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PETERITE. VOL.XIX.
MARCH, 1906.
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SC HOOL LETTER. HE Easter Term has again come round, and with Last term the school was exceptit—Nemesis. ionally fortunate in having the whole team available for all matches. This term, however, has a great weakening in our three-quarter line since we have not only lost A. H. Ackrovd, but E. N. Greenhow. , our best threequarter has been unable to play in either of our matches, while M. 'F. Clegg was also unavailable in the first match. This fact undoubtedly accounted for our defeat at the hands of Mr. G. Crowther's XV. Our second fixture was a new one against King's School, Grantham, whom we defeated after a most enjoyable game : we hope that the match will become a regular event. We have also experienced hard ruck through the cancelling of our match with Hatfield Hall, Durham. Still this past season has been one of the most successful we have ever enjoyed, and we must not grumble against the fates unduly, lest they should not be so propitious in the future. Hockey and Boating now hold sway, and we are glad to observe that matches have been arranged with Pocklington and Ripon—a rrew departure and one highly to be commended. We hope that the Hockey Season will be as successful as the Football one. A Fives Tournament is now in progress, while the Sports have been fixed for Friday and Saturday, April 6th and 7th. The Gymnasium Competition was held on Tuesday, March 27th ; a detailed account will be found in our next number.
R.ev. H. T. S. Gedge. E. C. Peters. M. W. Peters. A. H. Ackroyd. A. A. Phillips. M. T. Clegg. E. N. Greenhow. R. 0. F. Husband. W. H. Colley (capt.) j. R. Scoby. F. G. Schroeder. D. 11. Kennedy. W. in g,13,... J.h. rauosina.. v.. I). A. E. Larnrn.
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Turning to more internal affairs, we have had one very successful concert, while Mr. Camidge charmed us with his delightful Lecture on " Old York." In conclusion we should like to mention that Mr. Senior, who is going out to Ceylon in connection with the C.M.S., paid us a parting visit on February 3rd, preaching his farewell sermon the next evening. Although unfortunately he had to leave on Monday night, he found time to see all his old friends, and wish them good-bye. May all success attend him in his new work.
OLD PETERITE DINNER (From the " Yorkshire Herald" of zist December, 19o5). A large company of Old Peterites assembled on Wednesday, December loth, at the Davy Hall, York, on the occasion of the Annual Dinner of the Old Peterite Club. The function was an extremely pleasant one, a spirit of the utmost good fellowship prevailing. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Herbert Daniel, and the guests present were the Rev. R. M. Ainslie, Mr. M. F. Atkinson, Mr. R. H. Bailey, Mr. Wm. Bellerby, Dr. J. A. Browne, Dr. A. E. Chapman, Mr. R. Crawshaw, Mr. N. T. Crombie, Major C. J. Daniel, D.S.O., Mr. A. W. Eastwood, Mr. George H. Eyre, Dr. W. A. Evelyn, Mr. F. P. Fausset, the Rev. H. T. S. Gedge, Dr. N. L. Hood, Mr. W. H. R. Hopkins, Mr. J. A. Jackson, Mr. F. J. Munby, Mr. P. L. Newman, the Rev. E. C. Owen (Headmaster), Mr. H. R. Partington, the Rev. E. Peters, Mr. Arthur Peters, Mr. F. J. H. Robinson, Mr. K. J. Roy, Mr. R. F. Russell, Mr. S. G. Squire, Mr. G. F. Tendall, the Rev. R. 0. Walker, Mr. F. Ware, and Mr. George Yeld. After the usual loyal toasts had been cordially honoured, the Chairman read the following telegram which he had a few minutes previously received : " Best wishes from London.—Old Peterites."
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Mr. F. P. Fausset gave the toast of " The Church," good humouredly observing that he had some qualification for this duty, inasmuch as he was the only member of the family who had not gone into the Church. St. Peter's was always a great training ground for the Church, and if they looked round the professions there was not one in which St. Peter's was so greatly represented as it was in the Church. The Rev. R. M. Ainslie responded. and said the Church and St. Peter's were closely allied, and must always be. The school was one of the oldest in the country, the oldest, if they were to believe the Bishop of Bristol, and as such they were proud of it. Scattered as they were all over the country, they were always glad to hear of the prosperity of the school and they would expect to hear good news under the present Headmaster. Indulging in a few reminiscences, Mr. Ainslie observed that looking back over the years there were three names that stood out prominently. One was W. Y. Fausset, who ., was an intellectual champion and carried off Balliol honours at Oxford. Another was H. M. Sims, one of the quiet men who impressed one greatly, and who played a leading part on the Oxford cricket field ; and the third was F. M. Hargreaves, who rowed in the Oxford eight. All three distinguished themselves in the University, took Holy Orders, and entered the Church. Mr. Sims was no longer with them, but the others were doing good work. There was, however, one individual who had left a deeper memory than any, Mr. George Yeld. If gratitude counted for anything then Mr. Yeld, for his enthusiastic loyalty, the interest and the work he had done for the school, would receive very hearty payment indeed. They all wished some great position could be offered him, for he fully deserved it. He had been the backbone of the school for many more years than they cared to remember. Amongst other things he taught them their love of English literature, of Shakespeare and Scott. Mr. George Eyre briefly proposed " The Imperial Forces." Major Daniel, D.S.O., made the response, and said he had been thinking of some of the Old Peterites he had met with in the Army. He remembered many years ago marching with his regiment in
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Beluchistan and an outlandish place, with an unpronounceable name, which they came across, was occupied by a detachment of native infantry. There was only one European officer in it, and he was an Old Peterite known by the name of " Nigger" Mitchell. Another Old Peterite in whom he was closely interested was the present Colonel of his old regiment, and who was now, he was sorry to say, seriously ill, Colonel Philip Palmes. He had come across numerous other Peterites, and he had always found that they had always upheld the honour of the old school. He hoped the school would continue to send officers into the Army, as it had done, because there was no doubt that in these days the Army wanted the best men. He would like to associate himself with the observations of Mr. Ainslie with regard to Mr. Yeld, and would never forget what he owed to him. Mr. F. J. Munby proposed " The School." He said that if education were what it should be it should produce good men. The boys of his time became men, and he looked with pride upon many who had gone from the school to reach positions of fame in the land. He had been wondering whether the manhood of England was to-day . what it ought to be, and certainly a great deal as to the manhood depended upon school life. Remarking upon the fact that in recent times new Universities had grown up, Mr. Munby went on to refer to the University of Leeds, and to ask on behalf of that institution more consideration and support from the eastern part of the county than it received. All that could be done in the interests of commerce had been done on behalf of the West Riding, but there was something more than that belonged to a University and the humanities, as they were termed at Cambridge, should be taken into greater consideration. As was said by the Bishop of Ripon at the Mansion House meeting at York, great as was the West Riding and powerful as was its influence and its money, there was something else, and that was man. What would make the University was the men who were on the staff and who could draw the youth of the county around them. He was able to tell them that at Leeds this was already done; and he was more than proud to know that an Old Peterite who was at that board
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(Dr. Chapman) was taking his share in doing it. In asking them to think of the future and of the boys in whom they were interested, he said it was to the interest of all Old Peterites to see that the ancient ways were established in a University such as Leeds. The Rev. E. C. Owen, who met with a cordial reception on rising to respond, incidentally observed that one old St. Peter's boy, who had gone to the Leeds University, was substantiating his claim to manhood by playing wing three-quarter for the University team. They could not let the occasion pass without expressing their great pleasure at seeing amongst them an Old Peterite who had added one more to the important and distinguished list of those who had gained an international football cap—Mr. R. F. Russell. When they reflected upon the great number of schools in the country and that numbers had never been the strong point of St. Peter's, it was very remarkable that in the last five years they had had two internationals. Calculating the percentage as compared with Eton he said that Eton, to have the same proportion of international players, would absorb very much more than the whole team. Proceeding, he said the school was in a thoroughly healthy condition, and he had never been so satisfied with it. The best external sign of the vigour was furnished by the results in the football field in the past term. The previous record was 281 points scored as against +7 made by their opponents, and this year, although opponents' scores amounted to 6+ points, the school had an aggregate of 374. points. They owed their success not so much to there being any individual players of outstanding merit as to the extraordinary spirit of keenness that prevailed. Another reason of their success was that they had in the Rev. Sydney Gedge the best coach in England, to whom they owed considerable gratitude. In regard to school matters generally, the term had been one of the most satisfactory he had known in any school, but they could not expect many distinctions for some time to come as the sixth form was very young. He entirely agreed that manhood should be the object of a school, and a school, to be doing work worth doing, must produce men. And one of the best ways of doing this was to allow the boys to manage
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themselves, the master standing by as a sort of referee. Since their last Dinner they had got into their new house, and he looked forward to considerable prosperity in the future. Mr. George Yeld gave the toast of " The Chairman," and after remarking that he had done his best to help the school, emphasized the necessity, if a school were to be of use, of the best being made of the boys no less in athletics than in intellectual training. Any man who had attained a high place in intellectual pursuits was altogether the better for having played games. The toast was drunk with musical honours. The Chairman expressed the great pleasure he felt at meeting his old school-fellows, and said nothing gave him greater pleasure at Filey than some one shaking hands with him and saying he was an Old Peterite. " I always find they are jolly good fellows, too," he added. Some of the speakers had struck the right note in saying that the object of St. Peter's was to produce good men, and he hoped it always would be. In this respect the school could hold its own with any other, and for its size it had produced more good athletes than any school he knew. He was proud to think that one among them (Mr. Russell) had been upholding the honour not only of the school, but of the country against the New Zealanders. He was told that all the school wanted now was numbers. It was equipped in every way as it should be, and had one of the most capable headmasters in England. The remaining toast was the health of Mr. George Yeld, which was proposed by Mr. Arthur Jackson, and drunk with musical honours. Mr. Yeld suitably responded. Songs by the Rev. Sydney Gedge and Mr. Crawshaw contributed to the evening's enjoyment.
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OLD PETERITE CLUB. The Annual General Meeting was held at the Davy Hall, York, on Wednesday, December zoth, 1905, at 6-45 p.m. The following members of the Club were present :—The Rev. E. C. Owen, President of the Club (in the Chair), The Rev. E. Peters, and R. Crawshaw, F. P. Fausset, R. H. Bailey, H. R. Partington, M. F. Atkinson, and A. Peters (Hon. Secretary). The Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting were read and confirmed, and the Treasurer's Report for the year adopted. All the officers of the Club and the retiring members of the committee were re-elected. The following special committees were elected for the ensuing year, viz :—Sports Committee—R. Teasdale, H. C. Scott, and T. C. Newton. Dinner Committee—C. H. Chadwick, F. P. Fausset, and R. H. Bailey. The following money grants were voted for the ensuing year, ; towards the rent of the School viz :—School Sports Prize, o ; Dinner Committee (a sum not exceeding) [5. Cricket Field, The question of the printing and publication of the School Registers was considered, and it was resolved to refer the matter to a special committee, consisting of the Rev. E. C. Owen, C. H. Chadwick, F. P. Fausset, and A. Peters, with instructions to report thereon to a Special General Meeting, to be summoned for the purpose. This concluded the business of the meeting.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIRS, You ask for bread, but we can only reply with a stone ; Old Peterites seem less energetic than usual this term. Possibly the abolishing of the Yorkshire Schools' and minor Colleges' Football XV.'s have something to do with this state of affairs. Crosthwaite spends most of his afternoons in the 'Varsity laboratories, but when free assists Selwyn at Hockey. Garland is working hard in view of his approaching tripos and is seldom seen in the athletic world. Phillips shines as usual in the fives-court, and may occasionally be seen in company with Roy disporting himself at the rifle range, modesty prevents them both from coming
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into prominence on field-day. Roy may occasionally be seen coaching the ' Jesus' boat, injuries preventing him from taking a more vigorous form of exercise. Yeats is a keen volunteer ; his knee has unfortunately kept him from representing Caius at hockey. Fisher's stockings are sometimes visible on the hockey-field ; perhaps hard work prevents him from coming more prominently before the public. It is disappointing to find no Peterite figuring in the Lent boats this year. Perhaps the impetus which the school's rowing has received of late may induce future O.P. Cantabs to take more to the water. The late hour and lack of space prevent me from appending a list of ' blues ' gained during the past year. Yours, K.P.
DURHAM LETTER. DEAR SIRS, Whilst reading " The Peterite " last term I thought a few lines from Durham would not be out of place, and ought certainly to be written. Yet I feel that there have been many 0.P.'s up who were more capable of writing a letter than I am, but if we all think the same a letter will never appear. There are four O.P.'s at Durham this term. J. E. Farrow is the oldest member up and is to be seen on the ' footer field every day trying to instil the elements of Rugby into the would be players. He is really quite an important person. He is Captain of Hatfield Hall R.F.C., Captain of Durham Colleges R.F.C., and also Vice-captain of the 'Varsity, and a member of the S.R.C. When football does not keep him, he may be seen in the fives-court, and can play a good game when he likes. E. S. Bulmer plays regularly for University College and turns out occasionally for the combined Colleges, he also does his share at hockey. A. E. Farrow who is here for the first time, played centre three-quarter for the 'Varsity in their first game, and plays for the Hatfield team and combined Colleges regularly. J. Robinson the other freshman, also at Hatfield, owing to bad sight cannot take part in any games, but it is hoped he will find something to do before very long to pass the time away. Every success, Yours truly,
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FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at York. Durham kicked off and play ruled even for the first few minutes. Then Colley by a good dribble took play into the Durham 25,' but by splendid kicking our opponents assumed the offensive, the school forwards, however, who were playing a splendid game, offered a stout resistance. It was not until a few minutes before half-time that E. L. Thomson broke away from a line-out and scored a soft try, which was not converted. This roused the school, who made a rush into the Durham 25,' where Ackroyd ran well but was pushed into touch. Shortly after, halftime sounded with Durham leading by a try to nil. Colley kicked off for the second half, and Schroeder and Phillips headed a dribble into the Durham 25.' From a free-kick Ackroyd made a good attempt at goal. Then Durham took up the attack and Roberts got over, the try being converted. The rest of the second half requires little comment, being chiefly confined to the forwards. Just before the end Mearns scored another try which was converted, the game ending : Durham School 2 goals I try (13 pts), St. Peter's nil. The game was very evenly contested among the forwards although Durham were the heavier lot. The backs got very few opportunities on the attack, but their defence was good. The following repre'sented the school : -Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, A. H. Ackroyd, M. W. Peters, E. N. Greenhow and J. R. Scoby ; half-backs, E. C. Peters and J. E. Hodsman ; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, R. 0. F. Husband, D. H. Kennedy, P. H. Bulmer, A. B. Lamm.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. WAKEFIELD G.S. This return match was played on the school ground on Wednesday, November zznd. Colley lost the toss and the visitors kicked off. Greenhow returned, but failing to find touch charged the Wakefield full-back's kick and dribbled over the line, thus registering a try in the first minute of the game. Ackroyd kicked
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a good goal. Play after this was fairly even, Armitage making a good run into our 25: However, from a splendid opening by Greenhow, Scoby raced over for Ackroyd to convert. Soon after Ackrovd got over, and M. W. Peters converted from a difficult angle. Two more tries were scored before half-time, Scoby twice getting in from openings made by Greenhow ; M. W. Peters converted both. Half-time came with the score 5 goals to nil. With the school playing up-hill the game became much more even, and Wakefield several times nearly scored, but Schroeder and Clegg with a good dribble placed the visitors on the defensive and Greenhow scored after a good run. M. W. Peters failed at goal. The school still kept up the attack and M. W. Peters scored, Ackroyd converting. Scoby scored again before the end, Ackroyd converting. The final score was : St. Peter's 7 goals i try (38 pts), Wakefield G.S. nil. The following represented the school : Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, A. H. Ackroyd, M. W. Peters, E. N. Greenhow and J. R. Scoby ; half-backs, E. C. Peters and J. E. Hodsman ; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. O. Husband, A. B. Lamm and E. D. Ede.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. RIPON G.S. Played at Ripon on November z5th, before a large crowd of spectators. Ripon kicked off, and from a scrum at half-way the ball was handled by E. C. Peters, Greenhow, M. W. Peters and Ackroyd, the last named getting over in a good position. M. W. Peters converted. From this point to half-time the game was fought out on remarkably even terms. The Ripon forwards playing a strong game, quite outclassed the school pack who hardly ever seemed to get together. However, half-time arrived with the score 5 pts. to nil in favour of the school. On the resumption the school forwards at once rushed the ball to the Ripon line. The home backs defended strongly ; but
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after some tight scrimmaging Kennedy scored, M. W. Peters converting. From the kick-off Colley and Clegg made a good dribble, which again put Ripon on the defensive. Schroeder made a good run and passed to Phillips, who delaying his pass a little too long lost a certain try. Then from a scrurn near the posts F. G. Schroeder made an opening for E. C. Peters who enabled Greenhow to get over unmarked. M. W. Peters again improved. Soon after time came with the score : St. Peter's 3 goals (15 pts), Ripon G.S. nil. After a brilliant piece of combination, which led to the first try, there was no really sound play on the part of the school during the first half. With a little luck, it is true, at least two tries ought to have been scored, but up to half-time the whole XV. seemed to be at sea. On resumption the forwards showed what they could do when they liked, and towards the end of the game they fairly played the Ripon pack off their feet. Except for occasional rushes by Ripon, which were always checked by our backs, we kept our opponents in their " 25 " most of the time, and had the game been at home the final score would have been doubled. We noted a marked improvement in the play of Ripon, which to some extent explained for the final score of i 5 pts. to nil. The following represented the school : Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, A. H. Ackroyd, M. W. Peters, E. N. Greenhow and J. R. Scoby ; hall-backs, E. C. Peters and J. E. Hodsman ; towards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. F. Husband, A. B. Lamm and E. D. Ede.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL. This match was played on the school ground on Wednesday, November 29th. Colley won the toss, and from the kick-off Giggleswick attacked strongly, but Hodsman relieved the pressure with a good kick. Colley then made a good dribble, but the Giggleswick full-back saved well. The visitors then, by splendid kicking, gained a footing in the school half, but the defence was
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good. Greenhow ran well, but Giggleswick soon returned to the attack, and after good passing a try was scored under the posts which was easily converted. Half-time sounded soon after with Giggleswick leading by 5 pts. From the restart the school at once pressed, and Scoby nearly got over on the wing, Schroeder also made a good run. However, a free-kick brought relief to the visitors, and from a scrum in the corner Jenkinson scored, the try was not converted. The school then attacked, and M. W. Peters kicked a beautiful goal from a penalty for off-side. The visitors were still kept defending, and Ackroyd made a good run, but the Giggleswick defence was always safe, and the game ended with the score : Giggleswick School i goal i try (8 pts.), St. Peter's i penalty goal (3 pts.) The game was splendidly fought from start to finish, the school forwards in particular, playing a grand game. The superiority of our opponents lay chiefly in their splendid kicking, they very rarely failing to find touch. The following were the teams :— GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL : Back, E. A. Kenyon ; three-quarters, F. Helm, G. H. Loxley, E. E. Ainley and G. A. B. Boothby ; halfbacks, C. J. Nickson and H. Crompton ; forwards, A. Renshaw, E. Jenkinson, J. C. Robinson, A. E. Aitken, A. Crompton, R. B. M. Waterhouse, I. Jones and H. M. Moritz. ST. PETER'S : Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, A. H. Ackroyd, M. W. Peters, E. N. Greenhow, J. R. Scobv ; half-backs, E. C. Peters and I. E. Hodsman ; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. 'Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. F. Husband, A. B. Lamm and E. D. Ede.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Played at Leeds on Saturday, December znd. The Leeds team was unfortunately handicapped by the absence of several of their players. Colley kicked off, and a series of scrums took place in which Leeds had the better, and gradually forced play into our 25; but Schroeder made a good dribble, and Greenhow found
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touch well up, which averted the danger. After some even play Hodsman made a good opening, and Ackroyd scored a try which was not converted. The Leeds forwards, headed by Hammond, were playing a splendid game, but we had, on the whole, the advantage up to half-time. From the kick-off Colley made a good dribble and St. Peter's at once pressed, and after a hot attack Schroeder dashed over, Ackroyd converting. The school forwards, who were now playing very well, returned to the attack and after some good passing Ackroyd scored far out, the kick at goal failing. Then the Leeds forwards carried play to our line where they almost scored, but Ingham touched down. From the drop-out the home side again attacked, but Lamm saved well and Colley dribbled back to the centre. From a scrum E. C. Peters passed to Greenhow who ran well and transferred to Schroeder, the latter being pushed into touch when within a few yards of the line. But the Leeds forwards cleared grandly. However, the school would not be denied, and from a scrum in the Leeds ' 25,' E. C. Peters picked up and ran through in a good position. M. W. Peters converted. Time soon after sounded with the score : St. Peter's a goals 2 tries (16 pts.), Leeds G.S. nil. The state of the ground absolutely handicapped any combination amongst the backs. The game, however, was not so much in our favour as the score would indicate, as Leeds had quite as much of the game as we had, and several times had hard luck in not scoring. The following represented the school : Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, A. H. Ackroyd, M. W. Peters, E. N. Greenhow and J. R. Scoby ; half-backs, E. C. Peters and J. E. Hodsman ; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. Husband, A. B. Lamm and E. D. Ede. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. RICHMOND SCHOOL.
This return match was played at York on Saturday, December 9th. The school for the first time tried the New Zealand formation, which was, on the whole, successful. Colley acted as the wingforward. At the start the game was fairly even, but it was not
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long before the backs got going, and Ackroyd ran over, M. W. Peters converting. On the restart the same player scored again after a good run, M. W. Peters converting. After this the school forwards put in some good work, in which Schroeder and Clegg were prominent. Richmond were still kept on the defensive, and Phillips charged over. M. W. Peters failed to convert. IIadaway and Wrench were playing a fine game for Richmond. F. G. Schroeder scored a try, Ackroyd converting. Soon after Ackroyd kicked a fine goal from a penalty. The school soon took up the attack and Hodsman made a good opening for Greenhow to run through. Ackroyd converted. M. W. Peters made a good run and scored, Ackroyd converting. Just before half-time Greenhow dribbled down and scored a nice try. Ackroyd failed to convert. Halftime then came with the score 6 goals (i penalty) z tries to nil. Immediately on the restart E. C. Peters dribbled down and scored, Schroeder converting. Phillips went through with a fine try, M. W. Peters converting. Ackroyd twice ran over in quick succession. M. W. Peters converted one try and Clegg converted the other. Then from a scrum in the Richmond ' 25' E. C. Peters picked up and ran through, Ackroyd converting. Ackroyd then followed with another try, which M. W. Peters failed to convert. Then Greenhow dodged over, Schroeder converting. On the restart M. W. Peters got over for Ackroyd to convert. Just before time E. C. Peters scored again, Ackroyd kicking a fine goal. The game ending with the score : St. Peter's 14 goals (i penalty) 3 tries (77 pts.), Richmond School nil. The following represented the school : Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, A. H. Ackroyd, E. N. Greenhow, J. R. Scoby ; fiveeighths, M. W . Peters and J. E. Hodsman ; half-back, E. C. Peters ; wing-forward, W. H. Colley ; forwards, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. F. Husband, A. B. Lamm and E. D. Ede.
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. OLD LEODIENSIANS.
Played on the school ground on Saturday, December i6th. The visitors, who were strongly represented, played down hill and at once took up the attack, but good kicking by Mr. Squire checked the danger. They soon returned to the attack however, but Ingham tackled well. By a series of fine rushes the school forwards, who were playing seven men to the opposing eight, took play into the visitors' quarters, where Mr. Walker ran strongly, being pushed into touch a few yards from the line. Hodsman made a good attempt to get over but our attack was repulsed. Even play then followed in mid-field. Schroeder made a good dribble and was well backed up by Kennedy and Lamm. Shortly before half-time the visitors scored a try, which was not converted. On the restart the school pressed strongly and Ackroyd nearly got over. Greenhow tackled well and M. W. Peters found touch with a good kick. The visitors were still kept on the defensive and Colley nearly got over, and Mr. Squire made an unsuccessful drop at goal. Play was then transferred to the school territory and Ingham saved well. Bnt after good passing by the visiting backs a try was scored, the kick however failed. The school then made a desperate attack and Mr. Walker nearly scored, but the defence proved too good, and a fine game ended with the score : Old Leodiensians z tries (6 pts.), St. Peter's nil. In this match the school played magnificently. Although outweighted in the scrum the forwards played brilliantly in the loose. Had we been able to heel more the victory would have been ours. Amongst the backs, Greenhow played a sterling game, his kicking being excellent. However, we can hardly praise individuals, as everyone played a consistently good game. The following represented the school : Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, A. H. Ackroyd, S. G. Squire, Esq., Rev. R. 0. Walker ; five-eighths, M. W. Peters and E. N. Greenhow ; half-back, J. E. Hodsman ; wing for ward, E. C. Peters ; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. F. Husband and A. B. Lamm.
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SCHOOL v. OLD BOYS.
Played on the school ground at the end of last term. The Old Boys kicked off and Greenhow returned into touch at the centre. From the ensuing scrum Armstrong broke away and gave to St. George, who ran well into the school half before being collared by Ingham. The school were kept on the defence and were obliged to touch down. From the drop-out play was taken to the centre and Greenhow made a good run. The Old Boys soon attacked again but Schroeder and Husband dribbled well, and Greenhow gained ground by a good kick. Then from keen play in the Old Boys 25,' Greenhow dropped at goal, but the ball rebounding off one of the Old Boys the same player gathered well and scored between the posts, Ackroyd converting. Fioin the kick-off the Old Boys pressed, but Colley relieved with a good dribble. Soon after half-time was called the school leading by a goal to nil. On the restart Schroeder was prominent with a good dribble, but the Old Boys soon attacked strongly, and after a good run by Fisher St. George got over, Crosthwaite failed to land a goal. The Old Boys returned to the attack, but Ingham saved well, and Ackroyd gained ground with a good kick. After more play at the centre, Ackroyd ran strongly but was pushed into touch a few yards from the line. After this the whistle sounded with the score : School i goal (5 pts.), Old Boys I try (3 pts). The following were the teams : SCHOOL.—Full-back,W W . Ingham ; three quarters, A. H. Ackroyd ; E. N. Greenhow, J. R Scoby ; five-eighths, M. W. Peters and J. E. Hodsman ; half backs, E. C. Peters ; wing forward, M. T. Clegg; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. Phillips, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. F, Husband, A. B. Lamm and E. D. Ede. OLD PETERITES.—Full-back, G. Crowther ; three quarters, H. E. Windle, C. P. Scott, A. R. St. George and A. Rose ; half backs, G. J. Armstrong and J. L. Fisher ; forwards, G. Crowther, Rev. E. W. Clarke, F. P. Fausset, N. Crombie, J. E. Farrow, D. S. Mackay, E. S. N. Bulmer and J. M. Raimes. -
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ST. PETER' SCHOOL V. MR. G. CROWTHER'S XV. This match was played at York on Saturday, February 3rd, in a high wind. Crowther's XV. kicked off down hill and Groves returned into touch, but scrumming in the School half was the order for some time, until good work by the school forwards took play past the centre. Crowther's XV. then began to press again and a forward dribble was well stopped by Ingham, and Colley brought . relief by a good dribble. Again they attacked, but this time were repulsed by M. W. Peters and Schroeder, and a good dribble by Husband relieved the pressure and took play past the centre. A pretty bout of passing by the York three-quarters was next spoiled by Penty's return pass not being taken, and Crowther relieved with a strong kick which he followed up, and charging down Ingham's kick scored, Todd improving. On the restart York again pressed, and M. W. Peters nearly got over. The visiting forwards brought relief but E. C. Peters with a good kick again put York on the attack. Soon after half-time was sounded, the visitors leading by 5 pts. to nil. From the kick-off play was much faster, and a good run by E. C. Peters took play into their half, where it remained for some time, Mr. Squire and M. W. Peters being conspicuous. The visitors then again attacked and although Colley and Schroeder endeavoured to relieve matters, the school were forced to touch down. From the drop-out Schroeder with a good dribble took play into the centre. Play again settled in our 25,' but Colley relieved with a dribble, and Mr. Squire with a good run placed York on the offensive, and good passing by the three-quarters ended in Penty running in and scoring, M. W. Peters failing to convert. Shortly after time was sounded, leaving the scratch team victorious by a goal to a try. In this match the school were without the services of M. T. Clegg and E. N. Greenhow, who were absent through illness, while A. H. Ackroyd and A. B. Lamm had left last term. The school three-quarters were therefore very weak, and further owing to the inclement weather—a biting North West wind was blowing— hardly shewed so well as usual. The forwards played very well
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despite the fact that their opponents were far heavier, and if the team had been in anything like its true form, we ought to have won by a good margin of points. As it was, our opponents' try ought never to have been scored. S. W. Pent)' made a promising debut, and with little more experience and confidence ought to turn into a very successful three-quarter ; as it was he gained the school's only points. The following represented the school : Back, W. Ingham ; threequarters, J. R. Scoby, S. G. Squire, Esq., J. E. Hodsman, M. W. Peters, S. W. Pent) , ; half-backs, E. C. Peters and B. T. Groves ; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. Phillips, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. F. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster. Mr. G. Crowther's XV. : Back, S. Learoyd ; three-quarters, J. Eagleton, B. Moore, H. P. Bairstow, S. Crowther ; half-backs, G. Crowther and R. Bates ; forwards, N. T. Crombie, L. Johnson, E. Johnson, R. C. Todd, B. H. Pickering, B. S. Richardson, C. Learoyd and A. Butterworth.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. KING'S SCHOOL, GRANTHAM.
This new fixture was played at York on Saturday, February 17th. Colley won the toss and elected to play down-hill. Grantham at once began to attack and made vigorous attempts to score, eventually failing to drop a goal. After the drop-out, Grantham by good use of touch returned to the attack, good tackling by the backs preventing a score till a forward dribble by Colley and Clegg took play to half-way. Ingham and M. W. Peters by judicious kicking enabled York to assume the offensive and E. C. Peters made a fine run, but Scoby handed forward : M. W. Peters and S. W. Penty, however, were running strongly on the other wing, Kennedy and Phillips were next conspicuous amongst the forwards. and Clegg with a good dribble opened the scoring for York, M. W. Peters failing at goal (3-o). After the drop-out the York forwards got control but their efforts were spoilt by injudicious passing on the part of the backs. Grantham broke away with a good dribble but M. W. Peters and Scoby stopped them, and Colley and M. W. Peters dribbled well, Schroeder and Penty trying hard to score. Soon
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after, Hodsman getting possession transferred to Penty who ran in under the posts, M. W. Peters improving (8-n). Play was next at the half-way line, but Hodsman making a good opening passed to M. W. Peters who scored a good try, Schroeder converting. Soon half-time sounded with the score :—York 13, Grantham nil. On the kick-off Husband headed a good dribble, but Foster dribbling over the line lost the ball at the critical moment. Play was next suddenly taken to the home 25,' and Ingham only just averted a score, Colley and Schroeder however relieved with a good dribble, and after some loose play E. C. Peters scored, M. W. Peters improving. After the restart York again pressed, and Hodsman making a good opening transferred to E. C. Peters, who ran in and scored between the posts, M. W. Peters converting. Then after E. C. Peters had made a good attempt to drop a goal, Grantham invaded the York half but Phillips and Ede relieved the pressure. Groves made some good openings, and Foster was conspicuous for his dribbling. York were now almost on their opponent's line, and Schroeder getting the ball from touch started a passing movement which ended in Penty scoring again, Schroeder failing at goal. Soon after time was called leaving the school victorious by 4. goals z tries (26 pts.), to nil. The following represented the school; Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, S. W. Penty, M. W. Peters, E. C. Peters, J. R. Scoby ; halfbacks, J. E. Hodsman and B. T. Groves ; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. F. Husband, E. D. Ede and R. D. Foster.
2ND XV. V. LEEDS G.S. 2ND XV.
Played on the school ground on Saturday, December 3rd. From the kick-off the visitors broke away and quickly scored a try, which was converted. This early reverse ioused the school, and the forwards headed by Bulmer, Foster and Newton rushed into the Leeds zs,' where Groves scored a good try, which Peters converted. Still keeping up the attack the backs again got going
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and Tennent scored far out, Groves made a good attempt at goal. Richards got over soon after and Shann scored a good try, the latter was converted by Groves. Even play followed but Peters and Richards were conspicuous for their defence, and half-time arrived with the score : ST. PETER'S znd XV. z goals z tries (16 pts.) to i goal (5 pts.) On the restart Penty made a splendid run, and was only just collared on the line. Soon after Groves ran over, and himself placed a goal. The forwards were playing a splendid game and almost invariably got possession in the scrum. Another try quickly followed, Richards dodging through and scoring a very good try, which Rickell converted. Then Anderson and Mills dribbled well and Groves picking up sent to Rickell who scored, Peters kicked a good goal. After Leeds had made a short attack Tennent scored after a good run, and Richards added another try. Tennent scored again before the end, and as none of these tries were converted the game ended with the scores : St. Peter's znd XV. 5 goals 5 tries (4o pts.), Leeds G.S. r goal (5 pts.) In this match the znd XV. played an excellent game. On the Leeds ground the result had been 14-3 in favour of Leeds. With almost exactly the same team the verdict was handsomely reversed. The forwards all put in some splendid work, of whom Foster, Newton and Anderson were perhaps the best. At half the visitors were outclassed, while the three-quarters played a very sound game, Richards especially playing a fine game. Penty at full-back was very rarely called upon. The following represented the school : Back, S. W. Penty; threequarters, J. B. Tennent, C. W. Richards, G. D. Shann and G. G. Rickell ; half-backs, B. T. GroveS and C. A. K. Peters ; forwards, B. G. Newton, P. H. Bulmer, R..D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, R. A. Mills, D. Anderson, J. Ramsden and A. L. Smith.
HOUSE v. DAYBOYS. Played on Wednesday, February 28th. Schroeder won the toss for the Dayboys, and Colley kicked off pp hill. The Dayboys immediately pressed and Schroeder with a good dribble nearly
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scored, but E. C. Peters picking up kicked into touch. Soon after Hodsman crossed the line but last the ball. However, almost directly afterwards, Hendley scored far out, Schroeder failing to convert. The game now became more even, neither side having much advantage till half-time sounded, the Dayboys being ahead by 3 pt.—nil. Immediately after the restart, E. C. Peters making a good opening transferred to M. W. Peters who ran in and scored, and converted the try. After a lot of scrambling play in the Dayboys' 25,' E. C. Peters got over but the try was not converted. After a series of scrums Husband dribbled down and scored far out, M. W. Peters failing to convert. Play was now more general, and Tennent by a good run scored between the posts for the Dayboys. Schroeder converted the try. Play then continued mostly in the Dayboys 25 ' till the whistle sounded for time, leaving the House victorious after a keenly contested game by a goal and two tries pts.) to a goal and a try (8 pts.) TEAMS. -
Back, fG. D. Shann ; three-quarters, U. H. B. Tennent, *W. Ingham, *J. R. Scoby and S. W. Penty ; half-backs, "J. E. Hodsman and tC. W. Richards ; forwards, '*F. G. Schroeder, D. H. Kennedy, tE. D. Ede, fR. D. Foster, fP. H. Bulmer, J. F. Wallace, P. G. Hendley, I. McN. Smith. Back, W. V. Lawton ; three-quarters, *M. T. Clegg ; HOUSE *E. C. Peters, M. W. Peters and W. H. Charnley ; half-backs, fB. H. Colley, *A. A. 1'. Groves and fC. A. K. Peters ; forwards, Phillips, *R. 0. Husband, f D. Anderson, P. G. Newton, A. L. Smith, J. Ramsden, M. M. Wadsworth. tDenotes a 2nd XV. Colour. *Denotes a ist XV. Colour. DAYBOYS
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FIRST XV. FIXTURES. Sat. Oct. 7. 4. 9, 99 21. Wed. 9, 25. Sat. „ 28. Nov. 15. Wed. Sat. 18. Wed. zz. 25. Sat. Wed. „ 29. Sat. Dec. 2. 9. ,,
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Old Boys Ripon G.S Durham School Richmond School Wakefield G. S St. John's College Leeds G.S Durham School .. Wakefield G.S Ripon G.S. Giggleswick School • • • • Leeds G.S Richmond School
Home lost nil-14 Home won 50—nil Home lost nil-13 Away won 77 nil Away won 4 3-3 Home won 5 nil Home won 45—nil Away lost nil-17 Home won 38—nil Away won is nil
Old Leodiensians F.C. Old Boys G. Crowther's XV. King's School, Grantham
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THE XV. It is easier to write the character of the team as a whole, than of the members of it individually, and the reason, I think, is, that it was essentially a combination, and not an association of units. And that is high praise I found them keen and willing to learn, and I put their keenness to the test by working them hard, and it
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was never found wanting. There was never a grumble, though others of a different spirit might have been excused if they had mutinied. All which makes the season very pleasant to look back upon, and makes me regret that it is over. It would be a useful reform, Mr. Editor, to omit the names of try-getters in reports of school matches. For example, an account might read like this : " Then, a pretty bit of well-judged combination between A, B, C, and D, resulted in one of them getting a try." Every member of the team should think only of what is best for the team at that moment To be selfish is bad, when there is another player better placed than yourself for scoring or gaining ground ; but to be unselfish is equally bad, when you are the one who ought to give the finishing touch to a movement. In the latter case, unselfishness ought rather to be called bad judgment. Of course, there will frequently be errors of judgment made, but in the long run that team will do best, whose members are actuated by the one idea of doing what is best for their side ; and the knowledge that they will only gain honourable mention as one of a combination which brought about the net result gained by a combined piece of play would tend to foster good judgment. To take the weak spots first. Too often it happened that an advantageous position was gained only to be reversed at once by the other side through injudicious play on our part—by a threequarter passing instead of punting into touch, or a forward kicking too hard. One of the few points that the team did not learn, was the right time to kick and the right time to pass. The golden rule is for a half and three-quarter never to be tackled with the ball, except when actually making for the goal-line to score a try. Otherwise, pass or kick. Experience alone can bring this knowledge. Some of the opposing teams taught us a lesson in how to gain ground by kicking. We must pay more attention to this next season. Next, the three-quarters frequently refused to lie far enough back, with the result that many passes had to be taken standing still. The matches with Durham ought to have shown us the great advantage of being on the run straight forward before receiving the pass.
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On the whole, they have done To turn to the forwards. remarkably well. Their play in the loose has been at times brilliant, and never deteriorated below " fairly good." The wheeling and heeling were not very good at the early part of the season, but steadily improved. Indeed, there was a steady improvement in all departments throughout the season, which showed that the players had been bringing their brains into play, and had been absorbing the hints they had received, for they required less and less coaching as time went on. The tackling throughout the team (with the exception of the full-back) was never quite satisfactory, and special attention should be paid to this next season. The strong points were the loose play of the forwards, the opening-making of the halves, and the running and passing of the three-quarters. The whole .team worked together with admirable keenness and determination, and with a laudable subordination of self to the interests of the side. I must by no means omit to thank the authorities for giving me such a free hand, without a hint that I was an outsider usurping their proper functions, which indeed I was. H.T.S.G.
FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. We have this year the pleasure of looking back on the most successful football season that the school has had for many years. The causes of our success are to some extent explained in Mr. Gedge's report on the team, but he has omitted one of the most important factors in it, namely himself. Mr. Gedge's brilliant qualities as a footballer are so well known that we need not insult our readers by giving a list of his achievements on the field.
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We have for many years felt the need of a good coach, and when at . our earnest entreaties we secured one in the person of an Oxford Blue, and a Scotch International, our joy was great. We can only thank Mr. Gedge heartily for his kindness in coaching us, and above all for the encouraging manner and the kindly interest which he took in the whole team, both individually and collectively. The proof of Mr. Gedge's pudding is in the eating. The results of the past season are as follows :--played 17, won lost 6, points for 403, against 69. Our two most creditable wins were undoubtedly those over St. John's College and the Old Boys. In these matches we were opposed by a much heavier team than our own, and both were won by narrow margins, the former by a goal to nothing, and the latter by a goal to a try. Both these matches we won by the combined efforts of the whole team, and not through the individual effort of any one of its members. Our severest defeats were both inflicted by Durham, but these were by no means one-sided games, as two of the Durham tries, scored in the first match, were distinctly lucky. The score of thirteen points to nothing is a great improvement on our previous games with them. Against Mr. Crowther's XV. the school did very well but were handicapped by a depleted team. This game was probably the one in which, after St. John's, the forwards strove most. Their wheeling and dribbling was a distinct feature of the game. Apart from having won more matches than we have won for a great number of years, we have broken the school record for points scored during the season. With regard to matches played and points scored we may compare favourably with the New Zealanders. It is a pleasing feature of the school football that so much interest is being taken in it both by the school itself and people in the city. We have now, however, a different task before us, and that is of wishing several members of the team who have left or who are leaving a successful future in the football world. F. G. Schroeder, E. C. Peters, A. H. Ackroyd and E. N. Greenhow will have left us
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by next season. The vigorous forward play of Schroeder, the sterling defence and attack of Peters, the scoring power of Ackroyd, and the all round abilities of Greenhow will be missed by all. The Second have had a fairly successful season, having won three and lost two. There seems to be plenty of talent among them, especially among the backs. In conclusion we must extend our heartiest thanks to Mr. Green, Mr. Owen and Mr. Gedge for their kindness in refereeing in the matches, and last but not least to Mr. Yeld for his ever present, ever welcome support on the touch line. Appended is a list of those who have scored for the school :— Tries Goalspo Total i.n t A. H. Ackroyd M. W. Peters E. N. Greenhow E. C. Peters J. R. Scoby F. G. Schroeder W. a Colley
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FIRST XV. CHARACTERS. W. H. COLLEY (Captain) 1903-4-5-6. lost. Forward. Set a grand
example to his team of ever-increasing keenness and neverdiminishing hard work. Got every ounce out of himself, and expected everyone else (coach included) to do the same. Always in the forefront—he was in reality a leader, and very much of the success of the team was due to his example. A splendid dribbler and keen tackler. We shall hear more of him in the future.
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SCHROEDER (1903-4-5-6). I 2St. Forward. A tower of strength, stalwart and hard working. Good dribbler and improved tackler, very useful out of touch. Was much bothered by a troublesome knee at times. Very clever at getting possession in the scrum. M. W. PETERS (1904 -5-6). lost. albs. Left centre three-quarter. A strong runner, but rather easily upset, probably owing to his build. Most unselfish in making openings for his wing, sometimes mistakenly so. Good drop and place kick. E. C. PETERS (190+-5-6) ost. r2lbs. A sturdy, resourceful half, never losing his head. Made many good openings and many fearless saves. A little slow at starting, but has a fine swerve. A. H. ACKROYD (194-5-6) r I St. 3lbs. left wing. Possessed of a wing's first qualification—to take a pass at full speed and run straight for the line. Got many tries by straight, determined running, but would himself be the first to acknowledge that the credit of many of them was due more to his centre (M. W. Peters) than to himself. Good place kick. A. A. PHILLIPS (194-5-6) I zst. A forward who puts in a tremendous amount of work, and makes the most of his weight. Has been very useful in the line-out. Still rather slow in the loose, but rapidly improving. M. T. CLEGG (1904-5-6) I OSt. 41bs. A keen and energetic forward, good in the loose, though inclined to kick too hard. Fair kick. Towards the end of the season he played "Gallagher" with some success. E. N. GREENHOW (194-5-6) Jost. Right centre. Improved out of all knowledge. Ran, kicked and passed well, and acquired considerable resource and knowledge of three-quarter play. Should do well in the future.
J. E. HODSMAN (1905-6) 8st. Sibs. Half-back. Greatly improved through the season. Rather apt to be over-confident in giving and receiving passes. Should avoid " fancy " play. Acquired much skill in making openings for his three-quarters, and is recognising when to go through himself before passing. Neat kick ; much improved at saving.
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(1905-6) z OSt. 6lbs. Forward. Worked hard always ; useful in rushes, and a good tackler. Is very young, and should do well in the future. W. INGHAM (1905-6) 8st. 6lbs. Full-back. Rather slow, and not a very long kick, but he improved in the latter respect during the season. His kicks had the saving merit that they nearly always found touch. Good and fearless tackler. Should learn to kick equally well with both feet. R. 0. F. HUSBAND (1905-6) 9st. Forward. Very energetic, and made up in dash what he lacks in weight. Always on the ball ; a good dribbler. A. B. LAMM (1905-6) 9st. 7lbs. Forward. Might have done more work in the " scrum." Has been useful in the loose ; tackles pluckily. J. R. ScoEY (1905-6) 9st. +lbs. Right wing. Quickly acquired a knowledge of threequarter play, but was rather apt to underrate his powers, and to spoil a possible try by hesitating or passing back to his centre when he should have gone on himself. Tackled well. E. D. EDE (1905-6) z ost. 2lbs. Forward. Worked hard ; fair dribbler, though somewhat deficient in speed. S. W. PENTY, 10St. z ib. Wing threequarter. A speedy wing ; runs hard and straight, and if he could cultivate a swerve would be very difficult to stop. His defence is sound, and though his kicking is weak, with more experience he should prove a great success. D. H. KENNEDY
SECOND XV. CHARACTERS. Centre three-quarter. Has captained the znd XV. with some success. Fair kick and tackler, but very slow.
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*tB. T. GROVES (1904-5-6) 9st. Small but plucky half. A neat kick. Rather slow in getting the ball away from the scrum. At times inclined to be selfish but is improving rapidly, and has the making of a good half. *if. H. BULMER (1904-5-6) 9st. A sound forward. Dribbles well but is rather slow. Works hard in the scrum. *A. E. SCHROEDER (1904-5-6) 8st. 3lbs. Forward. Has led the forwards well. Plays a good dashing game, making up in keenness what he lacks in weight *B. G. NEWTON (1904-5 -6) 9st. A hard-working forward, always near the ball. A keen tackler. W. RICHARDS (1905-6) 8st. The best three-quarter on the *C. side. A tricky dodger and sure tackler. Has a good knowledge of the game and uses his brains. Distinctly promising. *tR. D. FOSTER (1905-6) 9st. Sibs. A. greatly improved forward, both in attack and defence. Dribbles well and always plays a hard game. *C. A. K. PETERS (1905-6) 8st. t3lbs. A very fair half. Tackles and kicks well. Though rather slow,' is dangerous on the attack. *D. ANDERSON (1905-6) 9st. 3lbs. An energetic forward. Tackles and saves pluckily. Always on the ball. *j. H. B. TENNENT (1905-6) 9st. 9lbs. A speedy wing, but lacks confidence. With more experience would be useful. Though generally sound in defence, does not always go low, T. F. WALLACE, I ist. 11b. A persevering forward. Works hard in the scrum somewhat slow in the loose. R. A. M. MILLS; I2st 3lbs. A somewhat ponderous forward. Works hard in the scrum, but is very slow in the loose. G. G. RICKELL,. 7St. 12113S. A fairly fast wing. Though successful on the attack, is very weak on the defence. Good place kick. J. RAMSDEN, 8st. 5lbs. A keen forward, and always near the ball. Should do well with more experience. The following have also played :—A. L. SMITH, C. C. TAYLOR, and G. H. HAMMOND. * Denotes a Second XV. colour. t Denotes those who have played for the 1st XV.
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CONCERTS. This Concert was held on Saturday, December gth, in the Big Hall. The first item was an old English song by the " Lower School," who acquitted themselves very well, The Orchestra also performed well, the piece of Moskowski being very much appreciated. M. W. Peters played in his usual finished style, and " the Choir" rendered " Gipsy Life " with great success, The " Three Jolly Sailor Boys " sang very well and received a well-deserved encore, and the Duet by Selke and E. C Peters was also duly appreciated, The Headmaster scored a great success in his song and was loudly encored.' A. J. Peters sang very nicely, and seemed to have got over his nervousness. F. G. Schroeder treated us to a fine song, and E. C. Peters rendered " Nancy Lee " in fine style. A very successful Concert ended with the usual School Song. The following is the Programme :— I. OLD ENGLISH SONG. . " Ye Gentlemen of England " Lower School. 2.
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BARCAROLLE
The meeting of the Waters" A. J. Peters.
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(Irish) Tschaikowsiki
The Band. 4..
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There was a jolly miller"
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Rev. E. C. Owen. 5.
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Bohm
Gavotte" M. W. Peters. "
It was a lover and his lass " A. E. Selke, E. C. Peters.
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" The Two Grenadiers" F. G. Schroeder.
Walthew Schumann
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" Gipsy Life The Choir.
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Nancy Lee " E. C. Peters.
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Moskowski
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" Three jolly sailor boys " B. C. Lamm, W. P. Allen, R. M. Wood.
13. SCHOOL SONG . . . . " The Bay of Biscay "
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( Old English)
GOD SAVE THE KING.
The first Concert this term took place on Saturday, February 3rd, at 6 p.m., and was a very great success, being one of the best the school has ever given. Turning first to instrumental music, we may fairly say that the Orchestra surpassed themselves and sheaved a great improvement on last term's Concerts, their rendering of the " Two Gavottes" being especially good. Mr. Tendall and Kirby acquitted themselves very well in a pianoforte duet, while A. E. Schroeder's 'cello solo was extremely well played. The Choir were very good in the part song " Good-night thou glorious Sun," considering the few practices they had had, and all three quartets went off very well, notably the male voice quartet " The Shamrock." The trio " Rest Thee," sung by E. A. Selke, A. Peters and A. E. Schroeder was very well rendered, and is one of the prettiest pieces ever given in a school concert. E. C. Peters and A. E. Selke were very effective in a duet, while F. G. Schroeder scored a decided success with his song " Glorious Devon," giving us " Nelson's gone a sailing " as an encore. The Concert wound up with the school song " The Captain sat on his deck one day," and shewed a great improvement on previons performances of the school. The following is the Programme :— I. PIANOFORTE DUET .. " Gavotte " G. F. Tendall, Esq. and J. Kirby. 2.
SONG
The poacher " Lower School.
"
Macfarren
( Old English)
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( Irish ) 3. QUARTET " The Shamrock " W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. C. Peters, M. Peters. " It was a lover " E. A. Selke and E. C. Peters.
4, DUET 5.
" The gallant ship " QUARTET A. Peters, E. Schroeder, W. Colley, M. Peters.
6.
Two GAVOTTES
7.
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Walthew
The Band. " Glorious Devon "
German
F. Schroeder. 8. TRIO 9.
" Rest Thee " E. A. Selke, A. Peters, A. E. Schroeder.
Smart
'CELLO SOLO A. E. Schroeder.
10. PART SONG .. " Goodnight thou glorious Sun " • • • . Smart The Choir. Smart n. WALTZ The Band. Gilman " The Loreley" 12. QUARTET E. A. Selke, A. E. Schroeder, W. Colley, E. C. Peters. 13. SCHOOL SONG . . " The Captain sat on his deck " GOD SAVE THE KING.
LECTURES. On Saturday, February i oth, we had a very interesting Lecture on " Old York " by Mr. Camidge. The Lecturer told us many interesting tales and old customs of York, and gave us a very amusing account of his first railway journey from York to Leeds.
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Mr. Camidge, who is himself a native of York, remembered the time when the Ouse flooded a great part of the City, and he showed us some very fine slides of the flood. The lecture was highly appreciated by all, and at the end three cheers were given for Mr. Camidge On Saturday, March loth, we had Mr. Chambers, Lecturer in Latin at Birmingham University, to give us a Lecture on " Ancient Rome." The subject, which was intensely interesting, was very ably treated by Mr. Chambers. The Lecturer began by showing us the Roman burial places, and then went on to show us the Catacombs, which he described very well. Leaving the tombs, we were shown the " Forum " and the Black Stone, under which Romulus was supposed to be buried. Finally, we had a slide which Mr. Chambers himself had drawn. The Lecture was one which was well worth hearing, and our thanks were tendered in the usual way by three cheers for Mr. Chambers.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. The Editors propose to publish from time to time under this heading short notes about the early history of St. Peter's School and Old Peterites. Corrections and contributions, which will be thankfully received, may be addressed to the Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York.
The following abbreviations are used, besides the first letters of boarding houses, e.g., A : Adams, BI : Blake, Burt : Burton. B.L.G.=Burke's Landed Gentry (various editions). B.P.=Burke's Peerage (various editions). C. & M.=Civil and Military Department. Cr.=Crispe's Visitation of England, 1893. D.N. B.=D ict : Nat : Biogr : Walf :=Walford's County Families.
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Information about the following O.P.'s is required for the purposes of the school Registers. Dates of births, deaths and marriages ; names of fathers and wives ; distinctions at school and afterwards in athletics or otherwise, addresses and occupations with other personal details likely to interest friends and O.P.'s will be specially welcome. Communications, which are requested, should be addressed to C. H. Chadwick, zo, Freegrove Road, Holloway, London, N. Abbot, John. Jan. '69 to Dec. '69. c/o Mrs., of York. Adam, Jas. Sept. '81 to —(Adams) c/o J. R., of Newcastle. Addison, Jas. Mids. '44 to 'Xs. '48. c/o Daniel, of Castlegate, York. Alcock, Alfred Edwin. Sept. '89 to Dec. '90. c/o S., of Scarcroft Road, York. Alcock, Samuel. Mids. '48 to East. '5o. c/o Samuel, of Sunderland. Prob. father of A. E. Allan, Geo. Hy. Jan. '77 to Xs. '77. clo G., of Copmanthorpe. Allan, Wm. Fredk. Jan. '87 to Xs. 87. „ Allanson, Chas. East. '63 to Dec. '66 (Lees). c/o P. R., of Bedale. Allanson, Geo. Wm. Jan. '54 to Mids. '58. Allen, Thos. Kennion. Mids. '44 to East. '47. c/o W., of Nialton. Allenby, John Hy. Mids. '67 to — (Robertson's). c/o Mrs. of 1/
Tadcaster. Anderson, Chas. Robert. Mids. '6o to East. '61 (Lees). c/o John, of Middlesbr o'. Anderson, Edwar d. Mids. 'so to Xs. '52. c/o E. R., of Stonegate, York. Anderson, Joseph Edward. Mids. '67 to Mids. '69. c/o Mrs., of Monkgate, Y ork. Anderson, Matthe w. Jan. '6o to East. '61 (Lees). c/o John, of l\liddlesbro'. Andrewes, Thos. Reg. Sept. '81 to — (Stephenson's). c/o T. G., of Bradford. Appleton, Wm. S otheran. Jan. '73 to July '75. c/o W., of Oglethorpe, York
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Armstrong, Fras. Milbourne. Mids. '67 to Xs. '69. c/o W., of Fulford Field House, York. Armstrong, John. Jan. '72 to — c/o W. of Fulford Field House, York. Armstrong, Thos. Britton. Feb. '66 to Mich. '67. c/o W., of Fulford Field House, York. Armstrong, Wm. Jan. '57 to Mids. '6o. c/o Wm., of Wingate Grange, Ferry Hill. Ashby, Fras. Stedman. Mids. '4_7 to Mids. '48 c/o Mrs.. Gillygate. „ Joseph Fras. Mids. '47 to Mids. '53. „ Richard, Wallace. Mids. '47 to Mich. +8. „ Atkinson, Fras. Edward. Jan. '63 to East. '69 (Robertson's). c/o Edward, of Leeds. Atkinson, Joseph Wm. Sept. '92 to Jan. '95. c/o Mrs. of Blossom St., York. Atkinson, Samuel. Mids. '6o to East. '62 (Harrison's). c/o Wm., of Bedale. Atkinson, Wilfred Hy. Mids. '66 to Mich. '69 (Blake's). c/o Rev. J C. Dauley Vic : Atkinson, Wm. Geo. East. '58 to Mids. '58 (Robertson's). c/o Rev. J. W., Kirby Underdale. Atterbury, Edw : Johnson Cook. Jan. '48 to Mids. '49. c/o E. J. C., Leeds. Bacon, Wm. Jan. '46 to Mids. '46. c/o Mr. J., of York. Badger, Alan. Jan. '64 to Xs. '68. c/o H. P., of Rotherham. Wilfred. Mids. '62 to Xs. '67. „ Bagge, Stephen S. East. '7o to Mich. '74. Son of Rev. P. S. Bailey, Samuel Bright. Oct. '73 to Xs. '74. c/o S., The Rock, Walsall. Baillie, Hugh John. Mids. '49 to Mich. '53. Son of Rev. Canon John. Bainbridge, Cyril Alg : Rupert. Jan. '85 to Dec. '88. c/o R., of Huntington Rd., York. Baird, Robert W. Sept. '89 to Dec. '90. c/o J. W., West Hartlepool. Baldwin, Christopher Edwin. Sept. '83 to Aug. 88. c/o Rev. A. W., Fulford. •
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Ball, Alfred Falkner. Jan. '69 to Xs. '74.. c/o A., St. Leonard's, York. Balmain, Lewis Henry Fletcher. Jan. '68 to Mids. '68. c/o Col : Hemingbro' Hall, Cliffe, Howden. Bankart, Chas. Jas. East '64 to Mich. '68. c/o Mrs., of Gillygate. Banks, Wm. East. '6o to Xs. '6o. c/o Wm., of Stainer, Selby. Barclay, Thos. Mids. '46 to Mids. '48. c/o Mr., of Coney St. Barker, Baxter. Jan. '53 to Mids. '54.. c/o Baxter, of York Castle. „ Hy. Elsworth. Mich. '4.8 to Mids. '52. c/o Rev. Wm., Elmfield House, Heworth. Barnes, Robert. Mids. '44. to Xs. '45. c/o R., City & County Bank, York. Barnes, Thos. Bottrill. Mids. '44. to Xs. '45. „ Bartlett, Thos. Lemon. Mids. '58 to Xs. '59. Neph. of Rev. W. H., of York. Bartliff, Geo. Jan. '54 to Mids. '55. c/o Dr. Geo., of Mallow. Batman, Hy. Jan. '45 to Xs. '45. Son of John, of Mount Parade, York. Bayley, Chas. Edward. Jan. '66 to Mids. '67 (Blake's). c/o Mrs., prob : of Liverpool. Bearpark, Hy. Edmund. Mids. '44 to Xmas. '44. c/o Mr., of Bootham. Beaumont, Chas. Mudforth. Aug. '73 to July '76 (Ferris's). c/o T. P., or J. P., of Hull. Beaumont, Wm. Sugden. Aug. '73 to Mids. '74. Bedford, — May '92 to Oct. '93. c/o W., of Skeldergate. Belfield, Hugh Edward. Apr. '79 to — c/o Col., of St. Mary's, York. Bell, Chas. Jan. '48 to East. '49. c/o John, of Grimsby. Geo. Jan. '45 to Xs. '45. c/o Thos., of Sutton, Hull. John. Mids. '44. to Xs. '45. ,, „ John Richard Fox. Mids. '65 to Mich. '66. c/o Mrs., of Lindley, Huddersfield. Bell, Wm. Alf. Mich. '47 to Mids. '5o. son of Rev. Alex., of York. Bellamy, Chas. Jas. Mids. '5o to Mich. '5o. c/o Samuel, of Gainsbro'. If
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Bellerby, John. Apr. '87 to Apr. '88. c/o J., of Heworth. „ Wm. Jan. '66 to Mids. '68. c/o Mr., of Palmer Lane, York.
On Friday the 4th Mar. '59, a half-holiday was given, and a cricket match was played between the " Old School " and " The Civil and Military Department." On Tuesday the 8th Mar. '59, a cricket match was played between Mr. Harrison's boarders and the rest of the school. Friday, the ir th Mar. '59, was a whole holiday, and the school XI. played against the keepers of the Asylum. The following ' Song' is taken from the school Magazine of 17th March, 1834. The original name of Peternians may be noticed. Hail ! Loving Tyros of St. Peter's order ! Order so famed in the City of York, Long may it flourish on this side the border ; Famous for lessons requiring no work. Entering the School at two, Aren't we a happy crew ? At half after three then we cut out to play ; Who would not wish to be In such a place as we. Glorious Peternians Murra ! Alala.
Continued from No. 173, p. 429 ante. Eaclon, Frank Hy. Eadon, aged 17, Oct., 184.5. Mids., 1844. to Mich., '47. Address, Hy. Eadon, Esq., Snaith. From Collegiate Sch. Went Worc : Coll : Oxford. Frank Hy. Eadon, of Snaith, entered the Coll : Sch : Mids. '4.1, aged 12. 1st son of Hy. Matric : Wore : Coll : Oxf : March '47. B.A. '50. Ordained. see Clergy List.
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Eadon, John (Eadon), aged 14, Aug. 1845. Mids. 1844 to Mids. From Collegiate 185o. Address, F. Eadon, Esq., Snaith. Sch : Went to Oxford. 3rd son of Hy., of Snaith. Matric : Trin : Coll : Oxf : July '5o. B.A. '55. Ordained '57. Vic : of Heslington '98—'7o. At Clifton, York '76. 1904 address, Milbrooke House, Westbourne, Emsworth, Sussex. Eadon, Wm., no age given. Mids. 1844 to Mids. 1845. Address H. Eadon, Esq., Snaith. From Collegiate Sch : Went to farming. This name is not in the Coll : Sch : register. Ellerby, Christopher, aged 12, Aug., 1843. Mids. 1844 to Mids. 1847. Address Christ. Ellerby, Esq., Whitwell. Evers, Frederick, aged 12, Feb., 1846. Mids. '4+ to Xmas. 1852. Address, Mr. Evers, Coney St., York. see ante 2 Aug. '42. Mids. '++ to Mids. '45. Address, Evers, Samuel, no age given. Mr. Evers, Coney St., York. Son of Richard. Cotton broker. Died '77, Farrow (Wm. Hudson), no age or christian name given. Mids. 1844 to Mids. 1845. Address, Rev. J. Farrow, Upper Helmsley. Went to attorney's office. Born '30. Son of Rev. J. Died in Canada '6o. Fenton, John Henry (William), aged to. Mids. 1844 to Xmas. 1844. Address, Mrs. Fenton, Fulford, York. From Collegiate Sch. John Hy. Fenton, of Kippax, near Pontefract, entered the Coll : Sch : Xs. '42, aged 8. Only son of Rev. Hy., of Kippax. Matric : Exeter Coll : Oxf: II Feb. '52, aged 18. B.A. St. Mary Hall '57. M.A. Exeter Coll : '58. Student Inner Temple. Called to Bar '6o. Died '65. Fowler, Robert Nottingham, aged 16, Mids. '4+ to Xmas. '4+. Address, Mr. R. N. Nottingham, Walmgate, York. From Collegiate Sch. This name is not in the Coll : Sch : Register. Prob : lived at z, Wood St., Heworth, '72.
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VALETE. A. H. Ackroyd came January, Igo+. School House V. Modern XI. 1904,1905. XV. 1904-5-6. Hockey XI. 1904,1905. Boating Captain 1905. L. Monkman came September, 1903. Day-boy. V. Modern. A. B. Lamm came September, 1901. School House. IV. Modern. XV. 1905-6. H. A. Tavinder came January, 1904. III. Modern.
SALVETE. LOWER V. CLASSICAL—J. R. A. Rigby, C. S. Tendall. LOWER SCHOOL—O. M. Tennent, H. E. K. Reynolds.
NOTES AND ITEMS. I3rimis.—December, 1905, the wife of G. F. Chadwick (O.P.) of a son. On January 20th, the wife of Denton Scholes (0.P.) of a daughter. On January 31st, at Brant, Alberta, Canada, the wife of Charles Arthur Nelson, of a son. On February 4th, the wife of Rev. Albert Chadwick (0.P.) of a son. 1905, Rev. C. B. Clarke (O.P.) C.M.S. Missionary in Bengal, to Mary, daughter of J. Millord, Esq., On December 19th, 1905, at Stoke Parish Church, Devenport, Edward Sholto Challinor (0.P.), to Annette Emma, second daughter of Rev. G. A. A. Coates, of 3, Penlee Gardens, Devenport. On February 14th, at St. Paul's Church, Holgate, Cyril Nelson' (0.P.), fifth son of the late John Nelson, York, to Amelia, fifth daUghter of the late Joseph Procter, of theMount,' York. MARRIAGES.—On November 15th,
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A. A. Phillips has been made a monitor. We congratulate W. Ingham, R. 0. F. Husband, A. B. Lamm, J. R. Scoby and E. D. Ede on receiving their ist XV. colours, and S. W. Penty on receiving his and XV. colours R. 0. F. Husband has been made an Editor of the Peterite. A Confirmation was held in the School Chapel on December 7th, conducted by the Bishop of Beverley. The following were confirmed :—D. Anderson, R. W. Baddiley, E. R. Broughall, P. G. Hendley, 0. S. Jones, A. B. Lamm, B. G. Newton, W. E. Oxley, G. Peters, J. Ramsden, C. W. Richards, M. M. Wadsworth and J. A. Willoughby.
A. B. Sale (O.P.) represented Pembroke College, Oxford, v. Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge, and won the Weight with a put of 34. ft. 2 in. A. R. Fisher (0.P.) has passed his final Examination for the M.R.C.S. and L.R.C.P., England. Dr. N. L. Hood (0.P.) has been elected a member of the Alpine Club. Rev. A. E. Burton, M.A., Vicar of Boroughbridge, and formerly Assistant Master at the school to be Vicar of Litcham, with East Lexham, Swaffham. Dr. Tempest Anderson (O.P.) has been appointed President of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society, and elected a member of the Linnaean Society. Amongst the recently appointed Vice-Presidents of the C.M.S., we notice the name of the Bishop of Bristol (O.P.). F. Pick (O.P,) has been appointed private secretary to Sir George Gibb. APPOINTMENTS :-
Sub-lieut. T. H. B. Whytehead (O.P.) to be Lieutenant in Naval
Reserve. Colonel F. Hacket Thompson (O.P.) to be Commandant Mounted Infantry School of Instruction, Aldershot. Rev. W. H. M. Hancock (O.P.) to be Vicar of St. Stephen's, Woodside, Newnham.
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E. H. Pickersgill (O.P.) elected Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green. W J. R. Pochin (O.P.) has been elected Bencher of Gray's Inn. On Sir John Gorst's Election Committee at Cambridge, we observe the names of the following Old Peterites :—Rev. R. M. Ainslie, Professor Clifford Allbutt, R. Crosthwaite, J. Lumb, Rev. C. K. Robinson and Rev. H. M. Stephenson.
17 2, p 4o2) were riot Old
ERRATA —We regret to find that Capt H. G. Leahy (ante No.
p 398) and E. G. Place (ante No. Peterites.
171,
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OBITUARY.
On December r 1 th, 1905, at his residence, Preeston House, near Basingstoke, HENRY JOHN HOPE
(O.P.),
in his 67th year. On January ist, at Cambridge, D.D. (O.P.).
THE REV. FREDERICK WATSON,
(Reprinted from Yorkshire Post).
The Rev. Frederick Watson, D.D., Vicar of St. Edward's, Cambridge, and Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Ely, was born at York in 1844, and educated at St. Peter's School. A scholar of St. John's, he graduated in 1868, as zth Wrangler, and the following year gained the Hulsean Prize and a First Class in the Theological Tripos. Later he won the Carus Greek Testament Prize, the Crosse Scholarship, and in 1871 he was the first Tyrwhitt scholar. In the same year he was elected Fellow of St. John's and ordained deacon. After holding in succession two curacies at Cambridge he was appointed, in 1878, Rector of Starston, Norfolk, where he remained until 1887, when he became Vicar of Stow-cum-Quy. Six years later he was appointed Vicar of St. Edward's, Cambridge. He was the author of several theological books. On February znd, at Farncombe, CAPT. THEODOSIUS STUART RUSSELL
(O.P.),
in his loth year. On February 8th, at Seascale, Cumberland, (O.P.). The Rev. George Grainger Cass was a native of Goole, where his father and grandfather both practised as physicians. He was ordained in 186o in Ripon. His first curacy was at St. John's, Huddersfield, and in 1864 he was appointed to the Vicarage of Middlemoor, Pateley Bridge, where he remained until his retirement from active work in 1891. The reverend gentleman settled at Seascale on his retirement from parochial work, but still continued to take an active part in Church work, and regularly read the lessons in Church and took a class in the Sunday school. He was ruridecanal secretary for the Oxford Mission to Calcutta. THE REV. GEORGE GRAINGER CASS
OBITUARY.
On March 20th, at Copmanthorpe Vicarage, aged 71, REV. SIMEON HARDY BENNETT (O.P.), Vicar of St. Mary's, Bishophill Junior, York. On the 15th February, 1906, at The Moat House, Uckington, Cheltenham, ASKRICKE HENRY JOHN INMAN (0.P.), Late Manager of the City and County Bank, Harrogate, aged 4.6. On March 2 3 r d, at Scarborough, R. PERCY DALE (. 0.P.), Town Clerk of York. We deeply regret to have to announce the death of Mr. R. Percy Dale, the Town Clerk of York, which took place at Scarborough on March 23rd. Mr. Dale was a member of an old and very highly respected York family, several members belonging to the legal profession. The family originally belonged to Heslington. The deceased gentleman was educated at St. Peter's School when the Rev. Canon Elwyn was head master. On leaving school he was articled with his father, Mr. Robert Dale, and afterwards with the late Mr. John Thomas Belk, Middlesborough, who was Town Clerk, Magistrates' Clerk, and Recorder of that borough, the only solicitor, by the way, who has ever held the office of Recorder. On passing his examinations Mr. Dale entered into partnership with his father, and the firm became R. and R. P. Dale, and continued with him . as partner till the latter's decease in 1883. He was elected to the City Council for Bootham Ward in November, 1884, and an alderman in July, 1896. He served on most of the committees of the Council, and rendered specially valuable services as chairman of the Parliamentary Bills Committee, and as chairman of the special committee charged with the preparation of the Improvement Act. Mr. Dale was for some time prosecuting solicitor for the local branch of the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and had been a warden for the Bootham Ward Strays since 1885. In 1902 Mr. W. H. Andrew, the then Town Clerk of York, received a similar appointment at St. Helens and resigned the position at York, and Alderman Dale was chosen for the position. The deceased was a staunch Churchman, and for many years was Churchwarden of Clifton, and took a deep interest in all that tended to the welfare of the parish.
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CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following Contemporaries :—Bromsgrovian, Compostellan, Guthbet-flan (2), Denstonian (z), Dunelmian (z), Easthournian, Felstedian, Framlinghamian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Granthamian, Hymerian, Hurst Johnian, Leodiensian (z), The Lily (2), Malveznian (2), Merchistonian, Jilonklonian, Sazilian (z), Sedberghian (2), Sutton Valence School Magazine, Newtonian, Wycombe Abbey Gazette.
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PETERITE. VOL. XIX.
JUNE, 1906.
No. 175.
SCHOOL LETTER. S is usual at the beginning of this term, the weather was most unseasonable for cricket, rain or cold winds rendering cricket practices most unenjoyable. However, cricket is now in full swing, and though we have not yet won any matches, we had hard luck in being beaten by Romany and Durham School. Since our last number appeared we have held our Sports, for which we were especially favoured in having two most beautiful days. The results were most satisfactory, almost all the records of last year being improved upon. F. G. Schroeder is to be congratulated on winning the " Victor Ludorum " with eight points, M. W. Peters and Scoby being a point behind. The boat race between the dayboys and boarders did not come off last term, but a date will probably be fixed after the termination of cricket. The date of the Prize-Giving has been fixed for Saturday, July 28th, on which day the School breaks up. The Old Peterite match will be, as usual, on the 28th and 29th of June. In conclusion we hope the XI. will have a very successful season.
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ATHLETIC SPORTS. We were, this year, favoured by beautiful weather for our Sports, which were held on Friday and Saturday, April 6th and 7th ; and most of the performances of last year were improved upon. F. G. Schroeder accomplished a great performance in winning the Mile, the Half-Mile (Handicap), and the Quarter, and also carrying off the " Victor Ludorum." Among many good performances the Half-Mile was the best, when Schroeder, running from scratch, won in the good time of 2 min. 7 sec. Scoby and M. W. Peters both did well, Scoby winning the i oo (open) in sec , and M. W. Peters running a dead heat with Husband in the ioo (Handicap) in i 1 sec. In the Junior events Wood ran well in the Quarter, and Kennedy also distinguished himself. Wallace and A. J. Peters showed great promise in the Junior High Jump. At the conclusion of the sports the prizes were very kindly given away by Miss M. Owen. The following are the results :Putting the Wezkhi (open). 1st M. W. Peters (26 ft. 5 in.) ; znd 0. S. Jones (25 ft. 5 in.). An improvement on last year. Long Jump (open). 1st J. R. Scoby (16 ft. i o in.) ; znd D. H. Kennedy (15 ft. 1 t1 in.). A very fair jump. Long Jump (under 16). 1st D. H. Kennedy (15 ft. 61 in ); znd C. W. Richards (15 ft. 3 in.). oo Yards Flat Race (open). Heat 1. 1st J. R. Scoby ; znd D. H. Kennedy. Time 111 sec. Heat z. 1st M. W. Peters ; 2nd R. 0. F. Husband. Time 1 a sec. I 00 Yards Flat Race (under if). Heat I. ist W. H. Charnley ; znd G Hammond. Time 14+ sec. Heat 2. 1 st A. J. Peters ; znd G. G. Wallace. Time 145 sec. Heat 3. 1st H. R. K. Webb ; znd A. 0. Lacy. Time 15 sec. 8o Yards Flat Race (under 13). ist H. E. K. Reynolds ; 2nd 0. M. Tennent. Time 1 a sec. Won by a yard. ioo Yards Flat Race Handicap (open). Heat i. 1st E. C. Peters (z yds.); znd G. D. Shann (6 yds.). Time 12} sec. Heat 2. 1st M. W. Peters (scr.); znd J. E. Hodsman (5 yds.). Time 12 sec.
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Heat 3. 1st R. 0. Husband (3 yds.) ; znd F. G. Schroeder (r yd.). Time r it sec. Heat 4. 1st W. Ingham (5 yds.); znd •A. A. Phillips (3 yds.). Time 1 z b sec. Throwing the Cricket Ball (open). ist M. W. Peters (72 yds. 8 in.); znd J. R. Scoby (69 yds. 2 ft. 8 in). A fair throw. Mile Race (open). Prize presented by Miss Owen. i st F. G. Schroeder ; 2nd W. H. Colley ; 3rd I. McN. Smith. M. W. Peters set off a grand pace and led until about the fourth round and then dropped out, leaving Schroeder leading, with Colley a few yards behind. Half-way round the last lap Colley began to overhaul Schroeder, but the latter, putting on a final spurt, easily drew away and won a good race by about ten yards. Smith was some way behind. Time 5 mill. 11 sec. 120 Yards Hurdle Race (under 16). 1st D. H. Kennedy ; znd A. E. Schroeder. Time 2'1 sec. 100 Yards Flat Race Handicap (open). Final. M. W. Peters (scr.) and R. 0. F. Husband (3 yds.) dead heat ; znd E. C. Peters (2 yds.). Time II sec. Quarter-Mile Race (under 1 5). 1st R. M. Wood (20 yds.) ; znd H. E. K. Reynolds (65 yds.) ; 3rd H. R. K. Webb (6o yds.). Time 62 sec. Wood ran well and won by about 15 yards. Three yards between second and third. Half-Mile Handicap (open). Prize presented by F. Schroeder, Esq. 1st F. G. Schroeder (scr.); znd W. H. Colley (scr.) ; 3rd A. A. Phillips (1 o yds.). Phillips was the first to show in front from a large field, and he led until the beginning of the last lap, when Schroeder, who had run with very good judgement, sprinted past him, followed by Colley. Schroeder, however, quickly drew away and won easily. Time 2 min. 7 sec. 1st J. R. Scoby ; znd W. H. 120 Yards Hurdle Race (open). Colley. Time 20-2- sec. Won easily. 1st D. H. Kennedy ; 100 Yards Flat Race (under 15). Final. 2nd R. M. Wood. Time 13 sec. oo Yards Flat Race (open). 1st J. R. Scoby ; znd M. W. Peters. Time 1 1 sec. A splendid race, won by a foot. loo Yards Flat Race (under 14). Final. ist W. H. Charnley ; znd A. J. Peters. Time I+ sec.
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CRICKET CLUB.
High Jump (under 15). ist J. F. Wallace ; znd A. J. Peters. Height 4. ft. 4 in. A good junior jump. High jump (open). M. W. Peters and J. R. Scoby dead heat ; 2nd W. H. Colley. Height 4 ft. 8 in. Consolation Race (under 15). A. J. Peters. Quarter-Mile Race (open). Prize presented by M. Clegg, Esq. ist F. G. Schroeder ; 2nd M. W. Peters ; 3rd A. A. Phillips. Schroeder again ran well and won by about five yards. Time 6o sec. Old Boys' Race. J. L. Fisher. Consolation Race (open). W. H. Colley. Tug of War. House beat Dayboys. Fives Championship. ist (presented by S. G. Squire, Esq.) E. C. Peters ; znd (presented by Rev. E. C. Owen) C. A. K. Peters. Gymnastic Competition. M. W. Peters. Victor Ludorum. F. G. Schroeder. Carpentry Plivs. 1st (presented by Rev. R. 0. Walker) A. L. Smith ; znd (presented by Rev. E. C. Owen) J. D. Wells.
CRICKET CLUB, 1906. President :—Rev. E. C. Owen. Captain :—E. C. Peters.
FIRST XI.
Hon. Secretary :— M. T. Clegg.
FIXTURES.
Date.
Club.
Sat. May 26 Wed. „ 3o Sat. June 2 Thur. „ 7 Wed. „ 13 Wed. „ 20 Sat. „ 23 Thur. „ 281 Fri. „ Wed. July 4 Sat. „ 7 Wed. ,, Sat. „ 14.
Romany C C Bootharn School ..... • • Durham School Ampleforth College Hymers College F. C. Crowther's XI Pocklington G.S Old Peterites Yorkshire Gentlemen . . Leeds G.S House v. Day Boys Durham School
Ground. Res'lt.
Score.
home lost 101 - 109 home home lost 80-82 a, ay lost 91-14o home lost 168-212 [for 8 wks. home away home away away home away
487
CRICKET PROSPECTS.
SECOND XI. Date.
Club.
Thu . May 4_ Wed. „ 3o „ June 13 Sat. ,2 2 3 Sat. July 7 Sat. 14.
Ampleforth College 2nd XI. Bootham School 2nd XI Hymers College 2nd XI. Pocklington G.S. znd XI Leeds G.S. znd XI. Durham School 2nd XI.
Ground. Res' lt.
Score.
home draw 94 - 7 6 for [7 wks. away away won 119-79 home home home
CRICKET PROSPECTS. With the material at our disposal this season we should, at anyrate, do better than last season. We expect M. W. Peters and Blenkin will be the mainstay of the batting, while we hope for many runs from E. C. Peters, Clegg and Greenhow. Jones, Kirby and Ede should also do well in batting. The remaining three places will probably be filled by Schroeder, who played several times last season, Colley, and Tendall, who will keep wicket. We shall be strongest in bowling, with Jones, M. W. Peters, Clegg and Greenhow, who were all regular bowlers last season, while Blenkin and Colley can also bowl. The Second XI. will have a fairly good batting side, but at present, it seems as if the bowling will be very weak, Hendley, C. A. K. Peters and Groves being the only three left who bowled last season. But don't forget fielding. In anxiety for doing well at batting and bowling, this important factor is forgotten. If you save a run in the field it is as good as if you had made a run for your side, and every time you miss a catch you give the other side another man, while there is nothing more disheartening to a bowler than to see his catches missed.
CRIC(Et.
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. ROMANY C.C.
This match was played on the school ground on Saturday, May 26th. E. C. Peters won the toss and elected to bat first on a fairly good wicket. M. W. Peters and Blenkin opened the batting to the bowling of Grundy and Franklin. Both batsmen found runs hard to obtain, and with only eleven runs on the board Blenkin played on to Franklin. Clegg came next, but was quickly dismissed by Grundy. Kirby commenced by hitting Grundy to the boundary, and immediately afterwards M. W. Peters was held at mid-on from a mis-hit, and with Kirby and Jones out, both victims to Franklin, half the side were out for the paltry score of z3. Then came a timely partnership by Greenhow and E. C. Peters, who raised the score from 25 to 59, when Greenhow was beaten by Burton for an energetic 18. E. C. Peters was out at 85 for a well-hit 26. Of the rest Tendall alone looked like staying, when he was out, and with him the innings closed for to', a very creditable score considering the very feeble start. The visitors opened their innings to the bowling of Jones and M. W. Peters, and runs came at a fair pace until Smithells was bowled by Jones. Bousfield, the next man, did not stay long, being Jones' second victim. Browning, after making one, was well caught by Colley. Then ensued a long stand between Burton and Franklin, and not until the score was carried to 65 did Jones get past Burton's defence. Franklin was the next to go, being tricked out by Colley's slows. With Anderson run out and Grundy bowled by a ball which was much too good for him, the game became very exciting, for, with seven men out, Romany still wanted nine to win. It cost them two more wickets to tie, and Frank made the winning hit after a very exciting match. Appended is the score and analysis :—
CRICKET.
48 9
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
ROMANY C.C.
M. W. Peters, c Burton, b Franklin it
12
3o D. S. G. Burton, b Jones 8 F. E. Smithells, b Jones 4 H. 0. Browning, c Ede, b Jones E.Bousfield, c Colley, b M.W.Peters 1 F. Franklin, h Colley G. G S. Grundy, b Jones 9 J. Anderson, run out .... .. . .. 7 G. S. Grundy, b Jones 4 R. Thorpe, c Clegg, b Colley . • • • o C. C. Frank, b Colley 7 F. W. Clark, not out ....... . ... 3 Extras 2
10 1
Total
J. N. Blenkin, b Franklin 3 o M. T. Clegg, b G. S. Grundy J. A. Kirby, c Grundy, b Franklin 6 0. S. Jones, b Franklin 18 E. N. Greenhow, b Burton E. C. Peters, b G. S. Grundy .. . 26 E. D. Ede, lbw G. S. Grundy • • • 2 6 F. G. Schroeder, b Thorpe C. S. Tendall, c Thorpe, b Clarke 12 W. H. Colley, not out 5
Extras
Total
....
109
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Jones M. W. Peters .. Colley
Overs. Is
9
6
Runs. 46 35 26
Wickets. 5 1
3
Average. 9.2 3'5 8.6
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.
This match was played on the school ground on Saturday, June 2nd, in fine weather. Durham won the toss but elected to put the School in, and accordingly M. W. Peters and Blenkin were sent out to face the bowling of Jackson and Durand. With only one run on the board Blenkin was completely beaten by a ball from Jackson, but with the appearance of Kirby, affairs seemed brighter, and twenty-two runs were put on before Peters was caught off Durand, and a little later Kirby was bowled by Jackson (29-3-15). Greenhow was next unfortunately run out, but Clegg and Colley managed to stay in till luncheon. On the resumption of play Colley early fell a victim to Jackson, and the next over saw Clegg dismissed by Durand (38-6-5). E. C. Peters, who had succeeded Colley, defied the bowling for some little time, scoring eleven runs by careful cricket, but Ede and Schroeder had, in the meantime, both got out, and when Peters left the score was 9 wickets for 5o. Jones and Tendall, however, made a welcome, though unexpected stand, and added 3o runs for the last wicket, Jones scoring i8 not out and Tendall 9.
CRICKET.
490
Durham started almost as disastrously as the School, E. L. Thompson being clean bowled by Jones, and a little later Affleck was dismissed by the same bowler, but Jackson, who had gone in first wicket down, began to alter matters, and hit well about him, though he was badly missed in the long field off Clegg, and could do very little with Jones' bowling. However, with this exception, Jones had matters all his own way and bowled the rest of the Durham side out, taking 9 wickets for 25 runs, though not before Jackson had been able to win the match by making 5o out of 82, and then being bowled by E. C. Peters. Thus ended a match which, at one time, looked like being a victory for the School, and which certainly would have been but for the efforts of one batsman. The rest of the Durham side could do absolutely nothing with Jones' bowling, who indeed bowled remarkably well, 8 out of 16 overs being maidens. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
DURHAM SCHOOL.
M. W. Peters, c A. Thompson, b Durand 8 J. N. Blenkin, b G. 0. A. Jackson J. A. Kirby, b G. 0. A. Jackson 15 M. T. Clegg, b Durand 5 E. N. Greenhow, run out W. H. Colley, b G. 0. A. Jackson I it E. C. Peters, b G. 0. A. Jackson i E. D. Ede, b G. O. A. Jackson 4 F.G. Schroeder, c Affleck, b Durand o 0. S. Jones, not out 18 C. S. Tendall, c Durand, h Horsley 9 Extras 9
R. Affleck, c Tendall, b Jones . E. L. Thompson, b Jones 5o G. 0. A. Jackson, b E. C. Peters J. Turnbull, b Jones 8 B. S. Cumberledge, c Greenhow, b Jones P. F. Durand, lbw., b Jones 5 2 J. E. B. Heads, lbw., b Jones .... W. E. Mayhat d, c and b Jones • • 5 0 A. B. Thompson, h Jones V. Horsley, b Jones 4 H. F. Mains, not out 0 6 Extras
Total
Total
8o
BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. S. Jones M. T. Clegg E. N. Greenhow M. W. Peters E. C. Peters
Overs. Maidens. 16 8 9 2 4 0
Runs. 25 26 IO
Wickets. Average. 2.77 9 O O O
82
CRICKET.
491
ST. PETER'S 2nd XI. v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE and XI. The opening match for the season was played on the School ground on Thursday, May 24th. Phillips won the toss, and Hendley and Groves started batting for the School. With only eleven on the board Groves was lbw., and Phillips was bowled seven runs later. Hodsman and Hendley improved matters until the latter was smartly run out for a useful 13. Peters was unfortunately given out through a misunderstanding, and though Shann stayed some time, five wickets were down for 47. With Ingham and Hodsman together some rapid scoring took place, Hodsman being well caught for a well played 22. Ingham soon followed, having quickly rattled up 19 72-7-19. Richards and Newton, aided by mistakes in the field, put on runs at a fair pace, but with the total at 94, both were out. Ampleforth, at the start, looked like getting the runs, but Groves with his first ball put an end to a dangerous partnership, 26-1-16. After this, wickets fell fast, Hendley actually capturing three wickets in four balls, but with the total at 76 for seven wickets stumps were drawn, St. Peter's perhaps just having the best of a very even draw. The following is the score and analysis :— Sr. PETER'S 2nd XI.
13 P. G. Hendley, run out .. , B. T. Groves, lbw., b Calder-Smith 7 2 A. A. Phillips, b Williams J. E. Hodsman, c Leeson, b Martin 22 2 C. A. K. Peters, run out o G. D. Shann, c and b Martin 19 W. Ingham, b Leeson to B. G. Newton, b A. Smith J. R. Scoby, b Leeson C.W. Richards, c Keogh, b Leeson 16 G. G. Rickel], not out Extras 3 Total
,
Total for 7 wickets
94 Overs.
J. E. Hodsman C. A. K. Peters B. T. Groves P. G. Hendley
AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE 2nd XI. Calder-Smith, c Ingham, b Hendley 26 P. Leeson b Groves 16 C. Rochford, b Hendley 6 A. Smith, c Richards, b Hendley 8 E. Keogh, b Groves 2 T. Leonard, lbw., b Hendley 6 B. Wood, not out H. Williams, b Headley 2 C. Farmer, not out J. Barton P. Martin did not bat. 10 Extras
IO 6 6 6
Maidens. Runs. 2 1 1.
1
18
18 17 13
Wickets. Average. o 0 2
5
8.5 2.6
76
492
FIVES TOURNAMENT.
FIVES. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
Played on Friday, March 3oth. The first pair played at home, and the second and third played at Bootham. The result was a win for the School by four games to two. First pair—E. N. Greenhow and E. C. Peters. Won by two games to love. 15-6, 15-7. Second pair—J. A. Kirby and M. W. Peters. Won by two games to love. 15-9, 15-1o. Third pair—C. A. K. Peters and J. N. Blenkin. Lost by two games to love. 9-15, I o-15.
FIVES TOURNAMENT. FIRST ROUND.
A. A. Phillips beat W. H. Colley two games to one, 16-6, I1-75, 15-1o. B. T. Groves beat J. E. Hodsman two games to love, 15-4, 15-6. J. N. Blenkin beat F. G. Schroeder two games to love, 15-12, I5-1 I.
W. Ingham beat R. 0. F. Husband two games to love, 15-1o, 15-1o. E. C. Peters beat G. G. Rickell two games to love, i 5-3, 15-o. M. W. Peters beat A. L. Smith two games to love, 15-1, 15-o. C. A. K. Peters and D. H. Kennedy, byes. SECOND ROUND.
E. C. Peters beat C. A. K. Peters two games to love, 15-2, 15-4. J. N. Blenkin beat D. H. Kennedy two games to love, 15-3, 15-6 A. A. Phillips beat B. T. Groves two games to love, 15-5, 15-1o. M. W. Peters v. W. Ingham. M. W. Peters scratched. SEMI-FINAL. A. A. Phillips beat J. N. Blenkin two games to love, 15-6, 15-7• E. C. Peters beat W. Ingham two games to love, 15-1, 15-2. FINAL.
E. C. Peters beat A. A. Phillips two games to love, 15-2, 15-5.
GYMNASIUM COMPETITION.
493
HOCKEY RESULTS. Date.
Club.
Ground.
Result.
Sat. Mar. r o Sat. „ 17 Sat. „ 24 Wed.,, 28 Thu. „ 29 Sat. „ 31 Wed.Apr.
Pocklington School .... Ripon G.S . H. F. Chadwick, Esq.'s XI. The Masters House v. Dayboys York Ripon G.S.
away away
lost, nil-5. lost, nil-5. won, 5-2. draw, 6-6. Dayboys won,6- i . draw, 3-3. won, 7-5.
home home home home home
GYMNASIUM COMPETITION. The Competition for the shield was held on Tuesday, 27th March. Major Stanley very kindly officiated as judge. After a close finish the fifth form managed to retain the shield for another year, while M. W. Peters won the cup with 77 marks out of a possible 90. Jones was second, six marks behind, and Ramsden, who shows great promise, was third. Scoby was unfortunate in being rather nervous at the beginning, but after the first exercise he performed splendidly. Richards also is deserving of mention, and Taylor, A. J. Peters, G. Peters, and Charnley should all do well in the future. The following are the marks :—
FORM V. M. W. Peters . J. N. Blenkin • C. A. K. Peters • A. L. Smith A. J. Peters Total ..
• •
77 61 61 58 49
FORM IV. .. 0. S. Jones J. R. Scoby C. W. Richards .. G. G. Rickell .. C. C. Taylor G. Peters Total
306
FORM III. J. Ramsden B. G. Newton .. W. H. Charnley W. D. Garbutt .. R. T. Brode T. W. Fisher .. Total
..
66 56 4- ,
37 32 ••
240
•
71
• •
65 57 56 50 43
• •
299
• • • • • •
••
CONCERT.
494
CONCERT. The final concert of the Musical Society's season was held on Thursday, April the 5th, at 8 p.m. The programme opened with an inspiring march by the Band, followed by a good song from the Lower School, who have some very promising voices. The next item cannot be looked upon as a success, for after an indifferent start the quartet dissolved into a bass solo, and finally fizzled out altogether. This was a great pity as the piece was a very pretty one and had gone splendidly at the practices. A. E. Schroeder received a well deserved encore for his 'cello solo, and the Choir performed very creditably in both their part songs, " Daybreak," especially, being excellently rendered. " The Three Jolly Sailor Boys " were again very popular, and " The Loreley " was quite well sung. M. W. Peters was much appreciated in his violin solo, and F. G. Schroeder was encored for his finelyrendered song, " Where'er you walk." The usual School song ended a very good programme, and Mr. Tendall should be congratulated on the successful concerts he has organised during the past two terms.
The following is the programme :PART I.
Schubert The Band. Arne Blow ! Blow ! thou winter wind " 2. SONG.. The Lower School. Since first I saw your face " Ford 3. QUARTET A. J. Peters, A. E. Schroeder, W. H. Colley, M. W. Peters. The Flying Dutchman " Parry 4. SONG E. C. Peters. 5. 'CELLO SOLO A. E. Schroeder. With a laugh as we go round Bennett 6. PART SONG The Choir. Three Jolly Sailor Boys " 7. SONG Marzials R. M. Wood, B. C. Camm and W. P. Allen. 8. SCHOOL SONG.. You Gentlemen of England " Old English I.
MILITARY MARCH "
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"
"
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"
"
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.
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PART II.
J S Bach
1. Two GAVOTTES
The Band. 2. QUARTET " The Loreley " German A. J. Peters, A. E. Schroeder, W. H. Colley, E. C. Peters. 3.
" Where'er you walk "
SONG
Handel
F. G. Schroeder.
4.
" Rest Thee "
TRIO
Smart
A. J. Peters, G. Peters, A. E. Schroeder.
5.
" Reverie "
VIOLIN SO LO
Vieuxtemps
M. W. Peters. 6.
PART SONG
7.
(a) (b)
8.
"
Daybreak " The Choir.
SERENATA SPANISH DANCE
SCHOOL SONG
Faning Moszkowski
The Band. Heroes "
"
Farmer
" God Save the King."
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. The Editors propose to publish from time to time under this heading short notes about the early history of St. Peter's School and Old Peterites. Corrections and contributions, which will be thankfully received, may be addressed to the Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York.
The following abbreviations are used, besides the first letters of boarding houses, e.g., A : Adams, BI : Blake, Burt : Burton. B.L.G..=Burke's Landed Gentry (various editions). B.P.=13urke's Peerage (various editions). C. & M.=Civil and Military Department. Cr.=Crispe's Visitation of England, 1893. D.N.B.=Dict : Nat : Biogr : Walf:=Walford's County Families. Information about the following O.P.'s is required for the purposes of the School Registers. Dates of births, deaths, and marriages ; names of fathers and wives ; distinctions at school and
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afterwards in athletics or otherwise, addresses and occupations, with other personal details likely to interest friends and O.P.'s, will be specially welcome. Communications, which are requested, should, be addressed to C. H. Chadwick, to, Freegrove Road, Holloway, London, N. (Continued from p. 4.75 ante). Bennett, Harold Wolstenholme, Sept., '94 to —, c/o W. R. of Burton Lane. Bennett, Jas., Mids., '68 to Xs., '7o. c/o Mrs. of Cleckheaton. Wm. Lumley, Mar., '55 to East., '6o. Went into Navy. Wm. Norman, Sept.,, '94 to —, c/o W. R. of Burton Lane. Wm. Samuel, Jan., '47 to East., '5o. c/o Dr. of Harrogate. Benson, Joseph Hy., Jan., '54 to Mich.. '55. c/o Rev. Jos. of Broughton, Skipton. Wm., Mids., '61 to Mids., '67. c/o Miss of Whitby. Best, John Geo., Jan., '48 to East., '49. c/o Wm. Simpson of Gillygate. Beverley, Robert Berthold, May, '96 to Dec., 96 (Handford's )• c/o J. of Wakefield. Bewley, Richard, Jan., '56 to Mids., '58. c/o Richard of Fulford. Bibby, Percy Chas., Mids., '66 to Xs., 71. c/o W. R. of York. Binns, Frederick Godfrey, Jan., '61 to Xs., '6z (Harrison's). c/ Godfrey of Huddersfield. Binns, Geo. Wyndham, Mids., '53 to Mids., '56. c/o Godfrey of Huddersfield. Binns, Godfrey, Mich., '49 to Mids., '51. c/o Godfrey of Huddersfield. Birks, John Edward, May, '8o to — (Stepenson's). c/o G. Neville of Thorney. Blackburn, Darcy Stanfield, Mids., '46 to Mids., '49. c/o John of Moortown, Leeds. Blair, John Hy., Mids., '61 to Xs., '6z (Harrison's). c/o Rev. John of Malton. Blake, —, Sept., '90 to July, 91. Prob. in XV. and•rowed. „
Percy, May, '90 to July, '91. c/o Rev. J. of York.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.
497
Blenkinsopp, Edward Hy., Mids., '58 to Mids., '5q (Lees). c/o Richard G. of Shadforth, Durh. Blyth, Geo. Goode, Jan., '77 to —. c/o W. of Barton-on-Humber. Bolland, Chas. John, East., '7o to Xs., '72. c/o J. of Scarbro'. „ Thos., Mich., '6z to —. c/o Thos. of Kirkby Fleetham Hall. c/o Dr. R. G. Bolton, Fredk. Conyers, East., '59 to Mids., '6o. of Beverley. Bolton, John, Mids., '44. to Mids., '46. c/o J. of Whitby. Bond, Michael Thos. Sadler, East., '46 to Xs., '47. c/o Edward of Meanwood, Leeds. Booth, Wm. Charge, Mids., '51 to Mids., '53. c/o John of Killerby, Catterick. Bostock, Geo. Hy., Sept., '76 to —. c/o Rev. G. J. of Kirkby Wharfe. Boswell, John Alexr. Corrie, Mids., '47 to Mich., '47. c/o Rev. R. B. Went to S. Africa. Bourne, Arthur Edward, Jan., '95 to Dec., '96 (Handford's). c/o Lt.-Col, C. A. Bowden, Herbert Arthur, May, '78 to — (Adams'). c/o J. of Newton Abbot. Bower, Hy. John, Mids., '4.7 to Xs., '52 c/o Robert of Welham, Malton. Bowman, Wm. Hood, Sept., '95 to '97. c/o J. of Westoe, South Shields. Bradbury, Robert, Jan., '52 to Xs., '53. c/o Dr. Uriah of Mirfield. Bradley, Alfred, Mids., '6o to Mids., '64. c/o Samuel of Huddersfield. Bradley, Wm. Edward, May, '8i to —. c/o J. of Ebberstone. Branson, John, Jan., '5o to Mids., '52. c/o Rev. H. J. of Armthorpe. Braune, Geo. Compigne Parker, Jan., '5o to Mids., '5 T. c/o Rev. G. M. of Cawood. Brearey, Walter, Mids., '5o to Xs., '52. c/o H., The Mount, York. Brett, Edward Seymour, Sept., '89 to July, '90. c/o Dr. F. C. of l3ridlington. .
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Brickenden, Jas. Gordon, East., '63 to Mids., '65. c/o Capt., Minster Yard. Broadwood, Hy. Chas. Hillyard, Jan., '91 to '98 . c/o C. G., Holgate, York. Brooke, Hy. Edward, May, '94 to '97. c/o F. of Haxby. „ Jas. Burton, „ Brown, Arth. Hy., Apr., '8z to —. c/o G. of Clifton. Arth. Wellesley, Mids., '49 to Mids., '52. c/o Wm. of Whitby. Brown, Frederick, Mids., '46 to Xs., '48. c/o Mrs. of Parliament St. Frederick Wm., Apr., '8z to —. c/o W. of Fulford Rd. Geo., Jan., '59 to Xs., '59. c/o G. of High Ousegate. Harry Herbert, Aug., '74 to July, '76. c/o H. of Monkgate. Jas., Jan., '65 to Mids. '67. c/o of Mrs. of Edinburgh. Robert Gibson, Mids., '45 to Xs., '47. c/o Wm. of Whitby. Thos. Burnett, Mids., '49 to Mids., '52. Thos. Leland, Jan., '54 to East., '57. c/o Miss of Selby. Wm., Jan., '53 to Xs., 54. c/o Mrs. of Helperby. 71 Browne, Alexr. Hy., Mids., '57 to Xs., '57. c/o Major of Alnwick Fredk. Boyd, Jan., '56 to Mids., '58. c/o J. L. of Mount Parade. Browne, Ralph Hy., Mids., '64 to East., '65. c/o Rev. R. C. Army Chapl. Buckle, Geo. Robert, Feb., '71 to Xs., '72. c/o Jas. of Bootham. Harry, Jan., '85 to —. c/o A., The Blind Sch. „ Burchett, Jasper Comerford, Jan., '72 to Xs., '73. c/o Hy. of London. Burchett, Lionel Godfrey, Jan., '72 to Xs., '73. c/o Hy. of London. Burdekin, Geo. Leopold, Sept., '81 to —. c/o C. L. of Parliament St. Burdett, Edward Jerome, May, '90 to Apr., '91. c/o Rev. W. J of Burton Terr. Burdett, Geo. Saville, May, '90 to Apr., '91. c/o Rev. W. J. of Burton Terr. I
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If
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Burkitt, John Adam, East., '5o to Xs., '51. c/o Dr. John of Selby. Burnell, Martin Myers, Jan., '52 to East., '55. New St.
c/o Benjamin of
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Burr, Fras. Edward, Feb., '66 to Mids., '66. c/o C. C. of Scarbro'. Cadman, Rhodes, Jan., '5o to Mids., '51. c/o Wm. of Wold Newton. Calvert, Fras., Mids., '44 to Mids., '49. c/o Mr. of Micklegate. „ Geo. John, Mids., '44 to East., '46. Thos. Hy., Jan., '54. to Mids., '55. c/o Mrs. of Headinglcy. Camidge, Thos. Simpson, Sept., '8z to —. c/o J. S. of St. Saviourgate. Camidge, Wm. Hy., Mids., '51 to Xs., '54-. c/o Rev. C. J. of Poppleton. Campbell, Gordon McClelland, May, '85 to '87. c/o J. E. of Weymouth. Candler, Harry Bertram, Jan., '95 to Dec., '95. c/o J. W. N. of Pickering. Carey, Frank Ambrose, Sept., '96 to Aug., '98. c/o Mrs. of Fulford. „ John, Jan., '6z to —. c/o J. of Lawrence St. Carr, Alfred. Mids., '69 to Mich., '71. c/o F. of Heslington. „ John, Mids., '45 to Mids., '47. c/o Matthew of St. Saviourgate. Carr, Matthew, Jan., '56 to Xs., '51. c/o Matthew of St. Saviourgate Carr, Percy, Jan., '48 to Mids., '49. c/o John Hy. of Leeds. The Rev. Jas. Butler, who was an assist.-master at St. Peter's from 1829 to 184z, is said to have kept a boarding house for the School at 69, Low Petergate. Among his boarders was E. H. Powell. A testimonial was presented to him when he left to become Headmaster of Burnley Gr. Sch. Some papers relating to the School when it was at St. Mary's Hospital, Bootham, have been found in the Record Office. There is difficulty in deciphering them, but it is hoped that they will throw fresh light on the position of St. Peter's during the Commonwealth. By letters patent dated 15th Nov. in the 7th year of Edward I., John Sampson and Roger Basy, citizens of York, were discharged of all debts at the Jewry in respect of certain land, with schools thereon, whereof Queen Eleanor enfeoffed them. The same was
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confirmed in 20 Edward III. to Master Thos. Sampson, who was then tenant of the land. The following were in the School XI :R. Prest m in 1855. Samuel Rowlandson in 1854. Henry Hill in 1854.. Thos. Sowerby in 1851. Fairless Barber in 1853. The Editor of the School Records and Registers thanks many correspondents for the information which they have sent about O. P.'s whose names appeared in the list on pp. 472-6 ante.
VALETE. E. A. Selke. Came Sept., 19°3. Day Boy. IV. Classical. Choir. W. E. Oxley. Came Jan., 194. Day Boy. IV. Modern. J. W. Maxwell. Came May, 1904. Day Boy. IV. Modern.
SALVETE. LOWER SCHOOL :-G. A. Hyde.
NOTES AND ITEMS. loth, at Barclay's Bank House, Malton, the wife of L. W. Huffam (O.P.), of a son. MARRIAGE.-April z4th, at Levisham Church, by the Rev. H. Greeves, Vicar of Wistow (father of the bridegroom), assisted by the Rev. A. B. Armstrong, M.A., Vicar, Henry Brandreth Greeves, B.A. (O.P.), Curate of Newcastle (Cathedral), to Annie Frances (Nancy), youngest daughter of the late John Bellerby, J.P., D.L., of Burnholme, York, and of Mrs. Bellerby. BIRTHS.-April
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F. G. Schroeder, J. N. Blenkin, W. Ingham, R. M. Wood and 0. S. Jones have been awarded their Hockey Colours. M. W. Peters has been elected Captain of Football, and A. A. Phillips, Secretary, for next season. M. T. Clegg and R. 0. F. Husband have been made monitors. C. S. Tendall has received his znd XI. Colours. E. C. Peters has passed the first part of the " Little Go." We congratulate G. A. Fisher (0.P.) : znd class in Classical Moderations at Oxford. J. H. H. Robinson (O.P.) has been playing hockey for Cumberland. A memorial tablet has been placed in York Minster in memory of the late Dr. W. D. Husband (O.P.). Arthur Peters (0.P.) has been made a J.P. for the City of York. Dr. Tempest Anderson (0.P.) and Mr. Yeld have been to Vesuvius to view the results of the recent eruption. The Rev. Walter Witten (O.P.) presided at the Dinner of the St. George's Society, at Barrie, Ontario, of which he has been elected president. The Rev. R. Whincup (0.P.), Curate of Christ Church, Skiptonin-Craven, has accepted the living of Windhill, Shipley, offered him by the Bishop of Ripon. R. D. C. Shepherd (O.P.) and D. W. Roy (O.P.) have passed the final medical examination from Middlesex and St. George's Hospitals, respectively. The Rev. R. Abbay (0.P.) has been appointed Honorary Canon of Norwich. C. V. Crombic (0.P.) captained the Rugby Football Team, which represented Canada v. New York at Rosedale, Toronto. We observe an article by the Rev. G. Edmundson (0 P.) on " Early Relations of the Manoas with the Dutch " in the English Hestor) Review for April ; and in the Solicitors' Journal a report of a concert organised by C. H. Chadwick (O.P.) for the Metropolitan D.P.A. Society. We congratulate W. P. Turnbull (0.P.) on his son's success in the Scholarship Examinations at Trinity College, Cambridge.
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An advertisement has recently appeared in the papers for the wife and children of Alfred Raymond Leeds (0.P.), who " will hear of something to their advantage." Dr. Alan Gray (O.P.) has composed a new cantata, which was performed at the concert of the Cambridge University Musical Society. There was also a special article in the Yorkshire Post reviewing it most favourably. Mr. A. H. Evans, who was a master at the School a few years ago, has been ordained a deacon. Term ends Saturday, July 28th.
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March 3rd. CHARLES SAVILE ROUNDELL (0.P.), aged 78. Entered St. Peter's January, 1835. Formerly M.P. for Grantham and Skipton Division, Yorkshire. st Class Litt. Hum., and 2nd Class Mathematics at Oxford. Chancellor's Prize and English Essay Prize. Fellow of Merton College. March 12th. Very suddenly. (O.P.), aged 74.
EDWARD ROBINSON
March 14th. Agnes, wife of C. A. Close (O.P.). March 28th. At his residence, Albermarle Crescent, Scarborough, W SURTEES HORNBY (0.P.). Mr. Hornby was the son of the Rev. R. W. Hornby, D.D., a well-known clergyman and lecturer, and an authority on arch ae ological matters, among his writings being a history of York. Dr. Hornby's father was one time Sheriff of York and the last member of the old Cordwainers' Society. Into his possession passed many relics of the Society, including the famous Scrope Bowl, which the Doctor subsequently gave to the Minster. Mr. Surtees Hornby inherited considerable property in York and suburbs, chiefly in Clifton, Huntington, and Heworth, and for very many years he carried on the business of estate agent in Blake Street. His public life in the city began in 1879, when he was elected a member of the Board of Guardians, a position which he held uninterruptedly for fourteen years. During the last eight he was Chairman of the Board, discharging the business with marked ability. On his retirement from the latter position a complimentary dinner was given to him by the members, at which he was presented with a handsome silver epergne, and by the officials with a Tantalus spirit frame. Mr. Hornby entered the Corporation in 1884, being elected for Bootham Ward along with the late Mr. R. P. Dale. Three years later he was appointed to the aldermanic bench to fill the vacancy cause by the resignation of Alderman Thorp. Mr. Hornby continued his connection with the Corporation until 1893, which
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was about the time he removed to Scarborough. He was for some time Chairman of the Estates and Bridges Committee, in which capacity he rendered useful service. Mr. Hornby was Justice of the Peace for the North Riding, and frequently sat on the Bulmer East Bench, of which he was the second senior magistrate. He was a musician of some attainment. He had attained his 6oth year, and leaves a family. April 27th. THOMAS HENRY SCOTT (O.P.). The death took place on April 27th, at his residence, Grove Villa, Filey, of Mr. Thomas Henry Scott, who, at one time, was one of the foremost breeders and judges of fox terriers in the world. In addition to judging at all the principal English shows, Mr. Scott's services were requisitioned for the competitive exhibitions at Chicago, St. Louis, New York and Antwerp. He bred and owned, in partnership with his brother-inlaw, Mr. W. Allison (manager of the Cobham Stud Company), the famous sire. Jester, who is still represented in all the chief prize rings by his descendants. Mr. Scott, who was 6o years of age, was the eldest son of the late Rev. George Scott, Vicar of Coxwold, and was educated at St. Peter's School, York, afterwards being articled as a land agent and surveyor with the late Mr. Robert Wise, of Malton. He had an extensive practice, and was agent, up to the time of his death, for the Earl of Wharncliffe's estate, for Mr. H. A. Lowther's estate in Wensleydale, and for numerous other properties in North Yorkshire. Death was due to acute pneumonia, and came very suddenly, as lie was up and about his business at Pickering on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Scott was a Conservative, and he defeated Mr. N. Maley (Liberal) in the last election for Filey, for the East Riding County Council. May 3rd. The youngest son of the Rev. H. J. Storrs (O.P.). May 22nd. At Kirklevington Grange, Yarm, SIR THOMAS RICHARDSON (0.P.), in his 60th year.
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CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following Contemporaries :— f3arrovian (z), Prighton College Magazine, Bromsgiovian (2), Cuthheriian, Compostellan, Danenesis, Dens/onion (z), Dunelmi in, Easlbournian,lstedian (2), Franz/InghamIan, Giggleswick Chronicle, Gionihamian, Hurst johnian, Leodiensian, Ma/yeti:ion, Merchistonian, Monk/onion, National Seivice Journal (2), Newtonian, Pocklingtonian, Riponian, Savilian (z), Sutton Valence School Magazine, Wycombe Abbey Gazette.
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PETERITE. VoL. XI X.
JULY, 1906.
No. 176.
SCHOOL LETTER. FTER the many criticisms and cutting remarks on the last " Peterite," it is with some anxiety that the reception of this number is awaited. But let us remind our kind critics that the unfortunate Editors are not wholly to blame for the lack of material. Our earnest solicitations for some witty poem, or original tale, were absolutely ignored, with the result that the blame, as usual, falls on the long-suffering Editors. One cannot make bricks without straw, and if contributions are not forthcoming, as has been the case of late, we can only publish the bare facts of the term. The Cricket season, which is now over, has not proved as successful as we could have hoped, though Dame Fortune, as usual, has not been on our side ; but this is not intended to be a Cricket Retrospect. The Natural History Society had their usual day's outing, and from all accounts a very interesting time was spent in the vicinity of Goathland. St. Peter's Day was favoured by fine weather, and a large gathering of friends, among whom we were glad to see many Old Peterites, and especially we were pleased to welcome our late Headmaster, Mr. Handford. And now, before we conclude, it is with painful hearts that we bid farewell to all who are leaving, and trust that whether at college or elsewhere they will keep up the school's reputation and be successful in whatever profession they adopt. We have to deplore the loss of a greater number than usual, foremost amongst whom are E. C. Peters, F. G. Schroeder, and E. N. Greenhow, who have nobly upheld the school's reputation both in the school itself and in the field.
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ACCOUNTS-0.P. DINNER, LONDON, 1906.
THE OLD PETERITE DINNER (LONDON). The Bishop of Bathurst (C. E. Camidge, 0.P.) presided at the Old Peterite Dinner, London District, on the 5th July. The names of those present, taking them in order from the right hand of the Chairman, were : —The Bishop of Bathurst ; Newbery, H. J. ; Reinold, Professor ; Taylor, Rev. J. W. W. ; Brooke, J. A. ; Haigh, Chas. ; Nevile, E. F. ; Owtram, H. R. ; Raine, A. ; Bailey, R. H. ; Macturk, M. J. ; Lambert, P. B. ; Watson, C. W. ; Chadwick, C. H. ; Watson, S. ; Roy, D. W. ; Fausset, F. P. ; Graham, H. J. ; Darrell, C. ; Pollard, A. J. ; Ward, Rev. J. H. ; Henderson, H. W.; A Friend; Barber, Ven. Archdeacon ; Needham, Dr. F.; Pemberton, Rev. Canon. Several photographs, school lists, and other relics of the school were given or promised during the evening. P. B. Lambert responded for the school. Archdeacon Barber proposed the Chairman, who, in his reply, referred to the Bible presented to him by the school. Dr. Needham proposed the Hon. Secretaries, and C. H. Chadwick replied. The meeting, which was enjoyable throughout for an Old Boy who has not many opportunities of meeting his schoolfellows, broke up soon after the departure of the Chairman.
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COMMEMORATION DAY.
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COMMEMORATION DAY. St. Peter's Day began as usual with a Celebration at 8 o'clock, at which the clergy officiating were the Headmaster, Canon Abbay, and the Rev. A. W. Richards. The Commemoration Service was held in the Chapel at io o'clock. The interior had been artistically decorated with flowers and reflected great credit on those who had assisted in arranging them. The lessons were read by E. C. Peters and F. G. Schroeder, and a sermon was preached by a former pupil at the school. Rev. R. Abbay (Hon. Canon of Norwich), who took for his text Proverb iii. 6, " In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." In the course of his sermon Canon Abbay said education in its truest sense meant formation of character, the training of all their faculties and powers, whether in the class room or the playground ; it was leading them in the highest direction and strengthening them so that they might be, in after life, almost as good and perfect men as their natural gifts would allow. In the afternoon an Old Boys' reunion was held in the school grounds by the invitation of the Headmaster, the Rev. E. C. Owen, and Miss Owen, genial weather favouring the occasion. There was a company numbering about 30o present, among whom were Canon and Mrs. Argles, Mrs. and Miss Bentley, Mr. J. Newton and Mrs. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Dodsworth, Rev. A. Crosthwaite, Misses Crosthwaite, Mr. T. B. and Mrs. Whytehead, Rev. E. Peters and Miss Peters, Mr. and Mrs. J. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. A. Peters, Mr. W. E. Husband, Captain and Mrs. Ingles, Dr. and Mrs. Shane, Rev. E. and Mrs. Bulmer, Mrs. Potter-Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. Yeld, Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Tendall, Rev. W. Johnson and Miss Johnson, Miss Bower, Miss L. Owen and Miss M. Owen. During the afternoon tea was handed round, and an interesting cricket match was played between teams representing pupils past and present. A handsome flag has recently been presented to the school by Mrs. E. Green, and this was flying over the building for the first time. It bears the colours blue and white, the colours of the
school cricket team.
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NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY.
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. On Saturday, 9th June, the annual expedition of the Natural History Society took place. As usual the Photographical Society accompanied them The committee chose the neighbourhood of Goathland as the field for exploration. Starting from York by the 9-4 train the party arrived in Goathland at I1-20. Tea had been ordered at the Horse Shoe Inn, at Levisham, which is situated some nine or ten miles from Goathland. The Naturalists had the option of walking from Goathland to Levisham over the moors, or of going back by train. The really energetic ones manfully determined to go the ten miles on foot, either by road, through becks, or over the wild moorland. Others, of a less energetic spirit, stopped in the vicinity of Goathland, and when they had thoroughly ransacked the country for plants, bugs, and other game, took the train to Levisham, and tea. I may say here—and not without some pride—that I belonged to the energetic set. I was accompanied by a trusty comrade, and together we made a brief inspection of Goathland, which is rather a pretty village and somewhat of a golfing centre. We were very interested and not a little amused by the actions of s'ome golfers who were indulging in a gentle (?) knock. We were rather tired and very hot—the sun was blazing down—so we stopped to watch them and rest ourselves. They were evidently just starting, for they had several golf balls lying on the ground close at hand. After a few false strokes I suppose it takes one some time to get one's eye in—the first man drove the ball quite fifty yards. The other, after hitting the ball twice very hard, but for some reason only sending it a few feet, drove the ball skilfully into the middle of some cows, which had been thought, I suppose, out of the line of fire. The man in charge of the cattle was quite indignant and told the golfer in quaint English that he should aim twenty yards to the left. The other man had by this time lost his ball. We trudged up the moorland road and saw them in the distance still wandering about and searching for their balls. We were not favourably impressed by golf. Amongst other things we decided seriously that it would —
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be bad for our morals. Now my friend and myself are both lovers of nature, but we were equipped with nothing more than lunch and walking-sticks. Still we made up our minds to capture something—for appearance's sake. Consequently we left the roadway and tramped over the moor itself. We caught sight of several lizards, but although our efforts were strenuous we failed to catch one. My companion, who is something of a Brusher Mills, now told me he was going to have a shot at a snake. I gladly agreed to help him to catch one. We fell to discussing snakes in general, and I learnt with alarm that the viper's sting is mortal. Being nearly up to my calves—they can be perceived if looked at sideways when I am wearing knee-breeches—in the thick brushwood, I did not relish the idea of a viper viciously striking at my unsuspecting legs. I therefore hurriedly regained the road. When we were some four miles from Goathland we struck a beautiful little stream in a small ravine. It looked a very haunt for trout, but we could not see a fish. We followed the stream for some way and came upon a natural swimming bath. The stream had broadened to about 15 yards and had a nice rocky bottom. After some hesitation we both undressed and jumped in. It was delicious to feel cool once more, and we had to tear ourselves away. We followed the stream for about a mile but we did not see the semblance of a trout. My friend had been wondering whether to bring his trout-rod—we were both thankful it was safe at home. . We bore up nobly with the heat, and invigorated by a march which we were chanting—we are both prominent members of the choir—Levisham was at last sighted. Near our destination we came upon a pool, full of tadpoles and tremendous newts. Had we had a bottle and net—several had brought these requisites —we would have brought some back. We overtook several members on the road. They were armed with all kinds of weapons. One had a big band-box strapped to his back.— He was a botanist. We started tea at Levisham minus a dozen of the junior members. Most of them straggled in after a time one by one, completely done. One luckless junior never reached the Inn at all but just managed to crawl into the station in time for the train. It is
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unnecessary to comment on the tea. Everyone did full justice to it. We were all sorry when we had to enter the train once more. The day had been beautiful, and although several people had lost their weapons or parts of their apparel, or else fallen into ditches and streams, the expedition was most satisfactory in every way. We take the opportunity of thanking Mr. Walker very much for the trouble he took in arranging everything for the Society.
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Played at-Ampleforth on Thursday, June 7th. The school won the toss and E. C. Peters put the home side in. Before a run had been scored McElligott was beaten by Jones, and with the exception of Hesketh and Hardman, none of the earlier batsmen made a very long stay, seven wickets being down for 79, However, Chamberlain and Lovell made a long stand and put on 51 runs before Chamberlain was caught by Clegg. The innings finally realised 14.0 runs. With Greenhow and Tendall playing confidently, it looked at first as though we might manage to get the runs, but after Greenhow left we had only a draw to play for. Blenkin and Clegg played carefully, but after. the latter was out E. C. Peters hit too rashly, with the result that instead of staying in he was caught in the long field. The later batsmen failed to play out time and Blenkin, who had batted very steadily, was out to a splendid catch at 8z, and though Jones played well he could get no one to stay with him, so we finally were beaten by 4.9 runs. Full score and analysis :AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
J. McElligott, b Jones E. R. Hesketh, lbw. b Jones 37 E. P. Hardman, b M. W. Peters . 12 B. Rochford, b Jones 7 P. J. Ward, b E. C. Peters 4 P. Lamber, b Jones 9 0. L. Chamberlain, c Clegg, b M. W. Peters 25 H. Speakman, c E. C. Peters,b Jones o S. Lovell, not out 34 V. Gigli, lbw. b M. W. Peters .. o J. Jackson, b M. W. Peters 5 Extras
E. N. Greenhow, b Hardman 4 C. S. Tendall, c Chamberlain b Hardman 1- 7 J. A. Kirby,c Speakman,b Hardman 6 M.W.Peters,eSpeakman,bilardman io M. T. Clegg, b Giglio .... 2 J.N.Blenkin, c Chamberlain,b Giglio 14 E. C. Peters, c Hesketh, b Giglio 14 F. G. Schroeder, b Giglio to 0. S. Jones, not out ►o W. H. Colley, run out 0 E. D. Ede, c Speakman, b Hardman o Extras 4
Total
Total
1
40
CRICKET.
0. S. Jones M. W. Peters .. E. C. Peters E. N. Greenhow . M. T. Clegg ..
513
Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average. 7.6 21 38 II 5 i0•5 4 I 42 9'4 19 I 7 2 19 6 22 0 o 0 1 12 o
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. HYMER'S COLLEGE.
This match was played on the school ground on June 13th. The school were without the assistance of E. C. Peters and 0. S. Jones. Clegg lost the toss and our opponents sent in Foster and Moore to face the bowling of M. W. Peters and Greenhow. Runs came freely, and aided by mistakes in the field the score was 31 before Moore was caught by Schroeder off Peters' bowling. The next man was shortly afterwards run out, but a great stand was made for the third wicket, realising 55 runs, before Davies was dismissed by C. A. K. Peters. With the exception of Foster and Davies, Homers could do very little, and the innings closed with the score 212 for 8, of which Foster had made 124., although he ought to have been caught out with his score at 19, and shortly after he had passed 80. M. W. Peters and C. S. Tendall opened the school innings, and the former quickly ran up 4.8 before he was unfortunately run out. He was succeeded by E. N. Greenhow, who played a very steady innings for his z8. None of the succeeding batsmen, however, could do much until Schroeder came in, who, after a bad start, settled down and compiled a very creditable 4.6. C. A. K. Peters, who had succeeded Hodsman, was in the meantime, playing very careful cricket, and his 8 not out was made in good style, but Colley, who succeeded Schroeder, was caught at the wicket, and the innings closed for 168. Full score and analysis :—
CRICKET.
514 HYMER'S COLLEGE.
S'r. PETER'S SCHOOL.
R. Foster, c Hodsman b C. A. K. 124 Peters N. Moore, c Schroeder b M. W. Peters .... 13 R. Grainger, run out 3 R. Davies, b C. A. K. Peters 24 J.S.Soutter,cTendall b M.W.Peters 8 H. Lutze, b Hodsman C. L. Wilkinson, c Hodsman b M. W. Peters 3 G. D. Robinson, not out 14 0 E. Smith, c Ede b Greenhow T. G. Allen, not out 5 M. S. Evers, did not bat Extras 7
M. W. Peters, run out 48 8 C. S. Tenda]l, b Soutter.... .. 28 E. N. Greenhow, b Soutter o J. N. Blenkin, b Foster M. T. Clegg, c Smith b Foster 5 o J. A. Kirby, b Soutter E. D. Ede , b Soutter 4 F.G.Schroeder, c Grainger b Foster 46 12 J. E. Hodsman, b Smith 8 C. A. K. Peters, not out W. H. Colley, c Grainger b Foster o Extras 9
Total
Total
212
168
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
M. W. Peters E. N. Greenhow M. T. Clegg E. D. Ede J. E. Hodsman C. A. K. Peters
Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average. 21 63 2 18 3 28 I 28 I 8 0 6 0 40 0 13 I o 1 8 0 30 39 II 2 22 0 5
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
v. F. C. CROWTHER'S XI.
Played on the school ground on Wednesday, June loth. Crowther won the toss and went in to bat with Middlemost. With only seven runs scored Crowther was well caught by Colley, and with Greenhow howling splendidly, half the side were out for 66. Grist and Shaw made a short stand, but the former was capitally taken in the slips by Greenhow just when he looked like making a big score. The innings reached the total of 119. Greenhow, who bowled throughout the innings, had seven wickets for 48 runs. M. W. Peters and Greenhow made a capital start and it was not until Grist changed ends that a separation came, the former being bowled by a beauty. Greenhow left two runs later, and Colley and Schroeder both were out with the score at 3o. Blenkin and Clegg made a bold effort to save the game and brought the score
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to 56, when Clegg was bowled (56-5-7). With Blenkin and E. C. Peters in we had just a chance of making the runs, but with the latter's dismissal at 69 a collapse took place, Blenkin, who had hatted steadily for nearly an hour, being bowled by Grist. Hodsman and Ede added ten for the last wicket, and in the end we were beaten by 4o runs. Grist bowled at a remarkable pace, having the splendid analysis of seven wickets for 20 runs. Full score and analysis :-F. C. CROWTHER'S XI.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
F. C. Crowther, c Colley b Greenhow 4 II R. V. Middlemost, b Greenhow 15 H. E. Shaw, b Greenhow H. B. Learoyd, c M. W. Peters b 6 Greenhow W. E. D. Shaw, c M. W. Peters 1) Greenhow S. Grist, c Greenhow b E. C. Peters 17 H. A. Shaw, c Kirby b Greenhow 8 L. Hopkinson, run out 4 G. Crowther, b Hodsman 7 B. Hopkinson, not out R. 14 S. Crowther, h Greenhow 4 II Extras
12 M. W. Peters, b Grist E. N. Greenhow, b W. E. D. Shaw 12 21 J. N. Blenkin, b Grist W. H. Colley, c F. C. Crowther b 0 W. E. D. Shaw 0 F. G. Schroeder, b Grist M. T. Clegg, b Grist E. C. Peters, b Grist 4 J. A. Kirby, b W. E. D. Shaw .. J. E Hodsman, not out 3 0 C. A. K. Peters, b Grist E. D. Ede, b Grist 3 i6 Extras
Total
119
Total
79
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
M. W. Peters E. N. Greenhow E. C. Peters J. E. Hodsman
Overs. 10 15 3
Maidens. I 3 0
Runs. 33 48
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Wickets. Average, 7
6.85
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. POCKLINGTON G.S• Played at Pocklington on Saturday, June 23rd. The home side won the toss, and Sale and C. E. Anson faced the bowling of M. W. Peters and Greenhow. Runs came steadily, and it was not until M. W. Peters gave way to Clegg that a wicket fell, Sale being smartly taken by Blenkin (43-1-24). The second wicket fell at 63, Anson being lbw. O'Meara and Hodgson made a prolonged stand, but with Colley coming on to bowl three wickets fell in quick succession. Hodgson being bowled, O'Meara well stumped by Blenkin, and Donovan caught (13o-5-2). Another
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long stand followed which \∎ as broken by Greenhow, who also got Power caught off his next ball, and with Boulton taken at the wicket off Schroeder the innings was declared with the score 208 for eight wickets. Greenhow bowled very well and with very bad luck. Colley's three wickets cost ten runs apiece. With barely an hour and three-quarters to bat no risks were taken, but with only 18 on the board Tendall was bowled. Blenkin joined M.-NV. Peters, who was batting with confidence, and the score was 27 when Blenkin was bowled by a " ,hooter." Greenhow and M. W. Peters further increased the score, and Clegg also stayed in while his partner hit the bowling in all directions. With the score at 94 M. NV. Peters was caught for a splendid innings, lasting just over an hour. Colicy did not stay long, and with six wickets down and half-an-hour to play the game was not absolutely safe ; but E. C. Peters, Schroeder and Kirby all played carefully, and no other wicket fell, time being called with the total 131 for six wickets, Schroeder played very well for 24 not out, and Kirby also played steadily. Full score and analysis :— POCKLINGTON
Si'. PETER'S SCHOOL.
