THE VIGORNIAN THE WORCESTER CATHEDRAL KING'S SCHOOL CHRONICLE TA MEN AIAAKTA MANOANfi, TA A'ETPETA ZHTO, TA A'ETKTA IIAPA OES2N HITHZAMHN.
JULY, 1938.
Vol. XIII. CONTENTS. Editorial School Officers King's Scholarship Examination School Notes House Notes O.V. News Marriages, etc. Obituary O.V. Abroad Speech Day Athletic Sports and Standards "The Critic" Rowing Notes Cricket Notes O.T.C. Notes Shooting Notes Band Notes Scout Notes Swimming Notes P.T. Competition "Comus" Library Next Term Oxford Letter Fifty Years Ago Public Schools Battlefield Tour Valete Salvete Contributions Correspondence Contemporaries
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No. 151, EDITORIAL.
" 'Fore Gad, now, that is one of the most ungrateful observations I ever heard ! " It has become a tradition for the Editorial to be written in a vein that is purely abstract and impersonal. For once, however, the Editors would address in person all those who read The Vigornian. A fortnight ago we heard how the School has progressed during the last year. There comes a time when even the Editors want to look back and point to developments of their magazine. We hear around us sounds of discontent—" The Vigornian is not what it was." " Nor," would we reply, " is it intended to be." During the last year we have removed the School Calendar ; we have heard from one O.V. who approved of the change. This term, by way of an experiment, we are introducing a new item which looks ahead to next term. We have made a regular feature of an item which of old appeared only occasionally—" Fifty Years Ago." After all, there are not many magazines which can quote from the numbers of 1888. Last term we heard complaints to the effect that The Vigornian seemed extraordinarily thin. Perhaps it did not occur to those who complained that the quality of the paper upon which the magazine is printed had changed—we are sure for the better. There were the usual number of pages, but thinner paper means a thinner magazine. We felt with some pride that the Contributions were at last attaining a satisfying quality and quantity. But do not let it be rumoured that we are satisfied ; once editors become satisfied, magazines cease to exist. But why is it that for the last half of the term one of the editors' most exacting and unpleasant duties is that of badgering into producing contributions people who
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ought to be able to produce them of their own accord ? We have made a real effort to bring our Correspondence before the proper authorities. This may make past editors smile ; we can point in reply to the newly-formed Table Tennis Club. Yet why is it that Editors so frequently have to write four or five letters to themselves to keep the column going ? That is largely to do with those of our readers who are still members of the School. But past members are not exempted. Amongst other rearrangements we have brought the O.V. News nearer the beginning of the magazine, in the hope that more readers will actually penetrate to and read it. But complaints are repeatedly made of the scantiness of the O.V. News. We can assure you that the editors and authorities do all they can to collect information. The fact is that the O.V. News can never be accurate in information or all that is desired in size until O.V. are prepared to write to us about themselves and others. We think it unlikely that there are many schools of which the Old Boys are as modest as ours are. So The Vigornian goes on from term to term. There are changes and differences, and perhaps much that we have done will be undone. Much has been achieved in the past, more has yet to be achieved. Let us end the School year confident that we can surmount whatever obstacles lie ahead in the future.
SCHOOL OFFICERS. Captain of the School Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Boats Secretary of Boats Captain of Shooting Secretary of Shooting Captain of Gym
- D. B. Steward. - J. H. Trape. - J. H. Folley. A. Fairgrieve. - D. B. Steward. - A. Fairgrieve. - J. M. Garnett. - D. B. Steward.
Captains of Houses :— School House Castle House Hostel Chappel's House Creighton's House -
- D. B. Steward. - A. J. Bendall. - S. O. A. M. Lock. - H. W. Hinds. - H. J. Checketts.
School Monitors—D. B. Steward, S. O. A. M. Lock, A. J. Bendall, A. Fairgrieve, H. J. Checketts, H. W. Hinds, J. H. Trape. Editors of The Vigornian—D. B. Steward, H. W. Hinds, A. J. Bendall. Librarians—S. O. A. M. Lock, R. T. L. Allen, H. W. Hinds H. J. Checketts, J. D. Reynolds.
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KING'S SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION JUNE, 1938. The following awards were made :— King's Scholarhip :— J. D. Hampton, Oriey Farm, Harrow, and King's School. Entrance Exhibitions :— P. R. Oades, Cathedral School, Salisbury; B. C. V. Cant, St. Christopher's School, Bath.
SCHOOL NOTES. We must offer our deepest sympathy to the Headmaster on being forced through medical reasons to take a complete rest during the latter part of the term. We wish him a speedy return to full health, and hope to see him fully benefitted for his rest next term. Mr. F. B. Thomas was officially appointed by the Governors to take his place until his return. # # # We note with regret that Mr. Meade-King is leaving us this term. During the past three years he has done much for the School in both work and play, and School House is especially indebted to him. We hope that he will soon settle down in his new post at Mill Hill School. * * * We are sorry to hear that Mr. and Mrs. Burnett are giving up the Hostel at the end of this term. Happily this does not mean that Mr. Burnett is leaving the staff. The Hostel is to be taken over next term by Mr. and Mrs. Pedder. # # # Past, and a good many present, members of the School will be sorry to hear that Mr. A. Taylor unfortunately fell down stairs and injured his head during the Easter holidays. They will be relieved to hear that he is now quite well again. # # # The School was represented at the P.T. Course, Aldershot, by J. H. Trap<>. Five others were going, but were unfortunately prevented by the outbreak of mumps. # * # The School will be represented at the Duke of York's Camp by J. H. Folley and S. B. Harris. * * * General Sir Robert Scallon has very kindly presented a large number of books to the Vlth form Library. A detailed note appears under " Library." * * * We have had two School Servicss in the Lady Chapel this term. On Sunday May 15th, the Rev. C. Creighton delivered the address, and on June 26th, the Rev. R. J. Whitaker. * * * On Friday, June 27th, a representative party from the Sixth Form went to the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon, to see " Twelfth Night." These trips to Stratford are invaluable for Certificate purposes, and we hope they will become an annual feature.
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Field Day took place on Friday, May 27th, in the Bringsty Common—Bromyard Downs area. The weather, at first favourable, finally " let us down " in most decided fashion. The Scouts spent the day on the Old Hills. * * * On Thursday, June 2nd, we witnessed a performance of Milton's " Comus " in College Hall. An appreciation appears elsewhere. « » * On Thursday, June 30th, a party went to the Victoria Institute to attend a lecture on the Bible, given by Canon Hutchinson. * * * O.V. visitors have probably been puzzled by the apparently lavish conferring of " colours " upon startlingly junior members of the School. The explanation is simply that we are beginning the process of transition to a new type of School Cap, which will probably not be complete for some terms. The new cap is plain blue with the coat of arms on the " vesica " shield. The passing of the white lines and the " W.C.K.S." is generally felt to have been long due.
HOUSE NOTES. SCHOOL HOUSE. HOUSE MONITORS : D. B. Steward, A. Fairgrieve, C. M. Lavender, J. D. Reynolds, J. H. Trape\ We extend our sympathy to the Headmaster, who was forced to leave us during the term under Doctor's orders. We hope to see him next term in good health and fully benefitted from his enforced leisure. It is with great regret that we take farewell of Mr. Meade-King at the end of this term. During the three years that he has been House Tutor he has taken the greatest interest in every department of the House, and we wish him every success in his new post at Mill Hill School. The death of the dog Peter a few weeks ago removed from the life of the House something which cannot easily be replaced. During the short time he was with us he took such a great interest in School activities as to have become almost one of us himself. We take some consolation from the fact that we have now adopted an orphan kitten. Being found on O.V. Day, it rejoices in the name of " Viggy." Now for Sport. According to expectations we won the Fives Cup last term, our pair being Lavender and Trape1. We again came second to Hostel in the P.T. Competition, and we still cannot understand how they do it. Our team was as follows : Steward (leader), Fairgrieve, Lavender, Reynolds, Trap6, Pickford, Knapp-Fisher. After a most exciting race (for the spectators) we retained the Senior Rowing Cup on Speech Day. Our crew consisted of: (Bow) Lavender, 2. Knapp-Fisher, 3. Fairgrieve, (Stroke) Steward, (Cox) Walters. The House Cricket team is doing very well, and we hope that by the end of term we shall have secured the House Cup. They piled up an amazing total against Creighton's House, and the humble rower can do nothing but gape. Four members of the House played in the
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1st XI, and two in the 2nd XI, and there are some extremely promising players amongst the juniors. We take the opportunity of congratulating Ward, Fox and Pickford on Passing Cert. " A," and the two former on their promotion to Lance-Corporal. We are sending 21 to Camp this term, and all expect to see the Section Shield back in its old place next term. It only remains for us to wish everybody plenty of sun in the hols., and the best of luck to those who are leaving.
