March 1904

THE

PETERITE. VOL. XIX.

MARCH, 1904.

No. 164.

SCHOOL LETTER. E must first claim indulgence for the smallness of this number ; but it will be. seen that this term is the least eventful of the year, and, consequently, accounts, of the School's doings must be shorter . in proportion. One long wail at the weather would, in all probability, express the feelings which have occupied the majority of the School so far this term.

The football season is now at an end. We have only had one match this term, the return with Wakefield G.S. In this we should, doubtless, have shewn up better if we had not been deprived of the services of Fisher, as well as the four colours who left at the end of last term. Hockey has as yet scarcely commenced in earnest, and therefore on this subject we forbear to express any opinion.

The concert at the end of last term was a great success.

A full account will be found in another place.

A gymnastic competition has been arranged for Tuesday, March 22nd, and the athletic sports are to be held on Monday and Wednesday, April 4th and 6th.

We extend' a hearty welcome to Mr. Evans, - who has come this term to take Mr. Wilkinson's place ; also to Miss Mellor, who has come as matron in the place of Miss Webster.

In conclusion, we thank the contributors of the article on " Fishing," and can only say that we hope their good example will be followed by many others.

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OLD PETERITE CLUB.

OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. The Annual General Meeting was held at the School on the.

17th December, 1903. The Rev. E. C. Owen, President of the Club, was in the chair. The following members were present, viz. :—L. M. Cadle, Rev. C. B. Clarke, Rev. A. C. Clarke, J. S. Clarke, G. Crowther, J. M. Draper, T. C. Newton, J. Shepherd, K. E. T. Wilkinson, and A. Peters (Hon. Sec.) The Treasurer's Balance Sheet and Report were adopted, and the President, Vice-Presidents and Officers were re-elected, except that W. H. Crosthwaite was elected Local Secretary for Cambridge in the place of D. W. Roy, who is no longer in residence. The retiring members of the Committee were G. V. Birks and K. E. T. Wilkinson, and P. L. Newman and K. E. T. Wilkinson were elected members of the Committee for the ensuing three years. The Sports and Dinner Sub-Committees were re-elected. The following money grants were voted, viz. :— For the Annual Dinners in London and York, a sum •• not exceeding For the School Sports Prize • For the School Reading Prize .• fi Towards the Rent of the Burton Lane Cricket Field Jo On the motion of the Rev. C. B. Clarke, seconded by J. Shepherd, the following resolution was carried unanimously :—" That a sum " not exceeding f 12 be expended in placing a tablet in the School " Chapel to the memory of O.P's. who fell in the South African " War, and that the Committee be empowered to make arrange" ments to carry out the work after obtaining the necessary " permission."

The new and revised Rules of the Club, as submitted by the Committee in accordance with the resolution passed at the Special General Meeting held on Commemoration Day (June 3oth), were then adopted on the motion of K. E. T. Wilkinson, seconded by J. Shepherd.

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The Rev. C. B. Clarke proposed, and J. Shepherd seconded, the following resolution :—" That W. A. Meek, K.C., P. L. Newman "and K. E. T. Wilkinson be elected Elective Trustees of the " Club for the purposes of the Life Membership Scheme, in " accordance with Rule xi."

This resolution was carried unanimously, and concluded the business of the meeting.

THE OLD PETERITE CLUB. YORK DINNER. (From the Yorkshire Herald of ISth December, 1903.)

OLD PETERITES AT DINNER. The Old Peterites held their annual dinner at Harker's Hotel last night. Mr. T. B. Whytehead occupied the chair, and there were also present Rev. E. C. Owen, Mr. G. Yeld, Mr. E. R. Dodsworth, Mr. F. Shann, Colonel W. A. White, Mr. R. P. Dale, Rev. E. Storrs Fox, Mr. Wm. Bellerby, Mr. R. B. Lambert, Dr. Chapman, Dr. Raimes, Captain W. A. Pearson, Mr. Alfred Procter, Rev. C. B. Clarke, Rev. A. C. Clarke, Mr. K. E. T. Wilkinson, Mr. J. S. Clarke, Mr. W. L. Crombie, Mr. N. T. Crombie, Mr. R. Loy Wilcox, Mr. W. M. Carter, Mr. J. A. Browne, Mr. F. C. Crowther, Mr. Geo. Crowther, Mr. S. G. Squire, Mr. C. J. M. Carter, and Mr. Arthur Peters.

The Chairman first of all proposed the loyal toasts, and these were followed with that of the " Archbishop, Clergy, and Ministers of all Denominations," given by Dr. Chapman, and replied to by the Rev. E. Storrs Fox. " The Imperial Forces " was heartily drunk on the proposition of Mr. N. Crombie, who said that in spite of what Mr. Chamberlain had said, so long as their forces—Army and Navy— maintained the highest efficiency, he thought England would always be the supreme power. (Loud applause).

Colonel White, in responding, remarked that there seemed to be a sort of change going on in the Army. What the result would

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be it was difficult to tell. But he hoped, at any rate, whatever might be the result of the proposed reforms, that they might be satisfactory, and that the ratepayers would not have to shell out much more than in the past. (Hear, hear).

Mr. E. R. Dodsworth gave what he described as the toast of the evening, " Success to St. Peter's School." He said he believed they were on the eve 'of the commencement of a new career for St. Peter's. They had had difficulties to encounter in the past, but things were in a fair way of removing those difficulties in the future. The Education Department, which were really the masters of St. Peter's now, had realised that it was a school that must go ahead and prosper. The Governors hoped to be allowed to spend a considerable sum of money in enlarging the boarding accommodation at the school. They were unanimous in the opinion that until the accommodation was increased the school would never be in the position it ought to hold. It was also proposed to enlarge the cricket ground, and these alterations would be carried out as soon as possible.

The Rev. E. C. Owen responded, and said they might hope to see the extensions commence during the next year.

Mr. F. Shann proposed the toast of " The Chairman," and this was most cordially received. In replying, the latter recalled many interesting as well as amusing incidents of his days at St. Peter's School.

Mr. G. Yeld gave the toast of " Success to the U.P. Club," and Mr. A. Peters, in responding, read a telegram from Old Peterites in London, who sent greetings and best wishes. Mr. Peters also said that the club had decided to ask permission to place a tablet in the school to the memory of Old Peterite Officers who had fallen in the late war. (Applause).

