March 1913

THE

PETERITE. Vo L. XXI.

MARCH, 1913.

No. 209

SCHOOL LETTER. NCE more as another term draws to an end, we take up our " truant pen," and chronicle the events just past.

There have been no " Rugger " matches played this term, owing to the bad condition of the ground. However a " Soccer " match was played with Bootham School, by whom, as was to be expected we were defeated.

Hockey is now in full swing and at the time of writing, four matches have been played, of which 2 were won, and 2 lost.

As has been mentioned before, the School is undergoing a change of Headmaster ; Mr. S. M. Toyne, Assistant-master at Haileybury College having been appointed to the position left vacant by Canon Owen, who leaves at the end of this term, to take up his duties as Headmaster of King William's College, Isle of Man. Mr. Toyne, accompanied by Mrs. Toyne, has twice visited the School this term, and on Sunday evening (March 9th), preached in the School Chapel.

Cricket we expect to flourish next term, for we shall have a valuable coach in Mr. Toyne, who enjoys the distinction of having played for Hampshire.

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With regard to Boating, the School Four met a " York City " Maiden Four on Friday, March 14th, and were defeated by one length, being unfortunate enough to obtain the more difficult side of the river. An excellent race was witnessed this year between the House and Day Boys.

Fencing has now secured a place in the category of School Sports, and we were able to send up to Aldershot a representative to compete with the foils for the Public Schools' Championship.

Although we did not win this event we hope to see the School compete for it again next year.

However, full accounts of these things will be found elsewhere, and so in conclusion, let us, while sincerely regretting the loss of Canon Owen, extend a hearty welcome to our new Headmaster.

APPOINTMENT OF HEADMASTER. The Governors have appointed to the vacant Headmastership Mr. S. M. Toyne, Assistant Master at Haileybury, and formerly Classical Exhibitioner of Hertford College, Oxford. Mr. Toyne was educated at Haileybury, of which he became Head Boy, and is a specialist in Modern History. He has written several books, and lectured before the summer Meeting of the University Extension Society at Oxford. He has a remarkable record as a teacher, 12 out of the 13 candidates whom he prepared at Haileybury for History Scholarships having been successful. Besides many other varied activities Mr. Toyne is a distinguished athlete.

He played for Oxford University at Association Football, though he has since reverted to the right game, for Hampshire at cricket, and has Captained Hertfordshire at Hockey. Mr. Toyne is a layman, but a strong churchman, and with the assistance of a chaplain will maintain all the services as heretofore, and will himself preach with the Archbishop's sanction.

Mr. and Mrs. Toyne have already paid two visits to the School and will be sure of a very hearty welcome next term.

OXFORD LETTER.

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OXFORD LETTER. DEAR EDITORS, Of your charity accept this poor voluntary effort from the banks of Isis : its voluntary character will, we hope, excuse its other deficiencies. To us came no conscience blighting demand from weary Editors to make life a burden for at least a week, but think what we have sacrificed—the opportunity of writing at least six lines on the painfulness of our necessary duty and our own consequent heroism in facing it. This method followed by a sort of Sale Price Catalogue so much in vogue in " another place " is, we think, an ambition to avoid : unfortunately our efforts do not always meet with the success usually attendant upon Oxonian enterprises. General news is almost nil, but we must not forget to mention that this seat of learning was favoured by a visit from a certain Lacrosse expert from Cambridge towards the end of the term, but alas so distinguished a luminary failed to visit any of us. The College which Rigby adorns sent over a Soccer team to play " Pembie," but we looked in vain for Rigby, and the team, though it succeeded in breaking the opposing Captain's leg, failed to win the match. To turn to ourselves, we entered the spacious quads of Darling's chosen habitation to be received with his accustomed bonhomie in spite of rumours that his rooms usually contain a company corresponding to a session of the House of Lords—or a bevy of backwoodsmen (according to one's chosen politics at the Union). Darling is forgiven for the lusty use of that instrument of torture known as the bagpipes (an accomplishment which he may have learnt from Magdalen, or even perhaps vice-versa). But just to get even we cannot resist the temptation to reveal the fact he is or has been trying to develop the light fantastic toe generally allured to that step by the charm of Rag-time. Of course we mus'nt forget the real thing about Darling, namely, that he has stroked the " House " 2nd boat in " Toggers." The paradoxical sight or rather sound might have been heard of Northcote and Jackson forgetting their old " day-boy " antipathies and shouting " Now

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House," and is said to have cheered stroke immensely. Enquiries have reached us from the far, far North country as to whether our hero has suffered in his handsome proportions through training ; we hasten to assure our readers that the reverse is the case.