CASTLE HOUSE. MONITORS : A. J. Bendall, H. Rice-Jones, R. L. Lodge, R. T. L. Allen, J. H. Folley. The first noteworthy event of this term was the winning of the individual Shooting Cup by A. J. Bendall, who, with Allen, McEachran, and Bearcroft, has shot with great success in the VIII all this term, and we wish them the best of luck in the Inter-house Shooting Competition. We congratulate Folley on his appointment to be Secretary of Cricket, Shelton on gaining his 1st XI and Fourdrinier and McEachran on gaining their 2nd XI colours. So far we have played but two house matches. The first, against School House, was one of the epic games of the season and ended in a tie, both teams being all out for 56. The second against Chappel's House was lost by two wickets, after a very good game. In rowing, we have had, as yet, no success, but we are full of hope. Our house crew, consisting of: A. J. Bendall, D. C. Bendall, R. T. Allen, Ellison, and Broadhurst as cox, excelled themselves on Speech Day, losing to School House, a heavier and far more experienced crew, by only a canvas. However, we have great hopes of winning the Junior Rowing Cup in the Regatta which is to take place shortly. In the Inter-House P.T. Competition, the House team was placed third, being beaten by School House by only one point, and by Hostel, the winners, by five points. We wish to congratulate Rice-Jones and Fourdrinier on gaining their Certificate " A " in the March Examination, and it is very gratifying to know that there are twenty-five members of the house in the O.T.C., nineteen of whom are going to Camp at Tidworth Park at the end of this term ; we wish the House Section, under Cpl. McEachran, the very best of luck in the Inter-House Competition for the Section Shield. Finally may we wish all those who are leaving us this term every success and happiness in the outside world. HOSTEL. HOUSE MONITORS : S. M. Lock, L. C. Jones. We regret having to record that this is Mr. Burnett's last term in the House. He succeeded Mr. Franklin in May, 1935, and in the winter term we were able to welcome Mrs. Burnett to the House. During his stay, Mr. Burnett has maintained in the House a spirit of keenness and fair play that has been the foundation
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of any success in sport we have achieved, and we are very grateful to him and to Mrs. Burnett for leaving the House in such a flourishing condition. In waving farewells to the Burnetts with one hand, we must extend the other in welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Pedder. We hope Anthony Pedder will stand the strain of uniform parades as well as David and Michael Burnett, and we feel sure that the House will not decline in sport for lack of support and encouragement from Mr. Pedder. At the end of last term, the House felt a touch of pride on winning the House Standards Shield, and also the Relay Race. This term we have been successful in retaining the House P.T. Cup, and extend our heartiest congratulations to Lock, the leader, and Garnett, Jones, M. C., Goer, Richardson, Jones, L. C., and Kemp. In Cricket we have been rather poorly represented in the Elevens, Lock by himself in the 1st, Kemp and L. C. Jones in the 2nd. Jones is having a most exciting term ; he started as a bulwark (or propeller) of the 2nd IV, but the Hereford race seemed to affect his health, so he left the river and took up cricket; after a week or so he appeared in the 2nd XI against Dean Close. He is something of a natural bowler, and certainly did a lot towards our beating Chappel's by 9 wickets. At present we have also tied most dramatically with Creighton's, and are in the middle of our match with Castle House. In Rowing, we have to congratulate Garnett on his second year in the 1st IV, and M. C. Jones on getting into the 2nd IV. But for L. C's. illness we should have competed for the House Cup. In Shooting, Garnett was our only representative in the VIII, and although L. C. Jones and Shovelton shot several times, they just missed their crossed rifles. In the Classification, Garnett and Jones got a Marksman, Shovelton 1st Class, Richards 2nd Class. We shall take a full tent to Tidworth. Among those taking part in the general exodus are Matron Whitehouse and her dog Sam (we could never mention them apart). We wish them good luck at Bedales. This term is also the last for Garnett, Clinch, and Lock, who has been Head of the House for nearly two years, and has led us safely through many perilous encounters with the foe. We thank them for the efforts they have made for the House, and give them the heartiest best wishes for the future. CHAPPEL'S HOUSE. HOUSE MONITORS : H. W. Hinds, S. B. Harris, G. W. Mann, J. R. F. Kendall. We have to congratulate Kendall on being appointed a House Monitor, and also on winning the Senior Victor Ludorum at the end of last term. House Cricket has flourished this term and we have to congratulate Kendall and Caldicott on being awarded their 1st XI colours, and Hinds, A. G. Green, S. B. Harris and H. W. Pettigrew on gaining their 2nd XI colours. Both Mann and M. H. Anstey have played regularly for the second eleven, though they have quite unaccountably not been awarded their colours. At the time of writing, the House team has beaten both
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Creighton's and Castle House, but was beaten by Hostel, largely owing to a deplorable failure with the bat on what appeared to be a perfect wicket. The system of House Cricket practice every Thursday evening this term has been a great success and we take great pleasure in recording with what fine enthusiasm the junior members of the House came down to these practices, knowing full well, as many of them did, that they would not be able to get home until much later than usual. This enthusiasm has had its just reward and besides having fielded successful 2nd and 3rd House elevens, we have provided several members of the School Colts XI. The House maintained its usual standard in the P.T. Competition, but unfortunately it is still not high enough to bring success. It is only fair to add, however, that with cricket taking up most of the spare time of the senior members of the House, there is little time left to spend in P.T. practices in the Summer Term. The number of people in the House who are members of the Corps has decreased slightly this term, but it is still very high and we are hoping that next term it will be even higher. We are sending more than a dozen people to Camp, the best of whom will form a House section. This will unfortunately have to be commanded by an " alien," as Hinds has been promoted C.Q.M.S. for Camp. Finally we send our deep sympathy to Anstey on being stricken down with appendicitis in the middle of the term, just when he was doing such noble work for the House elevens. We wish S. B. Harris all luck and a good time at the Duke of York's Camp and for all those who will not be returning next term we wish all the luck we know they deserve. * * * CREIGHTON'S HOUSE. HOUSE MONITORS : H. J. Checketts, J. H. Pressdee, P. Hoddinott, C. F. Bryer. The House started the term somewhat smaller than last term but with three new members. Taken as a whole the House always starts on a thing pessimistically but not down-heartedly, by this it has everything to gain and nothing to lose. So far this term it has had nothing to lose, except two House matches. The other match contrived to end in a drawn game. Baldry must be congratulated on gaining his 1st XI colours, Bryer and Key on gaining their 2nd XI colours Two members of the House, Pressdee and M. G. Williams were members of the Second IV this season, Pressdee as stroke and M. G. Williams as cox. The House team gained 59 points in the P.T. Competition and must be thanked for spending much time in practice that they could little afford to spare. Baldry decided towards the end of the term to leave the School, and House Cricket team to fend for itself. We wish him all the success that he wishes himself. Pressdee deserves the thanks and congratulations of all house members of the Corps for being promoted to lance-corporal and gaining the house a house-tent. For us who are leaving, we hope we shall have the luck we deserve, and for a change let us not pity the house for our own loss ; it will probably be a better place without us.
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Capt. J. B. P. Angwin (1915-1918) was awarded the M.B.E. (Military Division) in this year's Birthday Honours. * * * H. Baylis (Day Boys, 1922-1930) was ordained deacon by the Bishop of London in St. Paul's Cathedral on June 12th. * * * R. I. G. Brooks (Castle House, 1932-1936) passed Certificate ' B ' at Cambridge University in Artillery (not Cavalry as stated last term). He has just been placed in the first Division of the 2nd Class in the Classical Tripos, Pt. I. * * * H. R. Bruorton (1899-1904) writes from South Africa, where he represents the B.S.A. Company, and, among other duties, is in charge of a large ranch. He adds, with justifiable pride, that one of his most treasured possessions is a cup which he won last year for the best bowling analysis in his club. * # # L. F. Burgis, C.M.G., M.V.O. (1904—1908) was awarded the C.V.O. in this year's Birthday Honours. * * * G. E. Churchill (Natland, 1919-1926) has been appointed Assistant Secretary for Higher Education in Buckinghamshire. * * * O. C. Cockle (1918-1920) has been resident Stage Director at the Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green, London, for the past two years, and also appears on the stage under the name of Aubrey Denning. * # # O. R. Craze (Day Boys, 1926-1930) was ordained priest by the Bishop of Worcester in the Cathedral on Trinity Sunday. * * * D. W. Gaylor (Hostel, 1932-1935) was runner-up in the Junior Sculls at Marlow Regatta, and P. H. Jackson (School House, 1927-1930) won the Senior Sculls for the second time. E. T. C. Harris (Castle House, 1930-1933) passed the B.Sc. (2nd Class) and A.C.G.I. Examinations of London University last June. He has now obtained a post with Messrs. R. T. James and Partners of Lower Grosvenor Place, London, as Junior Engineer. * * * E. C Luscombe (Hostel, 1927-1936), who has been only a tew months in China, has passed his first examination in Cantonese, with a " Credit" in the written paper. * * * C. J. C. Molony (School House, 1922-1926), lst/12th Frontier Force Regt., secured a competitive vacancy at the examination held this year for admission to the Staff College, Quetta. * * * A. J. N. Richards (School House, 1929-34) goes to Malaya at the end of July.
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Lt.-Col. S. G. Simpson, O.B.E. (1892-1899) has been appointed Command Education Officer to the Aldershot Command. On April 12th he had the honour of conducting the King and Queen around a new school which has been built for the children of soldiers. * * * Major K. P. Smith (1909-1916) is serving as Brigade Major to one of the London Territorial Brigades. * * * R. E. C. Stanley (Hostel, 1915-1917) is gold mining in Canada. * * * V. E. M. C. Stanley (School House, 1915-1922) is an engineer in the Electricity Board for Northern Ireland. * * * M. F. C. Stanley (School House, 1919-1927) is in charge of Belfast Airport, and is also in the Auxiliary Air Force. * * * Capt. G. H. Wilford (1914-1920) was selected to command to King's Guard to be mounted by the Honourable Artillery Company Infantry Battalion at Buckingham Palace and St. James' on July 6th. The King's Guard was also mounted as a Guard of Honour in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace for His Majesty's Court on July 6th, when the Guard Commander was presented to the King. * * * We have to apologise for two errors in our obituary notice of Col. Albert Webb in the last issue of The Vigornian. He was not in the furniture business of Messrs. W. & F. Webb (which was only founded in 1865) but in the Hair Manufacturing business known as Edward Webb and Sons. Most of his Volunteer service was not with the Artillery Volunteers, but with the Rifle Volunteers, later the 2nd Volunteer Battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment.
MARRIAGES. ARBUCKLE (Day Boys, 1918-1927)—NOTTINGHAM. In June, 1938, at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Upton, Torquay, by the Rev. F. E. Compton, Angus Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Arbuckle of Worcester and Garth Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Nottingham, of Torquay. BRIGHOUSE (Day Boys, 1920-1927)—SMETHURST. In June, 1938, at Thornton Curtis Church, North Lines, by the Rev. John McCormick, R. M. Brighouse and Miss Ursula Smethurst, second daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Smethurst of Thornton Hall. GEORGE—HAND. J. Gordon George (Natland, 19261930) to Joan Elmina Frances, only daughter of Mr. Fred Hand and the late Mrs. Hand, of Bolton Cottage, Grove Park, London, W.4., on February 3rd at Caxton Hall. G. H. Ridley (Natland, 1925—1930) acted as Best Man. PETHORD (Day Boys, 1927-1931)—PORTEOUS. In June, 1938, at St. Nicholas Church, Worcester, by the Rev. C. E. Cutler, Geoffrey Frederick and Joyce, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Porteous of Worcester.
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SEABRIGHT (Day Boys, 1915-1920)—BROOKING. On June 6th, 1938, at the Wesleyan-Methodist Church, Droitwich, John, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Seabright of Worcester and Alice Gertrude, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Brooking of Droitwich. TAYLOR (Day Boys, 1918-1927)—GORDON-SMITH. On January 22nd, 1938, at Knightwick, Malcolm and Eileen Muriel, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. N. Gordon-Smith of Knightwick. TYRRELL (Day Boys, 1930-1933)—HUBBARD. On April 30th, 1938. Norman Tyrrell and Phoebe Hubbard. BIRTHS. GRANGER.—On 23rd March, 1938, to Olive, wife of E. J. Granger (Hostel, 1924-27), Winchester—a son. WEBB.—On 26th June, 1938, to Mary, wife of Guy H. Webb (1912-21) of Worcester—a daughter.
OBITUARY. CHRISTOPHER JOHN OFSPRING BLACKALL, O.V. 1920-27. The Rev. C. J. O. Blackall died on March 17th, at the early age of 30. For the previous year he had been assistant curate at St. Matthew's Church, Redhill, and had been married only a few months. In a private letter, one who was closely associated with him in his parish work wrote : " He was a unique character and we loved him intensely. He was only here a year, but at last had found a spot where he was unreservedly happy, for I knew that his spirit triumphed over his frail body. He possessed ' atmosphere ' and the people sensed it and grew to admire and afterwards to honour." It is proposed to erect a new Altar in St. Matthew's Church, Redhill, in his memory, and the Vicar, the Rev. A. Shirley, will welcome contributions.
O.V. ABROAD. At the suggestion of an O.V. in South Africa, we are printing a list of the names and addresses of all the O.V. we know to be settled abroad, in the hope that it may be of use and interest. We should be glad to hear of corrections and additions. AFRICA. Beauchamp, A. K. C/o Education Dept., Nigeria. Benton-Evans, W. Government Training College, Ibadan, Nigeria. Bowstead, Lieut. T. C., still in S. Africa. Bruorton, H. R. Woodlands, Lobatsi, British Bechuanaland. Burgis, H. L. 92a Regent St., Johannesburg. Carter, B. H. Shire Highlands Railway, Linibe, Nr. Blantyre, Nyassaland. Chappel, T. H. Haighton, Nr. Banket, S. Rhodesia.