The proceedings closed with the toast of " Our next merry meeting."

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FOOTBALL. ST. PETERS V. THE OLD BOYS.

Played on the School ground on Thursday, December 17th.

The Old Boys won the toss and chose to play up the field.

Browne kicked off for the School, and our opponents immediately began to press. Eardley relieved well by tackling Draper and kicking into touch. The Old Boys soon brought the ball back into the School "25," and Clarkson was obliged to touch down.

Crowther dropped out, and scrums at half-way followed. The School forwards failed to heel out, and the Old Boys' threequarters broke away ; but S. Crowther neatly snapped up a pass meant for Cadle and only just failed to score, being brOught down

by G. Crowther, the full-back. A scrum ensued, and our opponents' halves, by some good passing, took the ball over the School line, where Rose scored. Partington failed to convert—(3—o). Scrums and loose play in the School " 25 " followed, but the School forwards rushed the ball down to half-way, Browne and Colley being specially conspicuous. Shepherd picked up and gave to Partington, who was splendidly collared by S. Crowther. Soon afterwards Partington just failed in an attempt to drop a goal.

After the drop out equal play ensued at half-way, the Old Boys eventually forcing their way down into the School "25." A freekick was allowed against the School, and Draper, following up well, dodged Clarkson and scored between the posts. Shepherd took the kick and was successful at goal—(8---o). The O.P. backs continued to look dangerous, but St. George found touch at half-way. Scrums in the centre followed, and the School backs had plenty of tackling. S. Crowther brought Rose down, and Clarkson tackled Teasdale well. Verini had a good run, and found touch in our opponents' " 25." Half-time was then called with the score—Old Boys, 8 points ; School, nil.

After the interval the School continued to press, and Schroeder and Newton dribbled well. Bulmer followed up well and took a pass from Colley, and, rushing over, scored far out. The try was not converted— (8-3). The Old Boys then pressed, and, their backs getting possession, only just failed to score, Partington

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being collared by Clarkson just on the line. A scrum followed, and Rose, passing to Shepherd, the latter scored in a good position. G. Crowther failed to improve—(i 1-3). The drop out took play to the centre. A free-kick for off-side against the School gave the Old Boys some advantage, and Partington soon scored far out, Cadle missing the kick—(14.---3). Teasdale found touch in the School " 25," and Draper scored, but failed to convert— (17-3). The opposing three-quarters got possession, but were stopped by Clarkson. Teasdale took a difficult pass, and, though tackled by S. Crowther, scrambled over. He succeeded at goal— (22-3). Farrow and T. C. Newton were conspicuous for dribbling, but were stopped by Colley and Peters. The School forwards continued to gain ground, and were assisted by a free-kick. Russell got away. but was well tackled by St. George. Cadle followed up and passed to Teasdale, who scored an unconverted try—(25-3).

Play of a desultory nature followed till time was called, leaving the Old Boys victors by a goals 5 tries (25 points) to I try (3 points).

The following represented the School :—E. A. Clarkson (back) ; A. R. St. George, S. Crowther, R. H. Verini, E. N. Greenhow (threequarters) ; W. E. Eardley, M. W. Peters (half-backs); M. Browne, R. C. Todd, B. H. Pickering, V. Newton, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. T. Heap, E. S. N. Bulmer (forwards).

The Old Boys' team was as follows :—G. Crowther (back) ; E. D. Teasdale, L. M. Cadle, H. R. Partington, J. M. Draper (three-quarters) ; J. Shepherd, A. Rose (half-backs) ; T. C. Newton, J. Farrow, J. Russell, J. S. Clark, Rev. A. C. Clarke, Rev. C. B. Clarke, H. C. Scott, D. McKay (forwards).

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WAKEFIELD G.S.

Played at Wakefield on Saturday, February 6th. The day was wet and rather misty, and consequently the ball was slippery and hard to hold. This prevented any passing among the backs. Wakefield immediately began to press, and before the game was many minutes' old Ablett got over. The try was not converted. After this, play was of a more even character, and several times St. Peter's

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had hard lines in not scoring. Just before half-time Wakefield again scored, the kick at goal failing. Half-time arrived with the score Wakefield 6 points, St. Peter's nil.

On resuming, there was a good deal of scrambling play, in which the York forwards more than held their own ; but neither side could score. Subsequently Wakefield dropped a good goal from a mark, and " no-side " was called with the score Wakefield o points, St. Peter's nil.

The following was our team :—E. A. Clarkson (back); J. L. Fisher, W. E. Eardley (half-backs) ; A. R. St. George, S. W. Phillips, S. Crowther, A. H. Ackroyd, E. C. Peters (three-quarters) ; B. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. T. Heap, E. S. N. Bulmer, C. Duffitt, B. E. Yeats (forwards).

FOOTBALL CHARACTERS. FIRST XV. G. A. FISHER (9St. Iz1b., half-back). A good captain ; has shown great keenness in coaching the team. Plays a strong game, and is specially good in attack, but might make more openings. Has been very unfortunate in being incapacitated.

M. BROWNE (l OSt. I i lb., forward). A good forward, who did any amount of work. Led the pack well, and, though rather slow, had a good idea of loose play.

S. CROWTHER (9st. 91b., centre three-quarter). The fastest of the three-quarters, but does not go straight when he gets the ball, and is apt to pass wildly. A good drop-kick.

R. C. TODD ( I Ost. 71b., forward). A very slow forward, who devoted all his energies to scrum work. Very poor in the loose.

At times a good place-kick.

A. R. ST. GEORGE (9st. zlb., three-quarter back). Was moved from half to three-quarter at the beginning of the season, and has proved a useful wing. He is a skilful dodger, and attacks well, but is weak in defence.

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full-back). A really good full-back, with plenty of confidence. Tackles hard and low, and rarely misses his man ; is apt to stray too far up the field.

E. A. CLARKSON (9st. 2lb.,

V. NEWTON (lost. 61b., forward). An excellent dribbler ; always on the ball. A good tackler.

B. H. PICKERING (9st. 31b., forward). Rather slow in the loose, but useful in the line-outs. A hard worker.

W. H. COLLEY (9st. 51b., forward). Perhaps the best of the forwards in the open. Saves splendidly. Should be very useful next year.

F. G. SCHROEDER (10St. 71b., forward). Better in the loose than in the pack, where he is inclined to pack badly ; must watch the ball more.

