Peterite 1921-1925 by StPetersYork

THE

PETERITE. VOL. XXIII.

MARCH, 1921.

No. 237

SCHOOL LETTER.

E have had a most enjoyable and successful term, thanks largely to the unseasonably fine weather which has spurred on our various activities on land and water. The earlier part of the term was taken up with inter-house football matches ; the later is filled with the excitement of the inter-house boat-races. At the same time, moreover, the School hockey team has gone on from victory to victory. Finally on Wednesday, March 3oth, the Sports are due, for which occasion we are fervently praying for fine weather. Everyone will be pleased to join us in congratulating the Headmaster and Mrs. Toyne upon the birth of a daughter. Miss Toyne has already become extremely popular in the school, because she desired us to celebrate her entrance into the world by a half-holiday. We have, however, suffered two heavy losses in the deaths of Canon Pemberton, a distinguished Old Boy, and Mrs. Yeld. Mrs. Yeld was the daughter of one master at the school and the wife of another, who stayed with us for fifty years. She always took a very great interest in the school and the individual members of it, and many Peterites -past and present, will remember her unfailing kindness with affection. Up to the very last week of her life she occasionally joined us in our morning prayers in chapel. All who have the pleasure of her acquaintance join in offering heart-felt sympathy with Mr. Yeld in his great bereavement. We have, however, to offer our very heartiest congratulations to T. Watkinson on his ioo Scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford. It is to be hoped that he will follow in the footsteps of his illustrious Headmaster, who belonged to the same college.

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OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD,

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DEAR SIRS,

It is often said that the Hilary term is the dullest term in the year. Old Peterites in Oxford seem to have disproved this statement. The Vice-President, M. H. Harland, has been spending most of his time in assiduous study, in view of approaching schools. He has played occasionally in the Exeter Hockey XI. and is often seen on the North Oxford links. During toggers " he was seen crushing along the tow-path, heavily engaged in revolver practice, much to the danger of the public. He is controlling the finances of the leading society in Exeter. A. G. Wilson has been playing regularly as centre three-quarter in the B.N.C. rugger team. He has had the misfortune to damage his nose in one of the last matches, but the accident has not diminished his inveterate cheerfulness. He spends a good deal of time in the labs. working hard for schools at the end of term. Norwood has been leading a very varied existence. He has been representing Hertford in Hockey and Soccer. The rumour that he had signed on for Preston North End can be contradicted. He occasionally parades with the O.T.C. and was on the guard when the Prince of Wales visited Oxford. He amazed his friends by stories of his twenty-mile walks round Oxford. We must pass over the extraordinary revels that occurred on his zist birthday. In his spare time he plays bridge, or ping-pong, sips coffee in the Coderd, fills in football coupons and reads history. Gilbert (when he was not looking for digs for next year) spent a considerable time booking seats for the Theatre, of which he has been a persistent patron this term. Sounds of merriment and two (or more) ladies' bicycles in the quad at the foot of his staircase are infallible symptoms of a lunch or tea in progress in his rooms. He still guards the citadel of the Hertford Hockey team and frequently attends the debates at the Union. His French coffee is rapidly gaining a great reputation. P. G. Russell continues to be a tower of strength to the Worcester Hockey XI. Though of a somewhat retiring disposition, possibly due to the exigences of work, he features in the Walsingham Historical Society, where he imparts the knowledge gained in retirement. In the decoration of his new rooms, he has displayed great artistic talent combined with a sound idea of comfort. He also dances.

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The chief information about Rhodes is that he rowed in the Worcester 1st " togger " and assisted in the making of four bumps. Of his powers at the subsequent supper it were best to draw a veil. It is also reported that he is in the habit of taking light equestrian exercise. P. R. Norris proved the truth of the rumour that he worked hard last term by passing History Previous in December. He has now turned his nimble mind back from History and is pursuing logic and other Greats subjects. He occasionally finds time for Rugger. Hardwick's skill in rowing has been seen to advantage in " toggers," when he rowed for Keble. The reason of his strange behaviour on the evening of the last day has yet to be explained. F. J. Mann has continued to play hockey for Keble II. this term. Strange sounds issue from his room at all times ; whether this is due ,to the approach of the Keble Concert, or " Nods " we are unable to discover. In addition to the activities of individual Old Peterites, we must add that the Club has enjoyed several interesting and amusing meetings, during the course of the term. We hope the School is enjoying a successful season on the Hockey field and on the river. We are, Yours sincerely OXFORD OLD PETERITES. .

THEATRICALS. " The Speckled Band," the play chosen for performance last term, must rank as one of the greatest of the School's successes. In character a thrilling melodrama with a plot that held the audience spell-bound throughout, it rather differed from its more stately predecessors of by-gone years : but it has been rarely that a play so interesting has been presented. " The Speckled Band " is one of Sir Conan Doyle's best Sherlock Holmes stories, and describes the unscrupulous and unusual manner in which Dr. Rylott attempts the life of his step-daughter, aided by his Indian valet and a poisonous snake. He had two years previously succeeded in destroying the heroine's sister, and had escaped the coroner's suspicions ; but in his second venture the great detective is too much for him, and his perilous weapon recoils on himself. Gray, as Dr. Rylott, was superb, and his part was a triumph of good acting. Mr Toyne played the part of Holmes inimitably, and was seen at his very best. As the old, keen-witted, Wesleyan grocer, who had his doubts all along, and nearly proved the

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Doctor's undoing at the inquest-scene in the first act, Mr. Tendall was really brilliant. Hodd is to be congratulated on a very smart Billy, while Mr. Chilman might have been a native snake-charmer all his life, so realistic was his performance Wilkinson gave us a good impersonation of the timid old butler ; Moore was the afflicted fiancé to the life ; and Mack was a comfortable and stolid Dr. Watson. The Jurymen, more especially their very capable foreman, Mr. Liddle, and the Coroner, were just as they should have been, and for their most effective gestures and glances and general alertness throughout Act I. owed much to the painstaking stage-management of Mr. Toyne. To turn to the two ladies in the play, the heroine, Miss Evelyn played her part with the greatest sympathy, grace, and charm, and the play owed much to her skilful acting. Mrs. Liddle, who had a difficult and disagreeable part to play, was quite one of the success of the performance. Mr. Tendall is to be congratulated on the excellent results achieved by his stage-managing of Acts II. and III. ; and the snake was so horrible that some of us don't yet know whether it wasn't a real one. The School quartette gave us some pleasant music in the intervals. .... B. A. C. Gray Dr. Rylott (an Anglo-Indian Doctor) ... S. M. Toyne, Esq. ... ... ... Sherlock Holmes ... E. G. H. Mack ... ... ... Dr. Watson ... R. A. Wilkinson ... ... Rodgers (Dr. Rylott's Butler) ... ... P. B. King, Esq. Mr. Longbrace (a Coroner) ... ... ... ... G. F. Tendall, Esq. Mr. Armitage (a Grocer) ... H. W. Liddle, Esq. Mr. Brewer (Foreman of the Jury) ... J. D. Moore Scott Wilson (Fiancé of Enid's Sister) ... ... K. G. Chilman, Esq. ... ... Ali (an Indian Valet) Miss M. Evelyn Enid Stonor (Dr. Rylott's Stepdaughter) ... ... ... ... Mrs. Liddle Mrs. Staunton (Housekeeper) ... H. N. Hodd ... ... Billy Miss 0. Utis ... Amelia ... L. Elliot Smith ... ... ... ... Coroner's Officer ... ... E. H. Roscoe and J. Tasker ... Pressmen Jurymen ... W. E. Barton, W. H. Dixon, H. McCall, E. W. D. Burridge, R. V. C. Gray, J. A. Hanson, S. H. Briggs, S. V. Powell, and E. Lorrain-Smith. I. George Notus ... ... ... ... ... Peters ... Producers—S. M. Toyne, Esq., G. F. Tendall, Esq. Scene Painters and Electricians =-G. H. Mack, B. A. C. Gray. Incidental Music by the School Quartette—C. H. Peachment, Esq., T. Blair, H. G. Turner, T. C. Rainford, J. Panayotidis. Pianoforte—J. C. Burgin. !

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FOOTBALL. JUNIOR HOUSE MATCHES. These matches were played during the first and second weeks of March, and the result was as follows :School House " A " Grove. • Rise. Manor. School House " B ". Dayboys. At first the School House " A " and the " Grove " teams were thought to be more or less of equal strength, but in the final the former showed a marked superiority in all departments and won fairly easily. There was little to choose between the Rise, House " B " and Manor, although the latter were perhaps just the best, Owing to injury in the " Dayboy ' team they were unable to do themselves justice; These matches revealed much talent and promises well for next season. In the School House " A " team Lorrain-Smith, Coates, Huff am, and Hodd distinguished themselves ; Hodd as scrum-half starting many. good movements. In the " Grove " " Rise," and " Manor " teams Newhouse, ma., Cooper, and Ladd, were the outstanding players respectively. For the House " B," Pattinson and Robinson and for the Dayboys Hearne were very

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. S. M. TOYNE, ESQ'.S XI. The match was played on the school ground and resulted in a win for the School by 8 goals to 6. From the bully-off the School forwards pressed and had bad luck in not scoring. Play was then carried into the home 25' '

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and the visitors registered two goals in quick succession ; an even game was carried on until half-time when the score stood at 4—o in the visitors' favour. On the resumption of play the School attacked strongly and for the rest of the game easily held the upper hand, the forwards combining particularly well. The goal scorers for the School were Mr. Chilman (6) Mr. Toyne and Hanson. Team : J. C. King., L. F. Leveridge, E. G. H. Mack, R. A. Wilkinson, S. M. Toyne, Esq., H. G. Crawshaw, A. L. B. Pattinson, J. A. Hanson, B. A. Gray, H. G. Chilman, J. Tasker. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORK GARRISON. In this match, which was played at home, the School clearly outclassed their opponents and the score would have been much greater, but for the good defence of the visitors' goalkeeper. From the start theSchool attacked with great vigour and scored twice ; for the rest of the first half the game was fairly even, each side scoring twice. In the Second half the School pressed fairly consistently and had not much difficulty in registering four more goals • the final score being 8-2 for the School. Chilman (3), Gray (3), Pattinson and Mr. Toyne were the goal scorers. Team : W. H. Huffam, L. F. LeVeridge, E. G. H. Mack, R. A. Wilkinson, S. M. Toyne, Esq., L. C. Carney, A. L. B. Pattinson, J. A. Hanson, B. A. C. Gray, K. G. Chilman, J. Tasker. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORK WEDNESDAY. This match was played on the School ground and resulted in an easy win for the School by 12 goals to nil. The School immediately attacked and Mr. Chilman scored, soon afterwards Gray landed two other goals. Half time came with the score 5—nil. In the second half the home forwards improved considerably and added seven more goals. The scorers were Gray (5), Chilman (5), Hanson and Tasker. Team : W. H. Huffam, L. F. Leveridge, E. G. H. Mack, R. A. Wilkinson, S. M. Toyne, Esq., •L. C. Carney, A. L. B. Pattinson, J. S. Hanson, B.A. C. Gray, K. G. Chilman, J. Tasker. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY A '. A fast and interesting game resulted in a win for the School by 7 goals to 3. The visitors immediately attacked and scored twice in quick succession and it really looked as if we were not going to have

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a look in. However the School improved and the score was soon level as a result of two good shots of Mr. Chilman's ; the School still pressed and landed two more goals .before half-time. On change of ends the game for the first part was mostly confined to the visitors' half, Hanson and Gray scoring ; about ten minutes from time Leeds broke away and scored, and soon afterwards Mr. Toyne got in a good shot for the School. Team :• E. G. H. Mack, L. F. Leveridge, R. A. Wilkinson, H. S. Keyworth, S. M. Toyne, Esq., H. G. Crawshaw, A. L. B. Pattinson, J. S. Hanson, B. A. C. Gray, K. G. Chilman, J. Tasker. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. HARROGATE. This game was played at Harrogate, on a ground where hockey was impossible owing to its mountainous nature. Score 8-3 in Harrogate's favour. Team : E. G. H. Mack, L. F. Leveridge, R. A. Wilkinson, H. S. Keyworth, S. M. Toyne, Esq., H. G. Crawshaw, A. L. B. Pattinson, J. A. Hanson, B. A. C. Gray, K. G. Chilman, J Tasker. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORK. Played on the York ground, this match resulted in a win for York by the odd goal in five. From the bully off the School attacked and had bad luck in not scoring ; play continued to be fairly even and some good chances were missed by the School forwards. Half-time came without any score. On play being resumed, York attacked and scored and a little later landed another goal. The School then got together and from a corner Mr. Chilman scored, from the ensuing bully the York forwards got away and landed a good goal. Shortly afterwards Mr. Toyne got in a good shot for the School. the final score being 2-3. This was a fast and exciting game, in which the School forwards did not excel inside the circle ; Crawshaw at left half, played a fine game for the School, as also did Hanson and Tasker. Team : H. G. Coates, L. F. Leveridge, R. A. Wilkinson, O. B. Jepson, S. M. Toyne, Esq., H. G. Crawshaw, A. L. B. Pattinson, J. A. Hanson, B. A. C. Gray, K. G. Chilman, J. Tasker. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. HARROGATE. This match resulted in an easy win for the school by II goals to 3. The game throughout was fast, the ground being in excellent condition. From the bully off, the School forwards got going and scored twice inside three minutes, play then became more even, the score at half-time being 6-2.

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On changing ends, the game was practically confined to the visitors' half, five more goals being registered. The scorers for the school were Gray (4), Mr. Chilman (3), Hanson (3), and Mr. Toyne. Team : H., G. Coates, L. F. Leveridge, R. A. Wilkinson, 0. B. Jepson, S. M. Toyne, Esq., H. S. Keyworth, A. L. B. Pattinson, J. A. Hanson, B. A. C. Gray, K. G. Chilman, J. Tasker. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY ' A '. This match was played on the Leeds ground and resulted in a win for the school by 7 goals to 4. The School attacked early on and Mr. Chilman got in a good shot, and shortly afterwards landed another goal, play continued very even up to half-time when the score stood at 4—I in the visitors' favour. Immediately at change of ends the School forwards got, going and Mr. Chilman scored, shortly afterwards Gray got in a good run dowh the field and registered another goal. From this point play became very scrappy, Leeds scoring three goals to the School one. A heavy shower half way through the first half rather spoilt the game, as the ground became very slippery and it was difficult to keep one's feet. The following scored for the School : Mr. Chilman (4), Mr. Toyne, Gray and Tasker one each. Team : H. G. Coates, R. A. Wilkinson, E. G. H. Mack, 0. B. Jepson, S. M. Toyne, Esq., H. S. Keyworth, A. L. B. Pattinson, J. S. Hanson, B. A. C. Gray, K. G. Chilman, Esq., J. Tasker. HOCKEY RETROSPECT AND CHARACTERS. The Hockey season has been an unqualified success. The weather has been excellent and the play has been most encouraging. Perhaps it is not out of place to record here that no less than seven Old Peterites played in the Yorkshire County Trials, one in the Cambridge University Seniors' match, and one, J. 0. Wood for England v. Scotland. Without disparaging the Old Peterites, we may say as unprejudiced onlookers that the hockey played by the team this term is considerably better than in past years. For the first time we had a real line of forwards instead of a few individuals. In the half-back line we missed anyone of outstariding merit such as Prior or Elliot Smith, but at back Wilkinson improved so much that he was as good, if not better than B. D. Toyne. Perhaps the most gratifying feature of the season was the astounding improvement shown by the team during the season. It is not always realised that hockey is quite the most scientific

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game played at schools. Eye, feet, arm and brain are all required, and this year the team seemed to be nearer first class hockey than ever before. In the early part of the season there was an epidemic of " handling the ball." This cannot be too severely discouraged among forwards and half-backs especially, except for a full pitch. Against opponents of any class there is no time for such antics even if the player is not penalised for putting the ball forward. The record of the team, 6 wins, 2 losses, was even better than it looks because one of the losses was on a most unique ground at Harrogate, never before played on (excepting by cattle), never rolled and not even marked out This defeat was avenged by a victory in the return match by r The only other defeat was by York, 3-2. This was a really fast, tight match and had the School forwards been able to make use of their opportunities the score might well have been 6-3. Gray and Wilkinson had improved a great deal on last year„but the real find of the season was the outside left, Tasker. Custom demands a list of characters, but a " team character " at hockey is far' more important because in few games is one so dependent on one's partners. IST XI. COLOURS. GRAY, B. A. C. Captain. A fast centre forward, can combine well and get his line on the move. His shooting is erratic. WILKINSON, R. A. A safe back, a quick tackler and a healthy tonic to a side. He may go far. TASKER, J. A brilliant outside left. At first he expected too much from his half-backs, but he played excellently in all the later games. HANSON, J. A. A dogged forward, who uses his head. If only he could shoot, he would be classy, but at present he does not get in his shots. PATTINSON, A. L. B. Improved steadily, has pace and can be relied upon to centre accurately. KEYWORTH, H. S. Won his colours by sheer perseverance. A most creditable achievement. The following played for the XI. COATES, H. G. A plucky goalkeeper. He should be good next year with more experience. LIVERSIDGE, L. F. Began well and was clever with his stick, but became very slow latterly. JEPSON, O. B. Improved at the end of the season, does not know the game very well. MACK, E. G. H. Dangerous to friend and foe alike. If he did not try to hit sixes every shot, he should be good, as he has everything required for hockey. !

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After a term's strenuous practice, the first division inter-house races were rowed on March 17th, 28th, and i9th. These showed that the standard of rowing was as high as, if not higher than in any previous year, and the keenness which was displayed by all the crews was most praiseworthy. On the Saturday before the races twelve crews were out kV practice. There were therefore 6o boys actually engaged in rowing on this occasion : this is a record for the School. On March 17th the Grove rowed the Manor : the race resulted in a win for the Manor by one length. In passing, we should like to offer our sincerest congratulations to Mr. Liddle and his crew on their very fine achievements throughout the races. The Rise 2nd defeated the School House 2nd by two lengths ; the latter, despite the fact that they had a new stroke for the first time on that day, made a very plucky effort. The Semi-finals were rowed the second day, the Rise beating the Manor by 3 feet, and the School House 1st. defeating the Rise znd by five lengths. In the Final, the School House 1st managed to defeat the Rise 1st after a very thrilling race. The Rise won the toss for choice of boats but lost for choice of sides. They led for the greater part of the race but the School House picked up in the last IOu yards, gradually drew level, passed their opponents in the last twenty yards and won by a third of a length. In conclusion we must compliment Elliot-Smith and his crew on the victory which they won, despite the fact that Donking crocked two days before the race. It was solely through their determination and perseverance that the cup conies back to the School House after three years' absence. LIBRARY NOTES. The following have been added to the Library :J. S. Fletcher B 230 Leeds. 231 Harrogate and Knaresborough ‘, (The story of the k English Towns). 232 Pontefract. 233 The Age of the Enlightened Despot—Johnson. C 190 Archimedes—Sir T. L. Heath. D 113 New Studies of a great Inheritance—R. S. Conway. G 301 Right Royal—J ohn Masijield. READING ROOM FICTION. R 503 Adlarn of the Islands—Stactoole. 504 A Case in Camera—Onions. '

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THE CHAPEL. The following have been the preachers during the Lent term :— Ja a. 23. Rev. M. S. Evers, M.A. 3o. Rev. F. H. Barnby. Feb. '13. The Headmaster. 20. The Very Rev. the Dean of York. iar. 6. The Headmaster. 13. The Headmaster of Sedburgh (W. N. Weech, M.A.). 20. Canon E. S. Hore. 27. Rev. F. H. Barnby. The School Confirmation was held by the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Beverley on Friday, March ifith, at io-45 a.ra.

NOTES AND ITEMS.

w congratulate O. B. Jepson, E. G. H. Mack, and R. V. C. Gray on receiving their ist XI. colours and J. Tasker, J. A. Hanson. A. L. B. Pattinson and H. S. Keyworth on receiving their School Hockey Colours.

Co agratulations to K. H. Rhodes on rowing in his first year in the 1st " Toggers " boat for Worcester, which made four bumps. On the 29th of January " The Speckled Band " was again performed in aid of the York City Cricket Club. On the 5th of February, Mr. Chester gave us a humorous entertainment with songs at the piano, which was much appreciated. On the 27th of February, a most enjoyable Organ Recital was given by Mr. Tendall.

VALETE. PRIOR, C. M. W. 1915-192o. School House. U.V. mod. School Monitor. Played for XI. 1919-192o. Colours 1920. Secretary. of Cricket 192o. XV. 1920. XI. Hockey 1920. Secretary of Squash. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. Choir. MACK, G. H. H. 1917-192o. School House. L.V. mod. School Monitor. end XV. 1919. Played for 1st XV. 1919 1920. ROBERTS, G. H. 1919-1920. Clifton Manor. L. VI. class. House Monitor.

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COOPER, G. R. 1918-1920. Clifton Rise. L.VI. class.

LAWTON, C. 1918-1920. Clifton Rise. L.VI. class. SAVILLE, J. 1917-1920. Dayboy. L.VI. mod. FOSTER, K. N. G. 1918-1920. School House. V. mod. XV. 191920. 2nd IV. 1920. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. Choir. ROWLAND, P. 1917-192o. Dayboy. V. mod. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. ANDERSON, S. 1916-1920 Dayboy. V. mod. XV. 1920. ROSCOE, E. H. 1918-1920. School House. BE FAIRS, C. H. 192o. Clifton Manor. BI. MACTURK, J. I9I8-1920. School House. B2. BAIRSTOW, S. E. A. 1918-1920. Clifton Grove. B4. PERRY, G. W. 1920. Clifton Manor. B4.

SALVETE. Dayboys. School House. Newby, G. A. ma. Newby, R. N. mi. Moore, R. C. terts. Sanderson. Atkinson, J. F. mi. Johnson, T. K. mi. Clifton Rise. Howell.

Clifton Grove. Carr. Sowerby. Clifton Manor. Fairweather.

S. OLAVE'S SCHOOL. VALETE. Hardie, H. D. G. Johnson, B. P. Chapman, J. B. D. Elliott, W. Wilson, T. Coates, J.

VALETE. Brown.

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Hodgson, M. E. Phillips, J. L. Williams, E. F.

ALCUIN HOUSE. SALVETE. Gibbon, J. Gibbon, E. Fraser, R.

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CORRESPONDENCE. XHE ST. PETER'S COMPANY OF THE FIRST WEST YORKS. RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Communicated by Colonel Charles Edward Freeman, V.D., J.P., of Huddersfield. In the year 186o there were three Companies of the ist West York (York City) Rifle Volunteers under the command of James Meek, afterwards Sir James Meek, as Captain Commandant. It was desired to raise a Fourth Company so as to have a Mounted Officer at the Head of the Battalion. It required four Companies to qualify for a Majority. Accordingly a deputation attended on the Head Master, Canon Hey, at St. Peter's School, and enquired if there were 4o boys big enough and willing to join the Battalion, as if so the Battalion Bandsmen, over 20 in number, could be added to the boys and the minimum number of 6o would be obtained. There was at that time no regulation as to age, size only being material. The boys were forthcoming, of whom I was one,. and on the 25th of October, 186o, we were sworn in as members of the 1st West York Rifles. Captain Scargill, one of the junior masters and Lieutenant James William Walker, a Whitby boy, were the officers. We were No. 4 Company and had the same standing as each of the other three Companies. We occasionally drilled together and used the range at Bootham, also we attended general meetings of the members of the Battalion, settling rules, etc., etc. We wore the same uniform as the other three Companies, a light grey, except that they had black facings and we had blue. We applied to shoot for the Public School prize at Wimbledon, but permission was refused on the ground that being members of the ist West York Rifles we were not eligible to compete ; a decision which grieved us very much. At the first Company Prize Competition, Colour-Sergeant John William Taylor, of Huddersfield, who died about two years ago in London, tied with me for the first prize ; on shooting off he won the Silver Cup and I received a Gold mounted Riding Whip. I left the School at Midsummer, 1861, and do not know the later history of the Company. I should like to mention an excursion on the river which may be of interest to your readers. On the 29th of May, 1863, a whole holiday, two years after I had left the school, I was invited to join three others to row from York to Ripon and back. We

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started at 4 a.m., arrived at Ripon at noon and after spending an hour there, returned and had dinner at Boroughbridge. It so happened that the River Authorities fixed on that day to dredge the river, so that on our way back we had to carry our boat past numerous locks which were not allowed to be opened, and we did not arrive at York until II p.m. It was a most enjoyable excursion. During the day someone said that I could not walk home to Huddersfield the next day, so of course I had to, a distance of over 40 miles, and accomplished over Ioo miles rowing and walking in the two days without any training for either. The three other members of the crew were James Andus Allanson of North Allerton, who afterwards entered the Civil Service and died young ; Thomas Kilner Clarke, afterwards a Wrangler and a distinguished Physician and Surgeon at Huddersfield ; Samuel Jackson, of Sheffield, who went into the Indian Civil Seririce, and was a Colonel of Volunteers in India. I believe he is still living at Tunbridge Wells. Charles Haigh, also a Huddersfield boy, afterwards Recorder of Scarborough, was Cox. He died a few years ago. As supercargo as far as Boroughbridge, we had Richard Abbay, who lived in that neighbourhood and afterwards had a distinguished career at Oxford. When last I heard of him he was Vicar of East Soham, Suffolk, and had a large family. I am glad to say that two of my grandsons, Charles F. and Edward F. Williams are now at St Olave's. •

O.P. NEWS. MARRIAGE :Jan. 22nd, 1921. Vivian Guy (O.P.), late of York, to W. Gertrude Rickaby. Congratulations are due to Mr. Reginald Hunt (O.P.), on receiving the Freedom of the Distillers' Company at the Cutlers' Hall, London. The ceremony was attended by, amongst others,' H.E. the Chinese Ambassador, the Master and Wardens of the Distillers' Company, the Master of the Cutlers' Company, Lieut-Colonal Sir George Hussey, Sir Walter de Frece, M.P. and Mr. John Joseph Hunt, J.P., who received the Freedom of the Distillers' Company in January, 1920. O.P.'s will be interested to learn that Canon Ferris celebrated his Golden Wedding, at Nottingham, last September.

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The Old Peterite Cricket Match and dinner will be held on July 2nd. The Commemoration Service will be on the following Sunday and it is hoped that the unveiling of the War Memorial Tablet will take place on the same day. It was resolved at the last general meeting of the club that it was better to make the festival a fixed date viz :—the Saturday and Sunday following St. Peter's Day. Old Peterites wishing to play in the match should send in their names to :— R. E. F. Tendall, Clare College, Cambridge. Dinner Secretary :—J. C. Stainthorpe.

OBITUARY. CANON PEMBERTON (O.P.).

Ne Thoms Percy Hudson. He was a Foundation Scholar of the School in 1845 and Exhibitioner in 1849. He won the Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics in 1850 and 1855, being the first to gain this Prize. He became a Scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1854, and was sixth Wrangler and Third Class in Classics in 1855. Finally he was appointed a Fellow of Trinity in 1856. REV. W. MARSHALL. We regret to announce the' death of the Rev. Walter Marshall. He was educated at St. Peter's School, York, and left for Brighton College at Midsummer 1874. He was in the Civil and Military under the Rev: Mr. Ferris. He was a scholar of King's College, Cambridge and took B.A. in 1856, becoming M.A. in 189o. He was ordained deacon in 1856 and the priest the following year. From 1856 to 1888 he held the curacy of Wantage, Berks., was a minor canon at Windsor 1888-189o, when he became Rector of Ewhurst, Sussex, till r9o4. He then went to Hove, where he remained till he became Vicar of Christ Church, Bournemouth, in January, 1910. At his death he was 61 years of age.

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WAR MEMORIAL. It is hoped that the Tablet in the Chapel will be unveiled on July 3rd. A simple yet beautiful design and script have been prepared by Mr. F. Penty (O.P). The work is well under way, though unfortunately there is a deficit of nearly £Ioo. Every effort has been made to make the Roll of Honour complete, but a small space has been left in case of omissions.

DEATH OF MRS. YELD, YORK. Reprinted from the " Yorkshire Herald. The death ha's occurred, at her residence, 2, Burton-lane, York, of Mrs. Emily Elizabeth Yeld, aged 69 years, the wife of Mr. George Yeld, M.A., former president of the Alpine Rock Climbers' Association, and who was for many years on the staff of St. Peter's School. Mrs. Yeld was exceedingly well-known and popular with old Peterites, and took a keen interest in all matters connected with the school. The deceased lady was a valued church worker in connection with St. Philip and St. James, Clifton, and took a great interest in the various York auxiliaries of missionary societies. The late Mrs. Yeld was a sister of the Rev. Thomas Adams, M.A., who was for many years senior mathematical master at St. Peter's School, and a niece of the late Professor John Couch Adams, the famous astronomer and discoverer of the planet Neptune. Her death will be widely regretted by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Yeld attended church on Sunday, and on Monday morning complained of not feeling well. She went about her household duties as usual throughout the day, but about 9 o'clock in the evening was discovered dead in bed. At the inquest, held at Mrs. Yeld's residence, on Tuesday, by Mr. J. R. Wood (the Coroner for York and district) a verdict was returned to the effect that death resulted from heart failure. The funeral took place at York Cemetery, on Thursday. Before the internment, a service held in Clifton Church, was conducted by the Rev. C. T. Alexander (the vicar). The hymns sung were " Now the labourer's task is o'er " and " Peace, perfect, peace," and the Psalm " Lord Thou hast been our refuge was chanted. As the coffin was borne from the church the choir sang the " Nunc Dimittis." The committal rites at the grave were also conducted by the Vicar. '

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The chief mourners were :—Mr. George Yeld, M.A., (husband), Mr. G. G. Yeld (son),Mrs. F. D. Martin (step-daughter), Miss H. M. Yeld (daughter), Mr. P. H. Yeld (son), and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Yeld (son and daughter-in-law). Amongst others present were :—Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Clark, Miss Wood, Miss M. A. and Miss E. V. Alexander, Miss M. Swanson, Miss E. A. Pollard, Mrs. J. A. Rodwell, the Rev. W. O. F. Campbell, the Rev. John B. Alexander, Miss Marshall, Mrs. J. R. Morgan, Mrs. J. Watson, Mrs. Gillingwater, Mr. H. Homer, Mrs. Philip Newman, Mrs. W. A. White, Mrs. Burrill, Mrs. A. Powell, Councillor A. R. Fox, Mrs. Cecil Cobb, Mrs. A. Hudson, Mrs. R. C. Border, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bamby, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Ayers, Miss Leaf, Miss Barry, Miss Bonnard, Mrs. Bellerby, Miss Chadwick, Mr. W. Baygate, Mr. S. M. Toyne, Miss Munby, Mrs. A. T. Bloor, Mrs. W. H. Brierley, Mr. L. Proctor, and Mrs. H. W. Liddle. In addition to a beautiful wreath from the members of the family there were floral tributes from Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Dodsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Toyne, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bell and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, Mr. G. G. Yeld, Mrs. Purnell. Mrs. Park, and Lily and Alice Williams, Mr. and Miss Burrill, Mrs. R. C. Border, Miss Swanson, Jeanie and Molly, Mrs. A. Sample, Miss Ethel Moore, Mrs. J. B. Morrell, " Clara," Rev. G. T., Mrs. and Miss Handford, Mr. G. F. Tendall, and the staff of St. Peter's School. The coffin was of panelled polished oak, and bore the inscription " Emily Elizabeth Yeld, died February 28th, 1921, aged 69." ■•■•11111,

CONTEMPORARIES. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries, with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :—Newtonian, Queen's Royal College Magazine (Trinidad), St. Peter's College Magazine (Adelaide), Giggleswick Chronicle, Hurst Johnian, Framlinghamian, Sedberghian. Merchistonian, Malvernian, Dunelmian, Hymerian, Moncktonian Eastburnian, Danensis, Cuthbertian, Haileyburian, Leodiensian, Pocklingtonian, Ampleforth College Magazine, All Saints' School Magazine (Scarborough).

THE

PETERITE. VoL. XXI I I.

JULY,

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1921.

No. 238.

EDITORIAL.

E have the pleasure of chronicling another most successful term. The Commemoration Service was most impressive, since it was made the occasion for the unveiling of the Old Peterite War Memorial Tablet, inscribed with the names of the Fallen. It was a proud day in the annals of the School, despite the sorrow that could not but be felt especially by the relatives and friends of those who are gone from us through the Great War. Incidentally, we were able to extend a hearty welcome to our distinguished Old Boy, the Bishop of Carlisle, who performed the ceremony. In Sport, which is dealt with in detail elsewhere, we have every reason to be proud of our record. Above all, we managed to_secure the York Regatta Cup, largely as a result of the unremitting labours and keenness of Mr. King, who has caused us to nourish a bitter grudge against Uppingham. Thanks are due also to Mr. Finch for his help, which we shall be sorry to lose next term. We have enjoyed our usual dissipations to the Gala this term. It was in most ways a great success, but one thing there was that we missed ! Mr. Yeld had been away and was unable to get back to send his customary collection of irises. And the flower-tents were not the same without them. It has been a great pleasure to witness the great revival of keenness in the Corps, which had been rather apt to rest on its oars since the end of the War. Enthusiastic comments, as of old, were made about its appearance on Military Sunday.

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COMMEMORATION DAY. On Saturday, July 2nd, a throng of enthusiastic Old Peterites and their friends, numbering about 700, came to attend the annual St. Peter's Day celebrations. The event, which Present and Old Boys of the famous School anticipate with the keenest relish, was a great success as a social function, and those responsible for the arrangements, headed by the Headmaster (Mr. S. M. Toyne) and Mrs. Toyne, were delighted at being the means once again of entertaining the visitors, whose expressions of appreciation and delight were a source of great gratification to them. The outstanding feature of the Celebration proceedings this year, an event awakening mournful, yet proud memories, of the past, was the Unveiling and Dedication of the School's War Memorial, which took place on Sunday. On the previous day the proceedings at the School included a Cricket Match on the School ground between teams representing the School and Old Peterites, which proved a source of great interest to the visitors. During the game the Band of the Comrades of the Great War gave a selection of popular airs from light opera, etc. During an interval, the company was entertained at tea in a marquee on the lawn, through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Toyne. A source of attraction to many visitors was an exhibition of coloured drawings executed by the students. These works of art, which included several displaying promising talent, were on view in the art room. Here, in a position of honour, there was also to be seen the York Regatta Challenge Cup, won the other week by the School four, this being the first time that such a trophy has fallen to the honour of the School. After the Cricket Match the Old Boys' Club held their annual business meeting for the election of officers, etc., and in the evening the Annual Dinner took place at Harker's Hotel. The Annual Dinner of the Old Peterite Club, held on Saturday evening at Harker's Hotel, was presided over by Mr. S. M. Toyne, M.A. (Headmaster of the School), and amongst those present were the Bishop of Carlisle (an Old Peterite), the Dean of York (Dr. Foxley Norris), Dr. Chapman, Dr. J. C. Lyth, Mr. Norman Crombie, Mr. G. F. Tendall, Mr. R. E. F. Tendall, Mr. C. R. Featherstone, Mr. R. 0. Goolden, Mr. J. S. Denby, Mr. N. Roy, Mr. H. C. Scott, Mr. A. A. Phillips, Mr. C. B. Mossop, Mr. J. L. Pattinson, Mr. J. C. Stainthorpe, Mr. R. H. Metcalfe, Mr. H. T. S. Gedge, Mr. H. Richardson, Mr. R. G. DeLittle, Mr. Reginald Hunt, Mr. J. W. Procter, Mr. P. R. Morris, Mr. K. G. Chilman, Mr. A. J. A. Woodcock, Mr. H. W. Liddle, Mr. J. M. C. Badgeley, and others.

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The loyal toast, proposed from the chair, was duly honoured. THE DEAN OF YORK submitted the toast of " The School," coupled with the name of Mr. Toyne, the Headmaster. Although he had not the privilege of being an Old Peterite, said the Dean, he was, from his position, Chairman of the Governors of the School, and was conversant with its history. England owed a great deal to her public schools, and would have to look more to their influence if she had to maintain her world position in the future. He had seen it stated by one whom they all respected that the public school spirit came originally from Rugby, but some might discount that judgment when they remembered that the person who expressed the view was a Rugby man. He was not a Rugby man and he thought St. Peter's School owed little or nothing to Rugby, and yet he ventured to assert that the public spirit existed in the School as strongly as in any in the country. That public spirit, which was growing in power, was a valuable asset to the nation. It could not be attributed exclusively to any one school more than another, or to any one Headmaster, but had grown up naturally and spontanectusly. It had grown up at St. Peter's where it had been cultivated and immensely increased by the influence and personality of the present Headmaster, whom they were all proud to have at the head of the School. He came into close contact with the Headmaster, and he desired not only to record their admiration for his work, but to say that they all felt something of that strong attraction which made them all his friends. They drank his health with the utmost sincerity, affection and regard. The toast was received with musical honours. MR. TOYNE, who had a cordial reception, returned thanks for the hearty reception of the toast. There was about St. Peter's School a distinctive thing, bonhomie the spirit which characterised the relations between the Masters and the Boys which he had not found to exist to the same extent in other schools. That spirit gave the School a good tone, which was of great value. He could honestly say that the past year had been quite the most successful the School had ever had. Dealing with athletics, he spoke of the excellent record they had established in football and cricket, the team's fielding in the latter game being excellent. They had also achieved a splendid record in connection with hockey, while as regarded rowing they had registered a great triumph in winning the York Regatta Challenge Cup

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for the first time. Alluding to the scholastic record, Mr. Toyne referred to the &oo scholarship they had won at Oxford, and since then their School had won the Squire Scholarship at the same University. While many other public schools centred on one or two things, they at St. Peter's combined both athletics and sport. He did not approve of specialising in sport, on the American system, for public schools, just for the sake of making records, which was not true sportsmanship and was antagonistic to the best public school spirit. He preferred to develop all-round sport and efficiency. The School was brimming with vigour and enthusiasm, and he hoped they would all continue to strive for the best results. Mr. Toyne spoke of the need for swimming baths at the School, and hoped some kind friends would come to their aid. The Dean of York had done splendid work for the School in the educational sphere; They were now in such a position that they would be able to launch out more than they had done for many years. They now felt the benefit of the extensions that had been made at the School, and he was certain that within two or three years' time they would be able to take a position that woi.ild be extraordinarily good in the educational world. He believed the School had a great future. He hoped the Old Peterite Club would be able to have branches say in London and Cambridge, so that the organisation would continue to grow and flourish. MR. NORMAN CROMBIE submitted the " Old Peterite Club " in felicitous terms, alluding to the spirit of good fellowship which prevailed amongst the members. He also paid a warm tribute to the scholastic record of the Bishop of Carlisle, and referred in happy phrase to the period when he was a student at the School. Coupled with the toast was the name of the Bishop of Carlisle. THE LORD BISHOP OF CARLISLE, in acknowledging the toast, referred at the outset to the cricket match played that day, observing that in his day they had one or two giants at the game, but never a team that showed better fielding or a greater capacity for attack. He was also glad that the School had shown up so well in rowing. Alluding to his church work in his own diocese, he said he met Old Peterites occasionally, and had observed that in whatever walk of life thjy were they carried out the old traditions of the School of rendering public service. He desired to emphasise the point that St. Peter's had now a splendid opportunity of taking what it ought to take, the premier position among the schools of the North. The Dean

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had said many true things about the value of the public school, and the importance of public school spirit, but without saying anything disparaging about • what were ordinarily known as public schools, he thought there was something more valuable to the country. The national school in the fullest sense was one grade higher, and a School like St. Peter's, which had its roots deep in national history, represented the national temperament, and met national needs even more than those magnificent creations of the last 6o years. That was well worth remembering in that part of the world, and at that period of national history. Public schools like Rugby, Charterhouse, etc., would probably find great difficulty in the future in existing •except upon a scale of charges which would certainly cut out the sons of the clergy and keep out many of the sons of professional classes. 'Whether St. Peter's School was transferred to the country or remained in York in performing the national service of educating the sons of professional people it would be doing a work of inestimable importance. As long as he lived he would always take every opportunity afforded him of testifying his extreme gratitude for what he learned at St. Peter's, especially under Mr. George Yeld. It was a great thing to have brought St. Peter's School up to its present numbers and efficiency. He never had any doubt that Mr. Toyne would do great things for St. Peter's, where his name would long endure. " I don't see why he should go anywhere else," added the Bishop, " and I hope he won't leave, because if he stays here long enough he will turn St. Peter's School into the premier school of the North." No man, proceeded the Bishop, could do better work than that • or have a higher ideal, because he had come to the conclusion that the future of Great Britain lay in the North. No other part of England could surpass either in character, ability, or in the potentialities of future development, the northern counties, that region between the Trent and the Tweed, in which St. Peter's School was situated. The School had been associated with the Church for a long time. It had in its Chairman of Governors one who would keep up that connection, without turning the School into an ecclesiastical establishment, and would preserve that real public school spirit which had been handed down from the historic past. The toast of " The Secretary and Officials of the Club " was honoured on the proposition of Dr. Chapman, and suitably responded to by Mr. H. C. Scott and Mr. J. C. Stainthorpe. The company sang " Auld Lang Syne," and the proceedings

terminated with the National Anthem.

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DEDICATION OF THE MEMORIAL.

DEDICATION • OF THE MEMORIAL. The Lord Bishop of Carlisle on Sunday morning dedicated the School War Memorial at a Service held in the Chapel. There was a large congregation, which included members of the School O.T.C. The Clergy present included the Dean of York (Dr. Foxley Norris), and the School Chaplain, the Rev. F. H. Barnby, who conducted the Service. The Lessons were read by the Headmaster, Mr. S. M. Toyne, M.A. The altar, pulpit, choir stalls, reading desk, etc., were beautifully decorated with many varieties of white flowers, the ladies of the School having been responsible for this. At the foot of the Tablet, which formed part of the Memorial, there was a large floral heart of laurels from the Headmaster and Students of the School. The service opened with the Processional Hymn, " 0 worship the King." After the Lesson, the Headmaster read the Roll of Honour, following which the Te Deum was chanted. The Hymn " How bright these glorious spirits shine," was also sung. The War Memorial to the 78 Boys from the School who made the great sacrifice is an ambitious project, quite worthy of the honoured traditions of the School. It consists of Scholarship Exhibitions to the total value of about £500, open to sons of Officers and Men who were sacrificed in the War, a new Gallery and Lobby to the Big Hall, and an Oak Tablet in the Chapel bearing the names of the Fallen. The total cost is about £2,500. The Lobby is on the right of the New Entrance to the School, and on the wall, within the apse of the lobby, is an Oaken Tablet, bearing the inscription :In Memory of Peterites who fought for Right and Justice in the Great War, 1914-18. Over the lobby is the new gallery to the Big Hall. The seating in the gallery and the hall is of oak, and is also included in the Memorial. The oaken front of the gallery, which seats 16o boys, is neatly worked in panels, the central panel bearing the School coat-of-arms and motto, the latter, in Latin, reading " Along the Old Paths." The Memorial Tablet, which is in the North wall of the Chapel, contains the Names of the Fallen in incised letters, over which appears the School coat-of-arms in gilt and silver, the scroll work on each side including representations of oak leaves. At the foot of the Tablet appears an epitaph of Simonides, of which the following is a translation : If to die nobly is life's greatest test, To us of all her boons Fate gave the best ; We died and won a praise that cannot die, Eager to crown our land with liberty.

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The following Names of the 78 Fallen appear on the Roll of Honour inscribed on the Tablet :W. S. Allen, A. H. Allenby, W. Attlay, B. Barton, R. M. Baskett, R. C. Bethell, F. M. Bingham, P. F. Beaumont, E. F. Bedingfield, E. J. Burdett, W. H. Bowman, H. G. Clarke, B. Cookson, A. J. Clemons, F. Colley, W. L. Crombie, B. C. Camm, M. L. Durrant, G. T. Fairbank, F. E. Ferguson, D. L. de J. Fernandez, T. W. Fisher, J. C. Foster, R. D. Foster, Oswald Gray, R. M. Horton, E. W. Harland, A. Hutchinson, R. A. Harpley, H. S. Haworth, W. H. Haynes, T. R. Heap, N. H. Hillyard, P. B. Jones, B. O. Jolly, R. D. Johnson, D. H. Kennedy, F.. H. Knowles, P. J. King, W. V. Lawton, H. S. Leonard, J. W. Maxwell, W. A. McFarlane, B. Maguire, J. Mortimer, Cyril Nelson, A. J. Neilson, J. F. G. Northcote, E. P. Pattinson,. R. E. Peel, Gerard Peters, S. W. Penty, W. • Phillips, P. A. W. Richards, T. Richardson, G. B. E. Reynolds, J. R. Rigby, C. L. Robinson, K. J. Roy, W. N. Scawin, G. J. Scott, K. Shann, R. R. T. Smith, F. Seaton Smith, C. L. Stephenson, G. N. Storrs Fox, 0. M. Tennant, G. A. Thomlinson, A. D. Trotter, M. M. Wadsworth, J. P. Watson, G. C. West, H. R. A. Whitehead, H. E. Windle, W. V. R. Wilson, G. W. Ware, D. P. Mackay. The architect for the whole of the Memorial was Mr. F. T. Penty, an Old Peterite, and the builder was Mr. Watson, York. The other portions of the work were entrusted to the following :—Mr. T. Bellerby, woodwork in the Chapel and Big Hall ; Mr. Holtby, new seating in the Big Hall ; Mr. Atkinson, patent " Vikta " flooring in the Big Hall ; tablet, Mr. Milburn (sculptor). The Bishop of Carlisle prior to Unveiling the Tablet, preached from the text, " Freely ye have received, freely give," (St. Matthew x., 8). That day, he said, they could not help thinking of what had been given to them, and they thanked God with sincere thanks for the work of statesmen, kings, and great teachers who founded and nursed that School and handed it down to them for their help. And he, and those like him, who stood again after so many years in that Chapel had special reasons for thanking God with real gratitude for the teachers who taught them so faithfully and well. Touching on the late War, and the noble sacrifices made by the gallant men who fought for their safety, his lordship also spoke of the waste in wealth involved, which might have been used in establishing the real prosperity and comfort of the people. The waste of youth in the War could not be estimated. The ideals of justice, liberty, right, and truth for which the fallen had made the sacrifice, were the foundation of God's

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eternal gift and they would abide until the end of time, for the campaign to uphold those principles was never over, and we in our time must be engaged in it as even were those who had given their lives in their defence. If they were to sum up in a single sentence the gift they had received, it was surely in the priceless knowledge that there was within the heart of every man a wealth of nobility of purpose, a high spiritual ideal, which only needed another great occasion to call it out. They could be quite sure that the ordinary Englishman had within his heart the dreams and ideals which could make of him a hero. The qualities which made the fallen men great were the qualities which were still needed—willing sacrifice, unselfishness, and genuine self-sacrifice. They prayed with all their hearts that the youth of our time might be spared another and similar trial. They could not tell. But of this they could be sure, that in every age and for every generation, there would be some special opportunity and some great call, and those who would respond would be those who, through ordinary work and simple service, .devoted themselves to the welfare of others. They had placed their Memorial by the side of the road which had listened to the march of Roman legions and in a city which had taken part in innumerable wars, but all that was human must some day perish, and the names of those men would some day be only a memory. Yet the spirit of man was immortal, and there would be an abiding memory of what those men died for. The Bishop then unveiled the Tablet, and while the dedicatory prayers were being said the congregation remained standing The " Last Post " was sounded by Lieut. K. G. Chilman, and after silent prayer and the singing of the hymn " For all the Saints," the Service concluded with the National Anthem. The members of the School O.T.C., in command of Lieut. R. 0. Goolden, with whom was Lieut. P. B. King, subsequently paraded in the cricket field, when the " Last Post " was again sounded and three volleys fired in Memory of the Fallen.

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

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

OXFORD LETTER. June DEAR SIRS,

gth, 1921.

M. H. Harland has spent a most active term, playing cricket for Exeter 2nd XI., and distinguishing himself as cox. in the recent May Regatta. It is much regretted by all members of the Oxford O.P. Club that he is going down this term, as he has most admirably filled the office of Vice-President since the institution of the Club. A. G. Wilson is still one of the shining lights in B.N.C. The nature of his " faculty " is such that the bulk of his time is spent assiduously working at his desk. But he has lighter moments and is frequently to be seen on the B.N.C. tennis courts. During " eights " his heartiness was wonderful, and he sped up the tow-path every day encouraging his college eight. He has been elected Vice-President of the Club for the ensuing year, and we are sure that he will be a worthy successor to Harland.

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E. W. Gilbert relinquishes this term his position as Secretary of the Club, a position which he has filled during the past year with considerable success. His specialisation in tennis was justified by his appearance in the semi-final of the college doubles tournament, in which we hope he will be successful. We have not been able to elicit much information about D. Norwood this term. He appears to play both tennis and cricket. When he is not playing bridge, he spends his evenings on the river. He says he is working very hard, and we understand that he is a leading light in a college society, in which he discourses on Political Science. P. G. Russell is, we are told, taking schools this term, which is inclined to cramp his style. We shall all grieve when he goes down to take up his life's work, but, we suppose someone must do the world's work. K. H. Rhodes has been dividing his activities with his usual versatility, between the river, the stables and his work. He too has schools, and we look for fresh honours to add to his already lengthy tale, and we feel we shall not be disappointed. P. R. Morris seems to have kept himself fairly quiet this term. We have not heard of him hitting any sixes at cricket, but in a private capacity he has featured on the river as a punter. He can manage a double length pole almost without splashing. He also plays tennis. The O.U.O.T.C. has evidently heard about J. G. Hardwick's bull-like proportions, seeing that he was somehow concerned in a tug-of-war for the 'Varsity at Olympia. We learn that the Keble College tennis club has been put to much anxiety and expense owing to ,F. J. Mann's attempts to play tennis. Congratulations to him on the Squire Scholarship. We desire to congratulate T. Watkinson on his scholarship at Hertford and we are looking forward to seeing him next term. We shall extend a very hearty welcome to him, and to all other Peterites who come up next term, and we hope that the number of Oxford Old Peterites will thus be considerably increased. We are, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

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ATHLETIC SPORTS. The Annual Sports were held on Tuesday, the 29th of March. There was a large attendance of parents and friends. Elliot Smith, who won the half-mile (open), the mile, and was a good second in the open steeplechase, carried off the Victor Ludorum prize presented by Mrs. Toyne. A new school record was established by H. G. Crawshaw's high jump of 5ft. Sin.—half an inch above the previous record. He was also successful in • the long jump, but failed by 'ft. 'in. to reach J. E. Gofton's record jump of r9ft. kin. B. A. C. Gray and Tasker also ran well ; they were first and second in the quarter-mile and the roo yards (open), which were won by Gray in 55 secs,. and ro 3-5 secs. respectively. The highest number of points was gained by the School House, who consequently secured the Sports Shield ; and at the same time they received the Boating Cup, which they had won a fortnight before. The Prizes were kindly distributed by Mrs. Foxley Norris. The following were the results :— roo Yards (under r4)—J. G. Troop, T. Bridges. roo Yards Handicap (under 15)—W. R. McKay, R. W. Moss. Quarter-Mile (open) (Prize presented by 'Mr. Toyne) B. A. C. Gray, J. Tasker. Junior School ioo Yards—Eaton, Bullen. High Jump (open)—H. G. Crawshaw, E. Lorrain Smith. ioo Yards (open), Prize presented by the Assistant Masters— B. A. C. Gray, J. Tasker. Quarter-Mile (under r6)—Prize presented by Mr. J. S. Denby— W. Avery, F. Terry. Junior School 8o Yards—Symmons, Barton. Half Mile (open)—(Prize presented by the Assistant Masters)— L. Elliot Smith, W. H. Dixon. Old Boys' Race---Col. Scott. 220 Yards Handicap (open)—W. W. Powell (40 yd's.), J. D. Wilkinson (35 yds.). High Jump (under r5)—T. G. Robinson. Relay Race—School House. Half -Mile Handicap (open)—B. Riley (200 yds.), D. Barnsley (ioo yds). Junior School 6o Yards—Crombie, Brockbank. Long Jump (open) H. G. Crawshaw, B. A. C. Gray. —

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CRICKET REVIEW.

Yards Handicap (open)—D. W. E. Burridge (5 yds.), W. T. Todd (to yds.). Steeplechase (open) Prize presented by the Assistant Masters, W. H. Jefferson, L. Elliot Smith. Steeplechase (under 15)—R. S. Moss, N. Pullan. Mile (Prize presented by Mr. L. W. Avery)—L. Elliot Smith. Long Jump (under 15)—W. P. Mackay. Tug-of-War—School House. Junior School Steeplechase—Sola, Platts. • Junior School HighJump (Senior)—Buchanan. Junior—Galtrey, Eaton. Squash (open)—B. A. C. Gray. Victor Ludorum—L. Elliot Smith. Sports Shield—School House. Boating Cup—School House. I00

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

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571

as their experience is limited. This is what we have tried to learn this season, and we are grateful to Major E. G. Wynyard for several of his suggestions and hints, which undoubtedly stimulated the eleven and the School. The batting has improved vastly and there are several batsmen, who are this season in the second eleven but who in previous years would have been playing for the 1st. In the early part of the season Crawshaw was a tower of strength and it looked at one time, as if he were destined to have a record season. However, as soon as he began to have a run of poor fortune several of the others came to the fore notably Mack and Coates. Both of these should be most useful next year. Gray did well also and Tasker hit out with vigour. IA Pattinson the School had a really classy bowler. With a new ball and two good slips, he was as good a school bowler as I have seen. Before this general criticism of the 1st Eleven is finished, mention must be made of the batsman, who has few natural shots, but whose patience and watchfulness on many occasions laid the foundations of victory. Barton proved a most useful member of the side. The Second XI. was quite a formidable side and was much in advance of anything which we have had previously, and the Junior School can produce a very hot side.

CHARACTERS. FIRST XI. COLOURS.

H. G. CRAWSHAW (Capt.). A pretty and correct bat, can generally be relied on to score on a good wicket—he must get rid of fanciful superstitions if he is to become first class. This he could easily be. A captain with a real knowledge of the game. B. A. C. GRAY has developed into a sound hard-wicket batsman. His slow bowling is better than it looks. E. G. H. MACK-a fine forcing batsman and has bowled well. He is slow in the field and is inclined to be ruffled, if he does not meet with success. Perhaps the most useful all-round cricketer in the School. 0. B. JEPSON has had a somewhat unfortunate season and could not find his form. A. L. B. PArriNsoN-,-a classy bowler with a late swerve. A safe catch at point and a useful bat. J. A. HANSON-a plucky wicket-keeper.

571

CRICKET CHARACTERS.

W. E. BARTON—an excellent fielder and one of the most useful batsmen on the side. H. G. COATES—a somewhat ungainly fielder and rather slow to start, but safe when he arrives at the ball. After the first few matches, he was undoubtedly the most dangerous bat in the team. J. TASKER—a brilliant fielder though he is inclined to creep in too close, when fielding cover-point. A punishing batsman. He can play with a straight bat, but usually does not do so. SECOND XI. COLOURS.

T. W. DONKING—a brilliant fielder and at times can play a useful innings. Does not watch the ball sufficiently carefully. R. N. NEwn-Y—a useful bowler, who deserved more wickets than actually fell to him. At the beginning of the season, he was a shocking fielder, but he improved. He should begin to bat a little, as a bowler may be required to make a few. C. E. S. BULLEN—a good bat, but he has a very fatal draw shot to leg, which he often attempts in the first two overs. It will not come off against even average bowling. E. G. BULLEN is developing into a good cricketer, should be very useful next year. E. P. SEwELL—an excellent deep-fielder and a forceful bat. His 168 for the second is a school record. G. ETCHES—as a bowler he is deceptive and keeps a good length even when hit—hence his success. E. V. SYKES—a very useful bowler for the 2nd XI. In many years he would have been in the 1st. A very poor fielder. Improved as a bat. • L. F. LEVERSEDGE—a natural cricketer. If he could regulate his length, he would have been a good bowler, as he comes quickly off the pitch. N. PULLAN—a promising batsman, who watches the ball. He should do well in future years. His bowling lacks length and direction. G. MARWOOD improved considerably—would be better if he could rid himself of an iniquitous golf sweep, which is fatal for a moving ball. ALSO PLAYED.

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

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

CRICKET.

573

CRICKET.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. MASTERS. Played at home on May 24th. The School batted first and put up a very good score. Crawshaw contributed a bright 35 and only three players failed to reach double figures. Newby went in eleventh and scored 49 by " hit or miss " tactics. A promising start for the season. For the Masters Mr. Toyne and Mr. Chilman made a stand of 48. Mr. Barnby went in fourth wicket and scored 20 not out. Apart from these the scoring was not heavy and the School secured a somewhat unexpected win. Mr. Tendall is to be congratulated on his fielding. Twelve men aside were played. MASTERS.

SCHOOL.

H. G. Crawshaw, c Mr. Tendall b Mr. Barnby 35 W. E. Barton, c Mr. Tendall 26 b Mr. Peachment 18 E. G. H. Mack, b Mr. Toyne H. G. Coates, c Mr. Finch, b Mr Barnby 6 B. A. C. Gray, lbw. b Mr. Finch 28 J. Tasker, b Mr. Toyne 6 J. Hanson, b Mr. Barnby 24 23 T. W. Donking, not out L. F. Leversedge, c Mr. King b Mr. Toyne z E. P. Sewell, b Mr. Finch 49 R. N. Newby, b Mr. Barnby A. L. B. Pattinson, not out 14 18 Extras

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

Total. 250

SCHOOL

Total

1o6

WORKSOP COLLEGE.

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

CRICKET.

574

WORKSOP COLLEGE. Taylor, b Mack J. R. Walker, c Gray b Tasker 13 Palmer, c Coates b Mack Stillwell, b Newby 14 Steemson, c & b Pattinson 7 Grimshaw, b Pattinson 2 Johnson, c Donking b Gray .... 9 A. B. Walker, lbw. b Newby ... 2 Jennison, c Coates b Gray Genish, not out 3 Clutton, c Tasker, b Gray 2 Extras 9

SCHOOL. Crawshaw, b Genish Barton, hit wkt. b Walker Mack, c Tennison b Genish Gray, lbw. b Johnson Tasker, b Johnson Pattinson, c & b Clutton Coates, c Taylor b Johnson .... Hanson, b Genish Jepson, st. b Johnson Donking, not out Newby, b Johnson Extras

Total . 62

26 12 4 8 2I 5 12 4 6 4 7

Total .110

SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

At York, on June 4th. Leeds, batting first, proved incapable of a high score. They appeared to have a long tail which collapsed before Pattinson and Mack. Rain delayed the start of our innings after lunch, and the afternoon was very dull. We batted for less than an hour and passed their total for the loss of two wickets. 7

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

54 23

13 so I 0 0 I 0

Total . 66

SCHOOL. Crawshaw, not out Barton, b Overend Mack, b Aiden Gray, not out Tasker, Hanson, Coates, Jepson, did not bat. Pattinson, Donking, Newby, Extras Total (2 wkts.) declared

43 7 8 12

4 74

SCHOOL v. XIV. WEST YORKS. Played at home on the 8th of June. The West Yorks batted first and scored 77, mainly due to Col. Crossman. Our bowlers again proved rather too much for a somewhat weak side. Although we were unlucky in losing both Mr. Toyne and Mr. Chilman without a score, a third wicket partnership by Crawshaw and Gray enabled the School to win with ease.

CRICKET. XIV. WEST YORKS.

575 SCHOOL.

Barton, c Tasker, b Pattinson . o Maya11, run out 4 Lilley, b Mack Crossman, c Gray, b Mack 28 Peberdy, b Mack 6 Logan, b Pattinson 8 Creffield, b Mack. Agar, b Mr. Toyne 13 Waller, hit wkt., b Mr. Toyne . 8 Churn, not out Gurney, c Chilman, b Gray .... Extras 7

Crawshaw, c & b Creffield 58 Barton, b Creffield 9 Mr. Toyne, c Col. Crossman, b Creffield Chilman, b Creffield Gray, c Lilley, b Col. Crossman 32 10 Mack, st., b Col. Crossman Tasker, b Creffield 2 Hanson, run out Jepson, b Col. Crossman Pattinson, c Peberdy b Creffield 10 2 Donking, not out 38 Extras

Total . 77

Total .161

SCHOOL V. WAYFARERS C.C.

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

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

SCHOOL. Crawshaw, c Marple, b Dickinson 3 Barton, b Jones 29 Mr. Toyne, c Sheen b Curgenven 88 Mr. Chilman, c Henderson, b Jones 54 Gray, not out Mack, not out Hanson, Pattinson, Tasker, did not bat. Jepson, Donking, Extras 39

Total (4 wkts.)

225

SCHOOL V. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN.

Played at York on June 11th. The Craven Gentlemen batted first, and scored 278 for g, when they declared. A fourth wicket stand by Townsend and Gosden added 164 runs. In spite of an effort by Crawshaw and Mack, we were dismissed

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576

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

Sir J. W. Horsfall, run out

R. S. Nicholson, c Crawshaw b Pattinson Rev. F. G. Forder, b Pattinson 35 Rev. R. G. Glennie, run out 29 C. A. Townsend, b Newby 75 P. H. Gosden, b Pattinson 98 Rev. A. Basil-Carter, c Donking b Pattinson 27 o C. C. Barker, b Pattinson B. Wilson, not out 3 Rev. G. C. Beach, b Newby Rev. H. R. Stott, did not bat C. R. Farrar, Extras 9

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

Total .138

Total (9 wkts.) declared. 278

SCHOOL V. YORK WEDNESDAY.

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

YORK WEDNESDAY.

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

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

Total .221

Total . 68

CRICKET.

577

SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.

Played at Durham on June 18th. Durham batted first and scored 138. Our score was three down for two runs, when Hanson went in, our first three batsmen having failed to score. Pattinson and Hanson stopped the rot, and Coates and Tasker took the score from 5.8 for five to 125 for six, leaving fourteen runs wanted to win. The batsmen however proved unequal to this task and the remaining four wickets fell for six runs, leaving us the losers by eight runs. DURHAM. 32 Scott, run out o Youngman,c GraybPattinson Adamson,cLeversedgebPattinson 3 Io Ward, b Newby Alderson,cHanson bLeversedge 24 Meikle, b Gray 5 18 Grierson, b Leversedge Forrest,cLeversedge bPattinson 22 Gee, c•G ray b Leversedge . ..... . 2 6 Nelson, lbw, b Pattinson Macdonald. not out 9 Io Extras Total

SCHOOL. Crawshaw,cWard bGrierson Barton, run out Gray, c Grierson b Scott Pattinson, run out Hanson, c Ward b Grierson Coates, c, Adamson b Forrest ... Tasker, c Ward b Forrest Bullen, c Adamson b Grierson Donking, b Forrest Leversedge, not out Newby, b Forrest Extras Total

139

0 0 0

13 19 55 34 0 2

4 0

4 131

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

SCHOOL.

Gray, c G.Ainscough b Geldart, 23 27 Barton, b Roche 19 Mack, b Geldart Pattinson,cJ.Ainscough bGeldart 7 Crawshaw, b Roche 14 2 Hanson, b Roche 23 Coates, c Gilbert b Roche Tasker, b Geldart 4 Leversedge, not out O Sewell, run out Newby, c King b Gilbert 4 Extras 5

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

1 45

Total (6 wkts.) dec. 179

Total

CRICKET.

578

SCHOOL V. OLD PETERITES.

Played at York on July and. The School batted first and scored 197 for four before tea, when the innings was closed. Gray contributed 47 ; and Crawshaw and Coates made a not out stand of 96 for the fourth wicket. The 0.1".'s lost Chilman and Tendall for 22 and II respectively, and J. 0. Wood was the only member of the team who looked like winning the match. He scored 69 by good forceful cricket, but the entire side succumbed for 143. SCHOOL. Barton, b Peters Gray, b Chilman Mack, c sub, b Peters Pattinson, lbw. b Wood Coates, not out Crawshaw, not out Hanson, Tasker, did not bat. Pullan, Donking, Newby, Extras

i6 47 10 17 57 39

OLD PETERITES. Mr. Johnstone, c Donking b Pattinson 17 Rev. Peters,cCrawshaw b Mack o Mr. Philipps, b Mack Mr. Chilman, b Mack 22 Mr. Tendall, b Mack 69 Mr. Wood, run out Mr. Gedge, c Gray b Newby Col. Scott, c Pattinson b Newby 8 Mr. Stainthorpe, c Pattinson b Tasker 6 I Mr. Platt, c & b Tasker Mr. Davis, not out 5 Extras 3

Total (4 wkts.) dec. 197

FIRST

XI. AVERAGES

Total

1 43

(to date)

BATTING. Total Highest No. of Times Runs. Score. Inns. not out. 163 H. G. Coates 6 I 57 * H. G. Crawshaw . 2 54 58 I0 2 51 T. W. Donking 23* .6 4 173 B. A. C. Gray I0 2 47 E. G. H. Mack 148 I 44 9 J. Tasker O 44 7 W. E. Barton 29 10 132 0 18 A. L. B. Pattinson 8 I 92 6 R. N. Newby 0 59 49 J. A. Hanson 0 54 24 7 Also batted —L. F. Leversedge I, 4* and 19 *. E. P. Sewell, 2, and o. 0. B. Jepson, 1, o, and I. C. E. S. Bullen, o, and 9*.

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

579

CRICKET.

BOWLING. R. M. 8o 2 18.3

w. 7

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

A. 11.4 11,7 18.6 19.7 23

7 18

COLTS XL COLTS V. AYSGARTH (away. AYSGARTH.

Ist Innings.

0 Tilly, c Troop b Sanderson Cobham, c Bullen ma. b Elliot 17 0 Dalgliesh,cClarke bSanderson 8 Howard, lbw. b Elliot 0 Ellis, c Coates b Elliot Thompson, run out 4 6 Wallace, c Coates b Elliot Foster,cBullen mi.b Elliot 2 Pumphrey, b Elliot Newell, not out Tilly, mi. c Clarke b Elliot To Extras

Total

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

c & b Clarke

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

Extras

Total (8 wkts.)

COLTS. Sanderson, b Newell o Troop, b Tilly mi. Wood, run out o Stuart, run out Elliot, not out Bullen mi., c & b Foster 24 Extras II Frankland, b Newell Bullen ma., cCobham b Tilly ma. 52 o Coates, b Newell 8 Clarke, b Newell Townend, c Tilly mi. b Newell 18

5 I 0

9 Total 128

COLTS v. AYSGARTH (Home).

AYSGARTH. Cobham, b Sanderson Tilly, b Stuart 7 Dalgliesh, b Sanderson Howard,cBuchanan,bSanderson 26 Wallace, b Sanderson Thompson, b Stuart 4 38 Ellis, run out Foster, b Sanderson 4 Pumphrey, lbw. b Elliot 3 Wickam, b Elliot 5 Newell, not out 18 Extras Total 121

COLTS. Stuart, b Newell Buchanan, run out Bullen, iii., c & b Wickham Troop, c & b Newell Frankland, c & b Newell Sanderson, b Newell Elliot, c Foster b Newell Townend, h Newell Clarke, b Foster Wood iii., c Ellis b Newell Hall, not out Extras

19 3 8 10 5 16 6 5 23

Total 96

•

ROWING.

580

ROWING. CREWS : I st Boat.

Jefferson. Elliot Smith 2 P. B. King 3 Stroke Finch. Wood, W. A. Cox

Bow

2nd Boat. Yates i. Terry Hodd. Carney i. Wilkinson.

3rd Boat. Moss. Ladd. Smith. Richardson. Huffam

This term the Rowing has been very successful. For the first time for many years we have been able to enter no fewer than three presentable crews for the York Regatta, two for the junior and one for the maiden event. In the juniors our first crew brought to the School the York Regatta Challenge Cup. This has not been won before by a St. Peter's crew. In the maiden race our third boat was defeated by two lengths by Hollingworth Lake R.C. We were a very light crew rowing in heavy gigs and it was consequently hardly to be expected that we should win. But the style and the determination which the crew showed against long odds, have consoled them adequately for their defeat. Carney i. and his crew are to be congratulated. The Second Boat was set an even harder task, being matched against the club which won the event last year. They were defeated by i z lengths by Bradford Rowing Club, after a very plucky fight. The result was still in doubt as far as York City Rowing Club, after which the weight and experience of the men's crew began to tell and they gradually drew away. This race showed that our second crew were less than two lengths slower over the course than the winners of the event, no small proof of oarsmanship. Our first crew were fortunate in having a row over in their first heat, Nottingham R.C. scratching at the last moment. This meant that they met Bradford City R.C. in the semi-final ; this heat the School won by I length, rowing a slower stroke throughout the course than their opponents and picking it up in the last 150 yards. In the final, our crew were opposed to St. John's Training College, whom they defeated by three feet, after a very exciting race. Again rowing a slower stroke they were down about half a length just before Scarbro' Bridge. Here the stroke began to pick it up, with the result that the School crew gradually crept up on their opponents until the gun at the finish was fired with them three feet ahead and consequently the winners of the junior event. During the term the School has been very fortunate in gain-

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ing the help of Mr. Williams, who coached the second boat, and is largely responsible for their improvement in style. We take this opportunity of thanking him. P. R. Morris also very kindly gave the final polish to the third boat before the race. This was of great value. Just one word to Old Peterites : we want a gig with sliding seats very badly before we can be really efficient. It is practically impossible to detect and correct faults in a clinker. four. Tubbing practice is essential in all stages of rowing, as every waterman will say. No one is so good an oar as to be able to do without it. Would it be possible to start a fund to provide the School with this ? O.T.C. NEWS. There has been a great revival in the work and keenness of the O.T.C. this term. There has been a large and gratifying influx of recruits, in fact more than the Corps can absorb. The band had to be practically restarted, and considerable credit is due to the various members for their persistent endeavours to make a good show. They were duly rewarded by the comments on Military Sunday, and also on the Sunday of the Dedication of the War Memorial. The result of all the work put in by the Officers, Lieuts. Goolden and King, was very apparent on the day of the inspection. Lt.-Col. E. A. Bech, D.S.O., was favourably impressed by the steadiness on parade. It is hoped that the corps will supply a highly efficient contingent to the camp in July-August. There are few school institutions which give better training for boys than a well-run O.T.C. contingent, and there is usually a marked difference in a boy after a couple of years in the corps. PROMOTIONS. To be C.S.M.—Sergt. Gray, B.A. „ C.Q.M.S.—L/Corp. Barton. „ Sergts.—Corpl. Elliot Smith. Corpl. Donking. „ Corpl.—L/Corpl. Jepson. „ L/Corpl.—CadetLorrain Smith. „ Jefferson. „ Hanson. „ Hodd. „ Tasker. „ Richardson, J. „ Bullen, C. E. S. „ Cassels. RUDE DONATUS.

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LIBRARY. BOXING NOTES.

