Dec 1924

THE

PETERITE. VOL. XXIII. DECEMBER, 1924. No. 248.

THE SCHOOL LETTER. HIS term has passed away just as many other Christmas terms, except that it seems to have rained rather more than usual. The most noteworthy event of this tenn was, naturally, the General Election. The excitement over this important event was intense throughout the School.

Listening-in at the wireless, to get the latest results of the polls, which were broadcasted everywhere, proved an absorbing, as well as exciting occupation.

In spite of the rain, the term has been a strenuous one, full advantage being taken of the fine days at the commencement of the term. When football has been impossible, runs have been the order of the day, these included a paper chase and two inter-league steeplechases, which were quite a novelty.

The new football field has been drained and levelled ; it will be a great asset to the football of next season. It is considerably wider than our present field.

The Camp at Stobbs was probably the most successful we have ever attended owing to the fact, that we won the marching competition, also the band competition. In this the O.T.C. are to be congratulated.

The play chosen for the Theatricals this year is the" Admirable Crichton." This is a comedy, which will give ample play to the histrionic talent of the performers.

We think we ought to mention that the Debating Society, has not yet died that natural death, so dismally predicted in our last edition.

This year G. B. Robinson and N. R. Dobree had the privilege of attending the Duke of York's camp, which they thoroughly enjoyed. The object of this camp is to rid the country of that

902

OXFORD LETTER.

feeling called " class hatred," which threatens to destroy society.

In the sharing of the same life by the boys both of the public school and of the elementary school, it is hoped to enfuse that which is known as the public school spirit into the future generation of Englishmen.

It is with the greatest regret we hear that Mr. Goolden will be with us no more after this term. During the five years that he has been with us, he has entered so deeply into the School life that his absence will leave a vacant place difficult to fill.

His energy and zeal on the football field have been unceasing.

At the same time we wish Mr. Woodcock every success in his duties as house master at Clifton Manor. To conclude, we wish to welcome Mr. Davies who has undertaken the strenuous work of coaching the first side.

OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD.

4.xii.z4.

DEAR SIRS, In spite of the fact that we welcome among us three new members this term, our numbers have decreased by one.

Messrs. J. G. Hardwick, F. J. Mann, W. E. Barton, and K. G. Chilman have gone down, and Messrs. H. N. Hodd, R. F. Yates, and H. B. Linton have come up. Owing to the President's inability to leave York during the winter term our annual Dinner has been postponed until next term and will be held on February 28th, 1925. Further notice will be sent out next term, and it is hoped that as many Vice-Presidents and Honorary Members as possible will be present.

T. Watkinson (Hertford), Vice-President, has at length wakened to the realities of life, and the imminence of Greats and has been enshrouded during the whole of this term in an impenetrable atmosphere of work. The social gaieties of 22.

Bandbury Road, however, contrive to survive this.

N. K. Lindsay (B.N.C.), Hon. Sec., is to be congratulated on his appointment as Manager for the O.U.D.S.„-production of " Peer Gynt " next term, and also on obtaining a First Class in the Criminal Law Examination at the Bar. His other activities, social and political, are numerous. His hobby is collecting secretaryships.

J. W. Ford (S. Edmund Hall), Hon. Treas., is a familiar figure on the river, and his bilious coloured car is a terror to all pedestrians within a very large radius of Oxford. " It is the driving

CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

903

of Jehu, for he driveth furiously." He is believed to be contemplating a pamphlet on the Ancient custom of scorching, and its untoward results.

H. N. Hodd (Keble), Hon. Auditor, has also been rowing vigorously, and it is hoped that he will distinguish himself in this direction. He is also well known in Oxfordshire musical and anarchistic circles, and can always be relied upon to wax sentimentally reminiscent to the strains of the gramophone.

R. F. Yates (S. Edmund Hall), has spent a great deal of time working and is another partisan of the river. His private life is so apparently blameless that it is difficult to write of his " activities " at any length.

H. B. Linton (S. Edmund Hall), prefers the hockey-field as a source of exercise, and is already involved in the intricacies of History Schools. For some obscure reason he prefers a strange occupation hitherto unknown in Oxford and called work to the livelier social amenities of the O.P. Club. He has contrived to win a cup for rowing.

With all good wishes for the success at the School we are, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

O.P. CLUB, CAMBRIDGE,

December, 1924.

DEAR SIR, This term in Cambridge since the end of the Election has been far from exciting. The December examinations seem to have filled the minds of most people to exclusion of other more cheerful matters.

The Club's Annual Dinner was held in the Dorothy Café on Saturday, November 29th. We were exceedingly glad to have Messrs. G. F. Tendall, H. W. Liddle and P. B. King there as guests. Our only regret was that our President, Sir T. Clifford Allbutt, and the Head Master, S. M. Toyne, Esq., were unable to attend. Mr. Tendall in reply to the Toast of " The School " made a very interesting speech about his own connection with the School and about its history for the last twenty years.

We are pleased to welcome the following as members of the Club this term :—Messrs. A. Brown, J. Richardson, E. L. Triffitt, and G. Norwood.

904

CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

A. T. Blair (St. John's) has been boxing a great deal this term.

He represented a Varsity against the Army a few weeks ago.

His other doings are hid in obscurity, except for the fact that he represents John's at Rugger.

A. Brown (Emmanuel) is a new member of the Club this term.

He regularly attends O.P. Meetings, and on being asked what he did in his spare moments said that he had none. He is reading Theology W. Darwin (Sidney Sussex) has after many attempts passed the " Little Go." He has been working this term for an examination at the end of it, but is still a keen Fascist.

G. L. Elliott-Smith (St. John's) has been coaching a Trial Eight and otherwise enjoying life at the C.U.B.C. Ball and elsewhere. He has been seen attending Lectures.

R. V. C. Gray (Selwyn) is captain of his College Rugger XV. and represents Selwyn at Chess. He does not often attend meetings but came to the Dinner.

L. Headlam (Corpus Christi) has been riding in Motor Cyc'e Trials and representing Corpus at Rugger. He has also fallen a victim to the examination craze.

L. F. Leversedge (St. John's) has played Squash for the Varsity and is Secretary of his College Hockey Club. He may be seen dashing round Cambridge on a Motor Bike. We hear that he is a frequenter of Dances.

B. McCall (Selwyn) seemed to have enjoyed the O.P. Dinner to its fullest extent. He has been doing good work for the British Fascisti, where we understand his help is invaluable.

J. Richardson (Gonville and Caius) stroked the winning Crock Eight and was the only member of the crew who could walk straight on his way to bed. He is working very hard.

E. L. Triffitt (Christ's) is another new member this term.

He plays golf clad in the most correct attire.

J. L. Wightman (Christ's) is a Psychologist and we suppose goes in for all sorts of psychological rites at any rate his deeds are hid in darkness.

G. Marwood is not yet a member of this University but is up here striving to pass his Little Go." In which effort we wish him every success.

H. Tomlinson (Christ's) R. S. Dawson (Ridley Hall) we understand that they are in Cambridge but we never see them.

Wishing the School every success, '

We remain, Yours sincerely, O.P's. CANTAB.

FOOTBALL.

g05

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. We started the season fully expecting to have a Back Division well up to the average but with much misgiving about the forwards, amongst whom there was not a single old colour remaining.

Our hopes about the backs have been more than realised.