E. T. HEAP (9st. I 21b., forward). Proved at the end of the season to be one of our best forwards. Suffered rather from lack of pace.

R. H. VERINI (9st. 81b., three-quarter back). Plays with plenty of spirit, but was disappointing. Does not combine well, and forgets to go low when tackling.

E. S. N. BULMER (9st. 51b., forward). A keen forward, who, however, rather spoilt his loose play by kicking too hard and a tendency to getting off-side. Must learn to watch the ball in the scrum more. Tackles well.

SECOND XV. (* Indicates has played for the First XV.) *W. E. EARDLEY (8st. 'lb.) A very light but promising half-back.

Kicks and saves well, and can tackle low if he likes. Must learn to make openings for his three-quarters, and to mark the opposing half.

• C. DUFFITT (most. 51b.) A disappointing forward, who does not make enough use of his weight. Has some idea of tackling. *S. W. PHILLIPS (9st.) Developed in the second half of the season into a promising centre. Runs strongly. His kicking and fielding are still very weak,

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(8st. tzlb.) Perhaps a better wing three-quarter than half, as he cannot open up the game, and passes wildly.

A dodgy runner, and does a good deal of work on the defence.

L. FISHER

(9st. 51b.) An energetic forward, who should be good when he understands the game better.

*B. E. YEATS

(8st. r tlb.) Also developed late in the season.

Promises well either as a half or three-quarter. Runs strongly, and is useful on the defence.

*E. C. PETERS

(8st. 91b.) Has not enough dash for a threequarter, and does not pass well. Might make a good full-back, as he is a good kick with either foot, and tackles well.

*E. N. GREENHOW

(8st. alb.) A very slow three-quarter. .Does good work on the defence for his side. A useful kick.

D. C. ANDERSON

(9st. 131b.) A good forward in the loose. Might have done more work in the scrum.

*J. R. SALE

Is better adapted to forward play, but generally played outside the scrum. Has plenty of dash, and can punt well, though he seldom makes use of it. Weak on the defence.

*M. W. PETERS (9st. 51b.)

(8st. 13lb.) An energetic forward in the loose.

Might pay more attention to the rules.

M. T. CLEGG

(cost. 51b.) A slack forward, whose weight might have been very useful.

*A. WILCOCK

lb.) Only came late in the season.

Will make a good three-quarter when he knows the game.

A. H. ACKROYD (t OSt. i I

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. The Fifteen this year has been very weak, but hardly so bad as the results would indicate. After a surprisingly good start they fell to pieces at Leeds, but recovered sufficiently to give Headingley a good game, although only playing fourteen men for most of the

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match. Then came the Durham fiasco, in which the School lost by over fifty points. In the return match with Ripon the School, for the only time in the season, put their full side into the field, and secured a victory by forty-five points to nil. After this the School were again deprived of their captain's services for the rest of the season, with the exception of one match. The School had a very depleted team to oppose Giggleswick, Wakefield, and Durham. The victory over Wakefield was entirely due to the play of the forwards, while it was no fault of theirs that Durham piled up so large a score. The other matches .need little mention, except that the forwards played well against the Old Boys, and, in spite of a much-weakened pack, were in no way responsible for the defeat at Wakefield.

The weakness of the team lay primarily with the three-quarters, whose play, whether on the attack or defence, was poor in the extreme. None of them seemed to have the faintest idea of tackling or marking their men. St. George was the best on the attack, while Verini, after a most disappointing start, proved the best all round. The halves, in G. Fisher's absence, were another source of weakness, being slow and light.

No responsibility for the poor display of the Fifteen can attach to Clarkson, who always played an excellent game, and certainly saved the first Old Boys' match.

The forwards lacked weight and experience, but worked for all they were worth. They were rather inclined to lose ground by too great impetuosity in loose rushes, but remedied this fault towards the end of the season. They were a very even lot, but Browne and Newton were certainly the pick. Colley showed great promise, and should be very useful next season.

Disappointing as the season has been, it has brought to light several new players of considerable merit. No less than twentyfive different boys have played for the Fifteen this season, and many of them are very young and should stay two or three more years at school. There is then, apparently, a promise of better

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days in store for the School, after so long a period of weakness and bad luck.

The following have scored tries :—G. A. Fisher, A. R. St. George (6) ; S. Crowther, E. T. Heap (3) ; R. C. Todd, V. Newton, E. S. N. Bulmer, J. L. Fisher (2) ; W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, J. R. Sale, Mr. Squire (1).

FOOTBALL. RESULTS. Dale.

Gr' nd. Res'11. Pts. for. Pts. against.

Versus.

Sat. Oct. i o. Ripon G.S.

away won 18 pts. 5 pts.

(3 g. t.) (1 g.)

Wed. „ 14. Old Peterites home draw 3 pts. 3 pts.

(1 try) (I try) Sat. „ 17. Leodiensian F.C. home draw 3 pts. 3 pts.

(I try) (I try) Wed. „ 2 1 . Leeds G.S away lost 3 pts. 37 pts. (i try) (5 g. 4 t•) Sat. „ 24. Headingley "A" .. , home lost 3 pts. 14 pts. (z try) (1 g. 3 t.)

Sat. „ 31. Durham School away lost 3 pts. 56 pts.

(I try) (7 g. 7 t.)

Wed. Nov.+. Ripon G.S home won 45 pts. nil.

6 g. 5 t.) home lost nil. 20 pts.

Sat. „ 7. Giggleswick G.S. (1 g. 5 t.)

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Wakefield G.S Wed. „ home won it pts. 3 pts. (z g. (1 p.) 1 t.) (I try) home lost nil. 53 pts.

Sat. „ 14. Durham School (6 g. (1 d.) 8 t.)

Wed. „ 18. Hull & E. Riding "A" home Not played. nil. 1 z pts. home lost Sat. „ 21. Merchant Taylors (I p.g• 3 t.)

(Crosby) home won 23 pts. nil.

Wed. „ 25. Richmond G.S (1 g. 6 t.)

Not played.

Sat. Dec. 12. Hull & E. Riding .... home home lost 3 pts. 25 pts.

Thur. „ 17. Old Peterites (I try) (2 g. 5 t.) away lost Sat. Feb. 6. Wakefield G.S. nil. lo pts. (i d.g. 2 t.) .

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CONCERT.

