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No. 127. VOL. IX.
editorial.
Contents. Editorial School Notes School Calendar ... O.V. Club O.V. News Rugger Notes Rowing Cricket Prospect O.T.C. Notes Fives Shooting ... ... ... ... Chess Notes The Cross Country Run (account) P.T. Competition Boxing School Officers Library Lectures ... The Wayfaring Trio Concert ... The School Concert L'Avare The Cross Country Run (poem) Oxford Letter Valcte Salvcte Contemporaries ... ... ... Correspondence Library Account
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It seems to be the usual procedure to begin the editorial of an Easter Term with various complaints about the weather, but this term these may well be dispensed with. That is not to say that the weather has been good, it has been far from it; but it seems to be better to leave complaints about it for a change and be thankful that it has not altogether ruined our existence. Floods over the holidays made Rugger late in starting, but before very long the fields recovered sufficiently to enable " Under 14 " and a certain amount of first game practice to take place. Moreover, the " Belows " were able to be played off for the second year in succession, which we believe to be a record, at any rate within our memory. Fives has proceeded with its usual vigour, while Pass-ball in the Gym. has until lately proved a close rival. In fact, the combination of all these pursuits with the arduous, though engrossing, P.T. Competition and Cross-Country Run, has succeeded in preventing the term from being abnormally dull. The present outlook seems confined to the Sports. This year, in addition to the ordinary School Sports, there has been arranged an athletic contest with Hereford, which we hope will be a success. Both these events were a few days ago almost despaired of, owing to heavy falls of rain and snow and the rapidly-rising river. While winds and a certain amount of sun have helped the fields partially to recover, the danger of a flood is still imminent. In spite of this, however, we live in hope that we shall not be faced
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with a wet and dismal end of term with nothing to enliven it. But we feel we arc merely wandering vaguely on without saying anything new or anything of interest; pray allow us to lay the blame for one thing at least on the Easter Term —it offers very little scope for an Editorial. So, conscious of our own failings, we will conclude, only stopping to wish you all the best of luck, success, and weather for the holidays.
Softool Dotes. We offer our heartiest congratulations to Bate on winning a Foundation Scholarship in History at Trinity College, Oxford. * • * Great dramatic activity has been displayed this term by the members of the Modern Sixth, who presented, on March zznd, in College Hall, scenes from Moliere's " L'Avare " and Sheridan's " The Rivals." * * # The Choir are hard at work upon Mendelssohn's " Hymn of Praise," and we expect great things from them at the Concert. The School Orchestra, we hear, is also hoping to add to its success of last term. * * * A few cases of chicken-pox have occurred in School House. So far, however, we have managed to avoid a real epidemic, and are reasonably confident that it will spread no farther. * # * Work, we expect, will shortly commence on the new garden being laid out near the river-bank in front of School House. In preparation for this, vast numbers of pavingstones have been deposited in the playground. * * * There seems to be no end to the uses to which the new Gym. can be put. A badminton court has now been marked out, which some energetic people have been using in the afternoons.
Scbool Calendar. Fri., Sat., Sun., Wed., Sat., Mon., Sat.,
Jan. 17. Boarders Return. ,, 18. School Meets. 9 a.m. „ 19. School Celebration of Holy Communion. 8.45 a.m. „ 29. Lecture on the Melanesian Mission by Dr. Ivens. 5 p.m. Feb. 8. Lecture on Airships by Major Blake. 8 p.m. ,, 17. Cross-country Run. ,, 22. Concert by Miss Rhoda Legge and her Wayfaring Trio. 8 p.m.
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Rowing Starts. Final of House " Belows " rugger matches. Mon., P.T. Competition. Thurs., School Lenten Service. The Headmaster. Thurs., School Lenten Service. The Headmaster. Mon., 24- Boxing Finals. Thurs., 27. School Lenten Service. The Headmaster. Fri., 28. I Finals of the School Sports. Sat., 29. Wed., Apr. 2. School Sports against Hereford. Thurs., 3- Concert. Fri., 4- Exeunt Omnes.
O.V. C1UD. The O.V. Reunion and Dinner will take place on Saturday, July 12th, in conjunction with the School Prize-Giving and Concert on Friday, July llth. Members of the O.T. Club will be sent full particular* in June.
O.V. Reu>$. Harold Armstrong, author of " Turkey in Travail," has written another book, " Turkey and Syria Reborn," published by John Lane. A. Macdonald's book, " A Short History of Repton," was published by Messrs. Ernest Bcnn last summer. N. Macdonald is in Southern Rhodesia, tobacco-planting, in partnership with D. S. Thomas, a contemporary of his in School House. Major S. G. Simpson, O.B.E., has been elected Chairman of the Modern Language Association of Great Britain and Wales. W. L. Shorting has represented England at Hockey, and, playing against Scotland, scored three of England's four goals. C. I. Record has twice represented Oxford University at " Soccer."
Rugger Dotes. At the beginning of the term, the floods were still covering our Rugger fields, so that for the first three weeks of this term we were unable to play at all. And throughout the rest of the term we have been handicapped by only b< ing able to use two pitches.
