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PETERITE. VOL. XXI.
JUNE,
1912.
No. 205.
SCHOOL LETTER. EMPUS FUGIENS once more reminds the Editor that he must betake himself again to his customary toils and try to chronicle such events as have taken place in the near past. These for the most part belong to last term, and although perhaps rather ancient news, may be of some interest. One would hardly think that there is very much connection between a coal strike and hockey. Nevertheless, owing to the curtailment of the train service and other reasons, we were obliged to scratch two of our matches, those against Ampleforth and Pocklington. With the exception of the return match with Ripon, the result of which, it will be admitted, was an unexpected surprise, we won all the matches played. Cricket, of course, is now in full swing, and we hope for a successful season. As we write two matches have been played and one victory secured. We wish Fernandes and the XI. the best of luck. For the Sports we were not favoured with as good weather conditions as we would have liked. Although, fortunately, no rain fell on either of the two days, competitors were considerably at a disadvantage owing to a strong gale which was blowing. The