G.S.
C. E. Anson, lbw. h E. C. Peters 33 H. G. Sale, c Blenkin, b Clegg .. 24 H. C. Hodgson, b Colley 24
G. W. O'Meara, st Blenkin, b Colley 45 E.L.Donovan,c E.C.Peters,b Colley 2 J.B Boulton, c Blenkin, b Schroeder 42 0. E. Dunn, b Greenhow 28 W. Frank, not out 5 J. H. Power, c Clegg, b Greenhow 0 H. H. Anson did not bat. A. H. Anson , Extras .
5
Total fog 6 wickets*
208
M. W. Peters, c Donovan, b Sale
75
C. S. Tendall, b Donovan
2
J. N. Blenkin, b A. H. Anson.... 2 E. N. Greenhow, b Donovan M. T. Clegg, c Donovan. b Sale .. 3 W.H.Colley, c O'Meara, b Hodgson 2 6 E. C. Peters, retired hurt 24 F. G. Schroeder, not out J. A. Kirby, not out 5 J. E. Hodsman I did not bat. E. D, Ede Extras Total for 6 wickets ..
* Innings declared closed. M. W. Peters E. N. Greenhow M. T. Clegg E. C. Peters J. E. Hodsman W. H. Colley F. G. Schroeder
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avers. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average. 12 2 0 4 18 21 2 5 42 13 I 38 3 38 II 3o 30 0 18 0 4 o 8 2 30 3 0 4 '4 4 •
131
CRICKET.
517
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. OLD PETERITES.
Played on the school ground on Thursday and Friday, June 28th and 29th. Newton won the toss and elected to bat, and Dr. Hicks and Ackroyd opened the innings. After Jones had been hit for three 3's in succession Hicks was missed in the slips, and it was not until the score had reached 34 that M. W. Peters got through his defence. Captain Mortimer did not stay long, but Newton and Ackroyd made a long stand, though Ackroyd was missed at mid-off before he had scored thirty. Newton left at 91, and Roy four runs later (95-4-0). Then followed a long partnership between Ackroyd and Yeld, though the latter might have been caught off his first ball, Jones just touching a hard chance. Profiting by this escape Yeld batted well, and with Ackroyd batting in his sual usualfinished style the school bowling was collared. It was not until Hodsman was called upon that a separation was effected, both Ackroyd and Yeld leaving in the same over. Saving one chance Ackroyd had batted faultlessly. Included in his hits were one four and zz three's. Hodsman quickly secured another victim, thus having three wickets before a run had been scored from him (184-6-3). Richards indulged in some merry hitting but soon paid the penalty (213-7-17). The end soon came after this, the total reaching 224. Hodsman had the best analysis with 5 for 25, but M. W. Peters also bowled well ; Jones, too, had bad luck. The school made a disastrous start, Roy's first ball proving fatal to M. W. Peters. Blenkin did not stay long (10-2-2). Greenhow and Tendall made a short stand, but with 28 added Roy bowled Greenhow. Clegg played steadily, and in company with Tendall the score rose steadily ; but with 6o on the board the latter was most unfortunately run out for a very steady innings (60-4-30). The Captain and Schroeder were got rid of cheaply, and Clegg was seventh out with the score 81-7- Jo. Hodsman and Kirby made a much-needed stand, Hodsman especially hitting out with confidence. However, both were out at 119, and Jones and Ede batted out time. When play was resumed on the Friday the last wicket caused considerable trouble, and finally raised the score to 155. The Old Peterites thus held the useful lead of 69. Roy proved the most successful bowler with 7 wickets for 56 runs.
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CRICKET.
Ackroyd and Yeld opened the Old Boys' second venture, and put on runs at a great pace, though the latter was badly missed by Ede before he had scored twenty. However, the same player in some measure atoned for his mistake by taking a fine catch with one hand, the first wicket falling at 66. Ackroyd, after completing another splendid 50, was caught at cover, and Newton was well caught in the long field by Tendall. With the total 132 for five wickets the innings was declared, leaving the school zoz runs to get in somewhat over two hours. M. W. Peters was again dismissed before double figures had been hoisted. But Tendall and Greenhow quickly changed the complexion of the game, the latter scoring the faster of the two and making some fine strokes. When the partnership had increased the total by 59, Greenhow was bowled for a characteristic innings (66-2-29). With Hodsman in the rate of scoring did not diminish, and the z oo went up with only two wickets down. Tendall and Hodsman both left at 119. Tendall especially batted in a most praiseworthy manner, and Hodsman, though lucky, hit well. After this three more wickets fell cheaply, but Clegg and Kirby saved the situation and played out time when the school were 54. runs behind and had three wickets in hand. The game was therefore drawn in favour of the Old Boys. Full score and analysis :— OLD PETERITES.
Dr. Hicks, b M. W. Peters 13 not out A. H. Ackroyd, c Greenhow, b , Hodsman 85 c M. W. Peters, b Hodsman Capt. Mortimer, run out 4 not out • T. C. Newton, run out 28 c Tendall, b E. C Peters M. H. T. Roy, b M. W. . Peters .. o E. F.. Yeld, c Jones, b Hodsman .. 39 c I..de, b Hodsman B.Dodsworth,cBlenkin, b Hodsman 3 M. Richards, c Clegg, b 11 odsman 17 H. L. Creer, not out 15 J. L. Fisher, lbw, b Hodsman .... 4 E. S. N. Bulmer, b Jones o Extras 16 Extras Total
224 . Innings declared.
Total (3 wkts.)
5 52 30 1r 27
7 .132
510
CRICKET. AV.
0.
20.3 3 74 I 74 M. W. Peters 13 I 47 2 23.5 E. C. Peters .. 4 0 14 0 — E. N. Greenhow 5 0 29 0 — J. E. Hodsman 6 I 25 5 5 M. T. Clegg 3 0 19 0 — Clegg bowled two wide balls and Hodsman one wide ball.
9 7 4 4 7
0.
M.
R.
W.
0. S. Jones ..
M. I
R. 40
W.
AV.
0
I
24
0
17
I
17
I
25
0
I
19
2
— 9.5
0
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
M. W. Peters, b Roy 0 30 C. S. Tendall, run out 2 J. N. Blenkin, b Roy E. N. Greenhow, b Roy 12 M. T. Clegg, b Roy 10 J. E. Hodsman, hit wkt, b Ackroyd 31 F. G. Schroeder, b Mortimer 4 E. C. Peters, b Mortimer J. A. Kirby, b Roy 13 0. S. Jones, c Newton, b Roy , 24 E. D. Ede, not out 4 Extras 25 Total
M. H. T. Roy Dr. Hicks .. Capt. Mortimer E. E. Yeld .. 0 14 0 — 5 5 I 22 I 22 A. H. Ackroyd E. S. N. Bulmer 2 0 .5 0 — Capt. Mortimer bowled one no-ball and Bulmer one wide.
2
o 4 28
Extras Total (7 wkts.).. ... • . •
1 55
0. M. R. W. AV. 7 56 7 8 21'1 9 3 20 0 — 6.5 6 2 13 2
1 36 4 • • . • • • 29 II 32
b Roy b Yeld c sub, b Yeld ••••• b Yeld • • .. ... •••• not out b Roy b Yeld c Creer, b Mortimer not out
0. 13
M.
R.
W.
AV.
4 I
38 9
2
4
0
19 --
7
0 2 2 0
I
22
4
7.5
12
5
22 30
1 47
6
2 14 0 — Roy bowled four no-balls and one wide, and Capt. Mortimer one wide.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. THE YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN.
Played on the ground of the Yorkshire Gentlemen on Wednesday, July 4th. The school played twelve a side as the Gentlemen also had an extra man. M. W. Peters and Tendall gave the school a splendid start by putting on 90 for the first wicket, when the latter unfortunately hit his wicket. Peters was also stumped just after he had completed his fifty. Both batsmen played well, and though neither innings was without blemish they deserve great credit for such an excellent display. After such a good start it was disappointing to find a collapse, and it was only a useful stand by the last wicket which brought the score to 157, Blenkin, Colley and Clegg being the only others to reach double figures.
5 20
CRICKET.
The Gentlemen had just an hour and three-quarters to get the runs, but Jones and M. W. Peters soon got three wickets down. Capt. Robertson and Capt. Edmeades effected a long stand, and the score was I oo when Hodsman bowled the first named for a hard hit 51. Mr. Green, who came next, hit at everything regardless of cost, and though he was missed at third man he managed to secure 36 out of the 58 runs put on for the fifth wicket, and made the winning hit in the last over but one. However, he was bowled in the last over, the Gentlemen thus winning a good game by six wickets. Score and analysis :ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN.
M.W.Peters, st Dunkley b Clemson 53 C. S. Tendall, hit wkt. h Clemson 33 E. N. Greenhow, b Ingles. 2 J. E. Hodsman, b Bardwell 6 13 J. N. Blenkin, b Bardwell M.T.Clegg,c WhyteheadbBardwell 10 8 E. C. Peters, c Conder b White F. G. Schroeder, c Squire b Bardwell o J. A. Kirby, c Squire b White o 0. S. Jones, c Radcliffe b Bardwell 3 W. H. Colley, not out II E. D. Ede, b Conder. ............ 5 Extras . 13
Major Radcliffe, b M. W. Peters.. 8 2 Capt. Ingles, b Jones 51 Capt. Robertson, b Hodsman 6 T. G. N. Bardwell, b Jones Capt. Edmeades, not out .... . • • • 4 1 E. C. J. Green, b E. C. Peters 36 Capt. Clemson, not out F. H. Dunkley, Major White, did not bat. S. G. Squire, — Conder, — Why tel; ead, 15 Extras --Total for 5 wkts. 160
Total
1 57
BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. S. Jones .. M. W. Peters .. J. E. Hodsman E. C. Peters ..
Overs. Maidens. Runs. 17 4 52 II
6 2
0 0 0
Wickets.
Average.
2
26
57
57
27
27
9
9
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Played at Leeds on Saturday, July 7th. The home side won the toss and began batting with Charnley and Robinson, and only 15 had been scored when the latter was easily caught by Clegg. Another wicket should have fallen almost immediately, Charnley giving a sharp chance at the wicket. After this the score rose steadily until Hodsman came on and caught and bowled Stone (48-2-10. The next man, though he made zo, was three times
521
CRICKET.
missed, Jones, in each case, being the bowler to suffer. With the total at 219 for six wickets the innings was declared, leaving the school an hour and three-quarters to bat. A bad start was made, Clegg being bowled by the third ball, and the score was only 16 when Tendall left. However, Greenhow and M. W. Peters played a fine game and removed any anxiety by putting on 56 for the third wicket, when Greenhow was caught at the wicket (72-3-36). Hodsman left almost immediately, but Blenkin batted steadily for twenty minutes, and when Kirby went in only twenty-five minutes remained for play. M. W. Peters, who did not give a chance, played a very steady innings, and in the end was not out. Kirby, in the last over, " having a go " and being bowled with the score at 151 for six wickets, we were thus 68 runs behind and had four wickets in hand. Score and analysis :— LEEDS G.S.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
6 H. Robinson, c Clegg, b Jones 134 H. C. Charnley, not out .. L. Stone, c and b Hodsrnan 20 C. R. S. Richardson, b Jones 6 D. A. P. Clark, h Jones H. G. Ludolf, b M. W. Peters 6 G.H.Hammond,c Clegg,b Schroeder ir N. C. M. Frobisher, not out B. N. Crosland H. E. Horsfield f did not bat. ) C. H. Potts 24 Extras
C. S. Tendall, lbw. b Horsfield M. T Clegg, b Stone 63 M. W. Peters, not out E. N. Greenhow, c Frobisher, b Charnley 36 o J. E. Hodsman, b Ludolf 19 J. N. Blenkin, lbw. b Horsfield 18 J. A. Kirby, b Horsfield E. C. Peters F. G. Schroeder did not bat. O. S. Jones E. D. Ede Extras 4 Total for 6 wickets
Total for 6 wickets .. 219
151
Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average.
0. S. Jones M. W. Peters J. E. Hodsrnan E. C. Peters E. N. Greenhow F. G. Schroeder
..
27 13 4 2 6 I
8 2
I 0 I o
75 44 14
3 I I
24
0
35 3
0
I
25 44 14 — — 3
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at Durham on Saturday, July 14th. Peters won the toss and elected to bat on a splendid wicket. M. W. Peters and Tendall were the first pair, and off the third ball the latter was
522
CRICKET.
smartly taken at slip, and Greenhow was bowled at 7. Blenkin made a short stand with M. W. Peters, but Kirby was soon out (31-4-z). Clegg stayed in some time but was out just before lunch, when the score was 47-5-3. After another wicket had fallen for but one run, E. C. Peters came in, and in company with M. W. Peters, it looked as though a good stand would be made, but when 17 had been put on the Captain foolishly ran himself out in attempting an impossible run. M. W. Peters did not long survive, being the victim to an unfortunate decision. The end soon came after this, Hodsman being caught in attempting to force the pace. Durham lost three wickets before the runs were obtained, but after that the score rose rapidly, one over from Schroeder yielding 3o runs, Durand hitting seven sixes in his score of 88. M. W. Peters was the most successful bowler, and Tendall kept wicket very creditably. With the total at z89 for g wickets Durham declared. Score and analysis :— ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
DURHAM SCHOOL.
M. W. Peters, run out 35 C. S. Tendall, c Durand, b Jackson 0 E. N. Greenhow, b Jackson 4 J. N. Blenkin, c Horsley, b Durand 12 J. A. Kirby, b Jackson M. T. Clegg, c Jackson, b Durand 3 0. S. Jones, c E. L. Thompson o b Jackson 9 E. C. Peters, run out J. E. Hodsman, c Jackson, b Durand I I F. G. Schroeder, lbw. b Durand .. o o E. D. Ede, not out .. . . Extras .. 3
H. E. Marris, c Greenhow, b Jones 14 E.L.Thompson,cEde,b M.W.Peters 4 G. 0. A. Jackson, b Hodsman 64 B. S. Cumbeiledge. c Tendall, b M. W. Peters 3 A. D. Roberts, c Greenhow, b Jones 18 P. F. Durand, c Kirby, b E.C.Peters 88 R. Affleck, lbw. b M. W. Peters 43 V. Horsley, c Tendall, b M.W.Peters 6 D. S. Cumberledge, b Blenkin J. E. B. Heads, not out.... to A. B. Thompson, not out .. 15 23 Extras
Total
79
Total for 9 wickets
289
Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average. .. 12 2 2 2I•5 0. S. Jones 43 M. W. Peters 12 .• 14 4 48 4 6 o o E. N. Greenhow .. 33 0 o — F. G. Schroeder 4 54 0 27 I 27 J. E. Hodsman 3 2 0 I E. C. Peters 36 36 0 25 I J. N. Blenkin 25 5 M. W. Peters and F. G. Schroeder bowled two no-balls, and J. N. Blenkin bowled one wide.
523
CRICK ET.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V.
HYMER'S COLLEGE 2ND.
Played at Hull on Wednesday, June 13th. Phillips won the toss and Hendley and Shann opened the innings. After hitting Thompson to the boundary first ball Shann was beaten by the third, and Phillips played on in the next over (16-2-o). Ingham stayed with Hendley until the latter was bowled by Thompson, having made 19 of the 27 runs scored. With Ingham and Allen together a splendid stand was made, Ingham hitting out while Allen defended skilfully. After Ingham left a still more profitable partnership ensued between Allen and Penty, both scoring freely, both left with the score at 99, Allen having been in three-quarters of an hour without giving a chance. Scoby was the only one of the rest who did much, and the total reached the respectable score of 119. Hyrner's failed disastrously before the bowling of Hendley and Shann, four wickets falling for three runs, and half the side were out for 18. The latter batsmen shaped better but never looked like making the runs, and St. Peter's scored a very creditable victory by 40 runs. Score and analysis : ST. PETER'S 2ND.
HYMER'S COLLEGE 2ND.
P. G. Hendley, b Thompson G. D. Shann, b Thompson A. A. Phillips, h Thompson W. Ingham, b Foster B. T. Groves, b Foster W. P. Allen, b Reynolds S. W. Penty. b Thompson C. C. Taylor, b Thompson C W. Richards, b Foster B. G. Newton, b Thompson J. R. Scoby, not out Extras
••
to 18
0 Oliver, c Ingham b Shann.. 2 Lyon, b Hendley Foster, b Hendley 0 Biekke, c Scoby b Shann Thompson, c Phillips b Hendley 9 Whittick, h Hendley 5 15 Reynolds, c and b Groves 12 Bastow, c Groves b Hendley 8 Wright, c Hendley b Groves Peacock, b Ingham • • 6 Hellyer, not out Extras 7
119
Total
19 4 0
20
• • • •
22
5
Total
• ••.
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
P. G. Hendley G. D. Shann B. T. Groves W. Ingham
Overs. 12 4
Maidens. 4
Runs. 38
Wickets.
2
2
O
2 2
5
0
7 9 18
5
Average. 7.6 3 .5 4'5 18
79
524
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. POCKLINGTON G.S. 2ND.
The visitors won the toss and Peters and Hendley opened the attack, and after the former had been hit for two 3's, he got his revenge by bowling Jackson with his fifth ball. The next three wickets all fell to Peters, Penty taking a very good catch whereby he dismissed Marks (4.o-4.-17). The fifth wicket put up a stubborn partnership, but when Holden left the innings soon closed for the useful total of 83. The school made a bad start, Hendley and Peters both leaving with but five runs scored. Phillips and Shann had a short partnership, but half the side were out for lg. However, Shann and Penty made a great effort to turn the tide, but when Shann left all chance was gone, and though Penty played very well he could get no one to stay with him. Pocklington thus had the useful lead of z6 runs. When Pocklington entered on their second innings runs came quickly, and with the total at 148 for 7 the innings was declared, leaving St. Peter's 175 runs to win. This they quite failed to get, Groves, Phillips, and Ingham alone playing with confidence, the rest could only total two amongst them, Pocklington eventually winning by 1 1 6 runs. Score and analysis :— POCKLINGTON 2nd.
H. D. Jackson, b Peters 3 17 H. N. Marks, c Penty, b Peters .. 9 F. Clayton, c Groves, b Peters P.R. Wardroper, c Rickell, b Peters o F. C. Holden, c Shann, b Ingham 28 A. Dunn, c Groves, b Shann H. A. Barnes, c Rickell, b Groves 3 S. H. Johnson, b Groves R. A. Hooper, c Peters, b Groves o 2 C. S. Wilson, not out E. M. Robson, b Groves 5 Extras 5 83
Total
b Hendley c Phillips, b Allen b Peters c Scoby, b Allen b Scoby b Phillips not out c Richards, b Phillips not out .
I 22
•
7 11 9 24 54 o 9
} did not bat Extras
.
II
Total (for 7 wkts.)
.148
Innings declared closed. O.
8 C. A. K. Peters 4 P. G. Hendley B. T. Groves 9'4 3 G. D. Shann W. Ingham 3
M.
R.
W.
AV.
2
2
7
4
6 '7
o
13
0
—
32
4
o
4
8 4
2
2
1 I
2
2
C. A. K. Peters P. G. Hendley J. R. Scoby W. P. Allen W. Ingham C. W. Richards A. A. Phillips B. T. Groves
AV. 22 30 31 7.5
15
1
0 o
W. I I I 2
8
o
2
0
13
0
——
4
0
15
2
7-5
I
o
3
0
0.
M.
6
o
I()
2 I
7 4
R. 22 30 31
5 25
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S 2ND.
P. G. Hendley, c Barnes, b Robson 0 C.A.K. Peters, c Hooper, b Robson o 6 A. A. Phillips, h Robson 20 G. D. Shann, b Dunn W. Ingham, lbw, b Dunn B. T. Groves, b Dunn 16 S. W. Penty, not out W. P. Allen, b Dunn 2 C. W. Richards, b Robson J. R. Scoby, b Robson G. G. Rickell, c Barnes, b Robson 4 Extras 7 Total
c Barnes, b Dunn c Barnes, b Robson b Robson b Dunn run out c Dunn, b Robson b Robson b Robson b Robson not out b Robson Extras
.. 57
Total
16 o o 24
.•
0
6 .. 58
G.S. 2ND. Played on the school ground on Saturday, July 7th. Colley won the toss and Hendley and Groves opened the batting. A splendid start was made, the first wicket putting on 42 before Hendley was well caught by Bateman. Groves left four runs later for a sound innings (46-2-23). Peters and Colley did not do much, and when Phillips left half the side were out for 67. Ingham now came to the rescue but it looked as though he would get no one to stay with him, and eight were out for 76. However, Scoby made a splendid stand, and with Ingham playing a good game the 10o was sent up with only eight men out, but with the total only increased by one Scoby was caught and bowled for an invaluable innings, and Ingham also was dismissed directly afterwards for a useful innings. The score thus reached the fair total of 101. Leeds made a bad start, two wickets falling in Hendley's first over and Bateman was third out at 16. However, the later batsmen proved more successful, and with eight men out for go the game became exciting, but Leeds managed to pass our total with two wickets in hand, and eventually won a good game by 16 runs. Score and analysis :— ST. PETER'S 2ND V. LEEDS
CRICKET.
526
ST. PETER'S 2ND.
LEEDS G.S. 2ND.
P. G. Hendley, c Bateman b Lumb 20 B. T. Groves, c Bateman b Addison 23 A. A. Phillips, b Lumb 9 C. A. K. Peters, b Lomb W. H. Colley, h Addison 3 W. Ingham, c Cockburn b Addison 3o G. D. Shann, c Lambert b Addison 1 W.P.Allen, c Min gworth b Addison 2 S. W. Penty, c Kennedy b Lumb 0 J. R. Scoby, c and b Addison 9 G. G. Rickell, not out Extras 3
W. S. Dinery, c Rickell b Hendley o 13 G. H. Bateman, lbw b Colley G. S. Addison, c Groves h Hendley o 26 A. G. Kennedy, c and b Peters W. G. Lambert, b Peters 3 G. N. Stockdale, c and b II endley 17 R. Pickersgill, lbw b Scoby 12 E. C. Cockburn, b Groves A. H. Whalley, b Groves 3 O.Illingworth, c Phillips b Hendley 1 4 M. Lumb, not out 4 11 Extras
P. G. Hendley W. H. Colley C. A. K. Peters W. Ingham B. T. Groves J. R. Scoby
.117
Total
tot
Total
0. 8.2 7 9
M. 2
R. 27 20
W.
2
3
O
13 17
4
0
21
2 0 2
2
O
8
4
AV. 6.7 20 6.5
10.5 8
ST. PETER'S 2ND V. DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND.
Played on the school ground on Saturday, July 14.th. The visitors won the toss, and with only four runs scored Cowgill was well caught by Groves, and at nine Hinde was lbw., and another good catch by Groves disposed of Maynard. Only two of the Durham side managed to reach double figures, and the innings closed for the poor score of 59. The Second fielding was distinctly good, no fewer than eight catches being held. The bowling also was splendid. Groves and Hendley opened the school batting, and though the latter opened shakily, runs came at a fair pace until Groves was bowled at 21. Colley added the next eight runs before being similarly treated by Dodd (29-2-8). After Wood had left at 39 the runs were hit off with seven wickets in hand, Hendley making the winning hit. Hendley was out at 98 for a useful innings, though lucky, he played well when set. The school innings was by no means at an end, for with Shann and Scoby
5 27
CRICKET.
together, the score rose quickly, and after 36 had been put on for the eighth wicket Scoby was bowled for a very steady innings c, 134-8-6). Shann and Penty had another good partnership, and when Rickell came in Shann had made 42. However he was not destined to add to his score, as after Rickell had made two good hits, Shann was caught and bowled for an admirable innings. The school thus won a most creditable victory by io6 runs. Score and analysis :— DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND.
ST. PETER'S 2ND.
V. Cowgill, c Groves, b Colley.... 4 H. Hinde, lbw. b Colley . 0 W.E.Maynard, c Groves, b Ingham 5 15 H. Marley, c Penty, b Hendley S. Arnott, b Colley 4 L. R. Taylor, c Phillips, h Colley 4 D. L. Brown, c Shann, b Ingham 0 G. N. Cooper, c Colley, h Peters.. 15 0 F. C. Caird, c Ingham, b Peters .. 2 C. Thompson, not out 6 R. V. Dodd, c and b Hendley Extras 4
12 B. T. Groves, b Dodd P. G. Hendley, c Arnott, b Caird 35 8 W. H. Colley, b Dodd R. M. Wood, b Dodd 20 W. Ingham, c Cowgill, b Marley A. A. Phillips, b Marley 4 C. A. K. Peters, c Caird, b Maynard 4 42 G. D. Shann , c and b Thompson 6 J. R. Scoby, b Hinde 13 S. W. Penty, lbw. b Hinde 6 G. G. Rickell, not out Extras 14
Total
Total
•
59
165
Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average.
W. Ingham W. H. Colley P. G. Hendley C. A. K. Peters
• •
8 8 3.2 3
3 3 I 1
15 23 8 9
2
7.5
4
5.7 4 4'5
2 2
SCHOOL HOUSE v. DAYBOYS.
Played on Wednesday, July rith. By winning this match the School House retained the cup for the fifth successive year, but as the Dayboys had only four members of the first eleven, they can be congratulated on making such a good fight. Wood, Ingham and Schroeder carried off the batting honours for the Dayboys, while Greenhow, Kirby, E. C. Peters and Jones did best for the House, who eventually won by 44 runs. Score and analysis :—
CRICKET.
528 DAYBOYS.
HOUSE.
C. S. Tendall, hit wicket, b Jones 4 P. G. Hendley, b M. W. Peters o W. P. Allen, hit wicket, b Jones J. N. Blenkin, b Jones .. 8 E. D. Ede, b E. C. Peters F. G. Schroeder. lbw. b E. C. Peters 1 4 21 W. Ingham, b E. C. Peters J. R. Scoby, c M. W. Peters, b E. C. Peters 4 24 R. M. Wood, not out G. D. Shann, b Jones S. W. Penty, b E. C. Peters • • • • 5 12 Extras ••••
E. N. Greenhow, c Schroeder, 32 b Ingham M. W. Peters, c Blenkin, b Ingham 3 M. T. Clegg, lbw. b Ingham .... 3 E. C. Peters, c Blenkin, b Schroeder zo 22 J. A. Kirby, b Blenkin 17 0. S. Jones, b Hendley A. A. Phillips, b Blenkin 3 2 B. T. Groves, b Blenkin o W. H. Colley, b Schroeder C.A.K.Peters. c Penty, b Schroeder 12 B. G., Newton, not out 4 19 Extras
Total
Total
93
137 ••••■•■•
INNINGS OF DAYBOYS. M. W. Peters
0. S. Jones E. C. Peters M. T. Clegg
•• ..
Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average. 18 3 18 1 7 II 2 30 4 7"5 8 5.6 2 28 5 I o 0 — 5
INNINGS OF HOUSE.
Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average. F. G. Schroeder W. Ingham J. N. Blenkin P. G. Hendley
.. ..
13 II 9 4
I I 1 1
45
38
28 7
15
3 3 3
12.6
1
7
9'3
529
CRICKET AVERAGES.
CRICKET FIXTURES. FIRST XI. Grou n d. Res'lt
Club.
Date.
Sat. May 26 Romany C.0 Sat. June 2 Durham School Thurs. „ 7 Ampleforth College Wed. „ 13 Hymers College
home home away home
F. C. Crowther's XI. Pocklington School
home away
Thurs „ 28} Old Peterites ...... . Fri. „ 29
home
Wed. „ 20 Sat. „ 23
Wed. July 4.
Yorkshire Gentlemen .... away
Sat. 7
Leeds G.S.
away
Wed.
House v. Dayboys
home
Durham School
away
Bootham School
home
Sat. Sat.
1 4//
Score.
lost for-109 lost 80-82 lost 91-140 lost 168-212 for 8 lost 79-119 draw 131 for 6208 for 8 draw 155-224 14.7 for 7– 132 for 3 lost 157-160 for 5 draw 151 for 6219 for 9 House won by 44. runs lost 79-28 9 for 9 draw 208 for 7– 125 for 6
SECOND XI. Ground. Res'lt.
Date.
Club.
'I'hu.May 24.
Ampleforth College znd XI.
„ June 13 Sat. „ z3 Sat. July 7 Sat, ,, 1 4 Sat. 2
Score.
home draw 94-76 for 7 Hymers College 2nd XI. .. away won 119-79 Pocklington G.S. and XI... home lost 57-58, 83– 14.8 for 7 home lost 101-117 Leeds G.S. 2nd XI. home won 165-59 Durham School 2nd XI away won 165-54 Bootham School znd XI.
CRICKET AVERAGES. BATTING. No. of Innings.
M. W. Peters • • 0. S. Jones J. E. Hodsman C. S. Tendall E. N. Greenhow
Times not out.
I2 2
7 11
O
12
0
1st XI. Most in an Innings. Total runs. 105 421 81 26 32 95
36 36
Average. 38'27 16'20
15.83
16o
1
165
13'75
4'54
CRICKET AVERAGES.
530
No. of Innings.
Most in an Innings. Total runs. Average. 10'22 26 92
Times not out.
1 io E. C. Peters .. zo 1 F. G. Schroeder 46 z6 o 12 J. N. Blenkin .. 18 12 .. J. A. Kirby 3 *rI 1 I2 M. T. Clegg • . 2 8 .. E. D. Ede 5 The following have also batted :— *13 1 2 C. A. K. Peters ie.1 r 2 W. H. Colley .. 7 % Denotes not out. BOWLING. 0. S. Jones
..
J. E. Hodsman E. C. Peters .. M. W. Peters .. E. N. Greenhow M. T. Clegg ..
9.66
8.66
64 22
5'81
8 19
8.00 3.8o
Runs.
Wickets.
153 . 5 44
43 4
432 195
31
123 78 32
4.
15 12 4
BATTING. No. of Innings.
7 7 6 7 7 7 3 7 6 5 6
Times not out.
3.66
1st XI.
Maidens.
4.o . 1
10'22
78
Overs.
193
4.62 295 135
The following have also bowled :14 W. H. Colley .. 3 0 C. A. K. Peters 5 0 F. G. Schroeder 5'4 0 J. N. Blenkin .. 7 0 1 E. D. Ede
P. G. Hendley W. Ingham .. S. W. Penty .. G. D. Shann .. B. T. Groves .. J. R. Scoby . • W. H. Colley .. A. A. Phillips • . G. G. Rickell .. W. P. Allen • • C. A. K. Peters
92 116
Average. 1 3'93
12
16'25
8 17
24;12 27'17
10 1
29 . 5o 135.00
56
6
22
2
9'33 11.00
61
2
30'50
31 13
1 0
3roo —
znd XI. Most in an Innings. Total runs. Average.
0 o
49 36
136 135
1 9'42 19'28
2
22 42
67
16'75
0 o 2
*I0
o o 3 0 o
8 i6 '66
95 67 35 17 38 16
18
22
4'40
4
7
1.16
24.
The following have also batted :— 22 o 1 J. E. Hodsman o 10 z B. G. Newton.. 16 o C. W. Richards 4 o 1 C. C. Taylor • • 5 1 o 1 R. M. Wood .. * Denotes not out.
1
3'57 9'57 Too 5'66
5.42 5'33
11
00 5.5o
20
5'00
5 1
5'oo roo
22
22
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BOWLING. 2nd XI. P. G. Hendley W. H. Colley .. W. Ingham .. B. T. Groves .. C. A. K. Peters
Overs. 46•I 24
Maidens. t1
5 8 3o 22.4 3 8 33 The following have also bowled :2 G. D. Shann .. 7 o A. A. Phillips.. 4 0 W. P. Allen .. 4 1 J. R. Scoby .. 9 2 10 J. E. Hodsman 2 0 C. W. Richards
Runs. 132
61 81 82 89
Wickets. Average.
18 8 so 10
II
15 15 39 18 13
9
T33 7.62 8-io 8.2o 9 . 88
3
3.66
2
2 2
7'50 7'50 19'50
0
—
o
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FIRST XI. CHARACTERS. E. C. PETERS, Captain (19o3-4-5-6) has no doubt suffered through
the injury to his hand, as he has not done himself justice either with the bat or in the field. As a bowler he has been useful at times. M. T. CLEGG (1904-5-6) seems to be quite out of luck. Requires a great deal of practice at the net to gain confidence. His bowling has often a good deal in it, but it requires a good fielding side. He should be taken off early if he does not get his length, and should never be made to bowl too long. M. W. PETERS (594-5-6). A really good cricketer. A steady bat with plenty of strokes, and a distinctly useful bowler with a good length. He might, however, do without some of his long run before bowling. In the field he saves a great many runs, and would make a good pattern for the rest of the team to follow in this respect. E. N. GREENHOW (1904-5-6) has not come up to expectations. With more defence he would make a lot of runs, as he has good strokes. Has proved a good change howler. A very fair field.
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Must not expect to get his runs quickly. Has had some bad luck, as he has batted really well at nets. His 0. S. JONES (1905-6) has the makings of a good cricketer. batting lacks life, and he might make more use of his reach, but there are distinct signs of promise. As a bowler he has been invaluable, and if he had been backed up by a good fielding side the results of our matches would have been very different. He keeps an excellent length and will make a really good bowler. J. A. KIRBY (19o5-6) lacks confidence as a bat. A very fair fielder. D. EDE (1905-6) wants a great deal of net practice. He E. showed last year that he had plenty of cricket in him. Must learn to cover more ground in the field. C. S. TENDALL (1906) has often done very good work for his side. Has a cramped style in batting, but can hit a bad ball. A useful fielder. J. E. HODSMAN (1906) must try and get more defence in batting, as he can hit hard and has a good eye. Has been useful as a bowler, and with practice will make a good out fielder. F. G. SCHROEDER ( 1 906) must take cricket more seriously, and cannot expect to come to the front without hard work. Might make a very good bat with care, and he has been very useful to his side at times. He should learn to cover more ground in the field, and must always remember that a run saved is worth as much as a run made. J. N. BLENKIN (1904.-5-6) lacks strength and defence.
SECOND XI. CHARACTERS. %W. H. COLLEY. A very steady bat, who is better suited by slow
than fast wickets. Should make a good slow bowler when he controls his length better. Captains a side well. %A. A. PHILLIPS hits the ball hard on occasion, but has developed rather a cramped style, with a tendency to the " rustic " pull.
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A steady bat, who watches the ball well, but often makes bad strokes, especially when he tries to hit. A successful slow bowler. Weak in the field. *G. D. SHANN has some good strokes, especially on the off, and should improve with confidence, but must learn to stand up to the bowling. Uncertain in the field. 44 B. T. GROVES. A most improved player, who promises well as a bat. Fair change bowler and good field. *W. INGHAM ought to make a good bowler and a useful bat, but must learn to stand up and watch the ball on his legs. Fields well. *C. A. K. PETERS bats in good style, and will make runs when he has more confidence and watches the ball better. Bowls well at times, and is generally a safe field. *J. R. SCOBY. A fair bat of the steady type, who tries hard and is a useful field. *S. W. PENTY hits the ball hard, but is somewhat addicted to rustic strokes. A very fair field. G. G. RICKELL kept wicket fairly well at times. W. P. ALLEN, for his size, has a wonderful defence, but must learn to stand up to his wicket more. * Denotes a Colour. *P. G. HENDLEY.
HORACE. ODES I. 9. 0 seest thou how on yonder hill The weight of snow bows down the trees, And now no more can any rill Flow down but all the rivers freeze. Dispel the cold with pine logs brought To make a blaze : unstinting pour The rich champagne and aged port Selected from thy richest store. Let heav'n guard all besides : for late The winds, that on the roaring sea Did strive, are stilled nor agitate The mountain ash or cypress tree.
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SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. The morrow's fate forbear to ask. Whatever day is brought by chance Make use of, nor despise the task That love allots, nor vet the dance. Thou'st still a boy : thy strength doth yield Not yet to crabbed age : so list To lonely walks by town and field And gentle whispers at the tryst. Sweet now the laugh of lurking maid, Betrayer of her hiding place. Sweet, too, the pledge half willing paid, Designed her hand or arm to grace.
AN IDEAL. Why gaze upon the rose-bud's blush, Why praise the lily's grace, When fairer than their dewy flush, Dear Kitty, is thy face. Dear Kitty, whom those sparkling eyes Like glistening stars adorn, Which from the ocean take their rise To herald forth the morn. To me, as oft I muse on thee, It seems that beauty rare Shines in thy face, while laughter free And merriment is there. ANON.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. The Editors will publish from time to time under this heading short notes about the School and O.P.'s. Corrections and contributions, which will be thankfully received, should be addressed to the Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York. The following abbreviations are used, besides the first letters of boarding houses, e.g., A : Adams, BI : Blake, Burt : Burton. B.L.G.=Burke's Landed Gentry (various editions). B.P.=Burke's Peerage (various editions). C. & M.=Civil and Military Department. Cr.=Crispe's Visitation of England, 1893 D.N.B.=Dict : Nat : Biogr :
Walf:=Walford's County Families.
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The following were at St. Peter's at Mids., 1844, but it will be observed that many of them joined previously and their history is given under the date of entrance. (Continued from p. 475 ante).
Garwood, Wm., age 12. Sept. 1845 to Xmas, 1853. Address Wm. Garwood, Esq., Castlegate, York. Went to Coll. See ante 2 Aug., /43 Gray, Chas., aged 13, May, 1845. Mids. 1844 to Mich. 1851. Address W. Gray, Jr., Esq., Minster Yard, York. From Colleg.. Sch. Son of Wm. Entered Coll. Sch. Mids. /41, aged 9. First free Schol. /46. Exhib. /51. Matric. Queen's Coll. Camb. /51. First Class in Coll. Exam. /52-4. Schol. Trin. Coll., Camb. /53. Ninth Wrangler /55. Fellow Trin. Coll. Camb. /57-75. Ordained /61. Vic. East Retford /66-/75. Rur. Dean of Retford /66-782. Hon. Canon Ely /7o. Vic. of Blyth /75-/96. Rural Dean Worksop /824)8. Preb. of Southwell /86. Rect. West Retford /96. i9o4. Address West Retford Rect. Gray, Edmund. No age given. Mids. 1844 to Mich. 1845. Address Rev. W. Gray, Brafferton. From Collegiate Sch. to Durh. Univ. Entered Coll. Sch. Mich. /42. Aged 16. Went Univ. Coll. Durh. B.A. /48. Ordained /49. Cur. and Perp. Cur. Dacre Banks /49-/52. Vic. of Sharrow /52-784. Rect. of West Rounton M4-/9o. Author of relig. prose and verse. Grayston, Wm. Wilberforce, aged 9 Jan. 144. Mids. 1844 to Easter 185o. Address Mr. J. Grayston, York. From Collegiate Sch. Entered Coll. Sch. Mids. /43 aged 8. Son of Jas. of Yearsley, or Earsley Cottage, Huntington, Stockbroker. Died 5 Mar. /6o, aged 25, at Earsley Cottage. Hague, George Udney, aged 17, Feb. 1846. Left Mids. 18+8. Address B. Hague, Esq., Micklegate, York. From St. Peter's Sch. Went into army and died of wounds received at battle of Inkerman. See ante 2 Aug. AA. Hargrove, Chas. Frederick, aged 11. Mids. 1844 to East. 1847. Address W. Hargrove, Esq., The Mount, York.
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Heslop, Edward Wm., aged 17, 12/45. Mids. /44 to Xmas 1846. Address Rev. J. Heslop, Clifton, York. From Colleg. Sch. This name is not in the Coll. Sch. Reg. Third son of Rev. John. Matric. Queen's Coll. Oxf. June /47. At sch. an athlete. In Form VI. Ordained /5z. Cur. and Rect. of Thornton-le-Dale /52. Rur. Dean Malton /71--/91. Married /57, Lucy, fourth daur. of Richard Hill, of Thornton-le-Dale. Died about 1900. Heslop, Gordon, aged 18 July /45. Mids. 1844 to Xmas 1846. Address Rev. J. Heslop, Clifton, York. From Collegiate Sch. Second son of Rev. John. Entered Coll. Sch. Mids. /4.1, aged 14. Matric. Queen's Coll. Oxf. June /47. B.A. /51. Ordained /51. Cur. Bossall , Cossall , Trowell. Vicar of Skirpenbeck, 78/-89/. Married late in life. Hoggard, Henry, aged II, Feb. 1844. Mids. 1844 to Mids. 1849. Address Mr. Hoggard, Clifton, York. From Colleg. Sch. Went to business. Entered Coll. Sch. Xmas, /42. Son of John. Went abroad. Married. Holmes, John George, aged I I, Sept. 1843. Mids. 1844 to Xmas, 1846. Address Mr. Holmes, Castle Mills, York. From Coll. Sch. Entered Coll. Sch. Xmas, /42, aged 9. Described as of Fishergate, York. Perh. son of Henry, of 1, Fishergate. Hopkinson, —. No Christian name or age given. Mids. 1844. to Xmas, 1844. Address J. Hopkinson, Esq., Grimston Lodge, York. From Collegiate Sch. Went to Wakefield. Chas. Napoleon Hopkinson, of Grimston Hall, York, entered the Colleg. Sch. Feb. /38, aged io, and left Mids. /4o. He married (see C.P. & P.) and lived in Clifton /72. Robert Geo. Hopkinson, of Grimston Hall, entered the Colleg. Sch. Xmas /42, aged I I. Prob. he is the boy meant. Hudson, Chas., aged 17, Oct. 184.5. Mids. 1844 to Mich. 1847. Address Joshua Hudson, Esq., Brantwood, Coniston, Kendal. From Colleg. Sch. Matric. St. John's Coll., Camb., /47. First class in coll. exam., June /49. Schol. St. John's Coll., Camb., /5o. Senior Opt. /51. Chas. Hudson, of Melbourne, entered the Coll. Sch. Mids. /42. At sch. noted for long jumping. Member of the Alpine Club.
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" One of the best amateur alpine climbers of his time," (Whymper). Killed in the Matterhorn accident /65. Hudson, Thos. Percy, aged 13, Dec. 1845. Mids. /44. to Mich. /51. Address W. Hudson, Esq., Minster Yard, York. From St. Peter's sch. See ante 29 July /39. Lambert, Christopher. No age given. Mids. 1844 to Mids. 1845. Address Mrs. Lambert, Helperby. From Proprietary Sch. Went to business. Entered the Propr. Sch. Aug. /4o, aged 12. Leak, Thomas, aged 14, June 1845. Mids. /44 to Mids. /47. Address Mr. F. Leak, Youlton Lodge, Easingwold. From Colleg. Sch. Went to business. Note.—This name does not appear in the Coll. Sch. register. Meuron, Chas. John, aged 9, Sept., 1843. Mids. /44. to Mids. /53• Address Mons. de Meuron, York. From St. Peter's Sch. See ante 23 Jan. /4.3. Son of Chas. de Meuron, of 31 Bootham. Munby, Arthur Joseph. No age given. Mids. 1844 to Easter 1846. Address Joseph Munbv, Esq., Blake Street, York. From Colleg. Sch. Priv. tutor. Born /29. Eldest son of Joseph, of Clifton. Entered Colleg. Sch. Xmas /42, aged 13. Mids. /42. Matric. Trin. Coll., Camb., /47. B.A. /5 i . Stud. Linc. Inn. Jan. /51, aged 22. Called to Bar, Nov. /55. Late Legal adviser Eccles. Commissioners. Author. See Lit. Year Book 1904. Clubs, United Univ. and Athenaeum. i9o5 address, 6, Figtree Court Temple, E.C. Newman, Alfred, aged 8, June 1844. Mids. /44 to Mids. /53. Address W. L. Newman, Esq., St. Helen's Place, York. First Found. Schol. /49. Son of W. L. Newman the elder. Died 6th Jan. /81 at Nice. Newman, Chas. Sherwood, aged 15, Sept. 1843. Mids. 1844 to Xmas 1845. Address W. L. Newman, Esq., St. Helen's Square, York. To engineering.. Son of Wm. Lewin Newman the elder. Entered the Propr. Sch. 1 Feb. /38 and left Xmas RA. Newman, Frederick Samuel, aged 9 Feb. /44. Mids. /44 to Mich. /44. Address W. L. Newman, Esq., St. Helen's Square, York. Third son of Wm. Lewin Newman the elder. First Found. Schol. /48. Archb. Prize /52 and /53 xq. Hastings Exhib. /54.
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Matric. Queen's Coll., Oxford. Second cl. Mod. /56. Third cl. Lit. Hum. and fourth cl. Math. /59. Ordained /59. Cur. Clifford, Yks. /59, Hawdon, Notts. /61, Barwick-in-Elmet /62, Thorparch /64. Vic. Marton in the Forest /75. 1904 address, Marton Vicarage, Easingwold. Newton. Thos. Henry, aged 9 Nov. 184.3. Mids. /44 to Xmas /46. Address Hy. Newton, Esq., Monkgate, York. Born 14 Nov. /34.. Son of Hy. the elder. Died 3 Mar. /6o. Paley, Robert Charnley, aged 17, Nov. /45. Mids. /44 to Mich. /47. Address Dr. Paley, Ripon. From Colleg. Sch. Matric. Peter's Coll., Camb. /4_7. Schol. St. Peter's Coll., Camb., 49. Went as Missionary to Abbeskuta and died there. Note.—This name is not in the Coll. Sch. Regr., or in the Clergy List. Peckitt (Henry), aged i r May 1844. Mids. 1844. No date of leaving. Address H. Peckitt, Esq , Carlton Husthwaite, Thirsk. From Collegiate Sch. Prob. Hy. Peckitt who entered the Coll. Sch. Mich. /42, aged ro. Married. 1902 address, Carlton Husthwaite, Thirsk. Peters, Joseph, aged 16, May 184_4. Mids. /44 to Mids. /46. Address Mr. Peters, Monkgate, York. From Colleg. Sch. Son of Thos. and Mary. Entered the Coll. Sch. i Feb. /38, aged 9, and left Mids. /38. Exhib. /46. Matric. Cath. Hall, Camb. Died about six months after. ,
Peters, Wm. No age given. Mids. /44 to Xmas /4.5. Address Mrs. Peters, Monkgate, York. From Colleg. Sch. Went to business. Son of Thos. and Mary. Entered the Coll. Sch., Xmas /42, then aged i r. Died about /5o. Potter, Frederich Houson, aged 15, Feb. /45. Mids. /44 to Mids. /49. Address W. Potter, Esq. Scarbro'. From St. Peter's Sch. Second son of Wm. Hastings Exhib., /49. Matric. Queen's Coll., Oxford, June /49. B.A. /54.. Changed name to Neville. Ordained /54.. Cur. Kirby Moorside /54, Dowdeswell, Gloucs. /56. Perp. Cur. Charlton Kings, Gloucs. /71. Rect. Willersey, /83–/9o.
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Powell, Christopher Bolland. No age given. Mids. /44 to Mids. /45. Address Chas. Powell, Esq., Knaresboro'. From Collegiate Sch. To business. Entered the Coll. Sch. Mids. /43, then aged 13. Born /29. Son of Chas. Married first at Drogheda, Ireland, 27 April, /54. A merchant. Died 31 May, 1904, at Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, in his 75th year. Prest, Percival, aged 8. Xlids. /44 to Mids. /46. Address John Prest, Esq. The Mount, York. From Collegiate Sch. In bad health. Entered the Colleg. Sch. Jan. /4.3, aged 8. Prest, Wm., aged 13, April 1845. Mids. /44 to Xmas /47. Address John Prest, Esq.,' The Mount, York. From Propr. Sch. Entered the Propr. Sch. at Mids. /42, aged 1 o. Cousin of P. B. Lambert, q.v. Played cricket for England and in Yks. Coy. XI. Died fo Feb. /85. Pr itchett, Henry, aged 1 r, Dec. 1843. Mids. /44 to Mich. /47. Address J. P. Pritchett, Esq., Lendal, York. From Colleg. Sch. Entered the Coll. Sch. Mids. /43, aged i t. Born 29 Sept. /3z. Youngest son of Jas. Pigott Pritchett, by Caroline Benson, his second wife. Went to Bramham Coll. M R.C.S. Engl. Married 3 Nov. /63, Maria, daur. of Thos. Plint, of Leeds. Pritchett, James Pigott. No age given. Mids. /44. to Xmas, /45. Address J. P. Pritchett, Esq., Lendal, York. From Colleg. Sch. Went into business. Entered the Coll. Sch. 13 May /39, aged 9. Born 14. May /30. Fourth son of Jas. Piggott Pritchett and eldest son by Caroline Benson, his second wife. An architect at Darlington. Marr. 29 March /55, Ellen Mary, eldest daur. of Richard D'Ewes, of Knaresborough. Sec. to York Sch. of Art /48—/53. 1902 Address, 24 High Row, Darlington. Pritchett, John Benson, aged 14., April 1845. Mids. /44 to Mich. /47. Address J. P. Pritchett, Esq., Lendal, York. From Collegiate Sch. Went into med. profession. Entered the Coll. Sch. 13 May /39, aged 8. Born 27 Apr. /31. Fifth son of Jas. Pigott Pritchett and second son by Caroline Benson, his second wife. Note.—This name is spelled Prichett in the Regr. M.R.C.S. Engl. Formerly of York and afterwards of Huddersfield, surgeon. Married 29 Mar. /55, Annie, third daur. of Richard D'Ewes, of Knaresborough. Died 4 May, /84.
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Reed, Thos. Henry, aged 12. Mids. /44 to Xmas. /46. Address Mrs. Reed, Hotel, Scarbro'. Went to Yeoman's Sch. Rhodes —. No age or Christian name given. Mids. /44 to Xmas, /45. Address Jas. Rhodes, The Mount, York. Probably Wm. Rhodes. See ante z 8 Jan. /43• In 1853 the School XI. played two matches against Pocklington Gr. Sch. In the first the latter were aided powerfully by their Headmaster, Mr. Gruggen, formerly a cricketer at Cambridge. He made what in those days was a great score of over 5o not out. The School XI., who were beaten, included Samuel Rowlandson (a fast bowler), Tom Sowerby, Richard Preston (a safe catch at point), " Polar" Collins (the bat of the School), Henry Hill. and Fairless Barber. The return match was played at Pocklington without the Headmaster, and the home XI. were defeated. The School uniform included a light blue coat. Information about the following O.P.'s is required for the School Registers. Dates of births, deaths, and marriages, names of fathers and wives ; distinctions at school and afterwards in athletics or otherwise, addresses and occupations, with other personal details likely to interest friends and O.P.'s, will be specially welcome, Communications, which are requested, should be addressed to C. H. Chadwick, z o, Freegrove Road, Holloway, London, N. (Continued from p. 475 ante). Carr, Ralph, Jan. /56 to Xmas /57. c/o Matthew, of St. Saviourgate. Wm., Mids. /56 to Mids. /58. Carrick, Ernest, Jan. /84- c/o R., of Hedon. Carter, Albert, Jan. /61 to Xmas /64. Went to Cirencest Agric. Coll. Gerald, Jan. /85. c/o E., of Fulford Road. ., Wm. Hy., Jan. /57 to Xmas, /63. c/o Rev. J., of St. Mary's. Cass, Wm. Rhodes, Mids. /64 to Xmas /64. c/o of Thos., of Gt. Ouseburn. Casson, Benjamin Thos., Mids. /51 to Mich. /53. c/o Edwin, of Bradford. Catton, Wm. Jas., Aug. /74.. c/o Mrs., of Clifton. ft
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Cautley, Wm. Hy., Jan. /84. c/o Mrs., of Hedon. Chadwick, John Fawcitt, Jan. /84. to Dec. /87. c/o J., of Spen Lane. Wm. Frederick, Jan. /73 to Xmas /73. c/o Miss, of PP Liverpool. Champley, Jas., Mids. /48 to Mids. 49. c/o John, of Scarbro'. Thornton, Mids. /44. to Xmas. /48. „ Chapman, Fredk. Wm., Apr. /76 to East. /82, c/o J. G.. of Middleton St. George. Christian, Andrew Wm., Mids. /53 to Mids. /56. c/o Hugh G., of Knaresbro'. Hotham Geo., Mich. /68 to Xmas /69. c/o H. H., of Glasgow. Clark, Richard, Mids. /46 to Mids. /49. c/o Sir W., of York. Clarke, Hy. Chas., Jan. /86. c/o Major, of Mill Mount. Wm. Jas. A. C. Clemons, Arthur John, May /93 to Aug. /95. c/o G. H., of Headingley. Frank, May /92 to Apr. /95. Cleveland, Wm. Cayley Hy., Sept. /81. c/o Rev. W. H., Gateforth. Clipperton, Wm. Hy., East. /49 to Mids. /4.9. c/o Mrs., of St. Saviourgate. Clough, Thos., Mids. /44_ to Mids. /45. c/o T., of Howden. Cowes, Jas., Jan. /49 to Xmas /5z. c/o Jas., of Wetherby. John Rhodes, Jan. /5o to Xmas /52 PI Thos., Jan. /47 to East. /49. c/o W., of New Bridge Street. Cobb, Reg. Julius, Mar. /80. c/o W. P., of Acomb. Codd, Hy. Fredk., Mids. /49 to Xmas /52. c/o Mrs., of Bridlington Quay. Colbeck, Luther, Jan. /68 to Xmas /68. c/o S., of Batley. Colgan, Arthur, Feb. /74. to July, /77. From Brough. Collins, Fredk, Chas., Mids. /59 to Mids. /6z. c/o Mrs., of De Grey Street. Joe, Jan. /51 to Xmas, /52. From Huddersfield. Wm. Knight, East. /49 to Xmas /53. Mrs., of Holg. Terr. PP
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Cooke, John, Sept. /87 to July /89. c/o A., of Headingley. Cookson, Bryan, Jan. /89 to April /93. c/o B. E., of Penley Grove St.
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Coombe, Geo. Jas., East. /49 to Mids. /5o. c/o Rev. John Hy. Cooper, Geo. Littlewood, Jan. /49 to East. /53. c/o G., of Burton Lane. Septimus, Mids. /6o to Xmas /63. /7 /7 Wm. Edward, Jan. /57 to Mich. 57. c/o Edward, of Union Terrace. Coopland, Herbert Chas., Aug. /70 to Mids. /71. c/o Mrs., of Walcote, Brigg. Corbett, John Glasfurd, Mids. /44. to Mids. /46. c/o V., of Wortley. Vincent Wortley, „ 7/ 77 Cornwall, Chas. Fredk., Nov. /76 to Xmas, /76. c/o A. W., of Heworth Green. Coultate, Elias, Jan. /57 to Mids. /58. c/o Mr., of Regent St., York. Coxe, Knightley Holled, Mids. /47 to Mids. /48. c/o Rev. R. C., Newcastle. Coxon, Jas., May /83. c/o J., of Warter. Crathorne, John Lionel, Jan. /90 to Apr. /9o. c/o J., of Bridlington Quay. Crawford, Fras. Walter, Mids. /57 to Mids. /6o. c/o Rev. Hy., Jerusalem. Crawshaw, Alfred Thornton, Mids. /56 to Mids. /57. c/o Joseph, of Blossom Street. Joseph, Sept. /71 to Xmas /72, c/o S., of Askham Bryan. Leonard Tilburn, Jan. /72 to Xmas /75. Simeon, Jan. /72 to Xmas /73 „ ff
Creek, Gordon Edward S., May /85. c/o Major, of St. Mary's. Croft, John Marriott, Sept. /93. c/o Mrs., of Gillygate. Crompton, Robert Stansfield, Jan. /53 to East. /53. c/o Joshua S., of Thirsk. Crosskill, Arthur, Mids. /68 to Mids. /7o. c/o A., of Beverley. Crummack, Robert Edward, Jan. /54 to East. /56. c/o Chas., of York. Cundall, Edward, Xmas. /56 to Xmas /58, of York. Thos. Wm., Jan. /78. c/o J., of Acaster Malbis. Wm., Jan. /58 to Mids. /59. c/o R., of Appleton Roebuck. Cuttell, Alfred, Mid. /55 to Mids. /57. c/o Abel, of Holmforth.
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CORRIGENDA. -It is pointed out that the Rev. Jas. Butler (ante p. 1_99), who was an assistant-master at the school in 1841, did not take his degree at Oxford until 1836 and probably joined after this date.
ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL. The School Sports were held on Tuesday. June 12th. As is usual, this function was favoured with a delightful summer day, and a large number of the parents and friends of the boys and others interested in the school assembled to stimulate the small boys in their youthful athletic endeavours. All who had entered turned out for each race, and there were several very close finishes, which made the duties of the judges, Mr. A. B. Norwood and Mr. J. Greenwood, by no means easy. The starting was most ably and expeditiously done by Mr. E. G. C. Green and the Rev. C. T. Alexander. Prizes for the various events were kindly given by Mrs. A. C. Ferguson (Thirsk), Mrs. J. T. Grey, Miss Wilson, the Rev. C. T. Alexander, the Rev. E. C. Owen, Captain Hendley, Messrs. H. S. Allen, C. A. Cooper, W. A. Hargraves, G. Lowis, A. B. Norwood, S. B. Norwood, R. S. Rose and H. R. Trotter. Miss Owen most generously gave a cap for the " Victor Ludorum." At the close of the sports the prizes were graciously distributed by Mrs. Boyle, to whom, to the prize-givers, and to the judges and starters, the heartiest thanks of the boys are given. The following are the results.5° Yards Flat Race (under 9). 1st — Bell ; 2nd J. M. Ferguson. So Yards flat Race (under I I). 1 st L. C. Jesper ; and — Long. 1st G. W. Hargraves ; 2nd 109 Yards Flat' Race (over C. G. Barraclough. Quarter Mile Race (over 1st K. Norwood ; 2nd R. Lowis. loo Yards Hurdle Race (under II). 1st G. T. P. Yeoman ; 2nd P. A. W. Richards.
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Long Jump (over I I). 1st K. Norwood ; and H. A. Lees. 1st G. W. Hargraves ; too Yards Hurdle Race (over I I). znd K. Norwood. Egg and Spoon Race (under I o). 1st S. Wilson ; znd W. R. Kennedy. Half-Mile Race (open). 1st W. R. Wray ; znd F. E. Ferguson. Sisters' R ice. ist Jose Greenwood ; znd Audrey Cooper. High Jump (under II). tst P. A. W. Richards ; znd W. R. Wray. High Jump (over 11). ist A. D. Hamilton ; znd J. N. Alexander. Three Legged Race (open). ist J. M. Ferguson and G. T. P. Yeoman ; 2nd F. E. Ferguson and A. F. Ramsden. Visitors' Race (under 8). 1st Frank Davey ; znd Sydney Jesper. Consolation Race (over II). 1st S. Armstrong ; znd C. H. S. Cooper. Consolation Race (under 11). ist — Mould ; 2nd H. M. Jesper. Consolation Race (under 9). 1st — Yeoman ; 2nd Guy Trundle. Tug of War. House beat Dayboys. Tug of War (under to). Kennedy's team beat Richard's team. Victor Ludorum. K. Norwood. On the 23rd of June, on the invitation of Mr. C. C. Lempriere, a team of nine boys went to the Red House School to take part in a triangular contest with Mr. Lempriere's boys and a team from Wharfedale School, Ilkley. The age of the teams was limited to twelve years and the height to 4. ft. 9 in. The events were flat races of so yards and too yards, wrestling and tug-of-war. The points awarded by the Judges were St. Olave's Wharfedale School 47, and the Red House 2 so that the St. Olave's boys again carried off the silver medals given by Mr. Lempriere to the winning team. W. F. H. Thomson, Esq., kindly distributed the prizes at the conclusion of the sports. The weather was beautiful and the boys thoroughly enjoyed their outing and the generous hospitality of Mr. Lempriere. On Tuesday, July 3rd, a cricket match was played on the St. Peter's ground against Mr. Barnes's boys, and ended in a win for
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St. Olave's by four runs. The scores were +8 and +4. C. G. C. Hendley had the remarkably good bowling record of 9 wickets for 19 runs. On the following Thursday the return match was played on Knavesmire, and the result was again in favour of St. Olave's, the score being 31 and 29. Hendley took 5 wickets for 13 runs. On Tuesday, July loth, a match Boys v. Fathers was played, which resulted in a win for the " Fathers " by 31 runs. There was a goodly number of spectators who, with the two teams, partook of tea, most generously given by Neville Alexander. SONS.
FATHERS.
2 C. Hendley, b Capt. Hendley A. Ramsdell, b Mr. Proctor 7 Mr. J. 1'. Grey, lbw. h Mr. Procter 24 J. N. Alexander, c and b Mr. Barraclough 5 C. L. Armstrong, c Mr. Procter, b Rev. C. C. Bell B. Maguire, c Rev. G. Trundle, 10 b Mr. Ingham o A. D. Hamilton, b Capt. Hendley G. W. Hargraves, st Mr. Allen, 2 b Mr. Barraclough K. Norwood, b Mr. Barraclough.. C. H. S. Cooper, c and b Mr. Barraclough R. M. Baskett, c Capt. Hendley, 2 b Mr. Barraclough S. Armstrong, not out ..... .. 12 Extras
Rev. G. Trundle, run out 14 Rev. C. C. Bell, c and b Hendley 7 0 Mr. Ingham, run out Capt. Hendley, b Mr. Grey 14 Mr. Procter, b Mr. Grey 4 Mr. Allen, c Hendley, b Alexander 1 4 0 Mr. Barraclough, b Mr. Grey Rev. C. T. Alexander, run out 7 0 Mr. Greenwood, not out W. R. Wray, c Baskett, b Hamilton 10 0 Barraclough, b Hendley
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NOTES AND ITEMS. MARRIAGE.—EASTEN-ATTLEE. — On the 18th June, at St. Martin's Church, Montreal, by the Rev. G. Osborne Troop, M.A., Rector, the Rev. John Atkins Easten, M.A. (0.P.), of Arcola, Sask., Canada, son of the late William Edward Easten. of Daisymead, Chaldon, Surrey, to Norah Ethel, youngest daughter of John Attlee, of Rose Hill, Dorking.
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We congratulate C. S. Tendall, J. E. Hodsman and F. G. Schroeder on receiving their i st XI. colours, and B. T. Groves, W. Ingham. C. A. K. Peters, J. R. Scoby and S. W. Penty on receiving their 2nd XI. colours. C. S. Tendall has passed the second part of the " Little-go." E. C. Peters has been elected to a Sizarship at Christ's College, Cambridge. W. H. Crosthwaite (O.P.) has obtained an appointment in the Egyptian Civil Service. G. W. Filliter (O.P.), has taken his degree of M.A., Oxon. We congratulate the following O.P.'s on passing the final examination for the Law :—B. Dodsworth, H. C. Scott, and R. Teasdale. The Council of the University of Adelaide on Friday appointed Mr. H. Darnley Naylor, M.A. (O.P.), Trinity College, Cambridge, Professor of Classics in.succession to Professor Bensly, who recently resigned the position, and is now holding a professorship in Wales. For I i years Mr. Naylor has been lecturer on classics at Ormond College, University of Melbourne, and he is at present vice-master of the college, to which position he was appointed in 1903. Mr. Naylor was born at Scarborough, Yorkshire, on February 2 I St, 1 87 2, and is a son of Dr. John Naylor, the famous organist of York Minster. He was educated at St. Peter's School, York—the oldest school in England. The present Archbishop of Melbourne (Most Rev. Dr. Clarke) was one of the mathematical masters. Proceeding to Trinity College, Cambridge, he took first class in the classical tripos in 1894, and was awarded the Walker prize in classics. In 1895 he accepted the post of lecturer and tutor at Ormond College, Melbourne University. During the last six years he has done much original work in the field of classical literature. He has been a frequent contributor to The Classical Review, and his controversy with Dr. Headlam on " Prohibitions " is referred to in the latest edition of Winer's Grammar.
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C. N. Hatfield (0.P.) was ordained Deacon on Sunday, June loth,
by the Bishop of Oxford. He was also selected as the Gospeller. He has been appointed Curate of Salhamstead, near Reading. A. B. Sale (O.P.) qualified for a Standard Medal in the Amateur Championships, being third in Putting the Weight with a put of 36 ft. 3,3,- in. R. W. Hutchinson (0.P.) has been appointed Modern Languages Master at the Grammar School, Normanton. The School, as usual, scored a victory over the Masters at cricket. The School made 139 for 9 wickets (Greenhow 3 2 , Colley 23, and Jones 20), while the Masters made 98 (Mr. Squire 56, Mr. Green 22, and the Headmaster 1 o). Mr. Yeld unfortunately hurt himself while fielding, so that the Masters had to bat one man short.
OBITUARY. June 13th, at Wigginton, after a short illness, Maria, beloved wife of James R. Parker, formerly School Porter, aged 67 years. On June 1 I th (by cable), JAMES HENRY GILCHRIST WILSON (0.P.), youngest son of the late Rev. James Gilchrist Wilson, Rector of St. Maurice and Holy Trinity, York, aged 37. June 3oth, at the Residence, York, CHANCELLOR TEMPLE, Governor of the School. July 7th, at Harlesden, J. F. BLAKE, M.A., F.G.S., formerly Senior Mathematical Master at St. Peter's, 1865-74.
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CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries :—Covenfrian, Cuthbertian, Dovorian (2), FramUnE,Yhamian, Leodiensian, Malvernian, Metchislonthn, Sedberghtan.
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PETERITE. Vol,. XIX.
NOVEMBER, 1906.
No. 177.
SCHOOL LETTER. HE new School year has commenced, and Football is again in full swing. We miss many old faces, but are glad to see that the school has increased in numbers. We especially miss one very old friend. Mr. Green has gone to fill an important post in the Training Ship " Conway " on the Mersey. He was a great favourite both in the school and on the playing-fields, and his valuable help as a coach at football and cricket will be greatly missed. Mrs. Green also took a great interest in the school, and no school function was ever complete without her. It was as the result of her generosity that the school became possessed of a magnificent shooting challenge cup. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Green every success and happiness in their new position at Liverpool. We extend a hearty welcome to Mr. Lloyd who has come to take Mr. Green's place. The Boating Challenge Cup, which was very kindly presented by Mrs. Shann, was rowed for at the end of last term and resulted in a win for the School House. The Football XV., so far, has riot been very successful, but we are glad to note a marked improvement. We hope that the team will have a good season. We were very glad to hear from Mr. Senior. An account of his life in Ceylon has been extracted from the journal he sent, and may be found elsewhere.
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OLD PETERITE CLUB NOTICE. THE OLD PETERITE (YORK) DINNER. The Annual Dinner will be held in York, at the Davy Hall Restaurant, on Thursday, the 20th December, 1906. The Chair will be taken by The Ven. Archdeacon H. W. Griffith.
SPEECH-DAY AND PRIZE-GIVING. Speech-Day was held on Saturday, July 28th. The Bishop of Beverley presided, and the other Governors present were the Rev. Canon Argles, the Rev. Canon Greenwood, the Rev. J. M. Marshall, and Mr. John Newton ; the Headmaster and other members of the Staff were also on the platform. The Prizes were distributed by Professor A. W. Reinold, M.A., F.R.S., Professor of Physics in the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, and an old Peterite. The Bishop of Beverley, in his opening remarks, referred to the Dean of York being unable to be present that day, and said that no one took a more active interest in the school than the Dean, who regularly attended the meetings of the Governors, and who deserved and received their heartiest gratitude. He congratulated the Staff and the boys on the Headmaster having a satisfactory report, and on the health of the boys being admirable. Some people had a notion that York was not a healthy place, but the boys had the best of health, and that was a recommendation to the school of which everyone should be aware. They enjoyed their days, and that was a sign that they had sound minds in sound bodies. The Bishop mentioned that he had sent his sons to St. Peter's, and had never regretted it, and that they had received an admirable education. The youngest had been at the school under the present regime, and the debt he owed to Mr. Owen could not be named. The Headmaster then read the list of Honours gained by Old Peterites, who are named below. He regretted very much the absence of the Dean, and said that they were fortunate in
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being able to fall back upon the Bishop of Beverley. They were delighted to see so distinguished an old boy as Professor Reinold, and they would all remember how two years ago Dr. Clifford Allbutt referred to the Professor as the man who was really responsible for the victory of the Japanese in the war with Russia, as he had had the instruction of Admiral Togo. If St. Peter's could not claim to be Admiral Togo's own school, it could at least claim to be his grandfather. The end of a summer term was always a sad thing, as it meant parting with a number of friends, and on that occasion a number of boys, whose connection with the school was one of long standing, were leaving. They were all excellent fellows, and he wished them success in life, and they would all wish to see them at the school as old boys as often as possible. He sincerely regretted that Mr. E. C. J. Green, one of the Masters, was about to leave the school. He had received an appointment as master of modern languages on H.M.S. Conway, and the speaker remarked that Professor Baker, of Sheffield University, who had examined the school in French, had reported on Mr. Green's admirable work, and had said the teaching of French was in most excellent hands. After having stated that this had not been a year in which they had been able to see the whole fruit of their efforts on account of the boys of the upper forms being younger than was usual, he said they were all making steady progress and gathering strength for the future, and no year of the. last six had been so entirely satisfactory. Proceeding to deal with the general aims and objects of the school, Mr. Owen said there was still, unfortunately, a great deal of uncertainty as to what education really meant, and as to what was being done or was possible to be done. The whole system of education at the present time was chaotic, but progress towards some sort of order was gradually being made. What was being aimed at by those who had at heart the real meaning of education ? He would explain, because that were being subjected to criticism of all kinds. Some asked, " Why do you teach nothing but classics ? " regardless of the fact that they did not teach nothing but
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classics ; and another question sometimes put was, " Would it not be better to teach something useful ? " The object of education was to prepare people for dealing with the problems of life. It was to provide them with an instrument to obtain a certain result, and that instrument was the brain embodied in the character, and it had to be brought up to the highest pitch of efficiency. What was the problem one and all had to face, whatever his profession ? They were presented with a certain number of facts, which they had to consider and express an opinion upon, and then they had to deal with them. Education consisted of exactness of observation, and precision of expression. There were two means of obtaining those qualities. They could observe the facts of nature, and thus have a scientific basis of education, or they could observe the thoughts of man and have another type of education. Much could be said for both. It was most important to notice the facts of nature ; not to store up a knowledge of curious things, but to train the faculties to observe ; and if they studied the masters of the best of literature, they had to make out why a particular expression was used instead of some other. One other pillar of education was mathematics. In the criticism with which they had to deal, it was said that the two means to which he had referred were mutually exclusive. He did not think so. They should endeavour to train both faculties together, and so the best and soundest education should be, primarily, scientific and linguistic. If they left out one, they marred the efficiency of the organ that dealt with the problems of life. Were they to be thought reactionary, he asked, in making the ancient rather than the modern languages the basis of linguistic training ? All modern minds ran on similar lines, but to convey thought from an ancient language to a modern one was an extremely difficult gymnastic exercise, and as difficult gymnastic exercises developed the muscles, so did difficult exercises for the brain further its development. By reading a litteral translation from Coesar, Mr. Owen showed that it was not enough to know what an author said, but they should know what he
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meant ; and therein came the gymnastic property of an ancient language. He doubted if a satisfactory training could be given in which the study of an ancient language was entirely dispensed with. Modern languages should be supplementary. The time for instruction at school was limited. French was taught as a modern language, but it was examined as an ancient language, and until that condition was remedied, the place of modern languages would be unsatisfactory. After pointing out the importance of other subjects, history, literature, etc., and current questions, which a boy should know so that he would not enter life with narrow or local views, Mr. Owen said that at present the classics had the advantage over the modern system of education only for the reason, and not intrinsically, that the modern scheme of education had not been properly thought out, and because there was therefore a lack of unity about it. They might have one lesson in chemistry, and then one in French, and another in the history of Saxon times. There was no necessary cohesion between those things, and the modern side of education would not be satisfactory till there was more cohesion amongst those parts of education. But he did not say that he wished to see nothing but a classical education. Nearly half the boys at St. Peter's did not receive a specially classical course, but they obtained a better education than if they had attended to a wholly modern course. It was not with him a matter of prejudice, and he had always done his best to improve the modern education. He went on to say that for success in life one should have not only a mind that was like a sharp cutting instrument, but there should be an insight into human nature, the ability to " get on " with superior and inferior, and a sensitiveness to the feelings of others. It was in those respects that the social life of a school had its justification. It was not in itself more desirable to get a " blue " than a " first class," but there should be in a school, games, music, natural history, photography, and such like societies. There had recently been much talk of education. He was convinced that it was absolutely impossible to have an education of the highest
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and most valuable type that was not established on a religious basis. In conclusion he asked that the parents of day-boys should encourage their sons to take part in the full social life of the school. PROFESSOR REINOLD'S ADDRESS.
Professor Reinold distributed the prizes, and afterwards said that whilst it was a very pleasant thing to win prizes, the winning of them entailed a responsibility, for from a boy who had so succeeded more was expected than from one who had not. It was not always that those who had won prizes were the mo,t successful in after life. The labour, whether they won a prize or not, was not in vain. Practically all the officers in the Navy had passed through his hands. That was to say he had seen their work, and a very large proportion of those at present in the highest positions, captains and admirals, had not specially distinguished themselves in the examinations. All pf course had worked and studied. A very great change had come over the spirit of the naval officer during the last thirty years. There had been much loafing, but every officer now seemed to be endowed by a devoted sense of duty. He had been impressed by what had been said by the Headmaster, and he agreed with practically all. What a school training could do was to give a boy such an intellectual and moral training as would serve him in the kind of work lie would have to do. What were the best subjects by which that could be done ? There were partizans of one method and of another. He himself had not lost faith in the old classic system. He had been concerned in the teaching of natural science, but there was no better training, whatever a boy might have to be in after life, than the study of Latin and Greek. It was true we were in a state of chaos as to what were really the best subjects for school training, but he was pleased that the school relied on the old method in the main—classical teaching, together with everything practically that the modernists could ask for. Concluding with a few remarks to the boys, he advised them, in
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all things, at home, at school, and throughout life, to be straightforward, and to " play the game." The Rev. J. M. Marshall proposed a vote of thanks to Professor Reinold for his presence and services, and commented on his having said, as a distinguished man of science, that he attributed his success to the old classic training. Mr. John Newton seconded, and the vote was cordially passed. The Rev. Canon Argles proposed a vote of thanks to the Bishop of Beverley for presiding, and spoke of him as a hard and strenuous worker. The boys should follow his example, and the Bishop should follow theirs, and take a well-earned holiday, The vote was carried by acclamation, and the proceedings terminated. LISTS OF HONOURS AND AWARDS. The following is a list of honours gained during the year by Old Boys :—E. C. Peters awarded Sizarship at Christ's College, Cambridge ; G. A. Fisher, Queen's College, Oxford, Second Class, Moderation, Oxford ; J. L. Fisher, additional exhibition at Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge ; W. H. Crosthwaite, one of two appointments to Cambridge men in the Egyptian Survey ; M. Browne, second out of 200 in the final Militia Examination ; Colonel F. H. Thompson appointed to command the Mounted Infantry School of Instruction at Aldershot ; Dr. Tempest Anderson elected President of York Philosophical Society and Fellow of the Linnxan Society ; H. D. Naylor appointed Professor of Classics in the University of Adelaide ; Rev. R. Abbay appointed Hon. Canon of Norwich ; E. H. Pickersgill elected M.P. for Bethnal Green. The following is a list of the awards gained at the school during the year :-
Archbishop of Mk's Prize for Classics—W.
Ingham and A. A.
Phillips, equal.
Bishop of Bristol's Priu for Divinity—G. D. Shann.
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Head Master's Prizes— Greek Prose, W. Ingham. Latin Prose, i, W. Ingham, z, A. A. Phillips. English Essay, A. A. Phillips and M. T. Clegg, equal. French—Upper School, Division ii., J. N. Blenkin ; Division iii.,
R. D. Foster ; Lower School, H. R. K. Webb. Mathematics—Division i., P. G. IIendley ; Division ii., M. M. Wadsworth ; Division iii., R. D. Foster ; Division iv., E. Benson ; Division v., Gray and W. D. Garbutt, equal ; Division vi., B. C. Camm. Form Prizes—Upper V. Classical, G. D. Shann ; Lower V. Classical, B. 'I'. Groves ; Herodotus Prize, B. T. Groves ; V. Modern, W. P. Allen ; IV. Classical, R. T. Brode ; IV. Modern, M. Pick ; Lower School, Division i., F. Ferguson ; Division ii., T. B. Lyth. Drawing—Upper School, J. R. Scoby ; Lower School (given by Rev. R. 0. Walker), J. W. Gray and C. B. Alexander, Music—M. W. Peters. History—Upper School, R. 0. F. Husband ; Lower School, K. Reynolds. Science-7-Upper School, M. Pick ; Lower School, W. D. Garbutt. German—E. Benson. SCHOLARSHIPS. Foundation—J. F. Wallace. Day Scholarship—R. T. Brode. Hey Scholarships—I., A. J. Peters ; II., E. Benson. Rowing Cup (presented by Mrs. Shann)—House. Games Cup (cricket, football, hockey)—House. Shooting Challenge Cup (presented by Mrs. E Green)—F. G.
Schroeder. Cricket—Batting Average (II innings, ay. 38) M. W. Peters ; Bowling Average, 0. S. Jones (31 wickets for 13 runs each.) Photography—First prize, M. T. Clegg. Second prize, A. J.
Peters.
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Music—H. A. Lees, C. L. Armstrong. Lower School—Division iii., W. G. Yeoman. term ; G. T. Fairbank, arithmetic ; H. L. Chilman, rank. Division ii., H. B. Greenwood, arithmetic ; T. S. Pick, rank. Division i., S. Wilson, writing ; G. H. Swift, divinity ; J. Mould, English ; L. C. Jesper and N. M. Jesper, rank. Upper School—Division ii., W. R. Kennedy, divinity ; W. R. Wray, arithmetic ; L. Lascelles, Latin ; C. G. Barraclough, term and examination. Division i., K. Norwood, divinity ; C. H. S. Cooper, English ; A. D. Trotter, French ; C. L. Armstrong, mathematics ; R. M. Baskett, Latin ; H. A. Lees, term and examination. Batting and Bowling Average—C. G. C. Hendlev.
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR MR. EDITORS, When I received your letter—I had hoped it was a mere bill, but was aghast to discover its real contents—I determined to refuse your request. I remembered, however, and only too well, my own difficulties as an Editor, and screwed myself up to the task. I trust your readers, in criticizing my meagre contribution, will bear in mind the labour it has cost me. We welcome, this term, Schroeder, Greenhow, and Kirby. The two former of these represent Hertford at Rugger, while we expect Kirby to emulate his namesake as a great oarsman. Of Cadle nothing has come to our ears—we do not even know if he is in residence. Baldwin, as usual, wields the oar, and hopes to cover himself with glory by once more pulling off the Queen's Junior Fours. Fisher, though debarred from active service in the football field, has proved of far more service to his College with the whistle and touch-flag. Raimes has at last given in to repeated solicitation and has decided to devote his energies to the Rugby
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Code. We expect there are many victories in store for Lincoln. The Varsity has so far given promise of strong football teams, and we look forward with interest to the contests with our sister University. Lastly, we wish the School a successful season and good-luck of every kind. Ever yours, ISIS.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIR,
I thought it would never be my misfortune to be again troubled to write a Cambridge Letter, yet once more Nemesis has overtaken me, in the shape of a curt command from the Editor, which brooks no refusal. We are but six in residence. Yet of these six, what tales we have to tell ! We greet Peters and Tendall. Tendall was chosen to play in the Freshers', and but for his old enemy the gout, would doubtless have achieved greatness. Peters, despite the fact that his rooms are nearly inaccessible, and the skull of any man over 5 ft. 4 in. is bound to be cracked on his door, is worth visiting as he has always some words of wisdom for his friends. He gives tips on half-back play, as he is playing in that position for his College XV. He is said to be promising ; that expression covers a multitude of sins. Phillips is playing a very strong game at fives and ought to do well, if he only sticks to it, but he is not able to pay as much time to it as he ought, owing to his excessive patriotism. He is always being called away to attend lectures on machine guns or signalling. [Rumour saith that he is one of the most promising speakers the C.I.C.U. has yet produced.] Let us now turn to Caius : as we gaze at that noble pile we say " What of Yeats ?" We enter and find him working. Drawings, supposed to represent worms and other feathered
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fowl, lie thickly on his table, and he sits with a hamper of apples beside him smoking a cigar. He says it's a very good one. Of course, it may be, but % 0A. He also informed us that he had been travelling in France and had had many curious experiences. He plays hockey, but his knee is apt to give at critical moments of the game. He still shows great enthusiasm for the Volunteer cause, and can often be found prodding his room beam with a bayonet, which practice, he says, is good for the lunging muscles. He was on night operations the other night, and we found him engaged in scraping mud off, his trousers. This bad misfortune, we understood, happened to him because he was commanded to lie in a wet ditch for an hour or so and watch the enemy. Our next journey was to Sidney, where we found Fisher very despondent because he had only scored five tries v. Pothouse, and ought to have scored at least three more. However, we patted him on the back and he seemed better. He said he was working. Certainly there was a Hebrew Grammar open on his desk, but it was open at the self-same page as the week before. He has been affected lately with a slight heart affection, but we believe it is gradually passing off. [He also seems to have had every joint in his body turned inside out and whitewashed, judging by his own account.] Roy was next visited. As we knocked at the door he shouted eagerly for us to enter, but on seeing who we were he spake a winged wind. It appeared he was expecting an Insurance Agent to pay him some money, which was badly wanted, and he had thought we were the man. He told us many sad stories. The footer XV. never won a match, he was always getting laid out, and he couldn't sleep at night. Yet for all this he was not down-hearted. He even had a Lexicon open, but the page was dusty. We left him at his own request, and in our digs compiled an account of our travels. We bewail the loss of Crosthwaite and Garland, who have gone to adorn other spheres of life. her fiat Prosperum. All hope the School XV. will have more success in their matches. Vale, H.B.B.
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THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION AT YORK.
DURHAM LETTER. DEAR MR. EDITOR,
In answer to your pressing invitation for a Durham Letter I am afraid there is not much of importance to tell you. There are only three O.P.'s up at present. Robinson, after great perseverance, and after sacrificing the fame he must surely have attained in the Cricket and Football field, has at last secured a place in the Hatfield Trial Fours. Bulmer has not surrendered his all to the oar, but is playing forward for the Durham Colleges Rugby Team, and for Univ. College. He is also playing Soccer and Fives. A. E. Farrow, though working for an examination at the end of the term, still finds time to play Rugger for the Colleges and Hatfield Hall, Soccer and Fives. He is also President of, and Accompanist to, the Hatfield Choral Society. Yours etc., DUNELM.
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION AT YORK. Uninitiated natives of York revisiting their old haunts in the first week of August, 1906, would have been mystified. Wending their way down the old familiar " gates "—alas, that the reforming energy of our city fathers has taken from us the choicest of them all, Whipmawhopmagate— they would have found themselves hurried along by peremptory notices. directing them this way to " Section L," and that to " Section K." Had they been Peterites they would have found themselves at last no longer in the gabled halls of Alcuin, but in " Section B, Chemistry," including—abut omen-" Horticultural Science," presumably the science of the plough. The " British Ass." was in possession once again. Seventy-five years have elapsed since first the conception of an annual symposium for scientific genius formed itself in the fertile brain
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of some members of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society, and for the fourth time the noble animal was found browsing on its native plain. We will dispose at once of the obvious and inevitable joke, whose best expression was given by some wit, when next door to the De Grey Rooms, converted, pro tern., into a Scientific Restaurant, he placaded the wall with the announcement " carrots sold here." B.A. stands no more for Bachelor of Arts, but for a heterogeneous Collection of all ages and sexes, hailing from every quarter of the globe, and bent solely on reading, hearing, or better still, " cutting up," papers. What is the centre of the earth made of ? How many hours of sleep does the British school boy require ? How much of what should we eat ? Zymotic pressure, radio-activity, problems mathematical and economical, smells undreamt of before in the worst conducted laboratory : how mechanics should be taught : if modern languages are preferable to classics ; and what inspectors do and don't do : all these, and many others, were the themes discussed. The Botany Section found its appropriate Secretary in Mr. Yeld ; and one of the only two grand evening lectures was given by Dr. Tempest Anderson, 0.P., on " Volcanoes." York, with an electric tram service, would be the ideal place of meeting for the British Ass. The ',zoo pairs of scientific legs— to say nothing of residents—grew weary trudging from Clifton to the Railway Institute and thence to Goodramgate. But otherwise, nothing could be desired more. The Central Hall of the Exhibition, to which, breakfast completed, we wended for the " Journal " of the day, was something between a bazaar and a railway terminus, with photographs, and books, and newspapers on sale, with ticket stalls and railway excursion bureaus. The great Hall, carpeted and draped in red, with light refreshments in the gallery, arm chairs and sofas littered over the floor, and " side shows " of various collections and quaint scientific models, seemed built for conversaziones. Here everyone met everyone, or lost them. Here military bands performed, and Mr. Tendall's Male Voice Choir essayed to penetrate the busy hum of talk, appreciated, however, with no stinted praise, by those who paused to listen.
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Passing through the King's Orchard into the Museum Gardens, the vagrant scientist might lose himself in vistas of lamp-lit trees and ruins, just as the moon began to rise above the pinnacles of the Minster Towers. On one night, indeed, nature, kind throughout the meeting, excelled herself, providing a rainless thunderstorm, whose beauty baffles all description. The visitors meant business, and all the morning and far into the afternoon the " Sections " were busy, with just a hasty snatch . ofluncheitrva.Buhedy'swokntre garden parties at Bishopthorpe and elsewhere : while those so inclined were bidden every afternoon by Dr. Tempest Anderson, ever hospitable, to enjoy " the simple life," i.e., afternoon tea in the Museum Gardens. Saturday was a great day. Only the most deadly earnest met in Sections— the rest were off by early trains, that later returned, to Bolton, Riveaulx, etc., personally conducted by bearleaders, who, so report goes, marshalled in one case the unmanageable troop with a referee's whistle. Then there was the " Red Lions " Dinner. Prof Turner, elected King of Lions, presided over a learned and distinguished concourse of those noble animals. In the ante-room, the beefeater, in full costume, announced " Your Majesty, bones are served." The King, supported by his two " miserable jackals," responsible for the entertainment of the evening, stood up as who should call for grace, and lo ! instead, the company all roared like hungry beasts. The bones discussed, speeches followed, and where, amongst ordinary mortals, applause should be, again roars and howls. Part of the business of the evening was to initiate distinguished guests among the lions--and, tell it not in Gath ! his Lordship of Bristol (0.P.) was actually smitten on the head with a bone, and created a full blown lion ! Then the health of the cubs—all ordinary creatures attending now for the first time—was proposed, and (shall we confess it ?) we, accustomed to conduct ourselves with dignity, were fain to stand up on our chairs and wag our tails, while all the assembly of beasts roared ! Of all the entertainments that the jackals provided, the best was the picture-drawing in chalks by Lion Prof. Silvanus
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Thompson. He drew a picture of a bull and another of a lobster. Then turned them upside down, and we beheld portraits of our august President, Prof. Ray Lancaster, and of our no less august Lord Mayor, Alderman Wragge. Was ever such fooling by learned scientific men ? But, perchance, we tell of things infanda. Altogether, the meeting was an unqualified success. We gathered many crumbs of knowledge : we met or gazed at many notabilities : and we all enjoyed ourselves very much. And those who remain in statu quo for another twenty-five years, may see the British Ass. celebrating his i ooth birthday again in the place of his nativity.
THE ORGAN FUND. The Chapel Organ, which has been in use for forty-five years, is coming to the end of its life, and steps have been taken for the procuring of a new one. At a meeting held in the School Library in October, a Ladies' Committee was formed with the object of assisting the Organ Fund. The Committee also includes the Very Rev. the Dean of York, the Headmaster, and Mr. Tendall. The ladies on the Committee have very kindly undertaken to obtain subscriptions for the fund, and we take this opportunity of thanking them on behalf of the school. Appended is a list of the members on th6 Committee :E. R. Dodsworth, Esq., Treasurer. The Headmaster. G. F. Tendall, Esq., Organist. *Mrs. A. Peters. Lady Emma Purey-Cust. *Mrs. J. Peters. *Mrs. Crosthwaite. *Mrs. Richards. *Mrs. Argles. *Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Edwin Gray. Mrs. Shann. Mrs. Demaine. Mrs. Swift. Mrs. Evelyn. Mrs. Taylor. *Mrs. J. T. Grey. *Mrs. Tendall. *Mrs. Jalland. Mrs. Trundle. Mrs. Lawton. *Miss Wilson. Mrs. Long. Mrs. Wood. Mrs. Newman. *Mrs. Yeld. *Miss Owen. Executive Committee.
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BOATING. SCHOOL HOUSE V. DAYBOYS.
The time-honoured contest on the river between the School House and the Dayboys took place last term on Friday, z7th July. The race ought to have taken place, as usual, in the Easter term, but as several of the oarsmen became hors de combat at the last moment, it was postponed. The crews went into training about a fortnight before the end of term—a very short period. It was generally believed that the race would be an open affair, as neither crew did anything extraordinary in the course trials. F. G. Schroeder won the toss and of course chose the station side. At the beginning the Dayboys started in good style and immediately shot ahead of the House crew. The House did not start so well, as stroke missed one of the first strokes. However, very soon the House began to gain their lost ground, and rowing at 40 passed the Dayboys, who were rowing a slower stroke. At Scarborough Railway Bridge the House were a length ahead, and by the time Lendal Bridge was reached, had increased their lead to three lengths. The House crew were in better condition than the Dayboys, and this no doubt accounted for a good deal. The House kept a stroke of 40 to the minute all the way, the Dayboys a stroke of about 38. The following were the crews :— HOUSE. 10.0 0. S. Jones, bow 10.7 W. H. Colley, 2 11.0 M. W. Peters, 3 •• M. T. Clegg (capt.), stroke 10.7 9.6 B. T. Groves, cox •• . .
DAYBOYS. S. W. Penty, bow ..
10.4 10.0 G. D. Shann, 2 11.o C. S. Tendall, 3 .. F. G. Schroeder(capt.),stroke 1 2.0 8.6 A. J. Peters, cox ••
The following received their House Boating Colours : M. W. Peters, W. H. Colley, 0. S. Jones ; and the following their Dayboys' Boating Colours : C. S. Tendall, S. W. Penty.
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AC ROSTIC--AUTUMN. Around the homestead stand the stacks of gathered corn : Upon yon tree whose leaves turn brown from gold and red, Then fall, a robin sings his song, whilst the clear morn Uprising, puts to flight the mists. The sun o'erhead Makes berries scarlet, the tall bracken yellow grow. Now Summer sets, but glorious in her passing glow. BEARDOE.
FOOTBALL PROSPECTS. At the beginning of the term it was generally expected that the XV. would develop into a team every whit as good, if not better, than the side which we put on to the field last season. There are ten old colours remaining—four outsides and six forwards. W. Ingham has so far acquitted himself excellently in the position of back. His tackling has been plucky and effective, and his kicking, although it might be better, has certainly improved. It is a pity he cannot kick well with his left foot. The threequarter line seems to be the weak spot in the team. It is true that we have never had the line at its full strength yet, but there seems to be a lack of the dash and finish which characterised the play of the backs last year. M. W. Peters (Capt.) is in his old place in the centre, on the left, and J. R. Scoby is again to play on the right wing. The vacancy on the left wing has been filled by S. W. Penty, and G. D. Shann is playing in the centre. Of these M. W. Peters ought to be a tower of strength to the team. He is possessed of a very fair turn of speed, can kick well with either foot, and feeds his wing well. S. W. Penty, who is playing with him, has not had much opportunity of displaying his powers in matches, but he runs and tackles strongly, and is beginning to kick
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effectively. The other centre, G. D. Shann, is inexperienced. His kicking and tackling is very fair and he makes good openings at times. J. R. Scoby, on the right wing, has not had much chance yet, as he was away for the first match. He is fast and is a good tackler, although he sometimes goes too high. Thus, individually, the threequarters are not bad, but so far no combination to speak of has been seen in matches. Our coach of last year, Mr. Gedge, has been very busy of late, and his absence has, no doubt, accounted for a great deal. J. E. Hodsman is again playing at half. He has made some good openings in matches and has been extremely useful, but he must improve his tackling. The other half is B. T. Groves. He is somewhat slow in getting the ball away, but is possessed of any amount of pluck and dash, and should improve. In the first two matches we played eight forwards. In the Durham match, however, we played only seven men, and changed our formation, D. Anderson playing as extra half. The forwards are fairly heavy and can play a hard bustling game. So far they have played excellently. They are getting smarter in heeling and rushing, from the line-out, but must learn not to kick too hard in the loose. Their tackling is, on the whole, good, and they are beginning to break up quickly. The old forwards are—W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. 'F. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. F. Husband, and E. D. Ede, and the candidates who have played so far are R. D. Foster and D. Anderson. With the careful coaching of Mr. Gedge, who is going to turn out with the team before the Ripon match, we will doubtless see a great improvement in the First XV. very soon. The Second XV. has a fairly heavy pack, who ought to give a good account of themselves. The backs also are fairly good. We would like to see them play with more dash. We hope that they will make an improvement on their last year's match with Durham. Finally, we wish M. W. Peters and the XV. every success. There - has been a steady improvement of late, which ought to enable us to record another most successful Football Season.
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FOOTBALL CLUB, 1906-7. President : REV. E. C. OWEN. Captain: M. W. Peters. Hon. Sec. : A. A. Phillips.
FIRST XV. FIXTURES. Date.
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Old Boys St. John's College Durham School Ripon Grammar School Leeds Grammar School G. Crowther, Esq.'s XV. Giggleswick School Durham School King's School, Grantham Leeds Grammar School Leeds University • Old Leodiensians Wakefield Grammar School Old Peterites
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Sat., Oct. 27 Ripon Grammar School znd XV. • • won Nov. so Ripon Grammar School 2nd XV. • . • • 17 Durham School znd XV Wed., „ z8 Leeds Grammar School znd XV Dec. 12 Leeds Grammar School 2nd XV .
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FOOTBALL. SCHOOL V. OLD BOYS.
This match was played on the school ground on Saturday, October 6th. M. W. Peters lost the toss and Phillips kicked off uphill for the school. After a series of line-outs and scrambling play the school forwards took the ball into the Old Boys' 25. A. penalty was awarded the school, but M. W. Peters failed at goal.
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From a scrimmage the school backs got going, but Penty failed to take his pass from Peters. The Old Boys now made a dangerous rush, but Ingham saved pluckily, and Peters collared Rose and then gained ground before being stopped. The Old Boys then forced the school to touch down. After the drop-out the school forwards, headed by Colley and Clegg, made a good rush, but the Old Boys pressed and Crombie scored, Yeld failing at goal. From the drop-out the school forwards made a good rush, and the Old Boys retaliating, Groves saved well. Soon after Fisher scored for the Old Boys, the kick failing. Almost after the drop-out Rose took a splendid pass and transferred to Schoeder, who scored and then converted the try. From the kick-off the school forwards, headed by Husband, Colley, and Kennedy, made a good rush, and from a scrum, the ball being heeled out, a passing movement ensued which resulted in a good try by Penty. The kick failed. The school were still pressing hotly when half-time was called. Old Boys, II points ; School, 8 points. The second half was characterised by the school forwards beating the Old Boys' pack but being outclassed in the back play, and Fisher soon scored for the Old Boys, who failed to convert. The school forwards then attacked hotly and nearly scored, the pressure being relieved by a good kick of Fisher's. Soon after M. W. Richards scored for the Old Boys, Roy converting with a fine kick. St. George next scored. Roy again converted, following up his success with an excellent try. The kick at goal failed. Time was then called with the score, Old Boys (3 goals, 4 tries), 27 points ; School (I try), 3 points. Full-back, W. Ingham ; threequarier-backs, J. H. B. SCHOOL Tennent, J. R. Scoby, M. W. Peters, S. W. Penty ; half-backs, C. W. Richards, B. T. Groves ; forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster, G. D. Shann. Full-back, F. H. Knowles; threequarter-backs, M. H. OLD BOYS T. Roy, M. W. Richards, A. Rose, H. E. Windle ; half backs, A. R. St. George, J. L. Fisher ; forwards, N. T. Crombie. E. E. Yeld, H. Scott, E. S. N. Bulmer, F. G. Schroeder, J. M. Raimes, L. Shaw, R. H. Colley. :
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" PILICREPI " (Players at ball). En ! pilicreporum Veste diversorum, Pugnae paratornm Geminae cohortes Cito glomerabant, Hinc, illinc adstabant. Statim committebant, Inter se ruebant : Pila jactabatur, Pede mittebatur, Astra jam petebat Brevi descendebat, Cuique quaerebatur, Uni prensabatur : Ille properabat, Praeceps procurrebat : Vice capiebant Alii et dabant : Heus ! delabebatur Unus ; perdebatur Pila ; rapiebat Hostis : et redibat Retro ; vanescebat Tecta, mox patebat : Manu festinabat, Ad calcem pergebat, Ultra ponebatur : Coelo tollebantur Omnium clamores.
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TRINITY COLLEGE, KANDY. The first instalment has been received of a very interesting Journal kept by the Rev. W. S. Senior, formerly a Master at St. Peter's, who went out at the beginning of this year as second in command at Trinity College, Kandy, a school started in Ceylon by the C.M.S., on Public School lines, for the Singalese boys, Christian and otherwise. Soon after Mr. Senior's arrival it was
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found that Mr. Fraser, the Headmaster, who had been unwell for some time, was suffering from sleeping sickness, contracted four years ago in Uganda. The case is a remarkable one, and it is hoped that as the germ is attenuated he may be cured in the London Hospital to which he has now gone. In the meanwhile, Mr. Senior, after only a month or two in Ceylon, finds himself responsible for a school of 4. oo boys, r r o of whom are boarders, with a large native staff. Our heartiest good wishes and sympathy are with him in his difficult task. We extract the following from the journal, pp. 4, 5 :— " The first week was hot and trying, but then the rains set in, and since, the climate has been delicious. The only drawback to monsoon weather is the mould which appears on clothes and books, and which must be diligently dusted or " sunned " away. After these three weeks a new Time-Table came into use, and I found my time fully occupied with teaching. It was a delight to come into closer touch with our boys, and to find them so like the boys whom once I taught in England. There are few professions like that of a teacher. All work here is in English, which is moderately well spoken considering it is not their native tongue. The results are very good. We take the Cambridge Local, Senior and Junior, in the Upper Forms, and a Government Examination in the Lower. " A word or two about the games. Mr. Fraser introduced Rugger, and although at present there is not much science in the team, there is, at anyrate, no funk. And this, contrary to expectation, as the Singalese are supposed to be a soft race. You would not have thought it down on the Bogambra Recreation Ground. I fancy an English boy would want all his skill and pluck to collar M. B. Ekanaylke going at full tilt. And certainly the Singalese were born for cricket. Quick of eye and of hand, strong, supple, double-jointed, with the coaching and practice which boys at home get, the boys of Ceylon should be able to turn out a team which would make an honourable appearance even at Lords ! " The mention of cricket brings me to a sad incident of the earlier part of the term. Some time ago we had at Trinity, one,
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C. B. Aluwahare, said to be the finest cricketer in Ceylon, which he actually represented. He was taken ill, and his illness was not properly treated. It turned to consumption, and when I went out to Matala with Fraser to see him, he was so thin and shrunk that I could not believe that he had once been the finest specimen of manhood ever known in the College. A week afterwards he died, and died a Christian, though not baptized. Fraser and myself, the Eleven, and several Masters went over to Aluwahare to the funeral, which was Buddhist, his family being the owners of a large and ancient temple. But many Buddhistic elements were wanting, and his father, one of the leading Kandyan chiefs, leaned on Fraser's arm all the way from the Walaiowa, or chief's house, to the grave in the field. I shall not soon forget that day. One by one we went into the room and saw the face of the dead, and filed out and sat down. Then, when all had seen it and the coffin was to be closed, the father, standing by, bade farewell to his son in whom all his hopes had centred and kissed him for the last time. Then, as the nails were driven in there arose from the assembled crowd of retainers such a wailing as I never heard or never wished to hear again. It brought home to some of us most forcibly all that Christ has done for us in bringing life and immortality to light through the Gospel. The coffin was taken up by the retainers, the banners of the family were displayed, the drums were beaten with slow peculiar rhythms, and the pipes played as we all moved to the place where he was to be buried ; from time to time rice was thrown over the coffin and sweet spices shaken out. At last we reached the grave, where Buddhist Priests, in yellow robes, were gathered. There our company parted from the rest as we had to catch the last train home from Matale ; but it was good to know that for all the ceremonies it was Christ, and not Buddha, who claimed the soul of the dead."
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PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Since the last issue of the " Peterite " we have been fortunate enough to have had our dark-room removed from its old and unpleasant quarters to the science block. Here we have greater uniformity of temperature, and consequently a tendency to greater uniformity in results than was the case with the dark-room in the gymnasium. Besides the improved washing arrangements, light and ventilation, there is a very good enlarging lantern for enlarging from negatives up to half-plate (which, by the way, is not yet paid for, and for which we are open to receive subscriptions from anyone interested in photography or the society). In spite, however, of this great improvement, we have not seen the increased keenness in this pastime we had hoped for and expected. As a proof of this, we have only to look at the photographs sent in for the annual competition for which Miss Husband kindly offers two prizes. The latest date for entry had been postponed to the beginning of October for the convenience of members who wished to make use of their summer holidays ; but in spite of this, only three members managed to put together half-a-dozen pictures. F. Schroeder, Esq., kindly judged the photographs, and awarded the first prize to Clegg and the second to Peters ii. Now, however, that we have the dark-room fully established and more conveniently and more comfortably situated, it is hoped that more interest will be she wn in this hobby, and that some effort will be made by many to carry on photography throughout the winter terms in two lines, namely, in enlarging and in lantern slide making. There are at least two experienced amatuer photographers, who reside on the premises, who would be only too glad to help anyone in any line who may wish it, and in order to encourage the use of the lantern a practical lecture will be given in the dark-room later in the term. In looking at the photos sent in for the competition, one cannot refrain from remarking on the lack of composition which is generally a thing not over much studied by the beginner. In
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nature, often, the general effect of a view may be pleasant to the eye, but when cut down from the surrounding objects and reproduced on a flat sheet of paper many pictures are spoilt, the one thing being omitted, which is necessary in nine cases out of ten to make the picture compact, that is some central object, which is to form the main part of the picture, but which by itself may not necessarily be a picture, but is completed and balanced by surrounding objects. It is only by taking this hobby seriously and studying it that prize picture results may be attained. I think it would be a very good plan if it could be arranged for members to send in, say, one photograph each, unnamed, to be circulated amongst the society for free and impartial criticism, and be marked. This would further a great interest and spirit of emulation among members of the society, which at present does not exist. I mention this as a suggestion for comment. R.O.W.
THE STORM. Away from me, grim spectre of Despair ! Away from me ! I will not hear thy call. Away ! And take thy brooding sister Care ; And tempt me not, lest I, poor sinner, fall. Fall ? And why not ? How sweet to leave this world, Sweet to have peace, freedom from troubles, rest ! One shock : and then the sail is ever furled, The voyage is o'er ; 0 surely death is best ! Ah, leave me, Tempter ! Thine I will not be, Though I would gladly lie beneath the soil. Tempt me no more, a work remains for me— But I am very weary of this toil. Weary, aye, weary. All the sky is dark, The storm cloud lowers, the thunder rumbles low ; What chance of safety has this fragile bark ? Why fight then longer ? Why not sink below ? But look again ! Does no ray pierce the gloom ? Yes, yes, a beam breaks through the leaden pall ! It shews how near the rocks, how near our doom, But cheers the outlook, cheers the watchers all.
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Rouse up again, against the current fight ! See how the black clouds waver, reel, give way, Flee back, defeated by the powers of light, Which o'er the darkness spread the morn of clay. The rift has broadened : now the sun bursts out, Dispels the mists, chases away Votspair And all her sullen shades in utter rout, And shows the world all smiling, cheerful, fair. Hail, glorious sun, cheering me thus forlorn, Warminr, my dreary heart with genial heat ! Fled is all sorrow. Brightly gleams the morn. The storm has passed—and life is very sweet.
VALETE. School House. Entered May, 1898. VI. Classical. Head Monitor. Captain of Choir. Editor of the " Peterite." Assistant Librarian. XI., 1903,04. Capt. XI., Fives Cup, 1905,06. 1905,06. XV., 1904-05-06. Day-boy. Entered September, 1897. VI. F. G. SCHROEDER. Monitor. Choir. Librarian, Classical. Head Day-boy. Hey Scholarship, 1901. XV., 1903-04-05-06. XI., 1906. Victor Ludorum, 1906. Day-boys' Boat, 1905,06. Shooting Challenge Cup, 1906. Hockey Team, 1906. School House. Entered October, 1899. VI. E. N. GREENHOW. Classical. Monitor. Choir. XV., 1904-05-06. Captain of Fives, 1905,06. XI., 1904,05,06. School-House Boat, 1905. Hockey Team, 1906. J. A. KIRBY. School House. Entered September, 1901. Upper V. Classical. XI., 1905,06. C. A. K. PETERS. School House. Entered May, 1901. V. Modern. 2nd XV., 1905-06. 2nd XI., 1906. Choir. A. L. SMITH. School House. Entered May, 1901. V. Modern. Choir. C. S. TENDALL. Day-boy. Entered March, 1906. Lower V. Classical. XI., 1906. Dayboys' Boat, 1906.
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0. S. JONES. School House. Entered January, 1904. IV. Modern. XI., 1905-06. School House Boat, 1906. Hockey Team, 1906. R. TROTTER. School House Entered 1904. Choir. G. R. BENSON. Day-boy. Entered January, 1904. V. Modern. R. C. BENTLEY. Day&y. Entered September, 1903. IV. Classical. J. B. CROMPTON. Day-boy. Entered September, 1904. Upper III.
SALVETE. SCHOOL HOUSE. IV. Modern. T. L. Whitely. W. W. Phillips ii. Upper Third. H. A. Lees S. Armstrong i. C. L. Armstrong ii. R. M. Baskett. B. McGuire. Lower Third. P. F. Beaumont. A. Cadman.
DAY-BOYS. Third. Uppe r A. D. Trotter. C. G. C. Hendley Lower Third. J. N. Alexander ii. B. H. Ingham. A. Appleton i. F. E. H. Appleton ii. B. 0. Jolly. C. W. Wilson.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. The Editors will publish from time to time under this heading short notes about the School and 0.P.'s. Corrections and contributions, which will be thankfully received, should be addressed to the Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York,
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The following abbreviations are used, besides the first letters of boarding houses, e.g., A : Adams, Bl: Blake, Burt : Burton. B.L.G.=Burke's Landed Gentry (various editions). B.P.=Burke's Peerage (various editions). C. & M.=Civil and Military Department. Cr.=Crispe's Visitation of England, 1893. D.N.B.=Dict : Nat : Biogr : Walf:=1,Valford's County Families. The following were at St. Peter's at Mids., 1844, but it will be seen that some of them had joined previously and their history is given under the date of entry. Continued from p. 54o ante. Richardson, Hy., aged is, Nov., /43, to Mids., /46. Address, Rev. T. Richardson, Lendal, York. From St. Peter's Sch. to King Edward's Sch., Birmingham. See ante 4 Apr., /42. Richardson, James Coke, aged 14, May, 1845. Mids., 1844, to Xmas, 1849. Address, J. Richardson, Esq., Clifton, York, from Collegiate Sch. Went into his father's office. Son of Jas. Entered the Coll. Sch., r Aug., /38, aged 7. A solicitor at York. Admitted /55. Died /63. Richardson, Wm. Henry, aged 9. Mids., /44, to Easter, 1852. Address, Jas. Richardson, Esq., Clifton, York. From Collegiate Sch. This name is not in the Coll. Sch. Reg. Practised as a Surg. in London. Marr. Louisa, daur. of Capt. Coffin, R.N. Died 26 July, /9o. Robinson, Charles Best, aged 12, Oct., 1845. Mids., 1844, to Mids., 1851. Address, H. Robinson, Esq., Clifton, York. From Collegiate Sch. znd Found. Schol., /46. Born 20 Oct., /33. 2nd son of Hy. and Rosamond Norcliffe, his wife. Entered the Coll. Sch. Xmas, /42, aged 8. Went Durh. Univ. 2nd cl. in exam. for B.A., /55. Fellow Durh. Univ., /57. Changed name to Norcliffe. A well known antiquary. See Yorks. Arch., etc., Journ. Died unmarr. 4 May, /96, at Langton Hall, Malton. See B.L.G. (Norcliffe).
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Robinson, Chas. Kirby, aged 18. Mids., /44 to Mich., /45. Address, Mr. Robinson, Acomb. From St. Peter's Sch. See ante 29 July, /39. Robinson, Edward, aged 13, Jan., 1845. Mids., /44, to Xmas, 1848. Address, Rev. J. Robinson, Clifton, York. From Colleg. Sch. Went to an Attorney's office. Not in Coll. Sch. Reg., but see 23 Jan., /43 ante. Prob. a Solicitor at 22, Bootham, York, /72. Admitted /54. Not in list of /84. Retired about /84, and left York. Robinson, Hugh, aged 14 May, 1845. Mids., 1844, to Xmas, 18+6. Address, H. Robinson, Esq., Clifton, York. From Colleg. Sch. Born 3 May, /31. 1st son of Hy. and Rosamond Norcliffe, his wife. Entered the Coll. Sch. 6 Aug., /39. aged 8. Went to a Military Sch. Capt. 43rd Foot. Died unmarr. 2 June, /80. See B.L.G. (Norcliffe). Mids., /44. Robinson, John Carlton, aged io, Aug., /43. Address, Rev. J. Robinson. Clifton, York. A Civil Engineer. See ante 23 Jan., /43. No further information. Robinson, Major Kirkby, aged 13 May, /45 (D). Mids., /44, left Mids., 1847. Address, Mr. Robinson, Acomb. See ante 2 Aug., /42. Rose, — Aged 9. Mids., /44, left Mids., 1845. Address, Rev. C. Rose, York. Sent to a priv. tutor. This was prob. Charles Hessleton (or Hesleden) Rose who entered the Sch. East., /43, See ante. Russell, Henry. No age given. Mids., /44, to Mids., 1846. Address, Jas. Russell, Esq., Heworth Moor, York. Died /54. Simpson, John Barry, aged 14, Feb., 18+5. Mids., 1844 to Xmas, 1847. Address, Hy. Simpson, Esq., Whitby. See ante, 18 Jan., /43. Simpson, Leonard Walton, aged ro. Mids., 1844, to Xmas, 185o. Address, L. Simpson, Esq., Tanner Row, York. Died Xmas, /50. Smith, Alexander Mackenzie. No age given. Mids., 1844, to Xmas, 1845. Address, Wm. Smith, Esq., Cliffe House, Sheffield. From Propr. Sch. Went to business. Propr. Sch. Mids., /43, aged 14.
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Spencer, Wm. Hy., aged 12, June, 1844. Mids., ILIA. to Mids., 1849. Address, Rev. J. Spencer, Plantation, 'York. From Propr. Sch. Went to the Continent. Entered the Propr. Sch., Mids., /43, aged 1 1. Went into the Army. Sumner, Oliver, aged 16, Dec., 1845. Mids. 1844, to Mids., 1848. Address, Mr. Sumner, Ogleforth, York. From Colleg. Sch. Son of Oliver. Entered the Coll. Sch. 9 Apr , /38, aged 8, and left at Xmas, /4o. Allerton Yks. Sch., Durh. Univ /48. B.A , /51. Ordained, /55. Cur. Buckthorpe, Yks., /55. Perp. Cur. Flax Bourton, /58-/61. Chapl. Bristol Infirm., /7b. Lect. All Saints, Bristol,' /78-/83. Curate Weeting, /86-/8. Vic. Buildwas, /88. Rect. Piltoe, /91-/4.. Licensed Preacher in Chichester Diocese, 1900. Living at Newport Pagnall, /97. Died 1 Dec., 1903, at Barton Boscombe, Bournemouth. Wightman, Wm. Arnett. No age given. Mids., 1844 to Xmas, 1845. Address, J. Wightman, Esq , Cawood. From Colleg. Sch. Formerly at Archb. Holg. Sch. Went to Sedbergh Sch. for two years and afterwards to Rev. G. Braune, at Cawood. Born 17 July, /3z. Son of John and brother of C. J., q.v. Entered Colleg. Sch., Aug., /40, aged io. Matric. Caius Coll., Carnb., /5o. B.A., /54. Ordained, /55. Cur., Vic., and Rect. at York, /55-/75. Vic. Stillingfleet, /75. Vic. Chor., York, /58-/75. Sub-Chanter, York, /75. Married. Died 3 June, /4. Wilkinson, John. No age given. Mids., 1844, to Mids., 1845. Address, Mr. Wilkinson, Union Bank, York. Prob. went to Bramham and returned Jan., /48. See post. Wilkinson, Thos. Wm. Mids., /44, to Mids., 1845. Address, Mr. Wilkinson, Union Bank, York. Went to Bramham. See ante 15 Apr., /44. Returned Jan., /48. See post. Wilson, Patrick, aged 15, Nov., /45. Mids., 1844, to Xmas, 1847. Address, Patrick Wilson, Esq., Kelso. From the Propr. Sch. Entered the Propr. Sch., Mids., /43. Wood, Henry. No age given. Mids., 1844, to Mids., 1845. Address, J. Wood, Esq., St. Saviourgate, York. From St. Peter's Sch. Went to Uppingham Sch. See ante Feb., /43. Uncle of J. R., and others.
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Wood, William. No age given. Mids., /44, to Mids., 1845. Address, John Wood, Esq., St. Saviourgate, York. From St. Peter's Sch. See ante Aug., /43. • Leak, John, is given in the School lists as znd Free Schol., /46. This name does not appear on the Register, but John Leak, of Youlton, aged to, entered the Prepr. School, Mids., 1841, on the nomination of G. Woodall, Esq. Prob. a Solicitor at Hull. Admitted, /53• Died Nov., /95, aged 65. Van Straubenzee Bowen. Born Ap. 12, 1829. Is said to have been educated at St Peter's, but his name is not on the School Register. Bowen Straubenzee, of Eastfield House, Leyburn, entered the Prepr. Sch., 6 Aug., /39, aged to. 3rd surviving son of Major Thos. Went to Richmond Gr. Sch. and Woolwich. Entered 32nd Regt., /46. Served in India, Crimea, China, Canada. Retired, /93. Married 9 Oct., /57, Annie Macaulay, 2nd daur. of late John S. Cartwright, Q.C., M.P. Died at Kingston, Ontario, 9 Nov., /98. CHRONOLOGY. 1558. The Dean and Chapter erected, or converted, St. Mary's Hospital in the Horse Fair into a School House. The land, garden, and pond adjoining the Hospital were worth 19 p.a., and were always in the occupation of the Headmaster. 1619. About this time Geo. Marshall claimed the school endowment from the King as " land concealed," and the tenant, Thos. Moyser and his son, spent nearly [too() in defending the title of the Dean and Chapter. 1627. A lease for 3 lives of and in Knapton, part of the school endowment, was granted to ThoS, Gowland. 20 Dec., 1638. A lease for 3 lives of land in Heworth, part of the school endowment, was granted to Wm. Dawson, of Farlington. 15 July, 1644. Surrender of York to the Parliamentary Army. During the siege the school in the Horse Fair was demolished. 1644. Jas. Moyser held the Rectory of Stillingfleet under a lease for 3 lives. 1649. The school was held in the Bedern, or Bederew.
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1657. Christopher Topham and others were sent by the Corporation of York to inspect the school endowment. Jas. Movser applied to the Corporation, " who then had some authority from the then Powers to dispose of and let the land," for a new lease, but his request was refused. Mar., 166J. A new lease of the Rectory of Stillingfleet was granted to Jas. Moyser, who paid a fine of 70, £ 20 of which was given to the Master (Langley) for his consent and the balance was retained by the Dean and Chapter. 1667. The leases to Moyser, Dawson, and Gowland were declared void and the parties were ordered to refund the moneys given to or by them. In Jan., 1853, there were three class-rooms on each side of the school hall, two being on the ground floor and one at each end on an upper story approached by stairs from what is now the central passage. The ground floor room at the north end was occupied by the Mathematical Master, E. 0. Phillips, and afterwards became the French Master's quarters. Above this, and overlooking the garden, was the Sixth Form room, afterwards given up to the Fifth Form. Next to the Hall on the north side was " Tommy" Richardson. At the south end, on the ground floor, Mr. Tomlinson, afterwards head of the Civil and Military Department, taught writing and junior mathematics. This room was afterwards a study for the Sixth Form, and then was, and still is, the School Library. Above it was the French Master's room. The large room next on the south side to the Hall was tenanted by the Third Form under Mr. Harrison. At a later period two rooms on the ground floor at the north end were added, with another room above the northern one. These faced the playground. The largest of them, opposite the Fourth Form room, was devoted to the Civil and Military Department under Mr. Tomlinson. The upper room was taken by Mr. Hey for the Sixth Form, and the one underneath it was used by the Rev. J. Lees as Senior Mathematical Master.
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CORRESPONDENCE. DEAR SIRS,
May I ask why it is that the studies in the School House are not provided with blinds ? Surely it would be a very easy matter to fix blinds on the windows. The addition of such a luxury would be welcomed, I know. At night, for example, when the electric light is on, the absence of blinds makes a study look very cheerless. I hope that you will agree with me and that the matter will be attended to. COMFORT.
[We agree with you.—ED.]
DEAR SIRS,
A short time ago our hearts were gladdened by the advent of a fire in the Museum, but alas, like the cup of Tantalus, it was only there, to be taken away before we had time to appreciate it. At the present time there is not a single room in the whole school warmed by a fire, in front of which fellows can congregate at night and call to mind the good old days of class-room fires. These have been supplanted by the present era of hot-water pipes, which make the various rooms very stuffy but give no real warmth. In fact, however hot the pipes may be, in winter most of the studies are—to put it mildly—cold enough to freeze the stoutest heart. There is, it is true, one fire going, but it is in the dining-hall, to which one has access only at meal times, and even this is generally of a very "lucus a non" description towards evening. Hoping that this matter will soon be redressed, I am, etc., FRIGIDUS.
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NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTH. —14.th August, the wife of E. T. G. Wilson (O.P.), of a
daughter. St. Ann's Church, Dawson Street, Dublin, on August 9th, 1906, by the Rev. J. F. Walker, Louis E. Stevenson, B.A., M.B., B.C. (Cantab.), F.G.S. (O.P.), of Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, to Eleanor Walker (Elsie), elder daughter of James Jeffares, Esq., Bally Kelly, Co. Wexford, Ireland. 23rd October, R. G. Mayson Johnson (O.P.), to Stella Dorothy, eldest daughter of Jas. Halliday, of Fishers Harrow-on-the Hill.
MARRIAGES.-At
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Rev. G. Edmundson (O.P.) to be Vicar of St. Saviour's, Upper Chelsea. Rev. H. G. Metcalfe to be Vicar of Kirby Wharfe, Tadcaster. E. L. Freer (0.P.) was ordained Deacon by the Archbishop of York at the Ordination held at Bishopthorpe, on tith March last. R. Collier (O.P.) served as a trooper with the Natal Carbineers in the late Natal Native Rebellion. J. R. Benson passed the London Matriculation in the Second Division. We congratulate W. Ingham, M. W. Peters and J. N. Blenkin on being made monitors. E. W. Crossley (0.P.) was appointed Hon. Secretary of the Yorkshire Arch ae ological Society at the beginning of the year. T. R. Heap (O.P.) has passed for Captain in the Merchant Service, and has been appointed Acting Lieutenant to H.M.S. Defiance in the Naval Reserve. R. G. Winning (O.P.) has been ordained a Deacon.
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FOOTBALL R. F. Russell is Captain of Leicester R.F.C., and has played for
the Midlands. T. J. Black is playing for Cumberland. F. G. Schroeder and E. N. Greenhow for Hertford College, Oxford. M. H. T. Roy for Jesus College, Cambridge. J. L. Fisher for Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. E. C. Peters for Christ's College, Cambridge. M. W. Richards for Harrogate.
OBITUARY.
On July 7th, M.A.. F.G.S., aged 67, of 35, Harlesden Gardens, London, N.W. Mathematical Master St. Peter's School, York, 1865-1874. REV. JOHN FREDERICK BLAKE,
On z zth September, THE REV. J. R. FARROW (0.P.), aged 82.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors wish to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt .of the following Contemporaries :—Bromsgrovian, Compostellan, Cuthberlian, Dunelmian (2), Felstedian, Fnzmlinghamian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Hursl Johnian, Leodiensian, Malvernian, Masonian, _Newtonian, Savilian, if_rycombe Abbey Gazelle.
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PETERITE. VoL. X X.
DECEMBER, 1906.
No. 178.
SCHOOL LETTER. NCE more the glad season of Christmas-tide has come round, and everyone is looking forward to the holidays—which are now very near— and dreaming of mince pies and other delightful things. Our long record of good health has apparently been altogether too much for the Fates, and, sad to relate, we have been visited by the measles. There are several people in the sanatorium and a few dayboys have succumbed. Our heartiest sympathy to them ! Wild hopes of an earlier breaking-up were entertained by some people, but we are braving the term out to the very end. The big concert, alas ! has had to be postponed. But let us revert to brighter topics. There have been two lectures this term. On Saturday, October 20th, Mr. Spence very kindly gave us an account of the history of Glass-making, and on Saturday, Dec. 1st, the Headmaster gave a lecture on Oxford. An account of these may be found elsewhere. The XV. have had a fairly successful season and are now having some luck--Dame Fortune having been unkind to us in several matches at the beginning of the term. We are sorry to say that several old .friends are leaving us at the end of the term. We bid them good-bye and hope that success will attend on them wherever they go. Our news is now exhausted and so we will end up, as usual, by wishing all our readers " a very Happy Christmas and a Bright New Year."
J. A. KIRBV. 0. S. JONES.
E. N. GREENHO\V. J. 1\1:,, BEEN K IN.
R. 0. F. HUSBAND.
F. G. SCHROKDER. C. S. TEND/tr.,.
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EDITORIAL NOTICE. Owing to some misunderstanding, the numbers of the Pete•ite 159, 160, 161, 162, 163 for the year 1903 have been lost. We beg to ask our readers to try and supply us with the missing numbers. It would be a great pity if any number should be wanting in the bound volumes, which are quite complete since the year 1878.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR EDITORS, On reading your (certainly most polite) demand for another Cambridge letter, I could not help feeling that once more the old words " Quo plus habent, eo plus cupiunt," had been proved to be true. Your desire for Cambridge news is, no doubt, very laudable, but I should have thought that after such a careful and detailed expression of it as you printed in your last issue, even the most greedy would have been satisfied. But it seems that it is not so. We were glad to have a visit from Greenhow and Kirby, a week or two ago, from Oxford, and feel sure they went away deeply impressed with the superiority of things over here : they didn't S. R. say anything, but they probably thought the more. Harrison also has been up for a Rugger match. Roy deserves our heartiest sympathy—he has had an attack of that most painful and distressing malady, influenza, which of course kept him from the footer-field and all other fields for some days. However, after a vigorous application of what Yeats, I believe, describes as the " sweating system," he seems to be better, and his beaming face and fleet feet were once more conspicuous in the Jesus three-quarter line on Saturday last. He, with Phillips, bewails the fact that in less than six months their Triposes begin.
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Fisher is of course the mainstay of the Sidney Rugger team ; and a few days last week he was to be seen in an eight on the river on enquiry I discovered that the official title of this was the Sidney Rugger Boat." I think they were rowing, but should not like to say definitely. Yeats is, as usual, in great form. From various disconnected remarks I was able to gather that the whole of his athletic attention is being absorbed by the Caius Hockey team, for which he is playing back. Peters, as you know, still forms a sturdy half for Christ's : it is said that at least five men whom he has met in that capacity in matches are bitterly regretting that they ever consented to play against him. 'I'endall I can never find at home, but they say that his usual success in the footer-field is still attending him, and that he also rows. Phillips and fives generally go together, so it would be a pity to separate them on this occasion. He is generally to be found cheering the Emmanuel Bugger team on to victory, and declares that this has had much to do with the remarkable success that the side has met with this term. Perhaps it has My task is over. Please forgive the many faults and omissions. Ever yours, X.Y.Z.
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THE BIRTH OF SONG.