THE VIGORNIAN. The " Belows " which were played off this term revealed some promising players, but the standard of play was not so high as that of last year. They were played off in the form of an American Tournament, in which each House plays every other House. The first table resulted in a draw between three Houses—School House, Castle House, and Day Boys. It was decided that these three should play each other again. This resulted again in a tie, School House and Day Boys both beating Castle House and drawing with each other. On the two latter playing each other again, School House won by 8 points to 5, after a very fast game in which every man was closely marked and keenly tackled. The Senior House matches, which were played off at the end of last term, were very much closer than that of former years. The draw was as follows :— Bye Round, ist Round. Final. Winners. School J Day Boys j House v. I v. I School House j School House ) v. Hostel
School House Castle House v. Castle House Natland The first round provided very close matches, both of them being very closely contested. The final proved to be a very well-fought game, in which good football was seen on both sides. There was a very strong wind blowing down the field. Castle House played into this wind and in the first half the game varied between the half-way line and the Castle House goal line. The first try came from a very good movement by the School House. Their forwards heeled very well on the Castle House " 25 " line. Clarke swung the ball out to Meers, who avoided the Castle House fly-half, and running towards the goal line was tackled, but not before he had passed to Parsons, who went over to score a try about two yards from the touch line. This was unconverted and the score remained the same until half-time. After the interval, Castle House pressed very strongly, being aided by the wind, but although they came very near to scoring several times, School House managed to hold them out. The strength of the wind may be gauged from the fact that the game was almost entirely confined to the lower part of the field. The game ended in a well-deserved victory for School House. The chief criticism was that while School House always tried to open up the game, Castle House kept the ball close in their forwards, whereas by heeling they might have scored. Our thanks are due to the Worcester City R.F.C. and to Colonel Cotton for allowing us to play the House matches on their ground. * » * Junior Rugger has been our chief concern this term. Unfortunately, not many fixtures were arranged for them. Under " 15 " v. QUEEN ELIZABETH'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, BROMYARD. Though primarily intended for an under " 15 " fixture we eventually turned out a " Belows " team. The first
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match played at Bromyard resulted in a win for our opponents. The game was played in fairly heavy rain, and our forward, though smaller than their opponents, did yeoman service. But Bromyard had several large forwards and ours were very rarely able to obtain possession in the lineout. Towards the end of the game they tired, and Bromyard had easily the better part of the game. The less said about the match at Worcester the better. Our thfeequarters did not seem to know what to do when they had the ball, either throwing it up in the air or putting it on the ground. The forwards played badly, rarely obtaining the ball from tight scrums. They all seemed to be asleep throughout the match, but they managed to keep the score down to five points to nil, until within ten minutes of the end of the game, when Bromyard scored several times in succession, bringing the score to 20 points to nothing before the final whistle blew. The end of the game was a relief both to players and spectators. The only excuse that can be given for the bad play was that the team may have been overcome by " match-fear." * * » UNDER 14 v. AYMESTREY. This match, played at Aymestrey after a morning of rain, resulted in an easy win for the School by 34 points to nothing. Pilbeam opened the score by a " run-through " on his own. Successive tries were then scored by Dunnill, Boole and Pilbeam (3). The second half was much the same as the first, except that the Aymestrey forwards played very well and hustled ours continually. But the openings which they gave their backs were spoilt by Pilbeam, who played well throughout. Three more tries were added in this half. We were the bigger side and Aymestrey are to be congratulated on the fine recovery they made in the second half. UNDER 14 v. WELLS HOUSE. This match, which was playd under ideal conditions, resulted in a loss for the School by 16 points to nil. In the first half, Wells House, playing with the advantage of a considerable slope, pressed almost continuously, and opened their score with a penalty goal. To this they added another try and two goals, bringing the score at half-time to 16—o. After the interval, we pressed very hotly for a few minutes, but were unable to score. Wells House were used to the ground and knew what tactics to pursue. These consisted of finding touch until they reached their opponents " 25 " line, and then getting the ball back to the threequarters. They had several fine kicks among them, especially their fly-half, who was also very good at " selling the dummy." They came very near to scoring in this way, and the School were defending most of the time although they had the advantage of the slope. The game thus ended in a win for Wells House. Our team—as a team—lacked cohesion and played as individuals. The forwards were painfully slow, except for
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Hopkin ii and Boole, both of whom played well. Our threequarters were too closely marked to be able to do much. Wells House had a very good leant indeed. Nevertheless it was altogether a most successful match, which both sides seemed thoroughly to enjoy. * * * In conclusion, we should like to thank all members of the Staff who have assisted in coaching and refereeing games this term, in particular Mr. Bentley, who refereed .most of the senior games. Our special thanks are also due to Mr. Burnett and to Mr. Pedder for all the time and trouble they have taken over the junior games, in especial the under " 14 " team.
This season the pitch will be almost opposite the pavilion, for it has proved necessary to relay the turf on last year's wicket, since Rugger has been played over it. We can only hope that the weather, which has proved very unkind in robbing us of the use of our fields for the greater part of this term, will show considerable improvement during the holidays; otherwise the wicket will be soddened, and access to the pavilion will have to be gained by boat. But doubtless the weather will afford some period in which to indulge in the noble pastime and will often greet the players with a smiling face when they turn out to play a match.
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o.c.c. notes. Routing* Rowing this term was begun on a new system. It was decided at the Games Committee meeting that rowing during the Lent term should be confined to the seniors, and that the first four should start tubbing, by arrangement with the Captain of Rugger, during the first half of the term. This scheme, or rather the latter part of it, unfortunately proved impracticable owing to floods and bad weather, and hardly any rowing at all took place before half-term. Since then the senior fours have put in a good deal of useful tubbing, the first two having once or twice been out in light boats. Lately, however, bad weather has agaiu proved troublesome. As to the prospects for the season, we were very unfortunate to lose our captain, George, who had to undergo a serious operation, and will consequently not be returning to School. This means that there are remaining none of last rear's first four, but there are left two members of the second four, and considerable good material which seems likely to develop. The loss of George as stroke of the first boat will be felt heavily. Dixon is at present filling his place, and has been showing promise of being able to stroke the> crew creditably, the other positions in the boat being at present occupied by Jackson ii at 3, Ridley at 2, and Carter at Bow, with Harris as Cox. We take this opportunity of thanking the masters who have so kindly coached this term in spite of the inclement weather. G.N.J.
Cricket Prospect. The prospects for next season appear to be somewhat brighter than last year, and we hope to make up for the set-back that has been suffered by the School cricket. There are eight old colours left, whose experience in matches should prove of considerable value. We have, however, lost both captain and secretary; and a very good wicket-keeper in Beard. There are eight members of the 2nd XI still at School, and rivalry for places in the eleven should be very keen, especially as there is no lack of talent among the junior players.
