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No. 95.

JULY, 1919.

VOL. IX.

Contents. School Notes O.V. News O.V. Club O.V. Dinner In Memoriam Rowing Notes Boat Race Regatta Sports Shooting Fives Boxing Competition Cricket Fixtures Cricket Matches Chess Notes Hockey Salvete Valete The Rev. W. E. Bolland Correspondence Cambridge Letter ... ... Contemporaries ... ... Games Account ... ... Chichester Cup ... ... School Officers ... ... Cricket Matches ... ...

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Scbool Rotes, We heard towards mid-term, with profound sorrow, of the death of the Rev. W. E. Bolland, Headmaster of the School from 1879 to 1896. It was during his period of office that the School entered the ranks of Public Schools, and his work cannot be underestimated. We offer our deepest sympathies to the relatives of the deceased.

It was with great regret that we parted with the Rev H. Hughes last term. We wish him every success in his new sphere of life as Headmaster of King's College, Taunton, and heartily welcome the Rev. R. Craze in his place.

We should like to take this opportunity of expressing our deepest sympathies with Mr. R. M. M. Beach-Hicks on his sad bereavement. Mrs. Beach-Hicks was well-known in School circles and her loss is felt universally.

We are again fortunate in having the use of the Cathedral tennis-court, through the kindness of Canon Southwell, who has also been generous enough to supply the balls. As some small return we keep the grass trimmed to a respectable length.

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The floods of last term had left the field in a somewhat unstable condition, but a good spell of fine weather has put this right, and cricket is now in full swing, under the able captaincy of M. E. Webb. We wish him every success in the coining season. It may seem a remarkable thing to say, in view of the fact that we lost the Hereford race by three lengths, but the Rowing last term was highly successful. The floods (how they were bewailed !) succeeded in holding up operations several times, but in spite of handicaps the various crews were up to their usual high- standard of efficiency, and the Regatta provided some very exciting events. Hockey suffered very much owing to the fact that the field was nearly always under water, or in a state of recuperation. But in spite of the fact that we were only able to use the ground once,' a most enjoyable match was played at Evesham, an account of which appears elsewhere. Under the able guidance of Mr. Whitaker and Mr. Thomas, Boxing, which has been dormant during the war, has revived, and on certain nights a week during last term a listener might have heard the sound of heavy blows coming from the Gym. We were unfortunately prevented from sending representatives to Aldershot, but hope that this will not be the case next year. We can take this opportunity of congratulating the Secretary of Chess on a most successful season. The greatest achievement was the acquisition of the Worcestershire Public Schools' Challenge Shield, which we won from the College for the Blind. But also mention must be made of the exciting competition for the Cup, and of some very interesting house matches which he instituted for the first time last term. During the enforced suspension of other forms of sport at various intervals during last term, several enjoyable paperchases were run. In no case were the hares caught, but whether this is a tribute to their sagacity or the result of stupidity and short-windedness on the part of the hounds, we are unable to say. The College Green, which we have laboriously cultivated during the war, is now once more to rise to its proper dignity. Several suggestions for its future use have been brought forward, including tennis courts, an ornamental garden and a lawn, but at present it remains a wilderness of stones and weeds. * * * During the past holidays, Mrs. Bradley worked a banner in memory of O.V.'s who have fallen, and presented it to

the School. In the absence of all of us, Mr. Castley received it in the Cathedral, but the opportunity was again taken to present it publicly on the occasion when the Memorial of the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the Worcestershire Regiment was placed in the Cathedral. We desire to thank Mrs. Bradley for her very generous gift, which will be kept in the Ladye Chapel, and which will serve to be a speaking remembrance of Old Vigornians who have fallen. * * * It is with great pleasure that we welcome the successor of the late Sergt. Tibbets, namely C.S.M. Handley. He is a vigorous^ personality, and the result of his untiring efforts are already visible in the Corps. We hope and trust that we shall be so fortunate as to retain his services for inany years. * * * A most enjoyable Field Day was spent at the Old Hills on Ascension Day. The Corps paraded at 9.45 a.m., and rations were issued. The day turned out to be very hot, but we arrived safely back at eight o'clock with no casualties. * * * After being twice postponed, the Sports were finally held over till this term, and took place on May 13-14. We were rewarded for our patience by having excellent weather, although a trifle too warm from the performers' point of view. A full account will be found elsewhere. The Headmaster has very kindly placed his house and garden at the disposal of the Sixth Form on Sunday evenings from 6 o'clock to 7.30. This used often to be a very tedious hour and a half, and all concerned would like to take this opportunity of expressing their sincere thanks for the privilege. * * * We are very glad to observe the post-war return of the fixture-cards. For the past four years it has been very difficult to discover the dates of the prominent fixtures, and it is with profound relief that we see the tittle blue cards. Another thing which serves to remind us in the cricket world that the war is indeed a thing of the past, is the revival of tea on the ground. By the time that this appears in print we shall have benefited by the Headmaster's generosity in this matter, the other dates being June 23, when the tea will be supplied by Mr. Rammell, and July 2, on which date the Headmaster will again be the benefactor. * * * A. G. Coombs has been successful in gaining a Divinity Exhibition to Selwyn College, Cambridge. We congratulate him and wish him every success in the near future. * * * This year our fixture list includes an O.V. match for the first time si'nce the outbreak of war. It will take place on

THE VIGORNIAN. June 23, and we await that date with excitement, trusting that the weather will smile upon us. During the holidays an O.V. dinner was held in Worcester, at which the late Headmaster was present. The Club was refounded on its pre-war basis, and Mr. Rammell, who has filled the post of Secretary during the war, formally handed over his office to D. Jasper Jones, Esq., Barn Hall, Ombersley. An account of the dinner is published in. this issue. * * * We look forward, this term, with mingled feelings to the Section Competition. Last year Capt. Icely, of Bromsgrove, awarded the trophy to Castle House. It remains to be seen whether they will retain it. At the end of the term the O.T.C. will attend the first " after the war " camp; this will be at Tidworth Pennings, and if the weather remains fine a very enjoyable ten days ought to result. The band, under the able guidance of Sergt. Latham, are assiduously practising with the view to acquitting themselves well in the competition. The proximity of several Wednesday parades reminds us in turn of the proximity of the Inspection. We have so far always been fortunate enough to obtain a good report from the Inspecting Officer, and we have no desire that this year should prove an exception to that excellent rule. * * * The Corps have been very sorry to lose their O.C., Capt. H. Hughes, but they console themselves with the fact Lieut. R. J. Whitaker is not falling short of the excellent standard set by his predecessors. * * * Another great loss to the Corps has been the resignation of 2nd Lieut. R. M. M. Beach Hicks. Joining in 1914, Mr. Beach Hicks, with his characteristic thoroughness, attended a course of instruction at Chelsea Barracks. He has considerably " gingered up " the Signalling, in which line we look to Corp. Hill to carry on the good work. * * * At the time of writing, the School is watching with interest the preparations that are being made for the approaching Victory Carnival. No arrangements have as yet been made in connection with the School, but we hope that our observations will not all hare to be made from the outside. * * * Colonel Chichester has renewed his offer of an InterSchool Cup, and the competition will come off some time soon, at Norton. Malvern, Bromsgrove, The Grammar Srhool and ourselves will compete. * * *

We hope to send a team to Bisley this year, on July gth and loth. The only practice we shall get will be on the 30 yards range at Norton, except for a few occasions when we shall be able to get to the long range at Tiddesley.

O.V. Hews. C. K. Adams has come down from Oxford and obtained a post in the National Portrait Gallery Office. L. F. Armstrong, Captain, has been sent to Constantinople from'the War Office on a confidential mission. He employed his time as a prisoner after Kut in learning four Eastern languages. , D. L. Board, Lieut. R.E. Wireless, after returning from Mesopotamia, has been posted to the British Force at Baku. J. Bowstead, Lieut. R.G.A., is with the Army of Occupation on the Rhine. F. Braconnier has now returned to his home at Malines, and is attending the University of Brussels. J. A. J. Caves is in an Auctioneer Office with Mr. Henry Coombs, Worcester. L. P. Cooke is an assistant Political Officer under the administration of the late German East Africa, and is in charge of the Sitembo District, a sub-district of Songea, which has seen considerable fighting in 1916, in which he took part. G. D. Day has been promoted Major, and is now acting as Political Officer in an Egyptian Province. C. E. Dingle, 2nd Lieut., is in the 76th Army Brigade, R.F.A., with the Army of Occupation in Germany. A. H. Dingle is serving his apprenticeship at Austin's Motor Works, near Bromsgrove. A. L. Dunnill has entered the Military College at Sandhurst, and represents A. Company at football. V. P. Howells, 2nd Lieut. R.E., is with the Army of Occupation, and is stationed at Cologne. B. L. Hugh Jones, Lieut., is on Garrison Duty at Peshawar, India. E. C. Hurford has entered his father's office at Cardiff. S. S. S. Kingdom, Capt. on the Staff, was repatriated from Germany in December, and at present holds a position at the War Office. He has pa'ssed the examination for the Home Civil Service, to which he hopes to be transferred from the Mobilization Directorate of the War Office. A. K. Lewis is at Grantham in the M.G.C. He has passed the tests of a ist Class Lewis Gunner', and is also a Marksman. Rev. H. A. Lewis is demobilized, and has gone out as Chaplain to the Bishop of Sierra Leone. A. Macdonald, having been released from Germany, has

THE VIGORNIAN. been demobilized from the R.A.F. and has entered Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He is reading the School of Modern Languages. N. Macdonald has been demobilized and is taking London Matric. prior to going on the Stock Exchange. K. R. Mackenzie sailed in March for British Columbia to take up fruit farming. E. R. Nesfield was gazetted to the Yorkshire Regiment and is now demobilized. R. G. Porter is articled to a firm of solicitors in Colchester. G. H. Sharpe has been demobilized and is now at St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford J. C. N. Shorting has been drafted to Rugcley, and is now in the K.R.R. K. P. Smith has been demobilized. F.'L. Steward has been appointed Clerk to the Wolverhampton County Bench. He has also resumed his private practice as a Solicitor in Wolverhampton. W. Strickland, Lieut. R.A.F., after twelve months in Mesopotamia, has been demobilized, and is entering the legal profession. H. Strickland, 2nd Lieut. Indian Army, after serving for some time in Baluchistan, is now quartered in the interior of Persia. J. D. S. Thomas is studying Medicine at Guys Hospital. J. G. S. Thomas'has been demobilized and is studying Medicine at Hertford College, Oxford. L. Warren is on leave pending discharge on account cf his wounds. R. D. West is in the branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Chicago. R. F. West is starting business in London after his recent demobilization. G. F. Whistler, promoted Captain December, 1918, was slightly wounded in April, 1919. He was awarded the M.C. in May, 1919, and is serving with the Allied Forces at Archangel. O.B.E. (MILITARY DIVISION). T/Capt. (A/Major) M. Bates, M.B., F.R.C.S., R.A.M.C. Major H. Raymond. C.B.E. (MILITARY DIVISION). Rev. S. R. James, Canon of Worcester Cathedral, and Governor of the School. ENGAGEMENTS. The engagement is announced of Jeanne, only daughter of Captain R. Lee-Roberts and Mrs. Lee-Roberts, Doddington Lodge, Cleobury Mortimer, and grand-daughter of Sir Thomas and Lady Lee-Roberts, Bedford, to the Rev. Charles Homphrey Payton, R.N., youngest son of the Rev. Prebendary Payton, Kinlet, Bewdley.

A marriage has been arranged between Major T. F. Cavenagh, M.C., R.H.A., second son of Dr. Cavenagh, of Worcester, and Helene Eda, only daughter of the late Chaloner Curwen, of Withdeane Court, Brighton, and of Mrs. Chaloner Curwen, of Shorne Hill, Totton, Hants. The engagement is announced of Paymaster-Lieut.-Commander C. J. Chaytor, R.N., A.D.O., Nigerian Civil Service, elder son of the Rev. Charles Chaytor, M.A., late rector of St. Helen's, Worcester, and Florence Freer, younger daughter of Commander Sir H. P. Freer-Smith, R.N., C.S.I., and Lady Freer-Smith, of Benwell, Sunbury, Middlesex. DEATH. BEACH HICKS.—April 22nd, Edith, beloved wife of R. M. M. Beach Hicks, Esq.