Thanks to a judicious reshuffling of the old hands, excellent coaching and the intelligence to make the most of this, their display in attack has often been quite brilliant. If and when the ball reached die fly-half quickly, the whole line was off like a flash. Whether the ball went straight on to the wings, or whether the insides seized as they often did, the opportunity to break through, their movements always spelt danger to the other side. They were not a really fast line, and perhaps they sometimes made the mistake of trying to develop attacks from too near their own line, when a judicious kick into touch would certainly have put them in an attacking position ; but then, their kicking powers were feeble, only two of them being able to kick any length at all.

In defence they were uncertain, this was particularly noticeable in the centre, but the traditional going down to the ball was as conspicuous as ever.

The forwards deserve a certain amount of credit for they improved as the season went on. They were never beaten out and out for possession, and in the loose they were often clever and occasionally quite dashing, they certainly played up to their backs consistently well. That they often had lapses of lethargy particularly noticeable in the Giggleswick match, and in the second half of the Wanderers' match, was probably due to the fact that they were physically incapable of going all out from start to finish.

Matches and games were all played with great keenness.

The matches we won were a credit to us, those we lost no disgrace. We are still waiting for the win against Ampleforth, and the Giggleswick match was a disappointment.

The advent of Mr. Davies has been a great inspiration and we shall be surprised if next year we do not do something well above the usual standard.

906

FOOTBALL. CHARACTERS.

G. B. ROBINSON ('23, '24, '25) Captain. Excellent centre, with a very good knowledge of the game, knows when to break through, and when to pass out. Can take and give a pass full out. An excellent captain.

J. G. TROOP. A very good stand-off half. Splendid hands, and very quick off the mark. Plays good rugger naturally, but must learn to kick.

G. A. DELGADO. A very reliable scrum-half both in attack as well as defence, although inclined to be a little peevish.

He was admirable as leader of the forwards.

B. B. BRIDGES. A very honest forward and of great value to the pack. Excellent tackler.

K. C. HODGSON. A good bustling forward both in the scrum as well as loose. Can kick well at times, seems to find difficulty in training.

A. R. WALTON. Sound hard working forward. Has learnt the knack of hooking.

T. E. STUART. A very much improved centre. Makes excellent openings, but sometimes spoils them by giving a wild pass. Very good kick.

N. DOBREE. A good example of successful determination to become a good rugger player. A very useful left winger, always dangerous, but must be careful not to overrun his centre.

K. H. CHAPMAN. A very useful full back, can be relied on to find touch, and to bring his man down when he goes low.

Is very useful at starting the three-quarters.

E. G. BULLEN. An improved hard working forward. Good tackler. Would have done better had he not been 'injured.

W. A. CLARKE. A useful forward although very light ; has a very neat pair of hands and at times kicks well.

R. W. HOWELL. Sound hard working forward. Ought to be useful when he puts on weight.

F. STANSFIELD. A useful forward, but very light. More prominent in the loose than tight.

W. Eworr. A very promising three-quarter, but must go low for his man.

A. P. THOMPSON. Clumsy but energetic forward. A little prone to winging at the start ; but has done good work.

The following have also played for ist XV. :— Scholefield. Crawford. Burrows.

FOOTBALL. FIRST XV.

907

FIXTURES.

Date. Versus. Grd. H W. Oct. 8 York Nomads . .

H W. „ 22 Pocklington School H S. „ 25 Giggleswick School H S. Nov. 1 Durham L I ..

W. „ 12 Mount St. Mary's Coll. H W. „ 26 Worksop College .. A A S. „ 29 Ampleforth College W. Dec. 3 Yorks. Wanderers .. H S. „ 6 Leeds Grammar Schl. A S. „ 13 Middlesbro' R.U.F.C. H W. „ 17 Old Peterites .. H

Rslt. lost won lost lost won won lost lost won

Schl.

6 37 9 3 14 II o 3 19

Opps.

19 0 14 8 0 3 15 17 o

SECOND XV. FIXTURES.

Date. Versus. Grd. Rslt. Schl. Opps.

S. Oct. II S. M. Toyne, Esq's XV. H lost 13 17 25 Giggleswick Sch. znd XV. A lost o 61 S. W. „ 29 Ripon Gram. 1st XV. ..H won 27 0 W. Nov. 12 Mount St. Mary's College 2nd XV. .. .. A lost 5 I 29 Ampleforth Coll. 2nd XV. H Cancelled.

S. S. Dec. 6 Leeds Gram. Sch. 2nd XV. H Cancelled. ,

32

COLTS XV. W. Nov. 26 Pocklington Colts .. .. A won 4o S. Dec. 13 Ampleforth Colts .. A draw 3 3 THE SCHOOL V. YORK NOMADS. Played at York, October 8th. This match resulted in a win for the visitors by 19 points to 6 points. The School were greatly handicapped by the muddy ground, the forwards being outweighted in the scrum.. The School were the first to score, Troop getting over from an opening made by Robinson. The Nomads scored two rather lucky tries shortly before half-time.

In the second half the Nomads, though handicapped by the absence of one of their forwards, K. H. Rhodes, who was injured, crossed our line three times, K. G. Chilman having a hand in each try. Shortly before time Delgado scored far out for the School.

Team :—K. H. Chapman ; H. S. Burrows, J. Scholefield, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; G. A. Delgado, J. G. Troop ; R. W.

go8

FOOTBALL.

Howell, A. R. Walton, W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, E. G. Bullen, A. P. Thompson and R. P. Crawford.

THE SCHOOL

V. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL.

Played at York, October 22nd. We were greatly superior outside, the backs showing a marked improvement on the previous match. Tries were scored by Dobree (6), Robinson, Delgado, Stuart and Chapman ; Hodgson converted two tries and kicked a penalty goal. Half way through the second half Delgado was injured and had to go back. Chapman coming up to fly-half.

Result :—St. Peter's, 3 goals (1 penalty), 8 tries (37 pts) : Pocklington Grammar School, Nil. Team :—K. H. Chapman ; H. S. Burrows, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, R. P. Crawford, A. P. Thompson and L. F. Stansfield.

THE SCHOOL

V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.

Played at York, October 25th. The game opened in startling fashion, Hodgson kicking a magnificent penalty goal from almost half-way in the first minute. Giggleswick however, retaliated and soon made the scores level with a good try. The visitors' forwards dominated the game in the first half, getting the ball nearly every time. Our main weakness lay in the slowness of forwards in getting across and in breaking up. Giggleswick scored two more tries before half-time, one being converted.

Half-time score In the second half our forwards improved out of all knowledge keeping Giggleswick well penned in and often pushing them in the loose scrums. The visitors were the', first to score after the resumption gaining rather a lucky try through bad marking on our part. After this set back, St. Peter's bucked up immediately and from a forward rush Hodgson scored, the kick at goal failing. St. Peter's continued to press and from a blind side movement Troop got over for an unconverted try. Though there was no further scoring, St. Peter's made gallant efforts to draw level and were constantly in the Giggleswick 25.'

Result :—Giggleswick School, z goal, 3 tries, (14 pts.)

St. Peter's School, r penalty goal, 2 tries (9 pts.).

Team :—K. H. Chapman ; H. S. Burrows, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton, W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson B. B. Bridges, L. F. Stansfield, A. P. Thompson and R. R. Crawford.

FOOTBALL. THE SCHOOL

909

v. D.L.I.

