July 1921

THE

PETERITE. VoL. XXI I I. JULY,

1921.

No. 238.

• EDITORIAL. E have the pleasure of chronicling another most successful term.

The Commemoration Service was most impressive, since it was made the occasion for the unveiling of the Old Peterite War Memorial Tablet, inscribed with the names of the Fallen.

It was a proud day in the annals of the School, despite the sorrow that could not but be felt especially by the relatives and friends of those who are gone from us through the Great War. Incidentally, we were able to extend a hearty welcome to our distinguished Old Boy, the Bishop of Carlisle, who performed the ceremony.

In Sport, which is dealt with in detail elsewhere, we have every reason to be proud of our record. Above all, we managed to_secure the York Regatta Cup, largely as a result of the unremitting labours and keenness of Mr. King, who has caused us to nourish a bitter grudge against Uppingham.

Thanks are due also to Mr. Finch for his help, which we shall be sorry to lose next term.

We have enjoyed our usual dissipations to the Gala this term. It was in most ways a great success, but one thing there was that we missed ! Mr. Yeld had been away and was unable to get back to send his customary collection of irises.

And the flower-tents were not the same without them.

It has been a great pleasure to witness the great revival of keenness in the Corps, which had been rather apt to rest on its oars since the end of the War. Enthusiastic comments, as of old, were made about its appearance on Military Sunday.

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COMMEMORATION DAY. On Saturday, July 2nd, a throng of enthusiastic Old Peterites and their friends, numbering about 700, came to attend the annual St. Peter's Day celebrations. The event, which Present and Old Boys of the famous School anticipate with the keenest relish, was a great success as a social function, and those responsible for the arrangements, headed by the Headmaster (Mr. S. M. Toyne) and Mrs. Toyne, were delighted at being the means once again of entertaining the visitors, whose expressions of appreciation and delight were a source of great gratification to them. The outstanding feature of the Celebration proceedings this year, an event awakening mournful, yet proud memories, of the past, was the Unveiling and Dedication of the School's War Memorial, which took place on Sunday.

On the previous day the proceedings at the School included a Cricket Match on the School ground between teams representing the School and Old Peterites, which proved a source of great interest to the visitors. During the game the Band of the Comrades of the Great War gave a selection of popular airs from light opera, etc. During an interval, the company was entertained at tea in a marquee on the lawn, through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Toyne. A source of attraction to many visitors was an exhibition of coloured drawings executed by the students. These works of art, which included several displaying promising talent, were on view in the art room.

Here, in a position of honour, there was also to be seen the York Regatta Challenge Cup, won the other week by the School four, this being the first time that such a trophy has fallen to the honour of the School. After the Cricket Match the Old Boys' Club held their annual business meeting for the election of officers, etc., and in the evening the Annual Dinner took place at Harker's Hotel.

The Annual Dinner of the Old Peterite Club, held on Saturday evening at Harker's Hotel, was presided over by Mr. S. M. Toyne, M.A. (Headmaster of the School), and amongst those present were the Bishop of Carlisle (an Old Peterite), the Dean of York (Dr. Foxley Norris), Dr. Chapman, Dr. J. C. Lyth, Mr. Norman Crombie, Mr. G. F. Tendall, Mr. R. E. F. Tendall, Mr. C. R. Featherstone, Mr. R. 0. Goolden, Mr. J. S. Denby, Mr. N. Roy, Mr. H. C. Scott, Mr. A. A. Phillips, Mr. C. B. Mossop, Mr. J. L. Pattinson, Mr. J. C. Stainthorpe, Mr. R. H. Metcalfe, Mr. H. T. S. Gedge, Mr. H. Richardson, Mr. R. G. DeLittle, Mr. Reginald Hunt, Mr. J. W. Procter, Mr. P. R. Morris, Mr. K. G. Chilman, Mr. A. J. A. Woodcock, Mr. H. W. Liddle, Mr. J. M. C. Badgeley, and others.

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The loyal toast, proposed from the chair, was duly honoured.

THE DEAN OF YORK submitted the toast of " The School," coupled with the name of Mr. Toyne, the Headmaster.

Although he had not the privilege of being an Old Peterite, said the Dean, he was, from his position, Chairman of the Governors of the School, and was conversant with its history.

England owed a great deal to her public schools, and would have to look more to their influence if she had to maintain her world position in the future. He had seen it stated by one whom they all respected that the public school spirit came originally from Rugby, but some might discount that judgment when they remembered that the person who expressed the view was a Rugby man. He was not a Rugby man and he thought St. Peter's School owed little or nothing to Rugby, and yet he ventured to assert that the public spirit existed in the School as strongly as in any in the country.

That public spirit, which was growing in power, was a valuable asset to the nation. It could not be attributed exclusively to any one school more than another, or to any one Headmaster, but had grown up naturally and spontanectusly. It had grown up at St. Peter's where it had been cultivated and immensely increased by the influence and personality of the present Headmaster, whom they were all proud to have at the head of the School. He came into close contact with the Headmaster, and he desired not only to record their admiration for his work, but to say that they all felt something of that strong attraction which made them all his friends. They drank his health with the utmost sincerity, affection and regard.

The toast was received with musical honours.

MR. TOYNE, who had a cordial reception, returned thanks for the hearty reception of the toast. There was about St. Peter's School a distinctive thing, bonhomie the spirit which characterised the relations between the Masters and the Boys which he had not found to exist to the same extent in other schools. That spirit gave the School a good tone, which was of great value.

He could honestly say that the past year had been quite the most successful the School had ever had. Dealing with athletics, he spoke of the excellent record they had established in football and cricket, the team's fielding in the latter game being excellent. They had also achieved a splendid record in connection with hockey, while as regarded rowing they had registered a great triumph in winning the York Regatta Challenge Cup

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for the first time. Alluding to the scholastic record, Mr. Toyne referred to the &oo scholarship they had won at Oxford, and since then their School had won the Squire Scholarship at the same University. While many other public schools centred on one or two things, they at St. Peter's combined both athletics and sport. He did not approve of specialising in sport, on the American system, for public schools, just for the sake of making records, which was not true sportsmanship and was antagonistic to the best public school spirit. He preferred to develop all-round sport and efficiency. The School was brimming with vigour and enthusiasm, and he hoped they would all continue to strive for the best results. Mr. Toyne spoke of the need for swimming baths at the School, and hoped some kind friends would come to their aid.

The Dean of York had done splendid work for the School in the educational sphere; They were now in such a position that they would be able to launch out more than they had done for many years. They now felt the benefit of the extensions that had been made at the School, and he was certain that within two or three years' time they would be able to take a position that woi.ild be extraordinarily good in the educational world. He believed the School had a great future. He hoped the Old Peterite Club would be able to have branches say in London and Cambridge, so that the organisation would continue to grow and flourish.

MR. NORMAN CROMBIE submitted the " Old Peterite Club " in felicitous terms, alluding to the spirit of good fellowship which prevailed amongst the members. He also paid a warm tribute to the scholastic record of the Bishop of Carlisle, and referred in happy phrase to the period when he was a student at the School. Coupled with the toast was the name of the Bishop of Carlisle.

THE LORD BISHOP OF CARLISLE, in acknowledging the toast, referred at the outset to the cricket match played that day, observing that in his day they had one or two giants at the game, but never a team that showed better fielding or a greater capacity for attack. He was also glad that the School had shown up so well in rowing. Alluding to his church work in his own diocese, he said he met Old Peterites occasionally, and had observed that in whatever walk of life thjy were they carried out the old traditions of the School of rendering public service.

