April 1908

THE

PETERITE. VOL. XX.

APRIL, r9o8.

No. 14.

SCHOOL LETTER. OOTBALL, of course, ended long ago and we can look back with no little satisfaction to the past season. We have lost more matches than we have won but considering that we could rarely put our best team into the field our scores are distinctly creditable. We scored an excellent victory over Leeds University, and played up very well against a strong team of the Yorkshire Wanderers.

Boating and Hockey have taken its place and are progressing in spite of the elements.

The Sports were fixed for April 3rd and 4th, but have already been postponed owing to the continuous rain.

We have had one Concert this term and several Lectures.

Mr. Yeld's lecture on " The Alps " was especially appreciated, and Mr. Swift's on " Cambridge " created much enthusiasm.

The Choir is now practising hard upon Mendelssolin's XLIInd Psalm, which is to be sung in the Chapel on Monday, April 6th : and to judge by what we hear from time to time it ought to prove a great success.

We must offer our congratulations to Ingham and Bulmer upon their success at Cambridge ; and to ' James' upon his marriage.

The generation in the School to-day largely consists of those who know not ' James' : but a few of the more ancient remember him, and offer him their very best wishes.

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And as we fear the second of April is not many hours distant we would just take the opportunity, before it comes, of noting the great improvement upon last year which the recent Gymnasium Competition showed, and congratulating the Sergeant upon the success which has attended his efforts.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIRS,

News is scarce, and to invent incidents of interest would be an action quite unworthy of Cambridge, though, we believe, permissible at other seats of learning. Cambridge Old Peterites have not been distinguishing themselves at athletics lately. This is partly owing to the ravages of 'flu'. S. W. Phillips, one of the victims, had to go down for half the term, quite disorganizing athletics at Ridley Hall. Yeats has been seen playing hockey, either at goal or at full-back, occasionally at both. He divides his leisure time between manoeuvres and higher theology. Fisher played rugger and soccer (?) for various teams at the beginning of the term, and finally resigned himself to hockey, at which he now represents Sidney.

W. H. Colley has, we hear, been playing footer for the Old Leysians. He has also been seen carrying a hockey-stick in a formidable manner. We cannot vouch further for him, though a wild rumour has reached us apropos of lacrosse. E. C. Peters is a hockey referee of some repute ; and in this capacity is in great demand in the district. M. W. Peters has been invalided most of the term in consequence of a rigorous course of tubbing. He was seen at the Lent races carrying a bell, for which, however, he had very little use.

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In Clegg the School has at last been once more represented on the river. He is one of the ornaments of Jesus III., and came through the races with great credit. There is little else worth reporting, though we believe that Colley has finally decided which tripos he is going to take.

Yours, &c., C.O.P.

O.P. CLUB. The twenty-second annual general meeting of the Old Peterite Club was held at Davy Hall, York, on Friday, the zoth December, 1907, at 7 p.m.

The Rev. E. C. Owen (President of the Club) was in the chair.

The following members were also present, viz. :—J. E. Fawcett, G. Yeld, Ven. Archdeacon Griffith, P. L. Newman, G. H. Eyre, R. F. Russell, F. I. Newton, R. W. Hutchinson, A. E. Farrow, B. E. Yeats, H. C. Scott, J. L. Fisher, M. T. Clegg, J. A. Kirby, F. G. Schroeder, and A. Peters (Hon. Secretary).

The following money grants were voted for the ensuing year, viz.:— •.

•• Cricket Field Rent School Reading Prize .• School Sports Prize Dinner Committee.. and a special grant of5 towards the Organ Fund.

The names of Archdeacon Griffith and Dr. A. E. Chapman were added to the list of Vice-Presidents of the Club.

H. C. Scott was elected District Secretary for York and J. L. Fisher for Cambridge.

G. H. Eyre and the Rev. P. E. Lord, the two members of the committee retiring by rotation, were re-elected.

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H. R. Partington and the Rev. C. S. Smith were elected members of the committee in place of P. L. Newman and K. E. T. Wilkinson, who had become ex-officio members of the committee in consequence of their election as Trustees of the Club.

M. W. Peters was elected a member of the Sports Committee in the place of M. H. T. Roy. All the other officers and members of special committees were re-elected.

It was proposed by the Rev. E. C. Owen and seconded by G. H. Eyre" That the alteration of Rule IX., proposed at the special general meeting of this Club held on 29th June, 19o7, and passed by the committee at a meeting held on 9tli December, 1907, be approved."

This resolution was carried nem. con.

Rule IX., as altered, reads as follows :" A general meeting shall be held annually in York on or about St. Peter's Day and at such other times as the President shall consider necessary. A week's previous notice of all business to be transacted shall be given."

It was further resolved that the officers now elected should hold office until the annual meeting, to be held in accordance with Rule IX. (as altered) in 1909.

The Treasurer's annual Statement of Account was held over for presentation to the next annual general meeting.

