Atheneia Politeia (Aristotle) - Sandys.

THE VIGORNIAN. Adam Smith. Wealth of Nations J. S. Mill. Essay on Liberty Pan-Germanism Usher. O.T.C. & the Great War - - - A. R. Haig-Brown. How Wars were Won - Townsend Warner. LENDING LIBRARY. Presented by Mrs. Claughton :— From the Memoirs of a Minister of France - Stanley Weyman.

Chemical Philosophy - Tilder. Elements of Heat - Guthrie. - Hall. Lessons in Heat Sound, Light & Heat - Wright. Boys' Play Book of Science Pepper. By Mr. J. R. Mackenzie :— Chemical Analysis - Gardiner. Electricity of To-day Chemists' Year Book, Vols. I. & II. -

No recent novels have been added, but Mr. Beach Hicks has gradually been replacing several lost volumes. Books presented to the Science Library by the Rev. W. E. Bolland, formerly Head Master:— Text Books of Physiology, Pts. I. to IV. - Foster. Chemical Basis of the Animal Body Sheridan Lea. Oliver. Elementary Botany Practical Botany Bower. Students' Text Book of Botany, Pts. I. & II. - Vines. Flowers, Fruits & Leaves - Lubbock. •Practical Zoology - Marshall. The Frog - Marshall. Kemshead. Inorganic Chemistry Remser. Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry Roscoe. Lessons in .Organic .. Chemistry Turpin. Lessons in Elementary Chemistry -. - Roscoe. Lessons in Elementary - Mechanics— . . . . Magnus.

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Games account. RECEIPTS. Nov.

5.—Barge Float Boys' Subs. Fines ... O.V.'s Books Books Sold Deficit

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£58 12 II EXPENDITURE. Deficit Sept. to Jan.—Barge Attendant ... ... ... Nov. 5.—Rent Second Field ... ... ... Dec. 4.—Paintin (Repair of Boats) ... ... „ 9.—Poor Rate ... ... £i 5 5 District Rate . . . ... 0 5 2 Water Rate ... ... o 10 o

2 0 7 1 4 4

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£ s. d. 26 6 3 2 12 6 2 0 0 5 0 0

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Goal Posts ... ... .. ... Starkey (Bill) Jan. 20.—Rent Second Field ... ... ... Sawdust ... ... ... ... Ward (Bucket a n d Screwdriver) ... Rowing Sec. ... ... ... ... Football Sec. ... ... ... ... Sports' Sec. ... ... ... ... Johns (Rope) Knowles (Horse-shoes Repaired) ... ,, 24.—Paintin (Repairing and Varnishing Boat) Jordan (Carting Boat a t Hereford) . . . Ward (Footballs) ...

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£ s. d.

Feb. 8.—Salter (Pads and Riggers) ,, 21.—Willmott (Tending Barge) >, 25.—G.W.R. (Carriage of Raft) 26.—Men for Raft ...

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tiniere College, Lucknow), The Rossalian, The Decanian, The Tonbridgian, The Eagle, The Wyggestonian, The Bromsgrovian, The Alleynian, The Cantuarian (2).

Examined and found correct, 28/2/16.

Rowing.

W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster. T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treas.

RACE v. MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL.

Cibrarp accounts. Jan.

RECEIPTS. Balance 23. — Per Headmaster— Pound ... ... Extra Vigs. ... ... Vigornians ...... School Subs. ... Vigornians (2nd term omitted) ... ...

£ 18 £o 4 0 3 3 13 10 19

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O.V. Club (Vigornians)

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18 17 5 7

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(Signed) R. J. CASTLEY (Hon. Treas.). Examined and found correct, 1/2/16. W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster.

Contemporaries. We acknowledge with gratitude the receipt of the following contemporaries, and apologize for any accidental omissions:— The Constantia (the chronicle of La Mar-

On March i8th the above race was rowed by the first and second fours on the Oxford course. In the first race, the course was from Weir's Bridge to Salter's Barge. Worcester lost the toss, and accordingly had to content themselves with the Oxford side. Both crews got off well, but Worcester went straight away at the beginning. Through the Gut they increased their lead, and up the Willows were about four lengths ahead. After this Oxford, rowing pluckily, gradually cut down the interval, and at one time looked like making a close finish. Near the end, however, Worcester pulled themselves together for a final effort, and won comfortably with three lengths in hand. Of the two crews, Worcester were slightly the heavier, and deserved every credit for a handsome victory over a strange course, the wrong station and a terrific stream. Oxford rowed a plucky race, and were dangerous to the end, but appeared to be rather inferior in " shove," and never made up all the ground they lost at the beginning. The course for the second fours was from Long Bridges to Salter's. The weights in this case were very unequal, Worcester being far the heavier crew. In view of this fact, Oxford adopted the wise tactics of a lightning start. They went off at something well over 40, and seemed to leave their opponents standing. Worcester stuck grimly to their task, but were far too ponderous and dignified