CONCERT. The breaking-up Concert, which was given on Wednesday, December 16th, was a great success in every way. There was a large audience, and a good many Old Boys were present. We feel that Mr. Grigson is to be congratulated on the result of his labours, both with the choir, orchestra, and soloists. For the fortnight before the Concert he worked like a slave, and gave up almost every minute of his spare time for practices, etc. And now for details ! The two part-songs both went well, especially the second one, " Good Night, Thou Glorious Sun." The fist, " Sir Knight," was taken rather too fast. The War March of the Priest ,," from " Athalie," was splendidly rendered by the orches . ra, and the violin solos by M. W. Peters and B. T. Groves were very good.

The latter has improved greatly during the past year, and we look for still greater results in the future. The pianoforte duet by J. A. Kirby and C. Duffitt was encored, as were also the solos by •Mr. Wilkinson, A. R. St. George, and F. G. Schroeder. The two latter both had good songs, and sang them well. We are extremely sorry that this was the last occasion on which we shall hear Mr. Wilkinson ; he has always been ready to help in any way he could, ever since the Musical Society was organised. A. E. Schroeder was, unfortunately, rather handicapped by nervousness.

The following is the programme :— PART I. 1. KRIEGSMARSCHE from " Athalie " THE ORCHESTRA. 2. PART SONG ." Sir Knight, Sir Knight" THE CHOIR. 3. VIOLIN SOLO

. Mende/ssohn Macirone

a. IIntermezzo (Caval lel ia Rust icana)illasca;* b Le Bal " (Valse) .. C. Bohm M. W. PETERS.

4. SONG

" Yeomen of England " .. Edward German A. R. ST. GEORGE.

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a. Novellette (No. 1, .. Schumann b. Barcarolle Jensen ..

J. E. GRIGSON, ESQ. 6.

SONG .. " A Song of Thanksgiving" ..

Frances Allitsen

J. G. WILKINSON, ESQ. 7.

IV. H. Squire

'CELLO SOLO .." Slumber Song" ..

A. E. SCHROEDER. INTERVAL. PART II.

1. PIANOFORTE DUET "Norwegische Tanz" No. r. • • Grieg J. A. KIRBY & C. DUFFITT. z. SONG ..

" Who is Sylvia" A. E. SCHROEDER.

3.

VIOLIN SOLO

4.

SONG .

" Menuet " .

13. T. GROVES. "The Owl" F. G. SCHROEDER.

..

Schubert Boccherini

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Stephen Adams

PART SONG • ." Good Night, Thou Glorious Sun" .. Smart THE CHOIR. 6.

VIOLIN SOLO . " Simple Aveu" M. W. PETERS.

7.

QUARTETTE . "Sweet and Low" A. R. ST. GEORGE. A. E. SCHROEDER. H. E. WINDLE. B. H. PICKERING.

8.

SCHOOL SONG " Hearts of Oak" GOD SAVE THE KING.

Thom Barnby

Dr. Boyce

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LECTURES.

LECTURES. LECTURE ON YORK MINSTER. We spent a very pleasant hour in the big hall on Saturday, December 5th, when E. H. Howard, Esq„ H.M. Inspector of Schools, came to give a lecture on the chief points of interest in the Minster. Mr. Howard, at the commencement, said that he did not intend to trespass on the rights of the vergers by giving us views of parts which are not usually open to visitors free of charge, but that, all the same, he felt sure that many of the things he was going to show us we had never noticed before. There were fifty slides, all of which were very fine and clear. The first was a plan of the Minster, and Mr. Howard carefully explained the names given to the different parts, and the order in which each part was added to the building; the next was a view of the splendid East Window ; the Minster from the south followed ; then came eighteen sketches, showing the carving in different parts ; then the screen, with the full-size figures of the kings of England from William I. to Henry VI. A view of the Minster, crowded with people from end to end for a musical festival, was specially interesting, since the late Queen, when still Princess Victoria, visited the Minster on one of these occasions. The remaining slides followed quickly, the most interesting being those sketches of carving illustrating the quarrel between King Henry IV. and Archbishop Scrope. The lecture was much appreciated by all, and hearty cheers were given to Mr. Howard, who had so kindly come to give us such an interesting lecture.

LECTURE ON MALTA. On Saturday, February 6th, Major T. H. Lindberg treated us to a very interesting lecture on " Malta." He had some splendid slides to show, and since he had for some time lived at Malta, he was well qualified to lecture on the subject. Amongst other slides were views of St. Paul's Bay, the scene of the Apostle's shipwreck ; a map of Malta; Hospital of St. John ; fortifications and landingstage ; Fort St. Angelo, the stronghold of knights in 1560 ; a lemonade stall ; an old monk ; views of the Paris, Lyons and

SALVETE. Marseilles railway; officers' mess of Royal Engineers and Royal Artillery ; Northumberland Fusiliers on Ladysmith Day ; Fort Pembroke, ranges, main guard and trooping of the colours ; crest of the Northumberland Fusiliers, painted by Major Lindberg himself; the armoury ; interior of St. John's Cathedral, showing old tapestry ; and other views, showing how well flowers grow in the island. At the conclusion hearty cheers were given for Major Lindberg for the very interesting time he had given us.

LECTURE ON " NATURE THROUGH A MICROSCOPE." We had a lecture of quite a novel kind on Saturday, February loth, when the Rev. T. Brode came and told us a few things about various animals and their remarkable appearance when looked at through a microscope. Amongst other slides the following may be mentioned as being specially good :—fleas of various kinds, flies, cockchafers, butterflies, crickets, musical instrument through which the cricket sings its love-song when out courting, spiders, spinning apparatus of spider, palate of various kinds of snails, the breathing-holes of plants, snow crystals, etc. The lecture was most interesting, and showed that we have not to go far to study natural history, but can start as soon as we like to examine some of the insects round about.

VALETE. M. BROWNS. V. Modern. Monitor. Came September, 1901.

XV. 1902-3.

R. H. VERINI. V. Modern. Monitor. Came May, 1899. Foundation Scholar 1900. XV. 1903. Second Xl. 1903. Editor of Peterite 1903. Choir.

R. C. TODD. Came September, 1901. XV. 1902-3.

J. R. SALE. V. Modern. Came September, 1901. Second XV. 1903.

V. NEWTON. IV. Modern. Came June, 1903. XV. 1903.

F. RUSSELL. III. Modern. Came May, 1901.

SALVETE. A. H. Ackroyd.