This concluded the business of the meeting, which was followed by the annual dinner, an account of which will be found on another page.

O.P. DINNER. The annual dinner of Old Peterites was held at the Davy Hall Restaurant, York, on Friday night, December 20. The chair was taken by Mr. J. E. Fawcett, Lord Mayor of Bradford. There were also present Rev. E. C. Owen (Headmaster), Archdeacon Griffith,

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Rev. H. T. S. Gedge, Dr. A. E. Chapman, Messrs. G. Yeld, F. J. Munby, G. H. Eyre, J. Paley Hubbersty, P. L. Newman, A. Peters (secretary of the Old Peterite Club), H. C. Scott (assistant secretary), R. F. Russell, N. T. Crombie, T. C. Newton, F. G. Newton, M. W. Peter, R. 0. Husband, J. A. Kirby, M. T. Clegg, R. W. Hutchinson, A. E. Farrow, E. II. Frank, F. G. Schroeder, M. H. T. Roy, J. A. Raimes, B. E. Yeats, J. N. Blenkin, and B. T. Groves.

The loyal toasts having been duly honoured, Mr. F. J. Munby gave that of " The Clergy." He considered the toast should be confined to one clergyman, the champion of their school, the Dean of York, to whom they were greatly indebted. That gentleman had set them an example second to none, which would long be remembered by Old Peterites. It would be a great misfortune if the laity were allowed to grow up apart from the clergy, for if such a thing came to pass it would have a serious effect on the religious life of the country. Long might the clergy continue to flourish, and long might the people be ready to accept their services and appreciate them. He coupled with the toast the name of Archdeacon Griffith.

Archdeacon Griffith, in responding, said he was pleased to think that the clergy Met with a cordial reception at St. Peter's. There were few schools which had done so much for the Church as that institution, of which they were so proud. It had had a splendid connection with the Church, and he was sure not many schools could claim an unbroken succession of I, too years of close ties with a Cathedril Church. After alluding to the great part the clergy had taken in educating the people from the misty past up to more modern times, the speaker said they could not but admit that religious instruction was at the base of all true learning and education. Despite the threatened attacks upon her, the Church was never stronger or more united than at the present moment, not only in this country, but in Britain beyond the seas. Furthermore, it spoke volumes for the hold the Church had upon the people that they could raise £39,000 within a year to restore the noble

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fane of Selby Abbey, and subscriptions to the fund, he understood, had come not merely from the county itself, but from all parts of the United Kingdom and the British Empire.

Mr. P. L. Newman submitted the toast of " The Imperial Forces," and said he had much pleasure in doing so, notwithstanding that he was a man of peace. He was not, however, a man of " peace at any price," and he trusted that all international quarrels would some day be settled by universal arbitration, he fully realised that the time had not yet come when they could dispense with the army and navy. He coupled with the toast the name of Lieut. Scott. of the local Volunteers.

Mr. H. C. Scott fittingly responded.

Mr. J. Paley Hubbersty proposed the health of "The Chairman," and remarked that it was a great honour to welcome an " old boy" who had achieved the distinction of being appointed chief magistrate of one of the most important commercial centres in England, a feat which they would admit called for qualities of no mean order.

As Mr. Fawcett would probably admit, he owed a great deal of his success in life to the admirable training he received at St. Peter's School. He was an example of what St. Peter's could turn out, and long might that institution produce not only scholars, but men successful in the practical side of life, and show that it was adequate to the needs of the day The Chairman briefly replied, and related some of his reminiscences of St. Peter's. He had, he said, visited York from time to time for its old associations, and nothing could have given him greater pleasure than to be present on that occasion.

Mr. G. H. Eyre gave " The School," coupling with the toast the names of the present head-master, the Rev. E. C. Owen, and Mr. G. Yeld.

The Rev. E. C. Owen said he would like the Old Peterites to authorize him to write in the name of that annual dinner to congratulate an old scholar who had added more items to the honour list than any other Old Peterite. He referred to Professor Clifford Allbut, who appeared recently on the birthday list of honours as K.C.B. The school reached a crisis during the past .

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year, when the Government offered handsome grants to the secondary schools in the country. The conditions of receiving the grants were many, but the one which affected them was that they should offer to per cent. of the places in the schools free to boys educated in public elementary schools. Needless to say, they refused the handsome bri,be. The effect of such an arrangement they would see at once. He had nothing whatever to say against the principles of the educational ladder ; it was an important principle, and the men who had ascended by it could not be beaten, but it was quite obvious that it would have reduced St. Peter's from the position of a public school to that of a municipal institution. The governors of the school, consequently, stiffened their backs, and said they would absolutely have nothing to do with such a proposal. It might be of interest to know that the balance sheet for the past year had been the best for the last decade.

Mr. G. Yeld also responded in a genial speech, and referred with pride to the efficiency of the school, both in the class-room and on the playing field. It had been his duty to examine the scholars in English recently, and it gave him great pleasure to state that the standard of excellence in this subject throughout the school was exceptionally good.