Thus for the famous. Words fail us to describe the way in which Northcote has been working for Schools—may success crown his efforts—besides which he has been playing Hockey very vigorously for the " Isis " Club generally in a pale blue " Toute ensemble " which at risk to life and limb we cannot help saying suits his complexion admirably. The thing about Jackson is a newly worn tie, the tie, the whole tie, and nothing but the tie. He says it has a serious meaning, we thought so too and implored him for pity's sake to leave it behind when he goes down lest it also sear the eyeballs of the more modest denizens of York. Further enquiries elicited the information that he had, to use his own phrase, obtained casual employment on the " Pembie " Rugger and Hockey Teams and played once for the Isis Club. The latter was a disappointment for he attended the squashes with great energy. We are now through the somewhat small roll-call, it only remains to wish the School a successful close to its Hockey Season.

MONASTICUS.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR EDITORS, Your demand for a letter comes rather late in the day, but I will do my best to give an account of O.P.'s up here.

Ingham is the kind of person who keeps out of one's way, and when he is at last found, does not give much of an account of himself. As he is in his fifth year he can't play in League Hockey, but he turns out for Selwyn in ordinary matches.

We must congratulate Foster on his half-blue at Lacrosse.

In the somewhat unsatisfactory game with Oxford he played a very fine game.

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Brode has not been much in evidence this term, but he has been, we believe, inventing a new style of dress.

Malony tells us that he has had " flu," and is now resting after too much " Rugger " last term. He has played Soccer for Sidney II. ; we are sorry to hear the School has also taken to this inferior form of amusement.

Peters has been hard at work all this term at Fenner's. We are glad to see he has gained a half-blue again. This year he is second string in the mile, however, so we look forward to a full-blue among the O.P.'s up here next year.

Schroeder has been working hard this term ; he gets what exercise he can in Fives and occasional games of Rugby.

We suppose that his lack of employment this term is partly due to the early death of the St. John's Lacrosse team.

Ferguson is playing Hockey at full-back for Corpus, who are high in the First division of the League, so this is an achievement.

The C.U. Musical Club claims the rest of his time.

Richards has made a good recovery from appendicitis. He cannot, however, take any vigorous exercise at present. The O.T.C. have in him a keen supporter. We hope to see him get a place in the Seniors' Match next October.

We were glad to see an Oxford letter in the last " Peterite," but surely it cannot be good taste, even in Oxford, for ex-editors to make rude remarks about Cambridge O.P. scribes, who were good enough to write the Cambridge letter, in their own editorship.

Finally we must congratulate one of the Editors on his Scholarship at Peterhouse, we hope to be able to do the same next term to the other Editor.

I am, Yours, C.O.P.

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FOOTBALL RETROSPECT.

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. We can look back on the past Football Season with considerable satisfaction, though it has not been without its disappointments.

We began by showing really excellent form against the Yorkshire Wanderers and Headingley, both of which teams contained county players. Unfortunately our best threequarter, Baskett, was crocked in the former of these, and he only played once again during the season : then a regular epidemic of crocking set in, and in the match against Ampleforth we had as many as seven men off.

However, the team played with as much determination as ever, and in winning five of our School matches, drawing one and losing two, we had a quite creditable record.

We gave our best exhibition of Football against Pocklington, who showed little defence, but our most creditable win was the home match against Ampleforth, who had a really fine set of forwards.

Our backs were much above the average, Wray, Medhurst, and Robinson combining well, and all having considerable initiative. How much we lost through Baskett's absence was shown by his brilliant play against the Wanderers and Pocklington.

Of the forwards Bethell was brilliant and did more than his share, both in the scrum and in the loose ; Tennent worked hard and tackled well, and Hargreaves was very good in the loose. The others, mostly 'on the light side, had hardly the physique to last right through a hard game, and hence they often had a bad quarter of an hour. Still, all worked with traditional keenness, and the disappointment felt at the scratching by Giggleswick and Leeds (return) was universal. Owing to epidemics elsewhere—we don't go in for them—and the bad weather, it was the shortest season we remember, but one which we can look back on with satisfaction.

FOOTBALL CHARACTERS.

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President -

REV. CANON OWEN.

Hon. Sec. - W.

Captain - R. C. BETHELL. Won 5.

Lost 6.

R. WRAY.

Drawn I.

1st XV. FIXTURES.

Date.

1912 Wed. Oct. 2

Sat. „ 5 Wed. 9 Sat. „ 12 Wed. „ 16 Sat. „ 19 Sat. „ 26 Sat. Nov. 2 Sat. „ 9 Wed. „ 13 Sat. „ 16 Sat. „ 3o Sat. Dec. 7 Thurs „ 19

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Headingley 'A ' Old Peterites Yorkshire Wanderers Leeds Grammar School Ripon Grammar School Bradford Grammar School Hymer's College Pocklington School Wakefield Grammar School ..

