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No. 94.
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MARCH, 1919.
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ScDool Holes. Contents. School Notes O.V. News I n Memoriam Roll of Honour O.T.C Notes Concert Chess Notes Gymnasium Notes ... Boxing Shooting Notes Football Debating Society Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter ... O.V. Club School Officers
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Our first duty is to welcome very heartily Rev. C. Creighton. There have been none of the drastic changes which are sometimes associated with new headmasters, but we hear rumours of far-reaching schemes of reform, in which we wish him every success. * # » We regret to announce the loss of Rev. Roland Allen, VIA classical master, who left us at the end of last term to take up the work which he temporarily relinquished some years ago : he has now taken up secretarial work in connection with Chinese Missions, where his personal experiences and advice will prove a valuable asset to those in authority. * * * Mr. F. S. Salisbury, who takes his place, comes to us from Berkhampstead School. He has already offered his services for coaching the two IV. 's and the "rowing beginners," and we are very grateful for his help. * * * We hear that Rev. E. Tupper, the late Precentor, is now at work in his parish at Mortlake. We should like to wish him and Mrs. Tupper all success and happiness in their new life. His successor, Rev. Barrington-Baker, has made his appearance among us, and very kindly relieves the, pressure of work by taking several forms during the week. * * *
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Once again we are going to have the enjoyment of listening to Rev. Runnels Moss, who is to lecture to us on " Nicolas Nickleby " this term. The date has been gradually fading away into the background, but we expect to reach our " Ausoniam recedentem " on March 22nd. * * * Mr. Paget Bowman is going to repeat the dose of a Shakespeare Lecture on March 29th, at 8 p.m. He can be quite sure that we shan't pull an ugly face when taking it! * * # Only a few words are needed on the subject of the Concert ; a detailed account is found elsewhere. We are glad to say that we made over ^,"30, and with all expenses paid, we were enabled to send ^,28 to the Mayor's Fund for Soldiers' and Sailors' Homes. * * * While still dealing with last term's events, we can refer briefly to the Gymnasium Competition, and congratulate School House on winning the Cup for the fourth year in succession. * * # The " Gym. " Competition was followed by a few rounds of Boxing. Many O.V.'s will be glad to know that the " noble art " has been revived, and is now in full swing under the able instruction of Mr. F. B. Thomas. We hope to hold an inter-House Championship at the end of ' the term, both middle and light weights. * * * Jack Frost gave us two days' pleasure a few weeks ago. We frequented Spetchley Park once again this year, and had some quite good hockey as well as skating. Squire Berkeley was good enough to bring some of his own family to liven the game and show us how to play. There was one accident, when one of our number managed to fal! through a weak spot in the ice, and we regret to hear lhat pneumonia has been the result, though luckily only slighcly. We should advise such a " casualty " to run home at once next time, instead of making witty and amusing remarks on the bank. * * * The presentation to the Headmaster and Mrs. Chappel from the School was made on December I3th, immediately after Lists. The present was a silver tea and coffee set, which was engraved with the School crest. The Headmaster replied briefly, and with hearty thanks took the opportunity of saying " good-bye " to the School, since it was the last time that he would be with us in official capacity. We hope he will shortly pay us many visits, and tell us how he likes his new work and position. * * * The names of the fallen O.V. heroes are engraved "in letters of gold " upon the wall panels of College Hall. A full list of these appears elsewhere.
The new pavilion has not yet started to rise from the ground, but we are glad to announce that the plans for its building have already seen the light. If the floods are kind to us, and sever their somewhat too close connection with the playing fields, who knows what will be forthcoming in a few weeks' time? We are lucky enough this term to re-employ the services of Sergt. Latham, who has now returned to Worcester, and has taken charge of the Band. His instruction some few years ago gained us success at Camp, and we hope for a like result at the end of the summer term. * * * We have really started to feel the effects of Peace on the parade ground, a Wednesday parade for field-work now only being in force once every three weeks. This gives us valuable time for Rowing and Hockey—if there is any, which is generally rather doubtful owing to the state of the field. * * * The Enthronement of the Bishop of the Diocese took place on March ist. The King's scholars joined the Cathedral procession, while the forty senior members of the O.T.C. were drilled to act as stewards. The rest of the Corps also attended the service in uniform. * * * The Headmaster has very kindly presented a picture to the Vlth Form Room. It is a large print of " Sir Galahad," and now has taken the place of Hermes " Praxiteles," over the fireplace. Our hearty thanks are due for his beautiful gift. * * # We should like to congratulate M. E. Webb on winning the Meeke Scholarship to Hertford College, Oxford. We have already celebrated his success with a half-holiday. Mr. Warren has presented a splendid cup for the annual Ketch Run in memory of his two sons, one of whom, Martin Warren, O.V., won the race in the years 1910, 1912, and 1913. He wishes the cup to be won by a team and not by an individual, and therefore the first six in each House to finish will be given points. The race will again be a "handicap," changing from the scheme of last year, when four separate races were run according to age. We take this opportunity of thanking him very heartily for his kind thought for the School. * * * The O.T.C. holiday contingent had once again to be present at the cathedral, when the colours of several Worcester battalions were withdrawn. It marched behind the " Silver Badge " men in the procession to the Shirehall, where the salute of the column was taken by the Lord-Lieutenant of the County. When the other units broke away, it returned through the town to College Green, where it was dismissed.
THE VIGORNIAN. Last, but not least, we should like to. thank Mr Rammcll for his magnificent gift of .£500 in connection with the War Memorial Fund. We hope the Pavilion will rise all the quicker because of it. This is not a hint!
O.V. C. K. Adams, recently in the 3rd East Surrey Regiment at Bridge of Allan, has been demobilised and is now at B.N.C., Oxford. Alastain Wyllie, Captain Seaforth Highlanders, has had an interesting stay in Belgrade, after marching through Bulgaria and Servia with the Salonika Force. F. H. C. Armstrong, Captain Indian Army, has returned to England from captivity in Asia Minor, where he acted as staff officer for the prisoners; he has obtained an important post in the War Office in connection with Turkish Intelligence, and has been interviewed by the King. C. J. Barker is acting as VI. Form Master, as well as Games Master, at Preston Grammar School. W. E. H. Bennett gained sixth place in the Civil Service examination for Paymaster Cadetships in the Royal Navy. J. F. Bourne, after serving in Egypt in the Middlesex Yeomanry and afterwards at Suvla Bay, obtained his commission in the South Staffs, in which he is now Lieutenant and Transport Officer. He took part in the forcing of the Hindenburg Line and is now with the army of occupation, hoping to be transferred to a Cavalry Regiment. E. C. Fox is working in a Machine Plant but is soon to take up the position of Detail Draughtsman at Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. P. D. Burch has been appointed Special Service Officer with the Imperial Service troops of the Maharajah of Kashmir. He is at present in hospital at Cairo with enteric fever. A. J. Dash has been demobilised and is now collector of the District of Noakhali, north of Chittagong, Bengal. J. Bowstead, M.C., R.F.A., was last heard of at Valenciennes. T. Bowstead is now Assistant Navigation Officer on H.M.S. Malaya, and expects to go East shortly. J. C. Bull is Assistant Adjutant, to the 8th Battalion Worcester Regiment. G. D. Charlton, who was wounded in both hands, has been discharged with the rank of Captain, and has resumed his work as Assistant Master at Llnayre Hall, Llandrindod Wells. R. L. Davis, recently discharged from hospital, is now convalescent. L. Davis, Lieutenant R.A.F., returned recently on " sick leave," after nine months night flying. A. G. Davies has been discharged after 12 months in hospital.