THE BIRTH OF SONG. The Master-builder had finished his work in the ages long ago, And the sun shone down on the haunts of men, where the cooling rivers flow ; And they laughed for joy, and they wept for grief, and they hunted and fought and woo'd, And it seemed to their childish minds they were set in a world that was very good. But the sounds of earth went up to heaven, and the Master-builder sighed ; And then, as he bent his ear to hear, " there is one thing lacking," he cried, " Not laughter and sport and tears all joys and sorrows of life embrace : " There is one more guerdon I owe to man—I have made a songless race." And thus to the maiden spirit of song the Master-builder spake, " Go down, 0 spirit of song, to earth, and bid man's soul awake." And swift and glad the maiden, sped, and into his life she wove, As she softly touched his lips and heart, the thread of the songs above. Then the swain to the maiden sang of his love, and the lonely shepherd sang : And the warrior marching to war took heart as the voice of the trumpet rang : And the mourner's sorrow was soothed with song : and the birds as they soared on high, In answer to man's new song, their lays all carolled more joyously. And king and peasant, and youth and age, together the anthem raise, With lyre and lute and the organ's tones all swelling the hymn of praise. And on high the Master-builder paused, as he toiled at his work alone, And his heart was glad to hear, and he spake, " 0 spirit of song, well done."
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BRITISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION. An influential committee has been appointed in London to co-operate with the committee of the Headmasters' Conference in England, in order to assist the British Public Schools Association in Montreal to carry forward its useful work. The members of the London committee are : Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, Hon. F. A. Brassey, and Dr. George Robert Parkin, C.M.G., Rhodes' Scholarship Trust. The association assists young men from the British public schools who come to Canada, by advice and by letters of introduction, both in Montreal, and as far as possible, in affiliated centres at the chief cities. Those who desire to avail themselves of the kind offices of the association must be provided with letters of introduction and references from their old schools, so that only men of good character will be helped forward. No financial assistance will be given, and no guarantee of employment can be offered. Many young men come to this country ignorant of its conditions, and without friends or references. Many of these men fail to find what they seek, merely for want of a timely helping hand. Such failure the association will endeavour to prevent, and such help will strive to give. Those who desire further information should communicate with the secretary of the association, at the McGill Union, Sherbrooke Street, Montreal. The case for the association stands thus : The future of Canada must depend largely upon those who have yet to come to the country. It is desirable to attract capable men of good character, and the better the man the better the position he should ultimately reach. Waste products are not desired in Canada, either from the cities of Europe or from the big English schools. The present organization, so warmly recognized and supported in England, promises to be a channel, by means of which, men of character and promise will come to the Dominion and take their place as good Canadians.
FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE.
Played on the school ground on October 13th. St. John's kicked off and soon gained a good position, but our forwards, with Here the a good dribble, brought the ball into St. John's " 25." school backs got possession, a certain try being lost owing to one of our three-quarters retaining the ball too long. St. John's forwards, after this, took play into our " 25." Here, one of the opponents' three-quarters raced over our line and scored a try, which was converted. From the re-start, the school pressed and were awarded a free-kick, but no scare resulted Here, Mr. Squire got away on the wing, but was overhauled by one of the St. John's men. Play continued to be very even and soon halftime was called : St. John's, 5 pts. to School School, nil. The second half was in favour of St. John's. One of their three-quarters got away on the wing, but Scoby collared him finely near our line. School tried hard to relieve, but could not. Here Scott scored a try for St. John's, the goal kick failing. St John's Continued to press until Phillips relieved 'with .a good kick into touch. This relief was only temporary, for St. John's soon pressed, and a good run by a St. John's three-quarter resulted in a try, the goal kick failing. Soon after, time was called, and a keen game ended in St. John's favour. Score :—St. John's College, 11 pts, St. Peter's, nil. Comments. The forwards did not play with enough dash, whilst the backs were not determined enough in their attack. The following represented the school :Back, W. Ingham ; three quarters, S. W. Penty, M. W. Peters (capt.), S. G. Squire, J. R. Scoby ; half backs, J. E. Hodsman and B. T. Groves ; forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster, G. D. Shann. -
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kept Durham on the defensive for some time. A good dribble by Durham ended in a try, the kick failing. Not long after, a Durham back scored, but the try was not converted. Groves was conspicuous for good kicking. Roberts got away, but was magnificently tackled by Ingham. Half-time scores :—Durham, 6 pts. ; York, nil. In the second half the defence of the York backs became very weak. Horsley dropped a goal. York kicked off and the Durham forwards, getting the ball, were allowed to run clean through and score. The kick failed. Roberts scored twice in succession, both tries being converted. Picking up from a line out, Heads dodged through and scored, the goal being kicked. Time came with the score :Durham School, 4 goals (1 dropped) 3 tries ; St. Peter's School, nil. COMMENTS. —The school backs played a poor game, their tackling being weak and they often failed to pick the ball up in the loose. The scrum halves were too slow in getting to their man, and so failed to spoil enough. The outstanding features were the magnificent play of Ingham at back, and the good work done by the forwards, of whom Kennedy shone most. Roberts played a splendid game for Durham. We congratulate him on being chosen as first reserve for Northumberland. The following represented the school :W. Ingham ; three-quarters, S. W. Back, Penty, M. W. Peters (capt.), J. R Scoby, G. D. Shann ; half-backs, J. E. Hodsman, B. T. Groves, D. Anderson ; forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. ioster. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played on the school ground on Saturday. October 27th. Phillips kicked off uphill, and almost immediately Peters made an opening for Penty, who scored, the kick failing. Shortly after, one of the Ripon three-quarters sprained his ankle and retired. An excellent run by Peters ended in his scoring a try between the posts, and pla,ing the goal. From a line-out Clegg broke away, but was tackled into touch. From the line-out the York forwards
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heeled out, and the ball travelling along the three-quarter line, Penty scored, Peters converting. Phillips scored soon after, but failed to kick the goal. The York backs now became very careless, no less than three players crossing the Ripon line and losing the ball. After some scrambling play Groves picked up and passed to Clegg, who ran over and scored. The kick failed. A dribble by Colley ended in Groves scoring. Peters converted. Half-time came with the scores :York, 24 pts. ; Ripon. nil. Scoby opened the scoring for York. The kick failed. Colley and Clegg dribbled well, and again Scoby scored. Clegg improved. Shortly after Peters scored and converted. After a good run from half-way, Anderson scored, Colley failing with the kick, - Peters again scored and converted. Shaun and Phillips both scored, neither of the tries being converted. Soon Phillips added another try, which he converted. Peters scored and converted after running right through his opponents from half-way. Time was called with the scores :St. Peter's School, 8 goals 7 tries (61 pts.) ; Ripon G.S., nil. The following represented the school :Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, S. W. Penty M. W. Peters (capt.), G. D. Shane, J. R. Scoby ; half-backs, J. E. Ilodsman, B. T Groves, D. Anderson ; ./Grwards, W. II. Colley. A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D H. Kennedy, E. D. Ede, R. D Foster, J. Ramsdeu. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played at Leeds on Wednesday, October 31st Owing to the bad weather of the early part of the week, the ground was in a very bad condition, and back play was impossible. St. Peter's won the toss and played down-hill. Immediately after the kick-off play was taken into the Leeds " 25," and after some fast play Phillips scored. The kick failed Very even play then ensued, till Penty made a good run and just failed to cross the line. Then Leeds broke away, and after some passing among their three-quarters, Robinson scored. The try was converted. York again pressed; and some hard play took place near the
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Leeds line, after which, Hodsman got possession and passed to Scoby, who scored far out, the kick failing. From the drop out Leeds pressed hard, but good play by Penty brought the game back to their " 25," and soon Hodsman scored a try, which Clegg converted. Leeds kicked off, but were again forced back to their own line, and from a scrummage Hodsrnan passed to Penty, who scored far out. The try was not converted. Half-time was called with the score :— St. Peter's School, 14 pts. ; Leeds Grammar School, 5 pts. On resuming Phillips kicked off, and following up, gained possession of the ball, and after a series of rushes, scored a try, the goal kick failing. Leeds next attacked vigorously, and for ten minutes very hard forward play took place in the York "25." The York forwards then went away with a good rush, headed by Colley, who, in company with Clegg and Ramsden, afterwards made a good dribble.' Leeds checked the York forwards, but Ingham relieved with a good kick. Play was then taken into the Leeds " 25," and good work was done by Anderson and Penty. From loose play Phillips got possession and again scored, the kick _failing. Leeds retaliated by pressing hard, and after scrambling play, scored a try, which was not converted. Shortly after, time was called with the score :— St. Peter's School, 22 pts. ; Leeds Grammar School, 8 pts. The following represented the school :—
Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, S. W. Penty, M. W. Peters (capt.), G. I). Shane, J. R. Scoby ; half-backs, J. E. Hodsman, B. T. Groves, D. Anderson ; forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy. E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster, J. Ramsden. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK, V. G. CROWTHER, ESQ.'S XV. Played on the school ground on Saturday, November 3rd, in wet weather. The school kicked off down-hill and play followed in the centre. The visitors soon pressed and almost scored. However, good defensive work was done by Groves and Scoby. The school then rushed the ball to the visitors' line, but the slippery state
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of the ball prevented accurate passing. Peters made a good run and was just tackled on the line. Soon after, Groves was tackled in an unnecessarily rough manlier. He fell on his head and had to retire immediately. His absence was greatly felt throughout the rest of the game. Fairly even play followed, each side failing to place a goal from a free-kick. Shortly before half-time one of the opposing halves, unmarked, ran over and scored, the kick failing. Half-time scores :G. Crowther's XV., 3 pts ; School, nil. The second half was mainly conspicuous for the play of the school forwards. Although much over-weighted, they played with a dash that quite surprised their opponents, and saved , the situation over and over again. There was a good deal of play in the centre, but after a time the visitors pressed, and Kennedy was called upon to save. Good foot xvork by Colley, Clegg and Phillips took the ball to half-way, and from a heel-out Penty nearly scored. The school pressed but -failed to score, the loss of Groves being greatly felt,. as the ball was not whipped out to the three-quarters quickly enough. •‘ No side " was called soon, the scores being : G. Crowther's XV., 3 pts. ; St. Peter's School, nil. The following represented the school :Tack, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, S. W. Penty, M. W. Peters (rapt.), S. G. Squire, J. R Seoby half-backs, J. E. Hodsman, B. T. Groves, D. Anderson ; forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster, J. Ramsdeu. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Played at York. Leeds won the toss and elected to play down the slope. Phillips kicked off, and the first few minutes play was very even until a splendid opening by Richards ended in Hodsman scoring, Peters making a good attempt at goal. On the restart the York forwards were irresistable, and a neat dribble by Foster nearly ended in a score. Then Phillips broke away but was unable to pass the Leeds full-back. The attack however was sustained and Penty scored, Peters converting. Surprised by these early reverses the Leeds forwards put a little more vigour
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into their work, and ciime dangerously near the home line on one or two occasions, but, before long, smart footwork by Colley, Husband and Foster relieved the pressure, and Scoby made an ineffectual attempt to score Give and take play followed for some time and then Leeds again attacked, but Groves brought relief with a useful kick, and once again the school attacked, with the result that Penty ran in, Peters kicking a good goal. Subsequently Groves saved well when York were defending, and good dribbling by Foster, Kennedy and Clegg, relieved the pressure. FrOm a scrum near the Leeds " 25," Groves obtained possession, and, outwitting the opposing halves, scored under the posts, Peters converting. Hardly had Leeds kicked off when Kennedy obtained from a line-out, and after a good run scored behind the posts, Clegg adding the major points. Half-time was then called : York 4 goals, 1 try (23 pts.), Leeds nil. From the kick-off York at once took up the running, and Peters scored after a fast run, the same player adding the goal. At this point the York forwards dribbled in fine style and overwhelmed their opponents. From a nice pass by Richards, Scoby ran in, Clegg failing with the kick. A temporary break away by Leeds off a was nullified by a neat dribble by Peters. .._...g_IE12Lbrought In1 good tackle when a Leeds forward broke away, and a fast dribble by Coley, Clegg, and Peters, took play to near the Leeds line, when Leeds tried to break away Peters proved a stumbling block to them. After Groves had failed to get over, Penty scored, and Clegg converted. Husband dribbled well, and smart passing by the York "1 " ended in Penty scoring again. The goal kick was a failure. Richards tackled the Leeds full back in possession, and a dribble by Husband resulted in Phillips scoring, the same player failing to improve. Husband next scored, after a good dribble by Peters. Clegg failed at goal. From a scrum on the line Peters pushed his way over, no goal resulting. After some scrambling play in the Leeds " 25," during which Leeds were forced to touch down, Peters scored behind the posts after a good run, Clegg failing with the kick. Result : St. Peter's School, 6 goals, 7 tries (51 points) ; Leeds G. S., nil. The following represented the sch000l :—Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, S. W. Penty, J. E. Hodsman, C. W. Richards, J. R. Scoby ; half-backs, M. W. Peters (capt ), B. T. Groves, D Anderson ; forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. F. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster.
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Played at Giggleswick on Saturday, November 10th. The school were without M. T. Clegg at forward. This match was a great disappointment to the school. We expected to win and our hopes were not without reason. Giggleswick kicked off, and soon from a scrum Anderson passed to Penty who scored far out. The kick failed. After play in which York did most of the pressing a Giggleswick back got away and scored, the kick failing. Halftime scores : St. Peter's School 3 pts., GiggleswiCk 3 pts. In the second half the York forwards completely out-played the opposing eight. However, Giggleswick managed to score two tries, one of which was converted. The final scores were : Giggleswick School 1 goal 2 tries (11 pts.), St. Peter's School 1 try (3 pts.). COMMENTS :—The school backs did not play at all well ; but perhaps this may be accounted for by the fact that the GiggleSwick backs invariably stood off-side. This of course, to our minds, lost us the game. It seems extraordinary that Giggleswick only managed to beat Leeds by 6 pts.-0, while we scored 51 pts.-0.
The following represented the school :— Pack: W. Ingham ; three-quarters, S. W. Penty, M . W. Peters(capt), G. D. Sham', J. H. Scoby ; half-backs, J. E Hodsman, B. T. Groves, 1). Anderson ; forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, D. II. Kennedy, R. 0. F. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster, J. Ramsden.
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Played at Durham on Saturday, November 17th. Durham kicked off and soon Taylor getting possession scored, C. Thompson converting. Durham again pressed, but Scoby made a good run to the centre. Some even play followed. Eventually from a pass Scoby got possession and running from half-way scored an excellent try, which Peters converted. For some unknown reason the York backs now became unsteady, and a Durham back scored, the kick failing. Another try was registered, the try being converted. Ingham brought off several splendid tackles. Then
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Heads dropped a good goal for Durham. York were again on the defensive but Groves relieved, and Penty, Kennedy, and Ingham tackled in good style. At this point one of the Durham forwards was hurt, and retired. Half-time came with the scores : Durham 17 pts., York 5 pts. From the kick-off the York forwards pressed, but the Durham pack rushed the ball into the York " 25," and Durand scored a good try, which was converted. From this point the York forwards proved superior to their opponents. After a good forward rush, . Phillips picked up and handing off the full-back, scored.. Peters converted with an excellent kick, the ball being greasy and heavy, as a drizzle had begun. Shortly after Peters made a fine dribble and outpaced all opposition, but unfortunately the ball went over the dead-line when a certain try seemed imminent. Durham were shortly after compelled to kick over the dead-line. " No-side" was called with the scores :Durham School 4 goals (t dropped), 1 try (22 pts.). St. Peter's School 2 goals (10 pts.). COMMENTS. —The school played an excellent game and had very hard luck in not scoring more than they did. The forwards all played well, and although lighter than the Durham pack, more than held their own in the loose. Amongst the backs In liana, Kennedy and Penty tackled well, and Peters and Groves were conspicuous for their kicking. Scoby ran well. The following represented the school :-Back, W. Ingham; three quarters, J. R. Scoby, C. W. Richards, D. H. Kennedy, S. W. Penty ; lag backs, M. W. Peters (capt.), B. T. Groves, D. Anderson ; jorwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, R. O. F. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster, J. Ramsden. -
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On Saturday, November 24th, the XV. journeyed to Grantham. We were without Hodsman, Peters playing in his place, while Kennedy was again out of the scrum at centre three-quarters. Grantham won the toss and selected to play with sun and wind. Phillips kicked off for York, and play immediately settled down in
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the Grantham half. From a scrum York heeled out, and after the ball had been handled by Groves, Peters, Richards and Scoby, the latter ran in and scored, the kick failing. Shortly after Peters dodged through behind the posts, and converted. Some more combination resulted in Scoby scoring a try, which was not improved upon. Peters again- scored a good try by an individual effort, but failed to convert. Immediately after, Peters made an opening for Kennedy, who scored near the posts, Clegg converting. Half-time was called with the score (19-0) in our favour. Peters opened the scoring in the second half, running from halfway. An easy kick was missed. Kennedy next dashed over the line for Peters to convert. Shortly after Clegg made an excellent dribble and had hard luck in not scoring. From an ensuing scrum Groves slipped over, Peters again converting. Immediately after, Kennedy scored his third try, which was not improved upon. Some good combination let Scoby in, and Richards also scored soon after, Peters converting both tries. Grantham now took play to the York line, but a forward rush headed by Phillips placed us on the attack. Time was called after this, the scores being :St. Peter's School 6 goals 5 tries (45 pts.), King's School, Grantham, nil. COMMENTS.—The school pressed throughout but did not give an exhibition of good football. In fact the play was by no means up to the usual standard. The following represented the school :— Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, J. R. Scoby, C. W. Richards, D. H. Kennedy, S. W. Penty ; halfbacks, M. W. Peters (capt.), B. T. Groves, D. Anderson ; forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, R. 0. F. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster, J. Ramsden. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. LEEDS UNIVERSITY. Played on the school ground on Saturday, December 1st, in windy weather. The school lost the toss and Phillips kicked off up-hill against sun and wind. The school immediately pressed and the University were forced to touch down. The University then pressed, but a free-kick relieved matters. Shortly after
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Richards effected a good save. A free kick to Leeds proved unsuccessful. Groves then made a good dribble into the University " 25," where a free kick was given against the school. Richards returned well into touch. From a scrum near the school " 25," the University backs got going and scored, the try being converted. After the restart Leeds again pressed, and Squire tackled the wing man splendidly. The York forwards then made a rush and Colley after an excellent dribble kicked across to the right, for Squire to take the ball on and score a well-deserved try. The kick failed. Half-time came with the scores : Leeds University 5 pts., St. Peter's School 3 pts. Leeds soon began to press after the kick-off, and from a line-out on the York line their " tall " forward got possession and dropped over the line. The try being converted. The weight of the eight University forwards now began to tell on the School seven, and they soon scored another try. Ingham was conspicuous for a brilliant tackle and shortly after saved well at the feet of the Leeds forwards. The School forwards took play back to the centre, but a Leeds three-quarter got possession and after a brilliant run scored a try which was converted. After this the School made a hot attack on the University line, and were still pressing when •` no side " was called, the scores being : Leeds University 3 goals 1 try (19 pts.), St. Peter's School 1 try (3 pts.). COMMENTS.—The school met the strongest side they have played so far. The eight University forwards were much heavier than our pack, and always got possession in the tight scrummages. In the loose, however, our forwards were superior, and played well together. Colley was quite the best forward on the field. The backs got through a tremendous amount of tackling and did very well, on the whole. The following represented the school :Back, W. Ingham three-quarters, S. G. Squire, J. R. Scoby, C. W. Richards, S. W. Penty half-backs, M. W. Peters (capt.), B. T. Groves, D. Anderson forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, H. 0. F. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster. Referee, G. F. Tendall, Esq.
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XV. v. RIPON G.S. 2ND XV. Played on the Ripon G.S. ground, October 27th. Wallace kicked off up-hill. Ripon started almost immediately to press. Taylor relieved with a good kick. After some keen play in the Ripon quarter, 'ferment ran well and passed to Rickell, who scored. The kick failed. Then., after the kick-off, it seemed to be one long procession over the Ripon line, the scorers being Richards, Tennent (5) tries, three of which Mills converted with good kicks. Half-time came with the score : 27 pts. to nil in our favour. The second half was a repetition of the first half. We had to enter on the second half without the services of Rickell, who had been hurt soon after the re-start of the game. The scorers in the second half were Taylor, Richards, Tennent (3), Bulmer, Wells. The converters were Wallace (3), Mills (2) One of Tennent's tries was particularly good ; he ran the whole length - of the field and scored under the posts. Time was called with the score :St. Peter's School 2nd XV., 59 pts. ; Ripon G S. 2nd XV., nil. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND v. DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND. Nov. 17th, 1906. This match was played on the School ground in boisterous weather. York won the toss and elected to play with the wind. Durham kicked off and pressed -almost immediately, but Hammond saved well and averted a score. Scrambling play followed which resulted in Durham scoring a try, the hick et goal being successful, (nil-5 pts.) After the kick off, the York forwards went away with a rush, in which Wallace, Newton, and Schroeder were prominent. From a scrum Taylor got possession and ran splendidly, being pulled down not far from the Durham line. But this pressure was only temporary, for the Durham forwards soon got away with the ball at their feet. Hammond, however, picking up, kicked well into touch Durham continued to press, but Shaun relieved with a good kick into touch. After the line out Durham made a mark and a three-quarter scored, the try not being converted, (nil-8 pts.) Scrums followed the kick off, and from one of these the Durham backs again got possession and scored, the kick at goal again being unsuccessful, (nil-1 1 pts.) At this juncture half-time was called, leaving the score : Durham, 11 pts. School, nil.
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On re-starting, a good dribble by Charnley, and good work by Tennent, brought the ball into the Durham " 25," but their forwards got possession and took the ball to our line, where one of them scored, but the kick failed (nil-14 pts.). After the drop a scrum on the School line followed and the Durham right wing scored, but the try was not converted (nil-17 pts.) Soon after this York were awarded a free kick, and Newton kicked well into touch. Durham again pressed, however, but Hammond relieved well, and from the line-out Schroeder and Wallace were conspicuous in a good forward dribble. But this again was only temporary, for soon the Durham backs got away and their left wing scored, but they failed to convert (nil 20 pts.). Some loose play followed the drop out and Durham again scored, the kick being again unsuccessful (nil-23 pts.). After the drop out a scrum ensued, from which the Durham half scored, and this goal was kicked (nil-28 pts.). After this try play continued in our 25," and after a Durham forward had scored another unconverted try (nil-31 pts.), time was called, leaving the score at : Durham School 2nd, 31 pts., St. Peter's School 2nd, nil. -
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The age limit at Harrogate was 14, and at Marston Moor 13. On Saturday, December 1st, a match was played against the Minster Yard School, which resulted in a win for St. Olave's by 4 goals to 3. In this game the St. Olave's boys did not distinguish themselves. Their combination was very faulty and their passing weak and inaccurate. The very good defence of llamsden and Hargraves at back and of Mould in goal saved the game for them. The return with Mr. Reinhardt's boys will be played on Saturday, December 15th. Those with Harrogate and Marston Moor have unfortunately been postponed until next term.
MUSICAL SOCIETY. In the music of the School this term, unfortunately sickness has played a prominent part At the first Concert the Band was so depleted that the Programme had to be altered, and the second Concert fixed for Dec. 1 7th has had to be postponed until next term, owing to the fact that " measles " seems to prefer a musical boy as a victim, and has carried off ten members of the Choir. This is most unfortunate, as it leaves us very little to comment on, and gives us no " data " from which we can estimate the musical life of the School. We hear that the Lower School are spending their time over Catches and Rounds (a most excellent and interesting introduction to Part Singirig), and also over old English Songs—they sang us two charming and to us unknown examples of these at our Concert. We also hear on a Monday afternoon strains from the band in the Hall, practising Mozart's Overture to " Don Giovanni " and other beautiful compositions, but the " Measles " have prevented us froni judging whether the music would be as beautiful in execution as in composition. The choir we have with us every day—sometimes they please us and sometimes they disappoint. We have lost in Schroeder i„
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Peters i. and Schroeder ii., our leading members of last year, but the younger members are coming on and learning to realise their own importance With regard to the Concert—Mr. Gedge sang us some charming songs—Lisa Lehmann's "My heart when young," and two Lyrics by Hubert Parry—Clegg played us a Violin Solo with much taste—he has improved a great deal and the choir sang some part songs. Of soloists we had none, but we hear the sounds of deep and strenuous voices from various parts of the school when all else is still, so doubtless there is a treat in store for us before long.
LECTURES. On Saturday, October the 20th, Mr. M. Spence gave us an interesting lecture on " The History and Art of Glass-making." The lecturer said that glass-making was one of the earliest known industries, and seemed to have been first practiced by the Egyptians. The glass made in Egypt was opaque and coloured, . and very rarely transparent. The method of its manufacture was shown by several slides, representing drawings of the process which have been found on the walls of Egyptian tomes. Under the Pharaohs, Egyptian glass was exported to Greece, and its reputation continued under the Ptolemies. Egypt still retained the first place in the manufacture of glass under the Romans and exported glass to Rome. After the Egyptians, the people of antiquity most renowned for glass were the Phoenicians, who were also its legendary inventors. The vases of Sidon were highly esteemed at Rome under the Antonines, and many remains of them have been found. From these two countries the knowledge of the art radiated to other countries. In Greece it was next in value to gold, and so can hardly have been a native product. Glass-making was introduced at Rome under the Empire. The most remarkable
works in glass ire the cameo vases, of which the most famous is
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the Portland vase, now in the British Museum. It is of dark blue glass embossed with enamelled glass ; and the art of making such vases has now been lost. Venice became the centre of the glass industry in later years, and for a long time it enjoyed the monopoly of commerce. In conclusion, the lecturer gave a history of the York Glass Works, illustrated by many interesting slides. After the lecture the Headmaster proposed a vote of thanks, which was heartily responded to by the School. On December 1st the Headmaster gave a bright and interesting lecture upon Oxford. He began with a brief history of the University and the origin of the colleges, and gave a topographical survey of the neighbourhood. He then shewed slides of the chief colleges and other " lions " of the city, and also some very pretty views upon the neighbouring waterways. The lecture was not without its humorous side, as in addition to many witty anecdotes, some good slides were shewn, illustrating the horrors of the examination room and the state of the Oxford trams. Also, he gave a short illustrated history of the Oxford Mountaineering Club, and shewed pictures of its members essaying the perils of an ascent of the Bodleian Library and other noted peaks. The lecturer did not state whether he was a member of this club, and wisely did not keep the slides referring to it on the screen long enough to give his audience the opportunity of recognising him among the agile troupe. Mr. Yeld proposed a vote of thanks, which was heartily responded to by the school in the usual manner.
IVY LEAVES. Spray of ivy, given to me, Tender green leaves, sent to roe, dent to me by one I love, Token of a dear remembrance, Coming to me in the semblance Of the patriarchal dove.
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Thou hast brought me joy as great As the dove returning late, To the anxious watchers brought. Nov I know she still remembers : glow brightly love's warm embers : Still she keeps me in her thought. Spray of ivy, given to me, Tender greed leaves, sent to me, Sent to me by one I love ; Green as thee her memory ever I shall keep, forget her never Till I join the hosts above. Qum's.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Short Notes about the School and 0.P.'8 will be published from time to time under this heading. Corrections and contributions which are requested should be addressed to The Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York. CHRONOLOGY. NOT H.—These dates have been selected after a careful comparison of the best authorities, but are open to correction and additions. A.D.
74-84. Agricola conquered Britain. 150. Eboracum was one of the greatest cities in the Province of Gaul. 207. Severus at York. Died there 211. 292 -302. Diocletian persecution. It prob : did not extend to Britain. Euseb : Hist : Eccles ; viii-13. 314. Eborius, bishop of York, attended Council of Arles. 324. Christianity prevailed in Britain.
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May 376. Gratian's edict providing for maintenance of professors in Greek and Latin learning in the chief cities of the province of Stillingfleet. Theodesian Code xiii. Title III. libr : xi. originas p. 220. According to Baines and Wellbeloved, Aldhelm was educated in a Roman School at York, and it was still existing in Alcuin's time. (of Mackintosh Hist : of Engl : vol. I. p. 172). 410. Romans left Britain. 429-446. St. German appointed Iltutus to revive learning among British clergy. 446. Picts and Scots conquered Northumbria. Britons to " Agitio ter Consuli."
Complaints of
449. Hengist landed in Kent. 450-522. Schools of Iltutus and Dubricius flourished in Wales. 500-519. 559.
York was captured by Angles. Bishop Sampson (Sanxo), a pupil of Iltutus, said to have fled to Wales. Ella, first king of Deira. Died 588.
(578) 585-8.
Gregory found slaves from Deira at. Rome.
586. Thadiocus (Cadiocenus), a supposed bishop of York, withdrew into Wales on destruction of British churches by Angles. His legendary predecessors were Fagan, Sampson, and Piramus or Priamus. (Raine, Archbishops of York). 527. Augustine landed in Kent. 603. 625-7.
Picts and Scots in Northumbria were finally defeated by Angles at Daega's Stan. Paulinus converted Nortliumbria.
633. Paulinus fled from Penda, leaving James the Deacon near Catterick, in charge of diocese. 635. York taken by Cadwallon. 664.
James the Deacon attended conference at Whitby.
664-84. The Yellow plague devastated Britain.
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660. Aldl ► elm (born 640), said on dubious authority to have studied at a Roman School in York which still existed in Alcuin's time. (Baines Hist : of Yorks : vol. 1, p. 335, and vol. II. p. 85). 664. Wilfrid I., aged 30, was appointed bishop at York, but going to Gaul for consecration (665), was superseded
by Chad. 668. Theodore, aged 66, was consecrated Archbish : of Canterbury, and held the see for 22 years. " 'Theodorus Archiepisapus et Adrianus Abbas, peragrata insula, quaquaversum Anglornm gentes cornmorabantur, schola.s sacrarum simul et soecularum literarum instituebant, ut quicunque cuperent erudiri liaberent impromptu magistros qui docerent." (Symeon of Durh -.). 669. Chad, by order of Theodore, retired in favour of Wilfrid. The education of the children of Northumbrian nobles was then entrusted to Wilfrid. (of Wright Biogr : Brit : Liter : p. 36. 674. Venerable Bede born. 678. Wilfrid driven out by king Egfrith, went to Rome, and Bosa was appointed bishop of York by Theodore. Mar.680. Wilfrid was present as Bishop of York at a council to deal with the monophysites, and then returned to England, where he was imprisoned by king Egfrith. 686. Wilfrid, on the intercession of Theodore, was restored to bishopric of York, from which BoSa retired. 691. Wilfrid again left Northumbria and succeeded Saxulf as bishop of Leicester. 691. Bosa returned to York and died 705. Among his pupils was Acca. 703. Wilfrid took Acca with him to Rome. 705. Wilfrid sent his pupil Alchfrith, Alfrith or Ealkfrith with messages to Aldfrith, king of Northumbria.
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705. John of Beverley succeeded Bosa, and had pupils at York. " Like his master Theodore he always had a little company of pupils under his charge." (Diet : Chr : Biog : III.). " In his time every Bishop's house was a school for instruction in learning, and a seminary or college fey educating and qualifying persons for the ministry of the Gospel." (Burton Monast : Ebor, p. 5). 705. Wilfrid returned to Hexham and Ripon. 709. Death of Wilfrid in 76th year. 718. Wilfrid II., described as " a convivial priest," was appointed bishop on John's resignation. (Wright Biog : Brit : ). He had previously been vicedomnus et abbas (Carmen de pont : line 1217). There is a suggestion (ibid, lines 1230-5) that the school was then in existence. This title of vicedomnus et abbas was in the time of Albert (see post A.D. 734) equivalent to master of the school. HULL AND DISTRICT. Information about the following O.P.'s is required for the School registers. Dates of births, deaths and marriages; names of fathers and wives ; distinctions at school and afterwards in athletics or otherwise ; and latest addresses and occupations, with other details likely to interest friends and O.P.'s will be specially welcome. Communications, which are requested, should be addressed to C. H. Chadwick, 10, Freegrove Road, Holloway, London, N. TJNKNOWN O.P.'s
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FIustwick, Thos., son of Mr. H.; of Hull, coachmaker. Earnshaw, Hr., son of Mr. E., near Ferrybridge. Newbald, Hy., son of Chas., of 79, High St., Hull. Burstall, Stephen, son of Samuel, of Hessle, morel' : matric : Oxf : A freemason. Inman, Herbert Ferriman, son of Reb. Geo., of Skeff1831 8. ling. Matric : Oxford. 5. Newbald, Alfred, son of Chas., of 79, High St., Hull. „ -5. Watt, Geo., son of R , of Bishop Burton. „ -8. Gray, Samuel, vie : of Leconfield, Beverley /80. 1833 7. Tireman, Stainton, son of G., of Conisbro'. Prob : entered Indian Army. 1835-40. Beckwith, Hy., son of Rev. Mr. Beckwith, of Collingham. do. do. John, „ 36. 1837-7. Fowler,. John M., ordained cur : of Hedon, /47. 1829 31. 31. 30. 1830 5. -
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Bell, John, son of Thos., of Sutton, Hull. „ -7. Cautley, John, son of H., of Hedon. Prob : in medical profession near Hull. 1845 5. Bell, Geo., son of T., of Sutton, Hull. 1846-7. Hodson, Arthur, son of J. H., of Goole. „ 7. Waterland, Alfred, sun of Mrs., of Thealby, Brigg, Lines. 1847 8. Dunn, Fi ank, son of Abraham, of Hedon. 1848.9. Bell, Chas., son of John, of Grimsby. „ 55. Preston, Richard Dixon, son of Robert, of Bridlington Quay. Matric : Cambridge. Dan Hemert, Geo. Hy., son of Rev. J., of North Frodingham, Brigg. 1849-50. Massey, Wm.. son of Rev. Thos., of Radcliffe, Caistor. 1850-1. Braune, Geo. Compigne Parker, son of Rev. G. M., of Cawood, Selby. Cadman, Rhodes, son of Wm., of Wold Newton, Bridlington. Burkitt, John Adam, son of Dr. John, of Selby. 1844 5. -
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Murphy, Brownell Richard,. son of Mrs., of West Ella, Hull. Prob : in medical profession. „ 5. Wilkinson, Oscar, son of Fewster, of Kirk Ella, Hull. Gilbert, do. do. „ „ 3. Heseltine, Wm., son of Wm., of Worlaby. Brigg. „ 4. Rylands, John, son of Joseph, of 9, Charlotte St , Hull. do. Richard Alex , do. 3. 1852 3. Dawson, Hy. Philip, c/o Geo. Pearson Dawson, of Osgodby, Selby. 1853 4. Potts, Ralph Fly., c/o Radford, of Beverley. 1854 7. Brown, Thomas Leland, c/o Miss Brown, of Sherwood Lodgings, Selby. 1855 7. Popple, Wm , c/o Wm., of Brandesburton Manor House, Beverley. 1855 9. Eadon, Hy. Arthur, c/o Hy., of Snaith. 1856 9. Leonard, Wm., c/o Mrs., of Burstwick Grange, Holderness. 1856-6. Heslewood, Edward Ernest, of Yks. Bldg., Low St., Hull. 1858 60. Holtby, Thos. David, c/o Mrs., of Burshill House, Brandesburton -
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1865-7. Wormald, John Hy., c/o J., of Cawood, Selby. 1865-7. Whately, Walter Lloyd, c/0 Rev. Wm. Joseph, of Rise Rectory, Hull. Went into Navy. 1866-8. Leonard, Thos., c/o T., of Rictry, 1867-71. Silvester, Hy. Leslie, c/o H.. E., of Irurn Lodge, Beverley. Went into Army. 1867-75. Pease, Percival Hy., c/o Rev. Geo. C., of Routh Rect : Beverley. 1868-8. Harland, Geo. Fewson, c/o Mr., of Burton Pidsea, Hull. 1868-70. Crosskill, Arthur, c/o A., of 7, Railway St., Beverley. 1868-8. Hawdon, Geo Stephenson, go W., of Park St., Selby. I 868-71. Leeds, Geo., c/o Lieut: Leeds R.A., of Paul Battery, Hull. 1868-71. Taylor, Hy. Waco, c/o R., of The Manor, Sigglesthorne, Hull. 1870-1. Leonard, Benjamin, c/o T., of Preston, Hull. 1870-72. Waltham, Chas. Andrew, c/o Rev. J., of 11roomfleet, Brough. 1870-0. Barugh, Richard, c/o J. J., of Charleston, Bridlington. 1870-71. Coopland, Herbert Chas., c/o Mrs., of Walcot, Brigg. 1871. Watson, Wm. Hy., c/o W., of Holyrood House, Hedon, Hull. House, Hull. Earle, John Hudson, c/o G. F., of I‘ayner, Harry, c/o J. Wells, of Booth Ferry House, Howden. „ -4. Nicholson, Hy., c/o J. L., of 53, George St., Hull. Passed for medical profession. 5. Wright, Thos., c/o T., of Haugh Manor, Alford. 1873 4. Beaumont, William Sugden, c/o T. P., of Eldon Grove, Beverley Rd., Hull. Leeds, Alfred Raymond, c/o Lieut : Leeds, of Paul Battery, Hull.
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1874-6. Marshall, John Christopher, c/o F. R., of Elsham, Brigg. 1875-7. Davis, Richard, c/o J. W., of 6, Dorchester Terr : Hull. „ -8. Nicholson, Wm. Beaucler, c/o R. H., of 21, Albion St., Hull. 1876- . Marshall, Owen Feltham, c/o F. R., of Elsham, Brigg. 1877- . Blyth, Geo. Goode, c/o W., of Barton-on-Humber. -7. Tomlinson, John, c/o T., of Hedon, Hull. -7. Milman, Gustave, c/o Rev. J. W., of Sykehouse Vic : Snaith. 1878. Harland, Tom Chas., c/o T., of Holme Wold House, Beverley. 1879- . Johnson, Chas., c/o Miss, of Marine House, Bridlington Quay. 1880- . Marshall, Duncan West, c/o F. R., of Elsham, Brigg. Wood, Richard Meadows, c/o Dr. Win., of Middleton, Hull. . Shepherdson, Win., c/o W., The Grange, North Ferriby. Watson, Robert Edward, c/o H. of Nafferton. 1881 . Cleveland, Wm. Cayley Hy., c/o Rev. W. H., of Gateforth Vic : Selby. 1882 . Botterill, Herbert, c/o H., of Middle St., Driffield. Marshall, Kenneth Lane, c/o F., of Elsham, Brigg. - • Noel Bornum, do. - • 1880
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Macturk, John Michael, (10 G. G., of South Cave. Scott, Mark, c/o M., of Micklegate, Selby. - • Dobson, Samuel, c/o Mrs., of 3, Promenade Torr., Bridlington Quay. 1894 7. Heap. Thos. Reg., c/o W., The Bank, Selby. Went to sea. „ 5. Tweedie, Jas. More, c/o Rev. A. G., The Vicarage, Selby. 1897 04. Heap, Edmund Theodore, c/o W. (as above). 1899 . Ram sden, Wm. Havelock C., c/o Rev. H. P., of Cottingham. 1891 4. 1892 . -
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W. Colley, Esq. 1 10 Master J. F. Colley 0 26 J. H. Collinson, Esq. 3 15 0 C. A. Cooper, Esq 0 10 0 H. Cowling, Esq. 5 00 The Bishop of Beverley . 5 00 1 0 0 W. H. Crosthwaite, Esq. . 1 0 0 Lt.-Col. G. H. Crowther F. C. Crowther, E-q 0 10 0 0 10 0 G. Crowther, Esq. S. Crowther, Esq. 0 10 0 1 10 J. H. Daniel, Esq 1 10 Major E. Y. Daniel 1 10 Mrs. Daniel (Scarborough) 1 1 0 Mrs. Demaine 2 0 0 Major Dent 5 0 0 Lord IDeramore 1 1 0 H. E. Donner, Esq. 0 40 Rev. J. A. Easten 2 2 0 J. Estill, Esq 2 2 0 Dr. and Mrs. Evelyn 1 1 0 A. Evers, Esq. 11 0 Rev. E. Evers 0 2 6 Rev. H. Evers 2 0 0 G. H. Eyre, Esq. 5 5 0 G. D. Faber, Esq. 1 1 0 Rev. R. J. E. Faussett Rev. W. Y. Faussett 0 10 6 1 1 0 W. Ferrand, Esq. 1 1 0 Dr. A. C. Ferguson 11 0 J. A. Ferguson, Esq 5 0 0 J. H. Fowler, Esq . 1 0 0 Mrs. Freeborn 0 5 0 E. Freer, Esq . 0 1 0 " A Friend" 11 0 J. G. Garbutt, Esq 3 3 0 H. W. J. Garland, Esq. W. P. Glaisby, Esq. ..... • • 0 10 0 5 0 0 Edwin Gray, Esq. 0 10 0 Rev. Canon Gray 1 1 0 T. Y. Greene, Esq. 1 1 0 M. Greener, Esq. 1 1 0 W. L. Greenwell, Esq. 1 1 0 J. T. they, Esq 1 1 0 Mrs. J. T. Grey 0 10 0 Rev. A. H. Griffith 2 2 0 Mrs. Gutch 0 10 0 R. S. H 1 1 0 H. M. Haigh, Esq. .... 1 1 0 W. A. Hargraves, E•q W. \V. Hargrove, Esq. (Jun.) 0 10 0 1 1 0 Mrs. Tindall- Harris 0 10 0 C. W. Haynes, Esq. 0 5 0 J. W. Heap, Esq. 1 1 0 E. E. Hesel•ood, Esq. 0 10 0 Rev. A. Hill 1 1 0 J. R. Hill, Esq. •
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£ s. d. X s. d. 1 1 0 H. J. Newbery, Esq 1 1 0 Mrs. H. V. Scott , 0 10 0 0 10 0 II C. Scott, Esq. Miss Newton 1 0 0 0 5 0 F. Shann, Esq E. F. Neville, Esq. 0 10 0 0 5 0 H C. Shann, Esq R. Nicholson, Esq. 1 1 0 5 0 0 Miss Shaw A. B. Norwood, Esq 0 1 0 T. T. P. Sherwood, Esq. . • • 0 10 6 " 01(1 Boy " 0 5 0 0 1 0 Miss Singleton ".Old Boy " 2 2 0 10 0 0' S. G Squire, Esq. Rev. E C. Owen 10 0 0 Miss Isobel 0. B. Owen • • • 10 0 0 A. R. Stephenson, Esq. • •• 1 1 0 0 5 0 Rev. H. M. Stephenson Rev. W. V. Palmer 1 1 0 0 2 6 e'en. Archdeacon Stone Mrs. Parkinson 0 2 6 0 5 0 A. R. St. George, Esq. H. Partington, Esq, •••11 0 Rev. A. M. Sullivan .. C. D. Pawls, Esq 0 10 6 1 1 0 0 2 6 Rev. M. Sullivan Capt Pearson 1 0 0 Rev. Canon Pemberton 1 1 0 Mrs. Swift 1 1 0 2 2 0 Dr. E. M. Taylor Mrs. Pennyman 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 Mrs. Tendall Mrs. Penty I.I. Tomlinson, Esq. 1 1 0 M r. and Mrs. Arthur Peters. 1 1 0 5 5 0 0 2 6 Lt.-Col. E. Tozer E. C. Peters, Esq.. 1 1 0 2 2 0 W. P. 'Turnbull, Esq. Mrs. Joseph Peters 0 10 6 Pcveril Turnbull, Esq. S. W Phillips, Esq. ....... 0 5 0 0 10 6 1 1 0 Rev. R. E. W. Verini C. A. Phillips, Esq 1 1 0 • • • B. Wadsworth, Esq. 1 1 0 G. F. Pick, Esq. (Sen.) 1 1 0 0 10 '0 J. C. Walker, Esq. F. Pick, Esq. (Jun.) 0 10 0 0 2 6 Mrs. S. Walker Master T. S. Pick 0 10 6 0 10 0 C. Watson, Esq Mrs. Pierson 0 5 0 0 2 6 Mrs Webb Mrs. Place 1 1 0 Wharton, Esq Mrs. Platna,uer 1 1 0 H. 0 10 0 A. T. Pollard, Esq 3 3 0 Miss Holden White 1 1 0 C. A. Powell, E.q 1 1 0 Col. White 1 0 0 0 10 0 G. Wilkinson, Esq. A. Procter, Esq 1 0 0 0 5 0 0. Wilkinson, Esq. T. Pulley n, Esq. 0 10 6 The Dean of York 5 0 0 J. W. G. Williams, Esq. 5 0 0 0 10 6 Miss E. A. Wilson Dr. Raimes 0 14 0 0 2 (3 1 Master S. Wilson • .. Rev. J. Raine 0 10 0 1 0 Mrs. Wilson (Hutton Hall) Rev. W. R. Ilayson 1 0 10 6 Mr'. and Mrs. Reinhardt • • 1 1 0 E. Wooler, Esq 2 2 0 0 5 0 A. Wood, Esq Professor Reinhold 1 0 0 The Misses Richardson Captain C. E. Wood ...••••• 1 1 0 0 10 6 0 5 0 L. Wood, Esq. R. S. Rose, Esq 0 10 0 1 0 0 H. J. Rudgard, Esq. R. F. Wood, Esq. 1 0 0 R. F. Russell, Esq. £306 15 6 5 0 0 F. Schroeder, Esq. (Sen.) Total 1 1 0 H. V. Scott, Esq.
NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTHS.9th November, at Hill View, Woking, the wife of F. E. A. Colley (0.P.) of a son. the 9th November, at Meerut, India, the wife of
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Clarke—Weitb;echt. On November 14th, at the Mission Church, Anoritsar, Punjab, by the Bishop of Lahore, assisted by the Rev. C. B. Clarke (O.P.), brother of the bridegroom, the Rev. D. Mackenzie and the Rev. Falgud Din, the Rev. A. C. Clarke (0.P.), C.L.S. Anoritsar, son of the late Rev. T. J. Clarke, Rector of St. Paul's, York, to Winifred Margaret, eldest daughter of the Rev. H. V. Weitbrecht, D.D. By cable. A PPOINTMENTS .Rev. G. M. Storrs (O.P.) to be Rector of Kittisford. Among recent publications we observe " British Malaya," by Sir F. Swettonham (0.1) .). We congratulate W. B. Worsfold (0.P.) on the marked success of his recent book, " Lord Milner's work in South Africa." There are at present four O.P.'s in the York City Council, viz :R. B. Lambert, W. A. Pearson, Arthur Peters and K. E. T. Wilkinson. Other O.P.'s who have very recently served in the Council, but who have now retired are :—E. R. Dodsworth, and Edwin Gray, as Aldermen ; Joseph Peters and E. S. D. Carter as Councillors ; also less recently Alfred Procter (for many years), F. Ware, and H. Spink (now deceased). At the latest meeting of the council of Ormond College, Melbourne University, the following resolution, with regard to ViceMaster (Mr. H. Darnley Naylor, M.A., 0. P.), who has been appointed Professor of Classics in the University of Adelaide, was carried unanimously :—" That the council, while heartily congratulating Mr. Naylor on his appointment to the important position of Professor of Classics in the University of Adelaide, desires to record its deep regret at the loss
which tho college will sustain through his leaving, and its high appreciation of the services rendered by him to the College. During the whole of Mr. Naylor's tenure of office in the college, from the beginning of 1895 till the present time, first as senior tutor and latterly as Vice-Master, his work has been of the highest quality. Not only has he shown
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himself to be a fine classical scholar, but he has also displayed a genius for imparting his knowledge to the students and for kindling in them an enthusiasm for his subjects in some degree like his own. The evidence of this is seen in the long series of their signal successes in carrying off the honours of the University. His whole influence on his students was elevating and helpful, and he was regarded by all with love and esteem. It is with sincere regret that they think of his departure." Our hearty congratulations to S. W. Penty, B. T. Groves and R. D, Foster on receiving their First XV. Colours; also to J. F. Wallace and C. C. Taylor on receiving their Second XV. Colours.
OBITUARY.
16th November, at 57, Bootham, York, (O.P.), in his 90th year.
RICHARD PEARSON
JAMES HEWITT PALEY,
M.R.C.S, L.R.C.P. (O.P.).
Died at East London, Cape Colony, December 1st, 1906. At St. Peter's under Canon Elwyn, circa 1865-68. He took his medical course at Westminster and Guy's Hospitals, and after holding one or two small appointments in England, went to East London, Cape Colony, in December, 187 where he has practised ever since, holding many medical appointments in the town. He married in February, 1880. He died of heart disease, leaving a widow, three daughters and two sons. ,
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CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries — Den8tonian, Dunelmian, Hurst Johnian, :
Lily, Monktonian, Newtonian, Sedberghian, Sutton Valence School Magazine.
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PETERITE. VOL. XX.
APRIL, 1907.
No. 178.
SCHOOL LETTER. H E time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things : in like manner the importunate ticking of the clock warns us that we must again take up our pen and chronicle the deeds of the past term and give forth faint prophecies of the future. The advent of this term was heralded by very severe snowstorms, we almost failed to recognise our surroundings so heavy was the grasp that winter had laid upon them ; the result was three weeks' skating, to which some of us can look back with very pleasant memories, though we must regret the large gap it made in the time allotted for Football this term, for we were 'unable to begin playing till nearly the middle of February. It resulted in the cancelling of one of our matches, though the Clerk of the Weather in order to atone for his misdemeanours gave us an almost tropical day for our fixture with Durham Colleges. The Review of the Team will be found in another column. We may say, however, that this year's season, if not as good as the preceding one, has at any rate some gratifying results ; we have won six and lost eight matches, we are well on the credit side as regards the number of points scored ; and lastly the team has made a very great improvement in defence. We must offer our hearty congratulations to Peters and Phillips. Turning now to what has yet to take place, let us first of all say how glad we are that the school is once more taking up rowing seriously. We are the fortunate possessors of a well e q uipped
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boathouse, we have an extremely good river, and it is a crying shame that we have for so long neglected such opportunities. We trust that this year's School IV. will worthily carry on the traditions of the past and prove itself the pioneer of a long succession of victorious crews. The contract for the new organ has been let ; it is hoped that the new instrument will be ready by S. Peter's Day. In the meantime our Chapel Services will be accompanied by a Harmonium. The date of the Gymnasium Competition is Tuesday, April and ; the Sports will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th. Finally, we would offer our hearty congratulations to Mr. Senior on his engagement and to A. B. Sale on obtaining his " Blue."
O.P. DINNER. (Reprinted from the Yorkshire Herald of December 2 ISI, 1906).
The annual reunion of Old Peterites was held in the Davy Hall Restaurant, York, last night, the chair being taken by the Ven. Archdeacon H. W. Griffith, who has been an Army Chaplain in India for twenty-five years, and holds the India Frontier medal as well as the special medal which was struck on the occasion of the great Durbar. The others present were :—The Rev. E. C. Owen, Dr. J. A. Browne, Messrs. J. R. Wood, T. W. L. Terry, Dr. A. E. Chapman, Messrs. P. L. Newman, N. T. Crombie, A. W. Eastwood, R. Loy Wilcox, H. L. Creer, K. J. Roy, M. H. T. Roy, F. G. Schroeder, W. M. Carter, G. H. Eyre, R. W. Hutchinson, J. B. Clarke, W. H. R. Hopkins, G. Yeld, S. G. Squire, K. E. T. Wilkinson, and Arthur Peters (hon. sec. Old Peterite Club). " The King " was given from the chair, and loyally honoured, after which
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Mr. Norman Crombie proposed the toast of " The Archbishop and clergy of all denominations." He remarked that in the ancient city of York they were exceedingly proud of their Archbishop, who had rendered very excellent service to the citizens. He had devoted his time and a considerable part of his income for the amelioration of the lot of the clergy, who had not got large incomes, and in doing what he could to help them. He trusted that the clergy of all denominations would unite in one common cause to foster the education of the children in the truest sense. The Rev. E. C. Owen said that although he could endorse the sentiments of Mr. Crombie, he felt a bit like Mr. Pickwick on the present occasion when the innocent little corpse of that little Bill lay murdered and entombed in another place. He stood there to represent at one and the same time the Bishop of Manchester and Dr. Clifford. He felt almost as though his legs were parting asunder. They at any rate could afford to put away the odium theologicum. " The Imperial Forces " was submitted by Dr. Chapman, who said that unfortunately for the Imperial soldier, he was not left to himself. He was in the hands of Ministers who were changed with the political feelings of the country. At one time, the soldier had to wear the Brodrick cap and now he was to be brigaded with the cavalry on Salisbury Plain, because the present Minister had got information that in future we would always conduct our wars on level areas. As a York citizen he felt uncomfortable about the rumours afloat. The War Office had now threatened to move the cavalry from York. It would be a death-blow to the place if the change took place, and he hoped there was no truth whatever in the report. They had never heard till now that the cavalry barracks were obsolete, and he did not see why York should be sacrificed to Scotland or to Salisbury Plain. He had the greatest confidence in the courage and endurance of the Imperial soldier. Lieutenant K. J. Roy, of the Middlesex Regiment, in reply, eulogised the British soldier, and remarked on the efficiency of the Navy. He sincerely hoped that the cavalry would not be removed
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from York, and that the War Office would be induced to reconsider their decision. The Militia, Volunteers and Yeomanry had all improved by their training in South Africa, and the only difficulty now was as to organisation. The recently formed Legion of Frontiersmen, too, would be a very useful body in time of war, and he was glad to notice that there was a York Command. In conclusion, Lieutenant Roy remarked on the good qualities of the native soldiers in West Africa. He had led them into action, and he could truthfully say that they were full of pluck and bravery. The Chairman, who was also associated with the toast, said that some of the finest soldiers in the world were the native troops in India. Mr. G. H. Eyre gave the health of " The Chairman " in a reminiscent speech. He was a gentleman who had done good service both in the Church and in the Army. The toast was drunk with musical honours. The Chairman, in reply, recalled old times at St. Peter's School. Things had no doubt changed and, they might fairly say, for the better. A characteristic of the boys at St. Peter's was their " allroundness." Archdeacon Griffith afterwards proposed " Success to St. Peter's School," which he remarked was an old institution before Eton and Winchester were ever thought of. The school had moved with the times, and one, coming back after a long absence, would notice the very great improvements that had been effected. When he went to school, somewhere about i 86o, there was no such thing as a modern department, but they had one room which was called the " Civil and Military Department." where they went in for a certain amount of Army and Civil Service work, and, of course, for the law. Recalling old masters, the Chairman spoke of " Old Bull," or Mr. Thomlinson, a first-rate teacher and an admirable coach. But the character of all others in the school was Mr. Richardson, who was then styled " Old Tom." Though his methods were not of the present day, he taught them a good many things which some would never forget. Who, for instance, could repeat the names of the Kings of Judah and the books of the
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Bible ? Then, Mr. Robertson was one of the most picturesque figures in the school ; he was a man of many parts, and well beloved by the boys. The names of Mr. Harrison and Mr. Lees brought back many memories, and they remembered with grateful feelings Canon Elwyn, who was no ordinary man. The Chairman. in conclusion, spoke of Archdeacon Hey, and Mr. Yeld, who was present that night, and who was a master at St. Peter's when he was a boy there. The Rev. E. C. Owen, acknowledged the toast. He said they wanted all the help and sympathy that Old Peterites could give. The school was going strong, and this year they had the biggest entry that they had had for many years past. At the present time they were passing through something in the nature of a crisis ; they were fighting for freedom and for the old ideals. Mr. Owen also spoke on the " all-roundness " of the boys of St. Peter's, which, as a small school, helped to develop that characteristic. Mr. G. Yeld joined in acknowledging the toast in a brief speech. Mr. James Parker (porter at the school for over thirty years), made an appeal on behalf of the organ fund of the school, and afterwards the company joined in the singing of " Auld Lang Syne." Telegrams wishing the gathering success were read from Mr. C. H. Chadwick, and Mr. J. H. Daniel. It was also announced that Mr. C. F. Padel. an Old Peterite, had been appointed fourth-form master at Marlborough, and Mr. D. W. Roy had been made house surgeon at St. George's Hospital, London. Mr. Arthur Sample presided at the piano during the evening, and, in addition to playing the accompaniments for those of the company who contributed to the harmony of the evening, he gave an admirable rendering of Warner's Tannhaiiser Overture.
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THE OLD PETERITE CLUB. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The twenty-first Annual General Meeting of the Club was held at the School on Wednesday, the 19th December, t906. The following members were present, viz. : The Rev. E. C. Owen (President) in the chair, Rev. E. W. Clarke, Messrs. K. E. T. Wilkinson, K. J. Roy, G. A. Fisher, J. L. Fisher, M. H. T. Roy, F. G. Schroeder, and Arthur Peters (Hon. Sec.) The minutes of the last Annual General Meeting were read and confirmed and the Treasurer's Balance Sheet for the past year adopted. Mr. M. H. T. Roy was elected Local Secretary for Cambridge in the place of Mr. W. H. Crosthwaite, who had gone out of residence. All the other Officers of the Club were re-elected for the ensuing year. Messrs. P. L. Newman and K. E. T. Wilkinson, the members of Committee, retiring by rotation, were re-elected for a further period of three years. Messrs. R. Teasdale, H. C. Scott, and M. H. T. Roy were appointed as the Sports Committee, and Messrs. C. H. Chadwick, F. P. Fausset and R. H. Bailey as the Dinner Committee for the ensuing year. The following money grants were voted :—For School Reading Prize Z . 1, School Sports Prize [1, towards the rent of Cricket Field (if the tenancy of the field should be continued) o, Dinner Committee, a sum not exceeding f j . The following Resolutions were then duly proposed, seconded and carried :— be granted for the purposes of " That a sum not exceeding preparation of the School Registers for publication." " That a Social be held at the School on the evening of Commemoration Day in June, 1907, to which all Old Peterites shall be invited so far as is practicable, and that a grant of a sum not exceeding L'i o be voted to cover expenses." " That the President and Secretary of the Cluh, with Messrs. K.,E. T. Wilkinson, H. R. Partington and H. C. Scott be appointed a special Committee to make the necessary arrangements, with power to add to their number."
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The Secretary read a letter which had been received by him from Mr. J. E. Fawcett suggesting that a Fresco copy of the painting representing the death of the Venerable Bede should be placed in some conspicuous place in the school, by subscription, as a reminder of his connection with the school, and offering to contribute [5 towards a fund to be raised for this purpose, if the proposal were adopted. After some discussion of the matter it was resolved that it was desirable to obtain some reliable evidence of the connection of the Venerable Bede with St. Peter's School before taking any steps in the matter of the suggested Memorial. A vote of thanks to the Pesident concluded the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO OLD PETERITES. It is proposed to arrange for a social gathering of Old Peterites to take place at the school on the evening of Commemoration Day (Saturday, June 29th). Particulars of the arrangements will be announced in the next number of the Peterite. All Old Peterites will be welcome (whether members of the Old Peterite Club or not), and as far as possible invitations will in due course be sent to all 0.P.'s. The special Committee appointed at the Annual General Meeting of the Club, in December last, wish to take this opportunity of announcing the forthcoming event as early as possible, in order that those who wish to be present may be able to arrange their plans accordingly.
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR EDITORS,
I would that it were given to another hand to recount the doings of Old Peterites at Oxford, but since " Necessity is relentless," and Editors brook no refusal, I must to my task. There are six O.P.'s in residence, of whom Baldwin has been seen coming out of Queen's, but beyond the fact that he is working for Greats, nothing is known of him.
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Fisher, despite his shoulders, seems to enjoy life. The ease with which he " floors " the examiners in " Groups " is positively awe-inspiring. Since his return from the " Fatherland " he answers all questions in German, to the awe of some and the amusement of others. Of Raimes we see little, so wrapped up is he in " Groups." Despite this, however, he has, so rumour says, represented Lincoln at " Rugger." Schroeder, when we last saw him, seemed depressed and moaned about broken ankles. He and Greenhow haVe been playing " Rugger " for Hertford throughout the season, with some success it seems. Kirby leads the life strenuous. He works, he rows, and he plays football. We heartily congratulate A. B. Sale on his well-earned "Blue " for Putting the Weight. This year we missed, as a former scribe put it, th2, " beaming face of NI. H. T. Roy" among the Cambridge University Volunteers. We wept. We shall be glad to welcome Husband amongst us next October. Congratulations to the " Rugger" XV. on their successful season. All good wishes, OXON.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR EDITORS, The Lent term at Cambridge is very uneventful unless rowing is taken up, and as no one of the Old Peterites in residence has seriously gone in for this, their doings of the past term will not take long to enumerate.
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Fisher has, we believe, been assisting Sidney at Hockey, but the few occasions on which we meet him lead to the supposition that, he has been devoting his chief energies to " Mays." Peters, although strongly recommended by Yeats to the Hockey authorities at Christ's, has failed to have his abilities in this direction recognized. He was seen on several occasions enjoying the skating, and towards the end of the term took up boating. Phillips is very rarely seen, but as he and Roy both have their " Trips " close at hand, we conclude that they are busily engaged reading over the result of their work of the last three years we wish them every success. Tendall has been distinguishing himself at Hockey, and has become so attached to his books that he has been unable to come down for a well-earned rest. Yeats plays regularly for Caius at Hockey, and is much sought after by other colleges as a referee in important matches. He also spends most of his time in study. Mr. Keir Hardie will long remember his visit to Cambridge, it is hoped that he will soon be coming again, as he was quite struck by the warmth of his reception. Hoping these few remarks may be acceptable, Yours, etc., CANTAB.
DURHAM LETTER. DEAR MR. EDITORS,
I was just beginning to congratulate myself upon having almost got safely over a term without being subjected to one of those obnoxious demands of yours for some contribution to the Peterite." However, as I believe I was rash enough to make a promise some time ago, and the season is Lent, I suppose I must fulfil it.
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If only you would send a few more men up to Durham (where byethe-bye are plenty of scholarships to be got and not a great deal of competition) there would be a little more to write about. Of those who are up at present : A. E. Farrow is dividing his time between Rugger, Soccer, Fives and Choral Societies. He has been most successful in getting up musical evenings at Hatfield Hall, and he himself at the piano is always a treat worth going a long way to hear. He: was also a member of the Hatfield Fives Team, which won the inter-coll. Fives cup this season. Bulther is generally to be seen assisting to uphold the supremacy of the Castle and the Colleges (though the latter are not always supreme, as they found at York the other day) at Rugby and Hockey. He is also working for an exam. at the end of the term. John Robinson, whose fame seems to have preceded him, if we are to believe the estimable York Herald, has been the mainstay of the Hatfield Hall senate crew, which though rather easily defeated rowed a plucky race against a heavier crew. What Robinson does or intends to do except rowing is somewhat of a mystery even to his warmest admirers ! I must not forget to mention Whaley, who was at school in the early nineties, and is now one of the characters of Durham as well as one of the most versatile coaches that ever existed. His favourite recreation is hockey. My Lenten task is now over, and it only remains to wish you the best of weather and luck for the Sports, and to apologise for taking up so much of " your valuable space." Yours, etc., U. C. D.
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FOOTBALL. S'r. PETER'S V. OLD LEODIENSIANS. Played at York. The school lost the toss and kicked off up hill, against the wind. The school immediately took play into the Leeds half, and even play ensued till the Leeds backs gained possession from a scrum and took play into the York " 25,." Two free kicks for the school temporarily relieved the pressure, but Leeds again pressed, and Scoby saved well. Then a free kick was given to Leeds, but Ingham fielded it and ran well into the visitors' half and passed to Penty, who was collared into touch. After this, York was given another free kick, but Peters failed to place a goal, and Leeds touched down. After the kick off even play at the centre followed, until York was awarded a free kick, and with a good dribble the St. Peter's forwards took play near the visitors' line, but were repulsed by a free kick being awarded to Leeds, who took play into the home " 25." Here one of the Leeds backs attempted a drop kick, but the ball struck the upright. Even play followed till half-time was called. Score :— St. Peter's, o ; Old Leodiensians, o. From the re-start, the school immediately pressed, but from a scrum a Leeds back broke away, but was well collared by Ingham. Shortly afterwards a good kick by Squire took play into the visitors' " 25," where the school nearly scored. Shortly after the school forwards heeled from a scrum, and Peters obtained possession and scored, the kick failing. From the drop out the visitors made a strong incursion into the York half, but were repulsed by a free kick which took play back to their " 25," where from a scrum Scoby obtained possession and, running well, passed to Squire, who scored but failed to convert. York continued to press and a free kick was awarded to them from which Squire placed a goal. Even play at the centre followed until the York forwards took play into the visitors' " 25," when time was called. Score : — St. Peter's School ; i goal (penalty) 2 tries (9 pts.) Old Leodiensians : nil.
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HOUSE V. DAYBOYS.-ISt Match. Played in the Christmas term. The House were without Hodsman and Groves. The Dayboys were the first to score— Hammond kicked but failed to follow up, and the House forwards, being off-side, had to allow Penty to run in under the posts. The kick failed. After a loose rush Anderson got over the Dayboys' line, the kick being unsuccessful. Late in the second half Ingham scored for the Dayboys, after a splendid run. The try was converted. Final score : Dayboys i goal I try (8 pts.), House i try (3 pts.) This was one of the keenest matches ever played on the school ground.
and Match. Played in the Lent term. The Dayboys were without Penty and Scoby, the House without Hodsman. The latter started off with a determined rush and soon scored. In fact throughout the game the House played with more dash than their opponents, and finally ran out easy winners. For the Dayboys Kennedy played a magnificent game. Peters and Groves, among the backs, and Colley, Phillips and Clegg, among the forwards, played well for the House. Wells scored the only try for the Dayboys, after a good run from his own " 25," near the end of the game. The final score was : House 27 pts., Dayboys 5 pts. SCHOOL V. OLD BOYS. Played on Wednesday, December 19th, the last day of term. We are very sorry to say that the full notes of this match were lost owing to a misunderstanding. In the first half the school played well together but failed to keep the •Old Boys out, Greenhow scoring a fine try, which was converted by Schroeder with a good kick. The score at half-time being 5 pts.—nil.
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The second half was a repetition of the first. The school had just as much of the game as their opponents. However, good individual play by Richards enabled them to win by 15 pts.—nil. After the match J. Ramsden received his colours. OLD BOYS :—Back, W. Armstrong ; three-quarters, M. H. T. Roy, M. W. Richards, E. N. Greenhow, F. H. Knowles ; half-backs, J. L. Fisher and E. C. Peters ; forwards, E. W. Clarke, F. J. Schroeder, E. E. Yeld, J. M. Raimes, E. H. Creaser, K J. Roy, R. H. Colley. SCHOOL :—Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, J. R. Scoby, G. E. Hodsman, C. W. Richards, S. W. Penty half-backs, M. W. Peters (capt.), B. T. Groves, J. Ramsden ; forwards, W. H. Colley, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, D. H. Kennedy, R. 0. Husband, E. D. Ede, R. D. Foster.
ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM COLLEGES. This match, the last of the season, was played in almost summer heat. Peters lost the toss, and Phillips kicked off down hill. Durham returned into touch, and began to press hotly from the outset. The college forwards, who were much heavier than the school pack, gained possession in the scrum nearly all the time, but the backs tackled well, and eventually the forwards by means of loose rushes worked the ball down the field into our opponents' " 25," and a pretty bit of combination (about the only piece in the match) ended in Tennent scoring far out, Clegg converting with a magnificent kick. From the restart Durham pressed, but the forwards worked the ball down and half-time was called with the school in the Durham " 25." Score 5—nil. From the kick-off Durham immediately pressed, and tried to make use of their superior weight in the scrum to get the ball on the line. The whole of the second period therefore resolved itself into a long series of scrums and touches, the school being confined to their " 25 " nearly the whole half. Although Durham gained possession in the scrum nearly every time, the determined
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tackling of the backs and the rushes of the forwards proved effectual. Durham once scored far out from a forward rush, the kick at goal failing. The school team managed to keep out their heavier opponents, and the match ended in a victory for York by 5 pts.-3. COMMENTS.—The whole team played magnificently, and it is safe to say that if they had exhibited that form earlier on in the season, we should have far more victories to our credit than is now the case. The forwards especially are worthy of praise for the manner in which they stuck to their heavier opponents in the second half and kept them out, though they were playing up-hill and had the sun in their eyes, stamps them indisputably as one of the best packs the school has had for some years. FOOTBALL FIXTURES—RESULTS. Date.
Club.
Sat., Oct. 6 13 11
„ 20
27 Wed., „ 31 Sat., Nov. 3 10 17 24. Wed., „ 28 Sat., Dec. 11
1,
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8
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Wed., ,, 1 9 1907 Sat., Feb. 23 ,,
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home lost Old Boys 3' 2 7 home lost St. John's College home lost 0-4.g.( d ) 4t.(28) Durham School home won 8g. 7t. (60-o Ripon Grammar School Leeds Grammar School • away won zg4A(22)-rgit(8) o-it (3). G. Crowther, Esq.'s XV home lost Giggleswick School away lost it.(3)-Ig.2t.(1 I) Durham School away lost 4.g(rd)it-2g(ro) King's School, Grantham away won 6g. 5t. (45)-0 7t. (5 r)-o home won Leeds Grammar School Leeds University home lost it.(3)-3g. rt.(19) home won rg• (p) 2t. (9)-0 Old Leodiensians Wakefield Grammar School away n'pld ., 0-15 Old Boys .... home lost G. Crowther, Esq.'s XV. Durham Colleges
home n'pld home won
ig•(5)-It (3)
SECOND XV. Date.
Club.
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Sat., Oct. 27
Ripon G.S. end XV Ripon G.S. znd XV Durham School and XV. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV Leeds G.S. 2nd XV
away won home n'pld home lost away draw home n'pld
59—o
„ Nov. 1 o 7 Wed., „ z 8 „ Dec. 12 1,
' 1
1
0-31 8—.8
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FIRST XV. CHARACTERS. W. H. COLLEY ('03 2 04-'05-'06-'07). 10St. rolbs. A really good forward. A sterling worker in the scrum, and always on the ball in the loose. A fearless tackler. Has set a splendid example to the team. M. W. PETERS—captain ('o4.-'o5-'o6-'o7). A very r r st. +lbs. good captain, both from the example of keenness he set to the team and the care with which he looked after the rest of the school. As lying-back half has been the chief factor in the attack. He makes good openings and passes unselfishly. A strong runner, difficult to stop. A good place-kick. A. A. PHILLIPS ('o4-'o5-'o6-'o7). 1 2 St. o lbs. A forward who makes full use of his weight. Extremely useful in the line-out. Works hard both in and out of the scrum. Has improved in tackling and has led the forwards well. M. T. CLEGG ('o4-'o5-'o6-'o7). I0 st. 9 lbs. A useful forward with plenty of dash. A hard worker. Has improved considerably in tackling. A good place-kick. J. E. HODSMAN ('o5-'o6-'o7). 9 st. 8 lbs. A clever half, but His tackling is weak. has his " off days." A very neat kick. D. H. KENNEDY ('05 2 06 2 07). 11 st. 4. lbs. A good all-round forward. Heavy and fast. Works hard from beginning to end. His tackling has been of the greatest service to the team. Played as three-quarter in some matches with considerable success. He is young and should do well in the future. W. INGHAM ('o5-'436-'o7). Full-back. A very 8 st. 13 lbs. safe tackler. Has improved in kicking, but is still slow and does not run far enough before finding touch. Saves very pluckily. A light forward, R. 0. F. Husband ('o5-'o6-'o7). 9 st. 2 lbs. good in the loose, and dribbles well. Tackles and saves pluckily. Fast, but does not J. R. SCOBY ('o5-'o6-'o7). 0 St. o lbs. understand three-quarter play. Takes his passes badly. On He tackles hard and low, the whole has been very useful. but should try to hold fast when he has brought his man down.
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E. D. Ede Co5 2 o6-'o7). r o st. z lbs. A moderate forward. Rather slow in the loose, and a poor tackler. Works hard in the scrum, but on the whole does not take matters seriously enough B. T. GROVES ('o6-'07). 1 o st. o lbs. Half-back. Fait, and uses his head. Makes good openings, and has fed his threequarters most unselfishly. He has often saved the side by his splendid kicking. Might improve his tackling. Very fast, but does not S. W. PENTY ('06 2 07). I 0 St. Z lbs. always use his pace to the best advantage. A good tackler. If he could learn to swerve and hand-off, would be hard to stop. A poor kick. R. D. FOSTER ('06-'07). r 0 St. 7 lbs. A moderate forward. Works hard in the scrum but is slow in the loose. Must improve in tackling. J. RAMSDEN ('o6-'07). q st. 7 lbs. A very light forward but always on the ball, dribbling and tackling well. Improved a great deal towards the end of the season. C. W. RICHARDS. Must mark his man. With more confidence will be a useful three-quarter or half. He improved towards the end of the season, and if he plays next season as well as he did in the last match will do well. D. ANDERSON. Did very creditably at wing forward. He is very slow and must learn to feed his three-quarters ; he sticks to the ball through lack of experience not selfishness. Must learn to go low and kick better. He has saved very pluckily.
SECOND XV. CHARACTERS. G. D. SHANN. Seems more at home at three-quarters than at forward. He has increased somewhat in pace and has a slight swerve. His kicking is weak, but he marks his man well and understands the game. P. H. BULMER. Tries his best, and is quite a good forward, especially in the loose. Must learn to tackle.
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A consistently hard worker, and should do well ; he is a little erratic and must learn to keep control of the ball both with hands and feet. Has improved considerably in tackling. B. G. NEWTON. A keen forward but is apt to shirk the scrum ; saves and kicks well but must learn to tackle his man low. J. B. TENNENT. He quite fast but does not nearly make the most of his speed. He is still unsteady and must use his head more ; he cannot kick, and passes clumsily. However, he has shown great improvement, and ought to make a powerful scorer. J. F. WALLACE. A much improved forward, very useful in the scrum and line-out. Follows up well, and is a good place kick. Tackling weak. C. C. TAYLOR. Should make a very useful half, he makes good openings and kicks neatly. He is marking his man much better. R M. WOOD. A much improved player, kicks splendidly. With more experience he will make a very useful three-quarter. Tackles well. G. G. RICKELL. Played well at half, and had bad luck in being crocked in the first match. He had shown great improvement. P. G. HENDLEY. A useful forward, he saves pluckily and tackles quite well. lie is also very useful out of touch and quite understands the forward game. If he increases in weight he should do well. T. D. WELLS. Has done well considering the short time he has played Rugby. He must learn to pass and also to take his passes at full speed ; he has the making of a three-quarter or lying back half in him, and if he learns to collar will be useful. G. HAMMOND. A good collarer, but is rather slovenly in other respects ; lacks control. A. C. B. MOLONY. A moderate forward, but can't tackle ; he works hard, but lacks experience. M. M. WADSWORTH. A fair forward, but doesn't go hard enough. His tackling has improved a little, and with more experience A. E. SCHROEDER.
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He is young and light, but will certainly do well later on. He must increase his pace and learn to pass at the right time. A good kick.
W. H. CHARNLEY.
FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. Looking at the bare results of the past Football season a record of six victories and eight defeats does not seem as satisfactory as it might be, at any rate as compared with the results of the previous year. However, it must be remembered that some of what we may call our easier matches were left out from the list, and instead we played more formidable teams such as Leeds Univeisity and Durham Colleges. Nevertheless, our ill success in some of our earlier matches can only be accounted for by two facts, namely, that the XV. were not in the training they should have been, and secondly, the tackling throughout, with one or two marked exceptions was decidedly weak. These two deficiences certainly accounted for our utter collapse in the second half in our first match against Durham. But one of the most satisfactory things to note about the XV. was its great improvement later on in tackling. Coming to the team itself : the forwards deserve nothing but praise. They were certainly not faultless as a combined body ; they occasionally lacked dash, and often took too long to get round. The seven formation has greatly improved the breaking up and general opening out of the game, but the ' heeling' has not been as good as in the former season ; this may to a certain extent be accounted for by the fact that the forwards have generally had a much heavier pack against them. They have throughout the season played a good hard game ; their success above all things is due to the splendid example of W. H. Colley, who has played in the school pack for four seasons, and also to A. A. Phillips who has led the scrum exceedingly well. The backs have been both unfortunate and unsteady.
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The three-quarter line had for various reasons continually to be altered, whereas in the previous year they played from start to finish almost without a single change. In consequence of this the combination was conspicuous by its absence. There was, however, some good individual play. The two centres were the weak spot in the line, which was so varied in its pace that effectual bouts of passing were not often seen. The tackling was also decidedly weak, though this improved a great deal towards the end of the season. We were glad to see a great improvement in the kicking of the backs, the wings were certainly weak in this respect. The back played consistently well throughout the season. The second XV. have only played three matches. There is a great deal of promise amongst many of its members. The forwards were quite heavy and did some good work, but naturally lacked experience. The backs especially acquitted themselves well. We are pleased to see a great deal of keenness amongst the juniors ; and we sincerely hope that all parents will make every endeavour to let their sons play, and above all when they are young, in what is certainly the finest game for making them hardy .citizens in after life.
ROWING. HOUSE v. DAYBOYS. The crews The above race was rowed on Friday, 15th March. were supposed to be fairly equal, the House if anything being the favourites. In practice the latter had shown more finish, but the Dayboys, although not so neat, had a good swing and a long stroke. The boats were started by the Rev. R. 0. Walker. The Dayboys started well, the other crew very badly, this gave the former the lead. The others nearly drew up by the City Boathouse, but were
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a length and a half behind at Scarborough Bridge. The House again made a good effort, but the Daybovs spurted the last fifty yards and finished ahead by one and a half lengths, after a splendid race. We offer them our congratulations on a well deserved victory. The Cup, at present in the hands of the House, will be handed over to the winners on Speech-Day. The following were the crews : HOUSE. D. Anderson, bow W. H. Colley M. W. Peters M. T. Clegg, stroke B. C. Camm, cox
DAYBOYS. R. M. Wood, bozv R. D. Foster D. H. Kennedy G. D. Shann, stroke J. D. Wells, cox
THE RACE. Are you ready ? come forward ! row ! Three short strokes and away we go. Lengthen it out now and keep it long, Swinging together, steady and strong, Feel the good boat beneath us bound ! Hear how the rowlocks noisily sound ! Hark to the swish of the racing stream! Feel how a part of our craft we seem ! Onward she leaps like a living thing, Racehorse or deerhound obeying our swing. See how the oar blades in unison flash ! Hear the crowds cheering as past them we clash ! Dash like a meteor cleaving the sky, Or like a falcon swooping from high, Which on its quarry unerring descends Straight as an arrow, nor from its course bends. So on the winning post swift we descend ;
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Hopes to our muscles fresh energies lend. Now we are nearing it; loud grow the cheers ; Now we are dead to all hopes and fears : Like a machine we doggedly toil, Hearing not, heeding not, all the turmoil. Faster the stroke grows, faster we swing, While in our ears strange murmurings ring : Loud thump our hearts in response to the throb Of oars, and our breath comes in with a sob. Suddenly " Easy ! " the great race is done, Won by a short length but none the less won. EGO.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Short Notes about the School and O.P.'s will be published from time to time under this heading. Corrections and contributions which are requested should be addressed to The Editors of the Pr terite, St. Peter's School, York.
CHRONOLOGY. NOTE.—These dates have been selected after a careful comparison
of the best authorities, but are open to correction and additions. Continued from p. 58 ante. A.D.
732. Egbert succeeded Wilfrid II. His palace was at the N.E. corner of the Minster, and there he taught his pupils. " Erat siquidem ei grex nobilium filiis scholasticorum." (anon : Life of Alcuin). In Drake's time the palace was " a dancing school at one end and a playhouse at the other." (Ebor : p. 571). 734. Alcuin was born and Egbert received the pallium. Albert was vice domnus or abbas, under Egbert, of the school,
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26May735• Bede died. Apr:7+i. York Minster was burnt down. 758. Liudgerus was pupil under Alcuin (Froben). 17Nov:767.Egbert died. 766. Albert (Aethelberht, or Ccena) was elected Archbishop. 26Ap767. Albert was consecrated. Alcuin was schoolmaster under him. Oct: 778. Albert transferred the school to Alcuin and retired. 780. Albert died. Oct. 780. Eanbald I., archbishop and pupil of Albert. Consecrated new minster. Died lo Aug 796. 780. Alcuin went to Rome. 782 Alcuin went to Charlemagne taking with him his pupils Wizo, Fridugesus and Sigulf. (Diet: Chr : Biog: vol. II. p. i 1). 79o-z. Alcuin in York. 793-7. Norsemen sacked Lindisfarne and Jarrow. Received pallium 14. Aug : Eanbald II. succeeded Eanbald I. Sept : 797. Died about 81o. 796. 796. Alcuin writing to Eanbald II., insisted on the separation of students into distinct classes for reading, singing, and writing, with a special master for each class. Epist. 114. 19May804.. Alcuin died at Tours. 81z. Wulfsius or Wulsius was Archbishop. 8z6. Eugenius II. decreed that bishops should in their sees establish masters and doctors to teach grammar schools. 827. Egbert became king of England. 838. Wigmunders (Wimundus) became archbishop on the death of Wulfsius. Died in r 6th year of his bishopric. While archbishop he received a letter from Lupus, Abbot of Ferrieres, shewing that the school was still carried on (Tuker Sch : of York). 854. Wilferus (Wulfhere) received pallium. :
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859. The council of Saponieres required ut ubicunque.... constituantur scholce publicce 871-2. Alfred, king of England, called in Grimbald, Erigena and others to revive learning. 866-72. Danes ravaged Northumbria and took York, killing the king and driving out Wilferus. The effects of this devastation lasted till the time of Aldred and the Norman Conquest. 873. Wilferus was restored by Danes to his see. 893. Death of Wilferus. 895. Aethelbald became archbishop : consecrated in goo. 921. Redwardus, Lothewardus, or Leodwardus, became archbishop. The date of his appointment and resignation or death. are uncertain. 93 r. Wulstan was appointed archbishop by Athelstan, and York was prospering. 93+. Athelstan destroyed a Danish stronghold at York. 947. Revolt of Northumbria. The Danes from York destroyed king Edred's army at Chesterford. 949• Submission of Northumbria to the king. 95+. Oswulf or Osulph became first Earl of Northumbria and Danes at York were allowed their own customs. 952. Wulstan was imprisoned for heading a revolt against Edred. 95+. Wulstan was released and transferred to Dorchester. 956. Oskytel was archbishop. He wished to promote religion (religionis cultism promovero) per angliam by means ofOswald, afterwards archbishop. Died 972. 972. Athelwaldus became archbishop and resigned. 972. Oswald became Archbishop. He valued learning, and being like his successors Adulf, Wulstan, and Aldred bish : of Worcester, promoted it among the monasteries under his case in the south of England. He is said to have wished to restore the school to its former splendour (Tuker Sch : of York) and was a friend of St. Dunstan. Died 992-3. * This may mean either schools for the study of liberal arts as well as theology, or schools open to laymen as well as to clergy.
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992-3. Ealdulf or Aldulfus became archbishop on the death of Oswald. Died 1002. Died 28 May, roz3. ooz. Wulstan II. became archbishop. Toz 3. Aelfricus (Puttoc) became archbishop. Died 105 . Died zz los'. Kinsius or Kinsinus became archbishop. Dec : T o6o. 25 Dec., Aldredus (Ealdred) became archbishop. He had great influence with the king (Edward), and was the first To6o. English bishop who visited Jerusalem. To66. Battle of Hastings. 1°68. York surrendered to Normans. II Sept., t Death of Aldredus. 1°69. / Sep io69. Egbert's library with the palace and Minster was burned during siege by Danes. To69. William the Conqueror built two fortresses at York, and laid waste Northumbria north of the city. UNKNOWN O.P.'s Date of entry.
Aug. '29. Thorpe, John, from Owersby, Lincs. „ '29. Webster, Arthur, son of officer in 4.th Dragoon Guards. '29. Earnshaw, Henry, from Ferrybridge. „ '29. Glasson, Geo., from Lancaster. Feb. '31. Johnson, Chas. Dublinais, son of officer in 3rd Light Dragoons. Aug. '3T. Bailey, Joseph, son of clergyman in Ceylon. Sept. '3E. Oxley, Richard, from Killiney, near Dublin. Oct. '32. Short, Martin, son of clergyman at Ashover. Aug. '32. Oxley, Wm. Duffin, from Killiney, nr. Dublin. „ '33. Harrison, Daniel, of Dunthwaite House, nr. Cockermouth. Jan. '34. Reade, Wm., of Park Place, Leeds. Feb. '34. Blaydes, Thos., son of a Leeds banker. Apr. '34. Reade, Samuel, of Park Place, Leeds. Oct. '34. Barnard, Chas. E., from Chester.
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Feb. '35. Frith, Chas., from Harrogate. Aug. '35. Horsfall, Geo. Henry, son of C., of Liverpool. Oct. '35. Ibbotson, Richard, from Cambridge. Feb. '36. Shepherd, Richard, neph : of R., of Scarbro'. Aug. '36. Cordukes, Richard Chas., son of Tockwith doctor. '36. Manby, Clement, son of Knaresbro' clergyman. 17 „ '36. Lipscomb, Frank, son of Rev. Francis, of Welbury, Aug. '37. Langbourne, John, from Whitley. Thos. Jan. '38. Fishburn, Thos, Feb. '4o. Storry, Edwin, of Tolston Lodge. Aug. '40. Driffield, Wm., son of W., of Knaresbro'. Aug. '41. Taylor, Edward, „ John, of Staxton. Feb. '42. Wilson, Joseph, „ Thos., of Cockermouth. Jan. '43 Simpson, John Barry, son of H., of Whitley. Mids.'44• Allen, Thos. Kennion, „ W., of The Lodge, Malton. Bolton, John, son of J., of Flowergate, Whitley. Corbett, John Glasfurd, c/o V., of Huthwaite Hall, [Wortley Vincent Wortley, Lambert, Christopher, from Helperby. Leak, Thos., son of F., of Youlton Lodge, Easingwold. Reed, Thos. Hy., from Scarbro'. Smith, Alexander Mackenzie, son of Wm., of Cliff House, Sheffield. Wilson, Patrick, son of Patrick, of Kelso. ,, Mich.'4.4• Stewart, Thos., c/o G. Dalziell, of Edinburgh. Jan. '46. Proud, Ralph, son of J., of Loftus, Guisboro'. East. '46. Bond, Michael Thos. Sadler, son of Edward, of Meanwood, Leeds. Taylor, Geo., son of J., of Stanton, Scarbro'. Mids.'46. Blackburn, Darcy Stanfield, son of John, of Moortown, Leeds. Waterland, Alfred, from Thealby, Brigg, Lincs. Jan. '47. Dowson, Edward, son of Whitley doctor. East. '47. Johnstone, Arthur Geo., son of Rev. C., of Sutton, 79
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Mids.'47. Coxe, Knightley Holled, son of Rev. R. C., of Newc :on-Tyne. Kelly, Geo., son of C., of Rio Janeiro. Walker, Arthur, son of Andrew, of Scarcroft Hill House, Leeds. Jan. '48. Atterbury, Edward Johnson Coak, son of E. J. C., of Leeds. Carr, Percy, son of J. H., of Hunslet Road, Leeds. Jan, '48. Darlington, Hy. Cecil, son of J., of Shipley Hall, Leeds. Hudson, Robert. son of Charles, of Market Weighton. Kelly, Chas. Arthur, son of C., of Rio Janeiro. ,• Wilson, Thos., of Cleveland St., Doncaster. Mids.'48. Champley, Jas., from Scarbro'. Aug. '48. Hurst, Chas. Jas., of South Parade, Doncaster. Scholefield, Thos. Leason, son of J., of Faxfleet Hall, Howden. Van Hemert, Geo. Hy., son of Rev. J., of North Frodingham, Brigg. Jan. '49. Coates, Jas.. son of Jas., of Wetherby, solicitor. Jackson, Robert Edmund, son of Thos., of Whitby. Prob : joined medical profession. Mids.'49. Brown, Arthur Welleslev, son of Wm., of Cliff House, Whitby. Prob : went to sea. Brown, Thos. Burnett, brother of above, Prob : joined medical profession. Codd, Hy. Frederick, of 2, Sea View, Bridlington Quay. Griesbach, Arthur Hy., son of W. R., of Millington Vic : Pocklington. Mids.'49. Sheardown, Robert, son of J. B., of Doncaster. Prob : joined medical profession. Todd, Joseph Thos., son of Rev. Isaac, of Shincliffe. Topham, Christopher, son of Thos., of Middleham. Jan. 'so. Branson, John, son of Rev. H. J., of Armthorpe, Doncaster. Coates, John Rhodes, son of Jas., of Wetherby, solicitor. Manisty, Jas. Foster, son of Rev. Jas., of Shildon, Darlington. 37
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NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTHS17L11 Dec., 1906, the wife of the Rev. E. A. Woodruffe Peacock
(O.P.), a son 4th March 1907, the wife of H. C. Shann (O.P.). a son. MARRIAGES24.th Dec , 1906. C. H. Chadwick (O.P.) to Charlotte Gray, daughter of the late Lieut : Col : Soady, R.A. 15th Jan., 1907, the Rev. W. H. M. Hancock (0.P.) to Cicely Catherine, daughter of the Rev. Nevile Sherbrooke, of Clifton, and the late Lady Lilias Sherbrooke. 13th March, 1907, at the Friends' Meeting House, Scarborough, Councillor K. E. 1'. Wilkinson (O.P.), Undersheriff of York, to Marion, eldest daughter of Councillor W. S. Rowntree, J.P., of Scarborough. 3rd April, 1907, at St. Paul's Church, York, Joseph Botterill Clarke (O.P.) to Lily Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. W. Reeks.
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The engagements are announced of (I) Capt. N. Malcolm (O.P.) to Angela, only daughter of W. R. Malcolm, of 1, Princes Gardens, S.W. ; (2) Wm. Hopkins (O.P.) to May, eldest daughter of the Rev. H. Little. A bronze medal has been awarded to II. R. Cattley (O.P.) for saving life in an ice accident at Hornsea Mere, on the qth January, 1 god. APPOINTMENT-
Dr. E. E. Deane (0.P.) to be Inspector of Official Receivers in Bankruptcy. The Rev. Canon Hassard (0.P.) to be Sub-Dean of Truro Cathedral. Canon Braithwaite (0.P.) has been presented by the workmen engaged at Winchester Cathedral with a testimonial in recognition of the interest shewn by him in providing a reading room for them. Among recent books we observe " A system of applied optics," by H. D. Taylor (0.P.). o has been made by the Old Peterite A grant not exceeding Club towards the expense of preparing the School Registers for publication. Our hearty congratulations to E. N. Greenhow and R. O. F. Husband on passing Responsions, and to M. W. Peters and M. T. Clegg on passing Parts I. and II. of the previous examination in the 2nd and 3rd class respectively ; also to J. Ramsden on receiving his ist XV. Colours. Second-Lieut. P. B. Jones (0.P.), of the 1st Battalion P.W.O. West Yorkshire Regiment, who are in India, has been promoted full Lieutenant in the Indian Army, and is leaving Mian Mir for Bungalor. Mr. P. B. Jones is the second son of Mr. J. Edmund Jones, Solicitor, York, and saw service in South Africa (in the late war) with the 3rd East Yorkshire Regiment (Beverley Buffs Militia). The Editors beg to thank Capt. Walter Witten (O.P.), 33rd Regt. Simcoe Foresters, Barrie, Canada, for his card and kind attention at Christmas.
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OBITUARY. GRIFFITH.—On the 24th January, at Lockington Rectory, Beverley, Yorks., at the residence of his brother, Rev. A. H. Griffith, aged 44, FREDERICK TOWNLEY GRIFFITH, late of the Board of Trade, London, and The Glebe, Blackheath, sixth son of the late Rev. James Griffith, Rector of Flaxton, York, after a long and suffering illness, borne with rare and cheerful patience. Mr. Griffith was only 44 years of age, and had been educated at St. Peter's School, York, whence he went to Clare College, Cambridge, having won the school scholarship, also a Clare scholarship, and the " Ackroyd " He was placed seventh out of 84. on the list for the English Civil Service, and proceeded to the Board of Trade, where he was engaged for some time as secretary to Lord Dudley. Three years ago ill-health necessitated his retiring on a pension. 6th Dec., 1906. E. E. Meek (0.P.), aged +7. Gilbert Wilkinson (O.P.), aged 69.
28th Dec., f 906. 21st
Jan., 1907. F. J. Griffith (0.P.)
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following Contemporaries :—Bromsp avian (z), Cantuarian, Denstonian, Dunelmian, Eastbournthn, lielstedian (3), Framlinghamiam, Giggleszvick Chronicle, Hurst johnian, Hymerian (2), Leodiensian, Lil r Maivernian, Merchistonian, Newtonian, Pocklingtonian, Savi h. an (2), Sedberghian, Wycombe Abbey Gazette. ,
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VOL. XX.
JUNE, 1907.
No. 180.
SCHOOL LETTER. UR first duty this time is to apologise most humbly to the public for the lateness of our last number. This being done, we make our bow and begin. The term began on the 7th of May, that happiest of all months, generally so full of smiles and sun , shine.Way"grl—wehvodcaust.The Fates, whose unkindness we were foolish enough to bewail in a recent number, are wreaking manifold revenge for the slight. Each day has seen us shivering at the icy winds which have been blowing, or when it was warm, sheltering from the rain, to which we have now become quite attached. True it is that we have had two fine days—both Sundays. The Cricket has naturally suffered. Three matches have been missed on account of rain, and at the time of writing it seems that others will have to be postponed. Altogether, matters are faring badly with us, and even the Editors feel downhearted. An account of the Gymnasium Competition and the Sports, both of which took Place last term, will be found elsewhere. An " extra half" was taken on Monday, 27th May, and the Natural History took this opportunity of doing business, and made an expedition to Goathland. Full details of their gambols are chronicled in this number. We are looking forward to the opening of the New Organ. The old Organ is greatly missed, as the " locum tenens" hath not a sweet tongue, although it is most skilfully manipulated. We hope to see a great gathering of Old Boys on Commemoration Day. They will receive a very hearty welcome. In conclusion we would wish the Eleven all success. If the keenness which has been displayed hitherto is anything to go by, a good Cricket season is in prospect for the school.
E. D. EDE. R. 0. F. FlusBAND. M. T. CLEGG. W. INGHAM. R. D. FOSTER. D. H. KENNEDY. J. R. SCO-!nr. D. ANDERSON.
A. A. PHILLIPS. M. W. PETERS (Capt.) C•
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THE ANNUAL LONDON O.P. DINNER.
TO OLD PETERITES. As announced in the last number of the Peterite, it is intended to hold a social gathering of Old Peterites on the evening of Commemoration Day (29th June). The Headmaster has kindly placed the Gymnasium at the service of the Committee of the Old Peterite Club for this occasion. The special Sub-committee who have the arrangements in hand particularly desire it to be understood that all Old Peterites will be welcome, whether members of the Club or not, and invitations will be sent to any O.P.'s whose names are forwarded to the Secretary for this purpose. The programme of the evening's proceedings will include a short business meeting of the O.P. Club, Music, &c., but it is intended that there shall be ample facilities for free social intercourse. Light refreshments will be provided, a special grant having been made at the last Annual General Meeting to defray the expenses. Old Peterites at a distance who would like to be put up for St. Peter's Day, or for the Prize-giving at the end of term (when it is hoped the new organ will be ready), are asked to communicate with the Headmaster about a week in advance.
THE ANNUAL LONDON O.P. DINNER. The Annual London O.P. Dinner is fixed for 7-3o p.m. on Friday, July 5th, at the Holborn Restaurant, W., Professor A. W. Reinold in the chair : Tickets (without wine) 7/6. Further information may be obtained from any one of the Hon.
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Secretaries :—F. P. Fausset, 1 Essex Court, Temple, E.C. ; R. H. Bailey, 3o Bennett Park, Blackheath, S.E. ; C. H. Chadwick, Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, W.C. It is hoped that all Old Peterites able to attend will do so : also that they will notify any change of address to the Hon. Secretaries at once.
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR EDITORS,
Since it is fated that I should give some news of Oxford—here it is. I suppose all Peterites have noticed the increasing brilliance of that leader of the Press, the " Daily Mail," but on the morning after " Eight's Week " it surely surpassed itself. It tells how shrieking bands of face-blackened students went forth to burn the Pageant stand. How armies of stealthy-footed policemen, with truncheons drawn, were " shattered and scattered like drifting snow" before the rush of yelling undergrads. How firemen turned streams of darkling Isis on innocent law-abiding undergrads. But we do not do this sort of thing at Oxford. Rags are not the fashion here. Though the " Daily Mail " states that [300 worth of damage was done, the net result of all was, one man hurt by a policeman, many half-drowned by the fire-hose, a few dozen chairs and one small bridge burnt, and two hoses cut. The cause of all this was the regaining of the Headship of the river by Christ Church after 58 years. And now to O. P.'s. We Fisher is just about to enter the Schools for the last time. wish him luck. He has been seen batting at a net on the Queen's ground lately, so his shoulders are evidently getting stronger. It will no doubt be interesting to Peterites, past and present, that E. J. Walton has returned from Burma. He stayed a few
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days at Oxford during " Eights' Week." The School would do well to get him to play with them next looter season if he is still here and could be persuaded. Baldwin is also taking Finals this term, and will no doubt cover himself with glory. Raimes is working hard, and Lincoln will have the joy of seeing him emerge from Schools successfully. Greenhow is working for Mods., but is also distinguishing himself in the cricket. field. He plays regularly for the First XI. of Hertford, which is very strong this year. Schroeder attempts in his own way to uphold the honour of Hertford in the Second XI. We hear of mammoth scores, but they are no doubt creatures of his own fertile piscatorial brain. Kirby is much occupied by his books, but nevertheless, finds time to play cricket for the Second XI. of Hertford, and bats with his characteristic caution. At tennis he is one of the greatest exponents. Punting is also one of his favourite pastimes, but he has yet to learn the art of steering. The Varsity do not seem to be such a bad side after all. Foster's 163, and Gilbert's eight wickets against a powerful M.C.C. team, which included Trott, Tarrant and Braund, speak for themselves. Our Cambridge friends must look to their laurels. Good luck and better weather to you is the wish of OXON.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIRS,
The chief event this term has been the visit of Prince Fushimi to receive an honorary degree. The C.U.R.V. were in great evidence, and Roy and Yeats might have been seen destricto ense ' surrounding the Senate-house. We have heard
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that Yeats particularly took the Prince's fancy. importance has taken place this term.
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The May races commence on June 5th. Roy has just been released from the drudgery of the classical trip. He is at present engaged in making up his arrears of drills. The early riser may see him about 6 a.m., scantily clad and swinging a rifle, hurrying to the drill-ground with a set smile on his face and murder in his eyes. Occasionally he has assisted Jesus at cricket, and he is in his best bowling form. Phillips has seldom been on view this term. We presume he is working. Occasionally, we hear, he tears himself from his books for a short cycle ride, or a game of fives. Yeats is also seldom seen abroad, as the exigencies of his tripos allow him little leisure. He has, however, occasionally indulged in a little tennis, usually on the Sidney courts. His knee is giving him less trouble this term, owing to assiduous massage. Fisher has been smitten with the early-rising fever, and may be seen any hour of the morning from 5-3o eagerly perusing his Hebrew bible. His collection of pottery and china is the delight of his friends and the despair of his bedmaker. He has occasionally been seen at cricket, always fielding. Peters naturally spends the greater part of his time on the cricket field, and has made for himself quite a reputation at Christ's. He is taking the general in June, and as we hear that Yeats has been coaching him, his prospects are decidedly rosy. Tendall is reading law, and has therefore little time to spare for athletics. We have, however, occasionally seen him enjoying a training walk. Jupiter Pluvius is having it all his own way up here, but we trust the school are having a dry season. Yours, O.C.
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The contract for rebuilding the Organ has been entrusted to Messrs. Compton & Son, Nottingham. The pipes of the old organ, revoiced, which were in excellent condition, will be used : otherwise it will be a new instrument having pneumatic action throughout. It has been found necessary to add automatic blowing worked by an electric motor, as it would have been difficult for a man, and impossible for a boy, to blow the organ by hand. The estimated cost with this addition is about -too or Z+5o, of which 4_1 o has been raised. The full specification will appear in the next issue of the " Peterite." . The completion of the organ is promised for St. Peter's Day : and we are fortunate in having secured Dr. Alan Gray (O.P.), Organist of Trinity College, Cambridge, to open it. The Sermon will be preached by the Ven. Archdeacon Griffith, 0.P. N.B.—Since the above was put in type, unforeseen delays have arisen, and we now very much regret to say that the organ will not be ready by St. Peter's Day. The formal opening must be postponed to the end of term. Appended is the Second List of Subscriptions : s. d. Total of First Subscription 306 15 List o 5 F. W. Alington, Esq. W. A. Allen, 14:sq. To Anon 2 Anon I Lt.-Col. Appleton 2 The Rev. Canon Argles I W. J. Armstrong, Esq I W. H. Attlay, Esq . H. N. 13abington, Esq. 10 W. Baddiley, Esq. Robert W. Baird, Esq. Reginald H. Barker, Esq... E. Barraclough, Esq. 5 10 G. E. Barton, Esq to J. W. Beale, Esq. Rev. Canon Braithwaite .. o fo Rev. J. A. Brode F. A. Bulman, Esq. ...... 2 2 2 G. W. Clarke, Esq. 1 Mark Clegg, Esq. ., Major Close Major Harold Cobb 1 J. Newton Coombe, Esq. IO Henry Cooper, Esq.
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THE MUSICAL SOCIETY. The Musical Society gave several Concerts last term under the direction of M r. Tendall. They were much appreciated by every one, and the number of performers who had the courage to appear, speaks much at any rate for the quantity of the music in the school—and most of the items rendered were excellent. We print below the Programmes of the two Concerts to which the public were invited at both. We had large and appreciative audiences, and the performances were declared to be well up to the standard of recent years. At the first we had the pleasure of hearing Captain Lawrence for the first time. We hope to hear him again. Mr. Hutchinson's songs were most delightful—we all appreciated his coming to sing to us at a moment's notice—and
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the intelligent and dramatic way in which he rendered the " Toreador " and " Simon the Cellarer " was an education to some M. W. Peters sang his songs with great taste, and should of us. Groves played his solos delightfully, and make a good singer. Schroeder seemed to have improved marvellously. Amongst others who sang at the impromptu Concerts were Colley, Clegg, IIusband, Wilson, and a host of willing trebles. The Part Songs and Quartets were quite a feature of these Concerts, the only weakness perhaps being in the trebles, who were weakened by the absence of several prominent members. The First Public Concert was at 6 p.m. on February 16th. PROGRAMME. 1.
Part Song.... " Orpheus with his Lute"
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Two Folk Songs (a) " All through the Night " (b) " Hope the Hermit "
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" Moto Perpetuo "
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" A glorious Devon "
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Instrumental Trio (a) " Liebesgarten " Schumann (b) " Menuetto Mozart M. W. PETERS, A J. PETERS and G. F. TENDALL, ESQ.
8.
Duet (Soprano & Tenor) " Sunset "
9- 'Cello Solo
" Star of Eve"
Goring Thomas Wagner
A. J. PETERS
o. Song
" The Admiral's Broom "
Bevan
CAPT. LAWRENCE. .
School Songs ' Heroes' " Bay of Biscay' Forty Years On' God save the King.
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The second Concert, in reality the " Big Concert," was held on April 8th, at 8 p.m. PART I. r. Instrumental Quartet " Barcarolle"
Tschaikowski
2. Part Song
" Orpheus with his Lute"
Macfarren
3. Song..
" Night Thoughts" J. F. H. APPLETON.
Mendelssohn
4.. Violin Solo
(a) " Gondoliera " (b) "Perpetua Mobile "
Ries Bohm
B. T. GROVES.
5. Quartet.... " Blow away the Morning Dew "
Folk Song
B. H. CAMM, E. SCHROEDER, W. H. COLLEY, M. PETERS.
6.
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..... " Toreador "... REV. R. 0. HUTCHINSON.
7. Part Song.... " Fisherman's Good-Night"
Bishop
PART II. " Daybreak "
Sweeting
" Tarantella "
Squire
r. Part Song z. 'Cello Solo
A. E. SCHROEDER.
3.
" Sunset " ..... • • • Goring Thomas
Duet
4.. Two Sea Songs (a) "The Adventurers " (b) " Cradle Song "
Wallace
M. W. PETERS.
5. Song 6.
QUARTET
" Simon the Cellarer " REV. R. 0. HUTCHINSON. "
Simple Simon "
7. Part Song.. " Ah, could I with fancy stray " School Songs
(a) " The Poacher " (b) " Forty years on " God save the King.
Folk Song Hatton
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THE GYMNASTIC COMPETITION. The Annual Competition for the Shield was held on Tuesday, April znd, before a large number of spectators. Captain Wilson, Inspector of Gymnasia for the Northern Command very kindly officiating as judge. Owing to unavoidable lack of practice on the part of several of the most important competitors the standard was hardly so good as usual. The Shield was won by the Vth Form with 17o marks, the VIth being second with 168. The Cup for the best individual score went to B. T. Groves, with 75 marks, a very creditable performance ; M. W. Peters, last year's winner—who unfortunately lacked practice owing to his being away at Cambridge—was second with 62 marks, J. Ramsden securing third place with 54• In reading out the result Captain Wilson made a few remarks, emphasising strongly the need of assiduous practice and careful attention to neatness. Several marks, he said, had been lost owing to bad style and finish, on which judges were severe. He considered, however, that on the whole the performers had acquitted themselves creditably, singling out the two top boys for special praise as being quite up to Aldershot standard, and he hoped in the future to see representatives sent up to compete with the other Public Schools. The proceedings were closed by a hearty vote of thanks to Captain Wilson for his kindness in judging the competition. In accounting for the display being of a lower standard than usual, we might point out that there is a danger of overcrowding in the Easter term. Football till the end of February, and then Boating and Hockey taking place at the same time, do not leave much room for practice in the Gymnasium ; and so long as this is the case it will be impossible for the competition to be altogether satisfactory. We should like to see matters differently and better arranged. At the same time we think it our duty to say that the school is as a whole rather apathetic with regard to the competition. Perhaps it is that most people are very diffident of appearing coram public°, but it has certainly struck us that only comparatively
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a few are keen, and unfortunately it is mainly to those few that we look to carry on the rest of the school games. Now Physical Culture affords a chance to the weakest boy ; by dint of perseverance he can effect a wonderful improvement in his physique, and by practice can often defeat a stronger but more clumsy rival. We appeal then to Peterites to regard " Gym " not merely as a lesson, but as a very health-giving pastime, and to set it on a par with the rest of the school's sports. Form V. I. II. Form VI. 6z B. T. Groves M. W. Peters .. 75 40 C. C. Taylor W. H. Colley 42 D. Anderson J. D. Wells 39 33 A. J. Peters 25 22 M. T. Clegg —168 -170 III. Form III. Form IV. IV. C. W. Richards A. 0. Lacy 47 • • 31 T. W. Fisher ..absent J. Ramsdell • • 54 „ 24 B. G. Newton G. Peters 28 W. P. Garbutt ..absent S. Armstrong • .
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THE ATHLETIC SPORTS. The Sports were held on Friday and Saturday, April 5th and bth. The weather was dry but very cold, nevertheless there was a good attendance on both days. There were big entries for most of the events and some good races were witnessed. The Committee are to be congratulated on the excellent way in which the handicapping was managed. The finish of the 1 oo yards Handicap (open) was a proof of the pains they had taken with the starts. On Friday, the most interesting event was the Mile, although the time was rather poor. It would have been much better had the competitors not been so slow during the first two laps. On the Second Day the proceedings commenced with the final of the 1 oo yards Handicap (open). To the spectators it seemed •
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that at least four people had tied for the first place, but the Judges had little or no difficulty in deciding the matter. The " Junior Quarter" excited great interest as usual. The Half-Mile and the Quarter-Mile (open) were well contested, and in both cases the time was very fair. The School-House beat the Dayboys in the Tug-of-War, after a most exciting pull which lasted quite a long time. C. P. Scott won the Old Boys' race in good style. At the conclusion the prizes were kindly given away to the successful competitors by Mrs. G. F. Tendall. We offer our hearty congratulations to M. W. Peters on being the " Victor Ludorum." PROGRAMME OF THE SPORTS. OFFICIALS.
President : Rev. E. C. Owen. Committee : S. G. Squire, Esq., W. H. Colley, M. W. Peters, M. T. Clegg, A. A. Phillips, W. Ingham, B. T. Groves. SAgrter : G. F. Tendall, Esq. Judges : G. Yeld, Esq., S. G. Squire, Esq., Rev. A. W. Richards. Referee : Rev. R. 0. Walker. Time-keepers : C. A. Swift, Esq. and F. Schroeder, Esq. Putting the Weight (open). r. M. W.,Peters. 2. A. A. Phillips. Distance, 28 feet. Long Jump (open). 1. R. M. Wood. z. M. W. Peters. Distance, 16ft. 1.4in. Long Jump (under 16). I. R. M. Wood. z. D. H. Kennedy. Distance, I 5ft. 3i-in. 8o Yards (under 13). 1. B. 0. Jolly (5 yds.) 2. G. G. Wallace (scr.) Throwing the Cricket Ball (open). 1. M. W. Peters. z. B. G. Newton. Distance, 76yds. Mile (open). I. W. H. Colley. z. A. A. Phillips. 3. J. D. Wells. Time, 5 min. 1 zi sec. oo Yards Handicap (open). I. W. Ingham. (syds.) 2. J. H. B. Tennent (zyds.). Time, i 12-sec. Quarter-Mile (under :5). 1. A. 0. Lacy (8 yds.). 2. G. G. Wallace (zoyds.). 3. A. J. Peters (scr.). Time, 66 sec. High Jump (open). I. J. F. Wallace. 2. M. W. Peters and W. H. Colley (xq.) Height ,oft. gin.
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2. D. H. Kennedy. Time, 18-g- sec. Half-21file Handicap (open). 1. J. D. Wells (2oyds.). 2. A. A. Phillips (loyds.). Time, 2 min. )7 sec. HO Jump (under 15). 1. A. J. Peters. z. G. G. Wallace. Height, 4.ft. zin. 1zo Yards Hurdles (open). 1. M. W. Peters. 2. W. Ingham. Time, 181 sec. 100 Yards (under 15). I. A. 0. Lacy. 2 A. J. Peters. Time, 13+ sec. 100 Yards (open). 1. M. W. Peters. 2. J. H. B. Tennent. Time, I i+ sec. roo Yards (under 14.). 1. G. G. Wallace. 2. B. 0. Jolly. Time, 13t- sec. Consolation (under 15) R. 'I'. Brode. Quarter-Mile (open). ). M. W. Peters. 2. A. A. Phillips. Time, 6,1 sec. Old Boys' Race. 1. C. P. Scott. z. J. L. Fisher. Consolation Race (open). R. 0. F. Husband. Tug-nf-War. School-House. Victor Ludorum. M. W. Peters. Gymnasium Championship. B. T. Groves. Fives Cup (Presented by S. G. Squire, Esq.). A. A. Phillips. 120
CRICKET PROSPECTS We start this season with only two Colours left over from last year, the Captain and Secretary, and with these to manage affairs, we can at anyrate make a fair start with a clean sheet, and the confidence that we shall do better than last season. The grounds for our hope are the successes of last year's second Eleven, but much stronger than that, the spirit of keenness throughout the school, which promises exceedingly well for the future of its cricket. If M. W. Peters will repeat his last year's form, we shall at anyrate have a good start for the batting, and in the others,
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since it is perhaps too early to specify individuals, there seems to be a prospect of runs right through the side, which is a more comfortable state of affairs than when two or three are expected to make them all. In bowling we expect Clegg to account for a good many wickets if he can regain his best form. It is a good sign that most of the candidates have some idea of how to bowl, so that there should be plenty of variety in the attack, and we have hopes that it will not lack sting. This will. depend on whether bowlers take the trouble at nets and practice games, always to try to bowl a good length and notice a batsman's weak points, and not merely sling the ball down without using their heads. The fielding, thanks to the Captain's energy, is already showing signs of improvement, both in the first and second. In the second Eleven the prospects are respectable, if we can Many appear to think that if they are only improve the batting. to play with a straight bat they must not hit the ball hard. The result is that a boy is often incapable of smiting the ball without making the rustic swipe familiar to village green cricket. This must be remedied. " You're not in a drawin'-room," as old Emmett would say when the ball was gently stopped, or ".None o' you're milk-and-water strokes, 'it 'em 'ard ! " In bowling, the second have considerable variety and promise. We may conclude by wishing both Elevens good luck and a successful season.
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL CRICKET CLUB. SEASON
1907.
President :-Rev. E. C. Owen. Hon. Sec. : M. T. Clegg.
Caplain: M. W. Peters.
FIRST XI. FIXTURES. Ground.
Date.
Club.
Sat., June 8 Fri., „ 14 Sat., „ 15 Wed , „ 19 Sat , „ 22 Tues. „ 25 Fri., „ 281 Sat., ,. 29 Wed., July 3 Sat., „ 6 Wed. „ 10 Sat., „ 13
Durham School ...., Bootham School Pocklington School F. C. Crowther, Esq.'s XI Ampleforth College Leeds G S Old Peterites Romany C.C Durham School Yorkshire Gentlemen .... Hymer's College .
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XI.
Club.
Date.
Sat., June 8 Fri., „ 14 S at.„, 15 Tues., „ 25 Sat., July 13
Durham School Bootham School Pocklington School Leeds G.S. Homer's College
Result.
scratched. home away won, 82-14. home home home home home home away away away
FIXTURES. Ground.
Result.
home lost, 42 - 141. away won, 77-3o. away away away
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. On Monday, May 26th, the first of this term's expeditions took place. It had been fixed for the previous Monday, but was postponed owing to rain : fortunately, however, after a week's continual downpour the 26th proved fine enough for the attempt. We left York by the 12-45 train for Goathland and arrived in Malton with an hour's wait before us. The energetic members walked to Old Malton, where they found a fine old church and a
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Roman camp : the others preferred to wait in Malton and run no risk of missing the train. We started again and finally reached Goathland shortly before three. Here we landed and scattered with a parting injunction to be back for tea at 6-3o. The naturalists set out to explore the moorland armed with destructive looking hammers, bottles and nets while many of the photographers went to visit Mallyan Spout and Thomason's Force. Some of us discovered by the aid of a map that a Roman camp and tumuli grew somewhere in the neighbourhood, and, being somewhat of an antiquarian turn of mind, we set out to hunt for them. It was gently hinted that we were going on a wild-goose chase ; but one cannot see a Roman camp every day and we were not going to loose this opportunity. We climbed up several steep hills and then sat down to rest. In the distance we could see the naturalists disporting themselves, pursuing phantom butterflies and breaking rocks in the hope of finding fossils. After we had recovered our breath, we calculated the whereabouts of the tumuli with the assistance of the map and struck out in that direction. On the way we found many flowers and also a snipe's nest containing three young snipe. I, myself, strayed somewhat apart from the others and at length sighted some excresences which appeared to be the tumuli, but which on closer inspection turned out to be refuse heaps from an old mine which was near at hand. A tunnel led down to the mine and I set out to explore it without waiting for the others. I had walked in utter darkness for about quarter of a mile and was preparing to advance still further when suddenly I heard a splash and a muffled groan. Now I am a firm believer in ghosts and therefore I fled : at some distance from the tunnel I paused to await results. After some little time had elapsed, the comrades whom I had left far behind me emerged from the mouth of the tunnel ! My feelings may be better imagined than described. They had been looking for me, they said, and one of them had slipped into the stream which ran along the side of the tunnel. I asked no questions. I remained silent, not daring to trust myself to words. My nerves were somewhat shaken, but I persevered in the search for the tumuli, this time not alone.
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We tramped on over the moors and at length reached a wood. Though a board warned us that to enter was to trespass, we boldly risked the threatened prosecution and were amply rewarded for our boldness. The path through the woods was lined on each side with primroses and violets : and the ground among the trees was carpeted with bluebells. When at last we emerged into an open field, the rain which had long been threatening came down in torrents. One luckless member lacking a waterproof and noticing the fine sheep which were grazing in the field, was with difficulty dissuaded from emulating Odysseus to escape the fury of the rain. The storm at length subsided, and we emerged from shelter weary, wet and draggled. On the other side of the field we found a curious contrivance used for carrying down stone from some quarry. A long course of rails ran down the slope and several trolleys were standing at the top ready to descend. We were tired now and ready to save our legs any little trouble : and, seeing no reason to the contrary, we contemplated a descent in one of the trolleys. But the slope was rather steep, and deciding that discretion would be the better part of valour, we walked, or rather scrambled down the track. After a long and tedious descent we reached the end of the track where the trolleys stopped and—well, it would have been undignified to say the least of it to have been precipitated down a drop of twenty feet into a coal truck, and--it might have made us miss the train. Nothing daunted by our narrow escape we crossed the railway line, still making for that Roman camp. Three times we sighted it: but three times it turned out to be a cattle pen. After a long and diligent search we decided to trust to the evidence of the map and return home again as it was now getting late. We had no idea how far we were from Goathland and had no means of finding out till we met a rustic, who told us that it was about three miles. After walking for about half-an-hour at no slow pace we enquired again : and again we learnt that it was three miles. We looked at our watches, we looked at one another, but this was too serious a matter for laughing. We were soon reassured,
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however, by finding a finger-post which told us that we were only
one mile from the village. We were not very favourably impressed with the calculating powers of the natives, and for curiosity's sake we asked the next yokel whom we met, and elicited the information that we had not more than two miles to go ! Having facts on our side we could now afford to smile indulgently. At tea someone enquired after the tumuli, but we bashfully evaded a direct reply and only said that our cameras could not do justice to them. We take this opportunity of offering the thanks of the Society to Mr. Walker for the care with which he arranged one of the most successful and enjoyable expeditions which we have held.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Short Notes about the School and 0. P.'s will be published from time to time under this heading. Corrections and contributions which are requested should be addressed to The Editors of the Puerile, St. Peter's School, York. CHRONOLOGY. dates have been selected after a careful comparison of the best authorities, but are open to correction and additions.
NOTE.—These
23rd May, 1070. Thomas I. of Bayeux, was appointed Archbp. Consecrated 29 Aug., 1070. Died 18 Nov., t 100. 107o. Office of Chancellor, then called magister scholarum, was established by Thomas. " Magistrum scholarum Primus ordinavit " according to the metrical chronicle of John of Allhallowgate's successor, line 242. This poem, however, is not of great authority. 1073. Decree of Pope Gregory VII. that all bishops should cause " artes literarum " to be taught " in suis ecclesiis."
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1075. Thomas II., Archbp. of York, was educated " apud nos " i e. at the school, (Hugh Precent ), and is described as " bene literatus (Raine, Archbp. of York, vol. II. p. 246). Died 24 Feb., 111 4. 1078-89. St. Mary's Abbey was founded. 1094. In a forged charter purporting to be of this date the witnesses included Tusti, Magistro Sinro, Magistro Scholarum Laurentio, Hugone de Soteueun " (Surtees Socy.) Raine gives the witnesses as " l'osti, magistro Siuro, magistro scolarum Laurentio, Hugone de Sotevenn " &c., and Le Neve says that Sirus was Chancellor in 1113. Sept., 1119. The Schoolmaster (Scolasticus) was at Blois and requested the Pope to consecrate Thurstan. 1120. Archbp. Thurstan was at Ferrieres with the Pope. This Abbey was closely connected with Alcuin and the school at York. 1125. Henry Murdac, afterwards Archbp. was probably engaged in teaching under the Archbp. of York. (Letters of St. Benedict). 1130. Robert was Chanc : He was lost at sea while returning from Normandy (Willis). + June, 1137. The Minster was burnt to the ground, (Dugdale Hist. of York Minster). 1147. Hy. Murdac became Archbp. 1148. Henry Murdac laid York under an interdict, (Surtees Soc : vol. xlii.) 1154-1181. Archbp. Roger granted a separate endowment of loc. shillings p.a. to the Dean and Chapter, " ad feodum scolce vestree." See post 1319. 1154-81. The witnesses to Archbp. Roger's foundation deed of his chapel dedicated to St. Mary and the Angels, were the Dean, the Precentor Magistro Gwydone, and two Archdeacons, Raine's Archbpric. of York, vol. III. p. 77. This perhaps gives the name of a missing schoolmaster. The Chapel of St. Sepulchre, founded by Archbp. Roger, stood not far from the Archbp.'s Palace at York, and perh : on land belonging to the Sch
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Decree of Lateran Council ordered a competent salary to be allotted to schoolmasters. 1189. School endowment paid by Crown during vacancy of archbishopric (Pipe Rolls). 1191. Simon, of Apulia, was Chancellor, and his rights as third dignitary after the Dean and Precentor were established. 1I9I-1 212. School endowment was confirmed by Archbp. Geoffrey to Chancellor John of St. Lawrence and ordered to be paid half-yearly at Easter and Michaelmas according to custom. 1194. Archbp. Geoffrey excommunicated the Canons of York (D.N.B. vol. xxi. p. 142). 1194. Pope confirmed the privileges and possessions of the Dean and Chapter, including 4os. for the Precentor and 1 oo shillings for the schoolmaster. 1194. The Chanc : Simon de Apulia was made Dean. He was noted for his goodness and literary attainments. 1215. Decree of Pope Innocent III. that in every Cathedral there should be a sch : of theology as well as a grammar sch : After this time the Chancellor ceased to teach in the latter. 1225. Richard de Cornubio was Chanc : 1 23 1. John Blund, a leader of the movement to restore Oxford as a seat of learning was Chanc : He died or retired in 1248. 1247. Lawrence of Lincoln, Archdeac : of York, by his will directed his legal books to be sold and the proceeds given to poor scholars. John de Excestria was Chanc : 1254-8. 1262. Robert de Seaideburgh was Chanc : 1271. Wm. Wickwane the Chanc : asked for payment of arrears of the school endowment (Surtees Soc : vol. 109). 1276. Sheep-rot broke out in Yorks. (Hargrove). 1279-90. Thos. Corbett or Corbridge was Chancellor. He was famous as a scholar and theologian. 1179.
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UNKNOWN O.P.'s Information about the following a P.'s is required for the School registers. Dates of births, deiths and marriages ; names of fathers and wives ; distinctions at school and afterwards at athletics or otherwise ; and latest addresses and occupations, with other details likely to interest friends and O.P.'s will be specially welcome. Communications, which are requested, should be addressed to 0. H. Chadwick, i o, Freegrove Road, Holloway, London, N. Date of entry.
Jan. '51. Darlington, Frederick Arthur, son of John, of Shipley Hall, Leeds. East. '5 I. Ashby, Joseph Francis, of 7, Elm Grove, Peckham. Mids.'51. Booth, Wm. Charge, son of John, of Killerley, Catterick. Hesseltine, Wm., son of Wm., of Worlaby, Brigg. Lockwood, Wm., son of Rev. Wm., of Fincote, Catterick. Jan. '52. Fisher, Jas. David Rain, son of John, of Bilbrough, York. Ledgard, Eyre, son of Wm., of Headingley, Leeds. Littlewood, Richard John, son of John, of Armthorpe, Doncaster. Middleton, Wm., son of Mrs., of 15, St. Hilda's Terrace, Whitby. East. '52. Mason, Alfred Robert, son of Edward, of Waterbeach, Cambridge. Thornton, Harold Fras., son of Geo., of Gargrave, Skipton. M ids '52. Greenbank, Henry, son of R. H., of Camberwell, London. Jan. '53. Gidney, Richard S., son of Eleazar, of 6, Eytoun Street, Manchester. Liddle, Geo., son of G. S., of Lindholme, Hatfield, Doncaster. Paton, John, son of John, of Cailing, Kelso. Simpson, John Pickermell, son of M. L., of Whitby. Paulson, Frederick Wm., son of Dr. W. H., of Mansfield. Mids.'53. Idle, Wm., son of Benjm., of Leeds, Malster. Lees, Alfred, brother of Rev. John, Math. Master.