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Kennan, Capt. J. B. Maseru, Basutoland. Lunt, W. R. F. Box .156, Durban, Natal. Macdonald, N. Lilstock, P.O. M'Tepetepa, S. Rhodesia. Misrahi, S. Mehalla-Kebir, Egypt. Quin, W. I. V. Bishops Glen, Glen, Orange Free State. Schofield, I. F. W. Agodi, Ibadan, Nigeria. Stephens, F. M. H. C/o Amalgamated Banket Areas Ltd., P.O. Box 26, Tarkwa, Gold Coast. Tonking, Dr. H. D. Medical Research Laboratory, Nairobi, Kenya Colony. Waller, C. W. F. Standard Bank, Port Elizabeth. Webb, M. E. C/o S.P.S. Ltd., Barakat, B.N.P. Sudan. Wynne-Woolley, R. District Commissioner, Kibi, Gold Coast. AUSTRALASIA. Ashdowne, G. F. C. Box 8, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand. Bancks, N. Wanganni, New Zealand. Hall, J. S. R. Hall's Quick Service Station, Fiveways, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland. Hawkins, G. C. B. Walawa, 3rd Avenue, Taurang, North Island, New Zealand. Lumsdaine, A. M. Anzac Memorial Club, R.S.S.I.L.A. (Q.B.), Elizabeth St., Brisbane, Queensland. Masterman, S. G. Tulagi, British Solomon Islands, Via Australia. Seddon, R.S.R. 74 Collingwood St., Hamilton, New Zealand. Strong, P. N. W. (The Rt. Rev. The Bishop of New Guinea) The Anglican Mission, Samurai, Papua, via Australia. West, G. A. 3a Kellicote St., North Ulney, Adelaide, S. Australia. CANADA. Dickson, Rev. E. Digby. The Rectory, Paisley, Ontario. Foulkes, Rev. J. B. St. Peter's Seminary, London, Ontario. Spackman, N. Port Alice, British Columbia. # * # CHINA. Luscombe, E. C. Hotel Riviera, Macao, S. China. Webb, D. C/o Shanghai Water Works, 69 Kiangse Rd., Shanghai.
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FRANCE. Ker-or, La Ciotat, Bouches-duRhone. * * *
AMERICA. Branch, A. E. N. Av Amsterdam 171, Mexico City. Greenfield, G. B. Plantation Leonora, West Coast, Demara, Georgetown, British Guiana. Rogers, C. E. Casilla 501, Temuco, Chile. INDIA. Bowstead, J. Sambalpur, B.N.R., Orissa. Burden, F. H. C/o British American Tobacco Co., P.O. Box 8, Oriental Avenue, Bangkok.
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Oxford Mission to Calcutta, 42 Cornwallis St., Calcutta. Dash, A. J. C/o Messrs. Grindley and Co., 6 Church Lane, Calcutta. Dickins, L. C. C/o John Thompson (Kennicot Water Softeners) Co., Fairlie House, 4 Fairlie Place, Calcutta. Dumeresque, J. S. (J. A. D. Joseph), 22 Altamount Rd., Cumballa Hill, Bombay. Finch, G. D. Mijanawita, Dereniyagalla, via Dehiowita. Harrison, Capt. L. A. 3/5 Mahratta Light Infantry, Deolali, N.W. Frontier. Hedderwick, I. Hooper, E. D. Mohokuti Tea Estate, P.O. Hologuri, Assan. Hodgson, Lieut. C. V. R.A. Mess, Fyzabad. Lewis, Capt. C. B. 2/1 st K.G.C. Gurkha Rifles, C/o Messrs. Grindley and Co., Bombay. Mainwaring, A. J. Sambalpur, B.N. Railway, Bihar, via Orissa. Molony, C. J. C. 1st P.W.O. Sikhs, Lahore Cantonment, Punjab. Noyle, H. W. Robgill, Bogawantalawa, Ceylon. Porter, R. W. Dangkande Estate, Rattota, Ceylon. Richardson, G. H. Japaha Sugar Factory, Bhicanpore Factory, Muzaffarpur, B. and N.W. Railway. Richardson, S. G. B. Bhicanpore, Muzaffarpur, B. and N.W. Railway. Rieu, E. A. 1st K.R.R.C., Lucknow, United Province. Thomas, R. E. Lloyds Bank Ltd., Hornby Rd., Bombay. Warren, D. D. Tinnevelly. Watkins, Major F. W. S.
Battershill, W. D.
PALESTINE. Chief Secretary.
SPEECH DAY. Speech Day was held on Friday, July 8th. Illness and another important educational meeting in the city combined to rob the platform of several members of the Governing Body, which was represented only by the Dean, Canon Briggs and Canon Hutchinson. We were, however, honoured by the presence of the Visitor, the Bishop of Worcester, and of Sir David Ross, K.B.E., Provost of Oriel College, Oxford, and President of the British Academy. The Dean, reading the list of apologies, said the most important by far was that from their Headmaster, Mr. Wilding, who, on medical advice, had been forced to leave the school for a time. He was not in the best of health at the end of last term, and began the heavy work of another term really unable to carry on. Mr. Wilding was most unwilling to give up, but it was realised that unless he went right away from responsibility there was a fear of a complete temporary breakdown. He was now staying just outside Worcestershire, and wrote most hopefully of the progress he was making. The best wishes of the whole school went out to him and they looked forward to seeing him back in his place at the beginning of next term. They were extremely glad that Mrs. Wilding was able to be with them.
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In the absence of the Headmaster, they were more than fortunate to have the Second Master, Mr. F. B. Thomas, who had been at the school nearly 21 years, and in whose hands the Governors had had full confidence in leaving the running of the School. Presenting the annual report of the School's activities, Mr. Thomas said he wished to associate himseff with the Dean's remarks about the Headmaster. They all sincerely hope he would soon be restored to good health. The health of the School had been excellent throughout the year. The results in work had been most satisfactory and encouraging. D. B. Steward, the Captain of the School, had been awarded a War Memorial Exhibition in History at Hertford College, Oxford, to which the Governors had added a School Leaving Exhibition of £40 a year. B. S. Eckersley had been awarded a Worcestershire County Council Major Scholarship tenable at Oxford. P. T. Halliley had been elected to a Paymaster Cadetship in the Royal Navy. The Higher and School Certificate results had been very satisfactory, and the 33 School Certificates won last year constituted a record for the School, and taken as a percentage would compare very favourably with that of any School in the country. Mr. Thomas spoke of the School's contribution to the Public Schools' Art Exhibition held in London, which had been favourably commented on by the press, and to the successful production of " The Critic " last term. He announced the generous gift of books to the School Library by General Sir Robert Scallon (referred to in detail on another page) and also the magnificent provision of a Missionary Scholarship of £100 a year, tenable from the School, by the Ven. F. W. Goodman, D.D., Archdeacon of Alaska. Turning to athletics, Mr. Thomas spoke of the successful Rugger season, in which we won 7 matches out of 10, and of the Cricket XI, which, though unsuccessful for the most part, had improved during the term. He spoke of the crew's having lost to Winchester at Marlow in the same heat as that in which it very creditably beat Tonbridge by 2 lengths. Two O.V's., P. H. Jackson and D. W. Gaylor, had prominently distinguished themselves at the same regatta. The O.T.C. was larger in numbers than ever, which he attributed to the increased keenness of the Day Boys since they had been divided into two houses. In the course of his report after the General Inspection last year, the Inspecting Officer had said : " There is a very fine spirit in the Corps which does the School great credit." In camp last year the contingent had mounted the second smartest guard in the Brigade. The VIII had taken third place in the Worcestershire Public Schools O.T.C. match at Kidderminster, and Sergeant A. J. Bendall had tied for first place as the best individual shot, for which he had won a bronze medal. The Scouts had been doing well, and had held camps during most week-ends of the term. The recently founded Scientific and Engineering Society had proved a great success, and was doing useful work. Mr. Thomas spoke in warm terms of the services to the School of Mr. Meade-King, who had exerted himself with enthusiasm and success for the past three years in the History Sixth, as House Tutor in the School
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House, and on the playing fields. They wished him every happiness and success in his new post at Mill Hill School. In conclusion, Mr. Thomas* once more drew the attention of parents to the fact that when a boy had passed the School Certificate with a few credits his education was not necessarily complete, but was in a sense, only beginning. In dealing with big business firms he had always found that they asked about this Certificate as if it were an ordinary achievement, and went on to enquire what the boy had done since passing it. When a boy considered a prospective job, he tended to enquire primarily what prospects it offered ; the firm looked at the boy from a different angle, asking rather what he could bring to it in the way of enthusiasm, initiative and leadership. It was in the year or two after the School Certificate, when a boy held some post of responsibility in the School, that such qualities had their opportunity to develop. Besides this, it was at this time that a boy, being a little freer, had to learn to use his leisure. " This all-important habit," said Mr. Thomas, " if not learnt at School often fails to develop at all. One of the happiest things a man can obtain is leisure, but he must know how to use it or he is left only with boredom or a ceaseless round of rushing activity wrongly called enjoyment." After distributing the prizes, Sir David Ross expressed his personal regret at die absence of the Headmaster, for Mr. Wilding, he said, was a dear friend of himself and Lady Ross. Addressing the boys, he said that most of those who had won prizes had won them by some sort of examination. He wished to pass on to them the remarks about examinations of two friends of his, for whose opinion he had the greatest respect. One said, " You can say what you like about examinations but I am certain that when examinations go out of the door jobbery and favouritism will come in at the window." Sir David cordially agreed that there was that danger. The remark of his other friend went deeper. It was to the effect that whether or not examinations were a good test of ability, there was no doubt that they were a good test of character, and he (Sir David) believed that in the long run that was the best thing to be said about them. Boys would have in the course of their lives to face difficult situations and to do a good deal of unpleasant work. Examinations tested a boy's power to work, whether or not the subject was congenial. He was not simply picking out things that interested him, but was getting up whole subjects which might be distasteful to him, but which his masters had taught him were essential. That was the great thing in favour of the examination system. He wanted also to say a word to the boys who had not won prizes, and perhaps never would. To encourage them, he told a story relating to Sir Edwin Arnold in his young days as a master at King Edward VI School, Birmingham, where he taught mathematics. His most backward pupil became one of the greatest engineers of his time, designing the great St. Lawrence bridge. The race was not always to the swift. Speaking a word in favour of difficult subjects, he considered that the two most difficult were classics and mathematics. They were not, he said, bread and butter •ubjects, but they did test the mental powers and cause
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boys to engage in the process of reasoning from the very start. He believed that the toughness of mental fibre that would come to the boy from such work was something of the greatest value in after life. Finally Sir David mentioned two virtues which, it seemed to him, a school like this inculcated—loyalty and social responsibility. It seemed to him that one of the great merits of the English public school system, more than, he believed, would be found in any Continental system, was the team spirit and self government. Canon Hutchinson briefly thanked the speaker who, in reply, asked the Second Master to grant a halfholiday in honour of the day. After the traditional three cheers for Sir David Ross, Mr. Thomas led the school in giving three cheers for the Headmaster. Owing to the rain, tea could not be served in the School Garden, and instead the School Dining Hall and the Reading Room were used. After inspecting an exhibition of the year's work in the Art School, the company gathered on the promenade to watch the final of the House Boat Race, details of which will be found elsewhere.
THE PRIZE LIST. Bishop of Worcester's Divinity Prize : K. Wedgwood and H. W. Hinds. Maurice Day Classical: P. T. Halliley. French (Canon Briggs) : H. J. Checketts. German (Archdeacon Peile) : H. W. Hinds. Mathematics (Bishop Duppuy) : R. T. L. Allen. Science (in memory of Samuel Southall, O.V.): R. T. L. Allen. George Nash History : D. B. Steward and D. Dencer. James Nash Classical—Lower V.: C. R. Sampson. Canon Cronshaw Divinity—Upper V.: A. Roberts. Fifth Forms German : D. J. Harris. Fifth Forms French : P. E. Hulme. Fifth Forms Mathematics : P. E. Hulme. Fourth Forms Mathematics : M. H. Anstey. Lower School Mathematics : W. Anstey. Accidence prizes.—Latin : VI., K. Wedgwood ; Upper V., P. E. Hulme ; Lower V., B. S. Clarke; Upper IV., A. W. Pickford ; Middle IV., V. R. S. Beckley; Lower IV., S. Checketts. Greek: VI., J. D. Reynolds. General Knowledge (the Dean of Worcester).—VI.: R. T. L. Allen ; Upper V., W. J. Ward ; Lower V., P. D. Fourdrinier; Upper IV., W. P. Paterson; Middle IV., M. V. H. Dowse; Lower IV., J. P. H. Lewis ; Lower School, A. R. Thomas. Reading (Canon Hutchinson)—Senior : P. T. Halliley ; Junior, F. G. Trow. Music (Mr. E. F. Day): C. A. Myers. Junior Singing : J. D. Shephard. School Drawing : G. W. Mann. Drawing (R. L. Sedgwick, O.V.)—Upper IV., J. G. Ranford ; Middle IV, N. McKerrow ; Lower IV., W. J. Tolley. Yates' Prize for best Certificate " A " in O.T.C.: W. J. Ward.