The most important work carried out this term has been the training of candidates for Certificate " A." Ordinary training for the rest has been carried out according to syllabus. Rather more recruits than usual were enrolled, and the total number in the Contingent is now 127, more than there have been for some considerable time. Sergt. Carter has been in charge of No. i Platoon (Certificate " A " candidates), Sgts. Ridley and Thome of Nos. 2 and 3 Platoons, and Sgt. Taylor has been responsible for the training of recruits. * * « Seventeen candidates were entered for Cert. " A " examination, a larger number than usual owing to the fact that several cadets, who would be leaving in the summer, wished to try for their certificates. Six of these failed in the Practical exam, which was conducted by Capt. Sheppard and Lieut. Moss on February I5th. Those who passed, together with six candidates who had passed this part of the examination last term, entered for the written part of March nth. The result of this examination is not yet known. » * » Cpl. Flay has been in charge of shooting, an account of which appears elsewhere. * * * The Band have been practising assiduously and are maintaining their standard of excellence. Unfortunately the demands of training have prevented them from appearing in public this term. Field operations took place on March 19th. As usual this term, we combined with Cheltenham, Marlborough, Dean Close, and Monkton Coombe in operations on a large scale. The area was the same as last year, the high ground in the neighbourhood of Minchinghampton. Owing to difficulties in the way of railway transport, we were compelled to travel by motor omnibus, a less popular, but, in many ways, more convenient, means of transport. The general idea was that two battalions, one consisting of Cheltenham, and the other consisting of Dean Close, Monkton Coombe and ourselves, were engaged in driving back an invading force which was represented by Marlborough. Our task was to gain the first objective, about 2,000 yards from the " jumping off " line, after which the two supporting companies,
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Zero hour was 12.15, d a k commenced in bright sunshine. But before long a black cloud crossed the sky and snow began to fall. The attack was pushed home vigorously, all platoons working well and observing the general principles of attack. Eventually the snow fell heavily and was accompanied by a driving wind. Land marks became invisible and in consequence direction in some cases was lost. The attack was, however, eventually successful and the objective gained. Apart from the loss of direction, already mentioned, the attack was very well carried out; platoon and section commanders handled their commands in a proper manner and showed initiative and knowledge of the principles involved. The attack was pushed forward with vigour and spirit—a spirit which was excellently demonstrated by the diminutive runner, who, when taking a message to Headquarters, on being confronted by a burly enemy corporal, held him up and took from him his ammunition. After taking the objective we were reorganised and held in reserve. Conditions now became worse than ever and, after waiting for some considerable time, we marched to the rendezvous for tea in a perfect blizzard. Tea in the open was no pleasure under such circumstances and we lost no time in starting back to Worcester. * • • The following promotions were made this term :— Cpl. Taylor to be Sgt. Cpl. Thorne to be Sgt. L/Cpl. Bridgman to be Cpl. ,, Yarnold i to be Cpl. Bowles to be Cpl. Cdt. Bain to be L/Cpl. ,, Beaumont ii to be L/Cpl. ,, Clinch i to be L/Cpl. „ Cox to be L/Cpl. ,, Embling i to be L/Cpl. „ George to be L/Cpl. » * * Eighteen recruits were enrolled this term. » » * The date of the annual inspection has been fixed for July 12th and it will be carried out by Field Marshal Sir Claud Jacob, G.C.B., K.C.S.I., K.C.M.G. * * » The annual course in Physical Training at Aldershot will bi> held from April i6th—26th. The following have been selected to attend :—
Sgt. Thorne. Cpl. Bridgman. Cdt. Dixon. „ Jackson i. „ Jackson ii. * * * The Contingent will go to camp at Strensall, on July 28th.
This term the Fives has been held up by the weather and by other sports, but now the competitions are progressing . favourably. The First IV has had two fixtures, against Warwick and Hereford. This was the first time that we have had a fixture with Warwick.
Away.
IST IV v. WARWICK, March ist.
The first pair had a very hard struggle, losing each game. Scores : 6—15, 6—15, 9—15. The second pair had an easy task, winning 15—5, 15—6, 15-8. Final result: School won by two points, 66—64. The School was represented by : L. C. Dickins, D. P. C. Harris, M. H. Cullen, R. S. Carter. IST IV v. HEREFORD. At Home.
March I2th.
What might have been a very good match was spoilt by rain. The first pair won quite comfortably, 15—6, 15—9 ; 15—13, the second pair also winning easily 15—4, 15—6, 15—10. Final result : School won by 42 points, 90—48. The School was represented by : L. C. Dickins, R. H. Gawn, M. H. Cullen, R. S. Carter. 2ND IV v. HEREFORD. Away.
March 12th.
The first pair won easily, 15—5, 12—15, 15—2 ; the second pair also gained an easy victory, 15—5, 15—9, 15—5. Final result: School won by 46 points, 87—41. A. L. Flay, W. R. Graves-Morris, D. W. Bain, and D. P. C. Harris! represented the School 2nd IV. The various Competitions are now reaching the closing stages. In the Handicap Doubles, A. D. Franklin, Esq., and Darch ii have to meet in the final the winners between Jackson i and Waylen and Royle i and Parsons. In the Open Singles, Dickins i has reached the final, in which he will meet the winner between Cullen and Carter. In the " Under 15 " Singles, the finalists are Royle i and Royle ii. We thank Mr. R. J. Whitaker and Mr. A. D. Franklin for the interest they have shown in Fives this term. The draw for the House Competition is as follows :— School House Castle House
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Shooting Rotes. Up to the time of the " Country Life " Competition, shooting this term has been chiefly confined to the practice of the VIII on the miniature range. We have had three matches this term, in addition to the " Country Life " Competition. The first, against Bloxham School, resulted in a win for our opponents, who scored 498 points against our 440. Against King Edward's Birmingham and Framlingham College we used the same scores and were beaten in both matches. The results of these matches were disappointing, as we were badly beaten in all three, especially in the last two, both of which we lost by over 100 points. In the " Country Life " Competition, the rapid and landscape scores were considerably higher than usual, but, owing to poor snap-shooting and grouping, the estimated total was only 30 above that of last year. During the rest of the term we hope to practise on the 30 yards range in preparation for our matches next term. Our thanks are due to Mr. Whitaker, who, as Musketry Officer, has again given great help on the range.