In the Christmas and Lent terms there was activity in this department, but the reporter has been a bit slow. A. T. Blair, J. W. McKay and J. Richardson, all distinguished themselves at Bradford, in the North of England A.B.A. Championships. Blair and McKay were champions at their weights. The former stood down in the School competition held at the end of the Christmas term. This meeting was quite a success, the entries for the lighter weights being very good and bouts all keenly contested. In the mg weight H. G. Coates boxed exceedingly well ; he has a very useful punch. Among a promising lot of younger boys, C. E. Birks was perhaps the best. It was hoped to arrange a match against Ampleforth College, but this unfortunately fell through. In the Lent term we had large Boxing Classes and plenty of fresh talent came to light, so we may quite reasonably hope for a good season's sport next winter. J.C.R.K. SWIMMING. Swimming this term at Yearsley Baths and in the river has been under ideal conditions of weather. We began the term with a rather long list of non-swimmers, but the number of these is already much reduced, and the new entry from the Junior School next term, will swell the number of " Passed Test " considerably. Is it too much to hope for a bath a bit nearer the School buildings, to which we could go in the odd half-hours ? J.C.R.K. LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :A iii. Queen Victoria—Lytton Strachey. 112. Cecil Rhodes—Williams. F 152. Experiences of a New Guinea Resident MagistrateG 303. An Anthology of Modern Verse—A .M. H io5. A Few Short Runs—Lord Harris. D 114. Oxford Lectures on Classics. FICTION ROOM. R Lady Bountiful—Birmingham. Port Allington Stories—V ernede. Path of the King—Buchan.

Monckton.

SALVETE.

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THE ART EXHIBITION. On July 2nd and 3rd, an Exhibition of Pupils' Drawings in line and wash was shown 'in the Art Rooms. There were to be seen designs for book plates, music covers, friezes, tiles, and the like ; landscapes in Pastel and Water Colour ; Costume Life Drawings ; Nature Work and Original Posters. Perhaps the works which aroused most interest were the designs for posters and advertisements of motor cars. In this work the natural interest which most boys show for motor vehicles of all descriptions had been utilised to inculcate the principles of ornament and pictorial composition. Two-thirds of the posters exhibited had been done by the boys in their spare time. The designs for book plates, etc., showed an appreciation of strong, vigorous, and harmonious colour, and a knowledge of the desirability of adapting the colour and treatment of the pattern to the purpose for which it is ultimately intended to serve. The merit of the pastel work was in the fact that the boys had not attempted to make pastel drawings look like water colours. There was a real attempt to draw with the crayon, and so to preserve the proper technique of the medium. In the water colour landscape work, too much emphasis on pictorial composition and an extreme simplicity of treatment had produced work perhaps too purely decorative to be readily pleasing to the eye, but which should lead to better work when the rules of procedure are known well enough to be modified or eventually discarded. The figure drawings showed sound draughtsmanship, but there was not the same successful elimination of non-essential detail as in the other work. The nature drawings were the best work in the Exhibition. Roscoe, Bairstow and W. Wood of the Junior School showed a rare appreciation of line quality. C. H. P.

School House. Clarke, W. A., c2. Curtois, ci. Armstrong. Baldwin. Hall, R. Pacey. Thompson, W.

SALVETE. Clifton Rise. Clifton Grove. Marshall i Brunton, W. ci. Flintoft, H. R. b2. Marshall ii. Darwin, R. E. C2. Ogley. Townend. Harvey.

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NOTES AND ITEMS.

Clifton Manor.

Dayboys.

Matthewman. Smith. Wharram.

Ellison. Johns. Mayson..

VALETE. Wilkinson, R. A. (1917-21) School House. Lower VI. Modern. School Monitor. 1st XV. (1919-20-21). Captain of Football, 1920. School Hockey Colours (1921). C.S.M. in O.T.C. Choir. Newhouse, E. A. (1917-21). Clifton Grove. Remove B. House. Monitor. Head of Clifton Grove. Played for Second XV. 192o. Powell, G. V. (1918-21). Clifton Rise House Monitor. Second IV. V. Modern. Kemp, E. D. S. (1919-21). Clifton Manor, B2. Keyworth, H. S. (1917-21). School House. Lower VI. Class, School Hockey Colours, 1921. Shann, C. D., Clifton Grove, B2. Wildsmith, K. '(1919-21). School House, B2. Peter, J. W. (1917-21). School House, Br. Choir. Gothorp, A. A. (1918-21). Clifton Rise, B2. N.B.—The Editors cannot answer for the absolute correctness of these notices unless they are communicated by the persons concerned.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate A. L. B. Pattinson, J. A. Hanson, W. A. Barton, J. Tasker and H. G. Coates, on receiving their School Cricket Colours ; also R. N. Newby, L. F. Leversedge, E. P. Sewell, E. G. Bullen, G. W. Etches, E. V. Sykes, N. Pullan and G. Marwood, on receiving their 2nd XI. Colours. We congratulate F. J. Mann (O.P.) on winning the Squire Scholarship at Keble College, Oxford. Heartiest congratulations to T. Watkinson and J. D. A. Moore, on winning the Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics, and the Headmaster's Prize for Foreign History respectively.

EXHIBITION FUND.

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Will all O.P.'s who wish to play in the O.P. Football Match at the end of next term kindly inform P. R. Morris, Trinity College, Oxford, as soon as possible. We congratulate W. H. Jefferson on receiving his School Rowing Colours and H. N. Hodd, W. J. Carney, R. F. Yates, and F. P. Terry, on receiving their 2nd IV. Colours. ;

JUNIOR SCHOOL. SALVETE. H. Woollons. H. Richardson. R. Wilstrop. A. Williams. J. Williams. C. P. Hardy. W. B. Wood.

VALETE. K. P. Harrison. B. D. Hodgson. B. E. Johnson.

EXHIBITION FUND. Owing to various causes the Exhibition Fund, which yearly has provided Exhibitions of &5-25, to the total amount of, £16o, had fallen to less than .50. It should be pointed out that to provide an Annual Exhibition of it is necessary to have an annual income of L45 or 6o, as an Exhibition is held for either three or four years. This help has been much appreciated by parents. In order to make good the deficit, an appeal was made by the Old Peterite Club for annual subscriptions to enable this most important fund to be continued. The list of subscribers, who have kindly come to the rescue, is given below :—

E. J. Walton ((,5o in ten annual subscriptions) ... ... G. W. Lloyd Old Peterite ... The Dean of York The Misses Wilson ••• ... B. Dodsworth F. T. Penty ... ... ...... . • :• A. W. Reinold (5 donation and an annual subs.) ... H. C. Scott ... ... ... Old Peterite Club (for one year) ...

Annual Subscription. f s. d. ... 5 o o ••• 35 0 0 30 0 0 .•. 10 0 0 ... 5 0 0 ... 5 0 0 ... 1 o o ... i i o i o o 15 0 0 • ••

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O.P. NEWS.

O.P. NEWS. DEATHS. the wife of H. E. Leatham, (O.P.) 31St Jan., 1921. the Rev. Canon Thomas Percy Pemberton 17th Feb., 1921. Christopher Cullen Grattan (O.P.) [O.P. 6th March, 1921. the Rev. Walter Marshall (O.P.), at Christchurch. 28th March, 1921. the widow of S. W. Baxter (O.P.). Recently. Robert Stansfield Crompton (O.P.). loth Dec., 1920.

15th Nov., 192o. 3oth Oct., 1920. oth Nov., 1921. 8th Feb., 1921.

BIRTH. the wife of H. R. Outram, (O.P.), twin [daughters. MARRIAGES. L. F. Wood (O.P.), to Agnes Mary, eldest daughter of Dr. Stoddart, of York. Wilfrid Ainslie (O.P.) to Norah Jackson. the Rev. E. Bellerby (O.P.), to Gertrude, eldest daughter of Chas. Connolly, of Handsworth.

ARMY PROMOTIONS AND RESIGNATIONS. G. D. H. Foster (O.P.), from unemployed list has been granted a short service commission on probation as pilot officer, R.A.F. Lieut. C. D. B. Cluff (O.P.), resigns his commission and retains rank of lieutenant. Capt. R. B. Addis (O.P.), 9th Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles, relinquishes his commission. Capt. (Brevet-Major) W. A. K. Fraser (O.P.), to be Major. Temp. Capt. W. Willen (O.P.), relinquishes his commissions on completion of service and is granted rank of Major. Lieut. K. G. Chilman (O.P.), to be Lieut. 9th West Riding and Staffs Med. Brig. R.G.A. Major I. M. Sunter (O.P.), relinquishes his appointment on the Staff. Lieut, W. G. Yeoman (O.P.), relinquishes his commission and retains rank of Lieutenant. Capt. A. A. Hingston (O.P.), to be Major R.A. Med. Corps. Lieut. N. McK. Jesper (O.P.), relinquishes his commission and retains rank of Lieutenant.

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Major C. J. Daniel (O.P.), relinquishes rank of Lieut.-Col. on retiring from Record Office and is granted rank of Lieut.Colonel on ceasing to be employed. Capt. R. M. Wood (O.P.), to be Major, Territorial Reserve. Major-Gen. N. Malcolm (O.P.), to be Division0 Commander attached H.Q. Unit. APPOINTMENT. Rev. E. C. Peters (O.P.), to be Vicar of Newton-on-Ouse.

MISCELLANEOUS. There are two vacancies on the editorial staff of the School Records and Registers.—Apply, C. H. Chadwick, II, Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, W.C. 2. Among recent publications we observe " The Happiest People in the World," and " The Rise and Consummation of the Aeon," by Holden Edward Sampson (O.P.). .

In a subscription list of 1829, St. Peter's School is entered as contributing to a fund for the restoration of the Minster. The Rev. John Fletcher, a former Headmaster, was born in York and educated at Cambridge. He was appointed probably in 1565. In 1574 he was imprisoned by Archbishop Grindale, a jealous supporter of the Reformation, and was not released for 20 years. In or before 1598 he returned to live in St. Cuthbert's, Aldwark, and abjured the realm . before 1600. Aftef a short residence abroad he returned to Aldwark with his son William. Among his pupils may have been William Wright, the Jesuit, Richard Dighton and Miles Dawson, who were educated in York, and the last-named of whom was usher in a school there, but the only boy who can be identified as being at the School in his time was Henry Swinburne, the ecclesiastical lawyer. It may reasonably be conjectured that a former headmaster Fletcher was well acquainted with the Gunpowder conspirators and other prominent Roman Catholics, who were educated at the School after his return to York.

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OBITUARY NOTICES.

THE REV. EDWARD WHITTINGTON DARNLEY-SMITH, M.A. We regret to announce the death of the Rev. E. W. Darnley-Smith, M.A., vicar of Landscove, near Ashburton, after a serious operation in a London Nursing Home. He was educated at St. Peter's School, York, where he was a member of Mr. Adam's house, in 1879. Afterwards he graduated from University College, Durham, was ordained priest in 1889, and in 1890 was appointed vicar of Landscove. He leaves a widow and two sons. Mr. Darnley-Smith was a talented musician and was much sought after when any historical pageant was being arranged in the neighbourhood. About two years ago he took part in the pageant at Ashburton, and in the latter part of last year organised the pageant held at Torquay.

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

ST. DUNSTAN'S' BLIND MASSEURS.

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

Quite a number of University men and public school boys have been included in the roll of graduates from St. Dunstan's, that wonderful college for training the men blinded in the war to take their independent place in the world again, and not the least of the problems that faced Sir Arthur Pearson was to discover some new profession which would offer congenial and profitable occupation to men of this class. That such a vocation has been found in the practice of massage and electrotherapy is proved by the remarkable success that has been achieved everywhere by the St. Dunstan's blind masseurs. Our readers will find sympathetic interest in some short account of what these men, who may have been college or school friends of their own, are accomplishing. More than one hundred St. Dunstan's men have gained the massage certificate of the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics, and last year a St. Dunstan's masseur secured first place out of three hundred competitors, all of whom could see except fifteen fellow students who qualified at the same time. Blind Masseurs have been established in independent practice in many parts of London, the suburbs and the provinces, and without a single exception all are doing well. Their work has received the highest medical endorsement and indeed it would seem that in the practice of massage and its allied treatments the sighted operator can claim no advantage. Here, for example, is what Major-General Sir Robert Jones, the famous orthopaedist says :—" The work that your blind masseurs do is very exceptional in quality. They are, in every sense of the term, a great success. I find them all intelligent and possessed of a wonderful gift of touch, together with keen enthusiasm for their work. Apart from their qualities as masseurs, I think they have an extraordinary good psychological effect upon their patients. I consider Institutions which secure the services of these men trained at St. Dunstan's very fortunate." The application of massage and electro-therapeutics to the every-day ailments of life is employed far less by the average person than its undoubted curative value deserves, and this applies very specially to the mishaps and muscular troubles to which the week-end athlete and the sedentary worker is so

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subject. For the convenience of prospective patients from these classes in the City, St. Dunstan's have established a Massage Clinic in a central position at 18, Christopher Street, Finsbury Square, E.C. This is open from 9-30 to 6-3o every day for treatments and consultations and being equipped with the most modern appliances and employing a highly skilled 'staff, it should prove a real boon to the City man. It seems peculiarly fitting that the men who have undergone themselves so much of suffering and sacrifice should find their vocation in alleviating the ills of their fellows, and it is with very great readiness that we accede to the request of Sir Arthur Pearson that we should give the hospitality of our columns to this record of their work and we may mention that a line to the After-Care Department at the Headquarters of St. Dunstan's, Regent's Park, N.W., will bring to any of our readers who may have need at any time of massage, the address of the nearest St. Dunstan's masseur.

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

THE

PETERITE. VoL. XX III.

DECEMBER, 192 1.

No. 239

SCHOOL LETTER. E have, as usual, to chronicle an energetic and busy term, that has passed very pleasantly without any great mishaps. Though the Summer Term always sees the exit of many Olympians, this term has shown that their successors are quite capable of continuing their high traditions of efficiency and popularity ; especially Elliot-Smith, who is an unqualified success as the Head of the School. In Football we have had quite a successful season, although at the beginning of term our prospects were very dubious. What seemed to be mediocre material has been skilfully welded into two quite good fifteens. Our out-of-School activities have, as usual, been many and varied. The Scientific Society has become very energetic and many interesting lectures have been given. The great enthusiasm displayed for wireless telegraphy is worthy of mention, as it has been one of the great features of the term. The Musical Society, whose work is very valuable to the School, has been much in evidence during the term. A fuller account of its activities will be found an another page. There have also been two lectures given in the School ; one by Mr. Ashton, the Secretary of the Selborne Society, on " Famous Fights on English soil," and one by Mr. Webb on " Curiosities of Clothing." Mr. Tendall also organised an enjoyable singsong, and a fortnight later Mr. Peachment arranged a School Concert. At the moment of writing, the play for the end of term, " The Prisoner of Zenda " is in the midst of preparation, and promises to be thoroughly successful. We have also done some work ! We extend`a hearty welcome to Mr. Sykes and Mr. Ping, who have joined the staff this term. Col. King has admirably filled the new post of Bursar to which he was appointed last term.

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OXFORD LETTER. OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD, December 3rd, 1921.

DEAR SIRS,

Since last we wrote we have fortunately been able to welcome three additional members to Oxford, though we lost M. H. Harland and P. G. Russell at the end of last term. A. G. Wilson (B.N.C.) our new Vice-President in Oxford, has performed the duties attaching to that office with remarkable success. He has been appearing regularly as a member of B.N.C. Rugger XV. and occasionally playing Soccer and Squash, but the care of the " labs " on three afternoons in the week rather retards his activities in this direction, yet the fact that he has recently been elected a member of the " Vampires " suggest that he takes his recreation later in the day. He is shortly paying his terminal visit to Schools." E. W. Gilbert (Hertford) is still a remarkably good goalkeeper at hockey, but unfortunately is suffering from the effects of a slight motor accident. A motor collided with a bicycle and he, unfortunately for him, was on the bicycle. Howevet, the accident happened some miles out of Oxford but, fortunately, near his " digs." We hope he will recover quickly to fulfil our expectations in " Schools." D. Norwood (Hertford) has taken over the reins of office as Hon. Secretary of the Club and we wish him every success during the coming year. He has laboured most diligently this term and his efforts in minute writing are phenomenal. The Hertford Hockey XI. much appreciate his energetic efforts and, with Gilbert in goal, we understand the high position which the XI. holds in the league ! He spends many evenings with the Ascham Club. We learn that K. H. Rhodes (Worcester) is manfully bearing the burden of his share of the responsibilities of " Varsity " life. Apart from work his favourite pastime is rowing. Up to the time of going to press, there is no evidence of his acquaintance with the Oxford ' crab.' His hobbies are playing rugger occasionally for Worcester and acting as host at O.P. meetings. P. R. Morris (Trinity) has, throughout the term, been excelling himself as the base of the Trinity scrum. We understand he is a member of many clubs, by means of which he follows up his manifold interests. His absence from the dinner, due to influenza, was deeply regretted by all the members of the Club,

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F. J. Mann (Keble) has been of a retiring disposition this term, due we may suppose to the demands made upon him by work, nevertheless he has played hockey as usual- for Keble, and, we also note that one of his drawings has been published by the Clarendon Press. J. G. Hardwick's (Keble) activities have been of a rather gentler kind this term ; by the new light which he has thrown on historical and kindred subjects, he has added yet another flower to the garland of his reputation. We are very glad to welcome K. Norwood this term up at Hertford. As he was at the School before most of the O.P's at present at Oxford, it would not be right to say anyhing disrespectful of him, even if we knew anything. It is enough to say that he is the brother of the Hon. Secretary. His activities, we believe, extend from the rugger field to inter-college chess competitions. Our numbers and our fame have increased with the advent of T. Watkinson to Hertford. Early in the term he showed his affection for exercise on„and in the water, an episode which culminated in a joy ride in a hansom cab—one of those antiquated survivals almost peculiar to Oxford. We hear that golf and dancing are other forms of exercise in which he indulges. His mantelpiece ornaments are worth seeing ! We have been very pleased to have our numbers reinforced by W. E. Barton (Worcester). He is at present in ' digs ' but hopes to get into college next term. Rumours have spread concerning his prowess on the river and the rugger field. The Second Annual Dinner of the Oxford branch of the O.P. Club was held at the British-American Club on Wednesday, November 23rd, and was the occasion of a greatly appreciated visit of Mr. Toyne, our President, and Mr. Featherstone, one of our Vice-Presidents, both of whom we were very pleased to welcome to Oxford once more. Messrs. Wilson, D. Norwood, Gilbert, Rhodes, Mann, Hardwick, K. Norwood, Watkinson and Barton were also present. It is very evident from the success which, undoubtedly, attended the function that the dinner will become a permanent institution. Wishing the School every success in all its manifold interests.

We are, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

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CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. CAMBRIDGE,

To the Editors of the " Peterite."

December 4th, 1921.

DEAR SIRS, Unworthy, I fear, is the pen that has been called upon to continue the record of the doings of the Cambridge O.P's., but you will pardon, I hope, its short-comings. I write on the eve of a term alive with interest : its chief event the triumphant rout of WOMAN (yea, the destruction of the very portals of her stronghold !) ; there still remains one University for men. I could tell, too, of how the men of Caius made a sortie by night and rolled through the streets the howitzer they captured from Jesus College ; and of the charge of the Chariot of Fire with its team of gowned steeds through the Market Place on the 11th ; and of many another of " this placid back-waters' " feats. Mais a nos moutons ! Tendall has been vigorous in the Hockey world, in his capacity as Clare College Secretary : that he also works, row upon row of neatly ticketed, infinitely precious phials of chemicals which he has concocted bear abundant testimony. English (Clare) with an exam. this month has been too busy (too lazy ? certainly not !) for anything but solid work. This also applies to Metcalfe (Trinity) but he has been known to brandish a ping-pong racquet. Tomlinson (Christ's) has had bad luck with his leg again and owing to an operation could not keep last May term, but he is up once more this year, and has played for the Varsity at Lacrosse. Dawson (John's) has been playing (I quote his words) " a certain amount of hockey with no result but bruises," and has " been teaching the young idea how to cox." He has also been working hard—" of course ! " Reed, Peterhouse Secretary for Rugger has been playing with the verve and enterprise we knew so well at York. He was one of the thousand victims of the Great Hoax when, with G Hall packed, (even with dons and their wives and the learned and sedate ! ) Sir A. Conan-Doyle " failed to materialise. – enjoying a somewhat belated dinner, oblivious of surroundings !

Duringtheo'spawitMcksobenravusly

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Birks (Selwyn), too, has been revealing the mysteries of the Cam to fresh coxes : he is coxing the College 1st boat in the Lents, and has done some sculling, rewarded but yesterday by a chilly ducking from which he is only just clean and dry. He has also been again trying to arouse interest in Fives, but this time with some success !! With all best wishes for a repetition of last year's histrionic triumph. We are, Yours sincerely, O.P. CANTAB.

LEEDS LETTER.

THE UNIVERSITY, LEEDS. DEAR SIRS, This is the first time that the O.P's at Leeds have been able to offer a letter, but now that " We are seven " we feel that we are in a position to do so. H. E. K. Reynolds is reading for his final M.B., but finds time to help with the new boat-house we are building. So far active rowing has not been possible this term, but we look for a vigorous revival of the Boat club. Platt is a medical, too, and when not reading condensed Anatomy finds time for golf and has reached the final stages of the Medical School Tournament. About Powell we do not know a great deal. A cross examination has not yielded good results but we do know that he is an Agricultural expert and a shining light in the rugger world. Johnstone too, is rather a recluse, but we have heard that he is an engineer as well as a great one-step expert. Green is a colour chemist and hails from York. This would not be worth noting if he did not give the 8-25 so many misses owing to the great attraction of his bed. He spends most of his time in the dye-house, but nobody has seen any of his work. This term we welcome Burridge and Gray. Both have come up as Medicals and have fully entered into our life.

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Burridge seems frightfully full of affairs but can always manage to be in the Hall for the lunch time dance and at the Rooms for afternoon tea. He is going to join the Boat Club when it gets going and at present helps with the Club-house. Gray is a great man on the Hockey Team, and is to be congratulated upon getting his place during his first term. He is an ardent listener to the lectures and generally ends up by asking " did you understand it ? " We wish the School every success during the coming year, and hope to be able to welcome any more Peterites who are joining us up here. Yours etc., 26/11/21. THE O.P's, LEEDS.

FOOTBALL. Matches played, 9 ; Won, 4 ; Lost, 5.

Points for, 119.

Against, 109.

Versus

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1. Middlesbro' R.U.F.C. H 15. Pocklington School A 22. York A.R.U.F.C. H 29. Leeds Grammar School H H Nov. 16. Ripon Grammar School „ 23. Giggleswick School A 26. Hull and East Riding "A "H 3. Ampleforth Dec. H H ,, 7. Yorkshire Wanderers

lost won won lost won lost won lost lost

8 20 16 6 54 6 6 3 Nil

14 3 8 16 Nil 26 4 II 16

Date. Oct. ,,

THE SCHOOL V. MIDDLESBROUGH. Our first match. Owing to the drought the ground was really unfit to play on. We had hardly got together, and on the day's play deserved to lose. Result : Middlesbrough, 14 ; St. Peter's 5. THE SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON. We beat our opponents forward and as a result had a comparatively easy victory. Individually the backs were good, Tasker scoring several good tries. Result : Pocklington, 3 ; St. Peter's, 20.

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THE SCHOOL V. YORK R.U.F.C.

After playing very scrappily in the first half, we settled down and scored a meritorious win, There was some distinctly good breaking through by our centre three-quarters. Donking, Sewell and Elliott-Smith played particularly well for us. Result : St. Peter's, 16 ; York, 8. THE SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. We did not play well in this match. Holding an advantage forward, our backs gave the game away. Nearly all the Leeds scoring was from faulty passing when we were attacking. It became obvious in this match that the slowness of our threequarter line, and the want of vol;s shown by all the outsides was likely to be a great handicap. Result : Leeds G.S., r6 ; St. Peter's, 6. THE SCHOOL V. RIPON. An easy win for us owing to the marked superiority of our forwards. Result : York, 53 ; Ripon, Nil. THE SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK. We took some time-to settle down, and Giggleswick were all over us in the first ten minutes, scoring twice. Then our forwards rather dominated the game, and but for dropped passes we should have scored several times. Our tackling was not good, too many men going high for their man : though deserving to lose, we think the score rather flatters our opponents. Result : Giggleswick, 26 ; St. Peter's, 6. THE SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Ampleforth College, who have a remarkable record this year, having won all their school matches, visited York on Saturday. December 4th. A really thrilling game was seen, the match being a duel between the Ampleforth outsides and the St. Peter's forwards. The game settled down in the Ampleforth half, but after twelve minutes play, a clever movement by the visiting threequarters, led to them scoring far out. They scored twice more before half-time and then led by eleven points to nil. In the second half the St. Peter's forwards dominated the game. Wheeling the scrums and breaking up quickly they made repeated attacks on the Ampleforth line. As repeatedly the Ampleforth backs broke away.

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Geldart, Roche and Livingstone combined beautifully, but their attempts to score were rendered abortive by the splendid tackling of the home side. Donking particularly distinguished himself in defence. Towards the end in a determined attack by the home forwards led by Elliot-Smith, Sewell scored for St. Peters, and this was the only score in the second half. Result : Ampleforth College, II ; St. Peters, 3. The improvement in the School team was most marked in this match. Better wheeling and more dashing forward rushes have seldom been seen on our ground. Elliot-Smith and Sewell were always to the fore, and every one kept going at top pressure from start to finish. Of the backs, Donking, Cadell, Cooper and Huffam did a great deal of good tackling, and seldom made a mistake. The result was very much to our credit, considering the wonderful record of our opponents, and the fact that Jefferson and Tasker, two of our best outsides, were unable to play.

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. The football record in the School during the last three years has been a remarkably fine one, only four matches having been lost during that time. • With only three old colours available, it was felt that we should have some difficulty in keeping up to that standard. Beginning rather weakly, it looked as if those fears were going to be justified : however, every one set to work with a will, and the result was a steady improvement which culminated in a quite remarkable achievement, against Ampleforth. They had won all their school matches, having beaten both Sedbergh, and Durham ; but the match here will be remembered not for the brilliance of our all conquering opponents, but for the way our much lighter pack routed our heavy opponents and caused their backs to play a defensive game. We had quite a good pack—if they had not failed unaccountably on one occasion, they might have been written down as excellent. Elliot-Smith, Sewell and Mack were a strong front row, always beating the other side for possession : they wheeled quickly, broke up smartly and came away at once in a body. Many experiments were tried behind the scrum, Jefferson, Donking and Huffam being the only men to keep their places throughout the season. Donking was the mainstay outside, playing equally well at half or three-quarter. The kicking was on the whole good, and the tackling improved wonderfully as the

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season went on. The tackling of the outsides was as striking a feature as the wheeling and dribbling of the forwards. Unfortunately passes were often badly given and as often badly taken, and many a try that was skilfully worked up to, went a begging for want of a safe pair of hands. The keenness throughout the School was as great as ever, and Elliot-Smith is to be congratulated on the way he managed the school football, and led and kept his team together.

CHARACTERS OF THE XV. L. ELLIOT-SMITH (1920-21). Has captained the team well and got the best possible out of his forwards. Strong and heavy, he is a good scrummager : good on the line-out and with a useful hand-off he was often conspicuous in dashes for the line. His foot-work has improved out of all knowledge. He is the most " likely " forward we have turned out for some time, and ought to have a chance at Cambridge. W. H. JEFFERSON (1920-21). Was some time finding his form of last season. On his day he is a brilliant outside half. Quite tireless he often got across and helped his three-quarters in defence. Was too often tackled with the ball, having to some extent lost his power to see when a break through was possible. Kicked with good judgment. E. G. H. MACK (192o-21). A hard working forward, invaluable in the tight. Would have been as valuable in the loose but for his eccentricities, and unwillingness to part with the ball. He is a good dribbler and full of dash, and some of his kicking was very good indeed. R. V. C. GRAY (192o-21). Unfortunately could not play much owing to illness. He is a fast forward, without much stamina : was useful as wing three-quarter at the end of the season. T. W7 DONKING (1921-22). The " deus ex machina " of the outsides, tackling brilliantly and getting us out of numerous difficulties. His defence was remarkable, but he could open up the game with considerable skill. Was good in attack too, but was not well supported, and most of his attacking efforts were on his own. His kicking might be improved.

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E. P. SEWELL (1921-22). A very good forward who played his hardest from start to finish. In the tight he had no superior ; in the loose, he tackled well and dribbled, but was too fond of staggering into trouble when the ball was in his hands— must learn to use his eyes and his head, good on the line out. N. PULLAN. A thoroughly sound forward, working well in the scrum, and dribbling and tackling well in the loose. Rather on the slow side. With more weight and strength he should be first rate. J. TASKER. Quite a dangerous three-quarter with good pace and a swerve. Never fitted in with the side and dropped passes at critical times. W. H. HUFFAM. Played very consistently at full back. Has not much length with his kicking, but as a rule found touch well. His tackling was sound, and he went down pluckily to rushes. R. W. A. COOPER. Did very well as scrum half. Tackling well and coming round the scrum smartly, his defence was sound. Got the ball away smartly, if sometimes blindly. H. C. NEWHOUSE. Hard working forward. Good in the scrum, and quite useful in a rush. F. R. HAwARD. A variable forward. Played some very good games. Slow in starting. R. F. YATES. Very useful forward, especially as a winger. Did some very smart tackling on occasions. J. N. AVERY. A promising forward. Broke away quickly, and was very good at a dribble. J. LADD. A good kick and improved tackler. Had not much dash ; shows promise. H. CADELL. A sound three-quarter, who should become good. Has a safe pair of hands, and was not afraid to break through. Poor kick. CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of the " Peterite." DEAR SIRS,

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

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thanks for devoting so much of his time to the School Football. I should also like to take this opportunity of thanking all masters and others who have taken part in the School games, and those masters who have been kind enough to give up their time to referee other games. Yours etc., L. ELLIOT-SMITH,

Captain of Football.

MUSICAL SOCIETY. Two excellent little concerts followed by a rousing sing-song are the only meetings to which the Society has been able to ask an audience this term. The remainder of the term has been taken up with preparing for tie School Concert and the. Theatricals. The outstanding feature of the term has been the growth of the School Orchestra. Of those who played with precision and effect at the School Concert quite half had been learning only a few weeks. Any boy who cares, can take a place in the Orchestra after a few weeks' practice. The instruments most needed are :any brass instrument, e.g. Cornet, Trombone and the like, any reed instrument, e.g. Oboe, Clarionet, Bassoon. We do not advise boys to take up violins or 'cellos unless they already know something about music and are prepared to put in a good deal of practice. Nor do we need more flutes or piccolos. The biggest bands are generally content with two. We now have in the School Orchestra seven violins, one viola, two 'cellos, two flutes, drums and cymbals.

SCHOOL CONCERT. A highly successful School Concert was given on Saturday, November 26th, which was very much enjoyed by all the School, and a large number of visitors. Our thanks are due to Mr. C. H. Peachment, the president of the School Musical Society, who deserves great credit for the admirable manner in which he organised and conducted the performance, besides training and instructing the Orchestra.

602

SCHOOL CONCERT.

After the concert had been opened in the customary manner by two School songs, Mr. P. H. Sykes played an admirable " Berceuse " of Chopin, which was greatly appreciated and received an enthusiastic encore. Mrs. Peachment then gave us a song from Madame Butterfly, followed by " Down Here " as an encore. Her particularly fine voice was heard to advantage in the Hall, and we were all highly delighted by her songs. Our gratitude is due to her for so kindly coming forward to sing. " The Songsters " a large and tuneful choir, then gave us a pleasing rendering of " Golden Slumbers." This was followed by selections from " Monsieur Beaucaire " played by the School Orchestra. We cannot speak too highly of the excellence of their execution, and the progress they have made this term, under the direction of Mr. Peachment. A fuller account of the activities of the Musical Society will be found elsewhere. The other items on the programme were unison songs by the ' Juniors, more delightful songs from Mrs. Peachment, and some more school songs. In conclusion, we should like to congratulate all those concerned in providing us with a very enjoyable evening and some really good music. SCHOOL CONCERT. November 26th, 1921. I. SONG WITH CHORUS " Bonnie Dundee " THE JUNIORS " The Vicar of Bray " THE SCHOOL 2. SONG " One Fine Day " (Madame Butterfly) MRS. C. H. PEACHMENT. 3. PART SONG ... " Golden Slumbers " ... THE SONGSTERS . INSTRUMENTAL ... " Selections from M. Beaucaire " THE ORCHESTRA. THE JUNIORS 5. UNISON SONGS " Chanson de Florian " " Melody in F " " The Soldiers' Chorus " " Down in the Forest " MRS. H. PEACHMENT 6. SONG 7. SONG " Here's a Health unto His Majesty " 3. MASTERS. 2. SCHOOL. I. JUNIORS. 8. SONG WITH CHORUS " When Johnnie comes Marching Home " THE JUNIORS. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.

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OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. This term has been one of the most successful terms for the Society. Our General Meeting was held at 12-15 on Friday, September 3oth, and various decisions were arrived at. The first business was to elect the officers, and the following were duly elected :— President : S. M. TOYNE, EsQ. Vice-Presidents : R. 0. GOOLDEN, ESQ. C. R. FEATHERSTONE,, ESQ. WOODCOCK, EsQ. A. J.. A. Hon. Treasurer : Hon. Secretary : B. McCALL. Committee : C. RICE. L. HEADLAM. J. W. H. CRAVEN. A wireless branch was formed under the direction of L.Headlam. Membership tickets were introduced and a term programme was printed. The present number of members is 83, as against 26 the preceding winter. Our first lecturer, A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq., was given only two days' notice, and in the end gave us on October 8th, a lecture on insects entitled " Some life Histories." Our amateur lectures were started by B. McCall, who with 3o odd slides, lectured on the " Rudiments of Architecture " on October 22nd. On November 12th, J. W. H. Craven lectured on " Wireless Telephony " with some slides hired from Messrs. Marconi Ltd. He had hoped to give a practical demonstration, but that was found impossible. B.M.

OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS. The Annual Camp was held at Strensall this Summer. The contingent had over 73 Cadets under canvas. There was plenty of work to be done and it was apparently done well and keenly, the reports on the p?rformance of the contingent in camp and in the field, being favourable. At the camp sports, the Battalion of which we formed a part, was represented by the school in two events : also Blair of the Manor was successful in winning the boxing at his weight. We rather missed the soldier band, which cheered our odd hours at the camp in the south last year. ,

604

GYMNASIUM.

A large number of recruits have been absorbed into the Corps lately, and the approximate present strength is now 130, showing a considerable increase on the half year. We have to record with regret the transfer of a most popular officer to Uppingham School O.T.C., Mr. P. B. King. During this term Mr. Sykes has attended many parades of the Corps, so that the shortage of officers has not been felt. Owing to a long list of members leaving the school, many of the N.C.O's. are inexperienced, but they are rapidly becoming efficient in their duties. A parade in celebration of Armistice Day was held on the iith November ; also the contingent in company with other O.T.C's. in this area attended a demonstration of tactics, held at the West Yorkshire Depot. On the whole I think we may fairly congratulate ourselves on a successful term's work.

O.T.C. PROMOTIONS.

Sgt. Donking L/cpl. Jefferson Cpl. Lorrain Smith L/cpl. Hodd L/cpl. Bullen L/cpl. Tasker L/Cpl. Cassels Cdt. Blair Cdt. Mack Cdt. Sewell*

to be

Il )7 l, ll

C.S.M. C.Q.M.S. Sgt. Sgt. Cpl. Cpl. Cpl. L/Cpl. L/Cpl. L/Cpl.

21. Sept., 1921. 28. 28. 30. y, 28. October, 1921. 29. 3o. 22. Sept., 1921. tl

24.

25.

Cadets Avery, Pullan and Haward acting L/cpls. (on probation).

GYMNASIUM. There is nothing of particular interest to report in this • department. We hope to have some boxing and gymnastic news for the next issue.

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LIBRARY NOTES. The following have been appointed librarians this term : A. T. Blair, R. V. C. Gray, J. Richardson, H. Linton, F. R. Haward, and A. Brown. The following books have been added to the library this term : B 234 Europe and Beyond.—Marriot. 235 The Tradition of the Roman Empire.—Russell. 236 The Decline and Fall of Napoleon.—Wolseley. (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) 237-9 History of The Popes (3 vols.)—Ranke. (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) C 192 A Philosopher with Nature.—Kidd. 193 Maps—their History and lives.—Fordham. 194 The world of sound.—Bragg. 195 Historical Eclipses.—Fotheringham. D 115. Mr. Wells as a Historian.—Gomme. E 46-51 Church History (6 vols).—Fuller. (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) F 153 Alpine Journal.— (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) G 303 Parodies Regained.—Evoe. (E. V. Knox.) 304 Literature of Europe (4 vols.).—Hallam. (Presented by G. Yeld, Esq.) Reading Room Fiction. R 509 Bright Articles only.—A. P. Herbert. 510 The Sunny Side.—A. A. Milne. 511 The Wherefore and the Why.—A. P. Herbert. 512 The Escaping Club.—A. J. Evans. 513 The Dark Geraldine.—Ferguson. 514 The Chronicles of Dawnhope.—G. F. Bradley. 515 Romance to the Rescue.—Mackail. 516 Wolves of God.—A. Blackwood.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate T. W. Donking and E. P. Sewell on receiving their School Football Colours this term ; and also J. N. Avery, H. G. Coates, F. R. Haward, N. Pullan, H. Huffam, J. Ladd, R. F. Yates, F. N. Terry, J. H. Newhouse, R. W. A. Cooper, G. Marwood, and H. Cadell on their 2nd XV. Colours.

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The following are the new School Monitors this term; T. W. Donking, W. H. Jefferson, N. K. Lindsay, E. Lorrain Smith, C. E. S. Bullen, A. T. Blair, E. G. H. Mack, and R. V. C. Gray. The new House Monitors are : House, H. N. Hodd ; Grove, E. P. Sewell ; Dayboys, J. Richardson and W. H. Cassels ; Manor, J. Ladd ; Rise, J. N. Avery. We offer our sincerest congratulations to K. G. Chilman, Esq., on being selected to play hockey for Yorkshire. We also congratulate E. G. H. Mack on being awarded his Cricket Colours for the Way Farers. The magnificent display of fireworks on the 5th of November was very much enjoyed by all those who were present. We wish the Headmaster and his party the best of luck on their forthcoming expedition to Norway. On Armistice Day we had a very impressive service in the Chapel, which was followed by a parade, when the O.T.C. saluted the flag. The Last Post was then played by the Band Instructor, and the corps then marched past. The Headmaster congratulated the corps on a smart turn-out. On Advent Sunday afternoon, the School, in accordance with annual custom, attended Evensong in the Minster. Mr. Tendall gave an organ recital in the Chapel on Sunday, November 13th, which was very much appreciated. The preachers in the Chapel this term were : Mr. Toyne on September 28th and October 3oth, Mr. Barnby on October znd and November zoth, The Very Rev. the Dean of York on October 9th, the Rev. F. Young, Representative of the S.P.G., on October 16th, and the Rev. M. S. Evers on November 6th. We should like to express our gratitude to Mr. Yeld who has recently presented the School with two engravings, and has also given several books to the Library.

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

To Miss Beckett, who has taken the place of Mr. Finch in the Junior School, we extend a hearty welcome. This has been a most successful term in the Junior School and the standard of work is very much higher. Games, as usual, have been well attended and much appreciated.

607

SHAKESPEARE.

In consequence of bad weather the match against Red House School was abandoned. Although the Junior School put up a good fight they were badly beaten by the Rise Juniors. However, some very keen matches have been played between the boys of St. Wilfrid's and St. Olave's in which much interest was taken. We are grateful to all who have supervised or given any assist. ance at games. A few character plays arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Goolden and Miss Crawley are being presented by the Olavites at the end of term. They promise to be very successful and will no doubt encourage the boys to attempt bigger things in the future. The Junior School offer hearty congratulations to Mr. Chilman on playing Hockey for the County.

SALVETE. Stansfield, J. Horobin, F. D. Baker, E. T. N. Banks, P.

Raw, T. Crawford, T. Foster, T. D. G. Vowles, G. R.

Fox, G. R. Smythe, C. S. Scholey, J. Hill, C. H.

VALETE. Burton, J. W. Y. Lace, L. G. C. Frankland, H. A.

Stuart, T. E. Hills, H. . Bell, J. H.

Buchanan, W. H. Hunter, 0. Jauncey, H. H.

SHAKESPEARE. An experiment in Shakespeare teaching was instituted this term. The same play was read throughout the School in a month. At the end of this time each boy was at any rate given the opportunity of being fairly conversant with the chief characters and their principal speeches. Minute details, which so often give a permanent distaste for literature in boys, were ignored. The School then went to see Mr. Charles Doran and his company perform the play " Henry V." at the Theatre. It was interesting to observe how much life and meaning he managed to put into passages which had appeared to drag in the previous readings.

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Mr. Doran in the character of the King was more restrained than the majority of actors taking this part. The play undoubtedly gains by this restraint, which rescues the King from appearing merely a sabre rattling braggart. Many of the School saw Macbeth " " Midsummer Night's Dream," and Julius Clesar," also, and on more than one occasion helped in the minor parts. . On the Tuesday, Mr. Doran gave a very original lecture on Shakespeare. His comparisons of Shakespearian characters with personages of the twentieth century was very instructive and undcubtedly gave us one of the clues why Shakespeare has lived to the present day, and is still regarded as the master playwright.

AREOPAGITES. The Council of the Areopagus has held two meetings this term, one on Sunday, November 6th, when the Rev. M. S. Evers, R. V. C. Gray, and R. F. Yates were present as visitors, and one on the following Sunday, wren R. F. Yates was present. The following have been elected delegates this term :—N. K. Lindsay, L. Elliot-Smith, H. N. Hodd, and E. G. H. Mack. The Tamias is N. K. Lindsay.

IN MEMORIAM. Strong still but of the ancient stamp, Which gave to Church and State and Camp, To ships and to far lands its share Of those who've carried everywhere The British flag, the British plan Of liberty for everyman. St. Peter's School to-day recalls Her sons who learnt within these walls, That life is to be used with zeal And gladness for the common weal. Whether it be in joyous games Which frank and eager boyhood claims, Or on the dreadful battlefield, When lives must serve as Freedom's shield : To-day the School recalls each son Whose immortality is won. Who gave the best they had to give Their lives—that we and ours might live,

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Gave gladly God's best gift to them The tide of tyranny to stem. And none of us will e'er forget The great example they have set. Yet lest we should, their names shall shine Emblazoned on the sacred shrine. That when in this God's House we kneel The memory of them may steal ; Through the young hearts that worship here, And call in accents sweet and clear From where they breathe the Peace of God ; To follow in the path they trod. For them death is not strange nor sad, They are with God and they are glad ; And from their names an incense springs To soothe the pangs that sorrow brings, Because we cannot tell them here, How great we hold them and how dear. G.Y.

VALETE. H. G. CRAWSHAW. 1914-21. Head of School, School Monitor. Head of Rise. Upper VI. Modern. First XI., 1918-19-20-21. Colours, 1919-20-21. Capt., 1920-I. First IV., 1918-21. Colours, 1918-21. Captain of Boats, 1920-1. First XV., 1919-21. Colours, 1919-21. Secretary, 1920-21. Sgt. in O.T.C. Editor of Peterite. Head Librarian. School Choir. Delegate of the Areopagites. T. WATKINSON. 1914-21. School Monitor. Head of Dayboys. ' Upper VI. Classical. Editor of Peterite. B. A. C. GRAY. 1917-21. School Monitor. Head of House. First XI., 1920. First XI. Hockey, 1920. Captain of Hockey, 1921. First. XV., 1920-1. C.S.M. in O.T.C. J. A. HANSON. 1918-21. House Monitor. VI Modern. First XI., 1921. First XI., Hockey, 1921. First XV., 1920-I. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. D. BURRIDGE. 1916-21. School Monitor, Dayboys. VI. Modern. Second XV., 1920-1. Cpl. in O.T.C. J. D. MOORE. 1918-21. House Monitor. Head of Manor. V. Modern. L. WIGHTMAN. 1918-21, House Monitor, Manor. V. Classical,

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A. N. JOHNSON. 1919-21. Dayboy. VI. Modern. A. L. B. PATTINSON. 1918-21. VI. Classical. First XI., 1921. First XI. Hockey, 1921. School House. Rise. W. BARTON. 1918-21. V. Modern, House Monitor. Second XV., 1921. C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C. First XI., 1921. B. M. A. SMITH. 1919-21. Grove House. Played for Second XV., 1919-20. Third Boating IV. Remove B. HEARN, C. 1919-21. Dayboy. V. Modern. RYMER. 1918-21. Dayboy. V. Modern. CARNEY, W. J. 1919-21. School House. Second XV., 1920-I. Played for Second XI., 1919. Second School Boating Colours, 1921. B2. ASHTON, C. 1917-21. School House. Remove B. C. E. RUSSELL. 1919-21. School House. Bi. W. T. BRIGGS. 1919-21. Grove. V. Modern. BURGIN, J. C. 1918-21. Grove. Remove B. CATTLEY, R. W. 1919-21. Grove Bi. E. C. BARKER. 1919-21. Rise. B3. 0. B. JEPSON. 1918-21. School House. First XV., 1920-1. First XI., 1920-I.

SALVETE.

School House.

Ives B3. Lace, C2. Buchanan, B4. Blamires, CI.

Smyth, Bz. Burton, C2. Timmins, B3. Robinson, mi., B4.

Rise House.

Stuart, CI. Daintry, mi., B3. Helmsley, Remove A.

Harris, Bi. Cattley, C2. Lewes, B3. Hodsman, CI.

Manor House.

Sellers, Bi. Hewitt, Remove A. McGoverne, Bi. Goodenham,

Dayb oys.

McCowan, ma., Remove A. Crawford, ma., B2. Aitchinson, CI. Storrs-Fox, H. M. C2. Wilcock, mi., C2. Richards, mi., C2. Crawford, mi., C2.

Grove House.

McCowan, mi., Br. Ryder, CI. Hunter, C2. Storrs-Fox, P. Cz. Hunt, mi., C2. Peacock, C2.

IN MEMORIAM.

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Our congratulations are due to H. S. King Reynolds (O.P.) of Leeds University, who recently won the annual Class Prize in Clinical Surgery awarded by Sir Berkeley Monyhan, Professor of Surgery in the University of Leeds. We extend our deepest sympathy to L. W. Huffam, Esq., O.P., upon his recent bereavement We congratulate H. F. S. Gedge on playing in the Yorkshire County Rugger Trials.

IN MEMORIAM.

It is with great regret, that we hear as we go to press that J. de R. Dooley died in the Military Hospital, Aldershot, on November 2oth, 1921. For sometime past he had been stationed in Ireland having been seconded from the 4th Dragoon Guards to the Tank Corps. At school, he was always a great enthusiast in the O.T.C. from its start, until he went to Sandhurst. He was head of the Grove, Captain of the XV. and in the school boat. His early death will be a great blow to his many school friends and to his regiment in which he was most popular. HuFFAM.—November i8th, at a Nursing Home, Scarborough, Annis Burland, the dearly loved wife of Leonard Wm. Huffam, 0.P., of Mahon.

THE

PET ERITE. No. 240

MARCH, 1922.

XXIII.

SCHOOL LETTER.

" Coelum, non animum mutant " Old wine in new bottles

E appear this term in a new guise we have changed our hempen homespun for a brilliant new garment we burst upon an expectant and excited world in all the glory of splendid raiment purple and fine linen. We have a new cover. The design is the work of E. H. Roscoe, 0.P., whom most of us will remember and we owe many thanks to his generosity which has so enabled the Peterite to assume an exterior worthy of the weighty matter occasionally to be found inside. :

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It is proposed, moreover, to increase the activities of the School by adding a Swimming Bath to the buildings It is a want that has long been felt, and the project should have the warmest support of all Peterites, past and present. The scheme will be found fully dealt with in another place. That is for the summer and for this term we can look back on ten weeks of sunshine and success. The Hockey XI. under the captaincy of J. Tasker, and the able coaching of S. M. Toyne, Esq., has had a season that can be compared with some of the best the school has known. We should like to take this opportunity of congratulating K. G. Chilman, Esq., on playing for Yorkshire and the North, and B. A. C. Gray on his Leeds University Cap. On the river, although School races have been impossible, the various house crews have had an energetic and exciting time. On one occasion, though, four stalwarts forsook the comparative comfort of a boat for the liquid discomfort of the river : February, we are told, is not a suitable time of year for bathing. Junior Football, too, has been going strong, and a Colts XV. has met Aysgarth and Ampleforth.

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OXFORD LETTER.

The Sports are to take place on Wednesday, April 5th, on which occasion we hope to see many great deeds done. The boom in the Scientific Society continues and it has been especially active this term. Might we suggest the inauguration of some sort of Literary and Debating Society ? It is a want that is very much felt in the School, and it is thought that some organisation of this sort would be very popular. We extend our hearty congratulations to H. W. Liddle, Esq., Housemaster of Clifton Manor, on the birth of a daughter.

OXFORD LETTER. DEAR SIRS, In spite of the proverbially inclement character of an Oxford Hilary Term, the activities of the Club have been continued unrestricted. In addition to the usual two General Meetings there have been informal gatherings on two or three evenings of the term at which affairs, important and unimportant, have been discussed. But to go into further detail :A. G. Wilson has been as versatile as usual. Among other things he has played for Richmond against Cambridge and for B.N.C. against all-corners. The Vampires' claim some of his attention but nothing deters him from fulfilling his vice-presidential duties to the satisfaction of all. The 'Varsity life is indeed fun ! '

P. R. Morris has been prevented from turning out to serve the Trinity pack this term owing to 'flu, and he has been unfit most of the term. He has spent several evenings with the Aschan and he continues to work most assiduously. '

E. W. Gilbert has kept goal—but there is no need to remind your readers again of his prowess on the hockey field ; he himself will tell you that only 49 goals have been scored against him and further, that on 23 (or was it 24 ?) of these occasions, he was completely unsighted. He not only continues to speak at all General Meetings of the Club, but on one occasion in the Union boldly ranged himself on the side of the Vice-Chancellor when the latter was being subjected to a vote of censure.

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D. Norwood unfortunately injured his ankle in the last week of last term in a street brawl' Consequently he was unable to dance in the vac' or play hockey for Hertford until late this term. The fact that he digs in Divinity Road has not made him change his school for Theology. He is a billiard sharper and an expert at ping-pong. His 22nd birthday was no ordinary celebration. '

K. H. Rhodes has trained hard, eaten hard, and rowed hard, and all with eminent success, as the Worcester college torpid in which he rowed succeeded in going head of the river. Oars now form a prominent feature ill his scheme of mural decoration. We fear his work has been sadly neglected. This seems a disputed point. F. J. Mann has played Hockey as usual for Keble. His appearance at the Town Hall in scarlet silk, caused some sensation, and we understand that a certain lady lent him her shoes to complete the picture. J. G. Hardwick has been rowing in " toggers " this term. In other matters he has been singularly silent : on request he has refused to divulge any more of his doings. K. Norwood leads a somewhat retired life, but has distinguished himself in goal for the Hertford ' Soccer' team. Rumours of his prowess in the world of chess also are prevalent. T. Watkinson likes Oxford. W. E. Barton has been spending every afternoon this term in propelling one bit of wood through the water by means of another, in other words he has been rowing, and so has had no time for anything else (work ?) But in the rowing line he has distinguished himself, and S. Peter's, by stroking the Worcester College znd Torpid which made four bumps.' '

We must congratulate the School Hockey XI. on its achievements this term up to date and wish them every success in their remaining matches. We remain, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

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THE PRISONER OF ZENDA. LEEDS LETTER. THE UNION ROOMS, THE UNIVERSITY, LEEDS,

22/3/22.

DEAR SIRS,

This term we have to report that Reynolds is working very hard and we congratulate him in his latest success in the examination world. Platt too, has been going strong, he unfortunately lost the Medical School Golf Tournament after reaching the final stage, but passed his 2nd M.B. in fine style. Powell, we congratulate upon his success in the football world, he has played regularly for the XV. and well deserved his cap, which he has been awarded. An interview with Johnstone has not yielded much result. He has played for the XV. and distinguished himself on several occasions. Gray and Burridge seem to spend a great deal of time in lectures and Labs. The former is to be congratulated upon receiving his Hockey Colours, while the latter has spent some time with the Boat Club. Strange tales are told about coming from Bradford and we know Burridge was in the crew. Yours, etc., THE LEEDS O.P's. THE PRISONER OF ZENDA. On December 15th and 16th, at the end of last term, the School presented " The Prisoner of Zenda." The play was indubitably a tremendous success, and the crowded houses that saw it nightly, enjoyed it enormously. The " book " is the stage version of the famous novel by Anthony Hope, and is too well-known to need any introduction. The interpretation as a whole was extraordinarily good, and owed much of its polish to the able management of Mr. Tendall, to whose skill and patience at rehearsals those who took part in the play bear warm testimony. The setting was very good indeed, particularly in Acts I. and IV. Mr. Toyne filled the dual role of King Rudolf V. and Rudolf Rassendyll with his customary skill and energy. He shewed the

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distinction between the two characters very well, and although perhaps the part of the real King was not quite suited to his particular style, he displayed his undoubted talents at their very best. He was weaker in the Fourth Act, if one may criticise, where he seemed to exaggerate the madness of the King. Miss Evelyn was very charming as the Princess Flavia. She had a hard part to play, and managed to subjugate the sentimentality of it very effectually. She was seen at her best in the Second Act, and was certainly one of the successes of the play. Mr. Tendall gave us a spirited rendering of Black Michael's part, and looked most villainous. Mrs. Toyne deserves the highest of praise for her acting in the She softened down the difficult part of Antoinette de Mauban. harshness of the part to an admirable degree, and at the same time acted with vigour and effect. Her's was one of the finest performances of the play. The Colonel Sapt of H. N. Hodd was undoubtedly good. He had a great deal to do and did it well, although his make-up was rather unconvincing. He managed to infuse just the right military tone into his part. ' A. J. Blair gave us Fritz von Tarlenheim as he should have been. His stage appearance was very smart, and his clear enunciation made him audible everywhere. Mr. Goolden's Bertram Bertrand was very effective, and much appreciated by the audience. He splashed canvas as one " to the manner born " and his embarrassment in Act III. was a piece of finished acting. Detchard was played by E. G. H. Mack in a way that left no doubts as to his capabilities. E. Lorrain Smith made a very warlike and convincing Marshal Strakenz. N. K. Lindsay as Rupert of Hentzau was really good, but too much inclined to gesticulate. He was at his best in the Third Act with Mr. Toyne. The Brothers Teppich and Frau Teppich made an amusing trio in the Second Act. Mr. Liddle gave us a delightful cameo of Lord Topham. E. P. Sewell was reassuring as Ludwig, and L. Headlam was a smart Toni, B. McCall was a good Josef, W. H. Cassels, J. Tasker, and R. F. Yates, were most courtierlike. Miss Toyne was a fairy-like figure in Act II. Everyone concerned deserves the highest praise for a representation that came up to some of the finest pieces that have ever been played at S. Peter's. The play went without any serious hitch every night, and Mr. Toyne and Mr. Tendall both did their best to make it a success, and they certainly did so.

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Mr. Peachment also contributed to the success by superintending the painting of the scenery, and acting as conductor to the School orchestra which provided some charming music during the entr'actes. The scenery was generally thought to be better than any previous occasion, and all those concerned in its production deserve congratulations for their hard work and successful results. DRAMATIS PERSONX. In order of appearance.

... R. 0. Goolden, Esq. Bertram Bertrand ... B. McCall ... Josef ... ... S. M. Toyne, Esq. Rudolf Rassendyll (Rudolf V.) ... A. T. Blair Fritz von Tarlenheim H. N. Hodd Colonel Sapt ... G. F. Tendall, Esq. Michael, Duke of Strelsau Mrs. Toyne Antoinette De Mauban E. G. H. Mack Detchard J. N. Avery Lorenz Teppich P. H. Sykes, Esq. Franz Teppich Mrs. Atkinson Frau Teppich (wife to Franz) F. Yates, W. H. Cassels, J. Tasker Courtiers ... H. W. Liddle, Esq. Lord Topham ... E. Lorrain Smith Marshal Strakenz Miss M. Evelyn Princess Flavia ... Miss Toyne Flavia's Attendant ... E. P. Sewell Ludwig ... .. L. Headlam Toni N. K. Lindsay Rupert of Hentzau . .

SCENE PAINTERS. W. H. Jefferson. L. J. Watson.

L. Headlam. F. R. Haward. C. H. Peachment, Esq.

Act I. A Forest near Zenda. Act II. The Winter Palace at Strelsau. Act 'III. Castle at Tarlenheim.

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ACT IV. A Cell in the Castle of Zenda. Time—The present. School Orchestra—Selections from " Monsieur Beaucaire." Costumes by J. Birkenshaw, Liverpool. Make up by Mr. Bland, Market Street, York. HOCKEY. At the time of writing we can confidently say that the School has had the best hockey season which they have ever had. It is particularly gratifying, as on the first Senior game, the team was very destitute of experienced players. There was only one old colour. Mushy ice and falls of snow prevented any further practice before the Leeds University match. To our surprise the School won by no fewer than 12 goals to o. Tasker forward, and Carney at half-back and Leversedge and Mack at back played excellently. Gradually the team became a level well balanced side and now it is the best we have turned out. We should have beaten Ripon School by many more goals on a rolled ground, as stick work was quite impossible there. The forwards are quite fast and have at last entirely scotched the old vice of stopping the ball with foot and hand. This may be permissible occasionally with the half-backs and more often with the backs, but the whole line is stopped, if one forward waits to stop the ball like this. The only real fault among the forwards is that they are apt to pass too straight across the ground. We must congratulate J. Tasker on his team's record and also some old Peterites on their achievements. K. G. Chilman has played for Yorkshire and the North with great success at outside left, which is undoubtedly his place, J. 0. Wood for Yorkshire and R. G. De Little for Yorkshire 2nd. B. A. C. Gray for Leeds University. All played against Yorkshire County on Wednesday, March 22nd, for S. Peter's School (Past and Present). CHARACTERS. J. TASKER (captain). (1921). A keen, fast and clever forward.

He should go far when he learns to sober down in front of goal when he has plenty of time. He is a really convincing player,

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L. F. LEVERSEDGE (back). (1922.) A clever and knowing back, full of subtle ways and not easily passed. Much more energetic than last year. E. G. H. MACK (back). (1922.) A fierce and dangerous player. Most of the referees have been exceptionally kind to him. He ought to be really good and should get into good hockey, if he ceases to use his body. L. C. CARNEY (half-back). (1922.) A hardworking honest player. Most reliable and now becoming a good feeder. G. MARWOOD (half-back). (1922.) Much improved, clever at drawing his man, inclined to keep the ball a little too long. E. B. HAYNES (forward).—Dashing and fast. R. V. C. GRAY (forward).—A slow starter, but centres well. W. P. McKAY (forward).—With experience should develop into a good forward. H. G. COATES (goal).—Proved a tower of strength in the later matches. Matches played, II ; Won, 9 ; Drawn, 1; Lost, 1. Against, 18.

Goals for, 76,

Date. Opponents. Feb. 1. Leeds University A „ 15. Col. Adams' XI. „ 22. Leeds University Mar. 1. Thirsk ... 4. Harrogate ... 8. York „ II. Ripon School ... 15. Col. Adams XI. „ 18. York Y.M.C.A. „ 22. Yorkshire A ... „ 27. Col. Adams' XI. „ 29. Old Peterites ...

Sch. 12 9 3 12 9 2 3 6 8 7 5

Grnd. Rslt. H. won won H. H. lost won A. won H. A. drawn A. won won H. H. won won H. H. won H.

00. Nil. 2 5 Nil. I 2 Nil. 1 I 4 2

SCHOOL V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY A. This match was played on the Yorkshire Gentlemen's ground on Wednesday, February 1, and resulted in a decisive victory for the School by 12 goals to nil. J. Tasker and Mr Chilman played brilliantly for us and were responsible for all the goals except one. They were well supported by the half-backs, and after the first ten minutes the University goal was strongly attacked.

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Played on the School ground on February 15th. The School attacked immediately after the bully-off and Mr. Chilman netted the ball. The School combined to press and the score stood at 4—I at half-time. In the second half the School added further goals and won by the comfortable margin of 9-2. Scorers for the School were Mr. Chilman (5) Tasker (2) Mr. Toyne (1) Gray (r). Team :—W. H. Huff am ; L. F. Leversedge ; E. G. H. Mack ; G. Marwood ; S. M. Toyne, Esq. ; L. C. Carney ; R. V. C. Gray; W. P. McKay ; K. G. Chilman, Esq. ; J. Tasker ; T. G. Robinson. SCHOOL V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY. Played on the School ground on Wednesday, February 22nd. A fast and interesting game. The University sent a full side to avenge the heavy defeat of their " A " team, an excellent match resulted. Their victory was admittedly due to the fine exhibition of Johnson in goal. For at least ten minutes in the first half the ball hardly left the University 25, and he saved some redhot shots in wonderful style. However, our opponents broke away, on three occasions, once from a corner against them, and scored twice. The School scored twice but were off-side on each occasion. The Leeds forwards were well held and we missed our opportunities of equalising. After half-time Mr. Chilman scored for the School, but owing to a misunderstanding among our backs, B. A. C. Gray scored the third goal for our opponents. Immediately afterwards he scored again, but the School retaliated and amidst considerable excitement scored twice (4-3). G. H. Johnson gained great applause for his goal-keeping for the Leeds defence was hard-pressed. Just at the end Gray scored his fourth goal for the University, and the game ended in a victory for Leeds by five goals to three. The School suffered their first and only defeat this season, partly owing to the forwards being inclined to play offside in the circle, but chiefly owing to the Leeds defence. SCHOOL V. THIRSK. This match was played at Thirsk on Wednesday, March rst. In spite of rain the ground was in fine condition. The game was played at a great pace throughout, but the School forwards, especially Tasker, ran through the home backs. The School won comfortably by 12 goals to Nil. J. Tasker (5), S. M. Toyne (3) Mr. Chilman (3), and W. P. McKay (I) were the scorers.

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Played on the School ground on Saturday, March 4th. Play was quite even for the first ten minutes, neither team showing to advantage. After this the School forwards broke away and K. G. Chilman netted the ball. The School continued to press, and at half time the score stood at 7-1 in our favour. Play was more even in the second half, but the School scored two more goals. The Harrogate forwards made several attempts to score, but were well kept out by our backs and goal. The fact that every forward on our side scored at least once, shows that the School combined well. The scorers were K. G. Chilman (4), J. Tasker(2). E. B. Haynes, W. McKay, and R. V. C. Gray. SCHOOL V. YORK. Played on the Yorkshire Gentlemen's ground on Wednesday, March 8th. When the game opened the York team began to press, but a fine run down brought the game into the York half. After working the ball away Hunter scored a goal against us. Shortly afterwards Mr. Toyne equalised with a goal from a short corner. York nearly scored again but Coates saved. The good School combination nearly scored in their turn, but the attack ended in a corner. The game was then carried into the School half, and Allen scored another goal for York, bringing the half-time score to 2-I. After half-time the School pressed, but play was even until K. G. Chilman equalised, the score remaining two all until time was called. SCHOOL V. RIPON. This match was played on March nth, at Ripon, and resulted in a win for the visitors by 3 goals to Nil. In the first half the School pressed but failed to score, owing to some very faulty play in the circle. The score stood at Nil all at half-time. On the resumption of play the School at once attacked and, after ten minutes' play, succeeded in scoring. Ripon retaliated several times but the School proved superior and won by 3 goals to Nil. The scorers for the School were Haynes (2) and Tasker (I). Team •—Coates ; Leversedge ; Mack ; Marwood ; Sewell ; Carney ; Gray ; McKay ; Tasker ; Haynes ; Bullen ma. SCHOOL V. COL. ADAMS' XI. Played on March 15th, on the School ground. Col. Adams brought a stronger team and a good game ensued. The School forwards were lacking in shooting powers and missed several opportunities early on. They settled down however, and scored five times to the visitors' one. The backs and halves are to be congratulated on their play. Scorers for the School were Mr. Chilman (2), Mr. Toyne (2) Tasker(r).

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Team :—H. G. Coates, L. J. Leversedge, E. G. H. Mack, G. Marwood, S. M. Toyne, Esq., L. C. Carney, R. V. C. Gray, W. P. McKay, J. Tasker, K. G. Chilman, Esq., E. B. Haynes. SCHOOL v. Y.M.C.A. (York). Played on the School ground on March 15th, and resulted in a win to the School by 8 goals to one. The School forwards were weak in the circle and the teams as a whole did not combine very well. The scorers for the School were Tasker (6) Etches and Haynes. Team :—H. G. Coates, L. F. Leversedge, E. G. H. Mack, A. M. Wood, G. Marwood, L. C. Carney, R. V. C. Gray, W. P. McKay, J. Tasker, E. B. Haynes, G. W. E. Etches. YORKSHIRE COUNTY A ' v. S. PETER'S SCHOOL, PAST AND PRESENT. (Communicated). Two strong teams had been got together for this match on Wednesday, March 24th, and quite a record gate came up to witness the match. Unfortunately Spooner, the well-known goalkeeper, did not arrive, and though the substitute did some excellent work in the second half it undoubtedly made a great difference. The School pressed from the start, but Ellis was quick to take advantage of delay on Leversedge's part and scored first for the county. Wood quickly equalised by a brilliant individual display. It was a mistake not to play more to Chilman at outside left or to Gray and Tasker, as Wood was heavily marked from start to finish, though he managed to get through some masterly stick work. Tasker scored a beautiful goal which gave the goalkeeper no chance, but Ellis, who was the best of the county forwards, managed to make the score 2-2. At half-time the School led by 3-2, but the score should have been more in favour of the Peterite contingent. In the second half the pressure was maintained and Tasker and Wood were seen to great advantage. They owed many openings to the half-backs. Marwood was doing good work and Mr. Toyne was right on the top of his form and kept the whole back division playing like one man. It was chiefly owing to this and to the fact that the forwards were quick to get moving that the Peterites were able to score a great victory of 7 goals to 4.

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The County owed much to Famish at left-half, and without him the score would have reached double figures. Tasker and Marwood played excellently and except for two mistakes in the first half, Leversedge was distinctly good. It was unfortunate that Chilman, who has played so brilliantly this year, did not get more to do, as he was clearly in good form. School, Past an Present, 7. County, 4. Peterites :—H. G. Coates, R. J. DeLittle, L. F. Leversedge, L. C. Carney, S. M. Toyne, G. Marwood, J. C. Stainthorpe, B. A. C. Gray, J. Tasker, J. 0. Wood, K. G. Chilman.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL. The Junior house-matches have been played as usual this term. The Manor and the Dayboys played first, and the game resulted in a creditable victory for the Dayboys. The School House B, by far the strongest team playing, beat the Grove by 38 points to 8, and the School House A beat the Rise by 19 points to 9. Dayboys v. Manor—Dayboys. House A v. Rise—House A. House B. v. Grove—House B.

NEW SWIMMING BATHS. For some years the School has used the Marygate Swimming Baths. These were not satisfactory from many points of view, but we were not in a position to have our own . This year, however, these baths have been permanently closed, and we are faced with the grave difficulty of having no swimming baths for a school of 30o boys. Expert swimmers can use the river, but it is quite impossible for beginners and also for school sports. Plans have been prepared for a Bathing Pool 75 ft. by 30 ft. costing about £1200. One or two Old Peterites have already written to us on the subject, warmly supporting the scheme. As one says " The old baths were noisome, if not pestilential " and all seem to agree that we must have our own.

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The Governors have granted X3oo, and have very kindly shown their interest by subscribing personally. The boys of the School, are also helping, and it is hoped that if all the four bodies, of which in our opinion a school consists, Old Boys, Governors, Staff and boys, help to their utmost, we shall have no difficulty in raising the money. The Head Master offers ios. for every i raised by the boys, themselves, up to ioo. Cheques should be made payable to " Baths Fund " and should be sent to S. M. Toyne, Esq., Head Master. BATHS FUND. List of Amounts received up to 23/3/22. s. d. s d. G. W. Lloyd, Esq. 10 0 o C. E. Henderson ••• i o 0 Rev. McCall Marshall 1 i o P. R. Rice ... —•1oo Canon Greenwood ... o 10 0 5 o o J. M. Noble... •• • o 10 0 Lt.-Col. Daniel 1 o o J. H. Dales Rev. Bloomfield ••• o 10 0 5 o o G. H. Golden Lord Bishop of Car••• o 10 0 J. E. C. Hill lisle ... ... 5 5 o R. C. Batley • • • o 10 0 Rev. T. E. B. Guy i i o R. D. Hunter ••• 0 10 0 C. B. Barras • •• 0 7 6 •••Iio C. Hutchinson C. H. Ellison ••• 2 2 o R. H. Harwood .•• 0 5 0 G. A. Weil ... .• • o io o E. Powell ... •••050 M. E. Hodgson •• • 0 5 0 ... i o o J. Scholey ... A. J. Troughton ... 1 II 6 R. S. Coverdale ••• 0 5 0 J. M. Curtois ... 5 o o A. Woollons •• • 0 2 6 H. H. Vowles • • • I 0 o B. E. Symmons • • • 0 2 0 W. Elliot ... • • • i i o M. L. Brockbank • • • 0 5 0 H. Baldwin ••.I00 .• • 1 o o T. B. Bridges A. M. Wood ... 1 io o J. W. Aitchison • • • I o 0 P. Daintry ... •••Io0 • • • i o o R. H. Sanders R. P. Crawford ••• o 10 o F. P. Chandler ••• 0 2 6 H. N. Hodd •••Io0 •• • 2 2 o G. B. Bridges A. Brown ... ... 1 3 6 B. Timmins •• • 5 5 0 G. A. Delgado ••• 3 3 0 ... 1 o o J. Marshall ... W. H. Parry • • • I I o ... 5 5 o R. Gray ... • • • I I o A. R. Cartwright ... 1 o o Davis, J. B. J. Williamson ... I o 0 • .• 2 0 o Riley, B. ... A. P. Thompson ... 1 o o The Governors of St. W. Darwin ... 400 0 0 •• • o 10 o Peter's School E. Lorrain Smith ••• I Q o 4.83 2 6 .

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List of Amounts promised. Sir T. Clifford Allbutt ... ... The Dean of York ... Bishop of Hull ... ... ... ... Bishop of Beverley Rev. H. Bloomfield (2nd Donation) ... ... Marquis of Normanby ... ... B. Dodsworth ... Lt.-Col. H. C. Scott ... ... J. J. Hunt, Esq. ... Rev. G. C. Beach

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The following have promised support :Lt.-Col. W. H. Colley. G. C. Waud. J. A. Dunkerley All amounts received after the date of going to press (23/3/22) will be acknowledged in next term's issue. The total amount received now stands at over £600. O.T.C. NEWS. In the early part of the term our activities were considerably hampered by the bad weather. Later on however, some steady work was done and some of the lost ground regained. A fresh batch of recruits will be enrolled in May, when we may hope to have sufficiently good training conditions to enable us to make them efficient in a short time. Early in June a section competition will be held to include :a. Close Order Drill. b. Preliminary Musketry. c. The section in fire and movement. I wish to take this opportunity to point out the importance of every eligible cadet attending Camp this summer. Regular drills and concentration on our work will produce a measure of individual improvement, but close association of our lives in camp is essential if we are to reach a good standard of efficiency as a unit. Good co-operation is impossible unless we are able to forecast one another's actions in given circumstances. J.C.R.K.