The proceedings terminated with the singing of " Auld lang syne."

THE NEW ORGAN. Here in my lofty citadel I stand While through the vaulted chapel roll my strains : Obedient to the organist's skilled hand, To him who governs me and my domains.

Each note must serve my master and his choir In choicest harmony, nor must one cry Louder than all its comrades, nor retire And resting from its labours swiftly die.

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But only if he wishes them to rest Then rest they, soon submitting to that state Which serves him, for, if quiet please him best, " They also serve who only stand and wait."

0 may that congregation whom I aid To serve their Lord, example take from me, And with his choir serve the God who made Them all to worship Him in harmony.

Then serve Him, not in merely selfish praise; Nor burst forth with an all too violent sound Together one majestic anthem raise, Each humble soul a help to those around.

NESCIO QUIS.

FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL

v. LEEDS UNIVERSITY.

Played on the School ground on Saturday, February 15th.

Leeds winning the toss, Phillips kicked off up-hill for York. Play was carried on in the centre till a rush by Leeds carried the ball into our 25, but good tackling by Tennent, followed by passing amongst our backs, took the play to half way again. A free kick to School followed ; then a Leeds three-quarter breaking away was well tackled by Taylor. After another free kick and good dribbling by the York forwards, the ball was carried into the Leeds, 25.

Then followed a free kick for our opponents, which Sullivan returned into touch with a fine kick. Leeds began to press, Sullivan relieving by making a mark. From the kick, Ingham following up, got the ball and passed on to Tennent, who scored a fine try ; Wallace converted from far out. On resuming play, Leeds were awarded a free kick, which they followed up, eventually scoring, but failed to convert. Taylor tackled the Leeds wing, and some even play

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followed. Sullivan intercepted a Leeds pass. Tennent had a good run, which brought us close on the Leeds line. Shortly afterwards Leeds were compelled to kick the ball dead. Kennedy was hurt, and after loose play Leeds scored an unconverted try. With the return of Kennedy, play again continued of an even nature. Soon half-time was called. The score :.. 8 pts.

Leeds University .. .. 5 pts.

St. Peter's School ..

From the re-start play was even. The School scrum wheeled successfully, once or twice gaining ground. We were soon in the Leeds 25, but they soon reversed the situation, and started passing, which was stopped by Wood. Then Phillips, getting the ball, ran and passed to Mr. Squire. The latter scored an unconverted try.

The School forwards combined and dribbled, well led by Kennedy and Phillips, into their opponents' 25. The ball was soon returned, however, to half-way, where Wood intercepting a pass broke away, and, outpacing the opposition, scored a try, which Wallace converted. Wells found touch well. Foster dribbled, and Leeds were forced to touch down. The game continued to be unexciting, the School playing vigorously, dribbling and tackling in good style.

The final score was :. 13 pts.

St. Peter's School .. pts.

Leeds University ..

The School team was as follows :—Full back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, J. B. Tennent, R. M. Wood, W. Ingham, J. D. Wells; halves, J. H. B. Sullivan, S. G. Squire ; forwards, A. A. Phillips (captain), D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, P. H. Bulmer, P. G. Hendley, R. A. M. Mills.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. G. CROWTHER'S XV. Played on School ground, Feb. 22nd. We lost the toss, and Phillips kicked off up-hill and against a very strong wind. Almost immediately a wing broke away and scored between the posts (5-nil against School). A rush by School forwards, amongst whom Phillips, Kennedy and Wallace were conspicuous, brought us into their 'z5,' where Kennedy picked up and scored a try, which Wallace

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converted (5 pts. all). From the re-start, the School were soon forced to touch down. Play continued in the muddy corner of the field. At last Groves broke away, but was brought down by Taylor.

The ball approached our line ; Crowther nearly got over, but was prevented by sound tackling. W. Phillips saved well. Then at last our opponents' half managed to get through. The try was not converted (8-5). From a drop out play ensued in the centre, but Groves again broke away, and was tackled by A. Phillips, and Crowther's found touch down hill. From a high kick a Crowther's man, taking the ball at full speed ran over the line (13-5). From the kick off the School forwards heeled \yell, and our backs looked like scoring. Crowther's, however, dribbled strongly and saved the situation. Another try was scored

by Crowther's, but was unconverted. Half-time was called, with the scores:Crowther's School

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16 pts.

5 pts.

The second half was more favourable to the School. Having the wind with us, there was a greater display of kicking, which had been difficult against the wind Our backs began to pass, Tennent rushing over the line, but failing to ground the ball. Crowther's dribbling proved a match for ours, but we managed to save a few tight corners by good kicking.

A free kick was given to the School, but Wallace failed to place a long-distanced goal, owing to the muddy state of the ball. The School pressed hard and our adversaries were compelled to touch down more than once. After some dribbling by A. Phillips, time was called. Result :Crowther's School

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16 pts.