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A. J. Day is now at Poonah, serving as a clerk in demobilisation work. H. S. Denton, Lieutenant, after 22 months service overseas is now attached to the R.E. Signal Depot at Bletchley, and hopes to take an officer's course at Cambridge. Selwyn Driver, at the request of the War Office, took out a Concert Party which toured the largest camps in the S.E. and N. of England, covering 2,000 miles. Their performances were immensely enjoyed by the soldiers. A. L. Dunnill took 1481)1 place for the R.M.C., Sandhurst. H. J. Kirkby is a Paymaster-Lieutenant on the staff of the Rear-Admiral commanding the Black Sea Squadron, and is en route for Batoum. He was formerly at Constantinople. D. M. Jeans has been demobilised, but retains his rank of Captain in the Special Reserve of Officers. He has gone into partnership with his father as estate agent and auctioneer at Milton. E. H. Ingram-Halford, Captain ist Seaforth Highlanders, is stationed at Meirut, and has been on leave at Cairo. H. J. P. Haines, who left last term with a School Leaving Exhibition, has gone into residence at Queen's College, Oxford. B. O. Hancock, Lieutenant, was Gunnery Officer, Acting Captain, to the 2nd Tank Brigade until last March, when he was sent back to Birmingham University to continue his medical studies at Queen's Hospital. L. Harvey, Lieutenant, has been sent home from India on "sick leave," having been in hospital since his experience on the Frontier Expedition. Rev. H. P. Higgins, C.F., is now stationed at Shornecliff Camp. S. R. Humby (formerly Master W.C.K.S.) has been demobilised and is teaching at Oundle. C. M. Humphries is demobilised and has gone into residence at Hertford College, Oxford. G. M. Jeans was wounded for the third time in the head at the last battle of Mons. After being some time in Netley Hospital he is now convalescent, though he has still got two pieces of shrapnel in his head. He has been demobilised and is continuing his practice as a solicitor at Wareborough. G. Kay was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant in the M.G.C. last October, and has been training at Grantham. C. M. Lane has been gazetted to the 1/26 Punjabis now stationed at Bareilly. He passed out i6th from Quetta. D. J. Lloyd, 2nd Lieutenant R.A.F., is flying as a pilot at Aboukir, near Alexandria. He expects to return to England in May. H. E. Oram is now demobilised, after having given i j pints of blood to save the life of a wounded comrade.
THE VIGORNIAN. Rev. O. G. Larr has been acting Chaplain to the 97th Brigade R.F.A., at Ludd. He has been appointed suecentor at Coventry Cathedral, and will return to take up his duties as soon as he is demobilised. Parfitt Lloyd Leamington.
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D. H. Matthews, R.A.F., has been promoted Flight Commander. He is married and has a son. T. B. Middleton has been serving with the Indian Army in Palestine. E. R. Newcomb, M.C., Worcester Regiment, has been promoted Captain. C. E. Pearson has been demobilised in order to enter the " Hadfer Adams" Agricultural College. J. C. Rammell is demobilised and has gone into residence at Oxford. H. L. Roberts has been transferred from Macedonia to the army of occupation in Bulgaria, G. Robertson is a medical student at the Northern University, Liverpool. G. H. Sharpe, after recovering from his wounds and taking a ist class certificate as Musketry Instructor at Hythe, has now returned to France. J. C. Sharpe is now stationed at Jubbulfore, India, with the Worcester Regiment. W. J. Sheard, who was seriously wounded, is now convalescent. P. H. B. Sprosen has taken his degree at Keble College, Oxford. L. Sprosen being disqualified for combatant service has been serving at the Transfer Section of the Northern Command. F. L. Steward has been appointed Clerk to the County Magistrates at Wolverhampton. J, G. S. Thomas, M.C., has been promoted Captain in the M.G.C. Rev. M. G. Truman has been C.F. to the K.O.Y.L.I. for six months. He has been through all the latest fighting and the taking of Mauberge. L, Warren, Lieut. RF.A, has been passed for light duty and has received an appointment in the Record Office. J. N. Western is articled with Mr. H. N. Collis, Stourbridge. A. S. Williams joined the R.E. at Chatham in 1917. After six months at Rochester he was transferred to a Fortress Company, where he has been employed as a draughtsman at Tyne Dock, South Shields. • A, D, Yarnold has been demobilised.
CORRECTIONS. C. B. Lewis, Lieutenant, is in the 2/1 (K.G.O.) Gurkha Rifles, and is not in the 2nd Gurkhas as previously stated. A. T. B. Littlebury is in the 2/23 Sikh Pioneers at Haija, not in the 4th Pioneers. F. W. S. Watkins is in the 36th Jacob's Horse, and is now acting A.D.C. , to Col. -Sangster, D.S.O., 29th Lancers, who is cornmandmg the nth Cavalry Brigade. He is not in the 2/23 S. Pioneers as previously stated. With regard to these corrections it must be noted that they are entirely connected with the Indian. Army, It is impossible to get accurate first-hand information concerning O.V.'s in India, owing to the slowness and rarity of communication with them. ENGAGEMENT, The engagement, announced in our November number, between Captain P. D. Burch and Mademoiselle Olga Pangalo having been broken off, the wedding will not take place as was formerly arranged.
in iRtmorlam* HERBERT BURGOYNE DAVEY, Lieut., S. Wales Borderers. Born, May I7th, 1889. Died, Dec. 5th, 1918. H. B. Davey was the youngest son of the late Mr. H. Davey, of Stephenson Terrace, Britannia Square, Worcester. He entered the School in the first form from Miss Robson's Tredennyke in January, 1900, and left from the Fifth in April, 1906, to take up Press work. He was a boy of much humour and undeniable histrionic gifts, and popular with his school fellows. He joined the Public Schools Battalion, and subsequently served for two years as an officer in the South Wales Borderers, and was recuperating from the strain at Mattock when pneumonia following influenza proved fatal. W.H.C.
BRYNMOR CONAN DAVIES. Lieut., Yorks and Lanes Regt. Born, Oct. fsth, 1891. Died in Hospital, Nov. 23rd, 1918. Brynmor Conan Davies was the second son of Rev. J. T. Conan Davies, of Lye Vicarage, Stourbridge. He. entered the Lower School as a Day Boy from Lyttleton Grammar School, Malvern, in May, 1905, and left from the Fifth Form after passing the Matriculation Examination in 1910 for S. Catherine's College, Cambridge. On the outbreak
THE VIGORNIAN. of the war he obtained a commission in the County Regiment and saw much service in France. He was transferred to the York and Lanes. Regiment in 1916, and was wounded in the head and chest in October of that year. He was for some time on light duty at Norton Barracks, and was invalided from the service in July, 1918. He then became private secretary to Mr. James M. Walker, but his constitution had been shaken by service, and when attacked by pneumonia following influenza the old chest wound hastened the end in November last. For many years he aimed at taking Holy Orders, and was still preparing for this when called away. His bright and happy nature, full of fun and life, leaves regretful memories with many friends. W.H.C.