Ampleforth College Giggleswick School Leeds Grammar School Ampleforth College Old Peterites

Result.

home lost o—i6 home lost 0-24 home lost 8-19 away dr'n 6-6 home won 37-11 away won 8-5 home won 45-0 home won 54-0 away lost 3-8 home won 13-11 away Cancelled home Cancelled away lost 3-21 home lost 0-14

FOOTBALL CHARACTERS. R. C. BETHELL (IISt. I2ilbS.) One of the best forwards we have ever had. A good dribbler and clever on the line out. He worked hard in the scrum, and set his team a fine example.

Captained the team and managed the football excellently.

W. R. WRAY (IOSt. 52lbs.) A clever half, who played many brilliant games. A fine kick, with considerable scoring power. Occasionally gave his passes wildly and rather slow in coming round the scrum. Good place kick.

B. 0. JOLLY (9st. 6lbs.) Played wing threequarter. Fast, but with little swerve. A splendid tackler, and took his passes well. Unfortunately badly crocked.

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(list. 211bs.) A hard working and most useful forward. A sound tackler and good dribbler, was one of the mainstays of the scrum.

P. A. W. RICHARDS (I0st. 51-lbs.) Unfortunately could not train, and so generally broke down in a match. Lost to a large extent his tackling of former years, but still has football in him.

R. M. BASKETT (fist. 3lbs.) A fine threequarter, with pace and weight. A good kick and knowledge of the game. Played little owing to being crocked.

G. W. HARGREAVES (list. 4lbs.) A fast forward. Splendid dribbler, and improved as a scrummager.

A. E. ROBINSON (I0St. 5lbs.) A good threequarter, used his head well, and made many openings. Fine tackler, and invaluable in defence.

C. E. H. MEDHURST (9st. 6lbs.) Though small, was a good lyingback half. Wonderful power of gathering the ball and useful kick ; though generally opening up the game in orthodox manner, was not afraid to go on his own.

W. H. HAYNES (List. 7lbs). Scored several brilliant tries as wing threequarter. Inclined to get out of his place, and so missed passes, but was very useful. Not a strong tackler, but shows much promise.

H. E. K. REYNOLDS (lost. 3lbs). Very good in the loose. A fearless player, but not a hard shover.

A. 0. JOHNSON (lost. 7lbs.) A hard working player. Rather clumsy, but always in the thick of it.

A. D. FOSTER (lost. 6lbs.) The makings of a fine threequarter.

On his day a good tackler, with plenty of dash, and can kick. Never quite so good, after being crocked.

R. H. HARPLEY. A good forward, though not strong. Good tackler, and good on the line out. Promises well.

S. MILLHOUSE (IISt 911bs.) A heavy forward. Handicapped by having little knowledge of the game. Did good work in the scrum.

G. M. TENNENT

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(IOst. 5lbs.) A useful forward. Did his 'best in the scrum and good in the loose though inclined to kick too hard. A good tackler.

J. B. OAKLEY

HOCKEY PROSPECTS. We are looking forward to an enjoyable Hockey season. The shortness of the time allowed us for the game and the fact that many of our most likely players prefer to boat, prevent us from turning out as efficient a team as we might. Those who do play have taken up the game with much keenness and thoroughness, and we look for a fair measure of success. The forwards should be good, Robinson, Wray, and Haynes combining well, and Tennent, though slow at getting to the ball, can be relied on to centre well. The backs do not promise so well. Medhurst and Bethell, who did so well at half last year are unexpectedly unavailable. Armstrong, who captains the side is playing well at centre-half, and Millhouse, though a little wild at times, at his best is a very good back.

Considering the prominent place Hockey now takes amongst University Athletics, we are glad to see the School has taken to it seriously, and we wish them every success.

HOCKEY. SCHOOL

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THE RETREAT.

Played on the Retreat ground, Wednesday, March 5th. This match, which opened our season, proved to be a very hard one, as the Retreat were evidently burning to avenge their heavy defeat of last year. They pressed right from the start, and our inexperience helped them. Two goals were scored very soon, which, good though they were, would never have been recorded, had our defence learnt to support one another properly. After this the game was fairly even and very keen only one more goal being scored. The Retreat showed themselves much superior

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us both in stopping and controlling the ball with their sticks, and also in passing cleanly and accurately. Though we several times seemed certain to score, we just lacked the practice and finish necessary to put the ball into the net. Perhaps the Retreat may be expected to show greater accuracy than us, since ours is the fortieth match on their list of fixtures. There was really no outstanding play on our side to mention, though the team shows distinct promise. Pattinson acquitted himself very well in goal, and showed good judgment in charging down individual efforts. Tennent on the right wing played a good game, his centreing really being excellent.

Result : The Retreat, 3 goals ; School, nil.