THE VIGORNIAN. to catch such a nippy crew as the Oxford second four on a short course. The latter had the better station, but quite apart from this, were the better crew, and thanks to their excellent tactics, managed to beat a much heavier combination by a good four lengths. The names and weights of the crews were as follows:— WORCESTER. First Four.—Bow, M. G. Roberts, gst. sib.; 2, C. M. Lane, list.; 3, E. J. Rees (capt.), list iolb.; stroke, P. W. Bingham, lost.; cox, H. S. Thomas, 5st. gib. Second Four.—S. R. Day, gst. 2lb.; T. C. Bowstead, gst.; E. C. Fox, lost. 2lb.; G. V. Roland (capt.), gst.; N. Macdonald, 6st. 5lb. MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL. First Four.—Bow, E. F. Davies, lost.; G. R. Bradley, gst. ylb.; H. S. H. Read, lost. i3lb.; stroke, J. L. Baratt (capt.), lost. 61b.; cox, G. D. Clapperton, 6st. 3lb. Second Four.—A. R. Chapman, 8st. 4jlbs.; E. M. Neill, gst. 61b.; O. R. Slater, gst. yjlb.; R. G. T. Fletcher, yst. 81b.; J. O. Elliott, yst. The thanks of the Worcester King's School are due to Mr. M. Rowntree and Rev. E. Powell for the trouble they took in coaching the Worcester boats.

Cccturc. On Saturday, March 4th, Mr. Humby lectured to us on " Electricity and Magnetism." Those of us who were laymen in the science were keenly interested, while to the initiated it was not only interesting but also most instructive. In giving an outline of the

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subject the lecturer started by showing that electricity can be obtained from friction by rubbing a rod of ebonite with cat's fur. Thence he went on to show that this electricity can act at a distance by attracting a pith ball by the ebonite rod. The next experiment was made with a metal plate and dry brown paper, from which a spark was produced, and this was followed by an exhibition of a Wimshurst machine in motion. A Hamilton Mill was then fixed on the machine, and by revolving showed us that electricity makes a draught. From frictional electricity the lecturer passed on to Poltaic, and showed on the lantern the tree-like growth caused by the action of electricity on copper in a bath of sulphuric acid. After showing an electric spark passing through different pressures of gas, the lecture finished by explaining the system of wireless telegraphy. The lecture was, as some wit has put it, illuminating in more than one sense of the word.

Confirmation. On Tuesday, March aist, at noon, Bishop Fyson held a Confirmation in the Cathedral, when the following candidates from the School were presented by the Headmaster:—J. B. Penrose Angwin, Thomas P. Brett, George P. Clarke, Arthur Grosvenor Coombs, Arthur Leslie Dunnill, Ronald Radly Finch, Leslie Gowing, George Herbert Kenshole, Arthur King Lewis, Cecil P. King Lewis, Benet Christopher Mackenzie, Kenneth Ross Mackenzie, Stanley Masterman, Slade Nash, Compton E. Pearson, C. Spencer Suthers, J. Douglas Sanby Thomas, Robert Clive Winterton.

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THE VIGORNIAN. BOAT RACE v. HEREFORD.

The course was from the Dog and Duck Ferry to Courtenay's Sauce Works, a distance of about one mile downstream. Mr. Rowntree and Precentor Tupper kindly acted as starter and judge respectively. We lost the toss, and thus Hereford, who rowed in our second boat, took the St. John side of the river. At the start both crews got away well, and for some time neither boat could get a lead, till we gradually led away, and at the railway bridge we had left our opponents well behind. From this point to the finish we continued to increase the lead, finally winning by ten lengths. Hereford were decidedly the lighter

crew; still, our four were in good form and rowed splendidly. At the close of the race, however, as our crew was passing the Ferry on their way to the Barge, they came into rough water, and as the boat filled they were obliged to leave it and swim to shore, which fortunately was near at hand, where they were pulled to dry land by the spectators. Luckily, they were none the worse for the ducking, and the boat was rescued and towed back later. This was a curious ending to such a successful rowing season, in which both the races rowed have been won. A race was to have been arranged for the second four, but Hereford were unable to bring their second crew here this year.