Highest Possible Score... Cpl. A. L. Flay ... ... Sgt. R. S. Carter ... Cpl. F. H. G. Bridgman Cdt. J. H. Waylen ... Cdt. K. M. Chatterley... Cdt. P. H. Jackson ... Cdt. R. H. Gawn ... Total
85 57 58 60 67 54 52 31
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The Competition for the Chess Cup was finished at the end of last term, though the result was too late to be printed. O. R. Craze defeated P. Headeach in the final, and thus retrieved the Cup for the Day Boys, after an absence of four years. * » * T. S. Broadhurst is playing for Worcestershire in a correspondence match. He is in the middle of a game with Mr. Earle, of Essex. » * # A match has been arranged with the College for the Blind, to take place on Tuesday, March 25th. This will be for the Public Schools Chess Shield. * * * On Tuesday, February nth, a match was played in the Sixth Form Room against the Grammar School, resulting in a draw. The scores were :— W.C.K.S.
The scores in the matches were as follows :—
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some of our members, but we hope to finish by the end of the term. Mr. Whitaker has again kindly consented to give prizes to the winners.
130 97 56 8i£ 105 63 68 681 607
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Chess Rotes. We have played two matches so far, this term, against the Grammar School and the City II, which resulted in a draw and a loss respectively. On each occasion, however, our strength was weakened by the absence of Broadhurst. # * * The activities of the Chess Club have been mainly centred on two " American " competitions, one for the seniors, the other for the juniors, in which the King's Gambit and the Guiocco Piano respectively are compulsory. These games are being fought out with such amazing patience and tenacity that we have cause to fear for the well-being of
W.R.G.S.
O. R. Craze W. R. Graves-Morris J. H. Waylen F. T. C. Williams J. E. A. King P. Headeach
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On Thursday, March I3th, a match was played in the Sixth Form Room against the City II, who won by five points to two. The scores were :— W.C.K.S. O. R. Craze W. R. Graves-Morris J. H. Waylen F. T. C. Williams P. Headeach J. E. A. King J. F. R. Jones-Williams
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* By adjudication. * * * We cannot yet end our Notes without fulfilling our usual, but most welcome, task of thanking Mr. Whitaker for his never-failing generosity and keen interest in the Club. O.R.C.
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Cross Countrp Run.
Boxing.
The Cross Country Run was held on Monday, February 17th, over the same course as last year. The conditions were very bad, as there had been a considerable amount of rain beforehand; but the race was a success and was undoubtedly far more enjoyable than the Ketch Run which it replaced last year.
Owing to the building of the new Gymnasium, boxing could not be carried on as usual last term. But this term it has gone on apace under the direction of Sgt. Dennison.
Shrimpton (under 15) was first home, followed by DunhHl (under 15). Jackson i (open) was third and Carter (open) fourth. The first home of the " under 13 " was Townsend. Jackson i won the Day Cup for the first in the open. His time was 17 min. 48$ sees., which was a very creditable performance under the conditions.
The Boxing Competition was held on Monday, March 24th, there being more entries than last year. Some good fights were seen, but nothing of outstanding brilliance. We wish to congratulate Ridley on being the best boxer in the School, and on winning the cup from Castle House. Thanks are due to Mr. Whitaker and Mr. Corcoran, who acted as judges, and also Mr. Michell, who was timekeeper.
Castle House won the Warren Cup by 16 points. 1. Castle House 2. School House 3. Hostel 4. Day Boys 5. Natland
54 points 70 „ 85 „ 134 „ 253 „
P.C. Competition. The P.T. Competition was held on Monday, March loth, in College Hall. After a year's lapse, Hostel made a determined effort to regain the cup, which they had held for so long previously. In spite of a very excellent display by School House, Hostel achieved success by the narrow margin of half a point. The standard of the P.T. in the individual houses was considerably higher than that of former years, thus showing the height of proficiency attained by the Hostel, who only dropped 10^ points out of a total of 170. After the individual P.T. eight members of each house gave a display of massed P.T. under the direction of Sgt. Instructor Dermison. This was a great improvement on last year's performance, as more practice had been put in. A new and unexpected feature of this year's display was a tableau, which afforded an effective finale to the performance as a whole. We feel sure that both spectators and performers wish to convey their appreciation of the way in which Sgt. Instructor Dennison not only instructed us, but also consented to judge the competition. The final order of the inter-house Competition was :— 1. Hostel 2. School House 3. Natland 4. Castle House ... 5. Day Boys
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The Hostel team was:—F. H. G. Bridgman (leader), J. R. A. Embling, K. R. Fletcher, D. A. Couzens, C. G. L. Thompson, G. P. L. Taylor, C. R. Cockburn.
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School Monitors—F. H. Yarnold, P. Beaumont, R. S. Carter, F. H. G. Bridgman, F. Cale, P. Bowles, J. R. A. Embling. Editors of the Vigornian— F. Bridgman, P. Bowles.
H. Yarnold, . F.
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Librarians—F. H. Yarnold, F. H. G. Bridgman, P. Bowles, D. W. Bain, G. P. L. Taylor, A. P. Shrimpton, J. H. Waylen.