Played on the School ground, November 8th. The School were badly handicapped by the muddy ground, which enabled the visitors' heavier pack to gain possession in most of the scrums. However, we were the first to score, Robinson cutting in magnificently to gain a very fine try, which was not converted. Shortly before half-time the D.L.I. equalised from a scramble on the School line. In the second half play was very even, despite the fact that our hooker, Walton, had to go off owing to a strained thigh muscle. Towards the end Kirby scored a good try under the posts for the D.L.I., and placed the goal himself.

Result : D.L.I., i goal, i try (8 pts.) ; School, i try (3 pts.).

Team : K. H. Chapman ; J. Scholefield, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton, R. P. Crawford, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, L. F. H. Stansfield, A. P. Thompson and W. A. Clarke.

—

—

THE SCHOOL V. MOUNT ST. MARY'S COLLEGE. Played at York on November 12th. This match was played in terribly muddy conditions, which made accurate handling very difficult. St. Peter's scored a lucky try after the game had been in progress a quarter of an hour. Robinson took a high kick ahead, which rolled over the line far out, Stuart rushing up and touching down ; the kick at goal failed. The game was very even, and play was mainly restricted to the forwards, both packs bringing off some very fine dribbling rushes. The backs on both sides had little to do except in defence, but the York three-quarters handled well when they got the ball, Robinson scoring a fine try after one of the few passing movements the backs had. The score at half-time stood at 6—o in our favour.

The second half opened with some very fine forward rushes on both sides, the play being very even, though St. Peter's were always slightly superior forward, and behind the scrum held a great advantage. About midway through the second half the best try of the match was scored after a fine individual effort on the part of Stuart, who receiving the ball on the half way line ran through the whole opposing defence with a magnificent swerving run and selling the dummy twice. York continued to press and the game resolved into a forward struggle on the Mount line. Troop made a good attempt to force his way through, but was held up by sheer numbers. However, the York forwards heeled out from the ensuing scrum and

910

FOOTBALL.

Delgado got over under the posts. Chapman was successful with the place kick. We owe the victory to the superiority of our backs, those of our opponents being very weak except for Marsey at scrum-half Result :—St. Peter's, I goal, 3 tries (14 pts.) ; Mount St. Mary's, Nil. Team :—K. H. Chapman, W. Elliott, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; A. G. Moore, L. F. H. Stansfield, R. P. Crawford, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, W. A. Clarke, A. P. Thompson and R. R. MacEwen.

THE SCHOOL V. WORKSOP COLLEGE. Played at Worksop on November 26th. The ground was very firm and offered good footing. Our backs found it difficult to adapt themselves to the unaccustomed hard ground and much faulty passing ensued. Within five minutes of the kickoff the York forwards took the ball into the Worksop " 25," and from a loose scrum the ball went along the whole York three-quarter line, Elliott scoring a try, which was not converted. Shortly afterwards Troop just failed to drop a goal.

The Worksop forwards then began to make use of their superior weight and took the ball into our " 25," where an infringement in a loose scrum in front of goal enabled Worksop to draw level with a penalty goal. There was no further scoring this half, though on several occasions Stuart, Delgado and Robinson were almost in only to be called back by the referee.

The second half opened with the play mainly restricted to the forwards, who were very evenly matched. The handling of the York backs was not up to standard but Chapman and Troop got in some good kicks. After a quarter of an hour Robinson picked up finely and ran through most of the Worksop team before passing to Stuart, who finished off the move with a good try, which Chapman converted. Almost immediately Stuart broke through and, after inter-passing with Elliott, enabled the latter to score far out, Chapman failing with the kick. Worksop then began to press and were awarded a penalty kick from an easy position, which Bridges deflected.

Result :—St. Peter's, z goal, 2 tries (II pts.) ; Worksop College, 1 penalty goal (3 pts).

Team :—K. H. Chapman ; W. Elliott, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado, R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton, W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, E. G. Bullen, A. P. Thompson, L. F. H. Stansfield.

FOOTBALL.

911

SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH.

Unfortunately owing to the weather and the state of the ground the game approximated to water-polo ; this spoilt the chance of good open play.

The School forwards were easily outweighted in the scrummage, but played up well against this disadvantage.

Before the side had settled down Ampleforth had scored two tries.

After a good passing movement Robinson cut in and made a very good opening for Stuart, who again cut in and beat the full back. Had he gone on his own he would have been under the posts, but he unfortunately passed out and the try was lost.

Ampleforth retaliated with another try. At half-time the score was 9—o for Ampleforth.

During the second half play was more even as the School were playing down hill, during which time Ampleforth scored two more tries. c The forwards played a very strenuous game, but were outpaced as well as outweighted. The handling of backs, when they got the ball, which was very seldom, was very good.

Team :—G. B. Robinson ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado, B. B. Bridges, K. 0. Hodgson ; A. R. Walton, T. E. Stuart, N. Dobree ; K. H. Chapman, E. G. Bullen, W. A. Clarke, R. W. Howell, F. Stansfield, W. Elliott, A. P. Thompson.

SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. December 6th, at Leeds. The School opened strongly and within two minutes Chapman dropped a penalty goal from almost the half-way line. Neither side seemed able to settle down, the high wind which was blowing obviously affecting the play. However, about io minutes before the interval Hodgson got over near the posts for Chapman to convert, this try being the result of a fine movement in which both backs and forwards participated. Robinson also succeeded in scoring, Chapman again being successful with the kick.

Half-time :—School, 13 pts. Leeds G.S., Nil. On resuming, the School immediately attacked but the Leeds backs tackled well. However, Troop and Delgado succeeded in scoring unconverted tries and the final whistle went with the School pressing hard.

Result :—School, 3 goals (1 penalty) 2 tries, (19 pts.)

Leeds G.S., Nil..

912

FOOTBALL.

Great credit must be given to the School pack which beat a heavier pack both in the tight and the loose. They scrummaged hard and broke up quickly to help their backs and particular mention must be made of Walton, Hodgson and Clarke who were always to the fore in every rush.

The backs were much cleverer than the Leeds backs and although dropping several passes, they were a distinctly good line, with Robinson, Dobree and Troop as the stars.

Chapman played his best game of the season his kicking and feeding being extremely good.

THE SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS. Played at York, December 4th. The main feature of the game was liquefied mud, the water standing in pools on the field. These conditions enabled the heavier Wanderers forwards, who played extremely well throughout, to overcome our light pack. Outside the School were distinctly better, although the visitors had two very good wings ; our handling and passing were surprisingly good under the conditions. T. Cadell opened the score for the Wanderers with an unconverted try from a good cut in. The School rallied and from a good three-quarter which movement Stuart sent Robinson for a very fine Chapman failed to convert. A bad mistake in dribbling by one of our backs let in the Wanderers left wing to score a simple try, shortly afterwards, the same player being successful with the kick. A little before half-time the School nearly got over ; Robinson cut through in fine style only to see his pass dropped.

On the resumption of play the York forwards had a bad lapse for the first fifteen minutes, during which the Wanderers scored twice, neither tries being converted. Our forwards then rallied and made several fine rushes led by Bridges and Stansfield.

From a scrum in our " 25 " Troop intercepted finely and broke through but unfortunately mistook a Wanderers' forward for a York one owing to the mud, which clothed everyone with the same blackness. Soon afterwards a bout of passing by the visitors led to the left wing scoring his third try of the match, which he himself failed to convert. There was no further scoring.

Result :—Wanderers, 1 goal, 4 tries (17 pts.).