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Mrs. Henry Wood Essay Prizes : Sixth Forms, H. W. Hinds ; Fifth Forms, P. D. Fourdrinier and J. H. Pressdee ; Fourth Forms, V. A. Bray, M. V. H. Dowse and T. K. Dinsdale; Lower School, L. M. Graves. In addition to those who gave special prizes, contributions to the Prize Fund were made by the following : Dr. Cyril Bailey, Mr. Maurice Webb, Rev. C. Creighton, Alderman Edwards, Mr. E. O. Kay, the O.V. Club, the Mayor of Worcester, the Precentor and the Headmaster.
THE SCHOOL CONCERT. Speech Day ended with the usual Schoo .Concert in College Hall. The success of School Concerts has come to be looked upon so much as a matter of course, that we tend to forget how much of that success is due to the untiring work of Mr. Day, in training and conducting, not only the Choir, but the Orchestra as well. This Term, the choir was obviously at home with the joyful selection from Sir Edward German's rollicking light opera, " Merrie England." The spirit of the piece provided a perfect ending to Speech Day, and the choir, which caught the spirit of infectious fun that characterises the whole work, held the audience enraptured by the charm of the wonderful melodies which abound throughout the work. The soloists included : J. G. W. Ayrton, J. A. Badham, M. J. Wells (Treble), Mr. LI. Williams (tenor), and S. N. Hackwood, O.V. (baritone). Many of the items were enthusiastically encored, the quartette, " We're Four Men of Windsor " proving a great success. This featured a tailor (Mr. H. E. Nicholls), a baker (Mr. LI. Williams), a tinker (Mr. A. D. Franklin), and a butcher (S. N. Hackwood, O.V.). The treble section of the choir, which has not been so strong or confident for a long time, gave a beautiful and understanding rendering of such quieter numbers as " O Peaceful England," and the tenor solo " The Perfect English Rose" was admirably sung by Mr. Williams. Before the interval the School Orchestra gave a sympathetic rendering of the solemn March from Handel's " Scipio." M. Stanley, O.V., who always delights both the school and guests with his pleasing tenor voice, once again gave of his best, first in Handel's famous " Where'er You Walk " and then in Easthope Martin's " Crown of the Year." After a short interval, Myers was cheered enthusiastically for his expert handling of Schubert's " Impromptu in A flat," a tour de force for the pianoforte which often proves a stumbling block to many more accomplished musicians. Then followed another song by Mr. Stanley, this time Graham Peel's setting of " In Summertime on Bredon." This was so enthusiastically received by the audience that Mr. Stanley gave the delightful Irish ballad " The Rose of Tralee " as an encore.
The Orchestra played the stately Minuet from Haydn's symphony in D, and then the Concert was brought to a triumphant conclusion with the Choir's singing of Hubert Parry's unison song, " England."
O.V. DINNER. At the Annual Meeting held in the VI Form Room before the Dinner, Mr. J. E. B. Littlebury (1875-81) was unanimously elected President of the Club in succession to the late Col. Webb. At his own suggestion it was agreed that the office should be tenable for five years, at the expiration of which the holder should retire, but be eligible for re-election. The Committee was re-elected, with the addition of Mr. J. C. Flay and Mr. J. F. Lister. Following the precedent set last year, a guest of honour was invited, and we thus had the pleasure of welcoming the Mayor (Dr. W. E. Moore Ede). The newly elected President took the chair. The toast of Prosperity to the School was proposed by the ViceChairman, Mr. H. H. Holmes (1915-22), who lamented the absence of the Headmaster and paid a compliment to the Second Master with whose name he coupled the toast. " Replying for the School, Mr. Thomas first read a telegram of good wishes from Mr. Rammell. In the course of his speech Mr. Thomas referred to Mr. Creighton's description of the King's School as catering for " parents and boys of moderate means and great discrimination." Responding to the toast of his health, proposed by the Chairman, the Mayor referred feelingly to the affection for the School which had for so long been shown by his father, the late Dean, and went on to express the hope that more Old Vigornians might be found serving the City on the Council. He stressed the value of such service, not only to the city that is served but to the citizen who serves, and showed by a number of anecdotes that such work is not without its humour. The toast of the Chairman was proposed by Mr. Selwyn-Driver (1891-7) who brought to bear the full force of his skill and wit as a raconteur, but Mr. Littlebury ably proved himself no less skilful and witty in his reply, in which he acknowledged the honour of being elected President. All the toasts were drunk with musical honours, and the party broke up with the singing of " Auld Lang Syne." ATHLETIC
SPORTS AND STANDARDS.
The Sports Finals took place on the 30th and 31st of March. For once the weather was fine for two days in succession and events were run off without interference. The results were as follows :— FIRST DAY. 100 yards open : 1. Fairgrieve, 2. Baldly, 3. H. J. Checketts. 11 1/5 sees. 100 yards under 16 : 1. Shelton, 2. W. J. Checketts, 3. Bryer. 113/5 sees. 100 yards under 14: 1. Russell. 13 sees.
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High Jump open : 1. Fairgrieve, 2 = Kendall, Garnett. 5 ft. One Mile under 16 : 1. Bryer, 2. A. G. Green, 3. W. J. Checketts. 5m. 6 3/Ss. Half Mile under 14 : 1. Havard. 2m. 37 2/5 sees. Half Mile open : 1. Kendall, 2. H. J. Checketts, 3. Pressdee. 2m. 18 l/5s. Long Jump under 16 : 1. Bryer, 2. M. C. Jones, 3.= Clarke, Ranford. 14' 2' Relay Race—Senior : 1. Hostel, 2. Chappel's, 3. Creighton's.
These were the Standards agreed on for Spring, 1938. OPEN. UNDER 15. 12 sees. 13 2/5 sees. 100 yds. 220 yds. 28 sees. 30 sees. J mile 64 sees. 70 sees. 2 min. 45 sees. 2 min. 30 sees. i mile 6 min. 15 sees. 5 min. 30 sees. 1 mile 4ft. High Jump 4 ft. 4 in. 15 ft. 13 ft. 6 ins. Long Jump
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For his fourth dramatic production, which took place in College Hall on Monday, April 4th, Mr. Macdonald chose Sheridan's last play " The Critic," a departure in style from the modern historical dramas which have been the subject of previous school productions. It was, however, full of material admirably suited to the school's talents, and the large audience was delighted by the fine entertainment which this choice provided. In " The Critic" Sheridan burlesques, with his fine satirical wit, all the affectation and formality of the fashionable, bombastic drama of his time. Though the moral of the piece may now be unnecessary and the topical allusions to the Spanish War must necessarily have lost much of their force, the production proved beyond a doubt that Sheridan will always live as a master of pure comedy. So heartily in fact did the characters in the inner drama seize upon their comic material that one found oneself sympathising with Mr. Puff in his lamentation : " Give these fellows a good thing and they never know when to have done with it." It is impossible to mention individually all those who took part in the " tragedy," which culminated in a riotous finale, when, amid a magnificent show of mock pomp and pageantry, the Spanish fleet was duly destroyed. All the characters entered into the spirit of burlesque and buffoonery which characterised the entire production of the inner drama. Perhaps the maidenly portrayal of the heroine, Tilburina, by Wedgwood, and the " valient" knights, Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Christopher Hatton, of Fourdrinier and McEachran, stood out in a cast in which every member did his part nobly and with obvious enjoyment. The true Sheridan, the supreme master of comic dialogue, and indeed of the whole of the art of comedy, was revealed in the authentic persons of the play. Steward entered in a masterly and supremely natural manner into the assurance and mannerisms of Mr. Puff, the author of the tragedy. Reynolds and Bendall, as the author's two friends, Mr. Sneer and Mr. Dangle, both had parts obviously suited to them, which they played with the utmost confidence and obvious understanding of the characters they were portraying. Once again the School Art Room, under the direction of Miss Campbell, produced a fine simple setting, and much of the success of the destruction of the ' Spanish fleet," one of the best moments of the production, was undoubtedly due to the fine work of the Art department of the school.
"THE CRITIC." Quarter Mile open : 1. H. J. Checketts, 2. Kendall, 3. Sayer. 56 sees. Quarter Mile under 16 : 1. Shelton, 2. Bryer, 3. W. J. Checketts. 56 sees. Quarter Mile under 14 : 1. Havard. 67 sees. Long Jump open : 1. Kendall, 2. Fairgrieve, 3. H. J. Checketts. 16' 1* High Jump under 16 : 1. M. H. Anstey, 2. D. J. Harris, 3. Bryer. 4' 9* High Jump under 14 : 1. Malsom. 4' 1* One Mile open : 1. Kendall, 2. H. J. Checketts, 3. Taaffe. 5m. 18 sees. Half Mile under 16 : [2m. 171/5 sees. 1. Bryer, 2. W. J. Checketts, 3. A. G. Green. Relay Race—Junior : 1. Chappel's, 2. Castle, 3. Hostel. Tug of War: 1. Castle House beat Hostel. 2. School House beat Creighton's House. 3. Castle House beat Chappel's House. 4. School House beat Castle House. Kendall won the Senior Victor Ludorum with 12J points, H. J. Checketts gained 9 points, and Fairgrieve 8 points. Bryer won the Junior Victor Ludorum with 13 points, while Shelton and W. J. Checketts tied for second place with 6 points each. The Standards began on March 14th and continued for a fortnight. For the benefit of O.V's., here is a short summary of the conditions of Standards. A Standard is a time or distance judged by the Sports Committee as being within the capabilities of a good average competitor in any event. Three attempts are allowed at any Standard. All those medically fit at the beginning of term are eligible. The House with the highest average number of Standards per member is the winner of the Sports Shield. The results were as follows :— 1. Hostel 3.106 2. Castle House 1.918 3. Chappel's House 1.911 4. School House 1.854 5. Creighton's House 1.750
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The excellence of the entire production was well up to that of previous productions, despite the fact that this year's choice was less easily fitted in with the overbearingly dignified atmosphere of College Hall. Mr. Macdonald is to be congratulated upon this demonstration of his versatility as a producer. CAST. MR. PUFF (Author of the Spanish Armada) D. B. STEWARD MR. DANGLE (his friend) - A. J. BENDAIX MR. SNEER (A Critic) - J. D. REYNOLDS MR. HOPKINS (Under Prompter at Drury Lane Theatre) M. E. KNAPP-FISHER Characters in the Spanish Armada. SENTINELS - A. J. WILSON, M. O. F. BRIDGMAN SIR WALTER RALEIGH P. D. FOURDRINIER SIR CHRISTOPHER HATTON - P. McEACHRAN THE EARL OF LEICESTER S. M. LOCK THE GOVERNOR OF TILBURY FORT - R. T. L. ALLEN THE MASTER OF THE HORSE R. A. GOER TILBURINA - K. WEDGWOOD H E R CONFIDANTE . . . . - D. H. JONES DON FEROLDO WHISKERANDOS D. DENCEH A JUSTICE - D. L. SHELTON CONSTABLE - J. H. FOLLEY JUSTICE'S LADY E. L. PRITCHARD S O N - H. RICE-JONES A BEEFEATER - W. J. WARD LORD BURLEIGH-' - A. FAIRGRIEVE POLLINA (Niece to Sir Walter Raleigh) - W. P. PATERSON ELLENA (Niece to Sir Christopher Hatton) V. R. S. BECKLEY THAMES P . BAGENAL His BANKS - E. P. DINSDALE, M. J. WELLS
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- R. G. E. WHARMBY, P. B. THOMAS, N. MCKERROW, T. K. DINSDALE, F. M. P. BENSON, J. F. B. RUSSELL BRITANNIA - J. H. PRESSDEE Ships manned by L. M. GRAVES, J. A. CHARLISH, P. D. CLIFTON, A. R. THOMAS, B. E. G. BISHOP, E. J. WILLIAMS. Stage Managers :—M. B. KNAPP-FISHER and R. L. LODGE To accentuate the satire of Sheridan's work. Mr. Macdonald preceded it with a revival of one scene from " The Parthian Exile," an obscure play by G. Downing, which was performed for the first (and probably the last) time in Worcester only a few years before " The Critic." In style it bears a strong resemblance to Mr. Puff's tragedy and is a perfect specimen of the bombastic, ' heroic' plays that Sheridan was burlesquing. It was played, " with as much gravity as was found possible," by the following cast : ARSACES (The Parthian Commander-in-Chief) S. M. LOCK CALMET (A young General) - W. J. WARD ALTENA - K. WEDGWOOD ZAPHRINA (her confidante) - D. H. JONES GOBRIAS (an Officer) R. A. GOER GUARDS - A. J. WILSON, M. O. F. BRIDGMAN The incidental music was provided by the School Orchestra which consisted of: Flute - M R . A . D . FRANKLIN Violins - MR. F. FIELDER, MR. C. M. MEADE-KING, MR. G. A. BAKER (O.V.), MR. H. E. NICHOLLS, J. G. GREEN, H. J. CHECKETTS, S. R. WATKINS, J. R. WORKMAN. 'Cellos - MR. E. W. PRICE (O.V.), D. C. Fox Piano M R . EDGAR D A Y
ROWING NOTES. FIXTURES AND RESULTS. Rowed at : Date. Opponents. 1st IV. Monmouth June 1. Monmouth School Worcester „ 8. Hereford School Cheltenham „ 11. Cheltenham College Marlow „ 18. Winchester College Marlow „ 18. Tonbridge School 2nd IV. Monmouth June 1 . Monmouth School 2nd IV. Worcester 8. Hereford School 2nd IV. 11. Cheltenham College 2nd IV ... Cheltenham Worcester 21. Clifton College 2nd IV Again we regret to have to record an almost unbroken list of defeats, but without doubt rowing in the school is improving a great deal. We were luckier than usual in the Easter term in getting half a dozen outings in light IV's, but this was not nearly enough. It is obvious that the crews must get racing experience during the Easter term so that no so much time is lost during the first weeks of the summer term. But even so the order of rowing has had to be constantly changed in attempting to discover the best combination, and as a result the crews never really succeeded in settling down until the very end of the season.
