The Worksop match was a very hard-fought and even match, and a better result would have been a draw. Time and time again both sides were nearly over. The Ampleforth match was played in a biting wind and on a very muddy pitch. The game was a good one, which we lost 5-9. Wyman fought his way over and Hanson converted with an excellent kick. The following have played for the Colts :—A. C. Brown (Captain), C. A. F. Cookson, R. E. Dodd, B. Rodwell, D. H. Denholm, P. Penniston, J. A. Denison, R. H. Hanson, A. L. Wyman, G. McC. Donaldson, G. H. Oxtoby, D. E. Byass, I. McL. Ormiston, B. Rodwell, D. J. G. B. Burton, P. McD. Steele, P. G. R. Dench, J. P. Caley, R. L. Miller, F. D. Godsmark.
THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. After many thoughts and scares about invasion during the summer holidays, it was really rather a relief to find that the Christmas Term could start in practically a normal way, and we welcomed many new boys to St. Olave's The total number of boys attending the Junior School has been 104, and with the exception of a few cases of minor complaints towards the end of term, the attendance has been very good. Shortly after we returned, Mr. Harding had to leave for military service, and so Sergeant Major Puddick again took the Junior School for P.T. instruction. It had been planned to have the Gym. Display this term, but we were only able to have a full rehearsal, and so we hope to hold the Display early in the Easter Term. We hope a good number of parents will be able to some and see it. Several crazes have been in evidence during the term, particularly the making of a cunning scientific toy called a Cartesian Diver. Clay ovens were so great a rage at one time, and the smoke produced was in such volume that coughs developed and clay ovens had to be stopped. A Stamp Club was started and held a few meetings, but the " blackout " rather interfered with the meetings. The usual end of term examinations were held with the usual enthusiasm ; unfortunately, just about this time Mr. Ping had to be away from school owing to illness, but he 58