Clbrarp. The following new books have been added to the School Library :— Spanish Gold The Major's Candlesticks The Crock of Gold The Charwoman's Daughter
G. A. Birmingham ,, James Stephens „
The Good Companions
J. B. Priestley
The Brother of Daphne Perishable Goods Raiders of the Deep Another Day
Dornford Yates ,, Lowell Thomas Jeffery Farnol
Journey's End
R. C. Sheriff
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The Haunted House Hilaire Bclloc The Iron Man and the Tin Woman Stephen Leacock Exits and Farewells Marjorie Bowen T. C. Bridges Sons of the Air Those Were the Days A. A. Milne The Soldier's War Compiled by John Brophy The Trail of the Sandhill Stag Thompson Seton Topsy M.P A. P. Herbert The House of Fear R. W. Service Ungava R. M. Ballantyne The Secret of the League E. Bramah The Battle of the Strong Sir Gilbert Parker Kindly Presented by E. F. Day, Esq. : In a Glass Darkly J. S. Le Fanu Added to the Reading Room : British Wild Animals, Their Tracks, Habits and Characteristics H. Mortimer Batten
Cecture Society. On Wednesday, January 2gth, we received a visit from Dr. Ivens, who lectured to us on the Melanesian Mission. After describing in detail the geography of the Melanesian group of islands, he passed on to the difficulties of maintaining communication between them. The pioneers of the mission had to travel in open boats, entirely at the mercy of waves or native raids. But now the bishop owns a small steamer and in this visits all the missionary stations, as well as the smaller and almost uninhabited islands. He next described the life of the natives, who subsist mainly on fish caught in the coral lagoons. The climate is very favourable and the vegetation practically tropical. There are coconut palms in abundance, and we saw several fine pictures of the banyan tree, including a slide of one which had spread so much that it covered about as large an area of ground as College Hall. Most of us were amazed to learn that several of the smaller islands were entirely composed of rocks and stones which former generations had brought and dropped into the sea, thus gradually building up a tiny, but secure, home from which to conduct fishing expeditions. The houses on these islands seemed to have been built uncomfortably close together, but were otherwise strong and well-constructed from boughs, leaves and mud. The lecture ended with a dramatic description of the murder of a former bishop, and we were shown pictures of the actual spot on which he fell. A party of white men had some time before attacked the island and ill-treated the inhabitants. Now their untrained and crude mentality led them to identify the motives of all white men with the evil aims of that one band. Accordingly, in their desire for vengeance, they fell upon the bishop as he was just landing to pay them a visit and slew him on the spot. Great was their grief when they learned their mistake from a party of undaunted missionaries who even then ventured to journey to their island, risking their lives for the gospel's sake. Ever since the natives have remembered with great sadness and veneration the name of that bishop. » » #
On Saturday, February 8th, we had another opportunity of Welcoming Major Blake, who has lectured to us before on Aeroplanes. On this occasion he chose as his subject " Airships," and those of us who had heard his former lectures had no reason for disappointment. He fully maintained his reputation for providing something really interesting and instructive. Also his connexion with the Air Ministry offered us a unique opportunity of seeing slides not otherwise accessible to the public. First he gave us a resum£ of the successes and failures of pioneers of aircraft at the end of last century in their attempts to produce an airship which could be propelled by engines carried on board. Many of the earlier schemes were exceedingly dangerous, especially that of one man whose airship resembled a balloon with a steam engine underneath, the heat from which made an explosion liable to Occur at any moment. After much rivalry between France, Germany, Italy and England, however, the rigid type of airship was invented. It went through many stages of development until Count Zeppelin inventedr the vessels used by the Germans in the Great War. On« of these was shot down over England and, though it burst into flames, the framework was used as a pattern for English airships ; it was from this type that the Rico and RIOI developed, the capacity increasing from the 22,000 cubic feet of the early kind to the 5,000,000 cubic feet of gas contained in the 16 gas-bags of the latest type Major Blake showed us many excellent pictures of the British airships of the rigid kind, leading up to a set of slides illustrating the ingenuity of design and the excellent workmanship of the RIOI. He much mystified his audience by explaining the extraordinary system by which British airships receive their numbers. Every vessel planned, whether built or not, is given a number. Hence there are very considerable gaps between the airships that actually existed. Also often quite arbitrary leaps were made, e.g., from R47 to R8o. Actually the RIOI was built before the Rioo and was not so up-to-date. The explanation is that the Rioo was planned earlier, but did not take any definite form until the RIOI was in course of being constructed. Major Blake ended his highly interesting lecture with the sobering reminder that, though he in no way wanted to discourage boys from entering the R.A.F., they ought always to bear in mind the truth that airships, like every other product of civilisation, could be used for two purposes, either to promote peace and goodwill, or to give scope for greed and enmity, ending in the horrors of international war.
Che Ulapfarlng Crlo Concert. On Saturday, March 2nd, we once again had the good fortune to receive a visit from Miss Rhoda Legge and the Wayfaring Trio, with Mrs. Kennedy North as vocalist. The changes that have taken place in the Trio made their performance no less enjoyable than before, in fact, if possible, it was more so. Once more a large audience in College Hall heard with great pleasure works of those classical composers whom it seems the modern fashion to
THE VIGORNIAN. decry; not everybody, as many would have us believe, prefers " jazz " to the great masters. The programme commenced with the first movement of Brahms' Trio in C. Major, the other movements being given later on in the performance. Before each movement, Miss Legge made a few remarks on its form and on the main themes employed, so as to make it easy to follow. The Trio played with great skill and feeling; not less enjoyable was a pianoforte solo by Miss Ida Bellaby of a Fantasie, by Chopin, and English and Hebridean folk-songs sung by Mrs. Kennedy North. The programme was concluded by a Sonata by Grieg for Violin and Piano, again most excellently played. Altogether a most enjoyable evening; our heartiest thanks are due to Miss Legge, to the Wayfaring Trio, and to Mrs. Kennedy North for the great pleasure they accorded us. PROGRAMME. 1. The Wayfaring Trio—Trio in C. Major, First Movement Brahms 2. Mrs. Kennedy North—Hebridean Folk-songs 3. Miss Ida Bellaby—Pianoforte Solo, " Fantasie " Chopin 4. The Wayfaring Trio—Trio in C Major, Second and Third Movements Brahms 5. Mrs. Kennedy North—English Folk-Songs 6. Miss Rhoda Legge and Miss Ida Bellaby—Sonata in C Minor for Violin and Piano Grieg
Che School Concern At the School Concert, held on Thursday, December igth, the main features were the singing by the Choir of two short works, " Fantasia on Christmas Carols " by Vaughan Williams and " The Last Post " by Stanford. Both were quite well sung, the leads being vigorous and the tone well sustained. The first consists mainly of baritone solos with a background of the other voices in chorus, great effects being produced by humming, the various parts intersecting and interweaving so as to produce a beautiful network of harmony. The solos were taken by C. I. Record, O.V., who was once again able to give us invaluable help. In the " Last Post " the bugle solo was effectively played by Mr. Nicholls, the sounding of the call from the cloisters accompanied by R. S. Carter on the side-drum at the conclusion of the piece being particularly good. C. Brown, O.V., played the accompaniment; we shall never be ungrateful for the continued assistance he gives us. The newly-founded School Orchestra put in its first appearance at this concert, and gave an extremely good impression. May they proceed to further successes, and grow in numbers as time goes on. There were also deservedlyencored songs by C. I. Record and A. M. Penny, and two other instrumental numbers, namely, a Concerto by Mozart for Violin, Viola, and Piano, played by Mrs. W. Hill, Mr. F. Fielder, and C. Brown, O.V., and Elgar's " Chanson de Matin " by J. H. F. Dixon and J. E. A. King. More-
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over, that " hardy perennial," the Masters' Quartet, put in another welcome appearance. PROGRAMME. PART I. 1. School Song—" Floreat Schola Vigorniensis " Vine Hall 2.