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Result. Lost 3 lengths. Lost 4 lengths. Lost 1J lengths. Lost Easily. Won 2 lengths. Lost 4 lengths. Lost 3J lengths. Lost 3J lengths. Won 3 lengths.
After the Monmouth race we decided to row at a much slower rate as we were too heavy to row at a higher rate during the whole of a race, and this had immediate benefit in the Cheltenham race and at Marlow. The 2nd IV. was very young this year and injuries were responsible for a great deal of changing. Despite this, however, they rowed very well in all their races and since they will have to form the majority of next year's 1st IV. the experience gained will be invaluable to them.
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Junior rowing has been progressing satisfactorily but the results of the regatta are not yet to hand. 1st IV Characters :— (Bow) C. M. Lavender (10 st. 6 Ibs.)- Has still to learn the value of a quick recovery, and perfect balance forward. His experience this year will result in better watermanship next season. (2) D. B. Steward (11 st. 1 lb.). He stroked the boat in the earlier races quite well, but never quite hit the length and rhythm that is required in the middle and latter part of a race. (3) A. Fairgrieve (Capt.) (13 St.). Has made a very good " 3 " this year, and has done a great deal towards keeping the boat together especially during the more trying moments of a race. (Stroke) J. M. Garnett (12 st. 5 Ibs.). Has shown very good form indeed this year, and reached his best performance at Marlow when he set a most excellent rhythm. M. O. F. Bridgman (7 st. 7 Ibs.). Has proved (Cox) a cox of some experience now, and knows how to take just the amount of risk that is necessary. This year, owing to the term beginning so late, very little practice was possible before actual racing began. And this was probably the reason why the crew never got together until Marlow. 1st IV RACES. 1st IV v. MONMOUTH SCHOOL 1st IV. Rowed at Monmouth on June 1st. The school had a very bad start and Monmouth as a result obtained a lead of half a length. This they did not manage to increase until after a minute's rowing, when a combination of bad coxing on the school's part and a Monmouth spurt enabled them to get away and win by 3 lengths. 1st IV v. HEREFORD SCHOOL 1st IV. Rowed at Worcester on June 8th. The School had the Pitchcroft side and made a good start holding
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Hereford for the first minute. But after this the crew went to pieces and Hereford rowed right away to win by 5 lengths. 1st IV v. CHELTENHAM COLLEGE 1st IV. Rowed at Cheltenham on June llth. The School rowed a much better race at Cheltenham than in their previous races and taking advantage of their half-alength lead at the start rowed very well keeping ahead of the Cheltenham crew until the last bend. Here Cheltenham gradually drew ahead and won a very good race by 1J lengths. * * * PUBLIC SCHOOLS CUP, MARLOW. This year we were drawn against Winchester, and Tonbridge, who had beaten Clifton on the Friday night. The School were led from the start by both crews, and it was not until the half-way station that the school had drawn level with Tonbridge. Gradually the crew drew away to beat them by 2 lengths. Winchester eventually won the cup beating Cheltenham by 2 lengths in the final. 2nd IV. The following were awarded their 2nd IV Colours : M. B. Knapp-Fisher (Bow) ; S. M. C. Jones, A. J. Bendall, J. H. Pressdee (Str.), M. G. Williams (Cox). INTER-HOUSE ROWING. SENIOR. The race was rowed over the Deanery Course on Friday, July 8th—Speech Day. Only School House and Castle House were able to put crews on the river this year. Castle House, striking a faster rate immediately took the lead and increased it to a length. But over the latter part of the course School House gradually drew level and managed to put in a spurt at the finish to win by a canvas. An O.V. IV also rowed in the race but it was easily beaten by both house crews. The results of the Regatta will be published in next term's Vigornian.
CRICKET NOTES.
1st XI FIX:TURES. Daite. Opponents. Ground. Sat. May 14th Worcester Nomads ... Home ,, 21st Monmouth School Sat. Away Wed. ,, 25th Norton Barracks Home Sat. June 4. Bloxham School Away Wed. June 15. Bromsgrove School 2nd XI... Home Tues. » 21. Malvern College Middle Club Away Sat. Home » 25th Dean Close School ... Wed. June 29th Warwick School Home 2nd Hereford C.S. Sat. Home » Home Sat. Tulv 9th O.V's * Declared.
Result. Draw Lost Scratched Scratched Lost Lost Draw Lost Won Won
For. 127 for 8 83
131 97 102 for 9 52 99 for 5 182
Against. 156 for 5*
84 for 6
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At the end of last season our prospects for this year seemed excellent, for it was supposed that eight old colours would be left. It was rather a blow however, when two of the mainstays of this year's side suddenly left at the end of last Christmas term. Although we have only won two matches this season, it is by no means a sign that the School is a failure as far as cricket is concerned. A great many members of the 1st and 2nd XI's have suffered from inexperience, moreover the School has been represented by a youngish lot. If only cricketers could be prevailed upon to stay at School until they have turned eighteen, the team would be a match for most of the schools with whom fixtures are arranged. We owe our special thanks to Mr. Meade-King for the way in which he has coached the 1st Game and umpired in the matches. We owe our thanks also to Mr. Ward who has been coaching the Juniors, who, by the way, have won all their matches, the prospects of the School in two or three years time seem very promising. We also thank C.S.M. Cooper for his general help down at the field. * * * The House Matches are now in full swing and are being played as last year on the American system, which has proved so successful. At the moment of going to print the results are not yet to hand. * * * The following were awarded their 2nd XI Colours this season : A. G. Green, W. H. B. Key, C. F. Bryer, H. W. Hinds, E. S. Kemp, J. C. McKerrow, P. H. S. Shedden, S. B. Harris, P. D. Fourdrinier, P. McEachran, H. W. Pettigrew. 1st XI Characters :— J. H. TRAPE. (Captain). He captained the side quietly and efficiently, and greatly improved in his handling of the bowlers. His own batting was never reliable as he lacks defensive strokes, but he played at least two forceful innings, and his keenness was of inestimable value throughout the season. J. H. FOLLEY. (Vice-Cap tain). His bowling wag at first very disappointing, as he refused to vary his flight and speed, but when he began to use his head, he immediately emerged as the good bowler we knew him to be. A. W. PICKFORD. By far the soundest batsman of the side and a good wicket-keeper to slow bowling. He could always be relied upon to hit anything short of a length specially on the leg side, but his off-drive is still undeveloped. S. O. A. M. LOCK. Though an inveterate righthanded lifter of the bat, he improved out of all knowledge and his determined defence was of great value to the side on several occasions. Towards the end of the term he began to hit the ball quite hard. A. E. BALDRY. He is not an inspiring batsman to watch but usually managed to collect a few runs. Most of his failings arise from very poor foot-work. J. D. REYNOLDS. He could probably be a better batsman than he realises, and he makes insufficient effort to master his weaknesses. He has the great
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virtue of hitting the ball hard, and he should make many runs next year, if he sets his mind to improve. D. L. SHELTON. He is a very promising left-arm bowler, and at times bowled with real venom. He is extremely eager to learn and there is little question that he will improve both as a bowler and as a batsman with greater experience. P. D. CALDICOTT. If only he could master his failing of bowling short, he would be a very dangerous opening bowler, as he can make the ball move in the air. D. C. Fox. His bowling has been accurate, though sometimes lacking venom. He places his field badly, often through failing to realise what he is himself bowling, but he has improved considerably in the last few matches. He was perhaps the quickest thrower-in on the side. J. R. F. KENDALL. Though far from being a scientific batsman, he hits the ball hard, and made some valuable runs. He would greatly increase his value to the side, if he would make himself into a first-class fielder ; at present his throwing-in is slow. (No llth Colour was given). THE SCHOOL v. THE WORCESTER NOMADS. Played at home on Saturday, May 14th. The Match resulted in a Draw and was played amid intermittent showers of rain. The School fielded first but failed to dislodge the Nomads who declared at 156 for 5. R. Clapp batted well for the Nomads making 64. The School then went in to bat, Pickford making an invaluable 58, and Baldry, Lock and Kendall batting with confidence. The School made 127 for 8. WORCESTER NOMADS. M. C. Bailey b Shelton, 8 ; J. Neilson c Shelton b Fox, 23 ; M. E. Nicholls run out, 29 ; R. J. R. Clapp b Caldicott, 64 ; P. C. Copper run out, 11 ; H. Daws not out, 13 ; W. Wilshaw not out, 9 ; W. Griffiths, D. McEwan, D. Short, A. N. Other did not bat. Total 127. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Folley 2 23 0 — Fox ... 2 38 1 38 Shelton 1 14 1 14 Caldicott 1 38 — 38 Reynolds — 32 Trape ... — 11 THE SCHOOL. J. H. Trape l.b.w. McEwan, 0; A. E. Baldry l.b.w. Bailey, 18 ; J. D. Reynolds b Bailey, 7 ; A. W. Pickford c & b McEwan, 58 ; J. H. Folley c & b McEwan, 3 ; S. O. A. M. Lock c & b Bailey, 16 ; C. F. Bryer b Griffiths, 0 ; J. R. F. Kendall b Griffiths, 17 ; D. L. Shelton not out, 0 ; P. D. Caldicott and D. C. Fox did not bat. Total 168. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Bailey 15 4 55 3 18 McEwan ... 7 1 15 3 5 Griffiths ... 9 3 27 2 13.5 Short 3 — 10 — — Copper ... 2 — 12 — —