O.V. Club. Having been nominated by the Committee to act as Hon. Secretary, I feel very proud of the privilege to carry out the duties thereof, and I will endeavour to do so to the best of my abilities. D. J. J.

.V. Dinner. On May the 6th, the O.V. Dinner was held at the Guildhall, on the kind invitation of Mr. T. E. Rammell to witness a presentation to the late Headmaster, Canon Chappel. It is five years since the Old Boys of the School were able to meet in this fashion. Mr. T. E. Rammell, the host, took the chair. Among those present were Revs. Canon Chappcl, C. Creightpn, C. H. Payton, F. H. P. Higgins, O. G. Larr, W. H. Littlebury, R. J. Whitaker, Colonel A. Webb, Messrs. J. Gilson Sheild, G. A. T. Littlebury, Selwyn Driver, E. E. Bird, Tom Bates, J. A. J. Caves, C. E. Gedge, R. Pearce Smith, J. A. Tyers, R. T. Cavenagh, H. E. Oram, F. W. Webb, J. E. B. Littlebury, H L. Burgis, F. G. Jones, C. A. Steward, J. Morgan, G. M. Jeans, C. V. Hancock, W. D. Battershill, J. G. S. Thomas, J. C. Rammell, R. J. Castley, F. Townshend, P. N. W. Strong, S. V. Strong, F. Maurice Webb, H. Coombs, F. Morris, G. R. Acton, W. Jones, H. E. Powell, G. G. Clarke, C. M. Humphries, Arnold Webb, A. E. Webb, B. E. T. Hill, J. B. P. Angwin, E. Adlington, E. R. Nesfield, B. Holloway, R. R. Finch, D. J. Jones, E. R. Edmonds, A. C. Darling, W. F. C. Underwood, H, C. Burgis, F. W. Rowe. The Rev. W. H. Littlebury proposed " The Imperial Forces," and in glowing terms referred to the gallant manner in which the various branches of the service fiad served us during the war. He said they were glad to welcome back those who had served their country, and the

THE VIGORNIAN. School would be further distinguished in the future by reason of their valour and heroism. Colonel Webb replied. He said our soldiers on the different fronts had been sustained by the knowledge that the people believed they would never fail in their duty. There had always been a belief that victory would come to our side. There had always been in our soldiers' minds some such feeling as that expressed in the words of General FitzMaurice when he was sending the " Worcesters " into action, " God will never let these devils (the Germans) win." (Applause.) The Rev. O. G. O. Larr said there were two men whom in his early days he learnt to revere and respect. He received a message from one of them when he was out in Palestine asking him to come back and be with him, and he was glad to reply that he would if possible. That was why he was privileged to sit opposite Canon Chappel in the glorious cathedral to which he had gone. The other man was a good friend to them all, that fine sportsman and energetic Old Vigornian, Mr. Rammell. (Applause.) The speaker briefly referred to the growth of the School buildings under the headmastership of Canon Chappel, since for 22 years he had guided the destinies of the School. They did not intend that he should forget them, and asked him to accept an armchair and a cheque for £133- (Applause.) In giving Canon Chappel these things Mr. Larr said he could say that they felt that he had their affection and their hope and good wishes for a great future, and that he might live many years to enjoy the gifts. Mr. P. N. W. Strong seconded. He spoke as representing the last generation of the life of Canon Chappel among them. He had boldly shouldered heavy burdens during crises of the School life. Truly one might say of Canon Chappel : He is the King's School, Worcester. (Applause.) They could not express their gratitude to him in words; they could only present him with a visible sign of it, and wish him with all their hearts, God-speed, happiness, prosperity, and success in his new life at Coventry. (Applause.) Canon Chappel was enthusiastically toasted, and the name of Mrs. Chappel was associated with the toast. Canon Chappel, who was received with great heartiness, said he was almost overwhelmed by the warmth of the welcome accorded to him, and the most generous present he had received. He should value it immensely ; it would be a constant reminder of those who had been very dear to him for so many years. He should spend the cheque in some way that would make the remaining life of Mrs. Chappel and himself more comfortable, as he believed they would wish. He was happy at his work at Coventry. It was difficult, strenuous, engrossing work, but his heart was in Worcester, and one of the things he missed most was the delightful visit of Old Vigornians, so loyal and affectionate. If any of them were in the neighbourhood of Coventry he hoped that they would go and see him. Directly he was appointed and took charge of the new cathedral at Coventry, he at once thought of Oswald Larr as his succentor, and he expressed pleasure that he and Strong were associated in making the presentation. Referring to his early association with Mr. Rammell at the

School twenty-two years ago, he said it was hard to reach the number of 100 boys in the School, but all through those difficult days Mr. Rammell was faithful, loyal, energetic, and persevering ; always encouraging, never doubting that the School would grow and turn out to be the success they had known it to be during recent years. (Applause.) It was not to him (the speaker) that the debt was due as much as to Mr. Rammell. The link of connection between the three headmasters, as the late Mr. Holland had said in a letter, was to be found in the letters " T.E.R." (T. E. Rammell). (Applause.) Mr. Rammell had been in a very literal sense a lift to the School, carrying it upwards to higher and better things all the time that he (Canon Chappel) had had the privilege of working with him. Mr. Creighton was the man he wanted, not merely because he bore a great name, not only because he carne from a great Public School where he had organised the modern side and was peculiarly fitted to carry on the work of the School in the future, but also" because, like himself, Mr. Creighton was an old Marlborough boy. Probably it was unique in the history of a Public School that it should have three headmasters who were Old Marlburians. What he had valued most about the School had been the loyalty and keenness and the response which he had received from the boys. Canon Chappel recalled the last O.V. dinner in 1914, with Captain J. H. Spencer (who surrendered his life under the rigours of a German prison) in the chair, and on that occasion he himself had suggested that Public School life induced a readiness for service, municipal, social, financial, and civic. He little thought how soon such an opportunity for service would come, and that such a splendid and noble response would be made. From no school did a larger proportion of Old Boys so readily volunteer, in 1914. (Applause.) He felt the gifts were an expression of that affection and loyalty they had always shown him. He would never have a happier time than he had had as head of the School. He should never have more loyal colleagues, and he did not expect to see happier and more abundant fruits of his labours. Mr. D. Jasper. Jones, Hon. Sec. O.V. Club, in a short speech proposed "The School." He said their memories went back to the years they spent at school, and they always felt that they were the best years of their life. They could only think of the School in the terms of the Masters, and it followed that the commanding position which the King's School now occupied was entirely due to the ability and energy of the past and present masters. (Applause.) He coupled with the toast the name of the Rev. C. Creighton. Mr. Creighton, in reply, said he felt it a high honour lo be allowed to attempt to carry on the splendid traditions which had been established at the School. He said he was impressed very much with the character and atmosphere of the School, which he thought was due to a great extent to its environment, and to the traditions impressed upon it by Canon Chappel. One parent had written to him saying that the School was unrivalled in England for character building. No finer tribute could be paid to any school, or to Canon Chappel.* (Applause.) He endorsed what

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Canon Chappel had said as to the benefit of having Mr. Rammell to form a valuable link between the past and present of the School. He could not express to them what he owed to Mr. Rammell. He thanked them for the cordial welcome given to him ; it showed the loyalty they bore to the School and the goodwill they bore one whose privilege it was to work for it. (Applause.) Mr. Tom Bates proposed " The Chairman," in a'speech in which he indulged in much humourous reminiscence. He told how Mr. Rammell had the misfortune, or good fortune, to be put in control of the IVth Form, which was the clearing house of the School. (Laughter.) Mr. Rammell could play cricket or football, and had some knowledge of the Classics—(laughter)—but he was not a schoolmaster! (Laughter.) It was the job of five boys (who had left the Third Form because they were too big) to teach him to be so. (Laughter.) They settled down to the job in earnest. Mr. Bates praised the work of Mr. Rammell as a house-master (though a large part of the success was due to the abilities of Miss Rammell) and to his unselfishness in taking on the Secretaryship of the O.V. Club during the war. He had been generous in the extreme. (Applause.) He had given £500 to the School War Memorial, and had allotted the money to a School pavilion. Mr. Bates said he was certain that all the boys who had fallen, if they could have spoken, would have chosen that form of memorial. (Applause.) That evening the Chairman had very generously entertained them. The toast was enthusiastically received, the company singing " For he's a jolly good fellow." The Chairman, in reply, said he had the good fortune and privilege of entertaining that evening two of his Headmasters, for both of whom he entertained feelings of the greatest respect and affection. It had been his agreeable duty in great measure to break them both in. (Laughter.) He spent ten of the happiest years of his life in the School House, five years with Mrs. and the late Mr. Bolland and five with Mr. and Mrs. Chappel. He had not only been made most easy and comfortable, and treated with every consideration, but he had learnt that a headmaster's life was not exactly a bed of roses. Mr. Rammell said no one owed Canon Chappel a greater debt of gratitude than he did. For 22 years he had had the benefit of his friendship and sound advice. He had marvelled at Canon Chappel's extraordinary familiarity and intimate acquaintance with every boy in the School, and his ready sympathy with them in their troubles, and above all he wondered at his whole hearted devotion to the School. Canon Chappel was the most unselfish and the straightest man he had ever met. (Applause.) That gathering gave an opportunity for the re-union of the O.V.'s. He made a further appeal for contributions towards the £2,000 required for the School War Memorial to the 80 men whose names were on the Roll of Honour. He asked what better memorial could be raised or what better site chosen than the field on which so many of those present had played with their fallen comrades the games which did so much to make them what they were. Mr. Rowe had drawn splendid

plans for the erection of the pavilion, and he hoped the work would start now soon. Mr. Selwyn Driver delighted the whole company with his humorous songs, sketches and stories, which contributed gVeatly to the success of the evening. Our most sincere thanks are due to him on the way he entertained the gathering, which was greatly enjoyed by everyone D. J. J. present. * * * Sub-Deanery, Coventry, May 22nd, 1919. My Dear Old Vigornians, I desire to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who shared in the beautiful gifts which I received at the O.V. dinner. To those who were present I was able to address my thanks personally, but many of you could not be with us, though I know how much you would have wished to join that delightful re-union. I most warmly appreciate this generous expression of your loyalty and affection. The capacious and comfortable armchair will be a constant reminder of our happy days together in the Old School, and your generous cheque will enable me to add to the comfort of Mrs. Chappel and myself in our new home. I hope that we may occasionally see some of you in Coventry, and you know how welcome letters always are from those whose progress and prosperity have meant so much to me in the past. You will, I am sure, remember me in my new and arduous task, and I shall always be keenly interested and eager to hear of your welfare and to know of the continued progress of the King's School. Thanking you profoundly once again, I am always yours affectionately, WM. HAIGHTON CHAPPEL.