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Jan. '54. Allanson, Geo. Wm., son of P. R., of Bedale. Bartliff, Geo., son of Dr. Geo., of Mallow. Calvert, Thos. Henry, son of Mrs , of Headingley, Leeds. Lockwood, Horace Day, son of Henry Fr. (or W.), of Nun Wood, Apperley Bridge, Leeds. Strother, Arthur, son of Dr. A., of Darlington. East. '54. Paulson, John, son of John, of Cuckney, Mansfield. Mids.'54. Kewney, Geo. Alfred, son of Geo., of 1, Northumberland Square, North Shields. Jan. '55. Gray, Thos. Brierley, son of Jas. M., of Mornington Terrace, Seacombe. East. '56. Denison, John Samuel, son of G., of West Ayton, Scarbro'. Mids.'56. Dunn, Henry, son of Martin, of 17, Loraine Place, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Hoyle, John Walker, son of W. F., of Masbro', Solicitor. Hoyle, Samuel Saunders, 9, Hudson, John Clarence, son of John, of Salford. Riley, Edward, son of Jeremiah, of Huddersfield, Wool Stapler. Mich '56. .Methley, Willoughby John, son of Thos., of Felkirk, Wakefield. Jan. '57. Armstrong, Hugh Clayton, son of Hugh C., of Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Armstrong, Wm., son of Wm., of Wingate Grange, Ferry Hill. Hoyle, Frank Edward, son of W. F., of Ferham House, Masbro'. Mitchell, Edwin, son of Mrs., of Market Weighton. Stehelin, Chas. Ward, son of Col., of Royal Engineers. Turner, Chas. Tatton, son of Rev. Chas., of Tong, Leeds. Wilkinson, Wm. Wright, son of Rev. Wm. Geo., of Bubwith. Mids.'57. Browne, Alex. Henry, son of Major, of Lesbury House, Alnwick. Crawford, Francis Walter, son of Rev. Hy., of Ch : Ch : Jerusalem. 7/
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Mids.'57. Fell, John, son of Wm., of Fellmount Pennington, Ulverston. Makin, Edward Auden, son of Wm , of Beechwood, [Liverpool. Wm. Hy., „ Robson, Alfred Ernest Albert, son of Mrs., of Old Park, Bishop Auckland. Stott, Jas Maud, son of Jonathan, of Daisy Croft, Brighouse. Wasserman, John Conrad, c/o Jas. Shield, of Jesmond Terr : Newc :-on-Tyne. Whitaker, John Landon, son of Rev. G. H., of Garforth Rectory, Leeds. Winn, Chas. Edward, son of Thos., of Winn's Crown Hotel, Scarbro'. Wright, Samuel. son of Jas., of Manville Cresc : Bradford, Spinning merch : MiciI.'57. Hawkins, Robert Lisle, son of Rev. C. J., of Haxey, Doncaster. Stevenson, Hy. Graham, son of Jas., of Friar Bank, Jedburgh. Jan. '58. Cundall, Wm., son of R., of Appleton Roebuck. Holdsworth, Joseph Atkinson, c/o W. Slatter, of Wakefield. Holtby, Thos. David, son of Mrs., of Burshill House, Brandesburton. Pearson, Francis, c/o John Baker, of Ebberstone, Pickering. Sugden, Edward, son of Edward, of Manningham. Wilson, Hy. Huggall, son of Mrs., of 26, Queen St., Scarbro'. East. '58. Atkinson, Wm. Geo., son of Rev. Joseph Wm., of Kirby Underdale. Mids.'58. Dawson, Chas. Joseph, son of Joseph, of Bradford, solicitor. Fox, John Henry, son of Thos., of Norton, Stocktonft on-Tees, merch : Meadley, Thos., c/o Miss, of Spring House, Knatesbro'. If
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Mich .'58. Hutchinson, Arthur, son of Thos., of Howden, Stockton[on-Tees. Trevenen, „ , Jan. '59. Simpson, Jas. Wm., son of Rev. Thos., of Crimple House, Harrogate. Tiffen, Francis, neph: of Robert, of Market Hill, Wigton. Jan. '6o. Anderson, Matthew, son of John, of 20, Sussex St., M iddlesborough. Simpson, Wm. Walmsey, son of Thos., of Church, Accrington. Woodhouse, John, son of Rev. G. H., of Finninglay Rect. : Bawtry. Mids.'6o. Anderson, Chas. Robert, son of John, of Middlesbro'. Atkinson, Samuel, son of Wm., of Gray's Inn Nook, Bedale. Rowlandson, Wm. Kipling, son of Samuel, The College, Durham. Sharp, Geo. Brudnall, son of Brudnall, of Alfreton. Wilkinson, Edward, son of Rev. W. G., of Bubwith. Mids.'61. Benson, Wm., cio Miss Benson, of Whitby. Blair, John Henry, son of Rev. John, of Langton, Malton. Marsden, Chas. Geo. Wilson, cousin of Thos., of Thornton Mills, Pickering. Ormsby, John Robert, son of Capt. N., of Thorn Hill, Sligo. Prior, Hy. Kendall, son of Rev. Hy., of Dallowgill,Ripon Jan. '62. Knight, Wm. Godfrey, son of Godfrey, of St. Thomas's Place, Scarbro'. Smith, Henry, son of Rev. Henry, of Easton, Mauditt. Reginald, Upton, Cecil, son of Rev. Wm. J., of Fletton Rect : Peterbro'. Mids.'62. Thompson, Wm., son of Wm., of Dyke House, West Hartlepool, farmer. Walker, Ralph Thompson, son of Ralph, of Middleton Grange, West Hartlepool. 71
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Mich.'62. Bolland, Thos., son of Thos., of Kirkby Fleetham Hall, Bedale. Jan. '63. Halliwell, Reginald Ashley, son of Rev. T., of Rington, Bristol. East. '63. Allanson, Chas., son of E. P., of Holly Hill, Bedale. East. '6k. Cass, Wm. Rhodes, son of Thos., of Great Ouseburn, spinning merch : Mids.'64.. Willey. Thos. Edwin, son of Mrs. G. C., of Western Bank, Sheffield. Jan. '65. Maxfield, Wm , Frederick, son of J., of Nensholme House, Wetherby. The Editors propose to publish old school Lists from time to time which ought to prove very interesting to many Old Boys. CHRISTMAS EXAM., 185o. VI.
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I I 2 McClellan ii. 3 2 Thompson i. 2 5 4 I II 6 Garwood.... 4 4 2 6 7 Gray ii. Newman ii 8 3 3 5 II 7 13 15 Pope i. Atkinson i 9 10 6 13 5 4 9 Hill i. to 6 8 8 1o Floyd II 6 13 13 Lowe i Robinson ii. 9 3 7 5 12 I 15 De Meuron.. I I • • abs. abs. abs. abs. Simpson. IS 12 9 8 Alcock 14 II I0 12 Atkinson ii. Coopland 13 14 13 14
III. Upper. III. Upper. D. D. 88 Munby Munby .. Storrs ii... Storrs ii... 33 Richardson10 Richardson 10 Pope ii. Pope ii. .... .... 44 Trevor Trevor 77 Barber iii Barber iii 55 Poole Poole ii Dayrell i. Dayrell i. •• •• 15 15 Farrow Farrow 99 Coates i. Coates i. 14 14 Cooper Cooper 66 Newton .... Newton ....•• i8 i8 Barker Barker II II Dayrell ii. Dayrell ii. 17 17 Thompson iiii Thompson 22 Scholfield Scholfield 16 16 Rowlandson .. •• 13 Rowlandson 13 Gooch Gooch 12 12
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SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.
24.
III. Lower.
D.
c.
....
I
.... Littlewood .. Finns . .. . ..... Bower Rawdon ii.. Braune , . • . • . • Codd Raines •••• Storrs iii. Topham Branson .. • • •••• Sowerby ii Camidge Newbery Peckitt Preston ....•—• Darlington ••••
16 4 15
II 2
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1 13
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F. 12
2
6
I 12
2 13
8 14 3 abs. abs. abs. abs. II 9 9 4 4 5 13 5 15 3 3 3 5 7 7 12 16 15 9 7 II II 6 14 7 16 10 10 I 8 6 4 8 17 15 14 14 5 2 16 10 9 8 13 12
F. M. C. D. II. Upper. II 3 II 12 Browne ii. .. 8 6 1 1 Sheardown 5 1 — 12 Rob ii. .. 7 1 2 2 Needham ii. .... I 14 abs. abs. abs. Brown iii. 2 Tindall 9 5 3 19 19 14 — Rob i 9 12 13 16 Thompson iii. 12 Rose 15 5 3 3 4 6 II Baillie .... . 6 Whitaker iii. ... 7 7 15 13 16 17 Cadman. I Millne ••••••• Io 4 5 10 17 abs. 2 Ward ii. Hood 13 9 14 4 6 15 16 13 Martyr 8 4 7 15 Metcalfe 19 abs. abs. 17 Ward i. io io 8 8 Dibb .. abs. abs. abs. abs. Hudson ii. 18 18 a 14 Soulsby
II. Lower. D. Lowe ii. 6 Coates ii• 17 Grayston • • • • I Davy .. io 3 Jowitt .. .... Dunhill 15 Hill ii .. .. .., • 7 Young 18 Busfield 16 Whitaker i. • . 5 Stephenson • • • • 12 Whytehead •••• 2 Hill iii. 8 13 Hey Littledale .. .. • • 9 Jalland II Rougier i. .. • • 14 19 Burkitt Wilson ii. •••• 21 • . 20 Evers .... Walker ..... ... 4
C.
M. F.
i
8
2
5
1 9
4 3 6 9 7 4 3 1 5 2 8 18
10 3
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15
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9
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4 13
16 12
12 15
14 ICI 12
2
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7
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21
14
6 I1
18 17
20 21
14 20
13
19
19 20 21
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N.B.—The order of the names is that of the General Register kept during the half-year. The special ranks are ascertained by examination : D., Divinity ; C., Classics and General Studies ; M., Mathematics ; F., French and German.
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SALVETE.
VALETE. At the end of the Christmas Term. Day-boy. Entered Sept., 190 I. V. Modern. Monitor. XI., 1904.-5-6. Hockey XI., 1904-5. Captain of Gymnasium, 1906. Choir.
J. N. BLENKIN.
School House. Entered Sept., 1901. V.
J. E. HODSMAN.
Modern. XV., 1905-6-7. XI., 1906. J. R.
Day-boy. Entered June, 1905. V. Modern.
SCOBY.
XV., 1905-6-7.
E. D.
EDE.
Day-boy. Entered May, 1904. V. Modern. XV.,
1905-6-7. XI , 1905-6. S. W. PENTY. Entered Sept., XV., 1906-7. G. G. RICKELL.
1903.
Day-boy. V. Modern.
Day-boy. Entered Jan., 1903. IV. Modern.
Choir. J. H. C. WILLOUGHBY. Modern. G. HAMMOND.
Day-boy. Entered May,
House. Entered Sept., 1905.
1905. IV.
Lower III.
At the end of the Easter Term. School House. Entered May, 1904. M. M. WADSWORTH. V. Modern.
SALVET E. C. E. F. RAWSON. III. Modern. Day-boy. J. L. HEA'IH. III. Modern. School House.
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NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTHS.-
May 1st, 1907, at 6, St. Peter's Grove, York, the wife of Cecil Henry Cobb (O.P.), of a son. May 13th, 1907, at Dene House, Wingrove Road, Newcastle-onTyne, the wife of Rev. Henry B. Greeves (0.P.), of a daughter. MARRIAGES.-
Nov. 1.4th, 1906. At Christchurch. Amritsar, India, the Rev. A. C. Clarke, M.A. (O.P.), C.M.S. Missionary, son of the late Rev. T. C. Clarke, M.A., of York, to Winifred Margaret, daughter of the Rev. H. N. Weitbrecht, D.D., also of the C.M.S., India. 16th April, 1907, E. S. Tozer (0.P.), to Ethel, daughter of Samuel Harley Rough, Esq., of Church Stretton. 16th May, 1907, Captain N. Malcolm (0.P.), to Angela, only daughter of W. R. Malcolm, Esq., of 1 Princes Gate, S.W. APPOINTMENTS.-
E. W. Crossley (O.P.), at the end of 1906, was placed on the Commission of the Peace for the West Riding of Yorkshire. T. R. Heap, R.N.R. (O.P.), has been appointed Acting Lieutenant to H.M.S. Triumph (Channel Fleet). We print the following from the " Barrie Gazette "Rev. Dr. Witten (O.P.), President of St. George's Society, presided, and referred to the objects of the organization. He also endorsed the chivalry of the British people in granting a Constitution to Transvaal. No other country would have acted so generously. He considered the reception accorded Dr. Jameson and General Botha a happy augury, as it showed the spirit of the English people in the truest sense. The welcome accorded to General Botha by the English people suggested the rejoicing of the angels over " the one sinner that repenteth more than over the ninety and nine just persons," as represented by the other Colonial Premiers. The main object of our society is the " maintenance of the British connection," call it that or " the Unity of the Empire"
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or " Imperial Federation "—the idea is the same, the object to be attained the same. " A rose would smell as sweet by any other name," and the trend of thought in the minds of men is turned towards the final goal. "The night is far spent, the day is at hand," and beyond " the everlasting hills " the sun is shining brightly upon the birth of a mighty infant, whose first articulate cry is being heard amongst the older voices of the nations, an infant rapidly increasing in strength, in stature and in favor with God and man," which will, eventually control the destinies of this world. The ideals for Canada are doubtless the ideals of every other people, who form that bright galaxy of nations within the British Empire, and when we have all attained to our ideals we shall present to the world an ideal Empire, founded on unity, built upon righteousness and " the grace of the fashion thereof" shall endure for ever. M. W. Peters is Captain and M. T. Clegg, Hon. Sec. of Cricket. W. Ingham has been made an Editor of " The Peterite."
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CONTEMPORARIES.
OBITUARY. John Francis Walker, M.A. (O.P.), aged 66. On May 23rd, after a short illness, J. F. Walker, M.A , F.L.S., F.G.S., F.J.C., etc., passed away in his 66th year. The deceased gentleman, who was a well-known figure in the city, was a native of York, and was educated at St. Peter's School. In 1857 he went to the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, subsequently taking his B.A. degree at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, in 1 866. There he was placed top in the first class Natural Science Tripos. Later the deceased went to study organic chemistry at Bonn, Germany, and was there during the Franco-Prussian War. Afterwards he returned and went to London, studied for the law and was called to the Bar, subsequently returning to Cambridge as Science Lecturer, and was elected to a fellowship of his college. In 1882 Mr. Walker married Miss Alice Crocknell, of London, and settled down in York. The deceased was interested in many York institutions, and was senior vice-president of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Geology was his special study, and of his many fine collections that of the fossils Bruchiopoda was, perhaps, one of the best in the world. Mr. Walker was greatly respected, and his loss will be keenly felt.
( Yorkshire Herald).
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following Contemporaries :—Bromsgrovian, Cantuarian, Danensis,
Dunelmian, Felstedian, Framlinghamiam, Hymerian, Malvernian, M;mktonian, Newtonian, Pocklingtonian, Wycombe Abbey Gazette.
THE
PETERITE. VOL. XX.
JULY, 1907.
No. t8t.
SCHOOL LETTER. ARGE upon the horizon looms the spectre of the summer holidays, and so we haste to begin the most formidable of our tasks— the School Letter. St. Peter's Day came on Saturday. June 29th. The Chapel was beautifully adorned with flowers, and there was a large congregation at morning Chapel. The weather was lovely, but broke in the afternoon, and so spoilt the Cricket Match, at the same time keeping away a great number of visitors. Amongst the guests at the Lunch given by the Headmaster and Miss Owen we were delighted to see the Dean and Lady Emma. Speech Day will take place on Wednesday, July 31 st. On Tuesday, July 9th, the Headmaster and Miss Owen took the Choir up the river as far as Linton, and a very. pleasant afternoon was spent. We offer our hearty congratulations to M. W. Peters on obtaining a Choral Exhibition at Christ's College, Cambridge. The Organ Builders began work on June z5th, and so far as can be gathered the Organ will be finished by the end of term, when it will he formally opened. We are glad to say that the cricket season has been a most creditable one, and a great improvement on any of its immediate predecessors. The Captain and Secretary set a splendid example to the Eleven, and imparted much of their keenness to the rest of the. School.
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O.P. DINNER.
There will be a large exodus at the end of the term, but we hope that next term there will be more than enough to take the places of those who are leaving. And now two of us reluctantly lay down the Editorial Pen, and hand over onerous, but nevertheless pleasant duties to more able followers--Vale !
O.P. DINNER (LONDON CENTRE). The Annual Dinner of Old Peterites in London was held on July 5th at the Holborn Restaurant, Professor A. W. Reinold in the Chair. The following Old Peterites and their friends were present :—Rev. A. Abbay, Professor J. Clifford Allbutt, the Ven. Archdeacon Barber, Capt. R. M. Barber, Col. F. F. Ditmas, F. P. Fausset, Col. C. E. Freeman, M. J. Greener, N. W. Henderson, S. Jackson, Percy B. Lambert, E. F. Nevile, H. J. Newbery, Rev. E. C. Owen (Headmaster), H. W. Rhodes, Sir Frank H. Swettenham, Rev. J. W. W. Taylor, G. F. Tendall, A. S. Poyser. After the toasts of the King and Royal Family, the Chairman proposed " St. Peter's School." He alluded to the changes for the better that had been made in the school buildings, and particularly to the opening of the new organ ; he remembered the opening of the old organ, when a sermon was preached in the School Chapel by Dean Vaughan. He spoke of former Masters at the School, of Habersack, and of "Tommy" Richardson : the latter was offered the HeadmasterShip after the death of Archdeacon Hey, but refused on the ground that he had no university degree. He was glad to see so distinguished a company present, but wished that the younger men would make more effort to attend the Dinner. He coupled with the toast the names of the Headmaster and Mr. Percy B. Lambert. The Headmaster replied on behalf of the School : he was glad to say that the old traditions were still kept up, and there were now at the School a grandnephew of " Tommy" Richardson and
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a grandson of Lees, another former Master at the School. St. Peter's School, like all schools of its class, had had to pass through troubled waters, owing to the rise of the municipal school ; but he thought that the school was still holding its own : they had many promising boys, although the honours won lately had been few owing to the boys in the Sixth Form being young. They had recently won a Choral Exhibition at Christ's College, Cambridge. In conclusion he extended a hearty welcome to any London O.P.s who should come to York. Mr. Percy Lambert followed. In an amusing speech he told how he was a " laudator temporis acti," though not as translated by the suffragettes as " one who exults in having done time." The speaker concluded with a few words of regret at the death of Mr. John Francis Walker, of York, whose manner was so cordial and hearty that it was apt to make us forget his other endowments. Sir Frank Swettenham then in graceful terms proposed the health of the Chairman, and a pleasant evening was brought to a conclusion. BALANCE SHEET. DR. s. d. CR. Z. S. d. 2 0 0 April Postage Balance from 1906 o 12 o July July 5th. 20 Dinners at 7s. 6d. 7 10 0 July Holborn Restaurant 7 3 6 Matthews & Drew (Printing, etc.) 1 1 6 o 13 0 Balance f 9 10 0
[9 10
ST. PETER'S DAY. Saturday, June zoth, dawned clear and beautiful, and a most successful Commemoration Day was anticipated. Friday, the first day of the match, had been fine, and a good finish was in prospect. Holy Communion was celebrated in the Chapel at
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8 a.m., the Ven. Archdeacon Griffith (0.P.), assisted by the Headmaster, taking the service. Morning Chapel was at 10-30 a.m. The sermon was preached by the Ven. Archdeacon Griffith. The Headmaster and the Rev. A. W. Richards also officiated at the service, and the Lessons were read by W. H. Colley and M. T. Clegg. The Chapel was most beautifully decorated with flowers, for which we were indebted to the kindness of Miss Owen and Mrs. Yeld. There was a big congregation, and the proceeds of the offertory were given to the Organ Fund. After an hour-and-a-half's cricket, lunch was served in the School House Dining Hall. After lunch some 400 visitors had been expected, but at the end of an hour's play it began to rain hard. It was plain that the rain had come to stay, and therefore an adjournment was made to the big hall. An impromptu concert was organised by Mr. Tendall. The choir sang one or two part songs excellently, and M. W. Peters rendered his song very well. Mr. Tendall and Mr. Hattersley (O.P.) played several delightful duets. At 4. o'clock tea was taken, after which the visitors, who numbered about loo, took their leave. At 8 p.m. an Old Boys' Social was held in the Gymnasium. The latter had been tastefully adorned with carpet, fauteuils and plants, and presented a very cheerful appearance. Songs were sung by Messrs. St. George, Schroeder, Hutchinson, Scott and others, and Mr. Tendall and Mr. Hattersley played more duets. Mr. Sample kindly accompanied on the piano. There were some 4o Old Peterites present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent.
CRICKET.
'33
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
Played on the Bootham ground, 14th June. Peters won the toss and he and Allen opened the batting for the School. The wicket was exceedingly slow and runs were very hard to get. Allen never settled down, and was bowled when the score had only reached 7. Hendley coming in, took liberties with the bowling, only to be well caught in the long field by Rowntree. Thus two wickets had fallen for g runs. Clegg now joined Peters, and by careful play they took the score to z8, when Rowlands dismissed Peters. Groves followed in and played a forcing game, he and Clegg not being parted till 6z was telegraphed. Clegg had batted well for his zo runs. The last five wickets fell quickly, and Bootham were eventually left with 83 to obtain in order to win. Clegg and Hendley commenced the attack, and the former with his second ball had Milner caught at point. Hendley also clean bowled Dobrashian in the third over. Rowntree was out l.b.w. to the same bowler, and the succeeding ball proved fatal to P. Corder : the score stood at 7 for 4, and without further addition 3 more wickets fell, the side eventually being dismissed for 14. Clegg and Hendley both bowled exceedingly well and were keenly backed up in the field. All the catches were held and the ground fielding, if not done in county style, was at any rate sound. ST. PETER'S. 15 M. W. Peters. b Rowlands .. W. P. Allen, b Milner P.G.Hendley, c Rowntree, b Milner M. T. Clegg, c C. Rowntree, b M. 20 Rowntree W. H. Colley, b Rowlands B. T. Groves, b Colder .... .... 28 6 D. Anderson, b Milner A.A.Phillips,hit wkt. b M.Rowntree 6 o R. M. Wood, b M. Rowntree W. Ingham, not out C. C. Taylor, b Milner Extras 4 Total Bowling Analysis M. T. Clegg P. G. Hendley W. Ingham
BOOTHAM SCHOOL. Milner. c Groves, b Clegg G. R. Dolgashian, b Hendley M. Rowntree, lbw, b Hendley Rowlands, c Allen, b Clegg . Corder, b Hendley Marriage, c & b Clegg Barron, not out Pearman, c Ingham, h Clegg .... C. Rowntree, b Hendley T. Dobrashian, c Clegg, b Ingham Walpole, c Colley, b Ingham .... Extras
0 0
0 0 0
3 0 2 0
0 4
Total
82 O.
M.
R. W.
6
2
5 •8
4 8
4 4
o
0
2
14
CRICKET.
X34
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. F. C. CROWTHER'S XI. A. E. Nield and F. C. Crowther opened the batting for the visitors. Off Clegg's first ball Nield was caught at point, but on Middlemost coming in the bowling was hit about with vigour, and the score was raised to 44, when Middlemost was bowled by a slow ball. The rest of- the batsmen caused little trouble, the score at lunch being After lunch the visitors were all out after half-an-hour's play. M. W. Peters and Hendley went in first for the School. They Stayed together till 6o was on the board. Then Peters was out to a brilliant running catch in the long field by Whitely, and soon after Hendley was dismissed. This brought Allen and Clegg together, and by careful play the visitors' score was passed, with two wickets down, Allen making the winning hit. With four wickets down for 149, M. W. Peters declared. F. C. CROWTHER'S XI. o A. E. Nield, c Groves, b Clegg F. C. Crowther, c A. J. Peters, b Hendley 20 R. V. Middlemost, b Clegg 32 W. Walker, b Clegg Captain Welsh, run out 4 S. Grist, b Clegg G. Whitely, b Hendley II N. K. Brooke, c Clegg, b Hendley 2 7 T. E. Pulleyn, b ilendley G. Crowther, b M. W. Peters .... 7 J. L. Whitely, not out o Extras 8 Total Bowling Analysis : M. T. Clegg W. Ingham P. G. Hendley M. W. Peters
ST. PETER'S.
M. W. Peters, c Whitely, b Walker 25 P. G. Hendley, c and b Walker W. P. Allen, not out M. T. Clegg, lbw., b Crowther B. T. Groves, b Crowther W. H. Colley, not out R. M. Wood A. A. Phillips W. Ingham did not bat. A. J. Peters J. F. Wallace Extras
, 96
••
24 37 14 13
29
Total for 4 wkts. ..149 0.
M.
12
0
5 6 •2
0 I
R. 38 25 25
W. 5 o 3
0
0
I
CRICKET.
'35
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE.
Played at York. Ampleforth went in first and soon. Hesketh, their best bat, was well caught at the wicket. Three wickets were down for 15, but Calder-Smith and Collison stopped for some time and raised the score to 42, when the former 'was caught in the slips by M. W. Peters. At lunch-time the score was 42 for 4 wickets. On resuming, wickets fell fast, 9 wickets being down for 6z. At this point, however, Barton and Neeson made a good stand and between them added 3o runs by very careful cricket. M. W. Peters and Allen opened for the School. The first wicket fell with 9 on the board, and without any addition to the score Hendley was bowled. Clegg went in and helped to stop the rot, Peters and lie playing no less than six maiden overs. At 19 Clegg was bowled. A fine stand between Peters and Groves now produced 48 runs, Groves being bowled with the score at 67. The fifth wicket fell three runs later. At this point it began to rain and the interval was taken for tea. After tea Peters continued to score, the sixth wicket going down for 83. The match now became most exciting. Slowly the score mounted up, and shortly before the seventh wicket fell Peters made the winning hit. He had played a sterling innings and carried his bat for 4+. For Ampleforth Calder-Smith and Hesketh bowled well. M. W. Peters and Clegg bowled well for York. ST. PETER'S.
A MPLEFORTH COLLEGE.
E. R. Hesketh, c Phillips, b Clegg 2 2 G. McElligot, b M. W. Peters S. Lovell, b M. W. Peters 5 R. Calder-Smith, c M. W. Peters, 13 b Clegg. B.Collison,c M. W. Peters, b Groves 8 P. Ward, c Clegg, b Groves 8 H. Williams, lbw, b Clegg H. Speakman, b Hendley 3 13 T. Barton, not out A. Smith, b Clegg 3 ••8 P. Neeson, lbw, b Hendley 27 Extras Total Bowling Analysis : M. T. Clegg M. W. Peters B. T. Groves P. G. Hendley
M. W. Peters, not out ..
.... 44 W. P. Allen, b Calder-Smith.... o P. G. Hendley, b Calder-Smith 4 M. T. Clegg, b Calder-Smith B. T. Groves, b Calder-Smith .... 26 • W. H. Colley, b Hesketh 2 R. M. Wood, b Calder-Smith A. A. Phillips, b Hesketh ... • o A. J. Peters, not out
W. In gham ' 1 did not bat.
J. F. Wallace
59
Extras
Total for 7 wkts. .. 97
92 0.
M.
R.
W.
18 I. 3 5
6 4
34 I0 8 6
4 2 2 2
I
I
136
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS. G.S.
This match was played at York on Tuesday, June z5th, in dull weather. M. W. Peters won the toss and elected to bat taking in with him Clegg to face the bowling of Ludolf and Richardson. After an uneventful start, with only 14 runs on the board, Clegg was given out l.b.w. to Richardson (14-1-7), with the next ball the same bowler despatched Anderson. With only four more runs scored Groves was given out l.b.w. to Richardson, and next over saw Peters bowled by a good ball from Ludolf (r8-4-7). Allen and Hendley then made a short stand and exactly doubled the score before Allen was bowled by Ludolf, who accounted for Wood in the same over. The next over saw Hendley caught by Robinson (7-40-11), and none of the other batsmen made any prolonged stay at the wickets except A. J. Peters, who was eventually not out for five, having played very careful cricket at an exceedingly critical period. With the capture of Ingham's wicket the School were all out for so. Leeds made a worse start, Richardson being clean bowled by Peters, but their captain settling down, they passed our score with only 4 wickets down and eventually declared their innings closed (7- 9 1- 3). ST. PETER'S.
LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
M. W. Peters, b Ludolf 7 M. T. Clegg, lbw, Richardson .. o D. C. Anderson, b Richardson B. T. Groves, lbw, b Richardson W. P. Allen, b Ludolf P. G. Hendley, c Robinson, b 10 Richardson R. M. Wood, b Ludolf A. A. Phillips, b Richardson . o W. H. Colley, b Richardson .... o A. J. Peters, not out 5 0 W. Ingham, c & b Ludolf Extras 9
H. Robinson, not out 36 C. R. S. Richardson, b M. W. Peters 5 H. C. Ludolf, b M. W. Peters 8 A. K. Whalley, lbw, b Clegg o W. Dimery, run out 12 C. M. Frobisher, c Clegg, b Groves 8 D.A.P.Clarke,cPhillips,bA.J.Peters 5 B. N. Crosland, c Peters, b Colley . 3 S. H. Bateman, not out 3 R. Pickersgill I did not bat G. N. Stockdale Extras II
Total . M. T. Clegg.. M. W. Peters P. G. Hendley A. J. Peters . B. T. Groves W. H. Colley
so •• ••
•• ••
Total (for 7 wkts.) 0.
M.
R.
W.
13
3 4
34 13 13
2 0
6 II 5
I 1
9 5 2
2 0
3
I o
I
91
CRICKET.
1 37
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. OLL', ' Boys.
Played on Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th. The School batted first. M. W. Peters and Clegg started the School innings. Peters scored fairly fast, although Roy was bowling well. With the score at 17 Clegg was bowled by Roy. Hendley was soon out, and shortly afterwards M. W. Peters was bowled by Roy. The score at lunch time was 3o for 3 wickets. After lunch the fourth wicket fell for 5o. Groves and Wood now made an excellent stand, the score being 128 before Wood was dismissed. Groves continued to score freely, being at last bowled in attempting to pull Crowther to leg. He made 67 in good style without giving a chance. The rest of the side were soon out, the final score being 179. The Old Boys' innings was started by Greenhow and Yeld. With 8 on the board Yeld was bowled by Clegg, and three balls later E. C. Peters succumbed to the same bowler. Whincup was next, and after hitting vigorously was run out after a smart piece of fielding by M. W. Peters (3 wkts. for 17). Smith now joined Greenhow, and runs came freely, the score being 69 before Ingham bowled Greenhow. Roy hit in good style, but was caught in the country by Hendley, Smith being run out shortly after. Blenkin did not stay long, but Crowther and Bailey made a good stand, the score when stumps were drawn being 87 for 7 wickets. On Saturday play started at 12 o'clock. Bailey was soon out, and Fisher was bowled, so that 9 wickets were down for 96. Schroeder, who came in last, played carefully, and helped Crowther to raise the score to 125 before the latter was out lbw. M. W. Peters and A. J. Peters started the School's second innings. When lunch time came the score was 4 for no wickets. Play re-commenced at 2-3o. A. J. Peters had to retire and on Groves going in the score rose to 38. At this point it began to rain rapidly, and play was stopped, the match being left drawn.
CRICKET.
1 38
ST. PETER'S.
1st innings. 20 M. W. Peters, b Roy.. M. T. Clegg, b Roy P. G. Hendley, h Roy 67 B. T. Groves, b Crowther W. P. Allen, c Peters, b Crowther 8 R. M. Wood, c Yeld, b Smith .. 31 D. Anderson, c Smith, b Crowther 5 W. H. Colley, b Roy 3 A. J. Peters, not out 5 A. A. Phillips, lbw, b Crowther .. 3 W. Ingham, b Roy Extras ......... • . • • • • . 35 Total.
2nd innings. not out
13
..
13
not out
retired hurt II
Extras Total (for I wkt.)
179
38
OLD BOYS.
28 E. N. Greenhow, b Ingham E. E. Yeld, b Clegg 4 0 E. C. Peters, b Clegg C. Whincup, run out 5 C. S. Smith, run out 35 M. H. T. Roy, c Hendley, b Ingham to J. N, Blenkin, b Ingham 3 SCHOOL. 1st Inn. o. M. H. T. Roy 24 E. R. Greenhow 5 E. E. Yeld 9 21 F. C. Crowther 6 C. S. Smith
M. 6 2
I
5
0
F. C. Crowther, lbw, b Clegg .... 21 2 R. H. Bailey, lbw, b Ingham , 0 J. L. Fisher, h Clegg 13 F. G. Schroeder, not out Extras 4
Bowling Analysis OLD Boys. R. W. NI. T. Clegg 39 5 0 M. W. Peters I0 W. Ingham 0 ' 30 D. Anderson 45 4 A. J. Peters 20
125
Total
1 7' 1 13
0, 8
M. 3 1 I
R. 43 39 27
3 I
o o
to
W.
4 0
4 0 O
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played on the School Ground, Tuesday, July 2nd. The School won the toss and decided to put Porklington in. This decision seemed fully justified when three batsmen fell victims to Clegg and Peters for the small total of 3 runs. Ten was just posted up when Clegg, who was keeping a good length, bowled Donovan round his legs, and C. A. K. Peters, who had been batting quite well, succumbed to Hendley, and with the score at 5 for 18 the teams retired for lunch. After the interval A. H. Anson punished the bowling severely, and M. W. Peters took the ball from Hendley. Clegg, who was also by no means doing himself justice, had to be relieved by W. Ingham, and although the other batsmen were dismissed, .
.
1 39
CRICKET.
A. H. Anson had retained his end and scored an invaluable 35. M. W. Peters and M. T. Clegg opened the batting for the School. When six had been scored Peters' off stump was rooted out of the ground by A. H. Anson, and with no further addition to the score Clegg, who had so far batted very steadily, was run out, owing to a dual misunderstanding. Hendley did not stop long, being bowled neck and crop by Anson. Further catastrophies shortly followed, Groves being lbw., and when Wood returned his first ball in the feeblest of fashion to Power, half the side were out for 15 runs. Matters looked a little brighter when Colley and Allen were together ; by careful batting they took the score to 27, when Allen, who evidently lost his head, called for an absurd run, the stumps being put down when he was barely half way across the pitch. Colley, who had batted fearlessly for his ten runs, was out eighth wicket, the score being 35. The last two wickets fell without further addition. The match was keenly contested throUghout. The bowling and fielding of the School was good ; but though the wicket was a difficult one, and Anson was bowling exceeding well, this can in no way account for the miserable batting display the School gave. They batted badly and that is all we can say. Full score and analysis : POCKLINGTON G.S. C. E. Anson, b M. W. Peters
3 o 0. E. Dunne, c Peters, b Clegg H .H. Anson, c Clegg, bM. W.Pe ters o E. L. Donovan, b Clegg ..... C. A. K. Peters, b Hendley 4 H. A. Barnes, b Clegg 5 A. H. Anson, not out 35 Ingham, c P. R. Wardroper, b Hendley
R. G. Sterling, b M. W. Peters T. H. Power, b W. Ingham W. M. Savery, b M. W. Peters . Extras
0
3 0 9
M. W. Peters, b A. H. A nion 3 M. '1. Clegg, run out 5 P. G. Hendley, b A. H. Anson .. 0 B. T. Groves, lbw., b A. H. Anson 7 W. P. Allen, run out 4 R. M. Wood, c Power, b A. H. Anson 0 W. H. Colley, c M. A. Barnes, 10 b A. H. Anson A. J. Peters, lbw., b 0. E. Dunne D. Anderson, b 0. E. Dunne •• 0 A A. Phillips, b 0. E. Dunne 0 W. Ingham, not out Extras .... •• • • • • 4
6o Total R. 0. M. Bowling Analysis II M. T. Clegg •• 25 4 M. W. Peters 3 7 II 15 P. G. Hendley 4 0 1 W. Ingham M. W. Peters bowled one wide.
Total W.
3 4
35
CRICKET.
140
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. ROMANY C.C.
Romany went in - first on a fairly easy wicket. Grundy was soon out to a good ball from Clegg, but Crane and Richardson began to hit about with great vigour, and aided by luck, brought the score up to 78 before Richardson was lbw. to Ingham. The bowlers, especially Clegg. and Ingham, had bad luck, good length balls being treated with as much respect as half-volleys. Crane played the best cricket for Romany, making 38 before he was caught off a mis-hit. After Thorpe and Dobson, the other batsman caused little trouble and the innings closed for 179. M. W. Peters and Clegg opened the School batting. The scoring was very slow. With the score at i .1 Clegg played on, and Hendley was clean bowled. Groves and Peters brought the score up to 31 when the former was bowled by Richardson. An unaccountable rot now set in, and after another feeble batting display the side was out for 41. ROMANY
C.C.
ST. PETER'S.
M, W. Peters, lbw., b Crane
G. G. S. Grundy, b Clegg 3 Rev. C. Crane, c Phillips, b Ingham 38 J. H. Richardson, lbw., b Ingham 42 R. Thorpe, run out . 18 B.C.Dobson, c Wood, b A.J.Peters 22 F. Hodgson, c Groves, b A. J. Peters 12 J. Hepworth, c Colley, b A.J.Peters 2 B. A. Wales, st Phillips, b A. J.Peters io C. C. Milligan, not out 13 F. W. Clarke, b M. W. Peters.. , D. Anderson, b A. J. Peters . o Exiras 18 Total Bowling Analysis : M. W. Peters M. T. Clegg B. T. Groves W. Ingham A. J. Peters
19 M. T. Clegg, b Richardson 4 P. G. Hendley, b Clarke .... B. T. Groves, b Richardson W. P. Allen, lbw., b Richardson.. o 2 R. M. Wood, h Crane 0 W. H. Colley, lbw., b Crane . A. J. Peters, not out G. D Shann, b Crane 3 A. A. Phillips, c and b Richardson 3 o W. Ingham, b Richardson .... 2 Extras
179
Total 0.
M. 7' , I 0 9 0 4
R. 35
10
W. I 1 0
12
1
41
2
6
1
19
5
58
41
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. HYMERS COLLEGE.
On Saturday, July 13th, the team journeyed to Hull. At the outset it looked as if their expedition would be fruitless, as it was raining heavily on their arrival at the College, but after mid-day affairs took a turn for the better, enabling play to start after lunch
CRICKET.
141
at 1-45. Peters won the toss and elected to bat, taking in with him Clegg. Runs at first came slowly, and with only 14 runs on the board Peters was bowled by Foster ( -1 1). He was succeeded by Groves, who, in company with Clegg, raised the score to 37 before being sent back by Cooper (37-2-13). Hendlev, who followed next, also made 13 before being bowled by Soutter (69-3-13). Clegg, in the meanwhile, had been batting steadily, making several good hits to the boundary, and it looked as if he and Allen were going to make a stand, when he played a ball straight into the bowler's hands, having batted over an hour for his 27. A. J. Peters, who followed, could only make 6, and even then was missed twice in slips. R. M. Wood and Allen next began to hit and raised the total considerably before the latter was unfortunately run out. He was soon followed by Wood (11-7-13). The next three batsmen did not make any prolonged stand and our innings closed for 118. After the tea interval the School went out to field, Allen and Soutter opening the Hymers innings. With only one run on the board Soutter was caught in slips by Groves. The next over saw his successor caught in slips by Clegg. The Hymers captain, who now came in, at once began to hit, making three " 4's " and a single in succession, but was cleverly stumped by Phillips (17-3-13). Two more balls saw Allen caught and bowled by Clegg. The next four wickets fell very quickly, the score reading (19-7-2), but Laurance and Oliver batted very steadily and were not separated until Oliver was bowled by Clegg (34-8-4). The next batsman sent a well-pitched ball straight into Ingham's hands, and eventually the whole side were out for 39, Laurance carrying out his bat for 12, having gone in at a very critical period of the game. The School deserves the highest praise for its performance. Clegg bowled splendidly, taking 7 wickets for 21, while Peters, if he only got two wickets, was most effectual in keeping the runs down. The School fielding was beyond praise ; six of their opponents were caught out and not a run was given away. M. W. Peters, Colley, and Shann were perhaps the best, but all were good, and the match proved in every way a satisfactory finish to a
successful season.
CRICKET.
0
HYMERS COLLEGE.
ST. PETER'S. I M. W. Peters, b R. Foster .. • 27 M. T. Clegg, c & b Foster 13 B. T. Groves, b COoper P. G. Hendley, b Soutter 13 W. P. Allen, run out 12 6 A. J. Peters, b J. Foster W. H. Colley, c Oliver, b R. Foster 7 R. M. Wood, c Cooper, b E. Smith 13 A. A. Phillips, b E. Smith 4 2 G. D. Shaun, not out W. Ingham, b E. Smith Extras •• • 9
Total..
T. S. Allen, c & b Clegg Soutter, c Groves, b Clegg. Lyon, c Clegg, M. W. Peters N. Moore, st Phillips, h Clegg . , E. Smith, c Wood, b Clegg R. Foster, b M. W. Peters T. Foster, c Shann, b Clegg Lowrance, not out C. H. Oliver, b Clegg Cooper, c Ingham, b Clegg Greenwood, b Ingham Extras
3 6 0
13 0 0 12
4 0 2
3
Total
I18
o. M. R. Bowling Analysis : 21 12 4 . Clegg 12 Peters . •• .• 4 9 3 0 3 Ingham .. •• •• Peters delivered a wide and no ball.
39
W. 7
2 I
S. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND XI.
Played at Durham. DURHAM.
C. Hicks, c & b Newton 43 16 G. Wells, b Phillips A. Maynard, b Phillips 7 W. Fenwick, b Phillips 4 23 A. J. Dingle , c Peters b Newton L. R. Taylor, b Phillips .... 20 H. Maynard, c Peters b Wells 7 L. T. Humphrey, c Lacy b Newton O E. C. Grover, c Beaumont b Newton 9 E. M. N. Firth, lbw, b Beaumont . 4 O F. Hird, not out Extras 8 Total
ST. PETER'S 2nd. A J Peters, c& b Hird 6 W. H. Charnley, c Wells b Hird 4 J F Wallace, b Grover J L Whiteley, b Grover 2 C. W. Richards, b Hird •• A. a Lacy, b Grover 0 B. G. Newton, b Grover 3 P. F. Beaumont, b Grover 18 J. Ramsden, not out J. D. Wells c Dingle b Grover .... 3 W. W. A. Phillips, b Groves .... O Byes 3
Total
141
Bowling Analysis : W. W. A. Phillips A. J. Peters •• C. W. Richards .. W. H. Charnley B. G. Newton J. D. Wells P. F. Beaumont
0.
M.
9 4 3 3 7 3
0
2.5
R.
W.
0 0
36 24 18
I 2
42
4 0 0 0 4
o
15
18
.
42
CRICKET'.
143 -
v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL 2ND XI.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI.
Played on the School ground on Friday, 14.th June. ST. PETER'S
2nd.
BOOTHAM.
.. o Horner, b Peters 20 S. Pim, c Kennedy b Peters Watson, b Peters 0 Lingford, b Newton Gravely, c Whiteley b Peters .... o o Thompson, st. Wallace b Peters Scawin, not out .. . .. 4 Green, c & b Peters •••• o Brockbank, b Peters .••• ..... .• 2 o Pumphrey, c Lacy b Peters.. 0 Butt, b Peters Extras 3
A. J. Peters, b Thompson
W. H. Charnley, c Brockbank b 6 Horner P. F. Beaumont, b Thompson .... 7 13 J. F. Wallace, run out J. L. Whiteley, c Butt b Thompson o C.W. Richards, c Butt b Thompson 9 B. G. Newton, c Butt b Pim 18 A. 0. Lacy, not out J. Ramsden, c Scawin b Horner .. 5 o D. H. Kennedy, c & b Horner to P. H. Bulmer, b Horner 8 Extras Total
•
Total
77
Bowling Analysis : A. J. Peters B. G. Newton P. H. Bulmer
.
•
0.
M.
8 5 2
K.
W.
3
13
9
I I
13
I 0
I
30
v. POCKLINGTON G.S. 2ND XI. Played at Pocklington on Saturday, June i5th, and left drawn owing to the rain. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI.
ST. PETER'S 2nd.
A. J. Peters, run out W. H. Charnley, run out .... P. F. Beaumont, b Bond A. 0. Lacy, b Bond J. F. Wallace, not out J. L. Whiteley, c Day b Bond C. W. Richards, b Day
2
•• 12
3 II 7 '2
B. G. Newton, c Savery b Day
6
D. H. Kennedy, b Day J. Ramsden, c Savery b Day P. H. Bulmer, c Wain b Srerling Extras
0
Total
0 O
12
56
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. LEEDS G.S. 2ND X I. Played at Leeds, the result being a draw in our favour. ST. PETER'S 2nd.
LEEDS G.S.
J. S. Addison, b Taylor.. 6 Lumb, lbw, b Taylor 5 A. King, c Ramsden b Taylor.. 34 Lambert, c Wallace b Charnley 33 Eastwood, c Wallace b Shann 4 Cook, lbw, b Taylor . Vause, b Taylor 2 Rhodes, b Newton 8 R. P. Nicholson, c Ramsden b Newton 3 W. E. Nicholson, lbw, b Newton 3 W. D. Lumb, not out Extras 3 Total
102
J. D. Shann, b Addison.. W. H. Charnley, b Addison A. 0. Lacy, not out ...... C. W. Richards, not out P. F. Beaumont \ J. F. Wallace .. C. C. Taylor.... J. L. Whiteley did not bat. B. G. Newton.. J. Ramsden P. H. Bulmer Extras
17 20
4
14
Total (for 2 wkts.) 62
144
CRICKET.
Bowling Analysis : C. C. Taylor B. G. Newton P. H. Bulmer C. W. Richards G. D. Shann W. H. Charnley
0. II 9 5 5 5 4
M. I I I I
R. 32 10 IO 18
W.
5 3 0
O I
3
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. HYMERS COLLEGE 2ND XI. HYMERS COLLEGE.
Aldridge c Lacy b Anderson W. Moore, lbw, b Anderson Emerson, c Taylor b Anderson.. Cousens, c & b Charnley Brekke, b Newton Whittick, c Whiteley b Newton . Foulston, b Newton Goodwill, b Newton . • • • Webster, not out.... Hanson, st. Wallace b Anderson Peacock, lbw, b Newton Extras Total..
ST. PETER'S 2nd. W. H. Charnley, b Cousens 5 A. 0. Lacy, run out 4 P. F. Beaumont, b Whittick D. Anderson, b Foulston 23 J. F. Wallace, c Whittick b Brekke io C. C. Taylor, b Brekke •••• 4 C. W. Richards, b Foulston 5 J. L. Whiteley, not out 15 B. G. Newton, b Hanson .. • 5
36 Io 3 12 9 12 4 5 o 12 6
J. Ramsden, not out w ,
to
Bowling Analysis : C. C. Taylor D. Anderson B. G. Newton W. H. Charnley P. H. Bulmer
1
P. H. Bulmer did not bat. Extras . • • • • .... 12 Total (for 8 wkts.) 85 0. 5
12.4 4 4
SCHOOL HOUSE
M. 0 2 2 0
R. 18
W. 0
22
4 5
o
18
34 12
v. DAYBOYS.
Played on 26th June, and resulted in a most unexpected but creditable win for the Dayboys. DAYBOYS. P. G. Hendley, c M. W. Peters b Colley 5 W. P. Allen, c A. J. Peters b Colley 4 R. M. Wood, c Wallace b M. W. Peters 38 W. Ingham, b M. W. Peters 4 J. D. Shann, b Anderson .. 8 C. W. Richards, b Anderson .. o C. C. Taylor, b M. W. Peters 2 P. H. Bulmer, lbw, b Clegg 3 J. A. Willoughby, b M. W. Peters J. D. Wells, got out 2 J. B. Tennent, c Charnley b Clegg o Extras . 19 Total . ...
85
SCHOOL HOUSE.
M. W. Peters, lbw, b Ingham .. 5 A. J. Peters, c Taylor b Hendley.. 12 M. T. Clegg, lbw, b Hendley B. T. Groves, c Allen b Hendley 5 D. Anderson, b Ingham .. ..... W. H. Charnley, b Ingham ...... 2 W. H. Colley, not out ...... 17 A. 0. Lacy, c Bulmer b Hendley . o J. F. Wallace, c & b Ingham o P. F. Beaumont, run out .. • • 14 B. G. Newton, c Shann b Hendley o Extras ..
Total..
62
CRICKET.
145
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL (under 14 . 3) v. SOUTH CLIFF SCHOOL, FILEY. ST. PETER'S grid.
FILEY.
W. H. Charnley, c Haworth, b
58 Hansell . F. Ferguson, b Hansell, 7 II B. C. Camm, hit wkt., b Ainslie G. G. Wallace, b Ainslie 7 B. McGuire, h Hansell . 4 8 G. H. Mills, c Ainslie b Hansell C. G. C. Hendley, b Hansell .... 6 0 C. W. Wilson, b Hansell H. H. K. Webb, b Cooper 4 J. N. Alexander, b Hansell 0 C. L. Armstrong, not out II Extras Total
Haworth, b Charnley o Peters, b Charnley I Cooper, c Webb b Hendley 3 Baird, c Armstrong, b Hendley 17 Ainslie, c Wallace b Hendley .... 2 Hansell, c Armstrong b Hendley o Moody, b Charnley o Burton, b Hendley o Crossley, b Hendley o Whitworth, not out o Whitehead, b Charnley 2 Extras 3
28
Total
117
AVERAGES. FIRST XI. BATTING AVERAGES, 1907. No. of Times innings. not out.
M. W. Peters B. T. Groves W. P. Allen.. M. T. Clegg
9 ••
9 8 8 7 7 8
2
I 0
A. J. Peters .. 5 0 R. M. Wood 0 P. G. Hendley 2 G. D. Spann 8 W. H. Colley 0 A. A. Phillips 7 2 6 W. Ingham .. •• The following also batted :— D. Anderson .• 40 C. C. Taylor Signifies not out.
P. G. Hendley M. T. Clegg M. W. Peters W. Ingham ..
Most in innings.
No. of runs. average
44* 67 37 * 27 6
157 175 72
22'43
82
10•25 9.5 6'85 6•o 5*0 4. 0 2.42 0 . 75
19 48
31 24
48
3 .10 6 1%
5 28 17 3
6
12
BOWLING AVERAGES. Maiden No. of No. of runs. overs. overs. 67 25 • • 5 257 92 22 121 17 • • 55'5 102 •• 5 34-'5
21'87 10'27
3
wickets. average.
II
6'09
29 12
8 . 86 10. 08
10
10'20
CRICKET.
146
The following also bowled :A. J. Peters .. W. H. Colley B. T. Groves
i
9 1 10
o
2
26 5 29
6 1
3
4'3 5 9.6
SECOND XI. BATTING AVERAGES, 1907. No. of innings.
J. F. Wallace A. 0. Lacy ..• P. F. Beaumont J. L. Whiteley .. W. H. Charnley . B. G. Newton P. H. Bulmer J. Ramsden .. .. C. W. Richards .•
Times not out.
Most in innings.
1 2
13 18*
0 i
18 15.4,
0
20
9
2
0 0
35 32 38 21 35 23
10
10
4 5
2 I
5 5
7 13
:1 6 10.6 9.5 8 7 5'75 5 3'5 3' 2 5
0 0 o o
23. 17 6 3
23 17 8 3
23 17 2.6 3
o
o
o
o
o o
0 o
4 5 4 45 4
The following also batted :-1 D. Anderson .. 1 G. D. Shann .. A. J. Peters 3 I J. D. Wells .. . 2 .. D. H. Kennedy 1 W. W. A. Phillips
No. of runs. Average.
* Signifies not out. BOWLING AVERAGES. Overs.
B. G. Newton C. C. Taylor W. H. Charnley P. H. Bulmer
Average
Runs.
6
89
13
6 85
I
so
5
10
4
26
2
31
0
13 —
33'4 ..
Wickets.
Maidens.
16 II
11
The following also bowled :12 A. J. Peters .. D. Anderson 9 2. 3 P. F. Beaumont W. W. A. Phillips 9 J. D. Wells .. 3 G. D. Shann 5
2
3
37
9
4.11
2
22
4
5'50
o 0 I
8 36 10
i 4
9
1
10
I
14
I
14
8
CHARACTERS.
1 4-7
CHARACTERS. Captained the team admirably. A good all round cricketer. Scores fairly fast and Played several good has some fine strokes on the off. Bowled exceedingly well at times, but was innings. unlucky. A splendid field. The success of the eleven has been due to his untiring energy, as he set an example of keenness in every department, which was well followed by the rest.
M W. PETERS (1904-05-06-07).
As a bowler has been indispensable. Keeps a splendid length with plenty of break and variation of pace. Though a slow bat, he is very steady and has played several invaluable innings for his side. Has fielded well in slips.
M. T. CLEGG (1904-05-06-07).
B. T. 'Groves (1907). A forcing bat with plenty of good strokes, but is weak on the defence, and must learn to play good bowling as well as punish bad. Has fielded splendidly throughout the season. Always tries his level best. Has fielded fearlessly at mid-off, and so saved his side many runs. He is a very slow bat, but stands up to fast bowling and has often stopped a rot.
W. H. COLLEY (1907).
Has a good eye, and although handicapped through lack of strength and height, has played some useful innings, He has some nice strokes, notably to leg. A good catch. Stands right up A. A. Phillips (1907). A good wicket keeper. Can hit hard, but to the stumps and takes the balls cleanly. has little defence. W. Ingham (19°7). Has not quite fulfilled expectations. Doubtless his sight handicaps him when batting and fielding. Can bowl a good medium pace ball, but must learn to control the length. He improved in every way towards the end of the season. W. P. ALLEN (1907).
148
RETROSPECT.
*P. G. HENDLEY. Has been very disappointing as a bat. Has quite
an orthodox style ; but frequently throws away his innings by a wild or careless stroke. A fair change bowler, but is very uncertain in the field. *A. J. PETERS. Has the makings of a good cricketer in him. Lacks confidence as a bat at present, but plays straight. He has bowled quite well, and should be useful in the attack next year. Slow in the field. *R. M. WOOD. Rather a lucky bat. He must learn to stand up to fast bowling Has fielded well at cover. Fields splendidly. He has plenty of strength as a bat, but is stiff and awkward.
*G. D. SHANN.
*D. ANDERSON. %J . F. WALLACE. *C. C. TAYLOR. Denotes those who have played for the Eleven but have not gained their 1st Eleven colours.
CRICKET RETROSPECT. We may look back on the term's cricket, so far as the first eleven is concerned, with some amount of satisfaction. We have won half our matches, and that in itself speaks of improvement ; and yet it would be impossible to deny that at the beginning of term we had hoped for better things. We began well, winning our first three matches, and then the rot, so to speak, set in. Leeds, Pocklington, and especially Romany, were, of course, formidable opponents, but neither this nor adverse conditions can sufficiently account for the wretched batting displays given by the School on these three occasions, and that we lost these three matches by our
RETROSPECT.
1 49
bad batting no one can deny. The bowling on occasions certainly lacked sting, and the fielding at times was most unsure ; yet a side that can only compile 126 in three successive matches does not deserve to win. The bowling, which was shared chiefly by Clegg, Peters and Ingham, was good. The foremost was in splendid form throughout the season, and we can only congratulate him on the success he has deserved. There was, however, plenty of bowling talent in the team, and many acquitted themselves well as reserves. The fielding was good on the whole and on occasions the team fielded brilliantly. We were fortunate in having a good man at the wicket ; and this fact, to a great extent, assisted the bowlers in keeping a good length—only those who do bowl can understand this. A good bowler, if badly backed up in the field, cannot bowl his best : and that is partly why good fielding is essential to sucess. The batting averages are not high, but when one considers that the Eleven never once played on a batsman's wicket, and that several matches were played on pitches which would have been declared unfit for play in an ordinary year, it is evident that the batting was quite good on the whole. The second showed a great amount of keenness, which speaks well for future successes. Three matches had, unfortunately, to be drawn. Of the other two matches against Durham and Boot ham, the first we lost badly and the second we won. We take this opportunity to thank Mr. Squire for his invaluable coaching, and also to thank him and Mr. Tendall for umpiring in several matches.
150
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Short Notes about the School and 0. P.'s will be published from lime lo time under this heading. Corrections and contributions which are requested should be addressed to The Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York. CHRONOLOGY. Continued from p. 1 18. 1289. The site of the School was taken for building the Minster Nave. A house which was the official residence of the Preb : of Dunnington was given to the school in exchange. Ibis probably stood on the site of " The Old Residence," which until recently was part of the school endowment, and the substructure appears to be part of the original house erected in the 13th century (Hargrove). It has lately (since March, r9o2) been sold with the adjoining house, yard and stables. Simon became Chanc : on Corbridge's resignation. 1290. 1290-7. Thomas Wakefield was Chanc : 1297-1332. Robert de Riplingham was Chanc : In 13o4 and 1315 he was sent with news of the Archbishops' deaths to the King. 1306-22. Courts of King and judges held in York. 1307. The earliest existing copy of York Statutes was ordered to be written. It contains the following:—" Cancellarius, qui antiquitus magister scholarum dicebatur, magister in theologia debet esse et juxta ecclesiam actualiter legere. Et ad ipsum pertinet scolas grammaticales conferre sed scolas Eboracenses debet prcesentare alicui regenti in artibus de quo spes proficiendi possit haberi," who according to the ancient custom of the Church shall hold office for three years and not longer except by special grace for one year more. The ViceChancellor was to receive a year from the school (Leach) • In 1837-8 the Rev. J. Richardson refused to qualify for the post by taking a degree.
23 May, 1319. John de Bayous, of Helperby, acknowledged that he owes to Master Robert de Ripplyngham, Chancellor of St. Peter's, York, ioo marks to be levied in default of payment of his lands and chattels in Yorkshire (Close Rolls I z Edw. II.).
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.
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1319. John de Bayous of Helperby, AgneS Charles of Norfolk, and Win. Hugh of Lyndesey acknowledged that they owe to Master Robert of Ripplyngham, Chancellor of St. Mary's, York, loos. to be levied in default of payment of their lands and chattels in Yorkshire, cancelled on payment (Close Rolls 13 Edw. II.). UNKNOWN O.P.'s Information about the following O. P.'s is required for the School registers. Latest addresses and occupations and if possible approxiaiate dates of deaths and ina , riages, names of wives, distinctions at school and afterwards in athletics or otherwise, and other details likely to interest friends and O.P.'s will be specially welcome. Communications, which are requested, should be addressed to C. H. Chadwick, ro, Freegrove Road, Holloway, London, N. Date of entry and leaving.
Farrar, Geo. Jas., son of Geo., of Heworth. „ Millne, Geo., Win., son of Mrs. C., of 29 Bootham. 185o. Newnum, Michael Edwin, son of J. E., of Micklegate. -3. Overton, John Hy., son of Mrs. Mark S., of Union Terr. Thompson, John, son of Mrs., of Clarence St. Anderson, Edward, son of E. R., of Stonegate. „ -2. Brearey, Walter, son of H., of The Mount. „ -z. Dibb, Wm., son of Mrs., of Heworth. Nutt, John, son of John W , of Trinity Lane. „ -2. 1851-2. Fowler, John Grainger, son of Mrs. Richard, of Acomb. ,, - 5. Nelson, Samuel, son of Dr. Samuel, of Acomb. Hope, Hy. John, son of H., of Parliament St. „ Tindall, Edwin Hy., son of Rev. Samuel, of New St. t, 1852-5. Burnell, Martin Myers, son of Benjamin, of 14. New St. „ -6. Fisher, Jas. David Rain, son of John, of Bilborough. Jacob, Archibald Hamilton, brother of Rev. J. A. ,, 1853-4. Brown, Wm., from Helperby. „ -8. Roulston, Thos. Strother, from Helperby. Barker, Baxter, son of Baxter, of York Castle. „ -5. Gold, Chas. Edmund, son of H. C., of Monkgate. „ -4.. Wade, Fredk. John, son of Edwin, of Coney St.
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1853-4. Lees, Alfred, brother of Rev. John. ,, - 5. Turner, Wm., son of W. C., of Coney St. 1854-8. Allanson, Geo. Wm., son of P. R., of South Parade „ -7. Brown, Thos. Leland, prob : went into York Bank. -6. Crummack, Robert Edward, son of Chas., of 13 High Henry [Ousegate. -4. Evans, Richard Newcomen Robert Gleadowe, -5. Turner, Chas., son of W. C., of Coney St. „ -6. McClellan, David Cathcart, son of J. C., of Clementhorpe. Shipton Wm., son of Thos., of Burton Lane. 861. 15354. Whitehead, Wm., son of Wm. Jas., of Fossgate. 1855-6. Swetnam, Hale, son of Mrs., of 93 Union Terr. 9. Dove, Arthur, son of W., of Crown Cottage, York. „ -6. Hodgson, Wm. Hy., son of John, of Burton Terr. 185. Raby, Wm. Parker Poole, son of Rev. Wm. 1863. Matterson, Wm. Key, son of Wm., of Minster Yard. 1859. Templeton, Hy. Geo., son of Rev. Hercules S., of 1858. Thackeray, John, son of Mr., of Petergate. [Marygate. Thomas, Edmund, son of Mrs., of Thomas's Hotel, Bennett, Wm. Lumley, went into Navy. [Petergate. 1860. NOTICE. A Prize of One Guinea is offered for the fullest information not contained in the School Register of the Unknown O.P.'s whose names are given in the Peterite for 1906, March, pp. 472-5 ; June, pp. 496-9 ; July, pp. 540-2 ; December, pp. 58-63 ; and 1907, April, pp. 92-5 ; June, pp. 119-123 ; and the present number, pp. 151-2. The particulars specially required are (I) latest addresses and occupations, (2) dates of marriages, (3) names of wives and their fathers, (4) distinctions at school and afterwards, and (5) approximate dates of deaths or a statement that they are living. All or any of these may be given. The right is reserved of postponing adjudication in default of satisfactory competition, and the decision of the adjudicator shall be accepted as final. Lists must be forwarded on or before the ist October, 1907, to C. H. Chadwick, 1 r, Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, London, W.C. 91
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THE CHOIR. On Tuesday, July gth, the Headmaster very kindly took the Choir on the river up to Linton Locks, the " River King " having been engaged for the occasion. After having been photographed —an operation which drew a large number of wondering spectators —the Choir embarked at half-past two. It was drizzling a little, but it came out fine shortly after the gallant ship had passed the Ings. Linton was reached at 4-3o. The passengers landed and proceeded to inspect the Falls, into which, fortunately, no one managed to tumble. The ship's syren warned the company that Tea was waiting, and a delightful meal was enjoyed in the saloon. After Tea a hay-fight, we hear, was indulged in, much to the wrath of the local farmer, who already had been vehement in his protestations when some people had essayed to embark for a cruise in his boat. On the way back the Choir sang several PartSongs. The school was reached at 8 o'clock, after a most enjoyable trip, and the Choir showed their appreciation for the kindness of the Headmaster and Miss Owen in the usual way.
NOTES AND ITEMS. July, the wife of Capt. J. P. Montgomery, R.N. (O.P.), a daughter.
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CONTEMPORARIES.
We observe in the Birthday List of June Honours the name of S. S. Badge (0.P.), nominated C.M.G. for services as Chief Political Officer Mandi Field Force. Among the veterans of the Indian Mutiny who attended the King's Levee in June last we notice the name of Major Hugh H. Christian (0.P.) • A correspondent points out that the late Canon Pope (see ante December, 1905, p. 437) was not educated at St. Peter's but at the Proprietary School, which he left before amalgamation took place. M. W. Peters has been elected to a Choral Exhibition at Christ's College, Cambridge. We congratulate B. T. Groves, W. II. Colley, W. P. Allen, A. A. Phillips and W. Ingham on receiving their 1st XI. Colours ; and A. J. Peters, R. M. Wood, D. Anderson, C. C. Taylor, J. F. Wallace, A. 0. Lacy, B. G. Newton, P. F. Beaumont, and W. H. Charnley on receiving their znd XI. Colours.
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17th June, the only son of the Rev. J. H. • Wilkinson (O.P.), aged 9.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following Contemporaries :—Bronzsgrovia n, Cantuarian, Cuthbertian,
Dunelmian, Eastbout man, Framknghamiam, Hurst Johnian, Lily, Malvernian, Merchisionian, Monktonian, Newtonian, Sedbet ghian, Sutton Valence Magazine.
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SCHOOL LETTER. NOTHER school year has begun, and with it football. We have lost heavily, though it is not so much the numbers we miss as the old familiar faces of those who during the past years have used all their strength and energy in the cause of the School. Among others we would especially mention W. H. Colley, M. T. Clegg, R. 0. F. Husband, and M. W. Peters, who have left us for other paths of life. Iter fiat prosperum. In numbers the new boys more than replace those who have left. Our prospects for the term are very promising, and we owe much gratitude to Mr. Gedge who has again most kindly offered to coach the team. W. H. Colley was chosen to play in the Freshmen's match at Cambridge, and this ought to prove a fresh stimulus to the school game. As it is the XV. shows any amount of keenness and we hope great things from it. The New Organ is at last completed and Mr. Tendall has given several delightful recitals : and in the list of lectures for the term we are glad to see that he has promised one on Church Music. In conclusion we wish the XV. every success, and hope that its record will rival, if not surpass, that of last season.
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O.P. DINNER. The York Dinner will be held on Friday, December 20th. Those wishing to attend should communicate with either A. Peters, Esq., Rosenlaui, The Avenue, Clifton or H. C. Scott, Esq., St. Peter's Grove.
SPEECH-DAY AND PRIZE-GIVING. Speech-day was held on July 31st. The Dean of York (Chairman of the Governors) presided, and supporting him on the platform were the High Sheriff, the Bishop of Beverley, Canon Argles, Canon Greenwood, the Rev. E. C. Owen (Headmaster), and the members of the staff of the school. The High Sheriff of Yorkshire, Sir George Armytage, Bart., distributed the Prizes. The Headmaster, in presenting his report on the year's work of the school, said that the year had not been one of distinction as regards intellectual results ; but it must be borne in mind that the four boys at the head of the school, who would be there another year, had been at the head for three years, and there was every prospect of the school having a rather exceptional and remarkable record next year. But the year had been, on the whole, quite the most satisfactory he had known in his experience at the school. They had secured their new organ, and that was contemporaneous with the winning of a choral scholarship by one of the boys. He would like to take the opportunity of giving hearty and sincere thanks to those ladies who had kindly undertaken and so efficiently carried out the work of collecting the money for the organ. It was a strong testimony, not only to their enthusiasm but to the hold the school had upon its supporters, that they had in the course of four or five months raised the sum of I -4.5o for the organ, the largest subscription being [to. Another satisfactory feature
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of the year was the high standard of success obtained in pass examinations. A large number of boys had been sent up, and almost without exception they had passed. Speaking of the life of the school apart from scholastic successes and distinctions, the Headmaster thanked the boys who were leaving for the way in which they had upheld the tone of the school, the monitors having done admirable work, and he singled out for special mention W. H. Colley. He also expressed pride at the conduct of the boys both in their games and in school, which he attributed in great measure to the way in which the elder boys looked after the younger ones. The Headmaster proceeded to refer to the recently issued regulations affecting secondary schools. " You will have noticed (he said) something of a storm raging in the newspapers over the new regulations for training colleges and such secondary schools as, like St. Peter's, receive grants from the Board of Education. The Treasury has this year set aside a considerably increased sum for education ; and part of this is to be distributed by the regulations of the Board, issued under an Order in Council, to schools which conform to certain conditions. With two of these we are familiar from the Elementary school controversy. They are (i) what is called undenominationalism in religious teaching, (2) the inclusion on the governing body of a majority of governors representing the County or Borough Council, or other popularly elected local bodies. Now, I have never, speaking personally, attempted to conceal the fact that I have certain Liberal sympathies ; but I do not hesitate to say that this shibboleth of popular control, when applied to so technical a subject as education, is a very dangerous doctrine. What engineer would entrust the management of his machinery to a popular favourite, rather than to an expert ? And with all due respect for the excellent work done by our most worthy Council, I venture to think that some educational test should be exacted from those who are to control the machinery of education. As regards the first condition, the " religious difficulty " (so-called) is, as far as secondary schools go, a chimera which exists only in the diseased imaginations of certain doctrinaires. Many boys whose parents
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belong to other bodies than the Anglican Communion attend the school, nor have I ever yet had any complaint that violence was done to their convictions. But since the year 732 this school has been associated with the Cathedral Church of York. And a constitution and a policy, which have worked well and provided the city with educational facilities below cost price for 1,16o years, we are not inclined to throw over at a month's notice, for the sake of a pecuniary consideration from the Board of Education. These conditions, it is true, might for the moment have been waived by a resolution of the City Council, and I am glad to say that the utmost harmony exists between that body and the authorities of St. Peter's School. But there is a third condition which could not be waived, viz. : that a certain proportion of free places should be opened at St. Peter's to boys educated at public elementary schools. Now there are doubtless boys in the public elementary schools who would do St. Peter's credit. There are schools, such as Rugby, holding a premier place in the country, which take them, and men of the foremost rank who have started in them. We claim no intellectual superiority, and no exclusiveness of class. It is a good thing for the boys, for the schools, and for the country, that the right boys should have the opportunity to rise. These regulations are, however, crudely drafted. They supply no test to discriminate the best boys. It is a cruel thing to tempt boys by the bribe of free education into a school for which they are not fitted. And no man alive, examining, as the regulations require, boys between 1 o and 12 in English and arithmetic only, can say whether any of them are qualified to win by scholarship or otherwise those facilities after they have left school, without which their education here would be like the fruit of Tantalus. Further, Archbishop Holgate's School already offers all the facilities required in York, and it would be an administrative blunder to put two schools in competition with one another in the same area. Four years ago, after a full and careful inspection of St. Peter's, the very able officials of the Board of Education pronounced the opinion in no hesitating terms that whereas St. Peter's was an essential part of the educational provision of the city, it would be
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a mistake for us to take free scholars from the public elementary schools. No new factor has appeared since then in any way to modify that view. The Governors, therefore, see no reason to do that which four years ago was strongly ,opposed by this ,very Board of Education who now suggest it, and which appears to them to be educationally unsound. They have declined the offered bait, and St. Peter's will continue precisely on the same lines which it has hitherto followed." The Chairman expressed his thanks to the Headmaster, who had so clearly, emphatically, and wisely elaborated the whole question that had so suddenly come on the tapis. They would not for a moment put into the school boys who were not qualified intellectually to take part in the education carried on there. For a body in London to be in a position to select the boys who should enter the school over the Headmaster and the Managing Committee of the school was most deleterious. When he first came to York the management of the school was in the hands of the Dean and Chapter, and it was suggested that it would be desirable to have a new scheme to include on the governing body representative laymen. This had been done, but it had made little difference, as they were merely a ministerial body, carrying out the dictates of a body in London who had no connection with or knowledge of York—nothing but their own abstract views on education.' The consequence of this had been to delay for nearly twenty years the extension of the school buildings, a delay that had occasioned much hard work and many disappointments. He himself looked upon it as simply disastrous to allow an external body in London to have power as to the boys who should go there, and send boys who would probably receive no benefit from it and certainly not benefit the school. He did not see why the governing body should not be trusted ; they were as _likely to do what was best as anyone in London. They were loyal subjects, a body of clergy and laity holding high position in local councils, and why were they to be overridden in that way as if they were incompetent and not to be trusted ? One felt that the new regulations had been drawn up and brought forward in too great
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a hurry, and he hoped they would not be acted upon until, at all events, they had been more carefully considered. The Dean proceeded to introduce the High Sheriff, whose name was received with applause. A High Sheriff, he remarked, represented the Crown, and whether or not he took precedence of a LordLieutenant was a point that had never been quite settled. One curious anomaly in Yorkshire was that there was one High Sheriff, who had a great deal of work to do, and a Lord Lieutenant for each of the Ridings, who had apparently nothing to do. In going there the High Sheriff had conferred a great honour upon them. He was a Yorkshireman of Yorkshiremen, and therefore eminently qualified to give away the prizes. He did not know whether the office of High Sheriff was as old as the school, 1,16o years, but he was aware that the present High Sheriff's family had existed for very many generations in Yorkshire. It certainly went back to the days of Queen Elizabeth, and the part of Yorkshire upon which it had settled was one of great romantic and historic interest. The Dean reminded his hearers that it was in the Abbey in Kirklees Park where the famous Robin Hood drew his last breath, and from one of the windows of which he shot the arrow that denoted the site of his grave, Members of the family had in former times filled the office of High Sheriff, and this was a token of the high position it had held for centuries. The High Sheriff, who had a most cordial reception, expressed his great delight at being there in that capacity. Remarking upon the great age of the school, he said there was only one other school which challenged its antiquity, that of Canterbury, which claimed to be something like the same age. They could not but feel that in view of the school's long attachment to the Cathedral of the city, it would be disastrous if anything were to take place to separate them. After the school's existence of twelve hundred years it had better be left alone. It had always taken a front place among the schools of the country, and wherever one moved in the country one came across men who had been associated with it, and who always referred to it in terms of high praise. It was apparent from this, and from the list of honours that had been
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announced by the Headmaster, that there was an esprit-de-corps that denoted the high tone of the school. Sir George counselled the boys to always aim, whether in their work or their play, a little higher than they wanted to reach, and they would then arrive at the right place. There Was nothing more important than trying to get on in the world. He also impressed upon the boys the necessity for absolute accuracy in everything they did. " In everything you do," Sir George remarked, " even in trifles, even in your little account books, do it absolutely accurately, and do not leave anything to chance." It was a great honour to him, as representing the largest county in England, to distribute the prizes in the oldest school in England. The Bishop of Beverley proposed a vote of thanks to the High Sheriff, remarking that they were very grateful to him for having presented the prizes. Canon Greenwood, in seconding, said he was delighted to hear of the good tone of the school. It was the greatest " feather in the cap" they could have that the boys " went straight." The Dean supported the resolution, which was carried with cheers. The High Sheriff, in response, said his visit had given him very much pleasure. Speaking again to the boys, he said that if they would get the greatest pleasure out of life they must not only play hard but work hard. If they did this they would find themselves much happier than the people who idled away their time, and thought living at their ease was the greatest enjoyment. The High Sheriff proposed a vote of thanks to the Dean. LIST OF HONOURS AND AWARDS. The following is a list of honours gained during the year by Old Boys :—M. W. Peters, Choral Exhibition at Christ's College, Cambridge (Bass) ; S. W. Phillips (Emmanuel, Cambridge), 2nd Class Theological Tripos ; R. Baldwin (Queen's College, Oxford), and Class, History; G. Armstrong, 1st Class Final Law Examination with a special prize from the Law Society. C.M.G. conferred on S. S. Bagge. Dr. E. E. Deane appointed Inspector of Official
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Mr. H. Richardson, in supporting the opposer, pointed out that it was chiefly the richer unions which engineered the strikes as they had more money for strike pay. Most of the strikers were often anxious to return to work but were influenced by their leaders who drew their money by continuing the strike. Such strikes could be settled with far less cost and trouble by arbitration. Mr. A. W. Richards, in supporting the motion, pointed out the great difficulties of the position. He shewed how a strike generally originated from very small causes and was fostered by leaders who were not always the most cultured of mankind. He also made clear how the working man had at one time good food, housing and holidays, but at the present day was worse off although machinery had increased the production of each man. The slave owners of Virginia found it easier to buy than to breed and even in England there were industries where men did not earn enough to live. The only remedy was arbitration, but the choice of an arbitrator was always a difficulty, and where one could not be chosen a trial of strength was necessary. Mr. S. M. Toyne said that his mind was by no means made up with regard to the motion. He pointed out that conciliation boards had proved the only successful alternative to strikes, and during the last few years 34 strikes had been prevented by their means. He denied that the people of the middle ages were well off and pointed out that those who were almost starving died off, whereas at the present day Christianity caused the maintaining of these unfortunates at the public expense. The tremendous over-population had been caused by machinery which had lessened the demand for labour, and so it was necessary that the right to strike should be maintained. The opposer, in summing up, dwelt on the fact that the discussion was not about the conditions of the labouring class and
that therefore, however pathetic a picture was drawn of their miseries, it was beside the point. Mr. A. W. Richards admitted
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that strikes caused suffering, sprang from trivial causes, and were generally fostered by trade agitators, but simply because the strike was the only weapon now employed in labour disputes he supported it. Finally Mr. Armstrong said that as no one had answered, much less questioned, his arguments against strikes he could only reiterate them. Mr. P. A. W. Richards, in replying, showed that if the right to strike was taken away worse trouble would follow, and it was therefore necessary to allow the strikers to strike. The underlying principle of British supremacy was freedom for individuals and societies. This freedom had first come into prominence in Cromwell's time, and England's rise to her present position had been coincident with it. On the motion being put to the House there voted for it 12,. against it 4. The motion was therefore carried by 8 votes. MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES IN THE ITALIAN ALPS. On Saturday, March 2rst, Mr. Yeld gave us a most interesting lecture on his experiences in the Italian Alps. He made Cogne his starting point and by means of his beautiful collection of slides we thoroughly explored the neighbourhood. The confidence with which he named every little peak and recalled the associations it brought back to him showed that he was thoroughly familiar with the mountains of that part and indeed a casual remark about having climbed a certain peak in '79 fully explained this. Not the least interesting part of the lecture were slides showing the flowers found at high altitudes. Despite the deprecatory remarks Mr. Yeld passed about his growing affection for young and active guides and his own advancing years, we think that very few of the school would care to undertake a walk beginning at 2-3o a.m., crossing three passes, and ending at ro p.m., which Mr. Yeld looked back upon as his most successful day last year. There was a large attendance of the school in the Big Hall and no doubt the fact that Mr. Yeld had previously delivered his lecture in public accounted for the numerous friends of the schOol present.
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SCIENCE SOCIETY. The number of members this term has been distinctly promising, and further entries are anticipated next term. Two interesting illustrated lectures have been delivered this term, one on North and Mid Wales, the other on Maximum and Minimum in Photography. The reading to both was given by H. L. Chilman. Calvert is to deliver a lecture on Domestic Elizabethan Architecture on the 28th March, and Yeoman is to deliver a lecture on " Our Home Railways." Owing to Mr. Boldon having kindly offered a Prize the Dark Room is at present much in use by the members.
CORRESPONDENCE. The Editors of the " Peterite." DEAR SIRS,
May I encroach upon your valuable space and take this opportunity to thank everyone for the excellent support which they have given to the XV., and football as a whole, this season. We owe any success we have had to Mr. Tendall, and I can speak for the whole school when I thank him whole-heartedly for the excellent coaching he has given to the team, and for the patient and indefatigable way in which he turned out in all weathers. In conclusion, on behalf of the XV. itself, I want to thank the visitors and the school for the support they have given at all the matches, an item which is always very en• couraging to the players. Yours sincerely,
W. R. WRAY, Captain of Football.
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December irth, 1913. DEAR EDITORS, I have often searched the pages of the " Army List " in the hope of seeing that the school had started a detachment of the Officers' Training Corps ( Junior Division), commonly called the O.T.C., but in vain. Surely the oldest school in the Kingdom is not going to lag behind Giggleswick, Ampleforth, and Hymer's College (all of whom are or were our opponents in either cricket or football) who all have their detachments of the O.T.C. ! Perhaps the objects and advantages of having such a Corps are unknown to the school. The Regulations of the O.T.C. lay down that the main object is to provide boys at schools with a standardized measure of Elementary Military Training with a view to their eventually applying for Commissions in the Special Reserve or the Territorial Force, in which they can serve their country with the least possible interference with their civil career. By passing while in the O.T.C. a simple examination in Elementary Drill and Tactics called Certificate A, those who afterwards become officers in either of the two Forces mentioned above are exempt from a portion of their Probationary Training. Another advantage is that boys who are going into " the Service " who are members of the O.T.C., and who hold this Certificate A are given 200 marks in the Competitive Examination for entrance into Woolwich or Sandhurst. But these are not the only advantages. Military discipline, taught to boys in their youth, is well known to be of very great value in after life even though those taught it do not afterwards join the Army or Navy. I know that the school has a miniature range but good shooting alone is no good without discipline and you will learn both by joining the O.T.C. Peterites in my day were said to be easily recognized as such by their " slouch " but we had no gym. then. I hope this is not true now, but if it is, nothing will cure this sooner than drill and handling arms.
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I am not advocating Militarism, nor will I mention the advantages of universal military service, now in force in Australia and New Zealand for all boys over 12 years old, but I am sure that the formation of a smart O.T.C. will benefit the school in general, and each individual who joins it in particular, and make him in after life a better citizen of the Empire. Any boy who is over 13 years old can join the O.T.C. and a detachment can be formed for the school if thirty or 'more members are enrolled. K. J.R.
To the Editors of the " Peterite." {" K. J.R.'s " letter proved most interesting and encouraging since though it was received in December, just too late for our last issue, and before any " official " announcement had been made, yet the formation of an Officers' Training Corps had already been discussed and decided upon. The response to the appeal for funds to build a combined cricket pavilion and armoury has shown that many O. P.'s 'share the views of our correspondent, and we give an outline of the proposal elsewhere.] VALETE. W. R. WRAY. House. Entered Sept., 1907.Upper V. Modern. Monitor. XV., 1911-12-13-14. Capt. 1913-14. XI., 1913. Hockey XI., 1912-13-14. Choir. Tea Planting in. Ceylon. G. MILLHOUSE. House. Entered May, 1912. Upper V. Modern XV., 1913-14. Hockey XI., 1913. Solicitor. SALVETE. SCHOOL HOUSE.
IV. Modern. F. R. Waddington.
CLIFTON GROVE
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III. F. S. Wood. DAYBOYS. /V. Classical.
J. Watkinson.
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III. Form. E. Hardwick.
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J. Watkinson. SALVETE. R. Peel. J. G. Hodgson. K. Hay-Brown.
J. R. 0. Jolly. J. C. Burgin. R. C. Parkinson. ALCUIN HOUSE. VALETE. A. G. Clarke. J. R. 0. Jolly. SALVETE. W. H. Cassels.
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It was with great pleasure that the friends of Canon and Miss. Owen, both in the school and in York, welcomed them on their flying visit for the opening of Clifton Grove House,, and we hope that it will not be the last occasion that we can do so. B. M. Storey is representing the school at Aldershot in the Public Schools Foil Fencing Competition. On February 21st, Mr. and Mrs. Toyne gave a delightful Cinderella dance in the Gymnasium, and those of the school who were invited had the time of their lives. Even the front of the school is changing its appearance since the drive has been spread with gravel and the boardings on the railings has been removed. We hope parents will no longer wander up and down Clifton looking for a school. Congratulations to W. G. Yeoman, R. A. Harpley, A. B. Radford, F. R. Waddington, on receiving their School Hockey Colours. Mr. Toyne's car, we will not name the driver, had a serious argument with a cow the other day. Later accounts said that it was " verra bad for the coo."
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The various Secretaries are blessing the advent of a real live groundsman, and under his labours the cricket ground is been steadily enlarged. In fact the grounds now look like a Knavesmire with our cricket, hockey and football grounds, golf course and running track. We congratulate P. A. W. Richards and C. E. H. Medhurst on being elected Captain and Secretary respectively of football and also G. B. E. Reynolds on being elected Captain of Boating. After seeing aeroplanes at the rate of one a day for about a fortnight at the beginning of the term the school grew very blasé and scarcely troubled to gaze up at them. Several members of the school appeared in the Church Pageant at York, and afterwards gained fame by being displayed on picture postcards. We congratulate G. C. West, H. Richardson, A. 0. Johnson and R. Metcalfe on receiving their School Boating Colours. The Dayboys won the triangular contest for the Boating Cup, but the School House revenged themselves by defeating " The Rest " at Hockey by z i goals to 2. The Rifle Club is still dormant pending the approval of the War Office to the plans for the new range. Quite a little squad of well-known faces will be seen at the York Barracks this holidays since Mr. Toyne, Rev. F. H. Barnby, and Mr. Milner are going to pick up the drills, etc., before taking charge of the O.T.C. We offer our sympathy to C. E. H. Medhurst on having to resign the Secretaryship of Hockey through illness, and our congratulations to his successor, H. B. Greenwood. Owing to a very slight case of whooping cough the Pocklington ist and Ripon 2nd XI. matches were cancelled. The quarantine " was the more irritating as the patient looked the picture of health and felt it. A Confirmation was held in the School Chapel by the Bishop of Beverley on Tuesday, March 24th.
O.P. NEWS.
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O.P. NEWS. A. J. Peters was first string in the Mile for Cambridge in the Inter-Varsity Sports and so obtained his full " Blue." H. Hopkins, T. S. Pick, and H. L. Waddington are among the successful candidates at the last London Matriculation Examination. We have to thank N. T. Crombie for pointing out the omission of the Old Peterites' team in the account of the match on October iith. TEAM.—Full back, G. B. M. Reed ; threequarters, G. C. Nelson, A. J. Peters, W. V. Lawton, 0. M. Tennent ; halves, A. D. Foster, J. L. Fisher ; forwards, N. T. Crombie, H. C. Scott, J. F. Wallace, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, J. C. Foster, J. B. Oakley, G. W. Hargraves. It is interesting to note that of the teams that played in this match, J. F. Wallace has gone to Rio de Janeiro, G. C. Nelson to Calgary, Canada, and W. R. Wray is on his way to Ceylon. Geoffrey R. Sisson has been elected to a Mathematical Scholarship at Oueen's College, Oxford. Among recent books we observe :" The real Lloyd George," by G. E. Raine (0.P.). " Also and Perhaps," by Sir Frank Swettenham (O.P.). In the latter a master at St. Peter's is referred to as a great scholar who was popularly supposed to have worn out two Liddel and Scott dictionaries. APPOINTMENTS :Thos. Shearman, Junr., to be Captain of 5th Battn. King's' Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Rev. C. W. Gabb to be Curate of South Elmsall. Rev. W. H. M. Hancock to be Vicar of Brent Pelham.
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engagement is announced of the Rev. Stanley W. Philips and Mary B., youngest daughter of Rev. J. V. Pink, of Blackburn. BIRTHS.-KIRKE.-On September 15th, 1913, the wife of Capt. Edwards St. George Kirke, a daughter. JONES.-On November i7th, 1913, the wife of Capt. Percy Barrett Jones, a daughter. PICKERING.-On January 6th, 1914, the wife of B. H. Pickering, a daughter. MARRIAGES.-RAINE-BARNETT.-On September 4th, 1913, Rev. Angelo Raine, to Alice Maude, eldest daughter of Capt. Jas. Barnett, of Hove. HILL-WALKER.-On December 23rd, 1913, at Shangai, Philip Keith Hill to Mary Winifred, youngest daughter of J. Walker, of Bryn, Avon, Nottingham. SMITH–TATE.—On March 24th, 1914.—Robt. Ronald Tate Smith, of Nairobi, British East Africa, to Doris Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tate, of Hornsea. ENGAGEMENT.-The
DALE.-On
OBITUARY. October 25th, 1913, Dr. P. W. Dale,
aged 56. THOMPSON.-On October 28th, 1913, Annie Mary, widow
of Wm. Thompson. CROW.-On November 14th, 1913, in 73rd year, Elizabeth, widow of Richard Paver Crow. MALLINSON.-On November loth, 1913, Edward Mallinson, aged 63. PRITCHETT.-On November 26th, 1913, aged 79, Maria, widow of Henry Pritchett. CLARKSON.-On December 14th, 1913, Edward Addison Clarkson, from injuries received in a motor accident. CAMIDGE.-On December 19th, 1913, Thos. Simpson Camidge, aged 85.
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NEWBALD.-On December 21St, 1913, Mary Ann, widow of Rev. S. A. Newbald. MuDSON.-On January 4th, 1914, John Clarence Mudson, entered Mids. 1856. BANDISS.-On January 8th, 1914, F. de Bandiss, French Master, 1865-8. Also recently ARTHUR DOVE and WILLIAM HENRY SUTCLIFFE.
CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge with thanks the following contemporaries, and apologise for any accidental omissions :—
Barrovian, Bromsgrovian, Cuthberlian, Danensis, Dunelmian, Eastbournian, Framlinghamian, Haileyburian, Hymerian, Hurst Johnian, Leodiensian, Malvernian, Merchistonian, Newtonian, Pocklingtonian.
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Receivers in Bankruptcy. Two Books have been written by Old Peterites, one by H. D. Taylor on a " System of Applied Optics," and another by W. P. Worsfield on " Lord Milner's work in Africa." The following is a list of the awards gained at the School :Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics, W. Ingham and A. A. Phillips. Dean of York's Prize for Mathematics, P. G. Hendley. Bishop of Bristol's Prize for Divinity, J. D. Wells. Head Master's Prizes, Latin Verse, W. Ingham ; znd (Greek Verse), J. D. Wells ; English Essay, R. 0. F. Husband. Mathematics, Division ii , J. F. Wallace ; Division iii., J. W. Gray; Division iv., B. C. Camm ; Division v., G. A. Hyde ; Division vi., A. D. Trotter. Form Prizes, V. Classical, I. McN. Smith ; V. Modern, E. Benson ; IV. Classical, T. M. Darling ; IV. Modern, D. H. Kennedy ; Upper III., H. A. Lees ; Lower III., B. 0. Jolly. History, Upper School, G. D. Shann ; IV. Forms, W. V. Lawton ; Lower School, H. E. K. Reynolds and A. C. B. Molony. Drawing-Upper School, J. W. Gray ; Lower School, F. F. Sherwood. Music-M. W. Peters. Science-Upper School, C. W. Richards ; Lower School, C. W. Wilson. Reading Prizes (Given by the Old Peterite Club)—Senior, I. M. Smith ; Junior, G. A. Hyde. Singing Prizes-1st (Given by Miss Owen), R. M. Baskett ; znd (Given by Rev. E. C. Owen), C. W. Wilson. Photography Prizes (Given by Miss Husband)—Nalura/ History, A. A. Phillips ; General Photography, R. A M. Mills, Second Prize (Given by F. Schroeder, Esq.), G. Mills. SCHOLARSHIPS.
Foundation,
Entrance,
Day Scholarship,
Hey Scholarship,
E. Benson. A. J. Peters. B. M. Smith. K. Norwood. Boating Cup (Presented by Mrs. Shann)—Dayboys.
Games Cup, Shooting Cup, Batting Average, Bowling Average, A. A. Phillips. Dayboys. M. W. Peters. M. T. Clegg.
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LOWER SCHOOL.—Division IV., Rank, H. D. Badger. Division III., Rank, W. G. Yeoman ; Arithmetic, G. L. Newman ; English, G. 'I'. P. Yeoman. Division II., Rank, J. C. Stainthorpe ; Rank, W. S. Allen ; Term, H. L. Davies Examination, G. T. Fairbank ; Arithmetic, J. M. Procter. Division I., Rank, S. Wilson ; Scripture, G. H. Swift ; English, 0. V. Beale ; Latin J. W. Ware ; Arithmetic, H. B. Greenwood. UPPER SCHOOL.—Term and Examination, K. Norwood ; Latin, F. E. Ferguson ; English, J. B. Oakley ; French, W. R. Wray ; Divinity, J. Mould ; Mathematics, C. G. Barraclough ; Music, F. E. Ferguson ; Batting Average, K. Norwood ; Bowling Average, A. F. Ramsden. ,
ORGAN FUND. It is hoped that the final Balance Sheet will appear in the next issue of the " Peterite." Only a few pounds more are required to pay the whole cost. A list is appended of sums received or promised in addition to those already acknowledged. ,4" s. d. The Rev. Canon Greenwood 3 0 0 R. W. Hutchinson, Esq. .. o 10 0 Mrs. Harrison I 0 0 Interest to June 29th 3 12 O J. W. Leaf (in addition to Cr is. already acknow0 ro 6 ledged) The Rev. S. J. Le Maistre 0 10 0 o 5 W.D.M. .. io i8 3 Offertories
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The breaking-up of St. Peter's School was marked with an unusually interesting ceremony, the Dean of York dedicating the new organ, a handsome and powerful two manual instrument which has been placed in the chapel attached to the school by ,
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Mr. J. H. Compton, of Nottingham, at a cost of -c.+5o. The dedication service, which was largely attended, was followed by an organ recital by an old Peterite, Mr. C. L. Naylor. M.A., Mus. Bac., Cantab., Conductor of the Harrogate Choral Society. The service opened with the hymn " Lift the strain of high thanksgiving," which was followed by the dedicatory prayers and Psalm 71. The Dean of York delivered an address, in the course of which he remarked that the organ was a copious subject for the historian, the musician, the mechanic, and the archmologist. Speaking of its composition, he said the value of the individual pipe was not in proportion to its size, and its utterance was just essential to the perfection of the whole. There must be unity of the spirit with the bonds of peace within the organ, and this was produced by each fulfilling the role appointed for it. Neither could supply the place of the other, and neither could do without the other. A good and successful organ was not the outcome of merely large pipes or of merely small pipes ; each one, small and large alike, had a proportionate share in the result. And what they thus noticed in the organ was equally to be seen in human life, which was rendered happy and harmonious by the recognition of the dependence of each upon each, and the responsibility of each portion, great or small, fulfilling the part allotted to it. They could not choose their power or finality of tone, or which stop they were to be associated with. God made them what they were, endowed them with what they had, and placed them where he pleased, and the honest, faithful recognition of this made life successful. But the perfection of the organ consisted not only in the multiplicity of pipes, but that they should be in tune with each other. And so with life: it was essential that their life should be in tune with the one perfect life which Christ had established as the keynote of the whole world. They were dedicating the organ to the glory of God ; and nothing, they felt, should proceed from it but what was consistent therewith. They would not like that it should be moved elsewhere to take part in some profane or frivolous music. It would indeed seem an inconsistency to devote
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it to what was earthly, sensual, atid devilish. Its dedication seemed to demand for it that it should be devoted to what was entirely divine or spiritual. It should certainly be confined to what was pure. He asked those present to remember that they were themselves dedicated to God, and that therefore they should If this were true allow nothing that was inconsistent therewith. Their love for in things general it was certainly true in music. music had prompted them to place that instrument there in the House of God. Music was indeed most helpful to their personal edification its influence in spiritual things was beyond all question, and they loved to have music in their worship because it Spiritual truths were borne helped them to worship God better. But let them home to their hearts better by music and in music. take heed that the love of music may be a help or it may be a hindrance to spiritual life. Its influence might render what was contrary to their best influence to be acceptable to themselves. He urged that they should cultivate music, for there was no talent more to be desired, but to remember that even there the devil sowed tares amongst the wheat. They must remember that in this, as in everything else, human nature was frail, and in this as in everything else, the solemn charge might be fulfilled, " Whatsoever ye do in word or deed do all to the Glory of God, giving thanks unto the Lord." After the Address the Choir sang the anthem " I was glad when they said unto me "—Elvey ; and the service concluded with the hymn " 0 praise ye the Lord." The following is a programme of the Recital :Mendelssohn •• I. SONATA IN D MINOR .. Allegro Molto. Choral. Andante Sostenuto. Fuga. Finale. 2. LARGO from the New World Symphony • . Dvorak 3. a. ADAGIO IN D b. CAPRICCIO IN F ,. Lemaigre .• c. MARCHE SOLENELLE IN D FLAT 4. PASTORALE IN C .. Sullivan •• .• • . TOCCATA IN E MINOR Tombelle • • 5.
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SPECIFICATION OF THE ORGAN. BUILT BY J. H. COMPTON, of Nottingham. GREAT ORGAN (9 stops). Bourdon. Open Diapason (I). Open Diapason (2). Dulciana. Stopped Diapason. Suabe Flute. Principal. Twelfth. Fifteenth. SWELL ORGAN (9 stops Quintaton.
Diapason Phonon. Tibia. Viol d'Orchestre. Violes Celestes. Principal. Mixture. Trumpet. Oboe.
PEDAL ORGAN (4. stops). Quint. Open Diapason. Bourdon. Flute. COUPLERS. G. to Ped. Sw. to Ped. Sw. to G. Sw. sub. to G. Sw. super to G. Sw. sub. Sw. super. Tremulant. Six Combination Pedals and Balanced Swell Pedal. The action is Tubular Pneumatic throughout. Stop-Keys have been introduced instead of draw-stops. The wind is supplied by an electric motor.
,saPeg AncnatAs 494A$. Old School that for a thousand years hast held, Undaunted, high thy head, and now dost stand Still battling proudly : whence the Master bore The torch of learning to a foreign land, And at an emperor's bidding, taught the lore, Within thy cloisters learnt, and in the name Of Him, who bringing light to mortals came, The powers of mediaeval darkness quelled : Look forward for the ages call thee still To breast the onset of a modern world. Send forth thy sons, " over the ancient ways," Strong, as of yore, in limb and mind and will, To gather where the banner is unfurled Of God's great regiment in these latter days.
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FOOTBALL PROSPECTS. This season we have four old colours left—three forwards and one back—and three backs who have played for the 1st XV. occasionally. Last season we had an unusually large and heavy znd XV., and now that most of its members are in the ist we hope that they will develop well. So far we have played four of our hardest matches and have won one, drawn one, and lost two. Our discomfiture at the hands of Durham was fairly complete, but we were much handicapped by an unfortunate accident in the early stages of the game. The pack this year is exceptionally heavy but unfortunately it is slow in proportion. In scrumming it has been fairly successful, though a few of its units might work harder, and the heeling might be smarter; in the loose several use their feet to good advantage and tackle very keenly, but the rest do not follow their example and back them up.- Without doubt all think they are doing their best but they have yet to discover that it is possible to go much harder still. The new corners occasionally seem at a loss what to do and show hesitation. However, with more practice and coaching the pack may develop into a good•one. There is certainly exceptionally good material. The backs so far have certainly never shown what they are really worth. They have been rather handicapped by the indifferent heeling of the forwards and even more than this by the weakness of the halves. Both our last season's halves have left and we are finding it hard to fill their places with the material at hand. Several experiments have been made in that position and possibly more will be made yet. Unfortunately backs are at a premium in the school this season arid we have a very small choice. The three-quarters also are very inexperienced. Both among them and among the halves the passing is very undecided and half-hearted, and they are most of them inclined to stop still to give and take passes. No doubt they will soon learn the art of giving a clean, quick pass instead of a ' lob,' and of taking their passes whether good or bad. We are very
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lucky in having an experienced full-back. On the whole the tackling and kicking of the backs is good and will doubtless improve. They must, however, mark their men more carefully and get on them more smartly. The chief fault of the backs, like the forwards, is their inexperience, and when this has been overcome, there seems every pro ,pect of having a good team. We are unlucky in losing Wells so early in the season, since, owing to a dislocated shoulder, it is unlikely that he will play again for some time. The znd XV. has lost its first two matches. The forwards are of average size but incorrigibly slow and lumbering. At the beginning of the season great things were expected of them but these hopes have not as yet been realised. They have absolutely no fire and sting about them, That they can play hard when they like has been shewn in pick-ups, when with the assistance of one or two Old Boys they have given the tst pack some trouble : but directly they get by themselves they become most slovenly. They shewed signs of awakening at Leeds, so there is still hope of them doing themselves credit. The backs shew great keenness. The tackling is good, the kicking indifferent, and the pace bad. The last mentioned defect is due to their extreme smallness. So far they have shewn great promise, but have been swamped by the superior size of their opponents. Several of them shew much knowledge of the game, and intelligence, and had they the necessary physique we should not have to deplore so much the shortage of backs fit to be tried for the ist XV. In conclusion we must tender our best thanks to Mr. Gedge, who has kindly consented to coach the team again this term.
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FOOTBALL. SCHOOL
v. OLD BOYS.
Played on the School ground on Saturday, October 5th. The ball was in a very bad condition and back play was almost impossible. The Old Boys won the toss and the School had to play uphill against the wind. After the kick-off even play followed in the Old Boys' 25,' but gradually the School were forced back
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until Tennent relieved by a good run. Scrums and lines-out followed near the centre, and Wood obtaining possession made a fine run down the right wing, being collared near the Old Boys' line. The ball was worked back to the School 25,' and Fisher, from a scrum, ran round and scored far out, F. G. Schroeder failing at goal. The Old Boys were still pressing when half-time was called with the score—Old Boys, 3 points ; School, nil. In the second half the School did most of the attacking. The forwards rushed the ball into the Old Boys' 25,' where a free-kick was awarded to the School, and Wallace placed a very good goal. After the kick-off the School forwards took play on to the Old Boys' line, but were unable to score, and finally the ball was touched down. After the drop-out a free-kick was taken by Mills, but his attempt at a place was charged down. Play continued in the Old Boys' half and soon time was called with the score— Old Boys (i try) 3 points ; School (I penalty goal) 3 points. The game was somewhat of the scrambling order as the team has not yet learnt to play together. The forwards were good in the loose but did not work hard enough in the scrum, or heel the ball out at all well : they were also slow in packing round the ball from the line-out. The backs had few chances but they showed considerable promise, and several good passing movements were only spoilt by the ball slipping through their fingers. The collaring was not quite satisfactory, but we hope to see some improvement in the near future. SCHOOL :—Full-back, W . Ingham ; Ihreequarter-backs, R. M. Wood, J. H. B. Sullivan, C. W. Richards, J. B. Tennent ; half-backs, J. D. Wells, W. D. Garbutt ; forwards, A. A. Phillips, D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, P. H. Bulmer, A. E. Schroeder, R. A. M. Mills, P. G. Hendley. OLD BOYS :—Full-back, - Sherwood ; threequarter-backs, G. G. Rickell, E. C. Peters, L. Monkman, L. R. Sample ; half-backs, B. T. Groves, J. L. Fisher ; forwards, N. T. Crombie, H. C. Scott, F. G. Schroeder, E. S. N. Bulmer, J. M. Raimes, J. Ramsden, E. H. Frank, A. C. B. Moloney.
CANADA'S FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE.
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CANADA'S FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE. TWENTY-FOUR HOURS WITH THE CANADIAN MILITIA. By Walter Witten, (0.P.), Captain, 35Th Reg/. Simcoe Foresters. (Extract from The Barrie Examiner of July 1 th).
The return of the 35th Regiment from the last training camp at Niagara, and the fact that the conduct of the regiment in quarters, its smartness and efficiency in the field, its cheerful acquiescence in all the hardships incidental to the practical training of the soldier in the present day, won for it unstinted praise and commendation at Niagara, and the frequently expressed opinion that the 35th Regiment was the best Regiment on the " tented field" of that old historic battleground, and school for soldiers, should not be allowed to pass, without some notice of a more public character than is usually accorded to our volunteer militia, on their return from their annual training. The 35th had the honor to be selected with three other Regiments (the 23rd, 31st and 36th) for the defence in the sham fight, which did not take place. However, on Wednesday, June 19th, the 35th paraded at 1-3o p.m. and were kept under arms for an hour, waiting for a Maxim gun which was attached to the Defence. At 2-3o presumably the Maxim gun must have arrived, and was placed with the 23rd Regiment, and the 35th Regiment was moved off on its march to the objective point, a hill about boo feet high, one mile from the Welland Canal and about twelve miles from Niagara Camp. The Defence were supposed to represent a force of the enemy who had seized the Canal, to be attacked and dislodged, if possible, next morning, by the rest of the Division. As the Regiment moved off the heavy banks of clouds, which had been threatening for several hours, fulfilled their warning, and the rain came down in torrents, accompanied by thunder and lightning, which soon soaked the men and churned up the mud in the roads until the Regiment was ankle-deep in clay and water. The rain kept up steadily and by the time the men reached their bivouac they were too wet to care for rain. The appointed bivouac of the 35th was in a beautiful grove, on a hill overlooking the Welland Canal, and
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with an extensive view of the surrounding country, a magnificent situation, from a strategical point of view, as one side of the hill was almost inaccessible in front ; and on the left of the 35th was the 23rd, in a grove, with the Maxim gun, half a mile nearer the Canal. On the right was the 36th Regiment, with the 31st in reserve. The qualities of a Canadian Rural Regiment were admirably shown on this occasion. The ground was wet, the long grass was like a sponge, the trees and foliage were dripping, but in spite of all difficulties within ten minutes of being dismissed there were nine camp fires burning cheerily, and radiating heat and comfort for the eight companies and the officers. During the evening orders were received by the officer commanding saying that the fight was off and outposts were to be called in and to await further orders in the morning. The utmost cheerfulness prevailed, although there was the natural feeling of disappointment that the 35th was not to have the opportunity of holding the position against all comers, and covering itself with glory in mimic warfare. A finer spirit could not have been evinced, and the men slept like good soldiers on the wet ground, in their wet clothes, without one word of complaint around their bivouac fires. At nine o'clock in the morning orders were received to march back to the Camp, and an intimation that an hour, or an hour and a half, would be required to load the transport waggons, form up, and move off. Instead of this, in thirty-five minutes the Regiment marched out of the grove, and was stepping out briskly on the home stretch, with the heavy army service transport waggons thumping along in the rear. The sun was shining brightly and rapidly baking the wet clay of the roads into a good solid roadbed. The whole scene was picturesque and realistic in the extreme. The Regiment winding along the country roads, with no band, and no frills ; officers and men coated with mud, and the big transport waggons looming up in the rear, gave a very businesslike air to the whole outfit, and was suggestive of the conditions of active service. The Regiment marched back to the Camp at the rate of four miles an hour, and when the band met them about a quarter of a mile out,
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officers and men marched at attention and stepped out to the inspiring strains of " The Cock of the North," the Regimental March, as smartly as if they had just come on parade. The 35th and their popular commanding officer, Colonel McPhee, received a perfect ovation from the Regiments along the line, until they reached their own parade ground, and were dismissed to take a well earned rest. It is only appropriate at this point to say that the present efficiency of the Regiment, and the splendid esprit de corps which prevails in all ranks, is largely due to the soldierly qualities and strong personality of Lt.-Col. McPhee, whose retirement at this time is universally regretted by officers and men, as he is thoroughly liked, respected, and trusted in his capacity of commanding officer of our County Regiment. That very evening a football team from the 35th Regiment played a friendly but strenuous game with a team from the 31st Regiment, and in the excitement of the game seemed to have lost every trace of fatigue or weariness after the experiences of the previous twenty-four hours.
[In a field near the school lives an old war-horse : ever waiting for the end and fast becoming fossilized. It has seen better days : but now" Sicut fortis equus, spatio qui saepe supremo Vicit Olympia, nunc senio confectus quiescit."] ED:
A SONNET. So pensive ever, tell me what disgrace Has left you stranded from the world apart. Does no one ever yoke you to the cart ? Is this scant field your only dwelling place ? 0 melancholy creature ! who can trace
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The wandering thoughts that lurk within your heart ? But, as great Shakspeare says, There is no art To find the mind's construction in the face."Now though the horsemeat sellers here have found You crawling o'er the field and have been bold against our rule Asking to buy you : To sell you thus who beautify the ground By your perpetual presence, and, being old, Are quite in keeping with our ancient school. (DiXor7ros
VALETE. VI . Classical. School House. Entered Sept., Head of the House. Head Monitor. Head of Choir. XV., 1903-7. Captain XV., [904-6. XI.. 1907. House-boat, 1907. 2nd Fives pair. Hockey XI., 1905-7. Foundation Scholar, 1903. M. T. CLEGG. VI . Classical. School House Entered Sept., 1901. Monitor. Choir. XV., 1904 -7. XI., '90+-7. House boat, 1904-6. Captain of boating, 1907. Editor of Peterite, 1904-6. Head Editor, 1906-7. M. W. PETERS. VI . Classical. School House. Entered Sept., 1901. Monitor. Choir. XV., 1904-6. Captain XV., [906-7. Captain XI., 1907. Hockey XI., 1905-7. XI., 194-6. Captain of Hockey, 1906. Gymnasium Cup, 1906. Victor Ludorum, 1907. I st Fives pair. House-boat, 1905-7. R. 0. F. HUSBAND. VI . Classical. School House. Entered May, Editor of Peterite. 1901. Monitor. Choir. XV., 1905-7. Librarian. Foundation Scholar, 1903. G. D. SHANN. VI . Classical. Day-boy. Entered Sept., 1902. 2nd XV., 1904-7. and XI., 1905-7. Day-boys' boat, 1905-6. Captain of Day-boys' boat, 1907. Librarian. Bishop of Bristol's Prize for Divinity, [906.
W. H. COLLEY. 1901.
SALVETE.
Upper V. Classical. School House. Entered Sept., 1902. Choir. XV., 1906-7. XI., 1907. Captain of Fives, 1907. Foundation Scholar, 1905. W. P. ALLEN. V. Modern. Day-boy. Entered Sept., r9or. XI., 1907. Hey Scholar, 1906. D. ANDERSON. V. Modern. School House. Entered Jan., 1904. 2nd XV., 1906-7. znd XI., 1907. House boat, 1907. J. R. A. RIGBY. Lower V. Classical. School House. Entered Jan., 1906. IV. Classical. School House. Entered W. H. CHARNLEY. Sept., 1905. Choir. znd XI., 19 07. J. RAMSDEN. IV. Modern. School H ouse. Entered Sept , B. T. GROVES.
XV., 1906-7.
Upper III. Day- boy. Entered Sept., 1905. B. McGuIRE. Upper III. School House. Entered Sept., 1906. Choir. J. N. ALEXANDER. Lower III. Day-boy. Entered Sept., 1906. C. B. ALEXANDER.
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/V. Classical.
B. M. Smith. 1V. Modern.
C. G. Barraclough." J. B. Oakley." Lower III.
G. W. Hargraves.* A. K. Proctor." R. Hunt." J. C. Foster." H. Hopkins. R. Bushell. J. F. Northcote. R. N. Morse.
K. Norwood.* F. E. Ferguson." Upper III. W. R. Wray.*
A. 0. Johnson. M. Weeks. Lower
A. F. Ramsden.*
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ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL. VALETE. Those marked with an asterisk above. SALVETE. W. D. Mildred. R. H. Metcalf.
C. M. Fisher. H. F. S. Gedge.
NOTES AND ITEMS. The following Midsummer Examination Lists are required to complete the O.P. Club collection, viz. : 1852, 1853, 186z, 1864, 1881, 1899. Can any O.P. supply copies or lend them to be copied ? Can any information be given as to the existence of printed School Lists before Christmas, 1849 ? The Editors regret that owing to the pressure of the matter they are unable to continue the " Records and Registers" column at present. The Prize Competition announced in our last number has been won by J. M. Meek (0.P.), and a Postal Order for One Guinea has been forwarded to him. BIRTHS. -17th June, 1907, at Arcola, Sask., Canada, the wife of Rev. J. A. Eastern (O.P.), of a son. 13th August, 1907, at Wolvers Reigate, the wife of J. 0. Garland (0.P.), of a son. MARRIAGES.—On June 5th, 1907, Wm. Fox Garland (O.P.) to Helen Georgina, youngest daughter of G. C. Waiteford, of Wentton Paddocks, Ludlow. On July r ith, 1907, at Christ Church, Havana, Alan Brian Bailey (O.P.) to Maria, second daughter of Antonio J. Mendoya, of Havana.
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APPOINTMENTS.—Lieut.-Col. G. W. Mitchell (0.P.) to be Brevet-
Colonel. Rev. R. A. Storrs (O.P.) to be Vicar of Camberley. Rev. G. T. Handford to be Vicar of Navenby, Lincs. Rev. J. B. B Ferris (O.P.) to be Rector of Gonalston. Walter Witten (O.P.) has been elected President of " The Canadian Club " of Barrie, Ontario. J. H. Collinson (0.P.) has been elected Vice-President of the St. George's Society of Hamilton, and Lay Secretary of the Diocese of Niagara. He has also been appointed a Delegate to the Pan-Anglican Conference to be held in London, June, Igo8. J. D. Wells, D. H. Kennedy, P. H. Bulmer, J. F. Wallace, and R. D. Foster have been made Monitors. W. Ingham and P. G. Hendley have been elected Captain and Secretary of Cricket for 1908. P. H. Bulmer has been made an Editor of the Peieriie. A. A. Phillips is Captain of Fives ; D. H. Kennedy of Boating. W. H. Colley and J. D. Wells have obtained Higher Certificates of the Oxford and Cambridge Board. We congratulate J. D. Wells on receiving his 2nd XV. Colours. From the " Canadian Churchman."
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' The Rev. Isaac Brock (O.P.)
resigned his Canonry on July 2nd owing to ill-health. The Bishop at once appointed hini an Honorary Canon of All Saints' Cathedral ....He is a Graduate of Oxford University and was ordained in 1855. He came to Canada to become Principal of Huron College, which position he held from 1868-1872. He was Assistant Rector of Sherbroke, and, later. Rector of Bishop's College School ; but after one year's incumbency he was made Rector of Londonderry, in Nova Scotia. Ile was appointed President and Professor of Divinity at King's College. After three years he was made Rector of Kentville, and in 1886 Canon of St. Luke's ProCathedral.'
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Professor C. J. Wright (0.P.), the oldest member of the teaching staff of the Leeds School of Medicine, has severed his connection with that institution after 41 years of continuous service. For the past 22 years Mr. Wright has held the office of Professor of Midwifery at the School of Medicine, and prior to this he served for five years as Assistant Demonstrator in Anatomy, and for fourteen years as Lecturer on Physiology. He qualified by taking the Diploma of M.R.C.S. Eng., in 184 In addition to his work at the School of Medicine, Mr. Wright has taken a keen interest in the Leeds Women and Children's Hospital and for many years was senior Surgeon at that institution. From 1878 to 188o Mr. Wright held office as Secretary of the Council of the School of Medicine, and on the foundation of the University he was made one of the representatives of the joint faculties on the Court of Governors.
OBITUARY. At Temple Sowerhy, Westmoreland, on September 3oth, 1907, Jim, the beloved and only son of Louis E. Stevenson (0.P.). Deeply regretted by all who knew him.
CONTEMPORARIES. We beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following Contemporaries : —B arrovian, Bromsgrovian, Canluarian, Cut hbertian, Dunelmian, Framlinghamian (z), Felstedian, Hurst Johnian, Malvernian, Merchistonian, Newtonian, Pocklingtonian.
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PETERITE. VOL. XX.
DECEMBER, 1907.
No. 183.
SCHOOL LETTER. HE Fates seem to have tried their best to prevent the publication of this number and their efforts have been rewarded with partial success. By the time that this leaves the printers' hands the School will have broken up and we shall all be scattered up and down the country to our various homes. And there we hope that our readers will try to realise the worries and anxieties that fall to the lot of the Editors : and, warmed by the influence of good Christmas cheer, to forgive them. First, then, we must pull the weather to pieces. For the last six weeks it has rained. Sometimes faster : sometimes slower ; but it has always rained. In fact we should quite miss it if it should stop. This has, of course, greatly interfered with football. As it is the XV. has met with varying success. Against Durham at home and Giggleswick the team rose to the occasion and played most excellently ; but in some other matches it has been disappointing. The Concert on November 291.1n was greatly enjoyed ; as were also Mr. Tendall's Organ Recital and his lecture on Church Music, of which accounts will be found elsewhere. As we go to press we hear that A. A. Phillips has been elected to a Hastings Exhibition : and we offer him our hearty congratulations. Christmas then is upon us, though the weather is hardly frosty and the snow is conspicuous by its absence. Still there is time for the Clerk of the weather to repent of his misdeeds. And now another cup of the generous ! and a merry New Year, and many of them, to you all, my masters 1
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OXFORD LETTER. DEAR EDITORS,
At present Oxford does not seem very fertile in producing Old Peterites. There are only four in residence this term. We are sorry to miss the old familiar faces of Schroeder and G. A. Fisher, but we are glad to welcome Husband into our midst. Raimes is still seen hovering round the precincts of Lincoln, and is taking his last Group this term. To recognise his old friends will be asking rather too much if he succeeds in getting through, and is permitted to write B.A. in his own inimitable fist after his name. He sometimes plays hockey with the Casuals, and may be seen brandishing his stick over his head to the infinite danger of everybody within three yards' range. Husband is playing Rugger for Merton, and Greenhow is playing for Hertford. Husband is also a great exponent of Diabolo, and may often be seen practising in the quad. Greenhow has played several times for Hertford at Hockey, and has also joined the Casuals. A close observer might notice that whenever Greenhow turns up Raimes is either conspicuous by his absence or manages to get on the same side. Kirby has, of late, " spurned delights and lived laborious days ; " in other words, he has been working hard for " Divvers." Greenhow, it is rumoured, is taking the same exam. May success attend their efforts. Kirby and Greenhow have played once for Hertford znd at " Soccer," which speaks well for their cunning, seeing that Hertford got into the Final of the InterCollegiate Cup. Hearty congratulations to A. A. Phillips on obtaining a Hastings Exhibition. May this be the first of a series of like successes. Everybody up here seems pleased with the result of the 'Varsity match, which was, of course, a foregone conclusion. Congratulations to the XV. on the result of their matches so far; may they be successful in their remaining fixtures. Yours, etc., P.C.
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CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIRS,
This term has being mainly remarkable for the absence of exciting incidents. Yeats, however, has passed an exam., but of this anon. We have to lament the departure of M. H. T. Roy, who has left us to adorn a higher sphere. Phillips, however, is still with us, and has carried his enthusiasm for Fives with him to Ridley Hall, where, we hear, he has infected numbers with something of his own ardour. Yeats has been passing exams. and playing Hockey. We have received a wild report that he has been seen playing Rugger in his old place, at full-back ; this, however, we can hardly credit. Fisher has been seldom seen abroad, but has been playing Rugger regularly, and Soccer occasionally. Sidney has passed through an epidemic of Diabolo and fireworks, but we hear that he has escaped infection from both. Colley played in the Freshers' Match, and has been representing Emmanuel at Rugger. He seems to be taking several trips., and may often be seen searching for a lecture room, occasionally, we believe, with success. E. C. and M. W. Peters are both at Christ's, and both play for their College at Rugger. We have had no further information about them, though rumour hath that M. W. has filled the gap in the Volunteer Corps which Roy's departure has caused. Clegg is maintaining St. Peter's connection with Jesus, and is a prominent forward in their Rugger team. We hope that the School is sending up some scholarship candidates to Cambridge this year, as it is quite time St. Peter's had a scholar here. Yours, etc., S. S.
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ZEALANDIA.
ZEALANDIA. Sitting here this bleak, wintry Sunday, with nothing in particular claiming my time or energy, it struck me,` while reading over some old numbers of the " Peterite," that I might do worse than attempt to describe, in part, some sides of life in New Zealand, which beautiful country might well be called " Youth's Paradise." And it is because there is so much scope for youth in it that I am asking a little space in the School Magazine. Of the Maoris, the natives of New Zealand, little is known, in a general way of speaking, in the Mother Country. Yet they are an interesting race in many ways. Rather above ordinary stature, they are, or rather have been, a very powerful race physically ; but they indulge freely in the vices which have followed civilization, and are rapidly becoming degenerate. Unlike the Australian aborigines, they are not a whit lacking in intelligence, and usually excel in whatever trade they follow. The bulk of them earn their living by working on the sheep-runs--shearing, fencing (erecting and repairing fences), and shepherding. Also, during the winter months, May, June, and July, many of them go " bush-falling." Of course many of the natives own large areas of land and many thousands of sheep and cattle, but the most of them have sold their land. Maori men, women and girls all smoke ! The men and women indulging in pipes and the strongest tobacco, the girls and boys in cigarettes. It is amusing to see the Maori women squatting on the shop doorsteps smoking ; and talking, in their low, guttaral native tongue, as fast as any excited Frenchman. Their dress usually combines as many bright colours as possible, and, as far as neatness goes, is quite reckless. They carry their babies on their backs in a large shawl. In appearance the MaoriS are perhaps as like negroes as any other race. Their noses are ample, and their mouths are equally so ! But they are not by any means black, and they have not the short, curly hair of the negro. As regards disposition they are always most friendly, and ready to converse in their peculiar English, or in their own tongue if you are acquainted with it ; it
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is not very difficult to learn, and is not unpleasing in sound, when well spoken. There are many native clergymen, and, I believe, some doctors, in New Zealand. The larger towns of New Zealand are, for the most part, on the coast, though townships are springing up quickly inland, as the country becomes more and more opened up. Railways are few as yet, but they are being made rapidly. Meanwhile the chief mode of locomotion is by coast steamer, though much travelling is done by road, on horseback. Much as I should like, I feel that I should be encroaching too much on space to discuss the colonials' merits in horsemanship. Suffice it to say that it would be hard to find better riders among the Cossacks or Mexicans. The magnificent " bush" country of New Zealand is utterly beyond description. In the heavily timbered country trees up to fifteen feet in diameter are to be found. To be in the bush, alone, with no sound but a monotonous moaning of the trees, and the songs of birds and cooing of wild pigeons to break the silence, is perhaps as awe-inspiring as to be in any of the grand old cathedrals of England—and there is no wide difference between the feelings which come over one in either place. . The mountain scenery of New Zealand is somewhat of that grand ruggedness which is found in Scottish highland scenery ; but there is nothing in Great Britain to compare with it when one sees it clothed in the varying shades of green which blend in the dense bush. Parts of the New Zealand Alpine scenery are said to far surpass that of the Swiss Alps. Mount Egmont, on the west coast of the North Island, is a most magnificent mountain, of almost conical symmetry. The geysers, hot springs, mud volcanoes, and boiling lakes of the Rotorna and other districts are too well known to need discussion, and are among the wonders of the world. I think I can see the Editor yawning and giving a prolonged stretch at this point, and so will forbear from taxing his patience further ! PAKEHA.
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FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE.
St. John's lost the toss and we kicked off down the hill. We pressed immediately, but our temporary advantage was spoilt by the good play of the St. John's forwards. Play then returned to our ' 25,' where Wood mis-kicked. The kick was not covered and a St. John's three-quarter ran over unmarked and scored an unconverted try. After the drop-out, the St. John's three-quarters started a passing movement, which was spoilt by a good tackle by Ingham, and the school took up the attack ; from a free-kick Squire found touch well up the field. The visitors then pressed, but good tackling by Wood and Ingham prevented a score and Hendley kicked into touch. Soon St. John's scored again on the extreme left and the kick failed. The visitors again reached our " 25 " by long kicking, but Ingham put into touch near the centre. Phillips and Kennedy collared well, and the school pressed, but a free-kick gave them relief. Sullivan returned into touch. At halftime the scores were :St. John's, 6 pts. ; School, nil. In the second half the school played up better. St. John's kicked off. Phillips made a mark, but Mills failed at goal. Ingham collared a three-quarter who had got away ; and the school again pressed, but the passes were not taken and lost us our advantage. Kennedy and Schroeder gained some ground by dribbling. Mr. Gedge got possession but slipped. Ingham kicked too far and the visitors touched down. From a scrum at mid-way Mr. Squire got the ball, dodged beautifully, and when threatened by the full-back passed to Mr. Gedge, who scored a try which Wallace converted. Mr. Squire made a mark, and Wallace took a kick at goal with no effect. Another free-kick to school was followed by a kick at goal, which unluckily failed. St. John's scored again and the try was not converted. Result :St. John's College, 9 pts. ; St. Peter's School, 5 pts.
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The following represented the school :Back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, R. M. Wood, J. H. B. Sullivan, C. W. Richards, S. G. Squire ; half-backs, C. C. Taylor, Rev. H. T. S. Gedge ; forwards, A. A. Phillips, D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, P. H. Bulmer, R. A. Mills, P. G. Hendley.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL Z. G. CROWTHER, ESQ.'S XV. Saturday, October 19th. Played on the school ground. The visitors kicked off against the wind and sun. We failed to find touch and play continued along the touch line till the visitors made a mark. There was some good dribbling on both sides till the ball found touch. Soon after, from a scrum, Mr. Squire got away, but was collared. Then followed a rush by the school forwards, which was, however, stopped by the visitors. At last Mr. Squire broke away and scored a good try, which Wallace failed to convert, his kick hitting the post. Some loose play followed, from which Crowther's picked up and kicked, but Ingham returned well into touch. Another try was secured by Mr. Squire, but Wallace again failed to convert. After the drop out a rush by the school forwards followed, and from a scrum Tennent got over, but Sullivan did not convert. Richards ran well and just failed to score : then Ingham dropped a goal. A good passing bout followed by the school three-quarters, and Tennent again scored. Sullivan failing to convert, half-time was called. The second half opened with some loose play, and then touch was found. Hendley had a good dribble which ended in nothing. After some time the school showed another good passing bout, from which Tennent again scored. Wood failed to convert the try. Through the combination of the school three-quarters, Sullivan was enabled to score and Wallace converted. After a good display of passing among the forwards, in which Kennedy was conspicuous, no-side was called. The score was :St. Peter's School, z4. pts. ; G. Crowther's XV., nil.