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THE SCHOOL v. MONMOUTH SCHOOL. Played at Monmouth on Saturday, May 21st. The School went in to bat first and came out for 83, Pickford alone batting with confidence and making 38. Monmouth then came in to bat and beat the School by six wickets. A. E. Baldry b Richards, 5 ; J. H. Folley l.b.w. Richards, 0 ; J. D. Reynolds b Kidd, 11 ; A. W. Pickford not out, 38 ; J. H. Trape b Kidd, 5 ; S. O. A. M. Lock b Kidd, 3 ; H. W. Hinds l.b.w. Richards, 2 ; J. R. F. Kendall b Humphries, 1 ; D. L. Shelton b Humphries, 4 ; P. D. Caldicott b Humphries, 0 ; D. C. Fox b Richards, 8. Total 83. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Richards ... 12 3 17 4 4.2 Kidd 12 2 30 3 10 Davies... ... 3 — 14 2.3 Humphries ... 4 1 7 Guvillam ... 1 — 9 MONMOUTH SCHOOL. J. G. Weekes c Folley b Shelton, 18 ; R. H. Adams b Folley, 1 ; J. R. Arthur b Fox, 39 ; J. L. Richards run out, 9; D. M. Humphries l.b.w. Folley, 31 ; J. H. Guvillam l.b.w. Folley, 13 ; L. M. Jones st. Pickford b Reynolds, 13 ; W. H. Davies b Shelton, 2 ; P. E. Wass not out, 2 ; P. H. Williams c Lock b Shelton, 0 ; J. C. Kidd st. Pickford b Reynolds, 0. Total 143. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Caldicott 8 41 6.3 11 3 29 Folley 37 Fox ... 9 1 37 5 2 14 3.6 Shelton 4 1 12 Trape... 3 1 4 Reynolds
THE SCHOOL v. BROMSGROVE SCHOOL 2nd XI. Played at Home on Wednesday, June 15th. Bromsgrove batted first and made 141. Dixon batting very well and making 59 not out. The School then went in and made 131 runs making an excellent game. Pickford, Trap£ and Folley batted well for the School. BROMSGROVE SCHOOL. N. R. Wood b Shelton, 15 ; D. L. Tharck Ibw Shelton, 0 ; J. C. Davies b Caldicott, 8 ; O. Dixon not out, 59 ; D. P. Grey b Folley, 18 ; J. R. Fowler ct Trape b Folley, 0 ; T. M. Sheaf c & b Fox, 0 ; W. S. P. Griffiths c Pickford b Green, 17 ; P. Wynne-Jones b Caldicott, 16 ; D. Brazier hit wicket, b Caldicott, 16 ; C. G. S. Dawson st Pickford b Folley, 4 ; Total 141. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. 12 2 38 2 19 Shelton 9 — 33 3 11 Caldicott Fox 8 3 15 1 15 Folley 6.17— 25 3 8 Green 4 — 12 1 12 Trape ... 3 — 14
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THE SCHOOL. A. E. Baldry b Dawson, 3 ; S. O. A. M. Lock b Davies, 4 ; J. D. Reynolds b Dawson, 0 ; A. W. Pickford c Griffiths b Dawson, 17 ; J. H. Trape" b Griffith, 40 ; J. H. Folley ct Griffith b Wynne-Jones, 24 ; A. G. Green st Gray b Wynne-Jones, 24 ; J. R. F. Kendall c Dixon b Griffiths, 6 ; D. L. Shelton b Dawson, 4 ; P. D. Caldicott b Wynne-Jones, 5 ; D. C. Fox not out, 0. Total 131. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Dawson ... 9.17 2 28 4 7 Davies 8 2 38 1 38 Wynne-Jones... 6 — 26 3 8.66 Griffiths ... 4 — 29 2 19.5
THE SCHOOL v. MALVERN COLLEGE MIDDLE CLUB. Played away on Tuesday, June 21st. Malvern opened the batting and knocked up 221 for 8 declared. The School went in after the tea interval and only managed to score 97. MALVERN COLLEGE MIDDLE CLUB. Bassett b Caldicott, 49 ; Nicholls b Folley, 57 ; Button b Folley, 16 ; Dowderwell c Green b Caldicott, 13 ; Connell c Baldry b Folley, 5 ; Carson b Caldicott, 0 ; Pattinson Ibw Fox, 17 ; Gearhty not out, 32 ; Chalk b Trape, 1 ; Roy not out, 0 ; Gow did not bat. Total 221. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Shelton 5 1 21 — — 2 37 11 Caldicott 12 14 — 66 20 Folley 10 — 51 1 51 Fox 3 — 15 1 15 Trape ... THE SCHOOL. A. E. Baldry c Bassett b Button, 20 ; S. O. A. M. Lock b Connell, 0 ; J. D. Reynolds b Connell, 1 ; A. W. Pickford c Gow b Button, 0 ; J. H. Trape Ibw Button, 1 ; J. H. Folley c Pattinson b Button, 1 ; J. H. Folley c Pattinson b Button, 1 ; A. G. Green Ibw Button, 0 ; J. R. F. Kendall b Gow, 21 ; D. L. Shelton b Button, 11 ; P. D. Caldicott run out, 6 ; D. C. Fox not out, 8. Total 97. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. 8 2 24 2 12 Connell 8 2 15 6 2.5 Dutton 3 — 8 1 8 Gow ... 2 __ 13 Roy ... 2 9 Carron
THE SCHOOL v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL. Played at home on Saturday, June 25th. Dean Close batted first and made 154 for 9 declared, Jones and Crawford being the mainstay of their batting. The School went in to bat after tea but met with no success, making a total score of 102 for 9. The result was a Draw.
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DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL. W. H. Jones st Pickford b Folley, 56 ; R. H. Wilkins b Shelton, S ; P. R. Gibson c & b Folley, 3 ; E. L. Jones st Pickford b Folley, 4 ; J. P. P. Crawford b Shelton, 50 ; F. N. Johnston Ibw Folley, 0 ; D. H. Harper st Pickford b Folley, 4 ; D. Mander b Caldicott, 1 ; S. G. Banbury not out, 17 ; D. Mills c Lock b Folley, 0 ; S. P. Tambling did not bat. Total 154. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. 2 10.5 Shelton 8.3 21 1 26 8 26 Caldicott 14 43 0 Fox 6 8.3 14 Folley 50 THE SCHOOL. A. E. Baldry run out, 18 ; D. L. Shelton b Tambling, 3 ; J. D. Reynolds c Tambling b W. Jones, 26 ; A. W. Pickford b Crawford, 0 ; J. H. Trap<£ c Wilkins b W. Jones, 1 ; J. H. Folley st Johnston b E. L. Jones, 10 ; W. H. B. Key b E. L. Jones, 4 ; J. R. F. Kendall st Johnston b E. L. Jones, 0 ; S. O. A. M. Lock not out, 6 ; P. D. Caldicott b Tambling, 17 ; D. C. Fox not out, 2. Total 102. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Crawford ... 15 4 28 1 28 Tambling ... 8 2 12 2 6 W. Jones ... 9 2 24 2 12 E. Jones ... 5 1 10 3 3.3 Mander ... 3 1 13 — — THE SCHOOL v. WARWICK SCHOOL. Played at home on Wednesday, June 25th. Warwick batted first and made 172, Davies making 57 and Robinson 55. The School was dismissed for 52. WARWICK SCHOOL. H. B. Robinson b Folley, 55 ; R. H. Reeve c Shelton b Caldicott, 10 ; J. Davies b Folley, 57; J. Coles not out, 32 ; G. A. S. Lloyd c Lock b Green, 4 ; K. W. Cosserat b Caldicott, 0; D. M. Cohen b Green, 0; K. J. Whitelaw b Shelton, 5 ; D. W. Everton b Green, 0 ; J. K. Kotch not out, 2 ; J. B. Bell did not bat. Total 172. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Shelton 11 1 56 1 56 Caldicott 8 1 28 2 14 Fox 7 2 33 0 — Folley 8 — 41 2 20.5 3 1 7 3 2.3 Green ... THE SCHOOL. A. E. Baldry run out, 0 ; D. L. Shelton b Davies, 2 ; J. D. Reynolds run out, 0 ; A. W. Pickford Ibw Davies, 2 ; J. H. Folley Ibw Davies, 0 ; S. O. A. M. Lock c Kold b Whitelaw, 11 ; J. R. F. Kendall b Davies, 5 ; W. H. B. Key c Robinson b Whitelaw, 1 ; A. G. Green Ibw Davies, 0 ; P. D. Caldicott b Whitelaw, 6 ; D. C. Fox not out, 5. Totel 52. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Robinson ... 3 2 2 — — Davies 11.1 6 10 5 2 Correrat ... 3 1 8 — — Whitelaw ... 6 1 22 3 7.8
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THE SCHOOL v. HEREFORD C.S. Played at home on Saturday, July 2nd. Hereford batted first and made 98, Hayden scoring 24 and Williams 25. The School made 99, Pickford making 50. HEREFORD C.S. J. D. Hayden c Lock b Shelton, 24 ; G. L. Smith st Pickford b Folley, 28 ; K. David c Lock b Fox, 1 ; G. J. Williams c Kendall b Folley, 25 ; F. C. DudleyJones c Pickford b Folley, 3 ; G. R. Deacon b Fox, 0 ; R. E. Curtis b Caldicott, 4 ; N. L. Mort b Folley, 4; J. C. P. Jones Ibw Caldicott, 0 ; L. F. Jones c Green b Folley, 4 ; H. B. Singer not out, 1. Total 98. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Shelton ... 5 — 24 1 24 Caldicott ... 4 — 25 2 12.5 Fox 7 1 20 2 10 Folley 7 1 25 5 5 THE SCHOOL. A. E. Baldry Ibw Hayden, 12; D. L. Shelton Ibw Hayden, 0 ; J. D. Reynolds c Mart b G. J. Williams, 10 ; A. W. Pickford b J. D. Hayden, 50 ; S. O. A. M. Lock not out, 29 ; J. A. Folley c David b William, 7 ; W. H. B. Key not out, 0 ; A. G. Green, J. R. F. Kendall, D. C. Fox, P. D. Caldicott did not bat. Total 99. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. 13 2 47 3 15.6 Heyden William 13 3 28 2 14 L. Jones 2 1 J. Jones 2 Curtis ... THE SCHOOL v. THE O.V's. Played at home on Saturday, July 9th. The School batted first and knocked up 182, practically every member of the side giving a substantial contribution to this score. The O.V's. came in to bat just before tea and were all out for 68. Summers making 26 as top score of the side.
