The Vigornian June 1917

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No. 89.

VOL. VIII.

Contents. School Notes Confirmati, School Kalendar

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Empire Day

Sports " Do Your Share '

Correspondence

School Officers Valete.

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O.T.C. Notes

Lectures.

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In Memoriam

Rowing Notes.

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O.V. News

Roll of Honour

JUNE, 1917.

Salvete ...

Shooting Notes My First Cricket Match

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Addenda to O.V. News

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Essay Prizes

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Addenda to Shooting Notes

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Accounts Our Contemporaries Editorial Notices ...

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Softool Rotes. " Books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything." Paraphrase it as we may, how few of us (and of the citizens of the Faithful City) were led by our imagination, a year ago, to picture the College Green so verdant with potatoes, artichokes and beans! Where stood those stately elms, lettuce and turnips grow. The hours of really hard work last term appear now in neatly planted lines of flourishing vegetables. * * * Farming squads have already made their appearance, and we hope to accomplish much before the end of the term when, we have reason to believe, an agricultural camp will be formed. * * * The School in general, but especially rowers, have suffered a heavy loss on account of Mr. Rowntree joining up with the R.E.'s. We wish him every success, and offer him our heartiest thanks for all he has done for the School. We welcome Mr. Taylor, late Headmaster of Chichester Grammar School, in his place. * * * The first four worked like Trojans last term, as they always do, but Troy was not besieged. Magdalen College School scratched the race at the last moment.

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Bathing began on May 22nd. We are fortunate in having the valuable assistance of Mr. Taylor, in Mr. Rowntree's place. Mr. Taylor will take charge and teach swimming and life-saving. * * * "After a storm comes a calm," and now that the Regatta is over, there is little activity in rowing this term, although a race is to be arranged with the Blind College. * * * Owing to unavoidable interruptions, such as farming and Corps work, cricket is badly hampered this term but, nevertheless, we have reason to hope for good results. * -x- * The earnings of farming squads will be devoted primarily to the building of a badly-needed new Fives Court, but any balance will be given to a War Fund. i * * The Sports were held this term as the field was in a bad condition at the end of last term : the term also ended earlier owing to the regulations of the Board of Trade. The Hostel performed the brilliant feat, considering their numbers, of carrying off the Challenge Shield. M. C. Lane gained the Senior Victor and H. S. Thomas the Junior Victor Ludorum. * # * The School was greatly honoured by the presence of the Mayor in the College Hall on Empire Day. An account of his address is given in another column. * * * We must congratulate H. B. Strickland on gaining an Indian Cadetship ; P. N. W. Strong on gaining a Divinity Bursary at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and C. K. Adams on winning a Colquitt Exhibition at Brasenose College, Oxford. * * * The sixth form now mow the plot of grass on the south side of the Chancel and also that at the south end of the Promenade. In return for this they are allowed to play tennis on the court on the south side of the Chancel. * * # Lieut. Humby, R.E., paid us a visit recently while on short leave from France during his recovery from a wound. We were all pleased to see him again and congratulate him on gaining his second star. * * * It is interesting to note how the School, during the last few terms, has been steadily increasing in numbers. This term there are no less than 182 boys.

O.V. Hews. A. C. BAINES has been serving with the Army Cyclist Corps in France as Lance-Corporal, and is now posted to an O.C.B. WILFRID BERKELEY, Sergt., Australian Contingent, has been twice wounded and awarded the D.C.M., also the Italian bronze medal for Valour.

H. BROCKLEHURST has obtained an Honours B.A. degree at Cambridge, and has joined an O.C.B. of the R.G.A. F. BRODRIBB is now Squadron Commander in the R.N.A.S., engaged in training at home. P. D. BURCH, after passing out from Wellington and serving for five months with the ist Ghurkas, has volunteered for France, and is now attached to the 2gth Indian Lancers Deccan Horse. H. C. BURGIS has joined the Birmingham University O.T.C., where he is remaining for the present with his firm of accountants. CAPT. J. F. CAVGNAGH, R.F.A., M.C., has attained his majority. G. D. CHARLTON, Capt., North Staffs., has been wounded in France. • H. S. CHIGNELL has passed out of Sandhurst and been gazetted to the Worcester Regt. A. G. A. DAVIES, and Lieut., Middlesex Regt., has been wounded. B. KENYON DAVIS, having been rejected for the Army, is now Assistant Master at Newcastle, Staffs. H. D. DAY, Major, R.G.A., has been invalided from the front, and is now convalescent. H. S. DBNTON has been second in command of his Company in France during 'recent terrible fighting. G. H. DICKINSON, convalescent after the campaign in Mesopotamia, has obtained a commission in the 3rd Buffs. H. B. DOWNES has been promoted Lieut., and has been serving 12 months with the Machine Gun Corps at Salonika. S. J. EVANS has been appointed to an Assistant Mastership at Felsted School, having been rejected for military service. W. FARMER is now Lance-Corporal, Gordon Highlanders, stationed in India. O. P. GILES has passed from the Artillery Cadet School to Salisbury Plain. E. W. GREEN has been invalided from France, where he has been serving with the Shropshire Regt. DOUGLAS TNGRAM-HALFORD is now a master pilot in the Bengal Pilot Service. E. H. INGRAM-HALFORD was through the attempted relief of Kut, attached to the Black Watch, and was invalided to India, and is convalescent at Darjeeling. L. HARVEY, after training for a commission with a Scottish Cadet Battalion at Gales, has been gazetted to the Buffs-. S. MINIFIE-HAWKINS, Captain, has taken his B.A. degree Oxford from Keble College. DR. A. P. HIGGINS has published an important pamphlet entitled : " Armed Merchant Ships and Submarine Warfare." He is a lecturer at Clare College, Cambridge, and the London School of Economics on International Law.

THE VIGORNIAN. J. HUMPHREYS has been appointed Assistant Paymaster to H.M.S. "Orion." He has been serving in India, South Africa, Brazil and the Dardanelles. He was present at the bottling up of the Konigsburg in the Refugi, at the landing at Gallipoli, and the Battle of Jutland. D. M. JEANS is convalescent and has returned to France. M. K. T. KNIGHT has obtained his commission as Sub-Lieut., R.N., and has been posted to H.M.S. " Loyal." D. J. LLOYD, who joined the Army in 1915 and went to France with the London Irish, was seriously wounded during a raid and has been for twenty weeks in a London hospital, and is now at a convalescent camp. W. R. LUNT served through the South-West African Campaign as Lieut, in the Kalahari Horse. He is now retained in Africa for Garrison Duty with the African defence, and is the owner of a business as general merchant in the Dutch Dorp of Content C.P. R. ROSS MACKENZIE', 2nd Lieut, Worcs. Regt., severely wounded in France. Latest news good. F. MATTHEWS, R.F.C., who was reported missing, is now known to be wounded and a prisoner in Germany. A. K. MATTHEWS, R.F.A., is now convalescent from his wound, and after joining an Anti-Aircraft Dep6t has been attached to the R.F.C. A. E. MAUND has been appointed to a Garrison O.C.B. at Jesus College, Cambridge. S. V. McKENZIE, Australian Contingent, was specially congratulated for gallant conduct on April nth, by MajorGeneral Holmes, D.S.O., V.B., commanding his division. E. C. MOGRIDGE, 2nd Lieut., Hertford Regt., was seriously wounded on April 2yth in France. H. GRAVES MORRIS is a Lewis gunner in the Royal Fusiliers. He has come through six severe actions in France. O. NEEDHAM is now in Brockenhurst Hospital, after a year's illness following a severe wound. R. NEILD, 2nd Lieut., Indian Army, is attached to a Machine Gun Company in Mesopotamia. F. R. OLIVER has been placed in Class II. in the Physiology Exam, for the Cambridge B.A. F. PANRUCKER is with the R.F.C. at Salonika. J. G. PANRUCKER was wrongly described in our last issue. He is 2nd Lieut, in the Worcester Regt. C. V. PAULL is now Lce.-Corpl. in the Inns of Court O.T.C. G. F. D. PERROTT, who has been a medical student at Birmingham, has now joined the O.T.C. at Selwyn College. S. E. V. QUIN has been invalided from the Sinai front with malaria, and is now back at Salonica. F. W. SIEVERS, 2nd Lieut., Worcester Regt., after being discharged as unfit, has obtained an appointment as

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Assistant Manager on a rubber plantation, F.M.S., and sailed in April. D. STUART-SHEPHERD has joined the Regular Army and is now 2nd Lieut., Hast Lanes. Regt., and is attached to the R.F.C. in the Balkans. » S. SUTHERS is now a clerk in the British Dominions General Insurance Company, Marine Department. M. C. TAYLOR is managing his father's firm engaged on government work at Bristol. W. UNDERWOOD, Sergt., Red Cross, after three months in hospital at Salonica, was for six weeks at Malta recovering from malaria, and is now helping to run the new Service Club at Valetta. L. WARREN has won his Football Colours for Woolwich R.M.A., and has played regularly for the First Cricket XI. F. W. S. WATKINS is now attached to the Indian Cavalry in France. A. E. WATKINS has obtained a commission as 2nd Lieut., R.N.V.R., R.N.A.S. Record Dept. G. F. WHISTLER, who has been 2nd Lieut, with the Anti-Aircraft Section in France, has been transferred to the Regular Army, R.F.A. CLAUDE S. ST. M. WILLIAMS was badly wounded in France and subsequently dangerously ill with pneumonia, but is now recovering in a London hospital. R. D. WILLIS has been with the Indian Lancers through the operations at Baghdad, in charge of a Machine Gun Section. A. L. C. WINTLE is now Acting Captain in France in the Inniskillen Fusiliers, and has been recommended for the M.C. E. L. WRIGHT to be Sub-Lieut, R.N., posted to H.M.S. " Dolphin," additional for submarines BIRTH. GARTON.—On March gth, 1917, at Madeira, the wife of L. Garton, of a son. * # * EXTRACT FROM THE "TIMES," MAY4th : " An engagement is announced between Lieut. Godfrey Fuller Whistler, R.F.A., eldest son of the Rev. A. J. and Mrs. Whistler, of Warkton Rectory, Kettering, and Dorothy Gertrude, elder daughter of the late Rev. W. B. Jacques and Mrs. Jacques, of Orlingbury Hall, Wellingborough." * * * It is with mingled pleasure and regret' that we congratulate and condole with our late Headmaster and Mrs. Bolland on the splendid examples set by two of their sons. Sec. Lieut. (Acting Capt.) Percivale David Bolland, Welsh Regt., Spec. Res., was awarded the M.C. about the middle of April. " He set a splendid example throughout and was largely responsible for the success of the operation. He had previously done fine work." His early days will be remembered by many O.V.'s. He was educated at Tredennyke

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and Loretto, subsequently working in the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank at Tientsin, and came home in Sept., 1916, to go to the front. Sec. Lieut. John Wulstan Charles Holland, Norfolk Regt., the youngest son, was killed on April gth, while leading his platoon in an attack. Born at Worcester in 1891, he was educated at Norwich Grammar School. After spending five years in China, he returned to England on the outbreak of war and obtained a commission in the Norfolk Regt. His Colonel writes : " I had not a keener officer in the Battalion. Whatever the job was, he went for it with all his heart. He was always cheery, and no officer was busier looking after the comforts of his men than he was. We can ill spare to lose him." * * * The following members have joined the O.V, Club since last issue : K. E. Ward, T. J. Wilford, J. B. Caswell, F. H. R. Jackson, A. E. Watkins, A. L. C. Wintle, E. J. Rees, C. H. Tester.