WALTER HERBERT ETTRICH MOORE. Sec.-Lieut., Cheshire Regt. Born, June 2pth, 1889. Died from Wounds, in France, Nov. i3th, 1918. Walter Moore was the third son of the Rev. G. Moore, Rector of Middleton, Manchester. He entered the School in the Lower Sixth from Denstone College in September, 1906, and left from the Upper Sixth in 1908 with an £80 Scholarship at Durham University, He aiiried at taking Holy Orders, but was teaching at a preparatory school at Deal when the war broke out, intending later to go to a Theological College. He joined the colours as a private in the King's Liverpool Regiment, but afterwards secured a commission in the Cheshire Regiment, with which he went to Salonika. His health suffered from the climate and he resigned his commission. On his recovery he joined up •again in the 1/8 Lancashire Fusiliers, with whom he served in France. He was twice wounded, the second time mortally. So passed a life which matured much under the strain of war, and which might have done good service for the Church had it been ordered otherwise. W.H.C.
FRANCIS HERBERT PARKER. Born, June 4th, 1902. Died, Dec., 1918. Francis Parker was the son of F. W. Parker, Esq., Hawthorn Cottage, Hasbury, Halesowen. He entered the School as a Day Boy in September, 1916, from Halesowen Grammar School, and came daily by train from Droitwich. He left in May, 1918, to commence his career as Assistant Electrical Engineer in the British Cyanides Co., Oldbury. His short school time made its mark on his life, especially his preparation for Confirmation, and it was a great grief to many friends when he fell a victim to influenza followed by pneumonia at the early age of i6J. His employer writes, " he was at all times the essence of a gentleman and a perfectly honest worker; we were charmed by his brightness and attention. He showed promise of considerable ability and grit.*' . W.H.C.
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Roll of Honour. During the Christmas Holidays the names of those who gave their lives for their Country in the Great War were inscribed on the panels of the College Hall in gold letters. The following words are written above :— "Cruel their fate and piteous," men say, " Heroic boys cut off before their day ; Danger and pain for England they defied ; For us they fought, for us untimely died." " Nay," God replies, " theirs is not death but life ; They fought for freedom, strove to finish strife ; All generations taught by them to live, Life everlasting to their teachers give."
Their Name Liveth for Evermore." 1914—1918. N. F. Acton. J. M. Aldana. F. N. Andrews. W. Allured. F. W. Bagott. A. A. D. Baird. M. C. Bate. P. S. Beauchamp C. V. Beddow. O. H. DampierBennett. R. S. De Blaby. G. Temple Bourne. G. A. G. Bonser. W. C. Brodribb. W. E. Chappel. A. K. Chaytor. H. Chignell. F. C. E. Clark. J. E. P. Cockey. B. Conan-Davies. C. B. ChevalierCream. N. L. Darby. C. L. Davey. R. E. Davis. J. K. Deakin. C. G. Eccles. A. H. CourtenayEvans. B. L. Fenton. W. A. Fergusson.
D. M. GrantFerguson. I. A. GrantFerguson. W. P. Griffiths T. L. Hall. F. J. Hemming. E. S. Howells. J. V. Sinnett-Jones. H. King. A. V. Lewis. E. R. H. Lewis. A. W. Limbrick. S. W. Ludlow. H. Major. F. A. R. Malet. A. LI. Mare. W. L. Moore. W. H. E. Moore. H. Graves-Morris. G. Nash J. Nash. C. Nichols. H. P. Nind. R. D. North. C, H. Norton. J. L. Ottley. C. Pearce. R. B. Plum. H. W. Reed. M. G. Roberts. G. C. Royle. H. T. Rowley. F. W. Shuttleworth.
THE VIGORNIAN. H. L. C. Smith. A. H. B. Webster. J. Critchley-Smith. J. H. Wiggin. J. H. Spencer. F. H. Wilcox. D. C. Sanby-Thomas.A. B. Williams. T. Sanby-Thomas. H. C. Wilmot. V. Thompson. R. C. Wilmot. D. W.Tonking. T. N. Wilmot. P. B. Tree. A. L. C. Wwitle. . B. Wagstaff. R. Hartland-Woods. ". Warren. HONOURS RECENTLY GAINED BY O.V.s. MILITARY CROSS. Lieut. T. R. Kenshole, Liverpool Regiment. Lieut. F. A. Morgan (formerly Master W.C.K.S.), South Staffs. Lieut. E. R. Newcombe, Worcester Regiment. Major J. B. Cavenagh, M.C., R.A.M.C., a bar to his M.C. MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES. Major M. S. D. Day, M.C., R.E., was mentioned a second time in Sir Douglas Haig's dispatch, December 27th, 1918. Captain G. D. Day, Camel Transport Corps, was in General Allenby's list of mentions, January 24th, 1919. N. Fergusson mentioned a second time in Sir Douglas Haig's January dispatch. M.B.E. Captain J. G. Sheild, awarded M.B.E. (Military Division) " for valuable services rendered in connection with the war."
O.C.C. Rotes. The work this term, like all out-of-school activities, has been much hampered by the abominable weather. We have not been able to use the field for Company Drill. Section and Platoon Drill, P.T., Arms Drill, some Lectures, and an occasional short Route March have occupied us.
A " 400 Marks " Examination took place on Wednesday, March 26th. Six candidates were entered. The result is not to hand at the time of going to press. The O.C. has received the following letter from the War Office :— " War Office, Whitehall, " 9/Officers Training Corps/272. " S.W. i, " (S.D-3.b.) " 20th March, 1919. " Sir, " I am commanded by the Army Council to express their appreciation of the great work carried out by Contingents of the Officers Training Corps during the recent war. " In the early months of the war the number of vacancies filled in the commissioned ranks of the Army by ex-cadets of the Officers Training Corps fully justified the formation of the Corps in 1908, and afforded an able testimony of the standard of training and powers of leadership which had been inculcated. " The Council have had before them the records of many Schools. The lists of those who have fallen and of those who have been mentioned in dispatches and decorated, show how grandly the ex-Officers Training Corps cadets have fought for King and Country, and form a record of which the Schools may justly be proud. " I am to ask you to convey the appreciation of the Army Council in this matter to all present officers and members of your Contingent, and I am to express the hope that this letter may be published in the School Journal, so that those who have left, and their relaives, may be informed of the appreciation by the Army Council of the work of the Officers Training Corps. ' " I am, " Sir, " Your obedient Servant, " B. B. CUBITT. " The Officer Commanding, " King's School, Worcester, "Officers Training Corps." * * *
Shortly after the publication of the last Notes we learnt with considerable pride and satisfaction that our lat' O.C., Lieut. F. A. Morgan, had been a*vvarded the Military Cross. We congratulate him heartily. * * *
Camps on the " compulsory " basis will be resumed this year. This means that all Cadets who will be 15 or over on October ist, 1919, will be required to attend Camp at the end of next term " unless prevented by illness, or pronounced medically unfit." Those who are medically unfit must bring a statement to that effect, signed by their home doctor, at the beginning of the Summer term. The Camp will last for 10 days, and will probably be held either at Tidworth Pennings, Salisbury Plain, or near Aldershot.