He desired to emphasise the point that St. Peter's had now a splendid opportunity of taking what it ought to take, the premier position among the schools of the North. The Dean

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had said many true things about the value of the public school, and the importance of public school spirit, but without saying anything disparaging about • what were ordinarily known as public schools, he thought there was something more valuable to the country. The national school in the fullest sense was one grade higher, and a School like St. Peter's, which had its roots deep in national history, represented the national temperament, and met national needs even more than those magnificent creations of the last 6o years. That was well worth remembering in that part of the world, and at that period of national history. Public schools like Rugby, Charterhouse, etc., would probably find great difficulty in the future in existing •except upon a scale of charges which would certainly cut out the sons of the clergy and keep out many of the sons of professional classes. 'Whether St. Peter's School was transferred to the country or remained in York in performing the national service of educating the sons of professional people it would be doing a work of inestimable importance. As long as he lived he would always take every opportunity afforded him of testifying his extreme gratitude for what he learned at St. Peter's, especially under Mr. George Yeld.

It was a great thing to have brought St. Peter's School up to its present numbers and efficiency. He never had any doubt that Mr. Toyne would do great things for St. Peter's, where his name would long endure. " I don't see why he should go anywhere else," added the Bishop, " and I hope he won't leave, because if he stays here long enough he will turn St. Peter's School into the premier school of the North." No man, proceeded the Bishop, could do better work than that • or have a higher ideal, because he had come to the conclusion that the future of Great Britain lay in the North. No other part of England could surpass either in character, ability, or in the potentialities of future development, the northern counties, that region between the Trent and the Tweed, in which St. Peter's School was situated. The School had been associated with the Church for a long time. It had in its Chairman of Governors one who would keep up that connection, without turning the School into an ecclesiastical establishment, and would preserve that real public school spirit which had been handed down from the historic past.

The toast of " The Secretary and Officials of the Club " was honoured on the proposition of Dr. Chapman, and suitably responded to by Mr. H. C. Scott and Mr. J. C. Stainthorpe.

The company sang " Auld Lang Syne," and the proceedings

terminated with the National Anthem.

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DEDICATION • OF THE MEMORIAL. The Lord Bishop of Carlisle on Sunday morning dedicated the School War Memorial at a Service held in the Chapel. There was a large congregation, which included members of the School O.T.C. The Clergy present included the Dean of York (Dr. Foxley Norris), and the School Chaplain, the Rev. F. H. Barnby, who conducted the Service. The Lessons were read by the Headmaster, Mr. S. M. Toyne, M.A. The altar, pulpit, choir stalls, reading desk, etc., were beautifully decorated with many varieties of white flowers, the ladies of the School having been responsible for this. At the foot of the Tablet, which formed part of the Memorial, there was a large floral heart of laurels from the Headmaster and Students of the School. The service opened with the Processional Hymn, " 0 worship the King." After the Lesson, the Headmaster read the Roll of Honour, following which the Te Deum was chanted. The Hymn " How bright these glorious spirits shine," was also sung.

The War Memorial to the 78 Boys from the School who made the great sacrifice is an ambitious project, quite worthy of the honoured traditions of the School. It consists of Scholarship Exhibitions to the total value of about £500, open to sons of Officers and Men who were sacrificed in the War, a new Gallery and Lobby to the Big Hall, and an Oak Tablet in the Chapel bearing the names of the Fallen. The total cost is about £2,500.

The Lobby is on the right of the New Entrance to the School, and on the wall, within the apse of the lobby, is an Oaken Tablet, bearing the inscription :In Memory of Peterites who fought for Right and Justice in the Great War, 1914-18.

Over the lobby is the new gallery to the Big Hall. The seating in the gallery and the hall is of oak, and is also included in the Memorial. The oaken front of the gallery, which seats 16o boys, is neatly worked in panels, the central panel bearing the School coat-of-arms and motto, the latter, in Latin, reading " Along the Old Paths." The Memorial Tablet, which is in the North wall of the Chapel, contains the Names of the Fallen in incised letters, over which appears the School coat-of-arms in gilt and silver, the scroll work on each side including representations of oak leaves. At the foot of the Tablet appears an epitaph of Simonides, of which the following is a translation : If to die nobly is life's greatest test, To us of all her boons Fate gave the best ; We died and won a praise that cannot die, Eager to crown our land with liberty.

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The following Names of the 78 Fallen appear on the Roll of Honour inscribed on the Tablet :W. S. Allen, A. H. Allenby, W. Attlay, B. Barton, R. M. Baskett, R. C. Bethell, F. M. Bingham, P. F. Beaumont, E. F. Bedingfield, E. J. Burdett, W. H. Bowman, H. G. Clarke, B. Cookson, A. J. Clemons, F. Colley, W. L. Crombie, B. C. Camm, M. L. Durrant, G. T. Fairbank, F. E. Ferguson, D. L. de J. Fernandez, T. W. Fisher, J. C. Foster, R. D. Foster, Oswald Gray, R. M. Horton, E. W. Harland, A. Hutchinson, R. A. Harpley, H. S. Haworth, W. H. Haynes, T. R. Heap, N. H. Hillyard, P. B. Jones, B. O. Jolly, R. D. Johnson, D. H. Kennedy, F.. H. Knowles, P. J. King, W. V. Lawton, H. S. Leonard, J. W. Maxwell, W. A. McFarlane, B. Maguire, J. Mortimer, Cyril Nelson, A. J. Neilson, J. F. G. Northcote, E. P. Pattinson,. R. E. Peel, Gerard Peters, S. W. Penty, W. • Phillips, P. A. W. Richards, T. Richardson, G. B. E. Reynolds, J. R. Rigby, C. L. Robinson, K. J. Roy, W. N. Scawin, G. J. Scott, K. Shann, R. R. T. Smith, F. Seaton Smith, C. L. Stephenson, G. N. Storrs Fox, 0. M. Tennant, G. A. Thomlinson, A. D. Trotter, M. M. Wadsworth, J. P. Watson, G. C. West, H. R. A. Whitehead, H. E. Windle, W. V. R. Wilson, G. W. Ware, D. P. Mackay.

The architect for the whole of the Memorial was Mr. F. T. Penty, an Old Peterite, and the builder was Mr. Watson, York.

The other portions of the work were entrusted to the following :—Mr. T. Bellerby, woodwork in the Chapel and Big Hall ; Mr. Holtby, new seating in the Big Hall ; Mr. Atkinson, patent " Vikta " flooring in the Big Hall ; tablet, Mr. Milburn (sculptor).

The Bishop of Carlisle prior to Unveiling the Tablet, preached from the text, " Freely ye have received, freely give," (St. Matthew x., 8). That day, he said, they could not help thinking of what had been given to them, and they thanked God with sincere thanks for the work of statesmen, kings, and great teachers who founded and nursed that School and handed it down to them for their help. And he, and those like him, who stood again after so many years in that Chapel had special reasons for thanking God with real gratitude for the teachers who taught them so faithfully and well. Touching on the late War, and the noble sacrifices made by the gallant men who fought for their safety, his lordship also spoke of the waste in wealth involved, which might have been used in establishing the real prosperity and comfort of the people. The waste of youth in the War could not be estimated.

The ideals of justice, liberty, right, and truth for which the fallen had made the sacrifice, were the foundation of God's

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eternal gift and they would abide until the end of time, for the campaign to uphold those principles was never over, and we in our time must be engaged in it as even were those who had given their lives in their defence. If they were to sum up in a single sentence the gift they had received, it was surely in the priceless knowledge that there was within the heart of every man a wealth of nobility of purpose, a high spiritual ideal, which only needed another great occasion to call it out. They could be quite sure that the ordinary Englishman had within his heart the dreams and ideals which could make of him a hero.

The qualities which made the fallen men great were the qualities which were still needed—willing sacrifice, unselfishness, and genuine self-sacrifice. They prayed with all their hearts that the youth of our time might be spared another and similar trial.

They could not tell. But of this they could be sure, that in every age and for every generation, there would be some special opportunity and some great call, and those who would respond would be those who, through ordinary work and simple service, .devoted themselves to the welfare of others. They had placed their Memorial by the side of the road which had listened to the march of Roman legions and in a city which had taken part in innumerable wars, but all that was human must some day perish, and the names of those men would some day be only a memory. Yet the spirit of man was immortal, and there would be an abiding memory of what those men died for.