Fantasia on Christmas Carols...R. Vaughan Williams The School Choir. Conductor—E. F. Day, Esq. Soloist—C. I. Record, O.V. Accompanist—C. Brown, O.V. 3. The School Orchestra. Piano—J. E. A. King. Violins—Mrs. W. Hill, S. D. Strong, O.V., Mr. H. E. Nicholls, S. M. Bate, J. H. F. Dixon, F. T. C. Williams, M. W. Rumsey, J. H. Edwards, A. W. Smith. Viola—Mr. F. Fielder. (a) Melody from " Orpheus " Gluck (b) Norwegian Dance Grieg 4. Song—" Dulce domum " iyth Century A. M. Penny. 5. Quartets—(a) " Nursery Rhymes " Adam Carse (b) " Hey Diddle Diddle " E. F. Day Messrs. H. E. Nicholls, E. F. Day, A. D. Franklin, G. K. Tattersall. 6. Songs C. I. Record, O.V. PART II. 1. " The Last Post " C. Villiers Stanford The School Choir. Conductor—E. F. Day, Esq. Accompanist—C. Brown, O.V. Bugle—Mr. H. E. Nicholls. Bass Drum and Cymbals—J. H. F. Dixon. Side Drum—R. S. Carter. 2. Violin and Viola Concerto (Third Movement) Moeart Mrs. W. Hill, Mr. F. Fielder, and C. Brown, O.V. 3. Songs C. I. Record, O.V. 4. Chanson de Matin Elgar J. E. A. King and J. H. F. Dixon. 5. Quartets—(a) " Ode to the Terrestrial Globe " (b) " Bold Turpin " ]. F. Bridge Messrs. H. E. Nicholls, E. F. Day, A. D. Franklin, G. K. Tattersall.
rfloare. On Saturday, March 22nd, at eight o'clock, in College Hall, the Modern Vlth Dramatic Society presented scenes from Moliere's L'Avare, supported by selections from Sheridan's Rivals. Most of us had heard of the numerous rehearsals for this production, and had, we may as well confess, felt some doubts as to its success. This was merely because the enterprise was novel, and the production itself
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provided a practical refutation of a very definite kind. The performance was of a very high standard throughout, and we should like to congratulate Mr. Michell and the actors on their achievements and also thank them for a very pleasant evening's entertainment. We also wish to express the hope that the time will come when some such performance may be included in the School Concerts or Prizegivings, and that the efforts will not be restricted to the pioneers, the Modern VI. For, we feel, there must be much latent talent in the rest of the School. The cast of L'Avare was as follows :— Harpagon Valere Elise Cleante La Fleche Mattre Jacques
T. S. Broadhurst W. F. Cox J. F. R. Jones-Williams F. H. G. Bridgman , J. L. Payne H. Baylis
Broadhurst played the part of the miser excellently, producing just the right effect of nervousness and anxiety, and making one feet both pity and scorn for his narrow outlook on life. Elise, the only woman we saw, is an especially hard rdle, but was fulfilled very efficiently by JonesWilliams, while Baylis, as Maftre Jacques, combined the pathos that belongs to the part very well with the natural capacity of the coachman-cook for causing amusement. He effected the change from his access of bravado in threatening Valere to his cringing cowardice when the latter repaid him in his own coin with great spirit, while his voice fitted the part splendidly. The difficulty of catching the general trend of the plot from a few selections was minimised by a lucid account of each scene by Mr. Michell. The second part of the programme consisted of scenes from Sheridan's Rivals, the incident of Bob Acres' challenge and the consequent duel being chosen :— Bob Acres Sir Lucius O'Trigger Captain Absolute Sir Anthony Absolute Mrs. Malaprop Falkland David
T. S. Broadhurst W. F. Cox Mr. Michell J. L. Payne J. F. R. Jones-Williams W. J. F. Jeff H. Baylis
Broadhurst and Baylis were again outstanding, while we had an opportunity of seeing Mr. Michell on the stage; though his part was not big, his acting produced a very good impression. We should have liked to have seen more of Jones-Williams as Mrs. Malaprop, and felt great sorrow to see so charming a lady passed from one to other of the gentlemen and rejected by all. After about an hour and a quarter, a very successful and well-applauded performance was brought to a conclusion by the singing of the National Anthem.