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24th.—Empire Day. 9 a.m. Address by the Mayor of Worcester. 3.0 p.m. O.T.C. Parade on Pitchcroft. » 27th.—Whit-Sunday. » 28th.—Whit-Monday. Half-holiday. June 4th-gth.—Review Week. » gth.—Half-Term. " nth.—Review Half-holiday. J u ' v 2nd.—Common Entrance Examination. » 3rd.—Army Entrance Examination. » 6th.—O.T.C. Inspection. » i6th.—Higher Certificate Examination. » i8th.—School Certificate Examination. 23rd.—Lower Certificate Examination. ,. 28th.—Term Ends. Sept. 24th.—Boarders Return. 25th.—School Meets. Service, 9 a.m. The Headmaster. 3oth.—School Celebration. Ladye Chapel. 8.45 a.m.

Contirman, 1917.

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The following candidates were confirmed on March 24th by Bishop Mylne :—•

(Reprinted from the " Worcester Daily Times ").

Adams, Arthur Howard. Adlington, Basil. Austin, George. Bennett, William Ernest Hubert. Betteridge, Gerald Arthur. Coombs, Ethelbert Holman. Graham, Francis Malcolm. Harrison, Audley Lennard. Hill, Benjamin Eric Thomas. Hoult, Clement Vernon. Hurford, Edward William Claude. Lanning, Frank Edward William. Parker, Francis Herbert. Powell, Valence Charles. Robertson, Gilbert. Spackman, Norman. Stephens, Michael Vivian. Webb, Martin Edward. Woodcock, Lionel Fred.

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The Headi St. •School Meets, Service, 9-10 master. 6th.—School Celebration, 8.45. Ladye Chapel. yth.—Ascension Day. Celebration of Holy Communion, 7 a.m. 9.0 a.m., School Service, Rev. A. Mylne, C.F. Half-holiday. O.T.C. Field Day, 12-7.30.

The Mayor of Worcester (Aid. Carlton) accepted the invitation of the Headmaster to address the School on May 24th. He was received by a Guard of Honour composed of senior members of the O.T.C., and, after prayers, he was briefly introduced to the boys (most of whom wore O.T.C. uniform) by the Headmaster. The latter remarked that on previous Empire Days they had saluted the Flag on the College Green, and they had had very notable people to talk to them—Generals, Admirals, Canons, and Deans— but never a Mayor. He was very glad to welcome the Mayor, especially as he had laid such emphasis on the celebration of Empire Day in the city. For many years Empire Day had been observed in schools, and they were very glad that through the action of the Mayor it was now to be celebrated in a united way in the city. Never in the time of our history was the motto of Empire Day —" Duty, responsibility, sympathy, and self-sacrifice "— more important than to-day. The Mayor, after expressing pleasure in meeting the boys, reminded them that the Empire Day movement was started by the Earl of Meath, whose message to the schools of the country he read. It was as follows :—" Boys of the Empire, may you all realise more and more fully, as you grow older, your great indebtedness to the British Empire—a majestic community of free nations, freely governing themselves, owing to the sacrifice, enterprise, and valour of your fathers and predecessors, bound together by one King, one flag, and one Navy, and occupying more than one-fifth of the earth's surface—a federation the like of which the world has never seen before. May you bear in mind that of the allied peoples of the Empire, each one looks to the other for practical sympathy, protection, and co-operation. Not only the State to which you belong, but also the Empire

THE VIGORNIAN. itself, looks to you to be ready in time of need, to think, to labour, and to bear hardships on its behalf. May you excel in the practice of faith, courage, duty, self-discipline, fair dealing, even justice, good citizenship, loyalty, patriotism, and sympathy, and that by your own individual action you can aid in elevating the British character, strengthening the British Empire, and consolidating the British race." (Applause). The Mayor then told the boys that it was not for us to boast of the material greatness of the British Empire, but we might take a legitimate pride that we had the advantage of being born under the British flag. Whilst we acted in accord with the watchwords of the Empire Day movement our Empire had nothing to fear. Those words, and all that they mean, must have been in the minds of our rulers when they went into this great war, because they went into it with the best motives. They did not go into it to acquire new territory or to subjugate other races, but in the cause of humanity and civilization. He asked the boys to look upon two pictures. The first was the picture of the man without the ideal of Empire in his heart depicted by the poet in the famous lines, " Breathes there the man with soul so dead," which the Mayor declaimed with marked effect. For the other picture we had the glorious achievements of our armies in France, Gallipoli, and on other fields of battle. The boys would remember the story of the Worcestershires at Gheluvelt. The village had been taken by the Germans, and a small body of the Welsh Regiment were tenaciously holding one obscure corner. The fight was being hotly contested, and the Germans undoubtedly had the mastery. The Welsh had received orders to retire but they fought doggedly on, although there seemed to be no chance of rescue. About half-a-mile away there was a body of the Worcestershires —only 600 of them—but between them and the village there was a curtain of shrapnel fire. On the right were the Bavarians also, pouring leaden rain on the intervening half-mile. The Worcestershires knew that their aid was needed, and that it was important that the line should be straightened at that point, so the 600 rushed forward through that hail of lead. The fire was so terrible that they lost over 100 men in that half-mile rush, but the others got through safely and took the village and saved the brave little Welsh regiment. In his Despatch, FieldMarshal French, out of all the regiments that were engaged in the battle, called special attention to the brave Worcester men. The Mayor then recalled the bravery and devotion to duty, of the boy, Jack Cornwell, who won the V.C. in the Jutland fight. He added that doubtless many of them would like to have the opporutnity to serve their country in the same way. For those who could not fight there were many other duties to be done. The greatness of an empire was built up not so much by military or naval conquests as by the individual character of its people. When Rome fell, they would remember it not so much that it was conquered in a military sense, but that the character of its people had degenerated, and so that mighty nation came to the dust. If we were to maintain the true great-

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ness of our Empire the character of its citizens must be worthy of the greatness and of our forefathers who died for it. The Mayor then reminded the boys that there were many ways in which they could help. At the moment they could help by taking care not to eat so much bread a> previously, and particularly by not wasting a morsel. In this connection he congratulated Canon Chappel that he had so loyally carried out in his boarding houses the King's desire for economy, saying that that example had had a great influence outside. He felt sure that the boys not in boarding houses would also carry out the pledge. The Headmaster briefly thanked the Mayor for his stirring words, after which the boys sang the National Anthem.

Roll or honour. " Non sibi sed patriae laeti petiere Salutem, Summa datur mentis—dat Deus ipse—Salus." H. King. N. F. Acton. E. R. H. Lewis. J. M. Aldana. A.W.W.Limbrick. F. N. Andrews. S. W. Ludlow. W. Allured. H. Major. F. W. Bagott. F. A. R. Malet. S. E. Bailey. W. L. Moore. A. A. D. Baird. George Nash. P. S. Beauchamp. G. H. Temple-Bourne. James Nash. Cecil Morton. W. C. Brodribb. R. D. North. C. V. Beddow. J. L. Y. Ottley. R. S. de Blaby. C. Pearce. W. E. Chappel. C. B. Chevalier Cream. J. D. Rogers. H. T. Rowley. J. E. P. Cockey. H. W. J. Reed. A. K. Chaytor. J. V. Sinnett Jones. C. G. Eccles. H. L. C. Smith. W. A. Fergusson. D. M. Grant Fergusson V. H. Thompson. I. A. Grant Fergusson. J. Tibbetts. B. L. Fenton. D. W. Tonking. A. H. B. Webster. W. P. Griffiths. T. N. Wilmot. T, L. Hall.

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JUAN MANUEL ALDANA. Lieut., Worcester Regt. Born, Sept. 7, 1894. Killed in France, April 20, 1917.

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NORMAN FREDERICK ACTON. 2nd Lieut., Worcester Regt. Born, March 3, 1896. Killed, April 23, 1917. Norman Acton was the elder son of Mr. F. G. Acton, of Rainbow Hill, Worcester. He entered the School from the Cambridge School, Margate, in Sept., 1910, in Form III., and left early from the Remove in July, 1912, to take up a post in the City Accountant's Office, from which he was subsequently moved to the City Health Department. Soon after his igth birthday he joined the Public Schools' Battalion, with which he served for two months as a private in the trenches. He was for a time attached to the Headquarters Staff near Bethune. After ten months' service in France he returned to train for a commission at Oxford, and was gazetted to the 6th Worcesters. He went out again with another battalion just before Christmas, 1916, and fell in the fierce fighting of April 23rd, after much varied and faithful service. His Colonel writes : " He was a very promising young officer and a great favourite of us all." Another officer: "We shall always remember his strong influence for good amongst the men." W.H.C.

Juan Aldana, the only surviving son of A. Aldana, Esq., Chilian Consul at Cardiff, entered the Hostel in the Fourth Form from the Cathedral School, Llandaff, in January, 1909. He soon showed great promise at sports, and proved one of the best cricketers and freest hitters of recent years; indeed he was an all-round athlete of exceptional merit: he represented the School for four years in cricket (Capt., 1911-1912), two years at football, and two years in the School IV., was Capt. of Fives and Sergt. in the O.T.C. He left from the Sixth Form in 1913 for Keble College, Oxford, to prepare for the Consular Service. In October, 1914, he took a temporary commission in the Worcester Regt., and in the following year was promoted Lieut. He was wounded in France in October, 1916, and killed by a shell which fell in his dug-out in April last. A fellow officer writes of him : "He was beloved by his men and all his fellow officers, and showed a high standard of courage and duty at all times." He was a keen O.V., and a regular correspondent with his old School. W.H.C.

FRITZ WILLIAM BAGOTT. Lance-Corporal, Worcester Regt. Born, July 17,-1891. Died of wounds, April 29, 1917. Fritz Bagott was the son of Mr. E. B. Bagott, of The Mount, Dudley. He entered the School House in Sept., 1906, in the Third Form and left three years later from the Fifth, having qualified for the Law in which he was articled at Dudley. He soon served in the Worcester Yeomanry, and preferring an outdoor life, joined the African Mounted Police, from which he bought himself out

THE VIGORNIAN. to come home to fight in 1915- He was all through the Somme push in 1916 with the Worcester Regt., and received the wounds of which he died in France in the April offensive of this year. He was a keen horseman and a fearless soldier. W.H.C.

ANDREW ARTHUR DERING BAIRD. and Lieut., Worcester Regt. Born, Aug. 7, 1895. Missing in Flanders, Dering Baird was the only son of Colonel Baird, The Mount, Worcester. He entered the School in the First Form in January, 1904, as a day boy, and steadily worked his way to the Sixth from which he matriculated at the Birmingham School of Medicine in 1912. He was always vigorous, painstaking and loyal, and when he left as Sergt. in the O.T.C. won the Drill Challenge Shield for the Day Boys by sheer personal influence and efficiency. For two years he proceeded with his Medical Course at Birmingham and showed great promise, but on the outbreak of the war applied for a commission from the Birmingham University O.T.C. He was gazetted to the Worcester Regt., and was reported missing after daring reconnaissance work in Flanders in 1915. If he must now be presumed killed it is a great loss to the profession in which his sterling qualities and high character promised a rapid rise. There are those who still hope that his fine character with its ardent goodness and zeal for the right, may yet be spared to us. W.H.C.