T. Shearman.

D. Anderson.

G. R. Benson.

R. Trotter.

H. A. Tavinder.

A FEW DAYS' TROU T-FISHING.

A FEW DAYS' TROUT-FISHING IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS. We were three fishermen : the Pater, Trevor, and myself, and we wished to go fishing: the question was, Where could we go ?

Trevor and I made many suggestions, but they were all discarded.

We were in despair. Suddenly an idea struck the Pater " I wonder whether Mr. J. would allow you to go fishing with me to Hornby," he said, and immediately he wrote off to Mr. J. The upshot of the matter was that we obtained permission to fish in all the waters of Colonel Foster of Hornby Castle. The next thing to do was to decide when to go. The day we fixed upon was Monday, and after due perusal of the time-table we came to the conclusion that the best train to go by would be the 3-55 A.M. from York. Having settled on the train we proceeded to get our fishing tackle together. First came the Pater with fly-rods, spinning-rod, and a worm-rod : then Trevor, with a very useful rod bought from Walbran, of Leeds, which was suitable for " upstream worm," spinning the minnow, and even for roach fishing. (This very useful rod may b.2 bought from Mr. Walbran for the modest sum of i is.) I had a rod like Trevor's, and a flyrod in addition. As Trevor did not wish to wake his household at the unearthly hour of z a in., he slept at our house. We went to bed on Sunday night with joyful hearts, and dreamed of the huge trout and sea-trout which we were going to slay on the morrow.

The Pater having literally hauled us out of bed at 2-3o a.m., we were fully dressed and down-stairs by 3 a.m., and then walked leisurely to the station. Here we found our luggage, which had been forwarded to the station on Saturday, all ready for the train, and then we went and partook of an impromptu breakfast in the refreshment room. Breakfast finished we got into our train and duly arrived at Leeds. Here we had a dreary wait of two hotus!

Not a shop was open, no food or refreshment of any kind was to be procured. We tried to wile away the time by walking about the streets, which at this time of the morning present an entirely

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different aspect to what they do later. We then caught the train for Hornby, and arrived there in time for breakfast at the Castle Hotel. Breakfast over we got our rods together and decided what lure each should try. The Pater and I were going to try the minnow, and Trevor the worm. When w e reached the bridge which spans the lovely river Wenning, a beautiful view lay before us. In front, slightly to the left stood Ilornby Castle, superbly placed in a commanding position, round which the Wenning wended its course, and further back some grassy hills completed a truly charming picture.

The next thing to do was to get some minnows ; these we procured from Mr. T. Fisher, the local authority on fish and fishing in the district. The skill of Mr. Fisher as a . fisherman may be judged from the fact that he numbers amongst his captives a 41 lb. salmon, a 41b. 5 oz. sea-trout, or " mod," as they are locally termed, and a 2g lb. trout Mr. Fisher is always most willing to help a stranger in any way he can, for he is a kind and thorough sportsman : liken ise his son Tom. Since he had told us that the " morts," or sea-trout were " up " we started fishing with " plenty of 'opes,'' as a fisherman said when the Pater asked him whether he had caught any fish ; his reply was, " No sir, but plenty of 'opes." The Pater caught the first fish under the bridge. Then nobody caught anything for about half-an-hour, until we heard .a shout from Trevor about two fields down stream. I came out of the water and ran as hard as my waders would allow me to help him. When I got to him I found him playing what was evidently a good fish in an extremely awkward place to land him. After about five more minutes of vigorous play I got the net under a lovely sea-trout of Ilbs. The landing of this fish reminded me very forcibly of an incident which happened in the river Foss, near York. Trevor and I were fishing for perch with live minnows when a small boy came up and told us that five people were fishing for a pike in the lock. " I say,: Trevor," I said, " I think I'll go and have a shot for that pike just to make up the half-dozen."

So, as he acquiesced, I went to the scene of the battle. After several unsuccessful throws to get near him I at last got hold.of

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him. The little jack was however determined not to be caught so easily, so he went down stream into some weeds, and since I was only using gut and a very light rod I was unable to dislodge him ; but after about a minute he came out of his own accord, and I was able to play him out in some open water. But now the question was how to land him, for we had no net. I shouted for Trevor, and in a minute or two he came bringing all our belongings.

How on earth am I to get this brute out ? " I said, " I dare not lift him out for fear of breaking the tackle, and it's too far down to reach him with my hand." We both looked down, and the other five jealous fishermen also looked down, but they did not seem to care veri , much whether I got him out or not. Then suddenly a brilliant idea struck Trevor. " Let's land him in the luncheon basket," he said. So he emptied out all the luncheon and leant down whilst I held on to one of his hands, and after a little manipulation got the jack into the basket and flung it on to the bank. The jack weighed 311bs. I think that is the greatest feat I ever did in the fishing line, viz., capturing a 321b. jack on gut, whilst al the same time it was being tempted by the lures of five

other fishermen !

After the capture of the " mort " we decided to have lunch.

When this was over we again started fishing down stream. After fishing for an hour and a half with varying success, we at last came to Wenning Foot. This is the place where the Wenning joins the Lune which is at this point a splendid river. Here we saw five herons standing in the water patiently fishing, but at our approach they lazily took to flight. I tried the Lune for some distance down, but as I failed to get a touch I determined to give up and walked back to Wenning Foot. Here I found that the only fish which Trevor had caught was a very small eel, so we went back to Hornby and had dinner to which you may believe we did ample justice. After dinner Mr. Fisher came in and asked whether I would like to go salmon fishing with him. I decided to go, 'so I got my worm rod and some large worms and went off with him.

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salmon-rod and started fishing with a gorgeous fly called " The Silver Doctor." When we had been there for about an hour I felt a tug—visions of a monstrous sea-trout rose before me. I struck, and there at the end of the line I saw—not a " mort," but " an elver upward squirm." I spent a miserable half-hour in trying to get the brute off—a very difficult task, considering that it was quickly g: owing dark. When at last I was successful. I packed up and joined Mr. Fisher, but he had had even worse luck than I, and it turned out that the eel was the only fish we managed to catch that night. We arrived at the inn at 10-30, and, finding that the Pater and Trevor had gone to bed, I was glad to follow their example.