In DKmorlam. STEPHEN ROBERT DUNCAN DAY. Died at Wellington College, India, March loth, 1919, " Bobs " Day entered the School from Tredennyke as a day boy in 1912, in the 3rd Form, the youngest of five brothers, all of whom have in their time been foremost in the life of the School. He carried on well the family tradition, and nothing more honourable could be said of him. All his brothers had come safely through the great war, and it was indeed a shock to learn that the youngest, had been called away so suddenly at the very outset of his career, when so full of life and promise and so eager to serve his country. He will be remembered as one of the most prominent and forceful School Monitors of recent years, with remarkable gifts of discipline and authority, especially as C.S.M. of the O.T.C. He was prominent in all School games, representing the

THE VIGORNIAN. School at Football, Rowing and Shooting. He steadily rose through the School, and with very little special preparation won a high place for an Indian Cadetship in June, 1918. After a period of training in England he left for India and Wellington College, in December last, full of hope and vigour. He succumbed to pneumonia at Wellington Military College on March loth. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his bereaved family. He leaves behind the memory of a very bright and vigorous character, and the School loses one of her most loyal and devoted sons. W. H. C.

notes. Three high floods in one term made continuous training impossible, while in the brief and often stormy intervals between them the condition of the towpath sometimes made coaching from the bank out of the question. It is therefore unfair to criticise the crew as a finished product, but it may be worth while to call attention to some weaknesses. In the recovery the hands should not be shot out with a jerk and then allowed to flop up helplessly over the knees while the back of the blade strikes the water, but should be swung smoothly out and kept at an even level, clearing the water with the blade by a sufficient distance to enable the feather to be turned off without dropping the hands. A long reach forward is of no use unless the blades are close to the water at the moment the swing is reversed. To secure this, the forward swing must be steadied throughout by support from the stretcher. CHARACTERS OF THE IST IV. Bow—B. St. J. Howells. A hard worker, and should prove a good oar when he has learnt to get more blade work behind the rigger by forward reach, instead of in front of it by swinging back too far. 2—B. Adlington. Should cultivate a less laboured finish. 3—G. P. Clark. Improved considerably in swing and blade-work, but lacks control of his oar on the recovery. Stroke—M. E. Webb. Kept his crew going well, but had not practice enough to get himself, or in the crew behind him, a length of swing which would stand the test of racing. Cox—R. Daniel. Appears to have mastered the cardinal rule of good steersmanship that an inch of rudder in time is worth nine a length too late. In spite of interruptions by floods, the 2nd IV. improved rapidly in practice, and combining leg-work with a long balanced swing obtained a length and power in the water which could not fail to mean pace in racing. It was disappointing that, owing to weather conditions, no races could be arranged except that against the Worcester Blind •College, which was rowed on Saturday, April 5th, up stream from Diglis Locks to the Cathedral ferry. Blind College, rowing a faster stroke, took the lead at the start by about a foot, which they gradually increased to a short

quarter-length at the end of the first half-minute. But Hurford, refusing to be hustled, kept a long steady stroke, and presently began to nibble off the lead of his opponents, whose body form was showing sighs already that they had shot their bolt. By the time the embankment wall was reached the School were again level; at Severn Street they led by a good half length, and rapidly increasing their advantage, drew right away and passed the judge three lengths to the good, rowing well within themselves and keeping to tha last the long stroke and balanced swing which had stood them in such good stead during the critical period of the race. CHARACTERS OF THE 2ND IV. Bow—H. S. Thomas. Rows a good hard blade. Must resist a tendency to lie back too far and lug the finish. 2—E. B. Bridger. Improved greatly, especially in length, which for some time was deficient. Worked hard and backed up stroke well. 3—E. K. Price. Rowed better than he paddled. He came on rapidly, and in racing thoroughly justified his place in the boat. Stroke—E. W. C. Hurford. Proved a fine stroke. He kept an excellent length, rowed with life and spirit, and in racing showed admirable restraint and judgment. Cox—L. Rees. Steers well, and does not forget that nothing encourages a crew more when rowing than a word of cheer from the stern.

Boat Race. v. HEREFORD C.S. Our annual race with Hereford took place on Wednesday, April 2nd. The crew left Worcester early, so as to have some little time on the river before the actual race, because we were rowing in a strange boat, owing to the -inability of the Railway Company to convey our own. to Hereford. The boat which had been hired for us was considerably heavier than our own, but we sat her quite well during the trial trip. The race was arranged for 3.0 p.m., and we were up to the starting point some few minutes before time. The course was about half-mile down stream, and though previously we had lost both tosses for boat and oars, we won the final toss and left Hereford the town station. Both boats were on the mark without a great deal of trouble, and both got a fairly good start. The Hereford crew was considerably the heavier, but it certainly pulled its weight. It went ahead after the first half-dozen strokes and Worcester never looked much like picking up the distance. The stroke tended to get rather short and "scratchy," and though there was quite an efficient spurt just past the railway bridge, the stroke was already too fast for it to be of much avail, and Hereford won quite easily. The official verdict was four lengths. This race would have taught us something which would

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have been some use to us in our race against Magdalene College School the following Saturday, had not the latter been unavoidably cancelled. As it is, " Stroke " must learn to row his own race, and keep a long swing for the greater part of the course. The crew as a whole have always been rather inclined to rush the stroke when they feel the boat running away from them, but this fault should have been somewhat counteracted by the heavier boat. As it was, against a heavier crew, on a down-stream course, they rowed a plucky race, and lost to a crew which fully deserved to win. The crew was as follows :— St.

Bow 2 3 Stroke Cox

B. St. J. Howells B. Adlington G. P. Clark ... M. E. Webb ... R. Daniel

9 10 10 9 6

Ibs. 2

9 4 12

Regatta. The Regatta took place on Monday, April 7th. The weather was quite fine, but there was rather a strong upstream breeze, and the slight swell thus created afforded some difficulty in clearing the back-water. The first event was the first round of the Junior House Fours, Castle House v. School House. School House won the toss, bui decided to take the best boat, which they apparently considered more valuable than the inner station. Much to the surprise of all, the Castle House boat, with rather uncouth style but undeniable work, pulled ahead from the first, and gradually increased the distance, winning by four good lengths. It was really a remarkable performance for a crew which had only been together for four days ! The next event was the first round of the Senior House Fours, Day Bo'ys v. The Hostel. The course was from the first locks to the ferry. Day Boys won the toss and chose the inner station, leaving the Hostel to row in the "old ist." The current was a terrific disadvantage (as it always is), and the Hostel were left right behind at the start, the Day Boys winning by over four lengths. The Hostel were rolling badly when they passed the barge, and seemed rather done, but they finished the course. The next race proved the best finish of the day. Castle House were drawn to row School House, and, winning the toss, Clark took the inner station, while Castle House chose to row in the " old ist." Both boats got good starts, but School House, with the help of the slack water and their good style, which coaching in the ist and 2nd IV.'s had gained for them, soon began to draw away, and before the Barge daylight began to show between the boats. When the Barge was reached, School House was two lengths ahead, and with the help of the water, which was very slack on their side, and particularly strong on the other, they were practically certain of victory. Castle House responded with a gallant effort, and began to draw up rapidly, in

spite of «ie current, so that they decreased the distance to just over a length when the winning post was passed. The finals of the Junior House Fours proved not so exciting as the semi-finals. The Hostel were a " beefy " crew, and with the help of the side they soon went ahead and beat Castle House by three lengths. After this, the final of the Junior Pairs was rowed. Eccles and Cornforth won the toss and chose the best side; the boat they had to use seemed to be held together chiefly by string, and this was rather a disadvantage at times. However, they pulled ahead and were quite a length in front of Patton and Fell at the Barge. They increased this rapidly and won by a good margin. Next came the Final of the Senior House Fours. School House again won the toss, and chose the best station, while the Day Boys took the old First IV. boat. This race did not prove so exciting as the final generally does. The course was from, the first locks to the Deanery, and before half of it was accomplished, School House were well ahead. They soon began to draw away rapidly, and won by well over four lengths. The Day Boys attempted a spurt, but they were already too far behind for it to be of much use. It is quite clear that the side makes all the difference in any race on this course. It would be much more satisfactory to have the races altered to " time " races, though of course this would take off rather from the excitement of Regatta Day. The House crews were as follows :— SCHOOL HOUSE. CASTLE HOUSE. Bow 2 3 Stroke Cox

H. S. Thomas Bow W. C. Hurford 2 B. St. J. Howells 3 G. P. Clark (Capt.) Stroke R. Daniel Cox

E. M. Cornforth H. D. Tonking C. E. Eccles M. E. Webb (Capt.) L. Rees

Bow 2 3 Stroke Cox

HOSTEL. G. E. D. Shorting Bow R. G. Porter 2 G. N. T. Widdrington 3 E. B. Bridger (Capt.)Strofee Cox A. de B. Edye.

DAY BOYS. A. L. Harrison H. H. Blanchard E. K. Price B. Adlington (Capt.) J. G. Downes

Junior House crews :— SCHOOL HOUSE. Bow 2 3 Stroke Cox

C. A. C. Patton T. H. Horsfield A. H. Adams R. V. Farr V. M. Stanley

CASTLE HOUSE. Bow 2 3 Stroke Cox

C. T. Hopkirk R. E. O. Hall E. L. Fisher R. M. Beavan E. Rice-Jones

HOSTEL. Bow 2 3 Stroke Cox

G. B. Coombs G. Griffiths H. T. Fell N. Gowing C. T. Winterton

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Sports, After many disappointments, caused by the floods and other vagaries of the weather, we were able, thanks to the kindness of the Committee, to use the County Cricket Ground for the Sports on Tuesday and Wednesday, May I3th and I4th. We were favoured with delightful weather on both days. The entries were very large and an unusual number of heats were required before the finals could be run. Competition in the races was keen and the House Challenge Shield and Victor Ludorum Cups were also hotly contested. The results were as follows :— IST DAY FINALS. Throwing the Cricket Ball (Open).—i Snowball, 2 Badger, 3 Tyler. Distance 92 yards ; quite a good throw. Badger threw only three yards less, but Tyler was some distance behind. i-Mile (Open).—i Webb, 2 Shorting i., 3 Winstone. Time 63 sees. A somewhat curious race. Shorting i. had a false start of about three yards. It was immediately decided by the judges to take off three yards from him -at the end of the race ; thus, though Shorting won, as Webb was only a yard behind, he was consequently adjudged the winner. Winstone was a good third. High jump (Open).—i Horsfield, height 4ft. Sin. ; Lanning, Farr, Snowball and Badger tied for the second place. Long Jump (Open).—i Thomas, 2 Webb, 3 Shorting i. A good jump of I7ft. 7in. Webb was a close second, and Shorting i. also jumped well, but spoilt it by taking off 18 inches before the tape. Throwing the Cricket Ball (under i$).—i Leeke, 2 Porter, 3 Page. Distance 71 yards. High Jump (under 15).—i Leeke, 2 Porter i., 3 Evans iii. Height 4ft. i^in. Long Jump (under 15).—i Leeke, 2 Evans iii., 3 Porter i. I3yds. ijin. A poor jump. 2ND DAY.

100 Yards (Open).—i Shorting i., 2 Nash, 3 Webb. Time n i-ssecs. A very tight race. Nash and Shorting i. were very close together, Webb about five yards behind. The judges' verdict was in favour of Shorting i., but after consulting with other stewards they agreed to let Nash and Shorting run again. In the second race Shorting i. won by a foot and a half. 100 Yards (under 15).—I Evans iii., 2 Andrews, 3 Leeke. Evans iii. won easily. Andrews and Leeke had a very close finish. 100 Yards (under 13).—i West ii., 2 Hall, 3 Shorting iv. West ii. won easily. Hall and Shorting iv. also ran very close. 100 Yards (under n).—Won by Arbuckle. j-Afile (Open).—i Thomas, 2 Winstone, 3 Widdrington. Time 2tnin. 28 2-5secs. Thomas took the lead right away, with Webb and Winstone following closely. In the second lap, however, he vastly increased his lead and finished a good first. Winstone and Widdrington, after passing and

repassing each other, were a fair distance apart at the finish. f-Miie (under 16).—i Evans iii., 2 Smith i., 3 Winterton. Winterton took the lead, followed by Evans iii. and Smith i. This order was maintained till half way through the last lap, when Winterton dropped to third. Evans and Smith had a very close finish. Bicycle Race (i Mile).—Graham, with So yards start, beat Adlington (scratch) by 10 yards. O.V.'s Race (220 Yards).—Won by K. P. Smith by about 5 yards. E. R. Nesfield was second. 1-Mile Handicap (under 15,).—i Shorting iv. (6oyds.), 2 Garnett (7oyds.). One Mile (Open).—i Thomas, 2 Gowing, 3 Farr, 4 Widdrington. (smin. 43secs.) Thomas and Shorting took the lead. The latter dropped out in the second lap, leaving Gowing second, Farr third, and Widdrington fourth. This was the final order, for although Gowing drew level in the third lap, he dropped back and was in turn pressed by Farr in the fourth. One Mile (under 15).—i Evans iv., 2 Smith ii., 3 Leeke, 4 Davey. Evans led all through and ran very well. Smith, Leeke and Davey all had a fair distance between them. Consolation Race (Open).—Won fairly easily by Shorting iii. Consolation Race (under 15^.—Won by Mumford. Tugs-of- War.—I Castle House beat Hostel; 2 School House beat Day Boys ; 3 Castle House beat School House. At the close of the first day the competition for the Shield was very keen, the Hostel being only threequarters of a point behind School House, Castle House and Day Boys being some distance behind. On the second day, however, thanks chiefly to Thomas, School House drew away and won fairly easily; Hostel second, Day Boys third, and Castle House fourth. Thomas won the Senior Victor with 38 points; Shorting i. second, 18 points; Webb third, 17 points. Leeke narrowly won the Junior Victor, Evans iii. being only one point behind. Porter i. was third. The prizes were given away just before the Tugsof-War, since we had to cross over to our own ground for that event. The Headmaster welcomed Mrs. Lacey and thanked her for giving away the prizes. He also thanked the Committee of the County Cricket Club for allowing us the use of the ground, and the Secretaries for their work in organising the Sports, which, marvellous to relate, were actually ahead of the time-table. At the close of the proceedings cheers were given for Mrs. Lacey, the visitors, and the Headmaster and Mrs. Creighton.