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GERALD H. TEMPLE-BOURNE. 2nd Lieut., R.F.C. Born, April 16, 1893. Died flying, April 18, 1917. Gerald Temple-Bourne was the son oi the late Mr. W. Temple-Bourne, of Worcester, and of Mrs. Temple-Bourne, of 23, Yew Tree Road, Edgbaston. He entered the School as a day boy in September, 1902, in the First Form and left in the Fifth after Matriculating at the Birmingham School of Engineering in July, 1910. He was a most promising oar, Secretary of Rowing, and stroked the School Boat in 1910. He studied engineering with Messrs. Belless & Morion at Birmingham, and on the outbreak of the war joined the 2nd Birmingham City Battalion. He accompanied his regiment abroad and returning to take a commission was gazetted to the King's Royal Rifles. Later he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and went back to the front as an observer early this year, writing with great enthusiasm of his work. The Major of his unit wrote of his death that he went out with a comrade to try and find out where the Germans had gone to in their retreat in France. They were flying very low, and were shot down by infantry. Their bodies were found by the British infantry, with their machine smashed to pieces. The Major adds : " Your son was doing very well out here, and was very keen on his work. Everybody liked him, and we all miss him." An opinion which those who knew him at School will most heartily endorse. W.H.C.

WILLIAM ELDON CHAPPEL. Lieut., D.C.L.I., attchd. R.F.C. Born, April 23, 1897. Killed, April 25, 1917. William Chappel was born at Umballa, India, the second son of H. E. Chappel, Esq., Director in the Indian Telegraph Service, of Bedford. He entered the School House in the First Form in January, 1906, and rose to the Third Form before he left in December, 1908, to go as a day boy at Bedford. When he left he was the most promising gymnast, shot and mathematician amongst the smaller boys. At Bedford he became Head of his House and Captain of the Boat Club. At 17 he took a commission in the D.C.L.I, and went to India. He was promoted Lieut, in December last, and then transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in Egypt. He was always high-spirited and daring and loved adventure. He was accidentally killed while flying while at Aboukir in April just after his igth birthday. W.H.C. Lent by the kind permission of the Editor of the "Echo.

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CHARLES GORDON ECCLES. Capt., Royal West Rents, attchd. R.F.C. Born, Sept. 19, 1888. Fell flying, May 25, 1917. Charley Eccles was the son of Capt. R. Hubert Eccles, of Tullyallan, Darwen, Lanes. He entered the School in Mr. Castley's House and the Fifth Form in May, 1905, and left in the Sixth Form in July, 1907. He was a keen athlete, representing the School in cricket and football, and of a particularly bright and happy disposition. On leaving he entered Lloyds Bank at Manchester and consequently took an appointment with Mr. Richardson, of Bhicampore, India, on his sugar plantation and afterwards on a rubber estate in the F.M.S. He did well in India, where he served as a Volunteer in the Behar Light Horse. On the outbreak of the war he returned to take a commission in the Royal West Rents, and went to France in Oct., 1915. He was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, where he did excellent work. His Squadron Commander writes of,him as " a most reliable and conscientious Flight Commander and a splendid brave pilot." He had been many months in France when on May 2$th his machine received a direct hit from anti-aircraft fire and went down entirely out of control over the lines of the enemy. One writes of him : " Absolutely intrepid, he died a hero's death." W.H.C.

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EDWIN RICHARD HAMPTON LEWIS. 2nd Lieut., Worcester RegU Born, July 19, 1891. Fell in France, April 10, 1917. Dick Lewis was the surviving son of the Rev. E. Lewis, Rector of Hampton Lovett. He entered the School House from the Choir School in Sept., 1906, in the Lower Fifth and left at the top of the Sixth in July, 1910, as Colquitt Scholar of B.N.C., Oxford and Cattley Exhibitioner. Throughout his school time he set a remarkable example of industry and loyalty, and public spirit. By dogged perseverance and unfailing keenness he made himself effective in all that he undertook. He was for two years in the Football team and which he captained most successfully in 1909; was in the First XL, Lance-Corporal in the O.T.C., won Distinction in the Higher Certificate, and was a splendid head of the School House. At Oxford he maintained his reputation for good work and healthy influence, and took high honours in Theology. Always aiming at Holy Orders and missionary work, he then served for two years as a layman in the Archbishop's Mission in Canada. There he did a remarkable work amongst boys and published an account of his experiences, " Scouting in the North-West," which was warmly welcomed by Gen. Baden Powell. At the expiration of his term of service in September, 1915, he returned to England, and instead of being ordained as he had arranged in December of that year, he applied for a commission in the Worcestershires feeling it his duty to serve his country and he was soon accepted. From November, 1915, to September, 1916, he was in training, when he was sent to the front to join a battalion of the Worcestershires. He was invalided home from Boulogne Base Hospital to King's College, through overstrain, but by the first week in December, 1916, was back at the front with the Worcestershires. In April a shell fell in his company dug-out, which killed his schoolfellow, Aldana, and wounded all the other officers. Dick I1ewis died of his wounds a few days later. The Chaplain of the Regt. wrote of him : " I shall always treasure his memory and his example as an inspiring memory. His influence upon the men for good was very great, and I know it will live on. His unrealised hopes I am sure will receive some adequate fulfilment in the hereafter." His Captain writes : " I am writing to express my deepest sorrow with you in the loss in action of your son. He had been with us several months. His strong personalty and cheerfulness made him a favourite with us all." Lieut.Colonel E. Kerans, writing to Mrs. Lewis, says: " On behalf of my brother officers and men of the Regiment, I offer you our deepest sympathy at the great loss which has befallen you in the loss of your son. He was a great favourite with us all, and was a hard-working, reliable officer." " A wonderful life, faithful, strenuous and fruitful," writes one who knew him best. He was a boy and man of marked personality, deeply respected by all who

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ARTHUR WILLIAM WENTWORTH LIMERICK. 2nd Lieut., Queen's (West Surrey's) Regt. Born, Nov. 23, 1897. Fell in France, March 14, 1917. Arthur Limbrick was the only child of the Rev. H. D. and Mrs. Limbrick, S. P.G. Missionaries, of Ramnad, S. India. He came to England and entered the School House in Sept., 1908, as the smallest- boy in the School in the First Form, and left in July last from the Sixth after being Head of his House, Captain of Football, Captain of Fives, School Monitor, and Sergt in the O.T.C. He also represented the School for two years in cricket. He had the gift of command in a marked degree and used his powers with good effect in the School offices which he held. He was extremely keen to serve his country before proceeding as a doctor to the mission field. In August last he went direct from School to the O.C.B. at Gales, where his character matured remarkably. He obtained his commission in the Queen's West Surrey Regt. in February last, and was almost immediately selected for the front. He fell leading his platoon into action on March I4th close to the enemy's trench. His Colonel writes that he was a most promising young officer, most reliable and brave, and a tremendous loss to the Regt. His early loss is deeply regretted by many friends : he was devoted to his School, regarding the School House, of which he was a member for eight years, as a second home, and his last visit for the Christmas concert left the happiest impression on those who knew him best. W.H.C.

JOHN LAWRENCE YOUNG OTTLEY. 2nd Lieut., Indian Infantry. Born, April 20, 1898. Died, April 22, 1917. John Ottley was the eldest son of the late J. Bisheisteth Ottley, Esq., Registrar of the County Court of Birkenhead, and nephew of Miss Alice Ottley, Head Mistress of the A.O.S., and of Admiral Sir Charles Ottley, his guardian. He entered the School House in January, 1913, as a King's Scholar and left in July, 1916, from the Upper VI., when he won an Indian Cadetship at the earliest possible age and passed to the Wellington Military College, India. A boy of marked ability and promise, he passed

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out high and was appointed to the Indian Infantry, joining his regiment at Jallundur in April, 1916. Later in the year he went to Mesopotamia where he fell in the fighting around Bagdad two days after his nineteenth birthday, greatly to the grief of all who knew him. W.H.C.

JOHN DUDLEY ROGERS. Lce.-Corpl., aoth Royal Fusiliers. Born, July 19, 1891. Missing in France, July 20, 1916. Dudley Rogers was the second son of Mrs. Rogers, of Doriscourt, Whalley Range, Manchester. He entered the School House in Sept., 1904, and left two years later to enter business in Manchester. At the outbreak of the war he joined the Public School Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, with whom he went to France in 1916. He was an expert shot and when wounded was acting as sniper at the taking of Trore Wood on the Somtne. He died later of his wounds in a hospital at Etaples. W.H.C.

DAVID WILSON TONKING. 2nd Lieut., Devon and Cornwall Light Infantry. Born, Dec. 31, 1891. Fell in France, May 2gth, 1917. David Tonking was the eldest son of Dr. J. H. Tonking, of Camborne, Cornwall. He entered the School, when nine years old, in the First Form, and was for eight years a member of the School House. He played for the First Cricket XI. in his last year. He matriculated early for Cambridge in 1909 from the Sixth Form, and entered Magdalene College with a view to the medical profession. At Cambridge he changed his aim and entered an engineering firm at Leicester. At the outbreak of the war he joined the Public Schools' Battalion, and after a year's service in that took a commission in his county regiment. He crossed to France early in 1917 and died of wounds in May. W.H.C.

In Memorlam. H. H. SMITH-CARRINGTON. Died, March 6, 1917. By the death at Grangethorpe, Rusholme, Manchester, of Herbert Hanbury Smith-Carrington at the age of 66, an O.V. has passed who was conspicuous for public ser-

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vice. He was the elder son of the late R. Smith-Carrington, of Ashby Folville Manor, Leicestershire. He entered the School in Feb., 1861, under the Rev. Maurice Day, and left in the Fifth Form at Easter, 1866, proceeding to King's College, London. After training as an engineer he was appointed assistant secretary to Sir Joseph Whitworth & Co. (Limited) in 1874, and four years later became secretary to the company, being made a director in 1887. On the amalgamation of his company with the Elswick works of Sir W. G. Armstrong & Co., he became a director of the joint concerns. For many years he was a director of the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester, and was also actively associated with public and philanthropic work in Manchester and Leicestershire, of which county he was High Sheriff in 1910.

PETER CAMPBELL. Died, May 7, 1917. Aged 68. Mr. Peter Campbell was a very loyal O.V., who always attended the annual dinners and keenly supported the O.V. Club. He resided at Kenmore, Sandown Road, Leicester. The " Leicester Mail " gives the following account of him : " Mr. Campbell's whole business life—of over forty years —was passed in the service of the National Provincial Bank of England. He entered at Shrewsbury, where he was keenly interested in the Volunteer movement and held a commission, which he resigned on leaving the district for Abergavenny. After some years at these two places he was appointed as one of the Bank's inspectors, and carried out those duties for some twenty years. In 1897 he was appointed manager of the Bank's branch at Leicester. Upon his retirement, about six years ago, he was presented with a handsome service of plate by his many and numerous Bank friends in all parts of the country. While in Leicester he, was prominently connected with the Leicestershire Club, and an active member of the committee, until failing health compelled him to resign.

O.C.C. notes. C.O. : Lieut. F. A. Morgan. Company-Sergt.-Major: M. C. Lane. Band Commander: Corpl. Lewis. No. i Platoon :— Commander: 2nd Lieut. R. M. M. Beach-Hicks. Platoon Sgt. : Sgt. P. N. W. Strong. No. i Section Comm. : Sgt. Fox. ,, 2 ,, ,, Cpl. Day. ,, 3 ,, ,, Cpl. Thomas. ,, 4 ,, ,, Lee.-Corpl. Mackenzie i.