The first day's catch consisted of one sea-trout and 14 nice trout.

We got up at 7 o'clock the next morning, and, after having had breakfast, we fished over the same water as on the first day. This time with a minnow the Pater got a sea-trout of about the same weight as Trevor's. The trout were not properly " on the go," and I think this must have been the reason why we only got one sea-trout and seven trout between us by 6 o'clock. After dinner I again went out with Mr. Fisher to another place in the Lune.

1 had the good fortune to catch a beautiful sea-trout of 2 lb. 2 ozs.

Mr. Fisher was fishing with a " Silver Doctor" for salmon. After half-an-hour's wait he hooked a good fish, which ran him about 150 yards down stream, and then back again. After one or two abortive rushes for liberty and a good deal of splashing, it was finally brought to the bank, where I gaffed it, after about ten minutes' play. The fish was a beautiful clean-run salmon of 21 lbs., with the sea-lice still adhering. This finished our second day.

After breakfast on Wednesday morning we walked down to the river, only a few yards from the hotel, and were surprised to find that the water was extraordinarily low, and as clear as the proverbial gin. As fly-fishing was quite out of the question, Trevor and I decided to try up-stream worm on the Roeburn, a tributary of the Wenning. After about 45 minutes' walk we arrived at the scene of action. I happened to glance up whilst we were preparing our tackle, and on the side of the valley opposite I saw something

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which I had never seen before—two cock-pheasants fighting. The ferocity with which they attacked one another was truly amazing, and feathers were flying in all directions. We waited to see the end of the combat, and the turned to business. We were using the Pennel two-hook wor n tackle, c msisting of two very small hooks tied on the finest gossamer gut, back to back, and about half-an-inch apart. At first we only caught stn:ill fish ; but when we carne to a pretty little bridge, slightly below the village of Wray, I saw a nice trout in a deep pool, gently wagging his tail from side to side and keeping his lead up-stream. Putting on a fresh brandling, I tried to cast slightly above him ; but, unfortunately, I misjudged the cast and got " hung up " on a bush, from which no amount of tugging would release me. The result was a smash ; but the trout was not scared, and, after mending my tackle, I cast about three feet in front of him. He took it with a will, and came down stream straight towards me. I was quite taken by surprise, and only just got out of the way in time, or else he would have slipped between my legs, and, of course, this would have smashed the tackle. After quite an exciting struggle, mingled with a great deal of advice from Trevor, I landed a nice little brook-trout, which scaled 15 ozs. Sport then improved, and bo:h of us got some fair fish. When we got about half-a-mile further up, we were confronted by an enormous dam, about 15 feet high. Here Trevor got a niCe'fish of t 2 02 ,3., right in the foaming water. We then decided to stop, and whilst we were packing up we saw several trout jumping, trying in vain to get over the dam.

We walked back to Hornby, and, after eating an enormous dinner, we counted up our captures.' We then made preparations to return to York by the first train the next morning. Our last day was the most enjoyable of all, as, in spite of the clearness of the water, we had caught a nice few fish—the Pater got 19 (largest !Vbs.); Trevor and I, 1.4 between us (largest 15 and i z ozs.), not to mention several dozen small ones. On the following morning, after heartily thanking Mr. J. for allowing us to fish in th, se beautiful waters, so well stocked with fish, we said good-bye to all.

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window we again caught a glimpse of the scene of our pleasures, since the railway commands a good view of the surrounding country. And so, only too soon, ended our brief holiday.

I must now close, wishing the newly-formed Angling Society every success, and hoping that its members may all enjoy as good sport as we had.

Vale, S. FARIO. .

SCHOOL REGISTER AND RECORDS. The Editors propose to fublish from lime to time, under this heading, short notes about the early history of the School and Old Peteriles.

Contributions, which will be thankfully received, map be addressed to the Editors of " The Peterile," St. Peter's School, York.

The following were educated at St. Peter's School, viz. -Under Wm. Herbert. M.A., Headmaster 1679-1726. .. born about 1698, son of Thos.

Lowther, Thos...

1699, •• Richardson, Thos. „ Thos.

Wombwell, Geo. 1702, „ Wm. ..

•• 1703, Smith, Wm. „ John.

Beilby Porteu ,, afterwards Bishop of London. was educated at a school in York about the year 17+3, before going to Ripon, and this was probably St. Peter's School, then under the Headmastership of the Rev. Zachariah Blake.

James Pigott Prichett, Architect, of York, 1789–.1868, designed and built St. Peter's School (afterwards the School of Art), the

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Deanery, and other buildings. Some of his sons were educated at the School.

NOTE.—The following were masters of schools in York during the first half of the 18th century, viz. :—Mr. Foster, 1714-1718 ; Mr. Clerk, 1725 ; and Mr. Jackson, 1731 ; but there is nothing to show that they were connected with St. Peter's.

Archbishop Holgate's School, founded in 1546, was formerly in the Minster Yard, adjoining the church of St. John Delpyke. It was known as the free schole qua est inter septum cathedrals. Thos.

Swan was the first headmaster. Among his successors were Wm. Loe (died 1678), Josh. Sowerby, E. Sandwith, and the Rev. Geo. Graham (1822).

In the list of subscribers to Welibeloved's " Eboracum," published 184.2, occur the names of the Rev. J. Browne, Bishopthorpe ; W. Browne, Bristol ; Rev. Stephen Creyke ; Thos.

Gregory, The Mount, York ; the Rev. W. Hey ; W. D. Husband ; W. L. Newman ; Baldwin Wake, M.D. ; and Rev. R. Wallace, Manchester.

A portrait of the Rev. T. Adams, formerly mathematical master of the School, is given in " Canada," by J. Castell Hopkins, vol. iv., p. z88.

A copy of the " old regulations to be observed by the boarders at St. Peter's School" is subjoined :— L. The 6, 5, 41 42 and 31 have liberty to walk into the Country ; also the Upper Divison of the C. & M. Department and those of the Lower who rank with the Liberty Forms of the Old Department, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1 2 till 1 ; on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 2 till 4..

2. The boundaries are : on this side of the river, the Scarboro' railway, and on the other side, the railway to the south. Boys may go to the other side of the Scarboro' railway only for the purposes of crossing the bridge.

3. No boy is to go into the town without special leave. In ordinary cases the leave will only be given between 12 and o'clock.