On March ist the O.T.C. attended the Cathedral officially, in connection with the Enthronement of the new Bishop of Worcester. A letter has been received from the Precentor thanking the Corps for the work done by them as Stewards.
The following promotions are noted :•— Under date 25.1.1919: To be Corporal—Lance-Corpl. R. G. Porter. To be Lance-Corporal—Cadet A. L. Harrison.
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Concert. To listen to a thoroughly enjoyable evening's entertainment is very different from having to write down one's exact sensations in cold blood, so to speak, afterwards : but that is the task of the so-called critic. The critic in this case is completely disarmed because he went for enjoyment (and got it), not for criticism. But away with this ! It is only a " camouflage " for the fact that the writer does not know what to say ! Let us be frank. After an unofficial sort of game of musical chairs, which was improved (?) by the patronising advice of those who had got seats and the scathing criticism of those who had not, the proceedings started : that is, the School Singing Class " mobilised " and " occupied the platform by a double flanking movement." " Floreat Schola " never ceases to delight with its fine rolling chorus and harmonious verses. The School Orchestra had not deteriorated either, for after the Singing Class had "got their tickets " they gave a remarkably fine rendering of A. E. Walton's " In Remembrance." Haines surprised us with the masterly way in which he sang. He certainly put his body behind his voice. The quartettes as usual left nothing to be desired, and one can only congratulate G. H. Smith, Esq., O.V., once more on the music he gives both here and in the orchestra. Austin, too, was a pleasure to hear, though one would have preferred to hear the piece printed-on the programme. All the songs of the Singing Class were well chosen, and well sung too, except that the trebles are rather too noticeably weak. Then, after Hollo way's song, came Selwyn Driver, as witty and entertaining as ever. He was loudly encored. When the applause had died down, the Headmaster made a brief speech, thanking the performers and organisers of the concert, and bidding us all a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and—farewell. We were all deeply moved at this parting speech. The " March Militaire," however, soon cheered us up, and it was followed by a song by F. B. Thomas. He was cheered to the echo and had to give an encore. Then, after another quartette and a violin solo by Haines, came the musical treat of the evening, the violin duet by Haines and Howells. It was perfectly executed and was a really splendid performance. Hurford's song, too, was extremely good, and rightly applauded. After another piece by the Orchestra, we had Driver again, and again the house; rocked with merriment. The songs then concluded the programme. But we were not allowed to. The Dean had a few words to say, and in his brief speech, which came most appropriately, he heartily thanked the Headmaster for all his work for the School during the last 22 years, and we all felt with him when he wished him God-speed in his new work. The " Auld Lang Syne " that followed was a memorable one. I append the programme :— Part I.—School Song, " Floreat Schola " (E. Vine Hall), Singing Class; Intermezzo, " In Remembrance " (A. E. Walton), The Orchestra; Song, " Mighty Warriors " (W. Hedgcock), P. Haines; Quartette, " Spin, Spin " (Jungot), G. B. Coombs, B, E. T. Hill, O. Collett, G. Smith, O.V. ; 'Cello Solo, " Berseuse de Jocelyn " (Godard), G. Austin ;
Part Song, " King Christmas " (Hatton), Singing Class ; Song, " Cobblin " (Sanderson), B. Hollo way; Musical Sketch, Selwyn Driver, O.V. Part II.—-March Militaire (Schubert), The Orchestra; Song, "The Working Monarch" (Gondoliers) (Gilbert and Sullivan), F. B. Thomas ; Quartette, " The Long Day Closes " (Sullivan), G. B. Coombs, B. Howells, P. Haines, G. Smith, O.V. ; (a) Violin Solo, " Prelude" (Somervell), P. Haines; (b) Violin Duet, " Moment Musical " (Schubert), P. Haines and B. Howells; Song, "The Heart's Awakening" (Ketelby), W. E. C. Hurford; Intermezzo, " Con Sourdini " (Krier), The Orchestra; Musical Sketch, Selwyn Driver, O.V. ; Part Songs, (a) " The New Year " (Latree), (b) " England Yet " (Benedict); " God Save the King " ; "Auld Lang Syne." Accompanist: C. E. Brown.
?iix$ nous. Fives, which has become more and more confined to this one term of late, certainly flourishes greatly in its due season. The numbers of players are not great, but too great for the two courts, which are in continuous demand. When we get the new court we shall then be able to expect greater numbers. Meanwhile the standard of the play among both juniors and seniors is appreciably high, and there is a marked tendency to cease " fooling '" and play a decent game when in the courts. The competitions have started, and promise to be exciting in the later rounds. We have also to look forward to the Inter-House games with increased interest on account of the handsome cup which was presented last year. Finally, there really seems some prospect of at least one Inter-School match, that is with Hereford. Efforts in other directions have so far proved vain, but still we may live in hopes.
Chess Rotes. Owing to the epidemic of influenza, only one foreign match was played last term. This was against the Blind College, on December 2. The School was without the assistance of P. C. K. Lewis, which perhaps helped to account for the rather disastrous result. The games- were played as follows :— SCHOOL. BLIND COLLEGE. o M. A. Le Huray Grimshaw ... ... i 2 N. W. Gowing Hargreaves ... ... J 0 G. N. T. Widdrington Reed i 1 R. A. K. Bowstead Mayes ... ... ... o o E. K. Price FitzGibbon ... ... i o V. C. Powell Coldwell ... ... i o H. C. B. Hill Wilkinson i o F. H. C. Shorting Hunt i our opponents winning by a margin of 6j points to ij. The only other match was played against the Staff on December 9, in Mr. Thomas's room. Mr. Beach Hicks
-THE VIGORNIAN. was unfortunately prevented at the last minute from playing, so that the match was decided on three boards as shown below :— SCHOOL. i M. A. Le Hura; i N. W. Cowing o R. A. K. Bowstead
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the School winning by 2 points to i. So far this term no matches have been played, but it is hoped that the Chess Competitions which are at present in progress and of which two rounds have already been played off, will have improved our form, and we have every hope of reversing the decision when next we meet the Blind College.
Gpmnaslum Rotes. The annual gymnasium competition took place on the nth December, the last Wednesday of the term. This year, for the first time, the competition took place in the Hall, thus preserving the audience from suffocation in the Gym, and as a half-holiday was granted for the purpose it was, contrary to custom, held by daylight. Colonel Chichester, assisted by an instructor, kindly acted as judge. There was a further change this year, as the exercises on the ropes and horse were abolished, and the competition was judged entirely on physical "jerks." The squad was .drilled by Mr. Whitaker from the gallery. Many surprise "quickeners " were sprung on the squad, which caused much amusement to the audience. The result was as follows. Out of a maximum of 20 marks School House obtained 16 Day Boys ,, 14^ Hostel ,, 14 Castle House ,, n After the competition the. instructor pointed out the respective faults of the Hoiise teams. Colonel Chichester thought the standard of the work was high, and commented on the change that had taken place in the methods of physical training during the past few years. The Headmaster thanked Colonel Chichester for judging, and called on Mrs. Chappel to present the cup to the School House captain, W. M. Tyler. After the competition, while the marks were being added, there was a boxing display. There were two bouts of two two-minute rounds between first Patton and Shorting Hi., and then between Thomas i. and Tyler. Shorting iii. and Thomas were the winners. The teams for the Competition were :-— School House. Day Boys. Hostel. Castle House. Tyler Patton Graham Lanning White i. Angwin
Price Thomas i. Harrison Bricquet Smith i. Spackman
Shorting i. Tonking Bridger Hall i. Porter i. Eccles Shorting iii. Webb i. Fell Landale i. Griffiths Fetherstonhaugh
Boxing. This term a much desired boxing class has been started. Mr. Thomas, former light-weight champion cf the London Hospitals, is instructing some 30 would-be pugilists in the " noble art." At the end of the term there will be a House Competition, although as yet there has been no cup offered for the purpose. We are greatly indebted to Mr. Thomas and Mr. Whitaker for their lead in the matter of reinstituting a sport which has been desired by many for a long time.