Cl>e Cross Countrp Run. Chill winds ail-sharply whistling through the trees, Making rough hoar-frost of the dews of night, Herald the new-born day. On high the sun, Heated red-hot in God's great furnaces Gleams lurid through the mist. Ah, what a day! Yet in the sky above Blue patches prophesy some brighter hours. Growing to strength the climbing sun sheds warmth, Yet tempers not the wind's sharp razor-edge. Shivering forms, muffled in coats and scarves, ' Move white-lipp'd to the start. Ye gods, how cold! Shoes fitted, coats cast off, they throng in line. " Get ready! " . . . " o f f ! " Ten thousand whirling legs,— For so it seems—make havoc o'er the ground, Climbing the muddy slope. Stumbling, enraged, The rushing hordes draw thin among the woods, Crying out " Spikes! 'ware spikes," till some poor wretch Takes half-an-inch of steel deep in his foot, And drops aside in pain. Beneath the stile, On over undulating fields, across the road (Spikes painfully resisting), up the steps, Still hoarse with panting, weak, and yet still cold, Though hardly heeding that, they speed their way. Till, rearing as it seems a giant's head, The hill in front, so puny, bars their path. Flag to a walk the weary steps, until Once climbed, the hill on downward path gives rest. Now is the crisis, now each one decides, Subconsciously, his place, whether among The envied first, or, tottering weakly, last. . . . Relief to weary limbs, comes back the path That winds among the woods. Here, almost still, As far as effort of the body goes, The runners loose themselves in wild abandonment For that last course downhill. The end is reached, Gasping, the numbers called—at last, 'tis o'er. The thankful figures lay them down to rest, Hear, as if dreaming, who has won, and go.
Oxford £emr. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, In the dim, but not too distant, ages when we were with you, we used to think the Easter Term was in some ways the most unpleasant, and certainly the busiest, term of all. There was something to get " wind-up " for nearly every week and we spent the evenings huddled over our unfinished " prep " in shivering contemplation of the next day's ordeal, whether it was the Boxing or the " Ketch " —that awful Ketch Run, now happily changed to more agreeable fields—or perhaps the more public ordeal of the " P.T. Comp." So it was with a sigh of relief that we used to walk back to the ferry after the last day of the
THE VIGORNIAN. Sports was over. Here, however, we find that although one man does not play quite so many parts, this term, which is called for some obscure reason the Hilary Term, still supplies more than enough to occupy the time. " They that have their business in deep waters "—and these include two of our colony—have been in training for •" Toggcrs." You know the sort of thing that means, although coaches at Oxford are hampered by the presence oi ladies on the bank. For four weeks before the races they have been rowing up and down between Iffley and the Barges, and doing trial courses in record times. There are .about thirty crews divided into three classes, and as the river—in spite of the rains—is not yet wide enough for ten boats to row abreast, they start in line, with two lengths .between each boat. The object of the game is to catch up the boat in front and " bump" it; if you manage to do this you start a place higher next time: the races continue .for six nights. Perhaps we had better not worry you here with the subtler mysteries of " overbumps " and " sandwich-boats " : our other listeners invariably say " Yes, yes; I see," and hastily change the subject. And then there have been " Cuppers "—that is inter-collegiate knock-out competitions in Rugger, Hockey and Soccer. These correspond exactly to House Matches, and the finals are just as fierce. Soi far you would be justified in thinking that our Spring Term is at least pleasant, if a trifle rushed. But a shadow is cast over our merriment, the shadow of the Examination Schools. For the last ten days of term the visitor to Oxford will see steadily increasing the number of promising lives cut off in their prime and wearing the " subfusc," white tie and cap and gown of their captivity. These are the yearly victims which the University offers at the altar •of that God of Examinations whose penances we all have to undergo at some time or other during our lives. Such have been our activities this term. Of the nobler •exploits of the 'Varsity you will have heard: how the fifteen •" degenerates " beat the fifteen " hearties " so gloriously at Twickenham last December; how we drew in Soccer and Hockey, how—if the Fates be kind—we may win the Boat Race. But time is short—let us come to our terminal slanders. M. R. CRAZE (Hertford). We grudge his temporary absence at Merchant Taylors' School, where he has been tiaving a term's training under the Government Education C'ourse. He has, however, been seen in Oxford. K. N. Ross (Merton). Brings his cheerful flippancy to tear on all the most serious subjects which come his way. A Cardinal. G. E. CHURCHILL (Hertford). His life is a constant duel, Essay v. Rugger : when he might be playing Rugger he has to write an Essay; when he has no Essay the game is scratched. J. B. EDWARDS (Wadham). Wishes it to remain a secret that he has just refused an important office in the Conservative Association. C. J. O. BLACKALL (Merton). Finds the race of landladies very trying, but is not for that reason inclined to condemn (he (un)fair sex altogether.
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C. I. RECORD (Magdalen). Is to be congratulated on twice representing the 'Varsity at Soccer, and on having a successful trip to London. D. J. COCKLE (St. Edmund Hall). " A father to the fatherless." Toggers occupied his waking thoughts. J. C. PALMER (Jesus). A devotee of Achilles as well as of Thales. Is rarely seen. L. S. K. FORD (St. John's). A disturbing influence in theatrical " circles." Swings a useful hockey stick. T. O'D. LUMLEY (Keble). Is studying military history. We hear of mysterious night orgies with a sand-table. E. W. PARSONS (Brasenose). Steered his College Torpid to success, although he is by no means so safe with s canoe. J. H. C. PHELIPS (Hertford). Shows a sturdy pair of hind-legs in his College Rugger Scrum. Is always trying to get some Cicero done. With every wish to the School for success in the future. We are, yours sincerely, " OXON."