TEAM.-Goal, E. P. Pattinson ; backs, 0. T. Durrant, G. Millhouse ; halves, H. B. Greenwood, Mr. Eddershaw, C. L. Armstrong ; forwards, 0. M. Tennent, P. A. W. Richards, A. E. Robinson, W. R. Wray, W. H. Haynes. to

SCHOOL V. THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. Played on the School ground, Saturday, March 8th. We were extremely lucky to get a fixture on this date, as Pocklington had not been able to practise enough and had scratched. The R.A.M.C., however, were good enough to get up a team at very short notice. Owing to the absence of several of their regular players, it was rather a scratch side that met us, and we won very easily. The School were able to do pretty much what they liked, and were continually in the circle, but partly owing to the R.A.M.C. goal-keeper and partly on account of certain weaknesses failed to make the most of their chances.

Result : School, 8 goals ; R.A.M.C., nil.

It is perhaps a little unfair to criticise the School team, as they naturally suited themselves to the opposition, but just as in the Retreat match, there was too much hesitation, when in possession of the ball. Stirling, who was called into the forward line at the last minute, played a good game. Wray also dia good work, and showed how advantageous it is to rush the goal keeper, by

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scoring most of his goals from rebounds off the goal-keeper's pads.

The R.A.M.C. were unfortunate since one of their halves had to go off hurt just after half-time.

The following scored goals : Wray (4), Robinson (2), Haynes and Stirling.

TEAM.—Goal, E. P. Pattinson ; backs, 0. T. Durrant, G. Millhouse ; halves, H. B. Greenwood, Rev. R. 0. Walker, C. L. Armstrong ; forwards, 0. M. Tennent, H. L. Stirling. A. E. Robinson, W. R. Wray, W. H. Haynes.

SCHOOL V. THE MASTERS. After hovering on the horizon for a considerable time, this match took place on Monday, March loth, and attracted a record gate. Whilst the Masters were fresh, they pressed strongly, but Pattinson proved quite safe ; then the School forced the game out of their own half, and got through the defence several times in quick succession. Though the majority of the goals were scored through individual efforts, our combination was better than in the last two matches. The Masters therefore after half-time concentrated on the defence, and stopped the School from scoring to any extent, though two more goals were added. Towards the end of the game a last despairing attack on the School defence was made and an exciting few minutes ensued, until the whistle blew for time, without any score being made.

Result : .School, 8 goals ; The Masters, nil.

The Masters really had more of the game than the score indicates, but could not push their attack right home. Mr. Toyne was everywhere and gave a splendid exhibition of halfback play. Mr. Walker and Mr. Eddershaw in the attack were often dangerous and got through a lot of work. Mr. Wood also worked hard being always on the ball, or marking his man. In the defence Mr. Procter was prominent and Mr. Tendall proved a stumbling-block to many.

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For the School Haynes, Wray, and Robinson combined nicely and played well and altogether the passing was quicker and more accurate.

TEAMS :-

THE MASTERS.-Goal, Mr. Scott ; backs, Canon Owen, Mr. Tendall ; halves, Mr. Swift, Mr. Toyne, Mr. Procter ; forwards, Rev. R. 0. Hutchinson, Sergt.-Major Ryan, Rev. R. 0. Walker, Mr. Eddershaw, Rev. B. W. Wood.

SCHOOL.—Goal, E. P. Pattinson ; backs, 0. T. Durrant, G. Millhouse ; halves, H. B. Greenwood, C. L. Armstrong, A. D. Foster ;forwards, 0. M. Tennent, R. H. Thornsby, A. E. Robinson, W. R. Wray, W. H. Haynes.

SCHOOL V. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played at York, Saturday, March 15th. Though it was immediately obvious that Ripon as a team were more together, and were much quicker when " in possession of the ball," the result was a disappointment. Ripon, with the wind and sun behind them, from the start penned us in our " 25 ". The defence seemed unable to stop the ball, and when they did very often finis-hit it, Durrant especially being weak. York pressed once or twice but the shots failed and the score at half-time was : Ripon, 3 goals ; York, nil.

After the interval York had more of the game for some time, but they failed to score, and at last the Ripon centre forward got away alone and shot successfully. After more pressing by York, Wray was able to score with a quick shot from a rebound off the goal-keeper's pads. Ripon from the bully-off rushed the ball into our " 25 " but failed to get a goal ; after a general melee in the circle, however, just before time, another goal was added.

Result : Ripon, 5 goals ; School, 1.

The School forwards and halves were much too slow to take advantage of their opportunities, but were handicapped by being on the defensive for most of the game. Tennent played a good game on the wing, as indeed he has consistently done this season.