The Bishop then unveiled the Tablet, and while the dedicatory prayers were being said the congregation remained standing The " Last Post " was sounded by Lieut. K. G. Chilman, and after silent prayer and the singing of the hymn " For all the Saints," the Service concluded with the National Anthem.

The members of the School O.T.C., in command of Lieut.

R. 0. Goolden, with whom was Lieut. P. B. King, subsequently paraded in the cricket field, when the " Last Post " was again sounded and three volleys fired in Memory of the Fallen.

AN APPRECIATION. It is with the deepest regret that we are saying good-bye to Mr. King this term. He is leaving us, with a splendid record of seven years' whole-hearted service ; broken, unfortunately, by the War, during which he served in France and Germany as an officer in the S.W.B. Throughout his career he has de-

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voted himself to the School with the utmost enthusiasm and untiring patience. In every department of School Life, both in school and out of school, he has been always ready to give a helping hand, always tactful, always conscientious, and always painstaking. We are all conscious of our deep debt to him, and most of us owe him more than we can realise. He has invariably maintained a high standard of work, and he has been closely allied with the games of the School, more particularly with Rowing. He has the satisfaction of knowing that in this latter province he has closed his career with a " crowning glory." He has also given up an immense amount of his time to the O.T.C. ; he has always been keen and smart and always set a good example to the N.C.O.'s and men. He has always been jealous of the honour of the School, and has done his best to keep the " tone high. He is going to take a post at Uppingham in September, and he carries the good wishes of all the School with him. His departure leaves a gap which can never be filled, and we shall always remember Mr. King with a profound respect and deep gratitude. Perhaps the best tribute we can give him is to say that no one has ever been afraid of him, since all knew his great heart and high mind.

OXFORD LETTER. June DEAR SIRS,

gth,

1921.

M. H. Harland has spent a most active term, playing cricket for Exeter 2nd XI., and distinguishing himself as cox. in the recent May Regatta. It is much regretted by all members of the Oxford O.P. Club that he is going down this term, as he has most admirably filled the office of Vice-President since the institution of the Club.

A. G. Wilson is still one of the shining lights in B.N.C. The nature of his " faculty " is such that the bulk of his time is spent assiduously working at his desk. But he has lighter moments and is frequently to be seen on the B.N.C. tennis courts. During " eights " his heartiness was wonderful, and he sped up the tow-path every day encouraging his college eight. He has been elected Vice-President of the Club for the ensuing year, and we are sure that he will be a worthy successor to Harland.

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E. W. Gilbert relinquishes this term his position as Secretary of the Club, a position which he has filled during the past year with considerable success. His specialisation in tennis was justified by his appearance in the semi-final of the college doubles tournament, in which we hope he will be successful.

We have not been able to elicit much information about D. Norwood this term. He appears to play both tennis and cricket.

When he is not playing bridge, he spends his evenings on the river. He says he is working very hard, and we understand that he is a leading light in a college society, in which he discourses on Political Science.

P. G. Russell is, we are told, taking schools this term, which is inclined to cramp his style. We shall all grieve when he goes down to take up his life's work, but, we suppose someone must do the world's work.

K. H. Rhodes has been dividing his activities with his usual versatility, between the river, the stables and his work. He too has schools, and we look for fresh honours to add to his already lengthy tale, and we feel we shall not be disappointed.

P. R. Morris seems to have kept himself fairly quiet this term.

We have not heard of him hitting any sixes at cricket, but in a private capacity he has featured on the river as a punter.

He can manage a double length pole almost without splashing.

He also plays tennis.

The O.U.O.T.C. has evidently heard about J. G. Hardwick's bull-like proportions, seeing that he was somehow concerned in a tug-of-war for the 'Varsity at Olympia.

We learn that the Keble College tennis club has been put to much anxiety and expense owing to ,F. J. Mann's attempts to play tennis. Congratulations to him on the Squire Scholarship.

We desire to congratulate T. Watkinson on his scholarship at Hertford and we are looking forward to seeing him next term. We shall extend a very hearty welcome to him, and to all other Peterites who come up next term, and we hope that the number of Oxford Old Peterites will thus be considerably increased.

We are, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

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ATHLETIC SPORTS. The Annual Sports were held on Tuesday, the 29th of March.

There was a large attendance of parents and friends. Elliot Smith, who won the half-mile (open), the mile, and was a good second in the open steeplechase, carried off the Victor Ludorum prize presented by Mrs. Toyne. A new school record was established by H. G. Crawshaw's high jump of 5ft. Sin.—half an inch above the previous record. He was also successful in • the long jump, but failed by 'ft. 'in. to reach J. E. Gofton's record jump of r9ft. kin. B. A. C. Gray and Tasker also ran well ; they were first and second in the quarter-mile and the roo yards (open), which were won by Gray in 55 secs,. and ro 3-5 secs. respectively. The highest number of points was gained by the School House, who consequently secured the Sports Shield ; and at the same time they received the Boating Cup, which they had won a fortnight before. The Prizes were kindly distributed by Mrs. Foxley Norris.

The following were the results :— roo Yards (under r4)—J. G. Troop, T. Bridges. roo Yards Handicap (under 15)—W. R. McKay, R. W. Moss.

Quarter-Mile (open) (Prize presented by 'Mr. Toyne) B. A. C. Gray, J. Tasker.

Junior School ioo Yards—Eaton, Bullen.

High Jump (open)—H. G. Crawshaw, E. Lorrain Smith. ioo Yards (open), Prize presented by the Assistant Masters— B. A. C. Gray, J. Tasker.

Quarter-Mile (under r6)—Prize presented by Mr. J. S. Denby— W. Avery, F. Terry.

Junior School 8o Yards—Symmons, Barton.

Half Mile (open)—(Prize presented by the Assistant Masters)— L. Elliot Smith, W. H. Dixon.

Old Boys' Race---Col. Scott.

220 Yards Handicap (open)—W. W. Powell (40 yd's.), J. D. Wilkinson (35 yds.).

High Jump (under r5)—T. G. Robinson.

Relay Race—School House.

Half -Mile Handicap (open)—B. Riley (200 yds.), D. Barnsley (ioo yds).

Junior School 6o Yards—Crombie, Brockbank.

Long Jump (open) H. G. Crawshaw, B. A. C. Gray.

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Yards Handicap (open)—D. W. E. Burridge (5 yds.), W. T. Todd (to yds.).

Steeplechase (open) Prize presented by the Assistant Masters, W. H. Jefferson, L. Elliot Smith.

Steeplechase (under 15)—R. S. Moss, N. Pullan.

Mile (Prize presented by Mr. L. W. Avery)—L. Elliot Smith.

Long Jump (under 15)—W. P. Mackay.

Tug-of-War—School House.

Junior School Steeplechase—Sola, Platts.

Junior School HighJump (Senior)—Buchanan. • Junior—Galtrey, Eaton.

Squash (open)—B. A. C. Gray.

Victor Ludorum—L. Elliot Smith.

Sports Shield—School House.

Boating Cup—School House.

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CRICKET REVIEW. I am somewhat puzzled whether I ought to conform to convention and call this article Prospect ' or Retrospect,' but I trust that the Editors will permit me to break away from the tradition and boldly to call it Review.' It can be said without any reservation that the School possesses better first and second elevens than it has had for many a long day, yet it was desperately disappointing to lose to Diirham by six runs, when the School had the game in hand with 15 runs to make and five wickets to go down. Cricket is admittedly a queer game, and it was unfortunate that the best all round cricketer was away, but neither consideration can atone for the loss of this match. The fielding was extremely smart--especially on the ground—and the most pleasing and unusual feature was the anticipation of the batsman's stroke ; in fact by the end of the season it was difficult to find more than two fielders in both elevens with glue on their soles. One often hears the remark about schoolboys' fielding, " If these boys can't field, who can ? " It displays a lack of knowledge of what good fielding means. It includes good catching, safe groundfielding, quick and correct return, but it means more, it includes the knowledge of where the ball is likely to go, before and while the stroke is being made. It is rare for schoolboys to know this,

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as their experience is limited. This is what we have tried to learn this season, and we are grateful to Major E. G. Wynyard for several of his suggestions and hints, which undoubtedly stimulated the eleven and the School.