SDooting notes. Range Officials: 2nd Lieut. R. J. Whitaker. Sergt. P. C. K. Lewis. L.-Cpl. A. H. Dingle. Shooting last term was hindered by the prevailing epidemic, and all the miniature range matches which had been arranged were cancelled except two ; one of which we won easily and the other lost by 5 points. We cannot, as is customary, this term begin firing off some of the classification tests, as the War Office has not yet announced what the test shall be. We hope shortly to be able to arrange for section commanders to have a certain time allotted to them, during which every man in their sections must fire. In the early part of last term, we were often able to get up to Norton and get some practice with .303 ammunition At the end of the term Colonel Chichester arranged a match for us with some of the Norton men. This we won by 51 points, and Colonel Chichester very kindly presented each member of our team with a useful pocket-book. He made us further indebted to him by providing us with luncheon before we returned to the School. We hope to get a good deal of practice this term before his competition comes off.
football. CHARACTERS OF THE XI. G. P. CLARK (Captain, Centre Half).—Full of energy, and improving in judgment. The best of the halves. M. E. WEBB (Inside Left).—A clever forward, who goes straight for goal and shoots well. R. E. O. HALL (Centre Forward).—Can use his feet, but was a little disappointing as a goal-scorer. W. M. TYLER (Right Back).—Usually a safe back. Never loses his head, and tackles with accuracy and vigour. B. ADLINGTON (Outside Right).—Rather slow *t getting away, but difficult to stop when on the move.
THE VIGORNIAN. G. E. D. SHORTING (Right Half).—Solid and willing, but rather slow. R. P. FLETCHER (Left Back).—Full of vigour, but rather given to missing the ball. His methods (not his skill) were at times reminiscent of professional football. H. D. TONKING (Left Half).—Must cultivate the art of being in the right place at the right time. P. N. WHITE (Inside Right).—Speedy and clever. A good shot. G. N. T. WIDDRINGTON (Goal).—A safe goalkeeper. Clears well. A. H. DINGLE (Inside Left).—A much improved forward. Centres well. Difficult to stop, in spite of his lack of size. \ MATCHES. This year we were only able to obtain one match against Hereford Cathedral School, which was played at Hereford on November gth. The School was not represented by its full team, but, however, the game turned out to be one of the best that have been played for many years. During the first half Webb and Hall broke through dangerously several times but failed to score, owing to some fine saves by the" Hereford goalkeeper. In this half we had decidedly the best of the play. No score was made until Dingle, ten minutes before the end of play, managed to push the ball through in a general melee in front of the goal. Hereford, however, equalised with a low shot some five minutes before time, and the final resulted in a draw i—i. The rest of the matches had to be postponed owing to the prevailing epidemic, so of our two School matches, Malvern and Hereford, the first resulted in a loss 5—4 and the latter in a draw i—i. " • In the first round of the house matches School House beat the Day Boys 3—i in a very fast game, and Castle House beat the Hostel i—o. In the final, after a wellcontested game, School House beat Castle House 3—0, in spite of the capital game played by the latter's defence. Thus School House carried off the cup after what were without doubt some of the best and keenest house-matches that have ever been played.
Debating Socktp. SESSION 21. MEETING 2. I A well-attended meeting was held on Wednesday, December 4th, when Rev. R. Allen was unanimously elected to chair. No private business being brought forward, he called upon Mr. Taylor to propose that "This
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House views with concern the prospect of a Labour Government." Opening his speech, he said that on the face of it, it was preposterous that the less educated class should govern the more educated class. How could an uneducated Labour man fulfil the delicate trust of foreign minister, or how deal with problems in India of which he knew nothing? Further, were not they opposed to the Empire and the retention of the Colonies? They proposed nationalising the railways! Would not that cause disorganisation ? Again, their system of finance would probably be extravagant, and finally they meditated relaxing the divorce laws, while their general attitude was to the Churches one of distrust. Rev. R. J. Whitaker opposed him. He denied the validity of the hon. proposer's argument that less educated men could not govern the more educated on grounds that at present we were not governed by the most educated people in the land. Was a Wejsh solicitor the ideal production of education? Continuing, he said "that we must not judge the opinions of the whole Labour Party by the rash statements of certain extremists. The old bogey cf the I.L.P. was not Labour. He believed that a Labour Government would be as stable as any other. The working man was a good man at bottom. If he was not, we should have lost the war. Further, Labour's services to the Coalition Government had not been inconsiderable, and the Labour Government alone could control the unruly sections of Labour, and hence he opposed the motion. Mr. Thomas supported Mr. Taylor. He was obviously indignant that Mr. Lloyd George should have been called a Welsh solicitor, so much so that he asserted that Mr. Lloyd George was the most educated person in the land ! He supported the Coalition because it was an union of the best men of any party or class, while the Labour party was only a single class party. He also quoted Sir J. Simon as showing the decadent opinion of Labour. Mr. Harrison then spoke against the motion. He said the source of the opposition to Labour Party was simply because it was new and did away with old shibboleths. The Labour Party was that to which the soldiers returning with new and exalted ideals belonged, and they would tolerate no return to pre-war politics. It was a National Party, opposed to party politics and supporting the League of Nations. The motion was< then thrown open to the House. After some bickering between Mr. Thomas and Mr. Harrison, Mr. Hurford spoke. He admitted that less educated did not signify that the working man was uneducated. Taking as an instance the recent railway strike, he showed that the working man*would not obey his leaders, and was ripe for revolution. He added that Mr. Clynes (who had been as an example of the capacity of Labour members) had not done so much himself to improve the work of his predecessors. Mr. Schofield then spoke, and Mr. Price, who said that party politics would be abolished, and the Coalition, by combining the members of each party, would do it. The Hon. Secretary then opposed the motion. He said that there was a lot of talk of the Labour members being less educated, but why were the working classes so
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badly educated? It was the fault of former Government, who now rounded on Labour, saying they were uneducated. Mr. Hurford had called attention to the fact that at the recent railway strike the men would not obey their leaders. There was the danger. If we did not support the Labour leaders and authority, the men would go over to Bolshevism. The sensible Labour leaders alone stood between us and Bolshevism. As for the talk of Labour supporting relaxed divorce laws, he had seen nothing of it, and anyway the lower classes were less immoral than the upper in this respect. Messrs. Le Huray (on the theme that Labour men were easily led), Bartlett, Powell (who said that free education was a failure), and Porter (who pointed out that the Education Bill was in itself a proof of the efforts of the Coalition for Education) also spoke. Mr. Whitaker then summed up for the opposition. He could not allow Sir J. Simon to be quoted as a Labour leader. Labour, he said, might not get power this election. That was not the question. But Labour would have a Government in the future, and there was no cause for concern in the prospect. Mr. Taylor emphasized the points of some of the speakers from the House, and then in a masterly peroration showed the ruinous effects of democracy in history. On dividing, the motion was won by 51 votes to 5. * * * A very " scratch " meeting was held on Wednesday, 5th February, which was well attended, partly because the entertainmnt was of a mixed kind. At any rate the debate was impromptu (tres), the subject being that " I n the opinion of the House ghosts are non-existent," and the Chairman (Mr. F. S. Salisbury) called upon Mr. Powell to propose. After speech remarkable for its brevity, Mr. Sedgwick opposed with a lengthy discourse. Other speakers were Messrs. Baker, Eccles, Hurford, Horsfield, and the Chairman, who related some very interesting anecdotes. The House did not divide.