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4.. The boys may go to the baths at the regular bathing hours, viz. :—between i z and i on Monday, Wednesday and Friday ; 4. and 5 on Tuesday and Thursday (not on Saturday).

5. Boys are at liberty to go to Scott's or Kennedy's until half-past four on holiday afternoons, and for half-an-hour after the School closes on School afternoons. Any boy going after this time to be fined a shilling. After these times they are not to leave the playground except in order to go across to Mr. Lees.

6. No boy is to stand at or on the outside of any of the School gates. Boys transgressing to be fined 6d.

7. No boy is to go upon the grass plot in front of the School.

Fine, 6d.

8. On Sundays the boys are required to conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly manner, and are on no account to go below the hill in the playground, or to lie upon the slopes. g. No boy is to smoke, or to use or have in his possession gunpowder or firearms.

Special Liberties of 6th Form : To stay out till 5 on holiday afternoons.

2.

To go into the town between 12 and 1 without special permission.

N.B.—Every boy having liberty given him is considered to receive that liberty on the understanding that he will observe the above rules.

In case of transgression, or as a punishment for indolence or misconduct, liberty will be withdrawn.

ERRATA. We are asked to correct the report which appeared in the Peterile for July last, p. 52, of the Old Peterite Dinner in London,

by stating that the chair was occupied by the Rev. R. Abbay (O.P.) and not by Professor Reinold. The toast list was as follows :—

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LATE AGAIN. THE KING, QUEEN, AND ROYAL FAMILY.

Proposed by the Chairman.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL-PAST AND PRESENT.

Proposed by the Chairman.

Answered by the Headmaster and E. R. Dodsworth.

THE CHAIRMAN.

Proposed by P. B. Lambert.

Answered by the Rev. R. Abbay.

THE HON. SECS.

Proposed by Professor Reinold.

Answered by C. H. Chadwick.

MESSRS. NEEDHAM & NEWBERY.

Proposed by P. B. Lambert.

Answered by H. J. Newbery and Dr. Needham.

We regret that this blunder, owing to a misreading of the copy, should have misled the writer of the annual O.P. Club Report. , It may also be pointed out that the following were not O.Ps., viz. :— .

Lumb, J., mentioned in the Peteriie, 1888, vol. ix. p. 279.

1892, vol. xii. p. 292.

Rev. C. F. Husband 1894, vol. xii p. 4.83.

Easton, A. ..

•• 1896, vol. xiii., p. 322.

Swabey, M. 1897, vol. xiii p. 144. ..

•• Griffith, Rev. J. F. 1899, vol. xvi., p. 787.

•• Hebblethwaite, Frank Hirst 1901, vol. xvi., p. 944.

• • Cobb, C. H. • • 1902, vol. xvii., p. 103.

Chas. Haigh (O.P.) was not a Hastings Exhibitioner, as described in the Peferite, 189o, vol. x., p. 591, and C. H. Chadwick (0.P.) did not play in the Old Boys' football team in 1901Peter:Ye, 1902, vol. xvii., p. 92. ,

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- LATE AGAIN." I will a tale unfold about my neighbour, Who's not particularly fond of labour ; And as for getting up at rightful time, He'd ne'er be guilty of such heinous crime.

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Lend me your ears, and briefly I will state, How breakfast finds this youth each morning late.

At first he gives a loud, alarming snore, Exactly like a trumpet summoning to war ; Turns over in his bed, and, strange to tell, He calmly asks, " I say, was that the bell ?"

Another yawn, and then a nasal sound Informs me that by sleep once more he's bound.

Some minutes later he will wake again, And yawn aloud with all his might and main ; And once again his drowsy accents chime, " I say. old fellow, tell me what's the time." " Nearly the quarter," quickly I reply ; He answers, breathing out a gentle sigh, And stammers, " I'll just have five minutes more."

And once again I hear his heavy snore.

Ten minutes later round he turns again, And wishes he was dressed, but all in vain.

He rises soon from out the mass of clothes, Throws on his garments, breathlessly bestows Remarks upon his wretched shoes and socks, And . struggles wildly with his ragged locks, When suddenly the clanging of the bell Strikes on his ear like sound of funeral knell.

He grabs his tie, which on he quickly crushes, And then down staircase hurriedly he rushes ; Gets to his seat about five minutes late, And grimly mutters, " Just my daily fate."

LIBRARY. The following additions have been made to the Library :-Macaulay (Life and Letters) Eyes and No Eyes Odes from the Greek Dramatists Essays in Criticism (2 vols.)

TreveIyan.

A B Buckley.

A. W. Pollard.

Arnold.

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Ruskin.

Sesame and Lilies Arnold.

Wordsworth (G .T S) Ruskin.

Modern Painters (vol. 2) Seeley.

Expansion of England W. W Jacobs.

Odd Craft Ramsey and Lanciani.

Manual of Roman Antiquities Works of George Eliot Sidney 0. Addy.

Evolution of the English House George Rowe.

The Fairy Bedmaker A J Church.

Nicias Capt. G. J. Younghusband.

On Short Leave to Japan William Morris.

The Earthly Paradise The Cultivation and Use of Imagination G. J. Goschen.

Chambers's Cyclopedia of English Literature...Davie/Patrick, LL.D. J Brown.

Marjorie Fleming Lionel Beale.

Use of the Microscope Lodge.

Modern Views on Matter Neil Munro.

Doom Castle A. E W. Mason.

The Four Feathers J K. Barth.

Tommie and Grizel France (2 vols.)

History of the Peninsular War Oman. . ,. Oman.

Warwick the King-maker Lucas Hale/.

The Gateless. Barrier Rudyard Kipling.

The Five Nations Owen Seaman.

Borrowed Plumes Herbert Paul.

Men and Letters Pritchard.

Where Black Rules White (Hayti) G. H. Datwin.

The Tides Ed. by W. Lewin.

Essays of Steele and Addison Justin McCarthy.

The Reign of Queen Anne (2 vols.)

Leslie Stephen.

George Eliot Major Pond.

Eccentricities of Genius

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NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTHS. December 3oth, 1903, the wife of J. 0. Garland (0.P.), of twins, son and daughter.

January 22nd, 1904, at Lahore, India, the wife of R. B. Addis (0.P.), Indian State Railways, of a son.

February 18th, 1904, at 6, St. Peter's Grove, York, the wife of Cecil Henry Cobb (0.P.), of a daughter.