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TO PRINCESS MARY. AREOPAGITES.

The Council of the Areopagus held a meeting on Sunday, February zoth. The Rev. S. G. B. Exham, A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq., and R. F. Yates, were present as visitors. The Tahias spoke, R. F. Yates was elected delegate.

TO PRINCESS MARY. It is not mine some costly gem to send From Afric's mines, thy wedding crown to grace, Nor yet, with cunning workmanship to bend Some golden emblem, or a ring enchase ; The wealth of Ormuz and the Ind shall flow In true devotion from the rich man's store, Yet humbler folk a tribute may bestow, Perchance a dower that shall charm thee more ! Thus, from my prompting muse, these fitful rhymes May mingle sweetly with your wedding chimes. The Empire's heart sends forth its purest gold ; The Empire's prayers as clouds of incense rise ; The Empire's love unmeasured doth unfold Its circling wings, with many a glad surprise Flying from regions far across the main, To rest upon you, like some peaceful dove, To sing its message with a sweet refrain, In coronation of your wedded love— And fondly on your brow doth now impress Its sacred benediction, loved Princess ! Greetings to thee, fair maid ! from one and all ! The humblest toiler in thy father's realm, The ploughman, and the peer in castle hall, The statesman, and the pilot at the helm, The lowly labourer on the King's highway, The rough mechanic, and the titled dame, The student grave, the minstrel blithe and gay, The thousand simple folk unknown to fame, Alike, with one accord, their homage pay And give thee joy, on this, thy wedding day. AGRICOLA ORA.

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HELEN. Around that lovely day-illumined brow The garland we have woven for her clings, And on those shining tresses, even now, The glimmer of the love of many kings Rests all-desirously, and softly sings The pallid shadow of the broken vow, The doubt that lingers in the heart of things Are impotent to wreck the splendid hymns We made about the beauty of her brow, And all the fragrance of her perfect limbs. Her beauty is the guerdon of the world And all the loves of all the years have seen The sweetness of the golden hair that curled Around the head of Menelaus' queen In pure profusion and untarnished sheen. The maiden's gentle eyelids, dew-impearled With woman's tears of splendid grief have been The oriflamme of many a haughty breast, And on that mouth that is a rose unfurled, Dream-kisses have a million times been prest. After the passion of a hundred lords There is the sweet forgetfulness of time ; After the gleaming terror of the swords There is the memory of a perfect rhyme. She is a lovely cypress, or a lime, She is the crowning word of many words, And dawn and sunset to her bedside climb To girdle round her sweetness with a song. The music of the all-remembering birds Is memory of Helen all time long. The loving dream of all the weary earth, For ever beautiful, for ever young, Her soul for ever filled with virgin mirth, And round her heart mysteriously hung Undying glory and a song she sung ; Serenely sorrowful and sad for birth Of that disaster that round Ilion clung, Calm, smiling, and most delicately fair, She goes, desired unceasingly on earth, And where a mighty love is, she is there.

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NOTES ANEL ITEMS. VALETE.

W. H. JEFFERSON. Head of Clifton Rise. School Monitor. A2. 1St XV. 1920-21-22. Colours, 1920-21-22. Secretary, 1921-22. 1st IV. 1921. Colours, 1921. C.Q.M.S. O.T.C. Rise Cricket Colour. W. CASSELS. 1915-21. Dayboys. House Monitor. Remove B. Corporal O.T.C. Dayboy Rowing and Football. Colours. J. LADD. 1919-21. Clifton Manor. House Monitor. Remove B. XV. 1921-22. znd XV. Colours, 1921-22. Manor Boating Colour. 1919-21. School House V. Modern. H. A. PLANT. 1919-21. School House. Bz. W. T. TODD. 1918-21. School House. Remove A. E. C. WEST. 1919-21. Clifton Rise. B4. G. BARNSLEY. 1920-21. Clifton Manor. V. Modern. E. V. SYKES. E. C. T. BOWER. 1920-21. Clifton Manor. B4.

SALVETE.

Clifton Rise.

School House.

Beachell, H. M., ma., C2. Beachell, F. M., mi. C2. Bridges, G. B. (iii.) C2.

Bullen, J. N., Bi. Williams, J. B1. Yorke, P. R. B3.

Clifton Manor.

Clifton Grove. Drakeford, Lewis, B3

Burrowes, H. P., B3. Chandler, CI. Townend, P. H. ,B4.

Day boys. Nottingham, C. K., Remove A. Murray, W. M. CI. Newby, G. A. B4. Watson, W. K. B3.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate L. F. Leversedge, E. G. H. Mack, L. C. Carney, and G. Marwood, on receiving their Hockey Colours. The new School Monitors this term are H. N. Hodd, and E R Sewell ; and J. Tasker and F. N. Terry have been made House Monitors in the School House and Manor respectively.

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We congratulate J. Tasker on his successful Hockey season up to the present, and hope it will continue so. We have had two very interesting Lectures this term, one on the " Houses of Parliament ", which proved both amusing and instructive, and the second one on " Wasps," which has no doubt given us so much knowledge that we shall always know the difference between a wasp and something that isn't a wasp. The Scientific Society appears to be flourishing enormously this term, if one can judge by the number and magnitude of the notices which appear on its notice board. We congratulate K. G. Chilman, Esq., on playing for the North twice and on getting his Yorkshire and North Caps for Hockey. We congratulate G. De Little on playing for Yorkshire 2nd XI. Hockey. We held the School Concert at half-term, and various members of the School in general, and Mr. Peachment's orchestra in particular, acquitted themselves well. On Wednesday evening, March 22nd, we had the pleasure of a very amusing and clever entertainment by Mr. Chester and his wife. The main features of the programme were two very clever original dualogues. We congratulate the Rev. W. E. Moore, O.P. on his appointment to be Rector of Ranewick Wood. Mr. Moore will be remembered by many as a former Hastings Exhibitioner of Queen's College, Oxford. We congratulate E. B. Haynes, H. N. Hodd, N. K. Lindsay, E. Lorrain Smith, J. Scholefield, A. P. Troughton on their 2nd XV. colours. The Headmaster and his party are once again to seek relaxation among the snows and sunshine of Norway during the coming holidays. We hope they will have an enjoyable time. Mr. Tendall gave an Organ Recital in the Chapel during the term, which everyone appreciated very much. O.T.C. PROMOTIONS. Cpl. Bullen to be C.Q.M.S. Cdt. Haward to be L/Cpl. Cdt. Avery to be L/Cpl. Cdt Pullan to be L/Cpl. Cdt. Lindsay to be L/Cpl.

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CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of the " Peterite." DEAR SIRS, May I take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Toyne on behalf of the Hockey XI. for his invaluable help in coaching and playing for the XI. I should also like to thank the masters who have very kindly taken part in games, especially Mr. Chilman, whose example has been most beneficial to the members of the team. Thanks are due to Col. King, who has generously given up his time to referee in matches. Yours sincerely, J. TASKER, Captain of Hockey, 1922.

MUSICAL SOCIETY. The Musical Society has been re-organised. It is now ruled by a committee consisting of :President : S. M. Toyne, Esq. Vice-President : G. F. Tendall, Esq. Secretary : A. T. Blair. Committee : C. H. Peachment, Esq. (Orchestra), P. H. Sykes, Esq. (Vocal department), H. W. Liddle, Esq., C. R. Featherstone, Esq., J. N. Avery (Rise), H. G. Turner (School House), and A. P. Troughton (Grove). The principal event of the term was a concert held in the Big Hall, on March 4th. Parents Were invited, and the Hall was very full. The orchestra opened the proceedings by playing Handel's march from " Scipio," followed by two dances from " Henry VIII " (German). They played remarkably well, and Mr. Peachment is to be congratulated on the marked improvement they shew. The next item was a part song " He that hath a pleasant face " (I. L. Hatton) organised by Mr. Sykes at very short notice. This was encored, and really was very well done. Miss Esther Groves, who kindly consented to perform, then played a 'cello solo, " Celtic Lament " (Foulds), most brilliantly, and on being encored played " Danse Rustique " (Squire).

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Mrs. C. H. Peachment, whom we were also lucky enough to procure, sang " Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal " (Quilter), and received an encore. Mrs. Peachment's singing is always popular, and she was encored every time she sang. Mr. Sykes gave a pianoforte solo " La Cathedrale Engloutie " (Debussy). This is a descriptive piece, and proved very popular ; before playing it Mr. Sykes explained what it represented. There were many other items supplied by the same performers, and the concert did not finish until nearly ten o'clock. The Musical Society has not been able to meet once every fortnight, as was originally intended, owing to the number of different interests of the Easter term ; next year, however, we mean to make full use of the winter months. A. T. B.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. The Society has had an equally successful season as last term, having had six lectures and, it is to be hoped, will make a tour of the York Power Station in April. Our first lecture was given by A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq., on February 4th, on the subject of the " Migration of Birds." His lecture, begun by remarks anent a pantomime clown, was greatly appreciated. On February 18th, McCall gave us the sequel to his lecture of last term on " Gothic and Renaissance Architecture." L. Headlam then volunteered to give a lecture to the Society on " Wireless," for the benefit of beginners. We should like to thank him for the untiring energy he has devoted to the Society in that branch. On March 13th, a Committee meeting decided on an expedition on May 18th to Knaresbro', and on March 18th a magnificiently illustrated lecture was given to us by A. W. Ping, Esq., on the subject of " Atmospheric Phenomena " which was greatly appreciated by all. We hope to hear K. G. Chilman ,Esq., on Thursday, March 23rd, on " Birds " and R. 0. Goolden, Esq., on April 1st. B. Mc. ST. OLAVE't. Much general improvement has been made throughout the Junior School during this term.

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In consequence of the bad weather very few games have been played. The boys visited Red House, where they made a good impression ! They also journeyed to Aysgarth. A visit they are likely to remember for song time to come, by reason of a breakdown which delayed their return until the early hours of the morning. After a good game the School were beaten 22-Nil. The Aysgarth forwards were certainly superior but our backs were unable to get going. The holiday on the 28th was much appreciated and the boarders thoroughly enjoyed their expedition by char-a-banc.

SALVETE. R. D. Hunter. Bullen, J. N. Townend, P. H.

VALETE.

Coates, J. T. Barton, J. R.

BOOKS BY OLD PETERITES. Among recent publications we are pleased to note several books by Old Peterites. Sir Clifford Allbutt has written an extraordinarily interesting work on " Greek Medicine in Rome." His skill as a physician and his no less well-known classical scholarship make the book a valuable contribution both to medical and classical literature. Professor Darnley Naylor, O.P. has given us an admirable study on the use of word-order in Horace. His two earlier works on "Latin and English Idiom" are too well-known to need any introduction, and this third book is in every way a fit companion to them. Mr. Naylor is obviously inspired by a love for Latin and English literature, and his " Horace " is a really finished and delightful piece of work. Professor Edmundson has enriched the historian's library by a detailed and accurate work on " The History of Holland," which it is a real pleasure to read. It is surprisingly gratifying to meet a historian who writes in such a charming style, and with such a grip on his subject. This book supplies a definite want in English historical literature, because the average Englishman's knowledge of Holland, is usually confined to Motley's Rise and Fall of the Dutch Republic. Based on documents and original research, this book can be regarded as a sound authority on the subject. The chapters on the struggles with Philip II. and the

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rise of the Dutch East India Company are perhaps the two most interesting. The effect of the herring in separating the North and South Netherlands into fishermen and artisans is touched on twice but we cannot help feeling, that more emphasis might have been laid on this important factor in the history of Holland. The chapter on the French occupation under Louis Napoleon, contains many facts and side-lights on the effect of the Continental system and Orders in Council on this unfortunate country. English histories are apt to give us only the English point of view and French only the French, it is interesting to see the misfortune of a country like Holland entirely dependent on sea borne trade, and crushed between the two millstones. A new angle of vision on the expedition to the island of Walcheren in 1809 discloses the fact that an invasion of England would in the opinion of foreign statesmen have undoubtedly been made had not this expedition, usually branded as ill-advised, destroyed the Dutch base, though it failed to take Antwerp. A few genealogical tables and better or more illustrative maps would vastly improve this much needed history. We can congratulate the author on having achieved a difficult task in a scholarly and yet interesting manner. The epilogue like a lady's postcript, contains some of the best parts.

AN O.P'S. PIONEER WORK IN NIGERIA. In the Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society for May, 1921 (Vol. XLVI.) will be found an account of Dr. Bernard Moiser's (O.P.) work in the Sokoto Gardens. Though the climate was unfavourable, and there was no tools, no labour, no suitable ground, yet thanks to Dr. Moiser's skill and perseverance " the desert has been made to blossom," and the garden " now gives an abundance of English vegetables throughout the year, and comprises lawns and shady walks, nooks and corners that would grace any garden in the homeland." The garden with its fruits and vegetables has become a selfsupporting market. Some of the chiefs have even sent men to be taught the art of gardening, and incidentally the garden has " kept at bay the deadly mosquito by the drainage of swamps, and the introduction of fish into the pond. He (Dr. Moiser) began as an inexperienced amateur ; he is now generally recognised, after fourteen years' assiduous work in the Northern Provinces, to be the outstanding amateur expert, garden maker and cultivator of Nigeria. The above is a very brief summary of an O.P's. excellent work.

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ROWING. In spite of several interruptions during the term, owing to the flooded state of the river, we are able to look back on a very successful rowing term. The style attained by some of the crews has perhaps been somewhat rough, but extreme keenness and leg drive has shown that the crews were able to move their boats through the water at a very good pace. Quite early in the term it was necessary to limit the number of boaters to fifteen from each house, including three coxes, owing to the lack of accommodation and material, but the number of boys who have received first instruction in watermanship promises exceedingly well for future rowing in the School. A record of the term's work would not be complete without reference to the excellent form of School House I. stroked by L. Elliot-Smith, and the School House is to be heartily congratulated on retaining the Headship of the River in the House Races. Congratulations must also be extended to this crew, and particularly to cox, on their proficiency in swimming and diving on a certain day when they were successful in swamping their boat in a heavy sea. The First Division House Races were rowed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 2oth, 21St and 22nd, and the following is a list of the crews and weights :SCHOOL HOUSE I. lost. 71b5. bow Donking 9st. Iilbs. 2 Yates lost. 3lbs. 3 Hodd str. Elliot-Smith 12st. 4lbs. cox Wood, W. A. 8st. 31bs.

MANOR I. bow Fairweather 7st. 9st. Scott 2 lost. Blair 3 lost. str. Terry 5st. COX Close

GROVE I. bow Watson Scholefield 2 3 Sewell str. Newhouse cox Riley

RISE I. 9st. 81bs. bow Weil lost. olbs. Cooper 2 lost. 7lbs. Pullan 3 lost. bolbs. str. Avery COX Bridges, mi. 6st. 8lbs.

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9st. 3lbs. lost. 7lbs. 1st. 5lbs. lost. 21bs. 7st. 8lbs.

6lbs. 3lbs. 3lbs. 8lbs. 8lbs.

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Most unfortunately the Day Boys were compelled to scratch their boat, owing to their stroke ' and ' 3 ' being laid up with 'flu only two days before the races. It is to be hoped that in future they will raise enough rowing enthusiasts to have some spare men in readiness for such emergencies.

THE HOUSE RACES. House I. and Manor I. were drawn for a bye on the first day, and Rise I. had a row over, so that the only heat of the first day was between Grove I. and House II. a race which proved most exciting, as daylight never appeared between the two boats. After a fine race House II. won by a bare length. The first heat of the second day's racing between Manor I. and House II. proved a great surprise as the Manor had been considered semi-finalists as least, but House II. by sheer force pulled their boat through to win by 2i lengths. Rise I. rowed a splendid race against House I. in the next heat and were extremely plucky in hanging on grimly to their opponents who were a good deal their superiors in weight and experience. Splendid weather and bright sunshine favoured the last day's racing for the final between House I. and House II., and it is quite a record that one house should have both its boats in the Final. The race was started a few minutes after 2-o p.m. and House II. never lost more than half a length between the start and the York City Boat House, but after this point House I. steadily drew away and by a spurt at the finish won the race by a good five lengths. .

House I. received a great ovation and their success was celebrated by the loud ringing of the School house dinner bell which had been purloined for the occasion by their coach. The auspices for next term are excellent and we hope to be well represented at York Regatta where we shall strive to maintain the splendid record of last year. As we go to press there are rumours of a couple of special extra events on the river this term ; first, a race in clinker fours between Old Boys and a School four, and secondly, a miniature Oxford and Cambridge race to be rowed between rival partizans in the School on the great Day.

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The Second Division races have also been rowed this term, and great keenness is observed amongst the crews of the five boats entered. The first two heats of the second Division were rowed off on Tuesday aftern000n, March 28th. The first race was between Rise II. and Grove II. The Rise took a lead from the start and drew gradually away throughout the race, finishing up a good 31 lengths in front of their opponents, who put up a very plucky race. The second race between School House III. and Manor II. proved a thrilling race. The Manor took a short lead from the start and kept a bare length ahead until about half way down the course, when the House began to gain on them. The Manor, however, made a good recovery and finished three-quarters of a length ahead. Finally, no account of this term's Rowing would be complete without a word of highest congratulation to the coaches, H. W. Liddle, Esq., and A. W. Ping, Esq., who deserve the highest credit for the way in which they have educated their crews in watermanship, and for their great keenness and enthusiasm The captains of house boats take this opportunity to thank them publicly for all the care and trouble they have taken with the boats this season. The results of the races and the display of good class rowing is a tribute to their powers of coaching. OBITUARY. HENRY REED FLINTOFT. We much lament the death of Henry Reed Flintoft (Grove). He had only been two terms at the School, but had already become identified with the life of the School. Of an unassuming and modest nature, he had shown that he was determined to be efficient, at everything he took up. He was keenly interested in the Wireless Telegraphy and in the Officers' Training Corps, of which he was a member. In his house he was already popular and some of his friends from the house and the Headmaster attended his funeral at Danby, at which Mr. Barnby helped to officiate. A memorial service was also held in the School Chapel, and we all keenly felt the loss of a promising life which ended so prematurely.

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WILLIAM OLIVER FITZHARDINGE CAMPELL.

The death took place lately in York, after a short illness, of the Rev. William Oliver Fitzhardinge Campbell, rector of St. Mary, Castlegate, with St. Michael, Spurriergate, Mr. Campbell, who belonged to an old Scottish family, was born in 1853. He came to York in 1879 as an assistant master at St. Peter's School, and was ordained in 1881, when he became curate of St. Sampson's and later of St. Mary, Castlegate. In 1891 he was appointed by the Dean and Chapter of York to the vicarage of Bubwith, near Selby, where, during his incumbency of eight years, he carried out the restoration of the fine Early English church, which had fallen into decay. In 1899, Archbishop Maclagan recalled him to York by appointing him to the combined rectories of St. Mary and St. Michael, with their two fine old city churches, both of which needed restoration. During his twenty-two years'tenure of the benefice Mr. Campbell accomplished much both in the careful repair to the fabrics of the two churches and in parochial work. For ten years he was chaplain to the city prison, York Castle, which is in the parish of St. Mary. A tall, well-built man of soldierly bearing, Mr. Campbell was from early days keenly interested in the Volunteer movement, acting as chaplain to the 1st West Riding R.G.A., and always attending the Territorial camp. He served as a Chaplain to the Forces in York during the whole of the war. In diocesan matters he was honorary secretary to the York Poor Benefices Fund from its foundation in 1893 until his death, and was also honorary secretary to the York Penitentiary and the York Discharged Prisoners Aid Society, and chaplain to the York Boys' Industrial Society.

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PETERITE. Vol.. XXI II.

JULY,

1922.

No. 241.

SCHOOL LETTER. ETER a term that has been for some of us a life of ease, and for most of us of more than usually strenuous days, we are now within sight of the attendant joys of Camp, after passing through the many various activities characteristic of the Summer Term. The XI. under the able and energetic captaincy of Mack, and the skilful coaching of the Headmaster, although young and occasionally lacking in experience, has had a season of moderate success, and at the time of going to press has met with few serious reverses ; the Ampleforth match, however, to which we were all looking forward, was cancelled owing to bad weather. Under Mr. Ping and Hodd, the School Rowing, although seriously handicapped by the unexpected loss of last year's captain, L. Elliot-Smith, has flourished vigorously : three boats were entered in the Regatta, and although none of them brought home a trophy they displayed a standard of rowing that was in keeping, as an expert told us, with the highest traditions of School Rowing. Old Peterites will be pleased to hear that eight new oars have been purchased, and that it is also proposed to buy a lightship. As for our bathing, most of it has been in the river, but the Baths are at last finished, and are now to be seen full of humanity at almost any hour of the day or night. The O.T.C., in particular, has had a busy term, and a fuller report of its activities will be found elsewhere. Col. King deserves the most hearty congratulations for the manner in which he has guided the Corps over a period of post-war reaction, and brought it back to its pristine pre-eminence. This term sees, as usual, a great exodus of Olympians. In particular we shall lose Donking, with a real regret, for during his term's office he has shown a genuine ability and filled a position handed down to him by a long line of great Head-Monitors

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without in any way dimming its lustre. It is in the common course of things for boys to pass on elsewhere, but this term we are also losing three members of the staff, to all of whom we say good-bye with a sorrow that is mixed with gratitude. Captain and Mrs. Badgeley are leaving S. Wilfrid's, Miss Crawley is going from S. Olave's, while Mr. Young goes to take up a new living outside York. We wish them all the best of luck. We should also like to take this opportunity of congratulating Mr Tendall upon his recent marriage.

OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD.

DEAR SIRS, Another term has come and gone and we are thug called upon once more to give an account of our activities hei e in Oxford. A. G. Wilson, as retiring vice-president, is doubtless looking forward to a year free from official burdens. He is always a busy man and is very little heard of except as an ardent medical student and a popular club-man. He has been seen working in a punt on the river, where, with the exception of tennis, he takes most of his exercise. The part he played in an unexpected attack during the Rag Regatta, upon a ship-load of barbarous pirates during which soot and flour bombs were freely exchanged, proves that his training had not been in vain. E. W. Gilbert has this term developed a penchant for cycling, and he has already broken his previous record for mileage per day (S. Peter's to Strensall—and back !) but the fact that the destination of his weekly ride is always the same rather proves that he treats his cycling as a means rather than as an end.' When not awheel,' he has played tennis, read a large mound of literature to prepare him for school, such as " How to face the examiners " (B. H. Blackwell, 3d.) and been a regular attender at the Union. Unfortunately for us he is going down this term but we wish him the very best of luck. K. H. Rhodes has been living his customary strenuous life. He rowed in the 2nd VIII. (Worcester) during eights week, and has been chosen to row in the 1st VIII. at Henley at the end of term. P. R. Morris after a successful year of office as Hon. Treasurer, is no doubt relieved to hand over the cash-box and laborious task of collecting dues. Tennis claims much of his energy and his `

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unofficial York VI. succeeded in defeating an equally unofficial Worcestershire team. He is working very hard and hopes to proceed to Germany for most of the long vac.' to carry out research in that language. The Club will be sorry to lose D. Norwood, who has proved such an efficient secretary during the past year. He has been mainly occupied this term with work for history " schools," which are now over. He has played a good deal of golf and tennis and his feats on the night after " schools " were extraordinary. F. J. Mann has pursued the secluded life of study this term ; he says he has found in the Prior Analytics that consolation which he has long been seeking. J. G. Hardwick, during the interval between tennis and the river, has been known to adduce several good reasons for the existence of Napoleon Bonaparte. He is quite indispensible to the Oxford O.T.C. tug-of-war team, and so ' pulled ' against Cambridge O.T.C. during the term. K. Norwood has spent an energetic term in the cricket field and, not content with that, has now betaken himself to the river. His aquatic performances with a canoe at the Rag Regatta helped greatly towards the success of that function. T. Watkinson still enjoys Oxford especially during eights' week. We cannot think what the Cherwell would be like without him W. E. Barton has again been distinguishing himself on the river and the cricket field. On the former he stroked the Worcester 2nd VIII. to three victories, while in cricket he has consistently made good scores for the College ( in his usual rapid style). We congratulate him on obtaining his College Colours. !

Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

COMMEMORATION DAY. The annual St. Peter's Day celebrations were held this year on Saturday, July 1st, and the occasion was marked by a larger gathering of old Peterites than has taken place for many years. After the Distribution of the prizes in the morning, the annual match against the Old Boys took place in the afternoon, and the Old Peterite Dinner was held at Harker's Hotel in the evening. The Bishop of Beverley presided at the distribution and General Sir Ivor Maxse, K.C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O., G.O.C. Northern Command, gave away the prizes. The ceremony was timed to

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start at II a.m., and at 10-30 a.m., a guard of honour under Lieut. Goolden and Sgt. Tasker, paraded to meet the General. After he had inspected the guard he complimented them on the excellence and smartness of the turn out. The Bishop of Beverley opened the Prize-giving by calling upon the Headmaster to give his annual report of the past year's activities. Mr. S. M. Toyne, before beginning his report, said it was trying that a modern Ecclesiastical Parliament should take precedence over such an ancient institution as our own school. Unfortunately the National Assembly was then sitting and so it was impossible for the Archbishop of York, the Dean of York, and the Bishop of Carlisle to be present.. He had also received letters of apology from Sir T. Clifford Allbutt and the Sheriff of York. It was a great pleasure to have amongst us the G.O.C., Northern Command, and the Lord Mayor. He had often heard it said that York was an old place, but it was also a very live place, and one of the few towns which represented every side of our national life. There were a greater variety of schools and places for higher education in York than in any other city which did not contain a University. There were many varieties of education, but the one he wished to deal with was our own, that of the public school. There were several ways of distinguishing the public schools from other schools. In the first place a public school must have a soul and not merely be governed by curriculum. One of our greatest institutions was the O.T.C. which he considered to be of great educational value. It gave a smartness, self-respect and sense of discipline to the school which could not be obtained by any other institution. It gave the boy a sense of doing something, the immediate result of which he could not see and it was only when he became older that he realised the necessity of doing the work set before him without questioning. This was a valuable educational factor and one which in these days of so called liberty and experimental education was often forgotten. The older boys, parents, and masters would realise the tremendous corporate life of an institution like the O.T.C. In it there was no room for a shirker. And we were very proud of the O.T.C. which was started before the war, when there were only 8o boys in the school. The first sergeant-major served under General Plumer in Italy and received the D.S.O. and M.C., and was promoted to the rank of Major. Another of the N.C.O's:, Major Medhurst, who won great distinction in the Flying Corps, was also present, together with one of the Old Boys who used to make quite the worst noises in the band, and who served with the Indian Cavalry. Proceeding, Mr. Toyne referred to the work of the Corps during the war in training Derby recruits, organising Camps and furnishing guards of honour.

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Lord Palmerston, in 1821, said there could never be a European War like the Napoleonic Wars because an institution like the Holy Alliance would prevent it, but he also went on to say that the Volunteers should be retained in England because they were such a good social force. We found people saying the same sort of thing to-day, and he thought it was very important that we should have institutions like the O.T.C. still maintained at as high a state of efficiency as was possible. The Corps was one of great social value, and one of the things that gave colour and character to the soul of the School. The Headmaster then referred to the tendency to fill schools to an enormous and unwieldy size and said he was much against it and believed the ultimate number to which a school ought to be brought was 400. So far as our own school was concerned he would not exceed 300 because there were not buildings and rooms to extend beyond that number. He then enumerated the successes of the school in various branches of sports and in the recent Cambridge examinations. The work of the school was distinctly better than it was last year. Each year we tried to show something new at the school, and he hoped that the swimming baths would have been ready for opening but unfortunately the work was not completed. The bath was designed by Mr. Penty, an old Peterite, and the work was being done by a very distinguished local firm. Mr. Toyne then expressed his thanks to the staff who had helped him to carry on the school and remarked : " We have no strikes here and we all live as a very happy family should." Finally, he called upon General Sir Ivor Maxse to present the prizes. Sir Ivor Maxse then presented the prizes to the following :— Classics.—N. K. Lindsay. European History.—H. B. Linton. Latin Prose (Senior.-2, A. Brown. (below VI. Form).—M. Storrs Fox. French. N. K. Lindsay. English Essay. N. K. Lindsay. Reading.-1, E. G. H. Mack ; 2, A. Collins. Science. E. P. Sewell. Mathematics.—F. R. Haward. V. Modern and Classical.-1, P. Young ; 2, D. G. Ogilvie. Remove A. J. L. McCowen. Remove B. J. D. S. Wilkinson. HI and B2.-E. G. Moore ; K. G. Gooderham, and S. Bowman. B3 and B4, J. F. Atkinson and E. Wilcock. CI and C2.-H. Hills, and B. T. Richards. C3.—W. Wood. ,

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Junior V.—P. Banks, and Tibbenham. Junior IV.—C. Hill. Junior III.—W. P. Wood. Junior IL—F. E. D. Cade11. Junior I.—R. Wilstrop. Alcuin.—H. Gribble. Middle School. G. Coates ; 2, K. C. Hodgson. Mathematics and Science.—I, Lower School.—R. L. Jeffares. Junior School. Mathematics.—W. Elliot. O.T.C. Awards. Silver bugle presented by Colonel C. E. Wood, won by Private H. G. Turner. Fernie Cup (best N.C.O.).—won by C.S.M. Donking. St. Peter's School Challenge Cup (drill).—Band Section (Sergt. Hodd). Officers' Cup (fire and movement).—No. 7 Section (Lance-Cpl. Avery). Wilson Cup (rifle shooting).—Band Section (Sergt. Hodd). Boxing Cup.—Cpl. T. Blair. Special Cup to commemorate victory in public schools' boxing at O.T.C. Camp.—T. Blair. Sir Ivor Maxse, after presenting the prizes said he saw no reason why York and especially St. Peter's, should be regarded as being " sleepy " places. It was part of his duty to go about to various places, and he had often to visit schools. He could tell them that there was a totally different atmosphere in the schools in which there was an Officers' Training Corps. He noticed it when he entered the school that morning, and the reason was not far to seek. They had a sportsman at the head of the school, and a sportsman was a man who did things, rather than dilated upon the reason for doing them. As regards the Officers' Training Corps, he believed that a humble thing like drill had a great moral effect. By putting men in a row and making them do something at the command of one individual there was produced a great moral effect. The Press was not always all-knowing in these matters, and he would remind them that what Lord Palmerston said about war in 1822 was being " dinned " into the people to-day by half the Press and half the people who made speeches, who think that a thing called the League of Nations can take the place of armed forces. " We people who are accustomed to doing things rather than talking about them," continued Sir Ivor Maxse, " understand the suggestion to be that the League of Nations shall take the place

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of armed forces. Lord Palmerston told you in 1822 that there would be no more war, and we are being told now that if all subscribe to the League of Nations there will be no more wars. Do not believe it, boys ; it is all tosh, absolute tosh. It suits the people who say it for certain reasons, and they hope it will be so, but it is not so. There will be a great many Lord Palmerstons between now and 2022. There will be a great many people who will tell you that as they did before the war. Do not believe it, boys. If I can say one thing to-day which is worth your remembering it is, be careful what you believe. You had the privilege, although young, of living through the marvellous time of the war, and this is an old school. During all that long period of time you must have had a good many headmasters and a lot of speech days, and probably very few generals came down in those days. No doubt some of those headmasters—I should say the majority of them—absolutely believed what Lord Palmerston said. If you boys, although you are young, would like one last word from me, I can tell you that the war was very nearly lost on three occasions, when it was touch and go. The first time was in 1914, just before the Battle of the Marne ; the second at the Battle of Ypres ; and the last in March, 1911, at St. Quentin. In my own army corps I had 21,000 casualties in four days, and the other people had the same." Proceeding, General Maxse said that 96 per cent. of public schoolboys joined up in the war, which meant that only four boys out of every 100 failed to turn up, and they probably had good reasons for not doing so. The sportsmanship and camaderie of their O.T.C. did them good, and if he could say one more word to them on that subject it was that they should hang on to the Officers' Training Corps for all they were worth, and if ever they heard a prating of no more wars they must become suspicious and thoughtful and hang on to that little body of khaki which leavens the whole thing now. Before the war we could afford, perhaps, a little less strenuous training, but if ever we had to fight again, and we should have to some day, the whole nation would have to be put into it. It would not be a case of a few generals or professional soldiers. The whole nation, men, women and children, would have to be in it if we were going to win, and, their little nucleus of the O.T.C., he would remind them, was more necessary in peace than at any other time. .

The Lord Mayor also addressed the gathering, and said the citizens rightly regarded St. Peter's as part of the antiquity of the old city, and those who had a real love for the city felt that that love was helped onward by the knowledge that St. Peter's was one of the first institutions in this country to commence

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public education. He had one real regret, in that he was not a public school boy. They would all agree that those who received a public school education had a real advantage over those who had been denied that privilege, and they should see to it that they used this to the best possible end. One of the finest things in life was friendship, and he would impress upon them that friends made in school were such as could not be made afterwards. Like Mr. Toyne, he was a believer in smaller schools, because he realised the importance of the personality of the master. It was impossible for this personality to be impressed upon individual boys in large barrack-like schools. In conclusion, the Lord Mayor impressed upon the boys the importance of playing the game right through life, and of always attempting to do something for the benefit of their fellow-men. The Bishop of Beverley, in moving a vote of thanks to Sir Ivor Maxse and the Lord Mayor for their attendance, said that following up what the General had said he would remind them of the old proverb, " If you wish for peace, get ready for war." The Bishop of Hull seconded, and the motion was carried with acclamation. After the prize-giving, the General inspected the O.T.C., after receiving the general salute. The corps then marched past in line of platoons and column of fours. The general then complimented them on their smartness and turn-out. He then gave a short address on the subject of leadership. In the afternoon the cricket match against the O.P's. was played. A full report of this will be found elsewhere. On Sunday, the annual service in commemoration of the Old Peterites who fell in the war, was held in the chapel, and was attended by a large congregation. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. H. Barnby, the school chaplain, and Mr. S. M. Toyne, headmaster, read the lesson. The congregation stood in silence while the headmaster read through the long list of names of Old Peterites who made the supreme sacrifice in the war. The Rev. Canon R. G. Glennie, vicar of Boston Spa, was the preacher, and he based his sermon on the text, " The Lord called Samuel, and he arose and went to Eli and said, Here am I, for thou didst call me ; and Eli perceived that the Lord had called the child." 1st Samuel, iii. 8. The preacher remarked that it would be more profitable for him at a service like that to direct the thoughts of the congregation to the present and the future rather than to dwell on the great traditions of the past such as

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they at that school were justly proud to possess. He pointed out how much parents needed to think of Samuel's mother when they were tempted to hold back their children from the ministry of the church, or from mission work, or from religious work, for which God in his heavenly wisdom made and intended them. He urged the need for dedicating their lives to the service of God, and wondered if his younger brothers who had been placed in that school to be trained and prepared for their future life in either Church or State, clearly realised that there was a still more important work He wanted them to do for Him. He would like to impress upon those whose future had not yet been decided, to keep their ears open to God's call, and especially the call for definite service in His Church. There was a great need for priests and laymen at home as well as abroad. Every diocese needed more clergy, but could not get them, and the missions abroad were also crying out for workers, He hoped the rising generation of England's manhood would have the courage to respond when that call struck home. There were many institutions in the country ready to give help and advice if only they could get young men willing to do the work for which God needed them. He prayed that all who were being trained in that grand old school might learn to listen to the voice of God calling them, to hear and do what He bade them to do. ATHLETIC SPORTS. The annual Athletic Sports were held on Wednesday, 5th April, on the School ground, in the presence of a large gathering of spectators, and fine weather favoured the proceedings. The sport throughout was most enjoyable, the boys contesting the races with any amount of keenness. The " Victor Ludorum " was won by J. Tasker, who carried off several prizes, and in the high jump E. Lorrain-Smith created a record for the school by jumping 5 ft. 44in., the previous record being 5ft. Sin. by H. G. Crawshaw. School House won the relay race, in addition to the tug-of-war. The officials were :President — — MR. S. M. TOYNE. Committee :— MESSRS. G. F. TENDALL, R. 0. GOOLDEN, J. TASKER, L. ELLIOTSMITH, T. W. DONKING, and C. E. S. BULLEN. Starters :MESSRS. S. M. TOYNE and R. 0. GOOLDEN.

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Judges :MESSRS. F. H. BARNBY, C. R. FEATHERSTONE, H. W. LIDDLE, and P. H. SYKES. Timekeepers :MESSRS. A. J. A. WOODCOCK, and J. C. R. KING. EVENTS. 1. ioo Yards (under 14.)—I, G. B. Robinson ; 2, J. W. Y. Burton. 2. I00 Yards (under J. G. Timmins ; 2, Catley. 3. Quarter-Mile (open).—I, J. Tasker ; 2, L. Elliot-Smith Time 56 secs. 4. Junior School zoo Yards.-1, Solar ma ; 2, M. Stor Hodson. 5. High Jump (open).-1, E. Lorrain-Smith ; z, Johns. Height 5ft. 4tins. 6. ioo Yards (open).—i, J. Tasker ; 2, A. V. C. Gray. Time II secs. 7. Quarter-Mile (under W. P. McKay ; 2, R. S. Moss. Time 621 secs. 8. Junior School 8o Yards.—I, Barker ; 2, Crawford. 9. 220 Yards Handicap (open).-1, A. T. Blair ; 2, W. H. Huffam. to. High Jump (under 15).—I, G. B. Robinson ; 2, L. Lace. Height 4ft. 4in. Half-Mile (open).—I, L. Elliot-Smith ; 2, E. B. Haynes. Time 2 mill. 17 secs. 12. Half-Mile Handicap (open).-1, Atkinson ; 2, Cattley. 13. Junior School 6o Y ards.— 14. Long Jump (open).—I, J. Tasker ; 2, G. Marwood. 17ft. 9in. 15. Steeplechase (open).-1, J. Tasker ; 2, E. B. Haynes. 16. Steeplechase (under 15).—r, J. G. Troop ; 2, Gooderham. 17. Long Jump (under 15).—I, J. G. Troop ; 2, J. G. Timmins. 18. Ioo Yards Handicap (open).—T, W. H. Huffam ; 2, J. N. Avery. 19. Junior Quarter Medley ; 2, Crosthwaite. 20. Mile (open).-1, L. Elliot-Smith ; 2, E. B. Haynes ; 3, F. R. Haward ; Time 5 mins. 51secs. 21. Relay Race.-1, School House ; 2, Dayboys ; 3, Manor ; 4, Grove ; 5, Rise. 22. Tug of War.—School House. House Shield.—School House 251 pts. ; Grove 6i pts. ; Dayboys 3 pts. ; Boating Challenge Cup.—School House. Old Boys' Race.-1, J. G. Johnson ; 2, K. G. Chilman and H. F. S. Gedge.

CRICKET CHARACTERS.

Victor Ludorum. 8.

—

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J. Tasker. Points : Tasker ii ; Elliot-Smith

Racquets Competition :

All corners Handicap.—S. M. Toyne, Esq. School open.—E. G. H. Mack. School Handicap.—E. G. H. Mack.

CRICKET NOTES. Let us frankly admit that the XI. has not come up to expectations. There was no reason why we should not have won our school matches. The fielding is really pretty good, except in the slips, but we have missed catches and they have always proved expensive. We have a considerable number of bowlers at our disposal, but there has often seemed to be some fate overhanging them so that they did not get on or come off at the right time. Then again the batting is really sound and practically the whole XI. is capable of making some runs. Thus it is somewhat disappointing to register defeats at the hands of Durham, Bootham, York Amateurs, and Scarborough (by 3 runs). When we win, we win handsomely and look as though we were invincible. The rain has been thoroughly unkind to us. Coates and Mack struck thoroughly bad patches in the batting, but at other times they have shown us of what they were capable. If only the XI. plays up to its form in the remaining matches, it will still be able to make the record creditable. The 2nd XI. has played remarkably well and the Juniors are keen and most promising. May I also add that that pleasant social club, the Eccentrics, has not belied its name and purpose ? CHARACTERS. 1ST XI. COLOURS. E. G. H. MACK (captain). Being one of the first bowlers, he had to face the difficult position of bowler-captain. He lost some of his spin, as the term went on, but he took by far the most wickets. A sound attractive batsman. Too easily depressed on the field. Good organiser off the field. J. TASKER, a dashing and unsafe batsman, and a brilliant cover point. Useful change bowler. H. G. COATES, a reliable wicket-keeper. As a batsman he can be brilliant, always made runs except in school matches.

650

CRICKET CHARACTERS.

L. F. LEVERSEDGE, much improved batsman, watches the ball. Can bowl some really bad wicket taking balls and might well have been bowled more. C. E. S. BULLEN, came to the rescue on more than one occasion, a good catch, thoroughly deserves his colours. R. N. NEWBY has bowled consistently and merited better fortune. His fielding and batting are original. 2ND XI COLOURS. T. W. DONKING can cover a lot of ground in the field. E. P. SEWELL, a good runner between the sticks, a plucky field. E. G. BULLEN, inconsistent batsman, has played some useful innings, good catch but painfully slow. G. W. ETCHES needed confidence. His lack of it prevents his doing himself justice. G. MARWOOD, distinctly promising all round, must stand still batting. J. SCHOLEFIELD, a slow and conscientious batsman. He will develop. A. B. SELLERS, a keen and promising cricketer. When he learns to place his field, he will do well in the bowling line. R. S. MASON has made a most encouraging start for the first XI. J. N. AVERY, a solid batsman, and might be a good wicket-keeper if he perseveres. W. P. MCKAY, a good bat, his early promise as a bowler has not been fulfilled. H. C. TURNER can bowl a good ball with an off break. L. C. CARNEY, a fair batsman but variable.

651

CRICKET.

CRICKET. SCHOOL V. ESCRICK PARK C.C. May 13th.

The School secured a lucky draw. Dennison and Reader were in great form with the ball, while Dr. Morrison found our bowlers on an off day. ESCRICK.

2 J. Reader, b. Mack E. Sanders, b. Tasker 5 15 E. Reader, b. Mack Dr. Morrison, c Pullan, b Mack 72 H. Hodgson, b Tasker 4 G. Streetley, cNewby,b Marwood 17 C. Dennison, not out 19 R Ellar, b Marwood F. Bush, c Leversedge, bMarwood 4 H. Rudd, lbw Newby W. Yeoman, b Newby Extras :—B. 2 ; 1.b. 2 4

ST. PETER'S. H. G. Coates, b Dennison 16 J. Scholefield, lbw Dennison 13 N. Pullan, b Reader 6 E. G. H. Mack, b Reader J. Tasker, b Dennison 2 E. P. Sewell, h Dennison G. Marwood, b Dennison 2 C. E. S. Bullen, not out T. W. Donking, cMorrison bEllar 8 R. N. Newby, c Hodgson, b Ellar o L. F. Leversedge, not out II Extras --B. ro ; L. B. x Total (9 wkts.)

1 43

Bowling Analysis :Mack ... Tasker Newby ... Leversedge Marwood

M. 2 2 2 0

0. 12 14

6 3 3

R. 55 47 9

SCHOOL v. SCARBRO' C.C.

w. 3 2 2

Wednesday, May 17th.

Rain as usual spoilt the Scarborough Match. SCARBROUGH.

H. Huggam, b Mack T. W. Triffitt, not out T. Dale, b Mack T. H. Scholey, not out Extras : B.1 W. x N.B. I ;

4 21 3 55 3

;

85 Bowling Analysis :— ... Mack ... ... Newby ... ... Tasker ... S. M. Toyne ... Marwood

R. 33 5

W. 2 0

O. 9 3

2 I

CRICKET.

652

SCHOOL v. YORK AMATEURS. Wednesday, May 24th. The School XI. failed entirely, comment is needless. YORK AMATEURS. C. Trendall, lbw Newby 51

J. Triffitt, c Newby, b Mack 4 Rev. Cardale, c Newby, Chilman 3 1 R. Freer, run out ro J. Triffitt, b Mack 3 J. Smith, b Mack 9 R. Lund, b Marwood 6 H. Lund, b Mack 4 F. Hare, b Chilman 6 H. Greenwood, b Mack 8 H. Houseman, not out 0 Extras : B. 13 ; L.B. 4 ; W. I. 18

SCHOOL. H. G. Coates, c Greenwood, b Lund 3 J. Scholefield, cTrendall, b Lund 4 K. G. Chilman, Esq., c Greenwood, b Lund 0 J. Tasker, b Lund 9 L. F. Leversedge, b Lund 0 E. G. H. Mack, c Freer, b Cardale I G. Marwood, b Lund 3 E. P. Sewell, b Lund 0 N. Pullan, not out 5 T. W. Donking, run out 6 R. N. Newby, b Cardale . .... 0 Extras 0

150

Bowling Analysis :— Mack ... Newby ... Tasker Marwood K. G. Chilman, Esq. Leversedge

o. 14 9 9 7 5 2

M. 5

R. 37 28 17

4 0

25 7

NV. 5 I

0 I

2 0

SCHOOL v. MASTERS. Thursday, May 25th. Tie School team had a welcome victory. The fielding was good and the last wicket stand of Bullen and Newby won the match. -

School.. H. G. Coates, b Mr. Goolden... 13 J. Scholefield, b Mr. Goolden . E. G. H. Mack, b Rev. Hamby 27 J. Tasker, lbw Mr. Toyne 8 L. F. Leversedge, c & b Mr Chilman N. Pullan, b Mr. Chilman G. Marwood, c Mr. Chilman, b Mr. Barnby 3 E. P. Sewell. b Mr. Hamby 6 T. W. Dojiking, b Mr. Barnby o C. E. S. Bullen, run out 23 R. N. Newby, not out 20 Extras : B. 21 21

MASTERS.

L. Procter, Esq., run out 0 P. H. Sykes, Esq., c Coates. b Mack 2 Rev. G. C. Beach, c Marwood, b Mack Col. J. C. King, c Bullen, b Mack 12 C. H. Peachment, Esq., c Donking, b Tasker 31 C.RFeathrson,Eq c Coates, b Mack 0 G. F. Tendall, Esq., b Mack 6 S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Mack, b Newby 2 K. G. Chilman, Esq., lbw Marwood 40 R. 0. Goolden, Esq., c Tasker, b Marwood 2 Rev. F. H. Barnby, not out 9 Extras B. I ; N.B. 2 ,

136

107

653

CRICKET. Bowling Analysis :Mack ... Newby ... Tasker Marwood

0. 12

7 4

I 0 0

I I

SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Saturday, May 27th. Mack bowled really well on an unpleasant pitch. Bullen and Marwood batted uncommonly well and the match was won with 3 wickets in hand. LEEDS G.S. Greenleaves, lbw Tasker 7 Pemberton, b Mack 3 Tomlinson, c Tasker, b Marwood 24 Hiley, lbw Mack 5 12 Hoden, lbw Marwood Stirk, b. Mack 4 I Place, b Mack 25 Sledge, c Tasker, b Mack Macpherson, c Scholefield, b Mack 36 Brown, not out 2 McQuade, b Mack 15 Extras B. 14 N.B. x :

;

SCHOOL. H. G. Coates, b Brown J. Scholefield, b McQuade E. G. H. Mack, lbw Place .. J Tasker, hit wkt, b McQuade L. F. Leversedge, c Arden, b Place N. Pullan, c Place, b Arden ... E. P. Sewell, c & b Arden .... G. Marwood, run out C. E. G. Bullen, b Arden T. W. Donking, b Arden R. N. Newby, not out Extras L.B.x :

1 35

Bowling Analysis :- o. Mack ... ... 19 Newby ... ... 14 Tasker ... ... 7 ... 6 Marwood

14 I0

8 0

9 42 41 I 5 I

1 48

6 3 I 3

49 34 22 15

w. 7 0 I

Saturday, June 3rd. its true form. Mack and Tasker At last the XI. began to show played brilliant cricket. Leversedge also did well. Newby bowled steadily without much luck. SCHOOL V. WORKSOP COLLEGE.

SCHOOL.

H. G. Coates, run out 2 J. Scholefield, b A. Walker ... o E. G. H. Mack, c Whitehead, b Palmer 103 J. Tasker, c Gibson, b T. Walker 69 C. E. S. Bullen, c Clacey, b A. Walker 16 G. Marwood, & c b Palmer 7 E. G. Bullen, c Clacey, b A. Walker L. F. Leversedge, c Taylor, b T. Walker 49 E. P. , Sewell, c T. Walker, b A. Walker 9 T. W. Donking, b T. Walker 17 6 R. N. Newby, not out Extras B. 9 ; L.B. I W. I I/

WORKSOP.

J. H. Gibson, b Mack

A. B. Walker, run out L. Taylor, b Mack T. R. Walker, b Newby F. R. Raynor, c Coates, b Tasker C. B. Palmer, b Mack G. W. Boughton, c Tasker, b Newby T. A. Whitehead, b Newby A. V. Clacey, b Marwood G. H. Salt, b Mack V. Harrison, not out Extras B. x ; W. ; N.B. 5 :

ro 34 0

4 4

0 12

;

289

120

654

CRICKET. Bowling Analysis :— o. Mack ... 16 Newby ••• 14 Tasker 12 Marwood 3 Leversedge 3

9 0 0

R. 15 19 48 7 14

4 3 I I

Wednesday, June 7th.

SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.

Our total was too small, but with six of our opponents out for 6o, it looked at one time a certain victory. After some dropped catches our bowling went to pieces and we presented a victory with both hands in a most polite manner. SCHOOL. H. G. Coates, c Miehle, b G Grierson J. Scholefield, b C. Alderson E. G. H. Mack, b G. Grierson 6 J. Tasker, c Clayton-Greene, b C. Alderson 23 C. C. S. Bullen, c Arnold, b C Alderson 54 L. F. Leversedge, c Younger, h B. Grierson 20 G. Marwood, b G. Grierson o E. G. Bullen, b B. Grierson 28 E. P. Sewell, c Miehle, b C. Miehler7 T. W. Donking, b C. Miehle 2 R. N. Newby, not out 4 Extras ; L.B. 1 W. 1 ; N.B. 6 6

DURHAM.

R. B. Miehle, lbw Newby 3 H. Clayton-Greene, run out.... ro C. Alderson, c C. Bullen, b Mar 15 wood C Adamson, c Donking,b Tasker 12 F. Youngman, c E. Bullen, b Tasker 32 C. Miehle, b Tasker B. Arnold lbw Tasker G. Grierson, st Coates, b Leversedge 18 E. Gee, c E. Bullen, b Leversedge3o R. Dean, not out 2 B. Grierson, b Newby Extras : B. 17 L.B. 9 ; N.B. 2 28 ;

•

;

126 Bowling Analysis

Mack ...

Newby ... Tasker Marwood Leversedge

o. 52 12

SCHOOL V. SCARBOROUGH.

151

4 4 2 0 0

4° 17 44 9 3

W. 0 2

4 2

Saturday, June loth

Played at Scarborough. A most exciting match in which the rain played a very important part. After the heavy shower, our field gave away some runs and the slippery ball made matters worse. It was very hard luck on the School. Mr. Chilman hit a six over the wall, not an easy feat.

655

CRICKET. SCHOOL.

H. G. Coates, c Fawcett, b 15 Robinson C. E. S. Bullen, c Robson, b Greenl3 34 S. M. Toyne, Esq., b Allan E. G. H. Mack, b Robinson K. G. Chilman, Esq., c Robinson, b Green 59 J. Tasker, st Fawcett, b Green ro L. F. Leversedge, c Allan, b Bielby 4 0 E. G. Bullen, b Bielby 2 G. Marwood, b Green 6 T. W. Donking, b Robinson 0 R. N. Newby, not out 2 N.B. Extras B. r

SCARBRO'. G. A. Robson, lbw Mack 3 G. Barker, c Chilman, b Toyne zo Rev. C. S. Swinerton, b Toyne 8 W. S. Robinson, c Leversedge, 3o b Mack W. Allan, b Tasker C. P. Rhodes, c C. E. Bullen, 12 b Mack 19 J. Green, c Coates, b Mack 15 J. Allan, lbw b Mack 6 C. Bielby, not out A. Fawcett, c Leversedge, bMack 8 5 F. Flinton, c Tasker, b Mack 22 Extras B. 21 L.B. I ;

;

1 49

1 46

Bowling Analysis :— Mack Newby ... S. M. Toyne Marwood Tasker

19 II

I0 2

6 I 13

0 0 3

w. 7

R. 43 29 25 I 33

0 I

SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. Saturday, June 17th. After our improved form, it was disappointng that the team seemed unable to adapt itself to the very slow wicket. Leversedge and Sellers made a first-rate partnership, without which our total would have been in a sorry way. BOOTHAM.

SCHOOL.

H. G. Coates, c Turtle, b 14 Jackson 8 C. E. S. Bullen, b Jackson E. G. H. Mack, c Turtle, b Jackson J. Tasker, st Christy, b Jackson 8 L. F. Leversedge, b Jackson 48 2 N. Pullan, c Maggs, b Seddon 2 G. Marwood, b Seddon E. G. Bullen, st Christy, bSeddon o 23 A. B. Sellers, not out T. W. Donking, b Seager 7 R. N. Newby, c Seager, b Jackson 5 2 Extras B. 2

C. L. Wigham, c Leversedge, b Mack C. R. Ayres, c Mack, b Newby G. Christy, c Newby, b Mack C. M. Maggs, run out H. J. Dyson, not out G. W. Seager, b Mack W. Seddon, c Sellers, b Mack Extras : B. 17 L.B.

34 18 42 25 Io 5 8

Total (6 wkts.)

166

;

Total Bowling Analysis :Mack ... Tasker Newby ... Sellers ... Marwood

120

5 2

M. I o I O o

R. 53 56 12 9 6

0 I 0 0

656

CRICKET.

SCHOOL V. YORK CLERGY. Thursday, June 22nd. A draw in our favour. Mack played a sound innings and had the bowling been changed more frequently, there is little doubt that the Clergy would have been unable to play out time. Smoot,. H. G. Coates, c sub b Cardale C. E. S. Bullen, c Gardale, b Evans E. G. H. Mack, b Cardale J. Tasker, c Shearsmith, b Cardale L. F. Leversedge, c Evans, b Cardale R. S. Mason, not out G. Marwood, st Kitching, b Cardale A. B. Sellers, st Kitching, b Cardale E. G. Bullen, not out E. P. Sewell, I R. N. Newby, did not bat. Extras : B. i ; L.B.

YORK CLERGY.

14 TO

4 30 20 17

I0 II

Total (for 7 wkts. declared) .... 167 Bowling Analysis :- 0. Mack ... 23 Newby ... 22 Sellers I Marwood I Leversedge 1

Rev. R. F. Cardale, c E. G 20 Bullen, b Mack Rev. G. C. Beach, c Sewell, b Mack Lieut. J. P. Kitching, c Coates, b Mack 6 z Rev. H. Shearsmith, run out Rev. E. V. Dunn, c Tasker, b Mack Rev. C. E. Crane, not out .... 58 Rev. D. G. Evans, c C.E.Bullen, b Newby 3 Rev. V. Jones, c Newby, b Mack Rev. S. W. Veitch, lbw Lever 10 sedge Rev. A. D. Alderson, run out 3 N. Pullan, not out 9 18 Extras : B. 17 ; N.B. Total (for 9 wkts.) M. 5 5

R. 59 56

0 0 0

139

w. 5 I

8 I

SCHOOL v. BRADFORD C.C. Saturday, June 24th. creditable victory. Leversedge did some sensational bowling and the batting was even and good. The first pair gave the team an encouraging start. A

BRADFORD. G. Clarke, b Newby A. Wood, c Marwood, b Newby G. H. Townend, lbw Leversedge G. E. Batley, c Mack, b Tasker Dr. H. Shackleton, h Tasker W. Smith, c Mason, b Leversedge L. C. Carney, b Mack D. Greenwood, not out P. Fothergill, b Leversedge F. Hickson, b Leversedge R. L. Thompson, b Mack Extras : B. 25.

Total

SCHOOL.

7 27 14 7 0 2 0 I 0 0

C. E. S. Bullen, c Wood, b Fotherill 39 R. S. Mason, c Smith, b Townend 24 K G Chilman, Fsq , not out 39 E. G. H. Mack, c Smith, b 17 Fothergill J. Tasker, not out L. F. Leversedge, H. G. Coates, G. Marwood, did not bat. T. W. Donking, E. P. Sewell, R. N. Newby, Extras : B. 25 ; L.B. i ; W. 2 28 Total (for 3 wkts. declared) 147

657

CRICKET. R. 28 22 7 2

M. 2 4 2 3

Bowling Analysis :— o. ... Mack ... 9 To Newby ... 6 Tasker ... ... Leversedge 5

w. 2 2 2 4

Saturday, July 1st. SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES. The Old Boys were outplayed in spite of a stylish innings by Crawshaw. Mack trounced the somewhat easy bowling and hit very cleanly. O.P's. B. A. C. Gray, c Bullen, b Newby T. 0. Wood, b Mack C. E. Medhurst, b Newby K. G. Chilman, b Tasker R. E. F. Tendall, lbw Tasker H. G. Crawshaw, c Tasker, b Mack C. L. Armstrong, b Newby .... W. G. Yeoman, c Donking, b Mack D. Norwood, b Newby J. C. Stainthorpe, b Mack P. Harland, not out Extras B. to W. x

5 15 6 21 6 38 8

Total Bowling Analysis :— ... Mack ... Newby ... Tasker ... Leversedge Sellers ...

7 19 64 23 17 10

6 I 2 II

;

SCHOOL. C E. S. Bullen, v Stainthorpe R S. Mason, b Stainthorpe E. G. H. Mack, b Wood......... J. Tasker, c Armstrong, b Stainthorpe L. F. Leversedge, not out H. G. Coates, not out ••• • Extras • B. to

119

Total (for 4 wkts. declared)

o. lo 10 5 z 2

N. 0 I o 0 0

R. 36 25 23 7 15

141

W. 4 4 2 0 0

SCHOOL v. WAYFARERS' C.C. July 15th, Saturday. This was a very gratifying win as last year they had scored very heavily against us. Tasker and Mack made a good stand of 115 and placed the side secure from defeat. The general fielding in this match was very much improved. WAYFARERS C C Shirley, b Tasker Ashley, b Mack Rodgers, run out Marple, c Newby, b Sellers King, b Mack. Arnold, c Toyne, b Tasker Dickinson, lbw, b Mack Robinson, b Newby McKenzie, not out Lamb, c Toyne, b Newby Oddy, b Mack Extras B. 2 L.B. 4 W. 1 N.B. 1 :

;

21 1 33 o 25 12 o to 5 o 4 8

SCHOOL. C. E. S. Bullen, b Dickinson . R. S. Mason, c Arnold, b Dickinson S. M. Toyne ,Esq., b Ashley . E. G. H. Mack, b Dickinson . J. Tasker, b Lamb K. G. Chilman, Esq., not out... H. G. Coates, st. .Shipley, b King L. F. Leversedge, c Rodgers, b Dickinson A. B. Sellers, b Marple T. W. Donking, b Ashley R. N. Newby, b Marple Extras B. 5 ; L.B. 1 W. 1 :

Total

119

Total

;

3 24

3 43 68 17 13 2 12 4 x 7

197

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CRICKET.

Bowling Analysis :Mack ... Newby . S. M. Toyne Leversedge Tasker Sellers

14 12.5 5 2 8 Io

6 3

19 29 19 7 15 29

4 2 0

SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON G'S.

July i8th, Tuesday.

Pocklington were soon dismissed for 63 runs, but the score would not have reached half that score but for dropped catches. Mack and Bullen played free cricket, but the remainder with the exception of Coates failed to reach double figures. POCKLINGTON G.S E. A. Eldred, b Mack G. F. Goodman, c Marwood, b Mack G. F. Pearson, b Mack N. B. Bowen, b Newby M. H. Ogle, b Sellers J. C. Moore, b Mack J. S. Mellor, b Tasker H. W. Pickering, b Sellers S. North, not out D. A. Waring, b Mack S. Lampit, b Mack Extras B. I ; N.B. I

5 3 24 15 2

SCHOOL. C. E. S. Bullen, c Ogle, b Moore 33 R. S. Mason, b Eldred E. G. H. Mack, c Mellow, b 36 Eldred 2 J. Tasker, c North, b Eldred... H. G. Coates, b Ogle 14 L. F. Leversedge, b Ogle 4 A. B. Sellers, not out 5 G. Marwood, b Ogle T. W Donking, b Eldred E. P. Sewell, b Eldred R. N. Newby, c Waring, b 2 Eldred Extras B. 3 L.B. 2 5 :

Total Bowling Analysis :— Mack ... Newby Tasker Sellers

112

Total

O. 10.3 8 4 4

;

4 3 0

R. 8

W. 6

3o 9

CRICKET

659

BATTING AVERAGES. Up to July 18th. Total No. of Times Highest Runs. Av. Inns not out. Score. 371 26.1 o 103 E. G. H. Mack ... 14 204 20.4 12 2 L. F. Leversedge 49 208 18.9 I C. E. S. Bullen ... 12 41 18.8. 24 ... 6 I R. S. Mason 94 17.6 69 •.. 13 I 212 J. Tasker 17.6 2 23* A. B. Sellers ... 5 53 153 12.7 1 17* ••• 13 H. G. Coates 8.6 20* 6 R. N. Newby ..• II 43 ••• II o G. Marwood 43 8 .4 42 o 17 T. W. Donking ••• II 52 4.5 6.z 17 0 ... E. P. Sewell 44 7 1ST XI.

* Not out.

1ST XI. BOWLING AVERAGES. Overs. Mds. Runs. Wkts. L. F. Leversedge 54 3 7 19 533 218 63 E. G. H. Mack 59 Ioo 10 G. Marwood... 5 33 351 159 30 R. N. Ntwby 5 24 85 2 23 A. B. Sellers 17 398 116 21 J. Tasker ... COLTS XI. v. BRAMCOTE.

Av. 7.7 9.03 10 7 4 17 23.4

July 5th.

The Colts played very well. Stuart taking six wickets. The Bramcote bowling being very weak was trounced severely, Bullen and Elliot playing exceptionally well. BRAMCOTE.

xo Rendel, b Stuart o Guise, c Bullen, b Elliott Thomley, c Troop mi, b Elliot 4 26 Turnbull, b T. Wood o Lillington, c Bullen, b Stuart o Webb, lbw b Elliot Paul ma, b Stuart 3 x Taylor, not out .i. Clayton, b Stuart o Hornsby, b Stuart Marcham, b Stuart o Extras B. io ; L.B. x.; W. i 12 :

• Total

COLTS.

T. E. Stuart, c Turnbull, b Thornley T. Buchanan, c Taylor, b Clayton G. B. Robinson, b Guise J. N. Bullen, b Turnbull J. G. Troop, c Turnbull, b Guise W. Elliot, not out. J. W. Burton, b Turnbull W. A. Clarke, not out B. Chapman, did not bat. T. Wood, C. L. Troop, Extras : B. 8 ; W. 2 ; N.B. x

54 20

33 33 6 82 5 34

Total (for 6 wkts. declared) 268

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CRICKET. 2ND XI. v. REV. G. C. BEACH'S XI. June 16th.

In this match the team showed very good form. Pullan batted well after a very shaky start. Marwood hit somewhat luckily for 45. The bowling honours were fairly evenly shared 2ND XI.

C. E. S. Bullen, c Beach, b Fishburn ro N. Pullan, not out 8r L. F. Leversedge, c Balme, b Fishbum 9 E. G. Bullen, b Beach 4 G. Marwood, b Rickaby 45 A. B. Sellers, not out. 13 T. W. Donking, E. P. Sewell, G. W. Etches, did not bat. L. C. Carney, H. G. Turner, Extras :B. 6 ; L.B. 4 ; W. r ; N.B r 12

Total (for 4 wkts. declared) r74

REV. G. C. BEACH'S XI. G. Tanfield, c Bullen mi, b Leversedge 8 J. Mackay, c Bullen ma., b Marwood N. Grainger,c Donking,b Sellers 28 Rev. G. C. Beach, c Sewell, b Etches 8 H. F. Rickaby, lbw b Turner 6 E. Belt, st Bullen mi, b Etches 7 R. Cockill, b Marwood 17 J. Balme, st Bullen mi b Turner 9 W. Fishburn, c Leversedge, b Sellers 4 M. Lee, c Marwood, b Sellers H. Ludlam, c & b Marwood 3 H. Ward, not out 8 Extras : B. 7 ; L.B. I Total

2ND XI. v. BOOTHAM 2ND XI.

100

June r7th.

The 2nd XI. won a most exciting match on the stroke of time. Mason played really well and Scholefield and Avery batted steadily. BOOTHAM 2ND XI.

Smithson, c Mason, b Etches 2 Keating, lbw. b Etches 0 Grubb mi, not out 51 Rowat, c Etches, b Turner 14 25 Halliday mi, lbw. b Mackay Rae, b Sewell Halliday ma, c & b Turner ro Miles, lbw, Oddy • 22 Duckworth, c Etches, b Oddy o Grubbterts, not out 4 Eyres mi, did not bat Extras : B. 23 ; N.B 24

Total (for wkts. declared) 157

SCHOOL.

J. N. Avery, c Rae, b Halliday mi 14 J. Scholefield, b Rae 22 W. S. Mackay, b Rae 18

R. S. Mason, run out 40 E. P. Sewell, c Halliday mi, b Smithson 28 S. Milne-Redhead, c Rowat, b Duckworth L. C. Carney, b Smithson J. N. Bullen, c Rae, b Duckworth 3 G. W. Etches, not out Io H. G. Turner, b Rae z W. Oddy, not out 3 Extras : B. II ; L.B. I ; W. r 13 --Total (for 9 wkts.) 165

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CRICKET.

COLTS v. BRAMCOTE.

June 14th, 1922.

The team failed to do itself justice, partly perhaps owing to

the unaccustomed surroundings. Bullen and Elliott played well. BRAMCOTE.

COLTS.

Stuart, run out Chapman, b Guise. Bullen, c Thornley, b Rendel Troop (J. G.), b Rendel Elliot, run out Clarke, c Hornsby, b 'Thornley Burton, c Rendel, b Thornley . Williams, c Hornsby, b Thornley Troop (C. L.), c Rendel, b Rendel Hall, not out Wood, T., b Thornley Extras B. 7 ; W. 2 N.B. 3 :

4 2

23 8 19 8 2

6 3 0

Wright, b Stuart Guise, run out 15 Thornley, b Stuart 40 36 Turnbull, b Elliot Rendell, b Stuart Taylor, c Troop, C. L., b Elliot Markham, b Elliot 3 Lillington. run out 14 Hornsby, st Troop, C. L., b Wood, T. 14 Glover, b Wood, T Paul ma, not out Extras • B. 21 ; W. 3 23

;

•

Total

1 49

2ND XI. V. G. F. TENDALL'S XI. May 31st, Wednesday.

The team in this match all showed consistently good form. Bullen batted very well, making his 39 out of 42 for the first Wicket. Sellers bowled well taking five wickets for 35 runs. SCHOOL.

N. Pullan, b R. 0. Goolden.... E. G. Bullen, run out R. S. Mason, b R. 0. Goolden J. N. Avery, b F. H. Barnby . L. F. Leversedge, b R. 0. Goolden W. P. McKay, b R. 0. Goolden. R. V. Gray, not out A. B. Sellers, not out L. C. Carney, I G. W. Ethes„k did not bat. H. G. Turner, 1 Extras : B. 21 L.B. 7

Total (for 6 wkts. declared)

190

;

27 39 so

16 27 34 9

G. F. TENDALL'S XI. P. H. Sykes, b Turner J. C. King, b Etches Rev. F. H. Bamby, b Sellers H. C. Newhouse, lbw. b Sellers R. 0. Goolden, b Leversedge . C. H. Peachment, b Sellers C. R. Featherstone, b Sellers J. Scholefield, b Sellers S. M. Toyne, not out G. F. Tendall, run out R. N. Jackson, b Turner Extras : B. 16 ; L.B.r Total

16 8 5

3 3

67 0

7 57 17o

COLTS. V. RIPON COLTS.

The team won the toss and put Ripon in. Stuart bowled remarkably well. The Colts did not start at all well but Bullen and Robinson made a good stand, the former playing exceptionally well.

662

CRICKET.

RIPON COLTS. 2 Fletcher ii, c Burton b Stuart 13 Evans, c Wood, W., b Elliot Riley, c Chapman, b Stuart Hymas, b Stuart 6 Watteen, c Elliot, b Burton Spence, b T. Wood 3 Hudson, b Stuart so Pickard, c Bullen, b Wood Wood iii, b Burton Randall, c Troop, C. L., b 0 Burton I Lightowler, not out 8 Extras : B. 7 ; N.B.

COLTS. B. Chapman, run out 3 C. F. Williams, c Hymas, b Wood 5 T. E. Stuart, c Watteen, b Randall 4 W. Elliot, b Randall J. N. Bullen, c Hymas, b 76 Watteen G. B. Robinson, run out 43 G. W. Y. Burton, not out ... • 2 4 W. A. Clarke, b Randall W. Wood, C. L. Troop, did not bat. T. Wood, Extras B. II ; L.B. i W. 9 ; N.B.I 22 ;

Total

Total (for 7 wkts.)

178

2ND XI. v. LEEDS G.S Saturday, May 27th. .

This proved quite an exciting game but the 2nd XI. hardly did themselves justice. 2ND XI. R. S. Mason, c Caygill, b Moxon I 0 J. N. Avery, b Moxon 5 E. G. Bullen, b Moxon 4 W. P. McKay, b -Moxon 14 G. W. Etches, c Hill, S., b Moxon g T Milne Redhead, c North, b Moxon 7 A. B. Sellers, c Hill, S., b Moxon L. C. Carney, c Gaygill, b 6 Moxon F. J. Oddy, b Walton 9 II R. V. Gray, b Walton H. G. Turner, not out' 3 so Extras B. 7 ; L.B. 3 ..... Total

LEEDS G.S. Hague, c Sellers, b Etches Riding, lbw. b Sellers Storey, b Oddy A. Hill, b Carney Caygill, b McKay S. Hill, c Bullen, b Etches Butler, run out North, run out Moxon, c & b Sellers Smith, not out Walton, c Carney, b Sellers Extras ; B. 8 ; L.B. 2 ; N.B

Total

3 344 5 6 8 5 9

sot

ROWING.