Sboofing. RANGE OFFICIALS—Sgt. P. C. K. Lewis. L.-Cpl. R. G. Smith. There was practically no miniature range shooting las> term, for while daily expecting the new Classification Test from the War Office—which came just before the end jf

THE VIGORNIAN. the term—we hesitated to arrange any matches. One match, however, we did fire against King Edward's School, Birmingham, and lost easily. We take this opportunity of congratulating our opponents on their excellent shooting. The miniature range rifles are and have been having new Morris tubes, so that there has been no shooting on the range yet this term. A team has been going up to Norton every week this term, so that we have had a fair amount of. practice for Colonel Chichester's competition, which we hope will shortly take place. We are going to send a team to Bisley in July, to enter for several competitions. They will go to Tiddesley as often as possible beforehand to get some practice at the long distances.

K.S.W. G. N. T. Widdrington IS G. E. D. Shorting - IS IS W M. Tyler IS H. S. Thomas IS IS G. N. T. Widdrington IS G. E. D. Shorting IS 15 W. M. Tyler - IS — H. S. Thomas - IS •S —

B.S. 4 i 6 4 3

H. M. Elliott K. G. Blair

0 1 o 2 3

G. E. Paxton B. W. Duggleby

H. M. Elliott K. G. Blair

Total 180 — 30 Thus the season has been particularly prosperous. We have played three School matches when before we occasionally got one, and have won them all.

floes. On Wednesday, April 2nd, we went to Hereford for our return match. We were able to bring back victory, but by a very narrow margin." The first pairs played before the boat race and lost their three games, though in each game, as they grew accustomed to the courts, they obtained* more points. After the race the second pairs played, and we were able to pull off the match owing to the good play of Tyler and Thomas, and perhaps to the fact that one of their men had also just rowed a very tiring race. The scores were as follows :— K.S.W. G N. T. Widdrington 3 G. E. D. Shorting - 6

H.C.S. 15 K. A. Lloyd 15 J. G. Richards 15

Total 19

- IS - IS IS

Total 45

Grand Total 74

W. M. Tyler H. S. Thomas

E. Addison O. W. Richards

On Saturday, May 24th, we visited Bromsgrove, having at last, after many vain efforts, found a School with courts like our own. Bromsgrove were handicapped by the absence of their captain, E. F. B. Cook, who had been crocked in a motor-bike smash some days previously, and also by the fact that Fives had only been revived there during the last year. At any rate we won quite comfortably. We played both their pairs, making six games each altogether, and as the weather was extremely hot we were finally reduced to a state of profuse perspiration. The scores were as follows :—

Boxing Competition. At the end of last term, for the first time for many years, a boxing competition was held in the College Hall. The competitors were divided into heavy, middle, and light weights. The entrance for the competition was disgracefully small. Certain persons seemed to have agreed among themselves on no account to go home with their unlovely features improved, although they had been receiving instruction during the term. When boys entered the competition who had not received instruction, their action seemed to point to sheer funk. This lack of spirit, however, was made up for by the keenness and sporting spirit shown by those who dared to enter. The small entrance necessitated one or two inequalities of weight in the contest. The smaller boys showed admirable pluck in tackling superior weight. Instances of this were Thomas's lose by a narrow margin to Webb ii., and Angwin's lose, also by a narrow margin, to Tyler. Results—Heavy Weights: Adlington beat Blanchard, Nash beat Price i. and Clark. Final, Adlington beat Nash. Middle Weights : Webb ii. beat Thomas i., Tyler beat Angwin and Smith i. Final, Webb ii. beat Tyler. In the Light Weights, Page beat Hunt. Altogether the Competition provided a good afternoon's entertainment for the spectators. The competitors realised that the main thing in boxing is to get at your man, not dance round him on tiptoe. With both boys determined to " go in," there was naturally some extremely interesting bouts to be seen. Considerable skill was also shown, and the winners of the weights are to be congratulated for winning their extremely well contested bouts.

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Cricket fixtures. 1ST

XI.

Score Score Date. Opponents. Ground. for. agst. May 31. 2nd XI. and Masters ... Home 65 in June 4. Dean Close School ... Away Cancelled ,, 7. King's School, Warwick Home 104 91 „ 14. Malvern Colts ... ... Home 161 93 „ 21. T. E. Rammell Esq. 's XI. Home 130 81 „ 23. Old Vigornians ... ... Home in 192(7) „ 28. Hereford C.S Away 75 78 July 3. Malvern Colts ... ... Away 120(6) 93 „ 12. King's School, Warwick Away 2ND

XI.

Score Score Date. Opponents. Ground. for. agst. June 4. Dean Close School ... Home Cancelled „ 14. Malvern Colts ... ... Away 94 82 28. Hereford C.S Home 168(5) 61 July 3. Malvern Colts Home 148 82(9) ,, 5. Rev. R,. Craze's XI. ... Home 98 42 „ 12. King's School, Warwick Home UNDER 135. Score Score Date. Opponents. Ground. for. agst. June 7. Tredennyke ... ... Away 37 48 „ ii. Choir School Away 59 42 July 2. Choir School ... ... Away ,, 5. Tredennyke Away

Cricket matches. IST XI. v. 2ND XI. AND MASTERS. On May 3ist the School played the first match of the season, on a somewhat fast wicket. The 2nd XI. and Masters batted first, and Lewis and Mr. Castley carried • Evans played a good innings, hitting well for 42, being finally caught at mid-wicket. Mr. Rammell had the misfortune to have his cheek cut open by a rising ball when he had only scored three. Woodcock bowled well, taking four wickets for 15 runs. The ist XI. started badly, and five wickets were down before a stand by Thomas (16) and Snowball (20) improved matters a little ; but as a side they never seemed quite comfortable with the bowling, and the last wicket fell with 65 on the board. 2ND XI. AND MASTERS. P. C. K. Lewis c W. L. Shorting b Woodcock ... 7 R. J. Castley, Esq., b Woodcock .. 3 F. B. Thomas, Esq., b Woodcock 19 R. O. Evans c Record b G. E. D. Shorting 42 Rev. R. J. Whitaker b Woodcock : o F. H. C. Shorting b W. L. Shorting i T. E. Rammell, Esq., retired hurt 3 C. A. C. Patton b Thomas ... 3

M. A. Le Huray b Thomas ... P. N, White b G. E. D. Shorting H. H. Blanchard not out .. ...

...

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. G. E. D. Shorting 7.4 ... o ... 40 Woodcock ... 7 ... 2 ... 15 Snowball ... ... 4 ... o ... 21 W. L. Shorting ... 4 ... o ... 12 Thomas ... ... 3 ... o ... n 1ST

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

14 r o

Wkts. 2 4 o i 2

XI.

W. M. Tyler b Rev. R. J. Whitaker

G. E. D. Shorting b R. O. Evans C. I. Record b R. O. Evans ... ... M. E. Webb Ibw b R. O. Evans B. Adlington b R. J. Castley, Esq N. A. Snowball 6 F. B. Thomas, Esq. ...

...

i o 5 2 ... 20 ...

W. L. Shorting c F. B. Thomas, Esq., b Rev. R. J. Whitaker . . . . G. N. T. Widdrington b F. B. Thomas, Esq

Total

...

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. R. O. Evans ... 9 ... 2 ... 20 Rev. R. J. Whitaker 5 ... i ... 16 R. J. Castley, Esq. 6 ... o ... 16 F. B. Thomas, Esq. 2.4 ... o ... 7

i 5

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

Wkts. 3 2 i 2

W C.K S. v. K.S., WARWICK This year we have been fortunate enough to secure two new fixtures against K.S., Warwick, and the first of these was played on June 7th, at Worcester. Owing to the inconvenient train service, • the visiting team had to leave Warwick quite early to get here at all, and the match was arranged to start at 12 o'clock. Warwick won the toss, and decided to bat for the time before lunch. The wicket was very fast, but rather treacherous in some places. No stand of any permanence was made, and they left the field at 12.55 with five wickets down for 26, Shorting taking two wickets and Woodcock three. Play was resumed at 2.15 p.m., and now the score rose quite rapidly, S. Cooke playing a good innings for 19. The last two men also put up about 35 runs before they were separated, and the final score for the visitors was 91. Woodcock bowled exceptionally steadily and well, his average before lunch being 3 for 9, and after lunch 6 for 26.

THE VIGORNIAN. The School innings was opened by Woodcock and Thomas, with rather disastrous results, Woodcock being run out almost at once and never playing a ball. Tyler and Thomas were dismissed very soon after by the excellent bowling of Poulton. This left the School with three wickets down for seven runs, but Record and Shorting i.'s partnership put up nearly 50 runs before the latter was caught, after a very useful innings of 32. Runs came gradually after this, and though Record and Shorting iii. looked like finishing off the game, the former was caught off a mis-hit at 23. The winning hit was made when we had still three wickets to fall, and our innings was concluded for 105 at 4.30. The interval for tea was from 4.30 till 5.0, and Warwick went in again after this. We succeeded in getting seven wickets down for 52, Evans iv. bowling well and taking six wickets for 16 runs. Stumps were drawn at 5.45. The match was very close and most exciting. We hope to play one as interesting when we go to Warwick on July I2th. The following are the scores :— W.C.K.S. L. F. H. Woodcock run out ... *. H. S. Thomas b Poulton ... .' G. E. D. Shorting c Cooke b Poulton W. M. Tyler b Burford C. I. Record c Cannock i. b Poulton M. E. Webb b Poulton B. Adlington c Love b Cooke W. L. Shorting c Love b Burford N. A. Snowball not out R. O. Evans c Lewis b Burford ... ... S. Nash b Poulton Extras

...

o 2 32 o 23 9 ' i 16 4 ... 4 o 12

...

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Poulton Burford Cooke

Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. 13 ••4 ••• 37 ••• 5 8 ... i ... 35 ••• 3

...

K.S., WARWICK. J. C. Burford Ibw b G. E. D. Shorting R. P. Hacking b Woodcock C. E. Poulton Ibw b Woodcock C. A. Hadcock c Tyler b Woodcock J. M. L. Love b G. E. D. Shorting V. Staley c Tyler b G. E. D. Shorting S. Cooke b Snowball S. W. Lewis b Woodcock C. S. Cannock i. b Woodcock C. S. Cannock ii. Ibw b Woodcock J. B. Skelton not out Extras Total

...

i 6

7 9 o 2 8 19 2 26 o 10 2

BOWLING ANALYSIS. G. E. D. Shorting Woodcock ... ... Snowball ... ...

Overs. 8 12 4

Mdns.