5 pts.

The team representing the School was as follows :—Full-back, C. C. Taylor; three-quarters, J. D. Wells, W. Ingham, R. M. Wood, J. B. Tennent ; halves, S. G. Squire, J. f I. B. Sullivan ; forwards, A. A. Phillips (captain), D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroder, P. H. Bulmer, P. G. Hendley, W. A. Phillips.

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS.

The Wanderers won the toss, and Phillips kicked off against the wind. Even play ensued at the centre. From a line out the Wanderers got possession and scored and converted (5-0). Just after restart a free kick was awarded to School. Ingham found touch past the half-way flag. From the line out Kennedy ran well, but was pulled down. This run took play into the Wanderers' 25.'

From a scrum Tennent ran well, and had hard luck in not scoring, being pulled down not far from the line. The School now pressed for a short time, but were kept out by the visitors' backs, who relieved with a kick. The Wanderers then took play into the School 25,' where tight scrummaging took place. A good dribble

by School forwards took play into the centre. By a kick by Sullivan play was taken into the Wanderers' 25.' The Wanderers relieved by a kick into touch. Later, from a line out, the Wanderers scored and converted ( r o—o). After the kick off, Wanderers pressed and nearly scored. School had to touch down. After the drop out the scrum worked play to centre. Tennent ran well, but the Wanderers again took play back to School half, and later scored. Half time, 15-0.

After the restart, the School began to press, the forwards working well, Kennedy and Foster being conspicuous for good runs. The School forwards took the ball within a few yards of the Wanderers' line, and had bad luck in not scoring. But the Wanderers' backs, getting possession, took play back to the half way, and finally by a forward rush scored far out. The kick failed (18-o).

After this School again pressed, Tennent having one or two good runs, but was always collared. The York forwards worked well, but had hard luck, the visitors' backs always managing to keep the School out. Many exciting Moments were spent near the Wanderers' line. The Wanderers took play near the centre again.

Shortly after Sullivan dribbled the ball down to the Wanderers' line, and scored far out. The kick failed (18-3). From the drop out School pressed, but were prevented from scoring again.

Time was called with the School still pressing.

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FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. RIPON G.S. 2ND.

Played at Ripon, November i 3th, r oo7. Ripon kicked off against the wind and immediately pressed, but were met by a stout defence. Wilson was notable for collaring and play was taken to mid-field. Ripon were again on the point of scoring. York touched down. Lacy broke away but was unfortunately well collared.

The Ripon forwards bore down their opponents and looked like scoring. Garbutt however touched down. After this Gray relieved with a kick into touch well in their 25." But the Ripon dribbling carried all before it and they scored an unconverted try.

From a scrum the Ripon backs added the second ti -y, failing with the kick. Up to this point the York forwards lacked dash : the backs however did themselves more justice, though they were slow in passing the ball. A third unconverted try fell to Ripon. A fourth attempt to score was checked by Garbutt. Three more tries were scored by Ripon, none being converted. After this halftime was called, the scores being :— Ripon G.S., 18 pts. : York, nil.

Ripon opened the next half with a repetition of scores. Two converted tries came in quick succession. Then a Ripon half got over. The forwards then added another converted try, followed immediately by another and yet another. There was little to check the progress of the Ripon scoring till the whistle blew for time. The York backs failed to tackle low.; This chiefly accounted for the crushing defeat. The final score was Ripon G.S., 4_8 pts. ; York, nil.

The following represented the school :—Back, J. W. Gray ; threepariers, S. Armstrong, A. 0. Lacy, W. D. Garbutt, B. C. Camm ; half-backs „,k. J. Peters, C. W. Wilson ; forwards, B. G.

Newton (Capt,), I. M. Smith, A. C. B. Molony, W. Phillips, J. A. Willoughby, M. Pick, A. Cadman, R. T. Brode.

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FOOTBALL RESULTS. Played 16. Won 6. Lost 9. Drawn r.

FIRST XV. FIXTURES. Date.

Club.

Ground.

Result.

Sat. Oct. 5 12 9,

Old Boys St. John's College G. Crowther's XV.. • • Durham School Ripon Grammar School Giggleswick School Leeds Grammar School Old Leodiensians • Durham School .....

Leeds G.S Wakefield G.S. . • .

Old Boys

Horne Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Home Home

Drawn 3 all Lost 9-5 Won 24 - 0 Lost 4-3 - 9 Won 8--o Won 71-0 6-3 Lost 8—o Lost Lost 3—o Won 27-6 Won 21 –o Lost 28 -0

Durham Colleges .

Leeds University G. Crowther's XV. Yorkshire Wanderers ; .

Home Horne Home Home

Lost Won Lost Lost

Ground.

Result.

Home Away Home Away

Lost Lost Won Lost

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26 Wed. „ 3o Sat. Nov. 9 Wed. „ 13 16 Sat. 23 27 Wed. „ 3o Sat. „ Thurs. Dec.19 It

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Wed. Feb. 12 15 Sat. „ 22 29

Score.