663

ROWING. The commencement of the Summer term provided us with a fair number of ' boaters ' from which to choose the crews to represent the School at York Regatta, and although we had some very good material, the absence of L. Elliot Smith was undoubtedly felt, as in all probability we should have entered a boat at Marlow if he could have stayed on for this term. However, three crews were selected and given continuous practice, and although the crews were light, their style and watermanship were satisfactory, so much so, that about a fortnight before the Regatta, we received an offer from the York City R.C. of the loan of a light racing boat if we cared to consider an entry for the White Rose Challenge Cup. After due consideration and a trial with our first crew, who proved they were able to manage the light boat, it was decided to embark on this distinct advance in our rowing efforts. The second and third crews were also entered for their respective events and it may be mentioned that this is the first occasion in recent years that three entirely boys' crews have been entered. Regatta day, June 24th, saw our crews fit and well trained but as results proved in each case, we were up against crews greatly our superior in weight. The White Rose crew drew a bye for the first round and then rowed against an extremel c- powerful Mersey crew, who were ultimately just beaten in the final, and who beat us by a bare length after an excellent race. Our second crew rowed a splendid race against Tees A.B.C., their spurt at the finish being a magnificent effort. Without doubt very great praise is due to the strokes of the first and second boats for the pluck they showed in hanging on to crews so much superior in weight and experience. The third boat also rowed a very good race but just failed to ' get there ',before their opponents. The results of our efforts at the Regatta would strongly appear to support the proposition that next year an endeavour should he made to arrange a fixture with another rowing school, or otherwise to enter our first crew at some Regatta where our boys' crew would be matched against boys. In this connection it will be remembered that last year when we were successful in winning the York Challenge Cup, two experienced oarsmen from the Staff of the School were in the winning crew. Mention must also be made of the eights' race between the York City R.C. and the School, which was revived this year. The York City Club very kindly lent us an eight a few days before the race, which was rowed on June 29th. The School crew led for a third of the distance and looked very like beating the men's crew at one time, but in the end they lost by length.

664

SWIMMING.

As we go to press it is very pleasing to note that two Old Peterites, W. E. Barton and K. H. Rhodes, have gained rowing fame in the Worcester College boat, which has won the Thames Challenge Cup at Henley, Barton's stroking of the Worcester boat has been specially mentioned in the Press and we are proud of such old rowing members of St. Peter's R.C., and trust they will gain still greater fame. WHITE ROSE CREW. 3. H. N. Hodd. bow— R. F. Yates. str. F. N. Terry. J. Richardson. 2. cox. W. A. Wood. YORK REGATTA CUP RACE. 3. R. Moss. bow. W. A. Copper. str. F. R. Haward. H. Newhouse. 2. cox. D. Ross. JOHN E. GIBBS' CUP CREW. 3. C. R. L. Rice. bow. J. J. Hill. str. E. Y. Scott. A. P. Thompson. 2. cox. T. C. Yates.

SWIMMING. During the very hot weather in the early part of the term splendid bathing in the river was enjoyed by those who had passed the School swimming test, whilst others went regularly to the Yearsley Baths for practice and instruction under the Sergt.-Major. Hardened swimmers have also continued during the period of cold, unfavourable weather in July. We also congratulate J. D. Wilkinson on his success in the Aquatic Sports at York Regatta, he swam exceedingly well and carried off the second prize in the ioo yards open handicap race. The great event to which everybody looked forward was the completion of the School Swimming Bath and although all the details of the surrounding wall and dressing rooms were not quite finished, there was much rejoicing when the water was seen pouring into the Bath on St. Peter's day. When the bath is completely finished and in full swing, it is proposed to arrange a School Certificate of Proficiency in Swimming and Diving in addition to the present ordinary Swimming test.

665

O.T.C. NEWS.

The following boys have passed the Swimming test during the term :Walton. Lace. Baldwin. Smyth. Cartwright. Ives. Oddy. Prescott. Timmins. Jeffares ma. Robinson. Gill Hodgson, K. C. Parkinson. Jeffares mi. Storrs Fox, H. M. McCowen, J. L. Atkinson, mi. Curtois. Storr Hodson. McCowen, A. H. Aitchison. Harris. Burrows. Ross. Murray. Storrs Fox. P. Chapman, K. H. Tidswell.

BATHS FUND. At last we are able to announce that the baths are in a condition to be used although they are far from finished. The total cost will be r,400, of which the School gives half and the rest is to be obtained if possible by subscription. We wish to heartily thank all those who have kindly subscribed, and we append the list. There are still 30o wanted and we wish to remind all who are interested that anything is acceptable.

O.T.C. NEWS. Favoured by good training conditions, this department of our School life has been more than usually active. Some halfdozen new recruits were enrolled and it is hoped to enrol a larger batch next term. At the Minster Service on Military Sunday, we were complimented by the G.O.C. in the Northern Command, on our smart turn out and marching. The next few weeks were devoted to the Section competitions in drill, musketry, and open order work. The results are given below. The Band were particularly successful, but were only one point ahead of No. 4 Section in the Miniature range shooting. On Commemoration Day, the Corps furnished a Guard of Honour for the G.O.C., Lt.-General Sir Ivor Maxse, K.C.B., which was certainly a credit to the School. After speeches, the General was received by and inspected the whole Corps on parade. There followed a march past and a short address of compliment and encouragement by the G.O.C. I should like here to thank the members of the Corps, both officers and boys for the trouble taken to make this parade a success. Such things involve a good deal of extra time and concentration, .

666

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY EXPEDITION.

There is a prospect of taking a strong contingent to camp this year at Mytchett Farm, Aldershot. Our camp opens on the 24th July, and breaks the ist August. We shall be losing a good many prominent N.C.O's at the end of this term, to our great regret. Notably C.S.M. Donking, to whom congratulations on winning the Fernie Cup, and where can we find such another Big Drummer ? In the sea, we suppose, where all the good fish ai e said to be. The annual inspection is being held a few days prior to going into Camp. J.C.R.K. O.T.C. PROMOTIONS. Cpl. Tasker to be Sergeant. „ Sergeant. Sewell Cpl. L/cpl. Richardson „ Corporal. „ Corporal. L/cpl. Mack „ L/cpl. Cdt. Cooper Cdt. Robinson „ L/cpl. Cdt. Milne-Redhead to be L/cpl. RESULTS, O.T.C. COMPETITIONS. Silver Bugle won by Cadet H. G. Turner. Cup, O.T.C. Camp (Boxing) won by A. T. Blair. Fernie Cup (best N.C.O.) won by C.S.M. Donking. St. Peter's School Challenge Cup (Drill) won by Band Section. Officers' Cup (Fire and Movement) won by No. 7. Section. Wilson Cup (Rifle Shooting) won by Band Section.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY EXPEDITION. Our main activity this term has been the Society outing to Helmsley At r-45 p.m. an exuberant party of forty-three started in two char-a-bancs. All parties on the way were loudly cheered, going through Easingwold an old lady of seventy waved to us with her stick ! From the very start the two char-a-bancs which came were coloured yellow and blue respectively, and although the yellow came first the blue preceded it with clouds of dust. Then began the big race of which more anon. All went merrily to Coxswold, when much to our surprise a tuft of grass landed in the back of the blue char-a-banc. The projector was utterly unaware of the proximity of a Police Sergeant immediately behind him and before he had let loose his missile he was grasped from behind, lectured and dismissed. Byland Abbey with its

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667

glorious relic of a Rose Window loomed in sight at 3-15 p.m. and the parties stopped to examine the Abbey, which was undergoing repairs at the hands of the Ancient Monuments Department. Most people found more attraction in the adjacent edifice owing to the heat of the day. We mentioned above that the heat was excessive, but we found it more so on being presented to Wass Bank and a long walk across the moors. These moors afforded excellent opportunities for Botanists and Entomologists, whose various results are classified in the Society's Journal. An enterprising farmer kept lemonade, near Rievaulx, which he offered at fourpence a bottle, instead of the water asked for. At the river Wye upon which the stately abbey of Rievaulx (also in repair) frowns, we made a halt. Our sympathies go out to the gentleman who chased his floating shoes down the river. Our char-a-bancs met us at the top of Rievaulx Hill whence we were swiftly sped to Helmsley and an excellent tea at the Crown Hotel. After a photographic agony and a high speed mail we were again en route via Brandsy and.the terrible hill. At Oswaldkirk the driver of the blue char-a- banc made a mistake and we were beaten by the yellow. We travelled in dust for about two miles then at the dangerous and illegal speed of twentyfive miles an hour beat the yellow bus till Rowntrees' factory. The yellow however, got home first by going via Burton Stone Lane, the blue going by Gillygate.

The following Scholarships and Exhibitions have been awarded :Foundation Scholarships.—P. H. Taylor (S Bede's, Hornsea) ... •• • .54D C. J. C Bennett (Askham House, Gosforth) ... .35 Head Master's Scholarship.—H. E. Barker (Miss Bird, Grosvenor House, Harrogate) ... ... 25 Hey Scholarship.—A. G. Moore, (S. Peter's Preparatory, ... York) ... ... ... ... ... £15 Exhibition.—F. W. B. Pacey (S. Peter's School, York)... Is Day Boy Scholarships.—A. H. McCowen (Fermoy, Cork) ... ... ... ... ... bip Day Boy Scholarships.—J. N. Bamforth (S. Peter's Preparatory, York) ... -fjo -

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NOTES AND ITEMS.

VALETE. L. Elliot-Smith. 1916-22. Head of School. Head of House. Modern Sixth. School Choir. Delegate of Areopagites. 1st XV. 1920-21-22. Colours, 1920-21-22. Captain 19211922. 1St IV. 1920-21-22. Colour s 1920-21-22. Captain 1922. Sergeant in O.T.C. Victor Ludorum, 1921. E. Lorrain-Smith. 1917-22. School House. School Monitor. Vth Modern. Played for 1st XV. 1921-22 2nd XV. Colours 1921-22. Sergeant in O.T.C. High Jump record 1922.-5 ft. 44in. J. C. E. Pole. 1919-22. School House Br. C. Horobin. 1919-22. Manor B2. W. Coates. 1920-22. Grove B3. W. H. Huffam. 1917-22. School House. Played for rst XV. 1921-22. 2nd XV. Colours 1921-22. Played for 1st XI. Hockey 1921-22. H. R. Morris. 1919-22. Clifton Grove B4. C. R. S. Morris. 1919-22. Clifton Grove Cr. G. Barnsley. 1919-22. Clifton Rise. B4. SALVETE. School House. Chapman, C2. Storr Hodson, M. B4. Moore, E. G. Br.

Clifton Rise. Clifton Grove. Rhodes, G. N. B4. Jeffares, D. B3. Jeffares, R. L. C2.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate L. F. Leversedge, C. E. S. Bullen, R. N. Newby, on their 1st XI. Cricket Colours, and J. Scholefield, A. B. Sellers, R. S. Mason, J. N. Avery, W. P. McKay, L. C. Carney, H. G. Turner on their 2nd XI. Cricket Colours. We congratulate R. T. Yates and J. Richardson on their 1st School Boating Colours, and W. A. Wood on his colours for coxing, also T. R. Haward, H. C. Newhouse, R. S. Moss, and C. Fairweather on their znd School Boating Colours. On May 2 1st was York Military Sunday, and in the ceremony we may safely say our own Corps played no small part. We had a very successful Speech Day on July 1st, and the School has been brought rather into the ' public eye ' by the wild newspaper controversy over part of General Sir Ivor Maxse's speech. At last the baths are ready for use and it has already seen a great number of visitors and enthusiasts. In fact some people have been known to go at the unearthly hour of 7 a.m.

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NOTICE. The Old Peterite Football match will be played on Wednesday, December loth. Will those wishing to play kindly send their names to either K. G. Chilman, Esq., St. Peter's School, York, or to L. Elliot Smith, 31, Belsize Crescent, Hampstead, N.W.3. before the beginning of December. CALENDAR. Dates for the following events have already been fixed :F. Sept. 22. Boarders Return. 23. S. 30. S. 7. S. Oct. S. 14. 1st XV. v. Ripon G.S. 1st XV., at Ripon. 21. S. • „ 2nd XV. v. Richmond G.S. 1st XV. at home. 21. S. ,, 28. 1st XV. v. Leeds G.S. 1st XV. at Leeds. S. 28. 2nd XV. v. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV. at home. S. S. Nov. 4. 1st XV. v. Middlesbro' R.F.C. at home. II. S. S.,, 18. 1st XV. v. Giggleswick School XV. at home „ 18. 2nd XV. v. Giggleswick School 2nd XV., away. S. 1st XV. v. Yorkshire Wanderers, at home. 22. W. S. Dec. 2. 1st XV. v. Ampleforth 1st XV., away. 2nd XV. v. Ampleforth 2nd XV., at home. 2. S. Old Peterites' Match. „ 20. W. Tues. and Wed. Dec 19th and loth. Theatricals. Th. Dec. 21. Boarders return home. ST. OLAVE'S NEWS. As usual this, the Summer term, has been a very busy one. In spite of the many attractions, such as visits to the Gala, 'Cricket matches, etc., the boys have worked splendidly. They thoroughly enjoyed their river-trip on Whit-Monday, also their visits to the Cinema. The following boys received prizes on Speech Day :— J.V. ... Form Prize. Banks, P. ... ... Mathematics. Elliott, W. ... • " Language Prize. Tobbenham, E. A.

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Hill, C.

...

Wood, W. B. Cadell, F. E.

J. IV.

J. III. J. II.

... General Form work. General Form work. General Form work.

J. I.

General Form work. Wilstrop, R. We wish Miss Crawley and Miss Beckett, who are leaving us this term, every success for the future, and thank them for all they have done for us, both in and out of School. The following matches have been played :ST. OLAVE'S v. TERRINGTON HALL, at York on June 20th, 1922. ST. OLAVE'S.

Chapman, b Bottomley Williams, b Bottomley Troop, b Bottomley Elliott, c & b Wild Wood, W., b Wild Bullen, b Wild Wood, T., b Bottomley Maclldowie, b Bottomley Perry, not out Birks, b Bottomley Nutt, b Bottomley Extras

Total

ST. OLAVE'S. Williams, b Bottomley Smith, b Morton Wood, W. b Morton Galtrey, b Wild Perry, b Bottomley Maclldowrie, b Morton Nutt, run out Bullen, b Morton Biscombe, b Bottomley Crawford, b Bottomley Birks, not out Extras

Total

ro 12 20 17 3 4 4

7 3 3 13 0

5 2 2 0 I 0

TERRINGTON HALL. Raahauga, b Elliott Whitfield, b Elliot Bottomley, b Wood, W. Morton, b Elliot Wild, b Wood W. White, b Elliott Stancliffe, b Maclldowie Hopkinson, b Maclldowie Wood, b Wood, T. Wells, b Wood, T. Jack, not out Extras Total TERRINGTON HALL. Wild, b Galtrey Morton, b Galtrey Bottomley, c Biscombe, Galtrey White, c & b Galtrey Whitfield, b Wood Raahauga c & b Wood Stancliffe, b Wood Hopkinson, b Wood Wells, c Smith, b Wood Watson, b Maclldowie Wood, not out Extras Total

18 4 23 18 3 8 3 2 4 85

17 14 7 5 3 6o

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CORRESPONDENCE.

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LIBRARY. The following books have been added to the Library this term :G. Edmundson (O.P.) B 24o History of Holland ... Macmahon C 196 New Mathematical Pastimes 197 Science and Medieval Thought ...Clifford Allbutt (O.P. D 116 Horace : Odes and Epodes ... H. Darnley Naylor (O.P.) Stephen Paget H 106 I have reason to believe ... B 241 British History in the 19th Century G. M. Trevelyan 242 The expansion of Europe Ramsay-Muir C 198 Greek Medicine in Rome ... Sir Clifford Allbutt 199 The wisdom of the Beasts Strong W. W. Armstrong H 107 The Art of Cricket ... F 154 Mount Everest : The Reconnaissance, 1921 G 308 Brief Diversions

Col. Howard Bury Priestly

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READING Room FICTION. R 519 The clicking of Cuthbert ... 52o The man with the club-foot (Presented by Miss Crombie). 521 The Oppidan 522 strained Relations ... 523 The Red House Mystery 524 Mr. Prohack 525 The Cruise of the Kawa R 526 My discovery of England 527 Complete Works ... 528 If Winter comes ... 529 The Girl on the boat

Wodehouse Valentine Leslie Alington ... A. A. Milne Arnold Bennett • Traprock ... S. Leacock Artemus Ward ... Hutchinson • Wodehouse

CORRESPONDENCE.

DEAR SIR,

3, BLAKE STREET, YORK, 15th July, 1922.

It is being suggested that a Prize for Greek should be founded to perpetuate the memory of a former Head Master of St. Peter's School (Mr. Stephenson). Any Old Peterites who were with him and would like to share in this Foundation are requested to send their contributions to me. Mrs Stephenson wishes to give X10, and Mr. J. H. Fuller another &o. Mrs. Stephenson wishes her sincere thanks conveyed to the members of the Old Peterite Club, for their sympathy in this sad time of trouble and loss. Yours etc., H. C. SCOTT.

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The Editors, The Peterite, York. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. DEAR SIRS,

I should like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. A. W. Ping and Mr. H. W. Liddle for the time and energy they have spent on the School Rowing this term. Mr. Ping confined his attentions to the 1st Boat and although he was at times a little loud in his condemnation of our faults we are very thankful that he made us good enough to enter for the White Rose Challenge Cup in a lightship for the Regatta. Mr. Liddle and his second Boat used to disappear regularly on half-holidays at 2-30 p.m. and one has heard rumours of a boat, training hard, many miles upstream. I must not forget to mention Mr. Griffiths, who took up the third boat only a few days before the Regatta and improved them beyond our wildest dreams. Once again let me thank all those who have taken an interest in boating and I sincerely hope they will continue to do so. Yours sincerely, H. N. HODD,

Captain of Boats.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK,

July 9th, 1922. DEAR SIRS,

I should like, through the medium of your columns, to convey both the thanks of the team and myself to Mr. Toyne for the most untiring and persevering manner in which he has devoted his time to the School Cricket, more especially the 1st XI. It is entirely due to him that the fielding of both XI.'s has shown marked improvement since the commencement of term. May I also thank Rev. F. H. Barnby, Mr. Chilman and Mr. Sykes for the generous way in which they have given up their time to coach the Cricket beneath the 1st XI. and to umpire in the Matches. Yours etc., E. G. H. MACK,

Captain of Cricket.

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O.P. NEWS. The following were elected new members at the last meeting of the O.P. Club :— Johnson, Arthur N. Watkinson, Thomas. Rob, G. H. Peter, James W. Smith, Brian, M.A. Carney, W. J. Moore, J. D. Wildsmith, K. H. Plant, H. A. Wightman, J. L. Burgin, J. C. Hearn, S. T. A. Weil, D. G. Burridge, D. W. E. Smith, E. Lorrain. Anelay, Wm. Burgess, L. R. Richardson, Niel. Burdon, H. J. Ashton, Colin. Elliot-Smith, L. We extend our congratulations to Rev. J. A. Easten, O.P. of Thurning Rectory, East Dereham, Norfolk, who was presented with that living by his old college, Corpus Christi, Cambridge, and inducted on March 6th by the Archdeacon of Norwich. Also to H. E. K. Reynolds who passed the Cambridge M.D., with 2nd Class Honours, and to R. E. F. Tendall and H. E. Metcalfe who passed with 2nd Class Honours, to C. E. Birks, 3rd Class, and E. M. Reed, 1st Division, 2nd Class.

ANNUAL OLD PETERITE DINNER. The annual re-union of the members of the Old Peterite Club was held on Saturday night, July 1st. The gathering was presided over by Mr. S. M. Toyne (headmaster of the school), whilst others present included Colonel H. C. Scott, secretary of the club, Mr. Norman T. Crombie and Mr. H. L. Creer (members of the committee), Major C. L. Armstrong, D.S.O., M.C., Major C. P. Cass, and Mr. J. C. Stainthorpe (dinner secretary). After dinner, the toast of " The School " was proposed by Mr. A. W. Eastwood, who made mention of the continued success of St. Peter's School, and pointed out how its activities were increasing under the excellent headmastership of Mr. Toyne. The Chairman, in reply, extended a cordial welcome to the Old Peterites, whom they were very pleased to see once again. Mr. Norman T Crombie submitted the toast of The Services," and in doing so made an eloquent reference to the number of Old Peterites who fell in the war, and whom they were always proud to remember and honour at the commemoration festival.

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He had been pleased to note that members of the old Officers' Training Corps had arrived to take part in that day's festivities from such remote and far-off places like India, Egypt, and even the Solomon Islands. Tile toast was responded to by Major C. L. Armstrong. Tire " Old Peterite Club " was submitted by Major C. P. Cass, and responded to by Colonel H. C. Scott, who both remarked on the continued success and increasing importance of the Club and the useful social functions accomplished by it. The suggestion was mooted that the Club should hold another dinner in London in order to cater for the large number of Old Peterites who are now resident there, and it is hoped that the suggestion will in the course of the ensuing year become an accomplished fact. AN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT.

(Extract from " The Yorkshire Comrade," A.D. 2050.) A great sensation has been caused among classical scholars by the discovery of the appended " fragment,' dug up from the relics of the once famous St. Peter's College for Boys in York City. We have sent the much-torn M.S. to Professor Orilla, our most famous Latin scholar, for an interpretation, and we now publish with much pleasure his notes together with the fragment :"This M.S. is incomplete and worn. It consists of a short connected passage and a few isolated lines and words. After much labour we have reconstructed the text as follows " undecim ludendi causa albas induti vestes petere campum, Concurrunt viri ; praesertim et Maccus et togae Alternas sinuant clavas ; (certa) mine duro Luctantur, et voce (hortatur) ille laboris exactor Inspiciens validos, simal et talia fatur :— Discas oportet, clamat ; artem quam didicisti Agendo confoimes, mox et colores dabuntur. Nec poterit quisquam ludi praedicere finem ; Cursu perpetus gramen trans (eunt) veloci Structor et venditores, nube, vectis et ulva, Bullini isti frabres, came corrumpere lignum ; nituntur viribus xquis Ingenioque diu, et inevitabile fato Hostes Dunelmi clad (em) inv (iti) Praemia victori restant, scholx Petrannx.

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Linsaeus (ur) tabulas numeros quosdam re (ert) Papilio plausu resonat ; sardinios pisces Panem ad tostum victi victores Una convivio fruntur." Here the M.S. end. There is no clue to the authorship of the above, but the style is not unlike that of the " Litus " school which flourished in the early years of the 20th Century, when the study of Latin was at very low ebb, owing to the fact that the wage-earners of the country received no material benefit or commercial gain from a dead language. We may assign the date to, say, 1919-1923 A.D. NOTES ON THE TEXT. Maccus. A proper name. In the M.S. the second " c " is written " k "—an obvious error. Togae. This word is difficult, but as the poem is written round a contest of some kind, perhaps it is a proper name. Prof. Aigialon of St. Martin's University, translates it as " robes," possibly a reference to the garments worn by the hero, or, more simply, " coats." The objection to this rendering lies in the idea of a plural noun to describe a singular man—but there may have been others of the same name. Some scribe has faintly inserted after " togae " in the M.S. the words " custos baculorum "—which confirms our view that " togae " refers to a person. Ille laboris exactor. The famous " task-master." Prof. Rivage of St. Gregoire suggests that another name lies concealed in this phrase--the only way out of the difficulty. See also later under " structor etc. Mox et colores dabuntur. The eminent savant, M. Maris Margo, objects to this concrete use of " colores," as " pigmenta " is the correct word. It may be that heroes were distinguished by special stripes or colours. He quotes from a forgotten poet the expression " muddied oafs as evidence that players of the ancient game or Rugball used to besmear their bodies with mud. Cursu perpetuo, etc. Herr von Gestadt of Pfarrkirchen, thinks that America's victory over Germany in 1918 brought about the introduction of many Western games, including " baseball," and suggests that the poem describes such a game. The lines, however, are full of difficulties. It is hard to see how " structor," (a " builder " or " mason "), venditores (" sellers "), nube (" cloud ? )", vectis (" lever ") ,ulva (" weed" or " sedge "), came (" flesh "), can be connected with a sport, and apparently the phrase " corrumpere lignum " (to spoil or mar wood) indicates that the vanquished smashed their clubs. '

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Hostes. M. Lutte de la Plage considers that some feelings of hatred were shewn in the sport. It is interesting to note that not all the students played. One Linsaeus, apparently, was occupied in mathematical pursuits. Papilio. I cannot accept (" butterfly." " Tent " or " pavilion " seems better. This view is supported by the fact that scholars lived and worked in huts at that time owing to scarity of house. Cf. the use of separate cells by Chinese students. Plausu. v.l. " risu." fruntur. Important verbs are missing, Sardinios pisces but the contest seems to have been followed by a feast, in which Sardinian fish on scorched bread figured as a dainty. PRO. ORILLA.

We must congratulate ourselves that the days of the idle rich are past, and that our sons no longer waste their time over trivial pastimes.—AGRICOLA ORA. THINGS WE SHOULD LIKE TO KNOW. 1. Who is Cock Robin ? 2. Where does Mr. Ping conceal his megaphone when coaching boats. 3. Who said " I say you fellows, put your guns on your shoulders." 4. Who said " Section Halt " when his section was standing smartly at attention. 5. Where do parts of bikes go in the summer time ? 6. Where did the river go in the middle of the term ? 7. What happened to the batsmen against the " wasps " ? 8. Who really dwells in the Model village of the School ? 9. Is the School carpenter a painter or a plumber ? Which of the School clocks will win ? ii. Who urges people to " Ang on." 12. Where do people get to on a wet afternoon ? K. J. PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSE. C/0 THE HOLYWELL PRESS, OXFORD, June, 1922 . Public School Verse, Vol. III.," will be published early in 1923, and the final date for receiving contributions is November

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30th, 1922. Contributions are invited from all boys who are at school now, also poems written before they left from all boys who left school during 1921 and 1922. These should be sent to THE EDITORS, ' PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSE,' C/0. HOLYWELL PRESS, OXFORD. Only MSS. with which are enclosed stamped and addressed envelopes of sufficient size can be returned in the event of their rejection. MARTIN GILKES. RICHARD HUGHES. P. H. B. LYON.

When the shades are drawing in And the Sun is dropping low, And the fielders are looking tired and slack ; Then its then that the Captain As he sees the last man go, Just come with a vile excuse straight back.

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When the pitch is fast and true, And the Sun is blazing hot, And the first pair are having all the luck ; Then its then that he'll rue Thinking the bowling to be rot And he's bowled first ball for a duck

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When the bowler has been bowling For half-an hour or more, With his catches all dropping on the mat* ; Then its then with a willing And deep full throated roar Appeals : How's that ? NOT OUT. HIT HIS BAT.I. IMPERATOR. * Sometimes called " Carpet." f Evidently appealing for lbw.—Ed. THE MOURNERS. He died : and then they came and said Strange prayers about his quiet bed ; They could not let him take his rest But greeted him unwillingly As death were some sad enemy, And not an honoured guest.

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IN MEMORIAM.

Do they not know that even now He feels the wind upon his brow, And all-the things he loved are there With him for ever, glad and strong, A sunset or a snatch of song, Grey eyes or gleaming hair. Do they not know, who mourn for him, That nevermore his eyes shall dim With sorrow or a sudden tear, But splendid and serenely glad, Remembering the joy he had, He laughs—and shall they fear ?

IN MEMORIAM.

A GREAT HEADMASTER. REV. HENRY MAJOR STEPHENSON.

The Rev. H. M. Stephenson, Headmaster of St. Peter's School, York, from 1872 to 1887, died on April 9th, 1922. He was educated at Lancing, and at Christ's College, Cambridge, of which he was a Scholar and Fellow. He was 9th Classic in 1861, Select Preacher at Cambridge in 1887, and Hulsean Lecturer in 1888. Before coming to York as Headmaster of St. Peter's in 1872, he had been a Master at Marlborough College, and afterwards VicePrincipal of Liverpool College. After leaving York he became in turn, Vicar of Bourn, Rector of Toft, and finally in 1895, Rector of Keyworth, near Derby, which he held till his death. The above brief summary gives some idea of the important place which he filled in the Scholastic and Ecclesiastical world. The work which he accomplished, whatever the office which he held, was always vigorous and devoted. He never pushed himself forward, he never made popularity his aim, but the work he did whether in Church or School though quiet, unassuming, and unselfish, surely left

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its mark. Only his friends know how unsparingly he exerted himself, and great as were the fruits of his teaching, they were only partially visible in his life-time. Now that he is gone, his friends and old pupils in their letters (many of which the writer of this notice has been privileged to see) reveal how great was the harvest of his teaching. He was a ripe* scholar, and as a teacher had a gift of lucidity alike rare and invaluable. This is a point upon which I think all his old pupils are agreed. His teaching always left its mark. Many were the Scholarships which his pupils gained including the first place at Balliol College, Oxford. But great as he was as a teacher, it was as a man that we best remember him. To some doubtless he appeared somewhat stern and austere, for he did not suffer fools gladly : but under that apparently severe look there dwelt a geniality and unselfishness which those who knew him well will never forget. Ever ready to support, ever hospitable to his colleagues, he was a firm helper and a sound adviser. Under a man who worked so hard himself, he would indeed have been a poor creature who did not do his best. He always interested himself keenly in the School games and did much to foster them. It is not perhaps generally known that he made strong though unsuccessful efforts to increase the playing fields. It has been said that " The world knows nothing of its greatest men " it is certainly true that it knows little of some of its greatest teachers. Their work is unseen, it is self-denying, it not seldom seems unfruitful, but when it is like that of Mr. Stephenson it cannot be overestimated. He suffered a long and painful illness with uncon. plaining fortitude, and passed to his rest on April 9th, 1922. We offt:r to Mrs. Stephenson and his family our deep and affectionate sympathy. * He edited several books of Livy and Orations of Cicero for the Cambridge Pitt Press, Select Epigrams of Martial and Livy Books ii. and iii. in Macmillan's Classical Series, as well as a number of the same publisher's Elementary Classics.

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PE ERITE. VOL. XXIII.

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SCHOOL LETTER. N a résumé of this term's activities it is at once obvious that first place must be given to the notable achievements of the School XV. who have won their first six consecutive matches. Although there are at the moment of writing still two more weeks of the season to go through, and some important matches not yet played, this promises to be the most successful season we have known for several years, and the School's heartiest congratulations and thanks must go to Mr. Tendall and to E. P. Sewell, this year's captain. Mr. I endall has handled the football with his usual skill and patience and the XV. owe the greater part of their success to his careful coaching, while Sewell has been an energetic captain who has fired his followers with his own infective enthusiasm. There have also been notable Rugger successes among 0.P's. H. F. S. Gedge, captain in 1918, has been playing for the North of England, and his brother J. B. Gedge, was chosen for Lancashire, but was unfortunately unable to play owing to an injury sustained while playing for Liverpool. S. Anderson has been playing consistently well for the Yorkshire Wanderers and has also played in the Yorkshire Trials. Two O.P.'s. have also distinguished themselves in the rowing world, W. E. Barton, the stroke of the Worcester Boat which won the Thames Challenge Cup of Henley in the summer, and L. Elliot-Smith, last year's Captain of Boats, have been rowing in the Oxford and Cambridge University trials respectively. We also congratulate K. G. Chilman, Esq., who has again been chosen to play for Yorkshire at Hockey, and E. P. Sewell, who is playing for the English Public Schools against the Scottish at London, during the holidays.

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In lighter matters we have also had a very enjoyable term. A successful School Concert was held on Saturday, November 11th, at which the programme included a short sketch. Our congratulations go to Mr. Peachment for his organisation and conducting of the School Orchestra, who, we are glad to know, will play during the 'I heatricals at the end of term. The Scientific Society has held its usual lectures during the term, all of which were well-attended and much appreciated, both by members and visitors. The School also greets the advent of a new society, the Philatelists, under the enterprising presidency of Mr Beach. (It is not true that several gentlemen were eager to join this society under the misapprehension that it was called the Philandering Society !). The preparations for the end-of-term Play are, as we go to press, in full swing and rehearsals are an almost nightly occurence. The play chosen is the well-known " If I were King" by J. H. McCarthy, and under the management of Mr. Tendall promises to be a great success. We welcome to the School this term Mr. Hutchins, of Queen's College, Oxford, Mr. Norwood, of Hertford College, Oxford, and Mr. Griffiths of St. John's College, Cambridge. They have quickly identified themselves with the life of the School, and taken a vigorous part in its games and other activities. Our hearty congratulations go to H. W. Liddle, Esq., late Housemaster of Clifton Manor, who has been appointed to the Head- • mastership of Bedford Modern School, which position he took up in September. Although we are conscious of the great loss this means to us, we wish both him and Mrs. Liddle every success in their new life. We also congratulate Mr. P. H. Sykes on his recent marriage, and Mr. C. H. Peachment on the birth of a daughter.

OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD, November 30th, 1922

DEAR SIRS, The Oxford branch of the O.P.Club has flourished greatly this term. Besides the two business meetings and a social gathering in the Vice-President's rooms, the Annual Dinner at the Anglo-American Club took place on Saturday, November

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25th. It was unanimously agreed that it was the most successful and brilliant function that the Club has yet undertaken. We were extraordinarily pleased to have as a guest Mr. Woodcock, in addition to our President, Mr. Toyne, and our Honorary VicePresidents, Messrs. Featherstone, Goolden and Norwood ; the last of whom had this honour conferred upon him at the Dinner. Mr. Woodcock and Mr. Norwood were suffering somewhat from the frigidity of their journey by car from York, and only just arrived in time, having followed the most devious route therefrom. Everybody made a speech, so that there was a finely diversified display of oratory. The greatest effort was, perhaps, that by Mr. Gilbert, who quoted with great volubility from " She Stoops to Conquer." Mr. Mann mentioned some theory of J. S. Mill which had no bearing on the subject whatever. W. E. Barton (Hon. Auditor), has made himself famous by his stroking of the Worcester Henley Eight, in the Thames Challenge Cup. This term he has appeared in the Trial Eights for several days. He is now back to the fixed seat, and friction of " Togger. He made a speech at the Dinner.

E. W. Gilbert is busy studying geography, for which purpose he has armed himself with a business-like pair of field-glasses. He emerged from his studies to deliver the masterly oration mentioned before. He occasionally turns out for the College at hockey. J. G. Hardwick is still rowing with great vim and verve. We were extremely pained to hear his opinion about roasted chestnuts and the vendor thereof on Election Night. He has exhibited his accustomed loquacity at the Club meetings. F. J. Mann inveigled the Precentor of Christchurch into singing one of his songs at the Musical Union at the end of last term, since when he, poor fellow (we refer to the Precentor), has not been seen. He helped the Hon. Secretary to impress Cambridge with the superiority of men from the 'Varsity with conspicuous success. P. R. Morris, in addition to playing Rugger with no little success, has pursued the hockey ball. Evidently his long residence in Germany stimulated his vocal centre and his deep bass voice was heard to great effect in the recent recital of the Bach Choir. His spare time is spent in carrying out research in " Rugby rules," upon which he is an authority. K. Norwood (Hon. Treasurer) has led a life of great energy ; he has played goal at soccer and not content with playing Rugger

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and rowing during the same term, has actually indulged in both on the same day. He is now hoping to get into the Hertford " Togger." K. H. Rhodes (Vice-President) has continued his activities on the river and on the Rugger field. He rowed in the Senior Clinker IV. which succeeded in reaching the final, and has now relinquished the comfortable slide for something more " wearing." T. Watkinson emerged from a life of studious seclusion to support the candidature of Mr. Jorrocks, for whom he was seen (and heard) canvassing from a taxi. It is believed that the men of Cambridge fell down in abject terror and awe when he flashed into their midst on a high-powered power. He has lived this term in the oldest house in Oxford ; rebuilding operations are already meditated. A. G. Wilson has been debarred from playing games owing to his recent operation for .appendicitis. He has relinquished the various duties of Vice-President and is confidently looking forward to Schools at the end of term. So far as we know, he has not joined any more clubs. Yours sincerely, THE OXFORD O.P's.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, CAMBRIDGE.

DEAR SIRS, We are 'glad to record that the O.P. Club at Cambridge has again entered on a new lease of life and flourishes under the following Officers : President: Sir Clifford Allbutt (Regius Professor of Physic). Vice-President : C. E. Birks. Hon. Sec: B. McCall. The term has been fairly eventful and the best rag was the " Fascisti rag " when all dressed in black shirts paraded the town with a band collecting for the local Hospital. There was also an investiture in the market place. R. H. Metcalfe (Trinity) has been seen once this term. He works very hard and is going down at the end of the term. His picture gallery and scrap book bid fair to rival the National Gallery, and demonstrate that he is not always engrossed in his medical studies.

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R. S. Dawson (St. John's). Trains coxes and did cox a Lady Margaret " four " once, but now has taken up rowing. As he studies Theology further investigations into his private character are superfluous. H. Tomlinson (Christ's) reads Architecture and, like Heath Robinson, designs things fatuous. Is in the habit of retreating with boon companions to a cafe every morning. M. E. Reed (Peterhouse) (or is it E. M. ?) is the same as ever. He is captain of rugger at Peterhouse and leads a strenuous life generally. He was publicly decorated in the market place to the tune of " You're the cause of all the trouble," for leading the Peterhouse contingent in the "Fascisti rag." He also very kindly provided a minute book for the club which he asserted cost him a fabulous sum, but on further investigation proved to belong to the Blankdale Education Committee !

C. E. Birks (Selwyn) is captain of the Winter Tennis Club at Selwyn. Too heavy for coxing, he becomes more like Falstaff in every way. L. Elliot-Smith (St. John's) rowed in the 'Varsity trials two days, upon which he deserves hearty congratulations. He also supports Lady Margaret boat club. He reads Geography, whose devotees are wont to go off in well assorted couples with a telescope and a pipe. We hope he really enjoyed his " crockeight " supper !

R. V. C. Gray (Selwyn) has been with us five weeks and has been awarded his college 1st XV. colours. He also plays soccer, chess, the fool ; and boats, reads Law, and argues. When not occupied in any of the latter pursuits he sleeps. J. L. Wightman (Christ's) is a medical man and therefore to be found in every rag. B. McCall (Selwyn) is taking a History Special this year and so had a lecture to cut to play a tin whistle in the " Fascisti band." He " refs." touches-judges, and watches all rugger matches, and is one of the 'Varsity's leading Acrostic solvers. To conclude we wish Mr. Liddle all success upon his recent appointment to the Headmastership of Bedford Modern School, and our congratulations go to the School XV. on its victorious season. Long may they prosper !

Yours sincerely, O.P's. CANTAB.

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FOOTBALL. Matches played, 10 ; won, 7 ; lost, 2 ; drawn, 1. Points for, 168 ; against, 57. Rslt. Sch. Ofifis. Gnd. Versus. Date. H Won 24 5 Oct. 14. K. G. Chilman's XV. Nil. A Won 56 Ripon Grammar School „ 21. Nil. A Won 28 „ 28. Leeds Grammar School 6 H Won 5 Nov. 4.. Middlesbro' R.U.F.C. H Won 20 11. Durham Light Infantry 5 Nil. 15. Pocklington Grammar Schl H Won 18 H Drawn3 18. Giggleswick School. 31 3 H Lost 51 Yorkshire Wanderers „ 22. Nil. H Won 10 29. York Amateurs 34 Lost Nil. A Dec. 2. Ampleforth College "

MATCHES. SCHOOL V. K. G. CHILMAN, ESQ'S, XV. At York on Saturday, October 14th, Mr. Chilman fielded a strong side which were, however, not so well together as tile School. The visitors led at half-time by five points to nil, from a try scored by Newborn after a break through. During the second half, the School over ran their opponents. Result :— St. Peter's, 4 goals 3 tries. 29 points. K. G. Chilman's XV. I goal. 5 points. SCHOOL V. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. At Ripon on Saturday, October 14th. In the first quarter of an hour play was very even, our backs being greatly handicapped by the wet and greasy ball. At half-time the score was 19—nil in our favour. After this the scoring became very consistent and we eventually won easily. Result :— St. Peter's, 56 points. Ripon G. S., Nil. SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. At Leeds on Saturday, October 28th. A very wet and slippery day and rain fell for more than half the match; it was very hard to keep one's feet. Haynes opened the scoring, Coates converting, and later Coates kicked a penalty goal. Half-time score, 14—nil. The forwards played remarkably well in the loose, some of their rushes, in which Sewell and Pullan were prominent, being very

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skilful. It was apparent at this state of the season that the backs were going to be slow ; though they broke through several times, they lacked the speed and resource which would have led to a large score. Result :—St. Peter's, 28 points. Leeds G. S., Nil. SCHOOL V. DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY. At York on Saturday, November 11th. The visitors brought a heavy but somewhat inexperienced team ; play was very fast, the visitors holding our backs well. At half-time the School led by 2 goals, and scored twice again during the second half ; just on time H. G. Coates suffered an injury. Result :—St. Peter's (4 goals), 20 points. D.L.I. (1 goal), 5 points. SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON G. S. At York on Wednesday, November 15th. This game resulted in an easy win for the School. Our score would have been larger but for unfortunate kicking. Result :—St. Peter's, 18 points. Pocklington G.S., Nil. SCHOOL V. MIDDLESBRO' R.U.F.C. At York on Saturday, November 4th. An overnight frost had made the ground very slippery and the backs had difficulty in moving quickly. The pace of our forwards was too much for our opponents, although, through their superior weight they frequently beat us for possession. Mack dashed over for us from a line-out, and Coates kicked a penalty goal. Middlesbro' scored in the last minute. Result :—St. Peter's (I try, i penalty goal), 6 points. Middlesbro' R.U.F.C. (I goal), 5 points. SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL. At York on Saturday, November 18th. Although we failed to beat Giggleswick, we had rather the better of a drawn game, in which each side scored a try. The game was played at a great pace from the start, and after fifteen minutes' play E. B. Haynes broke away on the blind side of the scrum and gave to John Scholefield, who opened the scoring for St. Peter's. Just on half-time, a similar movement resulted in P. A. Scott, at the base of the Giggleswick scrum, equalising. But -though our forwards repeatedly swept down the field they were met with an unflinching defence, and there was no further scoring. They just lacked that cleverness outside to clinch matters, though

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W. P. McKay was nearly over, and E. P. Sewell did actually cross the line before he was called back. R. M. Disley, the Giggleswick full-back, tackled and kicked in first rate style. Sewell played a fine game and kept his forwards going all the time. He was well supported by Mack and Pullan. The heeling was rather slow, which accounted for the slowness with which the ball reached the three-quarters. Teams—St. Peter's : J. Richardson (back) W. P. McKay, • ; T. W. P. Cadell, T. G. Robinson J. Scholefield (three-quarters) R. W. A. Cooper, E. B. Haynes, (halves) ; E. P. Sewell (capt.) E. G. H. Mack, H. N. Hodd, J. N. Avery, N. Pullan, R. F. Yates, E. W. T. Smyth, J. Scholefield. '

Giggleswick : R. M. Disley (back) ; E. H. Francis, A. Coates, R. W. Parker, M. Robinson (three-quarters) ; J. S. Redmayne, P. A. Scott, (half-backs) ; G. G. Warburton (capt.), E. J. H. Wooler, H. H. Loveday, W. A. Barecroft, G. W. White, L. Wood, S. Y. Brown, Johnston (forwards). Result :—St. Peter's, (3- try), 3 points. Giggleswick (I try), 3 points. SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS. At York on Wednesday, November 22nd. This game resulted in a two points victory for the Wanderers, who had brought a strong team. Play was taken into our half but our backs were tackling well, and eventually relieved. There were several occasions on which the School three-quarters appeared likely to score, but the Wanderers' defence, especially Ledgard at fullback, was strong. Play then came to the School 25, where Gledhill charged down a kick, ran over, and converted. At half-time the Wanderers were leading by five points to nil. In the second half play was mostly forward, and resulted in a determined fight. Mack was very unfortunate with a drop-kick which struck the post and came back into play. The game was keenly contested and both sides put up a capital defence. Coates kicked a penalty goal for the School.

St. Peter's : J. Richardson (back) ; H. G. Coates, T. W. P. Cadell, W. P. McKay, J. Scholefield, (three-quarters) ; E. B. Haynes, R. W. A. Cooper (halves) ; E. P. Sewell, E. G. H. Mack, H. N. Hodd, W. Pullan, J. Scholefield, E. W. T. Smyth, T. G. Robinson, R. F. Yates (forwards). Result :—Yorkshire Wanderers, I goal, 5 points . St. Peter's ,

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At York on Wednesday, November 29th. This match did not start until 3 o'clock owing to another match being played on the ground before. The visitors brought a very strong team but had the misfortune to lose one of their players half way through the game. Towards the end of the first half, J. N. Avery scored from a pass from Robinson who had broken through. In the second half play was very even, and towards the close Mack dribbled over and touched down. Both tries were converted. Result :—St. Peter's, z goals, io points. York R.U.F.C., nil. SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. At Ampleforth on Saturday, December znd. We arrived late owing to difficulties of transport, and the match was finished in semi-darkness. Ampleforth attacked right away, and only some brilliant tackling by our three-quarters, particularly Cadell, delayed the scoring. At half-time we were ten points down and felt that if we could only get the ball we might pull round. However, Ampleforth were a little heavier forward and distinctly clever on the line-out. The ball seldom came our way and some very skilful handling was shewn by the Ampleforth backs. Their kicking too, was long and well placed, and often put us into difficulties. Sewell, Mack and Hodd strove their hardest in the tight, and Pullan did a lot of good spoiling, but our halves and full-back were overshadowed by Roach and his partners. Our three-quarters never got a chance in attack, but their tackling was as good to watch as the brilliant attacking movements of our opponents. Teams—St. Peter's :J. Richardson (back) ; W. P. McKay, T. W. P. Cadell, T. G. Robinson, J. Scholefield (three-quarters) ; E. B. Haynes, R. W. A. Cooper (halves) ; E. P. Sewell (capt.), E. G. H. Mack, H. N. Hodd, J. N. Avery, N. Pullan, R. F. Yates, E. W. T. Smyth, J. Scholefield.

Ampleforth : Roach (back) ; M. P. Davis, D. C. Ogilvie-Forbes, P. C. Hodge, J. B. Ainscough (three-quarters) ; K. S. Roche, E. A. Kelly (halves) ; S. M. Wright (capt.), L. P. Turney, E. C. W. Drummond, H. E. Green, N. J. Cuffrey, F. M. Sitwell, R. Wilberforce, G. Bond. Result :—Ampleforth, 34 points. St. Peter's, Nil.

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Oct. 4. S. M. Toyne Esq's XV „ 28. Leeds G. S. 2nd XV Nov. 29. Richmond G. S, 1st XV Dec. 2. Ampleforth College 2nd XV

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2ND XV. V. S. M. TOYNE, ESQ'S XV. At York on Wednesday, October 4th. The visiting team was exceptionally fast and heavy but the seconds played pluckily and made a great fight for the game. Result :—S. M. Toyne's XV., 21 points. St. Peter's 2nd XV., 9 points. 2ND XV. V. LEEDS G.S. 2ND XV. At York on Saturday, October 28th. This game resulted in an overwhelming victory for the School. Leeds pressed during the first ten minutes but after that the School had everything their own way. Result :—St. Peter's znd XV., 59 points. Leeds G.S., 2nd XV., Nil. 2ND XV. V. RICHMOND G.S. 1ST XV. At York on Wednesday, November 29th. A very keen match had been anticipated, but the seconds proved for too strong for their opponents, and the game became a runaway. The School were seldom out of the visitors' 25. Result :—St. Peter's 2nd XV., 52 points. Richmond 1st XV., Nil. 2ND XV. V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE 2ND XV.

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At York on Saturday, November znd. The game opened with pressure on the part of the visitors, who tried to drop-kick without success. The Ampleforth backs scored twice in succession, both of which were converted, and it seemed as if the 2nd XV. were in a bad case. Coates miskicked a penalty in front of our opponents' goal. However, the team rallied, and our backs scored twice consecutively, although neither kick was successful. At halftime the scores were io-6. During the second half the play was very fast. Ampleforth were mostly on the defence, and the game became a forward battle on their 25. Play was once taken into our half, but A. M. Wood scored after a fine run down the length of the field. This kick also failed. The game ended with fierce forward play in our opponents' half. We looked like scoring several times, but were generally driven into touch.

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znd XV. : T. H. Carr (back) ; H. G. Coates, G. Marwood, L. C. Carney, A. M. Wood (three-quarters) ; G. B. Robinson, W. A. Wood (halves) ; N. K. Lindsay, A. P. Troughton, R. S. Moss, J. J. Hill, L. F. Leversedge, M. M. Redhead, D. J. E. Binks, W. W. B. Marsland. Result :—Ampleforth College, 2 goals, 10 points. St. Peter's, 3 tries, 9 points.

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT.

With seven of last year's XV. available we started the season full of hope, and on the whole our hopes have been realised. Our first six matches were all won, some of them being close enough for us to see where our weakness and where our strength lay. The former lay in the fact that our outsides were slow and wanting in initiative—sometimes even in intelligence—and that our forwards, brilliantly as they played, given opponents of equal weight, were put off their game when up against a heavier side. These facts account for our two defeats—at the hands of the Yorkshire Wanderers and Ampleforth, but as these are our only defeats I think we can fairly claim that the side is well up to the average of recent years. The tackling and saving of the three-quarters has been very sound and often brilliant, and especial praise is due to Cadell for this. The halves began well, working together and opening out the game quickly. As the season went on they rather flickered out. The forwards have given some brilliant displays—notably against Leeds and Giggleswick, and if against heavier opponents they failed to live up to the standard they had set, it was not for want of going their hardest, but simplya question of avoirdupois. They excelled in the loose, and their work on the line-out was intelligent, but the heeling was at times slow. Sewell, Mack and Hodd were an excellent front row and Pullan was responsible for much clever work in the loose. There has been much enthusiasm throughout the season, due largely to the infectious zeal of our captain, Sewell. Several masters turned out to help us in the practice games, and we benefitted much by their presence.

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FOOTBALL CHARACTERS.

E. P. SEWELL (Captain.) 1921-22-23. Has captained the School football well, and on the field has led his men with more than average intelligence, A hard worker from start to finish, good in the tight and fast though a little clumsy in the loose. His work on the line-out is good, and his kicking was often very useful.. E. G. H. MACK, 1920-21-22-23. Has steadied down and become a really useful forward. Is clever with his feet in the scrum, an opportunist in the loose, and his kicking if sometimes wild was very useful. R. W. A. COOPER, 1922-23. Behind winning forwards was quite brilliant at getting the ball out. Travelled too slowly and blindly to be really good, but on his day was most useful. Should practice screw-kicking, or else give it up. E. B. HAYNES, 1922-23. Had a lot of dash at fly-half, but being on the light side, his lack of swerve was a handicap. Took some passes brilliantly, dropped others unaccountably. Got some good tries by running straight. His kicking was at times useful, and would have been more so if he had found touch more often. H. N. HODD, 1922-23. A good honest forward, not afraid of hard work, and at his best when things were going badly. Not good at giving a pass, but took them well, and was always in the van. J. N. AVERY, 1922-23. A useful forward in the loose. Fast and a good dodger, he got one or two good tries. If he could last a game through, he would be much more useful. N. PULLAN, 1922-23. A good forward in the tight and in the loose. Did his share in the scrum, and was often out to help his three-quarters. A brilliant tackler and clever' dribbler, lie was always in the picture. W. P. McKAv. Has the makings of a really good three-quarter. Is still small and light but given weight and pace his clever swerve will give him many a try. His tackling was quite sound, and though not a good kick, he got in many a useful one. T. G. ROBINSON. Has much football in him. He is quite fearless and in defence was invaluable. Could travel too, and has a useful hand off.

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R. F. YATES. Was a useful second row man, though on the light side and not over strong. Had a certain amount of attacking power and could dribble. T. W. P. CADELL. Our only outside with any pace. He took his passes well, but often neglected his wing man. He cut through well on occasions, and his tackling was quite brilliant. JOSH. SCHOLEFIELD. A fast forward who did honest work in the • scrum and yet was often to the fore in rushes. He played consistently well all the season. JOHN SCHOLEFIELD. Though he lacked the pace necessary for a wing three-quarter, he has been most useful. He made up for his lack of pace by often giving a good reverse pass. A good tackler and he went down fearlessly to rushes. J. RICHARDSON. With experience should make a good full back. He tackled well, and if his kicking was short he generally found touch. E. W. T. SYMTH. An honest worker in the scrum, and with increased knowledge of the game he should be good. Also played : H. G. Coates, G. Marwood, J. J. Hill, N. K. Lindsay.

HISTORY OF THE* SCHOOL. If we were to burrow into the annals of the past or overhear the conversations of the scholars some centuries ago, we should probably find that two or three hundred years ago, a history of St. Peter's School was being contemplated. Few Old Peterites indeed have not heard that the School has a wonderful history and yet where could they find anything about it ? A brief note in the Petrana, a reference or two in Alcuin's life and some documents in the Yorkshire Archaeological Society's records and that was all. It is really unfortunate that the School does not possess the originals of its own history : in fact we have to face the fact that the School does not exhibit many of the glories of its past. Mr. Collinson, a keen Old Peterite, wrote to me only a short time ago on this subject and showed his practical sympathy with my attempts at the collecting of Archives by presenting a practically complete set of Peterites from 1878 to 1917. Mr. Crowther sent an interesting old Print of the School, now framed, in the Library. Four Peterites, then called The Journal, 1832-1834, were sent anonymously ; this must be one of the very earliest of School Journals, in fact most of the big Public Schools were founded

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after this date. Interest of Old Boys and friends of the School has led us to believe that a history would not merely be acceptable, but is a duty to the School and to the history of education. The difficulties of price and authorship have been the main reasons why this work has been delayed. Now that the prices of publishers have begun to be more normal, the small Committee entrusted with the history has got to business. The Rev. A. Raine (O.P.), has most kindly undertaken the very arduous and skilled task of research. Besides this, he is going to write up the history from the earliest times to the present day. In addition to the history, there will be an attractive appendix containing lists of scholarships won, heads of the School, captains of Cricket and Football and so forth. Mr. D. Norwood has undertaken this part of the work. As business manager and adviser, I can say that we are extremely fortunate in securing Mr. Raine, whose father has collected more of the early records than any other man, and whose work will be readily accessible to his son, and in Mr. Norwood we have another trained historian. Arrangements have been made with Messrs. Bell and Co. for the publication. A sum of at least £200 will be required to publish the first edition, (viz. : Publisher's and Author's fee). To meet this it is proposed to issue a subscriber's list. The book will not be published before June, 1923, and its price will be 7s. 6d., but to sij,bscribers, who send in their names and cheques or postal orders now, the price will be 6s. 6d., post free. We should like to have a guarantee fund of at least £150. Subscribers are asked to write to me at the School and mark envelopes School History. Material for the Appendix before the year 1878 should be sent to Mr. D. Norwood, other records for the main part of the history to be forwarded to the Rev. A. Raine, The Vicarage, Dringhouses, S. M. Toyne. York. •

NEW SWIMMING BATHS. We append a list of further subscriptions to the New Baths Fund. Apologies are due to Mr. Penty, Mr. Samman and Lt.Col. Daniel for misprints in the last Peterite. Owing to the Printers' Strike, the Peterite was delayed and finally rushed through at an opportune moment without this proof being corrected. Mr. Penty's subscription should read &0 and not los. Mr. Samman's name was incorrectly given as Lamman, and Lt.-Col. Daniel's subscription as LI instead of LI Is.

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O.T.C. NEWS. The annual inspection of the Corps took place on the loth July. Lt.-Colonel Logan, D.S.O., commanding the Depot West Yorkshire Regt., who carried out the inspection, gave us a report which must have encouraged all ranks of the Corps. There followed hasty and feverish preparations for going into Camp at Mytchett Farm. Judging by the amount of kit some people wanted to take, the period of camp might have been a month. As a fact it was only nine days this year, but the All Highest War Office selected these with much care and foresight from a summer in which fine days were few and far between. It was no fault of the Camp authorities if we did not benefit in mind and body from our stay there : in fact I think we are all agreed that it was a good camp in every way and that we should like to get the same site next year. Twenty-four candidates entered this term for the examination for Certificate A. In the practical part, 16 out of the 24 entrants obtained a Pass and were therefore able to present themselves for the Written Papers. Of these candidates C.S.M. Sewell, and Cpl. Yates were specially commended. The result of the written examination is not yet published, but, whatever it may be, there can be no doubt that all who entered will have thereby much increased their Military knowledge. A cadet, who aspires to a leader of others, cannot do his work efficiently unless he knows more than those under him and, to acquire such knowledge, he

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must put in extra time : stars and stripes have no magic of their own. The candidates should be grateful to Lt. Sykes for his time and trouble expended in coaching them. It is most desirable that we should continue special Classes of Instruction next term. Armistice Day was celebrated by Church Parade in the School Chapel, followed by a short ceremonial parade for the purpose of saluting the Union Jack. There has been a large influx of recruits this term, 3o to be accurate, which gives us a considerable increase in strength even making allowance for the Summer decrease by boys leaving the School. J. C. R. K. O.T.C. PROMOTIONS SINCE LAST ISSUE. Sgt. Sewell to be C.S.M. Sgt. Hodd to be C.Q.M.S. Cpl. Richardson to be Sergeant. Cpl. Mack to be Sergeant. L/Cpl. Avery to be Corporal. L/Cpl. Blair to be Corporal. L/Cpl. M. Redhead to he Corporal. L/Cpl. Yates, R. F. to be Corporal. Cadets Marwood, Leversedge, Haynes, and Hill to be Lance Cpls.

CORRESPONDENCE. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL,

YORK.

The Editors,." The Peterite," York. DEAR SIRS, I should like, through the medium of your columns, to convey the thanks of both the 1st and 2nd XV's and myself to Mr. Tendall for the most untiring and patient manner in which he has given up his time to the betterment of the play in the School, and also for the time he has spent refereeing matches. His advice has been the utmost help to the teams. May I also thank those masters who have taken games, for the generous way they have given up their time, and also to those

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masters, who, despite the mud, have turned out to help the School by playing against the 1st XV. Theirs was a most unpleasant way of spending an afternoon. I should also add that our thanks are due to Mr. Tendall, who has been most kind in providing cocoa for the 1st XV. at an early hour every morning. I remain, Yours sincerely, E. P. SEWELL,

Captain of Football.

MUSICAL SOCIETY. A highly successful School Concert was held on Saturday, November nth. The first half of the programme consisted of a number of instrumental and vocal items, and the second of an amusing short play. The orchestra, which had not played for some time, shewed considerable improvement ; the members have been greatly swelled this term, and there is now a larger variety of instruments. Mr. Peachment, the able and energetic president, deserves every congratulation for his trouble with and devotion to the orchestra. The results must be highly gratifying, and we hope to hear the orchestra again at the end of term, when it is to play at the Theatricals. Two groups of part-songs were given by a male-voice quintette, consisting of Mr. Sykes, Mr. Norwood, Mr. Chilman, Mr. Featherstone and Mr. Barnby. These were highly appreciated. Mrs. Goodman Platts sang some delightful ballads and was enthusiastically received. Her fine voice was heard to advantage in the Hall. H. G. Turner and H. N. Hodd played Schubert's " Serenade " as a violin and piano duet, and scored one of the successes of the evening. They were heartily encored. Mr. and Mrs. Toyne, Mr. Avery, Mr. Goolden, and L. Headlam then played a short sketch entitled " Elegant Edward " dealing with an amusing situation, when a burglar (Mr. Avery) and a " gentleman crooksman " (Mr. Toyne) meet in a flat in search of the same plunder, and the humorous consequences that result from a mistake in identity on the part of the burglar. All the roles were admirably filled, and the play went with a run throughout, carrying the audience with it.

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In brief, our thanks go to all concerned, and especially to Mr. Peachment, who carried out all the necessary arrangements for a highly enjoyable evening.

PROGRAMME OF CONCERT. PART I. I. ORCHESTRAL SELECTIONS " The Merchant of Venice." Frederick Rosse (b) Doge's March. (a) Prelude. THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. (a) " The Three Knights " Edward German 2. GLEES H. B. Gardiner (b) " Cargoes " Landon Ronald " Down in the Forest " .•• 3. SONG MRS. GOODMAN PLATT'S. Schubert 4. PIANO AND VIOLIN DUET—Serenade H. N. HODD AND H. G. TURNER. C. H. Lloyd (a) Shall I look to ease my grief " 5. GLEES A. H. Brewer (b) " Alexander " ... Folk Song " Oh, no John " 6. SONG .. • MRS. GOODMAN PLATYS. 7. ORCHESTRAL SELECTIONS " The Merchant of Venice " Frederick Rosse (a) Intermezzo " Portia." (b) Oriental March. THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. INTERVAL PART II. ELEGANT EDWARD.

(a play in one act by Gertrude Jennings.) ... Bill " Mr. Treherne " Mrs. Treherne Police Sergeant Constable

••• ••• ••• Scene—Mrs. Treherne's Flat. Time The Present. —

L. R. AVERY S. M. TOYNE MRS. TOYNE R. 0. GOOLDEN R. HEADLAM

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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. A general meeting of the above Society was held in the Lecture Theatre on Thursday, 28th September, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year :President : S. M. TOYNE, ESQ. Vice-Presidents : R. 0. GOOLDEN, ESQ. C. R. FEATHERSTONE, ESQ. (Chair). Hon. Treasurer : A. J. A. WOODCOCK, ESQ. Hon. Secretary : L. HEADLAM. Editor : C. RICE. Committee : H. G. COATES, T. G. ROBINSON. W. P. MCKAY. The following lectures have been held this term : ... C. R. Featherstone, Esq. ... F. H. Barnby, Esq. ... Nov. 18. •" Cornwall." Dec. 2. " The History of the Yorkshire Derwent " A, J. A. Woodcock, Esq Oct. 21. " Flames."

and before we finish the term we hope to have heard another lecture and a Wireless Demonstration. Dec. 9. " An Introduction to Astronomy " A. W. Ping, Esq. ... L. Headlam. „ 14. " Wireless Demonstration " Rev. F. H. Barnby made his debut as a lecturer to the Society, this term : he was loudly applauded for a very fine lecture. Mr. Featherstone also gave us a very interesting demonstration on " Flames," showing us how they played " likes and dislikes " upon being presented to various noises, and how they themselves were capable of creating a miniature orchestra. The Wireless Section has been very active this term, and lives in hope of being presented with a loud speaker ; we would very much like to thank C. Rice, Esq., for his gift of high tension batteries. Tr:e Election results were received well up to a late, (or was it early) hour, and great interest was shewn in them— the wireless room is always full if there is any Broadcasting to be received. L. HEADLAM, Hon. Sec,

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PHILATELIC SOCIETY. The first meeting of this society was held on Wednesday, October 18th, at the house of the President (Rev. G. C. Beach), who very kindly invited the members to tea. On the following Wednesday the Society met in the Library, when the secretary gave a short address on the history of Swiss stamps. At the next meeting which was held on November 1st, the President was pleased to give the members some Greek stamps of which he has a very fine collection. Altogether five meetings have been held and it is hoped to hold another before the end of the term.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate R. W. A. Cooper, E. B. Haynes, H. N. Hodd J. N. Avery and N. Pullan on receiving their 1st XV. Football colours. Also T. G. Robinson, J. Scholefield, E. W. T. Smyth, T. Cadell, W. P. McKay, J. Richardson, R. S. Moss, G. B. Robinson and A. M. Wood on receiving their 2nd XV. colours. The Scientific Society is in full swing this term, and has had Lectures from Mr. Featherstone, Mr. Barnby, and Mr. Woodcock. The School enjoyed a very interesting conjuring entertainment from Mr. Cartwright, on October 28th. We had a very good concert on November iith, in which the Orchestra, the Glee Quintette, and Mrs. Platts played considerable parts. A small play entitled " Elegant Edward," was very cleverly rendered by Mr. Toyne and Company. We congratulate H. F. S. Gedge on playing for the Lancashire XV. and for the North against England, and S. Anderson on being selected to play in the Yorkshire trials after his recent displays with the Yorkshire Wanderers against Giggleswick and Ampleforth. We were sorry to hear that J. B. Gedge broke his leg while playing in the Lancashire County trials. We also congratulate J. G. Johnstone and D. W. E. Burridge on playing for Leeds University XV.

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We congratulate W. E. Barton and L. Elliot-Smith on rowing in the Oxford and Cambridge trials respectively. There has been a notable boom in boxing end fencing this term. We hope to see two exponents of the latter art on the stage at the end of term. The following have been the preachers in the Chapel this term :The Headmaster on September 25th and November 5th. Rev. F. H. Barnby on October loth •and 22nd. Rev. J. A. Sumner, representative of the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society, on October 8th. Rev. T. E. B. Guy, Vicar of Fulford, on October 29th. Rev. R. W. Howard, representing C.M.S., on November 12th. The Right Rev. Bishop of Hull on November 19th, and the Rev. E. M. Milner-White, Fellow and Chaplain of King's College, Cambridge, on November 25th. On December 3rd, in accordance with the annual custom, the School attended Evensong in the Minster. On October 15th we again had the pleasure of hearing a very fine organ recital by Mr. Tendall. We sympathise with M. S. Hodson, who recently passed the Osborne Naval Examination, but was rejected for a slight defect of eyesight. The usual celebrations were held on November 5th, and a stupendous amount of the Head's petrol was used in a vain effort to produce a conflagration.

LIBRARY NOTES. The following books have been added to the Library this term :A 113 Sir William Flower-Cornish (Presented by Mrs. Shann.) F 155 Natal Province. The Dunlop Book. READING ROOM FICTION. R 531 Tell England—Raymond. 532 ,Red Heritage—Halliwell Sutcliffe. 533 The Cathedral—Hugh Walpole.

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This match will be played on Commemoration Day. Will those wishing to play kindly communicate as soon as possible with E. G. Mack, Esq., at Ascham House, Gosforth, Newcastle, or K. G. Chilman, Esq., St. Peter's School, York.

OLD PETERITE NEWS. BIRTHOn May 2oth, to the Rev. E. N. Greenhow (O.P.), Chaplain of Province Wellesley and Kedah, Diocese of Singapore, arid Mrs. Greenhow (nee Cumber), the gift of a son, Edmundson Peter. We congratulate C. E. Scholefield, Esq., O.P., on his recent success in the Law Intermediate Examination, last July.

THE STRANGER. The lamplight from the cottage window shone across the road, And here you stood, a youthful figure, slim, straight, and tall, Crowned with a glory of tossing hair, and flushed with the hope of love, And my heart leapt because you were so like her, And had that same trick of moving your head. She, too, was slim and straight and tall, crowned with laughing hair, Who loved me awhile, and perhaps well, and then went away, And the sight of you there in the lamplight, Standing on the white road in the April twilight With your friendly hair that was so like hers, and that trick of moving your head Stabbed my heart with a memory and woke my tears again. She was very fair, with her tossing hair, and her straight slim youthfulness, But I had wished to forget her, 0 stranger, and go with a loveless heart, But you woke the memories again and the pain in my heart, Standing there in the lamplight with your friendly hair and your youthfulness and that trick of moving your head. N. K.L.

POETRY.

IF I FORGET Hand reaches hand now, in companionship, And in the firelight I can see a gleam Of gold amid the glory of your hair, That I had thought was black and loved it so. No fear of parting or forgetting now I But sometimes, Splendid-Hearted, I have thought, That ere the end comes, I who love you well, Might haply in the hands of time forget And cease to bear your image proudly set, Close-knit and longed-for in my happy heart. (It will be I who falter, never you !) And when this time comes, and our hearts are closed, It will not be with grieving that you go, You will not wonder, you will not weep, But with a little laugh and tranquilly N.K.L You will forgive, and you will understand. DE PROFUNDIS. (From the view point of C2.) I cannot see why masters rave,

And call me every name distasteful, Because I think the time I gave To French and Latin was but wasteful. Now if I needs must learn the stuff, The dictionary is beside me, To follow that should be enough ; Then why should masters always chide me ? Why " omne corpus " is all wrong For " everybody " I've no notion, And " longum esse " to belong " Should certainly not cause commotion. By " canem ego similis " I like my dog," I once did equal A clever rendering ! yet for this A Date Card was the dismal sequel. Now " capere " I put for " take," " By storm " was clearly " tempestate "I joined the two my phrase to make, But its reception was not hearty.

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" Homeri scripta " when I put For meaning Prep."—" at home things written "I certainly could not have thought My head would nearly off be bitten. " He struck back "—" dos "—well, " dos " is " back," And sunlight,"—" solis levis " clearly, Why should he put me on the rack And punish honest work severely ? In French I use mysommon sense ; " But for his father, he shapes nicely "" Mais pour son pere "—why call me dense, Because I render it precisely ? It's his turn now ; beneath his rule, I learn a bit, and then forget it ; Some day when I have left the School I'll call and tell him off, you bet it ! AGRICOLA ORA.

AREOPAGITES. A meeting of the council of the Areopagus was held on Sunday, October 22nd, when the Tamias spoke. A. T. Blair was initiated as Delegate.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. The Junior School has continued to flourish under the new regime both at S. Olave's and S. Wilfrid's under the care of Mr. and and Mrs. Ping, and Col. and Mrs. King, respectively. We have been favoured with fine dry weather, which has enabled the Rugger team to practice regularly. Although we lost our matches, this was due to the superior weight of our opponents. Interest in Natural Science has been assisted by the Upper Form being allowed to become members of the St. Peter's School Scientific Society. Mr. Ping gave an interesting and instructive lantern lecture, entitled " A tour through Palestine," to the Junior School on November i8th.

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The Rugger Results were :Junior School v. Rise Juniors, lost, 15 pts. House Juniors, lost, 3o pts.-Nil. Grove Juniors, lost, 12 pts.-3 pts. The following boys played for the School :-Elliott (captain), Williams (ma), Troop, Chapman, Stansfield, Fletcher, Biscombe, Tibbenham, Phillips, Bullen, Eaton, Hodgson, Crombie (ma), Lamb, Wilson, R.

VALETE. T. W. DONKING, 1916-22. School House. Head of School. Head of House. 2nd XI., 1921. Colours, 1921. 1st XI., I922. 2nd XV., 192o-21. Colours, 19zo-21. 1st XV., 1921-22.. Colours 1921-22. 1st IV. COX, 1918. Rowed 1922. Colours, 1922 .. C.S.M. in O.T.C. VIth Modern. C. E. S. BULLEN. 1917-22. Clifton Grove. School Monitor. Head of Grove. VIth Modern. 2nd XI. 1920-21. Colours, 192o. 1st XI., 1922. Colours, 1922 C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C. Librarian. R. V. C. GRAY. 1917-22. Clifton Grove. School Monitor. VIth Modern. 1st XV., 1920-21-22. Colours, 1920-21-22. J. TASKER. 1917-22. School House. House Monitor. Vth Modern. 1st XI. Hockey, 1920-21-22. Colours, 1921-22. Captain, 1922. 1st XI. Cricket, 1921-22. Colours, 1921-22. Hon. Sec., 1922. 1st. XV. 1921-22. 2nd XV. Colours, 1921-22. Sergeant in O.T.C. R. HAWARD. 1918-22. School House. House Monitor. VIth Modern. 2nd XV., 192o-21. 1st XV., 1921-22. 2nd XV. Colours, 1921-22. znd IV., 1922. Colours, 1922. Lance-Cpl. in O.T.C. G. W. ETCHES. 1917-22. School House. Vth Modern. znd XI., 1921-22. Colours, 1921. B. McCALL. 1919-22. Clifton Grove. Vth Modern. Hon. Sec., Scientific Society. T. N. HENDERSON. 1919-22. Clifton Rise, B4. T. B. GUY. 1918-22. Dayboys, B2. F. N. TERRY. 1919-22. Clifton Manor, B2. House Monitor. znd XV., 1921-22. Colours, 1921-22. IA IV., 1922. Colours, 1922.