School, r try (3 pts.)

Team :—K. H. Chapman ; W. Elliott, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton, W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, E. G. Bullen, A. P. Thompson, L. F. H. Stansfield.

try,

O.T.C. NOTES.

91 3

COLTS' MATCH.

On November 26th the Colts XV. played Pocklington Colts, winning q.o points—nil. (2 goals, 10 tries). The ground and the ball were both very wet which made it mainly a forward game. The St. Peter's forwards after a scratchy start got well together and had much the best of the game in the loose, but were very slow in breaking up. There was room for improvement all round in the tackling which was too often high, but the falling on the ball was good. There was not much combination but there were some good individual runs.

LEAGUES. Though the unfortunate weather, from which we have suffered this term, has prevented more than two rounds of league matches being played off, yet we have enjoyed some very close and well fought matches. The keenness of Richardson and Hewitt has had much to do with the number of points gained by Leagues D and B, wile C League and its captain are to be congratulated on their recovery in the 1st Division after only scoring 5 points in the first round. It is pleasing to find many who were only this year promoted from League E such as J. B. Chapman, have fully maintained their reputation on the bigger games. At the same time many senior boys have suddenly like, O'Keeffe who has found at wing three-quarter a position offering scope for Celtic opportunities, developed an aptitude for the game which must have surprised even themselves.

LEAGUE TABLES. C D B A

1st Divison. points.

174 „ 15 10

174

D B A

PP

2nd Division.

45 points.

124

74 5

„ PP

O.T.C. NOTES.

Camp in the wild lands of North Britain ! Sheep and soldiers and rain and canteen ladies, but all merry and bright. To many of us this was a first visit to a strange country. The weather was truly representative of the so-called Summer to which it belonged.

914

O.T.C. NOTES.

Now as to actual doings. The Band succeeded in winning their competition after a re-play with Ampleforth and No. I. Platoon followed up this success by winning the Platoon marching competition against all corners in camp. Both are much to be congratulated, as also is Mr. H. N. Hodd whose enthusiasm and, what is much harder to find, driving power were instrumental in achieving these results.

It was sad that we had no gymnastic team to enter for the P.T. competition and steps have been taken to remedy this defect. The Rossall cadets certainly showed us what a fine standard can be reached in this work by school-boys.

We were on several occasions complimented on the state of our lines, but the Service of meals might well have been better managed. Platoon leaders have improved in the care of their units, but all leaders still need a reminder that the don key work of the Corps, in camp and at school, must be done off parade.

I wish to thank all ranks for their contribution to a successful year's working As to the current term it was decided to send up Certificate A candidates next March instead of last November, so as to allow better facilities for preliminary work. There, are some 25 volunteer candidates presenting themselves.

The new entry of recruits comprised some 4o todd boys, which has enabled us to consider re-organising for next term on a basis of four platoons. This will make Company training much easier and incidentally will give the Day boys House a platoon for itself, richly deserved.

Promotions since last issue :Sgt. M. Storrs Fox to C/Officer. „ J. G. Troop to C.S.M. Cpl. Sutcliffe to C.Q.M.S. L/Cpl. Robinson to Cpl. L/Cpl. E. G. Bullen to Cpl. The under-mentioned Cadets to be L/Cpls.

Thompson, A. P Crawford, R. P. Burrows, H. S. Bridges, B. B. Daintry, P. McEwen, R. Hemsley, F. W. Stuart, T. E. - Richardson, W. Recently some of us were privileged to hear a very interesting lecture by the G.O.C. in C. upon a subject of recent military history. I am sure we all welcome Major Davies to the commissioned ranks of the Company.

ENTERTAINMENTS.

915

ENTERTAINMENTS. Oct. 18. „ Nov. „ „

25.

1.

15.

29.

Lecture. " Our Drama from Shakespeare 6-3o p.m. to Mrs. Siddons."

PERCY ALLEN, ESQ. Concert, arranged by H. WICKINS, ESQ. 7 p.m.

6-30 p.m.

Entertainment by CORNIL BARD, ESQ. 6-3o p.m.

School Concert.

7 p.m.

Dramatic Entertainment.

TATE THEATRICAL PARTY.

.

Dec. 15, 16, 17. School Theatricals.

On Saturday, October i8th, a Lecture was given on " Our Drama from Shakespeare to Mrs. Siddons," by Percy Allen, Esq., in the Big Hall. The lecturer, with the aid of lantern slides traced the growth of English Drama from Religious Passion Plays, through the flowery days of Shakespeare, to the more modern times, when Mrs. Siddons held sway. In conclusion, Mr. Toyne made a brief speech, thanking the lecturer, and informing him that Nell Gwynne, when acting in York, resided at Clifton Manor, now part of the School. Three hearty cheers were accorded to the lecturer.

On October 25th a very enjoyable Concert Was given by a Concert Party, very kindly got up by Mr. Wickins for the benefit of the School.

On November 1st the School spent a very enjoyable evening, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Cornil Bard, who undertook to try and amuse us.

He did so with marked success, solely with the aid of a piano, upon which he was an admirable performer.

Many of his efforts were loudly applauded and he kept the School thoroughly amused for a good two hours.

On November the 29th, there took place in the Big Hall, an entertainment by the Tate Theatrical Party, which went off with conspicuous success.

The entertainment included the presentation of the last Act of John Masefield's " Philip the King," some humorous recitations and monologues by Mr. Reginald Tate and some small plays by Mrs. and Miss Tate which were very good indeed.

The whole entertainment was a good one and both Mr. Reginald and Miss Doris Tate are to be thanked for a most enjoyable evening.

916

SCHOOL CONCERT. SCHOOL CONCERT.

This term's School Concert took place on Saturday, November 15th, 1924, and met with its customary success. This was all the more praiseworthy since the programme was entirely contributed by the School. The orchestra, under the able dir-' ection of Mr. Peachment, played us several charming pieces.

One noticed the effective rendering of Beethoven's minuet ; Instrumental -solos by F. Wilcock and T. C. Rainford were greatly appreciated. Mr. Davies, whose name has not previously figured on our programme, delighted us with some songs. His singing of these in Welsh came as a pleasant variation. We are also pleased to find so much musical talent among the boys of this School, the baritones receiving much applause, as did also the trebles. With the help of a few masters, the School tenors and basses presented us with a successful rendering of " Drake's Drum." H. McGoverne recited with his usual dramatic effect. In conclusion the School sang " The Lincolnshire Poacher " followed by the " National Anthem."

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. Concert, November 15th, 1924.

1. (a) " Doll's Dance " (b) " Marcheta "

Pleisr Schertzinger

•• •• L • •

• •

THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. 2. SONG .. " Raggle Taggle Gypsies 0 "

Folk Song

A. J. TRIMMER, J. D. MACILDOWIE, G. D. NICOL, L. RYLAND. SONG " When Johnny comes marching Home Traditional J. G. TROOP, N. H. SUTCLIFFE, A. G. MOORE, D. V. HEWITT 4. 'CELLO SOLO .. " Sammartini " Kaiser F. WILCOCK. 3.

' '

5. SONG ..

" Cartnef " J. T. DAVIES, ESQ.

6. Recitation from " Julius Caesar " H. M'GOVERNE. 7.

PART SONG ..

" Drake's Drum " TENORS AND BASSES.