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Millhouse was very good at left-back repeatedly breaking-up attacking movements single-handed. Pattinson, though not quite so lucky against " break-aways," effected one brilliant save and was generally safe against ordinary shooting.

TEAM.—Goal, E. P. Pattinson ; backs, 0. T. Durrant, G. Millhouse ; halves, H. B. Greenwood, C. L. Armstrong, W. Yeoman ; forwards, 0. M. Tennent, R. H. Thornsby, A. E. Robinson, W. R. Wray, W. H. Haynes.

2ND XI. MATCH. The znd XI. at Ripon were more successful, winning a keen game by 4 goals to 3. York won the toss and played with the wind at their backs. This proved a great advantage, because a severe hailstorm occurred in the first half. At the interval York were easily leading by 3 goals to nil, but .then seemed to slack off a little and Ripon managed to equalise. The Ripon wings were constantly making dangerous rushes, and so the last few minutes were very exciting, until Nelson gave us the lead with a good shot. No further goals were scored on either side, until the whistle went for time. The team showed promise and will do much better when they have had some experience of matches.

Richards shot three goals.

TEAM.—Goal, L. Chilman ; backs, W. H. Wood, R. A. Harpley ; halves, K. Chilman, A. D. Foster, A. P. Agnew ;forwards, E. H. 0.

Keates, H. W. Hussey, P. A. W. Richards, H. E. Stirling, G. C. Nelson.

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Versus.

Date.

Gr' nd. Result.

Wed., Mar. 5 Retreat 8 RAMC Sat., Mon. Io The Masters 15 Ripon G.S Sat., Sat., 22 York " A Wed., 26 Ripon G.S 29 Ampleforth Sat.,

away lost 3—o home won 8-1 home won 8—o home lost 5—I home scratched away won 6-2 home lost 2—I

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15 29

Ripon G.S. Ampleforth

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away won 4 3 away lost 8-1 -

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ROWING. ROWING.

(Maiden IV.).

A fixture was arranged between the School and a Maiden Four from the York City Rowing Club, on March 14th. As usual, a good race was witnessed, but the School were again unsuccessful.

It should be mentioned that a change was made in the boat at a time very near the actual date of the race. We were again indebted to Mr. Walker for his able coaching. It is only fair to state that had the School won the toss and drawn the Station side of the river the result would have been very doubtful. As was the case last year the School lost an advantage which might have made all the difference. Below we give a short account of the race.

The course—Love Lane to first post past Lendal Bridge.

The City won the toss and elected to row on the Station side of the river. The weather conditions were on the whole admirable. The crews got off to a very fair start and the City were the first to take the lead. This was maintained until round the bend nearing the city boat house when the School, who by this time were about a third of a length behind, began to make up way. The boats drew level and the School actually led by a few feet, but could not sustain the effort. The City stroke now quickened up and took the lead. As the boats shot Scarborough Bridge the York City were greatly aided by the current on their side. In a short time the School were more than a length behind.

They were incapable of an effective spurt, but succeeded in reducing the lead to a length, which was the verdict by which the City won.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORK CITY ROWING CLUB

The following comprised the School boat :G. B. E. Reynolds •• Bow 2 H. E. K. Reynolds •• 3 R. M. Baskett •• Stroke G. W. Hargreaves •• Cox J. M. Ferguson ••

9 st. 8 lbs.

10 st. 3 lbs.

II st.

II st. 4 lbs.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT. On Wednesday, December i8th, was held the Annual School Christmas Concert. There was present a large assembly and throughout the Concert was a great success. At the present time we can boast few solo singers in the School. For that reason probably the Choir was called upon to do more than usually falls to their lot much to the enjoyment of themselves and the audience. Nevertheless we may say that the singing of the choir was the most striking feature of the evening, which was delightful from beginning to end. A very great debt indeed is owed to Mr. Tendall for the splendid results which he achieved. The success of the Concert was a fine tribute to his skill.

The unaccompanied Part Songs showed great contrasts of light and shade and were artistically sung with encores. The " Song of the Vikings," a rollicking song of the sea, went with great verve and elan, while the tuneful melodies of " Les Cloches " were very popular. In the solos, Schroeder made one of his welcome re-appearances and sung " Silent Heroes " with customary success. Hussey's Piano Solo was played with considerable execution and clearness of touch. Thornsby, whose help in the choruses was very great, sung his song really well— his upper notes being particularly resonant. He received a well-deserved encore. The Concert concluded with Carols and School Songs.

PROGRAMME. PART I.

The Dawn of Day " I. PART SONG •• Read .. " Flowers of the Valley " 2. FOLK SONG • • K. G. CHILMAN, C. H. ELLIOTT, AND H. L. HANNAM. " Orpheus with his lute " 3. PART SONG M acfarren .. " Fruhlingsraucshen " Sinding 4. PIANO SOLO • • " Lullaby of Life " . .