THE SCHOOL. D. L. Shelton c Davey b Hackwood, 6 ; J. D. Reynolds c substitute b Hackwood, 3 ; A. W. Pickford c Berkley b Hackwood, 3 ; S. O. A. M. Lock c Taylor b Hackwood, 27 ; J. H. Trape" b Davey, 33 ; J. H. Folley c Taylor b Davey, 1 ; W. H. B. Key Ibw Nicholls, 17 ; A. G. Green c Tyrell b Nicholls, 15 ; J.*k. F. Kendall c Hooper b Nicholls, 19 ; D. C. Fox Ibw Summers, 0 ; P. D. Caldicott not out, 0. Total 182. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Anstey ... 7 2 13 — — Hackwood ... 16 6 45 4 11.2 Summers ... 11 2 33 1 33 Nicholls ... 5.5 — 22 3 7.3 Tyrrell ... 1 — 5 — — Davey ... 10 3 35 2 17.5 THE O.V's. R. Anstey b Caldicott, 8 ; R. E. Summers b Caldicott, 26 ; W. H. K. Davey b Shelton, 0 ; R. K. Hooper b Caldicott, 0; S. N. Hackwood c Traps' b Fox, 19;
THE VIGORNIAN. W. N. Berkley b Caldicott, 0 ; M. E. Nicholls c Green b Folley, 1 ; M. B. Davis b Policy, 9 ; L. E. Tyrrell st Pickford b Folley, 0 ; N. Tyrrell not out, 0 ; A. L. Taylor st Pickford b Folley, 0. Total 68. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Av. Shelton ... 4 — 13 1 13 Caldicott ... 8 1 21 4 5.2 Folley 8.6 1 16 4 4 Fox 4 1 13 1 13 #
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Promotions :—
MAY 8th. Cpl. Lodge to be Sergeant. L/Cpl. Folley Corporal. L/Cpl. MacEachran Corporal. Cdt. Allen L/Corporal. Cdt. Bearcroft L/Corporal. Cdt. Fox L/Corporal. JULY llth. Cpl. Hinds to be C.Q.M.S. Cpl. Trape Sergeant. Corporal. L/Cpl. Garnett L/Cpl. Wedgewood Corporal. Cdt. Pressdee L/Corporal. Cdt. Ward L/Corporal. The following obtained Certificate " A " in the March examination : — Fox, D. C., Garnett, J. M., Fourdrinier, P. D., Pickford, A. W., Pressdee, J. H., Rice-Jones, H. Ward, W. J. # # # Nominal roll of ex-cadets of King's School, Worcester Contingent, O.T.C., who have been appointed to commissions in the T.A. or S.R. of O. Date of appointment Name. Unit. (in London Gazette). Turnbull, G. F. Tyne Electrical Engnrs. R.E., T.A. 5/5/37 Donald, C. R. S.R. of O. The Border Regiment 22/5/37 Spencer, W. G. S.R. of O. Lancashire Fusiliers 30/6/37 Nicholls, J. H. 8th Bn. Worcestershire Regt., T.A. 13/10/37 Gade, R. F. 35th (1st Surrey Rifles) A.A. Bn. R.E. T.A. 17/12/37
SHOOTING NOTES. O.T.C. NOTES. This year we are sending a contingent of seventy-one to camp at Tidworth Park. We are all looking forward to a change of scenery since the plain is new ground to all the contingent. * * * The contingent was inspected on Thursday, July 7th, by Major General S. S. Butler, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. Owing to the weather the inspection was held on College Green and not on the field. * * * We have been fortunate enough to get a demonstration of the Bren Gun on one parade this term. * * » Field operations took place this term on Bringsty Common and Bromyard Downs. The object was to exercise the company in the rearguard.
The first part of the term was given over entirely to practice for the VIII with a view to the Chichester & W.R.A. Cups. Shooting was of quite a high order and a better score was returned than last year. Two matches were shot this term, the first being a 30 yards match with the Depot the second being the Chichester and W.R.A. Competitions. The match against the Depot was lost by 64 points. Chichester and W.R.A. Cup Results : 200 yds. 500 yds. Total 31 31 62 Sgt. Bendall 28 30 58 Cpl. McEachran 26 57 31 L/Cpl. Bearcroft 28 29 57 Und. Off. Fairgrieve 30 26 56 Cdt. Knapp-Fisher 27 25 52 C.S.M. Steward 24 26 50 L/Cpl. Garnett ... 22 25 47 L/Cpl. Allen ... 218 439 221 Grand Total
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Chichester Cup Results. H.P.S. 370. 232 1st Malvern College 229 2nd Bromsgrove School ... 218 3rd King's School 207 4th Royal Grammar School 177 5th Sebright School W.R.A. Cup Results : H.P.S. 740. 1st Bromsgrove School ... 466 2nd Malvern College 466 3rd King's School 439 4th Royal Grammar School 417 5th Sebright School 338 We congratulate Sgt. Bendall on winning a bronze medal for the highest score outside the winning VIII. We classified all those eligible on the Open Range during the latter part of the term. The results were distinctly gratifying. The House Competition has not yet been fired off. A. F. BAND NOTES. We should like first of all to extend our very deep sympathy to Mr. Latham on his being taken ill during the term. We are sure all past and present members of the Band will join with us in wishing him a speedy return to good health. The Band has improved considerably this term, probably because every opportunity has been taken of parading in uniform. There can be no doubt that occasional marches with the Contingent do more to improve the Band than any number of practices after tea. We must note here that the " repertoire " of the Drums has been increased by the addition of a slow drum march. This was executed for the first time in public on Inspection, apparently with success. On this 'occasion the Band did its demonstration playing up and down the Green, and the effect was extremely good. Our prospects for Camp are very promising. The Drums have attained a satisfactory state of efficiency, and it is in Bugles that most progress has been made this term. There is always room for improvement, but we should nevertheless stand a very good chance in the Band Competition.
SCOUT NOTES. Easter Camp. Following the usual tradition, a few Day Boy Scouts, led by Waterhouse, took the opportunity provided by the fine weather of the Easter holidays to hold an Easter camp, near Great Witley. The numbers were rather larger than usual and the camp was a great success. Field Day this term took place on the Old Hills. The usual procedure was followed, of running a trail in the morning, on which there were tests for each patrol. Unfortunately the afternoon was marred by rain. However, in spite of this, an amusing game was
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played, and after tea everyone returned home having had a very enjoyable time. Week-end camps were rather late in starting, owing to the cold weather at the beginning of this term. But there was still time for each patrol to camp twice. The usual half-term Day Boys Camp was held on June llth at the mouth of the Teme. The other camps were held at Tutnall, at Mr. Creighton's kind invitation. The Troop took part, so far as school duties permitted, in the activities of " Scout Week " in June, the object of which was to arouse interest and stimulate subscriptions to the Headquarters Fund. The School House and Hostel Patrols distinguished themselves in the tent-pitching and flagstaff-raising competitions in the Display on Pitchcroft, and the Castle House Patrol contributed a play in dumb show to the campfire concert. Summer Camp is again to be held at Finsthwaite, but as our usual site has been afforested we are looking forward to the interesting, if difficult, task of finding a better one. At the end of this term Mr. Pedder is handing over the post of Group Scoutmaster to Mr. Macdonald. We are, however, glad to learn that he will continue to act as a Scoutmaster and to give the Troop as much time as a housemaster can afford. Troop Leaders : Bough, Fairgrieve. Patrol Leaders : S. B. Harris, L. C. Jones, Price, Bagenal, Waterhouse, Key.
SWIMMING NOTES. Swimming has been completely disorganised this term by the weather and the state of the river. This latter has made it impossible to use the river baths at all, and we were fortunate in securing the use of Parks' bath three times a week. In view, therefore, of the short time we have been able to swim and the limited time available at Parks', it was decided to forego the Swimming Sports this year, and to hope for better conditions next year.
P.T. COMPETITION. The P.T. Competition was held on Speech Day morning, taking the usual place of the O.T.C. Inspection which had been held on the previous day. Owing to rain only the first two teams could compete on the Green ; the other three did their exercises in the gymnasium. For the first time, the teams carried out the exercises of the Board of Education, and not those of the Army School of Physical Training. The result was as follows :— 1. Hostel 66 points. 2. School House 62 points. 3. Castle House 61 points. Mrs. Wilding presented the Cup to the winners. At the end of the competition, a short massed display was given by the combined teams in the gym, instead of the display by the School which was to have taken place on the Green,
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The performanace of Milton's Masque, " Comus," which was to have taken place in the School Garden on Thursday, July 2nd, had to be transferred, because of the unfavourable weather conditions, to College Hall. It was difficult to believe that the MartinHarvey Players were entirely at home in this seventeenth-century form of entertainment. In attempting an essentially dramatic production, they entirely missed the fact that ' Comus ' is, on the contrary, essentially lyrical, and dramatic only in semblance. In consequence of this attitude to the piece, much of the beauty of the supreme poetry was lost. The soft, harmonious beauty which pervades the whole work, was sacrificed for a paltry attempt to achieve the magnificence of the ribaldry of the anti-masque, which is provided by Comus and his rabble. The performance was of particular interest to those members of the school who have been reading " Comus," this year, for die Higher Certificate Examination. They would, however, be well advised not to accept this performance as in any way resembling what Milton intended. Handicapped by the fact that they have to travel many miles between their performances, the Martin-Harvey Players, who are something in the nature of strolling players, cannot hope to attain to anything like the magnificence which characterised the productions at Court and at the houses of great nobles in the time of James I., and they would have done better to have placed the emphasis in their production on the fine lyric poetry of the piece. In an otherwise mediocre production, the audience was quick to appreciate the excellence of the countrydancing, which ended the performance.
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The VI Form Library has been enriched by a generous gift of a collection of books by General Sir Robert Scallon, to whom we wish to express our warm gratitude. Among the more important items are a complete set of the works of Alexandre Dumas and a number of other French novels. There are also a large number of books on English and French history, many of them from the library of the famous historian, M. Guizot. Among these we may particularly mention the following rare and important works: Clarendon's HISTORY OF THE REBELLION. (7 vols.). Guizot's CROMWELL AND THE ENGLISH COMMONWEALTH. (2 vols.). Goldsmith's HISTOIRE D'ANGLETERRE. (4 vols.). F. Thackeray's HISTORY OF WILLIAM PITT. Lord Hervey's MEMOIRS OF THE COURT OF GEORGE n. Wright's LITERATURE AND SUPERSTITIONS OF ENGLAND IN THE MIDDLE AGES. Forster's STATESMEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (5 vols. —The author's presentation copy to M. Guizot). Brougham's ENGLAND AND FRANCE UNDER THE HOUSE OF LANCASTER. Hallam's CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND. May's HISTORY OF THE LONG PARLIAMENT. Wright's HISTOIRE DE LA CARICATURE ET DU GROTESQUE. Edmund Calamy's LIFE AND TIMES. Ellis' HISTORICAL LETTERS ILLUSTRATIVE OF ENGLISH HISTORY. (7 Vols.). Curzon's BRITISH GOVERNMENT IN INDIA. (2 Vols.). D'Abernon's AN AMBASSADOR OF PEACE. THE GREVILLE DIARY.
NEXT TERM. LIBRARY. At a meeting of the Library Committee on May 23rd, it was decided to send 32 books to the binders. Grants were made of £5 to the VI Form Library, and £1. 7. 0. to the Senior Library ; three new magazines were taken in the Reading Room, and the following new books were added to the Fiction Library : WITH MYSTICS & MAGICIANS IN TIBET ... David Neil W. H. Hudson IDLE DAYS IN PATAGONIA Kenneth Roberts NORTHWEST PASSAGE Leslie Charteris THE SAINT IN NEW YORK TALES OF MYSTERY & IMAGINATION Edgar Allan Poe Ethel Mannin CHILDREN OF THE EARTH ... H. Van Loon HOME OF MANKIND JAMAICA INN ... Daphne du Maurier WHITEOAKS... Mayo de la Roche FINCH'S FORTUNE ... JALNA Reynolds was elected to succeed Halliley as VI Form and School House representative. S. M. L.