Supernumeraries : Lce.-Cpls. Adams, Webb, Dingle, Kenshole and Bennett. Junior Squad-Commander : Lee.-Corpl. Yarnold. No. 2 Platoon :— Commander : 2nd Lieut. R. J. Whitaker. Platoon Sgt. : Sgt. T. C. Bowstead. No. 5 Section Comm. : Cpl. Pearson. „ 6 „ „ L.-Cpl. Clarke. ,, 7 ,, ,, L.-Cpl. Angwin. „ 8 „ „ L.-Cpl. Watkins. Supernumerary : Lee.-Cpl. Joseland. On March 7th last term Major Ellershaw came and inspected, the Corps on Pitchcroft. The reason of his visit was to examine the Army Exam. Candidate in the Practical Military Test for the 400 marks usually allotted to Army Candidates in possession of Certificate A. The candidates were C.S.M. M. C. Lane, Sgts. T. C. Bowstead and E. C. Fox. The candidates acted as Company and Platoon Commanders. They were also examined in musketry and outpost schemes, reconnoitring, range finding, etc. All three candidates were passed as thoroughly efficient and the inspecting officer was pleased with the general turn-out of the Contingent. The next practical test is to be held early in July. * * * Owing to unfavourable weather, the field day at the Old Hills which was to have taken place on Ascension Day was postponed till the Friday. The operations, consisting of outpost schemes, were very interesting and we were fortunate in having with us sections of Wireless R.E.'s. Although a heavy storm of rain cooled our courage on the way home, we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. * * «• This term two Guards have been formed, one from each platoon. Much enthusiasm and smartness are shown by both, who have combined as Old and New Guards. We hope to make use of these at the Inspection, * * * On Wednesday, 2gth, we marched out to the Golf Links and splendid work was done by both outposts under the commands of Lieuts." Beach-Hicks and Whitaker, respectively. Signalling was used to a large extent and proved very satisfactory, thanks being due mainly to Sgt. Strong and Lc.-Cpl. Adams. * * * On Empire Day, the Mayor was welcomed by a Guard of Honour, under Sgt. Major, and consisting of the Senior N.C.O.'s at the College Hall in the morning. In the afternoon the Corps paraded on Pitchcroft to salute the colours, account of which is recorded elsewhere. * * * All N.C.O.'s thank Mrs. Morgan for the trouble she takes in preparing most useful and accurate maps, etc., for our field-days.

THE VIGORNIAN. Squads of N.C.O.'s and Senior Privates have had Firing Practice at Tyddlesley Wood Range this term, and on WhitMonday a large party enjoyed the outing, despite the boiling heat, swamped fields and flooded range. * * * A great improvement has been made by the adoption of the " guards " system of turns. All ranks are acquiring a good knowledge of the various changes. » * * Camps and rumours of camps, military and agricultural, are now being widely discussed, and many of u's hope to be " under canvas " in the holidays for some length of time. * # * The date fixed for the Annual Inspection is July 6, when Lieut.-Col. C. E. Greenway (Commanding Troops at Worcester) will inspect the Contingent. We have every reason at the time of writing to hope that by dint of continued hard work during the next three weeks, we shall do quite satisfactorily. * * * The following promotions are posted :— To be Cpl. : L.-Cpl. Thomas To be L.-Cpls. : Pte. Joseland. Pte. Clarke. Pte. Bennett

Che Spores. The Sports trials were commenced on Friday, and the finals were run off on Saturday, May 5th. The Hostel won the Challenge Shield with 106 points, 36 of which were contributed by Lane who won the Senior Victor Ludorum. The Day Boys scored .75 points, Castle House 26, School House 25. Officials.—Judges, Rev. Canon Chappel and Mr. T. E. Rammell; starter, Mr. R. M. M. Beach-Hicks; recorders, Rev. R. J. Whitaker, Rev. E. Powell, and Mr. W. Rowell; stewards, Mr. R. J. Castley, Mr. F. A. Morgan, the Games Committee and School Monitors ; Hon. Secretaries, M. C. Lane and J. C. N. Shorting At the conclusion of the Sports, the Cups and Certificates were presented by the Mayoress of Worcester (Mrs. A. Carlton). The Headmaster welcomed the Mayoress and thanked her for being present. He was very thankful that the Board of Trade had made us go home a week earlier as we had warm weather this term and snow last. He congratulated Lane and Shorting on the way they had managed the sports and the way in which the Hostel had come to the front. M. C. Lane proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayoress after the distribution of the Certificates, and explained that owing to the war no subscriptions had been asked for and consequently no prizes given. The cost of the Sports was very low this year and could be defrayed by the Games Fund without any outside help; but he hoped that when the war was over that help would be forthcoming and our

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friends would not forget us. He then called for cheers for the Mayoress, the Headmaster and Mrs. Chappel, Visitors and Officials. • Throwing the Cricket Ball (Open).—i, Lewis, A. K. ; 2, Shorting, J. C. N. ; 3, Webb, M. E, 87 yards—a fair distance against the wind. Long Jump (Open).—i, Lane, M. C. ; 2, Shorting, J. C. N. An excellent jump and a great improvement on last year. Shorting jumped well with i7ft. 6ins., but Lane neared the record with i8ft. 6ins. Long Jump (under 15).—i, Thomas, H. S. ; 2, Patton, C. A poor jump compared with last year. 100 Yds. (Open)—i, Yarnold, A. D. ; 2, Lane, M. C. ; 3, Shorting, J. C. N. The time for this event, again considering the wind, was extremely good, £ sec. short of the School record of ioj sees. Yarnold got well off the mark, and led the whole way winning'by about 6ft. Lane also started well, but Shorting was unfortunate in slipping on the mark. Three-Quarter ,Mile (under 16).—i, Fletcher, R. P. ; 2, Thomas, H. S. ; 3, Harrison, A. L. ; 4, Cornforth, E. M. Fletcher and Strong struggled for first place, but Fletcher drew away near the tape and won by a few yards. Quarter-Mile (Open).—i, Lane, M. C. ; 2 (dead heat), Fox, E. C. and Shorting, J. C. N. A surprise packet. Lane took the lead from the mark and though hotly pressed near the Pavilion, reached the tape first. Shorting and Fox ran a dead heat for second place, followed by Yarnold. High Jump (Open).—I, Shorting, J. C. N. ; 2, Lewis, A. K. ; 3, Angwin, J. B. P. Considering that the bar swayed owing to the wind, the jump ranged well with previous years. One Mile (Open).—i, Thomas, J. D. S. ; 2, Day, S. R. D. ; 3, Dingle, C. E. ; 4, Lane, M. C. Thomas i. ran a n ' excellent race and though choosing to tail the procession for the first three laps, completely overhauled the competitors in the fourth. Obstacle Race (Open).—i, Lewis, A. K. A good show of the art of jumping, running, crawling and needlethreading. Half-Mile (Open).—i, Thomas, J. D. S. ; 2, Angwin, J. B. P. ; 3, Lane, M. C. Though Thomas i. and Lane started off at looyds. pace, the former soon took the lead and won easily in good time. Tugs-of-War.—Castle House beat Day Boys ; Hostel beat School House. Final.—Hostel beat Castle House. " Beefiness " again prevailed. Senior Victor Ludorum.—Lane 36pts., Thomas i. 3Opts., Shorting 25pts. Other events resulted as follows :— Throwing the Cricket Ball (under 15).—i, Tyler; 2, Spackman ; 3, Shorting iv. 62yds. looYds. (under 15).—i, Thomas ii. ; 2, Spackman; 3, Shorting iii. looYds. (under 13).—-i, Shorting iv. ; 2, Evans iii. ; 3, Hamand. looYds. (under n).—i, Whatley; 2, Parkin. Quarter-Mile Handicap (under 15).—i, Winterton; •>. Evans iii. ; 3, Porter ii.

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High Jump (under 15).—i, Fatten; 2, Thomas ii. Obstacle Race (under 15).—i, Thomas ii. One Mile Bicycle Race (Open).—i, Day; 2, Mackenzie 1. ; 3, Angwin; 4, Adlington. Consolation Race (Open).—i, Nesfield. Consolation Race (under 15).—Denyer. Old Vigornians' Race.—i, H. Chignell (Worcs. Regt.); 2, A. V. Lewis (R.N.A.S.); 3, D. R. Bradley (Scotch Engineers.

Rowing Dotes. The Spring Term was one of considerable promise but frustrated hopes for the School four. In spite of a late start owing to the ice on the river, the School four were up to the form of previous years, and stood every chance of repeating their long series of successes under the able captaincy of M. C. Lane. A few days before the race of the term was to take place, our opponents, Magdalen College, Oxford, unfortunately had to cancel their visit owing to a combination of circumstances including railway facilities and illness. The initial contest for the Aubrey Webster Cup has still to take place. However, as our first crew were fully trained they were awarded their colours. Names :— Bow S. R. D. Day. 2 E. C. E. Fox. 3 M. C. Lane (capt.). T. C. Bowstead. Stroke Cox H. S. Thomas. Bow, DAY.—Very light and small. His form still leaves much to be desired. But he has the priceless ability of being able to row himself out. 2, Fox.—A much-improved oar. Has nearly, but not quite, overcome his tendency to hang over the s'tretcher and be late. He cannot yet row a fast stroke, but is a reliable heavy-weight and knows how to use it. 3, M. C. LANE.—His body form is far from beautiful, but he sets a very high standard of work for the crew and shows considerable qualities of leadership. Stroke, T. BOWSTEAD.—Plenty of life and dash, but lacking in initiative, which he relied on No. 3 to supply. Heavy with the hands, which is a particularly serious fault in a stroke. As an oar he can apply his work and do his full share. Cox, THOMAS.—Satisfactory. * * * The second crew were also trained to row against Magdalen 2nd boat. They showed up well in some scratch racing against the first four, and were expected to give a good account of themselves. Names :— Bow A. K. Lewis. 2 R. P. Fletcher. 3 K. R. Mackenzie (capt.) S. G. Masterman. Stroke Cox C. T. Winterton. * * *

The war has, amongst other evils, caused the first break in the long series of annual contests with Hereford Cathedral School. We assume that the event is postponed till " apres la Victoire." * * * The House Racing proved hardly less exciting than last year. In the first round Hostel beat School House, and Castle House beat Day Boys, The final was a splendid race. Lane, who had taken the Hostel stroke thwart only on the day of the race, got away at a tremendous stroke and held his lead all over the course winning by half a length in spite of his crew being late on him most of the way. The Castle House were better together but could not row a fast stroke. It should be mentioned that they had the worse side of the river but chose the better boat (Hostel's boat had a weak rigger). Names of winning crew :— Bow C. E. Pearson. 2 R. P. Fletcher. 3 A. D. Yarnold. M. C. Lane (capt.). Stroke Cox C. T. Winterton. * # # Towards the end of the Spring term the " funny " most kindly presented by Mr. Fletcher was brought to Worcester. Our thanks are due to J. Tipper, Esq., for conveying it by motor. The damaged old boat given by Mr. Lee has been repaired and they have both been in use during this term. Senior Pairs.—Lewis and Bowstead. Junior Pairs.—Strong ii. and Yarnold. Junior House fours :— (1) Day Boys beat Hostel by i length. (2) Castle House beat School House by J length. Final.—Castle House beat Day Boys by a length.