Trevor Evans Shakespeare Coleridge Taylor

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

917

8. (a)" The Parade of the Tin Soldiers .. Leon Jessel (b)" Minuet in G " • • • • • • Beethoven THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. 9.

SONG

A. J.

"

H.

TRIMMER,

Some Folk Do " .. S. C. Foster S. SOLA, G. WOOD, L. MACKINTOSH.

Marching through Georgia " H. C. Work N. H. SUTCLIFFE, A. G. MOORE, D. V. HEWITT.

IO. SONG "

J. G.

TROOP,

Rosemary " Percy Elliott T. C. RAINFORD.

VIOLIN SOLO "

12.

"

SONG

Mentra Gwen " Folk Song

J. T. 13.

SCHOOL SONG "

DAVIES, ESQ.

The Lincolnshire Poacher "

Traditional

GOD SAVE THE KING.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. Christmas Term, 1924.

Sat. Oct. II Exhibition of Local Fungi. 6-3o p.m. „ Nov. 8 Demonstration by Members of the Wireless Section 6-3o p.m.

22

Lecture. " Electrical Communication " 6-3o p.m.

J. L. MCCOWEN.

Sun. „ 30 Demonstration. " Liquid Films " 6-3o p.m.

C. R. FEATHERSTONE, ESQ. Tue. Dec.

2

Lecture. " Our Feathered Friends " 6-3o p.m.

R. 0. GOOLDEN, ESQ.

Sat. „ 6 Lecture. " Spectrum Analysis " 6-3o p.m.

P. YOUNG. The Scientific Society has been particularly flourishing this term and has had almost a record number of lectures and demonstrations.

In the early part of the term we had a talk by Mr. Ping on " Fungi," illustrated by a number of drawings and a wonder-

918

DEBATING SOCIETY.

ful collection of nearly seventy kinds of fresh local fungi. J. L. McCowEN gave a lecture on " Electrical Communication " Mr. Featherstone showed us some interesting experiments on " Liquid Films." Mr. Goolden gave us a lecture on " Birds," illustrated by a large number of slides. The Scientific Society would like to take this opportunity to thank him for all he had done for us as a Vice-President and to offer him their best wishes for the future. P. Young gave a lecture on " Spectrum Analysis."

We hope, next term, to take possession of our long-promised but elusive museum.

The Wireless Section has also been thriving and some of its members are being taught something of the working of practical Wireless Telegraphy by an army instructor. On one occasion a transmission of dance music and a few songs was made and successfully picked up in different parts of York. Taking into consideration the crude type of the apparatus the volume and tone were remarkably good. J. L. McC.

THE DEBATING SOCIETY. After a month of inactivity, during which it appeared as though the Society was to be but a memory of former days, a general meeting was held. The Headmaster was unanimously chosen as President : Rev. F. H. Barnby, K. H. Rhodes, Esq., and W. H. Milnes, Esq. and E. G. Bullen (ex officio) became Vice-Presidents : J. C. Rodgers and F. W. B. Pacey were elected as Clerk to the Society and Deputy Clerk respectively ; and N. Dobree and P. Young were elected to the committee as Senior and Junior members.

When the committee met it was decided that the Rules of Membership should be amended. All members of the Upper School are now eligible for election to the Society and any boy in the Middle School can secure membership providing that he is proposed by a present member and duly seconded by two other members.

A meeting of the Debating Society was held in the Big Hall at 8-15 p.m., Sunday, November 9th, 1924. The motion was " That in the opinion of this House the League of Nations affords the only practical method of securing peace." P. Young, proposing, showed how necessary the existence of a League of Nations was in the evolution of man. The only alternative was a dangerous competition in armaments which eventually -

DEBATING SOCIETY.

919

would almost annihilate the human race. War, at bottom was caused by ignorance, but the immediate cause was haste.

Education alone could remove ignorance and so remove the real cause of war but a great deal could be done to eliminate the factor of haste and to foster a spirit of international confidence by the formation of a League Disarmament, the League's ultimate aim could only be brought about by a spirit of trust between nations and this could only be made practicable by an international arbitration Board. In conclusion he enumerated the successes of the League, among them the settlement of disputes between Finland and Sweden, between Serbia and Albania, and the rehabilitation of Austrian Finance.

F. W. B. Pacey, opposing the motion, showed how former attempts had always failed, citing the Holy Alliance as an example. He said the League of Nations was only a dream of idealists, a mere Utopia. Even communists, considered by some the greatest and most extravagant of idealists, preached warfare, in the form of class hatred in their Sunday Schools.

Treitschke had said perpetual peace was not only impracticable but immoral. The League tended to split the world into those who were in it, and those who were not. He admitted that the aims of the League were admirable but contended that unless these were supported by all the peoples of the world they could never be practicable. This support would never be afforded and the League, in consequence, was doomed to failure.

War, he said, was often advantageous as it proved to be in the case of Germany in the Three Weeks'. War and while the element of gain remained, wars and rumours of wars would continue.

N. R. Dobree, seconding the motion, gave a short account of how the League had grown up and how and why previous attempts had failed, chiefly through the so-called Liberalism of the founders. This weakness could not and would not appear in the present League for if the League is universally upheld, it must succeed.

J. G. Troop, seconding against, maintained that ignorance was not the cause of war and that suitable weapons would always be obtained against new war inventions. He wished to know whether the House considered it a good thing that our Navy should be handed over to the League as it was in danger of being so treated. If this happened England would be left to the tender mercies of self-seeking nations and our commerce must inevitably suffer. This would cause internal troubles and thus lead to an outbreak of War. J. C. Rodgers, supporting, said that previous attempts at peace had failed because they were insufficiently supported.

920

DEBATING SOCIETY.

At first they were backed only by such intellectuals as Pierre du Bois, Rousseau and Kant. In the igth century they were supported by the dominant powers, now however, the whole masses were striving to establish a lasting peace. It was a fallacy to urge that war improved nations and was beneficial to mankind. In the first place war is an economic waste, and secondly it involves a waste of life and thought, and is contrary to nature's law for the survival of the fittest. Throughout the whole world, a growth of international trust and confidence could be observed in the International Postal Union and the International Telegraphs which helped to foster that spirit that was necessary to prevent war. He asked opposers to suggest some other method of ensuing peace. Could it be brought about by the domination of one great power or was the angel of peace to descend clothed in " untaxed calico "? He contended that Class Hatred was now dead or dying mainly owing to the war and that a real spirit of fellowship was springing up which was necessary if internationalism and cosmopolitanism were to bring Peace in their wake.

K. H. Rhodes, Esq., opposing, admitted that the League's aims were admirable but entirely impracticable. He thought that it would develop into an international organisation for the suppression of minorities and war would be sure to follow.

The big Powers were the real backbone of the League and if one of these powers proved aggressive the League would be at an end. What for example would happen at the present moment if England became aggressive ?

W. H. Milnes, Esq., supporting, in a witty speech pointed out how little force had in reality to do with the League. As a parallel he showed how the Chairman of a business meeting could always eject members who transgressed. It was a very rare occasion when the chairman himself was thrown out in disgust, although the opposition seemed to imagine this was the usual procedure.

Without some code to guide it, force was often misdirected as it had been by the Klu-Klax Klan, the Facisti and the Bolsheviks, and therefore the League of Nations was the only body able to ensure Peace.

A. G. Moore and W. H. Buchanan also spoke opposing the motion.

D. Norwood, Esq., opposing, said he recognised that everyone was an idealist, fashioning his own Utopia, but he confessed that he himself was unable to see why wars should cease at this particular period of man's history and propounded the dangerous doctrine that what has failed can never succeed.