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School House. Wilkinson, CI. Crarer, Bi. Kirke, B3. Bennet, A3. Barker, A3. Dixon, ma., CI. Dixon, mi., C2. Yeomans, A3.

Rise. Bramley-Taylor, C2.

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Wood, T., CI. Wood, W. CI. Taylor, A2. Cunningham, C2. Wharram, C2. Leach, C2.

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Juktaesevi, A3. Puranabunya, A3. Ratter, A3. Smee, C2. Archer, Bi. Burdon.

O'Keefe, C2. Jones, C2. Richardson, W., B4. Fearnside, C2. Milner, C2. Cutforth, C2. Bamforth, CI. Fergusson, CI.

We have received, with regret, notice of the sudden death, at Cambridge on the 18th of July, of C. B. Clarke (O.P.). We hope to publish an " In Memoriam " notice of him in our next issue.

IN MEMORIAM.

IN MEMORIAM. MR. C. R. MOSSOP, (O.P.) (1904-1908). We announce with regret, the death of Mr. Clarence Rayson Mossop (0.P.), which occurred at Whitehaven, his home, on September 1st, 1922. He was educated between 1904 and 1908 at St. Peter's School, after being at Ghyllbank. He was for four years a member of the Bank of Whitehaven, and subsequently a well-known local magnate. He was keenly interested in local cricket, and played for Whitehaven 2nd XI. for many years, also for the 1st XI. to which he was secretary. A friend has said " He was never tired of doing things for other people and the calls to which he responded were numerous. He was most business-like in all his methods. He was one of the finest young men in the district. Everyone had a good word for him and he never had an ill word for anyone else." He died at the age of 34. He was a life member of the O.P. Club.

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PETERITE. VOL. XXIII.

MARCH, 1923.

No. 2 43.

SCHOOL LETTER. WING to continued bad weather, extending over by far the greater part of the term, the activities of the School have been seriously handicapped in many quarters. The river was at one period in flood for three weeks at a stretch, and any concentration upon rowing was, of course, impossible. As a result of this, the First Division of the House Boat Races had to be cancelled, and an " A " division rowed instead. The School IV., however, has displayed great determination in entering upon training for a race against an exceptionally strong O.P. IV. on the last Saturday of term. The Hockey team, of whom great things were confidently expected, has been very unfortunate in having had so many important matches, both at home and away, cancelled owing to rain and heavy grounds. The matches they have played, however, shewed what a splendid team they might have been, given full opportunities. With the exception of a drawn match against a powerful XI. brought by Col. Adams, at the very beginning of term, they have been victorious in every match. The outstanding event of the Hockey season, is, of course, the award of a long-expected International cap to K. G. Chilman, Esq. He played for England, who were victorious, against Wales at Bristol on Saturday, March loth. Junior football was fortunately not seriously delayed by the bad weather, although the later matches were not played until towards the end of the term ; and in spite of the extensive swampiness of certain parts of the footer field some surprisingly unexpected results were seen. The Rise eventually won with comparative ease. There has also been a gratifying revival of interest in Squash Racquets, which has, of course, been largely due to the achievements of Mr. Toyne and E. G. H. Mack, last year's Secretary of Squash, in London during the Christmas holidays.

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A fuller account of these is given later, but we must take this opportunity of congratulating Mack upon his display, and also E. P. Sewell, the captain of Football, who was playing representative football in the South of England, including a match between English and Scottish public Schools. During the bad spell, also, a Gymnastic display and contest was arranged between teams from every form : the winners were BI, with B3 second. Another unusual athletic activity took the shape of " ski-ing " during the heavy snowfall. It is recorded that certain gentlemen who shall be nameless, were once mistaken for a cinema advertising " stunt " The School Societies have flourished with their usual prosperity as will be seen from their secretarial reports. There was a highly successful School Concert on March loth, also a Dramatic Entertainment earlier in the term, at which the Orchestra helped considerably. In addition there have been cinema entertainments, and, on one occasion, a particularly enjoyable concert by the London Hospital Three, which yielded a gratifying total for the Hospital of over £20. On Sports' Day Mr. Peachment will hold his customary exhibition of work done in the School, and this year there will also be a display by the Philatelic Society. We must also congratulate N. K. Lindsay, one of whose poems is to appear in the Third volume of " Public School Verse." !

OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD.

DEAR SIRS, The Oxford O.P's. have to announce the sad news that K. Norwood, their Hon. Treasurer, has been compelled by reasons of health, to go down from Oxford. He has fulfilled his office with very great diligence and zeal, and we are all very sorry to lose him, and wish all success for the future. Gilbert has been elected in his stead. W. E. Barton (Hon. Auditor), has spent most of his term in exile on the river, where he stroked the Worcester torpid. Rumour says that he has also being present as a spectator at races of a different kind. His able speech and his charm of manner are said to have made a great impression on a distinguished head of a college, at a bump supper.

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E. W. Gilbert (Hon. Treasurer), has been pursuing his abstruse studies in geography with remarkable zest ; he derives great profit, we understand, from observation of the peculiar conformation of the country around Iffley. His unfortunate absence from the hockey field on several occasions must no doubt be the reason why Hertford failed to win its semi-final. We are not very well informed as to J. G. Hardwick's doings this term ; it has been rumoured that he has been " holding a post " somewhere or other : we do not know the nature of this post, but, as it seems to be an important matter, we shall endeavour to find out. We are equally in the dark as regards F J Mann's doings this term, but we have heard that as Miss Hetty Jenkins he played an important part with great success in a College Mock Trial. P. R. Morris still works hard at Trinity. K. H. Rhodes has been living his usual strenuous life, daily ploughing the Isis. He has finals next term, so now his spare time is spent in a veil of mystery. T. Watkinson has led an unusually secluded life this term as Honour Mods. have monopolised his attention. Nevertheless his gramophone has proved a constant source of amusement, and large crowds come to hear all the latest records, such as selections from " Pot Luck." A. G. Wilson has been leading a most exciting and perilous life, ascending to unheard of altitudes in company with a certain learned professor from the land of the Rising Sun. There has not, however, been any noticeable increase in his eccentricities as a result. We conclude by wishing the School all success in all its ventures and offering our heartiest congratulations to the Hockey team, and especially, Mr. Chilman, on their great achievements. Yours sincerely, THE OXFORD O.P's.

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CAMBRIDGE LETTER. CAMBRIDGE, March 14th. In mournful mood do we take up our pen, for the skies are leaden and the fields are sodden, and indeed February has filled the dykes with a vengeance. And such sorry havoc has been made of our hockey, and everything else out of doors, save the " Lents ," which provided the usual amount of excitement and " bumps." King Tut." and his Egyptian retainers, spouses and relics provided us with a welcome diversion at the end of a somewhat uneventful term. R. H. Metcalfe has gone down, and is, we believe, studying at a London Hospital. H. Tomlinson, too, has virtually left us, but is at present staying with the Master of Christ's, and holds some official position in the University. R. S. Dawson (John's) coxed Lady Margaret I. in the Lents, but did not enjoy the best of luck in evading prows. He is singularly reticent, and we have no tit-bits of gossip to relate about him. E. M. Reed (Peterhouse) captains his College hockey team, and has also played some Rugger this term. We missed his lively personality from the " Tut " rag, and also from most of our meetings, for not even yet is remembrance a strong point with Mick. C. E. Birks (Selwyn) plays left-half for the College 2nd XI. at hockey, and also indulges in chess, fives, bridge, tennis ; to say nothing of ping-pong in which pursuit his gyp defeated him in the match with the College servants. G. L. Elliot-Smith ( John's) rowed 6 in L.M.B.C. i. in the Lents. He is always training (at present its for the Clinker Fours) and leads an exemplary and sober life, resplendent in an O.P. sweater. R. V. C. Gray (Selwyn) is a dashing wing forward in the 2nd XI. hockey team, whose season of victory has been not a little due to him. We congratulate him on receiving, this time, his college Chess colours ; his pawn-pushing is little short of terrific J. L. Wightman (Christ's) has figured in the Borough Police Court. Wightman ! A convict ? Well, no As a matter of fact, he left his bike outside a tea-shop on the pavement, and an overzealous " Robert " ran him in. His amusements are listening to Union debates, and the dexterous dissection of conies. !

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B. McCall (Selwyn) reports Union debates for the New Cambridge of which he is a sub-editor. He also contributes to the College Magazine. And here we must close, recollecting Oxon's fall at Hockey, and anticipating it (with here and there a misgiving !) on the Thames; but above all, congratulating Mr. K. G. Chilman on his International Hockey cap. Yours truly, O.P's. CANTAB.

'XMAS THEATRICALS. " If I were King." This year the most ambitious project was launched and Justin Huntley McCarthy's historical and romantic play " If I were King " was produced with much success. The opportunity was taken to enlarge the stage and proscenium, the dimensions of which have so hampered the actors in previous years and prevented many productions from being even contemplated. The author found the materials for his plot in the adventurous life of Francois Villon, when Louis XI. had allowed his capital to be beseiged by the treacherous Burgundians. The programme contained an interesting historical note briefly describing the situation in France in 1461. Historical accuracy was attained in the beautiful costumes supplied by Messrs. Fox, as used at the original performance at the S. James' Theatre in London. Mr. Peachment had spent infinite trouble in arranging some most artistic scenery. The street scene in Act IV. defied criticism from the most exacting theatre-goer. Mr. Tendall acted as Stage Manager and is to be particularly congratulated on his grouping in Acts I. and IV. We should imagine that he was well satisfied with the finest production ever given at the School, which in fact would rank higher than the majority of amateur performances by the Dramatic Societies. N. K Lindsay had a most difficult task in portraying the subtle, cringing Louis XI., who never lost his sense of power, nor an opportunity of displaying his capricious and underhand methods. " Trust no one, use every one, but allow any man power who might be powerful by genius or birth." Throughout. Lindsay sustained this character with consummate skill, although sometimes handicapped by his voice.

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In the romantic figure of Francois Villon, Mr. Toyne had a part which, although trying by reason of its length and complexity, was admirably suited to his range. In Act I. he had full scope for his talents and, taking every opportunity, he displayed them to advantage. In his scenes with Katherine de Vaucelles, and with the wayward Huguette he was expressly good, in a region he does not often attempt, that of sentiment. In the fourth Act he reached great heights of reserve and quiet force. Altogether his rendering of the part was remarkably good. A critic said that it was probably the finest thing he had ever done. Olivier le Dain (E. B. Haynes) was good, though not always up to the level in Act III. Hodd played Tristan l'Hermite with the dignity and quiet restraint which were necessary. He was markedly good in the Tavern scene. A. T. Blair, who is a talented fencer, was notably good in the duel, though perhaps he was not as haughty as Thibaut d'Aussigny should have been. The comic element was supplied by the court dandy, Noel le Jolys, who never failed to draw laughter from the very appreciative audiences. The rogues' parts were excellently played by Sewell, Leversedge, Mack and Marwood, who looked and sounded their characters. The principal lady, Katherine de Vaucelles, was impersonated by Mrs. Toyne, whose diction, dignity and grace charmed the three full houses. Her dresses were most becoming and lent a glamour to her convincing characterisation. The strong scene with Francois was most telling and in it Katherine gave full play to her dramatic powers. Miss M. Evelyn, as Huguette du Hamel, was given more scope than in the " Prisoner of Zenda" and she took full advantage of her opportunity. She rose to a very high level, as a " most politic plotter," and carried through the Mother death scene with the finality of a finished actress. Villon elicited much sympathy in her touching vignette, while Jehanneton and Mrs. Peachment as Isabeau, Mrs. Tendall both filled their parts excellently. To Mrs. Peachment we are indebted to two fine renderings of the songs, whose airs were written by her husband. In conclusion we may say that for stage effects, scenery and acting, it was a most finished performance and highly appreciated by all present. All those connected with the play—including all those whose work is done behind the scenes and who share in none of the publicity, are to be congratulated upon a production, which was probably the most successful undertaken in recent years.

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The action of this play takes place in the second half of the 15th Century—the period of transition from medimvalism to modern times. The Renascence and growth of a national spirit were both playing their parts in France. Burgundy was the stumbling block to French unity and, when Louis XI. came to the throne in 1461, he was actually staying at the court of the Duke of Burgundy, who had hoped to control the new French King. Louis, however, showed himself to be an astute Prince of the Machiavellian type. He was known as the " Universal Spider," he ferreted out every plot, used any man who might do him service, was mistrustful and suspicious, and, according to Comines, was " the enemy of all great men whose power might surpass his own, and was naturally the friend of men of low estate." Finding that Louis was not to be dominated, the Duke of Burgundy formed a plot by which the Duke of Bourbon should attack him in the South, whilst he bribed several nobles in Paris, among them Thibaut d'Aussigny, to betray the Capital. By a piece of good fortune Louis defeated the Duke of Bourbon, but on hastening back to Paris, he found it closely besieged by Burgundians, the Parisians disloyal, and the army ill fed and discontented. He ordered a gaol delivery, and Villon was one of those released. It was for a previous scuffle in 1457 in which Katherine de Vaucelles was concerned, that he had been severely beaten, and on this occasion he had been robbing a Church with Tabarie, who, unknown to Villon, had given evidence against him to save his own skin. Louis, like Haroun Al Raschid before him, and Napoleon after him, liked to roam about the lower haunts of his Capital, and on one of his rambles he fell in with Villon's gang of student robbers. The characters in the play, including Villon's mother, to whom he was always attached, are historical personages, and Villon played a mysterious part in the change of feeling which made the King temporarily popular, and led to the Burgundians' defeat. A document has been found which proves that Villon was known as Montcorbier for a short while, though it was said it were better he were called " vilain " (cheat) and that the King's barber-surgeon, Olivier le Dain knew the key to the mystery. Villon wrote the Petit and Grand Testaments and many Ballads, though a volume of coarse Tavern Songs should not be assigned to his credit 'or discredit. The latest reference to this strange mixture of student, poet, soldier, brawler, is in 1483, when he was once more at Court and is reprimanded for a rude couplet sent to Edward V. Unfortunately, the two best known pictures of Villon in English literature—in Scott's " Quentin Durward," and Stevenson's " Men and Books," were written before the result of Longon's researches were

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published in 1892. Just as the King was under the influence of the Italian writer of " Il Prince," so dresses, houses and glass were all beginning to come under the sway of Italy. Every endeavour has been made to achieve historical accuracy in this transition period. S. M. T. CHARACTERS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE :Members of the Isabeau 1 { Mrs. Peachment " Cockleshells " Jehanneton Mrs. Tendall Huguette Miss M. Evelyn also Members Guy Tabarie (Student) G. Marwood of the Rene de Montigny E. P. Sewell " Cockleshells " Colin de Cayeulx E. G. H. Mack Casin Cholet L. F. Leversedge ... ... Robin (Innkeeper) ... K. W. Wilkinson Tristan 1'Hermite (King's confidant) .. H. N. Hodd ... ... Louis' XI. N. K. Lindsay ... Villoni ... S. M. Toyne, Esq. ... ... Mother Villon ... Mrs. Atkinson ... ... Katherine de Vaucelles ... Mrs. Toyne Olivier le Dain (Royal Barber-Surgeon) ... E. B. Haynes Thibaut d'Aussigny (Grand Constable) ... A. T. Blair Captain of Watch ... J. J. Hill ... ist Soldier L. C. Carney ... znd Soldier Joshua Scholefield ... ••. 3rd Soldier ... W. P. McKay ... Astrologer .. L. Davis ... ... Noel le Jolys ... R. Goolden, Esq. Toison d'Or (Burgundian Herald) ••• ... R. F. Yates Montjoye (French Herald) ... ... N Pullan Trois Echelles (Hangman) ... J. N. Avery ... Petit Jean ... R. F. Yates 1st Page ... M. Crarer 2nd Page ... E. Barker .

... Fir Cone Tavern in the " Quartier Latin." Act Acts 2 and 3 ... Palace Gardens. ... Street near the Sorbonne. Act 4 ... Temp. 1462. Scene Painters :—C. H. Peachment, Esq., G. Marwood, E. G. H. Mack, J. J. Hill, L. Headlam. Stage Carpenter :—Mr. Schofield. Dresses by Messrs. C. H. Fox. Make-up by Mr. Bland, Market Street, York. Stage Manager :—G. F. Tendall, Esq. Overture and Incidental Music by the School Orchestra under '

the direction of C. H. Peachment, Esq.

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HOCKEY REVIEW AND CHARACTERS. Last year at the time of writing, the School had lost only one match, but this year it is gratifying to record no defeats. There is no doubt that the School has reached a high standard of excellence in Hockey. This is no idle boast, as this season the XI. accounted for the Durham Light Infantry, who have reached the final of the Army Cup, and also the Styx, containing two internationals and several county players. As one of the old internationals said after the game, the team played with its head. (It was also one of the opponents who murmured that one of our side also played with his body). At the beginning of the season, there was a tendency to pass too soon and too squarely. In hockey as, in other games, individualism and team work must go hand in hand and neither must be sacrificed at the expense of the other. Don't be selfish, don't lose your individuality, are two excellent mottoes for young players. Our back division was first rate with H. G. Coates, A. M. Wood and L. F. Leversedge. They had a great understanding together and at the same time Leversedge was a great individualist and Coates was an individualist—and also a humorist. The half-backs improved a great deal, Marwood fed our forwards well and Sewell took a lot of passing. The faults of the forwards were obvious (i) they gave sticks continually through wild swiping, when a tremendous beat was unnecessary. (2) They lost time in the circle. The result was that, when Mr. Chilman was away, the scoring capacity was low, in fact, it often came from the half-back line. Cooper, however, very useful in midfield, and the whole lot showed a good turn of speed. I should like to congratulate the side on its efforts in spite of sodden ground, floods and snow. Unfortunately the second had few opportunities. Lastly I must congratulate Mr. Chilman on his international " cap." It is a purely Peterite triumph, as till last year, when he got his County Cap, he had not played for any other side. Results up-to-date, Played 9, won 7, lost I, drawn 1, goals for, 52, against, 16. CHARACTERS. L. F. LEVERSEDGE (Captain), 1922, a talented full back. He should go far in the game. A keen captain, to whom the success of the side is largely due. He thoroughly deserves his selection for Yorkshire County ' A.' G. MARWOOD, 1922. A fast and clever half-back. Much improved. H. G. COATES, 1923, a first rate goal-keeper. Uses his feet and pads well.

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A. M. WOOD, 1923. A fast and strong back. Tackles at the right moment. R. W. COOPER, good in the centre, but weak in front of goal. E. B. HAYNES fast and dashing, but a wild manipulator of his stick. T. G. ROBINSON shares Haynes' character, but his body work is more finished. G. B. ROBINSON is a most promising outside left, will be good. E. P. SEWELL a stout half-back on and above the ground; good defence. Also played : W. P. McKay, E. G. Bullen, J. Scholefield, R. N. Jackson.

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HOCKEY. THE SCHOOL v. COL. ADAMS' XI. Played on Wednesday, January 24th, on the School ground. A very evenly contested match was witnessed resulting in a draw, the score being 4-4. The visitors brought a much hotter team than previously, this included J. O. Wood, the ex-international, an old Irish International, and also a number of the York team,

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K. G. Chilman opened the School score with a brilliant shot from the edge of the circle, later increasing this lead to 2—o. Just before half-time, J. 0. Wood scored a goal for the visitors after a spectacular run down the field. From the bully which followed the visitors pressed hard and a corner was forced from which the visitors scored. Half time score, 2-2. In the second half S. M. Toyne, who was playing forward in this match scored again, this momentary lead was negatived by J. 0. Wood. Nearing full time both sides scored one more goal each, leaving the final score at 4-4. The School team was as follows :H. G. Coates (goal) ; L. F. Leversedge and A. M. Wood (backs) ; G. Marwood, E. P. Sewell, E. G. Bullen (halves) ; W. P. McKay, R. W. Cooper, S. M. Toyne, K. G. Chilman, J. Scholefield, (forwards). THE SCHOOL v. YORK BANKS. Played on Wednesday, 31st January, on the School ground. The School was altogether too strong for their opponents, and on a very fast ground won easily after a rather one-sided match. K. G. Chilman topped the scoring list with 9 goals. S. M. Toyne scored 2, W. P. McKay 2, E. B. Haynes 2, T. G. Robinson 2. Final score 17-2 in the School's favour. The School team was as follows :—H. G. Coates (goal) ; L. F. Leversedge, A. M. Wood (backs) ; G. Marwood, S. M. Toyne, E. P. Sewell (halves) ; T. G. Robinson, E. B. Haynes, W. P. McKay, K. G. Chilman, and G. B. Robinson (forwards). THE SCHOOL V. SOUTHLANDS H.C. Played on Saturday, February 3rd, on the School ground. The School who were weakened by the absence of K. G. Chilman, did all of the attacking, and but for the sticky condition of the ground the score would have been higher. Goals were scored by R. W. Cooper 2, S. M. Toyne 2, E. B. Haynes 2, T. G. Robinson I, G. B. Robinson 1, E. G. Bullen I. The School team was as follows :—H. G. Coates (goal) ; L. F. Leversedge and A. M. Wood (backs) ; G. Marwood, S. M. Toyne, E. P. Sewell (halves) ; T. G. Robinson, E. B. Haynes, R. W. Cooper, E. G. Bullen and G. B. Robinson (forwards). THE SCHOOL v. DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY. Played on Wednesday, 7th February, on the School ground. This match was far more evenly contested than the score leads one to believe. On a wet field a fairly slow match resulted in

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a victory for the School by 7 goals to nil. K. G. Chilman showed a good turn of speed on this ground and scored 4 goals, S. M. Toyne scored 1, R. W. Cooper 1, E. B. Haynes 1. The School team was as follows :—H. G. Coates (goal) ; L. F. Leversedge and A. M. Wood (backs) ; G. Marwood, S. M. Toyne (halves) ; T. G. Robinson, E. B. Haynes, R. W. A. Cooper, K. G. Chilman, G. B. Robinson (forwards). The following Matches were cancelled owing to the wet ground after the snow fall. Sat. loth February Thirsk ... ... Home. Wed. 14th Ripon ... ,, ... Home. Sat. 17th Fragments ... ... Home. Wed. 21st Scarborough ,.. Away. ,, Sat. 24th „ Harrogate ... ... Away Wed. 28th Leeds University ... Home. I I

THE SCHOOL V. THIRSK H. C. Played at Thirsk on Saturday, 3rd March. This was the first game of any kind that the XI. had played for the space of three and a half weeks owing to the rain and snow. The School started well and at half time had scored 3 goals. L. F. Leversedge and G. Marwood had been continually penalized for giving sticks. In the second half Thirsk did most of the attacking, having the advantage of the slope, and scored twice, once past the prostrate form of the goalkeeper. Full time was called with play in our " 25." The School Team was as follows :—H. G. Coates (goal) ; L. F. Leversedge and A. M. Wood (backs) ; G. Marwood, S. M. Toyne, E. P. Sewell (halves) ; T. G. Robinson, W. P. McKay, R. W. Cooper, R. N. Jackson, G. B. Robinson (forwards). THE SCHOOL V. HARROGATE H. C. Played on Saturday, March Toth, on the School ground. This was the first match we had played on our ground for 4 weeks. The ground was very sodden, this led to a slow and hard game which resulted in a victory for us by 3 goals to 1. The School attacked from the very start but were driven back to the half way twice before we scored. Half time was called with the score 2—O for us. Both teams scored once more before full time. The School team was as follows :—H. G. Coates (goal) ; L. F. Leversedge and A. M. Wood (backs) ; G. Marwood, S. M. Toyne, E. P. Sewell (halves) ; T. G. Robinson, E. B. Haynes, R. W. Cooper, W. P. McKay, G. B. Robinson (forwards).

HOCKEY.

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THE SCHOOL V. DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY.

This match was played on Monday, 12th March. A half holiday had been given in honour of K. G. Chil man's International Cap. A very good match was expected, the Durhams having got through to the final of the Army Cup for the British Isles. The visitors opened the score with a very neat bit of passing ; but to this K. G. Chilman quickly retaliated and before half time had scored twice. The School were leading at half time by 2 goals to I. In the second half our goal was kept busy and eventually the visitors pushed another one home. S. M. Toyne scored from a corner by K. G. Chilman and the latter scored twice more before full time was called, with the score 5-2 in the School's favour. The School team was as follows :—H. G. Coates (goal) ; L. F. Leversedge and A. M. Wood (backs) ; G. Marwood, S. M. Toyne, E. P. Sewell (halves) ; T. G. Robinson, E. B. Haynes, R. W. Cooper, K. G. Chilman, G. B. Robinson (forwards). ST. PETERS V. STYX H. C. The Styx club brought a strong side against the School on Wednesday, March 13th, including two internationals and several county players. A fast and interesting game ended in a victory for the School by 4 goals to 3. Had it not been for their goalkeeper. G. V. Spooner, the score would have been more in the School's favour. On the other hand H. G. Coates, saved a brilliant shot from J. 0. Wood who was the best of the visiting forwards. L. F. Leversedge, the School captain, played a good game and was undoubtedly the cleverest back on the field. K. G. Chilman scored 3 of the School's goals and showed a good turn of speed on the wet ground. G. Marwood and S. M. Toyne defended well ; the latter scored from a corner after a rebound from the cross bar. For the Styx, J. 0. Wood scored twice and J. C. Stainthorpe once. Famish, the Yorkshire county half-back, and De Little played soundly. The School team was as follows :—H. G. Coates (goal) ; L. F. Leversedge and A. M. Wood (backs) ; G. Marwood, S. M. Toyne, E. P. Sewell (halves) ; T. G. Robinson, E. B. Haynes, R. W. A. Cooper, K. G. Chilman, G. B. Robinson (forwards). Goals scored at the time of going to press :... 20 K. G. Chilman ... S. M. Toyne ... E. B. Haynes ... R. W. Cooper ... 7 3 ... T. G. Robinson ... W. P. McKay G. B. Robinson E. G. Bullen ... 2 Goals for, 52 ; against, 14. Average, 3.71.

9 6 3 2

ROWING. ROWING. In common with most other games and sports, the School rowing has been very badly hindered this term, the simple fact being that we have had too much water Ten days before the House races were due to start, none of the crews had done a fortnight's consecutive rowing and several had not even reached the stage of doing " ten," so that very reluctantly it was decided to abandon the House races for the School Cup this year. We hope, however, to have a series of races over a shortened course during the last week of term, as all the crews are very keen indeed, and we append results of the above races. Perhaps a note about each first crew will be of interest. !

SCHOOL HOUSE I. bow, Moss. 2. Wood, W. A. 3, Yates, ma. sty. Hodd. cox, Dixon. This crew, consisting mostly of old colours, showed very fair promise, having quite a certain amount of life, but often too apt to " plunge " at the beginning of the stroke. We offer our sympathy to Turner, who was damaged in the House match and so prevented from rowing at ' 2.' RISE I.

bow, Gill. 2. Powell. 3. Thompson. str. Barras. cox. Bridges, mi.

The Rise boats were considerably disturbed by the loss of Avery, their Captain and Stroke, who being a person in great and immediate demand, had suddenly to take up serious work elsewhere. The boat re-constituted as above is making good progress towards getting together as a crew. MANOR I. The Manor boat with Blair as their only House colour have made strenuous efforts during the term and under the coaching (and occasional stroking) of Mr. Griffith they show every sign of turning out a crew that will at any rate know where the small of the back ' is GROVE I.

bow. Juktasevi, 2. Rhodes. 3. Judge. cox, Burdo a.

str. Scholfield ma.

The. Grove had only one House colour rowing this term, but with Scholfield ma. as stroke, Mr. Hutchins 1 - as so well trained the raw material in the other three places that they remind us of the advertisement of somebody's garden seeds—they do g(r)o(w)."

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DAY BOYS I.

bow. Parkinson. 2. Trifett. 3. Young. cox. Atkinson.

str. Richardson, J.

The Day Boys' boat is getting along very well indeed, except when some of the crew omit to get their oars into the water, they must remember that this part of the business is really important. As a matter of fact, three day boys (none of these mentioned above) took their coach's lesson on this point so much to heart that they put themselves into the water instead of their oars What the coach said is not recorded, but we understand from the boys concerned that they will not misunderstand their coach during the month of March in future. A.W.P. !

House II. Grove Rise II. House III.

" A " DIVISION BOAT RACES. IHouse II. f (won easily). House II. I House III. f (I length).

Rise I. Manor II.

I Rise I. f (won easily).

Dayboys Manor I.

1 Manor I. f (2-i lengths). J

Rise I. (ii lengths).

Rise I. (I length).

ROWING CHARACTERS. Although at the time of writing the School crew have not tried their strength against a rival, they may be described as follows :J. RICHARDSON, 1922-23, (stroke) has not quite forgotten the points gained in his previous rowing and is proving a very useful stroke. Has good length and works hard. He must remember that the crew behind him need the beginning to be well and evenly marked. H. N. HODD, 1922-23 (Captain), 3. Has developed one or two curious habits this term ! Being a really hard worker and endeavouring to put all his weight behind the oar, he is rather inclined to plunge over the stretcher and to lose that smoothness of rhythm which is essential in rowing. He backs up stroke very well.

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R. F. YATES, 1922-23, 2. Is not perhaps what one might call a pretty oar, but does a large amount of very useful work. Is sometimes rather unsteady forward and ' skies his blade ' badly, particularly when he feels very full of ' vim.' R. S. • Moss, bow. Rather inclined to lose length in his body swing when he feels tired, but on the whole is shaping to be a very neat oar with good style. C. DIXON, cox. Has learnt his work very well during his first term of coxing and with a little more experience and confidence will make an excellent cox. He should try and develop his voice.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL. The same excuse is to be made for the Junior Football as for all other sports this term. The weather and the ground have been so unfavourable that there has been difficulty in getting the matches played at all. For the same reason the teams have not been able to train properly and so the play was not quite up to the usual standard. The two best teams were the Rise and the Manor, and it was generally felt that the Cup lay between them. They met, however, before the final, and the Rise won after a very hard and keenly contested game, by 8 points to 6. The House and Grove had very little to pick from and consequently their teams were very weak. Yet the three teams played well and their stronger and heavier opponents certainly did not have matters their own way. The outstanding players were, for the Rise, Oddy, Brown, E. D. Daintry, and Gill ; for the Day-boys, Bowman, Audder ; for the Manor, Blair, Marsland and Burrows ; for House (A—L) Delgado, Clarke and Cartwright ; for the Grove, Binks, Bullen and Headlam ; for the House (M—Z) Turner, Walton, Rice and Wood, W. A. TABLE OF RESULTS. Rise v. House A—L

Manor v. House M—Z

Manor f 39-11

Rise 23-5

Rise 8-6

Dayboys v. Dayboys Grove f it-6

Rise

32-0

SQUASH RACQUETS.

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SCHOOL HISTORY. Arrangements have been made with Messrs. Bell and Co. for the publication. A sum of at least 200 will be required to publish the first edition, (viz. : Publisher's and Author's fee). To meet this it is proposed to issue a subscriber's list. Material for the Appendix before the year 1878 should be sent to Mr. D. Norwood, other records for the main part of the history to be forwarded to the Rev. A. Raine, The Vicarage, Dringhouses, York. The following have subscribed to the School History :C. Claude D. l'Anson Esq. T. Harwood, Esq. L. L. Walton, Esq. J. M. Meek, Esq. L. W. Huffam, Esq. (2 copies). F. J. Lord, Esq. (3 copies). Major W. Witten. G. Yeld, Esq. J. H. Collinson, Esq. (3 copies). C. M. W. Prior, Esq. GYMNASIUM. The Annual Gymnastic competition by Forms was held this term. Bi. proved to be the winners : they were, however, run very closely by B3. Another creditable performance was that of J.V. of the Preparatory School. A projected fixture to include Boxing, Fencing and Gymnastics against another School unfortunately fell through. The result of the Form Competition are appended :B3. 78 per cent. 8o per cent. Medal Holders. B1 C 2. 70 J. V. 73 ,, ,, „ C3. 65 68 B2. CI. 62 „ 63 J3 " Remainder Scratched. J4. 6o ,, J.C.R.K. 3,

SQUASH RACQUETS. The Annual Public Schools competition took place on January 8th and following days at Queens'. For the first time the School sent up a representative in E. G. H. Mack. He did extremely well and ran to the Final, in which unfortunately he did not do himself justice as he had undoubtedly defeated one of the best players in the competition, T. H. Browne (Harrow). In rounds I. and II. Mack was considerably better than his opponents, and had no difficulty in reaching the 3rd round, when most of the weaker players had been eliminated.

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Round III. E. G. Mack beat J. H. Fordham (Dartmouth) 15—b o, 15-12. Mack had the stronger strokes and used the angles with more knowledge than his opponent, but at times he was slow in anticipating the shots. (Extract from Daily

Telegraph). Semi-final.

(I). M. H. Bliss beat R. E. Butterworth (Harrow) 15-9, 9-15, 15-9. (2). E. G. H. Mack beat T. H. Browne (Harrow), 6-15, 15-10, 15-6. " The result of the second semi-final came as rather a surprise, Mack, who was giving 3 aces, beating Browne by 2 games to I (6-15, 15-10, 15-6). This was a match between a squash racquets player and a racquets player. Mack does not strike the onlooker as very brilliant, but he knows the game of Squash well, and is far better than he looks. Any representative from St. Peter's, York, is likely to know a good deal about squash racquets, for S. M. Toyne, the headmaster, is one of the finest exponents of the game in England to-day. Browne is essentially a racquets player, and plays with the soft ball as he would with the hard, which does not always imply success. He won the first game easily, lost the second after a good fight, and was outplayed in the third. (From the London Papers.) " Final. M. H. Bliss (Dartmouth), beat E. G. H. Mack (St. Peters), 15-9. On previous form, Mack should have won comfortably, but he put down shot after shot after having the position in the rallies. It was not until the second game was nearly finished (i4-5), that he showed his real form and played some beautiful low shots. In two hands he raised the score to 9-14, an if he had been able to pick off the game, he might easily have won. We must congratulate him on getting to the second place. During the Xmas holidays, a Yorkshire team under the captaincy of Mr. S. M. Toyne, and including Mr. R. 0. Goolden, played several important matches in London. They were beaten by Queen's Club at the Club, Mr. Toyne being the only Yorkshire player to beat his opponent, Mr. R. G. de Guetteville. The Bath Club also defeated the Yorkshire team, Mr. Toyne again being the only unbeaten player. He beat Mr. Frisley, 15-10, 18-3, and on the previous evening had already beaten him 18-15, 15-2, in a match against the Stock Exchange, which Mr. Toyne's team won by 5 games to 3. Mr. Toyne has the reputation for being one of the country's finest racquetsplayers, and the present serious revival of interest in the game throughout the School must be very gratifying to him. It is rumoured that he proposed to enter for the Amateur Championship early in April.

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SCHOOL OPEN RESULTS. Delgado 1 Delgado Wildsmith f 2-0 Sutcliffe 1 Sutcliffe E. G. Bullen J 2-I Leversedge Timmins

l Leversedge

Turner T. C. Yates

1 Turner f 2-0

Leversedge

2-I

2-0

Sellers Ives

Sellers

Sellers 2-I

Coates

2-0

Robinson Coates

2-I

Coates 2-0

SCHOOL HANDICAP RESULT. Delgado scr. 1 Delgado Leversedge +1 f 2-0 Delgado 2-0

Wildsmith + 6 1 Wildsmith Ives + 5 5 2-I Bullen + 7 Hall + 8

2-0

Sellers + 4 Sewell +6 w

Sellers

Delgado

Bullen

2-I

Bullen 2-0

2-I

Coates + 13 1Coates Burton + 8 f 2-0 Timmins + 7 1_ Timmins Hodgson + 7 f 2-0

Coates 2-0

Turner + 5 1 Turner Henderson +7 f 2-0 Buchanan +8 1Buchanan Robinson +7 f 2-1 Sutcliffe + 8 1Sutcliffe T.C.Yates,+7 f 2-0 E.G.Bullen +8 1Bullen Troop + 7 f 2-I

Coates 3— 2 Turner

[

2--I

Turner Sutciffe 2-I

2-1

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NEW SWIMMING BATHS.

O.T.C. NOTES. There are, I fear, but few doings to record this term, for which we can truthfully blame the weather conditions. A few short route marches and some lectures made up the sum of our activities. It is, however, pleasant to be able to record 8 successes in the examination for certificate A, held last term. I hope that those who failed will take the examination again next November and that their experience in the last examination will be helpful in the next. A new clothing and equipment store is in process of erection now. With the aid of this building and the co operation of all ranks it should be possible to largely reduce the present considerable losses of clothing and equipment, which are a heavy drain on the finances of the Corps. Promotions this term were as under :Cpl. Yates, R. F., to Sergeant. 15th January, 1923. Cpl. Avery to Sergeant. 1st February, 1923. L/cpl. Leversedge, L. F., to Corporal. 15th January, 1923. L/cpl. Marwood to Corporal. 20th January, 1923. Cadets Dobree, N. R. to L/cpl. loth January, 1923. Moss, R. S. Scholefield, Joshua Daintry, T. R. J NEW SWIMMING BATHS. Since last Peterite, we have received several new subscriptions. The total cost including diving boards and so forth will be £1500. The work completed up-to-date has cost £1400, of which £1175 has been paid over to the contractors. Thus there is a sum of required to pay off the debt and complete the work. £325 Subscriptions previously acknowledged :s. d. £ s. d. 500 0 o By the Governors 5o6 8 o Subscriptions ... roo6 8 0 Since December Peterite : 171 0 0 By the Governors ... 2 0 0 Grand Clothing Hall ... I 0 T. Harwood 0 i 0 T. H. Carr 15 0 0 E. J. Walton I 3 6 C. M. W. Prior 0 3 0 Bank Interest 191 7 6 —

Grand Total ...

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•••

,. •

£1 197 15

CORRESPONDENCE.

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AREOPAGITES. A meeting of the Council was held on Sunday, February nth, when the Archon Basileus spoke. There will be another meeting on the last Sunday of term, when Delegate Norwood will speak.

CORRESPONDENCE. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK, March, 1923.

To the Editors,

DEAR SIRS, May I take this opportunity of encroaching upon your valuable space to thank Mr. Toyne and Mr. Chilman on behalf of the Hockey XI. for the great assistance they have rendered the team by their coaching and playing. Thanks are also due to Mr. Norwood for his untiring energy in turning out to play games in the wettest of weathers. I should also like to offer the heartiest congratulations of the XI. to Mr. Chilman on his international Caps for England against both Scotland and Wales, and to express our hope that this is only the beginning of many such honours. I remain, Yours sincerely, L. F. LEVERSEDGE,

Captain of Hockey. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK,

To the Editors,

DEAR SIRS, I should like to thank, through the medium of your columns, all the coaches who have done so much work on behalf of the Rowing Club. Mr. Ping has been untiring in his efforts and although greatly hampered has always turned up when the weather was fit. Mr. Hutchins and Mr. Griffith have done quite their full share of hard work in coaching stubborn and rather helpless boats. I regret that the season has not been as fruitful as we had hoped, but we have not cancelled all races, as was thought would have been necessary. Once again on behalf of all Boaters let me thank Mr. Ping, Mr. Hutchins and Mr. Griffith for their keenness. Yours sincerely, H. N. HODD,

Captain of Boats.

730

MUSICAL SOCIETY.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. On Saturday, February 24th, a lecture on " A Speck of life " was given to the Society by Dr. Collinge, Keeper of the York Museum. The lecturer opened his remarks by referring to the problem of the nature of life, a problem the solution of which still remains an unsolved mystery. He pointed out the essential differences between dead and living matter and then went on to consider the difference between plants and animals, plants can build up their protoplasm from inorganic materials, whereas animals are unable to do so. The lecturer illustrated his remarks by diagrams and slides, showing the amoeba, paramoecium and other simple forms of life. He concluded his lecture with a brief reference to some modern discoveries as to the importance to agriculture of some of the microscopic forms of life to be found in the soil. Before the end of the term we hope to have had a tour of the Gas Works, and on March i7th, to have a Wireless Demonstration given by L. Headlam. The Hon. Treasurer reports that the financial condition of the Society is very satisfactory, and so consequently we are looking forward to a good expedition next term. L. HEADLAM, Hon. Sec.

MUSICAL SOCIETY. We are glad to be able to record the fact that in one sphere of School activities, at any rate, the incessant bad weather has made no difference to our success. The School Orchestra, who would be the first to acknowledge their extreme indebtedness to Mr. C. H. Peachment, their indefatigable Conductor and President, have made wonderful progress this term, and are now able to tackle music of the most difficult types. In addition to meetings for practice twice, and sometimes three times a week, the Orchestra has performed on four different occasions. Early in the term they gave a concert at Holy Trinity Schools, and subsequently a second entertainment, including two plays arranged by Mr. Toyne, was presented first at Clifton Parish Hall, and afterwards at the School. On March loth, Mr. Tendall arranged a School Concert at which the Orchestra played two new pieces. It was felt that the only defect of this concert was the shortness of the programme. Mrs. C. H. Peact_ment, whom it is always a very real pleasure to hear, gave four very delightful songs, two of which were encored. Mr. Hepworth, tenor, and Mr. Hampson, baritone, gave several very pleasing ballads, including an amusing duet. It was unfortunate that nearly all the artistes should have been handicapped by disturbances in the gallery. The School Orchestra takes this opportunity of making an appeal to more boys to take up the violin, as they are numerically weak in strings.

MUSICAL SOCIETY.

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Report of the plays on February 17th, from the Yorkshire

Herald.

" The first dramatic piece was entitled " Escape ? ", a drama of Dartmoor by E. F. Parr. With a scene laid in Mrs. Manson's cottage, Dartmoor, the piece is particularly attractive and the artistes were admirably suited to the roles they were enacting. Mr. S. M. Toyne took the part of " Dick Manson," while that of " Constance Manson" was in the hands of Mrs. Toyne. The part of " Pamela Baring " (the vicar's daughter) was entrusted to Miss Evelyn, and Mr. R. 0. Goolden as " Watkins" (a warder) displayed considerable talent. The other dramatic piece was the work of W. W. Jacobs, " Boatswain's Mate," which created roars of laughter by its amusing situations. The story takes place in the " Beehive Inn," which is under the care of " Mrs. Waters." played by Mrs. Goolden. As " Ned Travers " (an ex-soldier) Mr. S. M. Toyne was very convincing, and N. K. Lindsay as " George Benn," the bos'un, provided many humorous climaxes. CONCERT ON FEBRUARY 17TH, 1923. PROGRAMME. ... ... Fredk. Rosse ... ... I. DOGE'S MARCH ... From " Merchant of Venice" 2. PRELUDE No. I ... ... ST. PETER'S SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. " ESCAPE ? "

A Drama of Dartmoor by E. F. Parr.

MRS. TOYNE ... Constance Manson (alias Brown ')... MISS EVELYN ... Pamela Baring (the Vicar's daughter) S. M. TOYNE, ESQ. ... ... Dick Manson ... ... ... R. 0. GOOLDEN, ESQ. Watkins (a warder) ... Scene—Mrs. Manson's Cottage, D artmoor. Fredk. Rosse 4. MARCH from " Mons Beaucaire " Leon Adam ... 5. LISELOTTE Fredk. Rosse 6. ORIENTAL MARCH " BOATSWAIN'S MATE " 7. '

A Tragi-Comedy by W. W. Jacobs.

MRS. GOOLDEN ... ... Mrs. Waters (Landlady) ... ... ... N. K. LINDSAY ... George Benn (Bos'un) S. M. TOYNE, ESQ. ... Ned Travers (an ex-soldier) ... Scene—Beehive Inn. GOD SAVE THE KING. PHILATELIC SOCIETY. This School Society is now very flourishing and its membership has considerably increased this term. Meetings have been held every Wednesday. At the third meeting a proposal was brought up that a competition and exhibition should be held

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL.

732

at the end of the term, a proposal which has had the hearty support of Mr. Toyne, who has very kindly offered to give a prize for the competition ; several other prizes have been promised, including one from the masters. The classes of the competition allow all members to compete as they deal with all branches of philately and include a class for beginners. It is hoped to hold the exhibition on Sports Day, and that thus many visitors will be able to appreciate the activities of our members. Mr. Hey, an Old Peterite, has very kindly consented to judge the competitions. H.W. J.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. The Easter term has been a very good one on the whole in the Junior School ; we have kept wonderfully free from illness and of the fine days on half holidays we have had a very fair share. Of course the grounds have been too wet to have a continuous series of rugger or soccer games, but the boys have had several very good games, and in addition have played a good deal of hockey in the S. Olave's and S. Wilfrid's playgrounds. There have been the usual long runs and at about half term the whole School turned out for a paper chase. Elliott and Stansfield laid the track and they appeared to take a delight in choosing a good many water courses, perhaps with the mistaken idea that the ardour of the hounds ' would be cooled. However, in the end, the hares were hoist with their own petard,' as they arrived at a bend in the River Foss which proved impassable and Elliott was cornered and captured but Stansfield escaped by doubling back. The whole pack returned rather wet perhaps, but very full of tongue S. Olave's feels particularly proud of its old boy and present master, Mr. Chilman, who has won his hockey international cap this term. When we reflect that Mr. Chilman first learnt his hockey in S. Olave's playground, we have great hopes that some of our present hockey enthusiasts will in due course follow his excellent example and so bring still greater fame to S. Olave's. We all join in congratulating him most heartily. We have welcomed Miss Maclagan this term and much regret that she is not able to stay with us longer ; she has associated herself most thoroughly with all our work and in addition was ' baptized in no small measure during the snow fights that we had during the really wintry portion of the term. The following have gone up into the senior School :C. L. Troop (S. Olave's) to School House. Bland (S. Wilfrid's) to the Rise. Brittain (S. Wilfrid's) to the Rise. '

VALETE.

733

SALVETE. C. L. Seaborne to S. Olave's. L. E. Eastwood to S. Wilfrid's. It should also be recorded that the Olavites engaged the Risites in friendly battle and we claim to have overcome them not only in weight of snow hurled into their domain but also without doubt in power of " yell." The policeman who attempted to act as a mediator between the parties was well received. NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate H. G. Coates and A. M. Wood on receiving their ist XI. Hockey colours. The new House Monitors this term are H. G. Turner and R. S. Moss in the House, and M. Storrs-Fox and W. P. McKay in the Day boys. We extend our hearty congratulations to K. G. Chilman, Esq., on getting an England cap for himself and a half for the School. We are glad to see that N. Pullan has been playing regularly for Headingley. On March loth, the Orchestra aided by the Choir and others, gave a very amusing concert. During the Christmas holidays, E. G. H. Mack distinguished himself by reaching the final of the Public Schools Squash Championship. We congratulate E. P. Sewell, H. N. Hodd, J. Richardson, R. F. Yates, L. F. Leversedge, G. Marwood, R. S. Moss on passing certificate A. Owing to the prominence of Jazz bands in the School we suggest that there should be an inter-House Jazz band competition. The proposal that after the competition, there should be a massed band parade was unanimously defeated. We suppose that the Scientific Society has met this term but we miss the large and florid notices which used to adorn the Society's board in past time. Mr. Tendall gave an Organ Recital in Chapel on February 25th. Mr. Toyne is once more taking a party to Norway. We wish him the best of luck. VALETE. E. G. H. MACK, 1918-22. Head of the School House. School Monitor. VIth Classical. 1st XI. 1919-20-21-22-23. Colours, 1920-21-22. Captain, 1922. 1St XV. 1920-21Hon. Sec., 1922-23. 22-23. Colours, 1920-21-22 -23. 1st XI. Hockey, 1919-20-21-22. Colours, 1922. Delegate of the Council of Areopagus. Head Librarian. Hon. Sec. of Squash. Sergeant in the O.T.C. Editor of the Peterite.

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" POILU " DISCOURSES UPON " TOMMY."

J. N. MILNE-REDHEAD, 1919-22. School House. BI. 2nd XI., 1921-22. 2nd XV., 1921-22-23. 2nd colours, 1922-23. No. 2 in School House 2nd IV., 1922. Corporal in the O.T.C. L. C. CARNEY, 1919-22. School House. B3. ist XI. Hockey, 1921-22. Colours, 1922. 2nd XI., 1921-22. Colours, 1922. znd XV., 1922-23. N. PULLAN, 1920-22. Clifton Rise. A2. 1St XV., 1921-22-23. Colours„ 1922-23. 1st XI., 1921-22. 2nd Colours, 1921-22. Rise Rowing colours. L/cpl. in the O.T.C. P. B. GUNN, 1919-22. Clifton Rise. Lower Vth Classical. Cadet in the O.T.C. B. D. RILEY, 1917-22. Clifton Grove, B2. 1st Grove Coxing Colours. J. A. WOOD, 1921-22. Dayboy B4. Dayboy Colours, 1922. J. J. HILL, 1919-22. School House Bi. 2nd XV., 1922-23. 2nd Colours, 1922-23. No. 3 in School House znd IV., 1922. L/cpl. in the O.T.C. C. C. FAIRWEATHER, 1921-22. Clifton Manor B3. Bow in 2nd School IV. 1922. 2nd IV. Colours, 1922. Cadet in the O.T.C. A. BLAMIRES, 1921-22. School House B4. Cadet in the O.T.C. Choir. J. F. TIDSWELL, 1920-22. Clifton Rise. Choir. H. WYE, 1919-22. Clifton Grove B4. Choir. Cadet in the O.T.C. T. W. P. CADELL, 1918-22. Dayboy, School Monitor. VIth Modern. 1st XV., 1921-22-23. 2nd XV. Colours, 192122-23. Dayboy 1st IV., 1922. Cadet in the O.T.C. SALVETE.

School House.

Clifton Grove.

Troop, C. L., CI. Reiss, P., B4. Holliday, A., B3. McGuffie, D. D., C2. Mammatt, S. E., Rem. A.' Lowery, C. M., B3. Mandley, I. S., C2.

Clifton Rise.

Clifton Manor.

Brittain, W., C2. Flood, R. W., B3. Elvins, R. N. S., C2.

Khan, I., B4. James, E., BI.

" POILU " DISCOURSES UPON " TOMMY " (A reminiscence of the War-by Argicola Ora.) My faith, sirs, I have met your Tommy, and he is of all the most splendid. Yes in verity he is, since eighteen months, in a country of which he know not the language, nevertheless what you call " at home." He regard himself as the native. " I am a bally Frenchman " one hears him say. Myself, I know not that word " bally." I find him not in the dictionaire. He is, no doubt, the good word, one of the words courteous of the !

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English peoples. Truly but it matters not. Tommy, he regard it with proudness to be the Frenchman. The word is strange, but good. I also regard myself to be the bally Frenchman. Vraiment it shall be so. But your Tommy not always the English he find himself. Sometimes he is the Irelander, with expression sombre or the Gallois (Ouelshman, a word not facile to say) or the Highlander (Ecossais, Scotchman, it makes all as one) with the knees bare from clothing. Yet always he seem to say our beautiful French language in manner the same. He tries the speech indigenous. Myself, I have him remarked many times. Also he employ the action to make to illustrate the desire. " Bong jouer," so he make the salutation of the day " bonng jouer, mosoo moah tres boocoo faim, moah " and indicates the mouth wide open. Himself supplied with meat, again the finger indicatif. " Voc, bong homme, tres bonng homme." That the pot-to-steam boils over, or that the rays of the sun warm too much, or that the manner of life hurry itself, is to him all equal. Tommy is of temper calm. All the things are bonng or " nong bonng." He regard with the air philosophique the newness about him. Sometimes it is necessary to drive the vehicles. Then one can say to him " In France, one holds the horse to the right, not to the left as in Albion." It is not necessary to have too much the astonishment to see upon the streets of the village the names English of the London streets. Truly this is but to evoke the pleasant souvenir for Mr. the Tommy. For example one questions as to the place of the " State Major," and Tommy to it replies " Take the Charing Cross Road into Trafalgar Square, and walk a few yards to the left." Truly, sirs, it lacks not but the column of Nelson It is needful to listen to the conversation of this kind Tommy with the young lady tenants of the canteens in Flanders. There are some dialogues to very broken sticks (a batons rompus, we have the phrase expressive) of which the picturesque recompense itself, for the absent syntax. " Bong jouer, Margot vous etes tres beautiful, je pense. Etes vous heureuse si je donner mong badge de mong casquette ? Voila Prendre le badge Boocoo amis, vous, moi Ce soar, promenade, y'lez vous ? Oui ? Alers vous tres bonng Compris ? " Sometimes the good father of Margot refuse to pour the glasses consecutive to the Tommy a little gay. Tommy protests gravely. Moah pas zig zag doo too Donne encore de biere, papa " Tommy loves not to be " zig-zag " with beer. For him it signifies the terrible " field punishment." Tommy brings to the mamma of the young girl to whom he makes the attention assiduous, some tins of the bully-beef and some pots of the marmalade of orange. Sometimes he make the proposal formal. Geordie (voila the name-nick to the Tynesideois always given) makes !

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announcement to his parents near to the town of Newcastle that he has at last found at the side of Lille the companion ideale of whom he will make his very lawful spouse. The mother of Geordie responds by a letter touchante, of which the mamma of the fiancee understand not one word. An interpreter complaisant translates before the family assembled. Each one is moved as far as to tears, and, in a corner by the window, Geordie modestly presses the hands of his fiancee, evoking in her eyeballs the misty heaven of dear Tyneside and the streams romantique of the Coquet. Eight days more late, Margot Mathilde Sourine will espouse the Sergeant Geordie Robert Wilson, of the Fusiliers Northumberland. My faith it makes itself thus. Moi ! I tell you, for I have it seen. Picture to yourself a scene of the most unusual. In a village not far from the Boches that at 2,000 metres (what you call about 6,000 foots, is it not that ?) there a ceremony the most pathetique unfolds himself. It is not at all in the Mayorie, for that has been transformed by the cares of the genius Anglaise and is now a fort ; but only in the farm, where is situated the Mayor-adjoint who makes functions of the Mayorabsent. The parents of the girl are there, the witnesses of the soldiers are there, Tommy clothed in his beautiful khaki is there. His casquette is on his knee. He hears with gravity the discourse of the Mayor-adjoint. But when it is demanded from him if he will take Mlle. Margot Sourine for his spouse, he shake the head and responds with most grand calm," No compris papa, voos etes tres bonng, mais no compris moah, no compris ! " One to him translates the text of the questions sacramental. His visage clears all at once, and a resounding " Yes ! " shakes the very foundations of the house of farm. !

O.P. NEWS. We congratulate H. P. Hopkins, Esq., O.P., on his recent appointment as Deputy Town Clerk of Hull. OBITUARY.

HIPPISLEY-SMITH. On the 4th February, at St. Michael's Vicarage, Tenterden, Kent, Arthur Hippisley-Smith, O.P., for 18 years Rector of Langton, Malton, Yorkshire. Aged 77. He was an invalid and in a very delicate state of health.

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JULY, 1923.

No. 244.

SCHOOL LETTER. " Farrago libelli generations of Editors will perhaps forgive AST us for saying that the task of publishing the School Magazine grows harder every term. In old days there were but few outstanding events, and the School Letter was an easy document to compile, but with the extraordinary rapid growth of the School's activities, and the measure of success that seems to attend us in almost all that we undertake, it has become increasingly difficult. The ideal editorial would really be a brief epitome of all that has taken place during the term : but in these days when so much does take place, and so many attain distinction in their various spheres of usefulness and ornament, it is an ideal that is almost unattainable, and the most that we can do is to give an attenuated account of the term's events. The weather has been very kind to us--at one time, almost too clement—and so cricket has flourished. At the time of going to press the XI. registers a series of nine consecutive victories, mainly won against teams of very good standing There is no need for us to point out how much they owe to the care and attention of Mr. Toyne and of the many other cricketing masters who are so generous with time and trouble, and to the exhilarating captaincy of H. G. Coates, who has also had a very successful season personally, having already made well over a thousand runs. We must take this opportunity of congratulating him upon being chosen to play at Lords in August, in the Lords' Schools v. Rest Match. We must also congratulate Mr. Toyne, on his successful summer. He also scored i,000 runs, strangely enough in the same match as H. G. Coates. Although the School Boats failed to carry off any of the Regatta " pots " Rowing has also been very vigor us this term. Tt was something of an achievement to 'be ab' to enter three good

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crews at York Regatta, and they must be congratulated on the good displays they gave against boats of vastly superior weight and experience. The greatest event of the term for Boaters was the launching and christening of a recently acquired lightship, early in the term ; Mrs. Toyne performed the ceremony, breaking a bottle of champagne over the bows of the boat, which was named " Sally " in honour of the youngest Miss Toyne. One of the most popular of the School institutions has been the Baths, which have been very highly patronised by " all sorts and conditions of men," and have been a real boon during the torrid season. One sometimes wonders whatever people did with themselves during the twelve centuries or so before the Baths were in existence. The O.T.C. has also had a varied and full term, and on several occasions made public appearances in York. Camp this year promises to be a greater success than ever. A newly discovered form of recreation has also found its many devotees, and we have grown accustomed to the sight of gentlemen wearing strangely cut, and weirdly hued nether garments. They are only our Horsemen. Riding is one of the most popular of the School " sideshows." Tennis, too, has had its enthusiasts, especially among those who were fortunate enough to have continual and easy access to courts. The kindness of Mr. Goolden also enabled a series of informal house matches to be played. Perhaps the most outstanding event of the term was the unprecedented success of the St. Peter's Day celebrations : the visitors were far more numerous than on any previous occasion and it was gratifying to note how large a proportion of Old Peterites were able to be present. The arrangements throughout were remarkably efficient, and all those present had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Finally, we must mention the fact that we are sending up to Oxford and Cambridge next term what is believed to be almost a record number of Peterites. Special mention must he made of Mr. Chilman, who is relinquishing his position on the staff to go into residence at Hertford College. The heartiest wishes of 'the School go with him : one hesitates to think what will become of the Junior School games !

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OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD, 16/6/23. DEAR SIRS, The Oxford O.P's. have had a very successful term in spite of the indifferent weather. Eights Week, as usual, attracted crowds of visitors and we were enlivened by the presence of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. We regret that we are losing many of our most illustrious members, Morris and Rhodes certainly, Wilson, Gilbert and Hardwick possibly. But we shall never believe that Wilson and Gilbert are going until they have gone At the last meeting fresh officers were elected, Mann as Hon. Vice-President, Barton as Hon. Secretary, and Watkinson as Hon. Treasurer. W. E. Barton (Worcester) stroked Worcester I, which gained three bumps in the Eights, and now occupies the seventh place. E. W. Gilbert (Hertford), has pursued extensive geographical and archaeological researches which have carried him over most of the country. He has his final " Schools " this term, and says that he is going down. We have heard that tale before. J. G. Hardwick (Keble), has lived up to his reputation as the silent member, but he is said to be busy with his Theological Finals. F. J. Mann (Keble) has led his customary busy life, but finds time to indulge in artistic recreations, to the great delight of his fellows. P. R. Morris (Trinity) also has Final " Schools " this term. His arrival at the last meeting at the eleventh hour was hailed with universal acclamation. K. H. Rhodes (Worcester) helped to gain Worcester II. its three bumps in the Eights. He has divided his time between rowing and working for " Schools " with amazing energy. All success to him in his new career at St. Peter's. T. Watkinson (Hertford) has become a river demon, the bane of all inexpert and slow punters. But he seems to enjoy himself A. G. Wilson (B.N.C.) has continued his researches of an abstruse kind with Prof. Tanaka. He delivered seventeen orations in one room after B.N.C. Bump Supper, but is now in a more chastened frame of mind by reason of " Schools." All success and good luck to the School in all its activities. Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES. !

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CAMBRIDGE LETTER. SELWYN COLLEGE, June, 1923. DEAR SIRS,

Once more must we chronicle the events of a very brief term. We bewailed the weather in our last letter, and so we must again. But at any rate for May week the skies realised their duty and ceased to weep, and all the train of festivities proceeded as merrily as ever. The Headmaster of Bedford Modern and Mrs. Liddle, together with Miss Harland, came over to see the racing on the Saturday of May week, much to our delight. Otherwise, no event calls for special notice until we treat of the individual achievements of members of the club. E. M. Reed's success in obtaining a 1st in the History Tripos, Part ii. and a Scholarship at Peterhouse, is the outstanding event of the term. We offer him most hearty congratulations. Apart from the large amount of work this must have entailed, he still found time to captain the Peterhouse Tennis 2nd VI. The beer that he provided when the club met in his rooms was wonderful too, but we must digress no further R. S. Dawson and L. Elliot Smith were both to he found in the Lady Margaret 1st May boat Dawson distinguished himself by winning (by craft, they say) the race for past and present L.M.B.C. coxes, who hold a dinner at John's each year ; and obtained a 2nd in the Theo. Special. Elliot Smith was the only member who saw Mr. P. B. King when he paid a fleeting visit to the 'Varsity. Why, we wonder, was he gated two or three weeks ago ? He is very reticent on the point ! He alone of us was untroubled by the Examination bogey ; and we cannot leave him without alluding to his mellow tones heard in the College Boating song at the John's concert. C. E. Birks has divided the term between work, tennis, and preparation for the May concert (one Selwyn member of the club unkindly called this latter " relentless "). He obtained a 1st in both the English and French sections of the Modern Languages Special and has now taken his degree. He will he up for a fourth year reading for the Theological Tripos ; he seems to favour a varied programme J. L. Wightman has worked desperately hard—they have to, the poor medicos ! He took his first M.B. during and after May week and we believe he got a 2nd. He is reported to have made a wild bet that he would skip down Petty Cury, but we cannot say whether he carried it through. !

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R. V. C. Gray deserves much credit in getting through his Law qualifying Examination while suffering from blood poisoning in the toe, which attacked him about four days before his Examination. He went over as scorer with the Selwyn cricket team to Bedford Modern. Congratulations on his appointment as Secretary of the College Rugger team, which he has won by sheer merit. B. McCall " did " Gilbert and Sullivan thoroughly when the D'Oyly Carte Co. visited Cambridge at the beginning of term ; he went every night of one week ! He is a great authority on " Wireless." He obtained a 3rd in Part i. of History (Principal Subject). At the last meeting of the Club for the year, E. M. Reed was elected Vice-President (he is fortunately staying up another year), and J. L. Wightman, Hon. Secretary. Darwin has been in Cambridge during the term being coached for Littlego, and attended the club meetings, at the last of which he was admitted to membership. We wish him good luck and hope to see him installed at Jesus next October. And here, dear Sirs, our prosaic account must end, with best wishes for the success of the XI., and of the O.T.C. at camp Yours sincerely, O.P. CANTAB.

COMMEMORATION DAY, 1923. (with acknowledgements to the" Yorkshire Herald "). Speech Day was held this year on Saturday, June 30th. The Big Hall in which the speeches were delivered was crowded with students, parents, and friends, and the scenes were in accord with the best traditions of the School. The Dean of York (Dr. Foxley Norris), as chairman of the Governors, presided, and the prizes were distributed by the Bishop of Durham (Dr. Hensley Henson). With them on the platform were the headmaster (Mr. S. M. Toyne), Canon S. Greenwood (Kirby Wharfe), the Rev. T. E. B. Guy, M.A. (Fulford), and Mr. Benj. Dodsworth. The Chairman said he had received letters of regret for absence from the Archbishop of York, the Bishop of Ripon (one of the oldest and best friends of the School), the Bishop of Hull, Sir William Worsley, Bart., the Hon. E. F. L. Wood, M.P., and Sir Clifford Allbutt, P.C., K.C.B.

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Mr. S. M. Toyne (headmaster), in introducing his report, said he was glad to say that the prevailing educational note in the country, that of economy, had not found its echo in the working of that Royal School of St. Peter. They had managed to avoid the educational cuts which had led to so many unpalatable discussions and even strikes. On whichever side justice might lie—and there was no doubt the question was a thorny one—the result had been deplorable, and there had been much hardship and much loss of efficiency. The old, old question of the leaving age was once more stirring many sections of the community, and the short-sighted policy of. early to business or early to the university was once more finding adherents, unconsciously converted in sympathy with the urgings of trade depression. He had been much impressed by a remark of a man well acquainted with the ins-and-outs of national and international business, who said " We have hundreds of applications by suitable men for our £400 a year posts, but we cannot fill those of £4,000 and £5,000 a year. Most of the business men leave school so early, so few go to the university, that they do not get a chance of fitting themselves later for the big posts." That had struck him as being worth thinking about. It was hardly his function that day to speak on controversial topics of education, yet there was one great educational movement which might directly affect present and future members of the School. Often in English history, the things that really mattered glided through Parliament almost unchallenged, and unnoticed. He believed there was one dissentient voice against the now notorious Stamp Act, 1765, so now when the enlightened Oxford and Cambridge Universites' Bill was read in the House of Commons there was only one voice raised against it. It was a truly great conception that the State might assist without controlling the Universities. The two old universities had responded right nobly to the Imperialistic and democratic influences of the last half century, and Parliament could still further help them in the expansion of their usefulness by financial assistance and by non-interference. Would that the schools also could be thus generously treated ! The honours list of St. Peter's School showed year by year a closer connection with those universities and certainly this year it gave more than a hint of the flourishing Old Peterite club at Oxford and its younger brother at Cambridge. They were delighted that two Peteritcs—T. Watkinson and E. M. Reed—who started in the Preparatory School under Miss Wilson, had brought off a double event of two firsts in one year. Mr. Harold Temperley, the well-known historian, had written that he considered much credit was due to the school teaching and

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discernment in the latter case and that the examiners had no difficulty in awarding Reed a brilliant first. The School had also figured prominently in the university sports, and as they were sending up to Oxford an international in Mr. Chilman, they might well hope to continue being prominent. What was not on the honours list is the goodly sheaf of certificate credits, and distinctions gained last year. Those spoke well for the general standard and this year without undue optimism he looked to the present members to bring a still longer list. Looking at the material side they could point to the completion of the swimming bath, but like all good institutions they were in debt—to the tune of £390. Unfortunately they could not like every other institution, beg ; they could only hope. He always lived in hopes of some old Peterite coming along and saying " I want you just to spend £2,000 or £3,000 on the.School for me ; is there anything you want ? " He would, after a little polite hesitation, reply that, after he had filled in his form for the School History, they would like to be able to include in the appendix " new playing fields and engineering shops, and also an enlargement of the Big Hall, 1924." Material things, however, were by no means the most important in the life of the School, and one of the surest signs of a healthy school life was when the main out-of-school activities, such as cricket, football, rowing, and hockey were maintaining a high standard of keenness, not merely in the first teams, but throughout the lower portions of the school. He had noticed a very considerable increase in the pursuance of individual and voluntary interests. It was all to the good that individual tastes and hobbies be encouraged, and that day the students were giving an exhibition of art, wood work, wildflowers, and stamps, and some 700 wild flowers had been arranged, gathered within a small radius of the School. Moreover, at the back of the School, as a result of scientific keenness of some members, houses and studies, seemed to be in direct communication by wireless and telephone. The School Orchestra, too, was in a flourishing condition. The history of the School was being written. They had at last been fortunate to secure an Old Peterite able and willing to undertake that important work. As the son of the late Canon Raine, the Rev. Angelo Raine has at his disposal a large amount of material, and it was doubtful if anyone else could adequately have dealt with the subject. He could not think of any school which could claim to have so long a continuous history. In talking of schools it was possible to make stand out in too bold colours the showy and obvious achievements of the boys. A deeper tribute might, he thought, be more often paid

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to the assistant staff. No one knew better than the headmaster how much he owed to the painstaking, conscientious, and reliable teacher who not only worked in his classroom, but was in his leisure hours tackling boys' work or making himself more fit for his post. His reward was painted on no board, and often was passed by without a word until he left. He here wished to thank the staff for their assistance in raising the standard of work there, as undoubtedly it had been raised. He would also like to thank the Dean of York and the governors for their unfailing support. The Chairman then formally introduced the Bishop of Durham. No man's words in England, he said , were watched and read with greater respect than were those of Dr. Hensley Henson. The Bishop of Durham extended his congratulations to everybody concerned in the School on the conclusion of what evidently had been a very successful and distinguished year. He had listened with the greatest interest to all the headmaster had said, and he had picked up one phrase from Mr. Toyne when he alluded to the "sublime ideal of assistance without control." That had appealed to him (Dr. Henson) as being exactly what he wanted, and he believed it would also appeal to every impecunious person. He had no doubt that impecunious institutions like Oxford and Cambridge shared his enthusiasm for that ideal which he hoped would be realised. He would ask the question, " What was it that made one school different from another ? " The same subjects were taught in them all, and mainly by the same methods. There were two differentiating factors that must be reckoned with in every school. One of them was the situation and the history of the school. Some schools, like St. Paul's or. Westminster, were placed in the heart of a great city, while others were placed in the country--schools like Wellington, Marlborough or Sedbergh. Some were linked with great and famous buildings, and had a long history, of which they were proud-such as existed in his own city of Durham or the King's School at Canterbury, or St. Peter's School at York. The other factors were tone and tradition. Some schools have great political tradition, some were supposed more particularly to turn out soldiers and some in the past—and he hoped they could continue to do so in the future—turned out large numbers of admirable clergymen. Boys brought up in the heart of London were very distinctive in habit and tone, and boys brought up in different kinds of schools had a different kind of impression made upon them. If they were familiar with the matter one had little difficulty in detecting after a very short acquaintance where a man had been brought up. Tone was

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most important and most difficult to explain, but with all due respect to the masters at St. Peter's and elsewhere, he thought that tone was mainly the creation of the boys themselves. School life meant vastly more than learning in the class room. It meant all that wonderful intercourse and time of boys with boys in games, in friendships, in the thousand contacts that lay outside the formal prescriptions of a school. One of the privileges of being in a great public school was that golden time of friendships, when all those things were given to them. There was much talk about education, and the word was running that of Mesopotamia close as being a blessed word. What did education mean ? It meant two things. Firstly, information had to be put into that vacant place called a boy's head. Somehow or other it had to be carried usefully there, but that was only one part of the educative process. The other was the development, or drawing out, of the natural and often unsuspected powers of the boys. He had to be mentally developed. They wanted their education to be such that they could make sure that English people would be able to use their minds, and if they had it, to give it their understanding But beyond all that they wanted to develop the moral side of character ; in short they wanted to make a man of the boy. In his most cynical moments he was disposed to think that the first part of their education was better done in their modern schools than in the more ancient and historic. The modern boy stood in a great deal better position than his predecessor, but he was not so sure about the second part. He suspected that in the development of the understanding and the making of men, the older school stood on a higher plane than did the modern. There was no doubt that the original boy suffered much under the old system. The old system with its rigid adherence to a very narrow programme of knowledge was perhaps seen at its worst in its uniformity. There were then many hardships inflicted upon types of the best characteristics in those schools. The matter students had to consider was what were the schools going to bring them. What was the secret of all manly wisdom and manly achieverrient, and what power should they impart ? It all meant self-respect and self-control. The one meant self expression—the making of the most of one's self—and the other meant being master in their own house. He thought sometimes superiority laid with the old system, but there was too much tendency nowadays to protect from risk rather than to train to resist pressure. Prohibition would never teach temperance ; it would only preserve from drunkenness, and it would

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only do that in many cases so long as they were inside the prescribed area. To belong to a great school was a privilege ; to be an educated man was to be a privileged man. Let them therefore live to learn in the great centres of history and in personal contact with the great building in which history had gathered up. That was to be greatly privileged, and privilege meant service. If they were to be worthy of their presence there, they must be men who would render service to their country. The Bishop of Durham then presented prizes to the following — Archbishop of York's Prize for Classics.—N. K. Lindsay ; H. N. Hodd.