Oxford CeWr. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Freed from the yoke of military despotism, Oxford has again come into its own, and with-it the " Colonia Vigorniensis." For one by one we drifted back, converting our rifles into fountain pens, preferring the pursuits of peace to those of war. Our colony now numbers five, with hopes of a further increase next term. But the joy of those returning is eclipsed by the thought of many who would be here, had they not sacrificed all for the benefit of those who remain. The following are in residence this term :— J. C. Rammell (Worcester).
Quite the all-round veteran
of our colony. Difficult of access and rarely seen. Believed to be " humping " the difficulties of the Forestry School, though his stature is not thereby affected. Wields a hockey stick for his college. C. M. Humphries (Hertford). To judge from his tobacco jar, the mind of him who studies law needs much soothing. Plays hockey and spends his spare time breaking up coal, electric globes, and any other articles happening to come within range of the poker. C. K. Adams (B.N.C.). Drifted into residence some weeks after full term and assiduously set himself the task of seeing as much of the surrounding counties as possible. Reads history, shows signs of developing into an archaeologist, and smokes a churchwarden. H. J. P. Haines (Queen's). Last seen flushed of face and uncomplaining doing his pre-breakfast run as- spare man for his College eight—veritably a thankless task. Still plays a variety of musical instruments and reads history as a diversion. B. C. Mackenzie (Keble). " Far from the madding crowd." Utilizes a bicycle, plays chess and frequents the museum. Young, but old compared with us freshers. We wish the School every success on the river and in the Sports, and condole with you that the hockey should be brought to a close by the ubiquitous floods. We apologise for the lateness of this letter, but hope it is not too late for insertion in the " Vigornian." Hoping that \ve may soon be joined by more members of the School. We are, Yours, " OXON. "
Cambridge Cettcr, Dear Sirs, It is with greatest pleasure that we are able once again to send you news from this corner of the earth. The 'Varsity is once again resuming its normal state of activity. Rowing and other recreations are in full swing ; moreover, every day one crosses the streets with greater anxiety owing to various motor steeds flying in all directions. Although, at present, there are only three of the old school in residence, we hope our numbers will increase shortly. J. B. Caswell (Trinity) is reading History and is seldom to be seen. It is wondered whether it is due to overwork or attractions elsewhere. His name was head of the list in a certain protest against the Cambridge Magazine. G. F. D. Perfort (Selwyn). Seems to be full of life, and very busy training his mind in the direction of medicine. We believe he is most popular at a certain College very near his own ! S. D. Strong (John's) is busily engaged studying Political Economy. Appears to be also very busy with his musical engagements and other attractions ! Although he is unfit
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O.V. Club. I am, for many reasons, sorry to announce that, the War being over, this is my last contribution as O.V. Secretary. I have thoroughly enjoyed my term of office, having got into touch with many old friends, though I am afraid during the last three months some most interesting letters have remained unanswered. I can only apologise, and plead pressure of work entailed by the various funds for which I am responsible. There is just time to report a Committee meeting held on March 6th, at which three important resolutions were passed:— (1) That the dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 6, at the Guildhall, Worcester, at 7.30 p.m., preceded at 7.15 by a General Meeting of the Club. I shall be glad if those who can come will let me know as soon as possible. A postcard will suffice. (2) Mr. D. J. Hugh Jones, Barn Hall, Ombersley, was elected, and consented to act as Hon. Secretary and Treasurer after May 6. I feel sure this is a good appointment, and the Club will be in excellent hands. (3) That any member, having paid ten years' or twenty years' subscriptions, may, on payment of £2 25. od. or £i is. od. respectively, become a Life Member : while after paying for twenty-five years he becomes ipso facto a Life Member. This is optional, and subject to the approval of the General Meeting. The -War Memorial Fund, which started off in most promising fashion, has slacked off during the last few weeks. The amflbnt, received and promised, has reached the total of .£1,400 towards the desired .£2,000. No one who wishes to subscribe for either the first or second time need feel it is too late, as the Scholarship Scheme, at any rate (which perhaps is the favourite, to judge from letters, though there is no lack of appreciation for any of them), will stand any amount of augmentation for some time to come. T. E. R.
Scbool Calendar.
eb. 20.—Navy League Lecture. 6.30 p.m. Comdr. Collingwood Hughes, R.N. Mar. 5.—Ash Wednesday. School Service 12 a.m. The Headmaster. ,, 13.—School Lenten Service 3.15 p.m. Rev. H. Hughes. „ 19.—Lecture on Dr. Barnardo's Homes. Mr. Hind Smith. „ 20.—School Lenten Service 3.15 p.m. „ 22.—Lecture Recital. Rev. Runnels Moss. Nicholas Nickleby. 6.30 p.m.
Mar. 27. —School Lenten Service 3.15 p.m. Canon Melville. 29. —Shakespeare Lecture by Paget Bowman, Esq. "Julius Caesar." 29. — Boat Race v. Magdalene C.S., at Oxford. April 4. —School Confirmation. Cathedral 12 a.m. 5. —School Regatta. 10. —School Lenten Service. 3-15 p.m. 11. —School Service. Lists. 12. —Exeunt Omnes. May 8. — Boarders Return. 9. —School Meets.