• • Leslie 5. PART SONG " The Franklin's Maid " 6. SONG ..

• • Cowen ..

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R. H. THORNSBY. " The Song of the Vikings " .. " The Twin Duet "

7. PART SONG •• 8. DUET

R.

D. FOSTER AND A. E. SCHROEDER.

•• F aning . Slaughter

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PART 2.

I. Two FOLK SONGS (a) " The Jolly Waggoner " (b) " The Carrion Crow " C. H. ELLIOTT, K. G. CHILMAN, H. HANNAM. 2. PIANO SOLO ..

Liebestraum " Liszt G. F. TENDALL. 3. SELECTION from " Les Cloches de Corneville " .. Planquette (a) Legend of the Bells. (b) Silent Heroes.

A. E. SCHROEDER. (c) Servants Chorus.

4. CAROL ..

See amid the winter's snow " Goss 5. SCHOOL SONGS .. ..

• •• •• (a) " Heroes " ..

•• • (b) " The Mermaid " (c) " Forty Years on " ..

• " Carmen Soeculare Eboracensis " " God Save the King " "

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THE NATURAL HISTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. The first exhibition of this Society was held in the Lecture Theatre on Saturday, February 8th. There was a good attendance of over 40 members, and several visitors were introduced, including Mr. and Mrs. Toyne. In the architectural section, H. E. K. Reynolds read an excellent paper giving briefly the history of English Gothic Architecture. R. M. Baskett followed, representing Natural Historians, with an interesting and amusing paper called " An Apology for Cats." After describing the different varieties, he gave us some personal reminiscences, and aroused considerable feeling for the feline species. Some 70 Lantern Slides, most of them made by present members, were then shown. One member, when suddenly requested to describe his work, gave us some interesting information about Bruges.

A short general meeting was held afterwards, and the Constitution of the Society was altered. It was resolved to add an engineering section to the other three, and the title of the Society was changed. It will now be known as " The Science Society."

REVIEW OF THE " ARENA."

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REVIEW OF THE FEBRUARY AND MARCH ISSUES OF THE ARENA. In the February issue of the Arena there appears an admirable article on the Art of Parody. It is an art which almost every one with literary inclinations must have at least played with.

Mr. Wilfrid Blair recalls an interesting piece of parody which was the work of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch's undergraduate days.

The latter is a consummate master in parody particularly of Tennysonian blank verse. Here it is :" So bluff Sir Sedlin gave the bride away And when they married her the little church Had seldom seen a costlier ritual.

The coach and pair alone were two pound ten And two pound ten apiece the wedding cakes— Three wedding cakes For Edwin, plump head waiter at the Cock, Grown sick of custom, spoilt by platitude, Lacking the finer wit that saith, " I wait, They come ; and if I make them wait they go," Tell in a jaundiced humour petulant green, Watched the dull slow rounding to his cheese." " This," we are told, " is of the best—a pure parody of style."

Calverley in the conclusion of his parody on Tennyson's " The Brook," has rendered thus :"Then I—the sun hath slipt behind the hill, And my Aunt Vivian dines at half-past six."

So in all love we parted ; I to the Hall, They to the village. It was noised next noon That chickens had been missed at Syllabus Farm."

Mr. J. Pringle Thompson has contributed a good article in the February Arena concerning Scotland's oldest University. The following interesting details are to be found. " One naturally associates the undergraduate with a black gown, but at Cambridge gowns are not always black. Caius College men wear gowns of a bluish tint. St. Andrew's academic costume is much brighter. Students wear red gowns with velvet collars, and their black trenchers are decked with gaily coloured tassels during their first three years—blue for the first year, red for the

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second, and yellow for the third, while in his fourth year a man assumes the more conventional black tassel. St. Andrew's is said more nearly to resemble Oxford or Cambridge than do any of the other Scottish Universities. Students do not reside in the colleges, and women students can take the same degrees as the men.

One of the best articles in the February number of the Arena is on Loretto School. It is particularly well illustrated and gives an excellent picture of Loretto as it was, and a description of Loretto as it is to-day. Loretto School, after passing through many vicissitudes, built, as it was upon the canal that had once held the shrine of " Our Lady of Loretto," an image brought from the East to Scotland in 1873 by Thomas Duchtie, in turn was tenanted by the Maitlands, the Forbes, the Hopes, and Robert Clive. Robert Clive about this time was seeking election to Parliament for the Midlothian Constituency. He was but lately home from India, and in the course of his election campaign invited the Provost and Baillies of Musselburgh to dinner.

After the meal, Clive produced some Indian cigars, a very rare form of tobacco at that time and certainly in that place. The Provost took his cigar and proceeded to eat it forthwith whilst the bailies round bravely followed his lead ! This well illustrated and cleverly written article gives an interesting picture both of the Loretto of to-day and of yesterday.