[We have compiled this feature at the suggestion of an O.V. Naturally we cannot guarantee that any of the dates will not be changed.—Eds. Vig.]. M. Sept. 19th Boarders return. T. „ 20th School Assembles. S. Oct. 8th Rugger v. Cheltenham College. S. „ 15th „ Monmouth School. W. „ 19th „ Sebright School, Wolverley. W „ 26th „ Wycliffe College. S. „ 29th „ St. Edward's School, Oxford. S. Nov. 5th Half Term. T. „ 8th Certificate " A," Part 2. W. „ 9th Rugger v. Warwick School. S. „ 19th „ Magdalen College School. W. „ 23rd „ Hereford Cathedral School. S. Dec. 3rd „ Bloxham School. M. „ 5th School Certificate starts. S. „ 10th Rugger v. O.V. M. „ 19th School Concert. T. „ 20th Exeunt Omnes.
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To the Editors of the Vigornian. OXFORD, JUNE 1938. Dear Sirs, " Time Marches On ! " and so, with the hour of midnight about to ring out from the spires and towers of this slumbering city, \ve have sat down to write the Oxford Letter. The term has been a good one ; at times the sun has shone indulgently, if not brilliantly—and there has been Eights Week ! A week memorable for its sweating oarsmen, screaming coxes, and crowded college barges ; a week noteworthy, in addition to other things, for its Bump Suppers. We could describe University Education, or the new Bodleian Library, but feel we must proceed to more personal news, sprinkled with a little levity and libel. A. J. N. RICHARDS (Hertford). Dwells in an atmosphere of examinations. Continues to study strange languages and oriental diseases. Rows in the Hertford 3rd VIII, sings in the Bach Choir, and is an expert photographer. We entirely discount the rumour that he has given up smoking or that he converses in Anglo-Saxon with Evans. J. F. LISTER (Keble). Has not been seen much this term as he is confronted by Schools. Has emerged from his rooms to pant along the tow path beside a College eight, armed with a revolver—to the great danger of all concerned. Is reputed to be absent-minded ; we hope this will be disproved by his performance in the Keble play. J. L. WARREN (Hertford). Admits having worked hard except during Eights. Complains he is too often the subject of witty remarks in the " Isis "—can his chess still be attracting attention ? He is said to have been mixed up with the Peace Marchers on May Day ; whether to his own discomfort or theirs remains uncertain. R. C. HICKS (Keble). He is president of a learned society, and so presumably has a liking for work. Rowed strenuously in the Keble 2nd VIII. Is at present rehearsing for the Keble play in which he is to act the part of a fop (but his accent will be his own). It is agreed that his hearty laugh, with its unique tone and volume, is well known throughout Oxford. J. D. EVANS (Worcester). Passed three subjects of Pass Mods, last term and is now working for the English School. Goes to numerous lectures. Attends Union Debates regularly and is College representative of the O.U. Conservative Association. Lost his voice by exhorting a sinking crew during Eights Week. Has just bought an Italian bicycle but assures us this will not affect the Anglo-Italian pact. B. S. ECKERSLEY (Hertford). This term he and his voice have become familiar on the river coxing the College 2nd VIII ; echoes of Section Drill ! Has joined the " Ouds." Attending the O.T.C. camp at end of term. We are at a loss to understand his sudden partiality for flowers, which he buys in large attractive bunches.
J. F. LAVENDER (St. Edmund Hall). Works hard and still looks as stolid and reliable as ever. A slight addition to weight has not prevented his playing tennis vigorously. We notice he handles a punt on the river with dexterity and has even been observed initiating others into the mysteries of this art. A. C. WHITE (Keble). Was successful in all four subjects of Pass Mods, last term and tells us, with an air of uncertainty, that he is reading Theology. Finds time to play cricket and tennis. Has even been seen on the river but, if his attention continues to wander, we may next see him actually in it. He has a dart board in his room ! J. A. LAWREY (Exeter). Had success at the Examination Schools last term. We gather that he is an admirer of long and restful week-ends. Attracted by the hygienic thought of a gas fire, he has decided to move into first floor rooms. The rumour that he is an Air Raid Warden lacks foundation. The sonorous notes of midnight are booming out from the Great Tom Tower of Christchurch and we must end. Wishing you pleasant holidays, and good luck to those who go to Camp, We remain, Yours, etc., OXON.
FIFTY YEARS AGO. (From the Editorial of The Vigornian of July, 1888). We have lately received several complaints from various quarters against the old practice of selling The Vigornian to our friends in the town. We felt that there was great reason in these complaints ; and accordingly we brought before the Sixth Form a scheme by which this objectionable custom, hitherto necessitated by our lack of funds, might be entirely done away with. Without entering into the details of the scheme we will merely say that, for the future, we shall send copies of every number to our subscribers, whether to the Sports Fund or the Library. We would remind our friends at the same time that these funds are always in want of aid, and that we shall look for an increase in subscriptions now that the " Vigornian hawker " no longer molests the kindly citizen some two or three times a year.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS BATTLEFIELD TOUR. Last holidays four members of the O.T.C. went to Belgium on the Public School Battlefield Tour, from Saturday, April 23rd to Tuesday, 26th. Assembling at Victoria at 10.30 a.m. the party arrived at Ostend about 4.30, where buses were waiting to transport us to Ypres. Here the party divided, our half being accommodated in the very comfortable Hotel Skindles. After dinner we were given a lecture by the War Office lecturers accompanying the tour on the Ypres Salient and Messines Ridge.
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The following day, being Sunday, the party attended Matins in St. George's (British) Church. Then, after laying a wreath on the Belgian War Memorial, we proceeded on an extensive tour which included stops at Talbot House, Poperinghe, St. Julien, Passchendaele, Sanctuary Wood, and Hill 60. The last two places were of exceptional interest, as the ground had been left in the condition it was in at the end of the War, and we had an opportunity of exploring the trenches, tunnels, and underground sleeping quarters. Perhaps the most interesting item of the day's trip was the stop at Gheluvelt to hear a description of the famous charge of the Worcesters in 1914, and to view the actual ground. Incidentally, the introductory talks at all the chief points were of great vividness, and, in conjunction with the viewing of the ground, made a reconstruction of the scene quite possible. On Monday there was another long day tour of the battlefields, starting with a halt at Messines to hear an account of the third battle of Ypres, 1917, continuing with a run into France through Armentieres to Arras for lunch, and home by way of Vimy Ridge. The day concluded with the laying of a wreath at the Menin Gate, Ypres, accompanied by an impressive rendering of the " Last Post." On Tuesday the party left Ypres at 9.0 a.m. and arrived at Victoria about 4.30 p.m. So concluded a trip, which, if brief, was full of interest. Considering the very reasonable charge made for the Tour, anyone who would like a week-end in Belgium with ample opportunity to see the battlefields, coupled with expert commentaries and descriptions, should make every effort to go on the Tour.
VALETE. Classical VI. Halliley, P.T. (1934-38). School House. King's Scholar. Editor of The Vigomian. Librarian. Cpl. O.T.C. Cert. "A," November, 1936. Sayer, J. D. H. (1933-38). Hostel. King's Scholar. Cdt. O.T.C. Cert. "A," November, 1937. Modern VI. Richards, N.W. (1933-38). School House. Shooting VIII, 1937. Sgt. O.T.C. Cert " A," March, 1936. Green, J. G. (1932-38). Creighton's House. Cdt. O.T.C. Cert. "A," March, 1938. Field, A. G. T. (1936-38). School House. Cdt. O.T.C. Cert. " A," November, 1937. Checketts, T. W. (1933-38). Chappel's House. 2nd XV, 1937. Lower V. Comely, T. A. (1936-38). Chappel's House. 2nd XI Cricket, 1937. Upper IV. James, S. C. (1931-38). Creighton's House. Middle IV. Blackmore, R. L. (1935-38). Chappel's House. Cdt. O.T.C. Jones, G. E. S. (1936-38). Creighton's House. Weaver, J. L. (1933-38). Creighton's House. Cdt. O.T.C.
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SALVETE. Lower V. Thawley, D. L. School House. Upper IV. Hinson, G. C. Hostel. Hampton, J. D. School House. Middle IV. Johnson, W. E. M. Creighton's House. Lower IV. Chapman, C. Chappel's House. Wilson, A. M. M. Creighton's House. Lower School. Smith, P. C. Castle House. Dawes, C. D. Creighton's House.
CONTRIBUTIONS. V.P.S.C. It is a lamentable fact that last April was the first time that the School had ever been represented at any V.P.S. function. " Varsity and Public Schools Camps and Cruises " are run in all the holidays for "Varsity and Public School people. The cruises on the Norfolk Broads usually last a week and are in the Easter holidays. In the Summer, holiday camps of three weeks duration are run all over the country, in South and Eastern England, North Wales and Scotland. The Summer Camps are run on similar lines to the Duke of York's Camp, with full facilities for all sports and games, plenty of free time and plenty of bathing. In the winter holidays there is a fortnights camp in Switzerland run entirely for the winter games. This may at first be thought to be expensive, but in order to cut down the cost of hotels, the people live in a " log camp." None of these camps and cruises are run to make a profit, and therefore they are all surprisingly cheap. The Easter cruises on the Norfolk Broads, one week, costs about £2. 10. 0. (fares excluded). The Winter Camp in Switzerland, two weeks, costs approximately £15 (fares included), and the Summer Camps of three weeks duration, although the cost varies slightly for each camp, usually cost about £4 10. 0. (fares excluded). If anybody in the School feels at all interested in any of these camps or cruises I shall be only too pleased to put him in touch with the right people, and I can guarantee him one of the best holidays that he has ever had. R. L. LODGE.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER. (Candidates are requested to answer every question, write on both sides of the paper, and take at least two hours over the Paper. Those attempting a Distinction should provide two alternatives for every question. All rough work to be done on a separate piece of paper and handed in with your answers).
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1. What is the meaning of : (a) A Yahoo. (b) A Yegg. (c) A Yoghurt. (d) A Yapp. (e) A Yam. (These are all in the Dictionary). 2. Complete the following : (i) Well I'm — (ii) Go to — (in) Where the — (iv) When the — (t>) What the — (i>i) Why the — 3. Assign the following places to their correct country : (a) Pietermaritzberg. (6) Banjermasin. (c) Deniliquin. (d) Asabigawa. (e) Veliki Beckered. (/) Bekescsaba. (All these places are in the Atlas). 4. Which of these is correct : Hitler is : (a) Prime Minister of England. (b) Chief of the Salvation Army. (c) A potato disease. (d) A famous criminal. 5. What is the meaning of the following initials :
(a) O.K. (6) U.K. (c) P.K.
(d) F.K. (e) M-K.
8. What wretched boy said the following, and what happened to him : (a) My Goodness, my Guinness ! (b) I would I were a cassowary. (c) Can you hear me, Mother ? (d) What time's School House dinner ? 9. Who said : (a) " What is this ?" and (b) What was it ? I will be good," and (c) (d) Was she ? What are you about," and (/) "About what were you ?" Write it out 500 times," and Of) (h) Did you ? Two in a bar," and (j) Who were they ?
CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of the Vigornian. Dear Sirs, Would it not greatly improve the pavilion if the School Arms were to be painted on it ? There is an ideal spot for them, at present just covered with white paint, over the scorer's window. Hoping my suggestion will be taken into consideration, I remain, etc.
J. H. P.
6. Of whom, or what, are the following mottoes : (a) a ab absque coram de. (6) Beer is best. (c) Ante apud ad ad versus. (d) Bread for energy. (e) Aequor, marmor, cor decline Neuter ; arbor feminine. 7. Which of the following did Nelson say at the battle of Trafalgar: (a) Mine's a Minor. (b) Eat more fruit. (c) Player's please. (d) Have a banana. (e) Tell the French I'll be there in 15 minutes. Explain I'm just enjoying a Churchman's No. 1.
CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge with thanks the following contemporaries, with apologies for any accidental mistakes or omissions : Bloxhamist, Cheltonian (3), Oceanian, Felstedian, The Limit, St. Edward's School Chronicle (2), Tonbridgian, Wulfrunian.