Headmaster's Prizes : Latin Prose.—N. K. Lindsay.

(below VIth).—J. L. M'Cowan.

European History.—N. Dobree. Whytehead Memorial Prizes (awarded on 1922 examination).—

M. Storrs Fox ; I. L. Phillips. English Essay.—ist prize, not awarded ; 2nd prize, P. Young. Modern Languages.—French R. C. Parkinson. Spanish : N. Dobree. :

Elocution Prizes (presented by the Old Peterite Club).—Senior

H. H. McGoverne. Junior : K. H. Chapman. Preparatory School : J. R. Cuthbertson ; G. R. Fox. Mathematics.—S. Yuktasevi. Science.—J. Richardson. The Dean of York's Prizes for Art.—Class A : J. H. Marshall ; P. B. Taylor ; M. O'Keeffe. Class B (Poster Competition) : F. P. Kitchin ; T. Bridges.

Middle School. Mathematics.—D. V. Hewitt. Science.--A. J. Collier. Lower School. Mathematics.—F. V. Sola. Science.- W. J. Richards. Languages.—R. G. Bullen. Preparatory School. Mathematics.—J. E. C. Hill. -

Appended is the School's Honours list : F. J. Mann, Squire Scholarship, Keble College, Oxford. E. M. Reed, 1st Class Historical Tripos, Cambridge. T. Watkinson, 1st Class Honours Mods. (Classics), Oxford. E. W. Gilbert, 2nd Class Honours, History School, Oxford. E. M. Reed, Scholarship, Peterhouse, Cambridge. G. L. Elliot-Smith (S. John's, Cambridge), appointed —

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to Sarawak Civil Service. W. L. Roberts, gold medal for surgery, University College Hospital. R. H. Metcalfe, Primary F.R.C.S., Trinity College, Cambridge. E. W. Gilbert, 1st Geog. Final, Oxford. Congratulations were also offered to the following Peterites :K. H. Rhodes rowed in and W. E. Barton stroked the Worcester College boat, which won the Thames Cup at Henley. W. E. Barton (Oxford) and G. L. Elliot-Smith (Cambridge) rowed in trial " eights." H. F. S. Gedge, played Rugby football for Lancashire and the North, F. H. Butterfield for the Rhine Army, and E. P. Sewell for English Public Schools ; W. L. Roberts and A. L. Elliot-Smith were captain and secretary of the University Hospital team. L. F. Leversedge played hockey for Yorkshire " A," and K. G. Chilman played for England and got his " cap." E. G. H. Mack reached the final of public school squash racquets. N. K. Lindsay, H. N. Hodd, R. C. Parkinson, N. Dobree, and H. H. McGoverne gave extracts from their various prize compositions in Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and English. A vote of thanks was accorded the Bishop of Durham, on the proposition of Mr. Benjamin Dodsworth, seconded by Canon Greenwood. The Dean of York, as chairman of the Board of Governors, spoke on the work of the School during the past year, and on school administration. There had, he said, been periods during the past few years that had caused the governors a good deal of anxiety. Having held the position of chairman and member of several Boards of Governors of large schools he was in a position to compare St. Peter's with other centres of education. The estimate of the progress and work was in ratio to the trouble and attention that one was called upon to give to them. During the past year St. Peter's School had been rim with singular smoothness, and no year had given cause for less anxiety and worry, partly due to the School's established position, and partly to the headmaster's financial ability. The Dean paid high tribute to the staff, and offered congratulations to Mr. Liddle on his appointment to the headmastership of Bedford. St. Peter's was setting an example in a certain direction which at the present moment was of extraordinary value. As the oldest public school in England they had a long and honourable position to maintain. They had all the associations and atmosphere of an ancient public school, and at the same time they had managed to attach a great deal of the modern educational development. There was a very serious condition of things extant in public school life at the present time ; owing to great pressure upon the accommodation of public schools the fiat had gone forth that a

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boy had not attained a certain high standard of education by the time he reached the age of 13 or 14, he was precluded from admittance into a public school. That was entirely a new thing, and a very serious state of affairs. It was a great danger to the boy whose mental development was delayed until a few years later. It seemed unfair that he should be shut out. That matter was causing a good deal of anxiety, and how it was to be avoided he did not know. A great many boys developed later than others. In his own experience many who had proved most eminent men had been superannuated from public schools which really showed that allowance ought to be made for those boys who developed later than their confreres. They must recognise that education was a very varied thing. The Rev. T. E. B. Guy, of Fulford, voiced the thanks of those present to the Dean for having presided. During the afternoon a Cricket Match was played between the School and the Old Peterites. The scores will be found below. An " At Home " was held on the cricket ground by the Headmaster and Mrs. I oyne, at which a large number of guests were present. Later, aquatic sports took place in the new swimming baths, exhibitions of fancy diving being given by T. G. Robinson and G. M. Rhodes. The York British Legion Military Band, under the conductorship of Mr. F. Kell, played excellent selections of music during the afternoon. The Commemoration Day service was held in the School Chapel on Sunday afternoon, July 1st, when the preacher was the Rev. Canon Ainslie, Liverpool, an old Peterite. Canon Ainslie said they were proud of their patron saint, St. Peter. Loyalty and enthusiasm were the lessons they learned from their patron saint, let them try to learn the lessons for their school, country and God. Let them try and put into their school life something of the enthusiasm of 'St. Peter, both in work and in play. Alluding to the Duke of Wellington's famous saying that the battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton Canon Ainslie said that taking Eton as a type of English public school it was no exaggeration to say that the lessons of discipline, self-control and fair play learned on the playing fields built up their character, taught them to do their duty and equipped them as men. The lessons of enthusiasm and loyalty must be carried into practice as they passed into the great -life. " Your country calls you " was just as true in peace time as in war time, and never was the country in greater need of patriotic service than it was to-day. Speaking of present day unrest, Canon Ainslie said that that harvest gathered after the sowing of hatred and ill will must inevitably be bitter to the taste.

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CRICKET RETROSPECT. It is with real pleasure that once more my fountain pen is filled with critical ink. One blot alone mars the record of this season and that is the Durham match. It is true that the conditions were as bad as any conditions could be. Real May weather with a flooded wicket, it is true, are not conducive to high scoring, but when Coates can make 8o it might have been possible for someone else to put together 10 runs and so win the match. On the other hand there have been two historic games which should live a long time in the annals of School cricket. The first was a club match at Park Avenue, Bradford, when the home side declared and left only 85 minutes fOr the School to get over 200 runs. This, however, was accomplished amidst considerable enthusiasm in 8o minutes. The second match was against Ampleforth. If it is permitted to criticise our visitors, it can be truly said that their side shaped better with the bat than any side for the last ten years. That being generally admitted, it was a good performance to dismiss them for 200. Daintry wound up a great piece of bowling by securing the hat trick.' (Has this been done before in a School match here ?) Scholefield and Linton laid an excellent foundation by sending up 50, but a nasty slump followed, and the pendulum swung slowly away from victory. Coates, however, came to the rescue with a timely 70 and Sellers' masterly and cool display coupled with a dashing dip by Cooper ended a magnificent struggle in our favour. Cooper's winning hit went through mid-on's hands to the boundary for four. Both sides received a great ovation at the Pavilion. So much for the two outstanding matches of a great season. The team from the beginning of June to the end played better as a team than any I have seen at this School. There was more cricket knowledge in the team and though there may have been stars " the lesser constellations were uncommonly useful and many a boy in the 2nd might well have been playing for the first ' in other years. There were only two really bad faults, and these must be emphasised, because they are catching. Firstly, the calling and running between the wickets were abominable. Unfortunately some of the older members of the XI. were the worst offenders. The first run must be run briskly, When a player has played ten years good cricket, he may be able to judge that a few first runs need not be taken fast but with schoolboys it is absolutely necessary. Also the call wait ' must be given. Luckily, one or two were run out and so the coaches were justified, and we hope believed ! The second point was not so flagrant but is important. The bowlers must learn to place their own

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fielders. The captain of course has a voice and can rectify any obvious error, but the bowler must direct his slips and see that the field is suitably placed before he bowls. Crawford missed a good deal by neglecting the position of his fielders. In one match when a left-hander was in, he bowled quite happily with no mid-off till a ball later went there. So much for the bad points. Now for the good. The fielding was excellent. The team was workmanlike and every player was out to do his best. The batting was good all through and as an old cricketer said of them, " It is a rare thing for a school team to be able to bat right through, if they have good bowlers, but even your tenth man plays straight and your eleventh can hit." Unfortunately, the horrible weather in May prevented our getting the players at first, but both Linton and Daintry were real finds,' and they both proved equal to the strain of rapid promotion. The bowling was quite a feature of the season and Crawford and Daintry made an admirable opening pair. Coates must be congratulated on the season, not only on his own performances, but also on the team's, and it is a fitting conclusion that on the day that this has been written, an invitation has been received for him to appear at Lords to represent the Public Schools v. the Lords' Schools. This may be considered the Blue ribbon of School cricket, and he is the first Peterite to achieve the distinction. Perhaps there is one reason, why this year's team is a match winning side and looks like business, which is not readily recognised Many of the players have had an experience of matches in the Eccentrics.' This club has done really good work in bring out players and giving members of the XI. who have temporarily lost their form a chance of recovery. This was one of the original objects of the club, and from the School point of view its most important. It also has its pleasant social side (for details of the Eccentrics' Athletic Sports see the

Haxbv News.).

The House matches, League and Senior, have been a great success and the cricket has vastly improved, but next year more attention must be paid to the wicket on the football field. The matting should be used there. One word about the pitches on the pavilion to those who help to roll. They have never been better and Roberts can feel satisfied that the net wickets and centre are easily the best in the district. CHARACTERS, 1ST XI. H. G. COATES (captain), (1921-23), a keen captain, who improved considerably as the season went on in manipulating his field. Generally he changed his bowlers with much dis-

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cretion and he always put them on at the right ends. An excellent bat of a forcing nature and since he has abandoned his " cowshot," until he reaches 5o, he has scored consistently 5o and over. A moderate wicket-keeper, good in the deep or slip. L. F. LEVERSEDGE (1922-23), started well, but the hard wickets found out his cross-shot. A half volley must be hit and hit hard, but not across. A change bowler and a safe catch. A businesslike secretary, who has done good spade work. G. MARWOOD (1923), started bowling well, but he rather lost his swerve. He improved enormously as a batsman and can play attractive cricket. He has the proper ' cover-point throw-in ' which he uses to some purpose. R. P. CRAWFORD (1923), has bowled very well and has on more than one occasion deserved better luck. He must try to use his brains as well as his arm. His batting has improved most creditably. A. B. SELLERS (1923), the soundest defence in the School and the value of his contributions must not be measured by the totals. A nippy fielder. J. SCHOLEFIELD (1923), sound batsman and a most reliable fielder in any position. Slow bowling is his difficulty. H. B. LINTON (1923), must share Scholefield's. They must try to improve each other's weakness. P. DAINTRY (1923), a first-class left-hand bowler. Has brains and uses them and therefore does not ruin his bowling by bowling fast. A correct batsman. R. W. A. COOPER (1923), a fearless hitter, who had a big share in winning two matches. Dashing fielder. E. G. BULLEN, started badly, but came on later. His wicket keeping improved also. R. S. MASON, a hard wicket batsman, sleepy fielder. E. P. SEWELL, a sound catch and started by playing some useful innings. S.M.T.

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL CRICKET CLUB, 1923. Date.

FIRST XI. FIXTURES. Opps. Grd.

Rslt. Schl. Opps.

o 518 s 8o ••• 14 L. F. Leversedge Leversedge . 144 71 71 265 265 22 R. S. Mason ... 8 I 39 1 34 134 ... 9 A. B. Sellers III III 50 50 22 John Scholefield . 12 146 I 36 G. Marwood G. ... 12 42* 113 3 H. B. Linton ... 8 0 26 86 P. Daintry ... 3 0 13 26 E. G. Bullen ... 7 2 24 9 R. P. Crawford ... 7 1 8 24 Also Batted—E. P. Sewell, W. P. McKay. *'Signifies Not Out. BOWLING AVERAGES. Runs. Wikts. Overs. Mds. P. Daintry 240 240 27 27 ry 22 22 ... 91.1 L. F. Leversedge 15 82.o 188 19 R. P. Crawford ... 167.4 32 45 419 G. Marwood 23 ... 138.5 35 393 John Scholefield . 49 io 12 12 188 Also Bowled—A. B. Sellers. .

37.0o 22.08 22.08 1 9. 14 19.14 15.85 13.30 12.55 10.75 8.66 4.8o 4. 00 4.00

Av. 8.8 12.53 13.09 17.09 18.8

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CRICKET. SCHOOL V. MASTERS.

Played on Thursday, May loth, and resulted in a win for the School by 5 wickets. The School batted first on a medium wicket. Mason and Scholefield put on 38 for the first wicket, Coates was stumped when he had only scored i. Sewell and Leversedge played very well, making a stand of over 100. Coates declared when the score was 191 for 5 wickets. The Masters played very well at the beginning, but the excellent bowling and fielding of the School soon disposed of them. Mr. Toyne played a very fine innings of 65, which included one " 6," Mr. Chilman's 49 included 2 " 6's." The final wicket fell for 189, the School were thus two runs ahead with a 5 wickets win. SCHOOL.

R. S. Mason, b D. Norwood, 17 Esq. J. Scholefield, b D. Norwood, 27 Esq. H. G. Coates, st. S. M. Toyne, Esq., b D. Norwood, Esq. . E. P. Sewell, c K. G. Chilman, Esq., b Rev. F. H. Barnby 6o L. F. Leversedge, st. S. M. Toyne, 62 Esq., b Rev. F. H. Barnby E. G. Bullen, not ont A. B. Sellers Innings G. Marwood declared W. P. McKay closed. H. G. Turner R. P. Crawford Extras 24

Total (5 wkts. dec.)

191

MASTERS.

R. 0. Goolden, Esq., b Mar15 1*J wood z8 Col. King, b Sellers K. G.TChilman, Esq., c Marwood, b Sellers 49 S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Lever65 sedge, b Scholefield Rev. F. H. Barnby, b Sellers 5 H. Griffith, Esq., c Marwood, b Turner 3 P. H. Sykes, Esq., b Scholeri field D. Norwood, Esq., c Coates, b 2 Leversedge Rev. G. C. Beach, c Sellers, b Leversedge C. H. Peachment, Esq., lbw, b Scholefield C. R. Featherstone, Esq., not out o x Extras Total

189

SCHOOL V. C. PHILLIPS, ESQ'S. XI. May i9th.

School won by 99 runs. The visitors on winning the toss selected to bat first. Barber and Paddington opened their innings The batting as a whole completely failed, Dr. Roby being the only exception. But for his 29, his side would have been in a sorry plight. The innings concluded for a total of 66 runs. Mr. Toyne and Schole-

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field opened for the School. The batting like our visitors' was patchy, Mr. Toyne, Leversedge and McKay were the only people to master some very reliable bowling. The School innings closed for 165 runs. C. PHILLIPS, ESQ'S. XI.

D. C. Barber, lbw, b Marwood Major Paddington, c Sellers, b Crawford T. Stapleton, c Sewell, b Marwood L. Wharton, b Crawford G. Chambers, c McKay, b Crawford Dr. Roby, b Marwood T. Wynyard, b Crawford. W. Naylor, not out F. Clarke, b Marwood W. Brown, lbw, b S. M. Toyne Esq. Extras Total

29 0

9 3

SCHOOL. S. M. Toyne, Esq., st. b Clarke J. Scholefield, lbw, b Chambers E. P. Sewell, b Chambers H. G. Coates, b Naylor L. F. Leversedge, c Roby, b Chambers A. B. Sellers, b Phillips G. Marwood, b Phillips E. G. Bullen, st, b Phillips W. P. McKay, not out R. W. A. Cooper, c & b Phillips B. Crawford, run out Extras

40 5 2

0 71

2 I

2 24

10 4 4

Total

1 65

SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL. Played at Durham, Saturday, May 26th. This was our first School match of the season and resulted in a win for our opponents by 14 runs. TJnfortunately the pitch was too sodden for play to commence before lunch and the match began at 2 p.m. Durham won the toss and batted first on a very wet wicket. Play was very slow until Bullen caught Clayton-Greene off Crawford's bowling. Runs mounted until the score stood at 41 when Sellers bowled Youngman ; the same over he caught and bowled Meikle. The score was 126 when Marwood bowled the last man,1 b w Scholefield was very lucky with his bowling, the ground helping him considerably to get his 4 wickets. Coates and Scholefield went in first for the School at 4-30, leaving 2 hours to make the runs. Coates played some very good off drives, but from many of them he failed to score owing the excellent fielding of C. L. Adamson at mid-off. Coates would undoubtedly have scored more if the ground had allowed the balls to travel, but unfortunately most of them stopped dead. However, after the fall of the first 4 wickets the hutch was opened and was closed only when McKay made a good 8. He played very well, but missed some off-drives through playing too steadily Coates hit two very fine sixes, once sending the ball right over the road running past the ground, and at the same time completing his 50. The last man went in with 20 runs wanted and about ,

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IO minutes to make them. In the last over Coates attempted to run 2 for a bye and was unfortunately run out with the very creditable score of 80. The fielding of both sides was excellent. DURHAM SCHOOL. H. A. Clayton-Greene, c Bullen b Crawford C. L. Adamson, lbw, b Scholefield F. A. Youngman, b Sellers C. F. Meikle, c & h Sellers J. G. Askew, c Coates, b Scholefield C. D. Aarvold, b Scholefield.... E. P. Gee, not out R. P. Cardale, b Scholefield B. Aarvold, b Marwood ....... G. T. M. Turnbull, c McKay, b Marwood C. D. Good, lbw, b Marwood Extras

SCHOOL. 8o H. G. Coates, run out John Scholefield, c B. Aarvold, 0 b Good E. P. Sewell, c Gee, b Meikle... 7 A. B. Sellers, lbw, b Youngman 4 0 L.F. Leversedge, b Youngman E. G. Bullen, lbw, b Turnbull 4 8 W. P. McKay, b Youngman... 0 G. Marwood, b Good R. S. Mason, c Clayton-Greene, 0 bYoungman I R. P. Crawford, b Good 0 H. G. Turner, not out Extras 9

Bowling Analysis :— ... Crawford ... Marwood ... ... ... ... Sellers ... Leversedge ... Scholefield T urner ... ...

0. 16 12.3 8 5 8 r

M. 8 2

3 —

R. 18 43 18 15 23 6

34 9 4 19 25 ri 4 3 126

Total

113

Total

W. r 3

—

4 —

Av. 18 1 4.3 9 —

5.7 —

SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played on Saturday, 2nd June. Leeds won by 99 runs. The visitors went in first at noon, batting on a good wicket. The first wicket fell for 24 runs, Marwood bowling Greenleaves. In the same over he caught and bowled Hague, the score still being 24. Scoring was very slow and Sellers soon caught Hilly off Marwood's bowling, the score being only 29. Tomlinson was run out, just before lunch, owing to Marwood's smart fielding at cover-point. Play began once more at 1-45. Crawford bowled 4 maidens in succession, at one time. Later Hill was caught smartly in slips by Sellers off Marwood, the score being 65. The visitors' tail wagged very well, Riding and Stirk stonewalling until a loose ball came along. The last 2 men stayed in about 40 minutes and put on 31 between them, the total being 169. The School's fielding was very good indeed. Coates and Scholefield went in first for the School with two and a half hours to make 170. In the second over Coates, in

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try ing to "hit a ball out of the field, mistimed it and hit it on the edge of the bat, being caught in slips. In the next over Scholefield came out 1.b w. with the score 14. Sewell went in and soon began to open out. He hit a good six to leg, over the wall. Sewell scored 29 in as many minutes and was then bow led by Greenleaves. Robinson in trying to hit out was bowled, with the score at 52 for 4. Leversedge played very well but unfortunately was bowled l.b.w. when he had scored 9. A rot set in until McKay once more came to the rescue with 7, being run out when trying to run 2. The last man came oat at 5-40, with the School's total, 71. SCHOOL. H. G. Coates, c Tomlinson, b Stirk. 6 J. Scholefield, lbw, b RussellPavier 6 E. P. Sewell, b Greenleaves 29 T. G. Robinson, b RussellPavier L. F. Leversedge, lbw, b Walton 9 A. B. Sellers, b Greenleaves... o G. Marwood, b Walton 2 E. G. Bullen, not ont W. P. McKay, run out 7 R. P. Crawford, b Walton .... R. N. Jackson, c Stirk, b Greenleaves 3 Extras 6 Total

•

LEEDS G.S. H. Greenleaves, b Marwood F. Tomlinson, run out ....... B. Hague, c& b Marwood C. R. Hiley, c Sellers, b Marwood S. B. Hill, c Sellers, b Marwood F. Riding, c Scholefield, b Leversedge H. Wormald, b Leversedge C. Stirk, c McKay, h Crawford H. Smith, b Leversedge A. Russell-Pavier, run out R. Walton, not out. Extras

Total

Bowling Analysis :Crawford ... Marwood Scholefield Sellers . Leversedge

0. 20.4 33 7 7 10

M. 9 I0 I 5

R. 37 61 31 18 19

9 22

23 35 20 45 II 3

169

W. I 4

Av. 37 15.25

6.3

SCHOOL V. YORK AN XI. Played on the York ground, June 6th, 1923. York won by 3 runs. Mossop and Saunders went in first for York, the former playing very good cricket. Saunders was run out with a score of 7. Crawford took the second wicket, the total being 35. J. Triffitt and Mossop then began to score freely, the score reaching 83 before Crawford bowled Triffitt. Mossop completed his 5o and then came out being caught by Bullen off Leversedge. The score was then 115 for 6. Mr. Toyne and Leversedge both bowled very well, the former taking 3 wickets for 15, and Leversedge 2 for 8. York's final score was 128 for 9 ; they

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were without one man, after having raised one substitute from the spectators. Coates and Mr. Toyne went in first and after each hitting 2 singles, Coates was bowled. Sewell played very well but unfortunately he ran himself out for 12. Sellers made 4 before he was bowled. Leversedge played excellently, never giving a single chance until he was 31 when Smith missed an easy catch at deep mid-on. He stayed in about 20 minutes —longer and made a total of 44. Marwood and Crawford were last two men in with 16 runs wanted to win. Crawford was bowled, having scored r, Marwood was not-out with 16. The final score was 126 ; we lost by 2 runs. YORK, AN XI. T. Mossop, c Bullen, b Leversedge E. Saunders, run out A. Connall, b Crawford J. Triffitt, lbw, b Crawford J. E. Triffitt, run out F. Richardson, st. Coates, b S. M. Toyne, Esq. J. W. Snowden, b Leversedge... N. Dickenson, b S. M. Toyne, Esq B. Kendall, lbw, b S. M. Toyne, Esq. J. Smith, not out Extras Total

SCHOOL. H. G. Coates, b Triffitt S. M. Toyne, Esq., b Triffitt.... E. P. Sewell, run out A. B. Sellers, b Triffitt L. F. Leversedge, c Saunders, b Connall E. G. Bullen, b Triffitt H. B. Linton, b Triffitt J. Scholefield, b J. E. Triffitt . G. Marwood, not out W. P. McKay, c Triffitt, b Connall R. P. Crawford, b Connall. Extras

51 7 35 7 4 6 4 13 128

Bowling Analysis :— Marwood Crawford ... Scholefield S. M. Toyne, Esq. Sellers ... Leversedge

0. 5 9 5 6 3 2.3

Total

0 2 0 3

2 24

4 44 9 2 2 16

126 R. 12 z6 15

Av. 20.5 5

SCHOOL v, WORKSOP COLLEGE.

This match was played at Worksop on June 9th, and resulted in a brilliant win for the School by 19 runs with 2 wickets in hand. Worksop batted first and scored very slowly, only scoring about 2 runs each over. The first wicket fell to Crawford, Sellers making a smart catch in slips. The brothers Walker played well, T. R. Walker just missing his 5o by 8 runs. Coates changed the bowlers over so that Marwood ran up hill instead of downhill Nothing exciting happened after Walker went out and Worksop's score was 88, when Coates caught the last man behind the stumps.

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Jackson and Coates went in first for the School with 2 hours to make 90 runs. Their first bowler, Boughton, was rather fast, and consequently boundary " 4's " were few and far between. Unfortunately Jackson was run out when the score was only 8. Sewell had only made 2 when he was given out l.b.w. off a very peculiar ball from Harrison. Coates and Sellers managed to put on 12 runs and then Sellers in backing up too well was run out. Coates soon followed him, sending a catch to Hyson. Linton and Marwood were in with the score at about 5o. The latter played very well and it looked as though these two might stay in for a long time when Linton was out 1.b.w. Scholefield made 5 singles and a 2 and then was bowled. When Mason went in there were 2 wickets to fall and 18 runs wanted to win. Very gingerly the score crept up to 8o and Marwood scored the winning hit with a good 4. These two had made the score up to 107, when stumps were drawn. We thus won by 2 wickets and 19 runs. SCHOOL.

WORKSOP COLLEGE.

H. G. Coates, c Hyson, b Boughton 13 R. N. Jackson, run out 2 E. P. Sewell, lbw, b Harrison 2 A. B. Sellers, run out 2 L. F. Leversedge, c T. Walker, b A. B. Walker to H. B. Linton, lbw, b A. B Walker 3 G. Marwood, not out 42 J. Scholefield, b Lissett 7 R. W. Cooper, lbw, b Lissett 2 R. S. Mason, not out II R. P. Crawford, did not bat Extras

Total (8 wkts.) Bowling Analysis :Crawford ... Marwood Scholefield Leversedge Sellers ...

A. B. Walker, lbw, Leversedge ro F. R. Rayner, c Sellers, b Crawford 8 T. R. Walker, c Linton, b Crawford 42 L. Taylor, lbw, b Marwood 4 G. W. F. Boughton, b Marwood o J. A. Fallows, lbw, b Marwood' 6 V. Harrison, c Linton, b Marwood L. H. Hyson, c Crawford, b Marwood 5 J. W. Poxon, b Crawford R. N. Lissett, c Coates, b Crawford 7 G. H. M. Salt, not out Extras 6

107

Total

0. 1 5.4 24 7 IO

M. 9 10 3 3

W. 4 5

R. 15 37

Av. 3.75 7.4

SCHOOL v. BRADFORD.

This match was played on the county ground in a very high wind and resulted in a win for the School by 5 wickets. Bradford

went in first and batted a very strong team. T. A. Booth, who

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went in first, played very well though rather slow at first. His son, A. H. Booth, who went in with him soon succumbed to Crawford's bowling. Harriss, the third man made 24 mostly in singles, and was then caught by Cooper at point. Smeeth and Booth then proceeded to make a stand and they put on 6o runs before Smeeth was caught in the deep by Sewell for 54. Booth had made 99 when a ball from Crawford rose over his head and he was smartly stumped by Coates. When the score was 211 for 5, the home team declared and the School were left with about 90 minutes to score 212. Mr. Toyne and Scholefield opened the innings for the School. Mr. Toyne took the bowling and the second ball scored i. The next hit the same bad spot that caused T. A. Booth's undoing, and Scholefield mistimed it, being caught in slips. Sewell had only made 6 when he was caught and bowled by Major Lupton. However, when Coates joined Mr. Toyne at the wicket runs came very quickly, both scoring with great freedom, and these two brought the score from 20 to 163, when Mr. Toyne, in attempting to drive, mistimed a ball from Lupton and skied it into his hands. His score included one 6 and 13 fours. Coates soon followed him being caught when he had made 68, which included 2 sixes and II fours. Leversedge and Marwood played very well, but unfortunately Marwood was run out when he had only made 10. Coates found it necessary to alter the original order as runs were needed quickly. Cooper joined Leversedge and they knocked up the required runs in fine style leaving a margin of 4 minutes. The School scored their runs in 85 minutes, whereas it took Bradford over 2 hours to score 211. BRADFORD. T. A. Booth, st Coates, b Crawford 99 6 A. H. Booth, b Crawford E. G. Harriss, c Cooper, b 24 Scholefield E. M. Smeeth, c Sewell, b Sellers 54 John Smith, c Cooper, b Crawford 3 Maj. A. W. Lupton, not out... 7 C. Sowden, not out 5 l Did not bat. Dr. Shackleton l Innings G. H. Townend I declared G. Clarke closed -' T. H. Hodgson 13 Extras Total (5 wkts.)

211

SCHOOL. S. M. Toyne, Esq., c & b Lupton 97 J. Scholefield, c Townend, b 0 Smeeth 6 E. P. Sewell, c& b Lupton H. G. Coates, c T. A. Booth, b 68 Smith 22 L. F. Leversedge, not out I° G. Marwood, run out R. W. Cooper, not out 4 A. B. Sellers Did not H. B. Linton bat. R. S. Mason R. P. Crawford 6 Extras

Total (5 wkts.)

213

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Bowling Analysis :— ... Crawford ... ... Marwood ... Scholefield ... Leversedge ... ... Mr. Toyne ... ... Sellers

0. 13 8 8 7 3 2

M. I x 3 0 0

W. 3 0 I 0 0 I

R. 67 47 25 25 21 13

Av. 22.3 — 25 — 13

SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM. The visitors batted first on a hard wicket. One of the first two men in, J. B. Grubb, carried his bat and was not out for 26. The bowling of Crawford and Daintry was very good. The former took 3 for 21 and the latter 3 for 16. The visitors' final score was 78. Linton and Scholefield put on 56 for the School's first wicket. McKay went in and the score was 96 before the second wicket fell. Coates made a very fine score of 55 and Mason made 28. The final score was 182 for 5 wickets. We won by 9 wickets. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. N. Nicholson, lbw, b Crawford J. Grubb, not out H. Dyson, c Daintry, b Crawford C. R. Eyres, c Coates, b Marwood G. K. Grubb, b Marwood B. G. Ough, b Crawford 0. Poppe, lbw, b Daintry G. Eyres, b Leversedge A. Bowling, b Daintry W. H. A. Rowat, b Daintry S. Duckworth, b Daintry Extras Total

4 26

7 4 0

5 19 4 0

0 9

SCHOOL. H. B. Linton, b Bowling John Scholefield, b Ough W. P. McKay, not out H. G. Coates, c Ough, b Duckworth L. F. Leversedge, b Eyres R. S. Mason, c G. Eyres, b Bowling G. Marwood P. Daintry Did not R. W. A. Cooper i bat. E. G. Bullen R. P. Crawford Extras

Total (5 wkts.)

26 36 22 55 o 28

SCHOOL V. YORK AND DISTRICT CLERGY. This match was played on Thursday afternoon, June 21st, and resulted in a magnificent win for the School by 5 wickets and 103 runs. The School went in to bat first, Mr. Toyne and Linton opening the innings. When Mr. Toyne had only 5 runs to his credit he was missed in slips. This was the only chance he gave in a most magnificent innings. After about half an hour's play Mr. Toyne opened out. After hitting 4 sixes, Mr. Toyne completed his " 50." Linton played very well and the first two had

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put on 98 when Linton was bowled with 21 to his credit. Sewell was soon out 1.b.w. to Jones, without having scored. Coates then joined Mr. Toyne and played quite brilliantly. With a drive to the off, Mr. Toyne completed his century amidst loud applause. Coates continued to hit out and the score quickly passed 15o. Once more Mr. Toyne hit a ball out of the field, but in the next over he was stumped by Knight, with 128 to his account. The score was then 205 for 3 wickets, this was the second Toyne—Coates partnership which had put on over Ioo runs this season. Leversedge and Sewell also put on over Ioo in the first match of the season. Leversedge then went in and played very well. Coates hit a six and then sent up a catch to Evans. He made a very good 55. Mr. Chilman joined Leversedge and the former hit a " 6 " and was then caught behind the wicket. Marwood went in when the score was 261 for 5, when Coates called in the two batsmen, declaring the innings closed. Mr. Rees and Mr. Beach went in first for the visitors. The score was only 5 when Mr. Beach was caught by Coates in slips off Crawford's bowling. Cardale went in and played an excellent game. He had just completed his " 50 " when he was bowled 1.b.w. by Leversedge. Evans who went in next played quite well, although he scored rather slowly. Rees was smartly punished for stepping out to one of Daintry's balls, being stumped by Mr. Toyne. Peters—an Old Boy of the School—hit out a bit making 19 before he was bowled by Mr. Chilman. The latter bowled very well, taking 3 wickets for 22. Evans had to retire about 5-15, when he had made 18. The Clergy's total score was 158. SCHOOL. S. M. Toyne, Esq., st. Knight,

YORK AND DISTRICT CLERGY.

b Rees 128 H. B. Linton, b Peters 21 E. P. Sewell, st. Knight, b Jones H. G. Coates, c Evans, 'b Ward 55 L. F. Leversedge, not out 29 K. G. Chilman, Esq., c Knight, b Ward 8 G .Marwood, not out 7 John Scholefield A. B. Sellers f Did not R. P. Crawford bat. P. T. Daintry Extras 13

Total (5 wkts. dec.)

261

Rev. S. E. W. Rees, st. Mr . Toyne, b Daintry Rev. G. C. Beach, c Coates, b Crawford Rev. R. F. Cardale, lbw, b Leversedge Rev. C. S. Davis, lbw, b Crawford Rev. D. G. Evans, retired Rev. V. Jones, b Crawford Rev. C. H. Lambert, not out Rev. H. Ward, c Chilman, b Scholefield Rev. A. R. Whittaker, b K. G. Chilman, Esq. Rev. E. C. Peters, b K. G. Chilman, Esq. Rev. H. C. Knight, c Linton, b K. G. Chilman, Esq Extras

Total

18 4 5o 4 18 6 14 4 19 8 13

158

CRICKET.

762

SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

This match, quite the most thrilling of the season so far, was played at School on June 27th, and resulted in a last wicket win by 22 runs. The visitors batted first and scored very slowly at first. The first wicket fell to Crawford when 16 had been scored. Maiden overs were very numerous and although the next wicket fell nearly an hour later only 23 runs were added. The second wicket fell to a ball from Leversedge, which Thomas sent into Troop's hands behind the wicket. Leversedge bowled very well, taking 4 for 21. The play brightened up a bit when Bowen went in, but it was only 83 when the loth man went in. Mellor and Lampitt made a great stand putting on over 4o runs. Scholefield's fielding was remarkably brilliant, also Daintry bowled well, taking 3 for 23. The visitors' final score was 127. It was rather unfortunate that the new wicket-keeper had never really practiced taking Crawford's bowling, as he let 7 balls through which amounted to 26 byes. Coates and Linton went in first for us ; Coates took the bowling and hit a 4 in the first over. Linton played 2 balls in the second over and was given out l.b.w. from the third ball, McKay followed him in and made io before he was, bowled by Ogle. The next ball Marwood was bowled. Leversedge was then run out and within 5 minutes Troop tried to run for a bye behind Coates' back and was run out. The score was then 25 for 4. Coates sustained injuries to his foot from a ball from Ogle and made an angry swipe at his next ball and was bowled for 23 runs. Scholefield and Mason then made a good stand, putting on over 3o runs when they were very hard to get. Daintry came in after Scholefield and made 13 when unfortunately, he was run out. Cooper and Mason played very well together and the score was 103 when Mason was out 1.b.w. with 39 to his credit. Crawford went in with 25 runs needed. He made 8 while Cooper made the rest and together they scored 46, making a total of 149. POCKLINGTON. D. B. Thomas, c Troop, b

Leversedge J. C. Moore, c Daintry, b Crawford J. S. Mellor, c Marwood, b Daintry. N. B. Bowen, lbw, b Daintry... W. H. Ogle, b Daintry G. P. Pearson, b Leversedge S. Lampitt, b Leversedge S. North, b Leversedge N. Lampitt, c Coates, b Scholefield R. S. Mellor, b Marwood H. P. Kettlewell, not out Extras

Total

I0 12 28 12 0 0 I

0 28 8

SCHOOL. H. G. Coates, b Ogle H. B. Linton, lbw, b Lampitt... W. P. McKay, b Ogle G. Marwood, b Ogle L. F. Leversedge, run out J. G. Troop, run out J. Scholefield, b Lampitt R. S. Mason, lbw, b Lampitt... P. T. Daintry, run out R. W. A. Cooper, not out R. P. Crawford, b Moore Extras

52 39 13 39 8 5

Total

149

23 0

TO 0 0

127

CRICKET.

763

SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Played at St. Peter's School, Saturday, July 7th. St. Peter's won by one wicket. St. Peter's won the toss and put the visitors in. Crawford bowled well and succeeded in bowling Ainscough and Hodge before lunch, the score being 36 for 2. Bond, Utley and King batted very well making 41, 58 and 41 respectively. Daintry bowled very well, doing the hat-trick with the last three balls of the innings ; he took 7 wickets for 51 runs. The visitors scored a total of 200 in 21 hours. Linton and Scholefield went in first for St. Peter's, and put on 56 runs before Scholefield was stumped by Hodge, in the first over after the interval. Coates then went in and played a very fine innings, although he was missed several times behind the wicket. Eventually he was caught at wicket with a total score of 73. Coates and Sellers were running very well. About 3o runs were needed to win when Coates came out. The score had mounted to 190 with Sellers and Cooper, the last two men in. Cooper hit out and scored two boundaries before 200 was passed. The final score was 211, Cooper scoring 20 not out, and Sellers 18, being bowled by Utley. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. T. Ainscough, b Crawford ...

P. Hodge, b Crawford G. Bond, c Coates, b Daintry W. Davis, lbw, b Daintry P. King, b Crawford R. Utley, c & b Daintry E. King, c Marwood, b Daintry S. Roche, b Daintry H. Welsh, not out E. Foster, c Bullen, b Daintry. R. Morgan, b Daintry Extras

Total Bowling Analysis :— Crawford ... Marwood Daintry Scholefield Leversedge

SCHOOL.

21 13

H. B. Linton, b Utley J. Scholefield, st. Hodge, b King H. G. Coates, c Hodge, b Davis R. S. Mason, c Hodge, b King L. F. Leversedge, c Foster, b King E. G. Bullen, b Davis G. Marwood, c Ainscough, b Utley A. B. Sellers, b Utley P. Daintry, c Ainscough, b Davis R. P. Crawford, run out R. W. A. Cooper, not out Extras

2 4 58 41 6 o 14

200 0. 19 5 19.3 5 4

Total

M. 3

3 0 0

R. 48 3o 51 33 24

31 3o 73 2 8 ix 18 7 5 20 5 211

W. 3

Av. 16

7.3

764

CRICKET. SCHOOL V. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN.

July 14th, 1923. School won by 93 runs. St. Peter's batted first on a hard wicket, Mr. Toyne and Linton opening the innings against the bowling of Hardacre and Westcott, Mr. Toyne began scoring freely, but in Westcott's second over, Linton, who had never looked very comfortable, was bowled by a full pitcher for 4. H. G. Coates was next in and hit Westcott to the off boundary for 4. Both batsmen then settled down, runs coming at a fair pace. With the score at 51 Mr. Toyne was caught at mid-off from Mr. Westcott, who with his next ball bowled Mason. Mr. Toyne had made 24 and had, with Coates, added 39 runs. Leversedge then came in and lunch was taken when the score was 64 for 3 wickets. After lunch Coates and Leversedge brought the score up to 90 when Leversedge was brilliantly caught at cover point by Foulds off a very bad ball from Westcott. Sellers was next in and started very steadily. A. Sellers now came on instead of Westcott, but Clarke was kept on as his inswingers seemed to be puzzling Coates. Sellers junior, however, played his father's bowling with the utmost confidence. However, in his fourth over, A. Sellers got Coates caught at long-off. Coates had made a very useful 64, having made some very fine scoring strokes, the only two blemishes in the innings were one at square leg at 39 and another at 42 at the wicket. Marwood who was next in, quickly made 14 and was then both caught and stumped off Crane who had displaced Clarke. John Scholefield was l.b.w. when 8. Cooper now came in and when he had made 6 was caught at the wicket. With Daintry in partnership with Sellers, Sellers reached his 50 having batted very patiently but soon afterwards he was stumped by his brother in attempting to hit Crane. He had played a very good innings and had not given a single chance, having made some excellent shots past cover. Crawford now hit Crane to the boundary with the first ball he received ; however, Daintry ,who had made six, was caught by Foulds off Crane, which terminated the innings with a total of 207. The Craven Gentlemen opened their innings with Mr. Sellers and his son against the bowling of Crawford and Daintry. An early disaster befell them as in Daintry's first over he completely beat G. J. Sellers. Greenwood and Foulds had not been long together when Greenwood was run out by an excellent throw in from Marwood at cover-point. Foulds and Westcott had brought the score to about 35 when tea was taken, the Craven Gents having lost four wickets. After tea Foulds began to score very freely off Crawford, his shots on the off being of a very high standard. At 56 Daintry clean bowled Westcott, who had made

CRICKET.

765

9. Canon Glennie was next in and had hit Daintry to the boundary but was bowled by the next ball. Clarke, C. K., now came in but was caught by Crawford off Daintry for a duck. Crawford now got Foulds out to an excellent catch in the slips by Mr. Toyne. Rev. Crane was out to the first ball he had from Daintry, which brought Hardacre and H. P. Clarke together, who added ten runs to the score when Hardacre was bowled by Daintry, having made 6. C. R. Farrer who was last man in hit Daintry for four, and in Daintry's next over he hit him out of the ground twice, which brought Leversedge on instead of him. Leversedge's first over was a maiden but in his second over Farrer put him for six, but was l.b.w. with his next ball. Farrer had made 24, Clarke being not out with 14. SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. The start was delayed If hours, owing to rain. The visitors went in first, the first two batsmen being disposed of fairly easily. Col. Crossman made a very fine score of 72, which included .8 " 4's " and i " 6 " The visitors would have made many more but for the very fine fielding of the School, Sellers making a fine catch in the deep field and Marwood fielding in his usual good style at cover-point. They declared their innings closed for 151 when 9 wickets had fallen. Mr. Toyne and Coates opened the School batting and over 5o runs were scored before Coates was bowled by Newborn. The next three wickets fell rather cheaply and when Cooper went in, within 20 minutes of time, 57 runs were wanted. Both Sellers and Cooper played very well, Cooper making the winning hit on the third ball of the last over. YORKS. GENTLEMEN.

SCHOOL.

C. C. Anson, c Sellars, b K. G.

Chilman, Esq. 8 R. F. Kirby, b Daintry 9 Col. Crossman, c Marwood, b K. G. Chilman, Esq. 72 G. A. Pennington, c Scholefield b K. G. Chilman, Esq. 7 R. E. Warner, b Daintry G. W. Newborn, h Marwood 17 B. Dodsworth, not out 3 Capt. Lang, b Daintry 2 Capt. Hon. B. Foljambe, b M^, K. G. Chilman, Esq 14 J.7Elmhirst, did not hat R. N. Jackson, b K. G. Chilman, Esq. Extras 14 Total (9 wkts.) (Innings declared.)

151

S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Kirby, b Elmhirst 46 H. G. Coates, b Newborn 23 K. G. Chilman, Esq., c Pennington, b Elmhirst 2 A. B. Sellers, not out 27 L. F. Leversedge, c & b Elmhirst 4 G. Marwood, st. Dodsworth, b Elmhirst 7 R. W. A. Cooper, not out 37 J. Scholefield P. Daintry Did not H. B. Linton bat. T. Stuart Extras 8

Total (5 wkts.)

154

766

CRICKET. 2ND

R. H. Sanders J. G. Troop ... R. N. Jackson T. E. Stuart ... J. N. Bullen ... H. G. Turner F, D. Johns

R. C. Moore H. G. Turner T. E. Stuart

XI. AVERAGES.

BATTING. No. of Times Highest Total Inns. not out. score. runs. Av. 8 58 124 24.8 3 8 I 107 15.2 45 * 0 13 5o 10 5 0 12 8 4 32 0 23 7.8 5 39 8 I 22 54 7.7 o 18 6.6 5 33 BOWLING. No. of No. of Av. runs per overs. Mdns. Runs. Wkts. wikt. ... 71 19 171 20 8.5 148 14 10.5 • • • 45 17 159 14 11.3 • •• 59.3 19

CRICKET COCK HOUSE MATCHES. Grove Rise House

House

Manor

Dayboys

Grove. }

Grove. House

FINAL OF SENIOR HOUSE MATCHES. SCHOOL HOUSE V. CLIFTON GROVE. July 21st. The Grove won by 52 runs. Coates on winning the toss elected to put the Grove in on a batsman's wicket. He seemed to be justified, however, for four of the best Grove wickets fell in 15 minutes for 22 runs. Leversedge was missed before he had scored. After this a dramatic change took place in the game. Lewis and the Grove captain brought the score to 66, when Lewis was run out. Wilcox played an excellent innings and the score was 147 when he was caught. Leversedge soon followed with a total of 80. Marwood was bowling extremely well, a wind blowing across the pitch making his bowling very

HOCKEY.

767

hard to play. After the dismissal of Kitchin, the Grove innings closed for 175. A poor total considering the good condition of the pitch. Mason and Troop opened the innings for the House, but an early disaster befell them, as Leversedge lbw'd Mason off his first ball. Things looked cheerful for the House, until the dismissal of Coates and Cartwright. The latter played a very patient innings, while the House captain was slowly increasing their score. This was the end of House resistance and the innings closed for the very poor total of 123. The Grove fielding reached a high standard and it was largely due to this that the House made such a sorry show. CLIFTON GROVE.

John Scholefield, b Marwood... R. N. Jackson, c Troop, b Marwood E. P. Sewell, b Cartwright E. G. Bullen, b Marwood L. F. Leversedge, c Robinson mi., b Timmin A. D. Lewis, run out E. J. Wilcox, c Robinson mi , b Marwood Joshua Scholefield, c Mason, b Delgado F. P. Kitchin, st. Coates, b Cartwright N. Dobree, b Marwood A. Rhodes, not out Extras

Total

SCHOOL HOUSE.

3 8o

15 2 20

R. S. Mason, lbw, h Leversedge J. G. Troop ma., lbw., b Scholefield mi J. N. Bullen mi., c Bullen, ma. b Leversedge H. G. Coates, b Scholefield mi. G. Marwood, c& b Scholefield mi. H. G. Turner, lbw., b Scholefield mi . T. G. Robinson Ma., b. Scholefield R. C. Cartwright, c Wilcox b, Scholefield, mi . G. B. Robinson mi., not out ... G. A. Delgado, run out J. G P Timmins, b Scholefield nui Extras Total

1 75

Day Boys Manor

36 49 2

TO 5 I I 0

9 123

HOCKEY—COCK HOUSE MATCHES. Grove, 7-1

Grove Rise

Grove,

Manor, 6-5 House

House

2 —I

5-1

HOCKEY—COCK HOUSE MATCH.

The final match was evenly contested between the School House and Grove. The School House owed a good deal to

7 68

ROWING.

their goal-keeper, Coates, who was continually called upon, and when their forwards got through the Grove defence, they seemed unable to shoot quick enough. At half-time the score was one all, though as a matter of fact the Grove scored both goals—one for and one against their own side. The Grove then played up the hill and it seemed as though they would lose, when a brilliant shot by Jackson gave them final victory. Besides the Colours on each side, yeoman service was rendered by Brunton and Clarke for Grove and House respectively. It was a most exciting match and the hockey reached quite a high level.

ROWING. A great deal of hard work and training has been put in by the ' boaters during the Summer term, and incidentally we may say that a great deal of pleasure has been enjoyed at or in various times and places—for instance our trips to Poppleton. (Query, what was the event which caused so much mirth on one of these occasions ?). The early part of the term was extremely cold, and the river conditions savoured more of the Easter term—in fact right up to the day of the Regatta the weather was never too hot for strenuous work. Three boats were arranged for entry in the York Regatta, and these crews developed good style by constant and assiduous practice. '

No. 1. crew, entered for the White Rose Challenge Cup, was made up as follows :bow. R. S. Moss. 3 H. N. Hodd. 2 R. F. Yates. str. J. Richardson. cox. A. Dixon. This boat obtained a bye in the Regatta draw, and in their first race had to row against an extremely powerful and wellbalanced crew from the York City Club. The start was good and the boys held their own for a time, the heavier crew then drew away to win by 2 lengths. The York City crew also won the final from Middlesbrough quite easily. It would be difficult to single out any one of the 1st crew for special praise ; from being rather ragged and unsteady in the swing forward, they had developed into a really nice crew and were unfortunate in not being able to compete against .a crew of their own weight and class.

SWIMMING.

769

No. 2. crew was entered for the York Regatta Challenge Cup and consisted of the following :3. A. W, Ping. bow P. Young. str. W. G. Griffith. A. P. Thompson. 2. cox. D. Ross. This crew had come on very considerably during training and had rowed some very good courses. In the race they got a bad start, took some time to settle down and lost their first heat by half-a-length. No. 3 crew was entered for the John E. Gibbs' Challenge Cup, the crew being as follows :3. C. R. Rice. bow. W. Walton. str. E. W. T. Smythe. R. C. Parkinson. 2. C. Dixon. COX. This crew worked like Trojans both during training and in the race itself, and fully deserve all congratulations in winning their first heat and beating Middlesbrough A.B.C. One other event must be recorded, viz. that of the several members of St. Peter's crews who entered for the scratch eights, A. P. Thompson was the fortunate winner of a pot after rowing two dead heats in the final, the third and successful attempt being rowed against the stream ! We hope to have our Annual eights race against the York City Club at the end of term, provided that the water is allowed to resume its usual level ! Recently the question has beenWhere is the River Ouse ? We offer our best wishes for success to those boaters ' who are leaving St. Peter's this term, and we shall hope to see their names figuring in future rowing events elsewhere. '

SWIMMING. Owing to the determined visit of King Sol to York, combined with the gift from our friends across the Pond of a perfectly dry Heat Wave, the School swimming Baths have, from comparative oblivion, literally risen to a height of popularity hitherto unknown. Even the institution incorporated with the Cricket Pavilion cannot claim such attendance from crack of Dawn to set of Sun. It has frequently been necessary at least to threaten the formation of a heavy corps of " Chuckers-out " to regulate the official times of entrance and egress.

770

O.T.C. NOTES.

The Swimming Sports held on St. Peter's Day, proved one of the most attractive features of the day. G. M. Rhodes and T. G. Robinson gave a display of Fancy W.H.G. Diving. Open Dive.--1, G. N. Rhodes ; 2, T. G. Robinson. G. B. Bridges ; 2, J. M. Birkett. Junior Diving for Plates.--I, tied equal, J. D. S. Wilkinson, T. C. Yates. Open Race (2 lengths).--I, T. G. Robinson ; 2, G. M. Rhodes. Junior Race (4 lengths).--I, K. C. Hodgson ; 2, J. M. Birkett. Open Race (io lengths).--I, J. D. Wilkinson • 2, F. P. Kitchen. Open Plunge.—I, G. M. Rhodes ; 2, G. T. Watson. Junior School C. F. Williams ; 2, M. F. Hodgson. Over 13 (2 lengths).--I, C. F. Williams ; 2, G. V. Biscombe. Under 13 (I length).—i, G. H. Golden ; 2, G. A. Barton. O.T.C. NOTES. At the beginning of the term we enrolled a batch of 23 recruits, who were drafted to sections about mid-term. The number of cadets leaving in August is above the normal, and it is hoped to take a second batch in September. On Military Sunday, which fell earlier than usual this year, a strong contingent attended Church Parade and afterwards marched past the G.O.C. Northern Command. On the occasion of the Prince of Wales' visit to York during his tour of the North, a guard of 3 officers and 6o cadets performed the duty of lining the approaches to the Minster along Duncombe Place. Royal Salutes were given on the arrival and departure of the Prince, though the bells of the Minster drowning all words of command did not assist uniformity of action. Turn-out was good and the duties of controlling the crowd tactfully and efficiently performed. It was fitting that the Royal School of St. Peter should take a part in the welcome of his Royal Highness at the Cathedral with which the School has been so long and intimately connected. The Section Competitions in drilling, musketry, and tactics are now in progress and promise to be keenly contested. The Annual Inspection of the Corps is to be carried out by Lt.-Col. Brownrigg, D.S.O., on the 27th July, and the camp party goes to Mytchett, Aldershot, on the 31st of that month. We must defer an account of these doings until our next number. The camp party strength shows an increase on last year, but there still are a few backsliders with no valid excuse for non-attendance.

O.T.C. NOTES.

771

By the energy and generosity of Mr. J. B. Clarke, 0.P. we have been enabled to start a Band Fund, which was sorely needed. The O.P. Club has voted a subscription of to the Fund. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of moneys for this purpose as under :O.T.C. BAND FUND SUBSCRIPTIONS. s. d. ... ... 5 o o J. B. Clarke ••• 1 o o F. Penty o io 0 A. K. Wilkinson Dr. Brumley Taylor ••• 0 10 0 0 10 0 T. V. Bridges ... o io 0 K. G. Chilman 0 10 0 Col. A. B. Thorney 0 10 0 M. S. Hodson ... o 5 o Dr. Metcalfe o 5 o J. C. Birks 0 2 6 A friend 5 o o O.P. Club 12 6 We have also other promises to subscribe and any additional contributions will he heartily welcomed. C.S.M. Sewell is awarded the Fernie Cup for the best individual cadet of the year. Much credit is due to him for hard work and enthusiasm. May I take this opportunity of wishing good luck to all leaving cadets and express the hope that as many as possibly can will either take commissions or continue their training in some convenient way. Some knowledge of war can never come amiss and might be invaluable. Our thanks are due to Mr. Sykes for having taken over the somewhat thankless but eminently necessary work of QuarterMaster to the Corps. Losses of equipment or clothing by neglect or rough usage will in future be charged against the individual cadet whose temporary property they were. Promotions since last issue are appended :L/cp. Dobree to be Corporal. L/cp. Robinson to be Corporal. Cadts. Sellers, Headlam, • Linton to be L/cpls., 17/7/23. McKay, Troop, Young J.C.R.K. Delgado. If ,

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL.

772

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. The boys of the Junior School have energetically kept up their round of activity during the Summer term, in fact we venture to think that certain people have been made to realise the presence of the ubiquitous small boy ' more than ever ! Nevertheless, the boys have acquitted themselves very well all round. In the Archbishop's Divinity examination we congratulate M. R. Fox and I. L. Phillips on obtaining 1st Class Certificates. In cricket the School beat Red House at Marston Moor, and only lost (after declaring) by a small margin to Terrington Hall after an exciting match. They have also played several house matches in which they twice beat the School House juniors and lost to the Grove juniors. Owing to the accessibility of the School Swimming Baths, many more boys have learnt to swim and in the Aquatic Sports held on the School Speech Day C. F. Williams gave a splendid diving and swimming display, winning the Junior School first prizes for these events. G. V. Biscombe came in second in the swimming event and M. E. Hodgson second in the diving. In the one length swimming race C. H. Golden was first and G. A. Barton second. The boys have also taken a great interest in the identification of local wild flowers this term, and an exhibition of ninety-two different varieties was arranged for St. Peter's Day each specimen being gathered by the boys on the previous day. The full list of wild flowers found within a short distance from York includes no less than 175 different varieties. CRICKET. ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL 'V. RED HOUSE. Played Wednesday, May 3oth, 1923, at Marston Moor. RED HOUSE.

Stephenson, b Crawford Forster, not out Jones, c Nutt, b Elliott Anderson, b Crawford Holtby, b Hodgson Heywood, b Birks Coke, b Birks Hodgson, c & b Chapman McIntire, b Crawford Frith, b Birks McNower, b Chapman Byes 9; lb. 1, W. 2; NB. 3 Total

1 19 3 3 1 5 o o I o o 15 48

ST. OLAVE'S. Williams, c Stephenson, b Jones Chapman, c Holtby, b Jones... Elliott, not out Birks, run out Nutt, b Heywood Biscombe, not out Bullen Perry Wilson Did not bat. Hodgson Crawford B. 3; 1.b ; W. 2 Total

9 4 42 2 15

6 8o

CORRESPONDENCE.

773

ST. OLAVE'S SCHOOL V. TERRINGTON HALL. Played Tuesday, June 5th, 1923, at York. TERRINGTON HALL.

ST. OLAVE'S.

Williams, ma., c Whitfield, b Bottomley Chapman, c & b Bottomley.... Birks, b Bottomley Nutt, b Bottomley Biscombe, c & b Bottomley ... h Bullen, c Hopkinson, Bottomley Perry, not out Crawford, b Bottomley Hughes, b Bottomley Cameron, b Bottomley Wharram, not out B. 4 ; W. 2

5 20 0 17 o

;

5 22 11 o 4 7 6

Total

White, run out Hopkinson, c& b Crawford Whitfield, b Crawford Raahange, b Chapman Morton, b Chapman Bottomley, not out Stancliffe, b Nutt Wood, b Nutt jack, not out Bottomley 1 5 Did not bat. Hall Byes

Total

o 3 1 rz 7 46 19 4 3 14

119

VALETE. G. C. Rob and R. A. Hall to Senior School. SALVETE.

Day boys.

St. Olave's. J. E. Blackburn. W. D. Blackburn.

A. G. Kirk. D. Kirk. H. Gribble. N. W. Smithson.

CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editors,

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK, July, 1923.

DEAR SIRS, I should very much like, on beialf of the Boat Club, to thank the coaches who have spent so much of their valuable time on the boats this term. We are especially grateful to Mr. Ping and Mr. Griffiths for rowing in the Regatta Challenge Cup boat. Although they were unsuccessful, they upheld what rowing traditions we have. Botb Mr. Ping and Mr. Griffiths coached boats, the former the First Boat, and the latter the Third Boat,

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We should also like to thank Mr. Hutchins for his untiring efforts with the Regatta Challenge Cup Boat. Trusting that the coaches will display as much enthusiasm and energy in the future, I remain, Yours sincerely, H. N. HODD,

Captain of Boats. To the Editors,

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK, July 15th, 1923.

DEAR SIRS,

I should like to express the thanks, both of the team and myself, for the untiring energy shewn by Mr. Toyne in coaching the 1st XI. Also, permit me to convey my thanks to the Rev. F. H. Barnby and Mr. Chilman for giving so much of their time to coaching the School XI's. and those below, and especially to Mr. Norwood for his work with the 2nd XI. I should also like to thank Mrs. Toyne for the excellent teas she has provided. Yours sincerely, H. G. COATES,

Captain of Cricket. NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate R. S. Moss on receiving his 1st IV. Rowing Colours, also P. Young, A. P. Thompson, C. R. L. Rice and E. W. T. Smyth on their 2nd IV. Colours. We congratulate G. Marwood, R. P. Crawford, A. B. Sellers, John Scholefield, H. B. Linton, P. Daintry, and R. W. A. Cooper on receiving their 1st XI. Cricket Colours. Also R. F. Yates, Joshua Scholefield and T. G. Robinson on their School Football Collours, and J. G. Troop, R. N. Jackson and R. Sanders on receiving their 2nd XL . Colours. The new School Monitors this term are H. G. Turner and H. G. Coates in the House, M. Storrs Fox in the Day boys and L. Headlam in the Grove. On the occasion of the visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to York the School turned out to line the streets. We were unfortunately unable to accept an invitation from the Lord Mayor of Leeds to do the same there on the following day.

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L. F. Leversedge played for Yorkshire " A." at Hockey last term. We hope that his good form will continue and wish him the best of luck next season. On York Military Sunday the O.T.C. went to the service in the Minster as usual, and from all accounts turned out extremely smartly. The School may be congratulated on a most successful Speech Day.

PHILATELIC SOCIETY. The Summer Term's activities culminated in an exhibition of Postage Stamps held on the occasion of the St. Peter's Day celebrations. The Day Boys' Room was handed over to the Woodwork, Wild Flower, and Stamp exhibitors, and from personal observation of the visitors it was soon evident that the new venture was welcomed. Several old collectors expressed their appreciation of the excellent show. It was pleasant to see our late Secretary, Mr. H. W. Judge, among the crowd, and a matter of considerable regret that the postponement of the exhibition last term prevented him from sharing in a creditable effort for which his enthusiasm was largely responsible. The President exhibited a number of frames, tracing the history of the Postage Stamp from the " Penny Black " of 184o to the first Georgian Stamp, commemorating the Union of South Africa, the specimens shewn being largely the actual first issues of the countries in chronological order. Our present Secretaries, C. R. E. Nottingham and J. Scholefield, shewed many valuable and interesting stamps, and an enormous frame was sent in by McGowan, displaying stamps of the New European States. G. B. Bridges mounted and described a fine set of Indo-China stamps, with a variety of local overprints and surcharges, a capital piece of work for a junior, the result of real diligence, while other exhibits of an instructive and varied character were given by D. A. Binks, W. A. Dykes, G. E. Cutforth, 0. Hunter, etc. The Society received the warm congratulations of the Head Master upon its valuable contribution to the success of the day. J.S. C. R.E.N.

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O.P. NEWS.

OLD PETERITE NEWS. THE OLD PETERITE DINNER, JUNE 30TH.

(Reprinted from the Yorkshire Herald). In connection with the York Royal School of St. Peter's Commemoration Days, members of the Old Peterite Club from various parts of the country gathered round the festive beard at the Royal Station Hotel, York, on Saturday evening, the occasion being the annual dinner of the Club. Covers were laid for nearly forty, and the traditional fine spirit of comradeship reigned throughout the proceedings. Mr. S. M. Toyne, the headmaster of the School, presided. A toast list followed the well-served dinner. Major Pollard submitted the toast of " The School." The Chairman, responding, said that in spite of the fact that so many had left the School they were trying to carry on—and he thought all would agree that they were making improvements. It was pleasing to meet so many old boys again, because at times one occasionally lost touch, but no doubt the presence among them of Canon Ainslie, from Liverpool, had been an incentive to several to attend this year who otherwise would not have done. There was, however, an obvious gap in their ranks, but he would remind all old Peterites that if they would only come along they would be accorded a warm welcome. Mr. Norman Crombie proposed the toast of the " Archbishop of York and the Clergy," and spoke of the deep interest they took in all matters concerning the Welfare of the School. He coupled with the toast the name of Canon Ainslie, whom they were all glad to see present. Canon Ainslie, in responding, said it was difficult to speak to the younger generation of Peterites. He referred to his own school days, and particularly to Headmaster Stephenson, who was, he said, a great scholar, but rather severe. He could not say that Mr. Stephenson was popular, because he was a Radical and in those days to be a Radical in a school like St. Peter's was rather a dangerous thing Many old boys, however, owed to him a deep debt of gratitude for what he did for them. He was afraid that his own interests ran more in the way of school games than in school accomplishments in the way of Greek and Latin verses, but he managed during his last term to row in the School boat against Durham at the York Regatta, and the other three became members of Oxford and Cambridge crews. He was grateful to the School for what it had done for him.

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Dr. Chapman proposed the toast of " The Forces," and Col. Ditmas (London) responded, stating that when he was in the Army he had a happy time, and believed there was now as good a career in it as ever there was. The toast of the " Old Peterite Club " was proposed by Mr. J. S. Denby, who observed that the good-fellowship existing among old boys almost made a club unnecessary. Old Peterites were most loveable men, and he had met them in all sorts of circumstances all over the world. All Old Peterites should make up their minds to attend that annual function, so that none need be afraid he would not meet anyone he knew. Colonel Scott replied. He hoped the suggestion made at the annual meeting that a smoking concert be held annually at Christmas would be carried into effect. On the call of Canon Ainslie, the health of the Rev. George Yeld, of revered memory, who is now residing in Buckinghamshire, was most cordially drunk. Mr. Yeld was, he said, an inspiration to the School in the days gone by. He founded the dramatic society, encouraged a love of English literature, and took the greatest interest in the sports side of the School life. The toast was accorded musical honours. Other toasts included that of " The Headmaster " to which Mr. Toyne briefly replied. The gathering concluded with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem. We congratulate J. C. Stainthorpe, Esq., O.P. (1910-17) on passing his Final Chartered Accountant's Examination. Also Captain E. H. 0. Keates, O.T.C., O.P. (1912-15), on his recent marriage to Miss M. V. Russell, of Malton. Also Rev. M. H. Harland on his marriage to Miss M. H. Winkley, of Houghton, Leicestershire, on June 6th, 1923.

VALETE. J. N.. Avery. 1919-23. Clifton Rise. House Monitor, B2. 1st XV., 1921-22-23. Colours, 1922-23. 2nd XI., 1922. 2nd XI. Colours, 1922. Sergeant in the O.T.C. Captain of House Boating. A. M. Wood. 1919-23. School House, Senior B1. Hockey XI., 1923. Colours, 1923. 2nd XV., 1922-23. 2nd XV. Colours, 1922-23. Cadet in O.T.C.

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W. A. Wood. 1918-23. School House. Senior Bz. Cox of 1st IV., 1920-21-22. Coxing Colours, 1920-21-22. Stroke in House 2nd Boat. Cadet in O.T.C. E. E. Wildsmith. 1919-23. School House, Senior Remove. Bow in House 2nd Boat. Cadet in O.T.C. M. C. Sanderson. 1921-23. School House B4. Cadet in O.T.C. J. L. Huffam. 1919-23. School House B4. Cadet in O.T.C. J. W. Ford. 1918-23. Clifton Rise. House Monitor. B2. House Football Colours. Cadet in O.T.C. R. G. Barras. 1920-23. Clifton Rise. Captain of House Boating. Cadet in O.T.C. E. B. Haynes. 1915-23. Clifton Grove. House Monitor. Remove B. 1st XV., 1922-23. Colours, 1922-23. Hockey XI., 1923. L/cpl. in O.T.C. Band. A. P. Troughton. 1920-23. Clifton Grove. Senior Vth Modern. 2nd XV., 1921-22-23. 2nd XV. Colours, 192122-23. Choir. Cadet in O.T.C. VIth Modern. H. W. Judge. 1919-23. Clifton Grove. Hon. Sec. of the Philatelist Society. No. 3 in Grove Boat. Cadet in O.T.C. J. F. Bell. 1917-23. Clifton Grove. B2. Choir. Band. Cadet in O.T.C. W. Brunton. 1921-23. Clifton Grove, B4. Choir. N. R. Burnett. 1920-23. Clifton Manor, Remove B. No. 2 in Manor Boat. Cadet in O.T.G. R. S. Coates. 1920-23. Clifton Manor, B4. Cadet in O.T.C. K. G. Gooderham. 1921-23. Clifton Manor. Remove A. Cadet in O.T.C.

SALVETE.

School House.

Grove.

Birkett, J. M., Br. Crabtree, M. W., Br. Moore, T. R., Br. Pease, P., Br. Rob, C. G., Cr. Yates, T. C., Br.

Wilcox, C. J., C2. Wood, H. M., B4. Wood, H. M., C2.

Rise. R. D. Boyd, C2.

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PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSE. Contributions for Volume IV. should be posted before November 3oth, 1923, to : THE EDITORS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSE, C/O HOLY-WELL PRESS, OXFORD. The only two conditions are that the verse submitted must be written before the author leaves school, and that no one may contribute who leaves before April, 1923. Only those MSS. with which is enclosed a stamped and addressed envelope of sufficient size can be returned in the event of unsuitability. ,

MARTIN GILKES, RICHARD HUGHES, P. H. B. LYON.

THUNDER AND LIGHTNING ! The great god Jove his thunders hurled By Vulcan forged in Etna, And over greater areas than From London Bridge to Gretna, His heated wrath made manifest On those who made of gods a jest. The Sioux god, fierce Haokah, Twin-horned, with lightning arrow, Made of the winds a mighty rod And .o'er the mountains narrow, Beat rolling tatoos on his drum To chasten mortals troublesome. The Inca, Con, his face all veiled, Against his sister, laden With jars of water, fiercely struck The pitchers of the maiden, At every stroke the thunder roared, Each broken pot a deluge poured. The red-skinned Raidan of Japan, With drum-like wheel enfolding, Sits cross-wise on a darksome cloud The strife of men beholding ; When Nippon's men to conflict go He showers hot arrows on their foe.

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Now, whether it be Jove or Con, Or Haokah, or Raidan, That sends the lightning hurtling forth To frighten man and maiden-I only know I'll hide my nose Beneath the bed's most welcome clothes. AGRICOLA ORA. IN MEMORIAM—A Ruthless Rhyme. The " koind boy " 's dead And the " Rough boy " 's fled, The Office closed. And the Box 'orse dead, But the Voice of the " Gym. School " rallied the ranks " 'Ang on 'Ang on and ploy de goime " !

XVIII.

THINGS WE SHOULD LIKE TO KNOW. Who is the School Robot ? Who said " Section Starp " i.e. Section Halt ? Who was the gentleman who could not play cricket without a blazer ? Who uses a soft boiled egg for hair oil ? He assured us it was excellent but we decline to try. Since when have puttees become articles of underclothing ? We hear they were an excellent protection against " yerkes." Who is Ra.chel ? Why ? What is the recognised headgear on parade ?

LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library -P. F. Willert ... B 243 Miraheau Lord Rosebery ••• •-• -•• ••• •-• 2 44 Pitt ... Lord Acton 245 Lectures on the French Revolution Macklin 246 The French Revolution Vernon Lee G 309 The Handling of Words ... ... Cardus H io8 A Cricketer's Book ... ... Sir Lyndon Macassy 109 Labour Policy, False and True :

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B 247 British Colonial Policy in the XXth Century ... Egerton 248 History of the British Commonwealth, Vol. 2 ...