Valete. Modern VI Farmer, O. W. J. (1927-29). Day Boy. Meers, R. G. (1926-29). School House. School Monitor, ist XV Football 1927-9. Secretary of Football 1929. 2nd IV Rowing 1929. ist IV Fives 1928-9. Captain of Fives 1927. Shooting VIII. Captain of Shooting 1929. Sergt. O.T.C. Cert. " A " 1928. Powell, A. H. S. (1921-29). Day Boy. 2nd XV Football 1929. ist IV Rowing 1929. Cpl. O.T.C. Cert. " A " 19.58. Upper V. Cockayne, G. A. (1927-29). Hostel. Cadet O.T.C. Rowe, F. G. (1926-29). Castle House. 2nd XV Football 1928. 2nd XI Cricket, 1929. Cadet O.T.C. George, J. G. (1926-29). Natland. 2nd XV Football 1928. ist XV 1929. ist IV Rowing 1929. Captain of Boats 1930. L/Cpl. O.T.C. Cert. " A " 1929. Lower V. Collins, R. J. (1924-29).
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Pratt, A. (1925-29). Day Boy. ist XV Football 1928-9. Remove. Coombes, D. E. M. (1929).
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Upper IV. Liggins, P. W. (1925-29). Hostel. Cadet O.T.C. Steward, F. A. (1926-29). Day Boy. Cadet O.T.C. Middle IV. Philips, R. H. (1924-29). 1929.
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Smyth, J. B. (1926-29). School House. Cadet O.T.C. Yeomans, C. H. (1927-29). Castle House. Cadet O.T.C. Third. Moor, B. C. (1929). School House. Cadet O.T.C.
Satocte. Lower Fifth. Gray ii, T. N. School House. King's Scholar. Remove. Blaiklock, W. Natland. King's Scholar. Boole, C. A. M. Hostel. King's Scholar. Butler, D. O. School House. Upper Fourth. Dunhill, D. H. Castle House. Greenhill, M. I. D. Hostel. Middle Fourth. Ault, K. Natland. Baker, G. A. Day Boy. Lower Fourth. Kendall, E. B. Hostel. Third Form. Stevens, P. J. Day Boy. Second Form. Hoddinott, C. R. C. Day Boy.
Contenporarles. We acknowledge the following contemporaries, with apologies for any accidental omissions :—The Felstedian (2), The Bromsgrovian (2), The Wyggestonian, The Monktoman, The Herefordian, The Decanian, The Journal of the R.A.F. College, Cranwell, The Cantuarian, The St. Edward's School Chronicle (2), The Monmothian, The Tonbridgian, The Wulfrunian, The King Edward's School Chronicle, The Hall Magazine (Uppingham), The Journal of the Honourable Artillery Company, The St. Michael's Magazine.
Correspondence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sir, May I venture to point out what I consider to be a defect in the " Vigornian "? For, in my mind, it compares unfavourably with those of other schools. Do you not think that, if it were printed in a smaller, thicker, more compact form, and on paper of a superior quality, it would be considerably improved?
Although the mere fact that the magazines of other schools are produced on these lines is by no means sufficient excuse for the alteration of our own, yet I feel that such a step would improve our magazine considerably. It is to be remembered that the Vigornian represents the King's School in other schools and upon its appearance and contents depends the impression Which the members of other schools receive of us. Yours sincerely, G.W.P.S. To the Editors of the " rigornian." Dear Sirs, Would it not be an improvement to our already excellent fives courts, if at least half the top were covered with wire netting, thus saving much time in usually fruitless searching for lost racquets and fives balls, especially racquets balls ? Trusting that the matter will be put before the Games Committee. Yours sincerely, " SPERANS. " * » » To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Shooting, as we know, has always afforded scope for a considerable amount of discontent, which has frequently found expression in your columns. Yet we feel that it isour duty to raise once more the voice of complaint. Firstly, the apparatus for holding up the targets consists of a few hastily-connected strands of wire and sundry battered remnants of clothes-pegs which the most slovenly washerwoman would disdain to use. This inadequate system even brought about the postponement of a shooting match. Moreover, two of the " snap " target-holders are singularly devoid of snap and entirely fail to perform their duty. The third, under stress of Herculean efforts at the other end of the rope, will occasionally deign to show its head. Secondly, two of the three rifles in use are incorrectly sighted, which, together with the dazzling vista of dandelions and other flora which are allowed to flourish in profusion upon either side, render the task of accurate shooting extremely difficult. Thirdly, the prospective marksman must needs recline on a begrimed relic of what was presumably in its younger days coco-nut matting, to the extreme detriment of hi* clothing. To add to this discomfort he is left at the mercy of the elements, owing to numerous crevices in the roof. Lastly, only a limited number of the first-class shots available were given the opportunity of gaining a place in this term's VIII. Might not something be done to rectify these points? We are, yours truly, * * * " SHOOTER " AND " FI.EA."
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Vlth Form Literary and Debating Society. We venture to intrude upon your valuable space for a double purpose: to present a brief account of what the Modern Sixth has been able to do in the way of a literary and debating society, and to ask your assistance in the dilemma in which we now find ourselves. We commenced our activities at the beginning of the term : we elected officials and drew up rough and ready rules; our proceedings were purely experimental and we confined membership to our own form, not from any feeling of superiority, but from a desire to bring an organisation of some kind into being before we launched ourselves upon the world at large. During the term we have held three debates : we anathematised a classical education, as befits a " Modern " form; we refused to be persuaded that war is inevitable in perpetuo; and we declined, but only just, to enrol ourselves beneath the banner or banners of Lords Beaverbrook and Rolhermere. Moreover, we have read and enjoyed two plays: Marlowe's " Doctor Faustus," a play which we do not often get an opportunity of studying at school, and Shakespeare's " King Lear." All this doubtless reads very well; but we have to admit failure—comparative failure, that is—in one respect. We have had to rely too much on the same people for both debates and play-readings: and this necessity has peihaps turned the society into a duty to a far greater extent than we really care about, particularly for the Day Boys. Therefore, sirs, we respectfully ask the publicity of your columns, in order to find out whether next year it may not be possible to have a united Vlth Form Literary and Debating Society. We have made our experiment, and a quite successful experiment, too, within the limitations which we have indicated ; but we frankly admit our need of the greater numbers and wider outlook (we trust!) that the Classical Sixth can bring us. We are, Sirs, Your obedient Servants, W. R. GRAVES-MORRIS. T. S. BROADHURST.
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