Do your Sbarc. Arm! arm! the sound is flung far o'er the deep, The bugle rings in clear and silvery tone ; Arise, ye Britain's sons, awake from sleep, Arise, the time has come to guard your own. The sound of war grows louder every day, Mingling with boom of gun, the clash of steel; And countless of our sons are called away, And 'neath their sturdy blows the tyrants reel. But far and near the German hosts are spread, And cunning is their brain and strong their hand; And many fields with British blood are red, And raids are oft' times made upon our land. Shall glorious Britain bow beneath the yoke, Must she and her brave Allies strike in vain ; And our great nation shattered by the stroke Of Germany's mailed fist, bear German name?

THE VIGORNIAN. Nay, rather, those who have not yet been roused By country's call, or dread of foemen 's sway ; Arise and lend a hand for freedom's sake, Arise and join our standard now, to-day. Then with the God of Justice at our head, The f oemen's brutal hosts we need not fear ; For nations must the path of justice tread, If they would hope for victory, held so dear. All cannot take up arms, nor pass the test, For others work there is that must be done ; So look how you can serve your country best, And serve her nobly, a true British son. Thus, if each son and daughter does the best Which lies within their power for this great cause, And trusting, leaves our God to do the rest, We need not fear if we but keep His laws. Then when the sound of war has died away, And cruel strife and bloodshed passes o'er; Then shall return our comrades from the fray, And peace and happiness shall reign once more. Then those who shirked not in the hour of woe, Will reap the joy of having done their share ; And those who fighting, fall before the foe, Are safe above and free from every care. '' A FIFTH FORM Boy.''

lectures. On February 24th, at 8 p.m., the School was given a most instructive Lecture on the British Expeditionary Force in France by Rev. Macrae (formerly Chaplain to the Forces). He began by showing us a map of the environs of Worcester with the battle-line marked on it, making us realise the length of the British front. It would now stretch, he said, from Stafford to Swindon, but at first it was barely as long as from Malvern to Birmingham, whereas the French front is nearly 400 miles long. All along this line, barely half-a-mile apart, are cemeteries containing from 50 to 200 graves. He then described the nature of the ground. Flanders, he said, is very woody and almost flat. Attois is very chalky and just like Salisbury Plain. This district is absolutely waterlogged in winter. The fields are all marked out by ditches so that the trenches which were dug there without any thought as to the nature of the country are waterlogged as well. He went on to show us how the district is divided up for the different branches of the Army, and what are the component parts of a division. He explained to us what it feels like to be under shell-fire and how all seemed so grotesquely horrible out there if one sat and thought about it. He ended his most interesting lecture by showing why we have such superior guns to the Germans, and what is the wonderful part about the French 75rnm. gun. » * »

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On March 3Oth Canon Wilson gave us a Lantern Lecture, which was as interesting as all his lectures are, on the Mosqile of St. Sophia at Constantinople. His words described even better than the slides the splendour and beauty of the Mosque which was, and we hope will soon be again, a Cathedral. He said Justinian collected materials from every part of the then-known world with which to build it, that it might surpass every building standing at that time, in costliness and extravagant beauty. It was wonderful what little harm the Turks had done to it, and how few treasures had been stolen from it since it was built. In the absence of the Headmaster, Mr. Rammell thanked Canon Wilson on behalf of the School for his admirable lecture.

Correspondence* To the Editors of the " Vigornian." My Dear Sirs, May I suggest that a written record be posted in the Hall of the winners of the various shields and cups during the last eight years. Nearly all inscriptions, etc., have stopped at 1910, and I believe it would facilitate matters, in view of a revisal after the war, if such a record were kept. With customary apologies for waste of valuable paper, I remain, etc., INQUISITOR.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Sirs, A suggestion was made, in the Vigornian some terms ago, for a memorial in the College Green to O.V.'s who have fallen in the war. Is it not high time some steps were taken with a view to some such memorial, if it does not interfere with the orders of the day? Yours, etc., MURMURILLUM.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Since afternoon prep, has been held on Sundays, why have School Monitors been deprived of one of their few privileges by not being allowed to sit in the stalls for the afternoon service? In anticipation that this letter might be read by someone in authority (who might realise the importance of a privilege), although I feel your correspondence column is very seldom noticed. I am, dear Sirs, Yours, etc., "J."

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To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs,

In preceding years there has nearly always been at least one casualty at the Aquatic Sports. This has been due to the broken glass and sharp-edged stones on the Cathedral side of the river. Might I suggest that instead of risking another mishap of that kind this year, the races are not swam across the stream, but down the stream. Yours hopefully, TMESIS.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Gentlemen, Our Rowing, Running, Swimming, Cricket and Football are carried on splendidly in the School, but boxing gloves and boxing lessons are as streams in the desert. This, of course, does not in any way imply that our hearts are faint and we could not take the boards. But I am sure that regular compulsory boxing lessons would be most beneficial to the School in general, and especially to those who might be compelled to try their skill in the " manly art " on some Hunnish head-piece on the Western Front (or elsewhere !) Time ! "TOMMY BURNS."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Sirs, May I, through the "Vigornian," express to the Cathedral authorities how grateful the senior members of the School would be, if they could be introduced to the hidden departments of the Cathedral, especially the Crypt, Tower, Belfry, and Library. It is astonishing how many members of the School, who live so near the Cathedral, so often leave Worcester in entire ignorance of the Cathedral building, except for the knowledge of some obscure Nave monuments. Many of those leaving this term hope this letter will not pass unnoticed. Yours, L.M.C.

Librarians—T. C. Bowstead, M. C. Lane, P. N. W. Strong, B. S. Watkins, H. J, P. Haines, N. Macdonald. H. J. P. Haines. Secretary of Orchestra B. S. Watkins. Secretary of Field i^lub Curator of Museum B. S. Watkins. Games Committee—The Headmaster, T. E. Rammell, Esq., Rev. R. J. Whitaker, M. C. Lane (Sec.), T. C. Bowstead, A. K. Lewis, J. D. S. Thomas, E. C. E. Fox, J. C. N. Shorting, S. R. D. Day. Library Committee—The Headmaster, R. J. Castley, Esq., R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., P. N. W. Strong (Sec.), T. C. Bowstead, M. C. Lane, C. E. Pearson (Ed., Vig.), B. S. Watkins, H. J. Haines, N. Macdonald, E. J. M. Elliott (Lower School).

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VI. B. A. E. Watkins (1909-17). School Monitor. Fives IV., 1917. Capt. of Fives, and XI. Cricket, 1916. Secretary of Orchestra, L.-Cpl, O.T.C. R. R. Bromley (1912-17). and XI. Football, 1915. ist XL, 1916-17. Capt, of Football, 1917. 2nd XI. Cricket, 1916. Fives IV., 1917. Cpl., O.T.C. Capt. of Carpentry, 1916. H. B. Strickland (1913-17). L.-Cpi., O.T.C. V. S. G. Masterman (1914-17). and IV., 1917- Pte., O.T.C.

K emove* W. B. Pugh (1914-17). Pte., O.T.C. R. R. Finch (1914-17). Pte., O.T.C. T. P. Brett (1912-17). 2nd XL Football, 1915-16. Shooting VIII. Pte., O.T.C. IV. P. Edwards (1912-17). Pte. O.T.C.

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School Officers. M. C. Lane. Head of the School A. K. Lewis. Captain of Cricket J. D. S. Thomas. Secretary of Cricket M. C. Lane. Captain of Rowing T. C. Bowstead. Secretary of Rowing E. C. E. Fox. Captain of Shooting * "A K. Lewis. Secretary of Shooting J. D. S. Thomas. Captain of Gymnasium A. K. Lewis. Secretary of Gymnasium A. D. Yarnold. Captain of Carpentry School Monitors—M. C. Lane, T. C. Bowstead, C. K. Adams, P. N. W. Strong, C. E. Pearson, S. R. D, Day, A. K. Lewis, E. C. E. Fox. Editors of The Vigornian—T. C. Bowstead, C. K. Adams, L. Joseland, C. E. Pearson.

V.—Le Huray, M.A. IV.—Howells, B. St. J. ///.—Arthure, B. A. J. Price, ii., J. W. //«.—Bartlett, J. R. F. Hb.—Baker, C. E. V. Jackson, A. J. Stephens ii., W. G. Evans, iv., H. J. /.—Barnett, J. F. Bolton, C. E. Bradburn, E. N. B. Dodsworth, W. A. Dorrell, i., J. L. Dorrell, ii., J. R. D. Gill, E. Mumford, G. W. Sully, iii., G. N. B.

SDooting Rotes. We have payed several visits to the Long Range at Tiddesley Wood this term, and hope to shoot there again during the remainder of the term.

THE VIGORNIAN. On Monday, May 27th, 24 of us started at 12.0. with lunch and tea rations. Sides were drawn to shoot against each other, under the command of Sgt. Fox and Cpl. Lewis respectively. Owing to floods, however, at the Range, the scheme fell through, but we hope to bring it off very soon. * * * , . We have arranged 10 matches, viz. :— (1) Rochester Cathedral School ... May 25* (2) Warwick School Cancelled. (3) The School, Wolverhampton ... June 4th (4) Dean Close, Cheltenham June 25th (5) Queen's College, Taunton ... ... June izth (6) Hereford Cathedral Schoool ... June 8th (7) Bath School ... June igth (8) K.E.S., Birmingham June 28th (9) Moncton Coombe School July 2nd (10) Whitgift School, Croyden July 6th We have been fortunate to win our first match v. Wolverhampton by 81 points, and have good reason to believe that the VIII. is up to its standard of last year. There are six old colours left, and it seems as if there will be a close struggle for the remaining places. Range Officials. 2nd Lieut. Whitaker : Musketry Officer. Sgt. Fox : Capt. of Shooting. Cpl. Lewis : Sec. of Shooting. Lee.-Cpl. Webb : Assist. Sec. of Shooting. Lce.-Cpl. Dingle: Range N.C.O.

first Cricket roaicft. Walking leisurely through the School Quadrangle the other evening I was accosted by a most gentlemanly youth. I at once raised my hat to him. I may add I always raise my hat to the Prefects, Monitors and members of the Vlth and Vth Forms. You see these young men are so retiring in their modesty, so shy and bashful, that I think they really ought to be encouraged to have a higher opinion of themselves than what they really have. You see, selon eux, they really know more than their masters and even the Head comes in a bad second. Hence, I always salute them courteously. This gentle youth then informed me that he—conjointly with three others—was the Editor of the School Magazine. I was so much struck with this sudden appearance of talent, and of that natural modesty to which I have just referred, that I was literally speechless. He looked at me closely, and no doubt seeing in my face the true signs of talent and genius he asked me in bewitching tones, "Would I write something for the ' Vigornian. ' " I was appalled by the question. To think that I, moi, qui vous parle, a poor and unknown writer should be asked to contribute to this all-powerful magazine was too much for my nerves. I fell on his neck and wept. At least I felt inclined to

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do so. But quickly recovering from my agitation I tremblingly asked on what subject. The answer came quick : "Write anything you like, it will be inserted." He was hastening away, when I rushed headlong after him. "And the remuneration?" I said. " N i x " was the reply, and giving me a long and anxious look of one harassed with the cares of office—and his high duties—wrung my hand and disappeared. And that is why I am writing in this paper. My reward is as the Editor stated " Nix," as regards money, but if the few lines I am going to contribute to this paper will interest and amuse you, I shall feel amply rewarded. * * * When I first started cricket that game was not very much played in Scotland. In fact, although we had over 800 boys it was with difficulty that we could raise a First XL, and the consequence was that the members who wished to play formed an XL and called themselves a club under a high-sounding name. We called ourselves " The Excelsior Cricket Club," and the weekly subscription was threepence. I was elected Secretary. I don't know why it is but during my lifetime I have been associated with many clubs and have held the office of Captain, Hon. Sec., and President, but never have I held the office of Treasurer to any Club. Why this should be I know not, except that everyone thought me too honest for the post! Then, the Club having been formed,, we wrote and challenged an XI. of the Edinburgh Academy, and, as far as I can recollect this is how I wrote the challenge : " We, the Excelsior C.C., hereby challenge you to play us a friendly match on your ground on Saturday, ist July. Match to begin at 10.30. An early answer will oblige. P.S.—We expect you to supply the ball this match, and we will supply a ball on the return." The answer came back that the XI. would be pleased to play us. Now, we all lived close to one another in the south part of Edinburgh, and as it was over two miles from the Academy cricket ground, we thought instead of walking there that we would rise to the occasion and arrive there in style. So the Captain and the Treasurer, and Secretary were instructed by the members of the Club to interview various cabmen and to find out the lowest price at which we could be taken to the ground in the morning and back in the afternoon. It was by no means an easy thing to get one to suit our purpose, as we did not have much money to spend, and we wanted a cheap fare, and also because there were 13 of us. At last we got a man who met us on the day at an agreed time and place. As a reward for my trouble in the matter, I sat beside the driver and held the whip : two others sat on the box beside me, six inside, and three sprawled on the roof of the cab with their legs dangling over the side. It is to be understood that we had very little knowledge of the game and really the two most important men in the team were the Umpire and the Scorer. It was the rule that no Umpire was to be appealed to or to give a decision unless he had a bat in his hand. This bat, which he always carried most religiously, served for two purposes.