He thought that warfare was a fundamental instinct in man-

MUSICAL SOCIETY.

921

kind and quoted Hobbes to show how, in the beginning, there had been a perpetual war of everyman with everyman ; but that this state had proved so unbearable that authority was vested in a supreme power who acted as arbiter on all matters.

S. M. Toyne, Esq., supporting, said he would try to speak for the motion and yet oppose the Hon. Clerk's assertions. Class Warfare was decidedly not at an end as could very well be seen in the chaotic government of Soviet Russia. Such examples as Postal Unions and International Telegraphs did not help to stop world war. What was necessary was a League of all nations pledged to abolish war and to do all in their power to seek and ensue peace. Replying to the question why the League had not interfered in China and Morocco—he said that the League did not interfere in internal affairs as this would lead to endless trouble. It was absurd to describe the League as impracticable for there were already many examples of its value. Among others was the Corfu Incident which the " Daily Mail," a paper certainly daily but lacking in manliness, had in its characteristic way, assigned the praise for its settlement to the Ambassadors and not to the League.

F. W. B. Pacey summed up the arguments for the opposition and P. Young, in conclusion, maintained that since the opposition had failed to bring forward an alternative scheme, and that it had admitted that the League's aims were admirable but impracticable in its present constitution, all that was necessary was to modify its existing constitution.

The motion was lost by 42-21 votes. J.C.R. MUSICAL SOCIETY. BALANCE SHEET, 1923-1924.

RECEIPTS. s. d.

Balance from previous year .. .. 2 8 Donations received .. I 15 o Li. 3 104 Music Stands Balance in hand

EXPENDITURE. ••

..

•

s. d.

2 13 9 0 5 0

2 . 18 9 I 5 14 4

3

922

CORRESPONDENCE.

CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of The Peterite."

DEAR SIRS, I should like to express, publicly, on behalf of the School, the gratitude we all feel to Mr. Davies for his valuable help in coaching the Football teams this year. All the players know how energetic and enthusiastic he has been, and we owe him many tha4ks for devoting so much of his time to the School football.

I should also like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Tendall, who has helped us in many ways. Mr. Mines and Mr. Rhodes have worked tirelessly for the Leagues, and, in spite of the bad weather, they have been very successful.

In conclusion, I should like to thank all masters who have turned out, in spite of the mud, to referee games.

Yours etc., G. B. ROBINSON, Captain of Football.

To the Editors of " The Peterite."

DEAR SIRS, I should like to make one or two suggestions with rregard to School Football, which I think those in authority might consider with advantage.

I would propose therefore :(i.) That the League " Championship," if such it can be called, be decided by the points scored for and against each side, instead of allotting so many points for a win or draw.

This would make for a much fairer and more interesting competition. (ii.) That the House matches be played on the League system, and that the ultimate winner be decided by the points scored for and against each team. (iii.) That full teams be played during House matches.

Rugger is played with fifteen men a side. If any other number is played, it simply isn't Rugger. How or when the ridiculous system of playing twelve men a side in House matches came into being I don't know, but it is certainly time it ceased. I have yet to find anyone who can give an adequate reason for its continuance.

Hoping that this humble petition and advice will receive some little attention.

I am, etc., N.B. .

ON PARADE.

923

[An inter-Rugby football competition has never existed in the School in the same way as there is one in Hockey, Cricket and Boating.

Colours are ineligible for this competition and the number playing has been limited to 12. The reason for this is quite obvious and N.B.' could have discovered this for himself had he enquired at the right source.

The matches had to be not one-sided, interesting and free from danger. The smaller houses would be sometimes quite incapable of raising 15 players of sufficient size to give those teams from other houses a game, without danger to themselves or without demanding from the heavier members of opposing teams an impossible consideration.

We should very much like to see genuine Rugby football matches between teams from each house, but as the numbers in the different houses vary so much at present, this is quite impossible.

With regard to N.B.'s' other point. To add up the total number of points gained by each side, either in league or house football, and to award the championship to the one who scored most points would be a perfectly ridiculous system, and might lead to farcical results.—Editor.] '

ON PARADE. Under the ancient Science Block, The fall-in bugle sounded.

Our C.S.M. a mighty man, Seemed not a bit astounded, On parade At this command our arms we sloped, And into our ranks we marched.

We had our buttons bright, we hoped, For the inspection coming shortly.

On parade The under officer marches up, And the order to shun " is given. " By the right form fours," Quick march, Past Clifton Green, and Skelton turn, On parade We joined the others at Windmill Inn, And the homeward journey started.

Some wondered how far we would have been By the time we returned to Clifton.

A RECRUIT. On parade !

!

!

!

.

924

VALETE. A TRIOLET. " The Leagues."

Who will be top Wait and see " A " is it not Who will be top " B " has a lot And " C " and " D " Who will be top Wait and see.

A PLAYER.

VALETE. H. N. Hodd. 1918-24. School House. School Monitor.

Head of the School. VI. Classical. 1st IV., 1922-23-24.

Colours, 1922-24. Captain of Boating, 1922-23-24. ist XV., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1922-23-24. Hon. Sec., Football, 1923-24. Head Librarian, School Choir.

Under-officer in O.T.C. Editor of " The Peterite." VicePresident of the Debating Society.

R. F. Yates. 1919-24. School House. School Monitor.

Head of School House. History VI. 1st XV., 192-'22-23-24. Colours, 1923-24. ist IV., 1922-23-24.

Colours, 1922-23-24. Hon. Sec., Boating, 1923=24.

Librarian. Delegate of the Areopagites. Under-officer in O.T.C. Editor of " Peterite." Senior committee man of Debating Society.

J. Richardson. 1916-24. Day Boy. School Monitor. Head of the Day Boys. VI. Modern. 1st. IV., 1922-23-24.

Colours, 1922-23-24. 1st XV., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1923-24. Under-officer in O.T.C. Clerk to Debating Society.

H. B. Linton. 1920-24. Clifton Manor. School Monitor.

Head of Clifton Manor. History VI. 1st XI. Cricket, 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. Played for 1st XI. Hockey, 1924. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. Junior Committee man to Debating Society.

R. S. Moss. 1918-1924. School House. School Monitor.

Remove B. ist IV., 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. Ist XV., 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C. A. B. Sellers. 1921-24. Clifton Manor. House Monitor.

B1. 1st XI., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1923-24. Captain of Cricket, 1924. Played for 2nd XV., 1923-24. Corporal in O.T.C.

VALETE.

925

F. L. Harris. 1921-24. Clifton Grove. Remove B. Grove Football Colour. Cadet in O.T.C. Grove House Monitor.

E. L. Triffitt. 1918-24. Day Boy. VI. Modern. Day Boy Boating Colour. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. R. C. Parkinson. 1918-24. Day Boy. VI. Classical. 3rd School Boat. Cpl. in O.T.C. C. Andean. 1919-24. Day Boy. V. Modern. Played for 2nd XV., 1923-24.

R. C. Cartwright. 1920-24. School House. B4. 2nd XV., 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. Played for 2nd XI., 1923.

Played for Hockey, XI., 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. C. R. Loxton. 192o-24: School House. V. Modern. Choir.