Scbool Officers. M. E. Webb. M. E. Webb. A. H. Adams. P. N. White. R. E. O. Hall. P. C. K. Lewis. A. H. Dingle. E. K. Price. G. N. T. Widdrington. M. E. Webb, A. L. Harrison, G. N. T. Widdrington, R. G. Porter.. School Monitors M. E. Webb, G. N. T. Widdrington, P. C. K. Lewis, E. K. Price, A. L. Harrison, A. H. Adams, A. G. Coombs, R. G. Porter. Secretary of Debating Society G. N. T. Widdrington. Librarians . . . M. E. Webb, P. C. K. Lewis, A. G. Coombs, R. G. Porter, A. H. Adams, C. Patton (Lower School). Secretary of Chess Club - M. A. Le Huray. Secretary of the Field Club - P. C. K. Lewis. Curator of the Museum P. C. K. Lewis. The Headmaster, T. E. Games Committee Rammell, Esq., Rev. R. J. Whitaker, Rev. H. Hughes, F. B. Thomas, Esq., M. E. Webb, G. P. Clark, P. K. Lewis, G. N. T. Widdrington, P. N. White, R. E. O. Hall, E. K. Price, B. Adlington, A. H. Adams. The Headmaster, R. J. Library Committee Castley, Esq., R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., M. E. Webb, P. C. K. Lewis, A. G. Coombs, R, G. Porter, A. H. Adams, C. A. C. Patton (Lower School). Head of the School Captain of Boats Secretary of Boats Captain of Hockey Secretary of Hockey Captain of Shooting Secretary of Shooting Captain of Gymnasium Captain of Fives Editors of the Vigornian
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Presentation to tbe Read-master* A presentation from the School to Canon and Mrs. Chappel was made on Friday, December I3th, at 3.45 p.m. The Treasurer of the Fund was originally M. E. Webb, but on his absence during the last fortnight of the term R. G. Porter took over the office, and H. J. P. Haines was detailed to choose the present. He decided on a silver set with tray, consisting of tea and coffee pots, cream-jug, and sugar basin, engraved with the School Arms and an inscription. After a short speech, M. E. Webb gave the present to the Headmaster, together with the heartiest wishes of the whole School for success at Coventry as Sub-Dean. The Headmaster replied for himself and Mrs. Chappel. He was overcome with this expression of affection, and he hoped all the members of the School would always remember his long sojourn among them. Finally he wished us all " good-bye " and a happy Christmas. His_ other presents were : From the Staff, Worcester china coffee service; from the School House, chiming clock; from Mr. and Mrs. Beach-Hicks, old silver candle-snuffer and tray; from School House domestic staff, dinner service.
Satoete. Upper Fifth. Longland J. L. Lower Fifth. Blanchard H. H. Remove. Davies iii. A. E., Evans v. R.'O. Upper Fourth. Beavan R. M. Lower Fourth. Walcott E. G. E., Herridge C. N. C Third. Badger E. M., Hare R. C. Upper Second. Garnett C. L. Lower Second.
Valete. Upper Sixth. H. J. P. Haines (1915-1918), School Monitor, Librarian, Secretary of Orchestra, Pte. O.T.C. W. E. H. Bennett (1910-1918), 2nd XI. Football 1918, Lce.-Cpl. O.T.C. Lower Sixth. B. E. T. Hill (1915-1918), 2nd XI. Cricket 1916, ist XL 1917-1918, 2nd XI. Football 1917, Corpl. O.T.C. Upper Fifth. E. Nolf (1916-1918), Pte. O.T.C. C. E. Brown (1917-1918), Pte. O.T.C. Lower Fifth. R. P. Fletcher (1916-1918), 2nd XI. Football 1917, ist XL 1918, 2nd IV. Rowing 1917, ist IV. 1918, Pte. O.T.C. G. A. Betteridge (1913-1918), Ptc. O.T.C. Remove. G. Austin (1916-1918). B. Holloway (1916-1918), Pte. O.T.C. D. K. Geddes (1917-1918), Pte. O.T.C. Lower Fourth. A. L. G. Cawker (1915-1918), Pte. O.T.C. G. A. R. Bricquet (1915-1918). F. L. Parkin (1915-1918), Pte. O.T.C. Third. H. K. Lewis (1916-1918), Pte. O.T.C. W. E. Wright (1917-1918). First. L. K. Lewis (1918-1918), Pte. O.T.C.
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Correspondence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Last term we were under the impression that certain people were detailed every half holiday to paint and repair the Barge, which always seems in an advanced state of senile decay. This term w-e expected a vision of spotless paint to dazzle our eyes and gladden our hearts. But what do we see? Gazing at it from the Ferry, we observe blotchy side and patchy roof. At both ends tumble-down doors, which, to guard against the unwelcome attacks of the inhabitants of Severn Street, only open from the inside ! But there is one consolation ; if we make a " forced march " into those solitudes, which are usually flooded when the Barge makes its appearance in public, we might notice that here and there some energetic slacker has apparently been daubing some poisonous looking substance on the inoffensive planks, shall we say with a cast-off shaving-brush ? Apologising, etc. We are, Sirs, Yours very truly, C. R. T. & Co.
THE VIGORNIAN, To the Editors of the " Viggrnian." Dear Sirs, May I encroach on your valuable space to make two suggestions, which I think would be in the direction of an improvement? Firstly, I suggest that all School lectures take place, if possible, at 6.30 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. This alteration would give all Day Boys the chance of attending, which many of them at present do not have. Secondly, would it not be well for the School Reading Competition to take place in School hours, as the Recitation Competition now does? This, again, would be a benefit to Day Boys. Yours in hope, " MR. SOMEBODY."
Sftakesptare in 6eritianp. One evening, about a month before the armistice, Thompson came into my room—I called it my room, although I really owned only one-third of it—and sat down on my bed with the businesslike air of a man who .had decided on a course of action, and means to see the matter through. " "" The 'stage," he began, "is going to rack and ruin." " WelC" I said, " what of it? ' I 'm not responsible. Go and see Tiffin." Tiffin was our stage-manager, scene-shifter, property man and mistress of the robes. " I am speaking metaphorically,'' he remarked severely. " I am surprised and pained—I might also say disgusted— at the low tendencies of the drama as exemplified in this camp. We are going to reform it." I looked at him anxiously. " Really, Thompson," 1 said, " I don't think you ought to try to turn the stage into the pulpit. I have always deprecated any " " I don't want to turn it into a pulpit," he interrupted. " But you can see for yourself that something must be done about this eternal round of farce and burlesque melodrama." This was true. Ever since I had been in the camp we had attempted nothing more ambitious than a few one-act plays, two pierrot shows of doubtful integrity, and a three-act farce dating back to the early days of Jimmy Welch. " I propose," he announced, " to perform Shakespeare. I shall of course let the fellows down gently to begin with. We can't plunge straight from burlesque into Hamlet, but I intend next Saturday to put on a scene or two from "The Taming of the Shrew." 1 shall appear as Petruchio." " How nice," I said. " But how about Katherine? " "You will be Katherine." " But " His eagle eye pierced me through and through and I subsided. " It will be good practice for you," he continued. I didn't even have time to ask him what it would be prac-
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tice for. " We will begin to rehearse at once. -Act II., Scene i, about the middle—' Good morrow Kate, for that's your name I hear.' Got it?" And so we began. * * * * * * As we progressed, and the love-making began to be a little more natural, and the angry blustering a little more subdued, we became almost sanguine. Then suddenly I had an idea. "Thompson," I said, breaking into one of his best speeches, " your performance as Petruchio is masterly, but I feel that both it. and my own humble efforts, will lose a lot of their charm if we perform in well-worn khaki uniforms, or even in the magnificent Teutonic suits of civilian clothes in the Kommondantur." Thompson smiled in that superior way he has. " Go and interview Tiffin," he said, " and take with you those delightful yellow curtains from your room." Bewildered, but obedient, I went. Tiffin surveyed me without enthusiasm. "Katherine," he said. " Hm ! Take off your coat." I did so. For one awful moment I thought he was going to embrace me, but he was only draping me with curtains. With two or three deft movements he had my costume complete. A tight-fitting bodice and wide skirt of yellow brocade fell gracefully over a petticoat of lace (his own curtain), while a wonderful train hung behind and trailed on the floor. " Oomph ! " he said. " What? " He extracted a mouthful of pins and pointed to the bed. " Wig." I picked it up and put it on. It was a wonderful wig. Have you ever seen a crimson glass jar full of molten gold, reflecting the last dying rays of the sunset? . . . . Nor have I, but I should think that would be very like the colour of this wig. He was just arranging a few artificial chrysanthemums in my waistbelt when the door opened. You have probably guessed that it was Thompson A pair of the palest of biscuit-coloured cavalry breeches surmounted by the upper portion of a pair of Jaeger pyjamas, comprised the groundwork of his costume. But this was almost hidden by an assortment of variegated trappings. Petruchio is always hung about with things : I have never been able to find out why. In this case there were dog-chains, dressing-gown cords, Sam Browne belts, neckties, mufflers, and countless other things. He was literally festooned with them, and every time he moved I caught sight of something fresh. .One could never tire of looking at him. A pair of fleece-lined flying boots and an Australian hat with a white plume completed his wonderful improvisation * * * * * * When we got down to the stage the orchestra was playing selections from the " Happy Day." It never did haveany tact, that orchestra A41 went well, and as rehearsed until near the end. " I will to Venice—Sunday comes apace," he shouted, and embraced me violently.