The batting has improved vastly and there are several batsmen, who are this season in the second eleven but who in previous years would have been playing for the 1st. In the early part of the season Crawshaw was a tower of strength and it looked at one time, as if he were destined to have a record season.

However, as soon as he began to have a run of poor fortune several of the others came to the fore notably Mack and Coates.

Both of these should be most useful next year. Gray did well also and Tasker hit out with vigour. IA Pattinson the School had a really classy bowler. With a new ball and two good slips, he was as good a school bowler as I have seen. Before this general criticism of the 1st Eleven is finished, mention must be made of the batsman, who has few natural shots, but whose patience and watchfulness on many occasions laid the foundations of victory. Barton proved a most useful member of the side.

The Second XI. was quite a formidable side and was much in advance of anything which we have had previously, and the Junior School can produce a very hot side.

CHARACTERS. FIRST XI. COLOURS.

H. G. CRAWSHAW (Capt.). A pretty and correct bat, can generally be relied on to score on a good wicket—he must get rid of fanciful superstitions if he is to become first class.

This he could easily be. A captain with a real knowledge of the game.

B. A. C. GRAY has developed into a sound hard-wicket batsman.

His slow bowling is better than it looks.

E. G. H. MACK-a fine forcing batsman and has bowled well.

He is slow in the field and is inclined to be ruffled, if he does not meet with success. Perhaps the most useful all-round cricketer in the School.

0. B. JEPSON has had a somewhat unfortunate season and could not find his form.

A. L. B. PArriNsoN-,-a classy bowler with a late swerve. A safe catch at point and a useful bat.

J. A. HANSON-a plucky wicket-keeper.

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W. E. BARTON—an excellent fielder and one of the most useful batsmen on the side.

H. G. COATES—a somewhat ungainly fielder and rather slow to start, but safe when he arrives at the ball. After the first few matches, he was undoubtedly the most dangerous bat in the team.

J. TASKER—a brilliant fielder though he is inclined to creep in too close, when fielding cover-point. A punishing batsman. He can play with a straight bat, but usually does not do so.

SECOND XI. COLOURS.

T. W. DONKING—a brilliant fielder and at times can play a useful innings. Does not watch the ball sufficiently carefully.

R. N. NEwn-Y—a useful bowler, who deserved more wickets than actually fell to him. At the beginning of the season, he was a shocking fielder, but he improved. He should begin to bat a little, as a bowler may be required to make a few.

C. E. S. BULLEN—a good bat, but he has a very fatal draw shot to leg, which he often attempts in the first two overs. It will not come off against even average bowling.

E. G. BULLEN is developing into a good cricketer, should be very useful next year.

E. P. SEwELL—an excellent deep-fielder and a forceful bat.

His 168 for the second is a school record.

G. ETCHES—as a bowler he is deceptive and keeps a good length even when hit—hence his success.

E. V. SYKES—a very useful bowler for the 2nd XI. In many years he would have been in the 1st. A very poor fielder.

Improved as a bat. • L. F. LEVERSEDGE—a natural cricketer. If he could regulate his length, he would have been a good bowler, as he comes quickly off the pitch.

N. PULLAN—a promising batsman, who watches the ball. He should do well in future years. His bowling lacks length and direction.

G. MARWOOD improved considerably—would be better if he could rid himself of an iniquitous golf sweep, which is fatal for a moving ball.

ALSO PLAYED.

J. N. AVERY—a solid and useful bat—not many scoring shots,

but the runs come quietly.

G. MILNE REDHEAD —a steady batsman, who did for the 2nd XI. what Barton did for the 1st.

CRICKET.

573

CRICKET.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL

v.

MASTERS.

Played at home on May 24th. The School batted first and put up a very good score. Crawshaw contributed a bright 35 and only three players failed to reach double figures. Newby went in eleventh and scored 49 by " hit or miss " tactics. A promising start for the season.

For the Masters Mr. Toyne and Mr. Chilman made a stand of 48. Mr. Barnby went in fourth wicket and scored 20 not out. Apart from these the scoring was not heavy and the School secured a somewhat unexpected win. Mr. Tendall is to be congratulated on his fielding. Twelve men aside were played.

MASTERS.

SCHOOL.

H. G. Crawshaw, c Mr. Tendall b Mr. Barnby 35 W. E. Barton, c Mr. Tendall b Mr. Peachment 26 E. G. H. Mack, b Mr. Toyne 18 H. G. Coates, c Mr. Finch, b Mr Barnby 6 B. A. C. Gray, lbw. b Mr. Finch 28 J. Tasker, b Mr. Toyne 6 J. Hanson, b Mr. Barnby 2 4 T. W. Donking, not out 23 L. F. Leversedge, c Mr. King b Mr. Toyne E. P. Sewell, b Mr. Finch z R. N. Newby, b Mr. Barnby 49 A. L. B. Pattinson, not out 1 4 Extras 18

Rev. G. C. Beach, b Pattinson ro Col. J. C. R. King, b Pattinson 3 S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Tasker, b 20 Pattinson K. G. Chilman, Esq., b Mack 25 H. D. Finch, Esq., c Barton b Mack 14 Rev. F. H. Barnby, not out 20 P. B. King, Esq., c & b Pattinson 9 R. 0. Goolden, Esq., c Barton b Newby G. F. Tendall, Esq., b Tasker 2 C. H. Peachment, Esq.,c Pattinson, b Tasker L. Procter, Esq., b Newby Capt. J. M. C. Hadgeley, c Gray b Tasker Extras 5

Total. 250

Total 1o6

SCHOOL

V.

WORKSOP COLLEGE.

Played away on May 28th. Worksop scored the moderate total of 62, thanks to good bowling by the School. The XI. batted soundly, but without any individual brilliance, and won by a comfortable margin.

CRICKET.

574

WORKSOP COLLEGE. Taylor, b Mack J. R. Walker, c Gray b Tasker 13 Palmer, c Coates b Mack Stillwell, b Newby 1 4 Steemson, c & b Pattinson 7 Grimshaw, b Pattinson 2 Johnson, c Donking b Gray .... 9 A. B. Walker, lbw. b Newby ... 2 Jennison, c Coates b Gray Genish, not out 3 Clutton, c Tasker, b Gray 2 Extras 9

SCHOOL. Crawshaw, b Genish 26 12 Barton, hit wkt. b Walker Mack, c Tennison b Genish 4 Gray, lbw. b Johnson 8 Tasker, b Johnson 2I Pattinson, c & b Clutton 5 Coates, c Taylor b Johnson .... 12 Hanson, b Genish Jepson, st. b Johnson 4 Donking, not out 6 Newby, b Johnson 4 Extras 7

Total . 62

Total .110

SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

At York, on June 4th. Leeds, batting first, proved incapable of a high score. They appeared to have a long tail which collapsed before Pattinson and Mack. Rain delayed the start of our innings after lunch, and the afternoon was very dull.

We batted for less than an hour and passed their total for the loss of two wickets.

7

LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Woodhouse, c Barton b Mack .

Hiley, b Pattinson

Elam, c Barton b Pattinson Greenleaves, c & b Mack Chard, b Mack Overend, c Jepson b Pattinson Cheetham, lbw. b Pattinson Plackett, not out Clarke, lbw. b Pattinson Aiden, run out Brown, c Hanson b Pattinson Extras

4

SCHOOL. Crawshaw, not out 43 Barton, b Overend 7 Mack, b Aiden 8 12 Gray, not out Tasker, Hanson, Coates, Jepson, did not bat.