Cadet in O.T.C. J. A. Close. 1920-24. Clifton Manor. Remove B. 1st XI., 1924. Colours, 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. E. B. J. Atkinson. 1920-24. Clifton Grove. B3. Cadet in O.T.C. Choir. Grove Cricket Colour.

R. H. Sanders. 1921-24. Day Boy. Br. 1st. XI., 1924.

Colours, 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. J. G. P. Timmins. 1921-24. School House. Bz. 1st XV., 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. Played for Hockey XI., 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. R. H. Stephenson. 1921-24. Clifton Rise. V. Modern.

Rise. Football Colour. Cadet in O.T.C. School Choir.

J. H. Marshall. 1921-24. Clifton Rise. B2. Cadet in O.T.C. J. W. Cattley. 1922-24. Clifton Grove. B4. Cadet in O.T.C. W. M. Murray. 1921-24. Day Boy. Br. Cadet in O.T.C. G. D. Fletcher. 1919-24. Day Boy. B3. School Choir.

E. H. Fletcher. 1923-24. Day Boy. B3.

L. M. Ellison. 1922-24. Day Boy. B2.

P. H. Taylor. 1922-24. Clifton Manor. V. Classical. Cadet in O.T.C. A. Leach. 1923-24. Clifton Manor. C2. Cadet in O.T.C. P. J. Pease. 1923-24. School House. Br. President of Knitting Club.

T. R. Moore. 1923-24. School House. Remove A. Cadet in O.T.C. D. B. Kingston. 1923-24. Clifton Manor. Remove A. Choir.

Cadet in O.T.C. F. V. Sola. 1923-24. School House. B3.

F. S. Medley. 1922-24. Clifton Manor. C2. Cadet in O.T.C.

926

NOTES AND ITEMS.

SALVETE.

School House. Day Boys.

Grove.

M. J. Bennion. T. D. Banks. M. Bullock.

J. H. Gourley. T. E. C. Batty. D. Gray.

A. L. Hicks. E. Holgate. H. E. Hodsman.

W. G. Hutton. E. Home. M. L. Khambhu.

G. D. Nichol. F. Walls. P. Limpisvasti.

L. H. Parkin. L. Wareham. C. G. Metcalfe.

A. L. Pendlebury. J. G. Gosden. H. W. Metcalfe.

R. Rodman.

P. M. Perry.

R. J. Swift.

Rise.

Manor.

G. A. Bramley-Taylor. R. R. H. Horsley.

R. Mervyn.

V. Moore.

R. L. Rhodes. E. R. Pickersgill.

N. W. Richardson.

L. Ryland.

A. B. Smallman. A. L. Turner.

W. H. Stephenson. J. F. Warim J. N. Thompson. M. J. Wharram.

R. S. Wilcock.

C. S. Wilkinson.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate B. B. Bridges, K. C. Hodgson, A. R. Walton, N. Dobree, K. H. Chapman and T. E. Stuart on receiving their ist XV. Colours and R. P. Crawford, R. W. Howell, F. L. Stansfield and W. Elliott on their 2nd XV. Colours.

We are glad to be able to report that the first four chapters of the School History are completed.

Advent Sunday this year fell on the 3oth of November, and the School paid their usual yearly visit to the Minster for Evensong, which came as a pleasant break from our .usual Sunday routine.

A novel institution this term was the Gym. Class, which at first took place in the evenings and later, when the Winter hours came in, on Tuesday afternoon. Tlis class serves two objects, it acts as a means of training and keeping fit for football and also will enable us, we hope, to enter a class for the Physical Training competition at the O.T.C. camp next year, a thing which we have never hitherto done.

There have been many useful additions to the History VIth library, an institution which has proved a great success since its foundation two years ago.

927

CHAPEL.

The School sent two representatives to the Duke of York's camp last term, in the persons of Robinson and Dobree, who were both very enthusiastic about the pleasant week they spent there.

LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library : A 118 Concise Dictionary of National Biograp hy. . Belloc B 268 The Campaign of 1812..

269 Short History of International Intercourse Delisle Burns Collingwood D 122 Roman Britain ..

Newbigin 123 Mediterranean Lands .. Morris F 167 York . . Berkeley A 325 Unparliamentary Papers Harry Graham 326 The World we laugh in .. Davies B 270 Medieval England .. Priestley G 327 Figures in Modern Literature .

READING ROOM FICTION. R 572 House of the Arrow ..

573 False Scent ..

R 574 Laycock of Londale 575 The Garden of•Folly 576 Tragedy at the Beach Club 577 Room 13

Mason Fletcher Riley Leacock Johnston Wallace

CHAPEL. CHAPEL SERVICES. Sunday : 8 a.m. Holy Communion. m a.m. Matins or Litany.

6-3o p.m. Evensong and Sermon.

Sept. 21 28 Oct. 5 12

JP

Nov.

Trinity

XIV. XV. XVI.

XVII.

19

XVIII.

26 2

XIX. XX.

9

XXI.

7•

The Headmaster.

Rev. F. H. Barnby.

Organ Recital : G. F. Tendall, Esq. Rev. T. Goodchild, Collection for S. P. C. K. Rev. A. Raine, M.A., Vicar of Dringhouses.

Rev. F. H. Barnby.

Rev. C. H. Kingsford, M.A., Headmaster of Rishworth School.

Rev. F. S. Cragg.

928

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

Nov. 16 Trinity XXII. The Very Rev. the Dean of York. „ 23 „ XXIII. Rev. F. H. Barnby.

30 St. Andrew (Advent I.) Service in York Minster, 4 P.m.

Dec. 7 Advent II. The Headmaster. „ 14 Advent III. Carols.

ORGAN RECITAL. We always look forward with pleasure to Mr. Tendall's termly Organ Recitals. Usually when the time for these occasions draws near the Organ usually manages to suffer in some way or other. However, this term the Fates were not against us. We append below a programme of the recital.

Sunday, 5th October, 1924.

1. Grave .. • • Molto Allegro " Sonata Pathetique " Beethoven Adagio Cantabile J 2. LARGO from " New World Symphony " Dvorak Moszkowski 3. SERENATA IN D W. Wostenholme 4. DIE FRAGE .. .. ..

DIE BORTWORT . . .. .

5. MARCH IN D from " Overture to Occasional Oratorio, .

. .

Handel

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. One of the absorbing pursuits for many of the boarders during the moments of their spare time has been the diligent practice of all kinds of music, particularly flageolets and tin-whistles.

The first few days after the raid on York shops produced a strange medley of exceedingly discordant sounds, but we must admit that in many cases practice did achieve a considerable amount of perfection, and an orchestral performance of carols is promised for the last night of term.

In the very early part of the term it was discovered that Close was accompanied to School by his pet mouse and this was handed over to the care of Crombie—mice not being considered suitable boarders at St. Olave's. Strange rumours were then current about a mouse having been seen in Bootham chased by Mr. Rhodes in a taxi, owing to Crombie having made a careless mistake, but we must leave all the details of rumour and perverted facts to the recital by the individuals concerned.

The term on the whole has been a very good term indeed, practically everybody has kept well, and the standard of work done by the boys who have moved up into new forms has been very satisfactory.

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

929

The Saturday evening Concerts and entertainments in the Big Hall have been greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the Junior School.

Another recent innovation at St. Olave's this term has been a special dancing class, and twelve boys have made excellent preparation for the Christmas holiday parties.

We have had two Lantern " talks," one by Mr. Ping on " How water gets into the tap," and one by Mr. Chilman shewing a large number of excellent photographs of " British Wild Birds."