THE DIGNITY OF BUSINESS.

An article bearing on " Business " finds a place in the Arena this month and is of more than ordinary interest. For when Mr. H. E. Morgan put forward his now famous theory as to the need for closer union between the Business world and University and Public School men and the forming of a bureau to register the employers' wants and the names of the applicants, he spoke with a bias towards the business man's view with regard to the benefits afforded by a proper recognition of the dignity of business on the part of those who had received these educational advantages. It would seem therefore that it is left to the Arena to continue the

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idea from the new point of the Public Schools and Universities themselves. Accordingly an article appears which impresses strongly the need for view points on both sides of the gulf in order to make the scheme a success. Perhaps the most interesting item in the March Arena is an article on Edward Thring and his life-work at Uppingham, which is ably dealt with in the well-known " past and present " series. When Thring came to the school he found three dozen scholars, when he left he had firmly established it as the great public school of the day. The greatest testimony to Edward Thring's work is borne when the writer points out how eager he was to give every boy under his care the chance of developing to the utmost his individual talents especially in the direction of natural study. This may not appear remarkable at the present day but to find such advanced views forty years ago was most uncommon. To take a really notable example of his energy and resourcefulness we may cite the story of the Typhoid outbreak which threatened to jeopardize the school's existence. The problem was solved by a speedy removal alike of boys and paraphernalia to Borth on the Welsh coast. The noise of the sea on the beach rendered the use of bells in the temporary premises set up there, inaudible, and flags were used instead. These flags, torn and stained, now hang over the statue of Thring in the School chapel, eloquent witnesses of the magnitude of the peril which had once threatened Uppingham's very existence.

That " ragging " of undergraduates is a pursuit of comparatively modern date is amply disproved by Professor Strang in the March number of the Arena. The Professor stakes his reputation on the authority of Libanius, that students' battles were of frequent occurrence in the streets of Athens and that Professors were given some exciting moments when the spirit moved their beloved pupils to deal with them in approved fashion. In several instances these worthy men had to fly from their posts through their unpopularity and hold their classes privately. In truth the ancient undergraduate was every bit

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as much of a " dog " in his way as his modern compere and led " the life that is always gay " in splendid fashion. Running up bills and dining were both very favourite pastimes. Other pursuits, remarks the Professor, solemnly, included cursing goldsmiths, insulting cobblers, drubbing carpenters, kicking weavers, mauling hucksters, and threatening oil dealers. Oil dealers were ever a dangerous class it would seem ! These methods ought to have been fairly adequate for dealing with persistent tradesmen.

It is contended by a writer in the March issue of the Arena that of all the subjects taught in public schools the Art of Music is the most neglected and suffers most from half-hearted support.

The atrocious system used with regard to this subject also does immense harm to it. Headmasters are not unfrequently ignoramuses in such a subject, and as for the actual teachers thereof only 18 have Arts degrees, II have musical degrees, and but 7 out of the 70 have diplomas which may or may not vouch for good pianoforte teaching. Small wonder then that the system has failed so dismally, allowed as it is to meander on without check or inspection of any sort or description.

THE KNELL OF ROMANCE. Gone from the wood is the Faun and the Dryad, Now do the rivers no fair maidens screen ; Gone from the stream is the Nymph and the Naiad, Never again by men's eyes to be seen.

Never again shall be heard by the fountain The voice of its Nymph as sweetly she sings ; No more shall the footfall pass over the mountain Of Artemis speeding on feet swift as wings.

Murmurs the wood where the sun's brightly shining, Murmurs the dale where its golden rays dance ; Murmurs the stream for its guardian pining, Departed from us is all myth and romance.

MOUSOMANES.

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FENCING. When relaxed by many a brain-trying task, Or tried by some wearisome toil, Then gladly I turn to the gauntlet and mask, And handle the well-balanced foil ; Threaten and lunge with a lightening-like twist, Parrying thrusts with a turn of the wrist.

When the swish and swirl of the steel sings high, And the contest waxes fierce ; When the flickering weapons like fire-brands fly As I parry with carte or tierce ; Then as I grasp my slender blade Cares and troubles all seem to fade.

As I finger my foil with a delicate grip And join in the combat with zest : Or strive past the guard of my rival to slip And drive home the point on his breast : Those are the moments I love best of all, Those are the times that I love to recall.

Though the sweep of the sabre's shearing slash With its harsher, coarser skill, Finds many to favour its resonant clash, Yet I'll be faithful still.

To the delicate touch and graceful art Of fencing : the sport that is nearest the heart.

QUEM DEUS VOLT PERDERE PRIMUS DEMENTAT. The Editor sat in his chair, And his pen very fluently flowed, Of this he was made well aware By the ink-blots that vividly showed.