Runs. 35 26 28

Wkts. 3 6

•i

W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS. This match was played on Saturday, June 14th, at Worcester, and resulted in a victory for the home team by 68 runs. Webb won the toss and decided to bat first. L. Woodcock and W. Shorting opened the innings, and the former, after hitting three fours in succession, was caught with the score at 13. The second and third wickets put up a lot of runs, chiefly owing to the excellent innings of G. E. D. Shorting, who made 69 in good style. W. M. Tyler also made his 33 in a very short time. The third wicket fell at 129, and after this no one made much of a stand, and the innings closed for 161. Malvern opened rather disastrously, losing their captain with the score at n. A lucky catch by Webb off G. D. Shorting dissolved the second wicket partnership, which looked rather dangerous. The last wicket made quite a good stand, Nowell playing steadily for 25, but Malvern were all out for 93. Ward had the most success with the ball for Malvern, taking six wickets for 51, some of his bowling being exceptionally deadly. Woodcock bowled steadily throughout for Worcester, taking four wickets for 32. Scores:— MALVERN COLTS. H. J. B. de Gersigny c Webb b G. E. D. Shorting ... 26 S. C. Simmons Ibw b Woodcock o G. L. Jones run out 7 I. P. Gordon b Woodcock " G. A. D. Rodger c Record b Woodcock 6 H. N. Thompson c Record b Woodcock 10 G. B. Legge b Snowball o E. A. Nowell b W. L. Shorting 25 W. H. B. Davenport run out I H. H. Wilson b Evans i H. K. C. Ward not out 3 Extras ... 3 Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS. G. E. D. Shorting Woodcock Snowball Evans W. L. Shorting ...

Overs.

Mdns.

Runs.

Wkts.

8 ii 6 3

33 32

i 4 i i i

•

3 o I o

3 o

THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S. L. F. H. Woodcock c Simmons b Davenport ... W. L. Shorting run out ... ... ... ... G. E. D. Shorting c Gordon b Ward W. M. Tyler b Ward C. I. Record b Ward M. E. Webb c Nowell b Simmons H. S. Thomas b Ward B. Adlington b Ward R. O. Evans c Gordon b Simmons ... ... N. A. Snowball not out ... ... ... ... G. N. T. Widdrington b Ward Extras ... ... ... ...

... 13 ...— 18 69 33 o 13 4 o ... o ... 2 ... 2 ... 7

Total

Simmons Davenport Ward Gordon Gersigny

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. o 4 3i i 7 34 10.4 o Si ii I 4 27 o 5 Davenport bowled two wides.

161

ing also deserves mention, the bowlers on both sides doing themselves justice. W.C.K.S. L. F. H. Woodcock b Glennie ... ... ... H. S. Thomas c How b Duggan ... ... ... G. E. D. Shorting c G. R. Footner b Bunting W. M. Tyler c Brice b G. R. Footner C. I. Record b Bunting W. L. Shorting c and b G. R. Footner ..-. ... M. E. Webb st Rammell b G. R. Footner B. Adlington b Bunting N. A. Snowball not out ... ... ... ... R. O. Evans c Glennie b F. L. Footner G. N. T. Widdrington b Taylor S. Nash c Taylor b Duggan ... ... ... Extras ... ... ... ...

Wkts.

... 2 ... o ... 34 ... 28 o ... o 8 o ... 16 19 5 ... 7 ... n 130

Total

2 I

6 o o

W.C.K.S. v. T. E. RAMMELL ESQ.'s XII. This match was played at the New Road Ground on Saturday, June 2ist, and resulted in a win for the School by forty-nine runs. The School won the toss and decided to bat first. At the commencement things did not look very hopeful, two wickets falling for only four runs. Shorting i. (34) and Tyler (28), however, after starting rather shakily, brought the score to 47 before they were separated. Two more wickets then fell with an addition of only four runs, and matters again began to look serious. Webb now went in, and with Shorting i., succeeded in making another stand, thus checking what looked like being a serious rot. With 81 on the board Webb was smartly stumped, having made 8. Things now proceeded normally, Snowball (16 not out) and Evans (19) batting very well before the innings closed for 130. Dr. E. L. Bunting and Mr. G. R. Footner opened the innings for Mr. T. E. Rammell's XII., but only 12 had been scored when the former was bowled, having made 8. The next two wickets also fell cheaply, Mr. A. W. Glennie (2) being excellently caught by Nash at square leg, and with 22 on the board and three good wickets down, the School began to hope. Rev. B. C. Taylor (9) and Mr. G. R. Footner put on 18 runs before the former was caught at point by Tyler. After this the School never looked like losing, although Mr. H. Brocklehurst (5) and Mr. J. C. Rammell (14) made a good stand of 18 runs for the tenth wicket, and the score was 81 when the last wicket fell. The fielding, on both sides, was excellent; Webb in particular standing out with two good catches; his ground fielding and picking up also being very good. The bowl-

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Glennie Duggan ... G. R. Footner Bunting F. L. Footner Brocklehurst Taylor

... 6 5-4 S S

Mdns. o o

Runs. Wkts. 28 i 16 , 2

• •

o Bunting bowled one wide. 2

3 3 i o I

T. E. RAMMELL ESQ.'S X I I . 8 25 2 i 9 o 9 o * 5 14 5

Dr. E. L. Bunting b G. E. D. Shorting G. R. Footner, Esq., c Webb b Woodcock A. W. Glennie, Esk., c Nash b G. E. D. Shorting Dr. N. Duggan c Record b G. E. D. Shorting Rev. B. C. Taylor c Tyler b Woodcock L. Brice, Esq., b Snowball ... ... ... Major F. L. Footner c Webb b Evans C. E. N. Shorting, Esq., b Snowball F. A. W. How, Esq., b Evans H. Brocklehurst, Esq., Ibw b G. E. D. Shorting J. C. Rammell, Esq., c Tyler b Evans T. E. Rammell, Esq., not out Extras ... ... ... ••• Total

Shorting i. Woodcock Snowball Evans

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. 8 8 S 4-3

Runs. 42 i? 17 4

•

Wkts. 4 2 2

•

W.C.K.S. v. O.V.'S. This match was played at the New Road Ground on

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Monday, June 23rd, and resulted in a win for the O.V.'s by 81 runs. The O.V.'s won the toss and decided to bat first. The innings was opened by E. R. Nesfield and E. Mathews, but the score was only two when the latter was run out, having made one. The next six men only made 18 runs, yet with the assistance of Nesfield the score rose to 84. J. G. S. Thomas now came in, and, after starting rather shakily, he got set and runs came quickly, he and Nesfield bringing the score to 192. The innings was then declared closed, Nesfield having played an excellent innings of 119 not out, hitting 18 fours. Thomas also played well, having made 39 not out, the total for seven wickets being 192. Thomas and Snowball opened the innings for the School, but the former was dismissed when only two had been scored. When two wickets were down and the score only amounted to eight, Tyler came in and played a good innings, being bowled by Nesfield after making 36. Record (12) and Evans (21) made a good fifth wicket stand before the former was bowled by Nesfield. Webb now came in, but he was unfortunately run out when he had only made seven. Adlington and Nash put up a good last wicket stand, before the former was bowled by Mr. F. B. Thomas, having made eight, and the latter making three not out, the total being i n . Throughout the match Nesfield played splendidly. His batting was excellent, and his bowling good, taking four wickets for 26 runs. It is obvious that had he not been playing, the O.V.'s would have been in rather a bad way. O.V.'S. 119 E. R. Nesfield not out i E. Matthews run out i C. M. Humphries c Record b Woodcock J. C. Rammell b Woodcock 4 J. D. S. Thomas c Nash b Snowball ... • 7 o F. B, Thomas Ibw b Evans Rev. B. C. Taylor b Evans 4 G. Tyers c Webb b Evans J. G. S. Thomas not out ... ... ... ... ... 39 H. Brocklehurst and C. E. Davenport did not bat. Extras

192 Total (7 wickets) BOWLING ANALYSIS. Runs. Wkts. Overs. Mdns. 10 ... o G. E. D. Shorting... 53 ••• o 63 ... 2 Woodcock 14 ... o 24 ... i 7 ... 2 Snowball 6 ... 2 Evans 30 ... 3 W. L. Shorting - ... 3 ... i ... . 8 ... o Woodcock bowled 5 wides and W. L. Shorting bowled i wide. W.C.K.S. H. S. Thomas b Brocklehurst N. A. Snowball c and b Nesfield ... G. E. D. Shorting b Nesfield

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

...

i 7 4

W. M. Tyler b Nesfield W. L. Shorting c J. G. S. Thomas b Taylor C. I. Record b Nesfield R. O. Evans Ibw b Tyers ... ... ... ... M. E. Webb run out ... ... L. F. H. Woodcock c Taylor b J. G. S. Thomas B. Adlington b F. B. Thomas ... ... ... S. Nash not out ... ... ... ... ... Extras ... ... ... ...

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

36 2 12 21 7 o n 3 7

Total BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Nesfield Brocklehurst Taylor J. G. S. Thomas F. B. Thomas Tyers

3 3 4- 1 3 Taylor bowled one wide.

Runs. 26 23 '4 23 7 ii

Wkts.

W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD C.S. This match was played at Wyeside, Hereford, on Saturday, June 28th, and resulted in a loss for the School by three runs. Hereford batted first, the innings being opened by T. Pennington and W. Raw, but the latter was bowled with 13 on the board, having made 8. The next two men only added 6 to the score. But now S. R. J. Addison (8) came in, and with the assistance of J. G. Richards (14), the score rose to 40 before they were separated. After the next wicket had fallen with the addition of only 3, K. C. Lloyd came in and succeeded in making 30. The innings closed for 78, the last four men making five runs between them. L. F. H. Woodcock, bowled extremely well, taking six wickets for 28 runs. Snowball and Thomas opened the innings for the School, but only four runs had been scored when the latter was run out. After Tyler had been dismissed for 12, a partnership between Shorting iii. (33) and Record (13) brought the score to 46 before the latter was caught. The next three men made eight runs, and the excitement was intense when the last two men were in and only five runs were required to win. Nash, however, was bowled, and the innings closed for 75, the School losing by three runs. As there was still an hour to play, Hereford went in again. However, largely owing to the efforts of Snowball, they were dismissed within half-an-hour, having made 73. The School now went in, but stumps were drawn when they had only made 41 for five wickets. Therefore the result was given on the first innings alone. HEREFORD C.S. ist Innings. T. Pennington b G. E. D. Shorting 4 W. Raw b Woodcock 8 J. G. Richards c Nash b Woodcock 14

THE VIGORNIAN. E. A. Addison b Woodcock ... ... S. R. J. Addison c Snowball b Woodcock S. C. R. Thomas b Snowball K. A. Lloyd b G. E. D. Shorting W. E. Gaccon c Snowball b Woodcock F. J. Parker Ibw b Woodcock F. Cross not out ... ... ... ... J. P. Mumford b G. E. D. Shorting ... Extras

...

2 8 2 30 o 3 ... 2 o 5

Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Runs. Overs. Mdns. .3 .- 3 28 7.4 ... o ... 15 4 ... o ... 25 4 ... o ... S W.'C.K.S. ist Innings. N. A. Snowball c E. A. Addison b Thomas ... H. S. Thomas run out G. E. D. Shorting c Thomas b E. A. Addison W. M. Tyler b Thomas W. L. Shorting c Cross b E. A. Addison C. I. Record c and b E. A. Addison R. O. Evans c Lloyd b E. A. Addison M. E. Webb run out L. F. H. Woodcock b E. A. Addison B. Adlington not out S. Nash b Thomas Extras Woodcock G. E. D. Shorting Snowball Evans

Total

E. A. Addison Thomas Mumford

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. 13 ... i ... 43 11.3 ... 2 ... 25 i ... o ... 6

Wkts 6 3 i o

o 12 33 13 5

Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Woodcock ... 9.2 G. E. D. Shorting 4 18 Snowball ... ... 5 10

Wkts. 3 i 4

W.C.K.S. 2nd Innings. B. Adlington c Raw b E. A. Addison R. O. Evans c Richards b Thomas W. M. Tyler c S. R. J. Addison b E. A. Addison N. A. Snowball b E. A. Addison L. F. H. Woodcock b E. A. Addison G. E. D. Shorting not out ... C. I. Record S. Nash W. L. Shorting H. S. Thomas M. E. Webb Extras

E. A. Addison Thomas

20 4

Total (5 wickets)

...