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There were no creases, and of course if the boy stood his ground and a decision was required, the Umpire measured the distance by a bat and a half from the middle stump. Again, the bat was useful if he gave a decision which did not please the opposing team. Again, if the Umpire knew you he always gave a decision in your favour to give you the chance of making a few runs. Also it was not polite, to give the Captain of either side out first ball —a mark of good feeling between the Clubs. Should the winning Club be too far ahead, the Umpire would give out on every possible occasion. Whenever the Umpire gave a decision which did not please the Captain, the latter used to walk out into the middle of the field and half-way through an over, change the Umpire. But the Scorer had a more delicate type of work. When the side for which he scored was losing (and he was unobserved), he would put on a few byes, half-a-dozen wides or no-balls, and if you hit a boundary and were bowled next ball you would be very surprised to see you had scored eighteen ! The match commenced and we went in first. All the bowling was underhand, and everyone was very polite and kind. We all stood where we liked—we had a wicket and two long stops, I remember—and the over generally consisted of from six to nineteen balls. If I remember rightly, we made 31 and by that time the Umpires on both sides were only changed about four times. Then they went in and made, I think, 26. By this time it was only 12.30, so we had lunch and returned to the game. The sun came out very hot and we all got quarrelsome. Almost every over the Umpire was changed, and at last, when the Captain of the other side was given out, he flatly refused to go. Whereupon, our Captain told him a few home truths. His opponent at once gave him a bash on the nose. Our bowler (a strong-armed boy) levelled one of their men. This man happened to be very fat, and great applause arose as the ball found a very nice and soft pillow to fall into. They were evidently well-bred in such tactics, for they immediately rushed at the wickets, seized them and went for us. Then a thunderstorm burst and we were all drenched to the skin. The pitch was about thirty yards from the gate and, keeping close to our Captain, we fought our way there with bleeding noses and sore limbs and at last got outside. As our cab was not due to arrive till five o'clock and it was only about 2.30. we all trudged home in the rain. It is many, many years since then, and I may as well add that my contribution to the score was two round o's ; but in spite of all the drawbacks, I have often thought it was one of the happiest days of my life. The Excelsior C.C., two months later, came to an untimely end for want of funds. MON DUX.

Games Account. RECEIPTS. Balance ... ... 12. Fine ... ... Rowers ... ... Sports Entries—

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£96 T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treas. Examined and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL. 8'6/7.

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EXPENDITURE. Large (Papers) Humphreys (Papers) ... Whiteman (Papers) Chessmen Baylis (Vigornians) Cassidy (Cup repaired) Stamps (Papers to India) Stamps (Vigornians) ... Two Berrow's Journals Balance ...

£ s. d. 2 3 3 i g o i 6 g o 4 o 11 17 6 0 3 6 0 2 6 0 0 3 12 16 g

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R. J. CASTLEY, Hon. Treas. Examined and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL. 8/6/7.

Our Contemporaries. We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following (apologizing for any omissions) : Alleynian, Bromsgrovian, Constantia, Oceanian, Eagle, Herefordian, King Edward's School Chronicle, Lily, Monktonian, Monmouthian, Portcullis, Tonbridgian, Wulfrunian, and Wyggestonian.

editorial notices. The " Vigornian " is published once a term in March, J u n e and November. Contributions from past and present members of the School are always welcome. They should be written on one side of the paper only, and in every case the contributor's real name must be enclosed (not necessarily for publication). Annual subscription (except for members of the School), is gd. Back numbers may be obtained from the Editors.

tAbell, C. E., London Electrical Engineers, R.E. (T.), Lt. t*ACTON, N. F., 6th Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. Killed. *Acton, G. R., 2nd Lieut., M.G.C. *Adlington, A., 8th Worcesters, Lee.-Corporal. Albrecht, P. A., Army Transport, Private. PALDANA, J. M., 6th Worcesters, Lieut. Killed. t*ALLURED, W., 6th Batt, K.O.S.B., 2nd Lieut. Killed. t*ANDREWS, F. N., Royal Irish Rifles, 2nd Lieut. Killed. •f "Armstrong, F. H. C., 6yth Punjabis, Captain. Prisoner of War. *Bagott, G., i4th Worcesters, Private tBAGOTT, F., 2nd South African Contingent, Private. Killed. tBAILEY, S. E., 46th South Saskatchewan, Canadians, Pte. Killed. tBaines, A. C., Army Cyclist Corps, Lance-Corporal, O.C.B. t*Baines, H. F., A.O.C., Corporal. Wounded, Gallipoli. *Baines, C. J., 5oth Canadians, Private. t*BAlRD, A. A. D., ist Worcesters, Lieut. Killed. *Bate, M. T. C., 2/gth London Regt., 2nd Lieut. tBates, M., R.A.M.C., Capt. t*Battershill, W. D., 6th East Surreys, attchd. R. West Kents, Lieut., Signalling Officer. tBaylis, H., R.A.M.C. t*BEAUCHAMP, P. S., loth Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. Attchd. gth Worcesters. Killed. tBeckingham, D., R.N.R. tBEDDOW, C. V., gth Devons, 2nd Lieut. Killed. Berkeley, R. B., Royal Flying Corps, Lieut, t Berkeley, W. N., Australian Light Horse, Sergeant, D.C.M. Wounded, Gallipoli. Now in France. t*Bingham, P. W., R.F.C., 2nd Lieut. *Bingham, C., London Scottish Cadet Batt. t*de Blaby, G. T., ist Leinsters, Lieut. Wounded. t*de BLABY, R. S., i/ 4 th Loyal North Lanes., Capt. Killed. tBlake, A. G., Essex Regt., 2nd Lieut. Wounded. Bonser, G. A. G., Capt., R.A.M.C., M.O. Yeomanry Regt. Egypt. Boughton Chambers, W., Bombay Artillery, Hon. I t.Col., V.D. Aden Field Force. + Bode, F. T., 2/8th Durham L.I. Bourne, J. F., Middlesex Yeomanry, Private. t*Bowstead, J., R.G.A., 2nd Lieut. Brigade Orderly Officer. *Bradley, D. R., Scotch Engineers. *Brock, G, F., nth Cheshires, 2,nd Lieut.

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Brodribb, F. G., R.N.A.S., Commander. Wounded. "Brett, A. H., Warwick Yeomanry. tBRODRIBB, W. C., Manchesters, Capt. Killed. tBruorton, H. R., K.R.R., Private. Wounded. *Brocklehurst, H., Cambridge O.C.B., R.G.A. tBrowne, B., R.G.A., Major. Budd, H., R.A.M.C., Lieut. t*Burden, O. H., Machine Gun Corps, 2nd Lieut. *Burgis, H. C., Birmingham University O.T.C. tBurgis, H. L., A.D.C. to G.O.C., Reigate, Lieut. t*Burgis, L. F., 6th London Brigade, R.F.A., Lieut. Wounded and gassed. t*Burch, P. B., and Lieut., attchd. 2gth Deccan Horse, ist Ghurkhas. t*Burr, A., 5th Batt., Special Brigade, R.E. Bye, T. F., R.F.A., Corporal. t*Carless, W.J., A.S.C., 2nd Lieut. \Vounded. t*Caswell, J. B., Durham Light Infantry, 2nd Lieut. Wounded. tCavenagh, J. B., R.A.M.C., Capt. Wounded. tCavenagh, T. F., R.F.A., Major, M.C. Mentioned in Despatches twice. t*Cavenagh, R. T., gth Worcesters, Lieut. Wounded in Gallipoli and in Mesopotamia. t*Cave, E. A., gth Worcesters, Private. Wounded, Gallipoli. tChappel, B. H., 4th D.C.L.I., Capt. Wounded in Mesopotamia (twice). tCHAPPEL, W. E., Lieut., D.C.L.I., attchd. R.F.C. Killed. *Charley, F. C., 2nd Lieut., 7th Worcesters. *Charlton, G. D., 6th North Staffs., Capt. Wounded. tChaytor, C. J., Nigerian Force, Capt. tCHAYTOR, A. K., 6th Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. Killed. *Chignell, H. S., 2nd Lieut., Wore. Regt. tClarke, F. C. E., ist Worcesters. Attchd. R.F.C. Lieut. t*COCKEY, J. E. P., 15* King's Liverpools, 2nd Lieut. Killed. t*Cooke, L. P., attchd. Rhodesian Native Regt., G. E. Africa. 2nd Lieut. t*Conan Davies, B. L., East Yorks and Lancasters, 2nd Lieut. Wounded. t*Conan Davies, G., ist Worcesters, Lieut. tConan Davies, A., Machine Gun Section, 3rd Warwicks, 2nd Lieut. t*Corder, W. C., R.F.C., 2nd Lieut. Crowe, D. V., Indian Mounted Territorials. Private. tCRTiAM, C. B. C., Canadian Contingent, 2nd Lieut. Killed. tBakin Smith, W. H., R.A.M.C., Lieut. Darby, N. L., I5th Royal Warwicks, Private.