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The following represented the school :Back, W. Ingham, ; three-quarters, R. M. Wood, J. H. B. Sullivan, C. W. Richards, J. B. Tennent : half-backs, C. C. Taylor, Mr. Squire ; forwards, A. A. Phillips (capt.), D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, P. H. Bulmer, P. G. Hendley, R. A. Mills. Si'. PETER'S SCHOOL v. DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at Durham, October z6th. Durham won the toss and Phillips kicked off with the wind. Ingham saved well at the feet of the Durham forwards. Both sides dribbled well and Taylor saved. Wells found touch well up the field. Then followed some combination among the Durham backs, but Ingham saved well. York were pressed back and the ball carried over. From the scrum which ensued, Durham scored and were successful with the kick. On the re-start Durham again dribbled well, and Wood had to save. Ingham and Tennent tackled soundly. By active and combined dribbling Durham again scored, the kick failing. Durham were penalised for off-side, but their backs got possession and brought off some more good passing, which enabled them to score, the try being converted. After the kick-off York pressed and Kennedy, picking up, scored between the posts in grand style. Wallace converted. After this York again pressed but were penalised. Durham failed to find touch, but Wells receiving the ball from the kick dropped a fine goal. York continued to press and Phillips gained good ground from the line-out. At this point we lost Wells, who could take no further part in the game owing to a dislocated shoulder. Kennedy took his place and was of great use on account of his tackling. Shortly after this the Durham backs combined and scored again. The kick failing, half-time was called with the score 19 points to 9 in Durham's favour. In the second half the York pack were greatly handicapped by having to play seven men in the scrum. But Kennedy and Richards acquitted themselves well, the latter kicking well up the field into touch. Shortly afterwards Durham pressed, and from a scrum a half managed to score, the kick, however, failed. From
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the drop-out Durham again scored, and this time converted. They soon added another try owing to their excellent combination, and were successful at goal. Durham soon pressed again, but Kennedy and Taylor were responsible for checking them. Wood then intercepted a Durham pass, but Durham came on again and Richards saved by making a mark. Again Durham got going and this time Tennent saved by a good collar. Schroeder was conspicuous at the head of a dribble. Durham soon got possession, and with their accustomed combination scored again a converted try. Phillips collared and so saved a rush, but York was obliged to carry over. From a scrum a Durham half scored. Sullivan was then seen to dribble, but Durham were invincible, and their forwards took to passing and finally scored an unconverted try. Wallace interrupted another Durham passing bout and ran on with the ball and Ingham was again conspicuous in the tackling line. Taylor saved with a good kick. The Durham forwards continued to show themselves the nimbler pack, and their backs never failed to combine, so that when time was called the score stood as follows :Durham School, 43 pts. ; St. Peter's School, 9 pts. The following represented the School :Back, W. Ingham ; threequarters, R. M. Wood, J. H. B. Sullivan, J. D. Wells, J. B. Tennent ; half backs, C. W. Richards, C. C. Taylor; forwards. A. A. Phillips, D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, R. A. Mills, P. G. Headley, B. G. Newton. -
S. PETER'S SCHOOL 71. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played on the Ripon ground, October 3oth, in rainy weather. York won the toss, and play was equal for the first few minutes. Then our forwards began to press and by good dribbling took play into their " z5." We then heeled well and Taylor getting the ball passed to the three-quarters and by good passing Tennent was able to score. Wallace failed to convert. After the kick-off Kennedy rushed the ball into their " 25." He was prevented from scoring by being collared, and Ripon kicked,
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but Ingham returned well into touch. Phillips nearly scored from a good dribble, but, picking up, was collared. Taylor then threw well out of touch and Garbutt going through the Ripon backs, scored. Wallace converted. After the kick-off Ripon pressed and nearly scored. Later, a free kick was awarded to Ripon but shortly after they were off-side. One of their men made a rush but was collared by Tennent, who could have scored had he not accidentally put his foot into touch. Tennent made another good run from a pass by Taylor but the Ripon tackling was good. After some good passing between Tennent and Wood the whistle blew for half-time. St. Peter's, 8 pts. Ripon, nil. On resuming, Phillips kicked off and following up with a dribble, picked up but was pushed into touch. Ripon then attacked vigorously, and attempted a drop at goal, which failed. After this the play was very even, both sides pressing hard. Sullivan gained ground by his good kicking, and the tackling of Ingham was conspicuous. The slippery state of the ball prevented accurate passing, but Richards found touch well. From the line-out the York forwards again rushed, headed by Phillips and Kennedy. Wallace was then off-side, and from the kick we got possession, and Sullivan again kicked well. Scrums ensued in the middle of the field and from a rush by the Ripon forwards, Ingham saved well. Shortly after, time was called. The score was as follows :Ripon G.S., nil. St. Peter's School, 8 pts. The following represented the School :Back, W. Ingham ; three quarters, W. D. Garbutt, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, J. B. Tennent ; half backs, C. W. Richards, C. C. Taylor ; forwards, A. A. Phillips (Capt.), D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, P. H. Bulmer, R. A. Mills, B. G. Newton. -
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Played on the school ground, November qth. The school winning the toss, Giggleswick kicked off. The first event worthy of note was a try scored by Phillips, who, in a line-out, rushing at
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the ball, broke away and grounded the ball between the posts. Wallace converted. Thus encouraged, York pulled themselves together and for the rest of the game carried all before them. The first bout of passing among the backs was very good, and a foretaste of their splendid combination throughout the match : this enabled Tennent to score his first of many tries to follow. Wallace failed at goal from a difficult position. After some more excellent passing the ball came to Ingham, who had a splendid run and then passed to Sullivan, who sent it flying into touch. Then followed some remarkably clean passing, which enabled Tennent to score after he had handed off well. Wallace converted with a splendid kick. Shortly after this, Giggleswick got possession, but Whitely proved an obstacle by good tackling and Richards by plucky saving. Then Wood and Tennent were distinguished for their passing, and the latter, picking up from the loose, ran hard and scored another try between the posts. Wallace was again successful with the kick. When play was resumed, Bulmer was conspicuous for a dribble, and the other forwards followed up a bit too hastily, as the ball was rushed over the line. From the drop out Ingham nearly scored. Schroeder picked up but was collared. Then came another exhibition of good and accurate passing amongst the backs, Wood making splendid openings and the rest backing up with unfailing energy. Wood's opening enabled Sullivan to score between the posts and Wallace kicked the goal. A dribble led by Kennedy gained some ground : then Wood gave the ball to Tennent, who scored again. Wallace adding the goal. Whitely brought off a good collar and shortly afterwards Bulmer tackled soundly, Brilliant passing amongst the home backs resulted in a fine try to Tennent, which Wallace this time failed to convert. Yet another try was promptly added by Kennedy, resulting from good handing off. At last Giggleswick showed more spirit and their forwards began to press. But as the whistle blew for half-time York were still showing their superiority. The score was now :St. Peter's, 36 pts. Giggleswick, nil. The second half was practically a repetition of the first throughout. Sullivan's kicking was a prominent feature, while the passing
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still maintained its former accuracy. A forward rush, headed by Hendley and Bulmer, led to the former scoring a try, which Wallace failed to convert. From a scrum Bulmer rushed on with the ball, which eventually found its way to Whitely, who ran into touch in goal. The ball being returned, Ingham had another good run. Richards also attempted to run through, but the try resulted finally to Foster, the kick at goal failing. Sullivan, following up from a free kick, collared the full back, and Taylor, picking up cleanly, tried to dash through, but was held from scoring. But another try soon fell to the lot of Wood, who from a scrum scored between the posts, Mills converting. After a forward rush, headed by Phillips, Schroeder and Hendley, Taylor received the ball and gave a good pass to Richards, who dropped over the line. Mills failed at goal. On resuming, Ingham and Wood had an extremely fine passing bout Kennedy headed a rush, and a good run by Sullivan brought the struggle close to the visitors' try line. Richards, taking advantage of a pass, dropped over, and the try was well converted by Wood. After this, York continued to press towards the line and Whitely, getting the ball from a pass out, ran over the line and was able to score. Wood converted with another good kick. On a free kick being awarded to Giggleswick, they pressed us hard and forced a touch down. But by a series of scrums, in which the York pack again proved much superior, and. aided by Sullivan's kicking, we again turned the tables on our opponents. Wallace nearly scored from a dribble and Ingham attempted a drop which failed. Then followed a grand passing bout along the threequarter line and Wood again scored, but failed at goal. A rush of the York forwards, headed by Bulmer, preceded another fine passing bout betweerl Ingham and Tennent and another try was added. Wood unfortunately failed with the kick. Another rush of our forwards, headed by Wallace, was followed by some scrums along the line. We were prevented from scoring by the plucky saving of the Giggleswick full-back. But later, Ingham at full-back, getting possession, had a splendid run, dodged all opposition and scored the last try, between the posts. Wood this time was successful at the kick. After some scrambling play time was
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called, the score being :St. Peter's School, 71 pts. Giggleswick S., nil. The following represented the school :Back, W. Ingham ; three quarters, J. L. Whitely, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, J. B. Tennent ; half backs, C. W. Richards, C. C. Taylor ; forwards, A. A. Phillips (capt.), D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, P. H. Bulmer, P. G. Hendlev, R. A. Mills. -
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played at Leeds, November 13th, 1907. We won the toss and Leeds kicked off against the wind. Leeds immediately began to press. York off-side. Ingham collared. Leeds pressed. Play was brought along touch-line. From a free-kick Wallace failed at goal. Scrums ensued, and the game was for some time hotly contested all over the field. York passing was not good. Leeds continued to press and the York passing seemed a failure. The Leeds half slipped through and was with difficulty held back from scoring. Wood ran, but unluckily was collared near the touch-line. The Leeds forwards were playing a good hard game and made it impossible for us to break through. Again and again our threequarters attempted to pass, but either threw the ball forward or were collared on the spot. York dribbled well along the touchline : then Wood picked up, but immediately fell owing to the treacherous condition of the ground. The ball came out to Whiteley, who ran, and all thought he would get through, but Leeds were upon him and flung him into touch. Leeds looked dangerous, but York were relieved by Ingham and Taylor. York combination was again spoilt by inaccurate passing. Scrums ensued and Leeds dribbled on. Half-time was called, neither side having gained a point. York Leeds kicked off and Phillips returned into touch. dribbled well. A free-kick was given to Leeds, and from a scrum a Leeds three-quarter broke away, but was brought down by Ingham. From another free-kick Leeds placed a goal. From the kick-off York rushed up the field and Phillips dribbled over and
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scored a good try. The kick failed. Another free-kick was awarded to Leeds, and a second goal was kicked. The remainder of the game was very uninteresting, being only noticeable for the saving of Ingham and Taylor. The final score was :Leeds G.S., 6 pts. ; St. Peter's School, 3 pts. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. OLD L EODI ENS IANS. Played on the school ground on November 16th. The school could not put a representative side into the field. The school kicked off down the hill and the ball was returned into touch. From the line-out York pressed, and by good passing nearly scored, but a free-kick to the visitors found touch well down the field. Wallace headed a forward rush down the field, and Mr. Squire tried a drop at goal but his kick was charged and Newton found touch. From a kick by the visitors Sullivan made a mark. Mr. Squire found touch well, and from the line-out Wood ran well. Richards made a good rush backed up by the forwards, and for feet-up a free-kick was given to York, from which Wood placed a splendid goal from nearly half-way. From the kick-off Newton found touch. The York forwards. headed by Phillips, rushed the ball on, but it was carried back again. Kennedy saved well, and an excellent tackle by He'ndley prevented a try. Newton again found touch well. The visitors then pressed hard, and from a scrum their half ran strongly and scored an excellent try, which was converted. Soon after the kick-out Kennedy ran well, but play was brought back to the centre, where Taylor saved. A free-kick was given to York, but Wallace failed from a very long shot. The visitors dropped out and the school three-quarters started passing and Sullivan found touch well up the field. Two more free-kicks were given to the school, but nothing came of them, and at half-time the score was :Old Leodiensians, 5 pts. ; School, 3 pts. The visitors immediately pressed after the kick-off, and Richards relieved with a kick. The school was forced to touch down twice in quick succession. A good dribble by Bulmer and a neat kick by Taylor took play to the centre, where a free-kick was given to
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us. Squire made a mark from the return and Wood made a good shot for goal, which just fell short. After this the school made a hot attack on the visitors' line : Wallace dribbled well, and a strong rush by Kennedy nearly resulted in a score. Play again came back to the school ' 25 ' where Taylor collared splendidly. In spite of good saving by Richards and a good tackle by Bulmer, their wing got over and scored a try which was not converted. Time was called with the score :Old Leodiensians, 8 pts.; St. Peter's School, 3 pts. The following represented the school :Back, B. G. Newton ; three quarters, J. L. Whitely, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, C. W. Richards ; half backs, Mr. Squire, C. C. Taylor ; forwards, A. A. Phillips (Capt.), D. H. Kennedy, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, P. H. Bulmer, P. G. Hendley, R. A. Mills, W. W. A. Phillips. -
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attempted a place kick. It was, however, charged down by the school forwards, and a strong rush by Durham was splendidly saved by Taylor. Wood saved well and Sullivan relieved the pressure with a good kick. A free-kick was awarded to the school. A. A. Phillips tackled the Durham wing and Ingham gained some ground by intercepting a pass. At half-time the scores were nil to both . sides. The second half opened with a free-kick to the school. Kennedy was hurt in charging down a Durham kick but was able to resume play. About the same moment Sullivan was also disabled but was able to go on, and immediately after made a fine run but unfortunately failed to pass. Wood intercepted from a Durham The second half was merely rush but kicked too soon. a repetition of the first. Durham maintained an incessant attack, but for a long time were unable to score. Eventually a three-quarter slipped over, the kick failing. This was the only score. The feature of the match was the defence of the home side. Both backs and forwards made many good tackles. The backs also fell on the ball very pluckily and kicked well. The forwards worked hard but could not get possession in the scrum. Wallace was conspicuous for a dribble. Wood and Ingham saved well, but Durham still pressed. Bulmer tackled well. The school had a good wheel, after which Foster dribbled well. Some fine passing by Durham backs was stopped by Tennent and Sullivan ; Ingham and Wood made a fine rush up the field, but the Durham full-back saved well. A Durham man was then hurt, but resumed. Sullivan lost the ball but covered his mistake by a good tackle. Time was then called, the score being:— Durham School, 3 pts. ; St. Peer's School, nil. The-following represented the school :— Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, C. W. Richards, W. Ingham, B. Sullivan and R. M. Wood, J. B. Tennent ; half-backs, J. A. J. Peters ; forwards, A. A. Phillips (Capt.), D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, P. H. Bulm.er, R. A. M. Mills, and W. W. A. Phillips.
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Played at York on Wednesday, November 27th. The school were without Kennedy. The ground was in a very soft condition owing to continuous rain the previous night. The school won the toss and Leeds kicked off up-hill. From the kick-off Sullivan ran well and found touch. The York forwards, headed by Foster and Bulmer, dribbled up the field, but then Leeds pressed. St. Peter's then lost the services of A. A. Phillips for a short time, and Leeds scored, but the kick failed. The school then returned to the attack, and Wood intercepted a pass cleverly, and after running from half-way scored an excellent try between the posts. Wallace converted. Phillips was again able to rejoin, but he took Richards' place on the right wing. Ingham then broke away and after a long run from the centre passed to Tennent, who ran in between the posts. Wallace again kicked the goal. The game was again delayed shortly after by an accident to Sullivan; but he was soon able to resume. The forwards quite held their own and heeled out cleanly to the halves, who started a fine passing bout, which ended in a try by Wood. Wallace once more converted. Sullivan cleverly passed out to Phillips, who scored near the corner : Wallace had very bad luck in missing the goal, the ball just striking the post. Later Tennent got possession, and after a splendid run scored. The kick failed, and half-time was called. Score :St. Peter's School, 21 pts. Leeds, 3 pts. From the kick-off the school followed up hard and Malony just failed to score. Tennent and Sullivan were conspicuous among the backs, the former for his strong rushes and the latter for his kicking. Some good tackling was then seen amongst the York forwards, which only just saved a try, for Leeds were pressing hard. Leeds forced the school into their own 25,' but dribbling by Ingham relieved the pressure. Then our forwards rushed up the field and carried the ball over the Leeds line, where W. Phillips fell on the ball and scored, but Wallace failed at goal. From the '25 ' A. J. Peters returned into touch. Ingham and Taylor defended well, but Leeds commenced to press hard, and from a line-out, very near the home line, they scored. The kick
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was missed. Schroeder was conspicuous amongst the forwards, and from a scrum near the Leeds line Peters slipped over and scored. The goal was not kicked. Play then was even and continued in the centre of the field. Taylor picked up well and almost succeeded in scoring from full-back, when the whistle blew for time. Score :— St. Peter's School, 27 pts. ; Leeds G.S., 6 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, C. W. Richards, W. Ingham, R. M. Wood, J. B. Tennent ; half-backs, J. H, B. Sullivan, A. J. Peters ;forwards, A. A. Phillips (Capt.), R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, P. H. Bulmer, R. A. M. Mills, P. G. Hendley, A. C. B. Malony. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. WAKEFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This match was played on Saturday, November 3oth. The home team was not at full strength as five of the first XV. colours were unavailable. Wakefield won the toss and Wallace kicked off for the School downhill. Wakefield relieved by strong kicking and Gray found touch well. The forwards heeled and dribbled well and Taylor got some very good kicks in. Schroeder broke away but was soon pulled down. The ball was then carried into our opponents' " 25 " and Taylor trickily dodged the opposing three-quarters and scored behind the posts. Wallace kicked the goal. Wakefield then pressed, but the game was relieved by some splendid runs on the part of Richards and Taylor. A free-kick was then awarded to York and Wood made a good try at goal from a rather long distance. Shortly after, Wood and Tennent broke away on the left wing and Wood scored a try, which Wallace converted. Tennent, later, ran magnificently but was collared near the line. Wakefield were then penalised and Wood kicked a goal from a difficult position. Wakefield were again forced to touch down. Shortly after, half-time was called, with the score :St. Peter's, 3 goals (1 penalty), 13 pts. Wakefield G. S., nil. After half-time play was along the touch line and Taylor kicked well. Wakefield, however, by magnificent long distance kicking carried play into our " 25," and we were forced to touch down. A
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good passing movement by school three-quarters, especially Wood and Richards, transferred play to the other end of the field. From a scrum the ball was passed to Whitely, who ran hard and looked like scoring, but was collared splendidly. Newton then, backed up by the forwards, made an attempt to score but was held. The forwards then rushed the ball over Wakefield line and Hendley scored far out. The kick failed. The closing scene was Schroeder's try. He picked up well from a mêlée and scored in fine style. Wood kicked a good goal from the touch line and the whistle blew. Score :St. Peter's School, 4 goals (r penalty) I try, (zi pts), Wakefield G. S., nil. The following represented the school :— Back. J. W. Gray ; three-quarters, J. L. Whitely, C. W. Richards, R. M. Wood, J. B. Tennent ; half-backs, C. C. Taylor, A. J. Peters; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, R. A. Mills, W. W. A. Phillips, P. G. Hendley, B. G. Newton, A. C. B. Malony. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND. Played on the Ridge ground at Leeds on October 23rd. Leeds kicked off and immediately pressed hard, and their pack got the best of it in the scrum. Their three-quarters got the ball and soon scored, but the kick failed. Play then settled down in the centre of the field. It was only by good tackling, both forward and back, that York kept out their opponents. Wilson at last relieved by a neat kick into touch. The York forwards then dribbled up the field, but the Leeds three-quarters again passed well and succeeded in scoring behind the posts. The try was converted. A free-kick was then awarded to York, and Wells found touch well up the field. The passing of the three-quarters was decidedly weak, but the forwards, headed by Newton and Malony, played a bustling game. York then pressed and nearly got through, when half-time was called. Score :Leeds G. S. znd, 13 pts. ; St. Peter's School znd, nil. On resuming the York forwards went off with a rush. But Leeds proved too much for them in the loose, and it was only the good tackling of Camm, and the saving of A. J. Peters, that prevented
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scoring. York, however, broke away, and from a scrum Wilson started the backs, and Wells passed to Whiteley, who scored between the posts. Pick converted. Thus encouraged, York played up well. From a line-out, Wells got possession and passed the full-back and scored well out. The try was not converted. York then were pressing hard, and shoved Leeds completely in the scrum. A free-kick afterwards was awarded to York, and Newton found touch well. Time was then called. Score :— Leeds G. S. 2nd, 13 pts. ; St. Peter's School znd, 8 pts. The following represented the School 2nd :— Back; j. D. Wells (Capt.); three-quarters, J. W. Gray, B. C. Camm, A. 0. Lacy, J. L. Whiteley ; half-backs, A. J. Peters, C. W. Wilson ; forwards, B. G. Newton, A. C. B. Malony, W. W. A. Phillips, T. Mc N. Smith, M. Pick, J. A. Willoughby, R. T. Brode. them
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XV. v. LEEDS G.S. 2ND XV. Played on the School ground, November 6th, in fine weather. York kicked off with the wind. Leeds returned and Lacy made a mark. After the kick the Leeds forwards began to press; but York relieved with good kicking. Soon after this Leeds were awarded a free kick in the York " 25." After some good passing by the Leeds backs which took play into our " 25," York were awarded a free kick, and 14 lalony after this dribbled well into their " 25." After some scrambling play Peters was enabled from a scrum to score far out, and Pick converted by a splendid kick. After the kick-off York took play into the Leeds " 25," and while York continued to press them hard Wilson was on the point of scoring, but their forwards cleared well. They were, however, pressed back, and were only relieved by a free kick well into touch. From the line-out Pick and Willoughby were conspicuous for their dribbling, taking play into the Leeds " 25," when Leeds were forced to touch down. From a series of free kicks Leeds gained ground but Peters relieved well for York. Malony, Pick and Willoughby had a good dribble, and Newton defended well. From a scrum Peters again scored, and Pick added the major points. At this juncture half-time was called, the score being :St. Peter's, Jo pts. Leeds, nil.
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On restarting the York forwards immediately pressed. From a mark Leeds failed to drop a goal. Malony dribbled very well, but play was taken by the Leeds three-quarters into our " 25." York forwardS rushed on with the ball, but from a mark, Leeds again gained ground. Then Newton had a good run, but was thrown into touch. Peters, getting hold of the ball tried to drop a goal but had ill-luck. After this, Phillips was conspicuous for his excellent dribbling and collaring. The Leeds forwards then broke away, but Gray relieved well. Peters made several good openings, but the other three-quarters failed to take the passes cleanly. Leeds then dribbled well into our " 25," but York being awarded a free kiCk, Newton found touch well. From the line-out Phillips, Malony and Cadman got away, and one of them nearly scored, but the Leeds full-back saved well. Soon after this no-side was called, with the score St. Peter's School and XV. to pts. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV., nil.
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The games were all keenly played up to the call of time in the victories as well as the defeats. The two losses were against a team much superior both in weight and age. A special word of praise must be given to Colley, who, at centre half, always playing with great judgment and determination, has been the mainstay of his side.
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LECTURES. On Saturday, November gth, Mr. Tendall gave a most interesting Recital on the new Organ. A fairly large audience was present. The programme was as follows :— I. FANTASIA AND FUGUE IN G minor J. S. Bach 2. LARGHETTO.. •• •• Mozart 3. HUMORESQUE Tschaikowski 4. FOURTH SYMPHONY .. Widor (a) Andante Cantabile. (b) Scherzo. 3. " Lovely appear upon the mountains " Gounod THE CHOIR. 6. (a) Nachstuck •• .. Schumann (b) Moment Musical Schubert 7. FANTASIA .. •• Saint-Saens
On Saturday, December 7th, Mr. Tendall gave a Lecture on " Church Music" in the Chapel : tracing in a most interesting and attractive way the gradual development of music as part of the Church Service. Mr. Tendall prefaced his address by remarking that the presence of music in the service of the Church needed no justification, and no argument to prove its fitness. The Prayer Book distinctly said that there should be music in the service of the Church, hut, apart from this, music had always held a prominent place in worship, notably in the temple of the Jews, where the service was " exceedingly magnificent." After quoting evidence to this effect from the Bible, the lecturer went on to say that they knew very little of the music in the worship of the primitive Church. They certainly knew that their Lord's disciples sang a hymn at the Last Supper, and St. Paul had spoken of " psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs." Pliny told them that the Christians were in the habit of meeting together at sunrise on feast days and singing hymns of praise to Christ. That showed how strong a hold music had on the hearts of the people, even in a time of persecution, and probably it was the only ray of sunshine that penetrated those
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dens of solitude, the catacombs of Rome. Freedom, however, came to the Christians in 32o, when they were free to worship in public, and their songs came to be heard all over the city of Rome. St. Sylvester first made a crude attempt to write down melodies, and then St. Ambrose, struck with the want of uniformity and method in singing sacred songs, tried to put ecclesiastical music on a sound basis. He collected all music he thought suitable for the church, and set in order certain scales on which he thought the music should be based. This dignitary wrote a hymn tune, which is used at the present time in the cathedral of Milan. Music was first introduced into the British Isles when the Christian apostles came over in the sixth century as missionaries and preachers of the new religion, bringing with them the established form of liturgy as practised in the early Roman Church. Pope Gregory reorganised and tabulated all that St. Ambrose had collected, hence they got Gregorian music, the official and authentic music of that time. Huchbald was the first to write additional parts to melody, and Guido invented a new method for singing, on a principle exactly similar to the modern method of tonic-sol-fa. The difference was that there were only six notes in Guido's scale, and the seventh and the octave were not used. Continuing, Mr. Tendall said the transition from the crude harmonies of Huchbald to those of the sixteenth century was almost imperceptible. Music reached its high water-mark in the compositions of Palestrina, Tallis, Farrant, and Gibbons ; in fact these works marked one of the most glorious epochs in the history of music. Congregational singing, observed the speaker, was a development of comparatively recent times, having been introduced into England by the seventeenth century Puritans. The Reformers made no attempt to encourage congregational singing. The rubrics stated that some parts of the service should be said or sung, said by the people, and sung by the choir. If their Church music was to be an offering acceptable to God it should be an offering that should involve care and preparation. They must remember that though it was desirable to offer to God the most perfect and beautiful form of music, if the congregation did not understand it, it was a hindrance
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instead of a help to worship. Hence it rested with the people to educate themselves to understand what was beautiful in music. There was no doubt that good music produced longings and holy desires which were the cause of great and noble deeds. The question then arose what music ought they to use to stimulate religious feeling in order to pray and praise aright ? The distinction between sacred and secular music was somewhat hard to define. In the time of the Reformation there was no distinction, but now they had their romantic music with its greater freedom and greater responsibilities. Music was more emotional and sensuous in its appeal. Wagner's music was an exemplification of this intense kind of music, and for that reason it was unfitted for the church. There was one exception, however, and that was the composition " Parsifal," which, though written for the theatre, was as religious in atmosphere as an Ober Ammergau play. In Church music there should be a certain dignity and reticence which was not necessary elsewhere, and in order to obtain this many contended that they must return to the plain song and Gregorian music, but he was of opinion that any attempt to enforce the music of a bye-gone century was but an attempt to put back the clock. The modern hymn, continued the lecturer, had its birth in the Lutheran Church. In the eighteenth century the hymn tunes were trivial and frivolous, but an improvement manifested itself in the nineteenth century. About 185o their book of ancient and modern hymns was compiled, which was perhaps the best collection they had. Some of the hymns were very beautiful, some were bad, and in some the words did not fit the tune to which they were sung. Touching upon the various ways of singing hymns adopted by choirs, Mr. Tendall said in some churches hymns were sung with no expression at all, and in others were sung with the expression put in the wrong place. It was essential that the meaning of the whole line or verse should be brought out rather than the attempt to paint individual words. German chorales should be sung very slowly, but songs of exultation, generally speaking, crisply. He would not like to see plain song abolished, for he considered a little judicious introduction of
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plain song was very beautiful. Hymns should be wholesome and virile, not morbid and sentimental. In illustration the Choir sang the following anthems :Gibbons. "Almighty and everlasting God," Ealrant. " Lord, for thy tender mercies' sake," Williams. " Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace," ...... Elvey. " I was glad when they said unto me," Gounod. "Lovely appear upon the mountains," (from The Redemption ').
CORRESPONDENCE. M the Editors of the Peterite, DEAR SIRS.
I should be much obliged if you would allow me a little space to protest against the heading to an account of one of the school matches which appeared in the Herald a week ago, viz. :— St. Peter's School A. v. Wakefield G. S. Surely Wakefield challenged the school team ; and to agree to play them and then to call the team that turned out an " A " team seems rather unsporting, to say the least of it. The team was certainly not at its full strength, but would not the school have felt hurt if they themselves had lost to some weak team and had then seen in the daily paper " So-and-so " A" v. St. Peter's School " ? I am not alone in almost feeling shame for the school in this matter : at least four other O.P.'s have mentioned it to me. I might conclude by congratulating the XV. on their successful season. Yours, &c., ONCE AN EDITOR. December, 1907.
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NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTH.—November
27th, 1907, the wife of H. B. French (O.P.),
of a daughter. MARRIAGES.—On September ► oth, Ernest Vipont, only son of the
late Vipont Howgate, of Adelaide, S. Australia, formerly of Huddersfield, to Muriel Essington, daughter of the late Robert Nelson, Elmwood Terrace, Huddersfield. On November zoth, Jesse Andrew Myers (O.P.), to Mary Sharp, eldest daughter of the late H. E. Hudson, of Seatonville, Dollymount, Dublin. Silver Wedding.-November 22nd, 1882, of Richard Knox (O.P.)
and Mary Eliza, only child of Clement Milward, of Alice Holt Lodge, Hants. P. R. P. Braithwaite (O.P.) to be Rural Dean of Winchester. J. Estill (O.P.) has been placed on Commission of Peace for East Riding of Yorkshire. We observe in the list of Birthday Honours that Prof. T. C. Allbutt has been made K.C.B. J. E. Fawcett (O.P.), of Low Royd, Apperley Bridge, Leeds, has been made Lord Mayor of Bradford. W. T. James (O.P.) has taken his M.A. degree at Oxford. We regret to hear that the Rev. F. S. Newman (O.P) has resigned his living on account of ill-health ; but are glad to see him regularly at the services in the School Chapel. F. H. Knowles (O.P.) has passed the Intermediate Law Examination. We are pleased to see that C. V. Crombie (O.P.) is playing football out in Canada and Captained a team in an important trial match. A. A. Phillips has been elected to the Classical " Hastings" Exhibition at Queen's College, Oxford.
APPOINTMENTS.—Rev.
E. S. N. Bulmer (O.P.) has had his Scholarship increased by .3.o at University College, Durham, and has also won the prize for collections.
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J. D. Wells has been made Captain of Gymnasium. The following O.P.'s are playing football :R. F. Russell for Leicester (of which he is captain). E. N. Greenhow for Hertford College, Oxford. R. 0. F. Husband for Merton College, Oxford. W. H. Colley for Emmanuel College, Cambridge. M. T. Clegg for Jesus College, Cambridge. J. L. Fisher for Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (also as Captain). M. W. Peters and E. C. Peters for Christ's College, Cambridge. Our congratulations to J. F. Wallace, C. W. Richards, R. M. Wood, A. E. Schroeder, J. B. Tennent, J. H. B. Sullivan, P. H. Bulmer and C. C. Taylor on receiving their i st XV. colours. The following have received their znd XV. colours:—P. G. Hendley, W. D. Garbutt, A. C. B. Malony, A. J. Peters, W. W. A. Phillips, R. A. M. Mills, J. L. Whitely, J. W. Gray, M. Pick, I. Mc. N. Smith and A. 0. Lacy.
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OBITUARY. On September 6th, 1907. (0.P.), Chapter Clerk, Registrar and Chamberlain to the Dean of Yolk. Mr. Whytehead was born on April 17th, 1840, and was educated at St. Peter's School. He was appointed to be Chapter Clerk in 1886. He was a Justice of the Peace for the North and West Ridings of Yorkshire. and also a prominent Freemason, being Past Grand Officer of England and New Zealand, and second in command of the Rosicrucian Society of England and the head of that order in Yorkshire, in addition to other distinctions. THOMAS BOWMAN WHYTEHEAD
CAPT. E. DE H. SMITH (O.P.), Wounded at Aba, 8th November, 1907. Died at Abakaliki, S. Nigeria, r7th November, 1907.
LT.-COL. E. S. TOZER (O.P.), Died 8th December, 1907.
CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following Contemporaries :—Harrovian, Bromsgrovian, Cuthberlian, Cantuarian, Dunelmian, Felstedian, Framlinghamian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Hurst johnian, Leodzensian, Malvernian, Newtonian, Pocklingtonian, Savilian, Sedberghthn, Wycombe Abbey Gazelle (2).
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No. 14.
SCHOOL LETTER. OOTBALL, of course, ended long ago and we can look back with no little satisfaction to the past season. We have lost more matches than we have won but considering that we could rarely put our best team into the field our scores are distinctly creditable. We scored an excellent victory over Leeds University, and played up very well against a strong team of the Yorkshire Wanderers. Boating and Hockey have taken its place and are progressing in spite of the elements. The Sports were fixed for April 3rd and 4th, but have already been postponed owing to the continuous rain. We have had one Concert this term and several Lectures. Mr. Yeld's lecture on " The Alps " was especially appreciated, and Mr. Swift's on " Cambridge " created much enthusiasm. The Choir is now practising hard upon Mendelssolin's XLIInd Psalm, which is to be sung in the Chapel on Monday, April 6th : and to judge by what we hear from time to time it ought to prove a great success. We must offer our congratulations to Ingham and Bulmer upon their success at Cambridge ; and to ' James' upon his marriage. The generation in the School to-day largely consists of those who know not ' James' : but a few of the more ancient remember him, and offer him their very best wishes.
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And as we fear the second of April is not many hours distant we would just take the opportunity, before it comes, of noting the great improvement upon last year which the recent Gymnasium Competition showed, and congratulating the Sergeant upon the success which has attended his efforts.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIRS,
News is scarce, and to invent incidents of interest would be an action quite unworthy of Cambridge, though, we believe, permissible at other seats of learning. Cambridge Old Peterites have not been distinguishing themselves at athletics lately. This is partly owing to the ravages of 'flu'. S. W. Phillips, one of the victims, had to go down for half the term, quite disorganizing athletics at Ridley Hall. Yeats has been seen playing hockey, either at goal or at full-back, occasionally at both. He divides his leisure time between manoeuvres and higher theology. Fisher played rugger and soccer (?) for various teams at the beginning of the term, and finally resigned himself to hockey, at which he now represents Sidney. W. H. Colley has, we hear, been playing footer for the Old Leysians. He has also been seen carrying a hockey-stick in a formidable manner. We cannot vouch further for him, though a wild rumour has reached us apropos of lacrosse. E. C. Peters is a hockey referee of some repute ; and in this capacity is in great demand in the district. M. W. Peters has been invalided most of the term in consequence of a rigorous course of tubbing. He was seen at the Lent races carrying a bell, for which, however, he had very little use.
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In Clegg the School has at last been once more represented on the river. He is one of the ornaments of Jesus III., and came through the races with great credit. There is little else worth reporting, though we believe that Colley has finally decided which tripos he is going to take. Yours, &c., C.O.P.
O.P. CLUB. The twenty-second annual general meeting of the Old Peterite Club was held at Davy Hall, York, on Friday, the zoth December, 1907, at 7 p.m. The Rev. E. C. Owen (President of the Club) was in the chair. The following members were also present, viz. :—J. E. Fawcett, G. Yeld, Ven. Archdeacon Griffith, P. L. Newman, G. H. Eyre, R. F. Russell, F. I. Newton, R. W. Hutchinson, A. E. Farrow, B. E. Yeats, H. C. Scott, J. L. Fisher, M. T. Clegg, J. A. Kirby, F. G. Schroeder, and A. Peters (Hon. Secretary). The following money grants were voted for the ensuing year, viz.:— •. •• Cricket Field Rent School Reading Prize .• School Sports Prize Dinner Committee.. and a special grant of5 towards the Organ Fund. The names of Archdeacon Griffith and Dr. A. E. Chapman were added to the list of Vice-Presidents of the Club. H. C. Scott was elected District Secretary for York and J. L. Fisher for Cambridge. G. H. Eyre and the Rev. P. E. Lord, the two members of the committee retiring by rotation, were re-elected.
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H. R. Partington and the Rev. C. S. Smith were elected members of the committee in place of P. L. Newman and K. E. T. Wilkinson, who had become ex-officio members of the committee in consequence of their election as Trustees of the Club. M. W. Peters was elected a member of the Sports Committee in the place of M. H. T. Roy. All the other officers and members of special committees were re-elected. It was proposed by the Rev. E. C. Owen and seconded by G. H. Eyre" That the alteration of Rule IX., proposed at the special general meeting of this Club held on 29th June, 19o7, and passed by the committee at a meeting held on 9tli December, 1907, be approved." This resolution was carried nem. con. Rule IX., as altered, reads as follows :" A general meeting shall be held annually in York on or about St. Peter's Day and at such other times as the President shall consider necessary. A week's previous notice of all business to be transacted shall be given." It was further resolved that the officers now elected should hold office until the annual meeting, to be held in accordance with Rule IX. (as altered) in 1909. The Treasurer's annual Statement of Account was held over for presentation to the next annual general meeting. This concluded the business of the meeting, which was followed by the annual dinner, an account of which will be found on another page.
O.P. DINNER. The annual dinner of Old Peterites was held at the Davy Hall Restaurant, York, on Friday night, December 20. The chair was taken by Mr. J. E. Fawcett, Lord Mayor of Bradford. There were also present Rev. E. C. Owen (Headmaster), Archdeacon Griffith,
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Rev. H. T. S. Gedge, Dr. A. E. Chapman, Messrs. G. Yeld, F. J. Munby, G. H. Eyre, J. Paley Hubbersty, P. L. Newman, A. Peters (secretary of the Old Peterite Club), H. C. Scott (assistant secretary), R. F. Russell, N. T. Crombie, T. C. Newton, F. G. Newton, M. W. Peter, R. 0. Husband, J. A. Kirby, M. T. Clegg, R. W. Hutchinson, A. E. Farrow, E. II. Frank, F. G. Schroeder, M. H. T. Roy, J. A. Raimes, B. E. Yeats, J. N. Blenkin, and B. T. Groves. The loyal toasts having been duly honoured, Mr. F. J. Munby gave that of " The Clergy." He considered the toast should be confined to one clergyman, the champion of their school, the Dean of York, to whom they were greatly indebted. That gentleman had set them an example second to none, which would long be remembered by Old Peterites. It would be a great misfortune if the laity were allowed to grow up apart from the clergy, for if such a thing came to pass it would have a serious effect on the religious life of the country. Long might the clergy continue to flourish, and long might the people be ready to accept their services and appreciate them. He coupled with the toast the name of Archdeacon Griffith. Archdeacon Griffith, in responding, said he was pleased to think that the clergy Met with a cordial reception at St. Peter's. There were few schools which had done so much for the Church as that institution, of which they were so proud. It had had a splendid connection with the Church, and he was sure not many schools could claim an unbroken succession of I, too years of close ties with a Cathedril Church. After alluding to the great part the clergy had taken in educating the people from the misty past up to more modern times, the speaker said they could not but admit that religious instruction was at the base of all true learning and education. Despite the threatened attacks upon her, the Church was never stronger or more united than at the present moment, not only in this country, but in Britain beyond the seas. Furthermore, it spoke volumes for the hold the Church had upon the people that they could raise £39,000 within a year to restore the noble
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fane of Selby Abbey, and subscriptions to the fund, he understood, had come not merely from the county itself, but from all parts of the United Kingdom and the British Empire. Mr. P. L. Newman submitted the toast of " The Imperial Forces," and said he had much pleasure in doing so, notwithstanding that he was a man of peace. He was not, however, a man of " peace at any price," and he trusted that all international quarrels would some day be settled by universal arbitration, he fully realised that the time had not yet come when they could dispense with the army and navy. He coupled with the toast the name of Lieut. Scott. of the local Volunteers. Mr. H. C. Scott fittingly responded. Mr. J. Paley Hubbersty proposed the health of "The Chairman," and remarked that it was a great honour to welcome an " old boy" who had achieved the distinction of being appointed chief magistrate of one of the most important commercial centres in England, a feat which they would admit called for qualities of no mean order. As Mr. Fawcett would probably admit, he owed a great deal of his success in life to the admirable training he received at St. Peter's School. He was an example of what St. Peter's could turn out, and long might that institution produce not only scholars, but men successful in the practical side of life, and show that it was adequate to the needs of the day The Chairman briefly replied, and related some of his reminiscences of St. Peter's. He had, he said, visited York from time to time for its old associations, and nothing could have given him greater pleasure than to be present on that occasion. Mr. G. H. Eyre gave " The School," coupling with the toast the names of the present head-master, the Rev. E. C. Owen, and Mr. G. Yeld. The Rev. E. C. Owen said he would like the Old Peterites to authorize him to write in the name of that annual dinner to congratulate an old scholar who had added more items to the honour list than any other Old Peterite. He referred to Professor Clifford Allbut, who appeared recently on the birthday list of honours as K.C.B. The school reached a crisis during the past .
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year, when the Government offered handsome grants to the secondary schools in the country. The conditions of receiving the grants were many, but the one which affected them was that they should offer to per cent. of the places in the schools free to boys educated in public elementary schools. Needless to say, they refused the handsome bri,be. The effect of such an arrangement they would see at once. He had nothing whatever to say against the principles of the educational ladder ; it was an important principle, and the men who had ascended by it could not be beaten, but it was quite obvious that it would have reduced St. Peter's from the position of a public school to that of a municipal institution. The governors of the school, consequently, stiffened their backs, and said they would absolutely have nothing to do with such a proposal. It might be of interest to know that the balance sheet for the past year had been the best for the last decade. Mr. G. Yeld also responded in a genial speech, and referred with pride to the efficiency of the school, both in the class-room and on the playing field. It had been his duty to examine the scholars in English recently, and it gave him great pleasure to state that the standard of excellence in this subject throughout the school was exceptionally good. The proceedings terminated with the singing of " Auld lang syne."
THE NEW ORGAN. Here in my lofty citadel I stand While through the vaulted chapel roll my strains : Obedient to the organist's skilled hand, To him who governs me and my domains. Each note must serve my master and his choir In choicest harmony, nor must one cry Louder than all its comrades, nor retire And resting from its labours swiftly die.
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But only if he wishes them to rest Then rest they, soon submitting to that state Which serves him, for, if quiet please him best, " They also serve who only stand and wait." 0 may that congregation whom I aid To serve their Lord, example take from me, And with his choir serve the God who made Them all to worship Him in harmony. Then serve Him, not in merely selfish praise; Nor burst forth with an all too violent sound Together one majestic anthem raise, Each humble soul a help to those around. NESCIO QUIS.
FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
v. LEEDS UNIVERSITY.
Played on the School ground on Saturday, February 15th. Leeds winning the toss, Phillips kicked off up-hill for York. Play was carried on in the centre till a rush by Leeds carried the ball into our 25, but good tackling by Tennent, followed by passing amongst our backs, took the play to half way again. A free kick to School followed ; then a Leeds three-quarter breaking away was well tackled by Taylor. After another free kick and good dribbling by the York forwards, the ball was carried into the Leeds, 25. Then followed a free kick for our opponents, which Sullivan returned into touch with a fine kick. Leeds began to press, Sullivan relieving by making a mark. From the kick, Ingham following up, got the ball and passed on to Tennent, who scored a fine try ; Wallace converted from far out. On resuming play, Leeds were awarded a free kick, which they followed up, eventually scoring, but failed to convert. Taylor tackled the Leeds wing, and some even play
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followed. Sullivan intercepted a Leeds pass. Tennent had a good run, which brought us close on the Leeds line. Shortly afterwards Leeds were compelled to kick the ball dead. Kennedy was hurt, and after loose play Leeds scored an unconverted try. With the return of Kennedy, play again continued of an even nature. Soon half-time was called. The score :.. 8 pts. Leeds University .. .. 5 pts. St. Peter's School .. From the re-start play was even. The School scrum wheeled successfully, once or twice gaining ground. We were soon in the Leeds 25, but they soon reversed the situation, and started passing, which was stopped by Wood. Then Phillips, getting the ball, ran and passed to Mr. Squire. The latter scored an unconverted try. The School forwards combined and dribbled, well led by Kennedy and Phillips, into their opponents' 25. The ball was soon returned, however, to half-way, where Wood intercepting a pass broke away, and, outpacing the opposition, scored a try, which Wallace converted. Wells found touch well. Foster dribbled, and Leeds were forced to touch down. The game continued to be unexciting, the School playing vigorously, dribbling and tackling in good style. The final score was :. 13 pts. St. Peter's School .. pts. Leeds University .. The School team was as follows :—Full back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, J. B. Tennent, R. M. Wood, W. Ingham, J. D. Wells; halves, J. H. B. Sullivan, S. G. Squire ; forwards, A. A. Phillips (captain), D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroeder, P. H. Bulmer, P. G. Hendley, R. A. M. Mills. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. G. CROWTHER'S XV. Played on School ground, Feb. 22nd. We lost the toss, and Phillips kicked off up-hill and against a very strong wind. Almost immediately a wing broke away and scored between the posts (5-nil against School). A rush by School forwards, amongst whom Phillips, Kennedy and Wallace were conspicuous, brought us into their 'z5,' where Kennedy picked up and scored a try, which Wallace
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converted (5 pts. all). From the re-start, the School were soon forced to touch down. Play continued in the muddy corner of the field. At last Groves broke away, but was brought down by Taylor. The ball approached our line ; Crowther nearly got over, but was prevented by sound tackling. W. Phillips saved well. Then at last our opponents' half managed to get through. The try was not converted (8-5). From a drop out play ensued in the centre, but Groves again broke away, and was tackled by A. Phillips, and Crowther's found touch down hill. From a high kick a Crowther's man, taking the ball at full speed ran over the line (13-5). From the kick off the School forwards heeled \yell, and our backs looked like scoring. Crowther's, however, dribbled strongly and saved the situation. Another try was scored by Crowther's, but was unconverted. Half-time was called, with the scores:Crowther's School
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The second half was more favourable to the School. Having the wind with us, there was a greater display of kicking, which had been difficult against the wind Our backs began to pass, Tennent rushing over the line, but failing to ground the ball. Crowther's dribbling proved a match for ours, but we managed to save a few tight corners by good kicking. A free kick was given to the School, but Wallace failed to place a long-distanced goal, owing to the muddy state of the ball. The School pressed hard and our adversaries were compelled to touch down more than once. After some dribbling by A. Phillips, time was called. Result :Crowther's School
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The team representing the School was as follows :—Full-back, C. C. Taylor; three-quarters, J. D. Wells, W. Ingham, R. M. Wood, J. B. Tennent ; halves, S. G. Squire, J. f I. B. Sullivan ; forwards, A. A. Phillips (captain), D. H. Kennedy, R. D. Foster, J. F. Wallace, A. E. Schroder, P. H. Bulmer, P. G. Hendley, W. A. Phillips.
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS.
The Wanderers won the toss, and Phillips kicked off against the wind. Even play ensued at the centre. From a line out the Wanderers got possession and scored and converted (5-0). Just after restart a free kick was awarded to School. Ingham found touch past the half-way flag. From the line out Kennedy ran well, but was pulled down. This run took play into the Wanderers' 25.' From a scrum Tennent ran well, and had hard luck in not scoring, being pulled down not far from the line. The School now pressed for a short time, but were kept out by the visitors' backs, who relieved with a kick. The Wanderers then took play into the School 25,' where tight scrummaging took place. A good dribble by School forwards took play into the centre. By a kick by Sullivan play was taken into the Wanderers' 25.' The Wanderers relieved by a kick into touch. Later, from a line out, the Wanderers scored and converted ( r o—o). After the kick off, Wanderers pressed and nearly scored. School had to touch down. After the drop out the scrum worked play to centre. Tennent ran well, but the Wanderers again took play back to School half, and later scored. Half time, 15-0. After the restart, the School began to press, the forwards working well, Kennedy and Foster being conspicuous for good runs. The School forwards took the ball within a few yards of the Wanderers' line, and had bad luck in not scoring. But the Wanderers' backs, getting possession, took play back to the half way, and finally by a forward rush scored far out. The kick failed (18-o). After this School again pressed, Tennent having one or two good runs, but was always collared. The York forwards worked well, but had hard luck, the visitors' backs always managing to keep the School out. Many exciting Moments were spent near the Wanderers' line. The Wanderers took play near the centre again. Shortly after Sullivan dribbled the ball down to the Wanderers' line, and scored far out. The kick failed (18-3). From the drop out School pressed, but were prevented from scoring again. Time was called with the School still pressing.
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FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. RIPON G.S. 2ND.
Played at Ripon, November i 3th, r oo7. Ripon kicked off against the wind and immediately pressed, but were met by a stout defence. Wilson was notable for collaring and play was taken to mid-field. Ripon were again on the point of scoring. York touched down. Lacy broke away but was unfortunately well collared. The Ripon forwards bore down their opponents and looked like scoring. Garbutt however touched down. After this Gray relieved with a kick into touch well in their 25." But the Ripon dribbling carried all before it and they scored an unconverted try. From a scrum the Ripon backs added the second ti -y, failing with the kick. Up to this point the York forwards lacked dash : the backs however did themselves more justice, though they were slow in passing the ball. A third unconverted try fell to Ripon. A fourth attempt to score was checked by Garbutt. Three more tries were scored by Ripon, none being converted. After this halftime was called, the scores being :— Ripon G.S., 18 pts. : York, nil. Ripon opened the next half with a repetition of scores. Two converted tries came in quick succession. Then a Ripon half got over. The forwards then added another converted try, followed immediately by another and yet another. There was little to check the progress of the Ripon scoring till the whistle blew for time. The York backs failed to tackle low.; This chiefly accounted for the crushing defeat. The final score was Ripon G.S., 4_8 pts. ; York, nil. The following represented the school :—Back, J. W. Gray ; threepariers, S. Armstrong, A. 0. Lacy, W. D. Garbutt, B. C. Camm ; half-backs „,k. J. Peters, C. W. Wilson ; forwards, B. G.
Newton (Capt,), I. M. Smith, A. C. B. Molony, W. Phillips, J. A. Willoughby, M. Pick, A. Cadman, R. T. Brode.
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FOOTBALL RESULTS. Played 16. Won 6. Lost 9. Drawn r. FIRST XV. FIXTURES. Date.
Club.
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Sat. Oct. 5 12 9,
Old Boys St. John's College G. Crowther's XV.. • • Durham School Ripon Grammar School Giggleswick School Leeds Grammar School Old Leodiensians • Durham School ..... Leeds G.S Wakefield G.S. . • . Old Boys
Horne Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Home Home
Drawn 3 all Lost 9-5 Won 24 - 0 Lost 4-3 - 9 Won 8--o Won 71-0 6-3 Lost 8—o Lost Lost 3—o Won 27-6 Won 21 –o Lost 28 -0
Durham Colleges . Leeds University G. Crowther's XV. Yorkshire Wanderers ; .
Home Horne Home Home
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26 Wed. „ 3o Sat. Nov. 9 Wed. „ 13 16 Sat. 23 27 Wed. „ 3o Sat. „ Thurs. Dec.19 It
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48-0
FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. To look at the fixture card, the season just concluded may not appear to have been very successful. We have lost nine matches, won six, and drawn one. In this case, however, results are very misleading, and, as a fact, the team has been quite up to the average or even above it. This season has been one of the unluckiest on record. We have scarcely ever been able to put a
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full team into the field—in fact there are only two members of the team who have played in every match this season. In the face of this persistent bad luck, therefore, the team has done distinctly well, though at the same time it must be admitted that they have had their off days. However, their victories over Giggleswick and Leeds University were very satisfactory, while perhaps their best game was the second match against Durham School. The forwards are the heaviest we have had for many years, the average of the scrum being about II/ stone. When they are playing their best they are as good a pack as we have had for some time. The backs are hardly sound in defence and have at times shirked their tackling, but they have learnt to run straight, and when they find their game are very formidable in attack. Their chances have been limited by lack of openings from the scrum. The second XV. has done as well as could be expected for its size. It contains some promising young players. In conclusion we should like to thank Mr. Gedge for the valuable coaching he gave us at the beginning of the season ; Mr. Squire for his advice and assistance all through the season ; and Mr. Tendall and Mr. Owen for the very obliging way in which they have refereed in all weathers.
CHARACTERS. izst. 5ilbs. Has captained the team with ability and success, and deserves especial Fedit for the improvement of the side in tackling. He plays a very strong game, and, leading the scrum, has set a conspicuous example of keenness and hard work from start to finish. Understands the game thoroughly and uses his head in playing it. D. H. KENNEDY (1905-6-7-8), t ist. 7-lbs. A first-class forward. Works hard in the scrum and loose. Has a good turn of speed and is a safe and resolute tackler.
A. A. PHILLIPS (1904-5-6-7-8),
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5-ilbs. At the beginning of the season played well in his old place at full back, where he kicked well, and could always be depended upon to collar his man. For the latter half of the season he played centre three quarter, at first with considerable success, afterwards developed an inclination to try too much cross kicking and other risky. moves in preference to straight running and clean passing.
W. INGHAm (1905-6-7-8), 9st.
R. D. FOSTER (1906-7-8), r i st albs. A hardworking but somewhat slow forward. Was often conspicuous for good dribbles, but rather weak in tackling. J. F. WALLACE (1907-8), 13st. A good forward, his height making him especially useful in the line out. A fair dribbler,. but might make more use of his weight in the loose. A good place kick. C. W. RICHARDS (1907-8), 8st. tolbs. Played some very good defensive games early in the season, but did not fulfil his early promise of excellence in attack, and so was moved from lying back half to wing, where naturally he lacked pace. Apt to hold on to the ball too long. R. M. WOOD (1907-8), 9st. Oilbs. A good three-quarter, who Runs fast, and improved steadily all through the season. Especially good at taking gets into his stride at once. Would do well full advantage of his opponents' mistakes. to tackle harder, as his light weight makes him liable to be shaken off. A. E. SCHROEDER (1907-8), lost. 8-ilbs. A good forward who always works his hardest. A fair dribbler. Good in the loose and smart at tackling a hack who is trying to pick up the ball in front of him. J. B. TENNENT (1907-8), lost 7lbs. Playing left-wing threeThe fastest man on quatter has done most of the scoring the side and makes good use of his speed and weight. Saves pluckily but does not tackle low enough. Poor kick. J. H. B. SULLIVAN (1907-8), 10st. albs. At first played centre three-quarter without much success. Afterwards found his
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place at lying back half where he has done well. Clever with his feet. A good drop-kick, and punts well with either foot. Occasionally shows a lack of coolness. P. H. BULMER (1907-8), 9st. 8lbs. An energetic forward. Very good and fast dribbler. Fair tackler. Does not always work as hard as he might in the scrum. C. C. TAYLOR (1907-8), 9st. 12-ilbs. At first played scrum-half but was very slow. Afterwards went to full-back where, up to Christmas he played well, and was smart at getting out of tight corners. His kicking is good but his tackling might be improved. P. G. HENDLEY, 9st. A light bustling forward. Good dribbler and fair tackler. Useful in the line-out. Is very - much handicapped by his light weight. R. A. M. MILLS, I 3st. A greatly improved forward. At his best is distinctly useful but sometimes has been inclined to slack off. A fair tackler and place kick. J. D. WELLS, 1 Ost. i lb. Had the misfortune to put his shoulder out early in the season and so had no chance of playing regularly. A good drop and excellent punt but apt to lose his head. W. W. A. PHILLIPS, 9st 6ilbs. A light, fast forward. Kicks too hard when dribbling. Tackles well. A. C. B. MOLONY, lost. ilb. A dogged forward. Slow but always to be found near the ball. A. J. PETERS, 9st. Scrum-half. At present slow but learns readily and has on occasions played well. Fair kick but weak in tackling. J. L. WHITELEY, 9st. 711bs. A reserve wing three-quarter. Fast but through lack of resolution does not make full use of his speed. His defence improved towards the end of the season, but is not yet reliable. B. G. NEWTON appeared once or twice in the scrum or at fullback. A fairly good kick and tackler. J. W. GRAY. Played once. A small but promising full-back. A. 0. LACY. Played once. A three-quarter with some dash, but must learn to run straight and pass before he is collared.
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CATULLUS V. Sweetheart, given by Heaven above, What is life for but to love ? Scandal's rumours we'll despise : Suns may set and suns may rise. But when our short day is done. You and I for ever one Through the livelong night shall keep One long unawakening sleep. Give me a thousand kisses : then A hundred more and yet again A thousand : give me fifty score : A thousand : then a hundred more. Aye but when six figures come, Wreck the accounts : forget the sum. Evil hearts might envious grow Such arithmetic to know.
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. I think everyone connected with the school, and especially those interested in Natural History, will welcome the news that we are now able to show what may truly be called a museum. Though it has been in existence for four or five years, not until this term has it borne the appearance of its name in spite of the efforts of the Natural History Society and its excursions in the summer. This new interest we owe almost entirely to a magnificent gift of about eighty birds and animals from A. A. Phillips and W. W. A. Phillips, who have always been ardent enthusiasts of the N.H.S., the former of whom also has on previous occasions presented us with many ornithological specimens. The museum, which was once the library, has been refitted with the original bookshelves, but with a very different appearance, as the cases required considerable alteration and painting, all of which has been accomplished in the school carpenter's shop.
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Not only have the specimens been housed but what is equally important from an educational point of view, everything in the museum has been carefully named and catalogued with full particulars. Several other birds and animals and interesting objects have been presented to the museum during the course of the term, and as a consequence all our spare room has now been filled ; the next thing therefore to which we shall have to turn our attention will be to procure further accommodation in the form of cases. For this object we must hope for more members of the Society, as our funds at present will not run to that. Nearly all the birds and animals presented this term, and indeed many others in the museum, have been stuffed by A. A. Phillips, and I have been asked to say that he would be only too willing to stuff any specimens sent to him for the museum. There are many of the commonest birds and animals for which we have been waiting ever since the beginning of the museum, so that good specimens of almost anything would be thoroughly appreciated, even if sent just as they are shot. Besides the birds, we have a very fair collection of butterflies and moths, and a few other miscellaneous specimens of interest, but our egg collection is very poor. R.O.W.
CONCERTS. NOVEMBER 16TH, 1907.
School Song .. .... " Bay of Biscay" z. Folk Song " Mistletoe "
I.
(Old English) (Welsh)
R. M. BASKETT, F. APPLETON.
3. Piano Solo.. . " Tarantelle," in A Flat MR. G. F. TENDALL. q..
Song REV. R. 0. HUTCHINSON.
Heller.
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5. Folk Song.. " Blow away the Morning Dew " B. C. CAMM.
" 0 Peaceful Night '
6. Part Song
E. German.
THE CHOIR.
7. Reading MR. H. V. SCOTT.
8. 'Cello Solo
" Allemande "
Veracini.
A. J. PETERS.
9. Song
" May Day "
Walthew.
C. W. WILSON. 1.3.
Reading
I 1.
Song
12.
School Song .... (a) " The Poacher " (b) " Forty Years on "
MR. H. V. SCOTT. REV. R. 0. HUTCHINSON.
Old English.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 1907. PART I.
Tschaikowski. 1. Instrumental . " Barcarolle" 2. Quartet.... " Sweeter than Flowers in Summer " • • ...Bridge. C. WILSON, B. C. CAMM, R. D. FOSTER, M. W. PETERS.
3. Violin Solo M. T. CLEGG.
4.. Song
"A Pastoral "
Veracini.
F. APPLETON.
5. Two Songs from Tennyson's " Maude "
Somervell.
M. W. PETERS. 6. 'Cello Solo
(a) " Widmung " (b)" Minuetto"
Popper. Becker.
E. SCHROEDER.
7. Chorus and Solo...." Lovely appear"
Gounod.
THE CHOIR. PART II.
1. Instrumental " Melody in F " 2. Two-Part Song.. " There was joy in Heaven " " Adagio " 3. 'Cello Solo A. J. PETERS.
Rubinstein. Smart. Bargiel.
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4. Song
Irish.
" The Gentle Maiden " C. WILSON.
5. Song F. G. SCHROEDER.
6. Part Song
" 0 Peaceful Night "
E German.
THE CHOIR.
7. School Song
" The Mermaid " " GOD SAVE THE KING."
FEBRUARY 29TH, 1908.
1. Two Pianoforte Duets F. FERGUSON AND H. A, LEES.
2. Song
" The Golden Vanitie "
Old English.
ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL.
3. Song
Haynes.
" Off to Philadelphia "
I. M. SMITH. 4.. 'Cello Solo
Lichner.
" Notturno " A. J. PETERS.
5. Part Song.." 0 Mary, go and call the cattle home "
W. Ilfacfarren. 6. Song.. " To his Mistress, the Queen of Bohemia " Whinfield. THE CHOIR.
REV. H. T. S. GEDGE.
7. Quartet
Welton.
" A Field Flower "
C. WILSON, B. C. CAMM, R. D. FOSTER, I. M. SMITH.
8. 'Cello Solo
" Meditation "
....Bach-Gounod.
A. E. SCHROEDER.
9. Song..
" Orpheus with his lute "
Sullivan.
C. W. WILSON.
o. Song
" The Flight of the Earls"
Irish.
REV. H. T. S. GEDGE.
11. Part Song, ." With a laugh as we go round" THE CHOIR.
12. School Songs " GOD SAVE THE KING."
S Bennett.
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INTERESTING EVENT AT HAXBY. On Tuesday, the 6th January, James Parker, who for so many years was Porter at St. Peter's School, was quietly married. The ceremony was performed by the Vicar of Haxby, the Rev. G. L. M. Rees, and the Rev. W. H. Barnby (0.P.), Vicar of Wigginton. The event aroused great interest in Haxby and Wigginton, where the pair were well known and highly respected, and the church was densely packed, large numbers being obliged to stand. The reception which greeted Mr. and Mrs. Parker as they left the church, expressed as it was almost entirely in rice, was, if possible, too cordial, and they must have been relieved to reach the cab which awaited them with no casualty more severe than the temporary loss of Mr. Parker's hat. This was the first country wedding which your correspondent had attended and it struck him that the rustics were too hearty in their manner—throwing, not merely handfuls, but whole bags of rice; however, no doubt their attentions were intended to convey hearty good wishes to the pair and in those good wishes all Old Peterites will doubtless cordially concur. O.P.
RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Preparatory and other Schools and Masters referred to in the Registers. /86 /98
(Mr. Bulmer, College St. and Bootham). About 7o names.
YORK. (Mr. Allen, Bedern). Ridley, T. .. • . /28
(Mr. Carroll). .. /55 Dodsworth, F. S. .. /61 England, F. W. .. /61 Carter, A. ..
Yorebridge School. Whaley, C. M. Winn, R. ..
(Archb. Holg. Sch.) About 35 names. And see Daniel, Rev. R.
(Miss Cave, Micklegate). /41 Coopland, T. P. ..
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(Mrs. Armstrong, Fulford). Davis, R. .. •• • • /75 (Mr. Armstrong, New Walk Terrace). About eight names. (Mr. and Mrs. Arthan, New Walk Terrae). .. /8z Baldwin, C. E. .. (Mr. Barnes, l'he Mount). About 18 names. (Mr. Bedford). Whitehouse, G. .. Glaisby, J. Waddington, S. .. Chapman, A. E. .. Leetham, H. E. & H. .. Martin, T. H. .
(Cherry Street School). Dewhurst, C. E. .. • • /94 .• Dodds, A. B. • • /97 Turner, A. H. .. - • /97 Thomas, W. F. E. • • /99 (Commercial Coll.) Penty, F. T. • • /9 2 •• . 1903 •. Darnell, H. 1903 .. Rickell, G. G. And see Moseley. (Mr. Cooper). About 18 names.
/29 .32
/56 /69 /74 /79
(Blue Coat Sch. Mr. Etches). Etches, C. A. •• • • /35 (Mrs. Bollans, Clifton). .. /87 Hornby- , R. W. B. S. /87 Leonard, T. H. .. (Mr. Bresher). About 5o names ; and see St. Martin's. (Mr. Bulman). /4.6 Clarke, T. J. (Miss Bulmer, Burton Cresc.) Clemons, A. J. .. • /93
(Miss ('ruse or Creser). Welburn, E. .• /7 8 (Rev. R. Daniel). About to names. And see Archb. Holg. Sch. (Messrs. Davies & Shannon). .. /87 •. Hartley, G. .. /88 Young, E. N. .. /go Sullivan, A. M Hodgson, N. • • • • /93 (V. Dawson, Bisliophill). .. /32 Hillyard, W. Allen, F. R. •. • /55 (Mr. Dawson, The Crescent). Allan, H. W. •• • • /8 2 Wood, J. .. /9' •
••
••
•
VALETE. C. W. Richards. V. Modern. Dayboy. XV. 1907-8. J. A. Willoughby. Lower V. Classical. Dayboy. W. D. Garbutt. V. Modern. Dayboy. 2nd XV. 1907-8. J. W. Gray. V. Modern. Dayboy. znd XV. 1907-8. B. G. Newton. IV. Modern. School House. 2nd XV. 1905-6-7-8. znd XI. 1907.
NOTES AND ITEMS.
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SALVE. J. A. Molony. School House. VI.
NOTES AND ITEMS. March 3rd, at High River, S. Alberta, the wife of C. Nelson (0.P.), of a son.
BIRTH.—On
MARRIAGES.—On June igth, 1907, at S. Peter's Church, Harrogate,
by the Rev. H. S. Glennie, Rector of Goldsborough, assisted by the Rev. P. Bone, Harold Rhodes Partington (O.P) to Beatrice Margaret, second daughter of James Buchan, of Lindores, Hollins Road, Harrogate. On Dec. izth, 1907, at Acomb Church, Thomas Bowman Henry Whitehead (O.P.) eldest surviving son of the late T. B. Whitehead (O.P.) of Acomb House, to Harriett Emma, third daughter of the Rev. W. W. Hawkins, of Acomb. On Jan. 4th, 1908, J. W. Tyndale McClellan (0.P.) to Edith Doyle, daughter of the late Rev. H. D. Sewell. On February i7th, 1908, Major Francis Henry Domenicheti (O.P.), to Geraldine Mary, younger daughter of the late Major Charles Herring-Cooper, R.A. On Jan. 7th, i9o8, at Haxby, by the Rev. G. L. M. Rees, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Barnby (O.P.), James Parker to Emma Keeling of Haxby. APPOINTMENTS.—Rev. Canon C. Gray (O.P.) to be Rural Dean of
Retford. W. H. Hutchinson (O.P.) to be Clerk of the Peace for the Liberty of Ripon. Rev. E. A. Douglas (O.P.), to be Vicar of S. Peter's, Bishop Auckland. Sub-Lieutenant T. R. Heap (O.P.) to be Lieutenant Royal Naval Reserve.
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NOTES AND ITEMS.
We congratulate Dr. Francis Calvert (0.P.) on the celebration of his golden wedding last year. Dr. E. W. Naylor (0.P.) Lecturer in Music and Organist at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, has been awarded Messrs. Ricordi's fsoo Prize for an Opera in English by a British born composer. E. S. N. Bulmer (O.P.) is Captain of the Durham Colleges R F.C. P. H. Bulmer has been elected to an open Classical Exhibition at St. Catherine's College, Cambridge. W. Ingham has been elected to an open Classical Exhibition at Selwyn College, Cambridge. E. S. N. Bulmer has been awarded the f3o Annual Prize at Durham University. The two Dayboys and Boarders Football Matches resulted in wins for the Dayboys by so-nil and 49 - 5. R. D. Foster and J. F. Wallace have been made Captain and Secretary of Football for Season 1908-9.
OBITUARY.
On November 29th, 1907, REV. JULIAN M. DRAPER (O.P.), At Johannesburgh. On January 7th, 1908, WM. LOCKWOOD (0.P.), at Grange Close, Ripon, aged 68. On January i8th, 1908, PROF. C. J. WRIGHT (O.P.) " After little more than a week's serious illness, Prof. Wright passed away at his residence, Lynton Villa, Virginia Road, Leeds. He was 65 years of age. Mr. Wright severed his active connection with the Leeds School of Medicine in September last, after +1 years of continuous service, though he was still Emeritus Professor. For 22 years Mr. Wright held the office of Professor of Midwifery, a branch of work in which he attained considerable eminence. Prior to this he was five years an assistant Demonstiator in Anatomy, and for f 4 years was a Lecturer on Physiology. He qualified by taking the Diploma of M. R.C.S. Eng. in 186+, and later took the degree of M.Sc. Leeds. Splendid service was rendered by Mr. Wright at the Leeds Women and Children's Hospital, where for many years he was senior surgeon." On February 1st, 1908, ANNE, widow of the late Wm. Tomlinson, formerly Master of the Civil and Military Department ; at Sandown, I. of W. On February 15th, 1908, THOMAS Jowirr (O.P.), At 13 Bardwell Road, Oxford, in his 69th year. On February 28th, 1908, ARNOLD WILCOCK (O.P.), At Carmires, Knaresborough, aged zo.
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CONTEMPORARIES.
CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries :—Bromsgrovian, Cantuarthn, Campos/Wan, Dunelmian, Framlinghamian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Sedberghian, Sutton Valence, ifalvernian, Merchisionian, Wycombe Abbey Gazette.
THE
PETERITE. VoL. XX.
JUL Y , . 9 . g.
49.
SCHOOL LETTER. E came back to the school after the holidays with considerable expectations ; for the Sports which were postponed from last term, were to be held within the first fortnight : but as the lime drew near we began to have forebodings whether the inclemency of the weather would not prevent us from holding them at all. We were extremely fortunate in this direction, and more so than we expected, in spite of the adverse condition of the ground. The Natural History Society, too, thought to take advantage of the blue sky, and went for a trip to Grosmont and Whitby ; but the weather replied by trying twice in the day to soak them, though its attempts were fortunately fruitless. We were all filled with regret when we discovered that Mr. Squire had left us during the holidays ; for not only do we miss his energy and perseverance in school-hours, but also his great enthusiasm in the field, and knowledge of all games, which he imparted freely to others. Mr. Squire was always ready to help us in anything worth doing, and so bright arid cheerful, that we may say with Shakespeare " A proper man, as one shall see on a summer's day." We wish Mr. Squire every joy and success, and hope that we shall soon have the opportunity of greeting him in person, when a moment's leisure permits. We extend a most hearty welcome to Mr. Clare whose wide experience of cricket and willingness to help will no doubt do much to make the season a success.
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OXFORD LETTER.
TO OLD PETERITES. The O.P. Dinner (London Branch) will be held at the Holborn Restaurant, on July 7th (Tuesday), the second day of the Inter-Varsity Cricket Match—the Rev. G. T. Handford, M.A., in the Chair. The Secretaries hope that Old Boys who can attend will make a note of the date and avoid other engagements. Further information may be obtained from the Hon. Secretaries : —F. P. Fausset, 1, Essex Court, Temple, E.C. R. H. Bailey, 30, Bennett Park, Blackheath, S.E. C. H. Chadwick, 11, Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, W.C.
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR EDITORS,
Being a person of but mean abilities and laying no claim to cleverness, I find it impossible to start my letter with a Latin or Greek quotation, as some of our Cambridge friends do. So I crave indulgence, Mr. Editor, and hope you will supply the omission if you think it necessary. We are pretty well advanced with the term np here, and Schools at the end of term are approaching with winged feet—rather too winged to suit some of us. Husband and Greenhow were fortunate enough to get through " Mods." last term, and Husband further distinguished himself by passing " Divvers " at the same time. I am sorry to say that 0.P's up here are not doing much in the way of games this term. Greenhow has been playing cricket for Hertford pretty regularly, and he and Kirby have been seen playing for the Second XI. Husband and Raimes chiefly confine their energies to tennis and punting.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER.
2 35
Raimes, by the way, goes through the sordid process of having his degree conferred on him at the end of this term. We hope that the Headmaster will see his way clear to let the School come down " en masse" to witness the interesting ceremony. Husband has spoken several times at the Union, with some success it seems, judging from the criticism in " The Varsity." " Eights Week" is just over. We have been fortunate enough to get glorious weather for it. The present weather forms rather a striking contrast to that at the beginning of the term, when there was nearly two feet of snow on the ground. The Varsity have quite a strong XI. this term, and gave the Gentlemen of England rather a bad time. Our prospects of winning the Varsity match are quite rosy. We are all very sorry to hear that Mr. Squire has left. He will be missed by everybody, in every way, and not least on the cricket field. • Sincere congratulations to Ingham and Bulmer on their success. With all best wishes to the XI. for successful season, Yours, P.C.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR EDITORS,
In the midst of sunshine and trouble I write to you—for Cambridge is once more bathed in the glorious light of summer, and /am inundated with work. During May, Cambridge undergoes a welcome change, and this year the transformation is more wonderful than ever. The scenery along the Backs is really beautiful, and it would be hard to imagine anything finer than the view which one obtains on looking across the river towards King's. But I digress.
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SPORTS.
I understand that all the O.Ps up here are at present engaged in the pursuit of learning. Phillips, when he is not reading, may be seen wielding a tennis-racquet with that elegance which is the envy of all his friends. His coming Tripos has made a slave of Fisher, and only meals can drag him from his book. We wish him every success. Yeats, too, is hard at work—the shadow of some big exam. is looming up on the horizon. E. C. Peters has been seen—and heard of, too. The rumour being that he was reading. Colley is absorbed in his Mays, but he nevertheless finds time to play. His pastimes are tennis, swimming before breakfast, and the Grand Opera. Clegg has forsaken everything for science, so he tells his friends. But he has been seen several times on the Backs in a punt, which he can pole with extraordinary skill. (?). M. W. Peters is working hard for his Mays. He also plays cricket for the Christ's First XI. My news is done. Every success to the Eleven. Yours sincerely, CANTAB.
SPORTS. President :— REV. E. C. OWEN. Committee :—REV. R. 0. WALKER, W. INGHAM, A. A. PHILLIPS, D. H. KENNEDY, J. D. WELLS, R. D. FOSTER,
J. F. WALLACE, P. H. BULMER.
Starter :—G. F. TENDALL. Judges :—G. VELD, ESQ., E. A. CLARE, ESQ., REV. A. W. RICHARDS, Referee :—REV. R. 0. WALKER. Timekeeper :—C. A. SWIFT, ESQ.
SPORTS.
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Putting the Weight (Open)-1, A. A. Phillips, 29 ft.; 2, D. H. Kennedy.
Long Jump (Open)--1, R. M. Wood, 17 ft. zi in. ;
2,
J. H. B.
Sullivan.
Long Jump (under 16)-4 A. J. Peters, 15 ft. 2 ins. : z, A. 0. Lacy. 8o Yards Handicap (under 13)-1, C. G. Barraclough (1 yd.) ; 2, J. F. Northcote (3 yds.)
Throwing Cricket Ball (Open)-1, J. H. B. Sullivan, 73 yds. + in. ; 2, A. A. Phillips. (Open)—i, J. D. Wells ; z, I. M. Smith. Time, 5 min. zo secs. too Yards Handicap (Open)-1, W. Ingham (1 yd.); 2, R. M. Wood (scr.) Time, 12 secs. oo Yards (Open)-1, W. Ingham ; 2, J. B. Tennent. Time, Hi- secs.
Quarter-mile (under 15)-1, C. G. Barraclough (35 yds.) ; 2, B. 0. Jolly (15 yds.) Time, 68 secs.
High Jump (Open)-1, J. F. Wallace, + ft. 8 in. ; 2, A. E. Schroeder. 120 Yards Hurdles (under 16)—A. 0. Lacy and A. j. Peters (mq.) Time, 20* secs.
Half-mile Handicap (Open)-1, J. H. B. Sullivan (15 yds.) ;
2, J. D.
Wells (scr.) Time, 2 min. 24 secs. High Jump (under 15)-1, G. G. Wallace, + ft. 2 in. 120 Yards Hurdles (Open)-1, A. A. Phillips ; 2, R. M. Wood. Time 181 secs. Time, 131 secs. too Yards (under i5)— loo Yards under 14)-1, B. 0. Jolly ; 2, C. G. Barraclough. Time, 131 secs. Consolation (under 15)-1, Hargreaves ; 2, Appleton.
Quarter-mile (Open)--1, J. D. Wells ;
2,
A. A. Phillips. Time,
611 secs.
Old Boys' Race—F. G. Schroeder. Consolation (Open)—J. B. Tennent. Tug-of- War School House. Victor Ludorum—J. D. Wells. —
Gymnasium Cup—C. C. Taylor. Fives Cup—Senior, A. A. Phillips ; Junior, F. Ferguson.
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GYMNASTICS.
GYMNASTICS. The Gymnastic Competition has been rather a novelty. It was thought advisable to include a certain proportion of Swedish gymnastics in the programme, as the Gymrasium has just been fitted up with all the latest Swedish apparatus. A competition in Swedish Drill between two squads representing the Dayboys and the Boarders was substituted for the usual Form Competition, and another competition in more advanced gymnastics w as held at the same time, on which the Cup was awarded for individual work. The Challenge Shield was transferred from the Form Competition and is now competed for by teams representing Dayboys and Boarders in both kinds of gymnastics. These changes were found to be necessary because it was impossible to have each Form properly represented in Swedish drill, as about sixteen are necessary to form a squad, and in the case of the gymnastics a far higher standard is reached when special attention is devoted to them. The new arrangements worked very successfully, and the programme was varied in a most pleasing manner by Sergeant Instructors Ferris and Willis, who in the intervals gave splendid displays of trick gymnastics. Major Towsey was kind enough to judge the gymnastics and drilling. In the former, after a very keen competition between Taylor and Wilson, the first place was declared a tie. Exercises were then set to decide the Cup, and Taylor was declared winner by one mark. The rest of the Class, for the most part, are very young, and should do well for the future if they stick to it hard. The Boarders were winners of the Swedish competition, though it was not a walk-over, and so the shield goes to them for this year. In conclusion, we must thank Sergeant-Major Ferris, both for the care he has taken with the gymnastics of the school and for the splendid display which he and his colleague gave. We also offer Taylor and his companion the very best wishes for success at Aldershot next year.
PARTED.
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INDIVIDUAL
GYMNASTIC
Names.
Horse. 2 3 4_
1
Wells, J. D. . . Taylor, C. C. Lacy, A. 0. Armstrong, S. . Ramsdell, A. F. .. Wilson, C. W. . Smith, B. M. .. Wray, W. R Hargraves, G. B.. Norwood K. ..
6 6 8 9 5 7 8 6 5 49 Io 4- 7 6 6 4- 5 5 7
5
8
8
9 4 44-
9 6 8 5 9 6 5 5
5
7
7
7 5
COMPETITION.
Rings. Par. Bars. 2 3 1 2 6 9 4 5 46 5 445
7 8 6
5 4
7 5 5 5 5
7 9 6 5 4 5 5 6 5 6
8 8 7
6
6
8 5
8 5 8 5 5 46
Hor. Bar. 1 2
9 4-
7 5 5 8 3
44.
2
4-
7 7 8 9 49 6 43 5
PARTED. Ye stars, that glitter with soft silvery shine In Heaven's deep blue, Look down upon my love where'er he be far off
So true. O Moon, that shinest on the restless deep With pale cold light, Keep watch upon my love and guard his lonely sleep To-night. Ye whispering winds, that woo with murmurs low The listening trees, O bring my true love's words to me across the starlit seas. And thou, vast deep, that like my troubled heart Dost know no rest, Upon thy waters speed his safe return unto
My breast.
Total.
72
89 68 70
49 89 55 52 45 59
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CRICK ET PROSPECTS.
CRICKET PROSPECTS. Like last year, we start this season with only two Colours left, but some of the other members of the team have had a fair amount of experience, which ought to prove of great use to them. We are fortunate to have Sullivan back with us, and hope for many runs from him. Neither Ingham nor Hendley was successful with the bat last season, but we hope to see them return to their form of the previous season. If Wood can refrain from making bad strokes before he has played himself in, he should make plenty of runs, as he hits very hard. A. Phillips, Peters and Wallace also should help materially to increase the score. Of the new members of the Eleven, Taylor is a promising bat, and Ferguson, too, can make runs. So we hope that our " tail " will be a very significant matter this season. The bowlers on whom we shall most rely are Ingham, Hendley and Sullivan. Sullivan's fast bowling is very useful on the hard wickets we are having at present, and already both Ingham and Hendley have found their form. Peters, Phillips, Taylor and Beaumont should also be useful when required. Now to come to the most important, and generally the most neglected, element in cricket—fielding. So far the First XI. have fielded very well, especially considering the bad state in which the ground is, and, so far, with the exception of one or two difficult ones in the slips, no catches have been missed. May this continue. In A. A. Phillips we have a very good wicket-keeper, who is very smart when the batsmen are unwary, but perhaps he would further keep down the extras if he would stand a little further from the wicket to Sullivan's fast bowling. The Second Team, this year, though not young, is very inexperienced, as there is not a Colour left. The bowling is very fair, but the batting and fielding must improve considerably if they want to win matches. Very few of them have any idea how to bat, and must first learn to stand up to the wicket and to play with a straight bat. At present, at nets, their idea of bowling seems to be to take a long run and simply cast the ball down anywhere so
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CRICKET FIXTURES.
long as it is fast. This must also be remedied. They must remember that length and not only pace are required to make a good bowler. But, perhaps, worst of all is the fielding and catching. That they are capable of fielding well they have shown at practices. A great mistake in ground fielding is to run back instead of forward to meet a ball, and their judgment in catching is very faulty, However, they will certainly improve, as there is a certain amount of keenness shown. We will conclude by wishing both teams good luck and a successful season.
CRICKET CLUB, 1908. President :—REV. Captain :—W.
E. C.
OWEN.
Hon. Sec. :—P. G.
INGHAM.
FIRST
XI.
FIXTURES.
Date.
Club.
Ground. Result
Wed. May 2o ,, 27 Thur. June 10 Wed. 13 Sat. Wed. 17 Sat. 20 Wed. 24. z6 Fri. 11 Sat. 27 Sat. July 4 Wed. „ 8 Sat.
York Banks Bootham School Ampleforth College Hymer's College Durham School F.C.CrowtherEsq's.XI Pocklington G.S. Bootham School
Home draw Home lost lost Away Home won Away won Home not pl lost Away
,,
,,
Old Peterites
HENDLEY.
Away Home
1,
Horne Durham School Yorkshire Gentlemen Away Away Leeds G.S.
Score.
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SECOND XI. FIXTURES. Date.
Wed. May z7 Thur. June 4. Wed. 10 Sat. 13 Sat. 20 Wed. „ 24 Sat. July 1
Club.
Ground. !Result
Score.
Away lost Bootham School ... Ampleforth College . Home lost Away lost Homer's College .. Durham School .. Home lost lost Pocklington G.S. ... Home Bootham School ... Home lost Leeds G.S. Home JUNIOR XI. MATCHES.
Date.
Wed. July 1 Wed. „ 15
Club.
Ground. Result
Filey School Home Modern Col.H arrogate Home Away Filey School
Score.
draw
At the end of the Lent Term, instead of the usual Concert, a performance of Sacred Music was given in the Chapel. This was
very much appreciated by all who were present, and it is to be hoped that a similar performance will be given each year. Mendelssohn's setting of the " Forty-Second Psalm " was the outstanding feature on the Programme, and, though a by no means easy work, it was excellently sung by the Choir. Miss Sample sang her two songs really beautifully, and the
Stainer's " Crucifixion " was sung in such a way as to bring out the great beauty of the words. Quartet from
We had during this Service a fuller opportunity of hearing the great beauties of our new organ, and we realised more than ever,
how much it has added to the brightness and beauty of our Services.
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ADDITIONS TO MUSUEM.
April 6th, 1968. t.
PSALM XLII.
Mendelssohn THE CHOIR.
2.
Adagio
ORGAN SOLO
Beethoven
MR. G. F. TENDALL.
" He shall feed his flock"
3.
SONG
..
RECESSIONAL
Handel
MISS DAISIE SAMPLE
(Kipling)
G. C. Martin
THE CHOIR.
" God who madest earth "
. SONG
Sanderson
MISS DAISIE SAMPLE. 6. QUARTET
" God SO loved the world "
Stainer
I. M. SMITH, R. D. FOSTER, B. C. CAMM, R. M. BASKETT. ORGAN SOLO.. March on a theme of Handel
Guilmant
MR. G. F. TENDALL.
Hymn 577.
ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM SINCE JANUARY LAST. BIRDS. Purchased by N.H.S. :— Pintail. White-fronted Goose.
Ptarmigan Ring Dove. Presented by
Long-eared Owl Carrion Crow Barn Owl Hawfinch Kestrel .. Young Will Duck Swift
F. G. Schroeder, Esq. J. F. Wallace G. G. Wallace F. E. Ferguson A. A. & W. W. A. Phillips A. A. & W. W. A. Phillips A. A. & W. W. A. Phillips
ROWING.
2 44
ANIMALS. A. A. & W. W. A. Phillips J. F. Wallace G. G. Wallace A. A. & W. W. A. Phillips
Squirrel Stoat Pied Stoat Pair of Shrew MiCe
MISCELLANEOUS. Snakes (West Indian) Mrs. Grey Vegetable Caterpillar J F. Wallace Wasp's Nest A. A. & W. W. A. Phillips
ROWING. Rowing during the Lent term was not continued for a very long period beginning on and March and ending with House v. Dayboys race on the 25th of same month. As a natural consequence of this no very great form was shewn though all were very keen throughout the time. The race itself proved a very exciting entertainment and ended in a "dead heat." Both crews got away smartly with a slight advantage in favour of the House, a steady and long stroke was pulled throughout till the bend was reached, where the House were leading by three-quarters of a length ; here, however, an accident occurred and by the time the crew had rounded the bend the Dayboys were level. At this point the House began to get short and never recovered their lead, but the Dayboys continued to pull steadily and together, and were soon leading by a quarter of a length, which they maintained all the way between Scarboro' and Lendal bridges; at this critical moment, however, a similar accident occurred with them, and the House were thus enabled to draw level with them by the time the winning post was reached, twenty yards further on. Names and weights of crews :St. lbs.
HOUSE.
bow 2
3
sir.
cox
R. A. M. Mills J. F. Wallace .. A. A. Phillips .. R. D. Foster .. B. C. Camm ..
. . . •
DAYBOYS.
13 13
0 0
bow
12 tt
7 4
3 str.
2
cox
G. G. Wallace .. J. H. B. Sullivan J. D. Wells, .. D. H. Kennedy R. M. Wood ..
st. lbs. to
3
It
8 7
9
FIVES TOURNAMENT.
2 45
FIVES TOURNAMENT. SENIOR. ist Round. E. R. Broughall . G. Peters A. A. Phillips Lawton • J. F. Wallace Lacy .. Sullivan A. J. Peters .
game game game game game game 8 5 game game 7
game game A. C. B. Molon Weeks ▪ 4 5 j R. A. Mills 5 3 Beaumont game game R. D. Foster . 13 game To R. M. Wood • game I I game W. Ingham • game game 2 k Kennedy 4• •
znd Round. game game Sullivan 0 Beaumont 3 9 game 13 W. Ingham R. M. Wood .. game 1 2 game
f A. A. Phillips.. game game 1 A. C. B. Molony J. F. Wallace.. game game 6 .. • G. Peters
Semi-Final. Sullivan J. F. Wallace • •
A. A. Phillips .. game game R. M. Wood .. 8 3
game game 10 11
Final. A. A. Phillips .. game game game 13 6 Sullivan .. 3 JUNIOR. ist Round. Webb .. •• 1 C. L. Armstrong game game znd Round. C. L. Armstrong ) Lees .. ( C. Hendlev k Norwood
game game 1 3 game game 2 3
C. L. Armstrong G. Mills Camm 1 F. Ferguson • •
game game 12
3 game game
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SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.
Semi-Final. Ramsden G. Mills
•• .. game game
F. Ferguson
C. Hendley
game game 3
Final. F. Ferguson .. game game C. L. Armstrong 9 4 Day boys.
J. H. B. Sullivan. W. Ingham. game 8
beat
House. A. A. Phillips. k R. D. Foster. game 12
FIVES V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
1st Pair. A. A. Phillips. J. H. B. Sullivan. 1 3-2 1 z6-21
lost.
znd Pair. W. Ingham. R. M. Wood. 13-21
won.
21-8
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Short Notes about the School and O.P.'s will be published from time lo time under this heading. Corrections and contributions which are requested should be addressed to The Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York. The following entered the School under Rev. W. Hewson :1838. 31 Jan. Thompson, James, an orphan, of South Parade ; left Mid., '42 ; unknown. Walker, Thos., left Oct., '4.1 ; Ordained ; died about '97. If 7 Feb. Fishburn, Thos., from Wentby ; left East., '39 ; unknown. 23 April Hughes, Thos., son of Thos. of York, Chemist ; left Xmas, '38 ; unknown.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.
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Fawcett, Wm. Henry, son of a millwright in Walmgate ; left 14 Mar., '44 ; unknown. zo Oct. Butler, Samuel Johnson, left Mich., '4o ; Ordained ; Rect. Gt. Salkeld,'79—'94. Creyke, Walter Pennington, left East., '39 ; Ordained ; resigned Orders ; died '92.
8 Aug.
•
1839. 17 Jan. Harris, Jas., son of Mr. Harris of New St., York ; left
Xmas, '41 ; unknown. Motley, Francis, left Mids., .42 ; in business at Leeds ; died about 1900. b April Shaw, Richard, left East., '41 ; prob. a Solicitor at Burnley, '4.6 2 64. 15 April Smales, Henry, left Mids., '4.1 ; a Solicitor at Durham, '53 —'59. 29 July Hudson, Thos. Percy, left Mich., '51 ; Ordained ; living. Powell, Edward Howell, left Mids., '4.o ; a Solicitor ; died 17 May, '49. Robinson, Chas. Kirkby, left Mich., '45 ; Master of St. PI Catherine's Coll., Camb. Robinson, Jonathan Grant, left Mid., '43 ; brother of C.K. ; died about '5o. Thiselton, Alexander, son of C. of York ; left Mid., 'to ; unknown. o Oct. Camidge, John, left Mid., '42 ; a musician ; died in Toronto, Canada. 184o. Feb. Beckwith, Geo. Langton, left Oct., '41 ; Ordained ; Vic. Collingliam,'74—'98. Camidge, Thos. Simpson, left Xmas, '42 ; DeputyOrganist at York Minster, living. Comber, Augustus, left Xmas, '4.1 ; prob. joined Bengal Staff Corps. Fryer, Wm., left Mid., '4o ; perh. Ordained '46. Inman, Eskricke John, left East., '41 ; Manager on N.E.Ry. '72.
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SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.
Feb. Storry, Edwin, of Tolston Lodge, left Xmas '4 r ; Bank Manager at Howden ; died many years ago. 5 Aug. Bainbridge, Geo., son of G. P. of Oulston Hall, left Mid., '4.1 ; unknown. Bainbridge, John, brother of G., left Xmas, ; unknown. Brown, Francis Jennings, nephew of Geo. Jennings, left Mids., '42 ; unknown. Cattley, Bowden, left Mids., '45 ; a Solicitor ; died 25 Sept., 1902. Cattley, Henry Thos., brother of B., left Xmas, '43 Ordained ; died about 1906. Coultas, Jas., left Mids., '41 ; a Printer in Micklegate '7o. Driffield, Wm , son of W. of Knaresbro', left Mids., '41 ; prob. in 5th W. York Militia '6z. Gurley, Geo., left Mids., '42 ; prob. entered Medical profession. Holden, Wm., left Mids., '42 ; Matric Magd. Hall, Oxf. See B. L. G. Johnstone, Wm. Lee, son of Spearman Johnstone, left Xmas, '43 ; prob. a Solicitor. 1841. 3 Feb. Jennings, Thos. Amos, son of G. of Clifton, left Mids., '42 ; unknown. 29. July Jennings, Wm., brother of T. A., no date of leaving ; unknown. 3o July Cattley, Alexander, brother of B. as above, left Xmas, '42 ; returned Mids., '45. 2 Aug. Hague, Geo. Udney, left Mid., '48 ; Army ; died of wounds received at Inkerman. Taylor, Edward, left East., '43 ; Army Doctor ; died July, 1907. Oct. Coopland, Thos. Paul, left Mids., '49 ; returned Mids. '5o. Potter, Wm. Henry, no date of leaving ; prob. a Schoolmaster at Scarbro', '51. 1842. Feb. Johnson, Thos. Russell, left Mids., '42 ; in Med. practice i at Roos ; died '85. PI
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Feb. Walker, John 'Tomlinson, left Xmas, '4.3 ; prob. Alderman and Lord Mayor of York. Whittell, Eugene Thos. Curzon, left before Mids., '44; Capt. 2nd W. York Militia '62 ; died about '64. Wood, Henry, left Mids., '4.5 ; a Solicitor in York '55 -'96. 2 Feb. Earle, Richard Beteel, left 1 o May, '42 ; prob. Ordained. Wilson, Joseph, son of Thos. of Cockermouth, left Xmas, '4.2 ; unknown.
NOTES AND ITEMS. APPOINTMENT. —1 ith April, 1908, Rev. R. M. Ainslie (0.P.) to be
Hon. Canon of Liverpool. 24th, 190S, at Amritsar, Punjab, India, the wife of Rev. A. C. Clarke (0.P.) of a daughter. 5th April, 1908, the wife of Dr. E. English (O.P.), of a daughter. 13th April, 1908, the wife of J. F. G. Hopkins (0.P.), of a daughter. Sth May, 1908, the wife of Rev. N. S. Fox (O.P.), of a son. 22nd May, 1908, at Norcote, Knaresborough, the wife of H. R. Partington (0.P.), of a daughter. 24th May, 1908, the wife of Rev. R. Whincup (0.P.) of a daughter. 25th May, 1908, the wife of Denton Scholes (O.P.), of a son. 13th June, 1908, the wife of R. Crawshaw (O.P.), of a son. M AR RIAGES.-20th May, 1908, Jas. Mortimer (0.P.) to Dora, daughter of the late John Woodcock and Mrs. Woodcock, of Grove Cottage, Driffield. GOLDEN WEDDING.- -14th May, 1858, the Rev. John Hessay Wilkinson (0.P.) to Mary, only daughter of Jas. Berwick, of Union Street, Berkeley Square, W. We regret to hear that the Bishop of Bristol, while visiting an
BIRTHS.—Feb.
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ancient church in France, caught a chill, which caused anxiety to his medical attendants. We understand that the Rev. A. Baker (0.P.) is making use of his experience as a naval chaplain to establish a naval lads' brigade for London boys. The force is affiliated to the Marine Society's organisation and has already done much to keep lads from the streets. The House v. Dayboys Hockey Match was won by the Dayboys by 5 2. Commander C. P. Metcalfe (O.P.) has been appointed to H.M.S. Blenheim, command to date 19th May. A. A. Phillips, J. H. B. Sullivan, W. Ingham have received their Fives Badges.
CONTEMPORARIES.
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OBITUARY.
On i oth April, 1908, A. TAITE (0.P.), Pinehurst, The Mount, York, Aged 69.
MAJOR W.
On loth May, 1908, (O.P.), Frenchgate House, Richmond, Yorks., in his 72nd year.
LIEUT.-COL. HERBERT CROFT RYDER
On 3rd June, 1908, (0.P.), Ashgrove, Sleights, in his 51st year.
WALTER REYNOLDSON
(0.P.). of The Weir Hessle, Yorks.
CHARLES WILLIAM DUNKERLEY
CONTEMPORARIES. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries : Barrovian, Bromsgrovian, Canluarian, Dunelmian, —
Felstedian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Leodiensian, Malvernian, Merchistonian, Newtonian, Pocklingtonian, Sedbergian, Wycombe Abbey Gazette.
THE
P ETERITE. Vo l,. X X.
JULY,
igoS.
No.
SCHOOL LETTER. HE weather has been favourable for Cricket this Term, and we have endeavoured to make hay while the sun was shining, but we were prevented from playing two of our matches by rain. The First XI. have had a moderately successful season : they have won three matches, drawn three, and lost three. But this year is one of note, for the record of the School was in the Durham match broken by Sullivan, who played splendidly, making a score of 133 not out. We congratulate him and wish him all success next year. The Second XI. has not had much luck. On the Commemoration Day we had the usual Services in the Chapel, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. It was one of the finest days we have had this year, and many visitors took ad vantage of the sunshine. We hope soon to hold the Swimming Sports, which promise to be especially interesting, as such great numbers have been regularly going to the baths this year, and we hear rumours that they are practising hard. We are also looking forward to the Shooting Competition, which will take place as usual at Strensall. On July loth, the Choir went up the river to Linton Lock, and had the most delightful excursion, in the finest of weather. For one reason the summer Term is always a sorrowful one, for we feel that many of the mainstays of the School are leaving ; but we wish them all the best of luck, and hope to see them whenever they can find time to revisit us.
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LONDON O.P. DINNER.
LONDON O.P. DINNER. The Annual London Old Peterite Dinner was held on July 7th, at the Holborn Restaurant, the Rev. G. T. Handford in the chair. The following O.P.'s were present:—Rev. A. Baker, Rev. J. A. Easten, F. P. Fausset, R. Harrison, P. B. Lambert, F, J. Lord, E. F. Nevile, A. J. Newberry, Rev. E. C. Owen (Headmaster), W. W. Reinold, Rev. J. W. Taylor, A. S. Povser, Hugh Wharton, K. J. J. Roy, D. W. Roy. Letters of regret were read from Sir T. Clifford Allbutt and others were read by the chairman, and also an interesting letter from the Rev. Canon Robinson, Master of St. Catherine's College, Cambridge, giving some reminiscences of " Tommy " Richardson. After the toasts of the King and Queen, the Chairman proposed " The School " : in the course of an interesting speech he said that the years during which he was headmaster, were very pleasant to him to look back upon, and he hoped on behalf of Mrs. Handford and himself that Old Peterites would not fail to visit him in his new home at Navenhy, when they had an opportunity. The Rev. E. C. Owen (headmaster) in replying, gave a favourable account of the School during the past year ; he thought that there was a reaction setting in, in favour of schools such as St. Peter's School : unfortunately St Peter's School had not the money to offer scholarships to promising boys to the same extent as the large schools, but taking that into consideration the results attained during past years were very good. Mr. Percy B. Lambert also replied to the toast : he hoped that the younger generation would attend the Dinner in greater numbers, and continue their interest in the old School. Mr. F. P. Fausset proposed "The Chairman," whose health was drunk with enthusiasm : and so ended a pleasant evening. The Secretaries desire to acknowledge a photo of the late Colonel Tozer from his brother for the O.P. Album : other photos will be gladly received.
COMMEMORATION DAY.
2
55
COMMEMORATION DAY. On June 27th we commemorated St. Peter's Day. Many 013 Peterites attended the Celebration of the Holy Communion, which was held at 8 a.m., in the Chapel. At 10-30 the Commemoration Service took place, at which an unusual number of visitors were present. The Chapel was charmingly decorated, and every tribute must be paid Miss Owen and her helpers for the very beautiful effect which their labours produced. The sermon was preached by the Ven. Archdeacon Markarness, from the text, Isaiah VI., 8, " I heard the voice of the Lord saying, whom shall I send, and who will go for us ? "Then said I, here am I, send me." The venerable archdeacon said he wanted to say a word that morning about vocation. Vocation was a word that was commonly used, but very commonly misunderstood. Vocation meant calling, and in its highest and best sense for Christians it meant the calling of God to their souls for a special work to be done for Him. It was not a choice. They could not choose their vocation. It was a calling which came to them. They might choose to accept it, or they might choose to reject it. That was quite another thing. It was the calling of God to something which God knew they were fit to do for him. The preacher went on to refer to the text, which, he said, was the story of a great calling coming to the prophet Isaiah, and, proceeding, he pointed out that we could see that vocation, that calling of God, everywhere all around. They had been reading lately in the newspapers about the Pan-Anglican Congress in London, whither people had come from the ends of the earth to consult together for the benefit of the Church of England. How did those people come to be there at all ? The plain reason was that God sent them ; God called them. How did St. Peter's School come to be there ? It was an ancient school, dating back something like 1 zoo years. The school would never have been there if God had not moved somebody to found it. How did they come to be present in that chapel that morning except because God had sent them. There were many sad lives, disappointed lives that had been flittered away to nothing simply
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COMMEMORATION DAY.
because they had never accepted the vocation which God had offered them. Everyone had vocations, and to every boy in that chapel a vocation was coming. He hoped they would be ready to say when the vocation came " Here am I, send me." After the Luncheon the visitors assembled on the school cricket ground, and watched the second innings of the Old Boys' match, an account of which will he found elsewhere. The sun was very bright, and the trees at the side of the cricket ground made a welcome shelter both for visitors and boys. In the evening the Old Peterite Club held its Annual Meeting in the Gymnasium, which was followed by a social gathering and an impromptu concert.
NEW ORGAN FUND
1906 Oct. to 1908 June
By Voluntary Contributions „ Donations, etc., . •• „ Grants from Old Boys' Club .. „ Offertories in School Chapel .. •• „ Bank Interest ..
f
s. d.
442
4
2
5o
0
,3 5 6
4
2
5
1907 s. d. To W. H. Compton, Organ Builder. • July 24 200 0 0 do. do. 200 0 0 Aug.13 do. 16 o 0 do. Nov.14 1908 „ Mr. Thomas, Painter, et 2 15 6 Feb.27 „ Bellerby & Sons, Joiners „ 28 • • 22 12 4Mar. 2 „ Hopkins & Son, Organ Builders o II 3 „ Miss Gray.. I (4' o „ Mr. H. Morley, Printer 18 6 June 19 „ City Treasurer for Electric Motor 7 15 0 do. Wiring & Lights 3 7 6 do. for Wood .. 3 „ W. H. Compton, Organ Builder 8 o o E4-6 4- 9 I
L4-64 9 E. RALPH DODSWORTH,
HON. TREASURER.
258
CRICKET.
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
V.
YORK BANKS.
Played on the School ground on Wednesday, May zoth. Ingham won the toss and Sullivan and Mr. Clare opened for the school. A bad start was made, Sullivan being bowled with only one run on the board. However, Mr. Clare and Hendley made a good stand, both scoring well all round the wicket. Fifty went up, but at 58 Hendley was bowled in trying to pull a ball to leg. Three more wickets then went down in quick succession, while only one run was added. Wood, however, effected a good stand but soon lost Mr. Clare, who was bowled for a good innings of 32 (62-6-32). The outgoing batsman had played splendid cricket though he was badly missed at mid-wicket soon before he was out. Wallace helped Wood to add 19 before being taken behind the wicket for 8 (81-7-8) Lacy was soon out, but Wood and Taylor effected a splendid stand. Both played good cricket and Wood especially hit hard. At last Wood fell to a splendid catch at mid-on. His 36 was the outcome of good batting. Taylor also played very well and had the satisfaction of carrying out his bat for 19. The total reached 13o. The Banks made a good start and had 36 on the board before their first wicket fell. Every man contributed materially to the score, and by the time stumps were drawn our opponents had made o5 for the loss of 4. wickets, Stocks played very fine cricket for his splendid innings and was unbeaten at the end. The school bowling naturally was not successful but was fairly steady, Ingham and Sullivan securing two wickets each. Taylor must be commended for his smart fielding at point. ST. PETER'S.
J. H. Sullivan, bowled Read
YORK BANKS. o 32 20
E. A. Clare, bowled Dove P. G. Hendley, b Kitchin A. J. Peters, b Dove W. Ingham. b Dove 36 R. M. Wood, c Scott b Read A. A. Phillips, b Dove 8 J. F. Wallace, c Nuttall b Read .. A. 0. Lacy, b Read o 19 C. C. Taylor, not out P. Beaumont, b Read 2 13 Extras
Total
13o
Stocks, not out Hansell, run out E. Nuttall, c and b Ingham H. Andrew, b Ingham G. Scott, b Sullivan Procter, b Sullivan H. A. Nuttall, not out Dove Milner did not bat. Read Kitchen Extras
62 I0
Total ..
toy
4 14 0
2
8
CRICKET.
Bowling Analysis W. Ingham .. J. H. B. Sullivan E. A. Clare, Esq... P. G. Hendley
O.
2 59 M.
R. 28
W. 2
I
29
2 0 0
7 II
22 16
7 6
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 7'. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
Played on the School ground on Wednesday, May 27th. Bootham took first innings on a very fast wicket and made a good start against Ingham and Sullivan, but after the first wicket fell at 2¢ the resistance to the bowling of Ingham and Hendley was very moderate and the whole side was out for 65. Moderate as this total was it proved to be beyond the school's powers to beat it. A very had start was made as, after Sullivan had scored a single Hendley was caught at second slip from a fast rising ball, and Peters and Wood were soon out. When he was playing nicely Sullivan was out in playing back and Ingham . soon followed after making three. Wallace and Phillips effected a short stand, but after the latter was bowled no one rendered Wallace much assistance and our total only amounted to 52, thus we were beaten by 13 runs. Wallace deserves every credit for his splendid effort to save the side, and had anyone been able to stay with him the result might have been different. The school batting was very weak. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. Dobrashian, b Ingham 5 Pearman, b Hendley 14 0 Rowntree i., b Ingham I0 Eliott, b Ingham Rowntree ii. , st. Phillips b Hendley 4 Marriage, b Ingham Green, b Hendley Pim, h Hendley Gilbert, b Hendley Thompson, not out 4 Watson, b Ingham 13 Extras Total Bowling Analysis W. Ingham Sullivan P. G-. Hendley C. C. Taylor
ST. PETRR's.
J, H. Sullivan, b Thompson to P. G.Hendley, c Green b Thompson o A. J. Peters, c Pim b Rowntree i. 2 R.M.Wood,cDobrashianbRowntree o W. Ingham, c Marriage b Rowntree 3 J. F. Wallace, not out 26 A. A. Phillips, b Rowntree 6 C. C. Taylor, c Gilbert b Thompson o A. 0. Lacy, st. Gilbert h Rowntree 2 P. Beaumont,cMarriage b Rowntree 3 0 W. W. Phillips, b Rowntree 0 Extras Total
65
10
M. 4
x. 23
3
O
10
II
5
13
4
2
o
.
6
W.
3 5
52
CRICKET.
26o
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE.
AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Williams, not out 57 Lightbound, b Ingham 6 Speakham, c Ingham b Sullivan Collison, st. A.Phillips b W Phillips 28 Barton, c Hendley b W F'hillips 5 io Smith, not out Amscough Gaynor ‘, did not bat. Goss Martin Ruddin 13 Extras
ST. PETER'S.
A. J. Peters, b Barton J. H. Sullivan, b Barton P. G. Hendley, b A. Smith R. M. Wood, b A. Smith W. Ingham, not out C. C. Taylor, c and b Speakham A. A. Phillips, b A Smith F. Ferguson, b J. Barton P. Beaumont, b A. Smith .....
4 21
7 2
8 3 2
3 2
A. 0. Lacy, c Martin b Baiton W. Phillips, b A. Smith •••••••• 5 6 Extras Total Bowling Analysis : P. G. Hendley W. Ingham T. H. Sullivan P. Beaumont A. J. Peters W. Phillips C. C. Taylor Si.
0. ••
119
Total
64
5
8
M. 0 O
R. 14 23
3
0
15 14
2
O
II
0
25
O
4
II
5
W.
0 0
2 0
PETER'S SCHOOL V. HYMER'S COLLEGE.
HYMER'S COLLEGE. Farrell, c Taylor b Hendley Moore, b Hendley Webster, b Hendley Coates, b Sullivan Whittick, c Sullivan b Hendley White, b Sullivan • Emerson, run out Goodwill, run out Hanson, b Hendley Borrow, run out Rice, not out Extras .
ST. PETER'S. 11 9 J. H. Sullivan, b Goodwill 14 A. J. Peters, b Hanson 15 5 P. G. I lendley. c Moore b Whittick 3 3 R. M. Wood, c Borrow b Webster 31 J. F. Wallace, c Borrow b Coates 15 21 W. Ingham, not out 0 3 A. Phillips, c Emerson b Moore 0 b C. C. Taylor, b Moore F. Ferguson, run out 9 3 P. Beaumont, c Hanson b Aloore.. 0 0 0 W. Phillips, run out ....... • 4 Extras 3
Total 47 Bowling Analysis : 0. P. G. Hendley 8 •• W. Ingham 3 J. II. B. Sullivan 4
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
••
Total M.
R.
W.
I o
29 II
o
I
4
2
•
122
5
DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played on the School ground on Saturday, July 4th. The school won the toss and Sullivan and Wallace started batting against Baker and Hinge. A fair start was made but at 23 Wallace mis-
261
CRICKET.
timed a slow ball from Baker, having made five. Hendley followed Both batted well though Hendley in and a good stand ensued. made one or two lucky snicks to leg. The bowling was rather short-pitched and a great many runs were scored between coverpoint and mid-off. Sullivan played splendidly, one stroke to third man being particularly good. The score reached 77 when Hendley was bowled by a good ball from Baker for a useful 33. Peters began well and was unlucky to be bowled by a ball which kept very low. Wood did nothing but Ingham effected another good stand with Sullivan, who was now well-set and soon reached 5o. Ingham played very steadily while Sullivan cut and drove with great power. All bowling came alike to him and though he made one or two risky strokes he never looked like getting out. At last Ingham was caught for a steady 17 in a partnership of 68. With Phillips in, Sullivan made a school record by making his second century in one season against Durham. The score continued to mount rapidly both batsmen hitting hard, and when it reached 213 the innings was declared. Sullivan's innings was magnificent and though he gave a hard chance at the wicket early on and another to mid-on after reaching oo, they were small blemishes in a truly great display. Phillips also played well. Durham made a very bad start as Maynard was splendidly caught off the first ball sent down and Fenwick did not survive long. However, Cumberledge and Baker, assisted by Hinde and Dingle, made the game safe for Durham. The two first-mentioned especially played well. Thus the game ended in a draw after a splendid contest. DURHAM.
ST. PETER'S. J. H. B. Sullivan, not out
J. F. Wallace, b Baker P. G. Hendley, b Baker A. J. Peters, b Gedge R. M. Wood, b Gedge W. Ingham, c Gedge b Fenwick A. A. Phillips, not out .. C. C. Taylor, F. Ferguson, did not bat. A. 0. Lacy, P. Beaumont, Extras Total
132 5 33 3 17 16
7 213
o Maynard, c Wallace b Hendley Hinde, b Sullivan .... ..... 21 Fenwick, c Taylor b Ingham 63 Cumberledge, not out 11 Dingle, b Sullivan 51 Baker, c Sullivan b Beaumont Gedge did not bat. Humphreys
13
Extras Total
160
362
CRICKET.
Bowling Analysis : P. G. Hendley W. Ingham J. H. B. Sullivan .. A. J. Peters •• P. Beaumont C. C. Taylor
o.
M.
R.
II
O I
54
7 9
• •
O
2
O
2
O
O
W.
25
39 6 16 3
2 0 0
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL L. POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. ST. PETER'S.
POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
J. H. B. Sullivan, b A. H. Anson 41 A. J. Peters, c and b A. H. Anson P. G. Hendley, b Grayburn 10 R. M. Wood, lbw. b A. H. Anson o. J. F. Wallace, c H. H. Anson b Grayburn W. Ingham, b A. H. Anson A. A. Phillips, b Grayburn 3 C. C. Taylor, b A. H. Anson . . F. Ferguson, b A. H. Anson .... P. Beaumont, not out ** • . R. D. Foster, b Grayburn 5 Extras 4
P. R. Wardroper, run out H. A. Barnes, c Hendley b Foster 49 C. S. Sterling, b Sullivan 32 C. A. K. Peters, b Ir.gham 2 H. H. Anson, b Sullivan 6 A. H. Anson, b Sullivan 7 R. C. Grayburn, b Ingham o H. M. Savery, b Sullivan o F. C. Holden, not out .... • . • • 8 R. G. Sterling, b Sullivan 6 C. Davies, b Sullivan .... ....•••• 0
Total
Extras
67
Bowling Analysis : P. G. Hendley •• J. H. B. Sullivan • • W. Ingham • • R. D. Foster
o. II
M. o 0
8
o
9
0
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
R. 42 26 29 14
116
W. 0
6 2 1
BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
M. Rowntree, b Foster .... Eliott, b Sullivan Pearman, b Peters .... Green, b Beaumont Dobrasian, b Beaumont C. Rowntree, b Sullivan Marriage, c Foster b Sullivan Pim, not out Thompson, not out •• Gilbert, } did not bat. W. Waterfall,
5
•
Total
ST. PETER'S.
A. J. Peters, c M. Rowntree b Thompson 0 J. F. Wallace, b M. Rowntree .. J. H. B. Sullivan, not out R. M. Wood, b Thompson o A. A. Phillips, b Thompson • 13 W. Ingham, b Pearman 12 C. C. Taylor, b M. Rowntree 7 F. Ferguson, not out R. D. Foster, P. Beaumont, I did not bat. A. 0. Lacy, Extras .. • • • • 6
39 21
33 17
••
5
•
.
•
,
• •
18 o
• •
20
.
24
Extras Innings declared. Total
—
183
Bowling Analysis : J. H. B. Sullivan W. Ingham R. D. Foster .. .. A. J. Peters P. F. Beaumont C. C. Taylor Oa
Total (6 wkts.)• 0
16 8 9 3 5
.
M. 4 0 2 0
3 O
R.
49 35 25 19 14 17
W.
3 0
2 0
•
96
263
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
OLD PETERITRS.
The Old Boys won the toss and elected to bat first. Peters and Allen made a good start, putting on 58 for the first wicket At that score Peters was caught in the slips off Ingham. Blenkin followed and he and Allen brought the score to 74 before Blenkin was caught. After Greaves was out, however, none of the rest succeeded in making runs and they were all out for the moderate score of 129. The School also commenced well. Sullivan and Wallace hit the bowling about and quickly put up 63, when Wallace was clean bowled. Hendley and Peters did not stay long, and shortly after Sullivan was caught. He had made 54 in good style. Wood and Ingham gave us the lead on the first innings, but this did not look as if it would be greatly increased. The last wicket, hoWever, produced a splendid stand. Phillips and Lacy both scored very fast, and remained together at the end of the day's play. The school declared their innings closed so that the Old Boys opened the batting next day. They started very badly as Scott was out with the total at one, and Daniel and Peters followed soon after. However, Blenkin and Allen by careful play kept together and put on 8o runs for the fourth wicket. Allen left at III, but Blenkin continued to play well, and he and Greaves took the score to i6o before the fifth wicket fell. Creer materially helped the score with his 38 not out, so that when the total was raised to 225, the school required 131 to win. Though they started badly the school were able to get the runs for the loss of four wickets, mainly with the help of Sullivan who made a splendid innings of 86. OLD PETERIT ES.
1st Innings. M. W. Peters, c Sullivan h Ingham 24 W. P. Allen, b A. J. Peters 4 0 J.N.Blenkin, c A. J.Peters b Ingham 13 H. B. Greaves, h Hendley 8 M. T. Clegg, c Sullivan h Hendley W. H. Colley, b Peters J. L. Fisher, c Ferguson Peters 15 H. L. Creer, lbw. b Hendley 6 E. C. Peters, c Phillips b Hendley 9 0 H. C. Scott, not out H. Daniel, absent 13 Extras Total
,129
2nd Innings. b Sullivan c Sullivan b Peters st. Phillips b Hendley b Sullivan b Hendley c and b Ingham b Sullivan not out
.•
b Sullivan c Taylor b Hendley h Sullivan .. Extras
8 4,
.. 76 17 0
9
i 38
o o 8 27 Total
225
264.
CRICKET.
Bowling Analysis : o. P. G. Hendley .. 14 9 J. H. B. Sullivan .. .. W. Ingham 6 .. A. J. Peters 6
M.
R.
W.
5
41 34 24 17
4
0
0
2
3
0. 19
M. 3
19 9.3 9
3
R.
W.
62 50
3 5
2
27
I
o
51
1
ST. PETER'S. znd Innings. not out c and b Clegg c Clegg b M. W. Peters not out I did not bat. run out •
1st Innings. J. H. B. Sullivan, c Daniel b Clegg 54 J. F. Wallace, b M. W. Peters .. 26 P. G. Hendley, b Clegg 8 A. J. Peters, c Blenkin b Greaves 4 R. M. Wood, b Daniel 18 W. Ingham, b Greaves A. A. Phillips, not out 52 13 C. C. Taylor, c Colley b Peters 8 F. Ferguson, c and b Clegg P. F. Beaumont, lbw. b Fisher... • 4 A. 0. Lacy, not out 28 Extras • 42
v
21
} did not bat. c Blenkin b M. W. Peters Extras
13 19
Total (4 wkts.). • 1 59
Total (9 wkts.)..264 UNDER 14k-
86 19
SOUTH CLIFF SCHOOL, FILEY.
FILEY. ST. PETER'S (Under I4). 36 P K Haworth, b Henty 36 C. Hendley, b Hansel! K. Norwood, c Hansel b Cooper .. 51 A. C. G. Peters, b Hendley 5 3 E. S. Burton, lbw. b Hendley 4 P. Henty, b Cooper Cooper, not out 18 2 0 W. Haynes, b Cooper 9 G. Baird, c Haynes b Norwood • • R. Baskett, b Hansel! G F Hansel!, not out Wray, b Cooper 2 3 5 R. Whitworth, N. Jesper, b Hansell o C. L. Baldwin, L. Jesper, b Hansel! Greenwood, b Hansell 9 J D. Crossley, 1. L. V. Moody, Mould, b Cooper 2 Evelyn, did not bat. P. Richards, not out Extras 20 Extras ,
Total
132
Total
H5
UNDER 144 V. SOUTH CLIFF SCHOOL, FILEY.
ST. PETER'S (Under 14). C. Hendley, c Hirst b Cooper .... 5 I K. Norwood, run out r R. Baskett, b Hansell 2 P. Henty, b Cooper 6 W. Haynes, lbw. b Cooper 2 Greenwood, b Cooper Wray, c and b Hansel! 3 2 N. M. Jesper, b Hansel! I P. Richards, b Cooper o L. C. Jesper, b Cooper o Mould, not out . 2 Extras Total
25
FILEY. Peters, run out Haworth, b Hendley Burton, c Haynes b Baskett Baird, c N. Jesper b Baskett Cooper, c Richards b Hendley Hansel!, c Haynes b Hendley Baldwin, c Henty b Hendley Crossley, b Hendley Evelyn, b Hendley Hirst, b Hendley Whithead, c Haynes b Henty Extras Total
5
6
It 2 2
0 6
33
26'5
CRICKET. "
UNDER 15 V.
Si'. PETER'S (Under Is). A. 0. Lacy, run out 34 F. Ferguson, b Rymer 3 C.G.C. Hendley, c Denton b Welton 2 21 A. J. Peters, c and b Sewell 2 G. Mills, c Macaulay b Welton . K. Norwood, b Welton II B. C. Camm, not out R.M Baskett, c Holloway b Sewell 1 C. L. Armstrong, b Sewell II P. Henty, b Rymer 0 H. Haynes, c and b Rymer Extras Total
HARROGATE, HARROGATE.
Rymer, c Camm b Peters Macaulay, b Peters Holloway, b Peters Welton, c Lacy b Peters Sewell, c Noiwood b Peters Denton, b Peters Gill, c Peters b Hendley Whitworth, b Hendley Gamble, not out Macaulay, } did not bat. Carrick, Extras Total
94
0
7 3
57
6 2
13 3
3 95
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 7'. DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at Durham, June 13th. ST. PETER'S.
DURHAM SCHOOL.
112 J. H. B. Sullivan, b H. Hinde 6 A. J. Peters, b G. A. Baker 41 P. G. Hendley, b G. A. Baker R.M.Wood, c Dingle b G.A .Baker o J. F. Wallace, not out 74 W. Ingham, b G. A. Baker 10 A. A. Phillips, b Hinde C. C. Taylor, not out .... 14 F. Ferguson, P. Beaumont, C did not bat. R. D. Foster, 11 Extras „ „ . (Innings declared) Total (6 wkts.) 269
9 B. Cumberlege, b Sullivan .. W.E.Maynard,cFerguson b Ingham 47 W. Fenwick, c Foster b Hendley .. 36 H. Hinde, b Sullivan 62 J. Dingle, b Hendley G. A. Baker, c Wood b Hendley 23 P. Gedge, c and b Hendley N. F. Humphreys, b Sullivan o 2 F. C. Ward, b Sullivan A. Maynard, st. Phillips b Hendley 29 24 C. P. Wells, not out
• • • •
0. Bowling Analysis : J. H. B. Sullivan .. 17 6 R. D. Foster • .. 8 W. Ingham .. 8.3 P. G. Hendley A. J. Peters • • 3
Extras
9 Total
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0
0 0
R.
W.
77 45 49 46 19
4
'4 2
0
5
The averages and 2nd XI. matches have been unavoidably held over till the next number.
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CRICKET RETROSPECT.
CRICKET RETROSPECT. The past season has been full of surprises. The team which was beaten by Bootham succeeded in scoring an excellent victory over Durham, only to succumb very tamely to Pocklington the week after ; but out of 12 matches we have won three, lost three, and drawn three, while rain has interfered with the remainder—a result not discreditable. The chief feature of the team has been the magnificent batting of J. H. B. Sullivan, culminating in his last game in the score of 132 not out — a score which we believe to be the record for the School. But though the XI. has relied so much upon him the other members have not been behindhand. Wallace and Hendley have both made many runs. Wallace has been very lucky, but Hendley is a good steady bat and he and Sullivan have often put on many runs together before the first wicket has fallen. Ingham too. and Phillips, our two old colours, though neither of them good bats, have been useful at times. Phillips hits very hard, and improving towards the end of the season was able to score over so in the Old Boys' match. Ingham is a much steadier hat and has often helped Sullivan to pile up the score. A. J. Peters, Taylor and Wood, the last three colours have all played well, perhaps Peters is more consistent but does not score very fast. Taylor and Wood have sometimes been disappointing, especially the latter, but have both made good scores in some of the matches. Of the others Lacy shows most promise as a bat, and all have done their best for the side. Turning to bowling, we can only point to three bowlers who have met with much success. Sullivan, Hendley and Ingham. Sullivan's fast right arm deliveries have often proved very destructive and provided a useful contrast to Hendlev's slow breaks. Ingham, too, at the beginning of the season met with some success, but later, on the hard wickets, could not do much. Another bowler of great promise is Foster ; and Peters sometimes has bowled well, though lie is rather erratic. Beaumont and Taylor have been useful at times, and all the bowlers have been
CRICKET CHARACTERS.
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helped by knowing that a good man was behind the wickets. For nothing is more demoralising than to see bye after bye let through. In fielding the standard has been, generally speaking, good, hough there have been one or two offenders. Taylor deserves great credit for his consistent good fielding at point, and Lacy has also earned notice. Of the rest no one deserves special credit, hough A. J. Peters invariably and Wood, towards the end of the season, saved many runs. The Second XI. and the Junior XI. do not call for many words. But players of promise have come to light in Hendley, Norwood, Lawton and perhaps Henty. Of the older members of the team Bulmer and W. Phillips and Kennedy have all done good things, both in batting and bowling, and if the team has not met with nuch success it is only due to the weakness of the remainder. -
In conclusion we must thank Mr. Clare for his valuable advice and assistance throughout the season : and also Mr. Tendall for his kindness in umpiring in several of our matches.
CRICKET CHARACTERS. W. INGHAM (1907-8). Has captained the team with much success and shown considerable keenness. Improved as a batsman as the season wore on. By far the steadiest bowler on the side. Has set a good example in the field. A. A. P3ILLIPS (1907-8). An excellent wicket-keeper, standing very close up and gathering the ball most neatly, but would obtain more catches if he stood back to fast bowling. A hard hitting batsman, but defence rather weak. Has been a very consistent bat and P. G. H ENDLEY (1908). made many runs. As a bowler, though occasionally expensive, he has been of the greatest help to the side. Fair field.
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CRICKET CHARACTERS.
J. H. B. SULLIVAN. (I 908). A most promising bat, and should do thoroughly well and make a name. Has numerous strokes both sides of the wicket. As a bowler, would be more useful if he would keep to one style. A smart and keen field. J. F. WALLACE. ( I 9°8). Has shown much improvement with the bat, but does not make enough use of his exceptional reach, and must get rid of the " swing shot." Has been most reliable in the long field. A. j. PETERS. (0 9o81. Has been disappointing as a batsman and as a bowler, but improved slightly in the latter towards the close of the season. Is quite a keen field with a clean pick up but rather slow return. C. C. TAYLOR. (z908). A fair .bat, but bad starter. An excellent field at point, where he has saved many runs this season. With practice could become a moderate bowler. R. M. WOOD. 0908). A disappointing bat. When he has cured himself of the fatal habit of drawing away, he should make plenty of runs. Has fielded well. A. 0. LACY. A very promising young batsman. Should do very well next season. An excellent field. P. BEAUMONT. Has never done himself justice with the bat. Has occasionally bowled well. A poor field. R. 0. FOSTER. Bowls a good medium paced ball, with a good off break. Should be very useful next year. A poor bat and field. F. FERGUSON. A disappointing bat. He unfortunately is extremely nervous. A good field.
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TO A FRIEND.
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TO A FRIEND. How many ships there are that sail Thy heaving bosom, glorious sea! How many ships ! and yet they fail To bring my friend again to me. I pray thee listen once again, For thou remembre'st how of yore I wrote to thee a little strain, In tinkling stanzas, there were four. No kindly counsel here I send, No message which you must receive, No invitation this dear friend, I only ask you to believe— Believe that though awhile we part (God grant it may not be for aye), I cherish still within my heart A hope to meet thee on that day When thou returnest. Every wave So gently lapping on the quay Will whisper, " Why so grave, so grave ? " We bring him, bring him back to thee." But now the vessel heaves in sight, And down the leaden waves afar It draws its train of sparkling light, And crosses now the harbour bar. And as through cloudy morning skies The stately sun begins to soar, And rising hardly seems to rise ; So now the vessel nears the shore. And when the vessel comes to land How many greetings we shall say, How gladly hand will clasp in hand, Ourselves the gayest of the gay.
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Although we have to work and wait, We know that we shall both attain A better, yea, a happier state; And then how gladly meet again. NESCIO QUIS.
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SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.
SCHOOL. RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Short Notes about the School and O.P.'s will be published from time to lime under this heading. Corrections and contributions which are requested should be addressed to The Editors of the Peterile, St. Peter's School, York. The following entered the School under Rev. W. Hewson Continued from p. 249. 1842. 4 April Bradwell, John Chas., son of Mr. Bradwell, of Micklegate ; left East., '43 ; unknown. Bradwell, Robert Stephenson, brother of J.C., as above ; left Xmas., '42 ; unknown. *Richardson, Rev. Henry, son of Rev. Thos., 2nd master ; left Mids., '46 ; Ordained ; living in London. Smvth, Henry Metcalfe, brother of Rev. Dr. J. C. ; no date of leaving ; Ordained ; died about 'go. May Plows, Wm., ist son of Wm., of St. Dennis, York ; no date of leaving ; Ordained ; prob. died about '91. Aug. Bellerby, John Retallick, son of Henry, of Stonegate; 2 left Mids., '43 ; entered Home Civil Service; died about '86. Evers, Frederick, 1st son of Richard, of The Mount ; left Xmas., '5z ; living at Boscombe, Hants. 1906. Hopps, John, son of John ; left Sept.,,'43 ; unknown. tKaye, Alick Lister, 2nd son of Sir John ; left Mids., '43 died 28 Jan., '74. Robinson, Major Kirkby, son of Chas., of Acomb ; left Mids., ; entered med : profession ; living at Dover. 1843. 18 Jan. Rhodes, Wm., son of Mr. Rhodes, of York ; prob. left Xmas., '4.5 ; perh : son of Jas., and in business as a banker's clerk, living in Oxford St., York, '72. Simpson. John Barry, son of H., of Whitby ; left Xmas., '47 ; unknown. z3 . fan. Barber, Fairless, 2nd son of Joseph, of Brighouse, solicitor ; left Mids., '53 ; a solicitor at Brighouse and a well known antiquary ; died 3 Mar., '81. :-
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23 Jan. Barber, Wm., elder brother of F., as above ; left Mids., '51 ; county court judge ; died 29 Mar., '92. Cattley, Walter, son of J.H., of Skeldergate ; left Xmas., '45 ; living at Scalby, 1904. Johnstone, Harry Bell, son of Spearman Johnstone, of The Mount, York ; left Xmas.. '43 ; perh : practised as a solicitor in New Zealand. Meuron, Chas. John, son of Chas. C. de Meuron, French master at the school ; left Mids., '53; unknown. Robinson, Edward, son of Rev. John, of Clifton.; left Xmas., '43, and returned Mids., '44.. Robinson, John Carlton, brother of E., as above ; left Mich., '51 ; Ordained ; living at Lee, Kent, 1905. Easter tCottam, Michael Chas., sori of Geo., of Melbourn Cottage, yeoman ; joined American army ; killed in Indian frontier war. Rose, Chas. Hessleton, son of Rev. Chas. ; Prob : left Mids., '45 ; master of priv sch : at Ramsgate, about '63. Garwood, Wm., ist son of Wm., of Castlegate, solicitor ; Ordained; died ist Oct., '88. Smyth, Chas. Masterman, son of Mr. Smyth, of z, Grove Terr., and brother of Rev. Dr. J.C. ; joined army ; died many years ago. Wood, Wm., son of John, of St. Saviourgate, coroner ; left 'Mids., '45 ; unknown. 1844. Crawford, Reginald, son of Mrs., of Scarbro' Parade ; Jan. prob : left Xmas., '44; unknown. r5 April Wilkinson, Thos. Wm., son of B.J., of the Union Bank, York ; left Mids., '45, and returned Jan., '48. * Entered as a Free Scholar at the age of 8, i.e., about 1836. t or perhaps of Geo : a surgeon in Skeldergate. I This name is elsewhere spelled Cotham.
CONTEMPORARIES.