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. 4 ... o ... 25 3 ... o ... 14

Wkts. 4

2 I 2 I I

Wkts. 5 3 o

HEREFORD C.S. 2nd Innings. T. Pennington c Record b G. E. D. Shorting W. Raw run out J. G. Richards b Snowball E. A. Addison b Woodcock S. R. J. Addison run out S. C. R. Thomas b Snowball K. A. Lloyd b Woodcock W. E. Gaccon b Woodcock F. J. Parker Ibw b Snowball F. Cross b Snowball J. P. Mumford not out Extras

6 i 12

31 2 O

7 ii o o o 3

2ND XI. v. MALVERN COLTS 2ND XI. This was the first foreign match played by the 2nd XI. and resulted in a win for the School by the narrow margin of 12 runs. Winning the toss, Lewis elected to bat, and went out with Nash to open the innings. The start was disastrous, Lewis being clean bowled by the first ball. Shorting succeeded him and stayed until 16 was on the board, followed by Patton, who left at 39. A rot now set in, and the next two wickets, Nash (16) and Le Huray (o), fell without any addition to the score. A good stand made by Davies and White, however, put a new complexion on things, the latter having the misfortune to be stumped when he had- made n. Matters now ran an ordinary course, the last pair putting on 10 runs before Beavan was run out, the. final score being 94. The Malvern first pair were separated by a splendid catch at point by Lewis, and after a partnership of 19 for the eighth wicket Malvern never looked like winning. Nash and Jones both bowled well, the former taking four wickets for 29 and the latter four for 25, whilst the School certainly won the match on their fielding. W.C.K.S.

2ND XI.

P. C. K. Lewis b Jagger S. Nash c Salinoff b Jagger F. H. C. Shorting b Jagger C. A. C. Patton b Muirhead M. A. Le Huray c Foster b Muirhead

o 16 S 9 o

THE VIGORNIAN. A. E. Davies c Salinoff b Greenstock P. N. White st Orchard b Salinoff

...

18 u

R. V. Farr c Jagger b Greenstock H. H. Blanchard b Greenstock ... R. M. Jones not out ... ...

...

5 o 4

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Jagger Muirhead Greenstock Salinoff Anderton Newman

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

Overs. 8 ... 6.2 ... 6 ... 2 ... 3 ... i

Wickets. ... 3 ... 3 ... 2 ... i ... o ... o

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

Runs. 38 n 14 3 2 4

Patton also batted well for 20, and on Harrison being bowled the innings was declared at 168 for 5, with Le Huray quite set. Hereford then went in again and had seven wickets down for 38 when stumps were drawn. HEREFORD— ist Innings. R. H. Hopkins b Jones ... ... ... ... O. W. Richards c Widdrington b Jones C. Knight b Jones E. T: Marshall b Jones J. A. Davies b Jones ... ... ... ... C. G. Peacock c White b Farr ... Williams b Farr ... ... ... ... ... Howell c White b Farr . . . Yendoll c Graham b Farr ... ... Davies c Le Huray b Jones ... ... ... Watkins not out ... ... ... Extras ... ... . '

... 22 6 8 4 ... i 4 ... 3 6 6 .. o i o

MALVERN COITS 2ND XL Total

J. W. Greenstock c Le Huray b Nash C F Anderton Ibw b Nash T T Jagger c Patton b Jones J D S Muirhead b Nash

...

2 ...

G. L. Le Clars c Blanchard b Shorting J Salinoff not out .. ... ... Extras ... ..

... .

... ...

Total BOWLING ANALYSIS. Nash Jones Davies Shorting

12 6 3 3

... ... ••• ...

15 i I 12 i 9

HEREFORD—2nd Innings. R. H. Hopkins c White b Patton O. W. Richards b Davies C. Knight Ibw b Patton ... ... ... E. T. Marshall c Le Huray b Davies ... J. A. Davies c and b Patton ... ... C. G. Peacock b Patton Howell not out -~- Extras

82 4 4 o i

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

29 25 17 3

2ND XI. v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL 2ND XI.

Played on the New Road Ground on June 28. This match was an easy win for the School by 107 runs and five wickets. Hereford batted first, and Hopkins and Richards made 21 before the latter was caught by Widdrington, having made 6. After the score had been 40 for three a rot set in, and the last wicket fell with 61 on the board. Jones and Farr bowled extremely well, the former taking six wickets for 33 and the latter four for n. White made two excellent catches in the long field. Lewis and Widdrington opened the innings for the School, and a fine first wicket stand of 45 ended by Widdrington being caught, having made a good 26. Davies then stayed with Lewis until 95 was on the board, when the former retired, the latter following him at 101.

Jones Shorting Farr Davies Patton

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

...

... ...

.. ... ...

...

5 o 10 ... 2 ... 5 . 6

...

2 e

Total (for seven wickets)

...

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. 9 ... i ... 33 ... 4 ... o ... 17 ... 4.2 ... o ... n ... 4.4 ... i ... 18 ... 4 ... o ... 14

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

Wkts. 6 o 4 3 4

W.C.K.S. 2ND XI. P. C. K. Lewis retired ... ... G. N. T. Widdrington c Richards b Watkins A. E. Davies retired ... ... ... ... F. H. C. Shorting b Howell ... C. A. C. Patton c Knight b Watkins P. N. White c Knight b Davies ... .

. 2 5 26 . . -46 7 20 13

F. M. Graham R. V. Farr 1_ f Did not bat. F. M. Jones J Extras

... i°

Total (for 5 wickets) Innings declared closed.

...

168

THE VIGORNIAN. The following Colours have been awarded, June 23 : — 1ST

XI.

2ND XI.

M. E. Webb (Capt.) C. I. -Record (Sec.)' L. F. H. Woodcock G. E. D. Shorting W. M. Tyler

June 30 :— W. L. Shorting N. A. Snowball R. O. Evans

B. Adlington W. L. Shorting N. A. Snowball R. O. Evans H. S. Thomas S. Nash G. N. T. Widdrington P. C. K. Lewis C. A. C. Patton F. H. C. Shorting R. V. Farr A. E. Davies P. N. White M. A. Le .Huray F. M. Jones

CDess Rotes. Chess this term lies dormant in the School, and else; where, our energies being devoted to the somewhat more muscular game of cricket, but during the Spring term we had a most successful season. Perhaps the most important thing accomplished was the wresting of the Worcestershire Public Schools Championship Shield from our old rivals, the Blind College ; but apart from this there was great enthusiasm aroused over a series of house matches. The competition was played off, H. C. B. Hill and R. A. K. Bowstead, F. H. C. Shorting -and N. W. Cowing arriving in the semi-final. The final, between Bowstead and Cowing, was most exciting, the former winning. Thus the Cup returns to School House after an absence of two years. On March 20 a match was played with the Blind College, the result being a win for the School of 7 points to i. This was our first victory over the Blind College since 1914. The games were played as follows : —• SCHOOL. BLIND COLLEGE. M. A. Le Huray Grimshaw ... ... i i N. W. Go wing Hargreaves ... ... o i P. C. K. Lewis FitzGibbons ... ... o i R. A. K. Bowstead Reed ... o i F. H. C. Shorting H. Coldwell o i H. C. B. Hill Hunt o i G. N. T. Widdrington J. Coldwell o i W. Landale Wilkinson o — • — 7 „. i — — As a result of this the School challenged the Blind College to play for the Championship Shield, of which the latter were the holders. The match was played on April 7 and resulted in a victory for the School. SCHOOL. BLIND COLLEGE. o M. A. Le Huray Grimshaw ... ... i

i N. W. Cowing Adj. P. C. K. Lewis i R. A. K. Bowstead i F. H. C. Shorting J W. L. Shorting

97 FitzGibboi Hargreaves Reed H. Coldwell Mayes

...

Adj. Q 0

i — I*

—

— 4

— I

—

The first of the House Matches was played between School House and the Hostel on March 4. SCHOOL HOUSE. HOSTEL. i M. A. Le Huray F. H. C. Shorting . o i R. A. K. Bowstead N. W. Cowing ... . o i H. C. a. Hill G. N. T. Widdrington. . o o V. C. Powell W. L. Shorting . i . o i G. H. Evans G. E. D. Shorting

On March 14, Castle House played the Day Boys. CASTLE HOUSE. DAY Boys, o P. C. K. Lewis E. K. Price i M. E. Webb B. Adlington . . i W. Landale A. L. Harrison ... i E. L. Fisher A. H. Coombes .*. . . o C. I. Record * H. S. Coverdale — 3

March 17, School House v. Castle House. SCHOOL HOUSE. CASTLE HOUSE. o M. A. Le Huray P. C. K. Lewis i R. A. K. Bowstead M. E. Webb i H. C. B. Hill W. Landale o H. S. Thomas E. L. Fisher i G. H. Evans C. I. Record

o o o

— 2

I O

o I o

—

— 2

—

March 18. Hostel v. Day Boys. HOSTEL. DAY BOYS. i N. W. Cowing E. K. Price i F. H. C. Shorting B. Adlington o G. N. T. Widdrington H. S. Coverdale i W. L. Shorting H. H. Blandchard i G. E. D. Shorting A. L. Harrison ... '— 4 —

March 21. School House v. Day Boys. DAY BOYS. SCHOOL HOUSE. o E. K. Price M. A. Le Huray o B. Adlingtoa R. A. K. Bowstead o A. L. Harrison H. C. B. Hill o H. S. Coverdale U. C. Powell ... • • ... o H. H. Blanchard G. H. Evans — o

o I o o — I

— I

I I I I --. 5

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March 28. Castle House v. Hostel. HOSTEL. CASTLE HOUSE. N. W. Gowing ... ... o P. C. K. Lewis F. H. C. Shorting ... o W. Landale G. N. T. Widdrington... £ M. E. Webb W. L. Shorting ...... £ E. L. Fisher G. E. D. Shorting ... £ C. I. Record

IVB.

In this last match, owing to the shortness of the time, the last three boards never played and had to be halved accordingly. The Houses thus finished as follows :— Games Pld. Won. Lost. Won. Lost. Points. School House 0 12 3 6 3 3 2 Hostel .... 1 8J 65 4 3 Castle House 2 6J 8£ 2 3 i 12 O Day Boys 3 ^ 3 3

fiockep, Owing to the excessive floods, practically no hockey was played last term. One practice game, in the middle of the term, was the only game played on our fields. In spite of all these drawbacks, one match was played at Evesham against a team drawn up by R. P. Fletcher, O.V. Our team was, however, very much out of practice and the opposing team contained one man named Cliff who has represented the County team. These two features were too much for us, and after a hard game the School lost by seven goals to four. Shorting iii. and Tyler contributed one goal each for the School, while White scored two. The following represented the School :— P. N. White (Capt.) R. E. O. Hall (Sec.) W. M. Tyler G. E. D. Shorting S. Nash G. N. T. Widdrington H. H. Blanchard M. A. Le Huray W. L. Shorting F. H. Shorting V. C. Powell

Satoete. Remove. M. 'R. Craze, J. 'W. Price. IVA.

R. Brown, N. A. Snowball.

G. A. R. Bricquet, J. F. V.'Harvey. III. E. D. Jones, C. W. Standfast, S. G. Fowler, J. C. Flay, J. W. Porter. 11 A. J. Hillyard. HB. N. Roberts, H. E. Chandler, S. Spencer. I. L. Roberts, D. J. Chandler, R. Dorell, C. H. Parsons, G. E. Garnett, H. F. Bolton, R. J. Allen, F. G. Allen.

Valet*. Upper Sixth. N. Spackman (1911-1919), Pte. O.T.C. R. G. Porter (1914-1919), School Monitor, Editor of the " Vigornian," Librarian, Corpl. O.T.C. Lower Sixth. C. M. White (1918-1919), Pte. O.T.C. A. H. Dingle (1911-1919), 2nd XI. Football 1917, ist XI. 1918, 2nd XL Cricket 1918, Shooting V I I I . 191718, Lce.-Cpl. O.T.C. Upper Fifth. J. E. R. Wilford (1914-1919), Pte. O.T.C. G. W. Seabright (1915-1919), Pte. O.T.C. J. B. Bourne (1918-1919), Pte. O.T.C. Lower Fifth. A. L. Molineux (1915-1919), Pte. O.T.C. E. W. C. Hurford (1916-1919), 2nd IV. Rowing 1919, Lce.-Cpl. O.T.C. N. W. Gowing (1915-1919), Pte. O.T.C. E. M. Cornforth (1916-1919), ist XI. Cricke' 1917-1918, Shooting VIII. 1918, Lce.-Cpl. O.T.C. R. E. O. H.all (1917-1919), and XL Cricket 1918, ist XI. • Football 1917, Secretary 1918, Shooting VIII. 1918, Pte. O.T.C. C. J. Fetherstonhaugh (1916-1919), Pte. O.T.C. Remove. H. H. B. Stillingfleet (1918-1919), Pte. O.T.C. R. L. Hatnand (1914-1919), Pte. O T.C. Upper Fourth. G. H. Griffiths (1918-1919), Pte. O.T.C. C. V. Hoult (1915-1919). Lower Fourth. H. J. Evans (1917-1919). W. N. J. Western (1918-1919). Third. W. H. Wroth (1918-1919), Pte. O.T.C. H, A. Stillingfleet (1918-1919), Pte. O.T.C. Upper Second. C. E. Bolton (1918-1919). First. R. B. Stillingfleet (1918-1919). W. S. Cook (1918-1919).