Dash, A. J., Indian Army Reserve, attchd. 4th N. Staffs. 2nd Lieut. t*Davenport, S. F., 2nd Lieut., R.F.A. Davey, C. L., igth Royal Fusiliers, 2nd Lieut. Davey, H. B., I2th South Wales Borderers, 2nd Lieut. tDavies, A. G. A., Middlesex Regt., 2nd Lieut. Wounded. t*Davies, H. M., nth Welsh, Capt. t*Davies, W. H. L., 2nd Lieut. Transport Officer. 'Davies, E. J., R.N.V.R. Davis, C. R., Australian Contingent, Major. t*Davis, F. C., 3rd City of London Fusiliers, Capt. 1*Davis, R. E., 95th Canadians, Sergeant. Davis, R. L., ist Worcesters, R.G.A., Private. tDay, H. D., 308* Brigade, R.A., Major. tDay, G. D., ist Camel Transport Corps, Lieut. tDay, M. S. D., 2oist Co., R.E. Brigade, 2nd Lieut. Mentioned in Despatches. M.C. t*Day, A. G., 4th K.O.S.B., Corporal. tDeakin, J. K., Veterinary Corps, German W. Africa. t*Denton, H. S., 4th Gloucesters, 2nd Lieut. t*Dickinson, G. H., 2nd Lieut., 3rd Buffs. Dickson, D. K., Canadian Defence Force, No. i Army Medical Corps. tDickson, Rev. C. C., Chaplain, C.F. Manchester Regt. tDimoline, C. E., i/8th Worcesters, Signaller Private. t*Downes, H. B., Machine Gun Corps, Lieut. Druitt, E., 4th Buffs., 2nd Lieut. tDutton, J., Motor Transport, Private, G. E. Africa. tECCLES, C. G., Royal West Kents, Captain. Attchd. R.F.C. Killed. tEdwards A., ist Monmouths, Major on Staff. Evans, A. H. C., London Fusiliers, 2nd Lieut. t*Evans, H. de la P., Assist. Paymaster, H.M.S. " Boadicea." Evans, C. M., 45th Batt.,Canadian Force, Pte. *Farmer, W., Lance-Corporal, Gordon Highlanders. Faram, F. F., 6th West Ridings, Private. t*Farthing, T. L., R.E., 2nd Lieut. *Farthing, H. C., No. i F.A.D. Canadian Contingent, Pte. t*FENTON, B. L., late O.C., O.T.C., 7th Dorsets, Major. Killed. t*FERGUSON, D. M. G., 3rd K.O.S.B., 2nd Lieut. .Killed. t*FERGUSON, I. A. G., 13111 Royal Scots, Capt. Killed. tFergusson, N. M., R.A.M.C., Capt. Mentioned in Despatches. . Fergusson, D., A.O.B., 2nd Lieut. tFERGUSSON, W. A., 7th Batt., ist Canadian Contgt. Killed. *Fergusson, G. M., Legion of Frontiersmen. Fiennes Clinton, Princess Patricia's Canadian Infantry. Private. Finch, F. H., A.S.C., Sergt.-Major. *Forwood, G., R.F.A., 2nd Lieut. t*Fosbrooke, O., 46th Divisional Cycling Co., Private. tFoulkes Roberts, P. R., 4th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Capt. Military Cross.

THE VIGORNIAN. t*Garlick, S., A.S.C., Private. tGedge, G. H., R.G.A., Guriner. Gibbs, J., 8th Worcesters, Private. *Giles, O. P., Inns of Court O.T.C. tGoodwin, B., R.A.M.C., Capt. Goodwin, F. G,, R.F.A., Lieut. t*Green, E .W., King's Shropshire L.I., 2nd Lieut. Griffiths, A. M., nth Welsh, 2nd Lieut. t*GRIFFITHS, W. P., Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Capt. Killed. t*HALL, T. L., Sniping Section, No. 4 Platoon, A.C. 8, i8th K.R.R., Corporal. Killed. tHalford, E. Ingram, 2nd Lieut., Black Watch. tHamilton, J. Ian, i6th Royal Warwicks, Lieut. *Hamilton, J. L., R.F.A., 2nd Lieut. *Hancock, C. V., Oxford and Bucks L.I., 2nd Lieut. *Hancock, B. O., i7th Royal Warwicks, M.G.C. (H.S.), 2nd Lieut. tHargraves, H. J., Paymaster, R.N., H.M.S. " King George V." *.Harvey, E. S., 3rd County of London, Private. t*Harvey, E. L., 2nd Lieut., Buffs. *Harrison, T., H.A.C., Private. Harwood, W. J., Engineers, R.N.R., Sub-Lieut. *Hatton, F. C., North Staffs., Pindi, Lieut. t*Hawkins, S. M., 3rd Oxford and Bucks L.I., Capt. Wounded. Hawkins, H. J., Royal Gloucester Hussars, Private. Hazeldine, A. M. R., R.E., Corpl. t*Hemming, F. J., 5th Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. Gassed. t*Hemming, G. W., R.N.A.S., Sub-Lieut. Higgins, W. F., R.A.M.C., Lieut. Hipkiss, W. A., North Midland Cycling Batt., Private. + Holland, T., R.F.C., Adjutant for Flying School. Wounded twice. tHollyer, H. B., R.A.M.C., Corporal. tHolyoake, G. C., R.E., Sergeant, 34th Signal Coy. tHopton, R., Surgeon Probationer, R.N. t*Howells, E. S., R.F.C., Lieut. Wounded in France ; now at Salonika. *Howells, V. P., O.C.B., Cambridge. tHughes, V. R., Remount Dept., A.S.C., 2nd Lie-.it. Wounded. •(•Humphreys, R. C., Assist. Paymaster, H.M.S. "Orion." t*Humphries, C. M., Seaforth Highlanders, 2nd Lieut. Attchd. loth T.N B. Jeans, G. M., 2nd Lieut., Wilts Regt. t*Jeans, D. M., 3rd Wilts, Lieut. Jenkins, A. M., Anti-Aircraft Battery. Jenkins, S. F., Wore. Yeomanry. Jollye H. C. B., 2nd Lieut., 315! Lancers. Jones, B. L., 2nd Lieut., Oxford and Bucks L.I., India, tjones, D. J., 2nd Lieut., R. Welsh Fusiliers. tjohnson Barker, F. C., i2th A.S.C., Cpl. *Joseland, C. P., Sapper, R.E. Keen, F^., 43rd Canadians. tKeen, 5L T., 8th Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. M.C Wounded.

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*Kenshole, T. R., Inns of Court O.T.C. *Keywprth, F. D., 4th Shropshire L.I., Lieut. t*KING, H., 3rd Worcesters, Capt. Killed. tKing, L. C., A.S.C., Capt. t*Kingdom, S. S. S., gth Royal Warwicks, 2nd Lieut. Wounded. t*Kirkby, H. J., Assist. Paymaster. R.N t*Knight, M., Sub-Lieut., R.N., H.M.S. "Loyal." Koechlin, R. A., Indian Mounted Territorials, Private.

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tLangdon, J. A. T., gth North Staffs., Capt. tLeeke, F. W., R.F.A., Lieut. tLeeke, C. R., R.F.A., Lieut. *Lester, G. F., E. African Mounted Rifles, Private. *Lester, H., Royal Sussex, 2nd Lieut. t*LEWIS, E. R. H., I2th Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. Killed. *Lewis, A. V., R.N.A.S., Sub-Lieut. tLewis, Rev. H. A., Chaplain, H.M.S. " Sutlej." t*UMBRICK, A. W. W., Royal West Surreys, 2nd Lieut. Killed. Love, A. F., Inns of Court O.T.C. tLiddell, B. H., Lieut, and Navigating Officer, H.M.S. " Thistle," E. Africa. tLiddell, J. S., 8th Bedfords, Lieut-Col. t'Lloyd, D., R.A.M.C., Private. Wounded. tLudlow, P. H., 2nd Midland Brigade, Major. *Ludlow, C. W. P., Somerset L.I., Lieut. t*LUDLOW, S. W., 8th Royal Warwicks, Capt. Killed. Lloyd, A. H. P., Royal Flying Corps. *Lumsdaine, A. M. M., ist Garrison Batt., Lincolnshire. 2nd Lieut. tLloyd, D. J., London Irish Rifles. Wounded. tLunt, W. R., Lieut., S. African Defence Force. *Macdonald, A., R.N.A.S., Flight Sub-Lieut. t*Mackenzie, R. J. R., 6th Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. Wounded. tMackenzie, S., Australian Contingent, 2nd Lieut., A.I.F. t*MAJOR, H., s th Middlesex, 2nd Lieut. Killed. *MALET, F. A. R., R.N.A.S., Sub-Lieut. *Malet, C., R.N.A.S., Lieut. t*Mare, A. L., nth Liverpools, 2nd Lieut. Marshall, A. T., 5th Suffolks, 2nd Lieut. t*Marsland, K. D., Royal Naval Division. Now in France. tMasterman, A. H., 5th Lanes., Capt. Accidentally wounded. t*Matthews, A. K., I22nd Brigade, R.F.A., Lieut. Selected as A.D.C. to Colonel. Wounded. Attchd. R.F.C. t*Matthews, D. M., King Edward V Horse, Trooper. t*Matthews, F., R.F.C., 2nd Lieut. Prisoner, wounded. t*Mayo, R. G., A.S.C., Motor Transport, 2nd Lieut. *Mayers, F. S., R.N.A.S.

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Maund, A. E., Gar. O.C.B., Cambridge. t*Milward, H. H., Machine Gun Corps, 2nd Lieut. Wounded twice. Mobberley, T. A., R.G.A., Bombardier. t'Mogridge, E. C., 2nd Lieut., Hertford Regt. Wounded. tMoore, W. H. E., i2th Cheshires, 2nd Lieut tMOORE, W. L., sth Glos., Lieut. Killed. tMorgan, T., Canadian A.M.C., Sergt. Wounded. tMorris, H. G., Public Schools' Batt., Private. tMountain, H. G., R.E., Tunnelling Section. Adjutant. Munro, O.C.B., Cambridge. tMytton, F., Pioneer Batt., Worcesters, and Lieut. tNASH, G., 3rd Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. Killed. t*NASH, J., ist East Surreys, 2nd Lieut. Killed. tNeedham, O., ,E. of Liverpool's L.I., New Zealanders. tNeedham, H., Res. New Zealand, Sergt. Wounded. tNeild, R., Indian Army Res. attchd. 26th Punjabis, 2nd Lieut. *Newcomb, E. R., 2nd Worcesters, Machine Gun Officer 2nd Lieut. Newton, S. G., 2nd K.O. Yorks L.I., 2nd Lieut. Nichols, C., Capt. and Adjt., 2/5* Royal W. Fusiliers. t*Nind, H. P., 2oth King's Royal Rifles. tNORTH, R. D., Sherwood Foresters, ist Lieut. Killed. tNORTON, C. H., ist Canadian Congt., Corporal. Killed. NTuttall, W., Manchester Univ. O.T.C. t*O'Callaghan, C. T., 13* Durham L.I., 2nd Lieut. Wounded. tOlds, H. R. H., Rutland Troop, Leicester Yeomanry. Oliver, F. R., R.A.M.C. tOram, H. E., 6th C.B.O., Oxford. t*OTTLEY, J. L. .Y., 56* Punjabis Rifles, 2nd Lieut. Killed. Overell, E. V., M.G.C., Sergeant. Overell, L. D., 7th Warwicks, Capt. +*Owen, L. W. G., 15* Cheshires, 2nd Lieut. Wounded. Oxley, A., Inns of Court O.T.C. Palmer, W., Gordon Highlanders, ist Garrison Batt. tPanrucker, J. G., 2nd Lieut., Wore. Regt. tPanrucker, F. L., R.F.C., Sergeant. Papworth, A. G., 4th Wilts, 2nd Lieut. Papworth, H. C., A.S.C., Private. Partington, H. S., 2/5* Buffs, Private. tPartington, J. L., R.E., Capt. *Partridge, D., Elect. Enginr., R.E., Private. tPayton, Rev. C. H., Chaplain, H.M.S. " Juno." +*Pearce, A. C., R.F.A., 2nd Lieut. Wounded. *Paul1, C. V., Inns of Court O.C.B. t*PEARCE, C. J., Machine Gun Corps, 2nd Lieut. Killed. Mentioned in Despatches.