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NOTES AND ITEMS. MARRIAGE. On the 4th July, at S. Thomas' Church, Clapton Common, London, by the Rev. W. E. Jackson, Vicar, assisted by the Rev. F. W. Wait and the Rev. M. Benbow, Stanley Watson (O.P.), third son of Charles William Watson (0.P.), and grandson of the late Henry Watson, (O.P.), of Bootham, York, to Alice Marjorie, elder daughter of Gerald House, of 65, Clapton Common. We observe in the list of Birthday honours that Colonel (Brigadier General) F. G. Atkinson (0.P,) has been gazetted C.B.
First XI. Colours have been awarded to—J. H. B. Sullivan, P. G. Hendley, J. F. Wallace, A. J. Peters, C. C. Taylor, R. M. Wood. Second XI. Colours have been given to—R. D. Foster, F. Ferguson, W. W. A. Phillips, P. H. Bulmer, D. H. Kennedy, C. G. C. Hendley, W. V. Lawton.
OBITUARY. 26th June, 1908, A. S. PENNY (O.P.), aged 52 years. On 23rd June,
1908,
HUGH WHEELWRIGHT (O.P.),
CONTEMPORARIES. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries: Barrovian, Bromsgrovian, Cantuarian, Dunelmian, —
Felstedian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Leodiensian, Malvernian, Merchistonian, Newtonian, Pocklingtonian, Sedbergian, Wycombe Abbey Gazette.
THE
PETERITE. Volt: XX.
NOVEMBER, igog.
No. i 87.
SCHOOL LETTER. NEW School-year has again begun, and we are now settling down to what we hope will prove to be a Year of success. We have lost two members of the School-staff—Mr. Clare and M. Marechal, and in their place welcome Mr. Hallows, who, although he is at present unable to play Football, is kind enough to assist us with his advice. Football is now occupying the attention of all. So far the First XV. has not had much success, but it has never yet appeared on the field at full strength, owing to the temporary disablement of four promising players. We hope that we may be allowed to sympathise with Foster upon his bad fortune. One of the chief incidents of note, this term, has been the formation of a Debating Society. Two debates have already taken place; in the second of these quite a number of members spoke, and this gives promise of good debates in the future. In this number of the " Peterite " there are several items left over from last term ; among them are the results of Shooting and Swimming Competitions, and the Batting and Bowling averages. In conclusion we congratulate W. H. Colley upon playing in the Cambridge Seniors' Match, and A. A. Phillips upon playing in the Oxford Freshmen's Match, and the Oxford University " A" Team against Rugby.
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OLD PETERITE DINNER.
" OLD PETERITE " NOTICES. The Old Boys' Match will take place on Monday, December 21. Those wishing to play should write to H. C. Scott, Esq. (O.P.), St. Peter's Grove, York. The Old Boys' Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 22nd. Those wishing to attend should write to the same address, or to A. Peters, Esq. (O.P.), Rosenlaui, The Avenue, Clifton, York.
MUSICAL SOCIETY. It is intended to give two Concerts this term, one on Saturday, Nov. 21st, the other on Monday, December 21st.
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f By Balance from 1907 Grant from O.P. Club Dinner Tickets
C. H. CHADWICK, F. P. FAUSSET, R. H. BAILEY,
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Secretaries.
PRIZE-DAY.
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PRIZE-DAY. The Prizes were distributed on July z9th, by the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds, the Dean of York presiding. The Headmaster read the list of honours, as follows :A. A. Phillips, Hastings Exhibition ; P. H. Bulmer, Open Classical Exhibition, St. Catherine's College, Cambridge ; W. Ingham, Open Classical Exhibition, Selwyn College, Cambridge ; J. L. Fisher, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, znd Class Theological Tripos ; E. S. Bulmer, Special Scholarship for the top Classic of his year, znd Class. Old Boys, he said, had distinguished themselves in other fields. Amongst the King's Birthday Honours were those of K.C.B. conferred on Sir T. Clifford Allbutt. A rather exceptional honour was conferred on an Old Boy residing at Bradford, Mr. J. E. Fawcett, who had not been in the Corporation before, but was requested to become the first Lord Mayor. T. C. Newton had been given by the Colonial Office the important post of AssistantResident in Nigeria, and P. Metcalfe had been promoted to Commander in the Royal Navy. The following awards had been made :Leaving Exhibition of 5o, W. Ingham, and A. A. Phillips ; Foundation Scholarship of f 35, F. Ferguson ; Hey Scholarship of f15, C. L. Armstrong ; Day Scholarship, giving free tuition, G. G. Wallace. The past year, he continued, had been exceptionally satisfactory, nor was the list of honours entirely representative, for they had had a great number of successes in pass examinations, and the " average" boy was really the back-bone of a school. Last year was a crucial year for them, for they had to decide whether they would accept the bait held out by the Board of Education, and conform themselves into the type of a municipal school. They repudiated it, and determined to go along the old way that they had hitherto done, and they had seen no cause to regret it. He denied that they taught nothing but classics. Whilst they were primarily a classical school they taught modern languages and
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PRIZE-DAY.
science, and other subjects, but they did not profess to be a merely commercial school. They did, however, send a number of boys into business and they did extremely well. Instead of starting at the bottom they started some way up. A school was degrading education if it was content to send a boy out a ready made clerk. At St. Peter's they qualified them to occupy higher positions. The business of the country was going to be good in proportion as the educational institutions did not allow themselves to be pulled down to the dead level of the minimum at which they could get a boy into an office. Therefore, he contended that St. Peter's was one of the best commercial schools in the country. The Dean offered a hearty welcome to the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds. He would not say that the University of Leeds was a painful subject, but rather a delicate subject, because perhaps it might not be known to all those present that in 1652 an effort was made to establish a University in York. Drake, in his history of York, says a petition was sent to Parliament from the northern gentry for making York a University. The Dean read the petition, amongst the inducements held out being one that York was a fit place, of healthful situation, cheapness of victual and fuel : that it had some degree of civility, and that a good library was already in existence. Parliament was also reminded that the revenues of the Archbishop, the Dean, the Chapter, had already been disposed of for other purposes, but that the College of Vicars Choral, called the Bedern, with the maintenance belonging thereunto, were still available. The petition seemed to have fallen on arid ground and no notice was taken of it. So they went on for 25o years, and this part of the north of England had to wait for what it wanted, but at last the University was established at Leeds and not at York. He said it not with a feeling of envy or jealousy, but there must be a little feeling of delicacy between the two. He referred to the epigrams written at the time when one of the Georges sent a present of a troop of horse called the Oxford Blues, now the Royal Horse Guards Blue, to Oxford, and a present of books to Cambridge ; and said he had ventured to write the following with regard to York and Leeds :—
PRIZE-LIST.
2
77
A University was refused to York, For Round heads took no heed of learning's work ; For later days t'is wisely given to Leeds, For everything established there succeeds. But do not think you have despotic rule. Your progress has been fleet, than ours fleeter. A University is yours, we have the School, Since Alcuin's days, the great School of St. Peter. The Vice-Chancellor of Leeds, having distributed the prizes, expressed his pleasure in doing so. He drew a contrast between St. Peter's School as the oldest, and Leeds University as one of the youngest educational institutions of the country, representing respectively the two ideals of a classical and a scientific training. He went on to emphasise the importance to this country of combining the two ideals.
PRIZE-LIST. PREPARATORY SCHOOL—ST. OLAVE'S. UPPER SCHOOL. Division I.—J. Mould, Term and Examination ; L. C. Jesper, Latin ; N. M. Jekper, Mathematics ; J. Mould, Music. Division IL—S. Wilson, Term and Examination ; A. C. Fairbank, English ; 0. V. Beale, Latin ; H. B. Greenwood, French. LOWER SCHOOL. Division I.—J. C. Stainthorpe, Rank ; J, W. Procter, Arithmetic ; G. H. Swift, Scripture ; F. W. Wood, Latin ; W. S. Allen, English ; P. A. Burtt, French. Division II.—W. G. Yeoman, Rank ; H. D. Badger, Examinations ; G. T. P. Yeoman, English ; J. M. Ferguson, Scripture. Division III.—R. H. Metcalfe, Rank ; H. H. Oxley, Arithmetic ; K. G. Chilman, English ; D. Laughton, Scripture. _Division IV.—W. D. Mildred, Rank ; F. H. S. Gedge, Arithmetic ; C. E. Birks, English. ALCUIN HOUSE. C. R. Bulmer, Term and Examination ; R. G. Delittle, Mathematics ; K. Poad, Latin and French.
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PRIZE-LIST.
Cricket.-6 matches ; 5 won, i drawn, much in favour of S. Olave's. Batting average : Greenwood, 4. innings, once not out, average 39. Bowling average : N. M. Jesper, 14 wickets for 26 runs, average per wicket 1.9. Swimming.—Ist Prize, N. M. Jesper ; znd, P. A. W. Richards ; 3rd, L. C. Jesper ; 4th, S. Wilson ; 5th, J. F. Colley. N. M. Jesper, Victor ludorum. SENIOR SCHOOL. Archbishop of York's Prize, W. Ingham ; Dean of York's Prize, J. F. Wallace; Bishop of Bristol's Prize, W. Ingham ; Headmaster's Prize, A. A. Phillips, English Essay and Latin Prose ; J. D. Wells, Greek Verse ; W. Ingham, Latin Verse ; A. E. Schroeder, Political Economy ; A. E. Schroeder, F. Ferguson, M. Pick, H. A. Lees, A. D. Trotter, H. Hopkins, R. N. Morse, Form Prizes. Mathematics.—Division I. and II., R. T. Brode, znd Prize ; Division III., B. M. Smith ; Division IV., H. Hopkins ; Division V., C. G. Barraclough. Reading Prizes.—S. D. Wells, senior ; A. D. Trotter, junior. Science.—M. Pick, H. Hopkins, K. Norwood. Music.—(Special Prize given by Mr. Tendall) : H. A. Lees. History.—A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, H. E. K. Reynolds. Drawing.—M. Pick, K. Norwood, C. G. Barraclough. Merit Prizes.—T. M. Darling. A. J. Peters, J. M. Smith, A. W. Jackson. Repetition Prize given by Mr. Walker.—G. Peters. Divinity Prize given by Mr. Richards.—A. D. Trotter. Photographic Prizes (given by Miss Husband and Mr. F. Schroeder).—I. General Subjects.—i. G. Mills ; 2. C. Armstrong; 3. R. A. M. Mills. II. Natural Subjects.—i. G. Mills ; z. A. A. Phillips. Shooting Cup.—Won by W. W. Phillips. Batting Average.—J. H. B. Sullivan, Average 74 for i o Innings. Bowling Average.—G. P. Hendley, Average 13 per Wicket. Boating Cup.—Day Boys and Boarders dead heat. Sports Cup won by the Day Boys.
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CRICKET FIXTURES.
FIRST XI. Date.
FIXTURES. Ground.
Club.
Wed. May 2o York Banks Wed. „ 27 Bootham School • • • Thur. June 4. Ampleforth College Wed. 10 Hymer's College 13 Durham School Sat. Wed. 17 F.C.CrowtherEsq.'s XI. 20 Pocklington G.S Sat. 24 Bootham School Wed.
Home Home Home Home Away Home Away Away
Fri. „ z6 „ 27 Sat. Sat., July 4
Old Peterites
Home
Durham School
Home
Wed. „ 8 „ II Sat.
Yorkshire Gentlemen Away Away Leeds G.S
Date.
.
Result
Score. For. 13o
Against.
draw to5for5 lost 52 65 lost 6+ Ii9for+ won 122 47 won 269for6 242 cancelled lost 67 116 draw 96for6 183 for 7 129 226 won 159for3 225 draw 6ofor6 213 for 5 cancelled draw — 96 for +
SECOND XI.
FIXTURES.
Club.
Ground.
Result
Score. For.
Wed. May 27 Bootham School .... Thur. June 4 Ampleforth College .. to Hymer's College , Wed. • • 13 Durham School Sat. Pocklington G.S. 20 Sat. Bootham School 24 Wed. Sat. July II Leeds G.S JUNIOR XI.
Away Away Away Home Home Home Home
Against.
.78 lost 36 lost 26 128 lost 50. 51 lost 6o 122 lost 52 65 lost 26 203 for 7 lost 75 142 for 9
MATCHES.
Date.
Club.
Sat. June 27 Wed. July 1 Wed. „ 15
Modern Col. Harrogate Filey School Modern Col. Harrogate Filey School ..
Ground. Result
Away Home Home Away
Score. For. Against.
cancelled draw 131 1o2for6 lost 94 95 for 8 83 lost 25
z8o
CRICKET AVERAGES.
CRICKET AVERAGES. BATTING. Runs.
J. H. B. Sullivan J. F. Wallace P. G. Hendley A. A. Phillips A. 0. Lacy W. Ingham R. M. Wood C. C. Taylor A. J. Peters
• ..
..
Not out.
Top score.
to
3
132
9 9 10
2
5 9 9 8
74
518 181
74 25.8
0
41
1 43
1 5'9
2
52 28
103
12'9
44
11
21
70
IO
36 10 15
87
9.6
2
57 35
9.5 3'9
0 0 0
9 5 5
20
9
5 5 3
1
4
12
2'4
1 z 0
10
The following also batted : 4 F. Ferguson 1 R. D. Foster .. W. W. A. Phillips 3 6 P. F. Beaumont
Total. Average.
5
BOWLING. J. H. B. Sullivan P. G. Hendley W. Ingham Also bowled : A. J. Peters P. F. Beaumont W. W. A. Phillips R. D. Foster C. C. Taylor
Co. lio 91.3
M. 17
R. 323
W. 25
12.9
15
317
23
13 . 6
74
9
2 74
15
18 ' 2
25
0
73
5
14 . 6
3
1 4' 6
2
i 2'5
2
44 25 8+
2
42
2
30
0
12- 4
5 17 12
3 0
Ao,
WHEN THE SHIP CAME IN.
EXTRACT FROM PEKIN AND TIENTSIN TIMES.
" WHEN THE SHIPS CAME IN."
A Japanese Schoolboy's impression of the Frisco Spectacle.
Morning of fleet arrive was splendid. By earl hour of day all S.F. persons has clustered therselves on tip of hills and suppression of excitement was enjoyed. Considerable watching occurred. Barking of dogs was strangled by collars, infant babies which desired to weep was sparked for provention of silences. Depressed banners was held in American hands to get ready to wave it. Many persons in Sabbath clothings was there, including t,000 Japanese spies, which were very nice behaviour. I was nationally proud of them. Of suddenly, Oh ! ! Through crack of Goldy Gate what see ? Maglifisent sight of Marine Insurance ! Flooting war boats of dozens approaching directly straight by line and shooting salutes at people. On came the Imperial Navy of Hon. Roosevelt and Hon. Hobson : what heart could quit beating at it ? Such white paint-like bath tub enamel, only more respectful in apparance. •
All shout, all maddy banzai, including me and Cousin Nogi, which was wishing that Hon. Togo could been here to shoot in opposite directions. Would it not been a impressive pair of naval spectacles ? I ask to know. From collection half million of persons on hills of S.F., one mad yell of star spangly joy. Firecrack salute, siren whistle, honkhorn, megaphone, extra edition, tenor solo, all connected together to give impressions of loyal pandemonium. What say Lord Macawber, English History Poet, in " Lies of Ancient Rome ? " " And even the ranks of Tuskagee could scarce forbear a cheer." " CHINA GAZETTE."
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SHOOTING. The Annual Shoot for Mrs. Green's Cup took place at Strensall
on the 27th of July. Considering the small amount of practice the shooting of the first three competitors was very creditable. yds.
yds.
yds.
200
500 Agr.
200
yds. soo Agr.
3o
3o 29
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ADDITIONS TO THE MUSEUM. JULY, 1908. Stock Dove Kingfisher Sand Martin Stag Black Guillemot Rock Dove Tawny Owl Redlegged Partridge Red Grouse Kingfisher Little Grebe
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WILL OF LADY ELIZABETH HASTINGS. By the kindness of the Rev. C, E. Medhurst, Vicar of Collingham, we are able to reprint from the Collingham Parish Magazine some curious extracts from the Codicil to the Will of Lady Elizabeth Hastings, giving the directions for the election of the five Exhibitioners for whom the foundation of that time provided. The Examiners, the Incumbents of seven parishes in Yorkshire, are to proceed to the best Inn in Abberforth before 8 of the clock in the morning. " Also all the boys to meet at the said best Inn at Abberforth the night preceding... .And I entreat the Rectors and Vicars aforenamed will be there half an hour after seven." the examination to begin at 8 and to consist of passages from Tully, Demosthenes, and the Latin Testament to be translated into Greek, a short essay in Latin on part of the Church Catechism, and an epigram. The eight best have to be chosen by the Provost and Fellows of Queen's, " which done, the name subscribed to those eight shall be fairly written, each in a distinct
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paper, and the papers rolled up and put into an urn or vase by the Provost or, in his absence, by the Vice-Provost or Senior Fellow, and after having been shaken well together in the urn shall be drawn out of the same by some person whom he or they appoint. And those five whose names are first drawn shall, to all intents and purposes, be held duly elected and entitled to the whole profits each of his exhibition for the space of five years as before provided from Pentecost then next preceding the election. And though this method of choosing by lot may be called by some superstition or enthusiasm, yet as the advice was given me by an orthodox and pious Prelate of the Church of England, as leaving something to Providence, and as it will be a means to save the scholars the trouble and expense of a journey to Oxford under too great an uncertainty of being elected, I will this method of balloting be for ever observed."
FOOTBALL PROSPECTS. Our prospects for this year should have been distinctly promising, seeing that we have six old colours and several other candidates who played for the team last year. But owing to a series of accidents four of these have got " crocked," and in one match seven were unable to play. However, we are gradually getting our team back again, though we shall not be able to put a really representative team into the field till half term. We are glad to welcome Richards back from Canada to his old place of scrum half, and J. A. Molony should make a difference in the scrum. However, the first few matches have shown keenness, although we have lost them, and when we get the whole team together we should do well. Mr. Gedge is very kindly coaching us again this term, but we miss Mr. Squire's assistance in the practices.
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The Second XV. will be very small this year, and it is very difficult to find men capable of taking the places of those who are " crocked " in the First. But although the Second XV. are so small there is distinct promise, and if they work together they may do well.
FOOTBALL FIXTURES. President : REV. E. C. OWEN. Captain : R. D. FOSTER. Hon. Sec. : J. H. B. SULLIVAN.
FIRST XV. FIXTURES. Date.
Club.
Sat. Oct. 3 Old Peterites Sat. o *G. Crowther,Esq's XV. 17 Giggleswick Sat. Wed. „ 21 Yorkshire Wanderers Sat. „ 24. Leeds University Durham Sat. Wed. Nov. 4 Ripon Gram'ar School 14 Old Leodiensians.. . Sat. Wed. „ Leeds Gram'ar School 1 8 St. John's College 21 Sat. „ Sat. „ 28 Wakefield G S Sat. Dec. 5 Durham School Wed. „ 9 Leeds Gram'ar School 2I Old Peterites Mon. „ Wed. Feb. 17 Durham Colleges G. Crowther Esq's XV. Sat. „ 20
Result.
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Durham School 2nd.. Ripon G.S. znd XV. Leeds G.S. znd XV. Ripon G.S. 2nd XV. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV.
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OLD BOYS.
Saturday, October 3rd. The Old Boys brought a strong team into the field, but the School, despite absentees, played a plucky game. G. Yeld and M. W. Peters were conspicuous for the Old Boys, Sullivan, Taylor and Wood for the School. Score :Old Boys, 22 pts. ; School, 3 pts. SCHOOL TEAM :—Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, R. Strange, R. M. Wood, J. H. Sullivan and D. Fernandes ; half-backs, A. 0. Lacy and W. V. Lawton ; forwards, R. D. Foster, A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony. M. Pick, J. M. Smith, R. T. Brode and G. G. Wallace.
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v. G. CROWTHER'S XV.
Saturday, October i oth. Unfortunately in this match neither side was able to put a representative team upon the field. Crowther's team included several O.P.'s and was quite a strong team. We also played a few Old Boys. The School made a brilliant start, but were eventually beaten by 3o pts. to 3. SCHOOL TEAM :—back, W. Ingham ; three-quarters, R. Strange, R. M. Wood, C. C. Taylor and J. B. 'ferment ; half-backs, M. W. Peters and W. V. Lawton ; forwards, R. D. Foster, A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, I. M. Smith, A. C. B. Molony, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace and D. Fernandes.
YORKSHIRE WANDERERS V. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
Wednesday, October 21st. This was a good match and the School played up well. On their side Clay, Cooper and Frank distinguished themselves, while on our side Wood, Sullivan, Richards, Foster, Schroeder and A. C. B. Molony played well. The score was :Yorkshire Wanderers, 3z pts. ; St. Peter's School, 8 pts. SCHOOL :—Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. C. B. Molony, R. M. Wood, J. H. B. Sullivan and R. F. Strange ; half-backs,
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C. W. Richards and W. V. Lawton ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, I. M. Smith, M. Pick, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace and J. Jones. WANDERERS :—back, F. E. Carter ; three-quarters, A. B. Clay, R. Humphreys, C. B. Metcalfe and R. Frank ; half-backs, A. Cooper and A. King ; forwards, J. N. Cameron (Capt.), S. S. Hogarth, E. Jenkinson, F. W. R. Hodgson, G. Barrett, E. Simpson, W. Cryer and F. Bonsor.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY.
Saturday, October 24th. The Leeds University brought a heavy and strong team to play us. Taylor, Wood, Foster and Lawton played well, but our scrum did not do well, partly owing to the weight of their opponents. Score :Leeds University, +4. pts. ; St. Peter's School, nil. C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, D. SCHOOL TEAM :—Back, Fernandes, A. C. B. Molony, R. M. Wood and R. Strange ; half-backs, J. H. B. Sullivan and W. V. Lawton ; forwards, R. D. Foster, A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, I. M. Smith, M. Pick, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace and J. Jones.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.
Saturday, October 17th. Our opponents were a fast and dashing team, and their wing three-quarters were especially noticeable. For the School, Schroeder and Foster among the forwards, and Taylor, Wood and Sullivan among the backs, played a good game. The score was :— Giggleswick, 3+ pts. ; St. Peter's School, 3 pts. C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, R. Strange, R. M. Wood, J. H. B. Sullivan and D. Fernandes ; half-backs, W. V. Lawton and F. Ferguson ; forwards, R. D. Foster, A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, I. M. Smith, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, G. G. Wallace and R. T. Brode. SCHOOL TEAM :—Back,
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EPITAPH ON THE FOSSILIZED WAR HORSE. Oh noble horse ! Oh evil day, That sealed thy fate, and called away Thy spirit from the sun's bright ray To cheerless doom ! I pray thee, let me plant my lay Upon thy tomb. Full many tales there are of thee, How thou didst charge at Kimberley And how a corporal used to be Thy rider bold. We never knew thee, young but we Have known thee, old.
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A lonely figure didst thou stand, Regardless who was near at hand Didst, living in another land— The land of dream. Scan many things, which yet unscanned To thee did seem. ;
And, when old age had brought thee pain, They cut the tresses from thy mane, And "thou, brought forward to be slain, Didst raise thy head The cruel iron pierced thy brain, And thou wast dead. " NESCIO quis." ;
DEBATING SOCIETY. This Society has once more returned to active life. After electing its Officers and Committee, as follows :—President, Rev. E. C. Owen ; ,Vice-President, R. W. Hallows, Esq. Secretary, M. Pick ; Committee, J. D. Wells, J. A. Molonv and I. M. Smith, it proceeded to deal a severe blow to the Suffragette movement by refusing, on Saturday, October 4th, its support
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by 12 votes to 5. MR. TENDALL, as a New Zealander, drew a utopian picture of a country where women superior in everything but brute force controlled the destinies of the state. It is rumoured that his telling eloquence converted himself. I. M. SMITH was coldly sarcastic at persons who would not fight, and did not read the newspapers. He foresaw the neglect of household duties, and warned the house that by supporting the motion they would drive a nail into the coffin of civilisation. J. D. WELLS eloquently supported the motion, and voted against it. REV. A. W. RICHARDS advocated the cause of women, and therefore opposed that of the " shrieking sisterhood." There also spoke for the motion R. D. FOSTER, J. A. MOLONY, R. W. HALLOWS and the PRESIDENT, against it A. J. PETERS and R. T. BRODE. On Saturday, Oct. 24th, the House by to votes to 5 decided that boating was a superior pursuit for the School to hockey, which was humourously described by our speaker as " croquet played in the spirit of football." The cause of boating was advocated by R. D. Foster, A. J. Peters, Rev. A. W. Richards, Rev. R. C. 1\'alker, M. Weeks, J. D. Wells, and C. W. Richards ; the cause of hockey by J. A. Molony, M. Pick, R. W. Hallows, Esq., C. C. Taylor, A. C. B. Molony and I. M. Smith. Both debates show a good deal of promise, and there is a good prospect that the rejuvenated Society will enjoy a vigorous existence.
VALETE. W. INGHAM. Dayboy. Entered Sept., 190 1. VI. Classical. Head of the School. XV., 1905-8. XI., 19o7-8, Capt. Fives, 1908. Editor of the " Peterite," 1906-8. Librarian, 1905-8. Choir. Dean's Prize for Mathematics, 1905. Archbishop's Prize for Classics, 1906 (aeq.), 19o7 (aeq.), 1908. Bishop of Bristol's Prize for Divinity, 1908. Hey Scholar, 1902. Day Scholar, 1903. Leaving Exhibition (aeq.) and Open Classical Exhibition at Selwyn College, Cambridge.
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House. Entered Sept., 1903. VI. Classical. Head Monitor. XV., x904.-8 (Capt.). XI. 1907-8. House IV„ 1908. Fives Captain, 1908. Choir. Archbishop's Prize for Classics, 1906 (aeq.), 1907 (aeq.). Leaving Exhibition (aeq.) and Hastings Exhibitioner, Queen's College, Oxford. Foundation Scholar, 1904. Shooting Challenge Cup, 1907.
A. A. PHILLIPS.
P. H. BULMER. Day-boy. Entered Sept., 1900. VI. Classical. Monitor. XV., 1907-8. znd XI., 1908. Editor of the " Peterite." Open Classical Exhibitioner at St. Katherine's College, Cambridge. P. G. HENDLEY. Day-boy. Entered Sept., I902. VI. Classical. Choir. Librarian. XI., 1908. znd XV., 1907-8. Day Scholar, 1904. House. Entered Sept., 19oz. Upper V. J. F. WALLACE. Modern. Monitor. Choir. Librarian. XV., 1907-8. XI., 1908. House IV., 1908. Hey Scholar, 1905. Dean's Prize for Mathematics, 1908. D. H. KENNEDY. Day-boy. Entered May, 1904- Upper V. Modern. Monitor. XV., 1905-8. 2nd XI., 1908. Day-boy IV., 1907-8 (Capt.). Shooting Captain, 1907-8. J. B. TENNENT. Day-boy. Entered Sept., 1901. Upper V. Modern. XV. 1907-8. House. Entered Sept , ;906. Lower V. Modern. and XV., 1907-8. and XI., 1908. Shooting Challenge Cup, 1908.
W. W. A. PHILLIPS.
Entered Sept., 1906. IV. Day-boy. C. G. C. HENDLEY. Modern. Choir. 2nd XI., 1908. House. Entered Sept., 1906. IV. Modern. and XI., 1907-8.
P. F. BEAUMONT.
F. F. SHERWOOD. Day-boy. Entered Sept., 1905. IV. Modern.
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SALVETE. DAY-BOYS.
SCHOOL HOUSE.
IV. Classical. L. G. Barry. L. F. Jones. C. E. Medhurst. A. E. Robinson. IV Modern. D. L. Fernandes. E. Harvey. Lower III. J. Mould. J. F. Colley. W. Farquharson.
IV. Classical. K. Shann.
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N. M. Jesper. L. C. Jesper, P. A. W. Richards. H. B. Greenwood. T. S. Pick. F. G. E. Wiseman. J. D. Spooner.
NOTES AND ITEMS. Aug, the wife of F. W. Catton (O.P.), of Hundayfield, Grafton, a daughter. 22nd Aug., the wife of H. F. Chadwick (0.P.), a son. 8th Sept., the wife of H. J. Rudgard (O.P.), a son (still-bow). 3oth Sept., the wife of E. V. Howgate (O.P.), a daughter. 6th Oct., the wife of Ian Malcolm (O.P.), a son.
BIRTHS.-19th
MARRIAGES. —Hudson-MacGarvey. On July ist, 1908, at St.
Mary's Church, Dublin, William Mitchell Hudson (O.P.), eldest son of the late Henry Eason Hudson, of Seatonville, Dollvmount, Co. Dublin, to Alice Mary, third daughter of Howard MacGarvey, Esq., of Brooklands, Merrion, Co. Dublin. Hardy-Smailes.—On July 25th, 1908, at Honley, near Huddersfield, Digby Wrangham Hardy (O.P.), to Ethel, daughter of Thomas Smailes, Esq., M.D., of Hawthorne House, Honley.
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16th Sept., Matthew Rymer (O.P.), to Mary, daughter of the late Samuel Proctor, of Bootham Crescent. 15th Oct., Alexander Edward Martin (0.P.), to Nessy Clara, eldest daughter of Chas. B. Nelson, of St. Olave's, Ramsey, Isle of Man. DEATHS.-22nd July, Wm. Francis Nelson (O.P.).
15th Aug., the Rev. T. W. Wilkinson (O.P.), aged 72. 25th Aug., suddenly, the wife of Lieut.-Col. H. J. Whittle (O.P.). John W. Rougier, of 45, The Mount, died before 18th Sept. loth Oct., the Rev. 0. A. Garwood (0.P.), aged 65. 13th Oct., the Rev. Dr. J. C. Smyth (0.P.), in his 88th year. APPOINTMENTS.—D. W. Roy, M.A., M.B., B.C., (Cantab.), M.R.C.S.,
L.R.C.P., (O.P.), has been elected Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. The Free-Trade Congress held in London in 1908, appointed an International Committee for the promotion of Free-Trade, which represents 19 counties, among the English names occurs that of B. G. M. Baskett (0.P.). P. H. Bulmer has been elected to the Elland Scholarship. The Rev. W. H. M. Hancock (O.P.), to be Rector of Welbourn, Lincs. The Rev. C. E. Green (O.P.), to he Vicar of Norham, Northumberland. The Rev. H. H. Williams (O.P.), to be Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Llandaff. We observe an interesting lecture recently given by the Rev. E. A. Woodruff Peacock (O.P.), on " Grouse-Moors and their Deterioration." Errata, ante p. 251, C. W. Dunkerley was not an O.P. ; p. 270, the footnote (t) should refer to the father of John Hopps. Digby Wrangham Hardy (O.P.), has obtained the Degrees of M.B. Ch.B., in the University of Leeds.
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The following are the Monitors this term :J. D. Wells (Head Monitor ; Secretary of Games Committee ; Librarian ; Captain of Gymnasium). R. D. Foster (Captain of Football and Boating). I. M. Smith (Head of the House ; Editor of Peterite). J. A. Molony (Librarian ; Editor of Peterite). J. H. B. Sullivan (Captain of Cricket and Fives ; Secretary of Football). R. A. M. Mills. NI. Pick (Secretary of the Debating Society). R. W. Baddiiey (Captain of Shooting ; Librarian). Other Officials are :C. C. Taylor (Captain of Hockey). R. M Wood (Secretary of Cricket). A. J. Peters (Secretary of Natural History Society). A. E. Schroeder (Head of the Choir). R. T. Brode (Librarian). FOOTBALL-G. G. Yeld is playing for Leicester R.F.C. ; M. 1'. Clegg, for Jesus College, Cambridge ; M. W. Peters, for Christ's College, Cambridge ; W. H. Colley, for Emmanuel College, Cambridge; E. N. Greenhow, for Hertford College, Oxford ; R. 0. F. Husband, for Merton College, Oxford ; A. A. Phillips, for Queen's College, Oxford, and Richmond ; J. F. Wallace has played for Harrogate.
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OBITUARY. On April 21st, 1908, at Southport,
JOHN
CHAPMAN 'WALKER,
of Glenholme, Ingleton and Norton Retford, aged 6o years. On September 7th, 1908, THE REV. DR. FREDERICK HENRY MARVELL BLAYDES,
the Eminent Greek Scholar, at Southsea, in his 9oth year. The following is an extract from " Truth" :The late Dr. Blaydes was one of the most eminent
Greek scholars of the last century. He was the author or editor of many classical publications which are regarded as valuable standard editions, and he exercised a strong influence over the course of classical studies in the principal public schools of England. Many of his emendations have been permanently adopted in classical texts, but he sometimes diverged widely from the MSS. His attention was specially directed to the Greek dramatists. His famous edition of " The Birds" of Aristophanes, with Latin notes, appeared in 1843, and for many years afterwards there was a constant flow of critical and largely annotated books from his pen. His edition of the tragedies of Sophocles was a great success. Dr. Blaydes, who was a lineal descendant of Andrew Marvell, was educated at St. Peter's School, York (under Archdeacon Creyke), and at Christ Church, and he had a most distinguished career at Oxford. He was Rector of Harringworth, Northamptonshire, from 1843 until 1886, when he resigned the living. On September 24th, 1908, JAMES WILLIAM PUMFRETT,
at Beverley, aged 71 years. On September 25th, 1908, GEORGE ISLES SWANSON,
Egypt, of typhoid fever, aged 29, second son of Dr. and Mrs. Swanson, of York.
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CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following : Cuthbertian, Lily Hymerian, Eastbournian, Dunelmthn, Giggleswick Chronicle, Sedberghian (2), Newtonian, Framlinghamian, —
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Cantuarian, Malvernian, Merchistonian, Leodiensian, Bromsgrovian, Christ Church College Magazine (Cawnpore, India), Hurst johnian, United Services College Chronicle.
THE
PETERITE. VOL. XX.
DECEMBER, ,gob.
No. 188.
SCHOOL LETTER. FTER the cutting criticisms which we received on our last issue, it is with some anxiety that we publish this number. On the Football field we have had a little ___ more success than we did in the first half of the term, but we have still two of our players off the team. We have been fortunate in not having to cancel any of our matches, and though the School have lost so many, still, in most cases they have played pluckily, and not by any means despaired. The First XV., as a whole, have not perhaps the same experience or weight as that of last year, and the Second XV., considering their size, have done creditably. The Rifle Club has been in great evidence this term, for besides getting new rifles we have greatly improved the shooting mound, thanks to the efforts of our captain. The Library has also undergone a change for the good, for Mr. Swift and the Librarians have been most energetic in rearranging all the books ; but we hear that their labours are not entirely completed. The Scientific Researches of the School have been considerably encouraged by the kindness of Colonel Richardson,. who has taken many of us to see his experiments in electricity. We honoured our eminent pi edecessor, Guido Fawkes, exceptionally well this year, thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Ware, of the Mount, who gave us ample provision for a fine bonfire. We have had a splendid Lecture from Mr. Swift, but the account of it, and of the half-term Concert, will be found elsewhere. We have also an account of the improvements in the Museum. I
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OXFORD LETTER.
TO OLD PETERITES. The O.P. Dinner will be held on Tuesday, December the 22nd, at Davy Hall, and the chair will be taken by P. L. Newman. Those wishing to attend should write to H. C. Scott, Esq. (O.P.), St. Peter's Grove, York.
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR MR. EDITOR,
In reply to your appeal for an Oxford letter, I may say that such a task will necessarily be always difficult, until the School does its duty by sending more men up here than it does at present. Raimes having taken his B.A., and his leave, we count only four O.P.'s in residence. Seniores priores : Greenhow is playing Rugger and Hockey for Hertford, and has also been seen appearing in their forward line at Soccer. Kirby, when his work allows him, seeks relaxation on the Running track ; he has developed into a forward at Soccer, and we did hear that he has actually shot a goal. Husband is playing Rugger for Merton, and, when that College played Emmanuel at Cambridge, had a most enjoyable day there in seeing old friends, although he frightened Bulmer " into fits," as he has developed a very promising moustache, which, so he is told, makes him closely resemble a brigand. Phillips is playing both Rugger and Hockey for Queen's ; we take this opportunity to extend to him a hearty welcome among us here, and we warmly congratulate him on his playing in the Freshers and Trials matches, and also for the Varsity " A."
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My stock of news exhausted, I feel my task is done. It only remains for me to commiserate with Foster and his merry men on having experienced so many " crocks," and to wish them better luck for the future. I now lay down my pen, and subscribe myself HIBERNICUS.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIRS,
Contrary to the rule of most Old Peterite Scribes, I begin my letter without the bitter harangue against your august selves. A few days ago in company with a fellow Old Peterite, I made a tour of inspection. All E. C. Peters' time is taken up with work, but he is still as cheery as ever, and is always ready to advise the younger O.P.'s. He has been playing " Footer" for Christ's. We found Colley before his hearth, a book in his hand. He was studying Military Tactics, in view of the coming examination for the " A" Certificate connected with the Officers' Training Corps. We do not know whether you heard that he had gained the College Freshmen's Prize for Greek Testament in the May term. He is a strenuous worker. On the Football Field he has the same reputation. He played in the Seniors' Match, in the 'Varsity Trial, and for the 'Varsity " A." He is moreover, one of the shining lights of the Emmanuel scrum. Our congratulations to him. Of Clegg we know much of interest. He is an ardent volunteer, and might have been seen some nights' ago assisting in the Night Manoeuvres of the Rifle Corps. In company with many others he took a bridge built by an invading army, blew it up, and successfully retired. He is only a private, and so is very modest about it. He assists the Jesus' scrum, and still plays as of old. We hear he is likely to become a great acquisition to the Medical profession.
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The success of M. W. Peters is seen in all directions. As halfback he is the mainstay of Christ's, and he has an examination at the end of the term. We are pleased to hear that success has attended his efforts in the College Sports. He has lately succumbed to " Mumps." We offer our sympathies to him. We pass to the new members. Having at last realised the folly of his ways, J. M. Raimes has come into residence at Ridley Hall. He is reading Theology, and alsd finds time to pursue many branches of Athletics. In Ingham Selwyn have found a capable back, and they have given him his cap. We congratulate him. He works hard, but nevertheless does his share on the river, and is fast becoming a skilled oarsman. Bulmer, too, reads with his characteristic consistency. forward he is of great use to St. Catherine's.
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To these last three we extend a hearty welcome. We are pleased to see that the luck of the Football XV. is at last changing. Valete,
FOOBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at Durham, Oct. 31st. The school played a plucky game, but the superior tactics of Durham gave them little chance. Durham kept attacking, although on one occasion Sullivan almost scored by a good dribble. Our forwards played hard the whole time, but were quite out-classed.
Final score : Durham School 73 pts., St. Peter's nil.
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Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, C. W. Richards, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, A. J. Peters ; half-backs, W. V. Lawton and A. 0. Lacy ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, and L. F. Jones.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played at York, Nov. 4th. This was a very even game, and both sides played hard. Nevertheless, Sullivan scored in the first five minutes, and although the try was not converted the school played up, and at first stopped any scoring on the part of Ripon by good tackling. In the second half Richards scored twice, but both kicks failed. Towards time Ripon pressed and scored twice, but also failed to convert. Final score : St. Peter's 9 pts., Ripon Grammar School 6 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan. R. M. Wood and A. J. Peters; half-backs, C. W. Richards and W. V. Lawton ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, and G. G. Wallace.
After this match J. A. Molony and A. C. B. Molony received their First XV. Colours.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. OLD LEODIENSIANS. Played at York, Nov. 14th. The game began late, and towards the end the ball was hardly visible because of the darkness and the rising mist. The school team was quite outmatched in weight, and our forwards seldom got the ball out. Richards played splendidly all through the game, though he did not score. After half-time the school played better, and were beginning to attack, but failed to score. Final score : Old Leodiensians 33 pts., St. Peter's nil.
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Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, R. Strange ; half-backs, C. W. Richards and W. V. Lawton ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A.
Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace.
DAYBOYS V. THE HOUSE. Played on Nov. i rth. The teams appeared to be evenly matched, for the Dayboys had the first five Colours and the Boarders had with one exception the rest of the school team. At first the Boarders pressed. Lacy was noticeable for his good kicking, and J. A. Molony for his tackling. Richards displayed great energy through the whole game. The tries were scored for the Dayboys by Wood (3), Richards (1), (Sullivan converting three) ; and for the Boarders by A. J. Peters (I), Lacy (1), ("Taylor converting one). Final score : Dayboys 18 pts., House 8 pts three-quarters, f.R. D. Foster DAYBOYS.—Back, B. 0. Jolly ; (Capt.), L. F. Wood, tR. M. Wood and T. W. Fisher ; half-backs, tC. W. Richards and 1-J. H. B. Sullivan; forwards, tA. E. Schroeder, M. Pick, G. G. Wallace, G. H. Mills, A. P. Appleton, K. Shann, H. Hopkins, and B. Northcote. SCHOOLHOUSE.—Back,tC. C. Taylor ((apt.) ; three-quarters, *A. J. Peters, R. Strange, B. C. Camm, and K. Norwood; half-harks, *W. V. Lawton and *A. 0. Lacy ; fowards. fJ. A. Molony, f A. C. B. Molony, I. M. Smith, L. F. Jones, F. Ferguson, F. E. Ferguson, G. Peters, and L. G. Barry. Denotes a First XV. colour. * Denotes a Second XV. colour.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Played at York, Nov. 18th. This was a very hard game and great keenness was shown on both sides. The scrums were fairly evenly matched, but the school team were generally successful in
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getting the ball out to the backs. All the backs played well, Sullivan and Richards being especially noticeable ; and their passing and that of some of the forwards, especially Foster, Schroeder, and Pick, was distinctly good ; vet heavier scoring was prevented by the good play of the Leeds full-back. Sullivan, Peters, and Lacy, among the backs were conspicuous for their good kicking. The team kept together better than usual, but the forwards are still very slow. Wood scored one try, and converted two. Sullivan scored two tries and converted one. Final score : St. Peter's 15 pts., Leeds G.S. nil. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, and R. Strange; half-backs, C. W. Richards and A. J. Peters ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, W. V. Lawton, G. G. Wallace.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE. Played on the school ground, Nov. zist. After the school had been pressing for the first few minutes Lacy made a good mark, and Yeld kicked a goal from it. Some very even play ensued, from which a free kick was awarded to the school, and Yeld kicked a magnificent goal. The visitors scored twice in rapid succession after half-time, but the kicks failed ; and from that period they were prevented from scoring again by the school keeping the ball " tight." Still they were continually attacking. Among the forwards Yeld, Schroeder, and Foster, were noticeable for their play, and among the backs Sullivan for his hard tackling. The whole team played together, and, the wheeling of the forwards, and the passing of the backs, were both especially good. Final score : St. Peter's 6 pts., St. John's 6 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, W. V. Lawton ; half-backs, A. J. Peters and C. W. Richards; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A.
Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, G. Yeld, Esq.
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Played at Wakefield on the 28th Nov. The school started off well, and Sullivan scored in the first five minutes, the kick failing. But soon after Wakefield scored and converted, and by excellent passing and kicking gradually increased the score to 38 pts. The York forwards were on the whole better than their opponents, Schroeder playing a specially hard game. The heeling was considerably improved, and the wheeling was good. The tackling of the backs, however, was not as good as usual, Taylor alone being up to his ordinary form. Final score : St. Peter's 3 pts., Wakefield G.S. 38 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, W. V. Lawton ; half-backs, A. J. Peters and C. W. Richards ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, and G. G. Wallace.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND. Played at York, Oct. 31 st. Durham won easily, being far the heavier team ; but York played hard all through the game, and were in their opponents' " 25" for eight minutes towards the end. F. E. Ferguson was conspicuous for his good dribbling ; and Wallace, F. Ferguson and Mills played well. Among the backs Camm and Strange tackled well, and Fernandes made some good runs. Final score : Durham School 2nd 65 pts., St. Peter's 2nd nil. Back, H. Haynes ; three-quarters, D. Fernandes, R. Strange, G. Peters, B. C. Camm ; half-backs, K. Norwood and W. R. Wray ; forwards, G. G. Wallace (Capt.), F. Ferguson, F. E. Ferguson, G. H. Mills, A. P. Appleton, L. G. Barry, B. Northcote, and E. R. Broughall.
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND. Played at Ripon, Nov. 4th. York immediately assumed the offensive, and after pressing for some time F. Ferguson, Mills, and Strange, scored in rapid succession : two of these tries were converted by Norwood. After some good play by Strange and Peters, Fernandes made a fine run, and scored twice. Ripon then scored two tries, both of which they converted. Towards the end Strange scored again. Final score : St Peter's znd zz pts., Ripon G.S. znd to pts. Back, B. C. Camm ; three-quarters, D. Fernandes, R. Strange (Capt.), G. Peters, and L. F. Wood ; half-backs, K. Norwood and W. R. Wray ; forwards, L. F. Jones, F. Ferguson, F. E. Ferguson, G. H. Mills, A. Appleton, L. G. Barry, E. R. Broughall, and H. R. K, Webb.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. LEEDS G.S. 2ND. Played at Leeds, Nov. 8th. The Leeds team were much heavier than ours, and were especially superior in the loose. From the first York made a plucky fight, and occasionally forced Leeds into their own " 25." They seemed to lack just the pace and dash required to score. About ten minutes after the start Leeds were awarded a free kick, from which a penalty goal was scored. Then followed a long struggle which ended in the Leeds forwards dribbling over, and the try was converted. York was not at all discouraged, but continued to struggle valiantly against the Leeds forwards. Our backs did not combine very well, but put in some sound tackling ; and only twice was the defence broken through, once by a forward rush, and again by a Leeds back. During the whole game the York team played creditably. Final score : Leeds G.S. 14 pts., St. Peter's nil. Back, B. C. (:amm ; three-quarters, D. Fernandes, G. Peters, L. F. Wood, H. Haynes ; half-backs, K. Norwood and W. R. Wray ; forwards, R. T. Brode (Capt.), F. Ferguson, L. F. Jones, G. H. Mills, A. P. Appleton, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, and E. R. Broughall.
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NATURAL HISTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
LECTURE ON STREET LIFE. An amusing paper, illustrated by lantern slides, was read by Mr. Swift, on the 28th November. The illustrations, which were descriptive of Street Life in our large towns, were interspersed with many " tall " stories, most of which if we mistake not come from America. The much-suspected milkman, the humours of the London Cabby, and the Pavement Artist, were all the subjects of good stories but perhaps Sambo's explanation of the Electric Telegraph was as much appreciated as any. " S'pose," said he, " dere was a dog wid his head in New York, and his tail in Philadelphia. Well! when I tread on dat dere dog's tail in Philadelphia, he would bark in New York, wouldn't he ? Dat's de Electric Telegraph." The lecture was very much appreciated by everyone, both for the splendid lantern slides, many of which were made by Mr. Swift himself, and for its interesting and instructive matter. We only hope that Mr. Swift will be kind enough to favour us with many such enjoyable evenings.
NATURAL HISTORY & PHOTOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY. Great strides have again been made this term towards the building up of a well-organised and interesting museum by the above Society. Last term saw the influx of many birds, stuffed and presented by A. A. and W. W. A. Phillips ; and this term has witnessed a complete re-naming and re-arranging of all the specimens in the museum. A great deal of time and trouble has been spent by the officers over this somewhat tedious task, and though perhaps there is comparatively little to show, it has undoubtedly been a very necessary and useful work. The result of this interest and keenness has been the setting aside of the room, that formerly was used both as a reading room and a museum,
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for the sole purpose of a museum for the Society. We sincerely hope that this enthusiasm on the part of the officers will be reciprocated by the other members, and that soon we shall have an uncomfortably full museum. It is probable that next term a few general meetings of the Society will be arranged. The Darkroom also is at last being properly attended to and cared for, so great keenness and improvement will doubtless be showing themselves very soon in this branch of the Society. A record number of members (35) for the Michaelmas term have paid their subscriptions ; and, at a general meeting at the beginning of the term, the following officers were elected :A. J. Peters, Hon. Sec. ; and as representative members for
- C. C. Taylor EntomologyOrnithology - R. W. Baddilev Botany A. E. Schroeder
Geolog; Conchology Photography
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- R. A. M. Mills
SCHOOL CONCERT. The first School Concert of the year took place on Saturday, Nov. 2 1st, and was in every way a great success. We are fortunate in having in Sullivan, Foster, and I. M. Smith, three vocalists capable of singing an artistic song, and their contributions were much appreciated. The Part-songs by the Choir, and the National songs by the school en masse, seemed to give as much pleasure to the performers as to the audience. PROGRAMME. 1.
2.
SCHOOL SONG (a) The Flight of the Earls "
DUET ....
(b) "The Golden Vanitie "
Irish Old English
" A Shepherd's Roundelay "
Walthew
R. D. FOSTER AND I. M. SMITH. 3.
SONG . . . ...... " Little Boy Blue " R. M. BASKET'.
Nevin
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" Reverie "
PIANO SOLO
Sibelius
MR. G. F. TENDALL.
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" 1Y1 aydew "
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S. Bennett
R. D. FOSTER.
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" Shine on us Hesper "
CHORUS
C. H. Lloyd
THE CHOIR.
7.
Lahr
" Youth:has a Happy Tread "
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I. M. SMITH. 8.
'CELLO SOLO A. J. PETERS.
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" Son of Mine "
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Wallace
J. H. B. SULLIVAN.
Jo.
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(a) " The Mermaid " (b) "The Bay of Biscay "
Old English
GOD SAVE THE KING.
DEBATING SOCIETY. On Saturiay, Nov. 14.th, the House by i o-5 decided that Conscription is necessary for the benefit of this country. Mr. Hallows opened the debate with a very inflammatory speech in favour of the motion ; and was supported by J. D. Wells, Rev. A. W. Richards, Rev. E. C. Owen, I. M. Smith, and C. W. Richards. He was opposed by A. J. Peters, Weeks, and F. Ferguson.
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MATER ALMA ALUMNUM SUUM SALUTAT. [The difficult)• has this 3 ear been solved, how duly to honour the name of Guy Fawkes, (0.P.).] 'Tis the fifth day of November, Guido Fawkes ; And 'tis meet that we remember, Guido Fawkes, That, however men may clamour, 'Twas this ancient seat of grammar Taught your lisping tongue to stammer, Guido Fawkes! In the days of fifteen hundred, Guido Fawkes, Were you then, I've often wondered, Guido Fawkes, Just a naughty little urchin ? I don't know, for all my searchin', If you often got a birchin', Guido Fawkes ! Were you classical or modern, Guido Fawkes Were the paths my feet have trodden, Guido Fawkes, Worn by yours too ? no one knows if You were good at verse and prose, if You learnt chemicals explosive, Guido Fawkes. You were born within this city, Guido Fawkes ; And you left it—more's the pity— Guido Fawkes, To achieve, so runs the story, Death both violent and gory. And—well. shall we call it glory, Guido Fawkes ? As in other people's quarrels You would mix, With your powder stuffed in barrels Thirty-six, All the classic love we taught you, Little wisdom it had brought you—
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CORRESPONDENCE. You were neither good nor clever, Guido Fawkes ; Yet you're one of us for ever, Guido Fawkes ; From our doors we will not turn you, And though other men may spurn you, We can't bring ourselves to burn you, Guido Fawkes. So we let the pyre crackle, Fine or wet, And all the squiblets cackle We can get, But, aloft amid the " bonner," We confer the seat of honour, Place aux dames, schoolmate, upon a Suffragette.
CORRESPONDENCE. 19th Nov., 1908. DEAR MR. EDITOR, WILL OF LADY ELIZABETH HASTINGS. The schools named in the Codicil (23rd April, 1739) to the Will of Lady Elizabeth Hastings as having the privilege of sending " one poor scholar every 5 years to the place of Nomination," viz : " the best Inn in Abberford or Abberforth," are :For the County of York : Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Beverley, Skipton, Sedborough, Rippon, Sherborne. For the County of Westmoreland : Appleby, Haversham. For the County of Cumberland : St. Bees, Penrith. Later in the Codicil it is " Provided also, if any one or more of " these twelve Schools herein mentioned shall so far come to decay " as to have no scholar or scholars returned by the Rectors or " Vicars, to take their lot by Balloting as before appointed in four " successive elections, I desire the Provost and Fellows of the said " college to place, constitute, and appoint, one or more other school
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" or schools in the County where the school is which has come to " decay, in the room and stead of any one or more of these twelve " schools herein mentioned." It would be interesting to know when St. Peter's School first was included in the number of Schools entitled to compete. Yours, etc., CHARLES HAIGH (O.P.) [We are making enquiries, and hope soon to be able to answer this question. We have also received an interesting letter from E. Barker (0.P.), on this subject.—En.]
SCHOOL " CARMEN." The Bishop of Bristol has added one more to the long list of honours he has conferred upon the School by composing a Latin " Carmen," with notes in English, giving in metrical form a history of the School. This will immediately be on sale at Sampson's ; and its first public performance will be at the York Pageant. A further notice will appear in the next number.
NOTES AND ITEMS. 29th, the wife of Benjamin Dodsworth (O.P.), of a daughter, at Huntington, York. Nov. 8th, the wife of William Hey Cobb (O.P.), Indian Civil Service Commissioner, Agra Division, of a daughter, at Agra.
BIRTHS.—Nov.
We extend our hearty congratulations to R. 0. F. Husband and W. H. Ingham, who have received their Merton and Selwyn caps, respectively.
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Our congratulations to J. A Molony and A. C. B. Molony, on receiving their First XV. colours. The following have receive,1 their Second XV. colours :—R. T. Brode, R. Strange, G. G. Wallace, W. V. Lawton, and K. Norwood. ERRATUM, p. 294. , John Chapman Walker should be John Charles Walker, aged 56, of Glenholme, Ingleton, and Morton, Reiford.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following :—Cuthberithn, Lily, Hymerian, Eastbournian, Dunelmian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Sedberghian (2), Newtonian, Framlinghamian, Cantuarian, Malvernian, Merchislonian, Leodiensian, Bromsgrovian, Christ Church College Magazine (Cazvnpore, India), Hurst Johnian, United Services College Chronicle.
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PETERITE. VOL. XX.
MARCH, zgo9.
No. i 8g.
SCHOOL LETTER. HE events of this Term are always so numerous and diverse, that it is difficult for the Editors to describe them. Football at the beginning of the Term was interrupted for a long time by the frost, but we had some good skating. We have only played two matches, against Durham School and Durham Colleges ; in the first we were defeated 61 points to 5, in the other t 6 points to 5. We are now pursuing Boating, Hockey, Fives, Gymnasium, and Sports. But owing to the folly of the Debating Society in passing a resolution regarding the adoption of more stringent measures to exclude aliens from the country, we have been attacked by these distinguished foreigners, German Measles and Influenza, which have compelled us to postpone the Boat Race till May 4th. It has been proposed to have " scratch fours " at the end of next Term, composed of Old Boys and Masters, as well as present members of the School. We have had some interesting lectures from Mr. Swift and Mr. Walker. Soon after our return some of us witnessed the enthronement of the Archbishop in the Minster. The service was very impressive. In conclusion, we congratulate J. D. Wells upon his success in the Civil Service Examination, and J. A. Molony upon obtaining an exhibition in History at Sidney Sussex.
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THE OLD PETERITE CLUB.-YORK DINNER.
THE OLD PETERITE CLUB-YORK DINNER. ( Partly copied from the Yorkshire Herald).
The Annual dinner was held on December 22nd, in the Davy Hall, York, when a large number of Old Peterites met together, and Mr. P. L. Newman presided. When the loyal toast had been honoured, " The Imperial Forces" was proposed by Dr. A. E. Chapman, who said that the material of the volunteer forces, which had done good service in the past, now that it was being re-organised by the Secretary of War, might no doubt be expected to do much good . service in the future. Mr. N. F. Roy, of the Royal Navy, responded. Mr. G. H. Eyre, in submitting the toast of " The Clergy and Ministers of all denominations," said that the School was founded for training young Clerics. It was a good thing for the clergy to be athletic, and the athletes of St. Petefs had done good work for the Church. The Rev. F I. Newman responded. The School had indeed given many men to the Church, among whom he would mention the Bishop of Bristol, a contemporary of his. The Chairman then gave " The Old School." St. Peter's had turned out men who had done well in Athletics and Scholarships, and games of course were rightly regarded as an essential part of the training. It had always been so at St. Peter's School, and he hoped it would always be so. The Peterites, though comparatively few in numbers, had always a fair share of "Blues " at the University, in fact they had more than their share. They had all seen the energy of Mr. Owen both within the School and in York. The Chairman also said much in praise of Mr. Yeld. The Headmaster said that the last eight years had been spent largely in laying foundations. These had been solidly laid, and they might look with confidence to the future. Mr. Yeld spoke of the success of the School at athletics. He had been at the School for forty-one years, and it had been at its best the whole time. Mr. Dodsworth proposed the health of the Chairman, who responded.
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The Rev. E. W. Clark proposed the health of Mr. H. C. Scott, who acted as Secretary of the dinner, and the health of Mr. Peters, Hon. Secretary of the Old Peterites' Club, was also heartily pledged. Mr. Scott responded. During the evening several of the party contributed songs and stories ; Mr. Arthur Sample played the pianoforte accompaniments.
FOOTBALL FIXTURES. President : REV. E. C. OWEN. Hon. Sec. : J. H. B. SULLIVAN. Captain : R. D. FOSTER.
FIRST XV. FIXTURES. Date.
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Lost 3-22 3 Old Peterites 10 *G. Crowther,Esq'sXV Lost 3-3o 17 Giggleswick Lost 3 - 34Lost 8-32 Yorkshire Wanderers 21 Lost 0 -44 24. Leeds University Lost 0-73 3 1 Durham Won 9-6 Wed.Nov4 Ripon Gram'ar School Lost 14_ Old Leodiensians , . Sat. „ 0- 33 Won 15 —0 Wed. „ 18 Leeds Gram'ar School 6-6 St. John's College • . Draw 21 Sat. „ 3-38 Wakefield G.S Lost 28 Sat. „ Won Wed. Dec. 9 Leeds Gram'ar School 14 -0 Old Peterites . Lost 11-21 21 Mon. „ 5-61 Lost Sat. Feb. 6 Durham School , Lost 5-21 Wed. „ 17 Durham Colleges Cancelled. Sat. „ 20 G. Crowther Esq's XV. SECOND XV. FIXTURES.
Sat. Oct. Sat. „ Sat. „ Wed. „ Sat. Sat. ,,
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Sat. Oct. 31 Wed. Nov. 4 Wed. „ 18 Wed. Dec. 2 Wed. „ 9
Durham School 2nd.. Ripon G.S. znd XV. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV. , . Ripon G.S. znd XV. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV.
Lost 0-65 Won 22-10 0-14. Lost Cancelled. Lost 0-39
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FOOTBA LL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Played at Leeds, December qth. This was a very hard game throughout, and although the ball was very " sticky" on account of the stream, -there was some excellent passing : the dribbling of the forwards was also good. A little before half-time the Leeds back was hurt, and had to retire. The whole of our team played well, Lacy and Strange being especially noticeable among the noncolours. Tries were scored by Sullivan (3) and Wood (1), the goal being kicked by Wood. Final score :— St. Peter's, 1.4 pts. ; Leeds G.S., nil. Back, C. C. Taylor three quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood and R. Strange; halves, C. W. Richards and A. J. Peters; forward8, R. D. Foster (capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. 'T. Brode and G. G. Wallace. ;
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. OLD BOYS. Played on Monday, December zzst. The Old Boys brought a fairly strong team, but played one man short. Russell was a marked man however, and whenever he got the ball was brought down. Richards was especially noticeable for his magnificent tackling, and J. A. Molony also tackled well. The school team played excellently. Final score:— Old Boys, 21 pts. St. Peter's pts. Back, C. C. Taylor three quarlers, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood and R Strange halves, C. W. Richards and A. J. Peters forwards, R. D. Foster (capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode and G. G. Wallace. ;
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and several times forced their way to the Durham line in the first half. Early in the second half, Wood picked the ball up smartly and after a good run scored for York, Sullivan converting. On the York side Foster, A. C. B. Molony and J. A. Molony were the most conspicuous forwards ; Wood, Taylor and Sullivan were the " pick " of the backs. Cumberlege and Humphreys were responsible for most of the Durham tries. Final score:— Durham School, 61 pts. ; St. Peter's, 5 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, W. V. Lawton, A 0. Lacy, R. M. Wood and R. Strange ; halves, J. H. B. Sullivan and A. J. Peters ; forwards, R. D. Foster (capt.), J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, I. M. Smith, R. A. M. Mills, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace and F. Ferguson. SCHOOL V. DURHAM COLLEGES. Played at York, February 17th. Play was very even in the first half, the school playing up well. At half-time the score was 5-3 in favour of York, Wood scoring a good try and Sullivan converting. In the second half the weight of the Durham scrum proved too much for the York forwards. The school played a hard game throughout, but the tackling of both the backs and the forwards was weak. Final score :— Durham Colleges, z i pts. ; St. Peter's, 5 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor: three-quarters, R. Strange, R. M. Wood, A. 0. Lacy, W. V. Lawton ; halves, J. H. B. Sullivan, A. J. Peters ; forwards. R. D. Foster (capt.), J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, I. M. Smith, R. A. M. Mills, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace, F. Ferguson. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XV. 2'. LEEDS G.S. 2ND XV. Played at York, December 9th. The school were out-classed forward ; and the play of the backs, with the exception of Baskett, who, for his first match, tackled and saved pluckily, left much to be desired. F. E. Ferguson and Appleton were conspicuous among the forwards. Final score :Leeds G.S., 38 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil.
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Back, R. M. Baskett ; three-quarters, D. Fernandes, W. V, Lawton, F. Ferguson (capt.) and G. Peters ; halves, K. Norwood and W. R. Wray ; forwards, L. F. Jones, F. E. Ferguson, A. P. Appleton, L. G. Barry, G. H. Mills, E. R. Broughall, H. R. K. Webb and B. Northcote. DAY-BOYS
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Played on Wednesday, February loth. This game was not so even as the one earlier in the term, for the House had gained Mills, and the Dayboys had lost Richards and Pick. For some time the Dayboys " held their own," and at one period of the game the Dayboys' score was 8 points, and that of the House j o points. But after this the House " got together," and there was some excellent play. Among the Dayboys Sullivan, Wood and Foster, were especially noticeable ; and Sullivan and Wood scored one and two tries respectively. Tries were scored for the House by Peters (z), Fernandes (3), Barry, Lacy (2), Taylor (2), J. A. Molony, • A. C. B. Molony, F. Ferguson, Strange (z), and Mills converted the goals. Final score :House, 65 pts. : Dayboys, 1 pts. Dayboys :—back, B. 0. Jolly ; three-quarters, C. M. Tennent, L. F. Wood, R. M. Wood,t T. W. Fisher, J. H. 13. Sullivan t (G. W. Hargraves) ; forwards, R. D. Foster (capt.),t R. T. Brode," G. G. Wallace," A. P. Appleton, K. Shaun, B. Northcote, H. Hopkins, G. G. Barraclough. House :—back, B. C. Camm ; three-quarters, R. Strange,t A. J. Peters4 C. C. Taylor (capt.),t D. L de T. Fernandes ; half-backs, A. 0. Lacy,t W. V. Lawton"; forwards, J. A. Molony,t A. C. B. Molony,t I. M. Smith,t R. A. M. Mills," F. Ferguson,* L. F. Jones," F. E. Ferguson," L. G. Barry. t denotes First colours. * denotes Second colours.
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R. D. FOSTER. lost. 13lbs. Hard working and strong forward ; has led his team with great keenness, and has been a good captain.
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8st. I3ilbs. A fearless and clever player ; an excellent tackler, but should pass a little more ; is a much improved " kick." R. M. WOOD. 9st. iolbs. A fine scoring three-quarter ; very quick off the mark ; useful kick, but rather weak in tackling. A. E. SCHROEDER. I ost. 13lbs. A really good forward ; has made the most of his height in the line outs ; a good dribbler and tackler, only needs more weight. A strong and straight runner, and J. H. B. SULLIVAN. first rate kick with either foot ; a clever dribbler, and good in defence ; rather weak in combining, and sometimes threw his passes too high. C. C. TAYLOR. lost. 5113s. An excellent full-back ; good tackler and strong kick ; has latterly developed a useful left foot kick ; has been invaluable to the side, and should have a future. J. A. MOLONY. I ost. 8lbs. A good, fast, forward, who works hard the whole time ; is not frightened of falling on the ball ; a good tackler. A. C. B. MOLONY. I I st. 1lb. An energetic forward, who has done good work ; should try to keep " on side," and use his head more. A. 0. LACY. 8st. 8lbs. A good kick and strong runner ; with more weight should be good.; often showed considerable cleverness, but is very weak in tackling. A. J. PETERS. I Ost. A much improved player ; gave his passes " cleanly" and low ; rather slow, but should be good next year. M. PICK. 9st. I Ilbs. A rather slow forward, who has done good work in the scrum and loose ; a very fair kick but weak tackler. I. M. SMITH. 9st. Iolbs. A hardworking forward ; very useful in the scrum, but is apt to lose the ball after an excellent dribble. R. STRANGE. Is slow, but runs straight ; a moderate kick, and poor tackler. R. M. MILLS. 12st. 2lbs. A great addition to the scrum since he has come back ; good kick, but weak tackler. W. V. LAWTON. 8st. I 'lbs. A slow three-quarter ; not fond of stopping a rush ; a good kick. C. W. RICHARDS.
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9st. qilbs. A light forward ; fairly good in the loose, but sometimes slack. G. G. WALLACE. 9st. 8lbs. A very young forward who should do well in time ; should try to control his feet better. F. FERGUSON. fist. I 2lbs. A small, light, forward, who has played three-quarter for the 2nd : is plucky, and should do well.
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Est. 74lbs. A promising half, who has come on well ; should learn to combine with his partner, and originate movements more quickly. L. F. JoNEs. 9st. 5lbs. A fairly heavy forward ; should learn to keep his head, and dribble better. F. E. FERGUSON. fist. albs. A very promising forward has quite the idea of the game, and is especially good in the loose. He is light yet, but should do well. L. G. BARRY. 8st. 9ilbs. A sound, hard-working, forward ; should learn to control the ball better. G. H. MILLS. Has played a s'eady game among the forwards, and kicks well.B C. cAMM. Has played full-back and also threequarters with some success ; a very fair kick and tackler. A heavy forward, who works hard A. P. APPLETON. :0St. 4ilbS. in the scrum ; should make more use of his height and weight in the line out. G. PETERS. A three-quarter possessed of some qualities ; but should pass more and improve his tackling. D. FERNANDES. ()St. I21bs. A fast three-quarter, who should start more quickly ; must learn to kick and tackle. W. R. WRAY. 6st. sibs. A young half, who has done very good work ; should learn to pass more and may do well. E. R. BROUGHALL. 8st. Filbs. A moderate forward, who has done some good work in the scrum, K.
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L. F. Wool). 7st. 1 [lbs. A three-quarter possessed of speed which he does not turn to enough account : a very good kick, but should learn to tackle. R. M. BASKETT. 6st. albs. A sturdy full-back who kicks well ; is not yet adept at stopping rushes. H. HAYNES. 6st. 7lbs. A three-quarter who kicks well, but is apt to loose his head. H. WEBB. 7st. A moderate forward, who plays hard in the loose. B. NORTHCOTE. A fairly big forward who does not yet understand the game ; is much too slow.
FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. It is impossible to say that this has been a successful season, but it must be remembered that throughout last term we suffered many mischances, and upon these occasions it has been more than difficult to find players of any resource whatsoever upon whom to fall back. The forwards were as a whole very slow, although they are much lighter than last year's scrum. Among the backs there was a lack of good combination at first, but this improved after Richards' return. In the znd XV. there was a decided lack of size and weight among the forwards, and of combination and speed among the backs ; nevertheless there are several promising players. In conclusion we must thank G. Yeld, Esq., (0.P.), and the Rev. H. T. S. Gedge, for their kindness in coaching the two XV's ; Mr. Tendall for refereeing in matches, and Mr. Yeld for his constant support upon the touch-line. CONCERTS. The Christmas Concert took place on December 21st, before a very large audience. In it we had a new departure, the performance of a secular Cantata of considerable length. One or two un-musical people confessed to being bored by this, as they could not follow the story ; and for their sakes it would, on a future occasion perhaps, be wise to have the words printed, especially if the story is so complex as that of Hero and Leander.
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For the performance we have nothing but praise. It showed that a very great deal of time and trouble had been taken by all concerned, and was sung with evident enjoyment. It is in Lloyd's happiest strain—melodious yet never trivial—and reflects throughout the story it tells. The solos were creditably taken by I. M. Smith, Baskett, and F. Appleton. Of the rest of the programme the most attractive was the performance of two sets of Folk Songs, English and German, arranged as quartets ; and the English did not suffer by comparison. The voices of the tenors and basses blended well in the duets, and they received a cordial encore for their effort. The soloists and instrumentalists all distinguished themselves, and generally the concert was voted one of our best. PART I. . PIANO SOLO . . . . " Invitation a la Valse " Weber MR. G. F. TENDALL. 2. Two FOLK SONGS (a) " Heigh Ho I the Morning Dew " Old English (b)" Wassail Song"..
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ARGUMENT :
To keep the Feast of Adonis* the people from Abydos cross the Hellespont to Sestos, where dwells Hero, priestess of Venus, in a lonely tower. With them sails Leander ; who, seeing Hero as she presides over the Festival, loves her. After the Festival he tells his love, and Hero's heart is won ; but not without fear, for she has broken her religious vows. Then they part, she to her tower, he to Abydos. But a torch will shine each night, and he will swim the strait to come to her. One night, in winter, he is drowned, and Hero, in her misery, throws herself from her tower and dies by the drowned body of her lover. * Some idea of which may be formed from Theocritus Idyll 15.
Introduction and Chorus of people from Abydos. (2) Processional Music. (3) Hymn of Adonis. (4) Duet. (5) The Return of Abydos. (6) Air. (7) Scena. (8) Epilogue. (1)
PART II. . TWO GERMAN FOLK SONGS Arranged by Brahms R. M. BASKETT, B. C. CAMM, R. D. FOSTER, I. M. SMITH. " Two Dances " 2. PIANO DUET Grigg F. FERGUSON, H. A. LEES. " Admirals All " 3. SONG Alan Gray (0.P.) J. H. B. SULLIVAN.
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4. Two ENGLISH FOLK SONGS 5.
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(a) "Blow away the Morning Breezes " (b) " The Sailor's Farewell" Piatti Notturno "
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6. Two VOCAL DUETS (a) "Wanderers' Night Song ".. Rubinstein (b) " May Song" See amid the Winter's Snow " 7. " Good King Wenceslas" 8. SCHOOL SONG. ." The Flight of the Earls " " Forty Years on " GOD SAVE THE KING.
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A short concert was given on March 5th, the chief feature of which was the delightful singing of Miss Sample. Her two songs, " The Nightingale " and " There's a Land," were enthusiastically encored. All the other items were well rendered, but the audience was much reduced in number by a severe snowstorm.
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. We have been a little unfortunate with the lectures which we have tried to arrange this term, owing partly to illness and partly to the fact that we have been unable to g et friends to lecture to us on the evenings that were free. We are very disappointed that we cannot manage to get Colonel Appleton to lecture to us this term as the term is ending so early. He has promised to lecture to us on 'Animal Life in India,' and, as he has also seen a good deal of life in Somaliland, we shall hope to hear something of his experiences there. The only lecture that we have managed A Peep into Nature through the to have was one entitled Microscope,' by the Rev. R. Oborne Walker, President of the Society. The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides which were borrowed by Mr. C. A. Swift. We were shown quite a variety of fleas and other small insects; on one of the fleas, so we were told, other fleas have been discovered, which reminds us of a well-known rhyme. A few interesting slides of sections of '
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Additions to the Museum since January :•. Birds' Eggs Presented by M. Weeks. Long-tailed Tit .. W. W. A. Phillips. •• Green Lizard in Spirit .. Rev. R. 0. Walker.
THE PAGEANT. There is reason to believe that an eminent divine resident in York can put forward claims as good as those of any other to the invention of the name, if not of the discovery of the microbe, of Pageantitis. The epidemic is wide-spread, if not universal in York. The Museum Gardens are strewn with railway sleepers. Arms sufficient, in numbers at least, for the Territorial forces are being fashioned in hot haste. Bales of goods block every doorway, and no guests are welcome at afternoon tea unless they bring their sewing-machine or at least their needle. Persons, erstwhile sober and respectable, are now dubbed with the names of kings and queens, of dukes and duchesses, of church dignitaries or " prehistoric peeps "—and all the rest compose the crowd. One episode has been assigned to the School. King Eadbert attended by nobles and warmen meeting with Archbishop Ecgbert accompanied by priests and acolytes, among them Alcuin, is disturbed by two brawling citizens, and suggests to the Archbishop the foundation of the School. In the final tableau of the Pageant. all the boys of the School, dressed in the style of 735, march past bearing their banner, and singing the Latin Carmen composed by the Bishop of Bristol. •
" ALCUIN OF YORK," by the Right Reverend G. F. Browne, D.D., D.C.L., F.S.A., Bishop of Bristol. And, we must add, O.P. These lectures delivered in Bristol Cathedral are of interest to all, of surpassing interest to Peterites. There are some, even Peterites, it is to be feared, who do not
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know as much of Alcuin as his abiding greatness merits. Born in the same year (735) which saw the revival of the School under Ecgbert and at Bede's suggestion, he was successively its most distinguished alumnus, an Assistant Master, and Headmaster. Despatched by Eanbald I., Ecgbert's successor in the Archbishopric, to obtain the pallium from Rome, he encountered at Parma, Karl, King of the Franks, more generally known as the Emperor Charlmagne, who pressed him to leave York and becoMe what we may perhaps call his " Education Minister." In this capacity he planned a number of schools in France all on the model of St. Peter's, the chief of which he himself controlled, having charge in it. amongst others, of Karl's own sons. There is a " modeinness " about all great men which only those can bring out who combine the scholarship a.Ad learning necessary to understand the past with experience of men and things gained at first hand in a busy life. These qualifications the author possesses in a marked degree, and he interprets both the man and his letters in a way which enables us to appreciate both his greatness, and the fundamental unity of problems ancient and modern. There is one passage of more special interest to ourselves. We have been satisfied so far with our membership of a body whose corporate existence dates back to 735. The Bishop now places it practically beyond doubt that Bishop Wilfirth, of York, had grasped the idea of a public school in the modern sense, some 700 yea' s before William of Wickham, its reputed inventor, founded Winchester. And, if so, it appears now that we may date the existence of St. Peter's from about the year 676. Is it unjustifiable pride which makes us hope that the first few pages of Chapter iv. may come before the attention of those who have presumed to dispute the palm of antiquity with us ?
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WILL OF LADY HASTINGS. We are now able to answer the interesting question suggested by a correspondent, and mentioned on Page 31r, Vol. XX. " The Royal Free Grammar School of York " was constituted and appointed in the place of that of Richmond, on 27 November, 1804, to enjoy the privileges of the Hastings Foundation. Since 1860 the old system of drawing lots was dispensed with. We are indebted for this piece of interesting information to the Provost of Queen's College, Oxford.— ED.
VALETE. J. D. Wells. Entered April, 1900. Day-boy. VI. Classical. Head Monitor. Head of the School. Secretary of the Games' Committee. Captain of Gymnasium. 2nd XV., 1907-8-9. Dayboys' IV., 1907-8. Victor Ludorum, 1908. Head Day-boy Librarian. Hey Scholar, 1904. Bishop of Bristol's Prize for Divinity, 1907. M. Pick. Entered May, 1902. Day-boy. VI. Modern. Monitor. XV. 1908-9. Secretary of Debating Society. C. W. Richards. Entered September, 1900. Re-entered September, 1908. Day-boy. VI. Modern. XV. 1907-8-9. R. W. Baddiley. Entered January, 1905. House. Upper V. Modern. Monitor. Captain of Shooting. Head Librarian. G. Peters. Entered Sept., 1904. House. Upper V. Modern. L. W. Whytehead. Entered Sept., 1905. Day-boy. IV. Modern.
SALVETE. H. N. Bell. Lower V. Modern. House. C. C. Morse. Lower V. Modern. Day-boy. P. Henty. Lower School. House. C. D. Thornton. Lower School. House.
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S. OLAVE'S HOUSE. SALVETE. H. M. L. Durrant. E. F. Monkman. R. A. Harpley. 0. Gray. B. M. Storey. G. C. Rawson. VALETE. P. A. Burtt. G. M. Trundle.
NOTES AND ITEMS. November, 1908, the wife of Bryan Cookson (O.P.), of a daughter. z4th November, 1908, the wife of E. S. Challmor (0.P.), of a son. 13th February, igo9, the wife of J. A. Mawson (O.P.), of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Paver-Crow—McCaskie. On March znd, i gog, at St. Columbia's Scotch Church, Pont Street, Chelsea, by the Rev. Archibald Fleming, D.D., Richard G. Paver-Crow (O.P.), only son of the late Richard Paver-Crow, J.P., to Millicent, daughter of Dr. McCaskie, of 12, Sydney Place, Kensington, London. Ellis—Dray. On December 9th, 19°8, John Devonshire Ellis (O.P.), to Lucy, second daughter of Oscar Dray, of 3, Cavil' Drive, Fallowfield, Manchester. APPOINTMENTS. —Rev. H. H. Williams (0.P.) to be Select Preacher in the University of Oxford. G. Edmundson (O.P.) to be Ford Lecturer in the University of Cambridge. NV. H. Crosthwaite has been elected F.R.G.S., and has been put on the permanent staff of the Egyptian Civil Service. J. Arthur Jackson (0.P.) has been chosen as Provisional Candidate in the Conservative interest for Whitehaven. The Rev. F. M. Hargreaves (O.P.), late Conduct of Eton, has taken the school living of Farnham Royal. BIRTHS.-24th
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G. H. Wade (0.P.) has been appointed to the Headmastership of the County Secondary School, Church House, Windsor. J. H. Collinson (O.P.) has been elected President of the St. George's Society, of Hamilton, Ontario. He was nominated by A D. Braithwaite, whose brothers are O.P.'s. The Society numbers over a thousand members. Appointments, etc., direct from School :— J. D. Wells, 9th place in the Competition for Junior Clerkships in the Civil Service. There were 27 vacancies and 150 Candidates. He was first in Latin and second in Greek. J. A. Molony has been elected to an Exhibition in History at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. G. Peters, R. W. Baddiley and R. M. Wood have passed the Law Preliminary Examination. C. C. Taylor has passed the Army Qualifying Examination. By H. Darnley Naylor (0.P.), " Latin and English Idiom," Cambridge University Press. Samuel Waddington (O.P.) is writing "Chapters of my Life." The Archbishop of York has promised to preach at the Annual Commemoration Service, which will be held on Saturday, June 26th, in the School Chapel. The Bishop of Bristol (O.P.), has promised to give away the Prizes on Thursday, July 29th. The Bishop of Croydon preached on February 14.th, in the School Chapel. A Confirmation was held by the Right Reverend the Bishop of Beverley on March 29th, in the School Chapel. The Choir were taken to see " The Gay Gordons " at the Theatre Royal on Feb. loth. We congratulate the following on having received their z st XV. Colours :—A. 0. Lacy, A. J. Peters, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. Strange and R, A. M. Mills. The following have received their 2nd XV. Colours :—F. Ferguson, L. F. Jones and F. E. Ferguson.
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OBITUARY.
THOMAS GISBOURNE FAWCETT (O.P.), Nov. 9th, 1908, suddenly, aged 65.
REV.
JOHN ABDIEL SEATON (0.P.), Nov. 17th, 1908, aged 71.
LT.-COL. ALEXANDER ENGLAND (O.P.),
Nov. 26th, 1908, aged 68.
HENRY COWLING (O.P.), Feb. 26th, 1909.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following :—Cuthlertian, Lily, Ilymerian, Eastbournian, Dunelmian,
Giggleswick Chronicle, S'edberghian (2), Newtonian, Framlinghamian, Cantuarian, Malvernian, Merchistonian, Leodiensian, Bromsgrovian, Christ Church College Magazine (Cawnpore, India), Hurst johnian, United Services College Chronicle.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Shot Notes about the School and O.P.'s will be published from time to time under this h,ading. Corrections and contributions, which are requested, should be addressed to The Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York. The following entered the School under Rev. S Creyke i8z8.
Oct. Belcombe, Hy. Meek Monford, age 9, son of Wm., of York, M.D. ; left East., '35 ; perhaps B.A. Durh. Univ. : '42
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Oct. Overton, Mark, age 13, son of Rev. J., of Clifton ; Free Schol., June '29 ; left Mich., '31. Ridley, Thos„ age 12, son Mr. Ridley, of Lord Mayor's Walk ; Free Schol., June, '3o ; left Mich., '35 ; Schol. St. John's Coll., Camb., and St. Cath. Coll. Camb ; Ordained, '43. Robinson, Mark Anthony, born 15 June, '15, son of M. A., of Barker Hill, attorney ; in Med. practice at Charing and Ashford ; died 29 Nov., '76. Sumner, Jas., age 1 1, son of Oliver, the elder, of Ogleforth ; left Christmas, '3o ; dead. Watson, Percival, age 13, son of Mr. Watson, of Walmgate ; Free Schol., June, '3o ; left Xmas , '31 ; perh : a commission agent at 32, Skeldergate, '72. Watt, Frederick, age 9 ; Free Schol., June, '34. ; left Christmas, '36 ; 3rd son of R., of Bishop Burton ; Ordained ; died 28 Aug., '53. 6 Oct. Oldfield, Geo., age 8, son of Wm., afterwards Lord Mayor, wine merch., at 1, Lendal ; died Mar , '95. 7 Oct. Blow, John, age 13, son of Rev. Mr. Blow, of Goodmanham ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Mids., '29, and returned 1 9 April, '3o. 13 Oct. McLeod, Jas., age 15, son Mrs., of South Parade ; left Christmas, '3o, 27 Oct. Dixon, Hugh Mason, age 9, neph. to Rev. H., of Bishopthorpe ; left Mids., '3o. 1829. 19 Jan. Bainbridge, Jas., age 8, grandson of Mr. Hobson, of Stonegate ; left Mids., '35. Barton, Richard, age 11, neph. to Mr. Johnson, of Blake St. ; left Christmas, '29 ; perh : a clerk at 1, Spencer St., '72. Braithwaite, Wm., age 1o, son of Mr. Braithwaite, of Spurriergate ; Free Schol., June, '32 ; left Mids , '37 ; Matric. Jesus Coll., Camb. ; Ordained ; teacher of P.R.P., see post ; died '71. 1
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_19 Jan. Harwood, John, age 8, son of Mr. Harwood, of Petergate ; left Mids., '32 ; prob. father of J. H., see post. Hornby, Robert Wm. Bilton ; Free Schol., June, '53 left East., '38 ; born, 5 Jan., '21 ; son of Wm., of York ; Matric. Durh. Univ. ; Ordained '44 ; died 28 Sept., '88. Munby, John Pigot, age 17 ; left Mich., '30 ; 2nd son of Joseph, of York ; Schol. Linc. Coll., Oxf. ; Ordained ; died about '80. Robson, Jas. Stuart, age 14; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Christmas, '31 ; son of Rev. -.(as., of Ainderby ; Van Mildert Schol. and Theo. Prize, Durh. Univ. ; Ordained ; died about '93. 25 Jan. Barclay, John, age 12 ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Mich., '35 ; 1st son of Alexander, of York ; Matric. Ch. Ch., Oxf. ; 1st class Lit. Human ; Ordained ; died 25th Aug., '86. 26 Jan. Barstow, Robert Clapham ; Free Schol., June, '33 ; left East., '36 ; son of T., of Naburn ; Matric. Jesus Coll., Camb. ; Stipend. magist., Auckland, New Zealand ; died z8 Sept., '91. 13 Feb. Hewgill, Hy. Fredk. ; left Mids., '33 ; born 2o Oct., '18 ; 3rd son of Hy., of Hornby Grange ; Ordained ; see 13.L.G. 27 Apr. Price, Thos. Chas., age 12 ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Christmas, '33 ; 1st son of Thos., of Clementhorpe ; Matric. B.N.C., Oxford ; Postmaster Merton College ; Ordained ; died 8 Nov., '85. I May Smith, Samuel, age 13 ; left Mids., '30 ; prob. son of Rev . John,fFikleSt.by 4 May Donkin, Wm. Fishbourn ; left Xmas., '32 ; born 15 Feb., ; 1st son of Thos., of Bootham ; Matric. St. Edmund Hall, Oxf. ; Schol. Univ. Coll., Oxf. ; 1st class Lit. Human. and Math. ; Savilian Professor Astron. ; died 15 NOV., '69. 25 May Pearson, Richard, age 12, son of John, of Monk Bar ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Christmas, '32 ; father of W. A., see post ; died 16 Nov., 1906.
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June Cattley, Stainforth, born 7 Dec. '15 ; ist son of Thos., of York ; Free Sch-91., June, '29 ; left Mich., '3+ ; Hastings Exhib., Queen's Coll., Oxf. ; died 5 June, '35. 17 June Simpson, Wm , age 13 ; Free Schol., June '29 ; left Mids., '31 ; son of Alfred, of Mahon, attorney ; a solicitor at Malton. Smithson, Robert Edward, born zo Dec., '15 ; ist son of Robert, of York, attorney ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Christmas, '31 ; a solicitor in York ; died 16 Mar., '98.
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SCHOOL LETTER. HE near approach of Half-term reminds the Editor that he must again set to work and write an account of our School events. This term has been a very busy one, as it began with practising for the Sports, the Boat Race and the Gymnastic Competition ; which were all postponed from the end of last term, and being for once favoured with fine weather came off in the most successful manner. The Sports took place on two exceptionally fine days, and though perhaps this was more favourable to the spectators than to the competitors, still we heard very few complaints, and the " times" on the whole were quite good. After these events the School was able to start cricket in earnest. We wish the Captain and his team all success in the coming season. The prospects seem quite bright, as the two matches which have been played reflect great credit on the team. The first match against Ampleforth was splendidly contested, and though we just lost, it was by no means a disgraceful defeat. The match against Bootham was unfortunately spoilt by rain. At present the chief topic of conversation in York is the Pageant. We are eagerly waiting to see our costumes which are mostly being made at the School by a number of ladies with Miss Owen at their head. We are much indebted to them for this kindness. In the Carpenter's Shop too we see formidable weapons being manufactured. The School attended one rehearsal en masse, but we are told• that their performance did not exactly charm the Pageant Master. We are however confident that when the time comes they will pass all the bounds of excellence. •
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THE OLD BOYS' GATHERING. For the convenience of " week-enders" the Old Boys' match has been fixed for Friday and Saturday, June 25th and 26th. Old boys, not playing in their team, who can get down for the gathering are asked to communicate with the Headmaster. On Saturday, June 26th, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a.m. The Commemoration Service will be at ir-4.5, the sermon being preached by the Archbishop of York. At 8-3o p.m. the usual Conversazione in the Gymnasium will be held, at which will take place the Annual Meeting of the Club. The Headmaster will at all times be grateful to hear of or from old boys who may have lost touch with the School.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR EDITORS,
Most old Peterites seem to be living a very secluded life this term—one can only infer that they are all working hard. RAIMES especially has hidden himself with such skill that I had almost despaired of being able to send you news of him. However, a friend from Ridley Hall assured me that " Oxford " was flourishing. E. C. PETERS is no mean hand with the tennis-racket, and in the open tournament at Christ's was drawn against the captain and gave him a very uncomfortable time. COLLEY is still troubled with his knee, and has recently been to London for an operation. It is to be hoped that it has been successful, and that next " rugger " season will find him fit and well again. He has been elected Secretary of Emmanuel College R.U.F.C., and has been promoted to the rank of Corporal in the C.U.O.T.C. CLEGG is happy with the thought of May week. Like most medicals he has little time for sport, but occasionally plays cricket and tennis. He is in the Jesus shooting eight.
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M. W. PETERS has played regularly for Christ's at cricket, but has not been as successful as last year. The worry of " exams." is doubtless the cause. INGHAM also is seldom to be seen. He is of course working hard for his May. Tennis seems to be the attraction, but he has also done duty for Selwyn ist at cricket. BULMER is seriously thinking of complaining to the Cambridge Motor Company about the " busses " which pass his window every 15 minutes, and hinder him in his studies. " They are a continual source of nuisance," he was heard to say, " especially when they wake you early in the morning at 9 a.m." But enough of this gossip. Time is precious at least to some of us. Wishing the cricket Xl. the best of luck. Yours, CAMBRIDGE.
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR EDITORS, " Men may come and men may go," but demands for Oxford Letters to the " Peterite " cease never (see " the Brook," Tennyson). Vehementer miror quare huc scripsetis. This term is not one in which Old Peterites can display their energy. The enervating and pitiless glare of the Southern Sun prostrates the stern and hardy sons of a Northern Alma Mater, accustomed to the rude blasts of BoreasPhillips always excepted. GR EENHOW is indulging in tennis and being punted. KIRBY is working hard. We congratulate him on flooring " Mods. He is greatly in demand as a Punting man, when one's Lady friends come up. HUSBAND arrived here and promptly got measles, though only of a Teutonic nature—funny how everybody is Teutonic now-a-daysthink it must be in the air or the brain, but am not quite sure. He is at present engaged in trying to discover the fallacies of John
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Stuart Mill, and rather fancies himself as an opponent of the Budget and a pillar of the constitution. PHILLIPS is ubiquitous. He works hard, plays at cricket and goes in for soldiering. We hope to see him make a good bid for his " blue " next term. We have had the pleasure also of a visit from Raimes ; who seems rather ashamed of himself for deserting his first " love." 0 si sic Omnes !
Yours, 0.P., Ox.
CRICKET PROSPECTS. Six of last year's eleven, viz., Sullivan, Peters, Taylor, Lacy. Ferguson, and Foster, R. D., will be available for the coming season. These should form a good nucleus for this year's eleven. For the five vacant places candidates will probably be found in Lawton, Fernandes, Norwood, Wallace and Mills. Most of these show good promise as batsmen, and Lawton and Norwood should be useful bowlers. If the old members retain their form, and the new blood prove useful, we have every reason to hope for a successful season. The degree of success, however, will depend, in a great measure, on the efforts made by each one to improve himself in every department of the game. There is every prospect that, given an ordinary amount of good luck, the cricket team of 1909 will close the season with the matches won considerably predominating over those lost.
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CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE.
Played on May 2 2 nd, at Ampleforth. Sullivan won the toss, and he and Peters opened the School Innings. Runs came very quickly and 6o was up in half-an-hour. Taylor then came in, and he and Sullivan had a long partnership in which they both played excellent cricket. Sullivan completed his so, but was caught in trying to pull a " long hop." After t his there was a regular procession and, although the score had been 120 for 2, the side was all out for 141. Ampleforth started well and the runs came fairly quickly. The score stood at 12+ for eight. The ninth wicket fell at 136, and the scores were exactly equal when the last over was called. Amidst the greatest excitement the winning hit was made off the last ball but one of the match. Scores :
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. J. H. B. Sullivan,
c Collison,
b
McCormack 53 A. J. Peters, c Rochford, b Collison 25 C. C. Taylor, run out. 35 A.O.Lacy, c Gaynor, b McCormack 2 F. Ferguson, lbw. b A. Goss 4 0 D. Fernandes, b McCormack 0 W. V. Lawton, b McCormack G. G. Wallace, b McCormack 5 L. F. Wood, c P. A. Martin, b 6 McCormack K. Norwood, b Collison R. D. Foster, not out II Extras Total
Sullivan Foster Lawton Peters
H. Williams, b Lawton C. F. Hincaugh, b Lawton B. R. Collison, c Lacy, b Foster C. E. Rochford, c Peters, b Foster P. A. Martin, b Sullivan G. J. Gaynor, b Sullivan G. W. Lindsey, not out. F. Goss, c and b Sullivan G. Dwyer, b Sullivan G. McCormack, run out A. Goss, not out Extras
17 13 38
Total
'44
141
BOWLING ANALYSIS. M. 0. 16 5 18
w.
37 54
4
28 18
6
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
R.
V
4 9 9 24 9
3 7 4 7
2 2 0
BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
Played at Bootham, May 26th. St. Peter's School batted first, and runs came slowly, as the wicket was a difficult one for the batsmen. The second wicket produced a good stand, and Sullivan
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played very well for his 3o. The score rose steadily, nearly all the batsmen contributing something. Fernandes and Lacy made a good stand, and Lawton played excellently. With the total at 1+1 the innings was declared, leaving Bootham an hour and a quarter to bat in. They started badly—Marriage being bowled with Taylor's first ball. In fact, none of the batsmen seemed to settle down to the bowling, and four wickets fell for 29. The rain then came down and stopped play. For St. Peter's Taylor bowled splendidly, taking all the four wickets for 15 runs. Score :— ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
BOOT HAM SCHOOL.
J. H. B. Sullivan, c Gilbert, b Marriage 30 A. J. Peters, b Walker t . C. C. Taylor, c Walpole, b Walker 9 A. 0. Lacy, c and b Walker .... 16 F. Ferguson, c Marriage, b Walker 4 D. Fernandes, b Walker 20 G. G. Wallace, b Faraday o W. V. Lawton, not out 40 G. H. Mills, b Brockbank.. 7 K. Norwood, c Pim, b Walpole o R. D. Foster, not out 3
Extras
II
Total..
Taylor Lawton
Walker, c Norwood, b Taylor Marriage, b Taylor Pearman, b Taylor Green, not out Walpole, b Taylor Extras
II 7 4 2
Total (4 wkts.)
29
5 0
Faraday, Waterfall, Pim, Gilbert, Brockbank and Watson did not bat.
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ANALYSIS. M.
R.
W.
5'3 5
0
15
4 0
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at Durham, on May 29th. Durham won the toss, and put us in first on a difficult wicket. We began disastrously, as Sullivan was run out when only eleven runs had been made, and four runs later Taylor was bowled. At 18 two wickets fell in successive balls. After this, however, there were two good stands, Lacy, Ferguson, and Lawton all played very well at an exceedingly critical point. But even so the innings closed for the poor score of 119. When Durham went in the wicket had dried completely, and After the fall of the first favoured the batsmen a great deal.
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wicket, a long stand was made, and only two wickets had fallen when our score was passed. For Durham Cumberlege played splendidly, going in first and not being out until after they had won. Score and analysis :ST. PETER'S.
DURHAM.
J. H. B. Sullivan, run out 6 A. J. Peters, c Maynard, b Gedge II C. C. Taylor, b Gedge A. 0. Lacy, st Cumberlege,b Brown 40 D. Fernandes, b Gedge G. G. Wallace, b Gedge 7 F. Ferguson, st Cumberlege, b Fen12 wick W. V. Lawton, c. A. Maynard, b 30 Brown G. H. Mills. b Brown K. Norwood, not out R. D. Foster, c H. Dingle, b Baker o Extras
W. E. Maynard, c and b Taylor 9 38 W. Fenwick, b Norwood B. S. Cumberlege, c Taylor, 1D Peters 74 41 A. Maynard, b. Sullivan ... , 88 P. Gedge, c Norwood, b Sullivan W. N. Hodgson, b Foster 33 G. A. Baker, run out 14 H. J. Maynard, not out .. A. J. Dingle, A . Brown, did not bat. H. J. Dingle, Extras 3
119
Total
Taylor Foster Lawton Sullivan Peters Norwood
•
BOWLING ANALYSIS. M. R. 0. 80 I 13 10'3 I 47 32 0 9 0 15 72 0 8 41 4
0 30 Foster bowled one wide.
Total (for 7 wkts.) . .3 I
W. 0
AVERAGE. 8o 47
2
36
I
30
ST. PETER'S V AMPLEFORTH, AT YORK, MAY 22ND, 1909. AMPLEFORTH.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, G. H. Mills, b Wright B. C. Carnal, c Burge, b Richardson Henty, b Wright Haynes, c Marshal, b Richardson .. Armstrong, b Wright Molony, b Wright Hopkins, b Richardson Brode, b Wright Schroeder, c and b Richardson Smith, b Richardson Shann, not out Extras Total
4 9 0 0
3 3 3 0
5 3 32
James, retired Robertson, b Hopkins Kelly, b Haynes Chamberlain, b Henty .. • • .... Burge, b Haynes Martin, declared . Wright, b Hopkins Barnett, c Brode, b Shann .....••• Marshall, not out •••• •••• Richardson, } did not bat. Young, Extras Total
52 17 18 4 3 71 ii 8 6 13 202
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Henty Haynes Hopkins Camm Shann
BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0 II 2 13
6 5 3
0 0 0
37 52 53 29
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II
0
ST. PETER'S V BOOTHAM, AT YORK, MAY
2 2
22ND, 1909.
ST. PETER'S.
BOOTH AM SCHOOL.
29 Camm, b Brockbank Henty, c Barringer, b T. Harrison 8 Armstrong, b Pumphrey 4 Haynes, c Milner, b Pumphrey.... 10 Molony, c T. Harrison, b Pumphrey 0 2 Wood, b Pumphrey Brode, b Pumphrey 4 0 Hopkins, b Pumphrey Schroeder, c Richardson, b Pum13 phrey Smith, b Pumphrey 2 Shann, not out 6 Extras
26 Pickard, b Haynes Darby, c Wood, b Henty 5 Pumphrey, hit wkt. b. Henty •••• 0 Milner, st. Brode, b Henty 4 22 Barringer, h Henty Harrison, P. R., not out 73 Scrimgeour, H. C., not out 37 Brockbank, Bigland, did not bat. Harrison, T. Richardson, 10 Extras --167 Total (5 wkts.)
Total
Henty Haynes Hopkins Shann Wood
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CRICKET CLUB,
R.
W.
61
4
30 5o
0
17
0
9
0
1909.
President :—Rev. E. C. Owen. Hon. .S.,c/ dory :—A J. Peters. Captain :—J. H. B. Sullivan. FIRST XI. FIXTURES. Ground Res' II Score. Date. Club. Sat. May 22 Wed. „ 26 Sat. „ Sat. June 5 Wed. ,, 9 16 Wed. 19 Sat. 25 Fri. 26 Sat. Wed. „ 3o Sat. July 3 Wed. „ 7 Sat. „ 10 Wed. „ 14. If
Ampleforth College Bootham School Durham School Romany C C Hymer's College . . . . . F. C. Crowther, Esq's. XI Pocklington G.S. • • • • •
away away away home away home home
t Old Peterites
home
.
.
.
Bootham School Leeds G S York Banks Durham School Yorkshire Gentlemen . • • . .
home home home home
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SECOND XI. Sat. May 2 2 Wed, June 9 Sat. „ 19 Wed. „ 30 Sat. July 3 Sat. „ 10
Ground Res' lt Score.
Club.
Date.
Ampleforth College Hymer's College Pocklington G.S. I3ootham School ..... Leeds G.S Durham School .
home home away away away away
HOUSE v DAYBOYS. BOAT RACE. This race was rowed upon Tuesday, 4th of May. Owing to the postponement from last term the House Boat had lost three of its members, and the Day boys one. The House winning the toss and taking the far side of the river, got off first, and led until the first turn below the School boat-house, when the Dayboys caught them up and rapidly went ahead. The House struggled on, and opposite St. Mary's, partly owing to No. 2 in the Dayboys boat getting entangled with his oar, and partly to a plucky " spurt," crept up to within half a length of their opponents, but in the final " spurt" the Dayboys again got away and won by a length and three-quarters. HOUSE. DAYBOYS. Cox. A. K. Procter. J. C. Foster. Cox. Stroke B. C. Camm* (capt.) Stroke R. D. Foster* (capt.) E. R. Broughall. J. H. B. Sullivan.* 3 3 2 M. Weeks. 2 L. F. Wood. R. Strange. Bow G. G. Wallace.* Bow Colours.
ROWING. The " Scratch Fours " postponed from the end of last term will be held on " Saturday, July 17th." Any Old Boys who wish to take part should send in their names to Rev. R. 0. Walker not later than July 15th. It is hoped that as many as can will enter so that about a dozen " fours " may be made up. Entrance s/-.
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GYMNASIUM. The Annual Competition took place on Friday, May 7th. Major Hely-Hutchinson very kindly acted as judge. The challenge shield was won by " The House," who were victorious in both sections of the competition. The cup for individual work was won by J. F. Colley, who is very promising for his age. In the Swedish Drill Section of the competition the teams were very evenly matched—the Boarders winning only by a slight superiority at " the horse." In the Gymnastic Section the Boarders had no difficulty in securing a victory ; this was due chiefly to the keenness shown by some members of the House. The standard of both sections was rather low, but this was probably caused by the unfortunate postponement of the competition to the summer term, and the difficulties of training in the holidays. The postponement was detrimental to both sides ; as the Dayboys lost not only the zealous leadership of J. D. Wells, but also a promising member of the team—T. W. Fisher ; and the House lost C. C. Taylor, Wells' successor to the captainship. The marks were as follows :-
DAYBOYS.
HOUSE. Swedish
••
49
Gymnasium—Colley .. Strange.. Norwood Medhurst
46
Marks (after reduction)
48
54
•
Richards Hargraves Shann • •
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47
51 40 z9 27i
We shall be very sorry to lose Sergeant-Major Ferris this term. He had a very wide experience and always took great interest in his work. His energy was boundless, and we feel sure that it has left its trace behind, by the marked improvement in the keenness of the School during his time. We should like to congratulate him on his appointment to be School Marshal and Gymnasium Instructor at the United Services College, Windsor ; and to welcome his successor, Sergeant-Major Blackwell.
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THE VETERANS. Oh cricket's an excellent game, don't yer know, If only yer able to play ; But if yer capacity's only so so, It's not very much in yer way. It's all very well to say " Soon you'll advance " And some day be one of the best ; " But we poor old beggars—we " aint got no chance," And its all very well for the rest. " Look at me ! This is right, don't yer see, and that's wrong," And they show yer the method of play. Then a great lump of leather comes hurtling along And yer find yerself right in the way. It's all very well if yer batting, yer know, And yer bowling is some of the best. If, when yer put off, yer can turn round and go, But it isn't much fun for the rest.
N.Q.
NATURAL HISTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. The above Society made their Annual Excursion to the north of Yorkshire on June znd. The weather was favourable, which was more than was hoped for on the previous day. The part of Yorkshire decided on this year was Wensleydale, being an extremely picturesque district, and well adapted for photography ; also being a country of trees and glades, t was very suitable from an ornithological point of view. The river Ure, moreover, which flows through the valley is an extremely good trout stream, and attracted two rods from the members of the Society. Flowers also were abundant, and added greatly to the magnificence of the scenery.
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Tickets were taken to Askrigg, which was the village to which all were to assenible for tea; most of the members, however, alighted at Aysgarth, the previous station, close to which are the three famous Aysgarth Falls. The journey was broken at Bedale through which a small trout stream flows, which was fished for a short time by some of the members; the remainder made their way into the village, some photographing the church, others purchasing chocolates. Leaving Bedale again at i I-1 r there was a general disembarkation at Aysgarth ; from here, some made their way by road, others by river to Askrigg ; many however remained in the neighbourhood searching for birds' eggs, etc., and took either the 2-55 or 5-12 train to Askrigg. Other places of interest visited by some of the members of the Society were Addleborough, 1,564 feet in height, and Semmer Water, a large lake about a mile in length. Bear Park would also have been an interesting place in the neighbourhood of Aysgarth, but was not visited. At six o'clock all met at Sykes' Boarding House for tea, after which the station was sought ready for the 6-49 back to York. This is the first time the Society has been quite as far away from York, but will probably not be the last time Askrigg and Aysgarth will be visited, as everyone enjoyed the day and it certainly proved an ideal spot, both from a Natural History and Photographic point of view.
SHOOTING. Mr. Hallows very kindly offered a shooting cup, for which only those who had not shot at Strensall were allowed to compete. The competition was held on Thursday, May 6th ; and C. L. Armstrong won the prize with 3o, out of a maximum of 5o. R. F. J. Strange and E. Harvey tied second with 29.
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ATHLETIC SPORTS. The Athletic Sports, originally fixed for Friday and Saturday, April znd and 3rd, were held on Tuesday and Thursday, May tith and 13th. A very fair number of spectators was present on the first day, and though the weather was very enjoyable for them, it was almost too hot to be pleasant for the performers. The Thursday unfortunately was very cold, as it rained between the two days, and it was feared that the prize-giving would have to take place in the Big Hall. But as the wind dropped a little towards the end of the afternoon, it was held outside, Mrs. Dodsworth very kindly giving away the prizes. The Victor Ludorum was carried off by J. H. B. Sullivan, who won no less than six open events, accumulating 14 points. The points between the House and Dayboys were equally divided, each taking 16i points. Only four Old Boys turned out for their interesting race, in which R. M. Wood came in first. RESULTS. 211d. st. G. Wallace R. Strange Long Jump (under 16) Putting the Weight (open) J. H. B. Sullivan C. C. Taylor P. A. W. Richards D. Fernandes 120 Hurdles (under 16) J. H. B. Sullivan A. 3. Peters Long Jump (open) J. H. B. Sullivan J. A. Molony roo yards (open) C. C. Taylor J. A. Molony too yards (handicap) C. D. Thornton G. Barraclough too yards (under 14) G. Wallace G. Barraclough too yards (under 15) H. B. Greenwood 8o yards (under 1 3) C. E. Medhurst C. C. Taylor Throwing Cricket Ball(open)J. H. B. Sullivan A. J. Peters I. M. Smith Mile (open) 3rd, R. D. Foster I 20 yds Hurdle Race (open) J. H. B. Sullivan A. E. Schroeder A. E. Schroeder R. D. Foster Half-mile W. V. Lawton A. J. Peters High Jump (open) K. Shann High Jump (under 15) Wallace Ingham G. Barraclough Quarter-mile (under 15) C. C. Taylor J. H. B. Sullivan Quarter-mile (open)
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Consolation (senior) C. C. Taylor, (junior) Hargraves Victor Ludorum, J. H. B. Sullivan ; Old Boys Race, R. M. Wood ; Tug of War, House ; Fives (senior) R. M. Wood, (junior) C. L. Armstrong ; Gymnasium, J. F. Colley Shooting (junior) C. L. Armstrong (3o). Dayboys, 161 pts. House, 16 pts. ;
;
VALETE. R. M. Wood. Entered May, 1905. Dayboy. Upper V. Modern. Monitor. XV. 1907-8-9. XI. 1908. Dayboy IV. 1907-8. Hockey Colours 1 906. Fives Cup 1908. Choir. R. A. M. Mills. Entered Sept., 1903. House. Upper V. Modern. Monitor. XV. 1908-9. House IV. 1908. Capt. of Shooting. Sec. of the Debating Society. T. W. Fisher. Entered Sept., 1904. Dayboy. Upper V. Classical. C. E. F. Rawson. Entered Jan., 1907. Dayboy. IV. Modern. N. M. Jesper. Entered Sept., 1908. Dayboys. Lower School. L. C. Jesper.
SALVETE. LOWER III :—R. W. Horton, J. 0. Wood.
ST. OLAVE'S. SALVETE. C. G. Bulmer (from Alcuin House), C. T. B. Parker, H. Richardson, P. St. G. D. Smith.
ALCUIN HOUSE. VALETE.—J. R. Macdonald. SALVETE.—H. N. Nelson.
NOTES AND ITEMS. MARRIAGES.
15th of Feb., at King's Norton, by the Rev. P. E. Lord (0.P.), brother-in-law of the bridegroom, Egerton Melville Hingston (0.P.), fourth son of J. Tregelles
KINGSTON—SMITH.—On
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Hingston, of Leamington, to Edith Maud Lindsay, second daughter of the late Major-General John Smith, Bengal Staff. CROSTHWAITE-BARLOW.- On Tuesday, Feb. 16th, 1909, the Rev. Arthur Crosthwaite, second son of the Bishop of Beverley, to Kate Louisa Barlow, in All Saints Cathedral, Allakabah. The service was conducted by Rev. Canon Westcott, and the address given by the Rev. A. A. Blair. E. W. CLARKE has been offered the Headmastership of Lennoxville. HUGH Moss (0.P.) has been appointed Master of the English Church Pageant J. C. LYTH (O.P.) has completed his degree of M.B., B.S., at Leeds University, and has been appointed House Physician at the Leeds General Imfirmary. Erratum—p. 327, Rev. G. Edmundson (0.P.), to be Ford Lecturer at Oxford. We draw the attention of Old Peterites to two very pretty little volumes of poetry by Gilbert Hudson, O.P., entitled respectively " Vanderdecken " and " Sylvia's Rose and the May Moon " (Elkin Matthews). The author has very kindly sent copies to the school library. We should like to congratulate W. Ingham on having won his Selwyn Cricket Colours. On Sunday, May 1 6 t h , Mr. E. R. Dodsworth preached in the school chapel, and on June 6th, Rev. T. A. Harpley, Vicar of St. Lawrence, York.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following : Cuthbertian, Lily, Hymerian, Eastbournian, Dunelmian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Sedberghian (2), Newtonian, Framlinghamian, Cantuarian, lifalvernian, Merchislonian, Leodiensian, _Bromsgrovian, Christ Church College Magazine (Cawnpore, India), Hurst Johnian, United Services College Chronicle. —
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OBITUARY. SCARG1LL.—At Mold. North Wales, suddenly of acute pneumonia, May 25th, Bertram James St. George (0.P.), elder son of the late F. M. Scargill, and Mrs. Scargill, of Thorpe Lodge, Clifton, York. LORD.--On the 18th of April, at Ebor Mount, Rochdale, the result of an accident, Thomas Bamford, the only child of T. B. and M. A. Lord, aged 14. years.
SCARGILL.—On 31st of May, at her residence, Thorpe Lodge, York, Hanette Ann Scargill, wife of the late Frederick Martin Scargill, Thorpe Lodge, and eldest daughter of Major-General Henry Bingham, late of Wolverton House, Dalkey, co. Dublin. HEY.—On May 19th, William Croser Hey, M.A , at Hutton Buscel ; Curate of Goldsborough, Curate of St. Olave's, Vicar of St. Olave's ; son of Archdeacon Hey, former Headmaster. OLDFIELD.—At Burleigh, Bournemouth, aged 75, Rev. Charles Oldfield (0.P.) ; deacon 1857 ; curacies at Halesowen, Swanswick, Walcot, St. Mark, and Brighton ; Rector of St. Michael, Stamford, 1867 ; All Saints (the mother church) 1874; prebendor Canon of Norton Episcopi in Lincoln Cathedral, 1899.
We have inadvertently omitted the death of SMYTH, THOS. CARTWRIGHT. —On October 3rd, 1908 (O.P.). Free Schol., 3-4-8. Sch. Exhib. Son of Rev. Smyth, of 2, Grove Terrace, York. Chapl. Both Reg. Skrine Schol. St. Cath. Coll. Camb. Migrated to Jesus Coll. Camb. 2 I st Senior Opt. and 3rd class Classics /43. Had two or three brothers at St. Peter's. See lists in last two numbers of " Peterite." See biogr. in " Yorks. Post," i4th Oct., 1908. CLAYFORTH. — On June 5th, at Felixkirk, the Rev. Henry Clayforth, M.A. (O.P.), for thirty-five years Vicar of the-Parish.
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PETERITE. VOL. XX.
JULY, 1909.
No. 191
THE SCHOOL LETTER. E are once more nearing the end of another school year, which, we hope, has been in every way a prosperous one. The First XI. has been fairly successful, as it haS won four matches and was unfortunate in drawing the second match with Bootham, when victory seemed within reach. We congratulate Sullivan upon breaking the school batting record, which he made last year against Durham by making 137 not out in this match. The match against the Old Peterites, which should have been played on 25th and 26th of June, took place on the 26th and 28th of June instead. The school seemed unable to master the bowling of the Old Boys, who won by four wickets. The Captain and Secretary deserve much praise for their keenness and energy, which has done so much to make the season a successful one. Sullivan's experience has proved invaluable to us, and we wish him every success in the future. On St. Peter's Day (June 26th) the Archbishop of York honoured us by preaching the sermon in the Chapel, and it was so full that not only were the seats in the Chapel itself occupied, but also most of those in the vestry. The Chapel was artistically decorated by the Misses Owen and other ladies, and we are much indebted to them for lending this additional beauty to the service. The Choir was very much augmented by Old Boys and Olavites, and Mr. Tendall took great trouble to make the music of the
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service in every way as beautiful as possible. There was an elaborate system of stewards and messengers, and the whole service was conducted without a hitch. The Archbishop was present at the lunch given by the Headmaster and Miss Owen, and made a short and very appropriate speech, which was enthusiastically applauded. We can certainly say it was one of the most successful Commemoration Days we have had. We offer our hearty congratulations to J. H. B. Sullivan on obtaining a Choral Exhibition at Christ's College, Cambridge, and we hope that he will prove as useful to their choir as M. W. Peters has been. Our garments for the " march past" in the Pageant have been much admired, and we want to show our appreciation of the trouble that has been spent over them by making our part of the performance a success. We are singing the school Carmen, written by the Bishop of Bristol. The music is composed by Mr. Tendall, and is very highly appreciated throughout the School. Mr. Walker has very kindly painted a splendid banner, and we think it very good of him to take so much trouble.
COMMEMORATION DAY. Taken from the Yorkshire Herald.
Commemoration Day was celebrated on Saturday, June 26th, and in accordance with ancient custom the occasion was marked by a gathering of old scholars and friends of the school. At 8 o'clock in the morning there was a celebration of Holy Communion in the School Chapel, the Rev. H. B. Greaves being the celebrant, assisted by the Headmaste. The commemoration service took place in the chapel at ► 1-45, and was attended by an exceptionally large number of Old Peterites and friends. The choir, pulpit and side windows of the chapel, were decorated with some beautiful flowers.
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The Archbishop of York was present, attended by the Bishop of Beverley, the Bishop of Hull, Canon Watson (Sub-Dean), Canon Argles, the Rev. W. Parker (Chaplain to the Archbishop), the Rev. A. W. Richards, the Rev. B. W. Wood, and the following Old Boys or Masters : Rev. H. Newman, Rev. E. Evers, Rev. W. 0. F. Campbell, Rev. A. M. Sullivan, and the Rev. H. B. Greaves. The Headmaster and the Rev. R. 0. Walker conducted the service, and the lessons were read by two head monitors, R. D. Foster and I. M. Smith. The Choir, which was augmented by several Old Boys, as well as by some trebles from the Preparatory School, sang the anthem. The Archbishop's memorable sermon has, by His Grace's consent, been printed separately in ex/enso, and copies are being sent out with this issue of the Peterite. After luncheon, which was held this year in the Gymnasium, the Archbishop of York, in a short address to the boys, expressed the pleasure it gave him to visit the school, and in dealing with the belief of most boys that the school to which they belonged was the best school in the world, he said what really mattered was that the world should believe it too. There should be a continuous supply from the right kind of homes of boys who were to carry on the traditions of the school. That was where the present generation of boys came in, because each of them was an advertisement for the school, and so far as outward appearances were concerned they were a very flattering advertisement. It was most especially true in regard to a school like that, surrounded by competitors of a formidable kind in the newer type of commercial and technical school, and competition from the more modern schools further south, which attract the fancy of ambitious parents, like Eton, Harrow and Winchester—which he need not remind them were hopelessly junior schools—that it must always be put to it to maintain its place. They might have the best possible headmaster, the best possible staff, and the .best possible set of boys, but unless all these things were brought to the knowledge of interested persons it would not bring them much forward. Therefore he would like the boys to do three things : to d© everything they
CRICKET FIXTURES.
35 ,
could to maintain the credit of the school, to do everything they could to induce some other boys as excellent as themselves to come to the school, and, if they ever had the misfortune in the future to have boys of their own, to send them to the school. He wished happiness and prosperity to the masters and scholars of St. Peter's School. Cheers were given by the boys for the Archbishop, the Bishops, the Dean, the Headmaster and Miss Owen, and the visitors. In the match, though it drizzled for some time, we were able to play the whole afternoon. An account of it will be found elsewhere. There was the usual Old Boys' Social in the Gymnasium at night, and a very pleasant evening was spent.
CRICKET CLUB, 1909 President :—Rev. E. C. Owen.
Captain:—J. H. B. Sullivan.
Hon. Sec/ etary :—A. J. Peters.
FIRST XI. FIXTURES.
Date.
Ground Res' II
Club.
Score.
.
F
Sat. Mar. 22 Wed. „ 26 „ 29 Sat. Sat. June 5 Wed. „ 9 16 Wed. Sat. ,, 1 9 Fri. ,, 2 5 Sat. ,, 26 Wed. „ 3o Sat. July 3 Wed. „ 7 Sat. „ 10 Wed. ., I4
Am pleforth College Boothain School Durham School Romany C.C Hvmer's College ...... F. C. Crowther, Esq's. XI Pocklington G.S. . ••
away away away home away home home
Old Peterites
home
..
{
Bootham School Leeds G.S York Banks Durham School Yorkshire Gentlemen
home home home home • • . away
A
lost 141 144f4 draw 1419 29 4 lost 119 311(7 won 116 6z won 191 175 won 196 73 won 123 105 105 122 lost 85 94. draw 206 5 151 8 lost 117 179 92 125 lost lost 82 zo8 18 lost 133 151 f5
CRICKET.
353
SECOND XI.
Club.
Dale.
Ground Res' 11
Score. F
Sat. May zz Wed. „ 26 Wed. June 9 Sat. ,, 1 9 Wed. „ 3o Sat. July 3 Sat„, to
Ampleforth College I3ootham School Hymer's College Pocklington G.S I3ootham School .. Leeds G.S Durham School .
• • • •
.
A
home lost 32 202 f 8 home lost 79 162 15 home lost 53 13o away lost 22 109 f6 away won 37 34 away lost 41 106 away lost 63 205
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
ROMANY C.C.
Played on June 5th, on our ground. The weather during the day was anything but promising, but at about 3 o'clock the rain stopped and a start was made. The school, batting first, started very badly, as Sullivan was bowled in the first over, and Lacy was out lbw when only four runs had been made. After this, however, Taylor and Peters made a stand, and by careful batting brought the score to 54. Everyone added a little to the score, and the innings closed for 116, which was not bad considering the state of the wicket. Romany started badly, and only one of their side seemed at all at home. Foster bowled excellently for the school, and the fielding was quite good. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
Sullivan, b G. S. Gruudy Lacy, lbw, b G. S. Grundy Taylor, c G. G. Grundy, b Gaskell Peters, run out
ROMANY.
4 27 38 3Ferguson.bPt,
5 Rev. R. G. Walker, b Peters I Fernandes, c and b Peters .... Lawton, b G. S. Grundy 9 Wallace, c Pilling, b Peters Norwood, c Gordon, b G. S. Grundy 7 Foster, not out Extras Total
it6
G. G. Grundy, b Sullivan G. S. Grundy, b Foster Gaskell, c Lacy, b Sullivan Bousfield, c Ferguson, b FoSter . Peters, b Foster Dixon, c Lawton, b Foster Gordon, b Foster Daniel, b Lawton Pilling, c and b Taylor Frank, b Lawton Waterhouse, not out Extras .
5 3 3 8 28 2
3 62
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354
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Sullivan Foster Taylor Lawton
0.
M.
R.
6 6
19
W. 2
23
5
3
0 I o
2'2
0
II 6
2
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
HYMER'S COLLEGE, HULL.
Played at Hull, on June 9th. Our opponents batted first, and stayed in for over four hours for 175 runs. Needless to say, the scoring was very slow. The school bowling, which at the start was not brilliant, became very weak indeed towards the end. We did not start very well, but with a magnificent innings by Sullivan and useful scores by Peters, Taylor and Ferguson, the score stood at 13o for 5. Lawton then joined Sullivan, and the score was brought to 159, when the latter was dismissed by a smart catch at point. Wallace was out next bail, and it looked for a moment as if we should lose, but Mills stayed in, and close on time Lawton made the winning hit. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
HYMER'S COLLEGE.
A. J. Peters, c White, b Wharram 20
A. 0. Lacy, b Whittick 16 C. C. Taylor, c and b Wharram Sullivan, c Emerson, b Wharram 8q Ferguson, lbw. b What ram 14 Fernandes, run out 2b Lawton, c Emerson, b Hanson Wallace, c Smith, b -Wharram .. Mills, not out . • Wray, b Wharram Foster, b Wharram 18 Extras
Williams, bowled Taylor 6 Gatenby, b Sullivan 6 Smith, b Taylor 32 Whan-am, b Lawton 7 Wittick, b Lawton 24 Moore, b Taylor 6 Emerson, not out 48 White, c Wallace, b Taylor 5 Hanson, c Wallace, b Lawton .... 31 Robinson, b Lawton o Forty, c and b Taylor 2 Extras 8
Total
Total
191
175
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Sullivan Foster Taylor Lawton
O. 20 I0
24 to
M.
R.
3 4 5
55 25 52 28
0
W. 0
5 4
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S V.
355
F. C. CROWTHER'S XI., JUNE 16TH, 1909.
The School won the toss and compiled the good score of 196. Sullivan played very well, as also did Fernandes and Lacy. In fact, nearly everyone added something to the score, which was very satisfactory indeed. Taylor and Foster opened the School attack, and very few of our opponents seemed to be able to master Taylor's bowling. He kept an excellent length, and in the end took 8 wickets for 3o runs. The whole match reflected great credit on the team, the fielding especially being very good. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. J. H. B. Sullivan, c Middlemost,
F. C. CROWTHER'S XI.
b W. Walker 44 A. J. Peters, c Bates, b F C. Crowther A. 0. Lacy, b Grist 24 C. C. Taylor, b Bates 3 .. 18 F. Ferguson, c Peters, b Bates D. Fernandes, c Whiteley, b Bates 34 W. Lawton, b G. Crowther .15 G. G. Wallace, c Middlemost, b Peters II R. Wood, b G. Crowther 8 G. H. Mills, not out R. D. Foster, b G. Crowther . 27 Extras
R. V. Middlernost, b Foster.. 6 1 S. Grist, c Wood, b Taylor C. W. Walker, lbw. b Taylor 22 M. W Peters, b Taylor 1 G. Whiteley, b Taylor 4 F. C. Crowther, b Taylor .. ..... 10 P. F. Holmes, b Foster 16 G. Crowther, c Wood, b Taylor 3 W. Ingham, lbw. b Taylor 5 o B. Bates, b Taylor o W. R. Wray, not out Extras 3
Total
196
Total
73
BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0.
Taylor Foster Lawton
9 6 3
M. I 0
R.
0
21
W.
30
8
19
2 0
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON G.S. Played on the school ground on June 19th. Pocklington batted first, and with 90 runs up for the loss of half their wickets, looked like making a big score. But after Williams was out none of the others, except Anson, were able to play Sullivan's bowling, and they were all out for 105. Our start was not good, as Williams bowled Peters and Taylor in his first over. But after this, Sullivan and Ferguson made a
356
CRICKET.
good stand, and Lacy played very well. Eventually we won by 5 wickets. The Pocklington bowling was splendid, and Williams, in particular, exceptionally so. He has After the the match Lacy received his colours. thoroughly deserved them, for besides being one of the most useful bats on the side, he has kept wicket splendidly in every match. PoCKLINGTON SCHOOL.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
P. R. \Vardroper, b Sullivan 2 H. R. Burrill, c Lacy, b Lawton 9 A. W. Williams, b Lawton 3o H. A. Barnes, c Lawton, b Taylor to C. Davies, b Sullivan 2 A. H. Anson, b Sullivan 29 R. G. Sterling, b Sullivan ...... 6 J. IL Power, b Taylor 0 J. S. Robson, b Sullivan S. G. Crick, h Sullivan H. M. Turnbull, not out 8 Extras 8 Total
I 05
A. J. Peters, b Williams
10 F. Ferguson, b Williams C. C. Taylor, b Williams 22 A. 0. Lacy, c Crick, b Williams J. H. B. Sullivan, lbw. b Williams 46 D. Fernandes, c Wardroper, b 0 Davies lo W. V. Lawton, b Williams G. Mills, b Williams G. G. Wallace, h Williams • • . . 4 L. Wood, b Williams R. D. Foster, not out 28 Extras --Total 123
BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. M. R.
Sullivan Foster Lawton Tai for
Is
5
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
2 0 0
v.
W.
34
6
16 20 27
O
2 2
OLD PETERITES.
Unfortunately, the weather sadly interfered with this match, and the start had to be postponed from Friday till Saturday, and the game was concluded on Monday. Several of the Old Boys were unable to play on the Monday, but others took their places and so had an opportunity of showing that age had in no wad impaired their cricketing prowess. The School won the toss, and scored 105 in the first innings—a quite respectable score, considering the state of the \ ■ icket. Taylor played a bright and attractive innings, and Lacy showed good defence. The O. P.'s replied with 122, and would have cut a sorry figure but for the Rev. A. M. Sullivan, who
CRICKET.
scored 79 of that number ; four wickets were down for when he left the telegraph board showed 1 3 — 6-7 9 .
357 1 2,
and
The School second inning, was an inglorious display. It is true the wicket was bad, but Taylor and Lawton ran themselves out most ludicrously, and real bad batting was the cause of the dismissal of most of the others. The Old Boys scored the required number of runs for 6 wickets, but Sullivan bowled well, and had Greenhow been caught at the wicket before scoring and again at square-leg by Wood when 6, the School should have won. The match was interesting for several reasons. Firstly, there were four pairs of brothers playing on their respective sides. Also we were glad to have such a grand display from A. M. Sullivan. After Frank Mitchell. who was captain of Cambridge in 1894 and of the South Africans in the tour before last, he is the most famous cricketer we have produced. He was a member of the Sussex County Eleven, and holds the record average for College cricket at Cambridge University, viz., 600. He was captain of the Christ's Eleven, and his figures were-93, too, 76, 13o, too, to 1, and was only once out. We hope the younger brother will follow in his footsteps ; unfortunately, he was hardly fit to play in this match at all and so did not do himself justice. ST. PETER'S.