20-0

13-11 16-5 18-3

SECOND XV. Date.

Club.

Wed. Oct. 16 23 Nov. 6 13

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Leeds G.S. znd XV. ..

Leeds G.S. 2nd XV. Ripon G.S. and XV. .. i

Score.

1 I-0 23-8 10 —0

48-0

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. To look at the fixture card, the season just concluded may not appear to have been very successful. We have lost nine matches, won six, and drawn one. In this case, however, results are very misleading, and, as a fact, the team has been quite up to the average or even above it. This season has been one of the unluckiest on record. We have scarcely ever been able to put a

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full team into the field—in fact there are only two members of the team who have played in every match this season. In the face of this persistent bad luck, therefore, the team has done distinctly well, though at the same time it must be admitted that they have had their off days. However, their victories over Giggleswick and Leeds University were very satisfactory, while perhaps their best game was the second match against Durham School. The forwards are the heaviest we have had for many years, the average of the scrum being about II/ stone. When they are playing their best they are as good a pack as we have had for some time. The backs are hardly sound in defence and have at times shirked their tackling, but they have learnt to run straight, and when they find their game are very formidable in attack. Their chances have been limited by lack of openings from the scrum.

The second XV. has done as well as could be expected for its size. It contains some promising young players.

In conclusion we should like to thank Mr. Gedge for the valuable coaching he gave us at the beginning of the season ; Mr. Squire for his advice and assistance all through the season ; and Mr. Tendall and Mr. Owen for the very obliging way in which they have refereed in all weathers.

CHARACTERS. izst. 5ilbs. Has captained the team with ability and success, and deserves especial Fedit for the improvement of the side in tackling. He plays a very strong game, and, leading the scrum, has set a conspicuous example of keenness and hard work from start to finish.

Understands the game thoroughly and uses his head in playing it.

D. H. KENNEDY (1905-6-7-8), t ist. 7-lbs. A first-class forward.

Works hard in the scrum and loose. Has a good turn of speed and is a safe and resolute tackler.

A. A. PHILLIPS (1904-5-6-7-8),

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5-ilbs. At the beginning of the season played well in his old place at full back, where he kicked well, and could always be depended upon to collar his man. For the latter half of the season he played centre three quarter, at first with considerable success, afterwards developed an inclination to try too much cross kicking and other risky. moves in preference to straight running and clean passing.

W. INGHAm (1905-6-7-8), 9st.

R. D. FOSTER (1906-7-8), r i st albs. A hardworking but somewhat slow forward. Was often conspicuous for good dribbles, but rather weak in tackling.

J. F. WALLACE (1907-8), 13st. A good forward, his height making him especially useful in the line out. A fair dribbler,. but might make more use of his weight in the loose. A good place kick.

C. W. RICHARDS (1907-8), 8st. tolbs. Played some very good defensive games early in the season, but did not fulfil his early promise of excellence in attack, and so was moved from lying back half to wing, where naturally he lacked pace. Apt to hold on to the ball too long.

R. M. WOOD (1907-8), 9st. Oilbs. A good three-quarter, who Runs fast, and improved steadily all through the season.

Especially good at taking gets into his stride at once.

Would do well full advantage of his opponents' mistakes. to tackle harder, as his light weight makes him liable to be shaken off.

A. E. SCHROEDER (1907-8), lost. 8-ilbs. A good forward who always works his hardest. A fair dribbler. Good in the loose and smart at tackling a hack who is trying to pick up the ball in front of him.

J. B. TENNENT (1907-8), lost 7lbs. Playing left-wing threeThe fastest man on quatter has done most of the scoring the side and makes good use of his speed and weight. Saves pluckily but does not tackle low enough. Poor kick.

J. H. B. SULLIVAN (1907-8), 10st. albs. At first played centre three-quarter without much success. Afterwards found his

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place at lying back half where he has done well. Clever with his feet. A good drop-kick, and punts well with either foot.

Occasionally shows a lack of coolness.

P. H. BULMER (1907-8), 9st. 8lbs. An energetic forward.

Very good and fast dribbler. Fair tackler. Does not always work as hard as he might in the scrum.

C. C. TAYLOR (1907-8), 9st. 12-ilbs. At first played scrum-half but was very slow. Afterwards went to full-back where, up to Christmas he played well, and was smart at getting out of tight corners.

His kicking is good but his tackling might be improved.

P. G. HENDLEY, 9st. A light bustling forward. Good dribbler and fair tackler. Useful in the line-out. Is very - much handicapped by his light weight.

R. A. M. MILLS, I 3st. A greatly improved forward. At his best is distinctly useful but sometimes has been inclined to slack off. A fair tackler and place kick.

J. D. WELLS, 1 Ost. i lb. Had the misfortune to put his shoulder out early in the season and so had no chance of playing regularly. A good drop and excellent punt but apt to lose his head.