THE VIGORNIAN.

Cbe Reu. 01. €. Holland. The news of Mr. Holland's death will be received with deep regret by all O.V.'s, for he will ever be remembered as the Headmaster who steered the School safely through some very stormy years. He was born in New Zealand on May 26th, 1847; three days later, on May agth, his father died ; and, by a singular coincidence, it was on the same day of the same month that he himself died in the present year. He was educated at Marlborough and at Merton College, Oxford, of which he was a Postmaster, while Mr., afterwards Bishop, Creighton was a Fellow there. After taking his degree he went lo Bedford School" as an Assistant Master. While there he was ordained, owing largely to the influence of Dr. Woodford, whose advice was certainly wisely given ; the conscientious care with which Mr. Bolland as Headmaster prepared boys for confirmation, and as a parish priest looked after his flock, showed that he had the pastoral instinct. In 1879 began the great work of his life, when he was elected Headmaster of the School. Before his day, it was usually known as the College School; but he brought into currency the name Cathedral School, and could never be induced to approve of any modification of this, however strong the historical reasons might be for the change. The retiring Headmaster, the Rev. Maurice Day, was a fine scholar, and much beloved by his pupils ; but he belonged to the old order, and his successor had to adapt an ancient foundation to modern needs. One of his first steps was to arrange that the choristers, who had hitherto formed part of the School, should be removed to a school of their own. Their hours of duty in the cathedral could not easily be fitted in with the daily round of an ordinary school. They were accordingly withdrawn, and Minor Canon, afterwards Precentor, Woodward began his great work of building up the Choir School. Mr. Bolland then turned his attention to the school buildings. There was no house for the Headmaster, who had to live at an inconvenient distance from the school. The great hall of the school was in a very bad state of repair. Many of us still remember how on rainy days the water fell on us in great splashes as we worked. The floor was made of worn boards and the walls covered with a reddish composition which came off upon our clothes. So an extensive scheme of restoration was set on foot. "During its execution, the School worked in certain old houses in the close. The maintenance of discipline must have been an arduous task, for the back staircases and queer passages in these houses presented temptations to skylarking which were often irresistible. More than once the Headmaster himself arrived in the middle of some escapade, and did not always succeed in concealing, under a stern official rebuke, his own enjoyment of the joke. But the period must have been one of extraordinary difficulty, far more so than we realised at the moment. It ended with the re-opening in 1886 of the Great Hall in its present splendidly restored condition. It was on this occasion that Bishop Philpot gave the School the Sophoclean

motto which still stands at the head of the "Vigornian." Meanwhile the Headmaster's house was being built. It provided accommodation, not only for the Headmaster and his family, but also for several boarders. This was a great step forward towards increased efficiency. The next task which awaited the Headmaster was one of a very different kind. A small but determined faction in the city demanded that the School should be amalgamated with Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. A pretended zeal for educational efficiency was made the pretext for this attempt to take two schools serving two distinct purposes, and to concoct of them a mixture which would have served nothing. The leader of these shandy gaffers was a plausible orator, and took in divers of his fellowcitizens ; but the Headmaster saw through the plan, and prepared to do battle. In connection with this period he has recently been described by Canon Wilson as a " born fighter." On reading this description of himself, Mr. Bolland expressed considerable astonishment; but in this particular conflict he undoubtedly earned the title. It was certainly owing to his efforts that the whole scheme was defeated, and the future of both Schools was assured. The remainder of his time at the School brought no other crisis of this kind. He had weathered the storm ; but those who have had the charge of schools or colleges in days of confusion and danger, can appreciate the strain through which he had passed. To do good work as a teacher while the future is full of uncertainty and peril is a severe test for any man. Mr. Bolland survived it, and had the satisfaction of seeing a band of his pupils going out, some through the Universities, to various callings, in which they have done credit to their School. During this period, both the Headmaster and the School owed much to the influence of the Cathedral Chapter, of which Dr. Gott was then Dean, and Dr. Creighton, one of the Canons. Mr. Bolland always recognised what he had gained by his association with them. When Dr. Gott preached his farewell sermon to the School, before leaving Worcester for Truro, the Headmaster's emotion was very evident. In 1896 the seventeen years at the School ended. Mr. Bolland left it well set on the road of progress, along which it has since been travelling. It remains to distinguish the qualities which enabled him to do this. Preeminent was the genuine conviction that the humanities which form the subjects of a classical education are the best means of training the mind. He would occasionally add items of more immediate commercial value to the School curriculum ; but we always felt that this was only for the hardness of parents' hearts. Then in dealing with his boys, Mr. Bolland had the faculty of making them feel that he was their friend. This was not attained by any careful use of honied speech, for, while he would encourage good work, in dealing with offenders he could produce scathing formulas of rebuke which would make them quake. But he reserved his wrath for laziness. The boy who worked and yet failed to do well was always sure of a kindly word, especially if ill-health had contributed to the misfortune. Thus, as we grew older, and came to

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IOO

know him better, many an O.V. found that the friendship of his old Headmaster was a gift which when once given was never withdrawn. The hospitality which Mr. and Mrs. Holland offered without stint at the School House was continued at Embleton, Denton and Oxford. Those who availed themselves of it, found a host eager to recall the old Worcester days which were evidently among the dearest of his memories. It is not perhaps generally known that to Mr. Holland was due the actual founding of the O.V. Club. Impressed by the success which had attended the re-unions of O.V.'s promoted by one of the most loyal and devoted of our number, Mr. E. D. Jordan, he called together one or two Old Boys and urged them to form an O.V. Club. We were at first rather faint-hearted about i t ; but Mr. Bolland persevered until we caught his enthusiasm, and his foresight has been justified by the vigorous life of the Club, now a quarter of a century old. His interest in it never abated. Many will remember, his speech delivered at the first dinner held in the Star Hotel,,in which he congratulated the Club in the words, " Sic itur ad astra." After his departure from Worcester, nearly twenty years of active work remained to be done, first at Embleton, then at Denton. At Embleton he published his second book. His first was the well-known translation of Aristotle's " Politics," to which Mr. Andrew Lang contributed some introductory essays. He now published a small book on " The Churches of St. Paul," in which he surveyed recent research on the subject. To those who saw him at Denton, it was obvious thnt his health was failing, and finally he retired to Oxford. To the last, though his School name of the " Old Man " was still affectionately used among his former pupils, it was hard to believe that he was really old. Perhaps the most evident sign of age was an increasing breadth of view which brought a readiness to acknowledge 'merit in any good work, even if it was being done in a way which did not appeal to him. His home life is too intimate a subject to be handled at length. Suffice it to say, that he was the head of an affectionate and unifed family. Twice the hallowing of sorrow had come to it. In 1897 his eldest boy, " Bill," as his contemporaries knew him, died in the midst of his medical training. Twenty years later, his youngest son fell in action in France. To the mother who bravely bore these two blows, the hearts of O.V.'s will go out with the prayer that she may now have the strength to carry the burden of her present loss. C. T. D.

Correspondence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, We were very glad to see and hear the Sixth Form Room clock again this term. But now that we have got it back, might it not be wound up?

Apologising for using your valuable space. I remain, Yours, etc., " PUNCTUM TEMPORIS. "

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, As we have not seen the new pavilion " steadiry rising from the .ground this term,'' we presume that it is being built with invisible bricks. Yours, etc., "ANXIOUS WATCHERS."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, A large and powerful looking horse has taken possession of the cricket field with dire results. The aforesaid animal usually takes the opportunity after a shower of rain to gallop heavily across the ist XI. pitch and outfield, digging its hoofs well in. Briefly the result of this is, that the batsman sends a hard drive into the country, a fielder advances towards it, the ball hits a hoof-print, and the unfortunate person is smitten hard on the body. Might not the perambulations of this quadruped be rationed? With apologies for using valuable space, I remain, " A VICTIM."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Although we have long shown our artistic sensibilities by the rejection of the prescribed Sabbath headgear (" Dabs "), yet no suggestions have been forthcoming for the supplanting of this abomination. Might not the upper forms at least be privileged to wear bowlers on the hereinbefore mentioned day. Yours, etc., " MY HAT."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, It is very noticeable that a great many of the books in the Library, especially the more popular ones, are in a very bad condition. Would it not be possible for these books to be re-bound, or, in the case of those that are beyond repair, new ones to be supplied to take their place ; as it is rather annoying to find on reaching the most exciting part of a book that there are ten, or more, pages missing from it. With the customary apologies for taking up valuable

THE VIGORNIAN. space, and hoping that this matter may receive attention. I remain, yours, etc., " LECTOR LIBRORUM. "

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Now that the College Green is going to be brought back to its original state, might I suggest that some steps were taken to have it levelled and turfed for use as tennis courts in the near future. The Green does, I believe, belong to the Dean and Chapter, so cannot someone in authority ask permission from the Dean to carry out these improvements ? At least two courts could be made, and possibly three if they arc made laterally. If this could be done might I also suggest that it should be started at once, so that the courts would be fit for play next summer term? At present very few boarders have any chance of learning the game until they leave school. This is a great drawback indeed, as tennis is usually the game one plays most after one has left. I remain, etc., " YOURS TRULY."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, In reply to an " ultimatum " in your last issue (signed " C.R.T. & Co.") in connection with repairs done on the Barge in the Christmas Term, do you think that this " Company " realize that 3ft. of water had to be pumped out of the Barge to start with ?—a job which they would not have bent their weak, gouty knees to perform. Also do they expect that someone will open the door to them when they honour (?) the Barge with their presence, since they actually mention that the " doors open from the inside." Do you consider that those should have a right to criticise some jobs, which they are too conceited to do themselves ? Apologising, etc. Yours most truly, " PLUMBER."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Now that we have a Headmaster who is a keen rugger man would it not be possible to introduce Rugby Football into the School instead of Soccer. Besides the Headmaster we have Mr. Whitaker, who is a rugger player by nature, and whom, I am sure, would undertake the task of coaching the fifteen. There is very little doubt that rugger is " the " game for public schools, and it is much more desired than soccer in this School. Fixtures could easily be arranged with Bromsgrove, Warwick, K.E.S. Birmingham, and other neighbouring schools, so

this old objection to the game could be easily overcome. Hoping that this letter will receive some little attention. I remain, yours sincerely, " WELSHMAN."