2nd Innings. J. H. B. Sullivan, b. M. W. Peters 4 b M. T. Clegg b M. W. Peters F. Ferguson, c A. M. Sullivan, b M. W. Peters 4 c Kirby, b M. W. Peters A. J. Peters, c A. M. Sullivan b M. W. Peters 9 io lbw. b M. T. Clegg A. 0. Lacy, b M. T. Clegg C. C. Taylor, lbw. b A. M. Sullivan 34 run out c and b G. Crowther D. L. de T. Fernandes, c C. F. 2 Wallace, h M. 1'. Clegg.... .... •• W. V. Lawton, b A. M. Sullivan 4 run out not out ........ G. H. Mills, c. J. F. Wallace, b 1 Sullivan c J. F. Wallace, h G. Crowther G. G. Wallace, c. G. H. Daniel, h 8 Crowther 18 lbw. b M. W. Peters L. F. Wood, not out 1 h M. T. Clegg R. D. Foster, c Daniel, b Peters Extras io Extras 1st Innings.
105
14 9 o
8 o 2
1 22
5 12
1 11 85
CRICKET.
35 8
OLD PRTERITES.
1st Innings. M. W. Peters, b J. H. B. Sullivan
G. H. Daniel, b J. H. B. Sullivan J. F. Wallace, c Ferguson, b C. C.
Taylor E. N. Greenhow, b J. H. B. Sullivan A. M. Sullivan, c Fernandes, b C. C. Taylor 79 H. B. Greaves, c Sullivan b Lawton 16 4 W. Ingham, c and b Sullivan G. Crowther, c Wallace, b Taylor o R. M: Wood, b Sullivan 2 M. T. Clegg, b Sullivan 0 H. C. Scott, not out II Extras
2nd Innings. 23 E. N. Greenhow, b Sullivan .... J. F. Wallace, c Sullivan, h Taylor 4 6 .... M. W. Peters, b Lawton H. B. Greaves, c Lacy, b Sullivan .... 13 J. A. Kirby, lbw. h Sullivan M. T. Clegg, c Lacy. h Lawton .. 6 R. M. Wood, lbw. b Sullivan 12 H. C. Scott, b Taylor E. T. Heap, run out 8 G. Crowther. b Foster W. Ingham, not out 8 Extras...
119
Total
Total
94
BOWLING ANALYSIS. 2nd Innings.
1st Innings. J. H. B. Sullivan C. C. Taylor W. V. Lawton R. D. Foster A. J. Peters
0. 12 13 3 2
ST. PETER'S V.
M. 3 2 0 0
R. 32 35 29 13
W. 0
3 0
O. 15 9
M.
4 2
2 0
R. 43 26
W. 4
13
2
2 2
0
BOOTHAM SCHOOL, JUNE 30TH, 1900.
Played on the School ground on June 3oth. We batted first and made a curious start. In the first over Sullivan hit 14. runs, but after that, three wickets fell in quick succession, and after ten minutes' play three wickets were down for 31. After this, however, Sullivan and Taylor made a prolonged stand. They both played excellent cricket, and Sullivan's innings was exceptionally good. He scored at a great rate and completed his century in just under an hour and a half. His score of 137 beats the record which he set up last year. He hit 7 sixes and 17 fours. Our opponents' second wicket caused a lot of trouble, mainly owing to the fact that Pearman was missed twice early on. Afterwards, he played splendidly, and was dismissed by a brilliant catch at mid-on after making 97. After he was out wickets fell fast, and the School had bad luck in not winning. Taylor again bowled very well, taking five wickets at a cost of seven runs each.
CRICKET.
359
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. Sullivan,not out Lacy, h Faraday Ferguson, b Faraday Peters, b Faraday Taylor, b Pearman Mills, h Pearman Lawton, not out Fernandes Wallace did not bat. Wood Foster Extras Total (5 wkts.)
Sullivan Taylor Foster Lawton
BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
II
Eliott, b Taylor Darby, c Wallace, b Foster Pearman, c Wallace, b Taylor Walker, lbw. b Taylor Green, lbw. b Taylor Waterfall, b Sullivan Faraday, b Sullivan Marriage, lbw. b Taylor Pim, not out Brockbank, not out Harrison, did not bat. Extras
206
Total (8 wkts.)
1 37 0 •• • • 5 o ••• 44 o . 9
BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. M. I2 0 14 3 2 I0 I 4
R. 56 35 39 19
30 97
0 9 2 151
W. 2
5 0
ST. PETER'S V. LEEDS G.S., JULY 3RD, 1909. The School batted first and a fair start was made. Sullivan hit freely, and Wallace and Taylor both looked like making runs ; it was disappointing that they got out so soon. Ferguson did not stay long, but a stand was made for the fourth wicket, and the score reached 90 before Sullivan played into his wicket in attempting an off-drive. After this, there was a terrible collapse, and five wickets fell for as many runs. Wray and Foster each stayed in a little and helped to bring the score to 117. Our opponents made a good start and the rate of scoring was very fast. The second wicket, especially, produced a long stand and a good many runs. The score stood at 94 for 3 and then three more wickets fell in quick succession, but still they passed , our score without losing any more wickets. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL Sullivan, b Smith 42 Wallace, b Richardson to Taylor, b Richardson 8 Ferguson, b Richardson 4 Peters, c Hamilton, b Richardson 27 Lacy, b Smith .•• •• o Mills, c Smith, b Richardson .. • • o Fernandes, b Richardson o Lawton, b Richardson o Wray, b Richardson o Foster, not out .. 2 Extras 24 Total
I 17
LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Richardson, c Fernandes, b Sullivan II McCann, b Peters Watson, c Fernandes, b Peters .... 3 1 Vause, run out 14 Hobson, c Wallace, b Taylor 2 Hamilton, st. Lacy, b Taylor •• 6 Smith, b Sullivan I2 Rigby, b Peters •••••••• .••• Bell, c Lacy, b Peters 3 Batty, c Sullivan, b Wray 24 Hurtley, not out . 22 Extras ... • • • I 15 Total
179
CRICKET.
360
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Foster Sullivan Taylor Lawton Peters Wray
0. II
M. 2
16
3
6 2
0
9 4
3
ST. PETER'S
V.
•
R.
W. 0 2 2
39
56 27
3 4
4
23
YORK -BANKS C.C.
The Banks batted first on a hard wicket and started badly. Four wickets were down for 5o, but the fifth produced a good stand, and the score was brought up to 103 before the wicket fell. After this, no one offered any resistance, and the side was out for 125. The School innings was a very feeble display, and Sullivan's innings was the only bright spot in a very dismal collapse. To begin with, 4_ wickets were down for 20, and though Lacy helped Sullivan to bring the score to +o, no one after that stayed very long, and the innings closed for 92. Sullivan deserves every credit for his effort to ward off defeat, and had any of the team stayed in with him, the result would have been different. YORK BANKS C.C. H. S. Procter, c Mills, b Foster
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. 14
T. B. Cranswick, b Foster W. N. Hansell, c Rowntree, b Sullivan 10 E. A. Nuttall, b Rowntree 37 .• 31 G. J. Scott, lbw. b Rowntree 9 W. G. Read, c Lacy, b Sullivan P. Heselton, c Walker, b Rowntree 2 H. Andrew, c Lacy, b Foster .... 4 J. S. Mandell, c Lacy, b Foster B. A. Nuttall, b Rowntree o J. Kitching, not out Extras 6 Total Sullivan Foster Rowntree Taylor
J. H. B. Sullivan, c and b Hansell 47
G. G. Wallace, b Hansel! 4 Sergt. Rowntree, b Read C. C. Taylor, b Read A. J. Peters, c Andrew, b Hansell 4 A. 0. Lacy, lbw. b 11 ansell 12 Rev. R. 0. Walker, h Read • • • • 4 D. L. de Zr. Fernandes, c B. A. Nuttall, b Hansel! 6 W. V. Lawton, b Hansen 8 G. H. Mills, c Cranswick, b Read 6 R. D. Foster, not out Extras
125
Total
BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. M. R. II 0 36
8 10 3
ST. PETER'S
0 0
V.
28 32 23
92
W.
2
4 4 0
DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at York, July loth. Durham won the toss and went in first on a slow wicket, which was drying fast. Their first wicket
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361
fell at 3o, the batsman being out lbw. to Sullivan. After this a good stand by Fenwick and Cumberledge took the score to 92, when Fenwick was caught and bowled by Sullivan for a useful 42. Cumberledge continued to bat confidently, and with A. Maynard as his partner took the score to 14.1, when Maynard was well bowled by Taylor. Cumberledge was next out being bowled by Foster. He had played very well for his 69. Nearly all the Durham batsmen contributed something to the score, which eventually reached 208 for 8 wickets, when they declared, leaving us an hour and three-quarters to bat. Sullivan and Lacy opened the school innings, and with only I t on the board Lacy was caught. With the exception of Sullivan, no one seemed to settle down to the bowling, and three wickets were down for 61. Of the other batsmen Taylor and Mills were the only ones who made any resistance to the Durham bowling ; and the school innings closed for 8z. A. Brown bowled extremely well for Durham taking eight wickets for 28 runs. Although the wicket was difficult and favoured the bowlers a good deal, nothing can justify the titter collapse of the school batting. The fielding was fairly safe, but lacked life, especially the throwing in. Si'.
DURHAM SCHOOL.
42 W. Fenwick. c & b Sullivan F. E. Ward, lbw. Sullivan .. 69 B. S. Cumberlege, b Foster A. F. Maynard, b Taylor 8 W. E. Maynard, c Sullivan b Taylor 13 P. Gedge, b Foster 33 0 G. Baker, b Sullivan 8 H. Dingle, b Sullivan A. Brown, not out H. Maynard, I did not bat. A. J. Dingle, 6 Extras
PETER'S SCHOOL.
J. H. B. Sullivan, b Brown 54 A. 0. Lacy, c H. Maynard b Brown 3 A. J. Peters, b Brown 4 F. Ferguson, c W. Maynard b W. Maynard C.C.Taylor, st. Cumberlege b Brown 8 2 G. G. Wallace, b Brown D. Fernandes, b Gedge G. II. Mills, c & b Brown.... W. V. Lawton, c Gedge b Brown o C. L. Armstrong, not out R. D. Foster, b Brown 0 Extras 3 .
J. H. B. Sullivan R. D. Foster C. C. Taylor A. J. Peters W. V. Lawton
18 16
82
Total
208 BOWLING 0
ANALYSIS. M. 2
3
II
O
3 4
0
R.
W.
84 48 61 8
4
12
0
2 2
362
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S V. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN.
Played on the Yorkshire Gentlemen's ground, Wednesday, July 14th. Sullivan won the toss and elected to bat on a hard, fast wicket. Sullivan and Peters opened the school innings. The start was disastrous, for with only one run scored Peters was very well caught in the slips off Ramsden's bowling. The next wicket After this Sullivan and Taylor made a good stand and fell at 25. took the score to 71, when Taylor was bowled by Crump for a good 25. Sullivan was next out. He had made 37 in faultless style. Of the other batsmen, who mostly made a few runs, Fernandes made z8 not out. Our innings closed for 133. Crump and Ramsden opened the Yorkshire Gentlemen's innings. They made a good stand of 63 runs. Foster broke the partnership by bowling Ramsden, who had made 41. Crump was next out being bowled by Taylor. He just reached his halfcentury. The batsmen played steadily, and passed our total with five wickets in hand. The school batting was much better than in the last match, as was the bowling. The fielding was, with one or two exceptions, fairly good. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN.
Sullivan, b H. H. Anson 37 0 Peters, c Crump b Ramsden Lacy, c sub. b Crump 5 25 Taylor, b Crump Wallace, c C. E. Anson b Blair • 4 28 Fernandes, not out Ferguson, b Blair 7 Lawton, c Cliff b Crump 9 Mills, b Blair 3 2 Camm, C Cliff b Blair Foster, st. Cliff b Blair 4 •• Extras .. . 9
B. V. Ramsden, b Foster 41 L. M. Crump, b Taylor 50 Major Blair, b Sullivan 3 Captain Robertson, c Ferguson b Sullivan 7 Captain Cliff, c Lacy b Lawton II H. H. Anson, not out .. 17 C. E. Anson, not out 8 R. M. Wood, L. F. Wood, R. 0. Lindberg, did not bat. E. Cundall, Extras 4
.
1
Total
Total
1 33
BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0.
Sullivan Foster Taylor Lawton
16 13
5 3
M. 2 0
R.
45 59 26 9
W. 2
151
363
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S 2ND ST. PETER'S
v.
HYMER'S COLLEGE 2ND, AT HOME.
2nd.
Henty, b Revell Armstrong, c Finner, b Webster.. 25 Wood, b Webster Darling, b Webster Brode, b Webster Molony, b Revell Haynes, lbw, b Gilyott Schroeder, b Webster 14 Smith, c Judge, b Webster Shann, not out Hopkins, b Gilyott Extras 5 Total
HYMER'S COLLEGE 2nd. Bearson, c & b Henty 3 Edwards, b Henty o Gilyott, lbw, b Hopkins 33 Storr, b Hopkins 13 Webster, b Hopkins .. o Fay yell, c & b Hopkins 1I Judge, c Haynes, b Shann 8 Finner. b Henty 18 Turnbull, c Armstrong, b Henty Ict Revell, not out 21 Saunders, c Armstrong, b Haynes I 12 Extras
Total
53
130
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
II
M. 2 0
7 7
R. 14 50 23
0
31
0.
Haynes Henty Hopkins Shann
7
ST. PETER'S 2ND V.
POCKLINGTON
W.
4 4
G.S. 2ND.
POCKLINGTON
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
Henty, b Jennings Armstrong, c Norman, b Hepton.. Haynes, c Strather, b Brown .... Medhurst, c Lewis, b Jennings Schroeder, b Jennings Wray, b Brown Baskett, b Jennings Brode, b Hepton Webb, b Jennings Hargreaves, b Jennings Hopkins, not out Extras Total
5
5 2 0 0
4 4 0
0 0
0. to 6 9 7 1
• • 46 15
17 15
Total (for 5 wkts.) 109
22 BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Haynes Hopkins Medhurst Henty Wray
G.S.
Jennings, c Wray, b Medhurst Moore, b Medhurst Norman, c Haynes, b Henty Holme, b Haynes Bond, not out Lewis, not out Fisher, Hepton, did not bat. Brown, Strather Williams, Extras
M.
I 3 I I 0
R. 24
W.
4 41 19 14
0 2 0 0
364
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S 2ND V.
BOOTHAM SCHOOL 2ND.
Sr. PETER'S SCHOOL.
BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
K. Norwood, b Scrimgeour
B. C. Camm, b Scrimgeour C. L. Armstrong, b Scrimgeour P. Henty, c Bigland b Brockbank 2 12 H. Medhurst, not out 0 A. E. Schroeder, run out Haynes, c Hamilton b Pickard 5 I Wray, b Seale Ilargreaves, c & b Seale O Baskett, .b Seale .. Hopkins, b Seale 0 E xtras ....... ...... 4
Bassinger, b Henty 0 Pickard, c Hargreaves b Norwood 15 Hamilton, b Henty Scrimgeour, b Henty 0 G. b Henty 0 R. P. Harrison, c Wray b Henty.. 0 Bigland, b Hopkins II C. B. Brockbank,c liedhurst b Henty Taylor, c Armstrong b Henty Seale, not out Richardson. c Haynes b Hopkins.. 0 Extras 4
Total
Total
3 3 6
.
.
37 BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. 8 3 2
Henty Norwood Medhurst Hopkins Haynes
2
O
3 I
O
ST. PETER'S 2ND V.
34
R.
W.
7 lb 6
O
O
O
7 2
DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND.
W.N. Hodgson, c Medhurst b Henty 7 T. M. M. Storey, run out 36 R. S. Pratt, c Wood b Henty 53 F. D. Adamson, b Henty N. F. Humphreys,c H enty b Medhurst 44 F. H. Rice, lbw. Henty 3 F. H. Fisher, b Norwood 17 G. Cumming, lbw. Hopkins H. Telford, b Henty 22 J. Cumming, run out 9 R. B. Harrison, not out 10 Extras 3
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. Camm, c Fisher b Hodgson ...... 29 Wood, b Storey • 4 Norwood, c Fisher b Storey 8 Medhurst, c & b Storey 2 Schroeder, c Storey b Rice 5 Henty, st. Adamson b Hodgson o Baskett, c J. Cumming b Hodgson I Brode, b Pratt ..... . 2 H argreaves,c Harrison b Humphreys 4 Haynes, c Price b Pratt .. o Hopkins, not out 2 Extras 6
Total
Total
DURHAM SCHOOL.
ST. PETER'S 2ND
V.
. 205
.
.
63
LEEDS G.S. 2ND, AT LEEDS, JULY 3rd, 1909.
LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
Ainsworth, c Henty b Norwood 6 R. P. Nicholson, run out 22 Parry, hit wkt., b Norwood W. E. Nicholson, c H enty b Norwood 8 Lumb, b Haynes 19 Schuddekopf, c Hopkins, b Norwood o Hurtly, c Schroeder, b Norwood o Webster, b Norwood 15 2 Briggs, lbw, b Norwood 16 Wood, not out. .A ndrews, b Henty 14 Extras 4
Norwood, b Lumb 4 Camm, b Lumb 4 Wood, b Hurtley Armstrong, b Hurtley, c Lumb 6 Schroeder, b Hurtley 6 Medhurst, b Lumb 0 Henty, b Hurtley 9 Baskett, b Lumb 4 Haynes, b Lumb 3 Hargreaves, b Hurtley 0 Hopkins, not out 0 Extras • • • 4
Total
.
io6
Total
41
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AV1RAGES. BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0.
M.
Ilenty Norwood
7 11
Hopkins Haynes MedhurSt Wood
I 4
3 5 2
•
IC 29
W. I
25
7
12
0
19 14 5
1 0
0 o o
o
AVERAGES. BATTING• AVERAGES. No. of Innings
Times not out
Highest score
Total runs
14. J. H. B. Sullivan 14 C. C. Taylor 14 \V. V. Lawton 14 A. 0. Lacy 1+ A. J. Peters .. 13 D. L. Fernandes.. 13 .. F. Ferguson 12 G. H. Mills .. 13 G. G. Wallace .. 13 .. R. D. Foster The following also batted :.. L. F. Wood 5 K. Norwood . 4 x 13. C. Camm .. W. R. Wray 1 . I C. L Armstrong..
1
137*
6o6
0 2 0
44 40" 40
210 161
0 1 0 3 0 5
38 34 18
Average 46.61 15'00
146
1341 10'42
141
10•o7
102
8'50
94
7.23
11 10*
61 60 22
6/7 4'61
1
18*
48
12.00
1 o o 1
8
9
3.00
z
2
2'00
1 1"
1 1
1 . 00 1.00
22 *
2.75
* Signifies 'not out.'
.. C. C. Taylor J. H. B. Sullivan.. V. V. Lawton ..
A. J. Peters R. D. Foster
BOWLING
AVERAGES.
Ovens 122.3 17o 2 64..2
Runs 448
3o
99
6 4
121 . 3
403
21
569 232
Maidens 1420
Wickets 36 37
Average 12'16 1 5'37
14
16.57
5
19 8o 21'21
19
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TO THE SCHOOL.
TO THE SCHOOL. Farewell When youth was in its prime, We left the inland glade and dell, And heard awhile in thy rough clime The raging swell. We heard the mighty billows roar, And grew accustomed, taught by thee ; But now, our time of training o'er, We put to sea. Farewell ! With tears we wring thy hand, We walk the deck, a little throng, We hear thee calling from the land, My sons, be strong" Be strong as I Remember how " Ye once derived your strength from Inc. " Be strong as I am strong ! for now " Ye put to sea." Farewell! Thine outline fades away, And we are on the bounding main : And now, in fancy, each bright day Is lived again. And we remember how we learned Of troubles, storms and wrecks, from thee. Despite it, inwardly we burned To put to sea. Farewell We leave thee far behind. Look ! far ahead the rolling wave, Perchance a storm, a boisterous wind, A wat'ry grave. But swift the vessel leaves its trail (The bark that we have made with thee), With straining sheet and flowing sail, We ride the sea. Farewell ! The waves are raised on high. Where nought but silvery calm had been, The billows leap to meet the sky, A dreadful scene. Then huddled on the deck we stay, Our glorious hopes seem lost, and we Are gazing out in blank dismay Upon the sea.
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When lo, our hearts return again, Our drooping hopes are raised at length, A vision rises on the main, And brings us strength. Though leaden clouds obscure the sky, A shade arises from the sea, Reminding us of years gone by, The shade of thee. V.
THE CHOIR. On Friday, July 9th, the Choir went their annual excursion up the River. The Headmaster had chartered the " River King " for our use, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Besides the Choir there was quite a number of guests on board, which made the excursion all the more pleasant. We started in fine weather up stream, intending to reach Linton for tea. On the way we regaled ourselves by singing all the "classical" songs, and the time seemed to go far too fast. Just before reaching Linton Tea was announced, and a general move was made for the saloon. Unfortunately it began to rain after tea, and so our usual visit to the falls was shortened; and we were lucky in having an awning over the boat which enabled us to keep on deck all the time going back. The journey back was also enlivened by music, and the programme was concluded with the singing of Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem. After this three hearty cheers were given for the Headmaster and Miss Owen for the splendid treat they had given us. .
CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of the Peterite. GENTLEMEN,
The school has been given in the Pageant a scene to itself, and it is essential for our credit that it be well done ; but anyone, who has observed the way the rehearsals are going, will
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be filled with grave misgivings. There is a want of life and animation, a neglect to create atmosphere, a complete absence of historical perspective. At the very outset, the meeting of King Eadbert and Archbishop Ecgbert might be the everyday salutation of two twentieth century gentlemen. The seventh century came early in history, before man had learnt to restrain the expression of his emotions. Ecgbert must not wait till within easy speaking distance, bilt really HAIL the Archbishop from afar. The use of the word " Hail " implies obviously that this is the author's intention. Then the King is old and presumably deaf, and he will stamp the scene as life-like by listening in three wrong directions before he discovers the source of the salutation. What is wanted in this scene is action. The plain words could be spoken by anyone. Let it be the part of St. Peter's School to give them adequate setting. The King says " I will build in Eoferwick a great temple of stone." He must suit the action to the word, and in imagination the spectators see the minster rise, tier on tier, from base to topmost tower. Then the Archbishop says " Ah, brother, truly thus should thanks be given for the goodness of God," and at the word " thus " he also repeats the mimic building of the King. It will be then clear that he understands and appreciates the pious and munificent purpose of his brother. It must never be forgotten that language in its infancy, as the language of some contemporary African savages, is, of itself, inadequate to express thought, and that of necessity pantomime is called in to supplement it ; the language of the seventh century had not attained the strength and flexibility of the English of to-day. The picture of a Saxon King announcing his intention to build a vast cathedral, and while doing so standing like a stick stuck in the ground, is an offence to one's sense of what is historically right and proper. A little jump is the least that can be required. Take again the founding of the school. " I would gather them young and train them for the priesthood—found a school." " Found a school " is obviously a happy thought. The received
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manner of expressing a happy thought is a dig in the ribs. What a touch of nature for the King to dig the Archbishop in the ribs. How it would bring home to the spectators the essential humanity of the great of the earth ! " Look at his eager face " cries the King, his glance arrested by the alert response of the young Alcuin's eye. But boys are ever slow to recognize intellectual greatness in their fellows, and to make the scene real the other acolytes will repress a smile. This might be indicated by doubling up the body, and covering the mouth with a hand, while administering sly kicks to each other. The enumeration of the seven liberal arts affords room for dramatic treatment. The word .` grammar " is spoken softly as if telling a secret, but the voice rises in volume and pitch to " arithmetic," when the enthusiasm and excitement of the prospective scholars, awakened by the mention of grammar, find vent in wild waving of arms and joyous hurrahs, while the conclusion on geometry and astronomy leaves them open-mouthed and speechless with the intensity of their emotion. Mr. Richards' pale and colourless representation of the part of a Saxon citizen can be referred to only with disappointment and pain. Would the sturdy Saxon knave stand still to be arrested ? Not so. He would run off to left, pursued by the soldier. If when nearly caught he drops on his hands and knees, trips up the soldier and returns to centre, there would be fulfilled all the best conceptions of dramatic action. And then, if Smith would do the same on the right, and simultaneously, it would introduce a graceful balance and counterpoise insufficiently indicated in the .
original. It is far from the intention of these short notes, which will be taken, without doubt, in the spirit in which they are offered, to impress on the actors any studied and trite rendering of what must be a triumph to the school. It is merely to indicate to them that with a little thought and imagination a larger ampler meaning can be found in the written words, and that the representation of that meaning should not be beyond their compassing. Your obedient servant, U.R.
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SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. The following entered the School under Rev. S. Creyke (continued from p. 332) :1829. 10 Aug. Barber, Jas. Silturn, aged 14, son of Mr. of Tang Hall, near York. " Did a little farming." Living at Osbaldwick ' 7 2. Belcombe, Cotton, age ir, son of Wm. of Minster Yard, M.D. Free Schol. 'p. Left Mch '35. Died before '94. Clark, John, age 17, son of Mr. of Shipton Bridge, farmer. Came with Rev. T. Richardson. Left Mids. '3z. Matric : Queen's Coll : Camb : Well-known coach. Fellow Queen's Coll: Camb : Died unmarr. 13 July, 1900. Foster, Robert, age 9, son of Mr. of 27 Coney St. Left Xmas '33. Unknown. Fowler, Edward, age 8, son of Mrs. of Spurriergate, came with Rev. T. Richardson. Free Schol : '31. Left Xmas '35 ; unknown. Prob : son of Thos. Hillyard, Geo., age 16, son of Mr. of Skeldergate, Miller. Joined the Sch : with Mr. Richardson. Left Mids. '3z ; unknown. Locking, Joseph Agar, age q. ist son of Geo : of Bridlington Quay. Joined the Sch : with Mr. Richardson. Left East. '35. In med : practice at Hull. Died Oct., '88. Matterson, Wm., age 14. Son of Dr in Minster Yard. Left Mids., '34. In Med : pract : at York. On O.P. Dinner Committee '74: married. Died some years ago.* Pritchett, Chas. Pigott, age Born 26 May, '18. Eldest son of J. P. -t. of Micklegate. Did not join the Sch : Died 16 May, '91. Can the date of death be supplied ? t Architect of the Sch : Buildings in Minster Yard.
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Among books recently presented to the compiler of the School Records and Registers or otherwise acquired for his work are" A brief biographical sketch of Robert Rawson," containing an account of Wm. Tomlinson, Esq., formerly Master of the Civil and Military Dept. York Directories 1851 and 1858. Alcuin of York. Rugby School Registers. Clifton College Registers.
NOTES AND ITEMS. Frank Swettenham (O.P.) to be Chairman of Committee of Investigation to enquire into finances and administration of Mauritius. S. CROWTHER has passed the Intermediate Examination for the B.Sc. degree, at Leeds. II. W. THORPE WOOD (0.P.) has been awarded President's Prize for best picture in the Edinburgh University Photographical Society's Exhibition. J. H. B. SULLIVAN has been elected to a Choral Exhibition (Tenor) at Christ's College, Cambridge. W. INGHAM (O.P.) has obtained a Goldsmith Scholarship at Cambridge. A. A. PHILLIPS has received his Hockey and Cricket Colours at Queen's College, Oxford. The following have received their First XI. Cricket Colours :A. 0. Lacy, R. D. Foster, D. Fernandes and W. V. Lawton : and the following their Second XI. Cricket Colours :—D. Fernandes, G. G. Wallace, G. H. Mills, B. C. Camm, K. Norwood, P. Henty, C. L. Armstrong, L. F. Wood, W. R. Wray and A. E. Schroeder. APPOINTMENT.-Sir
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The Rev. J. A. Harpley and the Rev. R. F. Elwyn, son of Dr. Elwyn, formerly Headmaster of St. Peter's, haw: preached in the Chapel. MARRIAGE.-27th April, Edward Walter Wade (0.P.) to Helen Phillipa, daughter of the late H. S. Brodrick, of Hull. ERRATA.P. 34.8, We are informed that the Rev. H. Clavforth was not an O.P. P. 33o, last line but one, for " teacher" read " brother." P. 331, line 3, for "53 " read " 35." ;
Erratum.— The Dayboys won the Boatrace by three-quarters of a length, and not by one and three-quarters length as stated in the last number of the Peterite (page 341).
OBITUARY. March 26th (suddenly), FREDERIC WHITE (0.P.), aged 59. March 28th, WALTER CATTLEY (0.P.),
aged 74.
March 27th, The widow of the late WM. RHODES FAWCETT (0 P.) June 29th, The REV. J. H. MALLINSON (0.P.), aged 49. March 3oth, DR. S. H. RAMSBOTHAM (O.P.), aged 76.
THE
PETERITE.
Vol,. XX.
OCTOBER, 1909.
No. 192
SCHOOL LETTER. E have come once more—eheu fugaces .1— to the beginning of another school year, which we hope will be prosperous in every way. We are sorry to miss old faces but this is the Term when the School has annually to deplore the loss of many of its prominent members. We wish them every success in their future careers and, are glad to welcome those who have come to fill up our ranks. Our good wishes to A. E. Schroeder and his " merrie men " for a successful season ! his task seems likely to be difficult, owing to the lack of ' backs' in the School. Still, though the team was in very poor form in the first half of the Old Boys' match, they played a much keener game in the second half. That they are in good training was shown by the way they improved towards the end of the game and this is no doubt due to a great extent to the help which Mr. Tendall has been giving them in their practices. The Pageant interrupted the school work for a short time at the end of last term, but we are proud to think we took so prominent a part in it. It is now a thing of the past though there are still many traces of it. The Museum Gardens have not yet recovered their former glories; and, in the School, echoes of the Triumph Song and the Carmen may still be heard floating down the corridors, prompted by the musical memory of some ardent chorister, while, in Mr. Walker's form-room, the Banner awakes sweet memories in the mind of the would-be mathematician. On October 2nd, Mr. Symmons, of Debenham & Co., very kindly gave us the first opportunity of seeing his lantern slides of the Pageant. They were much appreciated, especially those in which members of the School were portrayed.
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" OLD PETERITE " NOTICES. The Old Boys' Match will take place on Tuesday, December 21st, instead of Saturday, Dec. 18th, as on the fixture cards. Those wishing to play should write to H. C. Scott, Esq. (0.P.), St. Peter's Grove, York. The Old Boys' Dinner will be on Wednesday, December 22nd. Those wishing to attend should write to the same address, or to A. Peters, Esq. (O.P.), Rosenlaui, The Avenue, Clifton, York.
PRIZE-GIVING. The Prize-giving was held, by the wish of the Bishop of Bristol, in Pageant Costume, the Dean of York presiding. The Headmaster, at the outset, announced the following awards : Leaving Exhibition : J. A. Molony ([5o per annum for three years); Foundation Scholarship : H. A. Lees ; Free Scholarship : A. D. Trotter ; Hey Scholarship : W. H. Haynes. The list of honours for the year is as follows : J. A. Molony, History Exhibition, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge ; W. Ingham, Goldsmiths Exhibition (classics), Cambridge ; J. D. Wells, Civil Service (junior clerkship) ; J. H. B. Sullivan, Choral Exhibition (tenor), Christ's College, Cambridge ; I. M. Smith, Proxime Accessit, Choral Exhibition (bass), Caius College, Cambridge. The honours gained by old scholars of the school during the year were : D. NV: Roy, F.R.C.S. ; W. H. Crosthwaite, F.R.G.S. ; G. Edmundson, Ford Lecturer in Oxford University ; Rev. H. H. Williams, Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Llandaff and select preacher in Oxford University ; C. F. C. Padel, Headmaster of Ashby-de-la-Zouche ; Sir Frank Swetenham, Chairman of the Committee of Investigation into the finances and administration of Mauritius. It was not the custom, continued the Headmaster, to read a report of the year's work, but he generally supplemented the list of awards with a few remarks. The three top boys of the school were all young, and as they would be there for some time yet he hoped they had before them a still greater number of satisfactory honours. Out of a choir
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which contained only five tenors and basses, two had either got or qualified for choral exhibitions, and there were others who might do the same. It was not the fir.,t time they had secured choral exhibitions, and that was great testimony to the keenness of the school and to the splendid work of the organist and choirmaster (Mr. Tendall). A list of honours, however, was not a real test of the work for which the school existed—the training of the average boy. He felt very strongly himself that teachers were not doing their duty when they devoted themselves to the clever boys. They must endeavour to enable the average boy to make the best of himself. They had had during the year the maximum number of boys in the school for 15 or 20 years past. The health of the school had been splendid during the year. One thing which gave him the utmost satisfaction was the growing power of self-government throughout the school. He had never had a more trustworthy body of monitors, and it was with great satisfaction that he watched the growing sense of responsibility extending from top to bottom of the school and right through the preparatory school. That sense of responsibility enabled them to live as a corporate body, all working together for a common end instead of being antagonists divided into hostile camps. In conclusion the Headmaster paid a high tribute to the work of his staff, and said that the school banner carried in the York Historic Pageant, was entirely the work of his colleague, Mr. Walker, even to the pole and the sewing on of the gold braid. The Carmen sung by the boys was the work of the Bishop of Bristol, who spent a long time in writing it, and the music was composed by Mr. Tendall. The costumes worn by the boys that day represented accurately the dress of school boys in the eighth century, when the school was founded. They were as faithful a representation as possible of the dress worn by the scholars at the first prize day at St. Peter's School. The DEAN OF YORK, in introducing the Bishop of Bristol, said his mind went back to the dark night when the south-western tower of the Minster was a blaze of flame. The choir had been burnt down some years before and scarcely restored ; and then,
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through the folly of a labourer the belfrey and south-western tower was set on fire and the whole building was ablaze. The city was stirred with a feeling of consternation. The streets were thronged with people who pressed in the direction of the Minster, being with difficulty restrained by the troops. From it all emerged a little child carried by his nurse to a place of safety. It was feared that the great tower might come thundering down on Petergate, and the child was hurriedly taken from his warm bed and carried to safety. He looked round that room and saw in that little child the Bishop of Bristol. They felt thankful for that life so preserved to do a great work in the affairs of the Church. The BISHOP OF BRISTOL, in a short address to the scholars, recalled the time when he got prizes at that school. He got a prize in his first half-year ; he was not first in anything, but third in everything ; but when all the thirds were added together he came off just a little less than anybody else. Touching some cricket bags on the table, the Bishop said the Dean, probably remembering his (the speaker's) sermon at the Minster last Sunday, asked if they contained sermons. Continuing, he asked permission to add one detail to the Dean's story. On that night his mother was away at a concert. Hearing that the Minster was burning she made off home, but could not get past the troops. She told an officer who stopped her that she had seven children there at home all alone, and begged him to let her pass. Ile answered " No, madam ; my orders are precise. I cannot let anyone pass." But he said it so gently that she stooped down, ducked under the horse, and got away on the other side. Turning then to other matters, the Bishop said he was glad to hear the Headmaster give expression to the principle that a school like that, and indeed all schools, ought to attend chiefly to the training of the average boy. The real success of a school in the world depended very much more on the average boy and the way in which he performed his duty in life than upon a few stars who went out, took up big positions, and so on, but who were not playing some stable, consistent, sturdy part in the general working of the world. The real work of the world rested not with a few stars, but with what he might call the
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mass of well-educated, level-headed, sturdy, stable middle-class. The great lesson that forced itself upon him as lie got older was that the business of a boy should be to become a useful man. Some people were pushed up into high positions whether they liked it or not, but a high position was not, as some people imagined it to be, a position of great happiness. It was a position of great responsibilities and deep anxieties, and the fact that it was high took a man rather out of the ordinary happiness of family life, which he was constantly compelled to leave, or of social life, which again lie was too busy to attend to. The useful man, seeking to be useful, gathered around him streams of happiness and kindliness. There was a pleasant atmosphere about the useful man, which the man in a high position missed very much indeed. The older he got the more unwilling he was to say a single cynical word to any man or boy. A great many old people tended to be very cynical, and their cynicism was very crushing to young people. Who did not know the old fellow who would meet a youthful burst of enthusiasm with the words " Wait till you get to be my age, my boy, and you won't say that." He was quite the other way ; so was the Dean. His conviction was that the world was all the better for those who prepared themselves to be useful and were guided by moral principles, and particularly religious principles. The sorrows and distresses of life did not strike down a man who so lived as they did less worthy people. If they did hear old people say anything cynical, or if they read in books cynical remarks, he counselled them not to pay heed to them for a moment. In conclusion, the Bishop said he would like to add a word to those who were going to other places of learning. In his time that school had a considerable proportion of successes up in Cambridge and a certain number at Oxford. When he went there he found that to come from St. Peter's School at York was in itself an introduction. The school was known there. And the scholars were not all duffers. The Bishop recalled the fact that he himself once at cricket made the longest hit at Cambridge up to that time, and ran nine for it. At the British Association Meeting in York two years ago he went to hear a lecture on radium, in the department
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of physics, and in a particular part of the room there was a seat to hold three. He sat down. Presently he was joined by another man, and then by a third, and the)' discovered that they were all at school together at St. Peter's. With dry humour the Bishop then complimented the boys on the agility they displayed in climbing over the benches when coming forward to receive their prizes, showing what Gregory the Great thought was so charming, the shapeliness of their limbs.
PRIZE LIST. The Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics : R. T. Brode. The Dean of York's Prize for Mathematics : E. Benson. The Bishop of Bristol's Prize for Divinity : R. D. Foster. Dr. Hallow's Prize for History : I. A. E. Schroeder ; 2. J. A. Molony. Headmaster's Prize for Latin Prose : A. E. Schroeder. Headmaster's Prize for Latin Verse : I. A. E. Schroeder ; 2. A. J. Peters. Old Boys' Reading Prize : Senior, I. M. Smith and J. H. B. Sullivan, equal ; Junior, G. A. Hyde. Mr. and Mrs. Wells' French Prize : E. Benson. Whytehead Divinity Prizes : Lower V. Classical, H. E. K. Reynolds ; V. Modern, E. Benson ; IV. Classical, H. Hopkins ; Lower School, P. Henty. Form Prizes : VI., A. J. Peters ; Upper V. Classical, A. W. Jackson ; Lower V. Classical, H. E. K. Reynolds; V. Modern, E. Benson ; IV. Classical, H. Hopkins ; Lower School, I. J. Mould ; 2. H. B. Greenwood. Mathematics : Divisions i and 2, second prize, F. Ferguson ; Division 3, B. M. Smith ; 4, H. Hopkins ; 5, J. Mould. Science : Form V., C. C. Taylor ; IV., R. R. Hicks ; Lower School, T. S. Pick.
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History : Form V., W. V. Lawton ; IV., H. Hopkins ; Lower School, r. T. S. Pick, 2. P. Henty. Music : 1. J. H. B. Sullivan ; 2. I. M. Smith and R. D. Foster. Drawing : Form V. Mod., K. Norwood ; IV., R. F. J. Strange ; Lower School, J. C. Foster. Miss Husband's prizes for Photography (general), G. H. Mills ; (natural history), G. G. Wallace. Painting : 1, J. C. Foster ; 2, D. Fernandes. Batting Average.—J. H. B. Sullivan (46). Bowling Average.—C. C. Taylor (37 wickets at 12 runs per wicket). South Kensington Certificates for Model Drawing : ist Class, C. G. Barraclough ; ist Class, R. F. J. Strange ; and Class, W. V. Lawton. PREPARATORY SCHOOL (ST. OLAVE 7 S).
Upper School, Division I. A. C. Fairbank, term and examination ; 0. V. Beale, Latin ; S. Wilson, mathematics ; 0. T. Durrant, French ; R. A. Harpley, English ; J. C. Stainthorpe, divinity. Division II. G. L. Newman, term and Examination ; W. G. Yeoman, Latin ; G. H. Jennings Bramley, English. Lower School, Division I. H. D. Badger, rank ; J. M. Ferguson, arithmetic ; A. B. Radford, divinity. Division II. R. H. Metcalfe, rank ; H. H. Oxley, English ; K. G. Chilman, arithmetic ; C. Y. Fisher, reading. Division III. C. E. Birks and H. R. Hardcastle. Division IV. D. S. Thirsk ; music, S. Wilson. Cricket: Batting, H. M. L. Durrant ; bowling, 0. T. Durrant. AlcuinHouse : R. G. deLittle, term and examination ; K. Poad, Latin ; W. Weston, mathematics. SWIMMING SPORTS.
One Length (senior).—r, A. J. Peters ; 2, C. C. Taylor. Two Lengths (senior).—i, A. J. Peters ; z, C. C. Taylor. Quarter Mile (open).—I, A. J. Peters ; z, L. G. Barry ; 3, L. F. Wood. Diving (senior).-1, C. C. Taylor ; 2, P. A. W. Richards. Two Lengths (junior).—i, P. A. W. Richards ; 2, L. G. Barry. Six Lengths (junior).-1, L. F. Wood ; z, W. H. Farquharson. Diving (junior).—i, P. A. W. Richards ; z, L. F. Wood.
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THE YORK PAGEANT.
VRBI EBORACO ET SCHOLAE S. PETRI DEDICAT
Pulchra venit hora cum Mundus omnis iterat Schola Petri floreat, Floreat Eboracum.' Sol per iter prodiit Paene jam bis milies Ex quo magis in dies Urbs superba floruit. Constantini saeculo Inclita jam creverat ; Paene aboleverat Rex Normannus odio. Sed vices contrarias Fortis nunquam pertimet ; Salva semper exiett Per fortunas varias.
J. F. D. Tuque, Schola, Saxonum Vigens e temporibus, Formas piis moribus Puerorum ingenium. Tempus non defodiet Laudes Vrbis et Scholae; Sanctus Petrus optime Semper vos custodiet. 0 Triumphe, gloriae, Ne recludas ostium ; Pereat vis hostium, Fulge, lux adoreae ! IV. Kal. Sext. A.S. MCMIX.
Exiet—Hand imprudens while' ; optimus Horatius (quo nil accuratius) peccat hoc vocabulo, cf, Carm. " Merses profundo, pulcrior evenit," ubi a nonnullis legitur exiet.
THE YORK PAGEANT. A BRIEF HISTORICAL SURVEY. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid, and a city that is on the natural route between North and South, between London and Edinburgh— with a navigable river flowing through it—cannot fail to play an important part in history. Such is the city of York, and the Pageant which its citizens, with the assistance of many members of leading Yorkshire families, are to present during the week ending with July 31st, is practically a Pageant of English History. We may leave the pre-historic period to the specialist, and begin our story with the coming of the Romans. Yorkshiremen have always been downright, and have not seldom called for the heavy hand of authority to keep them in order. The Brigantes, whom
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the Romans found on the spot, were of the same character and required, like the Ordovices of North Wales, and the Silures of South Wales, the presence of a Roman legion to ensure peace and quietness. The Roman road and the Roman city, with its baths and fortifications, necessarily came after the Roman legion—and then what a roll call of soldiers and rulers follows! Not all men of the highest type of Roman greatness, but all men who have left a name behind them for good or evil. Hear them : Ostorius Scapula, Agricola, who, thanks to his son-in-law, and vales sacer,' Tacitus, is the most intimately known to us, Adrian, Severus, Caracalla, and Geta, Constantine the Great ! And when the needs of Rome drew her soldiers from Britain for the defence of frontiers nearer home, we have another roll of fame, that of the English Kings and Churchmen who made the history of their own day so strenuously ; Edwin and the lady Ethelburga, Oswin, " a vigorous ruler and zealous Christian " (he it was who very wisely decided to follow the Roman observance of Easter, rather than that of the followers of Columba, who had evangelised Northumbria); Eadbert (whose brother, Archbishop Egbert, founded St. Peter's School), the conqueror of Strathclyde ; Athelstane, the Victor of Brunanburgh, where he subdued Anlaf, King of the Danes of Ireland, accompanied by a great host of Vikings, Constantine, King of the Scots ; and Owen, King of Cumbria ; Siward, the avenger of the murdered Duncan ; Tostig, whose ally, Harold Hardrada, required, or at any rate was offered, seven feet of English earth for his grave ; Harold, the son of Godwin, and the hero of Stamford Bridge ; and the ChurchmenPaulinus, the sainted Aidan, and the learned Alcuin, who, after making the School of York famous, became Charlemagne's Minister of Education, and spread the renown of his beloved school and city through Europe. We have said nothing of the Danes, who found the Humber and the Ouse so convenient a highway for their dreaded warships, and who have left their indelible mark on the history of Yorkshire, as of England further south. Then William the Norman, dark, stern, inscrutable, cruel, though according to his lights a just man, dominates the story. He
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pardons the Yorkshiremen, but on their rebelling again ravages with merciless cruelty, to which his own Doomsday Book bears undying witness, the whole district between the Humber and the Tees. And though we hate his ruthlessness, who does not admire the soldier who, by sheer will-power, led his recalcitrant mercenaries from York to Chester across the pathless woods and morasses of the Pennine Chain in the depth of winter ? So to Stephen, Thurstan the Archbishop, and the Victory of Northallerton, the famous battle of the Standard, when the banners of St. Peter of York, St. John of Beverley, and St. Wilfrid of Ripon, led the English to victory over their neighbours, those active and pertinacious plunderers, the Scots. Then follows the Massacre of the Jews, which fills the darkest page in the history of York. Next come Edward the Second, and his mate " the she-wolf of France," and Despenser the younger, and Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, with the shame and sorrow of the white battle of Mytonon-Swale ; and the land is not thoroughly cleansed of the Scots till his warrior son, Edward III., with the help of the English archers—soon to be the terror of other lands—wins the battle of Halidon Hill, and the English recover their self-respect. The Pageant shows us his meeting with his youthful bride, Philippa of Hainault. Then Richard II. bestows on the Chief Citizen of York the coveted title of Lord Mayor, and loses his throne to Henry IV., who sends a thrill of horror through England and Europe by the execution of Archbishop Scrope. For thirty years England suffers from the Wars of the Roses, and the Palm Sunday of 14.61 sees through drifting snowstorms the defeat of the Lancastrians on the bloody hillside of Towton, the most sanguinary of all English-stricken fields ; for the Yorkists entered the battle filled with fury after their long march from the south through their own lands and villages which the Lancastrians had wasted with fire and sword, while the Lancastrians, with the flooded river Cock in their rear, fought with desperation. Margaret of Anjou must flee from the ancient city, with but a handful of attendants, and Edward IV. will take down his father's head from Micklegate Bar and replace it with those of the Earls of Devon
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and Wiltshire. Another Yorkist King, Richard III., visits the city ; and so we pass on to Henry VIII. and the famous Pilgrimage of Grace of 1536, when Robert Aske and his friends were cheated by the Duke of Norfolk and Henry VIII.. as unscrupulously as Archbishop Scrope had been by the Earl of Westmoreland on Shipton Moor in 1405. The Tudors and their glories gone, James I., in full belief of the divine right of Kings, and claiming for his own folly more than had been conceded by a willing nation to the tact and wisdom of Elizabeth, passes to the promised land upon which his hopes had been so long fixed, and where he was destined to experience so much disappointment. The Pageant closes with the memorable battle of Marston Moor (1644) and the surrender of York to the Parliamentarians, but not before Charles I. has been presented to us with his beautiful wife and evil genius, if report be true, Henrietta Maria, the daughter of that Henry of Navarre who had dubbed James I. " the wisest fool in Christendom." We see, too, the versatile and chivalrous Rupert, whose ability as a general is only now receiving justice at the hands of historians. The last figures of the long and glorious roll of fame to pass away into the deep shadows of the fragrant lime trees and the hawthorns and elms that border the arena, backed by the still stately ruin of the nave wall of the Abbey Church of St. Mary, are Lord Fairfax, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Earl of Manchester. And so the sun goes down and leaves us—like Tennyson's Sir Bedivere when he was parted from King Arthur—" revolving many memories "—memories of great names, great deeds, and great causes. Two points strike us particularly as we look back upon the Pageant : one is how great is the part which the Church has played, not only in the history of the city of St. Peter, but in the larger story of our country ; the other is that, with the exception of Caedmon, no great poet plays a part in the Pageant, though the scenes of its wonderful drama are full not only of eventful history, but of the richest, the most inspiring, and. the most
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EPISODE III., SCENE IV.
EPISODE III., SCENE
IV.
The sound of the above words is very familiar to us, especially to those who acted in the scene depicting the foundation of the school. The school is amongst the lucky few who will be able to say that they took part in one of the greatest Pageants. Those who acted in the episode must have felt a little nervous and yet quite important as they marched on to the arena before thousands of spectators and there upheld the honour of the school. Their anxieties were many, especially one day when at least three of the principal actors arrived just as the last call-bell sounded. But all the performances went smoothly and we may congratulate the performers, and especially the principals, on the way they acted. The story of the episode was as follows :— We see the meeting of King Eadbert and Archbishop Ecgbert. They complain to each other, the King saying that he is " tired of ruling " and wishes to give up his kingdom, whilst the Archbishop says that his work prospers but ill, and that " Holy living is little thought of" in his province. We get a proof of this immediately, for two sturdy peasants are seen quarreling amongst the crowd, but being brought before the King their dispute is quickly and amicably settled. On this the King advises that a school should be founded, and the Archbishop, gladly welcoming the suggestion, turns to the Acolytes following him saying that they shall be his first pupils. The King, struck by the eager looks of one of the boys, asks his name. " Alcuin," he is told by the boy is the name by which his playmates call him, and thus we get a glimpse of that great scholar who made St. Peter's School famous by his learning and wisdom. Here the scene closes. Amongst all the goodly array of Kings in the Pageant it would have been impossible to find a more noble figure than Mr. Yeld as King Eadbert, or one who more thoroughly looked ' the part. The Headmaster, too, did not in the slightest degree fall short of our high ideas of Ecgbert, our Founder. Mr. Richards' acting in the part of Hugh, the brawling citizen, was splendid, and he delighted the audience every day with his comical representation
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of the part. He was ably backed up by I. M. Smith as Aylwin, the other brawler, and the whole quarrel was extremely life-like. We are sure that no Archbishop has ever had a following of priests so pious and holy, at least so far as looks go, than had Ecgbert, and the nobles and warmers attending the King were indeed a formidable bodyguard. We give below a full list of characters. Rev. E. C. Owen Archbishop Ecgbert • • G. Yeld, Esq. •• King Eadbert Rev. A. W. Richards fl ugh two brawling citizens .• I. M. Smith Aylwin .. J. T. Grey, Esq., L. Proctor, Esq., •• Nobles A. E. Schroeder, R. D. Foster. C. C. Taylor, A. C. B. Molony, R. F. Strange, Warmen A. J. Peters, A. 0. Lacy, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace, D. L. Fernandes, B. Northcote. J. H. B. Sullivan, J. A. Molony, Priests . J. L. Heath, M. Weeks. J. F. Northcote (Alcuin), R. M. Baskett, E. H. •• Acolytes Nledhurst, J. Mould, H. E. K. Reynolds, A. K. Proctor.
DYING DAY. At even, when old Sun, high-journeying, Has fallen to the level of our sight, And, thro' his grand extravagance of light, Bids all the birds his parting hymn to sing ; Then have I greater wealth than any king, For throned in fancy at my spirit's height I watch the dusk, slow-moving twilight bring From all around the curtain of the night. Now, when the heavens are wrapt in sombre shades Still in the west is seen the dying glow Of evening's camp-fire; And ere yet it fades The bolder lights of Heaven begin to show— Then all the stars are eyes of angel-maids, And Love's clear stream the stronger seems to flow.
Amo !
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CRICKET RETROSPECT.
CRICKET RETROSPECT. The cricket season of 1909 can be looked back upon as a successful one—in reality a more successful one than the figures show. We had the satisfaction of beating Pocklington, Hymer's, Crowther's, and Romany, and though defeated by Durham twice, we should, had time allowed, in all probability have beaten Bootham twice ; while our match with Ampleforth was only lost by one wicket. The feature of the season has been the cricket of J. H. B. Sullivan. He has batted magnificently, and considering the wet season his average is very fine. As a bowler and field he has been most useful, and as Captain he has had a large share in the successes we have had. The fielding of the team has been excellent—particularly that of Sullivan, Taylor, and Peters, while Lacy developed into a very capable wicket-keep. Everyone showed a remarkable keenness which made for success, and shows promise for the future. The Second Eleven achieved a notable success in beating Bootham Second Eleven. FIRST XI. CHARACTERS. J. H. B. SULLIVAN. Has made a first-rate Captain. Good field, useful fast bowler, and fine bat. Ought to be heard of in the future, as he has all the strokes of a first class cricketer. Our success has been largely due to him. "A. J. PETERS. Has been disappointing as a bat, though he has played several useful innings. Must remember not to draw away from the wicket. Fair bowler ; excellent field, especially in the slips. *C. C. TAYLOR. A good slow bowler, with break both ways. Dashing bat, and good field at point. A most useful all-round player. A. 0. LACY. Good bat, and would be better if he held his bat closer to his legs ; at present he " lofts" them too much on the off. Has kept wicket better to the fast bowling than to the slow.
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Good steady medium pace bowler—had one phenomenal success. With better luck would have had a better analysis. *D. L. FERNANDES. Promising bat, rather stiff, but can hit well. Uncertain field with a quick return. *W. V. LAWTON. A good hitting bat, who got runs when wanted, also got wickets when wanted. F. FERGUSON. Bats in good style, but hardly fulfilled expectations. Should be good next year. G. G. WALLACE. Promising hat, and improved field. G. H. MILLS. Plays straight and hard and should improve. K. NORWOOD. Promising slow left-hand bowler. Fair bat and keen field. *R. D. FOSTER.
* Signifies 1st XI. colours.
SECOND XI. CHARACTERS. *B. C. CAMM. As a bat he has perhaps been the most successful on the side, but he makes all his strokes stiffly and he must learn to use his wrists. A good field. *P. HENTY. He did not quite come up to expectations in batting. He bowled extremely well in a few matches and was the most consistent of the attack. *C. L. ARMSTRONG. Though small he has good style and will improve when he gets more strength. A keen field. *L. F. WooD. When he likes he is a good bat, but he often throws away his wicket by careless strokes. He will certainly improve, if he perseveres. A poor field. *W. R. WRAY. His batting has not been good, but he too will doubtless improve when he gets older. He is a smart field. *A. E. SCHROEDER. He captained the team with great keenness. He made runs at times, but has no defence. A safe field. E. H. MEDHURST. He is very young but has quite an idea of batting. His strokes on the off side especially are good. He has been useful in the attack sometimes. H. HOPKINS. The most promising bowler on the side. He has an easy action, but must learn to control his length. A poor bat and field,
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He has been disappointing as a batsman. He does not stand up to the bowling. His bowling might be good, but he is erratic at present. G. W. HARGREAVES. Kept wicket with some success. He is young and should do well. His batting has no style as yet, and he must cure himself of the habit of drawing away. R. M. BASKETT. A sturdy bat with a fairly good defence, but he has not much idea of punishing a loose ball. A keen field. W. H. HAYNES.
The following also played : J. A. Molony, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, H. R. K. Webb, K. Shann, and T. M. Darling. Signifies znd XI. colours.
FOOTBALL FIXTURES. President : REV. E. C. OWEN. Captain : A. E. SCHROEDER.
FIRST XV. Date.
Sat. Oct. 2 ,, 9 Wed. „ 13 Sat. ,, 16 ,, 23 ,, 30 „ Nov. 6 ,, 1 3 „ „ 20 ,, 2 7
Wed. Dec. I Sat. „ ,, 1 8 „ Feb. 5 ,, 12 ,,
Hon. Sec.: A. 0. LACY. FIXTURES.
Club.
Old Peterites Leeds C.S. Yorkshire Wanderers Durham School York Harlequins Ripon G.S Wakefield G.S St. John's College Durham School Giggleswick G.S. Durham Colleges Leeds G.S Old Peterites York Harlequins Leeds University .
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Leeds G.S. Ripon G.S. Durham School Leeds G.S. Ripon G.S.
away lost home away home away
Dale, Sat. Oct. 9 „ 30 „ Nov. 20 ,.
Dec. 4. Wed. „ 8 9,
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FOOTBALL PROSPECTS. This season our prospects seem promising. We have six colours left—two forwards and four backs—and several candidates of the last season's team. The forwards, at the present moment, though the pack is light, are energetic and persevering. Their scrumming is fairly successful, and they are getting to use their feet more. Yet they have to bear in mind that they can go harder, and must follow the ball always. We are lucky in retaining two colours as our half-backs, and no apprehension need be felt in their respect. The threequarter line however, is not so encouraging. Their combination is slow and weak in places, and ball passing somewhat undecided. Throughout the team, the tackling is poor. Forwards and backs alike, have still to learn the lesson of "going low" for their man, and bringing him down smartly. They must also (and this applies to the whole team) mark their men more carefully, and get on them quickly. With continued practice, we have no doubt that all these points will improve. Owing to the fact that the first match was dated only ten days from the beginning of the term, a more vigorous system of training had to be resorted to, and the team has responded well. Though badly beaten in the first match against the Old Boys, the result is distinctly encouraging. The O.P. team was exceptionally strong, yet, when we had got together in the second half we more than held our own, scoring five points to
the O. P.'s three.
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The Second XV. ought to be good this year. The forwards are heavy, and they have all had some experience. Yet they suffer from lack of pace. The backs show combination, and in some cases, exceptional talent for tackling. Mr. Tendall is very kindly coaching the team this year, and our heartiest thanks go to him for his untiring energy and increasing interest in the football of the school.
FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES.
Played on the school ground on October znd. The school played down hill and Colley kicked off for the Old Peterites, who immediately carried play into the home 252 There some scrambling play resulted in two free-kicks to the school. Despite this they were forced to touch down, and from the drop-out the Old Peterite backs combined splendidly and Wood scored, the try being converted. Wood again got away, but was well collared by Lawton. The Old Peterites continued to press and Richards scored. The goal was kicked. After this the opposing backs frequently broke through and at half-time the score stood at 32—o. The second half produced a more even game. The forwards played with more dash and after some good dribbling in which Molony and Ferguson were prominent they brought play into their opponents' 252 Then the ball went from the scrum to Taylor, who made a good opening for Fernandes to score. Lawton converted. After this the Old Peterites pressed and Price Jones and Peters relieved for the school. Just on time Richards scored again. Score : Old Peterites, 35 pts. ; School, 5 pts. W. Ingham, R. M. Wood, G. D. Shann, M. Pick ; half-backs, M. W. Peters, C. W. Richards ; forwards, N. T. Crombie (capt.), H. C. Scott, P. H. Yeld, W. H. Colley, M. T. Clegg, J. F. Wallace, R. D. Foster, I. M. Smith. OLD PETERITES.—Threequariers,
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SCHOOL.—Full-back, W. V. Lawton ; threequariers, C. C. Taylor, R. F. Strange, D. L. Fernandes, L. F. Wood ; half-backs, A. 0. Lacy, A. J. Peters ; forwards, A. E. Schroeder, A. C. B. Molony. G. G. Wallace, R. T. Brode, H. Price Jones, L. G. Barry, L. F. Jones, F. E. Ferguson.
VALETE. R. D. FOSTER. Dayboy. Entered Jan., [901. VI. Classical. Head Monitor. r st XV. 1906-09. Captain of boating. House Fives Colours, 1909. Choir. IV., 1908. Dayboys IV., 1909. Bishop of Bristol's Prize for Divinity, 1909. House. Entered May, 1905. VI. Classical. I. M. SMITH. Monitor. Head of the House. 1st XV. 1908-09. Editor of
Peierite.
House. Entered Sept., 1902. Re-entered J. A. MOLONY. Jan., 1908. VI. Classical. Monitor. i st XV. 1908-09. Editor of Peterik. Librarian. Dr. Hallows' Prize for History, 1909. Open History Exhibition at Sydney Sussex, Cambridge. J. H. B. SULLIVAN. Dayboy. Entered May, 1899. Re-entered Sept., 1907. VI. Classical. Monitor. ist XV. 1907-09. 1st XI. Captain, 1909. Fives Captain, 1909. Dayboys IV., 1908-9. 1908-9. Victor Ludorum, 1909. Choir. Choral Exhibition at Christ's College, Cambridge. House. Entered Sept., 1907. IV. Modern. M. WEEKS. House IV., 1909. A. F. RAMSDEN. House. Entered Sept., 1907. Form III. P. HENTY. House. Entered June, 1908. Form III. znd XI. 1909. A. P. APPLETON. Dayboy. Entered Sept., 1906. Form III. F. E. H. APPLETON. Dayboy. Entered Sept. 1906. Form III.
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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE.
SALVETE. SCHOOL HOUSE.
DAYBOYS.
VI. Classical H. Price Jones.
IV Classical. J. C. Stainthorpe R. C. Bethell. 0. V. Beale.
Lower V. Classical. C. T. E. Birks. H. W. Hussey.
Form G. T. Fairbank. E. F. Monkman. H. L. Chilman. F. W. Wood. R. A. Harpley. W. S. Allen. G. C. Nelson. H. Richardson. W. C. Chapman. A. D. Foster. G. B. E. Reynolds. A. G. Wilson. C. A. F. Grier.
IV. Classical. 0. T. Durrant. Form 1.11. N. A. Buck. G. B. M. Reed. H. L. Waddington.
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURE JULY 1ST,
1908, TO JUNE 30TH,
1909.
GAMES' CLUB. • s. d. Balance from 19,37-8 Boys' Subscriptions :—
M.T. E.T. S.T.
•.
3 , I0 2 7
,4-3o 32
0
6 6
30
18
0
93
6
o
4124 16 2
s. d. Levelling Cricket Ground . 6 II 18 0 Rent of Football Field 8 Repairs to Fences .. Expenditure in— Io I 6 Football Cricket 38 0 7 2 Hockey 7 71 6 .. I I2 Rowing Sports .. • • 6 I o 1 O o Gymnasium Swimming • 0 I 0 6 116 II Horse .. St. Olave's Sports O 4 41 Dark Room .. O 4 81 Shooting .. o 8 8k Loss on Sale of Vest .. O 2 I Sundries I 9 8 • • Balance forward .. • 34 1 7 o ‘124
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LIBRARY. .. .. Balance in hand Subscriptions :— 6 M.T. .. X.6 E.T. 6 4 6 .. S.T. •• 5 1 7 0
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18
3
0
£26 13
3
s. d. ,4* s. d. 4 8 6 9 7 II 5 118 6 Morley, Printing .. 1 18 6 Potter, Binding 5 0 0 Loan to Shooting Club 0 2 10 Holtby, Repairs .. .. 10 2 0 Balance .. Sampson.. Do. ..
3 4
£26 13
3
PETERITE. 21
s. d. 6 5
10 Balance from M. T. Clegg.. 0 O. P.Contribution to Dec. '908 18
3 4 9 6 6 II
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9 9 5
2 2
0
‘50
6
‘ s. d. H. Morley, Printing .. 9 6 6 .. II 10 0 Do. do. Do. to Dec. 1908 9 15 0 Do. to June, 1909 6 0 6 Balance .. •• • • 13 14 2
2
450
Examined and found correct, R. OBORNE WALKER.
CHAS. A. SWIFT,
6
2
Hon. Treasurer.
NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTH.—The wife of the Rev. John Atkins Easten, M.A. (Cantab. and Sask.), (0.P.), on the 4th August, of a son. APPOINTMENTS.—C. F. C. Padel, O.P. (Assistant Master at Marlborough College), to be Head Master of the Grammar School, Ashby-de-la-Zouche. It is an interesting fact that the Rev. J. A. Easten (O.P.), was admitted some time ago to the degree of M.A. (ad eundem) in the newly founded University of Saskatchewan, thus becoming one of the very first graduates and as member of its first Convocation, taking part in the Election of its first Senate.
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G. A. Fisher (O.P.), passed second into the General Consular Service. P. H. Yeld (O.P.) sailed for Bombay on October 5th to take up an appointment on the Indian Government Railways. A. E. Schroeder and I. M. Smith passed the Higher Certificate in July. C. C. Taylor passed the Army Qualifying Certificate, 1908. E. Benson passed the London Matriculation (and division). W. V. Lawton passed the Architects' Preliminary Examination, 1909. K. Shann and H. E. K. Reynolds have entered the School House. The following are the Monitors this term :A. E. Schroeder. Head Monitor. Secretary of Games' Committee. Captain of Football. C. C. Taylor. Head of the House ; Captain of Shooting. A. J. Peters. Captain of Cricket. Head of the Choir. Editor of the Peterite. Secretary of the Natural History Society. A. C. B. Molony. Librarian. R. T. Brode. Editor of the Pe/el-lie. Head Librarian. J. L. Heath. Librarian. Secretary of Debating Society. A. 0. Lacy. Secretary of Football and Cricket. FOOTBALL. -The following O.P.'s are playing football at Cambridge:
M. T. Clegg, for Jesus College ; W. H. Colley, for Emmanuel College ; M. W. Peters, for Christ's College ; W. Ingham, for Selwyn College ; P. H. Bulmer, for St. Catharine's College ; At Oxford :R. 0. Husband, for Merton College ; A. A. Phillips, for Queen's College. J. F. Wallace and C. W. Richards have been playing for the York Harlequins.
OBITUARY.
OBITUARY. August 18th, 1909, The Rev. J. E. FARROW (O.P.), Aged 25. July 13th, 1909, DR. CHARLES KIRKBY ROBINSON (O.P.), Aged 83. On Tuesday, July 13th, died at Risplith House near Ripon, his Yorkshire residence, Dr. Charles Kirkby Robinson, Master of St. Catharine's. Born in 1826, he was the eldest son of Charles Robinson, both his father's and his mother's family—the Kirkbys of Acomb—being among the best known in the North Riding. He was educated at St. Peter's School, York, and entered St. Catharine's in 1845, gaining a scholarship in the following year and graduating as 2 2 n d Wrangler in 1849. In 1852 he won the Maitland Prize. He was elected to a Fellowship and from 185o to 1859 served as Assistant Tutor in the College. In the latter year he was appointed Vicar of St. Andrew's the less. As an incumbent he was remarkably successful, and the work he did in Barnwell is yet remembered by its older inhabitants. He took a keen interest in the local government of the borough and it was largely due to his efforts that order was evolved out of municipal chaos, and the relations between University and Town authorities were defined. In 1861 Dr. Philpott became Bishop of Worcester and Mr. Robinson was elected Master of the College, and Canon Residentiary of Norwich. At Norwich his great capacity for business was extremely serviceable to the Chapter, and in the Cathedral itself his artistic skill and reverent spirit enabled him to render the services with singular charm : whilst his sermons were always able and convincing. His fine taste showed itself in his appreciation of Cowper, his love of music and in his rare collection of china and furniture.
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No 193.
SCHOOL LETTER. AME Fortune has been hard upon us, for after a good dose of influenza last Easter term, it has returned again, and though it has been very mild it has been rather annoying, as two of our matches have had to be put off on account of it. We turn to the efforts of the School during the term. The XV. started the season disastrously, but after the Durham match they improved greatly and were able to put up a very keen fight against the York Harlequins. The Ripon match followed, in which they found no difficulty in winning by a large margin. Against Wakefield they gave a very good exhibition. The forwards worked hard and got the ball out cleanly, while the combination of the backs was splendid. Though beaten by St. John's, we were by no means disgraced, and had our share of a very even game. We hope for greater things still when the team gets back into form again. As usual, November 5th was celebrated in a manner worthy of our great predecessor himself. One might almost have seen him stalking round our big bonfire with satisfaction at its size and heat. It was indeed a splendid fire, and for this we have again to thank our kind friend Mrs. Ware, who supplied most of the fuel. On the top of the wood stood, or rather reclined, an effigy of a certain famous lady politician. She seemed to be quite contented to die the martyr's death, and to the last remained true to her cause, holding in her hand as long as she could the badge of her tribe. Need we tell you what was written thereon ? We think not.
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OXFORD LETTER.
On November 13th the Musical Society gave a Concert before a large audience which quite filled the Big Hall. The programme was very interesting and reflected great credit on Mr. Tendall, considering the lack of musical talent in the school at present. The Concert gave great pleasure and was voted one of the best the school have given. Other societies too have been busying themselves as usual ; perhaps the most energetic is the Natural History Society, which is rapidly building up a very interesting museum, thanks, in no small measure to the efforts of its President, Mr. Walker. Judging from the amount of materials and labour expended on the dark room, one would think that a palace was being built up in the Science Block. Rumours of a Restaurant have in fact reached our ears, but we are not in a position to vouch for the truth of this. The Debating Society determined that compulsory athletics were necessary for the school, and even the few who spoke on the other side seemed to have convinced themselves, as the motion was carried nem. con. The Society has now accorded its vote and favour to Lord Lansdowne, and we feel that the noble lord must feel comforted to know that at anyrate some people agree with him. ChristMas will be upon us when this reaches our readers, and so we take this opportunity, in laying down the editorial pen at the end of the year, to wish them all A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR EDITORS,
When I received your laconic demand for an Oxford Letter I felt inclined to vent my feelings in terse and forcible language. But then the thought came upon me that I, too, in days of yore, occupied the chair you now fill ; and taking into mind your onerous and somewhat thankless task, I have decided to accede to your request. Not that I have much to tell you : there are only four of us up here, and we are humble folk, my masters ! To come to business-
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Greenhow has been the " bright particular star" of the Hertford threequarter line this term, and seems quite to have recovered his old school form. He can also play a good game of Hockey on occasion. It is with great regret that we hear he has decided to go down, if the examiners are kind to him next week in Schools. We wish him the best of luck in his new sphere of life, but we shall surely miss him. If one walks past Hertford about ten in the morn, one can generally observe a huge smile—I had almost said grin—and behind the smile, if it is not too beaming may be seen the face of J. A. Kirby. Kirby may occasionally be seen on the running track, and he sometimes plays soccer for Hertford. He is working very hard, and is also in Schools next week. • May the best of luck crown his efforts. Husband is also playing rugger for Merton. That about sums up his appearances in the athletic world. In other spheres he leads the life strenuous. He is treasurer of the Merton College Debating Society, and of the War Game Society. He is a great authority on ecclesiastical matters, and he is an ardent militarist and antisocialist. When he is not engaged on any of the above pursuits he may be seen trying to solve the mysteries of Stubb's Charters. Phillips' success is seen everywhere. He has made several successful appearances for Varsity A,' and is a pillar of strength in the Queen's rugger and hockey teams. He also leads the life strenuous, off the tented field, being an active member of more societies in Queen's, gay and grave, than I can possibly mention. The shadow of Schools also hangs over him, as he is taking Honours Mods. at the end of next term. will now, with your permission, ring My task being done, down the curtain. " Is i s."
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If there is truth in a certain well-known saying, our felicity at the present time should be considerable, for our recent history is almost devoid of incident. Perhaps, however, a catalogue of bare facts may be of interest. This year we miss the genial presence of E. C. Peters and the never-failing conviviality of Raimes, who are gone but not forgotten, and now adorn other spheres. The new-corners more than fill their places from the numerical, if not from the historical, point of view, Clegg still plays rugger with his wonted energy in the Jesus scrum, and is also a member of the Jesus shooting viii. We hear too that his well-known command of the English language finds full scope in his college debating society, much to the discomfiture of his political opponents. His eloquence will doubtless be of great use to his party in the forthcoming General Election. Colley's praises are sung by greater lips than ours and demand a chapter to themselves. He is Hon. Sec. of Emmanuel R.U.F.C. ; played for C.U. against Newport, and also proved a very capable captain of the Varsity ' A ' team. He is a corporal in the 0.T C. ; but amid his multifarious duties still finds time for the study of Hebrew roots. Congratulations to him on playing in the Seniors' match for the second time. M. W. Peters is playing for Christ's and working hard : we wish him the best of luck in the exam. which looms before him at the end of term. He went over to Oxford with the Christ's XV., and returned victorious and elated. Ingham is playing for Selwyn with some success, and is Hon. Sec. of Selwyn H.C. We seldom see him abroad so presumably he is working hard. Bulmer is the shining light of the Cats' scrum, and is the main factor in their continued success on the football field. Sullivan goes on from strength to strength. He is a great acquisition to the Christ's XV. and also played in a Trial game. He too returned elated from Oxford. The stillness of a thorough-
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fare, once wrapt in quiet, is now broken by the strains of an instrument which he plays with peculiar skill and emphasis—we refer, sir, to the gramophone ! We extend our sympathy to all his neighbours, especially to Bulmer, whose complaints on this score are most bitter. Molony continues St. Peter's connexion with Sidney. He is reading History, and plays occasionally for the Rugby XV. Some hidden talent in him was brought to light on November 5th. A weak heart—we trust it is not old age—prevents Smith from playing football, but his versatile energy has transferred itself undimmed to the hockey field. We have also seen him playing fives. Rigby (Emmanuel) is coxing an viii. on the river with some success : of his ability we have no doubt. We are at present bemoaning the weather. Our feelings find vent in verse : Make up the fire : the night is chill The wind may whistle as it will : The coal goes on the college bill. It is cold, as you see. By the time that this is in print the Varsity match will have been played and won—or lost. But, whatever the result, all O.P.s will be sure that the Cambridge score would have been greater had W. H. Colley been playing. We were very glad to see Phillips over here a few days ago, and we hear that Husband is to pay us a visit at the end of term. His coming is as eagerly expected in some quarters as the resignation of the Government. (The simile, Mr. Editor, is merely for effect, we are above party considerations). Now, sir, we must make an end, not without sympathy with the XV. on their earlier defeats and congratulating them most heartily on their splendid recovery. Duty calls and time is pressing, I must be about my work. Though a lecture's not a blessing I would never dare to shirk. Yours, O.P.
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ACROSTIC.-WINTER. Wild blows the wind, full-charged with drifting snow : Ice coats the pools. The flickering fire's red glow Now rises and then falls, as just between The half-drawn curtains, through the casement seen. Eerie the world outside shrouded in white : Round us roars the storm. Home's the place to-night. BEARDOE.
FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL z , . LEEDS G.S.
Played at York on October 9th. Schroeder won the toss and Leeds kicked off up hill, and immediately pressed, but the York backs saving well the home team were soon on the attack. At this point the York forwards were playing well and got the ball out nicely to the backs. The latter, however, made no use of their opportunities and preferred to run on themselves rather than combine. Taylor made several good runs but could never quite reach the line. A piece of brilliant work amongst the Leeds forwards led to the visitors' first score. They took play by a series of rushes right up under the York goal. Here they heeled the ball out and their scrum half slipped over, the try being converted. At half-time the score was Leeds G.S., 5 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil. After half-time York pressed momentarily, Schroeder leading the forwards in a good dribble, but very soon the Leeds pack showed their superiority and from this point they attacked for almost the whole of the rest of the game. By a number of forward rushes they scored rapidiy. Just before time York made a good effort and from a forward rush Price Jones scored and Taylor converted. Final score : Leeds G.S., 26 pts.; St. Peter's, 5 pts.
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TEAM : Full Back, W. V. Lawton ; threequariers, R. F. Strange, W. R. Wray, C. C. Taylor, D. L. Fernandes ; half-backs, A. 0. Lacy and A. J. Peters ; forwards, A. E. Schroeder, A. C. B. Molony, G. G. Wallace, L. G. Barry, F. E. Ferguson, H. Price Jones ; R. T. Brode and G. H. Mills.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS. Played on Wednesday, October i3th. The Wanderers came with a very strong team. Kicking off up hill they immediately pressed and F. G. Scott scored for them. The school at first played well, but they found it difficult to relieve. Their opponents were much heavier and faster and most of the tries were gained simply by mere pace and weight. At half-time the score was 28—o. On resuming it seemed as though the school were going to do better. Molony scored from some loose play near the Wanderers' line. After this however the Wanderers returned to the attack and piled up a big score. As an exhibition of good football the game was a complete failure, as there was very little combination. Final score Wanderers, 6i pts. ; St. Peter's, 3 pts. • TEAM : Full Back, W. V. Lawton ; threequarters, R. F. Strange, A. J. Peters, C. C. Taylor, D. L. Fernandes; half backs, A. O. Lacy and H. Price Jones ; forwards, A. E. Schroeder, A. C. B. Molony, G. H. Mills, F. E. Ferguson, G. G. Wallace, L. G. Barry, R. T. Brode, A. C. Molony. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL. Played at Durham on October 6th. The school played a very heartless game. No one made any great attempt to stop the Durham score from mounting as it did. It is hard to account for so poor a display ; in tackling and saving alike the team shirked badly. They were not of course at full strength and this in some way accounts for the heavy score, as the forwards were so weak that they were completely run off their feet. The final score was : Durham School, 131 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil.
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TEAM Full Back, W. V. Lawton ; threequarters, R. F. Strange, C. C. Taylor, F. Ferguson, D. L. Fernandes ; half backs, A. 0. Lacy and A. J. Peters ; forwards, A. E. Schroeder, F. E. Ferguson, C. G. Barry, G. H. Mills, R. T. Brode, A. C. Molony, A. W. Jackson, L. F. Jones. :
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Played on the school ground on October 23rd. A strong wind swept the ground but as it was crosswise it gave no advantage to either side. The Harlequins won the toss and Taylor started for the school. Play ruled in mid-field, till with a strong rush the Harlequins invaded their adversaries' territory. The school kept them at bay for a time, but Coulson, taking a pass from Richards, dashed away. He was tackled near the line, but got the ball away to F. G. Scott, who scored under the posts. The goal kick was unsuccessful. After further attacking by the Harlequins a useful run by Taylor enabled the school to penetrate the visitors' half for the first time. The Harlequins were much bigger and heavier, but the school stuck gamely to them. Coulson was again prominent for the visitors and they again attacked hotly. After this the school backs passed well, but no great advantage came from the movement. Half-time came with the score : York Harlequins, 5 pts.; St. Peter's, nil. From the re-start the Harlequins forced the pace, and after about a minute's play Frank scored. The kick failed. From a free kick Neilson just missed a goal for the visitors. But the Harlequins were not to be denied and Wallace scored under the posts. F. G. Scott converted. After this the visitors completely monopolised the play, and although the York team saved well and altogether played pluckily they could not shake off their opponents. Richards scored an unconverted try, after a neat run. The Harlequins continued to press but could not get through the York defence, till close on time Richards made a splendid opening for Teasdale who got over nicely in the corner. The kick failed. Time was immediately called with the score : York Harlequins, 17 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil.
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TEAM : Full-back, W. V. Lawton ; threequarlers, R. F. Strange, C. C. Taylor, D. L. Fernandes, G. H. Mills ; half-backs, A. 0. Lacy and A. J. Peters; forwards, E. A. Schroeder, A. C. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, A. C. Molony, G. G. Wallace, R. 'F. Brode, L. F. Jones, A. W. Jackson.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. RIPON G.S. Played at Ripon on October 3oth. York winning the toss played with the sun and wind behind them. After scrambling play in the centre, the York forwards pressed and Fernandes scored far out, Peters failing to convert. After the drop-out York returned to the at'r,ck and the ball came out to Taylor, who ran through the opposition and scored under the posts. Mills converted. Soon after Taylor again ran through and Lawton converted. Ripon relieved for a time but York were soon back again and Lacy scored an unconverted try. Good dribbling by Molony and Ferguson brought the ball back into the Ripon quarters and Taylor scored again, for Schroeder to convert. Before half-time Taylor and Lacy each scored again, and Peters converted both tries. The score at half-time was St. Peter's, 34. pts. •, Ripon, nil. Ripon started briskly but Lacy relieved and Taylor ran through from half-way. Soon after the same player again beat the opposition, and also converted. Ripon then pressed and a score was narrowly averted ; but York were soon back again and Peters dropped a good goal. York were not done with yet and after some good passing Peters scored under the posts ; Lawton failed to convert. Taylor again scored, but after this Ripon attacked and the whistle went with them still on the York line. Final score : St. Peter's, 56 pts.; Ripon, nil. TEAM : Full-back, W. V. Lawton ; threequarters, R. F. Strange, A. J. Peters, C. C. Taylor, D. L. Fernandes ; half-backs, A. 0. Lacy and L. F. Wood ; forwards, A. E. Schroeder, A. C. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, G. G. Wallace, R. T. Brode, G. H. Mills, L. G. Barry, A. W. Jackson.
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FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. WAKEFIELD G.S.
Played at York on November 6th. Wakefield winning the toss played down hill and Schroeder kicked off for the school and immediately led the forwards off in a good dribble. A bad piece of play let the Wakefield captain through from a line-out and he scored under the posts. The try was converted. Roused by this York took play to the other end, where a beautiful passing bout nearly saw Strange over. After some scrambling play Schroeder scored an unconverted try. York continued to press, but from a cross-kick the opposing wing secured and scored far out in the corner, the kick failing. York now got going and Lacy scored a beautiful try after a splendid individual effort. York continued to attack and Taylor attempted to drop a goal ; the kick was a failure, but Tennent followed up and scored, the try not being converted. Lawton was noticeable for some good kicking and all the forwards were playing a good game. Just on half-time Wood made a mark and Taylor made splendid use of it and kicked a grand goal. Crossing over with a lead of 4 points the York forwards went off with a rush. The ball came out cleanly from the scrum to Lacy and passing right along the line to Peters the latter made an opening from which Strange scored a splendid try. York kept up the pressure and Lacy ran well and passed to Peters who scored, Taylor converting. Then another good passing bout saw Strange over again. Wakefield could not get out of their own quarters and Wood and Peters were noticeable in a movement which eventually let Taylor in ; the try was not converted. Other tries were scored by F. E. Ferguson and Wallace, and one of them was converted. Time was called with the score, St. Peter's, 34 pts., Wakefield G.S., 8 pts. TEAM: Full-back, W. V. Lawton ; lhreequarlers, R. F. Strange, A. J. Peters, C. C. Taylor, 0. M. `Ferment ; half-baths, A. 0. Lacy
and L. F. Wood ; forwards, A. E. Schroeder, A. C. B. Molony, G. G. Wallace, F. E. Ferguson, R. T. Brode, L. G. Barry, G. H. Mills, and H. Price Jones.
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ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE.
Played on the school ground on November 13th. The school played down the hill, but St. John's immediately attacked and scored after good passing amongst their backs ;• the kick failed. Good passing amongst the school backs brought play into the visitors' 25,' and a score was only just saved. St. John's then relieved and a good run by one of their backs put them in a good position. Lacy was next noticeable with a good dribble to the half-way line. but St. John's returned to the attack. Taylor and Lacy kicked well and saved a dangerous situation, and a free-kick to the school found them on the attack. Here there was some good combination amongst the backs, but St. John's relieved and their forwards came away in a good dribble. They attacked but good collaring by Lacy and Peters and a splendid kick by Lawton saved a score, and half-time came with St. John's leading by 3 pts. From the kick-off York attacked and Schroeder was once or twice noticeable for good play out of touch. Then an opposing back outpaced all opposition and scored under the posts ; the goal was added. The school pressed after this and Schroeder was again to the fore in the line-out. From some loose play Peters attempted to drop a goal, but the ball hit the upright. After this the visiting forwards attacked and scored from some loose play. Good defence by the York backs relieved the pressure. Then Lacy secured the ball from a scrum and scored a fine try from half-way. The kick failed. Shortly after Tennent was injured and had to go off. Nothing further was added to the score and St. John's won a good game by 8 pts. to 3. TEAM : Full-back, W. V. Lawton ; ihreequariers, R. F. Strange, A. J. Peters, C. C. Taylor, 0. M. Tennent ; half-backs, A. 0. Lacy and L. F. Wood ; forwards, A. E. Schroeder, A. C. B. Molony, G. G. Wallace, F. E. Ferguson, R. T. I3rode, G. H. Mills, L. G. Barry, A. W. Jackson. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. LEEDS G.S. 2ND. Played at Leeds on October 9th. Almost immediately after the start the Leeds forwards scored, but the try was not converted.
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'After this the York team played together well and had hard luck in not scoring. After half-time the heavier weight of the Leeds forwards prevailed and they scored four other tries, none of which were converted. York made several good rushes into the Leeds 25,' but they were not able to get through their opponents' defence. After a keen game time was called with the score, Leeds, 15 pts., York, nil. Full-back, P. A. W. Richards ; threequarters, O. M. TEAM Tennent, B. C. Camm, L. F. Wood, W. Haynes ; half-backs, K. Norwood and F. Ferguson ; forwards, A. C. Molony, H. N. Bell, H. R. K. Webb, K. Shann, G. W. Hargraves, A. W. Jackson, R. Thornton, S. G. Bethel. :
CONCERNING EXAMINATIONS. The average school-boy doubtless looks upon examinations as a necessary evil. So does the examiner, and probably with more reason. It is monotonous work indeed to wade through paper after paper, of various degrees of neatness, of vary ng styles of handwriting, and to award marks as fairly and uniformly as possible. But the task has its compensations, especially if the examiner is not the teacher and can afford to laugh at the mistakes, many of which are absurd. Some years ago I was examining candidates from the London Board Schools for Scholarships offered by some of the City Merchants' Companies. The subject was English Grammar, and many of the papers were very dry, yet I saved a few gems. One boy, in comparing certain adjectives and adverbs, put down, Ill, positive degree, worse, comparative, and superlative, dead. Another said, " A metaphor is the collision of two meteors." Yet another said, " A metaphor is a lump of the earth or of a star sent through space with such force as to make it red-hot." °ratio obliqua was defined as " a crooked story or something not quite true." One
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candidate in commenting on a short extract from Shakespeare made this statement, " When Shakespeare says, ' Why holds thine eye that lamentable rheum, Like a proud river peering o'er its banks,' he might have put it into plain English. He means, Why have you got rheumatics in your eye ? " In a General Knowledge paper which I once set, a boy said that the Milky Way was " the juice left after the curds are squeezed in making cheese " Two answers in a similar paper seem prompted by the description of Charley's Aunt, who said she was from " Brazil, where the nuts come from." One boy said, "Elgin in Scotland is where marbles come from." He had evidently not heard of Lord Elgin, and was confusing sculpture with taws. Another pupil said that "Bonnie Dundee is a town in Scotland celebrated for marmalade " I This boy was plainly in ignorance of a leading character in history. Papers on Scripture History usually yield the highest proportion of curious answers. To repeat some would savour of irreverence, though none was intended. I once was present at an examination in an elementary school, when a young boy, whose parents had been evicted the week before, stated that " Adam and Eve were turned out of the Garden of Eden because they could not pay the rent " Other examples of answers based on personal experience might be multiplied. In Latin, the old chestnut, " Arm a man with a cane " for Arma virumque cano, finds many like howlers now-a-days to keep it company. I wish I had kept a record of some which met my astonished gaze in days gone by. And so on, through the whole range of subjects. Only an examiner knows what curious blunders are made. May I, as a former teacher and examiner, conclude with a word of advice to those whose ordeals are not yet over? (1) Do first what you know best. (2) Utilize the remaining time for questions about which you are less sure. (3) Never guess at an answer. ORBILIUS.
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SCHOOL CONCERT. This Concert took place on Saturday, November i3th, before a large audience and was a great success. This success was chiefly due to the untiring energy of Mr. Tendall, who must find it very difficult to get an interesting programme together, when there is so little material in the school. After the usual school songs F. Ferguson and H. A. Lees acquitted themselves very creditably in two pianoforte duets. The three part songs by the trebles and altos were very well rendered, the tone in these being particularly good. A. E. Schroeder sang his song with great zest and it was greatly appreciated, as was also his encore. Sullivan's music is always popular, and Basket sang " Tit Willow " in a way which pleased the audience immensely. A. J. Peters 'cello solo was well played, and he too had to concede an encore. The most popular item, at any rate with the school, was the duet from " The Yeomen of the Guard," which was enthusiastically encored. Mr. Tendall played with his usual taste and was re-called. The concert terminated with the singing of the school Carmen. PROGRAMME. Irish 1. School Songs ..(a) " The flight of the earls " (b) " Hey, ho, the morning dew " .... English Grieg 2. Pianoforte Duet .. (a) " Norwegian Dance " (b) " Russian Dance " Tschaikowski F. FERGUSON AND H. A. LEES.
3. Three Part Song...." The Lamb" " Border Ballad" 4. Song
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6. School Songs...." The Golden Vanity " " The Hundred Pipers " " May Bells " 7. Two Part Song
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. Three Part Song . . .. " The Shepherd " 12. School Song " The Mermaid " " Carmen Saeculare " I
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NATURAL HISTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. This term has again seen a great improvement in the museum ; not so much as regards introduction of new specimens as in the accommodation of old ones. Perhaps the most noticeable addition is a large show-case about eight feet by four feet ; this was soon filled by robbing other over-crowded cases. The latest addition is the breast of an albatross. The representative members for the different branches of the Society have given some attention to their various duties, especially in the entomological branch. The long promised aquarium has also just arrived, but will not receive any attention this term ; next term however, if we can find some suitable inhabitants for it, we hope at an early date to have it in order. The greatest improvement however has been in the dark room. This room has been fitted with lockers, in order that members may keep their own materials there in safety, instead of being obliged to trundle them backwards and forwards from their studies.
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Also a partition has been thrown across the room, dividing it into two light-tight rooms, thereby making it possible not only for members to develop and enlarge or print at the same time, but also to pass in and out whilst others are working there. Furthermore the gas has received the attention which it has needed for a long time, and the enlarger placed on runners on a more rigid base than of old. The Saturday evening lectures have been exceptionally interesting and well attended. On October and we were once more allowed to witness the Pageant, which was much appreciated ; this was shown us on the screen by Mr. Simmons, of Debenham & Co., who had made his slides from the pictures which we have seen in many shop windows about the town anal also from many unpublished snapshots taken during the actual performances. The following week Mr. Hart, on behalf of Messrs. Zimmerman, Ltd., gave us a very interesting and practical demonstration on the use of Agfa chemicals. During the demonstration he took and developed before us a flashlight group of the Society. On October 23rd, Mr. Swift showed us some excellent slides, of his own making, on Berlin ; and on the following Saturday he gave us his pictures of Dresden. Some very interesting snapshot slides of " Sports and Pastimes," lent by Messrs. Goerz, Ltd , were shown by Mr. Walker on November 6th. A fortnight later Mr. Swift again showed us slides ; this time the subject being " Yorkshire Valleys." On December iith the subject will be "The Japanese at home;" the lecturer once more being Mr. Swift. On December loth Mr. Yeld will lecture to us on " The Caucasus Mountains," giving an account of his own experiences in those regions. Our lecture card for next term is nearly full ; still we hope to be entertained, at least one Saturday evening, by some of the representative members of the Society, The number of members this term is 43, the largest previous membership being 36.
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The list of lectures for next term is as follows :Feb. 5. " Photographic Lens " .. C. A. Swift, Esq. (slides lent by Goerz, Ltd.) Feb.19. " Astronomy " .. R. W. Hallows, Esq. Mar, 5. " What can be done with a hand camera " • . •• (slides lent by Kodak, Ltd.) " A Journey to Prague " .. C. A. Swift, Esq. Mar.14. " Lantern Slide Making " Paget Prize Plate Co. April 2. " Practical enlarging " .. Mr. Slater (for Kodak, Ltd.)
DEBATING SOCIETY. A Meeting of the Debating Society was held on November 6th. The Rev. A. W. Richards was in the chair, and there was a good attendance. The motion before the house was " that this house thinks that compulsory games are a mistake in this school." It was proposed by A. C. B. Molony and opposed by A. J. Peters. The motion was seconded by R. T. Brode and further opposed by F. Ferguson. The proposer's chief argument was that boys who play only under compulsion are very little use. The opposer very truly pointed out that compulsion is necessary if the school is to have a good team (and a school is often measured by its team) and that compulsory games produce a good healthy physique. The seconder followed the arguments of the proposer and also pointed out that the school is English and therefore should be free in every way. The seconder of the opposition also followed the lines of the opposer's speech and pointed out the need of a good physique.
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A. E. Schroeder then spoke and began by comparing a schoolboy to a champagne bottle and then a short time after went on to speak rather incongruously of " a boy with spirit in him !" In Germany and Denmark, the speaker continued, he had seen school boys "loafing " about the cafes and those who had grown up looking sallow and feeble and wearing " goggles." There are no compulsory games there, and if there were, the speaker urged, what he had been describing could not possibly take place. The President (Rev. A. W. Richards) then spoke in favour of the motion and in a witty speech pointed out that boys had now no choice in the matter. There are other things besides football, but now those in authority decreed that all should play football. In his youth, the speaker continued, he and his boy friends played games when they wished, but they could always find other things to do, beneficial to their health, and could always enjoy themselves even though they were not playing games. J. L. Heath said that in his opinion all boys should play games. He could not play himself, but that was no reason why others should not. The speaker then referred to those who had not turned up to watch the match and concluded with the words" They will next time—the captain will see to that !" C. C. Taylor spoke for the motion following the general lines of argument that a forced boy is useless. W. V. Lawton spoke against the motion and said compulsory games kept the school in good health. ' The Proposer ended the debate in a speech in which he said he did not see why schools should be measured by their team. He thought that work, not play, should he the main consideration. The vote of the meeting was then taken by the chairman and the motion was unanimously rejected. The second debate this term was held on Saturday, November 27th, the subject being "That the House of Lords is not justified in rejecting the Finance Bill." The motion was proposed by Mr. Hallows, who begged the house to stand up for the action of the Government. He con-
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templated the reform of the Upper House and felt this would be impossible if they had the power to reject the Budget. A. E. Schroeder, opposing, objected to the method adopted by the Government of tacking clauses on to the Budget to enable them to get them through the Upper House. He expressed his doubt as to whether the House of Commons, as constituted at present, did really represent the will of the people. A. C. B. Molony, in supporting the motion, spoke of the wrongs of Ireland. The President (the Rev. A. W. Richards) began by congratulating the house on the choice of subject. He expressed his opinion that the main point was whether the people would rule themselves or let others who were incompetent to do it, act for them. He went on to explain how unfit many of the Lords were to hold so important a position. " Was the man who had manufactured most beer the man to rule the country ?" he demanded. If the Lords really had the power they claimed, they held the Commons in the palms of their hands C. C. Taylor supported the opposition and said that in his opinion the Lords would not oppose the will of the people. The Headmaster said that he considered that the Lords would do exactly what the Government wanted in rejecting the Budget. The Liberal party wished to pick a quarrel with the Lords, and the latter had now given them an excellent occasion. A slightly unconstitutional procedure then took place, as by mistake the opposer was called upon to answer ; which in fact he did, the proposer not objecting till his speech was completed. The opposer seemed inclined to discuss Socialism in his reply and was immediately called to order. On the motion being put to the house, it was lost by 19 votes to 3.
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RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY. Presented by the Rev. T. A. Brody.
.. Kirby •• British Butterflies. Holmes and Gray • • Fungi. Williams and Taylor • • Land and Freshwater Shells. The Story of Electricity. The Story of the Solar System. The Story of the Earth. Key to British Hepaticae. Students Handbook of British Mosses. Introduction to Entomology. Beetles and Butterflies. Lytton, Lord My Novel. Harold. The Cantons. Alice. Disowned. Night and Morning. What will he do with it. Pelham. Lanoni. Pilgrims of the Rhine. Godolphin. * Presented by Me Lord Bishop of Bristol (0.P.).
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NOTES AND ITEMS. August 23rd, R. F. Russell (O.P.) to Evelyn, youngest daughter of the Rev. Walter Earle, Bilton Grange, Rugby, and Redgate House, Reigate. On November loth, in Calcutta, India, Percy Barret Jones (0.P.), 5th Light Infantry, Indian Army, 2nd son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edmund Jones, the Cottage, Holbeck Road, Scarbro', to Mabel, 2nd daughter of the late Thomas Maddison, South Bailey, Durham, and Mrs. Maddison, Heavitree, Ennismore Avenue, Guildford.
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On Monday, October 18th, the school had an extra half for W. Ingham's (O.P.) Goldsmith Exhibition, and on November 15th, for J. H. B. Sullivan's Choral Exhibition at Christ's College, Cambridge. A. E. Schroeder has entered the School House. We congratulate G. G. Wallace, F. E. Ferguson and L. G. Barry on receiving their ist XV. Colours. J. D. Wells (O.P.) has satisfied the Controller and Auditor-General that he has gained a complete knowledge of Book-keeping by double entry. G. R. Benson (O.P.) has gained his B.A. degree at London University. W. H. Colley, Secretary of Emmanuel College R F.C., played for Cambridge University R.F.C. against Newport, and also Captained the Cambridge University " A " team. A. A. Phillips has been playing for Oxford University " A " team. R. Harrison (Captain) and S. R. Harrison are playing for Northampton. M. W. Peters played for Rosslyn Park against the Harlequins. W. Ingham is Secretary of Selwyn College Hockey Club.
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OBITUARY. On October 15th, at the Rectory, Kittisford,.;Somerset, THE REV. GEORGE NOEL STORR (O.P.), Aged 66.
ERRATUM. In the Valet,. of our last number we omitted to state that R. D. Foster was Captain of Football in 1908-9, in the 1st XI. 1909, and Dayboys IV. 1907.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries :—The Hurst johnian, Wycombe Abbey Gazelle, The Bromsgrovian, The Leodensian, The Malvernian, The CuMbertian, The Lily, The Hymerian.
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PETERITE. VoL. X XI.
APRIL, 1910.
No. 194
SCHOOL LETTER. I' the beginning of this term, as at the end of last term, we experienced some heavy falls of snow. Thus we indulged in some good snow fights, and some skating of sorts. Indeed the weather on the %hole has been very unfavourable to anything but winter sports. Towards the end of February the high winds blew off some of the stone coping from the Chapel roof, as well as doing other minor damages in various parts of the School. Football has been interrupted to a great extent by the frosts. though we were just able to get in one solitary practise before our matches. Football is now over and we are afraid we cannot look back over a very successful season,, but we refer the reader to the Retrospect. Hockey and boating are now chiefly occupying our attention. Quite a number of Hockey matches have been arranged, and the game seems to be more popular this year than it has been for several seasons. The boaters have experienced bad luck. Unfortunately one of the " clinkers " was badly damaged. It was launched from the boathouse one morning in readiness for the afternoon practice, together with the other boat. When the boaters arrived down at the river, both " clinkers" were overturned, and one of them split from one end to the other. The damage was done by a barge on its way up the river. We hear that letters to the captain
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Practice has, however, of the barge met with no answer. continued as usual, and now on the eve of the race we hear that the boat is nearly finished, so we hope the race will be rowed as arranged. The Confirmation this year will be held on Friday, March i 8th, by Bishop Corfe, Ex-Bishop of Corea. At the time of writing the Choir are engaged in practising Stainer's " Crucifixion," which they will give on the evening of March i8th. Judging by what we hear it should be a success. Few of us were present in York for the Election, but all no doubt experienced the delights of the political struggle in their native constituencies. We heard of a mock election in the School, in which the 'Labour and Socialist members came out at the head of the poll. We hope it was in truth a " mock election." A list of fixtures during the term will be found elsewhere. In conclusion we offer our hearty congratulations to Messrs. Walker and Hallows on their respective engagements.
OLD PETERITE DINNER. The Annual Dinner of Old Peterites was held at the Davy Hall Restaurant on Wednesday, December 22nd. Mr. George Yeld occupied the chair. There were also present the Rev. E. C. Owen (Headmaster) and the following members of the Club :—Messrs. F. J. Munby, A. E. Chapman, G. H. Eyre, A. Procter, J. W. L. Terry, J. A. Browne, N. Hood, A. W. Eastwood, G. L. Newman, R. W. Hutchinson, M. H. T. Roy, S. G. Squire, The Rev. R. 0. Walker, W. H. Colley, M. W. Peters, A. A. Phillips, M. T. Clegg, R. 0. F. Husband, W. Ingham, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, G. G. Rickel!, and H. C. Scott (Hon. Assistant Secretary).
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The Loyal toasts having been duly honoured, the Chairman gave that of the School. The Rev. E. C. Owen replied. Mr. G. H. Eyre proposed the health of the Chairman, who replied.
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THE MORNU made ; no reporters were ;hurt notice was put in the
_E LATE KING EDWARD. TIER, FROM KING GEORGE. "TO MY PEOPLE."
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e following letter from the King has been ved by the Secretary of State for the Home rtment : Marlborough House, Opmost heights of eloquence 22nd May, 1910. tt Cambridge, yet we are Po my People, Phe voice of affection and of loving devospace and time to which we, 1. to the memory of my clear Father which nity, are subjected. Our er - De from every part of the Empire, the t to leave unsaid ; and we ward public demonstrations, especially e mitting any deed worthy of se in the Capital during the two stages of passing to His last resting place, and the hetic manner in which vast multitudes of mmanuel II., occasionally loving subjects patiently and reverently out to play lacrosse for the cited opportunity to pay a last tribute to memory, have profoundly touched me me, but hear that he did all . my whole Family. een promoted to be Sergeant L sorrow so sudden and unlooked for might 1 have been overwhelming. But the timents evoked by it have made me realise ;ger, but spends most of his t it is a loss common to me and my people : Corporal in the O.T.C., and y share it with me : I do not stand alone. Vith such thoughts I take courage, and iefully look into the future : strong in my a in God, trusting my people, and n unexpected check during re glad to see that he is well rish ing the Laws and Constitution of my :ptain of the Christ's Xl. next oved Country. GEORGE, R.I.
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of the barge met with no answer. Practice has, however, continued as usual, and now on the eve of the race we hear that the boat is nearly finished, so we hope the race Will be rowed as arranged. The Confirmation this by Bishop Corfe, Ex-Bishor
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THE PROBLEM OF HIGHS Few of us were present EDUCATION. doubt experienced the deli ; enative constituencies. We in which the 'Labour and is (FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPON: re CAPETOWN, ALA head of the poll. We hope )1-, .
The question of higher education in Africa has been expressly confided by the I In conclusion we offer c °- Union to the Union Parliament, whereas pr s Walker and Hallows on theim and secondary education have been left, at te for the first five years of Union, to the Prov Council of each Province of the Union. a very improbable that the Union Para _ _a- will be able, during its first se to deal with the systematisation higher education. Nevertheless the questi ag one which is attracting a good deal of att* throughout the country at present. At the OLD PETE. graduation ceremony of the Cape Universit Henry de Villiers, the Chief Justice of the el The Annual Dinner of Ol le delivered an address, in which he attempt forecast the future development of the Restaurant on Wednesday, African University, and last week a very resting debate on the same subject took pla occupied the chair. There the Transvaal Legislative Council. (Headmaster) and the follovt THE CAPE UNIVERSITY. F. J. Munby, A. E. Chapma iDift The present condition of the machine Tery,J.ABownNHds higher education is universally admitted unsatisfactory. It was admirably summed R. W. Hutchinson, M. H: Professor John Edgar, of the South A R. 0. Walker, W. H. Coh , College in Capetown, in an article which hi tributed to the April number of The State, k,M.TCleg,R0FHust Cape University, which controls the wort R. M. Wood, G. G. Ricker higher education throughout South is formed on the model of what
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The Loyal toasts having been duly honoured, the Chairman gave that of the School. The Rev. E. C. Owen replied. Mr. G. H. Eyre proposed the health of the Chairman, who replied. During the evening several of the company contributed songs, Mr. A. Sample being the accompanist. This year a new departure was made ; no reporters were admitted to the dinner, and only a short notice was put in the paper.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIRS,
Though we could rise to the topmost heights of eloquence over the deeds of Old Peterites at Cambridge, yet we are constrained by those considerations of space and time to which we, in common with the rest of humanity, are subjected. Our difficulty is not what to say, but what to leave unsaid ; and we hope shat we shall not be guilty of omitting any deed worthy of a place in these annals. Colley is playing hockey with Emmanuel II., occasionally with Emmanuel I. He also turned out to play lacrosse for the 'Varsity II. We did not see the game, but hear that he did all that was required of him. He has been promoted to be Sergeant in the O.T.C. Clegg has been playing some Rugger, but spends most of his time in Labs. He has been made a Corporal in the O.T.C., and is still in the Jesus' Shooting VIII. Peters' football career received an unexpected check during the earlier part of the term, but we are glad to see that he is well again. We wish him all success as Captain of the Christ's XI. next term.
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Ingham is playing hockey and fives. More of him we cannot learn, but trust that no news is good news. Bulmer has moved his rooms, acting on the advice contained in the last letter, with results better than he had dared to hope. He has been playing hockey when he has not been in the grip of influenza. Sullivan was playing hockey regularly for Christ's till he met with an unfortunate accident which prevented him from playing for the rest of the term. We are glad to record that he is well on the Nvay to recovery. Smith has been playing hockey with the Dodos and with Queen's II. We have seen him sometimes on the river. Molony has been seen on the hockey field—usually as a spectator. He is working hard. So much for Old Peterites. All this we have had to learn for you at the cost of a coughing and a drenching. No Lent Term would be complete without its daily downpour. The golf course is a swamp ; several grounds are under water ; and yet hack leton came to tell us of the trials of an Antarctic Expedition. But some of us go to lectures even in the twentieth century. Yours,
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR EDITORS, A few days ago I received from your august selves a postcard which I venture to quote at length for the benefit of all and sundry. It ran as follows : " I suppose O.P.'s are not very numerous at Oxford, still we should be very pleased if you could send us an Oxford Letter." What a model of Tacitean terseness !
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What subtle sarcasm lurks in that " still ! " I hasten to comply with your demand, and though there are but three of us, still I venture to recount our doings. In saying that there are only three of us, I have not counted Greenhow, who has left us for othor spheres of activity. I met him at the beginning of term, and he told me that he was just up to receive his " rabbit skin." We salute thee, E. N. Greenhow, B A. Kirby has not been equally fortunate. I am sure that you will all be sorry to hear that just on the eve of his school's last term he was taken ill. The attack did not last very long, but was very severe and effectually ruined his chance, or rather his certainty of passing. But what was his loss is our gain, for we shall now have him with us till the end of next term. But this is not the total of his misfortunes. Some time ago I met him with a large muffler round his mouth, looking, almost for the first time in his life, miserable. Enquiries elicited the fact that he had been having a lively time with his dentist. However, when last I saw him he was looking very fit again, and I was relieved to find that his smile has not suffered, but is as cyclopean as ever. He has been unable to do much this term, either at work or games. His activities are chiefly confined to cross-country running. On calling to interview Husband I made the following notes with regard to his occupation : " Football, putting on weight, some work, trips to town, Secretary of Debating Society, Church Society, etc., etc." On two occasions he has acted as Captain of the Merton Rugger Team. On visiting Phillips I found some difficulty in approaching . him,owngteasfoblcthen r,ad books on tables, sofa, and every available chair. Some of you may remember his study at school. He has not reformed. He is working hard for Honour Mods., which begin shortly. In his lighter moments he plays rugger and hockey for Queen's, and is also keeping goal at soccer. However, when we notice that the House, who fell to Queen's in the final of the Soccer Cup last
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term, beat them this term, 7 1, we have not much fear that he will disgrace the school traditions by winning a Soccer Blue. He also tells me he made a brief appearance in the inter-collegiate relay race (first round only !) The Torpids have just finished in their usual weather. Perhaps the most amusing incident in them—for the spectators—was when one of the tall camera stands, about ten feet high, blew over, and the unfortunate photographer executed a high dive into the river. We were naturally jubilant at the result of the rugger match against Cambridge, and somewhat disappointed at the soccer. As I write I hear that we have won the hockey. We hardly expected this. There is a singular lack of school news here this term. However, good luck to you in everything. I hope that we shall see some more O.P.'s up here next October, and be saved from further crushing postcards. SPLENDIDE MENDAX.
ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL. The Governors have purchased " Clifton Garth," the house recently occupied by Mr. Schroeder, and known to older inhabitants of York as Dr. Hornby's. It is hoped to move St. Olave's into it next term, and, apart from the advantage of holding it on a freehold instead of on an annual tenancy, it is in every way—in position, accommodation and garden—an immense improvement on the house in Bootham. The rumour of change has already served to stimulate the entry.
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SCHOOL CONCERT. The Concert given on December 18th was attended by a large number of Old Boys and friends of the School. The programme was of a miscellaneous character, and, judging by the applause and the number of encores, was much enjoyed by the audience. Sullivan and Foster, who left us last year, came back, and by giving us two delightful songs, reminded us of old times. Perhaps the most appreciated items on the programme, were the Madrigal from " The Mikado " and the Quintette from " Merry England," both of which were enthusiastically encored. Schroeder sang his song with spirit and taste, and Peters played two excellent solos. In fact we think we are justified in saying that there was not a single weak item. The following is the programme :— PART I. "Hope, the Hermit, " . • " The flight of the Earls "
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• • (a) " Good King Wenceslas " (b) " See amid the Winter Snow" CARMEN SAECULARE EBORACENSE. GOD SAVE THE KING.
FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
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LEEDS
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Played at Leeds on Saturday, December 4th. The ground was in a very bad state, making good passing and combination out of the question. Thus the game was fought out mainly by the two opposing packs, and in this department Leeds were distinctly superior. Our opponents kicked off and immediately rushed the ball to our " 25." The fi r st scrummage was practically on our line, and it was only by good saving amongst the forwards and some
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useful kicks by the backs that the situation was saved. York relieved temporarily, but the Leeds pack controlled the scrums and gave their backs splendid opportunities. Taylor relieved well for York, and his tackling saved his side on more than one occasion. After a long attack York obtained relief, and a passing movement among the backs gained ground, and we were thus enabled to penetrate our opponents' " 25 " for the first time. Leeds relieved, but returning to the attack the visiting pack got the ball out nicely to the back,. Lacy raced away with the ball and passed to Taylor, who had no difficulty in scoring. The kick failed. There was no further score till half-time. After the interval Leeds pressed hotly, but were for a time kept out. Schroeder was noticeable for his saving, and Taylor among the backs for his kicking. From a line-out the Leeds wing got away and scored far out. On an appeal, however, the try was disallowed, as the throw-out should have been York's. But it was only a little later that the same player scored in a similar way, and Hobson added the goal and thus gave them the lead. After this York pressed hard, and shortly before the end the ball came from the scrum to Taylor, who by a magnificent effort got through the opposition and scored. The same player added the major points. Though Leeds made determined efforts to pull the game off, York had no difficulty in keeping them out,. and we thus won a splendid game by 8 points to 5. TEAM : —Back, W. V. Lawton ; three-quarters, D. L. Fernandes, C. C. Taylor, A J. Peters, R. F. Strange ; half-backs, A. 0. Lacy and L. F. Wood ; forwards, A. E. Schroeder, A. C. B. Molony, G. G. Wallace, L. G. Barry, F. E. Ferguson, R. T. Brode, A. C. Molony, L. F. Jones. After the match Wallace, Barry and Ferguson received their colours.
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GIGGLESWICK
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Played at York on Saturday, December II th. The school were without Taylor. Giggleswick were much heavier in the scrum,
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and very strong at half-back. The visitors played down hill, and at first the play was even. Then the opposing half got through from the scrum, and scored under the posts. The try was converted. Soon after a second score came from a forward rush. Then the school played up better, and a good passing bout gained much ground, but Strange was pulled down on the " 25 " line. Lacy and Peters were conspicuous for good kicking, and all the forwards were playing a fine game. Giggleswick got away again on the right, but the wing man was collared. Soon after this the Giggleswick half came round the blind side of the scrum and got over, the goal being kicked. Half-time score :Giggleswick, 13 pts. ; York, nil. Crossing over, York pressed with a good forward rush, but by a brilliant individual effort the Giggleswick half-back scored again from half-way. Soon after a good passing bout saw an offering three-quarter over, the kick failing. York were playing a much better game, and kept their opponents out well. Just before the end, however, their half scored again, and time came with the score :Giggleswick, 22 pts. ; York, nil. TEAM :—Full-back, Lawton ; three quarters, R. F. Strange, A. J. Peters, D. L. Fernandes, 0. M. 'Ferment ; halfbacks, A. 0. Lacy, F. Ferguson ; forwards, A. E. Schroeder, A. C. B. Molony, G. G. Wallace, L. G. Barry, F. E. Ferguson, R. T. Brode, 0. W. Jackson, A. C. Molony. -
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YORK HARLEQUINS.
Played on the School ground on Saturday, February 5th. In the first stages the Harlequins pressed, and there were several scrimmages close to the line, and though the school managed to break away Neilson scored for the Harlequins. The school forwards played up well, but wide tackling let the visitors in with a very doubtful try. Lacy saved well for the school, and for the first time the game was taken to the other end. Scott was conspicuous with a good run into the York half, and later the
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Before half-time the Harlequins scored same player scored. again and converted. Half-time score :Harlequins, 14 pts. ; St. Peter's School, nil. In the second half the Harlequins were very much superior and scored several tries. The school forwards were beaten in most of the scrums, and the 'tackling of the backs was very weak. Final score :York Harlequins, 4o pts. ; St. Peter's School, nil. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. DURHAM COLLEGES. Played at York on Wednesday, February 9th. Durham kicked off down hill and immediately pressed. The York backs did little to stop their opponents and several tries were scored. After this, however, the school played up better. Lacy scored two good tries for the school, and at half-time the score was Durham Colleges, 3o pts. ; York, 8 pts. The second half was much more even. The York forwards played well, and the backs had some nice passing movements. Durham scored two goals before the end. Score :Durham Colleges, 40 pts. ; York, 8 pts.
FOOTBALL RESULTS. President.—REV. E. C. OWEN. Captain.—A.
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FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. In reviewing the results of the past season it cannot be said that the team has been altogether successful. In some matches an excellent display of form characterised the play, but in others only one comment can be made, that the side was weak. The attack was, on the whole, good, but the defence proved weak and failed for want of combination. Tackling, with a few exceptions, was poor, and particularly so behind the scrum, and it is to this weakness in tackling that the defeats sustained, which ought on some occasions to have been victories, must be attributed. But on the other hand the team was very young, the average age of the players in one match being slightly over sixteen, a fact which, though unfortunate at the present, yet augurs well for the future. As usual, there have been a considerable number of " crocks," which necessitated a certain amount of changing of positions, particularly amongst the halves and three-quarter backs. In conclusion our thanks are due to Mr. Tendall for the great assistance he has given, and for acting as referee in the season's matches, and to Mr. Yeld for his constant support from the touch line.
FOOTBALL. CHARACTERS. FIRST XV. 12st. Sibs. Has set his team a splendid example, and made a really good captain. A hardworking and skilful foiward and safe tackler.
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C. C. TAYLOR (1907-8-9-1o), 1 ist. A first-rate three-quarter. Very strong runner. Good kick and sound tackler. A heavy forward. A. C. B. MOLONY (1908-9-1o), 1 1st. 9lbs. Has played many excellent games. Good dribbler. A. 0. LACY (1908-9-10), 9st. Sibs. As lying back half has been brilliant in attack, but poor in defence. A. J. PETERS (1908-9-1o), Jost. A useful three-quarter. Good kick and runs straight, but is rather slow. Weak in defence. R. F. J. STRANGE (1908-9-10), 9st. folbs. Wing three-quarter. Strong runner and has on occasions tackled well. G. G. WALLACE (1909-1o) I 1 st. Very keen forward. Dribbles well and always works hard. F. E. FERGUSON (1909-1o), 8st. 9lbs. A really good forward for his weight. Good dribbler and always on the ball. L. G. BARRY (1909-1o), 9st. 131bs. A good forward. Clever with his feet. Good tackler and hard working. W. V. LAWTON, 9st. Iolbs. Full-back. Good kick, but uncertain tackler. R. T. BRODE, 9st. zilbs. A useful forward. Rather slow, but is hard working. G. H. MILLS, 9st. 3lbs. A rather light forward, but works hard and is quite useful. Fair tackler. A. W. JACKSON, 9st. iolbs. A persevering forward, rather slow. D. L. FERNANDES, 9st. I 2ibS. Has the making of a good threequarter. A natural swerve and is quick off the mark. A poor kick and tackler. F. FERGUSON, 8st. I 'lbs. As scrum half he has been useful Is slow in marking his men, but he should improve. SECOND XV. 7st. 2lbs. Has captained the team. Energetic half-back, but rather weak tackler. Made some good openings for his side. L. F. JONES, 10St. 5lbs. A heavy forward. Rather slow on the field. Should make more use of his weight. A. C. MOLONY, I ist. A good energetic forward. Has worked splendidly in every match in which he has played. Is young and should come on.
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0. M. TENNENT, 8st. iolbs. Has played wing three-quarter with credit for both teams. A good runner. L. F. WOOD, fist. i zlbs. Has the makings of a good half. His passes from the scrum are sure. He suffers from a lack of keenness. P. A. RICHARDS, 8st. 8lbs. A useful full-back. A good tackler, though kicking is a weak point. Is very young and should improve. B. C. CAMM, 8st. Sibs. A reliable centre three-quarter. Fairly safe kick and tackler. Suffers a little from lack of pace. R. M. BASKETT, 8st. albs. A promising three-quarter. Tackles well and makes good openings, but is rather slow. W. R. WRAY, 7st. t lb. Started well as a three-quarter, but rather disappointing later in the season. Has plenty of dash. R. THORNTON, 8st. 6lbs. An excellent forward, hard working and very good in the loose. Dribbles well. K. SHANN, 9st. zlbs. A fast fOrward. Is never far from the ball, and has shown considerable keenness. H. R WEBB, 8st. A slow forward. Good dribbler. Would improve if he worked harder. R. C. BETHELL, 9st. A useful member of the pack. Usually prominent in a forward rush. Will improve on better acquaintance with the game. E. R. BROUGHALL, 8st. i i lbs. A worthy forward. H. N. BELL, 9st. i olbs. Hard working forward, and has made himself conspicuous in many games. J. C. FOSTER, 9st. gibs. A forward. Rather inclined to slack. Should, however, prove useful in the future.
LECTURES. There have been three lectures given this term under the auspices of the Natural History Society. The first lecture, on February 5th, was illustrated by lantern slides lent by Goerz, Ltd.,
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and dealt with Photographic Lenses. Mr. Swift was the lecturer, and he ably explained the intricacies of the lens, dealing mainly with the exceptional quality of the Goerz Lens. On Februay i zth Mr. Swift gave us a most interesting lecture on Gothic Architecture. The numerous slides illustrating the lecture were all of his own making. Beginning from the early Saxon and Roman Periods, he traced the growth of Ecclesiastical Architecture right down to the decorated period, giving a most lucid explanation of the characteristics and variations of the different styles. On March 5th Mr. Walker gave us a lecture entitled, " What can be done with a hand camera." The slides, which were again lent by Goerz, were magnificent examples of what can be done with a camera like the Goerz Anchutz Folding Camera. Amongst the slides were beautiful snapshots of objects in motion, with an exposure of as little as 1/1200 of a second, and also exquisite views of architectural and other subjects. The first part of the slides consisted of photographs of different sports, some of the best being of horse-jumping. Then followed some Architectural Views, and last of all a series of photographs of the beautiful little town of Rottenberg, in Bavaria. We are much indebted to Mr. Walker and Mr. Swift for the opportunity of hearing these lectures, and for delivering them to us themselves. We hope that the lectures will be better attended in the future.
HOCKEY FIXTURES. Dale.
Club.
Result.
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R. M. Wood, Esq.'s XI. Dayboys v. Boarders R. M. Wood, Esq.'s XI. The Retreat H.C York Law Students' H.C
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HOCKEY. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. R. M. WOOD, ESQ.'S XI. For this match on Wednesday, March 2nd, the York Hockey Ground was most kindly lent to us. Both teams seemed to be stronger forward than back, and this accounts for the big scoring in the first half. In the first few minutes the scratch side scored two goals, but after this the school did better, and goals were scored by L. F. Wood (2) and Peters, and we thus took the lead. Before the interval, however, our opponents added several goals, and crossed over leading by 7 goals to Play was more even in the second half, and each side scored one goal. The school had bad luck towards the end in not scoring once or twice. Mr. Walker, Lacy and Bethell amongst the backs, and Wood, Peters and Fernandes amongst the forwards played well, and the whole team showed promise. TEAM :—Goal, C. L. Armstrong ; full-backs, Rev. R. 0. Walker and G. F. Tendall ; half-backs, A. C. B. Molony (Capt.), R. C. Bethell and A. 0. Lacy ; forwards, L. G. Barry, A. J. Peters, L. F. Wood, D. L. Fernandes and K. Shann. HOUSE v. DAYBOYS. This was a poor game, partly owing to the state of the ground. In the first half the Dayboy forwards were conspicuous, and were enabled to take the lead by three goals to two goals. In the second half the House played better, and scored four more goals. The shooting for the House forwards was poor, with the exception of Barry, who shot four goals. The half-backs all played well. TEAMS :—HOUSE Goal, C. L. Armstrong ; backs, B. M. Smith and A. C. Molony ; half-backs, A. C. B. Molony, A. 0. Lacy and A. E. Schroeder ; forwards, F. Ferguson., L. G. Barry, A. J. Peters, D. L. Fernandes and K. Shann. DAYBOYS :—Goal, P. A. W. Richards ; backs, R. T. Brode and B. H. Ingham ; half-backs, H. B. Greenwood, R. C. Bethel and B. 0. Jolly ; forwards, A. W. Jackson, J. B. Oakley, L. F. Wood, J. 0. Wood, 0. M. Tennent. :
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 7'. R. M. WOOD, ESQ.'S XI.
This return match was played on March i 6th, on the school ground. The school started off well with a two goals lead. Wood and Fernandes put the school ahead, and we were, on the whole, unlucky in not scoring again. At half-time the score was unchanged. Crossing over, the scratch side played up, and after a continued pressure they shot two goals in quick succession. They next forced a corner and scored a third goal. The school then attacked, and with a good shot from Peters drew level. Then the visitors went ahead again with two more goals, and though the school played hard they could not pull the match off. Peters shot the school's fourth goal just before time, and thus the final score was :R. M. Wood, Esq.'s XI., 5 goals ; St. Peter's School, 4 goals. Lacy played a good game at half for the school, and Mr. Walker was a tower of strength at full-back. Armstrong kept goal splendidly. TEAM :-Goal, C. L. Armstrong; full-backs, Rev. R. 0. Walker and F. Ferguson ; half-backs, A. C. B. NIolony, A. 0. Lacy and A. E. Schroeder ; forwards, L. G. Barry, A. J. Peters, L F. Wood, D. L. Fernandes and 0. M. 'ferment. We are glad to see that hockey is being taken up more seriously this term than it has of late. There is promise of a good team. We hope that the arranging of several matches will be a stimulus to encourage the team to do great deeds.
VALETE. House. Entered September, 1902. VI. Modern. Monitor. Head of the House. XV., 1907-8-9. XI., 1908-9. Hon. Secretary (elect) of Football, 1909. Captain of Gymnasium. Captain of Hockey. Captain of Shooting Club,
C. C. TAYLOR.
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J. L. HEATH. House. Entered May, 1907. V. Modern. Monitor. Librarian. Secretary of Debating Society. W. V. LAWTON. House. Entered September, 1903. VI. Modern. znd XV. 1908-9. 1st XI. 1909. znd Fives Pair, 1909. Choir. House. Entered September, 1903. V. E. R. BROUGHALL. Classical. House IV. 1909. House. Entered September, 1907. V. Modern. K. NORWOOD. znd XV. 1908-9. znd XI. 1909. Hey Scholar, 1907. Choir. House. Entered January, 1909. V. Modern. H. N. BELL. Dayboy. Entered September, 1909. IV. Classical. 0. V. BEALE.
SALVETE. R. THORN SBY.
Form III. House. S. OLAVE'S SCHOOL. VALETE.
W. D. Mildred.
R. K. Beale.
H. H. Oxley.
SALVETE.
P. S. Smyrk. H. S. Thirsk.
E. Grabham.
R. R. Rainford.
J. B. Gedge.
H. L. Hannam. 0. L. Rodwell.
ALCUIN HOUSE. H. C. Bengough. G. C. Bengough. A. Poad. P. Hadow.
NOTES AND ITEMS. MARRIAGE. - PADEL - H UNTER.----0 n January 3rd, at St. Jude's
Church, Kensington, W., by Prebendary Eardley Wilmot, Charles Frederick Christian Padel (O.P.), of the Grammar School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch. to Morag Una Froughal Hunter, daughter of the late Dr. Hunter, of Rothesay, and Mrs. Hunter, 51, Norland Square, W.
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We have received an interesting account from Canada of the address delivered by J. H. Collinson (0.P.) at Hamilton, on his retiring from the office of President of St. George's Society. The Rev. W. Y. Fausset (0.P.) has been nominated to the living of Cheddar, under the patronage of the Dean and Chapter of Wells Cathedral. S. W. Phillips (O.P.) was ordained Deacon in York Minster by his Grace the Archbishop of York on Sunday, February zoth. E. N. Greenhow has taken his B.A. degree at Oxford ( Hertford College). and is now at the Leeds Clergy School. Four O.P.'s took part in the General Election :— In the Whitehaven division of Cumberland Captain A. Jackson gained a seat for the Unionist party, while at Bethnall Green, S.W., E. H. Pickersgill retained his seat in the Liberal interest. We offer both our heartiest congratulations. G. E. Raine and lan Malcolm, at Stockport and Salford respectively, were unsuccessful, though they both reduced the Liberal majorities of last election very considerably. We congratulate C. C. Taylor on passing into Woolwich. We read with interest an account of a cricket match at Johannesburg, in which a team of amateur cricketers from Johannesburg defeated 15 of the college boys. Amongst those on the former side was the name of Frank Mitchell (O.P.). He made 15o out of 192 scored by his side and thus contributed very materially to their success. On Monday, February 7th, the choir were taken to see Tanhaiiser,' performed by the Carl Rosa Opera Company. The Sports are fixed for April 1st and znd, and the Gymnasium Competition for April 5th. An account of the Boat Race (House v. Dayboys) which took place on March 19th will appear in the next number. The following officers were elected at a Games' Committee Meeting this term :—Captain of Boats—A. 0. Lacy. Captain of Hockey—A. C. B. Molony. Captain of Fives—A. J. Peters. Captain of Gymnasium—R. F. 'I'. Strange. Secretary Sports' Committee—R. T. Brode.
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The " extra half" we enjoyed on Tuesday, March 1st, was given for the number of " stars," for good work, gained during February. During Holy Week the Rev. C. C. Bell is again preaching at the evening services. Our congratulations to the following on receiving their znd XV. colours :—L. G. Barry, G. H. Mills, A. W. Jackson, D. L. Fernandes and A. C. Molony.
JANUARY,
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Sunday,
1910.