W. W. A. PHILLIPS, 9st 6ilbs. A light, fast forward. Kicks too hard when dribbling. Tackles well.

A. C. B. MOLONY, lost. ilb. A dogged forward. Slow but always to be found near the ball.

A. J. PETERS, 9st. Scrum-half. At present slow but learns readily and has on occasions played well. Fair kick but weak in tackling.

J. L. WHITELEY, 9st. 711bs. A reserve wing three-quarter.

Fast but through lack of resolution does not make full use of his speed. His defence improved towards the end of the season, but is not yet reliable.

B. G. NEWTON appeared once or twice in the scrum or at fullback. A fairly good kick and tackler.

J. W. GRAY. Played once. A small but promising full-back.

A. 0. LACY. Played once. A three-quarter with some dash, but must learn to run straight and pass before he is collared.

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CATULLUS V. Sweetheart, given by Heaven above, What is life for but to love ?

Scandal's rumours we'll despise : Suns may set and suns may rise.

But when our short day is done.

You and I for ever one Through the livelong night shall keep One long unawakening sleep.

Give me a thousand kisses : then A hundred more and yet again A thousand : give me fifty score : A thousand : then a hundred more.

Aye but when six figures come, Wreck the accounts : forget the sum.

Evil hearts might envious grow Such arithmetic to know.

NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. I think everyone connected with the school, and especially those interested in Natural History, will welcome the news that we are now able to show what may truly be called a museum. Though it has been in existence for four or five years, not until this term has it borne the appearance of its name in spite of the efforts of the Natural History Society and its excursions in the summer.

This new interest we owe almost entirely to a magnificent gift of about eighty birds and animals from A. A. Phillips and W. W. A. Phillips, who have always been ardent enthusiasts of the N.H.S., the former of whom also has on previous occasions presented us with many ornithological specimens.

The museum, which was once the library, has been refitted with the original bookshelves, but with a very different appearance, as the cases required considerable alteration and painting, all of which has been accomplished in the school carpenter's shop.

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Not only have the specimens been housed but what is equally important from an educational point of view, everything in the museum has been carefully named and catalogued with full particulars.

Several other birds and animals and interesting objects have been presented to the museum during the course of the term, and as a consequence all our spare room has now been filled ; the next thing therefore to which we shall have to turn our attention will be to procure further accommodation in the form of cases. For this object we must hope for more members of the Society, as our funds at present will not run to that.

Nearly all the birds and animals presented this term, and indeed many others in the museum, have been stuffed by A. A. Phillips, and I have been asked to say that he would be only too willing to stuff any specimens sent to him for the museum. There are many of the commonest birds and animals for which we have been waiting ever since the beginning of the museum, so that good specimens of almost anything would be thoroughly appreciated, even if sent just as they are shot. Besides the birds, we have a very fair collection of butterflies and moths, and a few other miscellaneous specimens of interest, but our egg collection is very poor.

R.O.W.

CONCERTS. NOVEMBER 16TH, 1907.

School Song .. .... " Bay of Biscay" z. Folk Song " Mistletoe "

I.

(Old English) (Welsh)

R. M. BASKETT, F. APPLETON.

3. Piano Solo.. . " Tarantelle," in A Flat MR. G. F. TENDALL. q..

Song REV. R. 0. HUTCHINSON.

Heller.

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5. Folk Song.. " Blow away the Morning Dew " B. C. CAMM.

" 0 Peaceful Night '

6. Part Song

E. German.

THE CHOIR.

7. Reading MR. H. V. SCOTT.

8. 'Cello Solo

" Allemande "

Veracini.

A. J. PETERS.

9. Song

" May Day "

Walthew.

C. W. WILSON. 1.3.

Reading

I 1.

Song

12.

School Song .... (a) " The Poacher " (b) " Forty Years on "

MR. H. V. SCOTT. REV. R. 0. HUTCHINSON.

Old English.

GOD SAVE THE KING.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 1907.

PART I.

Tschaikowski.

1. Instrumental . " Barcarolle" 2. Quartet.... " Sweeter than Flowers in Summer " • • ...Bridge.

C. WILSON, B. C. CAMM, R. D. FOSTER, M. W. PETERS.

3. Violin Solo M. T. CLEGG.

4.. Song

"A Pastoral "

Veracini.

F. APPLETON.

5. Two Songs from Tennyson's " Maude "

M. 6. 'Cello Solo

Somervell.

W. PETERS.

(a) " Widmung " (b)" Minuetto"

Popper.

Becker.

E. SCHROEDER.

7. Chorus and Solo...." Lovely appear"

Gounod.

THE CHOIR. PART II.

1. Instrumental " Melody in F " 2. Two-Part Song.. " There was joy in Heaven " " Adagio " 3. 'Cello Solo A. J. PETERS.

Rubinstein.

Smart.

Bargiel.