Pattinson, Donking, Newby, Extras 4

Total . 66

Total (2 wkts.) declared 74

54 23

13 so I 0 0 I 0

SCHOOL v. XIV. WEST YORKS. Played at home on the 8th of June. The West Yorks batted first and scored 77, mainly due to Col. Crossman. Our bowlers again proved rather too much for a somewhat weak side.

Although we were unlucky in losing both Mr. Toyne and Mr. Chilman without a score, a third wicket partnership by Crawshaw and Gray enabled the School to win with ease.

CRICKET.

575 SCHOOL.

XIV. WEST YORKS.

Crawshaw, c & b Creffield 58 Barton, c Tasker, b Pattinson . o Maya11, run out Barton, b Creffield 9 4 Mr. Toyne, c Col. Crossman, b Lilley, b Mack Crossman, c Gray, b Mack 28 Creffield Chilman, b Creffield Peberdy, b Mack 6 Gray, c Lilley, b Col. Crossman 32 Logan, b Pattinson 8 Mack, st., b Col. Crossman 10 Creffield, b Mack.

Agar, b Mr. Toyne 13 Tasker, b Creffield 2 Hanson, run out Waller, hit wkt., b Mr. Toyne . 8 Jepson, b Col. Crossman Churn, not out Pattinson, c Peberdy b Creffield 10 Gurney, c Chilman, b Gray ....

2 Extras 7 Donking, not out Extras 38 Total . 77

Total .161

SCHOOL V. WAYFARERS C.C.

Played at home on June gth. In this match we met a highclass side, that might have beaten us thoroughly. We rose to the occasion, however, and playing very good cricket, came off with a creditable draw. The Wayfarers declared at teatime with the total of 285 for four. We had scored 225 for 4 in two hours, when stumps were drawn.

WAYFARERS C.C.

C. E. Anson, lbw., b Pattinson 62 C. E. Rogers, c Barton, b Pattin19 son H. G. Curgenven, c Jepson, b Mr. Toyne 57 J. H. C. Henderson, c Mr. Toyne b Pattinson 4 R. Marple, not out 57 64 G. W. Goodwin, not out A. R. Sheen, Rev. -. Jones, C. W. B. Bolton, , did not bat S. B. Dickinson, H. G. Steel, Extras 22 Total (4 wkts.) declared 285

SCHOOL. Crawshaw, c Marple, b Dickinson 3 Barton, b Jones 29 Mr. Toyne, c Sheen b Curgenven 88 Mr. Chilman, c Henderson, b Jones 54 Gray, not out Mack, not out Hanson, Pattinson, Tasker, did not bat.

Jepson, Donking, Extras 39

Total (4 wkts.)

225

SCHOOL V. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN.

Played at York on June 11th. The Craven Gentlemen batted first, and scored 278 for g, when they declared. A fourth wicket stand by Townsend and Gosden added 164 runs.

In spite of an effort by Crawshaw and Mack, we were dismissed

CRICKET.

576

for 134. We were unfortunate in being without Mr. Toyne and Mr. Chilman, and we had certainly had a hard week of cricket, but we undoubtedly met a better team. Twelve aside were played.

J.

CRAVEN GENTLEMEN.

W. Horsfall, run out R. S. Nicholson, c Crawshaw b Pattinson Rev. F. G. Forder, b Pattinson Rev. R. G. Glennie, run out C. A. Townsend, b Newby P. H. Gosden, b Pattinson Rev. A. Basil-Carter, c Donking b Pattinson C. C. Barker, b Pattinson B. Wilson, not out Rev. G. C. Beach, b Newby Rev. H. R. Stott, did not bat C. R. Farrar, Extras

Sir

35 29 75 98 27 o 3

SCHOOL. Crawshaw, c Wilson, b Forder . 28 Barton, c Gosden, b Barker 2 Gray, lbw , b Barker 12 'Mack, c Glennie b Townsend 32 Hanson, c & b Farrer 5 Pattinson, b Townsend 8 Tasker, b Farrer Jepson, c Gosden, b Townsend Coates, c Stott, b Wilson . ..... 12 Donking, c Glennie b Townsend 5 Bullen, not out 9 Newby, b Wilson 2 Extras 21

9 Total .138

Total (9 wkts.) declared. 278

SCHOOL V. YORK WEDNESDAY.

Played at home on June 15th. The School batted first, and in spite of a poor start, scored 221, very quickly. Mr. Toyne and Mack put on 103 for the fourth wicket, and Tasker, partnered by Pattinson and afterwards by Donking added 68 for two wickets. In spite of an effort by Walton and Wallis, York's wickets fell before our bowlers for 68.

ScirooL.

YORK WEDNESDAY.

Crawshaw, c Col. Adams bTaylor 8 4 Barton, b Taylor 7o Mr. Toyne, cCol.Adams,bHeap Mr. Chilman, c Beach, b Taylor 5 Gray, c & b Taylor Mack, b Heap 44 Hanson, c Walton b Wallis Pattinson, b Wallis i8 Tasker, c Taylor, b Wallis 44 Donking, not out 13 Newby, c & b Taylor Extras 14

o Rev. G. C. Beach, b Pattinson J. Keighley, b Pattinson 7 R.Richardson,cGray bPattinson I E. R. Walton, cPattinson bMack 35 F. Heap, c Newby b Pattinson. o Col. Adams, c Barton bPattinson o o T.L.Taylor,cPattinson,bNewby I. Wallis, not out 17 R. Farrar-Hill, c & b Gray r N. H. Moon, b Gray o A. E. Thompson, b Mack o Extras 7

Total .221

Total . 68

CRICKET.

577

SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.

Played at Durham on June 18th. Durham batted first and scored 138. Our score was three down for two runs, when Hanson went in, our first three batsmen having failed to score.

Pattinson and Hanson stopped the rot, and Coates and Tasker took the score from 5.8 for five to 125 for six, leaving fourteen runs wanted to win. The batsmen however proved unequal to this task and the remaining four wickets fell for six runs, leaving us the losers by eight runs.

DURHAM. 32 Scott, run out o Youngman,c GraybPattinson Adamson,cLeversedgebPattinson 3 Io Ward, b Newby Alderson,cHanson bLeversedge 24 Meikle, b Gray 5 Grierson, b Leversedge 18 Forrest,cLeversedge bPattinson 22 Gee, c•G ray b Leversedge . ..... . 2 Nelson, lbw, b Pattinson 6 Macdonald. not out 9 Extras Io

SCHOOL. Crawshaw,cWard bGrierson Barton, run out Gray, c Grierson b Scott Pattinson, run out Hanson, c Ward b Grierson Coates, c, Adamson b Forrest ...

Tasker, c Ward b Forrest Bullen, c Adamson b Grierson Donking, b Forrest Leversedge, not out Newby, b Forrest Extras Total

Total 139

0 0 0

13 19 55 34 0 2

4 0

4 131

SCHOOL v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Played at home on June 25th. The School batted first and managed to score 145. Gray, Barton and Coates were the only players to show signs of brilliance Ampleforth easily passed our score for the loss of four wickets, and finally closed the innings at 179 for six. Hodge, Geldart and Dunbar, all scored heavily.

AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE.

SCHOOL.

Gray, c G.Ainscough b Geldart, 23 Barton, b Roche 27 Mack, b Geldart 19 Pattinson,cJ.Ainscough bGeldart 7 Crawshaw, b Roche 1 4 2 Hanson, b Roche 23 Coates, c Gilbert b Roche Tasker, b Geldart 4 Leversedge, not out O Sewell, run out Newby, c King b Gilbert

4 Extras 5

J. Ainscough, b Pattinson 8 to G. Ainscough, cHanson bMack Hodge, c Mack b Newby 53 Geldart, c & b Tasker 57 Dunbar, cCrawshaw bLeversedge36 Davis, run out 9 6 Mayne, not out Gilbert, Pearson, King, did not bat.