*Perrot, G. F. D., Oxford O.T.C. *Perry Gore, J. C., Inns of Court O.T.C. tPhillips, Rev. L., 6th Oxford & Bucks. L.I., 2nd Lieut. *Pitcher, G., Worcestershire Yeomanry, Trooper. t*Plum, R. B., R.F.A., 3/2nd Midland Brigade, 2nd Lieut. t*Powell, J. G. N., gth Welsh Regt., 2nd Lieut. tPretty, H., Australian Contingent, Private. Purser, R.E., 2nd Field Co , R.E., E. Lanes. Territorial Division, Capt. t*Quin, W. H. V., S. African Defence Force, Private. *Quin, H. C. S., S. Africai, Defence Force, Private. f*Quin, S. E. V., Welsh Regt., Lieut. *Rae, A. G., 4th Cheshires, Private. tRammell C., M.T., A.S.C., Private. E. Africa. t*Rees, E. J., R.F.A., 2nd Lieut. tRaymond, H., loth Worcesters, Capt. on the Staff. Mentioned in Despatches. t*Richards, D., Private, A.S.C., M.T. •Richardson, S. G. B., Behar Light Horse, Private. t*Richardson, G. H., gth Irish Rifles, 2nd Lieut. Roberts, H. L., Gunner, R.F.A. *Roberts, M. G., 2nd Lieut., 3rd Royal Berks. Robinson, E. H. D., Worcestershire Yeomanry, Trooper. fRoland, G. V., Reserve Brigade, R.H.A. tREED, H. W. J., formerly Master, W.C.K.S., Monmouth Regt., Lieut. Killed. tRogers, O., Bombardier, R.G.A. tROGERS, J. D., Lance-Corporal, 2Oth R.F. Killed. t*Ross, J. E., British S. African Force, Private. tRowe, A. V., Sth Worcesters, Capt. Rowe, R. S., 2nd Lieut., M.G.C. Rowland, F., R.A.M.C., Capt. t*ROWLEY, H. T., 9th Royal Berks, Capt. Killed. tSalisbury, R. T. G., 28th Punjabis, Capt. Wounded. tSeccombe, E. A. J., R.N.R. Motor Patrol, E. Coast, 2nd Lieut. *Sievers, R. F., London Territorials, 2nd Lieut. *Simmons, C. W., 5th Worcesters, Lieut. TSimpson, S. G., Major, D.A.D.R.S. Staff Officer at G.H.Q. Simpson, C., R.N.V.R. T*SINNETT JONES, J. V., 3rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 2nd Lieut. Killed. t*Sharpe, C. J., O.C.B., Oxford. Wounded twice. t*Sharpe, G. S., Royal Fusiliers, Private. *Shuttleworth, F., West Ridings, Lance-Corporal. t*SMITH, H. L. C., formerly Master, W.C.K.S., Sherwood Foresters, Lieut. Killed. *Smith, K. P., Royal Berks, 2nd Lieut. t*Spencer, J. H., 3rd Lanes. Fusiliers, CapM. Invalided from Dardanelles. tSteward, S. J., D.S.O., R.A.M.C., Capt. Mentioned ir. Despatches. tSteward, F. L., 6th South Staffs., 2nd Lfcut. Wounded. tSteward, F. V., Veterinary Surgeon.

THE VIGORNIAN. tStevens, B. G., Worcestershire Yeomanry, 2nd Lieut. t*Stinton, T., 3/8th Worcesters, Capt.. Strange, E. K., 2/15111 London Regt., Lieut.-Col. t*Strickland, VV. C., 1310 Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. Invalided from Dardanelles. t*Strong, S. D., 3rd South Midland Brigade, R.F.A. -and Lieut. tStuart Shepherd, D., 2nd Lieut., E. Lanes. Regt., attchd. R.F.C. Stuart Shepherd, A., Oxford O.C.B. Sweet Escott, H. H., Regular Army, Motor Transport, A.S.C. tSweet Escott, T., 3rd N. Lanes., and Lieut. Wounded. tSweet Escott, T. R., 5th N. Lanes., 2nd Lieut. tTelfer, F., London Scottish, Private. tTelfer, R. G., Border Regt., attchd. 87th Trench Morlar Batt., 2nd Lieut. Missing. t'TEMPLE-BOURNE, G. H., King's Royal Rifles, and Lieut. • Killed. t*Thomas, D. C. S., 5* Welsh, Lieut. t*Thomas, J. G. S., Machine Gun Corps, Lieut. t*Thomas, T. S., 2nd Manchesters, Lieut. Thompson, S., Military College Quetta, O.C.B. tTHOMPSON, V., K.R.R., Private.. Killed. Thompson, F. G., 2nd Lieut., A.S.C., M.T. tTIBBITTS, gth Worcesters, Sgt.-Major, formerly Sgt., O.T.C. Killed. tTONKING, D. W., 3rd D.C.L.I., attchd. Warwicks* 2nd Lieut. Killed. t*Tree, P. B., Machine Gun Corps, 2nd Lieut. Turley, J., R.F.C., 2nd Lieut. •PTweedie, G. I. F., loth Manchesters, Capt. on Staff, Egypt. Wounded, Gallipoli. tUnderwood, W., B.R.C.S., Sergeant. tWagstaff, J. B., 8th Worcesters, Private. tWagstaff, R., R.A.M.C., Sergt. Wounded. tWallis, H., 2nd Wilts, Capt. on Staff of Aus. Contgt. Wounded. t*Ward, K. E., R.F.C., 2nd Lieut. Wounded. *Warren, H. S., R.N.A.S., Sub.-Lieut. t*Warren, M., 5th Worcesters, 2nd Lieut. t*Warren, D. D., 4th Bedfords, 2nd Lieut. t*Watkins, F. W. S^ 2nd Lieut., 87* Punjabis. tWayland Smith, R., R.A.M.C., Capt. tWebb, A. E., 23rd R.F., 33rd I.B.D., Corporal. tWebb, Arnold E., Motor Transport, Private. tWEBSTER, A. H. B., 4th Northants, 2nd Lieut. Killed. tWest, R. F., Royal Dublin Fusiliers, Staff Capt., Headquarters, B.E.F. M.C. t*West, R. D., 27th Canadians, Lieut. Wounded. t*Whistler, G. F., 2nd Lieut., R.F.A. Whitaker, J. F., Seaman, R.N. tWhitaker, H., Signaller, France. Wounded. Whitaker, A., K.R.R.

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t*WIGGIN, J., s th Suffolks, Private. Killed. *\Vilcox, F. H., 3/i Herefords, Private. Wilesmith, J., Saskatoon Light Horse, Private, t Wilesmith, J. W., Winnipeg Rifles C.C., Corporal. Wilesmith, D. W., 2gth Royal Fusiliers, SergeantInstructor. •Wilford, T. J., R.F.A., O.C.B. t Williams, Rev. C. S. M., 4th Lanes. Fusiliers 2nd Lieut. Wounded. tWillis, R. D,, 141)1 Lancers, India, 2nd Lieut. *Willoughby, A. A. T., O.C.B., Oxford. tWilmot, R. C., loth Sherwood Foresters, Lieut. Wounded. t*WILMOT, T. N., 2nd Worccsters, Mentioned in Despatches, Military! Cross. Killed. *Wilmot, H. C., 3/8th Worcesters, Private. t*Wintle, A., gth Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 2nd Lieut. Wounded. tWood, T. L., 2nd Lieut., Motor Machine Gun Corps. Woods, R. H., 2/28 Cyclist Batt., London Regt., Sergt. Woodeforde, E. B., 5th Sherwood Foresters, 2nd Lieut. Wright, E. L., Sub-Lieut., R.N. tWright, B. L., H.M.S. "Dolphin." tWyllie, A. T., Seaforth Highlanders, Garrison Batt., Lieut. Wounded. Wyllie, G. A. C., 3rd Oxford and Berks L.I., 2nd Lieut. Wyllie, J. W., R.H.A., O.C.B. Wyndham Jones, W., Officers' Cadet Corps, Oxford. t*Young, T. B., i/8th Worcesters, Lieut., Signalling Officer. t Denotes those who have been, or are, at the Front. * Denotes membership of O.'f.C.

addenda to O.V. Reu>$. W. F. C. ARMSTRONG, Indian Army, now a prisoner with the Turks has been promoted Captain. C. J. D. BAINES, 5oth Canadians has been twelve months in France. H. F. BAINES having recovered from his severe wounds received at Gallipoli, is now Corporal, A.O.C., at Tidworth. D. BRETT has entered his father's business. T. P. BRETT has been articled to a firm of auctioneers. M. S. D. DAY, Lieut., R.E., received the Military Cross from the King at Buckingham Palace on June Sth. K. ROSS MACKENZIE, 2nd Lieut., Wore. Regt., has been severely wounded at Messines. One of his men writes : " Mr. Mackenzie was the coolest officer in the company, and when the time came for us to go over he was the first out of the trench, calling to the others to follow." E. DIGBY DICKSON has come over with the Canadian R.A.M.C., and is now at the Canadian Casualty Station, Ramsgate. W. NUTTALL has joined the Manchester University O.T.C. and at the first University exam, in military subjects took first place. CRITCHLEY SMITH is now Captain on the Anchor line of steamers on the Atlantic Service. G. W. HEMMING, Sub-Lieut., R.N.A.S., has recently brought down his third German machine.

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€$sap prizes. Mr. Charles Wood has very generously increased his annual Essay prizes by the addition of £$, thus making a total of j£i5 for the Mrs. Henry Wood Memorial Essays. The subject for this Essay is : " When, why, and with what results, did Edward 1 pay his first visit to Worcester? " For Juniors (under 16) : A paper set on " Mildred Arkell.'' Mrs. Berkeley has again kindly offered to give numerous pri/.es for Essays, the subjects for which are as follows :•— For Seniors (i) The six greatest men wno have influenced America for good since 1800. (2) The downfall of Imperialism in Russia. (3) An appreciation of the best weekly paper. (4) Three verses on " The Task of the Rising Generation." For Juniors (i) A list of the essentials of our modern everyday life not known or in use before 1860. (2) A story of any pet animal. (3) The finest deed of the War during its third year. Canon Southwell has offered a prize for an " Ode to Old Vigornians who have fallen in the War." The Mayor has offered to give a prize for an " Empire Essay." The subject is as follows: "Trace the growth of the Empire during the igth Century. What do you consider good and what not good in that growth? "

owing to the careful arrangement of the musketry officials and the good discipline of the rest of the party, all had shot by 5.0 p.m. The whole party was divided into two, namely, Party A and Party B. The following scores were made :— PARTY A. Sgt. Fox Cpl. Lewis ... ... ... Lce.-Cpl. Webb Cpl. Day Cpl. Pearson ... ... Cdt. Dingle, ii Lce.-Cpl. Clarke ... ... Cdt. Shorting, i. ... ... Cdt. Shorting, ii. ... ... Cdt. Fletcher Cdt. Porter, i

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PARTY B. Lieut. Morgan ... ... Lce.-Cpl. Adams ... Lce.-Cpl. Kenshole ... Lce.-Cpl. Bennett ... ... Lce.-Cpl. McKenzie ... Lce.-Cpl. Joseland ... ... Cdt. Price Cdt. Adlington ... ... Cdt. Cornforth Cdt. Hill, ii. Cdt. Widdrington

addenda to Shooting notes. On Tuesday, June igth, a party of 22 went to the Long Range at Tiddesley Wood. The party paraded with bicycles in the Green, and moved off smartly in correct cyclist order. It arrived at Tiddesley at three o'clock, and,

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