March 6th, 1904, at Skipton-in-Craven, the wife of the Rev. Richard Whincup (0.P.,, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES. December 22nd, 1903, at St. Stephen's Church, Kirkstall, Leeds, by the Rev. N. Egerton Leigh, Edmond C. J. Green, eldest son of Captain E. Lyons Green, R.N., and Modern Languages Master at St. Peter's School, to Esme, daughter of Harold Nickols, of Sandford House, Kirkstal I. CREER—GLAISBV.—On January 5th, 1904, at Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, York, by the Rev: J. Solloway, Alfred Douglas Creer (0.P.), eldest son of Alfred Creer, City Engineer, York, to Mary Kathleen, only daughter of \V. P. Glaisby, of Heworth, York.

GRIFFITH—LENG.—On January 27th, 1904, by the Rev. W. H. Griffith (0.P.) and another, the Rev. A. H. Griffith (0.P.), to Annie Luccock, eldest daughter of the late Sir William Christopher Leng, of Oaklands, Sheffield.

CADMAN—BIRD.—On February 6th, 1904, G. H. Cadman (0 P.), to Winifred Alice, daughter of Col. and Mrs. W. J. B. Bird, of De Beauvoir, Guernsey.

MooRE—STEPHENsoN.--On November 23rd, 1903, at Karadie, India, by the Chaplain, the Rev. M. C. Sanders, the Rev. Alexander Knight Moore, Assistant Chaplain of Simla, youngest son of the late George Bartley Moore, Staff-Surgeon, R.N., to Loveday Major, youngest daughter of the Rev. H. M. GREEN—NICKOLS.—On

Stephenson, Rector of Kegworth, Derby.

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APPOINTMENTS. The Rev. W. M. Fausset (0.P.) to be Rector of Timsbury, Bath.

The Rev. Noel Storrs Fox (O.P.) to the living of North Newbald, Yorks. Patron : The Archbishop of York.

The Rev. E. A. Lane (O.P.), Curate of Bushey Heath, Watford, to be Rector of Whatheld, Ipswich. Patrons : Jesus College, Cambridge.

The Rev. A. M. Sullivan (O.P.), Christ's College, Cambridge (ordained at Chichester on December zoth, 1903), to be Curate of St. John Mead's, Eastbourne.

The Rev. W. S. Senior, M.A., for some time a master at St. Peter's, ordained at Liverpool on December zoth, 1903, to be Curate of Christ Church, Toxteth-Park, Liverpool.

The Rev. C. W. Galeb (O.P.) ordained priest January, 1904.

G. H. Wade (O.P.) to be Headmaster of Wallingford Grammar School, Berks.

The Rev. H. S. Stephenson to be Assistant Chaplain to All Saints' Cathedral, Allahabad.

The Rev. A. M. Sullivan (O.P.) and G Yeld (O.P.) have taken their 11.A degrees.

Professor Herbert Tomlinson (0.P.) is retiring from the management of the South Western Polytechnic.

A. D. Creer (0.P.) has passed the final examination for Chartered Accountants.

T. R. Heap (0.P.) has passed the First Mates' Examination.

G. A. Fisher has obtained a Classical Hastings Exhibition (first) at Queen's College, Oxford.

Amongst books recently published is " Alcuin : his Life and his Work," by C. J. B. Gaskoin, M.A. (O.P.) The following O.Ps. have been playing football :D. W. Roy, for St. George's Hospital.

S. R. Harrison, for Eastern Counties and London Hospital.

B. H. Moiser, for Guy's Hospital.

C. Nelson, for Lennox.

G, Yeld, for Northampton,

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A. Neilson, for Greenock Wanderers.

R. F. Russell, for Leicester.

R. G. Winning, for King's College, Cambridge (Association).

We were sorry to hear that R. G. Bingham, who is captain of St. Thomas' Hospital. and J. E. Farrow (Durham University and City), have been unable to play lately owing to injuries.

F. M. Bingham (O.P.) has been playing hockey for Alfreton.

We congratulate E. S. N. Buhner on receiving his First XV. Colours.

On January 28th the choir were taken to see " The Medal and the Maid" at the Theatre Royal.

A hockey match on Saturday, February 2oth between the House and the Day-boys resulted in a win for the latter by 9 goals to 5 A chess tournament has been organised this term, for which Mr. F. G. Hendley has very kindly offered a prize.

Colonel White, C.O. of the Volunteer Corps of the West Yorks., has kindly given permission for some of the elder boys to practise occasionally in the Drill Hall at moving targets.

Later on, also, a few of the best shots will be taken out to Strensall by Capt. Ingles to shoot on the range there.

A Confirmation has been arranged to cake place in the School Chapel on Friday, March 25th, at o-45, by the Bishop of Beverley.

The last day of term is Friday, April 8th.

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OBITUARY. November tith, 1903, WILLIAM ERNEST RUSSEL, bursar of Haileybury, aged 51.

December 24th, 1903, at the White House, Harpenden, Herts, JAMES AUDUS ALLANSON (O.P.), barrister-atlaw, late of the Inland Revenue Department, second son of the late P. R. Allanson, of Bedale, Yorks., aged 6o.

January 13th, 1904, at " Redholme," St. Peter's Grove, York, MARY AGNES, the wife of Ernest Ralph Dodsworth (0. P.) January 18th, 1904, at Helmsley House, Stamford Bridge, York (very suddenly), GEORGE ROBERT NELSON (0.P.), surgeon, aged 4b.

January 19th, 1904, at " Beechlands," The Mount, York, THOMAS MEREDITH LAMBERT (0.P.), aged 57. " The deceased gentleman was a native of this City, where he was born in 1846. Although he never took part in public affairs, he was very well known and earned widespread esteem. He occupied the position of Warden of the Merchant Adventurers Company, and was for a considerable time a member of the Committee of the Yorkshire Gala, of which his father-in-law was one of the originators. He also helped to form the City Club. In politics lie was an adherent of the Conservative cause, and as a churchman associated himself with All Saints' Church, Pavement."

February 16th, 1904, HENRY HAWKES SPINK (0.P.), of York, solicitor, aged 42.

Mr. Spink recently gained himself some little notice by the publication of a book on " The Gunpowder Plot, and Lord Mounteagle's letter." A review says of the book that " it is a monument of industrious and careful historical research."