Roche, Extras

1 45

Total (6 wkts.) dec. 179

Total

CRICKET.

578

SCHOOL V. OLD PETERITES.

Played at York on July and. The School batted first and scored 197 for four before tea, when the innings was closed.

Gray contributed 47 ; and Crawshaw and Coates made a not out stand of 96 for the fourth wicket.

The 0.1".'s lost Chilman and Tendall for 22 and II respectively, and J. 0. Wood was the only member of the team who looked like winning the match. He scored 69 by good forceful cricket, but the entire side succumbed for 143.

SCHOOL. Barton, b Peters Gray, b Chilman Mack, c sub, b Peters Pattinson, lbw. b Wood Coates, not out Crawshaw, not out Hanson, Tasker, Pullan, did not bat.

Donking, Newby, Extras

i6 47 10 17 57 39

II

OLD PETERITES. Mr. Johnstone, c Donking b Pattinson 17 Rev. Peters,cCrawshaw b Mack o Mr. Philipps, b Mack Mr. Chilman, b Mack 22 Mr. Tendall, b Mack Mr. Wood, run out 69 Mr. Gedge, c Gray b Newby Col. Scott, c Pattinson b Newby 8 Mr. Stainthorpe, c Pattinson b Tasker

6 Mr. Platt, c & b Tasker I

Mr. Davis, not out 5 Extras 3

Total (4 wkts.) dec. 197

FIRST

Total

1 43

XI. AVERAGES (to date)

BATTING. Total Highest No. of Times Runs. Score. Inns. not out.

H. G. Coates 163 57 * 6 I H. G. Crawshaw . 2 54 58 I0 2 51 23* .6 T. W. Donking 4 B. A. C. Gray 173 47 I0 2 E. G. H. Mack 148 44 9 I J. Tasker O 44 7 W. E. Barton 132 29 10 0 A. L. B. Pattinson I 92 18 8 R. N. Newby 0 59 49 6 J. A. Hanson 0 54 2 4 7 Also batted —L. F. Leversedge I, 4* and 19 *.

E. P. Sewell, 2, and o.

0. B. Jepson, 1, o, and I. C. E. S. Bullen, o, and 9*.

Av. 32.6 31.75 25.5 21.6 18.5 15.7 13.2 13.1 8.1 7.7

CRICKET.

BOWLING. O. M. R. 8o 18.3 2

w.

7

J. Tasker A. C. B. Pattinson 120.3 12 364 214 R. N. Newby 61.2 I0 138 B. A. C. Gray 26 2 E. G. H. Mack 95 6 41 5 Also bowled—A. F. Leversedge 17, 3, 38, 4.

COLTS

V.

A. 11.4 11,7 18.6 19.7 23

7 18

COLTS XL AYSGARTH (away.

AYSGARTH.

Ist Innings.

Tilly, c Troop b Sanderson Cobham, c Bullen ma. b Elliot Dalgliesh,cClarke bSanderson Howard, lbw. b Elliot

Ellis, c Coates b Elliot Thompson, run out Wallace, c Coates b Elliot Foster,cBullen mi.b Elliot Pumphrey, b Elliot Newell, not out Tilly, mi. c Clarke b Elliot Extras Total

579

0

17 0

8

0

4 6 2

2nd Innings. lbw. h Stuart c Bullen mi., b Sanderson ..... o c & b Clarke

5

run out c & b Clarke not out not out lbw. b Sanderson

II

5

To

Extras 6

58

Total (8 wkts.) 27

COLTS. • Sanderson, b Newell 5 Troop, b Tilly mi. o I

Wood, run out o Stuart, run out 0 Elliot, not out Bullen mi., c & b Foster 24 Extras 9 Frankland, b Newell II Bullen ma., cCobham b Tilly ma. 52 Total 128 Coates, b Newell o Clarke, b Newell 8 Townend, c Tilly mi. b Newell 18 COLTS v. AYSGARTH

(Home).

AYSGARTH. Cobham, b Sanderson Tilly, b Stuart 7 Dalgliesh, b Sanderson Howard,cBuchanan,bSanderson 26 Wallace, b Sanderson Thompson, b Stuart 4 38 Ellis, run out Foster, b Sanderson 4 Pumphrey, lbw. b Elliot 3 Wickam, b Elliot 5 Newell, not out Extras 18

COLTS. Stuart, b Newell 19 Buchanan, run out Bullen, iii., c & b Wickham 3 Troop, c & b Newell 8 Frankland, c & b Newell Sanderson, b Newell 10 Elliot, c Foster b Newell Townend, h Newell 5 Clarke, b Foster 16 Wood iii., c Ellis b Newell 6 Hall, not out 5 Extras 23

Total 121

Total 96

580

ROWING. ROWING.

CREWS : I st Boat. 2nd Boat. 3rd Boat.

Jefferson. Yates i. Moss.

2 Elliot Smith Terry Ladd.

3 P. B. King Hodd. Smith.

Stroke Finch. Carney i. Richardson.

Wood, W. A. Wilkinson. Huffam Cox

Bow

This term the Rowing has been very successful. For the first time for many years we have been able to enter no fewer than three presentable crews for the York Regatta, two for the junior and one for the maiden event. In the juniors our first crew brought to the School the York Regatta Challenge Cup. This has not been won before by a St. Peter's crew.

In the maiden race our third boat was defeated by two lengths

by Hollingworth Lake R.C. We were a very light crew rowing in heavy gigs and it was consequently hardly to be expected that we should win. But the style and the determination which the crew showed against long odds, have consoled them adequately for their defeat. Carney i. and his crew are to be congratulated.

The Second Boat was set an even harder task, being matched against the club which won the event last year. They were defeated by i z lengths by Bradford Rowing Club, after a very plucky fight. The result was still in doubt as far as York City Rowing Club, after which the weight and experience of the men's crew began to tell and they gradually drew away. This race showed that our second crew were less than two lengths slower over the course than the winners of the event, no small proof of oarsmanship.

Our first crew were fortunate in having a row over in their first heat, Nottingham R.C. scratching at the last moment.

This meant that they met Bradford City R.C. in the semi-final ; this heat the School won by I length, rowing a slower stroke throughout the course than their opponents and picking it up in the last 150 yards. In the final, our crew were opposed to St. John's Training College, whom they defeated by three feet, after a very exciting race. Again rowing a slower stroke they were down about half a length just before Scarbro' Bridge.

Here the stroke began to pick it up, with the result that the School crew gradually crept up on their opponents until the gun at the finish was fired with them three feet ahead and consequently the winners of the junior event.

During the term the School has been very fortunate in gain-

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581

ing the help of Mr. Williams, who coached the second boat, and is largely responsible for their improvement in style. We take this opportunity of thanking him. P. R. Morris also very kindly gave the final polish to the third boat before the race.

This was of great value.

Just one word to Old Peterites : we want a gig with sliding seats very badly before we can be really efficient. It is practically impossible to detect and correct faults in a clinker. four.

Tubbing practice is essential in all stages of rowing, as every waterman will say. No one is so good an oar as to be able to do without it. Would it be possible to start a fund to provide the School with this ?

O.T.C. NEWS. There has been a great revival in the work and keenness of the O.T.C. this term. There has been a large and gratifying influx of recruits, in fact more than the Corps can absorb. The band had to be practically restarted, and considerable credit is due to the various members for their persistent endeavours to make a good show. They were duly rewarded by the comments on Military Sunday, and also on the Sunday of the Dedication of the War Memorial. The result of all the work put in by the Officers, Lieuts. Goolden and King, was very apparent on the day of the inspection. Lt.-Col. E. A. Bech, D.S.O., was favourably impressed by the steadiness on parade.