Ramsay Muir

R 533 D.E.O. ... ... ... Lord Goreli 534 The case of Sir Edward Talbot Goldie 535 The other End ... Ellis Roberts 536 Pan and the Twins ... Eden Philpotts 537 Mr. Evans ... ... ... ... C. Alington B 249 Growth of British Policy ... ... Seeley 250--252 The People of England (3 vols). ▪ Leathes F 156 Sailing Alone around the World Slocum G 310 Fiery Particles ... C. E. Montague 211 The Puppet Show ... Martin Armstrong 312 Laughter from a Cloud Sir Walter Raleigh R 538 The Walbury Case ... ... ... Ashton Hilliers A 115 Sanderson of Oundle ... ... B 253 Louis Napoleon and the Recovery of France Simpson F 157 Islands and their Mysteries Verrill 158 The Pyrenees ... ... Belloc G 313 Some impressions of my Elders Ervine 314 Memories of the Future ... R. A. Knox B 254 Colbert's West India Policy ... Mims C 200 Magnetism and Electricity ... ... Bro okes and Poyser 201 Introduction to Physical Chemistry Walker 202 Treatise on Chemistry, Vol. I. Roscoe an d Schorlemmer B 255 Short History of British Colonial. Policy Egerton 256 The Ancient Egyptians ... Elliot Smith C 203 Time and Tide Sir RobertlBell G 315 Public School Verse, 1921-1922 ... 316 English Idioms Pearsall Smith F 159 Shackleton's Last Voyage ... Corn. F. Wild :•: D 117 Guide to Roman Antiquities in British Museum R 538 Men like GOds ... H. G. Wells 539 John Penrose ... • Tregarthen 540 The Conquered ... ... ▪ Mitchison 541 The Charing Cross Mystery J. S. Fletcher 542 The Copper Box ... J. S. Fletcher 543 Seaways ... ... ▪ Bartimeus 544 The Council of Seven Snaith 545 Colin ... ... ... ... E. F. Benson 547 The Lucky Number ... Ian Hay 548 Vanderdecken ... De Vere Stacpoole 549 The Clockwork Man • ... Odle 55o The Riddle ... ... ▪ De Lattare 551 According to Gibson ▪ Mackail

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O.P. FOOTBALL MATCH. SCHOOL HISTORY. SUBSCRIPTION LIST.

Mr. Harwood (i). C. C. D. J. Anson, Esq. (I). J. M. Meek, Esq. (i). L. L. Walker, Esq. (I). F. J. Lord, Esq. (3)' L. W. Huffam, Esq. (2). G. Yeld, Esq. (i). Major W. Witten (r). C. M. W. Prior, Esq. (i). J. H. Collinson, Esq. (3). E. A. Pollard, Esq. (i). R. H. Metcalfe, Esq. (I). M. H. F. Roy, Esq. (i). E. G. H. Mack, Esq. (i). j. H. Sergeant, Esq. (i). F. E. L. Creer, Esq. (i). K. G. Chilman, Esq. (i). G. L. Elliot Smith, Esq. (i). T. W. Donking, Esq. (I). J. E. Mammatt, Esq. (i). Miss E. Moore (2).

Dr. M. T. Clegg (I). R. R Rainford, Esq. (I). Col. A. Thornley, (I). T. Watkinson, Esq. (i). F. J. Mann, Esq. (i). Dr. J. C. Lyth (i). N. T. Crombie, Esq. (i). H. W. Liddle, Esq. (I). Col. J. C. R. King (I). G. A. Burton, Esq. (I). A. W. Ping, Esq. (i). A. Bridges, Esq. (3). C. A. Rhodes, Esq. (I). 0. B. Jepson, Esq. (I). A. F. Perry, Esq. (I). H. W. Judge, Esq. (I). L. D. Seaborne, Esq. (i). Mrs. W. H. Jones (I). F. T. Penty, Esq. (i). Mrs. W. J. Armstrong (6). Mrs. H. L. Buchanan (I).

O.P. FOOTBALL MATCH. Will all those who wish to play for the O.P.'s against the School on December zoth, please communicate as soon as possible with D. NORWOOD, ESQ., St. Peter's School, York,

K. G. CHILMAN, ESQ. Hertford College, Oxford.

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PETERITE. VOL. XIII.

DECEMBER, 1923.

No. 245.

SCHOOL LETTER. HE Football this term has in the main been most successful, although the weather has not been exactly favourable. The 1st XV. started somewhat weakly with two defeats, but under the painstaking captainship of E. P. Sewell, they have pulled together and are now playing well. But the success of the School football as a whole is due to the Leagues. This scheme has proved most useful. The keenness displayed by the Leagues is extremely gratifying, and the whole standard of football has been considerably raised. The Entertainments this term have been many but good. The School Concert on November loth was a great success. The Orchestra playing on that occasion proved conclusively that Mr. Peachment's time had not been spent in vain. One outside entertainment needs and deserves special mention. Mr. and Mrs. Tate, of the Leeds Dramatic Art School, gave an exceptionally good dramatic entertainment. They rendered a number of short plays and some recitations. The School appreciated them very much, if it is possible to judge from the applause. We have great pleasure in extending a hearty welcome to K. H. Rhodes, Esq., who has returned to the School as a master. We also extend a hearty welcome to Mr. Milnes, who, although a stranger at first, has brought himself into the public eye, by his very clever manipulation of the League Football Games, a work not very enviable.

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OXFORD LETTER.

Our representatives at the Universities this year are bringing us great Kaos., especially K. G. Chilman, in Hockey at Oxford, and L. Elliott Smith in Rowing at Cambridge. L. F. Leversedge is making his presence felt in Hockey at Cambridge and did very well in the Freshers' Match. We wish them all the best of luck. Talking of Kaos., we extend our sincere and heartiest congratulations to our Headmaster who has been asked to captain an English Squash Racquets Team to America and in addition he is to play First String. We are not quite sure whether the news is for publication, but we are willing to run the risk. We feel sure that we have the whole School behind us when we hope he will accept, if he has not already done so. The play chosen for Theatricals this term is " Raffles." The story is well known to most either in the form of a book or a play. It allows great scope for good acting and, although the cast of big parts is larger than usual, we see every reason, judging from rehearsals, for it to be a great success. •

Finally we must mention that the O.T.C. Camp last term was at Mychett Farm, under the Guards' Brigade, and proved a great success. We succeeded in losing one Big Drum and a complete Kit. The former after some wanderings in London returned to the fold. This term, for the practical part of Certificate " A " we put in twenty candidates, sixteen of whom passed. Incidentally the Demonstration Platoon did noble work in assisting them. We trust that the whole sixteen will get through the written examination, the results of which will be out next term.

OXFORD LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB,

OXFORD. DEAR SIRS, The Old Peterites at this time assembled in this ancient seat of learning have come to the unanimous conclusion that it is undesirable that it should be within the power of any one member to pour forth the vials of his scurrility upon other members. Therefore we must write a general letter, mentioning no names but that of K. G. Chilman, who as we might say, has been wielding a pretty hockey-stick for the Varsity XI,

CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

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Our Annual Dinner was held on November i7th, and met with all the success a re-union dinner of Old Boys is bound to have. We were pleased to welcome Mr. Toyne, Mr. Featherstone, Mr. Norwood, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Metcalfe, especially as their number included a representative from our sister University. We were only sorry that more could not attend the function—the greatest function on our calendar. But in spite of the absence of several prominent members, we kept cheerful, for the brand of wine we consumed was that advertised by the Psalmist—" that which maketh glad the heart of man." Lest you should think that we are too oblivious of the lighter side of life, we would mention one more matter. As our number of past members has grown considerably, it is proposed that the Oxford O.P. Dinner should be advertised in some paper, yet uncertain, which will be announced together with a fixed date in the Summer Peterite. With best wishes, We remain, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. OLD PETERITE CLUB, CAMBRIDGE. DEAR SIRS, How can we take up our pen and write a connected letter surrounded as we are on all sides by loquacious liberal, verbose labour, and exuberant conservative. However, we will concentrate upon the events of the term. This term has been somewhat in the nature of a " Red letter " term for the Club, in-so-far as it has held its first dinner since the war. We were very pleased to have Sir Clifford Allbutt with us for the occasion, and his speech about the School in his day was most interesting. Mr. Toyne braved a very cold and lengthy journey to be with us and very glad we were to have him to launch us very merrily on our first venture, a venture which we hope will become an annual event. We must heartily congratulate Chilman on playing for " The other place " at Hockey, but we bewail the mistake he made in settling near Bletchley, instead of Ely.

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Elliot-Smith is also bringing credit upon himself and the School by rowing in the Varsity trial eights, and we wish him the best of luck in the future. C. E. Birks (Selwyn) has been veiled in obscurity this term ; but we understand that hockey, tennis and fives are not too frivolous pastimes for him to indulge in. He unexpectedly revealed himself as a most successful " Caliph " in a recent production of the " Chu Chin Chow " type at Selwyn. He was not present at the dinner, otherwise no doubt there would have been more to say about him. A. T. Blair (St. John's) has already distinguished himself by playing for John's 2nd XV., a team which thinks nothing of beating its opponents 103—nil. He is noted amongst other things for his diligent attendance at nine o'clock lectures, and the brilliant speech he appears to have made towards the close of the dinner. We hope we have not seen the last of him inside the ropes. W. Darwin (Sydney Sussex). A tall distinguished member of the King's body-guard in the recent Rugby Centenary rag proved on close inspection to be Darwin. He seems to have quite recovered from his lengthy sojourn in a nursing home last 'vac. His attempts at extinguishing certain street lamps after the dinner were more or less successful. R. S. Dawson (Ridley Hall) has unfortunately been unable to attend any meetings this term. We hear that his efforts at goal-keeping in Hockey are every bit as successful as his coxing was in days of yore. G. L. Elliot-Smith (St. John's) is to be most heartily congratulated on having secured a position in the Varsity trials. From the rigidity of his training alone he deserves to distinguish himself yet further. He arrived from Ely just in time to drink the toasts after the dinner and to make a typically alliterative speech. R. V. C. Gray (Selwyn) is rarely seen these days as he appears to be working rather harder than usual. He is secretary for Rugger at Selwyn and plays that game in the characteristic manner of William Webb Elliss. L. Headlam (Corpus Christi) joins us and is still with us, evincing much the same characteristics as in time past. He has succeeded in gaining his colours for Corpus I. at rugger Wireless still holds sway over his affections when not otherwise engaged.

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L. F. Leversedge (St. John's) besides obtaining a Fresher's Hockey trial, played in the Varsity trial match, in which he successfully came through a severe test ; he also plays for John's I. His frequent visits to Bedford have aroused the interests of the Club on his behalf B. McCall (Selwyn) is reading Law this term. The size of his pipes might lead one to suppose he originates from the Netherlands. His ceiling is festooned with wires and valves and loud speakers contribute not inconsiderably to the amount of disorder in his room. E. M. Reed (Peterhouse) in his office of Vice-President, fills that post with his accustomed " verve." He has joined the C.U.O.T.C. for the infantry ; plays rugger now as a scrum-half ; and participated brilliantly in a recent game of soccer. H. Tomlinson (Christs) is still up in Cambridge though hardly " In statu pupillari " His appearance at the dinner was greatly appreciated. J. L. Wightman (Christs) is working very hard this term as he has a profusion of examinations this December, nor are his duties as secretary of the Club conducive to an idle existence. In conclusion, we congratulate the School XV. on their successful season and we are looking forward to the theatricals which, in the words of M. Cone, seem to grow " better and better in every way " each year. Yours sincerely, O.P's. CANTAB. !

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT AND CHARACTERS. It is difficult to write a Retrospect with only five matches played and the most important still to come, if the weather allows any more football. Though we started the season with eight of last year's team, it was obvious that there was much spade work to be done—two new halves to find, an entirely new three-quarter line to arrange, and get each man into the best place for the advantage of the side. We lost our first two matches in the process, and we now have a very capable team. Sewell has got a pack behind him which is good at all points : they might show more skill on the line out, and they might use their obvious pace more when dribbling, but bad weather and sodden fields have prevented the development and acquisition of the finer points of the game. They break up quickly, follow up hard, and tackle well : this latter has been quite a feature of the season, and has had much to do with our subsequent success.

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Outside the scrum we have been kicking more than usual with good results. There is attacking power too, in the threequarter line, and the halves are quite good. But for the weather we should have had a very interesting and I think, successful season. Leeds G.S., The Durham L.I., and Pocklington School were beaten by us in succession and since then we have had to wait in vain for any football. The second XV. are rather above standard, and lower in the Leagues there is a wonderful enthusiasm and signs of good material in the future. Our captain's tremendous keenness has been infectious, and has had much to do with the spirit and keenness which is so obvious throughout the School. CHARACTERS. E. P. SEWELL for the second time has proved a really good captain. Is a first rate scrummager, Has developed pace and weight and has all the makings of a first class player. A forward rush with Sewell at its head took some stopping. The team owes a great deal to him. H. N. HODD. A good forward. Though on the light side, he hooked well and did his share in the loose. He tackled well, took a pass well, and made many a spirited dash. R. F. YATES. Has played consistently and well. Has pace and can tackle, and was generally " there " in a forward rush. J. SCHOLEFIELD. An in and out player. At his best is really good. Has pace and weight. Not a great scrummager, but was a trier all the time. He is fast and follows up well, and picked up anything that was going. T. G. ROBINSON. A fearless forward, with a future. Worked hard in the scrum, and showed much dash in the loose. Can dribble and has pace. Inclined to kick too hard and sometimes even to " run amok." E. W. T. SMYTH. A good honest forward, both in the tight and in the loose. Developed pace, and his pertinacity was rewarded by one or two tries. G. B. ROBINSON. A very promising player. Has a natural swerve, and the brains to keep it for the right occasion. Worked well with the other three-quarters and made good openings for his wings.

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J. G. TIMMINS. With safe hands, a swerve and pace, he should

be good. Has played consistently well. In a winning game he scored, and in a losing game his tackling was invaluable. H. G. COATES. His kicking has been most useful, and so has his opportunism. Ignored his wing too much to be considered really good, though he did many smart things. Defence weak. J. RICHARDSON. Has improved a good deal. To be relied on to find touch, and to bring his man down if he got to him. Rather slow and an uncertain catch, though he improved in this respect. C. R. RICE. A good scrummager. A little clumsy in the loose and rather slow. Was a valuable member of the side. J. G. TROOP. Gets the ball out very smartly, and developed considerable initiative. A plucky defender, and thoroughly reliable. G. A. DELGADO. Though obviously out of his place at flyhalf, he has a good deal of football in him. His kicking was very useful, and his soundness in defence invaluable. A safe pair of hands and much intelligence. R. S. Moss. A good forward in the loose. He could dribble fast and well, and did his share in defence, his tackling being sound and his fearlessness unquestionable. J. SCHOLEFIELD. Has sound defence, but failed to use his pace in attack. Did nbt play much. J. G. RHODES. A player with possibilities. At present erratic. Has a good swerve and pace, and can kick. Date.

Grd. Rslt. Scl. Opps.

Versus.

10 3 ... ... H lost Wed. Oct. 10 York Nomads 18 6 ... A lost „ 20 Giggleswick School Sat. Cancelled. ... H „ 27 Middlesbro' R.F.C. Sat. Sat. Nov. 3 Leeds Grammar School H won 13 3 o 9 Sat. „ io Durham Light Infantry H won 12 0 A won Wed. „ 21 Pocklington G.S. ... Cancelled. Sat. Dec. 1 Durham Light Infantry H Cancelled. Wed. „ 5 Yorkshire Wanderers ... H Cancelled. Mon. „ 10 Yorkshire Oxonians ... H ... H „ 15 Ampleforth College Sat. ... ... H Wed. „ 19 Old Peterites Points for. Points against. Played. Won. Lost. 31 2 43 5 3 .

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FIRST XV. MATCHES. SCHOOL V. YORK NOMADS. This was our first match, and the team had hardly had time to settle down. Our opponents were strong forward and Goolden played a fine game for them at full back. Play outside the scrum was primitive on both sides, it was hesitancy and weak tackling by our three-quarters that enabled our opponents to win. It was obvious from this match that the team would have to be re-organized Result :York Nomads, ro pts. St. Peter's School, 3 pts. SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK. Played at Giggleswick on October zoth. We lost the toss and had to play the first half up hill, on a sodden ground against a very strong wind. At half time we were 12 points behind, which was by no means discouraging, considering what we had to contend against. In the second half for some unaccountable reason our outsides made no use of the wind. With the exception of Delgado not one of them would kick, and a bad pass by T. G. Robinson in his own twenty-five, led to a further score by the home side. Though we had much the better of this half, we could only score twice, first by Smyth after a good dribble, and second by Sewell. The forwards played well throughout, Sewell, Hodd and Smyth being particularly prominent, and of the outsides, Timmins, Delgado and G. B. Robinson were the best. Result :Giggleswick School, r8 pts. St. Peter's School, 6 pts. SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. November 3rd. Played at home. There was a nasty wind blowing. The School lost the toss and had to play against the wind and for some time were hard pressed. Whenever the School forwards managed to clear they were driven back by the Leeds kicking. Tomlinson made a good mark for Leeds just in front of the posts, the kick easily succeeding. The School then cleared well and Scholefield scored for the School from a touch. Half-time score :—Lceds 3 points. School, 3 points. In the second half the School were easily superior and had most of

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the ball in the scrum, but the three-quarters' passing was rather wild. Smyth scored from a good forward rush, the kick succeeding. The School forwards played very well together and the dribbling was a feature of the game. There was a very obvious improvement in the match. T. G. Robinson's inclusion as a forward considerably strengthened the pack and the outsides towards the close of the game showed some really good football. Result :St. Peter's, 2 goals I try-13 pts. Leeds G.S., I goal-3 pts. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. V. DURHAM L.I.

Played at York. By judicious kicking we were able to attack. Our three-quarters developed some good passing movements which came to nothing, and it was only as the result of a miskick by one of our opponents that Coates was able to score. In the second half the Durharns made a fine attack, but Coates intercepted a pass and scored far in, and later on Timmins also scored. The forwards again played well and the whole team showed a great improvement. Result :St. Peter's, 3 tries-9 pts. Durham L.I., Nil.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON G.S.

Played at Pocklington. Rain fell heavily throughout the match, and the ground was like a quagmire. Accurate football was out of the question, and the match was simply a battle between the forwards. There was no score at half-time, but in the second half, though without Sewell, we wore our opponents down and scored freely. Hodd was the first to score making a good dash for the line, following an opening made by Troop. T. G. Robinson led many a forward rush. Tries followed in quick succession by Troop, Yates and Hodd and then the game was stopped. Our forwards, once they got the measure of the mud, played a good dashing game. Result :St. Peter's, 4 tries—b pts. Pocklington, G.S., Nil.

FOOTBALL.

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2ND

Date.

XV. FIXTURES.

Versus.

Grd. Rslt. Schl. Opps.

...H Tu. Oct. i6 S. M. Toyne, Esq's. XV. S. „ 20 Giggleswick Schl znd XV. ...H ... ...A S. Nov. 3 Leeds G.S. 2nd XV. „ 17 Worksop College ist XV. ...A S. S. Dec. 15 Ampleforth College 2nd XV....A

lost 8 9 lost 6 II won II 3 Cancelled.

Played, 3 ; Won, i ; Lost, 2 ; Points for, 25 ; Points against, 23.

2ND XV.

MATCHES.

V. S. M. TOYNE, EsQ's. XV. This match was early in the term and the team had hardly got together. Mr. Toyne had quite a good team out against them which included a number of masters. The znd XV. played very pluckily and their opponents owed their victory mainly to their superior skill in the three-quarter line. It was an exciting match but the 2nd XV. threw away a number of opportunities by wild passing. Result :—School, 8 pts. S. M. Toyne, Esq's. XV. 9 pts.

SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK 2ND XV. Played on our ground. The match was fairly even throughout and it was only the superior skill of the Giggleswick backs which won them the game. The School forwards played well and got the ball most of the time but the three-quarters failed to make use of it. They missed their opportunities and passed wildly. They did not kick as much as they might have done and left rather too much of the tackling to the forwards. The side, as a whole, however, showed much improvement. Result :—School, 6 pts. Giggleswick School 2nd XV., II pts. SCHOOL 2ND XV. V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND XV. Played on the Leeds ground. The ground was rather heavy and a fairly hard wind was blowing, but in spite of these disadvantages the game was fast and open. The School was much superior forward but the backs were more evenly matched.

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The three-quarters' tackling was much improved and they kicked quite well. The score, however, might have been more in our favour if a sudden mania for drop kicks had not taken certain members of the team. None of these were successful and always lost us a good deal of ground which the Leeds forwards made it difficult for us to regain. Result :--School, ii pts. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV, 3 pts.

LEAGUE FOOTBALL. This term the School below the Senior Game has been divided into five leagues for football, consisting of four leagues A. B. C. and D. of equal strength and a junior league E. Matches have been played in two divisions, the 1st teams of the four senior leagues competing in the ist division, while their second teams and the 1st team of E league formed the second division. Great enthusiasm has been shown, and a number of very even and keenly contested games have been played, a very high standard of play being maintained throughout. The outstanding players among the leagues were, Linton, Rodgers, Collier, Gill, Baldwin, Daintry, J., Crawford, ma., Bridges, ma., Bridges, mi., Elliot, Cheepman, J. B., Dixon, C., Dixon, A., Sanders, Burrows ma., At present the position of the leagues is as follows : — ist Division. znd Division. Matchs played. Pts. Matches played. Pts. A 10 ... 4 5 ... 9 o B ... 4 4 5 .•. C 8 ... 4 4 ... 4 D 10 ... 2 ... 4 5 ... E ... ... 2 4 ... In 1st Division a win counts 4 points a draw z points. „ 2nd „ PP

O.T.C. NOTES. The Annual Inspection was carried out by Lieut.-Colonel Brownrigg, D.S.O., of the War Office. During the afternoon great curiosity was manifested as to the duties of Outposts

The Corps received a good report of general efficiency.

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A few days later we again went into Camp at Mytchet Farm, this time under the Guards Brigade. Delightfully warm weather there made a pleasant change from the rigours of the north. We could, I think, have profited by rather more manoeuvre work, but training areas for this purpose were somewhat limited. Twenty Cadets entered for Certificate A this term, of whom sixteen passed the Practical Examination. The Board of Officers, of which Lt.-Colonel Crossman was President, took great trouble to ensure that all candidates should do themselves justice and that the examination should be instructional. I should like to thank the Headmaster for the facilities given for the coaching of the candidates. The results of the written examination are not yet published. We enrolled 25 recruits this term ; under the Sergeant-major Instructor's care, these were beginning to shape well when winter descended upon us six weeks earlier than usual. It is hoped to take some more recruits after Xmas, and in that connection officers in the corps are considerably below establishment. In last term's section competitions, No. 4 Section carried off, the Cups for Drill and Manoeuvre, while No. 3 was successful in the Rifle Shooting competition. The standard of work however, left a good deal to be desired. This term's work shows a noticeable improvement in al respects. Promotions since last issue are :Cpl. Robinson, T. G. to be Sergeant. L/Cpl. Coates, H. G. Moss, R. S. to be Corporals. Troop, J. G. Delgado, G. A. >, Young, P. Sellers, A. B. Cadets Rice, C. R. L. Oddy, A. W. Parkinson, R. C. Walton, A. R. Brown, E. D. Baldwin, C. H. Storrs Fox, M. to he L/Cpls. Bowman, S. Collins, A. A. Mayson, G. W. Rogers, J. C. Cameron, D. M. Sutcliffe, N. H. OP

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

+7 Curtois + 7 Dixon, C.

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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. The Society is as flourishing as it has been for some years, the membership being as high as ever. A long felt want has undoubtedly been satisfied this term in the formation of a Wireless Society as a Sub-section of the parent institution. As the Wireless enthusiasts number well over 5o, it is hoped that it will not be long before sufficient capital can be raised to purchase that most essential but highly expensive piece of apparatus, a loud speaker. In the way of lectures this term the Society has been very unfortunate. Most of the available Saturdays have been occupied by a School entertainment, so that it has only been possible to fix three lectures for the term, the first of which by Mr. Woodcock has unfortunately had to be cancelled. Up to

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the time of going to print no lectures have been delivered, but Mr. Gribble has kindly consented to lecture on December 8th to the Society, his subject being " Railway Bridges." On December 13th. Mr. Featherstone will be giving one of his excellent scientific demonstrations, which if it approaches his usual standard will more than compensate for the scarcity of lectures this term. C. RICE, Hon. Sec. CONCERT. A Concert given on November loth was very enjoyable. Masters figured prominently on the Programme, and the School Orchestra played with its usual distinction. Much to be commended is this Orchestra. There is not a great deal of material on which to work, several of last year's best having left. But Mr. Peachment gets a fine " tout assemble " out of moderate material, the result being a pleasure to both listeners and performers. Hodd sang his song very well and McGoverne recited dramatically and with obvious insight. The Headmaster delighted us, and the Rev. F. H. Barnby received a well deserved recall. Mr. Goolden's humour was much appreciated, and " God save the King " came, with no " asking for more "—which is the right way for every concert to end. ENTERTAINMENTS. There has been a full programme of entertainments this term. That provided by the Tate Theatrical party was outstanding in every way. The party which is connected with the Leeds School of Dramatic Art came over from Leeds and gave us a varied and delightful programme, which we append herewith. PROGRAMME. November 24th, 1923. The Brass Door Knob " I. DRAMA ... Matthew Boulton Characters :Mrs. Bradbury ... DORIS TATE Mr. Hawker ... ••• REGINALD TATE Scene--Mrs. Bradbury's flat in Mayfair. Time—Early evening. "

2. RECITAL

3. RECITAL ...

Dream Scene from The Bells " REGINALD TATE. '

The Ice-cart " DORIS TATE.

Lewis Wilfrid Gibson

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... Her Chance " Florence Milward Characters :Anthony Dacre—Dramatist REGINALD TATE Hilda Bruce ... ... ... DORIS TATE ... WILLIAM PEIRSON ... James ... Scene—The library of Anthony Dacre's house. Time—Early evening. INTERVAL. Double or Quits " George Paston 5. COMEDY ... Characters :Mr. Grigson, a stockbroker ... REGINALD TATE ... DORIS TATE Mrs. Grigson ... WILLIAM PEIRSON Butler ... ••• Scene—Drawing room in the Grigson's flat in Bayswater. Time—Early evening. 4.

COMEDY ...

RECITAL ...

My motor-car "

Gammon

" Jealousy " Dawson Milward 7. COMEDY • .. ••• Characters—: REGINALD TATE ... Jasper Wingfield ... DORIS TATE Dolly Wingfield, his wife ... Scene—The library at Mr. Wingfield's house. Time—Late evening. " A few trifles " REGINALD TATE.

8. 9. COMEDY ... He She

Cold Poison " ... •-•

•••

Harold Whitaker REGINALD TATE ... DORIS TATE

MUSICAL SOCIETY. ORCHESTRA ACCOUNT. EXPENDITURE. £ S. d. s. d. RECEIPTS. ... o 16 o Subscriptions ... 7 16 4 Music Stands Repair of Clarinet o i 6 Double Bass... 4 10 0 Balance ... ... z 8 ioi

£7 16

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL.

CORRESPONDENCE. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK.

The Editors of the " Peterite," St. Peter's School, York, DEAR SIRS, May I take this opportunity of conveying to Mr. Tendall the very grateful thanks of the Fifteens and of the whole School for his unfaltering coaching and for his great work in the furtherance of the football in the School. His advice and optimism have been invaluable. May I also thank those masters who have given up their time to the bettering of School football below the Senior Game. The keenness of the Leagues amply demonstrates their unceasing labours. I remain, Yours truly, E. P. SEWELL, Captain of Football, 1923-4.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. The great feature of the term has been the wonderful way in which it has passed so quickly.—almost everyone has been taken by surprise that the end of the term has come. No doubt this is due to the fact that we have all been so thoroughly interested in the various items of work and play which have successively engaged our attention. We have been very pleased indeed to welcome Mr. K. H. Rhodes as a master in the school, and under his excellent coaching very keen rugger was played until the weather prevented the teams from playing the matches with other schools which they had trained for. In the early part of the term Mr. Ping gave a talk in the Lecture Theatre and showed a large number of Lantern slides of many of the wild flowers we had found during the summer— many boys were quite surprised that ordinary wild flowers and weeds made such beautiful pictures. The School has also greatly enjoyed the excellent variety of Saturday evening entertainments in the Big Hall, the details being always keenly discussed—and in some cases copied--in the House dormitories.

799

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES.

The wintry weather during the last month of term, gave all the boys excellent opportunity for enjoying famous sliding, and the half-holiday that Mr. Toyne so kindly gave us on the very afternoon that the ice in Victoria Park held, was much appreciated. During the whole term the health of the School has been excellent—in spite of one or two 'scares which proved to be without foundation. '

An extremely interesting link with the old St. Olave's School, which was situated in Bootham and Marygate, occurred when Mr. J. E. R. Stephens called at the school. Mr. Stephens was a boy at St. Olave's some 45 years ago, and now holds an important high administrative position for the British Colonies. He told many extremely interesting reminiscences of the old school, and mentioned several very distinguished gentlemen who are old boys of the School. We wonder whether it would be possible to compile a list of Old Boys who would like to keep in touch with the. doings of the present St. Olave's School ?

SALVETE. l to St. Olave's. W. Barron J. R. Rainford H. J. B. Greeves to S. Wilfrid's. H. F. Archer ... D. Lyth, Day boys. I. J. St. Lawrence, F. N. Howard, P. Connell,

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES. This term has been exceptionally unkind in the way of weather and a fine games' day has been the exception rather than the rule. Under these conditions it is rather difficult to make any report. In rugger a team of kinds has been formed and has had matches with E League 2nd XV. The XV. is very much on

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NOTES AND ITEMS.

the small side especially Among the forwards, but they play a hard game all through. It shows a keenness which deserves better of the weather. Beyond the two matches with E League, a match was started against the School House Junior but had to he abandoned owing to the failure of the light. In other matches St. Wilfrid's beat St. Olave's and the Boarders beat the Dayboys. There hasn't been enough play to justify much criticism of the team as a whole or of individuals ; Hughes has proved himself to be a hardworking forward with a good pair of hands and an ambition to drop goals. Perry and Crosthwaite are a very useful combination at half. Dales should make a very fair back and Golden makes good use of his weight. Roughly, the team was (back) Dales, (i) Young, Golden, Wharram, Cameron, (i) Perry and Crosthwaite, (forwards) Hughes (capt.) Hardy, Taylor, Row, Dobson, Greenes, Williams, Gribble. Scarely any Soccer has been played and so far Soccer matches with Grosvenor House, Harrogate, have twice had to be postponed. Runs, walks and paperchases have been quite frequent, but even these lose their delight after the first two or three times and so each half holiday we all wait hoping that it will keep fine and that we may have better luck next term.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate G. A. Delgado, T. G. Timmins, C. R. Rice and T. G. Troop on receiving their znd XV. colours, also J. Scholefield and G. B. Robinson on being made capt. and secretary of Hockey and receiving their Hockey colours. We extend our hearty congratulations to L. Elliot-Smith for his success in the Cambridge Trials. We also congratulate K. G. Chilman and L. F. Leversedge on playing so well at Hockey in their respective universities. Leversedge played extremely well at full-back in the Cambridge " Fresher's " match. Mr. Charles Doran's Shakespearean Company paid us a visit this term. The whole School went to see " Othello," and some boys acted as " supers " in one of the other plays.

VALETE.

8o1

SALVETE.

Day boys.

T. S. Lamb, V. Mod. B. D. Banks, B2. F. V. Sola, B4. H. S. Sola, CI. G. N. R. Crombie, B4. E. H. Fletcher, CI. F. N. Fendry, CI. G. V. Biscombe, CI. C. M. Parkinson, CI. C. Hutchinson, Czb. H. C. B. Counsell, C2b. J. R. Etherington, C2b. K. K. Eaton, C2b. K. C. Bean, Czb. R. W. Goodrick, Czb.

School House.

Alderson, Rem. A. R. G. Bullen, Bz. W. F. Dixon, W. H. Galtrey, CI. R. P. Hobson, Rem. A. W. H. Holliday, C2a. H. H. Thomas, Bz. C. F. Williams, B2.

Clifton Rise.

J. Macildowie, C2a. J. W. Heppel, C2a. 1'. G. Lewis, B3. F. H. Douglas, Rem. B.

Clifton Manor.

Clifton Grove.

C. Kambu, V Mod. J. YunibandlA wV Mod. S. Townsend, Br. N. C. Barnes, CI.

W. Elliott, C2b. J. R. Dryden, CI. W. Headlam, B4. G. P. Easten, Az. A. J. G. Trimmer, B3. D. B. Kingston, A3. J. D. Burrows, C2a.

VALETE. N. K. LINDSAY, 1918-23. Head Monitor, Head of Clifton Rise. VIth Classical, znd XV., 1922-23, colours 1922-23. Cpl. in O.T.C. Head Librarian. Thalia:: of the Areopagites. A. T. BLAIR, 1919-23. Clifton Manor. Monitor. Head of Clifton Manor. Vth Modern. 2nd XI. 1922 Manor Rowing Colours. Cpl. in O.T.C. Areopagites. L. F. LEVERSEDGE, 1920-23. Clifton Grove. Monitor. VIth Modern. Hockey XI., 1920-21-22-23. Colours, 1922-23. Captain 1923, XI. 1922-23, Colours, 1922-23. Hon. Sec., 1923., Colours, 1922-23. Sergeant in the O.T.C. L. HEADLAM, 1917-23. Clifton Grove. Monitor. VIth Mod. L/cpl. in O.T.C. House colours. Hon. Sec., of Scientific Society.

802

VALETE.

H. G. TURNER, 1919-23. School House. Monitor. VIth Mod. 2nd XI., 1922-23. Colours, 1922-23. Cadet in the O. T. C. R. W. A. COOPER, 1919-23. Clifton Rise. House Monitor. Vth Mod. XV. ; 1921-22-23. Colours, 1922-23, XI., 1923, Colours, 1923. Hockey, XI. 1923. Cpl. in O.T.C. Certificate " A." G. MARWOOD, School House. House Monitor. Vth Mod. XI. 1922-23. Colours, 1923. 2nd XV, 1921-22, colours, 1921-22. Cpl. in O.T.C. Certificate " A." M. P. McK AY, 1918-23. Day boy, House Monitor. Vth Mod. XV., 1922 znd XV., colours 1922. 2nd XI, 1921-22. Colours, 1921-22. Cadet in O.T.C. W. W. B. MARSLAND, 1920-23. Clifton Manor. House Monitor. Remove B. znd XV., 1922. D. JoHNs, 1921-23. Day boy, B4. House Colours. znd XI., 1923. Cadet in O.T.C. J. D. S. C. WILKINSON, 1918-23. Day boy, Az. House Colours. Cadet in O.T.C. R. T. Richards, 1919-23. Day boy, Az. House Colours. Cadet in O.T.C. D. J. E. Bnixs, 1920-23. Clifton Grove, Bi. House Colours. Cadet in O.T.C. A. BROWN, 1919-23. Clifton Rise, VIth Cl. Cadet in O.T.C. R. S. MASON, 1920-23. School House, B2. XI., 1921-22. 2nd XI. colours, 1921-22. Cadet in O.T.C. R. N. JACKSON, 1920-23. Clifton Grove, Remove B. 2nd XI., 1922. Colours, 1922. Cadet in O.T.C. Choir. T. H. CARR, 1921-23. Clifton Grove. Vth Mod. 2nd XV., 1922. Cadet in O.T.C. House Colours. P. PURUNABUNYA, 1922-23. Clifton Grove. Vth Mod. S. YUKTASEVI, 1922-23. Clifton Grove. Vth Mod. House colours, Cadet in O.T.C. T. C. YATES, 1920-23. School House, B2. Cadet in O.T.C. G. F. WAIsso.v, 1918-23. Clifton Rise, B2. Cadet in O.T.C. Choir. H. M. BEACHELL, 1922-23. Clifton Rise, CI. Cadet in O.T.C. J. W. AITCHISON, 1921-23. Clifton Manor, B3. Cadet in O.T.C. R. MACLEAN, 1922-23. Clifton Manor, B4. K. WILKINSON, 1922-23. School House, B3. C. E. HENDERSON, 1919-23. School House, Az. Cadet in O.T.C. S. HUNT, 1919-23. Day boy, Bi. 0. HUNTER, 1921-23. Day boy, B3.

803

GAMES COMMITTEE. GAMES COMMITTEE.

At a Games Committee meeting held on December 2nd, certain proposals concerning a rearrangement of the colours were submitted for discussion and the following resolutions were finally passed :I. (a) CAPS. (i). The School Cap shall be plain Chocolate with White Cross Keys. (ii). School Colours (i.e. 1st XV., 1st XI., 1st IV., Hockey XI. and Boxing, Squash and Gym. representatives of the School against outsiders) and Monitors shall wear a plain Chocolate cap, with White Cross Keys and a Crown. (iii). All other distinctive Walking out caps are abolished. (iv). The following other caps may be worn :1st XV. Tassel Cap. 1st XI. Fielding Cap. 1st XI. Hockey Tassel Cap. 1st IV. Cap. znd IV. (White with Chocolate Cross Oars, no letters). (b) STRAW HAT BANDS :-(i). The. School Hat band shall be Chocolate with White Cross Keys. (ii). Monitors and School Colours wear a blue-white-blue band. All other hat bands abolished. II. BLAZERS. (i). The School Blazer shall be pjain Chocolate with White Cross Keys. (ii). The 1st XV. Plain Chocolate, White braid on pocket Cross Keys, Crown and Dates. (iii). The 1st XI. Blue and White Stripes. (iv). The 1st IV. White, Chocolate braid, on pocket Cross Oars and lettering. (v). Hockey XI. Blue, White braid, White Cross Keys (N.B. The Colour as now worn is too light). (vi). znd XI., 2nd XV . 2nd /V., Boxing, Squash, etc., Plain blue blazer, White Cross Keys. .

III. MUFFLERS AND SCARVES : (i). 1St XV. l a plain Chocolate Muffler. ist IV. f (ii). 1st XI. A blue and White Scarf.

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(iii). Hockey XI.

2nd XV. 2nd XI. A plain blue Muffler. 2nd IV. Boxing, etc., ... IV. TIES. (i). School Tie. Plain Chocolate or black. (ii). 1st XV. Chocolate and White. 1st XI. Blue and White. (iv). Joint 1st IV. and Hockey XI. Design not submitted. V. HOUSE COLOURS (Knitted Ties) :(1). School House.--Blue and Black. Clifton Grove.--Red and White. Clifton Rise.—Black and White. Clifton Manor.—Black and Yellow. Day boys.—Black and Green. (ii). Boating Mufflers in House Colours are forbidden. (iii). Stripes down the sides of boating bags are forbidden. (iv). House Boating Vests may be worn bythose IV.'s during races and by House Boating Colours at other times. VI. SWEATER BANDS :-

1St XV. ist /V. 1st XI. Hockey XI.

Plain Chocolate Band. Plain Blue Band.

THE SCHOOL LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library : B 257. Louis XIV. Hassale. D 118. Virgil, Mackail. G 317. Shakespeare First Folio Centenary. H 110-5. Modern Buildings, Middleton. (6 vols). [Presented by Mr. A. Scholfield.] C 206. Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Clowes & Coleman. 207. Essays of a Biologist, Julian Huxley. 208. ABC of Atoms. Bertrand Russell. 209. The Domain of Natural Science, Hobson. A 117. Hart of Sedbergh, G. G. Coulton. F 160. The Last Secrets, John Buchan. E 52. A Commentary on the Bible, Peake. C 210. Heat, Edser. 211 Light, What is Man ? J. Arthur Thomson. 212. --

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805

B 258. Tudor Constitutional Documents, Tanner.

259. Select Statutes, Grant Robertson. 260. The Revolutionary idea in France, Elton. 261. International Law, Hall. F 161. The Assault of Mt. Everest, 1922. H 116. College Days, Stephen Leacock. Reference. German Dictionary, Muret-Sanders (4 vols). READING ROOM FICTION. R 551. That Test Match, Home Gordon. Presented by W. A. Wood, O.P. 552. Sir John Dering, Geoffrey Farnol. 553. Ravensdene Court, J. S. Fletcher. 554. The Mystery of Norman's Court, Chancellor. 555. El Supremo, Lucas White. 556. The Brooklyn Murders, Cole. 557. The Riddle, de la Mare. 558. The Rover, Conrad.

NOTES ON SOME NEW LIBRARY BOOKS. The Domain of Natural Science : Hobson. A broad survey of the chief branches of Science, the latest achievements in each, their relations to one another and to Philosophy and Religion. Mathematicians and Scientists of AI. should find it a useful quarry for essay material. ABC of Atoms : Russell. A simple and vivid account of the structure of Atoms and Electrons. Avoids technical terms. What is Man ? : J Arthur Thomson. One of our best-known biologists discusses the evolution of the human type, the growth of the nervous system and of the social instincts, the unconscious, heredity, eugenics, the possibilities of evolution in the future. The Last Secrets : John Buchcrn. Brief accounts of Lahasa, the Poles, Mt. Everest, and other triumphs of recent exploration. The Romans in Britain : Windle. Some interesting references to Roman York. Good illustrations. Not to be implicitly trusted as a record of fact. The Assault on Mt. Everest : Bruce. Narrative by members of the climbing party. The world's record altitude (over 5 miles). Splendid photographs.

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Essays of a Biologist : Julian Huxley. Grandson of T. H. H. Brilliantly written. " The Philosophic Ants," a good parody of H. G. Wells. Louis XIV : Hassall. A careful well arranged study of the Roi Soleil and of his attendant satellites, whose portraits the book contains. The most gripping chapters are those, which deal with the advent of Louis to power, with the fall of Fouquest and the rise of Albert. The most valuable chapters come later, their only fault being that we see a little too much of Louis' France, and that we are left with the impression that after Louis' time, France was a dull place—which it was not. The Revolutionary Idea in France : 1789-1870. Elton. The first result of some hard thinking by an extremely brilliant historian. The book is valuable chiefly as a suggestive rather than a definitive work—it opens up new avenues of thought, but it does not deserve to be regarded as a final authority. The frequent italics have their uses. Tudor Constitutional Documents, 1485-1603: Tanner. A collection of documents, invaluable to anyone who wishes to go more deeply into the history of the period than the text-books permit him to do. The explanatory notes are excellent, while the book itself, is admirably printed ; it ought to make social history fascinating. '

CHAPEL NOTICES. Trinity XVII. Sept 23. The Headmaster. „ 30. Rev. F. H. Barnby. XVIII. Oct. 7. Organ Recital : G. F. Tendall, Esq. XIX. „ 14. Rev. F. B. Trench. XX. 21. Rev. A. Swann (York Mission). „ Yl „ 28. (41,S. Simon & Jude). Rev. F. H. XXII. Barnby. XXIII. Nov. 4. Rev. N. Storrs Fox, Vicar of Holy Trinity, Micklegate. r. Armistice Day. The Headmaster. XXIV. 18. The Very Rev. the Dean of York. XXV. 25. Rev. F. H. Barnby. XXVI. Advent Sunday Dec. 2. Service at York Minster : 4 p.m. 9. The Headmaster. 2nd in Advent 16. Carol Service. „ 3rd

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Schubert I. MARCHE SOLENNELLE Dvorak 2. LARGHETTO Chopin NOCTURNE 3. Rath' CAVATINA Mendelssohn MARCH ... 5. Mr. Tendall's Organ Recital is always looked forward to by the School from term to term. This term the Recital was even more interesting than usual and the programme was ideal.

SCHOOL HISTORY. Additional Subscriptions to 3/12/23. Rev. W. E. Moore. The School Library (3) Rev. F. H. Barnby (2) P. H. Sykes. C. R. Featherstone. A. J. A. Woodcock. Miss J. G. Weller. E. J. Hutchins. Miss. F. Clark. Rev. T. Romans. Rev. G. R. Cook. Rev. H. Bloomfield(2) W. Townend. C. E. Baldwin. Dr. M. B. Taylor. W. H. Young. J. Estill. W. R. Lyth. T. H. Walker. C. 0. Grindrod. K. E. T. Wilkinson. J. B. Mossop. P. B. Lambert. J. H. Fowler.

Rev. J. A. Easten. Rev. A. Chadwick. J. D. Wells. E. M. Hingston. A. P. Chadwick. A. Douglas. W. A. Meeke, W. S. Douglas. Dr. C. F. Coombe. Rev. A. Spencer. A. E. Long. E. W. Crossley. E. R. Dodsworth. E. Gray. Col. C. E. Freeman. Mrs. Ferguson. J. F. Leaf (2). E. E. Deane. Jas. Melrose. H. A. Lees. A. F. Rowe. H. Earle. J. H. Daniel (2). L. F. Jones.

Rev. E. W. Clarke. G. Crombie (2). Dr. E. L. Rowe. Dr. S. 0. Bingham (2) Lt.-Col. C. J. Daniel. Rt. Rev. Bishop G. F. Browne (2) F. A. Bulman Dr. L. E. Stevenson. G. H. Wade. Mrs. Wood. W. L. MacCormac. J. Newton Coombe. C. J. Arden. Rev. E. C. Owen. Mrs. A. Sellars (2). J. S. Denby. J. B. Mossop. J. H. Robinson. R. Hutchinson. T. Gray. C. F. Kennedy. Miss Pritt (3)

O.P. NEWS.

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BATHS FUND ACCOUNT. RECEIPTS. Subscriptions By School

EXPENDITURE. s. d. S. d. 1358 15 I 551 io 6 W. Birch & Sons 5o 13 6 1131 4 6 T. M. Gardiner ... 57 12 6 ... W. Dove 23 17 5 W. Holtby... 92 0 0 ... T. F. Penty 87 0 0 Waterworks Co.... 12 16 6 Sundry accounts

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EPIGRAM. [Old Peterites are sometimes reproached with having GUY FAWKES a discredited school hero.] Who says that GUY FAWKES has not taught His Peterites to aspire ? Inspired by him we ever sought

To set the Thames on fire. •

LITTLE ALEXANDER.

O.P. NEWS. ST. THOMAS'S HOSPITAL, S.E. 24th November, 1923. DEAR SIR,

It is proposed to hold an Old Peterite Dinner in London. at the Holborn Restaurant, on Thursday, January 17th, 1924, Please let me know, as soon as possible, if you desire to be present, in order that arrangements may be made. Full particulars for the Dinner will be forwarded on a later date. Yours faithfully, R. H. METCALFE,

Sec. for London Dinner.

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O.P. HOCKEY MATCH. The Old Peterite Hockey Match will be played on March 22nd. Will all those wishing to play kindly send their names to L. F. Leversedge, 51, Bridge Street, Cambridge.

O.P. DANCE. An O.P. Dance will be held in York, at Terry's Restaurant, on January irth, 8-2 a.m. Tickets (7/6) may be obtained from Colonel H. C. Scott, II, Heworth Green, York ; this will be the only intimation to O.P's. living outside York area.

O.P. NEWS. Michaelmas Term, 1923. W. E. BARTON visited us on a Sunday afternoon early in the term. He came over in Marwood'S side-car just before going up to Oxford. He has been rowing at Worcester and stroked one of the trial eights. A. T. BLAIR came over before going up to Cambridge. We hear he is going to take up boxing again. K. G. CHILMAN very early in the term paid us a flying visit en route for Oxford. He has been playing inside left for the Varsity Hockey team and has scored his usual number of goals. L. E. CUTFORTH has been on leave from the Aldershot command. He is transferring from the Engineers to the Air Force and hopes to go abroad. T. W. DONKING came over in his Humber for the day. He has been playing scrum half for Harrogate Old Boys. He gets up at unearthly hours in the morning and goes by train to Middlesbrough daily. L. ELLIOT-SMITH has been rowing in the Cambridge Trials this term at No. 5. Earlier in the term he rowed No. 7. for a short time but became too heavy and was moved to No. 5. In the Trials Race, Elliot-Smith in A. B. Stobart's crew, rowed very well. The Times said he was one of the " outstanding oarsmen in the winninc, crew." L. HEADLAM came over with Marwood and hBarton one Sunday in November. He has been playing for his College 2nd XV.

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W H. HUFFAM visited us some weeks ago, and is now at Leeds University. M. R. JONES is going to take a farm in Rhodesia and came to say good-bye to the School before he left England. E. G. H. MACK is still teaching at Ascham House, Newcastle, and manages to steal a half-day with us now and again. G. MARWOOD is staying some miles from Oxford and has begun to do work. He does seven hours a day for smalls. He hopes to go up to Worcester next term. W. A. PRrrr is still in Ireland. He managed to pay us a visit on the occasion of the Tate Theatrical performance, Nov. 24. W. L. ROBERTS has just completed his medical course and is now a fully fledged M.B. He came early in the term. J. TASKER is working on a farm near Ampleforth. He has been over three times this term. B. D. TOYNE paid us a short visit. He has gone to Southern India to a post in the British American Tobacco Co. W. G. YEOMAN came over for a few days at the end of October and gave us the pleasure of his cheery countenance.

THE DUKE OF YORK'S CAMP. August, 1923. •

The Duke of York has conceived a scheme which may have a considerable influence on the future of the nation. The experiment of mixing boys of every grade of society has proved eminently successful, and the guests at the Duke of York's camp realised that the public-school boy has much in common with the working lad, and, consequently, that the lack of sympathy often shown between the classes they represent is not irremediable. It must not be supposed, however, that the two classes were forced into intimacy. Far from it. The purpose of the camp was to bring the two types together, and give them the opportunity of making friends, if they wished. Indeed, the entire absence of any compulsion in either mingling the classes or preserving discipline was perhaps the most marvellous feature of a unique camp. The camping-party was composed of 200 public-school boys and 200 industrial lads. The site selected was the Littlestone aerodrome which is situated on Romney Marsh on the coast of Kent, with the sea within easy reach.

THE DUKE OF YORK'S CAMP.

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There was one rule—" Play the Game," which, if it was ever held to ridicule, soon justified its choice, for while it awakened a sense of duty, and aided discipline, it implied that the games-one of the main features of the camp—were compulsory. The camping-party was divided into twenty sections and each of these sections competed in the inter-sectional games. In order that the public-school boys might have no advantage, recognised games were not played, and games of a more original character, bearing such names as " Free Cricket " or " Ball and Bucket " were substituted. The method of marking these games was also unique, as it involved honest effort on the part of every member of a section, thus requiring the fulfilment of the only camp rule " Play the Game." But it was essentially a holiday camp, and these games formed the nearest approach to routine attained in the camp day, and they only occupied a part of the morning. There were three bathing parades a 'day : one before breakfast, one after the morning games, and another in the evening. Everybody bathed, and everybody rushed the man with the biscuits in order to secure the maximum number of biscuit rations that could be beguiled out of him. Concerts were held every evening, either in one of the halls or in the open air : and it was very noticeable that here the industrial lad was just as much in evidence as the public-school boy. It was during one of these concerts that the arrival of a party of guests, including several Cabinet Ministers, was announced. - – These guests were received hospitably, but not ceremoniously, and though they were allowed to speak for three minutes, at lunch the following day, they were abruptly cut off, on reaching this limit, by the firing of a gun, directly behind them. This was typical of a community which knew neither celebrities nor nonentities, and it was left to men of humbler station to win a name for themselves, and thus break the tradition. For before the week was out, everybody knew " Tishy " who had a " cast in his legs " as somebody put it. " Moses of the glib tongue," " Jack Spratt " of the fastidious tastes and generous figure, and " Albert," the man of subtle, if unconscious wit. Early in the week, the Duke and Duchess of York visited the camp, and although they were enthusiastically received, they were not constantly surrounded by a crowd of sightseers, but

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were, it was hoped, made to feel comfortable. They inspected the camp quarters, and watched the sections competing in the various camp games, obtaining a view of their camp as it really was, decorated by no trimmings savouring of exhibition. Co-operation in such matters as this was obtained, not by coercion, but by means of the wonderful spirit of the camp, arising from tactful handling, and the fact that everybody appreciated that he was the guest of the Duke of York. Volunteers for the small fatigues which were necessary during the day, were always forthcoming at the first appeal of the section leaders, and the hardened veterans of many O.T.C. camps, found no inclination to use their talent in avoiding work, acquired through many a bitter struggle. The week ended in a befitting manner, and a huge bonfire was made on the beach, on the last night. After chairing everybody there was to be chaired, and singing " Auld Lang Syne " round the bonfire, a rush was made on sleeping quarters, and the day ended with a pillow-fight in the dark. Thus ended a never-to-be-forgotten week in the lives of the camping party. " You are going to spend the most enjoyable week of your lives," the Camp Chief had prophesied at the beginning of the week. He was quite right in this, but the camp was as successful as it was enjoyable, and though its national importance can never be definitely measured, it is certain that if such a cordial understanding existed between the different classes in Great Britain to-day, as existed at the New Romney Camp, there would be none of those petty grievances which make so much mischief, and often form such a good soil in which to sow the seeds of Bolshevism. A.T. B.

OBITUARY.

We regret to announce the death of MR. SAMUEL WADDINGTON, Anthologist, Sonneteer and Biographer, on November 7th, 1923, at his residence at Kilburn, two days before his 79th birthday. He entered the school in 1857.

OUR CONTEMPORARIES.

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OUR CONTEMPORARIES. We have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the following : The Carliol, The Cuthbertian, The Dancnsis, The Eagle, The Framlinghamian, The Haileyburian (2), The Hurst j ohnian, The Hymerian, The Leodiensian, The Merchistonian, The Malvernian (2), The Novocastrian, The St. Peter's College Magazine, The Pocklingtonian, The Sedburghian.

THE

PETERITE ERITE. VOL. XXIII.

APRIL, 1924.

No. 246.

SCHOOL LETTER. E are now drawing to the end of what has been a very pleasant term. Some people seem to think the Easter Term the least interesting of the three, but in diversity of interests it has no rival. This term we have finished the Rugger season, played Hockey and rowed, yet have had time for minor amusements as well. It was decided at the beginning of the season to play " Rugger " for a month to try to finish the season, which had been greatly curtailed during the Xmas term. With this in view, matches were arranged, but were unfortunately cancelled owing to the weather and railway strike. Sewell once again took part in the Public School Rugger matches in London, during the Xmas holidays. He unfortunately broke his collar bone in this second match and so was debarred from taking any further part in them. We also understand that he was entered for the Public Schools' Squash Tournament. Bad weather also affected the Hockey, our first match we played without practice, with the result that we lost this and the next two games, however, a month's really fine weather followed which allowed the team to get some practice, which lead to quite a different state of things. The House Boat Races were rowed off in glorious weather and resulted in a victory for the School House as was expected. The Rise Boat is to be congratulated on reaching the final. The School was intensely interested in the results of the English Squash team in America, captained by Mr. Toyne, during the time of whose absence the head-mastership was carried on by Mr. Tendall. The brilliant record the team put up was most acceptable to all British sportsmen.

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SCHOOL LETTER.

H. G. Coates represented the School in the Public Schools Squash Tournament, who, although he did not carry off the trophy, was considered, by most of the spectators, to be the best player there. This term the Debating Society has been revived ; the thanks of the School and especially members of the Debating Society are due to Mr. Hutchins for the time and trouble he spent organizing and drawing up the rules for this Society. The feature of this term, however, has been a Scientific Exhibition, which, we flatter ourselves, was a great success. The School has also enjoyed a varied assortment of lectures and entertainments, accounts of which are appended below. I think we ought to mention two, Mr. Chester's entertainment which was attractive as ever and Mr. Bailey's lecture on the Wembley Exhibition. The latter was illustrated with lantern slides, the chimneys of Halifax (in America) rather reminded one of a quiet country village. The Theatricals were as great an attraction as ever, on both nights the Hall was crowded, while the acting was up to its usual high standard. The School is about to get possession of its new playing fields, which will be a great asset. At present the lack of suitable fields is a serious drawback to all games.

OXFORD LETTER. OXFORD O.P. CLUB, OXFORD. DEAR SIR, As the end of the term draws near we are again faced with the construction of an Old Peterite letter. No doubt many volumes could be written on the noble deeds and worthy actions of each member up here, but being of modest natures, they seem to hide their lights under bushels, and so it is a little difficult to find them out. K. G. Chilman has particularly distinguished himself by gaining his half-blue at Hockey and later by being chosen to represent England on already two occasions this year. N. K. Lindsay has maintained his early promise in the theatrical world. He is a member of the O.U.D.S. and featured in its production of Hamlet this term.

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CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

For the rest, let us say that they have lived and learnt. We are pleased to hear that the term has so far been successful, and feel honoured to have been visited by Mr. Woodock and Mr. Featherstone. Wishing the School every success, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. O.P. CLUB, CAMBRIDGE.

DEAR SIRS, It is generally felt by all who wade wearily through the Lent term that it is the most uneventful, uninteresting and unendurable term of the three. It is not until we look back upon it that we see that perhaps after all there were a few bright moments, transient though they must have been. We might mention in this connection the one fine day of the Lents, the last few warm days of term, and the descent upon us one Sunday of two illustrious Oxonian O.P's. Before mentioning ourselves, we would like to congratulate Mr. Toyne on his most successful captaincy of the British Squash team over the herring pond ; also K. G. Chilman on playing both for England and Oxford at Hockey. Finally, coming nearer home, we most heartily congratulate Elliot-Smith on being awarded his " Blue." We wish him the very best of luck and hope to see him assisting Cambridge to victory on April 5th. C. E. Birks (Selwyn) has distinguished himself in diverse roles. We feel sure that the Lents and the events immediately following them will live long in his memory. A. T. Blair (St. John's) on enquiry as to his doings this term has been curiously reticent. He has, however, played for John's 1st XV. ; his wealth of anecdote_ never fails to amuse members. W. Darwin (Sidney Sussex) has become a " B.F. " this term ; in other words he has risen high in the ranks of the British Fascisti. He was also seen at Fenner's during the 'Varsity Sports in very congenial company.

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CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

G. L. Elliot-Smith (St. John's) " Good wine needs no bush " and a good oar needs no further praise from us. The nth meeting of the Club. was held in his rooms and was generally thought to have been the most successful to date. R. V. C. Gray (Selwyn) has not graced us with his presence at meetings of late. He is now President of the Selwyn Chess Club, and can, so to speak, push a pretty pawn. L. Headlam (Corpus Christi) has succeeded in passing his Little-go and has become more settled in consequence. The speediness of his motor cycling seems to be causing the Club some alarm. Together with L. F. Leversedge (St. John's) he succeeded one fine day in holding up the entire traffic of Piccadilly, whilst he engaged an irate arm of the law in irrelevant conversation. Leversedge himself would seem to have been working fairly hard. He has been awarded his colours for College hockey. B. McCall (Selwyn) is now a Lance Corporal in the signalling section of the C.U.O.T.C. His chief interest would still seem to be wireless, though the actual receiving set he is said to possess seems to be largely missing. M. E. Reed (Peterhouse) has become daring in his old age. A recent visit of his to the " Rendezvous " must have needed much strength of purpose and undeniable courage. May we enquire whether it was through his activities that the building was put out of bounds by the authorities ? J. L. Wightman (Christ's) has not distinguished himself to any great extent this term. Together with Blair he was once seen upon the river endeavouring to keep a canoe right side up. Of Messrs. Dawson and Tomlinson we have heard and seen little. We believe 'that the former is still at Ridley Hall, but of his activities at hockey we can obtain no news. Tomlinson is occasionally to be seen at Christ's, and has endeavoured to beautify the College by designing some new gates to the Lodge. Wishing the School XI. every success next term, We remain, Yours sincerely, O. P's. CANTAB.

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THEATRICALS. " RAFFLES." After considerable discussion it was decided that the School Play this year should be something in a lighter vein than usual. The piece chosen was Hornung and Presbrey's " Raffles," a choice fully justified by the interest which the performance aroused, and by the universal commendation which the performers received. A story full of interest, a play full of dramatic situations, the principal characters in the hands of able and experienced actors and the smaller parts played by people making first appearances—all this helped to keep the interest of the crowded audiences at a high pitch till the fall of the final curtain. In a performance in which the general standard of acting was so extremely good for amateurs, it would be invidious and possibly asking for trouble to pick out anyone for special mention. Everyone knows how much the general level of excellence owed to the wide experience of Mr. Toyne. His versatality was never more obvious than when he gave up the part of " Raffles " to play that of Curtis Bedford, because it was felt that no one else could adequately play the latter. He did it well, with just that touch of originality which we always get with his performances. Mr. Goolden played " Raffles " naturally, quietly and incisively, and the cheers that greeted his escape in the last act showed that he had carried his audience with him. Mr. Rhodes, as " Lord Amersteth," got off with the 01 voxxo; with a vengeance, showing that they still dearly love a lord— and he looked as if he always had been one. Hodd, Sewell and Yates were all uncommonly good. Hodd has some of the most difficult scenes in the play, and he got through them with credit, Yates had just to be himself, and Sewell to be what he may have been in a previous existence. Of the ladies Mrs. Toyne once more,showed us that technique and powerful acting are not confined to those who make a life study of it. We don't like Mrs. Vidal but we liked Mrs. Toyne very much—we could not despise Mrs. Vidal as perhaps we ought to have done, but we felt genuinely sorry for her and wished that her lot could have fallen in more pleasant places. Miss Evelyn was as ever a great little actress, Mrs. Atkinson showed that when she goes to the theatre she has her eyes open and she reminded us of more than one well-known actress ; Miss Dodsworth was dignified and hysterical in turn—as she was meant to be. .

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We have seen someone like Mrs. Tendall when in Paris, and Mrs. Peachments have often opened the door to us when years ago we used to visit our bachelor friends. Rices have mixed us many a whiskey and soda but so far we have never had to encounter any McGovernes—it will be no laughing matter when we have to. The play owed much to Scholefield and Roberts, also to the electricians and stage manager—all of whose names appear in the appended caste. Mr. Peachment's Orchestra played really charmingly, and added much to the enjoyment of the evening.

THE CASTE.

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Mrs. Tendall Marie (Lady Melrose's Maid) E. P. Sewell Crawshaw C. R. Rice Goldby Mrs. Toyne ... Mrs. Vidal Miss M. Evelyn Lady Ethel (Lord Amersteth's Daughter Miss Dodsworth Lady 1`vielrose (His Sister) ... Mrs. Atkinson Miss Conran ... H. N. Hodd Bunny Manders R. F. Yates Lord Crow:ey ... K. H. Rhodes, Esq. Lord A7r.ersteth R. 0. Goolden, Esq. Raffles ... ... S. M. Toyne, Esq. Curtis Bedford H. McGoverne Merton Mrs, Peachment Mrs. Barraciough H. Baldwin, R. C. Cartwright Policemen Stage Manager ...

G. F. Tendall, Esq.

The School Orchestra, conducted by C. H. Peachment, Esq., rendered :— • (a) " Wana Wana." ( b) " Susannah's Squeaking Shoes." " Funeral March of the Marionettes " (Gowned). () c

Scene Painters, Electricians :—J. Scholefield, F. W. Roberts, assisted by N. Halliwell Sutcliffe, A. L. Crarer.

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FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. This match was very exciting and the result was in doubt until the final whistle went. Neither side was able to score in the first half, Coates, Robinson and Timmins were nearly over more than once for the School, and had not the latter been starved by his centre we should probably have held a useful lead. Our forwards had more than held their own and Troop was able time and again to give our backs the opportunity to oven out the game. The honours of the first half were clearly ours. Ampleforth went off at a great pace in the second half. Though they lost one of their three-quarters after ten minutes' play and another a few minutes later they had as much of the game as we did, and eventually Lawson went over for them. Then we took the game in hand, and after a good break-away and kick by Coates, Sewell scored for us, making the score 3 points all. Then Ampleforth took up the attack and it was only fine defensive work by the School that kept them out. After a scramble on our line Green scored for Ampleforth and that decided the match. We attacked at the finish but could not score. It was a well fought even match, if we had had our full team, and had we been able to press home the advantage of numbers in the second half, we should have won : but no football for more than three weeks had left us short of practice. The team chosen was :—full back, Richardson ; three-quarters, Robinson, G. B., Timmins, Coates and Rhodes ; Halves, Troop and Delgado ; Forwards, Sewell, Hodd, Yates, Robinson, T. G., Scholefield, Smyth, Rice, Moss. Hodd, Robinson, T. G., and Rhodes owing to injury had to stand down for Bowman, Walton and John Scholefield. Result :— Ampleforth 2 tries 6 pts. St. Peter's i try 3 pts.

ST. PETER'S V. OLD BOYS. The Old Boys brought down a very powerful side captained by F. H. Butterfield.- They out weighted and out-paced the School and eventually won by 18—nil. It was a very pleasant game, and we were delighted to see so many distinguished players against us.

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HOCKEY.

O.P. team :—W. H. Huffam, J. Tasker, F. H. Butterfield, J. G. Johnson, J. H. Brooke, K. G. Chilman, T. W. Donking, K. H. Rhodes, R. R. Rainford, W. Buckle, W. H. Dixion, N. Pullan, E. G. H. Mack, J. N. Avery, R. V. C. Gray.

HOCKEY RETROSPECT AND CHARACTERS. The Hockey XI. has not had as successful a season as usual. The old experienced players had left and serious hockey was late in starting. However, things began to turn in the second half of the first match against the Durham Light Infantry. It is rarely that the beginning of improvement is so marked. The team was two goals down, but it drew level and only lost one match afterwards. Its best performances were against the Old Peterites and in the return fixture with the D.L.I. The faults of the side were very obvious and largely due to lack of experience and as the team should be almost the same next year, it is undoubtedly beneficial to enumerate them. The tackling was slow and often one handed, the forwards used their feet instead of their sticks, nearly every member of the side, with the notable exception of Chapman, stroked the ball two or three times before hitting it. As the season progressed, these faults became minimised and so the team improved. Next year, the side should be really good. J. SCHOLEFIELD (captain), showed improved form, as soon as he took up his place at outside left. G. B. ROBINSON was more successful at inside left and ended by shooting some good goals. E. G. BULLEN a hard working half-back. He is apt to hit too hard, when feeding his forwards, but a most useful player. C. J. WILCOX, a clever back, but must be more energetic in getting back when he is passed. W. A. CLARKE has obvious faults, but when they were pointed out, he corrected them and ended by being the safer of the two backs. P. DAINTRY a very fine goalkeeper. The XI. owed a great deal to him. J. N. BULLEN passed well to his forwards and most promising. K. H. CHAPMAN the quickest tackler on the side. Next year he will be of great value to any team. '

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N. DOBREE has done some good things and scored one or two

dashing goals, but at present he fails to know when to pass and when to dribble. S. BOWMAN good in practice games, but strangely at sea in the matches. HOCKEY FIXTURE LIST, W. 3o Jan. York Sycamores ... -• W. 6 Feb. York (Wednesday) H.C. S. 9 „ Bradford H.C. W. 13 „ Leeds University 1 Mar. Harrogate H. C. ... S. W. 5 York (Wednesday) H.C. S. 8 ,, Fragments F. rr Durham L. Infantry S. 15 „ Thirsk H.C. W. 19 Ripon G. School ... S. 22 Old Peterites W. 26 York Banks Th. 27 Durham L. Infantry S. 29 Fragments ,

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THE SCHOOL V, YORK SYCAMORES. Played Wednesday, January 3oth, on the School ground. This was the School's first game of the season, consequently their play did not reach a high standard, weak shooting being particularly noticeable. The visitors scored three goals by break-aways to which the School replied with two goals through Scholefield. The School team was as follows :—J. G. Timmins (goal), W. A. Clarke, R. C. Cartwright (backs), C. J. Wilcox, E. G. Bullen, K. H. Chapman, (half-backs) N. R. Dobree, D. Norwood, Esq., J. Scholefield, J. L. Rodgers, G. B. Robinson (forwards). SCHOOL V. YORK WEDNESDAY. Played February 6th, on the York Ground. In this match the School showed a marked improvement especially in the combination of the forwards, although they found the York centre half very difficult to pass. The School had most of the play in the first half and crossed over with a

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lead of 2-1. The goals being scored by D. Norwood Esq., and J. Scholefield. After the resumption the home team asserted themselves and the play ended with the score of 6-3 in their favour. The School team was as follows :—P. Daintry (goal), C. J. Wilcox, W. A. Clarke (backs), K. H. Chapman, E. G. Bullen, S. Bowman (half-backs), N. R. Dobree, J. G. Timmins, J. Scholefield, D. Norwood, Esq., G. B. Robinson (forwards). THE SCHOOL v. BRADFORD H.C. Played Saturday, February 19th, on the School ground. The most noticeable feature of this match was the state of the ground, which was almost under water. The School, however, was up against a very strong side, and in the end had to acknowledge defeat by the margin of eight goals. Dobree scored two goals for the School. The School team was as follows :—P. Daintry (goal), C. J. Wilcox, W. A. Clarke (backs), K. H. Chapman, E. G. Bullen, H. B. Linton (half-backs), N. R. Dobree, J. G. Timmins, J. Scholefield, D. Norwood, Esq., G. B. Robinson (forwards). THE SCHOOL v. LEEDS UNIVERSITY "A." Played Wednesday, February 13th, on the York Hockey ground. The School, after three consecutive defeats, gained their first victory of the season by defeating the visitors by 5-1. This was achieved by an all-round improvement, the halves began to find their forwards and the backs cleared very much quicker. Scorers for the School : J. Scholefield (4), D. Nonvood, Esq. The School was as follows :—P. Daintry (goal), C. J. Wilcox, W. A. Clarke (backs), K. H. Chapman, E. G. Bullen, H. B. Linton (half-backs), N. R. Dobree, J. G. Timmins, J. Scholefield, D. Norwood, Esq., G. B. Robinson (forwards). SCHOOL v. DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY H.C. Played on the School ground on Tuesday, March nth, in fine weather. In this match S. M. Toyne, Esq. played for the School for the first time this season, after his long absence in America. His presence was immediately felt and as a result of his efforts and coaching the School drew against an extremely strong Durham Light Infantry team.

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The Durhams attacked most of the first half and scored two goals but in the second half the School retaliated strongly, netting two goals and were unlucky not to win. D. Norwood, Esq., scored both goals. The team was as follows :—P. Daintry (goal), W. A. Clarke, C. J. Wilcox (backs), K. H. Chapman, S. M. Toyne, Esq., E. G. Bullen (half-backs), N. R. Dobree, D. Norwood, Esq., J. Scholefield, G. B. Robinson, J. G. Timmins (forwards).

THE SCHOOL V. THIRSK H.C. Played Saturday, 15th March, on the Thirsk ground. The School in this match were considerably weakened by the absence of S. M. Toyne, Esq. and P. Daintry, and played much below form. The home side scored 8 goals to which the School replied with one through Hemsley. The School team was as follows :—R. A. McEwan (goal), C. J. Wilcox, W:4 A. Clarke (backs), K. H. Chapman, S. Bowman, E. G. Bullen (half-backs), N. R. Dobree, F. R. W. Hemsley, G. B. Robinson, D. Norwood, Esq., J. Scholefield (forwards). SCHOOL V. OLD PETERITES. Played on the School ground on Saturday, March 22nd, on a very dry and rather bumpy ground. The Old Peterites brought quite a strong team, captained by L. F. Leversedge, though they were without J. 0. Wood or K. G. Chilman, who were playing for England. The School started off with a rush scoring two goals in quick succession, followed shortly after by a third. The Old Boys soon rallied, however, and Tasker 'scored two goals. In the second half the School played very well and got 5 more goals chiefly due to the efforts of S. M. Toyne, Esq. Towards the end play became very keen. In this match S. M. Toyne, Esq. deserted his usual position of half-back and played centre forward, thus quickening up the forward line, and scoring two very fine goals. Robinson also scored 3 goals and Scholefield 2. Result :—School, 7 ; Old Peterites, 2. The team was as follows :—P. Daintry (goal), W. Clarke and C. Wilcox (backs), J. N. Bullen, E. G. Bullen, S. Bowman (halfbacks), N. R. Dobree, N. H. Sutcliffe, S. M. Toyne, Esq., G. B. Robinson, J. Scholefield (forwards).