Cambridge £<mr. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Since last writing, Cambridge has in very truth come into its own. As we take up our pen to write perhaps one of the most splendid terms in the history of this grand old University has just ended. Tradesmen and natives of the town, after a sleep of four years, are rubbing their eyes dazzled with the rush and clamour of it all. It seems as though the life had never been interrupted and as if these four years have been but an ordinary vacation. Truly the man power of this country seems inexhaustible and yet there are sights that uncover almost forgotten thoughts;—poor unfortunate crocks, crutches and wives speak of a more serious and older life in the 'Varsity. " Uncle Sam " has sent us a small contribution of his sons, but beyond a few mental and auricular jars they have worried us little. We believe they are to give place to the almost impossible demands of would-be undergraduates next October. Prophets who foresaw several years relapse before 'Varsity life should become normal again, are covering their faces with dismay as they see the crowded streets and river and the splendid resumption of athletics. A brilliant "May week" has shown us that the standard of Rowing is little below the average and far above expectations, and we look forward with confidence to a trial of strength in July with " the other place." Meanwhile our colony grows rapidly. Some returned too late, last term to be mentioned in your columns. And our numbers have still further increased this term. W. S. Thompson (Queen's and Wescott House) has once more made his appearance at Cambridge. We are not quite sure whether this is his tenth or eleventh year; at any rate, it is hard to find returning men who do not know him, at any rate by sight. He has now taken up his residence at the Clergy Training School for theological pursuits. We have, however, often seen him beside the Cam coaching his former College Eight with that mysterious instrument known as a megaphone. S. D. Strong (St. John's) has now finished his career at Cambridge. We congratulate him on his success in obtaining the honoured rank of B.A. in so short a time and with so great a handicap. When we visited him we found his room strewed with notes on Political Economy and a bewildered and weary brow, but this has been by no means his only occupation. Suffice it to say that it is summed up in the words singing, motor-bycylico, punto, dancing and other amusements. S. F. Davenport (St. Catherine's) has kept very much

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to himself this term, one might almost add as is usual. We understand that he has been working very hard for Law Tripos. We admire him. By way of recreation he has managed to snatch a few moments from his book grinding for cricket and tennis. "His examination finished somewhat before others, and he gave us the impression of one rising from the dead, since it was then we got to know him again. G. F. D. Perrot (Selwyn) is seldom in a hurry or exerted. He is very cheery but often bored. He tells us his pursuit is medicine. It seems hard, but we were compelled to bite our lips, although he is said to be in a habit of attending 9 a.m. Lectures. With a " crocked " knee he is barred from athletics, but is seldom at a loss to find amusement. P. N. W. Strong (Selwyn) returned to Cambridge in the middle of last term. From the books in his rooms we gather he is reading Theology, though we fancy he has done little this term. After rowing for some considerable time in the ist VIII. he has obtained his 2nd May rowing colours. We have often seen his name connected with the Union Debates, and we hear he was nominated as a candidate in the recent Union Committee election. J. B. Caswell (Trinity) was out when we called. He has not been seen much this term. But we believe that he is a prominent light in the Cambridge University Service Club. Being far more unfortunate than most of us, his activities, especially in the athletic line, are necessarily considerably limited, but we believe that he finds the soft gliding of a punt a soothing sensation to the mind. He is studying History. H. P. Warren (Queen's) came up last term, but when your last issue went to press had not made himself known to us. He is studying Theology, and we believe has passed the first part of his Special. We gather that he has been trying the art of " oar wielding " since he has sometimes been seen rowing in a tub and in an eight. A. Macdonald (Corpus Christi) believes in a- life of leisure. We understand that the Huns taught him this beneficent practice in the sanctity of the " offiycer gefangenenlager." We fancy that being overcome by the brilliancy of Cambridge he prefers the comfort of his armchair and pipe. When the spirit moves him he studies modern languages, and by way of recreation at intervals plays tennis, swims and punts. The two latter are not to Jbe taken as one and the same sport. Wishing the School every success. Yours truly, " CANTAB." We regret that at the time of going to print the " Oxford Letter " has not arrived.

Contemporaries. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following :— The Felstedian, The Monktonian, The Alleynian, The Bromsgrovian, The Rossallian, The Tonbridgian, The Wulfrunian.

Games flccount. RECEIPTS.

£ s.

Balance in hand Boys' Subscriptions Rowing Subscriptions ... Book Account Sports Donations ... Subscriptions— School House Castle House Hostel Day Boys Mr. Whitaker's

45 >8 60 18 9 IS 2 13

12 18 6 5 4 2 IO

0 O

O IO

— 27 4 6

£1*6 8 8 EXPENDITURE. £ s. d. 1919. Mar. 21. Barge and Float through Lock (twice) i 15 o ,, 23. Rescuing Float ... ... ... ... 0 6 0 Master to Malvern ... ... ... 0 2 0 ,, „ Evesham ... „ 0 3 4 Apr. 6 . Stamps (Sports) 070 May 13. Haughton (Football Board) ... ... o 12 6 Two Telegrams, Warwick ... ... o i 9 ,, 26. Ward .(Boathouse Repaired) ... ... 5 n o Rent (Field) 5 0 0 Hunt (Wages) 15 o o June 4. Sports Prizes 21 o 3 Stamps (Cricket) ... ... ... 0 3 0 Printing— Regatta -Cards ... 08-6 Sports Programmes i 12 6 2 i o 33 o o Horse 0 2 0 ,, 14. Master to Malvern 1 Wilesmith 3 i Balance 60 o 9 .£146 8 T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treasurer.

O.C.C. Dotes. These have been unavoidably- held over issue.

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Cblcbcstcr Sbooilna CUD* The firing for this cup, postponed from last November, took place at Norton Barracks on Tuesday, ist July. There were three other entries besides our own, Bromsgrove School, Malvern College, and Worcester Royal Grammar School. On the first two targets we were superior, but the rapid pulled us down and Bromsgrove just beat us by five points. Malvern were third, and the Grammar School a poor fourth. We should like to congratulate the winners, and look forward to better luck next year. At the same time we should like to thank Col. Chichester for (he interest he takes in all our efforts, and for his generosity in presenting a cup which arouses such healthy competition in the invaluable art of being able to shoot with a service rifle. Scores :— Bromsgrove School O.T.C. ... ... ... 499 Worcester King's School O.T.C. ... ... 494 Malvern College O.T.C 458 Worcester Grammar School O.T.C. ... 337

SCORES : W.C.K.S. O.T.C. Grouping. Application. C.S.M. Webb ... 20 Sgt. Lewis ... 20 Lce.-Cpl. Harrison ... 15 '5 Cpl. White ... 15 16 Lce.-Cpl. Smith ... 20 IS Lce.-Cpl. Shorting ... 20 IS Cadet Shorting ... 10 IS Cpl. Tyler ... 10 18 Totals

...

130

Rapid. 35 2 5 33 30 2 4 24 34

Total. 72 64 63 61 59 59 59

57 2

494

School Officers. Head of School Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Rowing Secretary of Rowing Captain of Shooting Secretary of Shooting Captain of Fives Captain of Gymnasium Editors of " Vigornian " -

School Monitors

Librarians

M. E. Webb. M. E. Webb. C. I. Record. G. P. C|ark. A. H. Adams. P. C. K. Lewis. R. G. Smith. G. N. T. Widdrington. E. K. Price. M. E. Webb, A. L. Harrison, G. N. T. Widdrington, M. A. Le Huray. M. E. Webb, G. N. T. Widdrington, G. P. Clark, P. C. K. Lewis, E. K. Price, A. L. Harrison, A. H. Adams, A. G. Coombs. M. E. Webb, P. C. K. Lewis, A. G. Coombs, A. H. Adams, C. Patton (Lower School).

Secretary of Chess Secretary of Field Club Curator of Museum Games Committee

Library Committee R. J. Castley, Esq. Treasurer), R. M. M. Beech-Hicks, Esq., M. E. Webb, P. C. K. Lewis (Secretary), A. G. Coombs, A. H. Adams, C. A. C. Patton (Lower School).

M. A. Le Huray. P. C. K. Lewis. P. C. K. Lewis. The Headmaster (Chairman), T. E. Rammell, Esq. (Treasurer), Rev. R. J. Whitaker, F. B. Thomas, Esq., F. S. Salisbury, Esq., M. E. Webb (Secretary), G. N. T. Widdrington, P. C. K. Lewis, G. P. Clark, E. K. Price, P. N. White, B. Adlington, A. H. Adams, C. I. Record, R. G. Smith. The* Headmaster (Chairman),

Cricket. W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN COLTS. This match was played at Malvern College on Thursday, July 3rd, and resulted in a win for the School by three wickets and 27 runs. Malvern batted first. Their innings was opened by Mallam and Simmons, but the latter was caught when the score only amounted to 14, having made five. After Lloyd had been bowled, with no increase of the score, Thompson (17) came in and, with the assistance of Mallam, carried the score to 32 before the latter was bowled, having made 18. Jones (10), Tegner (i i), and McLelland (13) also batted well, and the innings closed for 93. The School innings started very disastrously, the first five wickets falling for only 15 runs, Homan performing the hat-trick. The rain, however, had made the pitch very treacherous, so that this was not surprising. Record now came in, and with the assistance of W. L. Shorting took the score to 90, before the latter was caught for 32. Thomas (10 not out) came in, and 10 was added to the score before Record was caught, having played an excellent innings of 48. Woodcock (10 not out) now joined Thomas and, when stumps were drawn, the total was 120 for seven wickets. MALVERN COLTS. Mallam b Woodcock ... ... ... ... ... iS Simmons c and b G. E. D. Shorting ... ... ... 5 Lloyd b G. E. D. Shorting o Thompson run out ... ... ... ... ... ... 17 Jones c Record b Snowball ... ... ... ... ... 10 Legge c Nash b Evans ... ... ... ... ... 5 Tegner Ibw b Snowball ... ... ... ... ... n McLeliand c Woodcock b Evans ... ... ... ... 12 Nowell c Record b Evans ... ... ... ... ... 4

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104 Homan not out ... Wilson c Nash b Snowball Extras ...

... ...

...

.. .

...

o 4 7

...

wic e s

ore

y 35,

carefully, and wore down the School bowling, so that the Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. G . E. D. Shorting ... 7 ... 2 ...

Runs, Wkts. 24 ... 2

intense. Jones with five wickets for 32, and Farr with three for 25, bowled extremely steadily and well, whilst the fielding was quite good on the whole, Harrison making two excellent catches.

Snowball ... ... 6.5 ... o ... 27 ... 3 Evans ... ... 7 ... 3 ... 19 ... 3 Woodcock bowled i wide and Snowball bowled i no-ball. W.C.K.S. N. A. Snowball c Nowell b Roman ... G. E. D. Shorting c Nowell b Simmons...

... ...

i o

W. L. Shorting c McLelland b Wilson ...

...

... 32

W.C.K.S. 2ND XL

C. A. C. Patton b Ward P. N. White c Davenport b Ward M. A. Le Huray c Orchard b Gordon ... R. M. Beavan c Parry b De Gersigny ... A. L. Harrison c Rodger b Gordon ... F. M. Jones b Gordon ... ... ... H. H. Blanchard b Gordon ... ... R. V. Farr b Ward C. C. Angwin c and b Bradley ... ...

Did not bat

Total

Total (7 wickets) ..." BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Simmons Wilson McLelland

... ... ...

... 8 ... 8 ... 4

... ... ...

i 2 o

... ... ...

24 29 12

... ... ...

...

... ... ...

...

... 148

Davenport

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. ... ... 7 ... o ... 37 ... o

Wkts.

Gordon

...

... n

...

i 2 o

Bradley

...

... 4.4 ...

...

120

Runs.

9 o u I 3 o o 23 o

Played at Worcester on July 3, this match was drawn, mainly on account of the rain, which three times caused play to be suspended. Winning the toss, Lewis opened the innings with Davies, and both were batting well when the former had the misfortune to be run out. When 34 had been scored for the loss of three good wickets, Le Huray joined Davies, and the score rose slowly to 62 before the Tormer was caught at the wicket, having made n. Wickets now fell fairly quickly until Farr' came in, and with Davies, who was now scoring freely, put on 47 for the gth wicket, being bowled for a lusty 23. The innings closed for 148, of which Davies made 85 not out, having batted well, giving only two chances. Malvern were left with an hour and a half to get the runs, but their innings opened in a most disastrous manner, two wickets falling for six runs, and when five more

MALVERN 2ND XL H. D. De Gersigny Ibw b Jones ., T. P. Gordon c Harrison b Farr . G. A. D. Rodger c Harrison b Farr W. H. B. Davenport b Jones . J. A. Palfreman c Angwin b Davies J. W. Greenstock b Farr ... ... R. A. Orchard b Jones ... . J. D. S. Muirhead b Jones ... A. W. Bradley not out ... ... H. K. C. Ward not out . . Extras ... ...

Jones p arr Davies

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

i ir n i 20 o i 5 10 10 6

...

... ...

...

... ...

...

Total (for 9 wickets)

...

... 82

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. 10 ... i ... 32 ... 5 12 ••• -2 ••• *5 ••• 3 ... ... & ... o ... IT ... i