It is hoped that the corps will supply a highly efficient contingent to the camp in July-August. There are few school institutions which give better training for boys than a well-run O.T.C. contingent, and there is usually a marked difference in a boy after a couple of years in the corps.

PROMOTIONS. To be C.S.M.—Sergt. Gray, B.A. „ C.Q.M.S.—L/Corp. Barton. „ Sergts.—Corpl. Elliot Smith.

Corpl. Donking. „ Corpl.—L/Corpl. Jepson. „ L/Corpl.—CadetLorrain Smith. „ Jefferson. „ Hanson. „ Hodd. „ Tasker. „ Richardson, J. „ Bullen, C. E. S. „ Cassels.

RUDE DONATUS.

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LIBRARY. BOXING NOTES.

In the Christmas and Lent terms there was activity in this department, but the reporter has been a bit slow. A. T. Blair, J. W. McKay and J. Richardson, all distinguished themselves at Bradford, in the North of England A.B.A. Championships.

Blair and McKay were champions at their weights. The former stood down in the School competition held at the end of the Christmas term. This meeting was quite a success, the entries for the lighter weights being very good and bouts all keenly contested. In the mg weight H. G. Coates boxed exceedingly well ; he has a very useful punch. Among a promising lot of younger boys, C. E. Birks was perhaps the best. It was hoped to arrange a match against Ampleforth College, but this unfortunately fell through.

In the Lent term we had large Boxing Classes and plenty of fresh talent came to light, so we may quite reasonably hope for a good season's sport next winter.

J.C.R.K. SWIMMING. Swimming this term at Yearsley Baths and in the river has been under ideal conditions of weather. We began the term with a rather long list of non-swimmers, but the number of these is already much reduced, and the new entry from the Junior School next term, will swell the number of " Passed Test " considerably. Is it too much to hope for a bath a bit nearer the School buildings, to which we could go in the odd half-hours ?

J.C.R.K. LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :A iii. Queen Victoria—Lytton Strachey.

112. Cecil Rhodes—Williams.

F 152. Experiences of a New Guinea Resident MagistrateG 303. An Anthology of Modern Verse—A .M. H io5. A Few Short Runs—Lord Harris.

D 114. Oxford Lectures on Classics.

FICTION ROOM. R Lady Bountiful—Birmingham.

Port Allington Stories—V ernede.

Path of the King—Buchan.

Monckton.

SALVETE.

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THE ART EXHIBITION. On July 2nd and 3rd, an Exhibition of Pupils' Drawings in line and wash was shown 'in the Art Rooms.

There were to be seen designs for book plates, music covers, friezes, tiles, and the like ; landscapes in Pastel and Water Colour ; Costume Life Drawings ; Nature Work and Original Posters.

Perhaps the works which aroused most interest were the designs for posters and advertisements of motor cars. In this work the natural interest which most boys show for motor vehicles of all descriptions had been utilised to inculcate the principles of ornament and pictorial composition. Two-thirds of the posters exhibited had been done by the boys in their spare time.

The designs for book plates, etc., showed an appreciation of strong, vigorous, and harmonious colour, and a knowledge of the desirability of adapting the colour and treatment of the pattern to the purpose for which it is ultimately intended to serve.

The merit of the pastel work was in the fact that the boys had not attempted to make pastel drawings look like water colours. There was a real attempt to draw with the crayon, and so to preserve the proper technique of the medium.

In the water colour landscape work, too much emphasis on pictorial composition and an extreme simplicity of treatment had produced work perhaps too purely decorative to be readily pleasing to the eye, but which should lead to better work when the rules of procedure are known well enough to be modified or eventually discarded.

The figure drawings showed sound draughtsmanship, but there was not the same successful elimination of non-essential detail as in the other work.

The nature drawings were the best work in the Exhibition.

Roscoe, Bairstow and W. Wood of the Junior School showed a rare appreciation of line quality.

C. H. P. SALVETE. School House. Clifton Grove. Clifton Rise.

Clarke, W. A., c2. Brunton, W. ci. Marshall i Curtois, ci. Flintoft, H. R. b2. Marshall ii.

Armstrong. Darwin, R. E. C2. Ogley.

Townend.

Baldwin.

Harvey.

Hall, R. Pacey.

Thompson, W.

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NOTES AND ITEMS.

Clifton Manor. Dayboys.

Matthewman. Ellison.

Smith.

Johns.

Wharram. Mayson..

VALETE. Wilkinson, R. A. (1917-21) School House. Lower VI. Modern.

School Monitor. 1st XV. (1919-20-21). Captain of Football, 1920. School Hockey Colours (1921). C.S.M. in O.T.C. Choir.

Newhouse, E. A. (1917-21). Clifton Grove. Remove B. House.

Monitor. Head of Clifton Grove. Played for Second XV. 192o.

Powell, G. V. (1918-21). Clifton Rise House Monitor. Second IV. V. Modern.

Kemp, E. D. S. (1919-21). Clifton Manor, B2.

Keyworth, H. S. (1917-21). School House. Lower VI. Class, School Hockey Colours, 1921.

Shann, C. D., Clifton Grove, B2.

Wildsmith, K. '(1919-21). School House, B2.

Peter, J. W. (1917-21). School House, Br. Choir.

Gothorp, A. A. (1918-21). Clifton Rise, B2.

N.B.—The Editors cannot answer for the absolute correctness of these notices unless they are communicated by the persons concerned.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate A. L. B. Pattinson, J. A. Hanson, W. A. Barton, J. Tasker and H. G. Coates, on receiving their School Cricket Colours ; also R. N. Newby, L. F. Leversedge, E. P. Sewell, E. G. Bullen, G. W. Etches, E. V. Sykes, N. Pullan and G. Marwood, on receiving their 2nd XI. Colours.

We congratulate F. J. Mann (O.P.) on winning the Squire Scholarship at Keble College, Oxford.

Heartiest congratulations to T. Watkinson and J. D. A. Moore, on winning the Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics, and the Headmaster's Prize for Foreign History respectively.

EXHIBITION FUND.

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Will all O.P.'s who wish to play in the O.P. Football Match at the end of next term kindly inform P. R. Morris, Trinity College, Oxford, as soon as possible.

We congratulate W. H. Jefferson on receiving his School Rowing Colours and H. N. Hodd, W. J. Carney, R. F. Yates, and F. P. Terry, on receiving their 2nd IV. Colours. ;

JUNIOR SCHOOL. SALVETE. H. Woollons.

H. Richardson.

R. Wilstrop.

A. Williams.

J. Williams.

C. P. Hardy.

W. B. Wood.

VALETE. K. P. Harrison.

B. D. Hodgson.

B. E. Johnson.

EXHIBITION FUND. Owing to various causes the Exhibition Fund, which yearly has provided Exhibitions of &5-25, to the total amount of, £16o, had fallen to less than .50. It should be pointed out that to provide an Annual Exhibition of it is necessary to have an annual income of L45 or 6o, as an Exhibition is held for either three or four years.

This help has been much appreciated by parents.

In order to make good the deficit, an appeal was made by the Old Peterite Club for annual subscriptions to enable this most important fund to be continued.

The list of subscribers, who have kindly come to the rescue, is given below :—

E. J. Walton ((,5o in ten annual subscriptions) G. W. Lloyd ... ...

Old Peterite ...

The Dean of York The Misses Wilson ••• B. Dodsworth ...

F. T. Penty ... • ... ...... . :• A. W. Reinold (5 donation and an annual subs.)

H. C. Scott ... ... ... ...

Old Peterite Club (for one year) ...

Annual Subscription. f s. d. ... 5 o o ••• 35 0 0 30 0 0 .•. 10 0 0 ...

5 0 0 ...

5 0 0 ...

1 o o ... i i o i o o 15 0 0 • ••

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O.P. NEWS.