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CONCERTS.

4. Song

Irish.

" The Gentle Maiden " C. WILSON.

5. Song F. G. SCHROEDER.

6. Part Song

" 0 Peaceful Night "

E German.

THE CHOIR.

7. School Song

" The Mermaid " " GOD SAVE THE KING."

FEBRUARY 29TH, 1908.

1. Two Pianoforte Duets F. FERGUSON AND H. A, LEES.

2. Song

" The Golden Vanitie "

Old English.

ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL.

3. Song

I. 4.. 'Cello Solo

Haynes.

" Off to Philadelphia " M. SMITH.

Lichner.

" Notturno " A. J. PETERS.

5. Part Song.." 0 Mary, go and call the cattle home "

W. Ilfacfarren.

6. Song.. " To his Mistress, the Queen of Bohemia " Whinfield.

THE CHOIR.

REV. H. T. S. GEDGE.

7. Quartet

Welton.

" A Field Flower "

C. WILSON, B. C. CAMM, R. D. FOSTER, I. M. SMITH.

8. 'Cello Solo

" Meditation "

....Bach-Gounod.

A. E. SCHROEDER.

9. Song..

" Orpheus with his lute "

Sullivan.

C. W. WILSON.

o. Song

" The Flight of the Earls"

Irish.

REV. H. T. S. GEDGE.

11. Part Song, ." With a laugh as we go round" THE CHOIR.

12. School Songs " GOD SAVE THE KING."

S Bennett.

RECORDS

AND

REGISTERS.

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INTERESTING EVENT AT HAXBY. On Tuesday, the 6th January, James Parker, who for so many years was Porter at St. Peter's School, was quietly married. The ceremony was performed by the Vicar of Haxby, the Rev. G. L. M. Rees, and the Rev. W. H. Barnby (0.P.), Vicar of Wigginton.

The event aroused great interest in Haxby and Wigginton, where the pair were well known and highly respected, and the church was densely packed, large numbers being obliged to stand.

The reception which greeted Mr. and Mrs. Parker as they left the church, expressed as it was almost entirely in rice, was, if possible, too cordial, and they must have been relieved to reach the cab which awaited them with no casualty more severe than the temporary loss of Mr. Parker's hat.

This was the first country wedding which your correspondent had attended and it struck him that the rustics were too hearty in their manner—throwing, not merely handfuls, but whole bags of rice; however, no doubt their attentions were intended to convey hearty good wishes to the pair and in those good wishes all Old Peterites will doubtless cordially concur.

O.P.

RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Preparatory and other Schools and Masters referred to in the Registers.

Yorebridge School.

Whaley, C. M. Winn, R. ..

/86 /98

YORK. (Mr. Allen, Bedern).

Ridley, T. ..

• . /28 (Archb. Holg. Sch.) About 35 names.

And see Daniel, Rev. R.

(Mr. Bulmer, College St. and Bootham).

About 7o names.

(Mr. Carroll). .. /55 Dodsworth, F. S. .. /61 England, F. W. .. /61 Carter, A. ..

(Miss Cave, Micklegate). /41 Coopland, T. P. ..

VALETS.

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(Mrs. Armstrong, Fulford).

Davis, R. ..

•• • • /75 (Mr. Armstrong, New Walk Terrace).

About eight names.

(Mr. and Mrs. Arthan, New Walk Terrae). .. /8z Baldwin, C. E. ..

(Mr. Barnes, l'he Mount).

About 18 names.

(Mr. Bedford).

Whitehouse, G. ..

Glaisby, J. Waddington, S. ..

Chapman, A. E. ..

Leetham, H. E. & H. ..

Martin, T. H. .

(Cherry Street School).

Dewhurst, C. E. ..

• • /94 .• Dodds, A. B. • • /97 Turner, A. H. ..

- • /97 Thomas, W. F. E. • • /99 (Commercial Coll.)

Penty, F. T. • • /9 2 •• .

1903 •.

Darnell, H. 1903 ..

Rickell, G. G. And see Moseley.

(Mr. Cooper).

About 18 names.

/29 .32

/56 /69 /74 /79

(Blue Coat Sch. Mr. Etches).

Etches, C. A. •• • • /35 (Mrs. Bollans, Clifton). .. /87 Hornby- , R. W. B. S. /87 Leonard, T. H. ..

(Mr. Bresher).

About 5o names ; and see St. Martin's.

(Mr. Bulman). /4.6 Clarke, T. J. (Miss Bulmer, Burton Cresc.)

Clemons, A. J. ..

• /93

(Miss ('ruse or Creser).

Welburn, E. .• /7 8 (Rev. R. Daniel).

About to names.

And see Archb. Holg. Sch. (Messrs. Davies & Shannon). .. /87 •.

Hartley, G. .. /88 Young, E. N. .. /go Sullivan, A. M Hodgson, N. • • • • /93 (V. Dawson, Bisliophill). .. /32 Hillyard, W. Allen, F. R. •.