We were pleased to welcome ten new boys at the beginning of this term.

SALVETE.

St. Olave's.

A. J. Darton.

G. C. Lee. C. H. Prince.

H. Prince.

A. C. H. Raw. K. Simpson.

Day Boys.

A. H. Clarke.

A. P. Croskell.

A. V. Sewell.

J. C. 0. Stansfield.

VALETE. J. A. B. Taylor to Rise. P. M. Perry to School House.

M. J. Wharram to Manor. C. P. Hardy to Bedford.

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES. In spite of the unfavourable weather and the state of the playing fields, we have had quite a lot of football this term, more "soccer" than "rugger", however, because we were only able to fix "soccer" matches this term with other Preparatory Schools.

We lost 2 matches to Terrington Hall, and also our match with Red House School.

Our best games were with Grosvenor House School, Harrogate 2nd XI., both of which we won 3-2.

These games were hard and fast throughout, with the issue'in doubt until the whistle blew for time.

Hughes, the Captain was an indefatigable worker at centrehalf, and kept his side together. The two inside forwards must learn to shoot quicker and follow up, also to tackle back when required.

Crosthwaite played well at full back and Prince (mi) in goal was very useful.

The team was : — H. Prince, R. C. H. Crosthwaite, C, H. Prince, E. F. Williams, G. E. F. Hughes, J. H. Dales, A. K. Cameron, J. M. Young, W. A. Nutt, J. H. Dobson, B. E. Symmons, also played J. E. C. Hill.

930

O.P. NEWS.

O.P. NEWS. CORRESPONDENCE. LONDON DINNER.

ST. THOMAS'S HOSPITAL, LONDON,

S.E.I.,

November 21st, 1924.

DEAR SIR,

It is proposed to hold the Old Peterite Dinner in London, at the Holborn Restaurant on January 3rd, 1925.

Will all Old Peterites who wish to be present please inform C. M. W. Prior, 3, Brondesbury Park, N.W.6., as soon as possible in order that arrangements may be made ?

Yours faithfully, R. H. METCALFE,

London Hon. Sec. O.P. HOCKEY MATCH. The O.P. Hockey Match against the School will take place on Wednesday, April 1st. Will all those who desire to play in the O.P. team, please write to D. Norwood, St. Peter's School, York, before March 18th ?

MARRIAGE.-Mr R. R Rainford (1910-17) and Miss E. W. Gillet.

The marriage between Robert Rowsthorne, eldest son of and Mrs. T. C. Rainford, and Edna Wedgewood, eldest daughter of the late Lt.-Col. E. H. Gillet, V.D., and Mrs. Rhodes, was celebrated at the Parish Church, Preston, Lancs., on Sept.

1st, 1924.

We congratulate Mr. George Yeld on being nominated for the Victoria Medal of Honour of the Royal Horticultural Society.

This medal was established in 1897 " in perpetual remembrance of H.M. Victoria's glorious reign, and to enable the council to confer conspicuous honour on those British Horticulturists resident in the United Kingdom whom it might from time to time consider deserving of special honour at the hands of the Society."

MISCELLANEOUS.

We offer our hearty congratulations to E. P. Sewell on his rugger " blue " at Sandhurst and to A. T. Blair on a boxing " blue " at Cambridge where we were also pleased to hear that L. F. Leveredge had figured in the 'varsity squash team.

N. Pullan and J. G Johnstone are both playing regularly for the Headingley 1st XV.; T. G. Robinson, too, and R. S. Moss appear regularly for Harrogate Old Boys and E. G. H. Mack for Carlisle ; moreover, the O.P. Club was well repre-

SCHOOL OFFICERS.

93 1

sented when the Yorkshire Wanderers visited the School on Dec. 3rd. N. Pullan (Headingley), J. L. Clayton (Wakefield), H. D. Cadell, T. Cadell and S. Anderson (York Nomads), were all playing.

Apart from many of the above, we have received welcome visits from the following 0.P's. :—M. Storr Hodson, J. G. Hodgson, J. F. Morrison, S. Greaves, J. Scholefield, W. A. Wood, S. L. Davies, R. F. Yates, W. Judge, T. Watkinson, H. Baldwin, H. Keyworth, W. L. Roberts, T. G.' Robinson, R. R. Rainford, H. G. Coates, C. E. S. Bullen, J. F. Bell, W. C. Rainford, M. E. Reed, F. S. Wood, H. G. Crawshaw, A. B. Radford, H. L. Stirling.

•

SCHOOL OFFICERS.

Head of the School : E. G. Bullen (Head of Clifton Grove).

M. Storrs-Fox (Head of the Day Monitors • Boys).

P. Young.

J. Scholefield, G. A. Delgado (Head of the School House).

N. H. Sutcliffe.

N. R. Dobree.

R. P. Crawford.

B. B. Bridges (Head of Clifton Rise).

— Helmsley.

J. C. Rodgers.

Captain of Football : G. B. Robinson.

Hon. Secretary : J. G. Troop.

O.T.C.Under-Officers : M. Storrs-Fox (No. 3 Plt.).

Acting Under-0 cers : G. A. Delgado (No. I Pit.).

N. R. Dobree (No. 2 Plt.).

J. G. Troop.

C.S.M. : E. G. Bullen.

Editors of the " Peterite." : G. A. Delgado.

N. R. Dobree.

TERMS FOR THE COMING YEAR. Easter term : January loth—April 7th.

Summer term : May 5th—July 3oth. (in all cases dates refer to the departure and arrival of Boarders).

932

OBITUARY.

OBITUARY. We unfortunately omitted to insert the following in our last issue and hasten to remedy the omission which we sincerely regret.

AUSTEN JOSEPH PETERS. Died March 27th, 1924. at his home, Darnholm, Acomb, York. Aged 31.

A. J. Peters came to St. Peter's School in 1906, and left as an open Classical exhibitioner for Christ's College, Cambridge, in 1911. Running first as third, and then as second string for the University he gained his full blue for the mile in his last year. Immediately on the outbreak of war he joined one of the public school service battalions. In the spring of 1913 he received his commission in the 6th South Lancs. and first saw service in Gallipoli. After severe fighting he contracted enteritis and was invalided home. Wounded on the second day of the Somme battle, he was soon passed fit again and joined his regiment at Salonica, where he commanded a Company till the Armistice. In civilian life A. J. Peters like his father, Mr. Joseph Peters (O.P.), followed the legal profession and on the death of the latter in 1922, he succeeded to his practice at 4, New Street, and to his appointments as Clerk to the Flaxton Rural District Council and Secretary to the York Dispensary.

The hard service he had seen during the war lessened his powers of resistance, when his fatal illness overtook him : this sudden and untimely end is mourned by a large circle of friends to whom he had endeared himself by his cheery disposition and love of fellowship.

COMMANDER ROY. Commander Robert Stewart Roy, C.M.G., R.N., retired, died in London on Wednesday, at the age of 46. The son of the Rev. James Roy, of Appleton Roebuck, Yorkshire, he was sent to St. Peter's School, York, and joined the Britannia in 1892. He was promoted to commander in 1914, and served in the war, being mentioned in dispatches and awarded . the C.M.G. in August, 1919, he was placed on the retired list. He married Marjorie, daughter of Henry Pigeon, of Furzedown, Hythe, Southampton, and had two sons and one daughter.