O.P. NEWS. DEATHS. the wife of H. E. Leatham, (O.P.) 31St Jan., 1921. the Rev. Canon Thomas Percy Pemberton 17th Feb., 1921. Christopher Cullen Grattan (O.P.) [O.P. 6th March, 1921. the Rev. Walter Marshall (O.P.), at Christchurch.

28th March, 1921. the widow of S. W. Baxter (O.P.).

Recently.

Robert Stansfield Crompton (O.P.). loth Dec., 1920.

15th Nov., 192o.

3oth Oct., 1920. oth Nov., 1921.

8th Feb., 1921.

BIRTH. the wife of H. R. Outram, (O.P.), twin [daughters.

MARRIAGES. L. F. Wood (O.P.), to Agnes Mary, eldest daughter of Dr. Stoddart, of York.

Wilfrid Ainslie (O.P.) to Norah Jackson. the Rev. E. Bellerby (O.P.), to Gertrude, eldest daughter of Chas. Connolly, of Handsworth.

ARMY PROMOTIONS AND RESIGNATIONS. G. D. H. Foster (O.P.), from unemployed list has been granted a short service commission on probation as pilot officer, R.A.F. Lieut. C. D. B. Cluff (O.P.), resigns his commission and retains rank of lieutenant.

Capt. R. B. Addis (O.P.), 9th Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles, relinquishes his commission.

Capt. (Brevet-Major) W. A. K. Fraser (O.P.), to be Major.

Temp. Capt. W. Willen (O.P.), relinquishes his commissions on completion of service and is granted rank of Major.

Lieut. K. G. Chilman (O.P.), to be Lieut. 9th West Riding and Staffs Med. Brig. R.G.A. Major I. M. Sunter (O.P.), relinquishes his appointment on the Staff.

Lieut, W. G. Yeoman (O.P.), relinquishes his commission and retains rank of Lieutenant.

Capt. A. A. Hingston (O.P.), to be Major R.A. Med. Corps.

Lieut. N. McK. Jesper (O.P.), relinquishes his commission and retains rank of Lieutenant.

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Major C. J. Daniel (O.P.), relinquishes rank of Lieut.-Col. on retiring from Record Office and is granted rank of Lieut.Colonel on ceasing to be employed.

Capt. R. M. Wood (O.P.), to be Major, Territorial Reserve.

Major-Gen. N. Malcolm (O.P.), to be Division0 Commander attached H.Q. Unit.

APPOINTMENT. Rev. E. C. Peters (O.P.), to be Vicar of Newton-on-Ouse.

MISCELLANEOUS. There are two vacancies on the editorial staff of the School Records and Registers.—Apply, C. H. Chadwick, II, Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, W.C. 2.

Among recent publications we observe " The Happiest People in the World," and " The Rise and Consummation of the Aeon," by Holden Edward Sampson (O.P.). .

In a subscription list of 1829, St. Peter's School is entered as contributing to a fund for the restoration of the Minster.

The Rev. John Fletcher, a former Headmaster, was born in York and educated at Cambridge. He was appointed probably in 1565. In 1574 he was imprisoned by Archbishop Grindale, a jealous supporter of the Reformation, and was not released for 20 years. In or before 1598 he returned to live in St. Cuthbert's, Aldwark, and abjured the realm . before 1600. Aftef a short residence abroad he returned to Aldwark with his son William. Among his pupils may have been William Wright, the Jesuit, Richard Dighton and Miles Dawson, who were educated in York, and the last-named of whom was usher in a school there, but the only boy who can be identified as being at the School in his time was Henry Swinburne, the ecclesiastical lawyer.

It may reasonably be conjectured that a former headmaster Fletcher was well acquainted with the Gunpowder conspirators and other prominent Roman Catholics, who were educated at the School after his return to York.

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THE REV. EDWARD WHITTINGTON DARNLEY-SMITH, M.A. We regret to announce the death of the Rev. E. W. Darnley-Smith, M.A., vicar of Landscove, near Ashburton, after a serious operation in a London Nursing Home. He was educated at St. Peter's School, York, where he was a member of Mr. Adam's house, in 1879. Afterwards he graduated from University College, Durham, was ordained priest in 1889, and in 1890 was appointed vicar of Landscove.

He leaves a widow and two sons. Mr. Darnley-Smith was a talented musician and was much sought after when any historical pageant was being arranged in the neighbourhood. About two years ago he took part in the pageant at Ashburton, and in the latter part of last year organised the pageant held at Torquay.

CHARLES DARRELL, ESQ. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Charles Darrell, of 7, Winchester Road, Worthing, on the 22nd of April, 1921, at the age of 80. He was educated at St. Peter's School, after which he entered the service of the Union Assurance Society, Ltd., of London, on Jan. i6th, 1857, became Secretary in 1874 and retired on Jan. 16th, 1904.

He leaves a widow, to whom we offer our deepest sympathy.

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ST. DUNSTAN'S BLIND MASSEURS. A new profession for Blinded 0 bicers and men of higher education.

Quite a number of University men and public school boys have been included in the roll of graduates from St. Dunstan's, that wonderful college for training the men blinded in the war to take their independent place in the world again, and not the least of the problems that faced Sir Arthur Pearson was to discover some new profession which would offer congenial and profitable occupation to men of this class.

That such a vocation has been found in the practice of massage and electrotherapy is proved by the remarkable success that has been achieved everywhere by the St. Dunstan's blind masseurs.

Our readers will find sympathetic interest in some short account of what these men, who may have been college or school friends of their own, are accomplishing.

More than one hundred St. Dunstan's men have gained the massage certificate of the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics, and last year a St. Dunstan's masseur secured first place out of three hundred competitors, all of whom could see except fifteen fellow students who qualified at the same time.

Blind Masseurs have been established in independent practice in many parts of London, the suburbs and the provinces, and without a single exception all are doing well. Their work has received the highest medical endorsement and indeed it would seem that in the practice of massage and its allied treatments the sighted operator can claim no advantage. Here, for example, is what Major-General Sir Robert Jones, the famous orthopaedist says :—" The work that your blind masseurs do is very exceptional in quality. They are, in every sense of the term, a great success. I find them all intelligent and possessed of a wonderful gift of touch, together with keen enthusiasm for their work. Apart from their qualities as masseurs, I think they have an extraordinary good psychological effect upon their patients. I consider Institutions which secure the services of these men trained at St. Dunstan's very fortunate."

The application of massage and electro-therapeutics to the every-day ailments of life is employed far less by the average person than its undoubted curative value deserves, and this applies very specially to the mishaps and muscular troubles to which the week-end athlete and the sedentary worker is so

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subject. For the convenience of prospective patients from these classes in the City, St. Dunstan's have established a Massage Clinic in a central position at 18, Christopher Street, Finsbury Square, E.C. This is open from 9-30 to 6-3o every day for treatments and consultations and being equipped with the most modern appliances and employing a highly skilled 'staff, it should prove a real boon to the City man.

It seems peculiarly fitting that the men who have undergone themselves so much of suffering and sacrifice should find their vocation in alleviating the ills of their fellows, and it is with very great readiness that we accede to the request of Sir Arthur Pearson that we should give the hospitality of our columns to this record of their work and we may mention that a line to the After-Care Department at the Headquarters of St. Dunstan's, Regent's Park, N.W., will bring to any of our readers who may have need at any time of massage, the address of the nearest St. Dunstan's masseur.

CONTEMPORARIES. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemaries, with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :—Newtonian, -Queen's Royal College Chronicle (Trinidad), Giggleswick Chronicle, Hurst Johnian, Framlinghamian, Sedbergian, Merchistonian, Carliol, Malvernian, Dunelmian, Hymerian, Monktonian, Eastbournian, Danensis, Cuthbertian, Haileyburian, Leodiensian, Pocklingtonian, Ampleforth College Magazine, Coathamite, St. Peter's College Magazine (Adelaide, S. Australia.)