• /55 (Mr. Dawson, The Crescent).

Allan, H. W. •• • • /8 2 Wood, J. .. /9' •

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VALETE. C. W. Richards. V. Modern. Dayboy. XV. 1907-8.

J. A. Willoughby. Lower V. Classical. Dayboy.

W. D. Garbutt. V. Modern. Dayboy. 2nd XV. 1907-8.

J. W. Gray. V. Modern. Dayboy. znd XV. 1907-8.

B. G. Newton. IV. Modern. School House. 2nd XV. 1905-6-7-8. znd XI. 1907.

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SALVE. J. A. Molony. School House. VI.

NOTES AND ITEMS. March 3rd, at High River, S. Alberta, the wife of C. Nelson (0.P.), of a son.

BIRTH.—On

June igth, 1907, at S. Peter's Church, Harrogate, by the Rev. H. S. Glennie, Rector of Goldsborough, assisted by the Rev. P. Bone, Harold Rhodes Partington (O.P) to Beatrice Margaret, second daughter of James Buchan, of Lindores, Hollins Road, Harrogate.

On Dec. izth, 1907, at Acomb Church, Thomas Bowman Henry Whitehead (O.P.) eldest surviving son of the late T. B. Whitehead (O.P.) of Acomb House, to Harriett Emma, third daughter of the Rev. W. W. Hawkins, of Acomb.

On Jan. 4th, 1908, J. W. Tyndale McClellan (0.P.) to Edith Doyle, daughter of the late Rev. H. D. Sewell.

On February i7th, 1908, Major Francis Henry Domenicheti (O.P.), to Geraldine Mary, younger daughter of the late Major Charles Herring-Cooper, R.A. On Jan. 7th, i9o8, at Haxby, by the Rev. G. L. M. Rees, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Barnby (O.P.), James Parker to Emma Keeling of Haxby.

MARRIAGES.—On

Canon C. Gray (O.P.) to be Rural Dean of Retford.

W. H. Hutchinson (O.P.) to be Clerk of the Peace for the Liberty of Ripon.

Rev. E. A. Douglas (O.P.), to be Vicar of S. Peter's, Bishop Auckland.

Sub-Lieutenant T. R. Heap (O.P.) to be Lieutenant Royal Naval Reserve.

APPOINTMENTS.—Rev.

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We congratulate Dr. Francis Calvert (0.P.) on the celebration of his golden wedding last year.

Dr. E. W. Naylor (0.P.) Lecturer in Music and Organist at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, has been awarded Messrs.

Ricordi's fsoo Prize for an Opera in English by a British born composer.

E. S. N. Bulmer (O.P.) is Captain of the Durham Colleges R F.C. P. H. Bulmer has been elected to an open Classical Exhibition at St. Catherine's College, Cambridge.

W. Ingham has been elected to an open Classical Exhibition at Selwyn College, Cambridge.

E. S. N. Bulmer has been awarded the f3o Annual Prize at Durham University.

The two Dayboys and Boarders Football Matches resulted in wins for the Dayboys by so-nil and 49 - 5.

R. D. Foster and J. F. Wallace have been made Captain and Secretary of Football for Season 1908-9.

OBITUARY.

On November 29th, 1907, REV. JULIAN M. DRAPER (O.P.), At Johannesburgh.

On January 7th, 1908, WM. LOCKWOOD (0.P.), at Grange Close, Ripon, aged 68.

On January i8th, 1908, PROF. C. J. WRIGHT (O.P.) " After little more than a week's serious illness, Prof.

Wright passed away at his residence, Lynton Villa, Virginia Road, Leeds. He was 65 years of age.

Mr. Wright severed his active connection with the Leeds School of Medicine in September last, after +1 years of continuous service, though he was still Emeritus Professor.

For 22 years Mr. Wright held the office of Professor of Midwifery, a branch of work in which he attained considerable eminence. Prior to this he was five years an assistant Demonstiator in Anatomy, and for f 4 years was a Lecturer on Physiology.

He qualified by taking the Diploma of M. R.C.S. Eng. in 186+, and later took the degree of M.Sc. Leeds.

Splendid service was rendered by Mr. Wright at the Leeds Women and Children's Hospital, where for many years he was senior surgeon."

On February 1st, 1908, ANNE, widow of the late Wm. Tomlinson, formerly Master of the Civil and Military Department ; at Sandown, I. of W. On February 15th, 1908, THOMAS Jowirr (O.P.), At 13 Bardwell Road, Oxford, in his 69th year.

On February 28th, 1908, ARNOLD WILCOCK (O.P.), At Carmires, Knaresborough, aged zo.

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CONTEMPORARIES.

CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries :—Bromsgrovian, Cantuarthn, Campos/Wan, Dunelmian, Framlinghamian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Sedberghian, Sutton Valence, ifalvernian, Merchisionian, Wycombe Abbey Gazette.