School returned. Football. 23 Septuagesima. Preacher, The Headmaster. 25 Conversion of S. Paul. 3o Sexagesima. Preacher, The Headmaster. 21
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Wednesday, 9 12 Saturday, 13 Sunday, 9 Saturday, 20 Sunday, Thursday, 24. 27 Sunday,
Purification of the B.V. Mary. Extra half-holiday. Football match, v. York Harlequins, lost 40-0. Lecture, Photographic: Lens,' by C. A. Swift, Esq. Quinquagesima. Preacher, Rev. C. V. Bell. Choir Treat, " Tanhaiiser," by the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Ash Wednesday. Football match, v. Durham Colleges, lost 40-8. Boating and Hockey commenced. st Sunday in Lent. Preacher, The Headmaster. Lecture : Gothic Architecture,' C. A. Swift, Esq. 2nd Sun. in Lent. Preacher, E. R. Dodsworth, Esq. S. Matthias, Apostle and Martyr. 3rd Sunday in Lent. Preacher, The Headmaster. MARCH.
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5 Hockey match, Dayboys v. House, House won, ""What',:Can be done with a hand camera," by Rev, R. 0. Walker. .4.th 'Sail. in Len: Preacher, ReV. Sunday, Sunda•,' 511• Sun. in Lent. PreaCher, The - Hetdmaster! . Monday, Lecture : - "tantern - Slide-Making,' Paget'Prize CO.,' Ltd:. Wednesday, it) Hockey Match,' R. M.'WOO1, Esq. Saturday,
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Confirmation by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Corfe. Stainer's " Crucifixion " by the Choir. Saturday, 19 Boat race, Daybovs v. House. Lecture, Holland,' C. A. Swift, Esq., 20 6th Sunday in Lent. Palm Sunday. Preacher, Sunday, Rev. A. W. Richards. Wednesday, 23 Hockey match, v. The Retreat H.C. Thursday, 24 Fives match, v. Bootham School. Friday, 25 Good Friday. 26 Lecture, " A scamper through Holland," by Saturday, C. A. Swift, Esq. 27 Easter Sunday. Sunday, Monday, 28 Easter Monday. Half-holiday. Tuesday, 29 junior Fours. Wednesday, 3o Hockey match, v. The Yolk Law Students H.C. Friday.
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APRIL. i Athletic Sports. Friday, 2 Athletic Sports. Lecture, ' Practical Enlarging,' Saturday, [Kodak Co. 3 ist Sunday after Easter. Sunday, Tuesday, 5 Scratch Fours. Wednesday, 6 Gymnasium Competition. Thursday, 7 Scratch Fours. School breaks up.
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CONTEMPORARIES.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the, receipt of the following :—ne .S'edberghitn, the Dunelmian, The Easthouinian,
The Lily, The Culhberlian, The Newtonian, The Framlinghamian, The Caninarian, Maluernian, The Merchislonian, The Leodiensian, The Bromsgrovian, The Hunt .johnian, The Wycombe Al bet' Gazelle. The Felsledian (2).
THE
PETERITE. Vol,. XXI.
JUNE, 1910.
No. 195
IN MEMORIAM. We think it would not be right for the magazine of a Royal School, whose visitor is the King. to pass over in silence the calamity which has plunged one and all into universal mourning. The news of our late King's death was indeed a sad shock to all in that he seemed almost an intimate friend and comrade to each one of us. But it is not our place to write an eulogy on our departed Ruler ; it is enough to say we join the whole Empire in mourning our loss. On Friday, May loth, the school attended the Memorial Service in York Minster, at which there were several thousands present. R. I. P.
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SCHOOL LETTER. NCE more it is the Editor's duty to take up the pen--would it were the " pen of a ready writer"— and record the history of the nearer past. The contents of this number have necessarily to relate to somewhat ancient history, as the holidays interpose between the actual events and the record of them. Still to some the accounts of last term's events will be pleasing. The Sports were held on April i st and 2nd, and we were favoured with two exceptionally fine days. The times were on the whole good, and the Junior events showed promising form. We congratulate A. J. Peters on winning the mile and the " Victor Ludorum." In the Gymnasium Competition, which took place on Wednesday, April 6th, the House were fortunate enough to win the shield, and in the boat-race they were easily the victors. Accounts of both are given elsewhere. We have started cricket, and the weather is not ideal. It seems to favour us to some extent by confining its showers up to the present time, with the exception of the match v. Bootham School, to school hours. We wish the Captain and his team every success. The names of the honours winners from 1899 up to date have been painted on the boards put up for that purpose in the big Hall. We hope to see some more names added before long. We are pleased to see a rival to the School House springing up under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Tendall. We look forward to the time when they will be rivals indeed. The date of the prize-giving has been fixed for July 29th, on which day the school breaks up.
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TO OLD PETERITES. The O.P. Dinner in London has been postponed until next year. In respect for King Edward VII., who was visitor of the School, the usual festivities of Commemoration will not take place this year. The " Old Boys' " Match will take place as arranged on Friday and Saturday, June 24th and 25th. Services will be held as follows :—Celebration of Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Matins and Sermon at 10-45, the preacher being Rev. H. B. Greeves, O.P. The annual meeting of the Old Peterite Club will be held at the School at 9 p.m. on Friday z4th. As there are matters of great importance to be discussed it is hoped that as man)' Old Boys as possible will attend.
HOCKEY RETROSPECT. This year has seen a revival of hockey as one of the school games. Several fixtures were arranged, and though one only was won and three lost, the matches were well contested, and there is a distinct promise of better things to come. A. C. B. Molony has captained the team with great keenness, and has to a great extent been responsible for the success of this revival of the game. As left half he has played a good energetic game. Of the forwards, Wood at centre, and Peters and Fernandes at left and right inside played well in all the games. Wood should learn to combine better, and Peters is an uncertain shot. Fernandes makes the most of his opportunities to shoot, but does not take his passes well. Lacy has played at centre and right half, and
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played excellently in both places Bethell played centre half for the short time he was at school, and is good on the defence, but does not back up his forwards well on the attack. Armstrong is young and should improve ; he kept goal very pluckily. Our thanks are due to Mr. Walker and W. Ingham, Esq., for their splendid assistance. The weak place in the team was full back, and we cannot estimate too highly Mr. Walker's sterling play in this place : without him we should have done very poorly. The following was the team : —Goal, C. L. Armstrong ; full-backs, Rev. R. 0. Walker, F. Ferguson ; half-backs, *A. C. B. Molony, *A. 0. Lacy and R. C. Bethell, A. E. Schroeder ; forwards, L. G. Barry, *A. J. Peters, L. F. Wood, *D. L. Fernandes, K. Shann, or 0. M. Tennent or W. Ingham, Esq. • Denotes Colours.
HOCKEY. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. THE RETREAT.
Played on the Retreat ground on March z3rd. Molony won the toss and the school played uphill with the sun. At first the play was of an even nature, but the school worked up to the Retreat circle ; here, however, shots were missed on several occasions ; at last Peters managed to score. Then, after a few rushes by the Retreat forwards which, however, Lacy and Mr. Walker stopped, Ingham got away on the right, but the Retreat goal-keeper put it over. From the corner, Fernandes scored with a good shot. The Retreat took play to our end, where they scored. Half-time went with the score 2-1 in our favour. In the second half the Retreat began well, and in spite of the defence of F. Ferguson and Mr. Walker scored twice in quick succession. The school then revived, and Ingham got away and passed in to Wood, who dribbled through. Fernandes scored
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another goal for us soon after. Molony took the ball from our " 2 5 " and ran down, passing to Peters, who scored a fine goal from a difficult position. The Retreat improved and kept us out after this, but a sure goal was missed on one occasion. Just at the end the Retreat right wing got away and scored. Final score :— St. Peter's, 5 goals ; Retreat, 3 goals. For us Ingham and Mr. Walker did great things, while F. Ferguson, T.acy, Molony, and, with one exception, all the forwards, did well. TEAM :—Goal, C. L. Armstrong ; backs, Rev. R. 0. Walker and F. Ferguson ; half-backs, A. E. Schroeder, A. 0. Lacy, A. C. B. Molony (capt.) ; forwards, W. Ingham, Esq., D. L. Fernandes, L. F. Wood, A. J. Peters, L. G. Barry.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. THE YORK LAW STUDENTS. This match was played on the school ground on March 3oth. The school went off with a rush and Ingham scored a fine goal ; two more goals were steadily added by Peters and L. F. Wood. However, the school halves began to muddle, and four goals were shot by the Law Students in quick succession. The school then attacked with renewed energy, and Fernandes scored a goal from a corner, whilst a little afterwards another goal should have been got, but L. F. Wood missed the chance. The Law Students scored twice again owing to our weak defence, and just before half-time Ingham scored for the school. Score :— Law Students, 6 goals; School, 5 goals. The school did not begin well in the second half, and were kept in their " 25," the Law Students shooting two more goals. Then after some good play by Mr. Walker and Lacy, the school pressed and Fernandes scored a goal. After the " bully" Peters scored again. Afterwards L. F. Wood scored an easy goal. Play was taken to the school end and soon the Law students were in, though Armstrong was playing well in goal. Two more goals
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were added by the Law Students (i 1-8). A. C. B. Molony then scored for the school, and the Law Students obtained a goal soon after. Fernandes and Molony both scored in a short time (i z-1 i ), but just at the end Weiter scored a goal for the 'Law Students. Score :— School, 1 i goals ; Law Students, 13 goals. TEAM : —Goal, C. L. Armstrong ; backs, Rev. R. 0. Walker, F. Ferguson ; half-backs, A. C. B. Molony, A. 0. Lacy, A. E. Schroeder ; forwards, L. G. Barry, A. J. Peters, L. F. Wood, D. Fernandes and W. Ingham, Esq.
STAINER'S CRUCIFIXION. On March 18th the Choir rendered Stainer's " Crucifixion " in the School Chapel. Its grandeur and solemnity were well brought out, and it was very much appreciated. Our thanks are due to Rev. J. A. Hughes and R. D. Foster, Esq. (O.P.), who proved a valuable addition to the Choir. The soloists all rendered their parts extremely well, and were well backed up by the chorus. Soloists :— Bass, Rev. J. A. Hughes, A. E. Schroeder. Tenor, R. D. Foster, Esq. (0.P.). Trebles, R. M. Baskett, R. Thornsby.
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BOATING. HOUSE v. DAYBOYS. This race took place on Saturday, March t9th. The House had shown better form in practice and were favourites ; their opponents had experienced great difficulty in getting a representative crew together, as very few Dayboys rowed this year. The Rev. R. 0. Walker started the boats, and the House on the far side soon established a lead of half a length. After this the Dayboys rowed well, and the distance between the two boats was unaltered at the first corner. At this point the Dayboys quickened their stroke, and consequently their form deteriorated and the House boat went further ahead. At the railway bridge they were a length and a half ahead, and from here to the winning post they gradually drew away and won in good style by six lengths. Considering the difficulties they experienced, the Dayboys did very well : only six Dayboys were rowing this year, and thus their choice was very limited. Mr. Walker again most kindly coached the House boat, and our thanks are due to him for the splendid way in which he did his work, and also to Mr. Hallows for coaching the Dayboys. Appended is the order of rowing and the weights of the crews. DAYBOYS.
HOUSE. F. E. Ferguson, 8st. gibs.
Bow
G. W. Hargraves.
2
R. F. J. Strange, 9st. t olbs.
2
J. C. Foster, 9st. gibs.
3
A. J. Peters, lost.
3
G, H. Mills, 9st. 3lbs.
Bow
Stroke A. 0. Lacy, 9st. 8lbs. Cox
A. K. Procter.
Stroke G. G. Wallace, list. Cox
J. 0. Wood, ost..41bs.
JUNIOR FOURS. The following two crews were chosen from those who had not rowed in the House and Dayboys' race, and an excellent race ensued on Tuesday, March 28th Bow W. R. Wray. Bow H. E. K. Reynolds. 2 R. M. Baskett. 2 H. R. K. Webb. E. W. Harvey. 3 W. M. Farquharson. 3 Stroke H. Price Jones. Stroke B. C. Camm. Cox J. F. Colley. Cox E. H. Medhurst. :-
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Camm won the toss and chose the far side of the river. Price Jones getting the better start took the lead, and at the first corner were nearly a length ahead. Having the inside berth they drew further ahead here, but all the way down the last straight, Camm's crew, rowing pluckily, were catching them until the last few hundred yards, but Price Jones managed to keep well ahead and won by a length. The form shown by both crews was excellent, and promises well for the future.
SCRATCH FOURS. Unfortunately one of the school " Tubs " was damaged, and the boat we borrowed, being considerably lighter, gave an advantage to the crew which won the toss. There were about 3o entries, including one or two Old Boys. The following were the crews A. A. C. B. Molony. W. Ingham, Esq., O.P. 2 G. G. Wallace. 3 Stroke F. H. Knowles, Esq., O.P. Cox A. K. Procter. Bow
C H. R. K. Webb. R. M. Baskett. z H. C. Scott, Esq., O.P. 3 Stroke H. Price Jones. Cox E. H. Medhurst.
Bow
E. W. R. Wray. L. G. Barry. 2 G. G. Wallace. 3 Stroke R. F. Strange. Cox W. H. Haynes.
Bow
B. Bow W. H. Farquharson.
L. F. Wood. 3 A. J. Peters. Stroke B. C. Comm. Cox J 0. Wood. D. Bow J. C. Foster.
2 3
E. W. Harvey. A. E. Schroeder. Stroke A. 0. Lacy. Cox J. Mould. F. G. W. Hargraves. z H. E. K. Reynolds. 3 G. H. Mills. Stroke F. E. Ferguson. Cox J. F. Colley.
Bow
HEAT 1.—B. beat A. Camm's crew, winning the toss, kept better together, and soon forging ahead, maintained their advantage and won by a length and a quarter.
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HEAT z.—D. beat C. Lacy won the toss and his crew got off well, and soon left the other behind, whose form was very ragged. Eventually they won by six lengths. HEAT 3.—E. beat F. Strange's crew won the toss, and rowing in good style soon established a lead. Bow in the other boat caught a crab, and they lost several lengths before they got going, consequently Strange's boat won easily. SEMI-FINAL.-B. beat D. Camm's crew were again favoured with the toss. An even start was effected, but " 3" in Lacy's boat caught a crab and Camm's boat went ahead. Lacy's crew after this rowed well, and reduced the gap between the boats, but in the end the other crew went further ahead and won by four lengths. FINAL.-E. beat B. Strange won the toss, but Camm's crew got the better start, and were leading by half a length under the bridge. Then Strange gradually drew up, and at Marygate the boats were level. An exciting race ended in Strange's boat winning by three parts of a length.
TO SOME WILD FLOWERS. Lonely and desolate, 0 outcast gems, Shine on, shine ever ! Why should you repine ? Your careless beauty is more beautiful Than cultured lily, blown in garden fine. You droop your pretty heads, and look as coy As any village maid ; you are as free, As sweetly pure ; yet must you live—and die, Unseen, unpraised, in lone solemnity ! NIU TERENA.
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CRICKET PROSPECTS. It is very difficult to give with any certainty an idea of our prospects this season, which are, to say the least, not very bright. We have three colours left, Peters, Lacy and Fernandes, and there also remain three who played regularly for the first eleven last year in Wallace, Ferguson and Mills. Undoubtedly our great weakness will be in the attack. The five members of last year's team who have left were all bowlers, and thus we are left with only one bowler who has played in the first. Bowlers of some merit have come to light, but they are all too erratic to be at all reliable. Let us hope this will have been cured before the first match. The batting is more hopeful, and several members ought to turn into useful bats before long. The weakness in most cases is the lack of good scoring strokes. Most of the batsmen have a fairly good defence, but they do not yet understand how to punish a loose ball. Lacy will again be available to keep wicket, so we need have no fear in that respect. One cannot enlarge too much on the importance of fielding, especially when the bowling is weak. An error in the field will often make the difference between victory and defeat, and more matches have been won by safe fielding than by brilliant batting or bowling. Whatever we do in other branches we can always be keen in the field. The second is again small this year, and thus, though there are many promising batsmen, they nearly all lack strength in their strokes. The bowling here, too, is weak, but there are a few who, with care, will prove useful in the attack when they become less erratic.
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Hon. Secretary. —A.
Captain. —A. J. PETERS.
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FIRST XI. FIXTURES. Date.
Club.
Ground.
Result.
Score.
Result.
Score.
away home home home home away home away home
Wed. May 18 Bootham School Sat. „ 28 Durham School Wed. June 1 York Banks . , 4. Romany C.C. „ Sat. Wed. „ 8 Ampleforth College Sat. „ II Leeds G.S. Wed. „ 15 F.C.Crowther,Esq.'sXI. Sat. „ 18 Pocklington G.S. Wed. „ 22 Hymer's College Friday „ 24 , Old Peterites Sat. ,, 25 Wed. „ 29 Bootham School Sat. July 9 Durham School „ 16 Yorkshire Gentlemen Sat.
home home away away
SECOND XI. Date.
Club.
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TO H.R.H. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK.
THE VISIT TO THE SCHOOL OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING GEORGE AND QUEEN MARY. Perhaps there are few of our readers, at any rate in the school, who know that our Royal School was honoured with a visit by their present Majesties, then Duke and Duchess of York, in October, 1893. We read with interest in a contemporary number of the Peterite an account of the visit of their Majesties to York, and more especially to our School. It was at 5-3o o'clock on October 5th, the second day of their visit, that the Royal couple arrived at the school, escorted by a company of mounted police. The " Yorkshire Herald " of the following day, referring to the enthusiastic reception accorded the Royal Visitors, said, " One of the heartiest welcomes was given to the Royal Party by the boys of St. Peter's School, who lined up in front of the school and cheered vociferously " ; while another paper said—comparing the school to the guns of York Castle, which pealed forth on that day—" But the shouts St. Peter's raised just put those guns to shame." A tastefully illuminated address, which, for the benefit of the modern side (it was written in Latin), we think it unnecessary to quote in exienso, was presented by the Head of the school and future Balliol Scholar, C. B. Cotterell. The following verses appeared in the " Peterite " at the same time and, we think, are most appropriate in their reference, though, of course, it was made to the death of the Duke of Clarence :— TO H.R.H. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK. All Hail ! the universal heart Of thousands throbbing as of one ; One prayer uplifts in unison, " May God His best to you impart."
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We love you both ; with you we wept When the dread minister of death • Raised his fell sword from out the sheath, And darkling on his mission swept. Yon tempest clouds that sullen lower, The sun will edge with rays of gold ; In hours of agony untold, Hope ever gilds the saddest hour. Ever the rainbow beauties are, 'That shine to mortal eyes in vain ; Save when the sunshine and the rain United span the jewelled bar. We love you both ; when Heaven brings Light 'mid the darkness, we rejoice ; No discord mars the nation's voice, And loud our triumph paean rings. God bless you in your plighted troth, In love, in home, in sovereign power, His presence be your wedding dower ; Welcome ! All Hail God bless you both. SARNA VER.
ATHLETIC SPORTS. The Sports were held on Friday and Saturday, April 1st and 2nd. The following was the list of Officials :: REv. E. C. PresiOWEN. dnt Commiliee:—REV. R. 0. WALKER, A. E. SCHROEDER, A. J. PETERS, A. C. B. MOLONY, R. T. BRODE, A. 0. LACY, A. W. JACKSON and R. F. STRANGE. Shirier:—G. F. TENDALL, ESQ. judges :—G. YELD, ESQ., REV. A. W. RICHARDS, J. T. GREY, ESQ. Referee :—REV. R. 0. WALKER. A. SWIFT, ESQ., R. W. HALLOWS, ESQ. :—C. Timekeepers —
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The ground was in excellent condition, and the weather, too, was for once quite favourable. The " Times," on the whole, were up to the average, and some excellent races were witnessed. The oo yards handicap and i oo yards (open) provided two excellent finishes. In the former Lacy got the better start and beat Strange by a yard. In the open event they got off on level terms and Strange just won. The Open High Jump reached a good standard ; all of those competing in this event jumped + ft. i 1 ; Wallace and Peters both missed at 5 ft. 1 with their first two jumps, but at his third attempt Wallace cleared it in fine style. Fernandes should do well another year in the Weight. The Mile was not a closely contested race, and the time would probably have been better if the winner had been pressed. The points for the Victor Ludorum were very evenly divided, Peters being first with Price Jones two points behind. At the conclusion Mrs. Evelyn very graciously distributed the prizes. Appended are the results of the races in detail :— FRIDAY, APRIL 1sT. 1.
PUTTING THE WEIGHT (Open). 2.
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H. Price Jones.
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2. A. J. Peters. I. A. 0. Lacy, 17 ft. i in. 8o YARDS HANDICAP (Under 13). 2. G. T. Fairbank (scr.). I. S. Allen (scr.). THROWING THE CRICKET BALL (Open). 2. A. G. Wilson. 1. H. Price Jones, 65 yds. MILE RACE (Open). 2. F. E. Ferguson. I. A. J. Peters, 5 mins. 86 secs. 3. H. Price Jones.
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z. R. F. Strange (scr.). (Handicap). HALF-MILE G. C. Nelson (I 6o yds.). z. H. L. Waddington (16o yds.).
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2. A. J. Peters. (Under 16). I. G. G. Wallace. 2. P. A. W. Richards. QUARTER-MILE (Under 15). 2. K. Shann. 1. C. G. C. Barraclough. HIGH JUMP (Under 15). 1. K. Shann, 4 ft. 4. ins. 2. H. B. Greenwood and J. 0. Wood. 120 YARDS HURDLE RACE (Open). 2. 1. D. L. Fernandes. A. J. Peters. 10o YARDS FLAT RACE (Under 14). 2. E. H. Medhurst. i. P. A W. Richards, 121- secs. 100 YARDS FLAT RACE (Open). 2. A. 0. Lacy. 1. R. F. J. Strange, I ii- secs. oo YARDS FLAT RACE (Under 5) . 2. K. Shann. 1. C. G. Barraclough, 12* secs. QUARTER-MILE (Open). 2. A. J. Peters. . H. Price Jones, 1 min. 2* secs. CONSOLATION RACE (Under 15). 2. W. R. Wray. 1. R. Thornton. CONSOLATION RACE (Open). 2. F. Ferguson. 1. L. F. Wood. OLD BOYS' RACE. 2. R. M. Wood, Esq. I. P. Scott, Esq. TUG OF WAR. House beat Dayboys. JUNIOR FIVES. K. Shann. VICTOR LUDORUM. A. J. Peters.
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GYMNASIUM. The annual competition for the silver shield took place on Wednesday, April 6th, between the Dayboys and Boarders, before a large number of spectators. Major Hely-Hutchinson again kindly acted as judge.
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The contest was very keen, the competitors displaying great skill. In the interval Harvey and Fernandes proved themselves adepts with the gloves, and a fine exhibition of wrestling was given by Strange and Price Jones. The Athletic prowess of six Gymnasium Instructors from the Barracks excited general admiration. Major Hely-Hutchinson, in handing the shield to Strange, the Captain of the Boarders' team, described the excellent effect of the Swedish gymnastic exercises on the physique of the boys. He insisted on the importance of smartness and quickness. Last year he had had occasion to point out the deficiencies of the boys in this respect, and he expressed himself as well pleased with the improvement made by the boys during the past year. Mr. G. Yeld thanked Major Hely-Hutchinson on behalf of the school, and after three cheers for the Major and for the Gymnasium Instructor, Sergeant-Major Blackwell, the proceedings were brought to a close. The following represented the House in the gymnasium competition :—R. Strange (Captain), D. Fernandes, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, A. C. Molony, K. Shann, A. E. Robinson, W. Farquharson, H. R. Webb, H. Medhurst, R. Thornton, W. Colley, W. Wray, J. Mould. Dayboys :—P. A. W. Richards, J. 0. Wood, J. B. Oakley, R. R. Hicks, C. G. Barraclongh, B. H. Ingham, R. W. Horton, W. S. Allen, G. B. E. Reynolds, A. G. Wilson, W. C. Chapman, H. B. Greenwood, J. C. Stainthorpe, G. T. Fairbank.
FATES. A match was played last term on March 24th against Bootham School. Two pairs played at Bootham and in the school court in turn. The first pair played at home first, and after an exciting
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game beat the Bootham pair by 3 points (21-18). They fared badly at Bootham, however, and lost by game-6. The second pair lost both games, the score at Bootham being game-5, and at St. Peter's game-7. Bootham thus won by three games to one. The following represented the school :
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A. J. Peters. F. Ferguson. SECOND PAIR. A. 0. Lacy. D. L. Fernandes.
AN HONOUR FOR OUR HEADMASTER. The Archbishop of York has presented the Headmaster to the prebendal stall of Strensall in the Minster, vacated by the death of Canon Fausset, the father of several well known O.P.'s In making the offer His Grace writes : " It seems to me especially fitting that the ancient connexion between the Minster and St. Peter's School should be symbolised by its Headmaster having a place in the greater Chapter of the Minster."
CORRESPONDENCE. 7'o the Editors of the Peterite. DEAR SIRS,
I noticed in one of the recent numbers of the Peterite the statement that the only Peterites who had made a name for themselves at cricket after leaving the school were F. Mitchell and A. M. Sullivan, no mention being made of the Rev. H. M. Sims, who played for Cambridge in the years '73, '7.4, '75 respectively, and in four or five matches for Yorkshire. He was a very fast bowler, who depended mainly on pace, as did E. Hodgson, who
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was in the St. Peter's XI. at the same time ; he got his Blue, I believe, in the first instance for his bowling, but did much better for his University as a bat. After he left a younger brother of his (I forget his Christian name, but know he was in the XI. in '77) came to the school, who was to my mind about the best bowler that St. Peter's had during the time I was connected with the school. I notice in the last number of the Peterite a remark about a large score made by F. Mitchell in the Cape. It may interest your readers to learn that during the last two seasons in which he was connected with Yorkshire County Cricket he made the subjoined runs :-1899—runs, 1678, or 32'90 ; 1901—runs, i8ol, or 46.17. I am. Yours faithfully, J. L. NEWMAN. To the Editors of the Peterite. HAMILTON, ONTARIO,
March, 1910. DEAR SIR, The eyes of many British boys are looking towards Canada as a land of opportunity. During her rapid expansion she will absorb and find work for multitudes of people. There is probably no country which offers a more certain return for honest endeavour than Canada. Moreover, it is a delightful country to live in, and is, comparatively speaking, so near home that the enterprising youth who settles there need not feel that he is an exile, with little or no hope of again visiting his people. At present, British boys of good education seek careers in Canada in some kind of farming. Few enter the professions or engage in commerce ; as a rule, they reach the country at an age when it is difficult to do so with a reasonable hope of success. But if youths were to receive the last few years of their education in the land of their adoption, they would be able to compete on equal terms with the native-born.
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Trinity College, Toronto, is an Institution which should appeal strongly to parents of boys destined for Canada. It is a residential College of the University of Toronto. Its Provost is a Cambridge man, while the Professors and Lecturers are for the most part graduates of Oxford and Cambridge. Its Corporation includes all the Bishops of the Ontario dioceses. It has a splendid history, and has long held a proud position in the educational world. Many men of mark in Great Britain and Canada claim Trinity as their alma mater. Were a British boy to enter Trinity at the end of his school life, he could in a few years become familiar with Canadian life and thought, and be as thoroughly equipped for any profession or business as any of his University friends. A University Calendar will be sent to any one who applies to " The Provost, Trinity College, Toronto, Canada." JOHN H. COLLINSON, M.A. (Cambridge) (O.P.),
Member of Corporation.
VALE. C. E. F. RAWSON.
Dayboy. Entered January. 19o7. IV. Modern. SALVE. H. P. F. ROCHE.
Form III.
ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL. VALETE. H. D. Badger. G. L. Newman. SALVETE. H. R. Leetham. J. G. Swift. R. G. De Little. G. Badger. H. Leetham. W. L. Roberts. An account of the Sports and Opening of the New Residence is held over until our next number.
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NOTES AND ITEMS. R. D. Foster (0.P.) has been awarded a Choral Studentship at St. John's College, Cambridge. We offer him our sincere congratulations. A. E. Schroeder is once again Captain of the Choir. A. C. B. Molony and A. 0. Lacy have been elected Captain and Hon. Secretary respectively of Football for next season. R. C. Bethell has entered the School House. Archdeacon E. Barber (0.P.) was mentioned in the " Daily Telegraph " as one of the Editors of a new history of Cheshire. BIRTHS.On April 29th, the wife of Norman Crombie (O.P.) of a son. On May 2 3 rd , the wife of H. R. Partington (0.P.) of a son. M. W. Peters (Captain) and J. H. B. Sullivan are playing cricket for Christ's College, Cambridge. We congratulate the following on receiving their Hockey Colours :—A. C. B. Molony, A. J. Peters, L. F. Wood, A. 0. Lacy and D. L. Fernandes.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following :—The Sedbelghthn, The Dunelmian, The HYmernian. The Easibournian, The Canluarian, The Merchistonian (z), The Framlinghamian, The Malvernian, The Leocliensian, The Bromsgrovian, The Christ Church College Magazine, The Hurst Johnian, The Wycombe Abbey Gazette, The Felstedian (2).
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JULY, 1910.
No. 196
SCHOOL LETTER. IME and tide wait for no man," and School Editors are no exception to the rule. Already the holidays are looming large on the horizon, cricket is over and we are in the middle of the examinations. Warned by these signs and by the gentle hints of one or two of the school who continually ask us, " When is the next Peterite coming out ?" we hasten to take up the pen and c hronicle the events of the term. As we say, cricket is over : we have not had a successful season, but the team is young and we should do better another year. The fact that we have a good second also promises well. For other particulars we refer our readers to another column. It was most u nfortunate that the fir,t day of the Old I3oys' match was wet, but a one-innings match was played on the Saturday, and an excellent game resulted. The usual festivities on Commemoration Day were cancelled this year owing to the King's death, but the service was held as usual. The preacher was the Rev. H. B. Greaves, who gave us a most stirring sermon. Our readers will all have noticed in our last number the honour which the Headmaster has received. The interesting ceremony of installation took place on Wednesday, July 6th, and was witnessed by several members of the school. In honour of the appointment the school enjoyed a whole holiday next day. Taking advantage of this the Natural History went on their annual excursion The
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place chosen this year was Coxwold : the weather was remarkably good considering the fact that the holiday came in the middle of a most uncertain week, and an excellent day was spent. Amongst other things, shooting on the school range seems to have been occupying the attention of quite a number. There is, we hear, a great improvement in the shooting all round, and it seems most unfortunate that the club cannot get any shooting at Strensall. This fact is in no way due to those in authority, as both the Headmaster and the President of the Club, Mr. Hallows, have been indefatigable in their efforts to get permission for us to go Many are the criticisms which reach us and the complaints that there is nothing new in the Peterite nowadays. We are afraid that the charges are only too true, but we may plead this for ourselves, that we do not get very much help in the way of contributions from outside. May we take this opportunity to make an appeal to all and sundry to send us anything which they consider will interest our readers, especially news of their own doings.
COMMEMORATION DAY. June 26th, was this year observed as Commemoration Day. The usual festivities were postponed, but a service was held at 10-45, when the prayers were read by the Rev. R. 0. Walker and the Headmaster. The Rev. H. B. Greaves (0.P.) was the preacher, and he founded a practical discourse on the words, " When they saw the boldness of Peter and John, they took knowledge of it that they had been with Jesus." He impressed upon his hearers the lesson of being manly Christian knights of Jesus. He said it seemed as if the manhood of the country was dropping away from religion. The absence of men from church was not due to open infidelity ; we were not troubled so much with atheism, except from our old friend the man in the street or the tub-thumper in the market-
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place. Religion was treated with nonchalance ; men had nothing to say against it, but they said " You let me go my way and you go yours." School boy s resented being called " pi" as much as they would being told that they were soft, or " funks." It was their abhorrence of cant or humbug which made them jump to the opposite conclusion. He contended that being a servant of Christ did not rob a man of manliness. It could never be said that Christ was not manly. Throughout His life He was a brave, manly man, and to give Him fealty did not rob a man of manliness. In the afternoon the weather proved fine and the annual cricket match was played, an account of which will be found on another page.
INAUGURATION OF THE NEW HOUSE FOR ST. OLAVE'S. The Preparatory School Sports (St. Olave's and Alcuin House) were held on the cricket field on Friday, June 3rd. Our proverbial luck " attended us, as the day was fine and the previous day, originally chosen for the sports, one of the worst in the term. RESULTS.
8o Yards Race (under i 1).—Heat winners : H. F. S. Gedge (scratch); Jesper (I yard start) ; H. Bengough (3 yards); K. Poad (I yard). Final : 1, Gedge ; 2, Jesper. oo Yards Race (over I O.—Heat winners : Chilman (i ya'rd); Jennings-Bramley (1 yard); Durrant (scratch). Final : i, Bramley ; 2, Durrant. 5o Yards Race (under 9).—Heat winners : Cassells (7 yards) ; Final : C. L. Metcalfe (5 yards); J. B. Gedge (scratch). Metcalfe ; z, Cassells. Quarter-Mile Race (open).-1, H. F. S. Gedge (15 yards) ; 2, Durrant (scratch) ; 3, Bell (5 yards).
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Hurdle Race (under ii).—Heat winners : Roberts (3 yards); Poad (z yards); A. DeLittle (3 yards); J. B. Gedge (5 yards). Final : 1, Gedge ; z, DeLittle ; 3, Poad. Long Jump.-1, Durrant ; 2, G. T. P. Yeoman. Hurdle Race (over I1).—Heat winners : Chilman (z yards) ; Durrant (scratch); Edgecombe (i yard). Final : 1, Chilman ; z, Durrant; 3, Edgecombe. Egg and Spoon Race (under 1o).-1, Nelson (scratch) : 2, H. F. S. Gedge (scratch); 3, Hodgson (scratch,. Alcuin House 8o Yards Race.—Heat winners: K. Poad (scratch); Grabham (3 yards), Ellis (scratch); G. C. Bengaugh (7 yards); Nelson (I. yards); A. Poad (8 yards). Final : 1, I3engough ; z, Grabham. Half-Mile Race (open).—I, Durrant (scratch) ; z, Chilman (1 o yards) ; 3, Ferguson (15 yards). Visitors' Race (under 8).—r, Miss Birks; 2, Miss Eltenton. Sisters' Race.-1, M. C. S. Edgecombe; 2, P. Platt. High Jump (under ii).--1, H. F. S. Gedge; 2, Jesper. High Jump (over i 1).--1, Bell ; 2, G. T. P. Yeoman ; 3, Pritt. Tug-of-War (junior).—Poad's team beat Gedge's team. Consolation Race (over i i).--1, Storey ; 2, Ekins. Consolation Race (under i r).—i, Ellis ; 2, Bulmer. Tug-of-War (Senior).—Day-boys beat Boarders. Consolation Race (under 9).— 1, Rodwell ; z, A. Poad. Cup for " Victor Ludorum," given by Miss Owen.—Durrant, 18 points. The sports officials were :—President, the Rev. E. C. Owen ; starters, Mr. L. Procter and Mr. G. F. Tendall ; judges, The Rev. C. C. Bell, The Rev. G. S. Edgcome, Mr. Oxley Grabham, and Mr. J. T. Grey ; committee, J. P. C. Bell, H. M. L. Durrant, G. E. R. Edgcome, T. A. Ekins, J. M. Ferguson, G. 11. JenningsBramley, A. B. Radford, B. M. Storey, G. T. P. Yeoman, and W. G. Yeoman. On the conclusion of the sports we all moved over to St. Olave's, which was inaugurated in a short service held in the garden by the Very Rev, the Dean of York, The choir sang,
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" Come, Holy Ghost " (Attwood), and everyone joined in the hymn, " Now thank we all our God." The walls of the house and play-ground made a natural sounding board, and the whole scene, lit up by the sun which came out then for the first time, was very striking. The spirit of the occasion was caught by the Dean, who as he moved back remarked, " What a beautiful temple in which to worship God ! " The service concluded, the Dean said that in two ways he felt especial pleasure and interest in the proceedings. One was in the past history of the house, for he had had the pleasure many years ago of knowing Dr. Hornby, the builder of the house, and had seen it when full of interesting curios of every description which the doctor possessed. Though eccentric in many ways, Dr. Hornby had a warm heart, kindly feelings, and good fellowship, which should not be forgotten. Secondly, he reminded them of the words of the Latin poet, " Sic vos non vobis "—thus you do not labour for yourselves. The building had not been built for a school, but for a family residence, and in due course had come to be what he hoped would be a prosperous and useful school. He urged the boys to strive to help and benefit others in this life. There was something very auspicious, the Dean proceeded, in dedicating the house on the birthday of the King. They felt especially glad it should be so, not only as loyal subjects, but because the King had been one who had shared with themselves the experiences of school life. In former days it was not so, future kings generally having tutors and not mixing with boys of their own age, so that they knew nothing of school life, and that wholesome form of education, the playground, while it was an historical fact, incredible though it might seem, that a " whipping boy" was kept who was whipped when a prince did wrong. But even this taught a great truth : that the consequences of a wrong committed might not fall upon ourselves but upon others. Those days were gone, and members of the Royal Family now took their place with the rising generation of their own age, and went through the same training. Our present King had gone through a sailor's life just like any other young man, and his two sons were doing the same thing.
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The Dean, referring to the intere,t with which he had watched the sports, went on to point out to the boys that there were lessons to be learnt in the school and in the playground, and they acted and re-acted on each other. Sometimes there was a tendency perhaps to relax the exertion they ought to make in school life, and then trouble ensued, whereas they learnt by what took place in the playground that it would not do there. Whatever might be the indulgence of the schoolmaster in passing over idleness in the schoolroom, it would not be passed in the race in the playground. The race was to the swift, and unless they were qualified to run it they would not win. They must bring into school life every energy, not because it was a matter of compulsion, but because it was the right thing to do. Those who had been disappointed because they did not win, he urged not to be disheartened. They learned in the playground what had to be practised in after life. They might depend upon it that nobody in the world was successful without failing, and it was in failure that they attained those things essential to success in life. He was sure nothing would give the King greater pleasure than to know such a gathering as this had taken place in York. They must never forget that the King was also Duke of York now, and it was very right that here in the capital of the dukedom of York his birthday should be commemorated. In conclusion, the Dean said he hoped and trusted that the hotise dedicated for the younger generation of St. Peter's boys, would be successful, and that the success would be an abiding one. It had been a great pleasure to see the zeal, earnestness, and ability of their good friend, Mr. Owen and those associated with him in the work of the school. May the boys carry out the principles learned at school in whatever sphere of life God's providence called them to till. Lady Emma Purey-Cust then distributed the prizes to the winners, gracefully congratulating each. The Rev. E. C. Owen, in expressing the heartiest thanks of the company to the Dean and Lady Emma Purey-Cust, said their services added one more to the innumerable things they had done for the school, so much so that a gathering at St. Peter's would not be a gathering at all without them.
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The singing of the school song, " Carmen," and hearty cheers by the boys for the Dean, Lady Emma, the Staff, and the visitors, terminated the ceremony, and the visitors proceeded to inspect the house.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. CAMBRIDGE,
June t oth. DEAR SIR,
The moment of writing is to us a moment full of sorrow, though it may indeed bring joy to others—sorrow that the time is come for us to sing our swan song before we die. In the words of the poet :"To-morrow! Why, to-morrow I may be Myself, with yesterday's sev'n thousand years,— whatever that may mean. To turn to O.P. news, Infandos, editore, iubes renovare dolores We are all waiting for results of various Triposes and College Mays,' in varying states of suspense. Our representatives in the O.T.C. duly went to Windsor for the King's funeral. It was one of them who was responsible for a slight interruption of the procession. We are glad to hear that he is shortly to publish a graphic account of " How I held up nine kings and others."—(Advt.) Peters and Sullivan have scored many successes for Christ's as Captain and Secretary-elect of the XI. The latter was for a short season cast into despondency by the Proctorial edict forbidding the use of gramophones or similar instruments on the river—an edict which caused much satisfaction to others. Ingham has been seen with a distracted air and words upon his lips. On enquiry we learnt that he was rehearsing a speech in answer to a charge of having impelled " a two-wheeled vehicle, to wit, a bicycle" upon a public footpath.
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Bulmer has been playing tennis with his usual sleight of hand. Molonv and Smith have been engrossed in much reading, but have found time for tennis too. We have seen them upon the river. Rigby has divided his attention between tennis and punting. We all did our share in welcoming Dr. Roosevelt ; even the O.P. scribe is indebted to him as a source of inspiration" How could the journalist Continue to exist If Roosevelt were missed ?" In conclusion we must offer our congratulations to the Headmaster upon his preferment. O.P.
N. H. S. On July 7th, the N.H.S., taking advantage of the whole holiday awarded in honour of the appointment of the Headmaster as Canon of York Minster, enjoyed the usual annual excursion. This year Coxwold was taken as headquarters, and the weather turned out fine in spite of fears to the contrary. On arriving at our destination, about 9 a.m., the members immediately broke up, the majority making straight for the " White Horse," via Kilburn, while another party reached the same point a little later via Oldstead, Oldstead Bank, and the road across the moor. As the members carried their own lunch, most took advantage of the smooth turf near the `• Horse" to enjoy what, no doubt, they all considered a well-earned meal. On coming down from the " Horse " in various parties—some were energetic enough to play " rounders " on the top of the moor—nearly all arrived sooner or later at some fields where wild strawberries grew in such profusion that one could not walk without treading on them. They formed a very pleasant dessert though of course they were very small. Most of the afternoon was spent in tramping the woods and shady lanes occasionally getting lost and asking " natives " the
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way. The following is the answer to one of the questions as to the right road :—" Ay, yer reet enuff ; keep strait on, nayther turn to t'reet ner turn to Cleft, but keep strait on, till yer cums t'OuldStea.d, an' then after thait keep strait on again! " It is needless to say the words are spelt as nearly as possible as pronounced and that his directions were followed and proved right. One party curiously happened to meet an East Prussian, evidently on a walking tour, with whom they passed the time of day. The Society had kind permission from Sir George Wombwell to go into Wass Woods, and, we believe, the majority took advantage of that permission. Tea was served at-45 p.m., at the " Fauconberg Arms " at Coxwold, and the boards were very soon cleared. After tea most played cricket in the field behind the house, and some esconced themselves comfortably under some hay-cocks in another field to watch the more energetic at play. However, some hay was naturally displaced, though it was put back as well as possible. It then turned out that the field did not belong to the house where we had tea, but to someone else, who objected to our presence in the field and to the dislodgement of about an armful of hay. However things were settled amicably and we adjourned to the station to catch the 8-3o train back to York, thoroughly tired but merry and loaded with flowers of every description. It was one of the most successful excursions the Society has enjoyed and the district chosen was most interesting to every department.
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This match was played on May z8th and abandoned owing to rain. •
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
A. J. Peters, c Fenwick, b Brown . 8 0 G. G. Wallace, b Brown .... A. 0. Lacy, c A. Maynard, b Brown 2 6 D. L. Fernandes, b Cumberlege .F. Ferguson, c Fisher, b Brown .. 4 I G. H. Mills, b Brown 18 B. C. Camm, not out ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
L. F. Wood W. R. Wray H. Price Jones H. Hopkins Extras
did not bat. II
Total......
V.
59
YORK BANKS.
Played at York on June 1 st. The ground was very wet and the rain never stopped during the whole time that the school were fielding, which made good bowling impossible. The Banks started well, and aided by an excellent innings of 62 from Nuttall, put up 192 runs. The school started fairly well, but Rowntree and Ferguson were out within a few runs of each other. Lacy did not survive long and Peters was out to a somewhat doubtful catch behind the Wickets. No one offered any resistance to Cie bowling, and the side was out for the very poor score of 76. Score and analysis. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
YORK BANKS.
2 R. Jackson, st Camm, b Peters E. A. Nuttall, c Wray, b Rowntree 62 20 H. P. Wallis, b Peters it S. Slack, c Lacy, b Rowntree F. Milner, not out 46 20H.Andrew,cRotbFandes J. L. Park, c Rowntree, b Fernandes o • o J. Kitching, b Rowntree J. W. Williams, b Rowntree E. Pilley, c. Lacy, b Fernandes .. o Io Extras
Sergt. Rowntree,c Nuttall,b Jackson 18 F. Ferguson, lbw, b Milner 4 8 A. 0. Lacy, b Jacks on A J. Peters, c Park, b Milner 7 D. L, Fernandes, c Wallis, b Milner to G. G. Wallace. b Jackson G. H. Mills, b Jackson 2 B. C. Camm, b Jackson L. F. Wood, b Milner 8 W. R. Wray, not out 4 H. Price Jones, b Jackson 4 10 Extras
Total
Total
C. J. Scott, b Peters
12
..
192 0.
Peters Sergt. Rowntree Price Jones Fernandes
...
M.
R.
w.
3 4
13
2
6o
18 5 3
3
64 35
0
23
3
0
0
76
CRICKET.
473
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Played at Leeds on June iith. The school going in first made a most inglorious start. Ferguson was clean bowled with Smith's first ball, and Wallace was also out with only one run on the board. Lacy and Peters made a short stand, but they were both out lbw, and thus four wickets were down for 4.3. Fernandes, who came in third wicket down batted steadily, and the fifth wicket produced 3o runs. Then three wickets fell in quick succession. Wood then came in and began hitting ; some of his shots were extremely lucky, but his 37 was a most valuable contribution. Fernandes was clean bowled with the score at 1 r 1, after making a most useful 31. The school innings eventually closed for 117. Leeds made an excellent start, their first wicket falling at 5+ the next man was ont first ball and Vause was bowled by Peters at 78. After this, however, Leeds passed the school score with seven wickets in hand. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. F. Ferguson, b Smith
Score and analysis :— LEEDS G.S. 0
0 G. G Wallace, b Smith 15 A. 0. Lacy, lbw, b Watson II A. J. Peters, lbw, b Smith D. L. Fernandes, b Smith 3, B. C. Camm, c Hamilton, b Oldham 6 0 G. H. Mills, b Smith 0 C. L. Armstrong, b Watson L. F. Wood, c Clarke, b Bell 37 0 H. Price Jones, b Watson O H. Hopkins, not out 17 Extras
Total
117
H. Oldham, c Armstrong, b Peters 35 J. G. Vause, b Peters 3, 0 S. Clarke, c Camm, b Peters .. 52 H. B. Watson, b Fernandes S. Batty, c Lacy, b Hopkins...... 4 0 A. M. Hamilton, b Hopkins G. Smith, b Peters ...... 33 16 D. Bell, b Hopkins 12 W. E. Nicholson, lbw, b Peters 8 A. C. Parry, c Lacy, b Peters 2 W. Broadbent, not out Extras ,
Total
217
S I. PETER'S SCHOOL V. ROMANY C.C. Played at York on Saturday, June 4th. The school batted first Ferguson and Wallace opened well for on an excellent wicket. Lacy and Peters made school, the first wicket falling at 3z. a good stand and brought the score to 8i. Two more wickets fell quickly, but Camm coming in stayed with Lacy who was playing a splendid innings till they had put on exactly roo runs. Lacy was then most unfortunately run out after batting splendidly for his 77 runs. Camm's innings was also very meritorious.
CRICKET.
474
Romany's first wicket produced 24 runs, but then a long stand was made, the second wicket falling at 72. Three more wickets fell quickly but aided by bad fielding Romany had half their wickets in hand when time was called. The school bowling was quite good, but if the fielding had only been smarter at least three more wickets would have been taken. ROMANY G.C.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
F. Ferguson, b Lawton 15 G.G.Wallace,cSpivey,bWaterhouse II A. 0. Lacy, run out 77 20 A. J. Peters, c Clarke, b Gaskell D. L. Fernandes, b daskell 4 G. H. Mills, b Gaskell Rev. R. 0. Walker, b Waterhouse B. C. Camm, c Crowther, b Exley 42 L. F. Wood, b Exley H. Price Jones, not out H. Hopkins, c Waterhouse, b Dixon 0 24 Extras Total
1 97
E. Clarke, lbw, b Peters C. Spivey, c Mills, b Peters E. Dixon, b Hopkins W. Crowther, b Hopkins G. F. Gaskell, c & b Peters G. S. Grundy, not out W. H. Daniel, not out Exley W. V. Lawton did not bat. Waterhouse A. N. Other Extras Total (for 5 wkts.)
18 19 33 16 8 13
5 I 12
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. F. C. CROWTHER ESQ.'S XI. Played at York on June 15th. The school won the toss and went in first ; they did not however make a very encouraging start, and no one except Lacy played the bowling with any confidence. At lunch-time five wickets were down for bo. Camm and Mills made a short stand but the former was out after the wicket had produced 24 runs, and Armstrong failing to add anything seven wickets were down for 84. Then, however, Wood joined Mills and both hit up and the score mounted quickly. The wicket produced 86 runs and the innings closed for 172. The Scratch team made a bad start. Hopkins bowled Sullivan at ro and two more wickets fell in quick succession. No one except F. C. Crowther offered any resistance, and the side was out for 62. Both Peters and Hopkins bowled very well, and the fielding was above the average. Score and analysis :—
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
F. Ferguson, c Haley, b Grist.. 0. G. Wallace, c Whitely, b Grist 6 20 A. 0. Lacy, lbw, b Crowther A. J. Peters, c Whitely, b Grist .. 2 D.L.Fernandes,cMiddlehurst, bGrist 8 B. C. Camm, c Haley, b Crowther 11 5o G. H. Mills, b Bates o C. L. Armstrong, b Crowther L. F. Wood, c Sullivan, b Haley.. 43 H. Hopkins, b Bates H. Price Jones, not out 21 Extras .
Total
475
F. C. CROWTHER ESQ'S. XI. 0 J. H. B. Sullivan, b Hopkins H. W. H aley, C. Fernandes,b Hopkins 17 o R. Middlemost, c & b Peters.. G. Whitely, c Lacy, b Peters .... 5 W. V. Lawton, b Peters 8 S. Grist, b Hopkins F. C. Crowther lbw, b Hopkins , . 14 It. Crowther, b Peters ' J. Whitely, not out 2 G. Crowther, lbw, b Hopkins B. Bates, c Lacy, b Hopkins 5 Extras 3 ,
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
62
Total
172
Bowling Analysis: A. J. Peters H. Hopkins
0. 7 6
M. o 1
It.
36 23
w. 4 6
POCKLINGTON G.S.
Played on June 18th, at Pocklington. An early start was made : Pocklington batted first on a soft wicket and made a poor start, as Moore played on at five and Peters got Wardroper caught in slips at nine. The fourth wicket produced a good number of runs, but after this no one caused much trouble, and the side were out for 89. Peters and Hopkins again took the wickets, but Price-Jones also bowled well and had hard luck in meeting with no success. The short time left to bat before lunch proved fatal to the school as three wickets fell for five runs. After lunch Peters joined Fernandes and the partnership which ensued produced 5+ runs. It was most unlucky that Fernandes was out for he played an excellent innings, but even so, with 3o runs to get and six wickets in hand the school seemed to have an excellent chance At this point, however, the batsmen seemed most of winning. Camm, Mills and Armstrong unaccountably to lose their nerve. were all out to the most feeble strokes, and Wood did not stay long. The score, however, continued to mount slowly, and the excitement grew extreme when with one wicket to fall six runs were required to win. Peters scored a four, but off the last ball of Williams' over he was clean bowled, and Pocklington thus won by one run. Score and analysis :
CRICKET.
476 POCKLINGTON G.S.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
H. R Burrill, c PriceJones, b Peters 31
F. Ferguson, c & b Wardroper.. 2 G. G. Wallace, b Wardroper A. 0. Lacy, b Williams D. L. Fernandes, c Robson, b Wood 3o A. J. Peters, b Williams 40 B. C. Camm, b Williams G H. Mills, b Williams C. L. Ai mstrong. b Williams • • L. F. Wood, b Williams 2 H. Price Jones, lbw, b Wardroper 4 O H. Hopkins, not out Extras •• 8
D. W. Moore, b Peters 4 P. R. Wardroper, c Lacy, b Peters 3 A. W. Williams, c Armstrong, b 10 Hopkins 6 J. G. Hutton, b Peters 10 G. S. Hebden, run out R. S. Wood, b Hopkins 3 6 H. McD. Turnbull, b Hopkins C. W. Brown, c Lacy, b Hopkins 8 J. S. Robson, not out G. J. Bond, c & b Hopkins •••• 4 Extras .... .• 3
.....
•
88
Total
89 Total Bowling Analysis : A. J. Peters H. Hopkins H. Price Jones .. D. L. Fernandes .. • •
• I
0. 14 1
3
3 3
H. 2 5 0
R. 42 0I 15 9
w. 4 5 0 0
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. HYMEK'S COLLEGE.
Played at York on June 22nd, and abandoned owing to rain. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. A. J. Peters, c Smith, b Bolderson 19 2 F. Ferguson, b Whittick 20 A. 0. Lacy, not out D. L. Fernandes, cMoore,bWhittick 20 G. G. Wallace, b Gilyoot G. H. Mills, not out 4
B. C. Camm W. M. Haynes L. F. Wood did not bat. H. Price Jones H. Hopkins Extras Total (for 4 wkts.
5 70
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. OLD PETERITES.
Friday was wet and so a one innings match was played on Saturday. The Old Boys batted first on a soft wicket. Lawton was soon out but Groves and Sullivan made a long stand, and after Sullivan was run out Greenhow helped to bring the score up to 175. Both Groves and Sullivan were badly missed by the same fielder when they had made only a few runs, and this of course had a great effect on the result. Sullivan eventually declared with the score at 2o5 for seven wickets. The school started fairly well. but Ferguson was out at 38. Lacy then came in and played extremely carefully. Peters continued to score fairly freely, and the second wicket fell at 84.. Fernandes
CRICKET.
477
then joined Peters and the score rose quickly till Peters was out at 125, after an excellent innings of 77. The fourth wicket fell at 14.5, and Fernandes was out with the score at 164. He had played a sound innings and had hard luck in missing his 5o. After this another collapse occurred in the school batting, and after seeming at one time to have an excellent chance of winning the school was out for 175. The only batsman who made any prolonged stay was Haynes, who batted very carefully. Score and analysis :— OLD PETERITES.
J. H. B. Sullivan, run out 44 W. V. Lawton, c Camm, b Peters 5 Rev. H. B. Greaves, b Price Jones 88 E.N.Greenhow,c Fernan des, bPeters 36 T.C.Newton, cWallace, bFernandes o M. W. Peters, b Price Jones • R. M. Wood, b Peters 14 B. Dodsworth, not out 5 W. Ingham did not bat. R. D. Foster F. M. Knowles 2 Extras Total (7 wkts.)
205
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. A. J. Peters, c Newton, b Sullivan 77 F. Ferguson, c Lawton, b Greaves 13 Io A. 0. Lacy, b Peters D.L.Fernandes,cSullivan,bGreaves 44 I0 G. G. Wallace, b Greaves G. H. Mills, c Knowles, b Greaves 1 0 B. C. Camm, lbw, b Greaves 6 W H. Haynes, not out 0 W. R. Wray, b Greaves 0 H. Price Jones, b Greaves H. Hopkins, cKnowles, bDodsworth 13 Extras -I 75 Total .. 0. 16 I0 8 3
Bowling Analysis : A. J. Peters .. H. Hopkins H. Price Jones .. D. L. Fernandes ..
M.
R.
2
84 63 44 12
0 0
w. 3 O
2
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
Played on the school ground on June 29th. The wicket was very soft, and Bootham on winning the toss decided to put us in. The school gave a most miserable display and were all out for 53. No one deserves any mention in a collapse which is quite unaccountable. Bootham fared little better, but managed to win by 17 runs. Score and analysis :-ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. A. J. Peters, c Gilbert, b Harrison 2 F. Ferguson, c & b Pumphrey 2 A. 0. Lacy, b Pumphrey DL Fernandes,cH arrison,bPumphrey5 8 G. H. Mills, b Harrison G. G. Wallace, not out 6 B. C. Camm, b Pumphrey W. II. Hayes, b Harrison L.F.Wood,cHorniman, bPumphrey II H. Price Jones, C.Cohen, bHarrison 2 H. Hopkins, b Harrison Extras 4 Total
53
BOOTHAM SCHOOL.
B. Pickard, c Lacy, b Peters.. .... 8 L. H. Gilbert, c Lacy, b Price Jones 41 T. Harrison, c Mills, b Peters .... 9 R. E. Barringer, b Peters G. S. Phumphrey, b Price Jones 5 R. P. Harrison, b Hopkins 3 A. A. Cohen, b Price Jones F. G. Taylor, b Price Jones E A. Seale, not out F. A. Brocklebank, c Ferguson, b Price Jones R. Horniman, c Peters, b Price Jones o Extras 2 Total
70
478
CRICKET.
Bowling Analysis Peters .. Hopkins .. Price Jones
0.
:
9 8 8.5
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
M. 2
4 3
R.
33 23 13
W. 3 1
6
DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at Durham on July 9th. Durham won the toss and chose to field. The bowlers seemed to be able to get a good deal of work on the ball, but this cannot account for the feeble display which the school gave. Lacy played well for his 20 and Haynes was batting well until he was bowled with a splendid bail from Storey. Wray played excellently and made his runs at a most critical period. Durham found no difficulty in getting the runs and eventually won by 4. wickets and 1 24 runs. Score and analysis:— ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
DURHAM SCHOOL.
A. J. Peters, b Storey
F. Ferguson, c Ward, b Storey .. o 20 A. 0. Lacy, b Fenwick D. L. Fernandes, lbw, b Brown .. 7 G. G. Wallace, b Brown G. H. Mills, b Storey W. H. Haynes, b Storey 9 L. F. Wood, c Hodgson, b Storey o W.R.Wray,cHodgson,bCumberlege 17 6 H. Price Jones, b Fenwick H. Hopkins, not out o Extras ...... 6 .
.
.
Total
72 Fenwick, b Price Jones A. F. Maynard, run out 57 21 H. J. Dingle, b Lacy 13. S. Cumberlege, c & b Price Jones 6 17 F. C Ward, b Haynes A. G. Brown, not out 4 F.D.Adamson, c Wallace, b Haynes 5 W. N. Hodgson G. Cumming Did not bat. T. M. Storey J. Cuxaming Extras •••• 8 W.
66
Total (for 6 wkts.) 190
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN.
This match was played on July 6th on the Gentlemen's ground in excellent weather. The home team batted first, and Longman and Anson made an excellent start, the former reaching his century in under forty minutes. Price Jones bowled excellently for the school, taking seven wickets for 86. The Gentlemen declared with their score at 298 for 8 wickets. Rowntree and Wood started well, but the former was unfortunately run out after making 1 2 Peters and Fernandes made a stand, but the former was bowled by Marshall with the score at 65. Fernandes .
CRICKET.
479
continued to score and had hard luck in not reaching his 5o. The school innings eventually ended for 14.7. Score and analysis :YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.
to6 H. K. Longman, b Price Jones C. E. Anson, b Price Jones 45 Capt. Bastow, b Price Jones 8 H. G. Marshall, c Lacy, b Price 13 Jones.... Capt. Robertson, c Lacy, b Hopkins 24 J. Dunnington- Jefferson,c Rowntree b Price Jones 35 A.T. Forman, c Peters, b Price Jones lo R. M. Wood, c Fernandes, b Price Jones 28 B. Dodsworth, not out .... 21 0. H. Lindberg, not out Extras
12 R. E. Rowntree, run out ...... K. F. Wood, c Robertson, b Carter 10 G. H. Mills, c Longman, b Marshall 7 A. 0. Lacy, lbw, b Carter .. 9 21 A. J. Peters, b Marshall D. L. Fernandes, st Forman, b
Bastow G. G. Wallace, b Robertson W. H. Hayes, c and b Bastow W. R. Wray, b Bastow H. Price Jones, b Bastow H. Hopkins, not out Extras
Total (8 wickets) ..*298 --* Innings declared.
2
6
Total
BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Maidens.
19
R. E. Rowntree H. Price Jones .. H. Hopkins . A. 0. Lacy A. J. Peters
48 to 5 17
15
1
7 3
1
0
Runs. Wickets. 0 39 86 7 31 20 0 0 14
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. POCKLINGTON G.S. 2ND. Played on the school ground on June 18th, 191o. POCKLINOTON G.S.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND.
2ND.
. 5 T. W. Fisher, b Medhurst o E. W. Ashdown, b Medhurst A. K. Fagge, b Medhurst G. W. Holme, c Medhurst, b Wilson 10 A.G.M.Crick,cHargraves,bMedhurst o J. C. Burbridge, b Medhurst A. H.Lewis,stHargraves,bMedhurst 8 A. 'lepton, b Wilson H. J. Fraser, c Baskett, b Wilson 5 C. C. Williams, not out G. W.Highmore,cMedhurst,bWilson 4 2 Extras
8 B. 0. Jolly, b Hepton W. H. Haynes, run out 5 C. E. H. Medhurst, b 'lepton H. W. Hargraves, b Hepton • A.E.Schroeder,cAshdown,bWilliams R. M. Baskett, c Crick, b Hepton . 3 66 W. R. Wray, not out . J. 0. Wood, c Highmore, b Hepton 36 K. Shann, not out A. G. Wilson I did not bat H. 1'. Roche I 10 Extras
.. 3_6
Total (for 7 wkts.) 149
Total Bowling Analysis : .• Haynes Medhurst Wilson
••
O. 4 8
5
N.
R.
2
5 16 13
W.
6
4
480
CRICKET. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V.
LEEDS G.S. 2ND.
Played at York on June ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND.
LEEDS
B. 0. Jolly, run out to W. H. Haynes, c Jones, b Ainsworth 43 24 E. H. Medhurst, b Nichols o W. R. Wray, b Schudderkopt G. G. Hargraves, b Ainsworth o A. E. Schroeder, b Schudderkopt . 9 R. M. Baskett, b Turner 4 J. 0. Wood, b Ainsworth 14 K.Shann, c Preston, b Schudderkopt 13 A. G. Wilson, c & b Ainsworth 9 2 C. G. Nelson, not out Extras 21 Total .
1 49
Bowling Analysis : W. H. Haynes G. C. Nelson A G. Wilson E. H. Medhurst W. R. Wray
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V.
G.S. 2ND.
Schudderkopt, c Medhurst,b Haynes 4 Ainsworth, b Wilson 16 Preston, run out Nutt, run out Turner, lbw, b Wilson Nichols, b Wilson Panter, run out 15 Gibson, c Jolly, b Haynes 13 10 Jones, c Jolly, b Haynes Nicholson, not out .. Lambert, b Haynes 15 Extras — Total .......... 87 0. 10 10 II 4
M.
R. 22
W.
3
16
0
3
2
O
9 13 8
4
HYMER'S COLLEGE 2ND.
Played at Hull on June 22nd, and abandoned owing to rain. HYMER' 6 COLLEGE 2ND.
T. Pearson, b Wilson 14 V. Walker, c Wood, b Roche 54 A. Goldthorpe, c Medhurst, b Wood io I it Fawcett, c & b Wilson 33 W.Waddington,cHargraves,bRoche 23 H. Webster, c & b Schroeder 2 H. Dalling, not out ....... . . 15 W. Edwards C. Marr did not bat. T. S. Glover E. Saunders Extras 5 .
.
Total (for 6 wkts.) 247
Bowling Analysis : A. 0. Wilson .. C. E. Medhurst •• H. P. Roche .. W. R. Wray .. R. M. Baskett.. J. 0. Wood .. A. E. Schroeder
0. M.
R. W.
17
1
74 53
15
3
58
2
2
0
14
2
0
0 0
6
1
19 19
4 0
2
2 0
CRICKET.
481
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND v. DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND.
Played at York on July 9th, 1910. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND.
DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND.
B. C. Camm, c Peacock, h Hampton to B. 0. Jolly, lbw, b Burrell 2 J. 0. Wood, c Pratt, b Burrell E.H.Medhurst,c Fisher, b Hampton 21 A. E. Schroeder, lbw, b Kirkhouse 2 R. M. Baskett, b Burrell K. Shann, b Hampton 0. T. Durrant, b Hampton G. W. Hargraves, not out 5 A. G. Wilson, c Peacock, b Burrell o P. F. Roche, run out 10 Extras
R. S. Pratt, c Medhurst, b Wilson . 36 A. J. Dingle, b Roche 68 T. W. Fisher, b Wilson o L. J. Peacock, b Wood 26 J. H. Burrell, b Roche . 4 O K. Hampton, c Durrant, b Roche to G Tood, c Camm, b Baskett 12 V. B. Armstrong, b Wood G Kirkhouse, run out 4 0 F. Brown, b Wilson L. S. Crow, not out .. 4
Total .
Total
57
CRICKET CLUB,
Captain.
—
205
191o.
President.—REv. E. C. OwEN. Hon. Secretary.—A. PETERS. A. J.
0. LACY.
FIRST XI. RESULTS. Date.
Club.
Wed May 18 Bootham School ... Sat. „ 28 Durham School • • • Wed. June York Banks • . Sat. 4 Romany C.0 8 Ampleforth College. Wed. Sat it Leeds G S. .. 1 5 F.C.Crowther,Esq.',X1. Wed. Sat. 18 Pocklington G S. Hymer's College .. 22 Wed. Friday „ 24 Old Peterites 25 Sat. Wed. 7, 29 Bootham School . • Sat. July 9 Durham School 16 Yorkshire Gentlemen „ Sat. 77
Ground.
Result.
Score.
away canc'led draw home 59 for 6 home lost 76-192 home draw 197-112 for 5 home canc'led 117-217 away lost home won 1 7 2-62 away lost 88-89 home draw 7o for 4. home
lost
home away away
lost lost
175-205 for 7 53- 7 0 66-192 for 6
482
CRICKET RETROSPECT.
SECOND XI. RESULTS. Date.
Club.
Wed. May 18 Wed. June 8 Sat. 18 Sat. Wed. 22 Sat. July- 9
Bootham School ... Ampleforth College Leeds G.S Pocklington G.S. Hymer's College Durham School
71
71
.
Ground.
Result.
Score.
home canc'led away canc'led won home won 14.9 for 7 home —36 draw away lost 57-205 home
CKICKET RETROSPECT. We can hardly look back over a successful season with only one win to our credit, and indeed the results of some of the matches have been very disappointing. In at least three matches it has been due to really bad batting by most of the side that we have not won. At Pocklington, after a bad start, a stand was made and victory seemed well within reach, in fact with six wickets in hand we had only thirty runs to make, but none of the team seemed to have the slightest confidence and so we lost by one run. In the Old Boys' match too we should have done better after such an encouraging start. The three colours, Peters, Lacy, and Fernandes, have all played well ; they have not been as consistent as might have been wished, but they have played many valuable innings. Most of the other batsmen have failed to realise the hopes we had of them. Mills played one useful innings, and Camm has done well on one or two occasions, but they both suffer from the fault of letting the ball hit the bat, Camm especially so. Wallace and Ferguson have not played nearly so well as might have been expected : they seem to lack confidence and play quite a different game in a match from what they do at the nets. Of the rest Wood has done well on one or two occasions, while Haynes has shown promise. In most of the matches the bowling has been
1'IRST XI. CHARACTERS.
4g 3
much better than was anticipated. Peters and Hopkins have sustained the brunt of the attack. The latter has not been bowling so well lately, but against Pocklington and Mr. Crowther's XI. he bowled excellently. Peters is still erratic, but he has nearly always taken wickets. Price Jones has been a far more useful .bowler than his analysis would seem to indicate. The fielding has in some cases been good, but in many matches there have been notable exceptions. Lacy has kept wicket very well ; and in the field Fernandes has always been useful and on many occasions Mills, Wallace, Price Jones, and Wood have all saved runs. The Second XI. have had quite a successful season. They have done well in all their matches except against Durham, when they met a much stronger and older side. They defeated Pocklington and Leeds easily, and the match against Hymer's College was left drawn. Amongst the batsmen Wray, Medhurst, and Wood deserve special mention. Wilson has been the most successful bowler, whilst in the field Shann, Schroeder, Wood, Jolly, and Medhurst have always done well. In conclusion we would thank the various umpires who have undertaken that somewhat thankless task.
FIRST XI. CHARACTERS. A good free bat and steady bowler. Has managed the school cricket with much enthusiasm. The best all round member of the team. A. 0. LACY (1009-1o). Has sound defence and can hit well on occasion. Has played several excellent innings. Has kept wicket with much success. Good defence. Plays straight and D. L, FERNANDES (1909- I 0). can hit hard. Good field. Steady and promising bowler. Bad field and no H. HOPKINS. bat. Can bowl very well at times, with a natural H. PRICE JONES. swerve from the leg : with a little more determination would have had more success.
A. J. PETERS (1908-9-1o).
SECOND XI. CHARACTERS.
4- 8 +
G. H. MILLS. field.
Fair bat, with a pull stroke' all his own. Good
Has not fulfilled expectations. Can hit well but does not play straight. Good field. F. FERGUSON. Stylish but timid bat. Poor field. Is capable of much better things if he can gain confidence. L. F. WOOD. A batsman of the Jessopian school. Has played one or two useful innings. Safe field. W. H. HAYNES. A distinctly promising bat : hits well but has a poor defence. Bad field. B. C. CAMM. A good bat, if he can learn to hit harder. Plays straight and has a good cut. Very fair field. W. R. WRAY. Promising and free bat. Good field. G. G. WALLACE.
SECOND XI. CHARACTERS. *A. E. SCHROEDER. Has proyed a good captain. In the field he has always set an excellent example. Batting is not his strong point but he is a reliable long-field. *C. L. ARMSTRONG. Has been greatly handicapped by an accident to his hand. As yet he lacks confidence as a bat, but he has some good strokes. Slow in the field. Has the makings of a good cricketer in him. His *J. 0. WOOD. batting, especially his strokes on the off-side, are excellent. His bowling at present lacks length. A keen field. *E. H. MEDHURST. Shows distinct promise of being a good bat. He must learn to stand up when playing back. A fair slow bowler and safe field. *G. W. HARGRAVES. Has kept wicket with great success. As a bat he hits hard and has played well on occasions. *K. SHANN. An excellent field. Picks up clearly and has a quick return. A safe catch. As a bat hits well but lacks defence.
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Though slow in scoring he is a good bat. Plays with a straight bat and has a good defence. A safe field. R. M. BASKETT. Has hardly fulfilled expectations. He has some good strokes, but fails at present to reproduce his form in matches. A good field. A. G. WILSON. Has bowled very well on occasions, but he must learn to keep a good length and to be less erratic before he puts on pace. His batting is somewhat of the ' village-green' style. H. P. ROCHE. Shows promise of being a good left-hand bowler • when he gets better command over his length. A bad field. 0. T. DURRANT. Should do well both as a bat and a bowler. A fair field. G. C. NELSON. A very fair medium-paced bowler. A poor bat but good field.
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• Signifies second XI. colours.
FIRST XI. AVERAGES. BATTING. Times Highest No. of Inns. not out. score. o 48 11 D. L. Fernandes 11 0 A. J. Peters 77 11 r A. 0. Lacy 77 0 8 L. F. Wood 43 17 1 W. R. Wray 4 8 so B. C. Camn so 11 G. H. Mills 4. i W. H. Haynes q ro o 15 F. Ferguson 1 1 11 1 G. G. Wallace 2 6 H. Price Jones 9 8 4. 2 H. Hopkins
Total runs Averages. 213 1 9.3 208 18.9 18.4 184 112 14 . 0 38 12.6 12.1 82 82 8.z 2 1 7 .0 5.1 51 49 4.9 17 2.4 1 4
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Overs. Maidens Wides No Balls 14 A. J. Peters 100 4 3 0 0 81 13 H. Hopkins 1 0 4. H. Price Jones 63 . 5 The following also bowled :2'2 0 0 0 W. Haynes 0 2 D.L.Fernandes 16 5 o o 8 o A. 0. Lacy
Runs Wkts. Av. 428 26 16.4 305 18 18'9 313 17 18.4 5 76 54
2 5 1
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DIARY OF THE TERM.
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DIARY OF THE TERM. MAY 1910.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
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Thursday, 12. 15. Sunday, 16. Monday, Wednesday, 18. Friday, Sunday, Saturday,
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Sunday,
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20.
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School re-assembled Cricket. Death of His Majesty the King. Sunday after Ascension Day. Preacher, The Headmaster. Proclamation of King George V. at York Castle. Whitsunday. Preacher, The Headmaster. Whit-Monday. Half Holiday. Cricket Matches v. Bootham School. 1st. XI. at Bootham, znd. XI. at home. Both abandoned. Memorial Service, York Minster. Trinity Sunday. Preacher, Rev. R. 0. Walker. Cricket Match v. Durham School at home. Drawn. Preacher, The st. Sunday after Trinity. Headmaster. JUNE.
Wednesday,
Cricket Match, v. York Banks, at home, lost 76-192.
3. Preparatory School Sports and opening of new residence for St. Olave's by the Dean of York. Cricket Match v. Romany C.C. at home. Draw Saturday, 4. 197-112 for 5. Preacher, The 5. znd. Sunday after Trinity. Sunday, Headmaster. Wednesday, 8. Cricket Matches v. Ampleforth College. 1st. XI. at home. znd. XI. away. Cancelled. 18. St. Barnabas, A. (Sc M. Cricket. Matches v. Saturday, Leeds G. S., 1st. XI. away, lost 117-87 znd. XI. at home, won 149-87. 3rd. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, E. R. 12. Sunday, Dodsworth, Esq. 14. Extra half. Tuesday, Wednesday, 15. Cricket Match v. F. C. Crowther, Esq's XI. won 172--62. Yorkshire Gala. 1st. 18. Cricket Matches v. Pocklington G. S. Saturday, XI. away, lost 88-89. 2nd. XI. at home, won. 1+9 for 7-36.
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Preacher, the 19. 4.th Sunday after Trinity. Rev. E. G. Bird. Wednesday, 22. Cricket Matches v. Hymen's College, Hull. 1st. XI. at home, Draw. znd. XI. away, Draw. 24. Nativity of St. John Baptist No Match. Friday, Commemoration 25. Usual festivities cancelled. Saturday, Service : Preacher, the Rev. H. B. Greeves. Cricket Match v. Old Peterites, lost 175-209 for 7. Preacher, The z6. 5th Sunday after Trinity. Sunday, Headmaster. Wednesday, 29. St. Peter, A. & M. Cricket Match v. Bootham School, at home, lost 53-7o. Sunday,
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Junior XI.. v. Bootham School, won. Saturday, 3. 6th Sunday after Trinity, Preacher, T. R. Sunday, W. Lund. Headmaster in the 5. Installment of the Tuesday, Prebendary stall of Strensall in York Minster. Wednesday, 6. znd XI. Match v Bootham School, abandoned. Thursday, 7. Whole Holiday. Natural History Society's Expedition. 8. Cricket Matches, I st XI. v. Durham School, Friday, away, lost 66 190 for 6. 2nd XI. v. Durham School, home, lost 57— 205. Preacher, The r0. 7th Sunday after Trinity. Sunday, Headmaster. Wednesday, 1 3. Cricket Match, Dayboys v. Boarders. Boarders won by 7 wickets. 14. Examinations began. Extra Half-holiday. Thursday, 16. Cricket Match v. Yorkshire Gentlemen. Saturday, Preacher, The 17. 8th Sunday after Trinity. Sunday, Headmaster. 19. Choir Outing Tuesday, 24. 9th Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, The Rev. Sunday, Canon Marshall, O.P. Monday, 25. St. James, A. & M. 29. Prize-giving by J. G Butcher, K.C. M.P. Friday, School breaks up. 2.
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TREASURER'S ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30TH, 191o. GAMES' ACCOUNT. s. d. Balance from previous year 34 17 o Boys' Subscriptions34 19 0 1909 33 I 6 E.T., 1910 33 0 0 S.T., 1910 ioi o 6 Sundries—includingrepayment by Shooting Club, 0 14 II-1 .. Pound, etc. •• £136 12
,4" s. d. 18 o o
Rent of Football Field Expenses— Football ▪ Cricket .. • Hockey .. •• • Rowing Sports .. •• Swimming .. Football Vests, etc. Balance in hand ..
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PETERITE ACCOUNT. Balance in hand .. Boys' SubscriptionsM.T., 19o9 .. 3 15 0 E.T., 1910 .. 3 II 3 S.T., 1910 .. 3 9 2
s. d. 13 14 2
I0 15 5 OldPeterites'Subscriptions 19 2 0
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Printing to June 3oth, 1910 Postages, etc. .. Repaid to Library
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Balance
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5 0 0 4 6 II 9 0
£43 11 7
.4-43 11 7
LIBRARY ACCOUNT. s. d. Balance in hand .. 10 2 0 Boys' SubscriptionsM.T., 1909.. 6 15 E.T., 1910 .. 6 8 3 S.T., 19I0 .. 6 4 6 19 7 9 Repaid by Peterite Editors I I 9 0
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Examined and found correct, R. OSBORNE WALKER, July IZth, 1910.
CHAS. A. SWIFT,
Hon. Treasurer.
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NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTH. On July 6th., at Truro, Cornwall, the wife of the Rev. A. C. Clarke, (0.P.) (C.M.S. India) of a daughter. MARRIAGE.-FAussET-BAKER.—In January at S. James, Birchin-Rusholme, by the Rev. 0. M. Baker, (brother of the bride), Frederick Porter Fausset, of 3, New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London, to Jessie Mary Baker. On July 7th., the School enjoyed a whole holiday in honour of the Headmaster's appointment as Canon of York Minster. Thirty nine years ago the same honour was conferred by Archbishop Thomson on Mr. Elwyn the then Headmaster. W. Ingham (O.P.), has been elected to a Classical Scholarship at Selwyn College, Cambridge. W. M. Colley (O.P.), passed 3rd Class in the Theological Tripos at Cambidge. M. T. Clegg (0.P.), passed the Medical Tripos at Cambridge. Prize giving is on Friday, July 29th. at 3 p.m., when J. G. Butcher, Esq., K.C., M.P. will distribute the prizes. J. H. B. Sullivan (O.P.), has received his cricket colours at Christ's College and been elected secretary for next year. We congratulate the following on receiving their 2nd XI. colours. H. Hopkins, H. Price Jones, W. H. Haynes, J. 0. Wood, E. H. Medhurst, G. W. Hargraves, and K. Shann. ERRATUM.-The Editors wish to apologize for a mistake in the last number. In the correspondence a letter signed J. L. Newman should have been signed J. L. Freeman.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following : The Sedbetwhian, The Dunelmian, The Easlbournian, —
The Ilymernian. The Lily, The Newtonian, The Cantuarian, The Malvernian, The Merchistonian, The Monkionian, The Leodiensian, The Bromsgrovian, The United Services' College Chronicle, The Wycombe Abbey Gazette, The Felstedian.
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SCHOOL LETTER. NCE more, as the days slip by, an apparition appears to the already overworked Editor, and ominously murmurs "Peterite." In other words everyone begins to ask " When is the Peterite coming out ?" And so the task must be undertaken of " creating "
a Peterite which will meet with as little severe criticism as possible. And it is a hard task indeed. For though many complain of the poorness of the Peterite, no one offers any help to the poor Editors. But to business. A review of the Football season up-to-date will be found elsewhere. Speech Day, with the Prize-giving, was held on July 29th, when we were honoured by the presence of two Members of Parliament, who are brothers. Our own member, J. G. Butcher, Esq., K.C., M.P., gave the school some good advice in his speech, and kindly gave the prizes away afterwards. His brother and fellow M.P., Mr. S. H. Butcher, spoke on Classics and the value of Public Schools. A full account of the proceedings is given elsewhere. This term we have lost Mr. Hallows from the Staff, and welcome Mr. Matthews in his place.
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We would like to offer our congratulations, though late, to Rev. R. 0. Walker on his marriage, and to Mrs. Walker, who has already obtained one extra half-holiday for the school.
NOTICE TO OLD PETERITES. Will Old Peterites desirous of playing in the Old Boys' football match communicate with H. C. Scott, St. Peter's Grove, York. The match is on the school ground at 2-30, on Tuesday, zoth December. The Dinner will be at the Davy Hall Restaurant, York, on Wednesday, 21st December. Old Peterites intending to be present please communicate with H. C. Scott as above.
SPEECH DAY. Speech Day this year proved to be an occasion of more than ordinary interest, Mr. J. G. Butcher, K.C., M.P., and Mr. S. H. Butcher, M.P., both being present and delivering able speeches. The Dean of York presided, and supporting him on the platform were Mr. J. G. Butcher, Mr. S. H. Butcher, the Bishop of Beverley, Canon Watson, Canon Argles, Canon Greenwood, the Rev. W. 0. F. Campbell, Mr. E. R. Dodsworth, Alderman Braithwait, Mr. J. Newton, Canon Owen (the Headmaster) and the Staff. The Dean, in opening the proceedings, referred to the appointment of the Headmaster as one of the Canons of York
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Minster. The Archbishop, he said, had a happy knack—he wished more had it—of always doing the right thing in the right way, and of all the things he had done since his appointment to that high position, none had given greater satisfaction, both internally and externally, than Canon Owen's appointment. Externally it had given the greatest satisfaction, because the Canon was so widely known and appreciated, whilst it would also draw him into closer fellowship with the members of the Chapter of the Minster. Canon Owen would see in this honour the recognition and appreciation of those around him of the work he had done, and he hoped it would be a link which would bind him more closely to St. Peter's School and to the Diocese of York. May he live many years to enjoy the office. The Headmaster, in expressing his sincere gratitude for the Dean's remarks and their reception, said that perhaps the thing of which he was most proud, next to that of being an Oxford man, was that of being a member of so ancient and historic a corporation as the Chapter of York Minster. Proceeding to present the honours list of the school, the Headmaster announced that W. Ingham had won a Classical Scholarship at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and R. D. Foster a Choral Studentship at St. John's College, Cambridge, and C. C. Taylor was going to Woolwich. Mr. W. H. Pickering, one of H.M. Inspectors of Mines, had won the Edward VII. medal for distinguished bravery in the first class, for descending a mine to the assistance of a miner in danger. In the General Election they had returned one member to each side of the House—Captain A. Jackson, M.P., and Mr. E. H. Pickersgill, M.P. A. E. Schroeder had been elected to the Leaving Exhibition, W. H. Haynes to the Foundation Scholarship, and W. Price Jones to an Entrance Scholarship. The Headmaster further reported that the numbers of the school showed a tendency steadily to rise, and the health had been very good. They were endeavouring—with what success he did not know—to refute the very common but not always deserved attacks upon the public schools of England. He did not
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think the rather cheap assumption made in some quarters that the public schools were houses of idleness was justified. No one going round the science laboratories, carpenter's shop, the museum, etc., of St. Peter's, could say they were exclusively learning Latin and Greek. "But we don't believe," he added, " that the case against the classics has been made out. At St. Peter's we stand for the ideals and traditions of the old public school, and for the type of men the old public schools turned out, and we are trying to turn them out still." In conclusion Canon Owen acknowledged the support he received from the governing body of the school, and the loyal assistance of the Staff. Mr. J. G. Butcher, M.P., prior to presenting the prizes, heartily congratulated the Headmaster upon the honour he had received at the hands of the Archbishop by being raised to a post he had well earned and would worthily adorn. He also congratulated the boys who had won prizes on their success, and to those who had not won prizes he expressed the hope that their efforts might be rewarded by success in the future. He cordially confessed he envied the schoolboy, not because of his youth, but because of the opportunities of the present and the possibilities of the future. It was, after all, for the boys to see that they made the best of their opportunities, not from a self-interested point of view—that would be unworthy—but from a sense of duty. It was their duty, while at school, to make the best of their powers and capacities, and fit themselves for the work they would have in after life. How were they to discharge that duty ? He would say, "Train your muscles and brains, and above all, your character." He would go further and say do it strenuously, for he fully accepted the gospel of strenuousness. There was no place in the world to-day for loafers, whether in Park Lane or the slums of the East End, the only difference between whom was that one wore a clean shirt and the other had no shirt at all. It was hardly necessary, in Yorkshire to urge either men or boys to cultivate muscles or to play cricket and football. He did urge them, however, to continue to play, and not be merely lookers-on.
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While looking on was an admirable thing, he would far rather be a participator in an inferior game than a spectator of one far superior. As regarded brains, it did not take much to see that in the strenuous competition of life to-day they must cultivate and make the best of their brains or they would fall behind. Character, too, was absolutely essential. He saw that his friend, Lord Helmsley, had made an observation which contained a good deal of sound sense : that the development of character meant the encouragement of the latent good which is in every individual, and the elimination of the latent bad. If anyone asked him what was the best test of the merits of a man or a boy he would say that people should say of him, " I can trust him." The man to be trusted was the man of character. They must also build lip the quality of courage, not merely physical, but moral courage, such as would lead them to take up an unpopular line they believed to be right, and to say when facing the problems of life, " Yes " or " No." Perhaps some of them might enter, or attempt to enter, Parliament, and if they did he advised them to always say " Yes" or " No " to whatever they were asked. It was much more popular than saying " Perhaps," and the questioner would be much better pleased, even though he did not fall in with their convictions, than if they shilly-shallied. Many of them when they grew up might acquire positions of authority in which they would be asked to lead and govern, and there was no better training for that than the discipline of a public school. He was confident that the training they got at St. Peter's would enable them to fill their places in life with credit to them, to themselves and their country. He offered his tribute of admiration and respect to the Governors and Masters of the school, who had worthily maintained the character and traditions of the school, and enhanced its reputation for efficiency. Mr. Butcher then handed the prizes to the successful boys, cordially shaking each by the hand. The list was :Archbishop's Prize for Classics : R. T. Brode. Dean's Prize for Mathematics : F. Ferguson.
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Bishop of Bristol's Prize for Divinity : A. W. Jackson. Headmaster's Prizes : Latin Prose, R. T. Brode ; Latin Verse, A. E. Schroeder; Greek Prose, A. E. Schroeder ; Essays, A. W. Jackson, 2, A. J. Peters and H. Price Jones ; Essay (below the 6th), A. C. B. Molony. Reading : Senior, R. T. Brode and A. E. Schroeder ; Junior, A. D. Trotter. Whytehead Divinity Prizes : Lower V. Classical, A. C. B. Molony ; V. Modern, A. D. Trotter; 1V., P. A. W. Richards; Lower School, A. G. Wilson. Form Prizes : Upper V. Classical, H. E. K. Reynolds; Lower V. Classical, H. W. Hussey ; V. Modern, A. D. Trotter ; IV. Classical, J. Mould ; IV. Modern, R. N. Morse ; Lower School, R. A. Harpley and R. W. Horton. Mathematical : Division I. (b), B. C. Camm ; Division II., H. E. K. Reynolds ; Division III., H. Hopkins ; Division IV., J. C. Foster ; Division V., H. L. Waddington. Science : V. Modern, G. G. Wallace ; IV. Modern, R. N. Morse ; Lower School, R. Thornton. History : Form VI., A. W. Jackson ; Form V. Modern, F. E. Ferguson ; Form IV., W. H. Farquharson ; Lower School, R. A. Harpley. Music : F. Ferguson. Choir : R. M. Baskett. Drawing : V. Modern, 1, R. F. J. Strange, 2, L. F. Wood ; IV. Modern, J. C. Foster ; Lower School, G. T. Fairbank. Photography (Prize given by Miss Husband) : General, A. E. Robinson ; Natural History, G. H. Mills. Essay : Lower V. Classical, A. C. B. Molony. Cricket: Batting Average, D. L. Fernandes ; Bowling Average, A. J. Peters. Boating : The House won the Cup. Shooting : Silver Bowl, C. L. Armstrong ; two Spoons, H. Price Jones, C. L. Armstrong, K. Shann, R. F. J. Strange. Swimming : Quarter Mile (open), 1, A. J. Peters ; 2, P. A. W. Richards ; 3, L. G. Barry. Two Lengths (open), 1, P. A. W.
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Richards ; 2, A. J. Peters. Diving (for objects), 1, H. E. K. Reynolds ; z, P. A. W. Richards. Four Lengths (junior), r, P. A. W. Richards ; 2, W. H. Farquharson. One Length (junior), r, P. A. W. Richards ; 2, J. 0. Wood. Relay Race : House v. Dayboys, won by the House. ST. OLAVE'S. Upper School : Division I., Term and Examination, H. M. L. Durrant ; Latin, T. A. Ekins ; Mathematics, H. L. Hannam ; French, G. H. Jennings-Bramley ; English, W. G. Yeoman ; Divinity (Whytehead Prize), J. P. C. Bell. Division II., Term and Examination, R. H. Metcalfe ; Mathematics, R. G. Delittle. Lower School : Division I., Rank, W. A. Pritt ; Arithmetic and Writing, C. M. Fisher ; Divinity (Whytehead Prize), C. R. Bulmer ; Latin, 0. Gray ; French, S. W. Jesper ; English, G. A. Allen. Division II., Rank, C. E. Birks and D. Norwood ; French, P. S. Smyrk ; Arithmetic, R. R. Rainford. Division III., Rank, C. L. Metcalfe ; English, D. S. Thirsk. Division IV., Rank, J. B. Gedge ; English, C. T. B. Parker. Music, J. M. Ferguson. Alcuin House : Term and Examination, K. Poad ; Latin, W. C. Platt ; Mathematics, A. Delittle ; Divinity (Whytehead Prize), H. W. Ellis ; French, J. R. Hodgson ; English, E. Grabham. Cricket : Batting Average, H. M. L. Durrant. Bowling Average, A. B. Radford. Swimming : Go-as-you-please, C. M. Fisher ; One Length, J. P. C. Bell ; Two Lengths, H. L. M. Durrant ; Four Lengths, G. P. T. Yeoman ; Certificate for swimming quarter mile, given by the Master of the baths : H. M. L. Durrant. Church Catechism Certificates—Religious Education Examinations of the Rural Deanery of York : H. M. L. Durrant and H. L. Hannam, first-class ; J. P. C. Bell, A. B. Radford, W. G. Yeoman, G. T. P. Yeoman, G. H. Jennings-Bramley, J. M. Ferguson, T. A. Ekins, G. E. R. Edgecomb, R. H. Metcalfe and K. G. Chilman, second-class ; and J. W. Procter, third-class. The Bishop of Beverley proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Butcher for so kindly distributing the prizes, and for his earnest words of advice and encouragement to the boys. Boys of the present day, he said, were to be congratulated in many respects. They had better tools in the way of books, and the variety of subjects
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gave boys with talents in one direction the opportunity to learn that which they could more easily assimilate and enjoy, and which would be of greater use to them in after life. They must also remember they had a duty to do, to remedy some of the abuses existing to-day, by living honest, upright, cheerful, pure, kindly, God-fearing lives. Mr E. R. Dodsworth briefly seconded the motion. It was carried, and Mr. Butcher replied. Mr. S. H. Butcher, M.P., moved a vote of thanks to the Dean of York for presiding. After an allusion to the respect and reverence in which the Dean is held, Mr. Butcher said it was an immense satisfaction and honour to him to visit St. Peter's School, whiCh had preserved its traditions through centuries. He was glad to hear from the Headmaster that they had no intention of discarding the classics. They ought not to believe one word which some people said outside as to the classics being a bad preparation for, and useless in after life. A few years ago, when in America, some keen business men in New York and Boston who were on the look-out for young men to go into business, had told him that young men of the universities who had been through the classics were the men they wanted, because that course had been no soft work. It meant real hard work and concentration of mind, and power to do drudgery and do it gladly, and they found that the business men who had done that were the best they had got. A line of Greek poetry described an unfortunate individual who " knew many arts and knew them all badly." The danger in education to-day was, undoubtedly, that they might fall into the peculiar error, amidst the multiplicity of subjects, of doing them all badly. His advice was to try and do some one thing after their own heart well, and to carry it on in after life. One sometimes thought, " What does one carry away from what is called a Liberal Education ?" He suggested two things. First, the test of a good liberal education was that when they were leaving school they felt they were not at the end of their education, but only at the beginning. They carried away a sense of incompleteness, and they should feel a hankering for more. Another test was, " Has it trained you for service for the State ?"
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Here, he thought, they had the real value of public school education in England. It was often decried as being a poor thing and compatible with idleness, but foreigners, and very often Germans, were beginning to see that the things being done in England were the things they could not do, in spite of their expert knowledge and theories on education. He had read only recently a statement by a great German Authority that the one thing we were able to do in England was to turn out rulers of men—and it seemed to him that the training and discipline of character obtained in public schools was just what was wanted after all. The public school produced the corporate spirit, the feeling that the individual was nothing, but that he had to uphold the old traditions, be loyal to his comrades, and work for the home interests of which he was a part. Their one object ought to be to play the game not for themselves, but for the whole body of which they were members. This produced, after all, that kind of public spirit which was the most valuable thing to carry away from school. It was a wonderful thing, when they looked over the Empire, to see men from the Universities sent to distant countries, become able to govern great dependencies, and show that power of organisation, initiation, courage and self-reliance, combined with the administrative capacity that in other countries was attained only, if at all, after long years of official service. It was this, to his mind, which was the most inspiring thing in public school education ; that it trained men to be good citizens. The young Athwnian, when he came to be 18 years of age, took an oath in which he swore never to desert his comrades in arms, and to do all in his power to leave his country better and greater than he found it. " This is an oath," concluded Mr. Butcher, " supplement it as you like, which every young Englishman ought to be proud to take, and I hope this school may continue to be what it has been already for so many centuries—a school of intellect, character and patriotism." Canon Greenwood seconded the vote to the Dean, and it was heartily agreed to, the Dean responding. Afternoon tea was later served to the guests.
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FOOTBALL. Sr. PETER'S SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES.
Played on the school ground on Saturday, October 1st. At the start the game was taken into the Old Peterites' 25,' but owing to bad passing among the school backs, Sullivan intercepted and scored, Wallace converting. From the re-start the school forwards, by good wheeling, kept the Old Boys on the defensive. Then by combined passing by the forwards and backs, A. C.
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Molony scored for the school. The kick failed. Just before half-time Price Jones had hard lines in not scoring after a good dribble. Half-time score :Old Peterites, 5 pts ; School, 3 pts. When play began again, Garbutt scored for the Old Boys, the kick failing. After good play by the school forwards, Tennant scored, Peters failing to convert. The school then took the lead, Peters and Fernandes combining well for the latter to score under he posts. A. C. Molony converted. The Old Boys, however, soon drew level again, Ingham scoring far out. The game then became very exciting, and shortly before no-side was called, Fernandes intercepted and scored, Molony converting. Throughout he game the good wheeling of the forwards, led by Molony, was one of the features of the match. Peters was noticeable in the second half for his splendid tackling. Final score School (z goals, z tries), 16 pts. ; Old Peterites (1 goal, z tries), I I pts. :-
TEAM :—P. A. W. Richards, full-back ; 0. M. Tennant, A. J. Peters, D. L. Fernandes, W. R. Wray, three-quarter backs ; F. Ferguson, L. F. Wood, half-backs ; A. C. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, R. T. Brode, H. Price Jones, A. C. Molony, A. W. Jackson, J. C. Foster, forwards.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS.
Played at York on Wednesday, October loth. The school played up-hill, and for a time the Wanderers pressed. Good aving by the backs, amongst whom Wood was conspicuous, and ome fine forward rushes averted a score for some time, until at ength a clever piece of play between the Wanderers' halves esulted in an unconverted try. After this reverse the school played up splendidly, and a clean heel from the scrum enabled acy to score under the posts, after a brilliant run. A. C. Molony onverted. Half-time score :St. Peter's School, 5 pts.; Yorkshire Wanderers, 3 pts. .
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On resuming, " the school having not yet recovered from the lemons," the Wanderers scored a soft try, the kick failing. The school played pluckily, but the Wanderers were not to be denied, and another score resulted from one of their halves. This time the kick was successful. The school tried hard to score, but their efforts were unavailing, and time came with the score:— Yorkshire Wanderers, i r pts. St. Peter's School, 5pts. ;
TEAM :- P. A. W. Richards, full-back; 0. M. Tennant, A. 0. Lacy, A. J. Peters and D. L. Fernandes, three-quark,- backs ; F. Ferguson and L. F. Wood, half-backs A. C. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, R. 'I'. 13rode, H. Price Jones, A. C. Molony, A. W. Jackson and R. C. Bethell, forwards. ;
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played at York, Wednesday, October gth. A. C. B. Molony won the toss, and Ripon kicked off up-hill. Play was taken at once to the Ripon 25' and Lacy scored. A. C. Molony missed an easy kick. From the drop-out touch was found by the York backs, and after some scrambling play near the line Peters got in, the kick failing. When half-time was called the school had scored z8 points, but the play of both forwards and backs had been very poor. The former constantly wheeled when they were told to heel, and the backs played altogether individually, but the score somehow mounted up. '
The second half showed a great improvement, the ball going along the line to Fernandes, and once or twice to Wray. The school managed to score 52 points in this half, but the place kicking was poor at times. Tries were scored by Fernandes (7), Peters (6), Lacy (3), Wood (3), Wray (2), Brode and F. Ferguson. Goals were kicked by A. C. Molony (6), and Peters. Final score :— School, 8o pts; Ripon G.S., nil. TEAM :-P. Richards, full-back; D. Fernandes, A. J. Peters, A. 0. Lacy, W. Wray, three-quarters F. Ferguson, L. Wood, ;
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halves ; A. C. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. Barry, R. T. Brode, H. P. Jones, A. C. Molony, A. Jackson, J. Foster, forwards. REMARKS :-- F. Ferguson played well and most unselfishly. Wood did not enhance his reputation, and often failed to get the ball out In the second half the school played m ell, but in the first half we would have done much better if the forwards had got the ball out and had done what they were told. Peters gave Fernandes no chances until the second half, when he played very unselfishly and made some splendid openings. The good passing of some of the forwards in the second half was also noticeable.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. DURHAM SCHOOL. Played at Durham, Tuesday, October•25th. From the kick-off Durham pressed, but owing to the good scrumming by the York forwards they were unable to get the ball out, and after some good footwork by both sides, Durham were awarded a free-kick in front of goal, from which Fenwick dropped a goal. For the rest of the half Durham pressed and scored three times, one being converted. Just before half-time the York forwards took the ball to the other end, where they had hard luck in not scoring. Half-time score :Durham School, i+ pts.; St. Peter's, nil. On resuming, York began well and kept play in the Durham 25,' but faulty passing by the backi lost a certain try. Fenwick intercepted a pass, and, running from the Durham 25,' scored. After this Durham scored rapidly, and twenty-eight points were added. Final score :Durham, 42 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil. TEAM :—P. Richards, full-back ; D. T. Fernandes, A. J. Peters, A. 0. Lacy, W. R. Wray, three-quarters; L. F. Wood, F. Ferguson, halves ; A. C. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, R. T. Brode, H. P. Jones, A. C. Molony, A. W. Jackson, R. C. Bethell, forwards. REMARKS :—Richards at full-back played pluckily, but in the second half the Durham backs ran round him. Lacy and Peters did good work in the three-quarter-line. The Durham halves
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were much superior to our.own, and this accounts for many of their tries. The school forwards' scrumming was good, but when dribbling they were apt to let their opponents pick up the ball from their feet. The school ought to have scored twice, on one occasion Fernandes dropping an easy pass. Brode was noticeable for his good tackling, and Price Jones for his play in the loose.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.
Played at Giggleswick, Saturday, October 29th. The school were without Richards, and Baskett played substitute. After losing the toss the school kicked off against a strong wind, and for some time the play was of a very even character. The school then got into the Giggleswick 25,' and had hard luck in not scoring on two occasions. Peters scored a try after a good individual effort, but a good attempt at goal by A. C. Molony failed. The school again pressed, but good kicking and the strong wind took play to the school ' 25,' and Giggleswick scored an unconverted try. Just before half-time three tries were added in quick succession, all the kicks at goal failing. Half-time Score :— Giggleswick, 12 pts. ; St. Peters, 3 pts. The school started off very well and looked like scoring, but Fernandes dropped an easy' pass and the opportunity was lost. After this the school forwards never got the ball in the scrum, and although the play was in midfield, Giggleswick scored five tries, one being converted. Towards the end of the game play was kept in the Giggleswick 25,' but York again failed to score. Final score :Giggleswick, 29 pts. ; St. Peter's, 3 pts. TEAM '..—Full-back, R. M. Baskett ; Three-quarters, D. T. Fernandes,
A. J. Peters, A. 0. Lacy, K. Shann ; half-backs, L. F. Wood, F. Ferguson ; forwards, A. B. Molonv, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, H. P. Jones, R. T. Brode, A. C. Molony, R. C. Bethell, A. W. Jackson.
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REMARKS : —In some ways the game was rather disappointing. The forwards were beaten in the second half for the first time this season, their chief fault being that there was slackness in getting into their places. The backs showed the best tackling of the season, and Lacy was particularly noticeable. Shann and Baskett gave a promising display for young players. The halves played well on the whole, Ferguson especially so. The fault with the backs was that they stood too far up to the scrum.
FOOTBALL NOTES. SEASON 1910- I 1.
We have entered upon this season with some hopes of success. Of last season's team, which began so disastrously and finished so brilliantly, nine remain with us. These have grown and put on weight astonishingly. The forwards are strong and have had the best of the argument in most of the matches so far. Indeed it was mostly due to their efforts that we won the Old Boys' match. The tackling is fairly good—scant, but unusual praise for us now-adays. Peters, Brode, Barry and Richards are fairly safe, but the rest have not much idea of going low. The dribbling of the forwards has improved, four being quite good. Wood, Ferguson, Peters and Fernandes combine well, and the first-named, if he would learn to fall on the ball and stop forward rushes, would make a good half. Lacy is a bright star, always doing the unorthodox, but doing it on the whole well. A. C. B. Molony is Captain this season, and leads the team with characteristic Irish abandon. In the second fifteen we have a ponderous pack, and they should learn to let the ball out sometimes. There is some good tackling among the backs and, as there is a certain amount of promise, the team ought to ao well. Mr. Tendall is again very kindly coaching the team, and at the time of writing his labours have not been without fruit.
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VALETE. A. E. SCHROEDER. House. Entered September, 1901. VI. Classical. Head Monitor. Head of the House. XV. 1907-8-9-10. Capt. 1909-1o. znd XI. 1909-10. Capt. of Choir. Secretary of Games Committee. Hey Scholar, 1904. Day Scholar, 1905. Leaving Exhibition.
R. F. STRANGE. House. Entered May, 1908. V. Modern. Monitor. XV. 1908-9-10. House IV. 1909-10. Captain of Gymnasium. Captain of Shooting Club. V. Dayboy. Entered September, 1902. NORTHCOTE. B. Classical. E. W. HARVEY. House. Entered Sept., 1908. V. Modern. Choir. B. M. SMITH. House. Entered Sept., 1907. V. Classical. Dayboy. Entered March, 1909. V. Modern. Entered into Sandhurst. *R. N. MORSE. Dayboy. Entered Sept., 1907. IV. Classical. C.
C. MORSE.
*F. G. WISEMAN.
Dayboy. Entered Sept., 1908. IV. Modern. le At half-term this term.
SALVETE. HOUSE.
V, Classical. W. Price Jones. V. Williams. IV. Classical. G. C. West. H. M. L Durrant.* III. Form W. G. Yeoman.* G. T. P. Yeoman.* W. H. Wood. F. R. Tovey.
DAYBOYS.
III. Form B. M. Story.* J. W. Procter.* T. A. Ekins.* J. P. C. Bell.* G. E. R. Edgecomb.* C. M. W. Shadwell. P. G. Russell.
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ST. OLA.VE'S SCHOOL. VALETE. Those marked * above and C. M. Fisher. 0. S. Richardson. I SALVETE. W. N. Bryning. H. L. B. Bryning. H. W. Pomfret P. G. S. Tupper-Carey.
S. Anderson. J. F. Birks. G. F. Nellist.
ALCUIN HOUSE. VALETE. P. Hadow. E. Rowland.
C. G. Bengough. H. C. Bengough. J. Stansfield.
SALVETE. I A. Clarke.
T. Watkinson.. M. Hill.
NOTES AND ITEMS. F. E. Ferguson has been elected Captain of Gymnasium and B. C. Camm, Secretary of N.H.S Lectures for the Society are being arranged. The Games' Committee have given their sanction to the Second XV. tie (plain chocolate). Since the issue of the fixture cards, the following changes have been made :The matches against the York Harlequins have been scratched, as that club is now defunct. A match with Leeds Clergy School has been arranged for December loth, and one with the Green Howards on November 2 3 rd Weekly competitions are now going on in the Shooting Club on the miniature range. The Club's numbers are the highest ever reached, viz: 43• .
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CONTEMPORARIES.
The Monitors this term are as follows :R. T. Brode. Head Monitor. Editor of Pe/vitt,. Head Librarian. A. C. B. Molony. Head of House. Captain of Football. A. 0. Lacy. Hon. Sec. of Football Club. A. W. Jackson. Librarian. H. Price Jones. Captain of Shooting Club. Choir Captain. Secretary of Games' Committee. Librarian. T. M. Darling. F. Ferguson. Librarian. C. Morse has passed the Competitive Examination for C. Sandhurst direct from the school at his first attempt, being only old enough to compete by a few days. W. Ingham (0.P.), Selwyn College, Cambridge, has been elected to a Classical Scholarship. J. D. Wells (0.P.) has been elected to a London University Undergraduate's Minor Scholarship,' being first in Classics in the Intermediate Examination. In the Higher Certificate Examination, F. Ferguson, A. W. Jackson and H. Price Jones obtained certificates, and B. C. Canim, G. A. Hyde, B. Northcote and H. E. K. Reynolds certain exemptions. R. Harrison (Northampton), 0.P., is playing for Yorks. R.U.F.C. W. H. Colley played in the Cambridge University Seniors' Match. R. M. Wood played for the Yorkshire County Hockey Team against Durham.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following : The Dunelmian, The Fetlesian, The Hurst Johnian, The Sedberghian, The Merchistonian, The Hynzerian, The Framlinghamiam, The Malvernian, The East bournian, The Pocklingtonian, The Wycombe Abbey Gazette, The Leodiensian. —
PET HIOTE. VOL. XXI.
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SCHOOL LETTER. UR first duty is to apologise for the belated appearance of our last number. The events of the term, which is very nearly ended, cannot be called stirring, for we have done much as usual, and thus the task of writing a school letter is made rather difficult. To begin with, whilst most of the rest of the British isles is plunged once again into the toil and trouble of a general election, the two parties concerned at York have made an agreement—wonders seemingly never will cease—and so we are to be spared a fight. We itched to write scathing remarks, we won't say on which party, and to express our most excellent opinions and arguments, but in the present circumstances they would be of little use, and so we must perforce refrain from such sentiments. After all, politics are not the only matters which absorb our interest, so let us turn to other things. Up to the present time, the Football this season has been full of interest and not without success. Though beaten rather decisively by Durham and Giggleswick, the first team has given a good account of itself in all the matches. The games against Ripon and Leeds were runaway victories for the school, but perhaps the best achievement was in the match against St. John's College. The school were much lighter, but still managed to outlast their opponents and win a good game by 18 pts. to i i . We look forward to a good game with the Old Boys to bring a most enjoyable term's matches to a
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conclusion. Mr. Tendall has been as untiring as ever in his coaching, and we hope that he thinks his efforts have not been in vain. Amongst other events of the term, the celebration of November the 5th in excellent style should not pass by without some notice. The features of the evening were a bonfire of greater proportions than ever and several startling explosions, whose effect resembled a small earthquake, but really came from some newly invented bombs. We thank Mr. Jolly most sincerely for his kindness in providing such excellent material for the bonfire. On November 25th the school listened to a most interesting address on the work carried on by a large publid school in Cashmier, by the Rev. C. E. Tindall Biscoe, the Headmaster. The speaker gave us a most vivid impression of the life in North West India, and of the great changes that have been effected since the school was opened. The first concert was given on Saturday, November 26th. A full account will be found on another page, but we should like to offer our most sincere thanks to Airs. Oborne Walker and Dr. Shadwell for their kindness to us in performing. In conclusion we would wish our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
CONCERT. The first concert of the term took place on November 26th, before a large audience. As is usual at this concert, the efforts of the boys were supplemented by contributions by visitors. Mrs. Walker played us two Piano Solos with all the skill of a very great artist, for both of which she was encored, and Dr. Shadwell played us a 'Cello Solo, and also sang us two songs. He was encored for the latter of these and sang us two more in a lighter
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vein, which won the approval of even the unmusical. All his performances were so enjoyable and of such merit that we hope we shall hear him again. The rest of the programme showed that the school is particularly strong in treble voices this year. The tenors and basses have not yet made their debut, but we are told that they will astonish us at the Christmas Concert. Thornsby and Shadwell sang their songs with great neatness and considerable tone, and Bell and Ekins both have voices much above the average. These two, with Baskett and Thornsby, delighted us with the " Madrigal in May," and were duly encored. Baskett has been " promoted " to be an alto, and his song showed that his voice is still there, its success being largely due to the ease with which every word could be heard—this important feature might well be cultivated by others. Rubenstrin's beautiful two-part song was well sung, and the school songs went with their usual spirit. But why no Carmen ? Is not this intended to be sung at all school functions, or at least at all school concerts ? The following is the programme :-
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Ethiopia saluting the Colours " DR. SHADWELL.
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FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S V. DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at York, Saturday, November 12th. Durham at first pressed, but failed to score owing to their faulty passing. Then, in spite of some good tackling by York, they scored three tries in quick succession, two being converted. Then the school forwards broke away and took the ball to the other end ; but Durham intercepted a pass and scored a runaway try. Play was again taken to the Durham 25,' where, after a good dribble by A. C. Molony and F. E. Ferguson, F. Ferguson just failed to score. Just before half-time Durham again scored. Half-time score : Durham, 2I pts., York, nil. After half-time Durham again had the best of the play, scoring three unconverted tries. Some good forward rushes took the play to the other end, but Durham cleared. Brode and Barry were noticeable for good tackling. Lacy intercepted and gained ground by a good kick, and from a scrum on the Durham line Lacy scored. The kick failed. Soon after the dropout the York backs again got going, but Peters lost a certain try by failing to pass to Shann. Some loose play followed, and just before time was called Durham scored a converted try. Final score : Durham, 35 pts ; St. Peter's, 3 pts. TEAM : Full-back, R. M. Baskett ; ihreequarters, K. Shann, A. J. Peters, A. D. Lacy, 0. M. Tennent ; half-backs, F. Ferguson, L. F. Wood ; forwards, A. C. 13. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, H. Price Jones, R. T. Brode, A. C. Molony, R. C. Bethell, A. W. Jackson.
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The York scrum held their opponents well and often got the ball, although their average weight was at least a stone lighter. All the forwards played well, A. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, Price Jones and A. C. Molony being especially conspicuous. The halves played well, considering how much stronger and faster the opposing pair were. Lacy at threequarters played a fine game and Baskett, at full-back, considering the amount of knocking about he got, also did well. ST. PETER'S
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LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played at Leeds, November 19th. York won the toss and Leeds opened the game so vigorously that York were pressed for the first ten minutes. The school then showed signs of waking-up and the forwards got the ball out to the backs, who, however, dropped their passes almost every time. At last Lacy got the ball and scored between the posts Brode converting. Soon after from a line-out A. C. Molony scored far out. A. C. Molony failed with the kick. Even play followed, but at last from a pass by Peters, Fernandes scored. The kick failed. Three minutes before half-time Wood scored and Brode converted. Half-time : School, 21 pts ; Leeds G.S., nil. On re-starting the game, York pressed and Peters got over the line, but lost the ball. F. Ferguson, however, touched down. Brode converted. Leeds then took play to the school 25,' and had bad luck in not scoring. Play was then taken back to the Leeds 25,' where it remained for the rest of the game, except for two fine runs by G. H. Smith, and forward rushes by Leeds. After this tries were scored in fairly quick succession by F. Ferguson, Fernandes (2), Peters and Lacy, of which Brode converted three. Final score :School, +7 pts. ; Leeds G.S., nil. TEAM : Full-back, P. Richards ; threequarters, D. Fernandes, A. J. Peters, A. 0. Lacy, R. M. Baskett ; half-backs, L. F. Wood, F. Ferguson ; forwards, A. C. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, H. Price Jones, R. T. Brode, R. C. Bethel!, A. W. Jackson. ;
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After the match H. Price Jones, F. Ferguson, R. T. Brode, and A. C. Molony received their First XV. Colours, and R. C. Bethell and R. M. Baskett their Second XV. Colours. ST. PETER'S v. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE. Played at home, November r6th. This match was originally arranged for December 3rd, but since the school team would have been weakened by the absence of some members who were in for scholarship examinations, St. John's very kindly agreed to play earlier. The school kicked off against the sun, and for some time play continued in the John's 252 York failed to score on several occasions, owing to Wood trying to run through on the blind side of the scrum. St. John's then, by good kicking, kept the school in their own 25.' After some good play one of their centre threequarters scored, the goal being kicked. Froin the kick-off the school pressed and Lacy scored far out, Peters making a good attempt at goal. Just before half-time St. John's scored an unconverted try. Half-time score : St. John's, 8 pts., School, 3 pts. On the resumption many scrums took place in mid-field, till the York hacks were set in motion and Peters was collared on the line. The game remained in the John's ' 25,' and A. B. Molony ran and passed to H. P. Jones, who dropped over the line under the posts. Brode had no difficulty in converting. John's then broke away and scored from a mis-kick by Brode. Matthews then headed a dribbling rush to the John's 25,' but John's managed to clear. F. Ferguson made a splendid opening for Peters to score, A. C. Molony kicking a good goal. With ten minutes left for play the game became exciting. After keen scrumming in mid-field, York broke away and Barry, making the best of an opportunity, scored a splendid try, which A. C. Molony converted with a good kick. Soon after time was called with the score : St. Peter's, 18 pts. ; St. John's, it pts. TEAM : Full back, R. T. Brode ; threequarters, K. Shann, A. J. Peters, A. 0. Lacy, 0. Tennent ; half backs, F. Ferguson, L. F. Wood ; forwards, A. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, H. Price Jones, A. C. Molony, R. C. Bethell, A. H. Jackson, and B. Matthews. -
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REMARKS : St. John's was the heaviest team the school has met this season, and would be an excellent side with proper coaching. Their two centres were very fast and all their backs kicked splendidly. Their scrum did not understand quick heeling. For the school Wood played well after the first ten minutes, and his touch kicking gave the forwards much needed rests. Lacy and Ferguson both played well. Among the forwards Barry, Price Jones and Mr. Matthews were noticeable. A. B. and A. C. Molony were very good in the loose, the former's opening for Price Jones being brilliant. The latter also kicked two splendid goals. Brode at full-back did creditably, except for one mistake. Mr. Tendall refereed most impartially during the match, and probably this was the best match the school has had, except the Wanderers.
ST. PETER'S 2nd XV. v. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2nd XV. Played at Ripon, October 19th. This match proved an easy win for the znd XV. The score at half-time was 18 pts. to nil, no goals being kicked. In the second half 31 pts. were added. The following scored tries :—Camm (2), Medhurst (2), Tennent (z), Shann (2), Haynes (z), Reynolds (z), Baskett (2), Bethell (I). Only two goals were kicked, which was very disgraceful. Bethell and Wilson kicked one each. TEAM :—Full-back, B. Jolly ; threequarters, A. Wilson, K. Shann, R. M. Baskett, 0. M. Tennent ; half-backs, B. Camm, E. Medhurst ; forwards, L. F. Jones, R. C. Bethell, G. Hargraves, R. Thornton, W. Farquharson, H. Reynolds, 1'. Darley, H. Webb.
ST. PETER'S znd XV. v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2nd XV. Played at Leeds, Saturday, November 5th. This is the first victory the second team have won at Leeds for many years. York scored two tries and a goal to one try in the first half, Wray being responsible for one try and Tennent for two. Hargraves kicked the goal. In the second half Leeds did better,
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scoring eleven points. For York, Camm, Reynolds and 'Ferment scored, and Hargraves converted all the tries. York were handicapped in the second half by Shann going lame. TEAM Full-back, B. Jolly ; threequarters, A. Wilson, K. Shann, W. Wray, 0. Tennent ; half:backs, B. C. Camm (Capt.), E. Medhurst ; forwards, L. F. Jones, G. Hargraves, J. Foster, H. Reynolds, T. Darling, W. Farquharson, C. F. Grier, H. Webb. :
After the match Camm and Shann received their Second XV. Colours.
ST. PETER'S
2nd XV. v. DURHAM SCHOOL 2nd XV.
Played at Durham, Saturday, November 12th. This match turned out to be a fiasco, - the Durham team being much too heavy and fast. In the first half they scored 59 points. The final score was 126 ,points to nil. The backs played pluckily, Camm, Jolly, Robinson and Haynes usually getting their men. The forwards were as sleepy as usual, Foster and Reynolds excepted, the former playing well all through, and the latter in the second half. The seconds were not at full strength. TEAM Full-back, B. 0. Jolly; three-quarters, A. G. Wilson, A. E. Robinson, W. R. Wray, W. H. Haynes ; half backs, B. C. Camm (Capt.), E. H. Medhurst ; forwards, L. F. Jones, G. W. Hargraves, J. C. Foster, H. Reynolds, R. Thornton, W. Farquharson, T. Darling, H. Webb. :
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ACCIDENTS IN COAL MINES. JUNE I 6TH, 1 9 I 0. We have received the following copy of Col. Jackson's maiden speech in the House of Commons, which we feel sure will interest our readers :— CoL. J. A. JACKSON (0.P.) : "I rise to support the Resolution, and I may say that I agree with both the Proposer and
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Seconder in all that they have said. When I tell the House that many of my own personal friends, and also five men in the Battalion of the Territorial Army which I have the honour to command, are down the pit at Whitehaven, I think they will understand that to me the subject now before the House is a very painful one. I agree with the Mover and Seconder that possibly the numbers of Inspectors of mines is inadequate, but I should like to point out that probably the want of consideration which Inspectors meet with in time of trouble leads to a difficulty in finding a suitable number of Inspectors. The Inspector at Whitehaven, who had to take upon himself the responsibility of giving the order to wall up the mine to save further, loss of life, took upon his shoulders—and, I daresay, he 'passed through the worst minute he ever spent. in his life—a responsibility which I am perfectly certain no Member of this House would have liked to have taken up. With reference to life-saving instruments, I agree with both the Mover and Seconder in the arguments they have put forward, and I also agree that the Government, if they think that these appliances are necessary, ought to give facilities to different mines in different districts for getting the instruments. I would make no hard and fast rule, but I would point out, for the benefit of the House, that the Colliery Company have these instruments at the pit mouth. I also agree it would be well to have these life-saving appliances kept in certain positions, so that they might reach the pit's mouth after half an hour's ride by motor. I certainly am in favour of keeping an efficient staff for working the life-saving plant."
AN HONOUR FOR JAMES PARKER. Our old friend, " James," who was for so many years porter at this school, has been the recipient of a handsome testimonial on his giving up his Masonic duties. The testimonial, which
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is handsomely illuminated on parchment and framed in black Lebanon Oak, begins thus :— " At York, the 22nd day of November, A.L., +91o, the Worshipful Master, Past Masters, Wardens and Brethren of the Albert Victor Lodge of Ancient, Free, •and Accepted Masons, No. 2328, of the Grand Lodge of England, hereby do desire to convey to Brother James Rawes Parker, Master Mason, who became a Serving Brother in January, and was duly elected Tyler of the said Lodge on the 22nd day of April, 189o, the first to be so elected, their most sincere and heartfelt regret that they are about to lose his valued services in that capacity." It then recalls the past association of James with the Lodge, and notes that he has outlived many Worshipful Masters and Brethren, and concludes thus :" In now sheathing the Tyler's Sword and resigning it to the keeping of another, as he passes from " Labour to Refreshment," it is the unanimous and cordial desire of each and every Brother that Brother Parker may long be spared, under the Providence of the " Great Architect of the Universe," to enjoy in health and comfort the repose he has so amply earned ; but the Brethren cherish the hope that, with health and strength, he may be • permitted so far to maintain his connection with the Lodge as to assist his successor in office upon occasion, should he be able and desirous so to do." The testimonial is signed on behalf of the Lodge by various officials, amongst whom we note the Dean of York and E. R. Dodsworth, Esq.
GENERAL ELECTION OF DECEMBER, 1910. The General Election leaves St. Peter's " As you were," in the words of the Drill Sergeant. We are still with characteristic impartiality represented by one Liberal and one Conservative.
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Our heartiest congratulations to E. H. Pickersgill (Liberal), who has again carried Bethnal Green (South West), and to Ian Malcolm, who returns after a short retirement, this time as Conservative Member for Croydon. We offer our sincerest condolences to Lt. Col. J. A. Jackson, whose maiden speech in the House appears in another column, and who has failed by the narrow majority of 19+ to hold Whitehaven against the now united forces of the Liberals and Labour. We hope that he will be back again before long. We offer our condolences also to G. E. Raine. ■■■
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Wednesday, 21. School began. Football. 25. XIX. Sunday after Trinity. Sunday, Headmaster.
Preacher, The
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School v. Old Peterites, won 16-1 r. Preacher, The XX. Sunday after Trinity. 2. Headmaster. 9. XXI. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, The Rev. Sunday, R. 0. Walker. Wednesday, 12. School v. Yorkshire Wanderers, lost 1 1-5. Preacher, The 16. XXII. Sunday after Trinity. Sunday, ' Headmaster. 17. Extra half. Monday, Wednesday, 19. School v. Ripon G.S., won 8o—o. 22. Lecture : " Cambridge." C. A. Swift, Esq. Saturday, 23. XXIII. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, The Sunday, Headmaster. School 7'. Durham School, 25. Extra half. Tuesday, lost 42-0. Wednesday, 26. School visited S.P.G. Missionary Exhibition. 29. School v. Giggleswick School, lost 29-3. Saturday, Saturday, Sunday,
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3o. XXIV. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, E. R. Dodsworth, Esq. NOVEMBER.
Saturday,
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6.
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20.
Wednesday, 23. Friday, Saturday,
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School v. Leeds G.S., won 8z — o. Usual celebrations and bonfire. XXV. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, the Headmaster. School v. Durham School, lost 35-3. XXVI. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, H. M. Platnauer, Esq. Extra half. School v. Leeds G.S., won 47-0. XXVII. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, The Headmaster. Eclipse of the Moon. School v. St. John's College, won 18-1 1. Lecture by the Rev. C. E. Tindall I3iscoe. House won 25—nil. House v. Dayboys. Concert. Advent Sunday. Preacher, The Headmaster. Extra half. St. Andrew. School v. Wakefield G.S. (cancelled owing to frost.) DECEMBER.
Saturday,
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Junior House v. Dayboys.
Sunday,
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II. Sunday in Advent.
Saturday,
to. School v. Leeds Clergy School, won 25-1o.
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Sunday, Tuesday,
13. Lecture.
Saturday,
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Concert.
Sunday,
18.
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Tuesday,
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School v. Old Peterites. House Supper.
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St. Thomas. School breaks up.
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NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTH.—December 14.th, the wife of Alan F. Sargeant, of a son. On August 25th, MARRIAGE.-- CROSTHWAITE—MEDHURST. at St. Oswald's Church, Collingham, William Henry Crosthwaite (O.P.), son of the Bishop of Beverley, to Gertrude Hastings Medhurst, only daughter of the Rev. C. E. Medhurst, Vicar of St. Oswald's, and Mrs. Medhurst.
DEATH.—W. H. Webb (O.P.), of Clydesdale, Holbeck Avenue, Scarborough. The School have had three extra halves this term, the first for W. Ingham's Classical Scholarship at Selwyn College, the second for C. Morse's distinction in passing into Woolwich, the third for the distinction gained by W. H. Pickering, O.P., who obtained the King Edward VII. Medal for distinguished bravery at the recent mining disaster. The result of the House v. Dayboys' Football Match was a win for the House by 25 points to nil. Congratulations to H. Price Jones, F. Ferguson, R. T. Brode and A. C. Nlolony on receiving their First XV. Colours, and to L. F. Wood, R. C. Bethell, R. M. Baskett, B. C. Camm, K. Shaun, P. A. W. Richards, B. 0. Jolly, H. E. K. Reynolds and G. W. Hargraves on receiving their Second XV. Colours. R. D. Foster has obtained his colours for S. John's College, Cambridge. W. H. Colley (Capt.) has played for Emmanuel College. M. W. Peters and J. H. B. Sullivan have played for Christ's College. M. T. Clegg has played for Jesus' College. W. Ingham has played for Selwyn College. A. A. Phillips has been playing for Queen's College, Oxford, under both codes of Football, and also at Hockey. R. M. Wood has got his Cap for Yorkshire at Hockey.
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R. Harrison played for the North v. South, in the R.U. International Trial Match. It is with mingled feelings that we congratulate E. Clarkson on his International Cap (England v. Wales) for the Northern Union. We would have wished it were the Rugby Union, but at least he learnt to play full-back with us. C. B. Alexander (O.P.), has arrived at Regina, Saskatchewan, the Headquarters of the Royal North West Mounted Police. From the Daily Telegraph for December 91h :-" We regret to announce that Mrs. E. H. Pickersgill, wife of the member for South West Bethnal Green, died on Wednesday evening. She had been ill since January. Mrs Pickersgill had been a teacher in one of the special schools in the division represented by her husband, where she did excellent work among defective children." M. W. Peters has passed his final Examination (Modern Languages Special, 2nd Class) at Cambridge. W. H. Colley has passed (2nd Class) Part I. of the Modern Languages Special. The Bishop of Bristol presided at the Annual Dinner of the Society of Yorkshifemen in London. The following extract from his speech should be of interest to our readers :In Yorkshire the first public school was started by an Archbishop of York in York itself, and in St. Peter's School, of York, at which he was himself educated, they had the school which has the longest continuous existence in England. It was indisputable that it was Yorkshire which gave England to the Normans, for, following the victory of Tostig at Stamford Bridge on 25th September, to66, William the Conqueror slipped across the Channel with no one to oppose him, went on to Hastings and defeated Harold. The Bishop said many of his school fellows had created history. Guy Fawkes was an old St. Peter's boy, and six of the thirteen executed with him were also of St. Peter's. The Bishop added that he himself was a second cousin eight times removed of Guy Fawkes.
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