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"Mind my wig!" I gasped, and I heard a titter in the front row. " A n d kiss me Kate, we will be married o' Sunday." So saying he seized me and flung me on to his shoulder, and bore me triumphantly off. The curtain fell amid shrieks of delight. " Thompson," I said, as he deposited me in the wings, " you might have told me you were going to do that, and I'd have taken off my trousers." A. MACDONALD, O.V.
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THE VIGORNIAN. BIRTH. We should like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Castley on the birth of a son on Sunday, March 23rd. We hope to celebrate the event with a half-holiday in the near future.
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pairs did not provide such interesting games. Our pair won the first two games easily, but somewhat unaccountably lost the third. But they made up the points and more, and the result was as above. SCORE. ist Pair. K.S.W.
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H.C.S.
G. N. T. Widdrington G. E. D. Shorting ...
On Wednesday, March 26th, the examination for military efficiency for candidates for Woolwich and Sandhurst was conducted by Capt. Ollerton, of the Inns of Court O.T.C. We had six candidates in for the examination — Sergeants Clark and Price, Corpl. White, Lce.-Corpls. Adams an'd Harrison, and Cadet Winstone. The candidates were examined in Book-work, Section, Platoon, and Company Drill, and the theoretical handling of a Platoon in open warfare.
2nd Pair. W. M. Tyler ... H. S. Thomas
Grand Total
floes. The first match was fairly well contested, the Hostel winning 15 — 10 and 15 — 12. School House had a walk-over, winning 15 — 2 and 15 — i. The final, played on March 8th, resulted in two exciting games, which were won by School House, the score being 15 — 12 in each case. The House Pairs were : — School House. W. M. Tyler. H. S. Thomas. Castle House. M. E. Webb. C. I. Record.
Hostel. G. N. T. Widdrington. G. E. D. Shorting. Day Boys. A. H. Dingle. A. L. Harrison.
On Saturday, March 22nd, a match was played with Hereford Cathedral School, which resulted in a win for us by the narrow margin of 10 points. The first pairs were very evenly matched, and the games were exceedingly exciting. Hereford drew well away in the first game, as their system of playing rather disturbed our pair. However, they recovered, and won the last two games, though they did not quite make up the loss in points. The second
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15 — 9 15— 3
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E. Addison. O. W. Richards.
Ketcb Run.
HOUSE MATCHES — Hostel v. Castle House. School House v. Day Boys.
K. A. Lloyd. J. G. Richards.
38—42 — —
The result of the examination showed that all the N.C.O. candidates gained their "400 marks." Cadet Winstone, who had had very little practice in the handling of men, alone failed.
Played on February 28th.
5 — 15 15 — 12 18—15
This was held on Monday, March loth. No fewer than 83 entered for it this year, and this renewed keenness must undoubtedly be ascribed to the magnificent cup which has been so generously presented by Mr. Warren. By an ingenious combination the one race was made to serve the double purpose of allotting points for the Warren Cup and the Sports Challenge Shield. The handicap for the Warren Cup was one of one minute for two years. School House won the Cup. The results were as follows : —• FOR THE WARREN CUP. SCHOOL HOUSB. HOSTEL DiYBoYS. C*STLB HOUSE. 1. Evans iii (11 Shorting iii (8) Palmeri (2) \Vilfordii (6) 2. Jones ii (3) Gowing i (9) Coverdale (5) Hall i (21) 3. Thomas i (4) Gowing ii (10) Winstone (13) Record (23) 4. Pattou (7) Leekeii (11) Smith ii (14) Webb ii (25) 5 Davey (18) Porterii (12) Adlington(I5) Cornforth (27) 6. Fair (19) Widdrington (16) Harrison i (17) Rice-Jones i (29) 52
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66
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The figures in brackets denote the places on the handicap race. Open. i. 2. 3. 4.
Thomas i. Gowing i. Winstone. Adlington.
Under 16. i. 2. 3. 4.
Evans iii. Patton. Shorting iii. Gowing ii.
THE VIGORNIAN.
8o Under 14. 1. Palmer i. 2. Jones ii. 3. Coverdale. 4. Wilford ii.
that the School Mission Scholar should not lose by this gift, he (the Headmaster) made the generous offer of supplying the same amount himself for the Mission Fund.
Under 12. i. Woodhouse.
POINTS FOR HOUSE CHALLENGE SHIELD. 28 18 '4 i
School House Day Boys Hostel Castle House
lectures. On Thursday, March igth, at 6.30 p.m., we had the pleasure of listening to Mr. Hind Smith, who gave us a very enjoyable lecture on the Foundation, System and Work of Dr. Barnardo's Homes. He first told us something of the life which destitute children spend when received into the Homes, with some lantern-slides of their sports and pastimes. He then went on to show us some striking contrasts, a child as it was when admitted, and the difference when it was passed out. He gave us some amazing figures in connection with the percentage of old Barnardo Boys in the Canadian contingent, and concluded a very interesting lecture with some slides of boys who had won distinction in the Great War. The Headmaster thanked him very heartily for his amusing and instructive talk, and proposed that the offertory at the School Service on, the next day should be sent to the Homes. In order
On Saturday, March 22nd, at 6.45 p.m., Rev. Runnels Moss came to give us another of his highly-popular lecturerecitals. This time he performed " Nicholas Nickleby," to the huge enjoyment of all of us. He seemed to be able to get through the whole book in about two hours, which is a remarkable, perfprmance when we remember thai; he told the tale in the author's own words, bringing in every essential fact. He swayed the whole audience from start to finish : we smiled, we laughed, we howled : sometimes we held our breath, and dead silence reigned, so dead in fact that one could hear the cold water bubbling in the hot-water pipes. The end of the lecture came all too soon, and Rev. Runnels Moss departed in a storm of cheers, a happy frame of mind, and a cab (or should we say cabriolet?). His last joke was much appreciated : he hoped the librarian (wretched fellow!) would soon be "all of a twist, and in a dickens of a heap " by constant demands for some work of Dickens.
Contemporaries. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following, apologising for any accidental omissions : Alleynian, Bromsgrovian, Herefordian, Constantia, Eagle, Felstedian (2), Lily, Monktonian, Tonbridgian, Wyggestonian, Wulfrunian.