He had pages on pages to write, But he didn't know where to begin ; While the ink from his pen stream'd alright Inspiration refused to flow in. " Some verses," he said, " of my own. . .."

—For he really was hard up for news— Then flung down his pen with a groan, Since he couldn't make friends with the Muse.

So he thought—with his face growing red— The " School Letter " I'll now get begun But " Great Caesar, I wish I were dead, Being Editor isn't much fun."

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But at last when he'd chewed up his pen, And half poisoned himself with the ink, The Muse smiled upon him, and then His mind began freely to think.

Thus in time he completed his task, And laid down his pen with a sigh ; What ! Is this what he wrote ? Please don't ask, But in silence we beg, pass it by.

LAPSUS CALAMI.

VALETE. R. C. Bethell. Boarder, entered Sept., 1909. Left Dec., 1912.

Monitor. 1st XV., 1910-11-12. Captain, 1912. Hockey XI., 1911-12. 2nd XI. Cricket, 1910-11-12. Lower V. Classical. Choir.

J. B. Oakley. Dayboy. First entered 1907, left July, 1910.

Entered again, left December, 1912. 2nd XV., 1912. Upper V. Modern.

H. P. F. Roche. Mr. Tendall's House. Entered May, 1910.

Left Dec., 1912. Cricket XI., 1912. Lower V. Modern.

SALVE. M. Jones. IV. Modern. School House.

ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL. SALVETE. Tomlinson, H. Brook, J. H. S. Cooper, R. G. Craven, M. H. Buckton, R. H. Rymer, A. S. Martin, C. G. Webb, A. N. F. Miles, A. A. VALETE. Laughton, D.

Smith, P. St. G. D.

ALCUIN HOUSE. SALVETE. Richardson. J. Grant Lawson. P.

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THE PICKERING MEMORIAL. The Memorial Tablet to W. H. Pickering, O.P., will be dedicated by the Rev. the Marquis of Normanby on Saturday, May i7th.

There will be a short Service in the Chapel.

NOTES AND ITEMS. H. E. K. Reynolds has been elected to a History Scholarship at Peterhouse, Cambridge.

C. T. E. Birks has passed the School Certificate.

Congratulations to A. J. Peters on once more running for Cambridge, this time second string, in the Mile against Oxford in the Inter-'Varsity Sports.

Congratulations to R. D. Foster on playing for Cambridge against Oxford at Lacrosse, and on obtaining his half-blue.

Congratulations to H. E. K. Reynolds and J. M. Ferguson on receiving their School Boating Colours.

T. M. Darling stroked the Christ Church second boat in the recent Oxford Torpid races.

A Lecture has been given to the Photographic and Natural History Society on the West of Ireland, by C. L. Armstrong.

In the Inter-public Schools Fencing Competition G. A. Hyde represented the School. He succeeded in defeating the winner for the last three years in the first round, but was beaten in the second round by the competitor who ultimately won the competition.

Rev. P. E. Lord (O.P.), former Master of the School and Secretary of the O.P. Club has been appointed to be vicar of St. Mary's, Acocks Green.

Congratulations to A. D. Foster, H. Greenwood, R. H. Thornsby, G. Millhouse, on receiving their 2nd XV. Colours, also to 0. M. Tennent and H. Millhouse on receiving their School Hockey Colours.

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CONTEMPORARIES.

On March 12th, a Confirmation Service was held in the School Chapel, the following candidates being Confirmed by the Archbishop of York : A. P. Agnew, C. T. D. Ash, W. N. Bryning, R. C. Calvert, K. G. Chilman, C. D. B. Cluff, J. M. Ferguson, A. D. H. Foster, S. P. George, H. L. Hannam, C. E. Hicks, M. R. Jones, G. H. Jennings-Bramly, E. P. Pattinson, W. A. Pritt, A. B. Radford, G. B. E. Reynolds, F. Richardson, P. G. Russell, C. M. W. Shadwell, J. Shearman, J. C. Stainthorpe, F. R. Tovey, J. S. Wood, G. T. P. Yeoman, W. G. Yeoman.

OBITUARY.

January loth, 1913, A. SKELTON, 0.P., Hon. Canon of Winchester, and formerly Vicar of St. Thomas' Church, Leeds.

REV. C.

CONTEMPORARIES. We beg to acknowledge with thanks (with apologies for any inadvertent omissions), the receipt of the following Contemporaries :—Sedbergian (2), Wycombe Abbey Gazette, Bromsgrovian (2), Framlinghamian, Newtonian, Leodiensian (2), Danensis, Malvernian, Merchistonian, Pocklingtonian, Ermysted and Petyt Journal, Barrovian, Hymerian, The Arena.