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O.P. team :—A. N. Other ; L. F. Leversedge, A. M. Wood, ; G. Marwood, T. Whiteley-Walker, C. E. Birks ; C. E. S. Bullen, W. McKay, J. Tasker, D. Norwood, and G. W. Etches. THE SCHOOL V. YORK BANKS. Played Wednesday, March 26th, on the School ground. The ground was rather soft and very slippery, but it was obvious from the start that the School were the superior team, and with S. M. Toyne, Esq. in good form the School won easily. Score io—o. The scorers for the School were S. M. Toyne, Esq. (6), J. Scholefield (2), D. Norwood, Esq., N. R. Dobree. The School team was as follows :—P. Daintry (goal), C. J. Wilcox, W. A. Clarke (backs), J. N. Bullen, S. Bowman, E. G. Bullen (half-backs), N. R. Dobree, D. Norwood, Esq., S. M. Toyne, Esq., G. B. Robinson, J. Scholefield (forwards).

HOCKEY HOUSE MATCHES. The draw for the Hockey House matches took place on March 18th, and resulted in the following :House Grove v. Grove 4-3 Grove 5—o Rise (bye) Rise v. Manor 2-I Manor v. 3-1 Dayboys These matches, which were inaugurated last year, were continued and much enthusiasm was shown, although the standard of play was rather low. The best match was that between the School House and the Grove which resulted in a win for the latter and it was generally felt that the winner of this tie would win the competition. The Manor, Rise, and Dayboys were all more or less on an equal footing, but a good way below the standard of the Grove or School House. The outstanding players besides those who have played on the School XI. were Haggie, Sowerby (Grove) : Job, Stuart (Rise) : Delgado, Buchanan (School House) : Khan, Sellers, Elliot (Manor) : McEwan, ma., Sanders (Dayboys).

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ROWING. CORRESPONDENCE. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK, March, 1 924.

To the Editors, DEAR SIRS, May I take this opportunity on behalf of the XI. of thanking Mr. Toyne and Mr. Norwood for the time and trouble they have spent in coaching and playing for the team. I should also like to offer the heartiest congratulations of the XI. to K. G. Chilman on gaining his Hockey Blue at Oxford, and to L. F. Leversedge, last year's captain, on his success in the Freshman's match. I remain, Yours sincerely, J. SCHOLEFIELD,

Captain of Hockey.

ROWING. This term has been particularly exceptional for School Rowing as there has been very littte-triratrance-indeed from the point of view of the weather. The new pair oar tub, which was raised by subscriptions from the members of the Rowing Club (with some assistance from other sources for which we are duly grateful), has proved a tremendous help, and we have at last been able to give everybody some detailed instruction on the art of Rowing before being put into the clinker four. Several house boats undertook the long journey to Poppleton and the usual threats concerning the village pump were made to new comers, but—perhaps owing to the robust health of the new corners, the ancient custom appears to be rather falling into desuetude. We are all immensely proud and extremely delighted that our former Captain and stroke of the School boat in 1922 has been given his Blue,' and is rowing at No. 4 in the Cambridge University boat. The wishes of our various members are somewhat divided as to the reult of the race, personal feeling being torn between allegiance to their favoured University and the desire to see an Old Peterite in the winning crew. Our heartiest congratulations to Elliot Smith and the best of luck.

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HOUSE RACES. The House coat races (1st Division) were rowed on the 6th, 7th and 8th of March. The outstanding features of the races were the excellent style and watermanship shown by School House i., and the surprising performance of Rise i., who after several accidents and alterations in the crew trained up steadily in the last week and by winning both heats were well qualified to be the runners-up in the final. RISE I. v. SCHOOL HOUSE II. School House ii. Rise i. Bow A. R. Walton W. W. Gill L. G. C. Lace 2 A. W. Oddy 2 J. G. Troop A. P. Thompson 3 3 E. W. T. Smythe Str. D. G. Ogilvie Str. Cox C. Dixon G. B. Bridges Cox School House ii. came to the start with a reputation of being a fast boat and with having rowed an excellent course. The Rise appeared to be full of a grim determination not to be beaten by more than they could help. The start was good and the School House drew slightly in front, gradually getting-to-about tiength in front at the York City Boat House. On the corner, the Rise, who had the railway side of the river, put on a great spurt and between the bridges reduced the lead ultimately to win by length. The Rise cox deserves special mention for the excellent judgment shown in this race.

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SCHOOL HOUSE I. v. MANOR I. Manor i. School House i. Bow A. B. Sellers Bow R. S. Moss 2 P. H. Townend R. F. Yates 2 H. S. Burrows C. R. Rice 3 3 G. R. Flint Str. H. N. Hodd Str. Cox D B Kingston A. Dixon Cox The Manor had trained well, were nicely together, and altogether were a very promising boat. The crews got off together and were level for a few strokes, but unfortunately the stroke of the Manor boat suffered a slight wrench early in the race and although he continued most pluckily to row through, the crew was not able to put forth its best effort. The School House won the race comfortably.

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RISE I. v. DAYBOYS L Dayboys. Bow P. Young 2 W. Richardson 3 K. C. Hodgson Str. J. Richardson Cox F. Ryder After the previous day's performance the Rise were' considered as serious rivals and a good race was anticipated as the Dayboys had been favourites for the position of runners-up. Both boats got a very good start, the Rise being a little slower slightly behind in the first three strokes, and the Dayboys going all out to get a lead were a good length ahead at the York City corner. Then again the Rise began to go for ' the other boat and going through Scarborough Bridge were barely a length behind. Along the straight piece the boats were running practically dead level until the last 5o yards, when the stroke of the Rise made his final effort and splendidly backed up by his crew won a great race by a length. The Dayboys rowed well, but their fault was in not keeping together and backing up their stroke when he attempted to quicken over the latter part of the course. '

SCHOOL HOUSE- I. v. RISE I. The prospects in this race gave rise to considerable speculation as to the result. However, after the first half minute the School House established a definite lead of I- a length and although the Rise hung on all the way through they could not keep up to the superior length of their opponents. The Rise made a great effort at the finish and actually gained some ground, but Hodd kept his crew well together and won the race by 2 2 lengths. A pleasing feature of the races was the large number of interested spectators on the bank, and being favoured with fine weather we can refer to the 1924 House races as a very successful event. IInd. DIVISION RACES. During the earlier part of the term, the training of the 2nd Division boats was mainly confined to " pair-tub instruction," but during the week which followed the 1st Division races, a period of intensive training in clinkers set in. To some extent the interest in the races was lessened by last minute losses on

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the part of the Rise, the Manor and the Dayboys. Indeed the Manor were unfortunate in losing their stroke on the day of the race. The races were rowed on Wednesday and Thursday, March igth and 2oth. In the first round the Manor ii. drew the School House iii. and the Rise ii. drew the Dayboys ii. The races were marked by great enthusiasm and energy rather than by any remarkable degree of style, which is hardly surprising considering the comparatively short period of training and the last minute changes in the crews. .

MANOR II. v. SCHOOL HOUSE III.

The School House iii. made rather a ragged start but soon recovered and took the lead, which they kept till the finish, winning by i lengths, in spite of a very game fight on the part of the Manor. School House iii. Manor ii. Bow J. W. Y. Burton Bow J. Cunningham 2 C. H. C. Baldwin 2 J. R. Dryden E. K. Ives 3 ..A. C. Leach 3 T. C. Yates Str. Str. F. D. Horobiii Cox C. L. Troop Cox G. P. Easter" RISE II. v. DAYBOYS II. After a level start, the Rise drew away and gained half-alength which was kept over the first half of the course. The Dayboys, who were very short at the start, lengthened out and took the lead. In an exciting finish the Dayboys won by I length. Rise ii. Dayboys Bow R. W. Howell Bow J. F. Atkinson 2 R. D. Boyd 2 T. S. Lamb 3 R. F. H. Stephenson 3 R. C. Parkinson Str. T. B. Bridges Str. E. L. Triffitt Cox F. H. Douglas Cox J. Crawford SCHOOL HOUSE III. v. DAYBOYS II. (FINAL). In the final there was an unfortunate mishap. The rudder line of the Dayboys' boat had become entangled with the rudder pin with the result that they went straight into the bank from

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the start. By the time that the lines were disentangled, the School House had obtained a good lead and, in spite of heroic efforts on the part of the Dayboys, finished well ahead. In view of the accident however, the School House offered a rerow, which took place on Friday, 21st, and resulted in a win by 4 lengths for the Dayboys.

PUBLIC SCHOOL SQUASH RACQUETS. This competition was held at Queen's Club on January 7th and following days. Like the singles at Racquets, it is a handicap competition, but we are inclined to believe that it would be more popular with the competitors, if it were an open event divided into over and under 16 years of age. Last year E. G. H. Mack reached the final and somewhat unaccountably went down to Bliss of Dartmouth. This year it was fairly obvious in the practices that our representative, H. G. Coates, was one of the two best in the competition. For these events, there is a certain amount of strain, and a competitor has to be in the pink of condition if he is to be ready for any tight match, which may turn up on any of the days. Coates drew a bye in the first round and had to concede g to H. J. Morris, of Downside. In spite of this handicap he had no difficulty in winning quite easily, 15-11, 15-9. In the third round, he met L. Brown, of Charterhouse, to whom he gave 3 points. It was considered that the winner of this match would be the ultimate _winner and this turned out to be the case. The first game was played at a very fair pace, but both players made a lot of mistakes. Brown played to the back of the court and was very persistent, but Coates tried the drop shot more frequently. He began trying the fine shots a little too soon and the mistakes gave his opponent a good lead which enabled him to win the first game. The second game produced a fine struggle, Coates sprang into his form and it appeared that he would win the game and the match fairly comfortably. Brown, however, stuck to his guns and Coates was all out before he wan this game. In the final game Coates made very careless shots and the score went to 8-3 and then to 10-5 against him. Again after some hard rallies he crept up to ro all and then II—ro. Iicwever Coates seemed a little bit done, and with luck not too kind to ( him, he hit the telltale board three times in rapid succession and hisnpponent led 13-11. The score remained 13-11, whilst no less than three hands each were served. Then Brown ran out the winner

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of a very thrilling game, which might have gone either way. Coates was not at his best except in the second game, but an onlooker thought that he was just not quite there in the third game owing to his opponent's quick returns, which had set a hot pace. The Charterhouse player won the final with great ease. Scores :—H. G. Coates (St. Peter's) a bye in Round I., beat H. J. Morris (Downside) rec. g in Round II. 15—ii, 15-9. Round III. L. Brown (Charterhouse) rec. 3. beat H. G. Coates, scratch, 15-11, 9-15,

THE BRITISH SQUASH RACQUETS TEAM IN AMERICA. After ten years' of continuous and fairly hard work at St. Peter's School, I was granted six weeks' leave of absence. This enabled me to accept the invitation of the English Tennis and Racquets Association to captain the first international team to America. It would be a mistake, however, to consider that this tour was a rest, unless one is a firm believer inthe saying that change of work is the best form of rest. As space is limited, I do not propose to dwell long on the voyage, but it was sufficiently rough to make the Tyrrhenia, on which we sailed, two days late on arriving at New York. Our great object on board ship was to get fit without getting fat. We expected to have- a strenuous time, but none of us expected to have quite so strenuous time as was to be our pleasurable fate. Every day we changed and exercised hard in the gymnasium for an hour, skipped and ran two miles. In the morning we played deck tennis or medicine ball. Both of these games are excellent exercise and require agility and " eye." One day, only, were we defeated by a hurricane whick stove in some portholes and made running and skipping positively dangerous. Unfortunately, one of the side, Dr. Drysdale, strained a tendon and we had to start in New York one man short. As the New Yorkers had arranged three matches, four aside, for the first four days, one of us had to play twice• in each match to rest Dr. Drysdale's leg and in order to prevent disappointment, we had to scrape in three matches in two days, because, as I

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said, we were two days late. Luckily we managed to win the batch, but with two reception dinners, a dance, a theatre and, most tiring of all, sightseeing, we were rather frightened of meeting Canada next day at Philadelphia and America the day after. Canada we defeated 4-1, but lost to America 3-2 in the last game of the last match. This was the only defeat of the full side on tour. It is not possible to describe all we saw and did at each town, but a brief description of New York might be interesting. The most striking thing about New York is the ceaseless and deafening din—not merely in Fifth Avenue and Broadway— but everywhere. This is due to several reasons, the chief of them being the peculiar shape of the city ; it is built on Manhattan Island, and is 14 miles long and i mile broad, built on solid rock, and since the great fire of 1837, it has expanded upwards and upwards. It has seven or eight main avenues parallel to each other running from West to East and 8o or 90 cross streets. Down the main avenues 2,000,000 people move from W. to E. every morning and 2,000,000 come from E. to W. every evening, and at mid-day another half million change quarters. To carry this enormous crowd down the narrow highway every method of conveyance, except the aeroplane, is brought into play, subway, elevated railway, street-cars, motors and a perfect army of taxis. The traffic control is most remarkable in New York, and is equally efficient in the other towns. Towers are placed in the centre of the street, and the whole of the traffic going E. to W. and W. to E. is stopped simultaneously by a system of red and yellow lights. This allows all traffic N. and S. and S. and N. to cross the avenues or join the E. and W. waiting traffic, yellow light to the avenues, red to the streets, and the ttaffic in the avenues E. and W. and W. to E. moves and the streets stop. In the country, the traffic regulations are very strict, and a breach of them would lead to fine or imprisonment. There is an efficient system of police, motor officers, and these may fire an automatic, if a motorist refuses to stop. At the curves, white lines are placed in the centre of the road ; a motorist detected cutting inside will suffer fine and confiscation of licence. There are practically no motor cycles and side-cars—I only saw one—which is not surprising when a Ford costs glo and can go the limit possible on the streets crowded with motors. The lengths to which the police go to catch those who break the laws was illustrated 15y the story of a motor-chaser, which actually crashed a cyclist at 40 miles an hour, who refused to stop.

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We were quite glad to leave New York, as the rate of living in every sense of the word was rather heavy. The Gotham Hotel was delightful, but as an apple cost 4/9 and a cup of tea 5/—, we had to restrain our appetites somewhat. If it had not been for the extreme generosity of our American friends, we should have been ruined. The ladies found flowers and the gentlemen tobacco awaiting them in their rooms, and we were overwhelmed with attention. On Friday, we arrived at Philadelphia, and were received by Mr. Sydney Clarke, who took us up to the most charming country house at Chestnut Hill. The much vaunted American trains disappointed us a great deal ; they were usually slow, stuffy and horribly jolty. Owing to the continuous baggage thefts, they have a most intricate checking system, which results in the entire breaking up of boxes, and it is by no means unusual for the baggage to be a day late in arrival. Philadelphia and its surrounding towns or suburbs, Merion, Haverford, Germantown, were more English, and the inhabitants were all of older stock. Their notions and ideas still had a smack of Quakerism and William Penn, but this prohibition is destroying the sanctity of law. Everybody carries spirits on them, and the drinking of bad alcohol at all hours of the day by boys and girls still at school is sapping the morality of the young American. There must be a great revolt to primitive ideas of right and wrong, or America will collapse. From Philadelphia, we travelled all day by a famous train called " The Black Diamond " to Buffalo. We went to Bethlehem and thence up the Lehigh Valley to the Susquehana, thence across the Blue Mountains to Ithaca. Cornell University is perched on a hill at Ithaca, and is one of the most distinctive of many American Universities. It must be remembered that everyone goes to a University in America the butcher, the tobacconist, the florist, all may be Princetown, Harvard, Cornell graduates. No boy leaves school before 171 or i8, and the ordinary Englishman would be surprised by the books in the private book-shelf of, say, a merchant in the middle of the States. At Buffalo, we were met by Mr. Bass, and our visit was regarded as quite an event. Offices were closed, stands erected to see us and even greater kindness heaped upon us. We stayed at a sumptuous skyscraper, the Statler Hotel, and entertained by Mr. Bass, at the Saturn Club. So anxious were the BuffaIonians to play us that we had to play two matches each, but though we had good games, we managed to make a clean sweep. Next day, we left Buffalo in private cars for Niagara, and were struck with the colossal developments in progress. Buffalo !

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itself is a town of 600,000 inhabitants, and it owes its growth to its position at the head of Lake Erie, and as a military post, it guards the neck of land between Ontario and Erie. This is the home of bootlegging, and rum runners from bungalows on either side of lake and river carry on a huge trade and we passed lorries with milk cans coming up from the bungalows masquerading as fisherman's cottages. A small T.B.D. is lying in the rapids half a mile above the falls. She was engaged in chasing bootleggers, and after a successful foray, the officers and crew got so drunk that they could not steer the ship, which quickly ran on to her doom. By sheer good fortune, she struck the rock midstream, and there were the drunken sailors imprisoned for three days, any moment expecting their end. Gradually a bridge of barges was built and floated down to them, and the men were rescued ; they are now teetotallers. Buffalo's recent developments are due to the power stations at Niagara. The power is transmitted by alternating current system, and these huge erections for carrying the three wires stretch across the country for 250 miles. Many things get accidentally charged with electricity, and I received shocks on touching a tray in a private house and often on locking or unlocking my door. We passed Dunlop's new 2,000,000 plant, went over the Shredded Wheat Factory, then to Niagara Falls. They were terrific in their power, but owing to the clouds of spray, it was hard to get a good view. We had to put on overalls to get on to the Ice Mountain " under the falls, and the cold was intense. Perhaps even more wonderful than nature's unfettered work was nature harnessed to man's use. The power station was quite remarkable ; it harnesses 25% of Niagara, and the bottled canal drops 200 feet into the turbines, which revolve at 700 per minute and 93% power of the water energy is caught, whereas in coaldriven dynamos only 17% energy is obtained. There was a most striking absence of employes—only one man per 10,000 H.P. We then went on to the Canadian side of the falls, which are more picturesque than the American, though the volume of water is slightly less. The road was rather bad, and particularly bad, with a foot of snow on it, so that the continuous chain of notices exhorting the motorist to keep under 25 miles per hour were nearly as un-necessary as the notice placed about 200 yards from Niagara, the current racing about 3o miles. " Swimming is expressly forbidden." Are the Americans lacking in humour or are they merely different ? On February 14th, we arrived at Toronto, where we had another warm welcome. Mr. Greening was our host, and to his kindness, we owe much of the comfort and pleasure of the Canadian part of the trip. There is a distinctly pro-English atmosphere and a very bitter anti-American. Hatred of the Yankee is openly expressed in

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the barber's shop, the bank and the tobacconist's, and the idea that even French Canada is drawn towards America is utterly erroneous. During our first evening, we were taken to witness the spot ice hockey team, Ottawa, play against Toronto, St. Patrick's. It was a wonderful exhibition of skill ; the pace of the skaters, and their tactical adroitness beats anything in England. Body checking is allowed, but unfortunately many fouls creep into the game, for which, the penalty is temporary suspension. There is a little box, where the suspended players sit, and the referee demands and gets immediate obedience. If a player is suspended for more than two minutes, he is fined anything from five dollars to 200. Next day, we lunched at Hart House, which is the residential portion of Toronto University. It is a most beautiful though modern building. The tower is a copy of Magdalen's, and is in complete harmony with the rest of the University. There are a wonderful theatre, gymnasium, indoor running track, baths, squash courts, and the whole social life of the 3,000 undergraduates centres round the one college, Hart House. It was a most interesting day— made all the more interesting through the kindness of Professor Coventry and the Warden, E. Bickersteth, son of the late Vicar of Leeds. The latter has no easy task in providing the right type of higher education for the sons of merchants, miners, farmers, cattle-ranchers, fur-traders. When Oxford and Cambridge become democratised, will they succeed as well ? Mr. Bickersteth spent a year as a miner in order to see the other side of the canvas. Would Michael Sadler go as a collier ? The Canadian Championship brought in our five and eight Americans. In the final, Robarts beat Macpherson, and this trophy came to England. On the Sunday, we' motored back to Toronto-4o miles along the lake—near the Indian reservations at Brantford and through the peach groves. From Toronto to Montreal in French Canada, we hit a terrible blizzard ; the trains were snowed up and sleighs were the only forms of conveyance. Again easy victory, warm hospitality, and a strong anti-American feeling. We were entertained at a seigneurie, a magnificent log mansion 15 miles from Montreal. The drive in open sleigh was perishingly cold, and even in the squash court, ice formed on the floor. Colonel Hooper received us in almost regal fashion in his gold chain, and we seemed to be back in 18th century France under the ancient regime. The sleigh drivers and servants spoke French, and when we drove back to the station singing Canadian folk songs to the jingle of the bells, it seemed difficult to believe that we had come out from England to play squash racquets. From Montreal to Boston in a director's car, excellent cook, dining room, bedrooms and observation car all to ourselves. It made the journey pass quickly

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and pleasantly. The Maine Forest reminded me of Norway, though the heights were not so great nor were the lakes and rivers so deep. Boston is a big financial centre, and like Philadelphia, represents the old stock. The squash racquets meeting consisted of an inter-state team championship and a singles. Unfortunately, the singles player could not compete with the team, and the exclusion of G. Robarts from the team could only be justified by his winning the Singles Championship. This he managed to do, and so we brought back the Canadian and American cups to England. Throughout the tour, the Americans showed themselves to be first-rate sportsmen, and the English victory was greeted with genuine enthusiasm, though, doubtless, America was disappointed with the result. The Americans are undoubtedly keen to excel at any game, which they take up, and few Englishmen can possibly realise the enthusiasm with which squash racquets is taken up. For the most part, they hit very hard and cross drops have to be very accurate in their narrow courts to be of any use ; only their three outstanding players, Peabody, Dixon and Bourke ever attempt them. On the Sunday, we were escorted by an enthusiastic crowd of Americans on to the Ansonia, and America ended our delightful tour, as she had begun it, by hearty good fellowship. The following is a brief summary of the 18 days' tour :England. played ii team matches won 9, lost 2, and England (G. Robarts) won both the individual Championships of Canada and America. Total individual matches played 54, won 42, lost 12. Miles travelled by rail and car, 3,15o. JUNIOR HOUSE FOOTBALL MATCHES. The first match was between the Manor and House B. The Manor were much heavier and scored freely without much difficulty. The Rise had an easy victory over the Grove, who were exceptionally small. The Dayboys had to play hard to beat House A, who put up a good fight. The Rise won a very close match with the Manor and eventually ran out winners by beating the Dayboys by 9 points to 3. TABLE OF RESULTS :Manor. House B. Manor. }

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JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES. Compared with last term, games have suffered very little from the weather and only once has it been necessary to have recourse to a paper chase, which was notable for the fact that one of the hares was actually captured. However, conditions have not been ideal as one week the field was little better than a mud swamp while the next it was as hard as iron. Illness too has rather interfered with the games. Three matches have been played, one against Aysgarth School and two against Grosvenor House, Harrogate. These were lost but it was in weight and combination that the inferiority lay, not in pluck or keenness. Throughout the team the tackling and falling on the ball has been a very noticeable and pleasing feature. In these matches several Junior School brown caps " have been played and have proved very useful. Of the Junior School proper Hughes, Raw, Dales and Hardy were useful forwards although Hardy has a distressing fondness for off side. Behind the scrum the tackling and falling of Young. and Hill must be mentioned, Perry is an excellent kick but is inclined sometimes to kick when he should run. Wharrarn, Barton and Crosthwaite are useful players who have suffered this term from illness, which has kept them from matches.

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In conclusion mention must be made of the most exciting game of the term, a match between the Boarders and Dayboys which was won by the Boarders by 17 points-16. K H. R. .

O.T.C. NOTES. Taking up the tale where we left off in the last issue of the magazine, we have to chronicle some quite satisfactory results in the Certificate A examination. Twelve cadets obtained certificates, which compares favourably with the work of other Schools having O.T.C's. of our strength. Corporal Parkinson in particular deserves congratulations on the marks he obtained in the written examination. The names of successful candidates are given with total marks gained.

O.T.C. NOTES.

L/Cpl. Bowman, S. ... L/Cpl. Cameron, D. NI. Cdt. Collins, A. A. ... Sergt. Delgado, G. A. L/Cpl. Mayson, G. W. Cpl. Parkinson, R. C. Sergt. Robinson, T. G. L/Cpl. Rogers, J. C. Cpl. Storrs Fox, M. ... L/Cpl. Sutcliffe, N. H. Cpl. Troop, J. G. C.S.M. Young, P. ...

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Now as to the doings of the current term, the Corps has now been recognised by the War Office as one company of Cadets, on the grounds that the War strength of a platoon should correspond with the actual establishment in numbers. In practice we are organised by Houses in three platoons with an underOfficer cadet in command of each. As usual in the winter, tactical work has been impracticable, but indications are that this scheme will make for increased efficiency. Perhaps I should make it clear that the promotion of a Platoon cadet to underOfficer depends upon the standard of proficiency he reaches. Annual camp for this year will be held at Stobs near Hawick, which is just north of the Scottish border. A group of 14 English Northern Schools are listed for this camp, which opens on the 28th July. Under-Officer H. N. Hodd assumed the duties of Band President. A Wireless Section was formed recently under L/Cpl. Rice. Practice in sending and receiving Morse Code is required, before we can hope to get the use of this means of communication in the field. Recent promotions are given under :— C.Q.M.S. Hodd Sergt. Richardson, J. Sergt. Yates, R. F. ... Corp. Young L/Cpl. Moss Corp. Delgado L/Cpl. Storrs Fox ... Cdt. Gill

to be Under-Officers.. C.S.M. C. Q. M. S. Sergeant. Corporal. L/Corp.

Some twenty odd recruits were enrolled this term.

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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. The Spring term, 1924, will be noted for ever in the annals of the Society. as an epoch making period. In addition to several minor improvements in the methods of running the Society, we have had three lectures and held a Science Exhibition, the first of its kind ever witnessed in the School. A detailed account of this event, however, will be found elsewhere. The first lecture of the term was given on February 9th, by A. W. Ping, Esq., and was entitled " Atmospheric Moisture." The second and third were companion lectures delivered by Messrs. W. G. H. Milnes and E. J. Hutchins on " Society and the individual" (vide " Proceedings of the Si. Peter's School Scientific Society " No. 5, published this term). In order that these lectures should be as close together as possible, Mr. Tendall, then acting headmaster, kindly granted the Society leave off preparation on Thursday, February 21st, for Mr. Milnes' lecture. It is hardly necessary to add that the attendance was most creditable. Mr. Hutchins gave his lecture the following Saturday, February 23rd. After these lectures the Society lapsed once more into an outward calm, lasting until the week of the Exhibition, a calm beneath the cover of which the Committee and certain chosen members laboured with the preparations for the Exhibition. Apropos of preparations we take this opportunity for thanking the various masters who kindly excused divers members their periods in order that they could proceed with the good work in the Science block. The Wireless Section of the Society has now been founded upon business lines, and now possesses an account of its own (vide " Proceedings of the St. Peter's School Scientific Society " No. 5, published this term). Thanks to some outstandingly generous donations, and notably one of 3 from the " Peterite " Account, we have been enabled to purchase the much desired loud speaker, and we look forward to the broadcast concerts which will in the near future issue therefrom. Another innovation this term which has proved itself quite worthy of the expense incurred is the introduction of printed membership tickets. These are issued to members on the counterfoil system, named and numbered by the Treasurer on receipt of member's subscription. They thus serve the double purpose of providing members with a receipt of their subscription and the Treasurer with a list of subscriptions received.

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In conclusion we make the usual report on the membership, which has risen considerably in the last year, being now very much nearer go than 8o, and of these no less than 12 are members of the Staff.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION. The Scientific Society held an exhibition meeting on Friday and Saturday, March 21st and 22nd. The inte,ption of the Committee was that this exhibition should illustrate as many branches of scientific activity as possible, and members were asked to co-operate by the loan of collections, by experimental demonstrations and by lectures. The exhibition occupied the whole of the eight rooms in the Science buildings. On the ground floor the first room was given up to general exhibits. There was an excellent series of photographs of Yorkshire Abbeys, recently acquired by the Society from the collection of Mr. Wm. Watson, of the York Museum. A brief note of the history of each abbey was supplied by Mr. K. H. Rhodes. The secretary, C. Rice, contributed a further series of beautiful architectural studies, and Mr. W. Bellerby, 0.P., very kindly prepared a series of specimens of local mosses, sphagna and lichens. Mr. A. W. Ping exhibited a collection of twigs of 12 common forest trees, of seasonable wild flowers, and also illustrated the meteorology of York and district with diagrams. These exhibits were ably explained by T C Rainford and A. P. Thompson. Mr Ping also showed a collection of British coins and several examples of minerals in the crystalline form. Very representative collections of British birds eggs were shown by J. L. and A. McCowen, H. S. and F. V. Sola and H. M. Wood. The geological development of the Yorkshire rivers from cretaceous times onwards was shown by models, maps and diagrams prepared by Mr. A. J. A. Woodcock and Mr. D. Norwood, and explained by A. J. Collier. Entomology was represented by British butterflies and moths exhibited by J. L. and A. McCowen, H. M. and P. Storrs Fox, while magnificent specimens of butterflies from South America, Africa and the Malay Archipelago were shown by Mr. A. J. A. Woodcock, who also prepared two cases illustrating protective devices in insects.

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A section was devoted to the bearing of mathematics upon the solution of various biological problems, as for instance the relationship between magnitude and weight, the shapes of shells and the stresses and strains in bones, and this was demonstrated by E. G. Bullen. Mr. S. M. Toyne showed some paper money of the French Revolution, and an interesting map of York in the i7th century. In the second room there were frequent demonstrations of X rays and high frequency electrical effects by Mr. C. R. Featherstone, and of vacuum tubes and cathode rays by Mr. W. H. G. Milnes, assisted by G. B. Bridges. The Physics Laboratory was used for demonstrations of refraction and dispersion of light by P. Young ; sensitive flames, singing flames and musical water jets by J. L. McCowen, S. Bowman and K. C. Hodgson ; the surface tension of liquids by A. McCowen and C. E. Henderson ; and electrical effects by G. P. Easten. In addition, a large number of microscopic preparations of insects was on view. In the Chemical Laboratory, on the first floor, a very fine series of coal tar products, kindly lent by the York Gas Company, was shown. A large number of chemical experiments was carried out, under the direction of Mr. R. 0. Goolden. The manufacture of sulphuric acid was demonstrated by L. H. Archer, F. R. Hemsley, J. Scholefield and R. F. Stephenson ; the interesting and beautiful silica garden by T. B. Bridges and T. C. B. Hodgson ; while other experiments were shown by D. V. Hewitt and J. F. Atkinson, H. D. Jeffares and W. N. Job, C. J. Rob and C. M. Lowery, L. G. Lace and R. Armstrong, K. H. Chapman and C. D. Trimmer, W. Buchanan and M. G. Kirke. C. Rice and H. Hills were responsible for the Wireless section of the exhibition. In addition to the loud speaker in the wireless room, wires were carried to different parts of the building and by means of head " phones " visitors were able to " listen in " in each room. Experiments with the large Whimshurst electrical machine, which the School is fortunate in possessing, were shown by D. G. Ogilvie and E. L. Triffitt. In the dark room very fine demonstrations of effects produced by ultra-violet light and by polarised light were given by J. Richardson. The lecture Theatre was in use during the whole of the evening. Lantern lectures were given by Mr. Ping on " Plant Life around York," by Mr. Woodcock on " The Life Histories of the Puss Moth, Gold Tail Moth, and Large Blue Butterfly " ;

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and by Mr. Milnes on " Crystals " ; while between the lectures two excellent films " Wild Birds at Home," and the "Cormorant at Home," were shown by J. D. Burrows and A. B. Sellers. The exhibition was very much enjoyed on both evenings by large gatherings of visitors.

THE DEBATING SOCIETY. There is need of very little research into our annals to prove that, before this time, there have been Debating Societies iri this School. Unfortunately, the most profound research cannot bring to light the causes of decay in these early Societies. They passed from the glory of maturity into the darkness of inanition and death ; and they died presumably because with time they had become too commonplace. In the middle of this term, the idea of a Society was revived, at the suggestion of P. Young. He, in combination with H. N. Hodd, was able to persuade certain members of the VIth and Vth forms that a Debating Society ought to exist in the School. The story of their persuasion must remain untold, but its end was businesslike. In less than a fortnight a respectable number of our intelligentsia had quite decided (a) that they wanted to talk. (b) that they wanted to interrupt other people's speeches. (c) that the rational animal, man, is seen at his best when destroying, with all the politeness in the world, the arguments of his dearest friends. They met accordingly to discuss the ways and means. An election of Officers was organised, and the Society was founded. The Headmaster was unanimously chosen as President : three masters, the Rev. F. H. Barnby, Mr. A. J. A. Woodcock, and Mr. E. J. Hutchins became Vice-Presidents ; the Head of the School, H. N. Hodd, became ex-officio Vice-President, J. Richardson and E. G. Bullen became Clerk to the Society and Deputy Clerk respectively ; and J. C. Rodgers and H. B. Linton were elected to the Committee as Senior and Junior members. Most startling has been the result of all these activities. The old methods of discussion have gone. In the bad old days when a study full of people took it upon themselves to discuss the

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affairs of mankind, all talked at once and none listened. It is said that men were used " To force their theories orthodox, By apostolic blows and knocks." But now the world is safe for democracy and any hero may live in it. Only one speaker is allowed at a time ; no one may soliloquise off the point without being rudely brought to order by the voice of the chairman, or the comments of his audience. All these marvels have, however, been witnessed before ; there have been other Debating Societies. This one it is generally believed, is to continue. Perhaps we may remind ourselves that if this hope of continuity is not to be disappointed, we must view the Debating Society in its true light. It is not merely the school of practice in speech making. It provides the occasion of thought and of contact between those of us who have different opinions, different knowledge and different habits of mind. The value of such interchange of thought is recognised as the principle which underlies the system of Parliamentary government in England. It is not too much to hope that, similarly this Debating Society will help to dispel some of the mists enshrouding our brains, which prevent us from understanding clearly those many problems which all citizens must solve for themselves. A meeting of the Debating Society was held in the Lecture Theatre on March 3rd. The Rev. F. H. Barnby took the Chair. The Motion was " That in the opinion of this House, no restrictions be placed on the liberty of the Press." H. N. Hodd, proposing the motion, said that license was very often mistaken for liberty, and that a healthy public opinion was sufficient to control the press. He believed that censoring would lead to biased reports in the papers, and that the press was a very necessary safety valve for public opinion. Discussion in the papers was always healthy, and wherever repression had been tried it had had disastrous effects. J. Richardson, opposing the motion, said that control was needed mostly in the yellow papers. Reports of the Police courts were used to catch readers. Crime was clothed in romance, and the unnecessary details of its Divorce courts published for any one to read. He considered that this abuse of justice was degrading to our civilization, and bare official report ought to be used. The immense circulation they gained by these means enabled them to control elections.

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T. P. R. Layng, Esq., seconding the motion, confined himself to the daily papers, although, he said, the press referred to books and magazines. The English press was the most efficient and least restricted of all, he did not consider this any coincidence. He considered that discussion in the press was healthy. A good deal of the restriction at present imposed was due to editors who refused to publish any side of the case but their own. W. H. G. Milnes, Esq., seconded against the motion, and in a speech almost entirely of a destructive nature, confined himself to demolishing the arguments of the opposition. He said that the host of platitudes with which the opposition had clouded the issue, had enveloped him in profound gloom. He pointed out signs of conspiracy amongst the supporters of the motion and expressed great respect for the journalist who coined the phrase, liberty of the Press," as, since constant use had robbed it of all meaning, it served as a useful war-cry. C. R. L. Rice, E. G. Bullen, R. F. Yates and E. J. Hutchins, Esq., opposed the motion. The Rev. F. H. Barnby put forward a scheme for democratic control from the mover's side of the House. The Motion was lost by 2I-5 votes. '

A meeting of the Debating Society was held in Mr. Norwood's room at 8-3o p.m., March 16th, 1924. Rev. F. H. Barnby took the chair. The Motion was " That in the opinion of this House, strikes are justifiable." J. C. Rodgers, proposing the motion, said that strikes were the result of the loose connection between employers and employees. A remedy suggested was compulsory arbitration, which had not been successful, very often owing to the rejection of the arbitrators' reports by a majority of employees in the House of Commons. He considered that a strike was extremely useful if only as a threat to check the employer. Like most speakers in this debate, he showed a distressing lack of trust in human nature, only redeemed by a knowledge of his subject. R. G. MacEwen, opposing the motion, pointed out the harm done to the country and the enormous waste caused by a strike, which could have been better employed on improvements. He thought that the workers ought to go to a jury of unbiased middleclass people. P. Young, seconding the motion, showed how in certain par-. ticular cases employers had been able to afford the increase demanded, when forced to do so by a strike, He agreed that strikes were harmful but he thought that they were worth it.

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C. R. L. Rice, seconding against, said that strikes were due to selfishness, and suggested running civil labour on the same lines as the Army. As an alternative he suggested an impartial government Department to act as a permanent arbitration board. M. Storr-Fox, opposing, pointed out that an arbitration board had worked successfully for twenty years in New Zealand. E. G. Bullen, opposing, suggested a permanent conciliation board of retired business men on the lines of the League of Nations. R. F. Yates, supporting, said that strikes were the employees only weapons, and to deny the right to strike would be to destroy the work of hundreds of years. K. H. Rhodes, Esq., opposing, was the first speaker to show any faith in human nature. He supported arbitration and said that strikes stirred up class hatred. T. P. R. Layng, Esq., supporting, said that he attributed the failure of arbitration courts to the fact that the arbitrator had no code to guide him He did not agree with C. R. L. Rice's ultra-socialist scheme for the nationalisation of all industry. N. Bamforth, N. Dobree, R. C. Parkinson also supported the motion. The motion was carried by 16—ii votes. CONCERT MARCH 1ST, 1924. PROGRAMME. (a) " Valse Triste " Sibelius (b) " Minuet " Boccherini THE ORCHESTRA. SCHOOL SONG King Arthur " Dorset SONGS (a) " Strawberry Fair " Folk Song (b) " Simple Simon " Anon. SONG ▪ " Love the Pedlar " ... Ed. German MRS. GOODMAN PLATTS. SONG " The Vagabond " Vaughan Williams H. N. HODD. Two DANCES Nell Gwynne " Ed. German THE ORCHESTRA. SONGS (a) " Blow away the morning dew " Folk Song (b) " Cock Robin " Traditional SONG " Old English Melody " • •• MRS. GOODMAN PLATTS. SCHOOL SONG " Widdicombe Fair

I. INSTRUMENTAL 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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On Saturday, February i6th, a very enjoyable entertainment was given by Mr. F. Chester, to whose visits the School always looks forward with great enthusiasm. Several items in the programme we had heard in some of his previous visits, but which, nevertheless, did not detract in the slightest degree from a very enjoyable evening. As usual " The Big Drum Major " was sung and encored, thereby showing that its popularity is as great as ever. His Somerset songs were also as popular as on previous occasions ; the School participated so vociferously in their choruses as to rival 'Arry 'Awk and his friends. We all enjoyed every minute of the entertainment, and only wish his performances were longer and more frequent.

LECTURE ON THE BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION. On Saturday evening, March ist, J. Bailey, Esq., 0.P., gave us a most interesting lecture on the British Empire Exhibition, accompanied by some extremely good lantern slides. Mr. Bailey was well qualified to speak on the subject, he himself holding a prominent position among the inaugurators of the Exhibition. He explained to us the value of the exhibition for the purposes of trade as well as to draw our empire closer together. He showed what exhibits each part of the empire contributed, how they vied with one another in showing the most varied and interesting examples of the products of their respective countries. Mr. Bailey finished up by shewing a general plan of the whole exhibition, in all its immensity, covering as it does, many hundreds of acres. Altogether we spent a most enjoyable evening, at the end of which, the School showed their appreciation by heartily cheering the lecturer.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. The work of the Junior School has proceeded very smoothly during the term, and considerable progress has been made in spite of a certain amount of absence due to colds and coughs, particularly amongst the Dayboys. Quite an additional amount of zest appeared in the work of Forms IV. and V. when they entered into the mysteries of Latin and Geometry respectively, and we are glad to hear of good progress in the new venture.

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The Junior School greatly enjoyed the special " half " giveiu in honour of two old Boys, viz. : L. Elliot-Smith who has been awarded his rowing " blue " at Cambridge, and K. G. Chilman, who got his hockey " blue " at Oxford. Amongst the minor excitements of the term at St. Olave's, we would mention that several boys learnt to slide with great facility during the frosty weather—sometimes not quite in the way they intended, that the snow fight with Miss Clark was great fun, and also that during the period when Matron unfortunately caught a severe cold (to whom we offer our condolences), very considerable excitement emanated from the bathroom on bath nights which appeared to be connected with Mr. Ping and a scrubbing brush ! The Junior School appreciated the Science Exhibition very much indeed, the general expression of opinion being that it was " jolly fine." We will conclude with a word of thanks to Mr. T. P. R. Layng for the excellent way he has assisted both the work and play of the School and hope he will forgive the slight defacement of his gown during a certain period of relaxation. We wish him every success in the future at his new school. And now Hurrah for the Easter holidays !

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate G. B. Robinson, E. W. T. Smyth, H. G. Coates,. R. S. Moss, J. Richardson, C. R. L. Rice, J. G. P. Timmins, G. A. Delgado and J. G. Troop on receiving their 1st XV.. colours ; also G. M. Rhodes, S. Bowman, A. R. Walton, R. C. Cartwright, E. G. Bullen, T. E. Stuart, K. H. Chapman, and A. P. Thompson on their znd XV. colours. We also congratulate E. G. Bullen and C. J. Wilcox on receiving their 1st XI. Hockey colours. The new School Monitors this term are E. G. Bullen, C. R. LRice, R. S. Moss, W. W. Gill and J. Scholefield. We extend our hearty congratulations to Mr. Toyne on his excellent display in America, where he captained the English Squash Rackets team. We have the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Layng, who has come this term as a new master.

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During the Christmas holidays E. P. Sewell distinguished himself by playing for the Public Schools against the United Services. Unfortunately shortly afterwards he broke his collar-bone, whilst playing for the Middlesex Public Schools, which prevented him representing the School in the Public Schools Squash Championship. We regret to announce that, owing to the outbreak of German measles, the Sports have had to be cancelled. A very fine Exhibition was given by the Scientific Society on the 21st and 22nd March, and we are very grateful to the members for the immense enjoyment we received from it. We congratulate T. G. Robinson, P. Young, G. A. Delgado, M. Storrs-Fox, J. G. Troop, R. C. Parkinson, N. H. Sutcliffe, J. C. Rodgers, S. Bowman, A. A. Collins, G. W. Mayson and D. M. Cameron on passing Certificate A. Mr. Tasker gave a very interesting lecture in the Big Hall on the 29th February on " Economy " ; the queues at the tuckshop have already diminished. On the 8th March we had another interesting lecture, this time on the " British Empire Exhibition by Mr. Bailey, an Old Peterite. All subscriptions for the cost of the new two tub, bought this term, will be thankfully received at the Bursar's office.

VALETE. Sewell, E. P. 1918-1923. Head of Clifton Grove. School Monitor, sixth modern. 1st XV., 1920-21-22-23-24. Colours 1921-22. Captain 1922-23-24. 1st XI. Cricket 1922-23. 2nd XI. Colours 1922. Hockey XI. 1923. C.S.M. in O.T.C. Certificate: A." Coates, H. G. 1919-1923. School House. School Monitor, Remove B. 1st XI. Cricket 1921-22----23. Colours 1922. Captain 1923. 1st XV. 1922-23-24. Colours 1923-24. Hockey XI. 1922-23. Colours 1923. Hon. Sec. Squash Racquets. Cpl. in O.T.C. Robinson, T. G. 1918-23. School House. House Monitor, Remove B. 1st XV. 1922-23-24. Colours 1923-24. 2nd XI. Cricket. Played on 1st XI. 1923. Hockey XI. 1923. Sergt. in O.T.C.

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Scholefield, J. 1919-23. Clifton Grove, House Monitor, Br. 1st XV. 1922-23-24. Colours 1923-24. House Boating Captain 1922-23. L/cpl. in O.T.C. Collins, A. A. 1919-1923. School House, Senior VI. modern. Hey memorial scholar. L/cpl. in O.T.C. Williamson, J. 1922-23. School House. Cadet in O.T.C. Daintry, J. 1918-23. Clifton Rise. House Monitor, Br. 2nd XV. 1923-24. L/cpl. in O.T.C. Hewitt, J. 0. 1920-23. Clifton Manor House Monitor,. VI. modern. House colour. Cadet in O.T.C. Brown, E. D. 1919-23. Clifton Rise. House Monitor, VI. modern. House colour. Cadet in O.T.C. Parker, J. Q. Remove B. House colours. Dykes, W. A. VI. modern. O.T.C. Johnson, T. F. Dayboy. B2. House colours. O.T.C. Leask, R. L. 1921-23. Clifton Manor, Vth modern. Cadet in O.T.C. Ross, D. G. W. 1921-23. Clifton Manor, B3. House colour_ Cadet in O.T.C. Harvey, R. M. Clifton Rise, Cr. Cadet in O.T.C. Watson, W. F. Dayboy, Br. Cadet in O.T.C. Tibbenham, E. A. Dayboy, Cr.

SALVETE.

Clifton Grove.

Haigh-Luntecy, H., Cr. Wood, G., C2B.

Clifton Manor.

Horobin, F. 0., C2B. Trimmer, C. D., B3.

School House.

Challoner, R. F., B4. Eveleigh, T. B. J., Br. Sola, H. S., Cr. Sola, F. V., B3. Hilliam, T. R., B4.

Dayboys.

Clifton Rise.

Campbell, E. D., Br. Hardie, H. D. G., C2B.

Rix, L., B4. Parker, A. V., Cr. Golden, F. H., C2A. Wareham, T., C2B.

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SCHOOL HISTORY. The Editor of the History, Mr. Angelo Raine, wishes it to be known that owing to the vast amount of research work required the History will not be completed before June 29th (St. Peter's Day), 1924. It may not be ready until the Autumn. The published price will be considerably more than 6s. 6d., but the subscription list will remain open till May 3oth. Price to subscribers, 6s. 6d. Letters should be marked " School History " and addressed to the Headmaster, St. Peter's School, York.

ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS TO SCHOOL HISTORY to 21/2/24. Rev. A. A. Gibson. F. P. Fausset. J. W. G. Williams. Lt.-Col. R. E. Key. G. Freer Buckton. Canon Braithwaite. Dr. W. A. Evelyn (3). N. P. W. Brady (3). W. H. Farquharson. Mrs. Delgado. Dr. W. B. Hill. G. W. M. Bulman.

J. C. Ford. G. L. Barton. Col. W. A. White. A. G. Wilson (2). J. R. Scoby. H. W. Rhodes (2). Lieut. R. Collier. A. H. Ridgway. C. Paley Scott. Dr. E. M. Taylor. W. Price Jones. S. R. Daniel.

COMMEMORATION DAY. The O.P. Cricket Match will be played on Saturday, June 28th, and the Commemoration Service will be held in the School Chapel the following afternoon. Those wishing to play in the O.P. team should send their names, if possible before June 1st, to D. Norwood, Esq., St. Peter's School, York.

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O.P. NEWS. O.P. NEWS. O.P. LONDON DINNER. S. THOMAS' HOSPITAL, LONDON.

DEAR SIR, It is with great pleasure that we are able to state that the London Dinner of the Old Peterite Club was revived this year after an interval of eleven years. The dinner was held on Thursday, January 17th, at the Holborn Restaurant ; G. Yeld, Esq., was in the chair and was supported by twenty other members. It was of interest to note that those present formed an unbroken chain of connection with the School from 1868-192o, so that every member present met at least two contemporaries. The evening was a great success and we were very pleased to have with us three members of the staff and Lt.Col. H. C. Scott, the Hon. Secretary of the Club, who had come from York for the occasion. Speeches were made by G. Yeld, Esq., the Rev. H. Bloomfield, H. W. Rhodes, Esq., Lt.Col. Scott and A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq., and the evening was brought to a close with musical honours. It is to be hoped that next year still more members will endeavour to be present and that the dinner may be made an even greater success than it has been this year. Wishing the School every success in its many activities. Yours faithfully, 24 LONDON O.P's.

We offer hearty congratulations to G. L. Elliot-Smith on his Cambridge rowing " blue " and to K. G. Chilman on his hockey " blue " at Oxford. The same edition of the " Times" in which these two successes appeared, also recorded the appearances of Flight Lieut. C. E. H. Medhurst (1908-15) in the R.A.F. rugger XV. against the Royal Navy and N. K. Lindsay (1918-23) in the recent O.U.D.S. production of " Hamlet " at Oxford. We were extremely pleased to hear of E. W. Gilbert's recent success in winning the Oxford University Herbertson Geography Prize, a success which was recognised at the School " in the usual way " !

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P. G. Russell (1910-16) has been appointed an Administrative officer in Tanganyika Territory, E. Africa. We have been pleased to receive visits to the School from the following O.P's. F. B. Crowther, G. Marwood, L. Headlam, A. T. Blair, T. G. Robinson, F. L. Leversedge, K. G. Chilman, E. P. Sewell, A. M. Wood, C. E. S. Bullen, J. L. and W. H. Huffam, G. W. Etches, A. A. Collins, G. M. Rhodes, T. C. Yates, K. H. and E. E. Wildsmith, Joshua Scholefield, D. Binks, J. Tasker, C. E. Birks, H. S. Keyworth, J. N. Avery, C. Ashton, T. Whiteley Walker. A specimen of a " Green Back Turtle " has been kindly presented to the School, by W. Price Jones. Price Jones was a prominent member of the School XV. and is at present in the Eastern Telegraph Co., in Ascension Island. The marriage took place on March 3rd, 1924, of G. A. Lofthouse, 0.P., to Dorothy Elinore, daughter of Mr. E. P. Wooler, of 9, Westbourne Grove, Scarborough.

CLIMBING MOUNT EVEREST.

The new 1924 Expedition organised by the Royal Geographical Society and the Alpine Club. The third Mount Everest Expedition will shortly leave London to make another and it is expected successful attempt to conquer the world's highest mountain. Every British boy will be greatly interested in this great sporting adventure and an opportunity occurs by which it will be possible for well-wishers to get into touch with the mountaineers and explorers. A message bearing the special pictorial stamp of the Expedition will be sent from the actual slopes of the mountain to any boy who will write his name on a plain postcard and enclose it, with two penny stamps to cover cost, in an envelope addressed to Captain J. B. L. Noel, the Expedition's photographer, at Empire House, Piccadilly, London, W.I. Envelopes must be plainly marked " Everest Stamp."

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SCHOOL OFFICERS.

Head of the School :

H. N. Hodd.

Monitors :

R. F. Yates (Head of the School House). J. Richardson (Head of the Day Boys). H. B. Linton (Head of Clifton Manor). M. Storrs-Fox. P. Young. E. G. Bullen, (Head of Clifton Grove). C. R. L. Rice. R. S. Moss. W. W. Gill (Head of Clifton Rise). J. Scholefield.

Hockey—Captain : Secretary :

J. Scholefield. G. B. Robinson.

Rowing—Captain : Secretary :

H. N. Hodd. R. F. Yates.

O.T.C.Under Officers :

C.S.M.

Squash—Secretary : Editors of the " Peterite." :

H. N. Hodd (No. 2 platoon). R. F. Yates (No. i platoon). J. Richardson (No. 3 platoon). P. Young. R. F. Yates.

H. N. Hodd. R. F. Yates. E. G. Bullen.

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PETERITE. VOL. XXIII.

JULY, 1924.

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SCHOOL LETTER. HIS term, like every other summer term, has been for some a time of ease, but for many it has been unusually strenuous. There is an almost record number of entries for the School Certificate and we sincerely hope the result will also be a record. On the cricket field the XI. has been most successful under the able captaincy of A. B. Sellers. Three of the School matches were won, three lost, and one drawn. On the river the rowing has been in full swing and was not delayed, like the cricket, owing to bad weather at the beginning of the term. Though the School crew were unsuccessful in the Regatta, we understand they put up a very good show ; while the Club crew, which Ogilvie stroked, won its first heat. The annual fixture with York City was held on July 14th, and after a most exciting race the City crew won by a quarter of a length. While on the subject of rowing we might add that we are very pleased to hear that a movement is on foot to provide a substitute for the " temporary " boathouse. " It's never too late The Debating Society which was so enthusiastically revived in February has successfully maintained strict silence so far this term. We hope this is merely an indication that its life next term will be more vigorous and not that it is dying a natural death. The Scientific Society has been flourishing as usual and the Annual Outing was most successful. There are persistent rumours afloat of a museum being opened. We hope this will materialise as it is an institution the School has lacked for many years.

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Last but not least, we must heartily congratulate Col. King, Mr. Sykes and the O.T.C. on the high standard of work shown both in the Competitions and the Inspection. The spirit of keenness shown by Sections in the- Competition was a striking proof of the improvement which has lately taken place in the O.T.C. In conclusion we must strike a rather less cheerful note. It is with real sorrow that we hear of the departure of Mr. Hutchins and Mr. Griffith. Mr. Hutchins has proved himself keen and able in almost every department of school life. As Housemaster of the Dayboys, he will be long remembered for his untiring energy and enthusiasm in their cause. He showed himself to be a valuable help both on the Rugger field and on the river. Mr. Griffith has been chiefly responsible for the swimming and the exhibitions both on this and last Speech Day gave ample testimony of his able management. He has been untiring in his efforts for the good of the Rowing Club and they will be very sorry indeed to lose him. We wish both Mr. Hutchins and Mr. Griffith, on behalf of the School, the very best of luck and success in their future !

OXFORD LETTER. The Editors of the Peterite, St.. Peter's School. DEAR SIR, After nearly seven weeks of rain, we are at last able to see the sun for more than a few minutes at a time. For the greater part of the term the river has been much too full and swift to permit of the usual aquatic diversions of the summer, and many of the college grounds have been standing in water and so made cricket and tennis more difficult to get than usual . There are therefore no very outstanding athletic records to bring to your notice. K. G. Chilman has displayed his usual energy at Hertford, chiefly at Cricket, and W. E. Barton stroked Worcester in Eights Week with the result that it went up and finished sixth. F. J. Mann, J. G. Hardwick and W. E. Barton have all been busy with " Schools " and, much to our regret, they, together with K. G. Chilman, will be leaving us at the end of this term. All good luck to them in the future.

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N. K. Lindsay has again indulged in his dinner-eating capacities in London, and we have noticed a decided improvement therein. Besides this arduous and irksome task he is helping to stage-manage the O.U.D.S. production of " Love's Labours Lost " in Wadham Gardens during Commem. E. G. H. Mack and G. Marwood have been working in or near Oxford during the and we hope to see them both up in October. At the last meeting of the year the Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows :—Vice-President : T. Watkinson (Hertford) Hon. Sec. : N. K. Lindsay (Brasenose) ; and Hon. Ford (St. Edmund's Hall). Treas. : J. W. '• In conclusion we should like to point out that under the new regulations for the Oxford Old Peterite Dinner in November, an open invitation is extended to all O.P. Oxonians, past and present, each year. Further particulars may be obtained each year from the Hon. Sec., whose name and college will always be found in this term's letter. The cost of the Dinner, inclusive of everything, is not likely to exceed 155. and may quite well be less. We trust that the School will continue to prosper as it has done in the past. Please accept our very best wishes. Yours, etc., THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. O.P. CLUB, DEAR SIR,

CAMBRIDGE.

As this summer term draws to its close, it is once again my painful duty to delve deeply into the pages of member's private history, and make record of such deeds as are meet and worthy of mention. This is no easy task for the summer term is, for those of us who are conscientious, a time of increased mental rather than physical activity. Most examinations are over, and as I write the terrible trial of waiting for results is being borne as patiently and joyously as possible.

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Two illustrious members, Birks and Reed, are leaving us this term. Birks is bound for Wales in the capacity of a master at one of the leading Public Schools there. Reed is going into the Sudan Civil Service ; and we wish them both the very best of luck in their new jobs. Dawson is staying up at Ridley Hall for yet another year. This term he has capt'ained the cricket team there with considerable success ; though he assures us that his batting average has descended in geometrical progression. Elliot-Smith, following up success on the Thames in April, is rowing in Lady Margaret 1st boat in the Mays. He insists that he has got much more " wind up " over the races than over the results of his past geographical " trip." Blair has taken up boxing again this term, and divides his time between that noble art and the dissection of divers frogs and worms. In an encounter with the Progs one night it was noticed that he came off second best to the extent of six and eightpence. Darwin is a very busy man ; we have seen his signature below various excellent ideas in the suggestion book at the Union, and his activities in connection with the British Fascisti have seen no abatement. R. V. C. Gray was going to grace us with his presence at our last meeting but failed to appear. He is to be congratulated on being elected captain of Rugger at Selwyn. L. F. Leversedge has been elected secretary of hockey at St. John's. He is playing tennis as well as ever, and his hopefulness over the results of his and other people's examinations is very cheering. Headlam seems to have developed a certain partiality for Oxford and the way thereto. We hear that his rate of procedure on such occasions is faster than is desired by some people. B. McCall is now the proud and happy possessor of a new typewriter. The necessity for such an acquisition is no doubt most pressing, since the owner thereof is destined for the law. Wightman is developing such a compulsory propensity for work that his public appearances are few and far between. He still dabbles in frogs and rabbits,

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At the last meeting of the term the following Officers were elected for next year :—Vice-President, L. Elliot-Smith ; Secretary : W. Darwin. We have had fleeting visions of several other O.P's. this term. Marwood came over from Oxford and was present at the last meeting of the term. Richardson also came up to achieve well deserved success in the ist M.B., and J. W. H. Craven has been seen striving most manfully with his Little Go. hoping to be with us next term. Wishing the School every success, Yours sincerely, 0.P's. CANTAB.

SPEECH DAY AND COMMEMORATION. JUNE 28TH AND 29TH.

(With acknowledgements to the Yorkshire Herald.) Saturday and Sunday, June 28th and 29th, were Comemmoration Days in connection with St. Peter's School, York, and the annual Speech Day and Distribution of Prizes took place on Saturday morning in the large historic Hall at the School. The Dean of York, as chairman of the governing body, presided, and the prizes were distributed by the Hon. W. Buchanan Riddell, Principal of Hertford College, Oxford. Others on the platform were the Headmaster (Mr. S. M. Toyne), the Rev. Chancellor Austin, the Rev. Canon T. E. B. Guy and Mr. G. F. Tendall (second master). The Headmaster extended a warm welcome to Mr. Riddell. It was, he observed, particularly pleasing to him for Mr. Riddell to be present, because the Principal of Hertford College was his old tutor, and he brought vividly back to memory the days when Mr. Riddell was a young and inspiring don, and when he (Mr. Toyne) was a still younger and less inspired undergraduate. The honours list of St. Peter's, he thought, reflected the connection of Mr. Riddell and himself, one or two of St. Peter's boys having gone to Hertford College and won considerable distinctions under Mr. Riddell.

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The past year had been marked by educational peace, but it was possible that they might be faced with more critical problems next year. The controlling barometer for many years had pointed set-fair at classics, and it had fluctuated between mathematics and science, taking history along in its way. It was the duty of a headmaster to endeavour to keep that barometer more or less steady in order to keep the balance correct so that no subject was excluded or undue prominence given to others. Perhaps after the experience of the war some people might have over-estimated the importance of science_ to the exclusion of other subjects, but the barometer was now swinging back to linguistic studies, not excluding English. In their own School it had been a year of quiet expansion. Outwardly there had been some difficult negotiations with regard to the acquirement of in acres of new playing fields, but they had managed to achieve their object. The great problem in the past had been where to play their games so that all the boys should have sufficient exercise, but those problems had at last been solved, and it was hoped that the new playing fields would be completed by next Christmas. The new baths had been a great success, and there was now only one thing needed ere they could say the School was thoroughly equipped for its leisure hours, and that thing needed was a new boat house. The present year was an interesting one in that regard because it happened to be the jubilee of the present boathouse, which was erected as a temporary building in 1874. He was of the opinion that it should celebrate its jubilee by celebrating its demise. Moreover the year was suitable for a scheme of that kind as one of the old boys, L. Elliott-Smith, had helped Cambridge to win the victory over Oxford in the Boat Race. The cricket and football teams had been above the average, and for the first time in the history of the School an old Peterite (H. G. Coates) had played in the Lord's match last August. The School teams had suffered, as at other Schools, from boys leaving at an earlier age than might be expected. AN IMPORTANT YEAR. Too much emphasis could not be placed upon the importance of the last year of a boy in a public school, and he believed that a boy gained more in that year than he gained in any two years for the rest of his career. He became more fitted for the university, the professions, and for the duties of citizenship which were most important. It was in that period that he really acquired that responsibility and training for which

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public schools stood. He might go further and say he believed that the school period of a boy between 17 and 18 years increased his ultimate earning capacity. That might sound too commercial a thing to say ; . but after all England was a commercial nation, and it was .a welcome thing that more boys from public schools should take their place in commerce, and endeavour to set up a high standard. Although there was an abnormally large leaving list, he was glad to say that they had an abnormal entry for the next term. The entry even promised to be the largest in the history of the school. But for all that, he hoped that the School would not grow larger than 300 'or 31o, believing that the duties of responsibility were better learnt in a school of that size than they were in larger schools. Moreover, in a smaller school it was possible for the headmaster to get a more intimate knowledge of the boys themselves. For that reason he trusted that the Governors of St. Peter's would agree with him in keeping the School to its present numbers. MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT. In the internal and educational life of the School this year the most notable achievement had been the science exhibition, which had been intensely interesting to those who had previously taken but little interest in science, and he thought the boy demonstrators and the masters, Mr. Woodcock and Mr. Featherstone, were to be congralulated on their wonderful achievement. Turning to the honours list, Mr: Toyne drew attention to the inevitable omission in the list owing to obvious reasons. E. M. Reed, who had already got his first class history tripos, had since then taken further honours in the English tripos ; and J. H. Richardson, who was still at the School, was to be congratulated in having gained his first M.B. E. P. Sewell, who played for the English Public Schools against the Scottish, had been placed 23rd in Sandhurst. The rest of the distinction list spoke for itself. Finally, he would like to mention the Officers' Training Corps. No fewer than 12 boys had been successful in gaining their " A " certificates, which was a fine record, and was, he believed, equalled by none in the Northern Command. This was no mere jinguistic institution, but a very fine way of teachkg boys self-reliance, and how to be dependent upon themselves. The boys who had been two or three times to camp had learnt a tremendous lot in the way of fending for themselves, and the boy who had been unable to go had lost considerably in the learning of duties towards the community.

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SPEECH DAY AND COMMEMORATION. THE SCHOOL'S HISTORY.

In conclusion, Mr. Toyne referred to the pending publication of the history of the School, to which allusion was made last year. He pointed out that it was proving to be a far greater work that had been imagined. It was in the able hands of the Rev. Angelo Raine, whose immense research work had opened many new fields, and the work when published would prove to be deeply interesting not only to Peterites, but to historians generally, as it would undoubtedly throw some light upon phases of educational history of England. So great had been the work of research that it could not possibly be ready before October 1st. That date had definitely been given, and he thought there was little doubt but that subscribers would have it in their hands by the end of that month or early in November. Mr. Toyne thanked the staff for their able co-operation, and regretted that Mrs. Toyne would not be able to carry out her duties as hostess at the " At Home," she being ill with measles. LEADERS OF OPINION. The Hon. W. Buchanan Riddell congratulated Mr. Toyne on being headmaster of that ancient and celebrated School, and congratulated the School upon having Mr. Toyne as headmaster. Speaking of public schools and illustrious scholars, he said it had been possible all through English history for anyone who had 'enough character and ability to achieve a great career—and it was even more possible to do that to-day. Competition had, however, got more severe, and the old established public schools were no longer the monopoly they used to be in the matter of access to the universities. Now they got boys coming to them from all over the British Empire, and as the eduaction ladder had strengthened, expanded, and improved competition had become keener, and educational standards were always tending to rise. It was just as well that they realised that fact because now it took a good head and a great deal of perseverance to gain the top. He congratulated Mr. Toyne and the School on the distinctions to which reference had been made. From the number of boys he had known to have gone from St. Peter's he congratulated his own school, and also the other colleges who had been fortunate enough to receive them. He was aware of the advantage it was to those colleges to have them, and many of them had risen to great distinction in many walks of life. But to climb high ladders and to achieve great careers was not the primary function of the public school, the greater work being to turn out for the

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service of the nation men who would lead opinion instead of follOwing it. That was the essence of the educated man— the man who made up his own mind and formed his own opinion, independent of popular opinion. Such a man, whatever profession or business he followed, was always recognised by his associates and colleagues as a man whose judgment and opinion were formed on knowledge, on wisdom, and on truth. If they could achieve that--and they all could achieve it as the result of a public school education—they would become leaders of opinion and in that sense do as valuable a work as those who achieved even higher positions in Church and State. The lesson to be learnt in the school was that the school came first and the individual second, which in later years was translated into the desire to do their job as well as they could for the benefit of their generation and not alone for the advancement of themselves. If they saw to that, the time they spent at school and the amount of labour spent upon them while there would be justified, and their ancient School would continue, as it had done through so many centuries, to make great contributions to the life of the nation. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. The Hon. W. Buchanan Riddell then presented the prizes as follows :Archbishop of York's prize for classics, H. N. Hodd ; Dean of York's prize for mathematics, D. G. Ogilvie and E. G. Bullen (bracketed equal) ; headmaster's prizes : (a) European history, G. A. Delgado ; (b) Social history, J. C. Rogers ; (c) Latin prose, R. C. Parkinson. English essay, M. Storrs Fox ; Stephenson prize for Greek, J. S. Fryer ; Modern languages—French, R. C. Parkinson ; Spanish, N. Dobree ; Science, D. G. Ogilvie ; Whytehead Memorial prizes for Divinity—senior, G. A. Delgado, junior, J. E. C. Hill ; Elocution prizes (presented by O.P. Club), 1, G. M. McGoverne ; 2, T. E. C. Batty ; 3, I. V. St. Lawrence ; prizes for Art, 1, J. H. Marshall ; 2, F. P. Kitchin ; 3, F. M. Beachell. Appended are the university distinctions gained during 1923-24, in addition to those alluded to by the headmaster :Gold medal for Surgery, University College, W. L. Roberts ; 1st Class Classical Mods., Hertford College, Oxford, T. Watkinson ; 1st Class Hist. Trip., Peterhouse, Cambs., E. M. Reed ; 1st Class Geog. Final, Hertford College,Oxford, E. W. Gilbert ; Herbertson Prize for Historical Geography, Oxford, E. W. Gilbert ; Fellowship R.C.S., R. H. Metcalfe ; Lecturer in Architecture, Cambridge, H. Tomlinson ; Cambridge University

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boat, L. Elliott-Smith ; Oxford University Hockey XI., K. G. Chilman ; 2nd Class Tneol. Trip., Selwyn College, Cambridge; C. E. Birks. 1923 certificate results : 10 matriculations, 21 certificates, 12 distinctions, 84 credits. Mr. Toyne gave a special prize to J. H. Richardson who was prevented from entering for the School's Science prize because of his studies for his M.B. The Stephenson prize for Greek was founded by an Old Peterite in memory of a former headmaster. THE DEAN OF YORK. The Dean of York expressed on behalf of every one interested and connected with St. Peter's School deep sympathy with Mrs. Toyne in her illness and a sincere hope that she would soon be restored to health. It was true, as the headmaster had said, that there had been a period of peace and quietness during the past year, but possibly the reason was that the Governors had given the headmaster a whole term's holiday. The quietness did not last long when he returned, for he at once roused everyone up and transmogrified everything, creating almost a revolution. The Dean recapitulated much in the headmaster's report, the remarks in which he endorsed, referring at some length to the close connection between the Minster and the School. They all wished that that attachment was even closer than it was. Many distinguished Old Peterites were numbered among the illustrious ones of the Church as well as in the spheres of history and science, and there was no more distinguished Old Peterite than Bishop Forrest Brown, who preaching in St. Paul's not long ago surprised his congregation by pausing in his sermon and leaning over the pulpit, declaring : " I come from an ancient public school, not of mushroom-growth like Eton and Winchester," and they had to acknowledge that the bishop was right. They had heard that the School had a larger entry for next term. .

LOYALTY TO THE SCHOOL. They had also heard that the headmaster did not wish that the School should be larger than 30o boys. In that Mr. Toyne had the support of the governing body. There was a great deal to be said in keeping public schools comparatively small. If they got a school beyond 300 it became so large as to be really outside the range of the personal touch of the headmaster. At St. Peter's the personality of the headmaster was felt right through the School. He desired to express the gratitude of the governing body, parents, and everyone connected with St. Peter's for the loyal and admirable work done by the assistant

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staff of the School ; but at the same time the teachers knew, and they would agree that after all the success of a school depended in the first place upon the personality of the hadmasteer. Referring to boys leaving school early, the Dean urged upon parents the importance of the years from 17 to 19, and felt certain that the anxiety of parents to remove their boys at the age of 17 so that they might be earning was a short-sighted policy from every point of view. There were parents who did not immediately see the advantage of art in education, but it was demonstrated that on the whole an artistic or musical education was among the best preparations that a boy or girl could have for practical life. The appreciation of that was only just beginning to grow, but he believed it would grow more and more, and he looked to the time when they would see the barometer set fair at artistic education as being among the bases of the best education for after life. Votes of thanks accorded to the speakers, on the proposition of the Rev. Storrs Fox, and seconded by the Rev. Chancellor Austen (the youngest member of the governing body) was followed by rousing cheers from the boys for the Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Toyne, the assistant masters, and the School. THE OLDEST SCHOOL. Chancellor Austen, in his remarks, said : Coming from the South he had thought that Canterbury School was the oldest school, but coming to the North he found another claimant to that honour—St. Peter's School, York. Still he had come to the conclusion that there was one school also in the South— in Kent—which probably was a little previous to either Canterbury or St. Peter's, and that school was Rochester. He would like that matter reported, because then there might be some question set up that would settle the matter. The proceedings closed with the National Anthem. In the afternoon the Old Boys' cricket match took place, and Mr. and Mrs. Toyne were at home on the cricket ground, where many guests were received. There were also aquatic sports, and an interesting art exhibition of the year's work was open during the afternoon. Music was played by the British Legion Military Band.

866

SPEECH DAY AND COMMEMORATION.

The Commemoration Service was held in the Chapel on the following day. A large number of Old Boys and other friends of the School attended this service and heard a really wonderful sermon by the Bishop of Whitby, based on the text,. " We all are members one of another "—Romans, xxi. 5. The Bishop of Whitby said that very few people could dispute, who knew anything about the British people and the English nation, that very few things were so characteristic of the English life as were the public shcools. Of course there were critics of public schools, but that was only natural because nothing in this world was perfect. One of the best proofs of their value was the wonderful affection they inspired in everyone who had had the opportunity of being a member of a public school. That affection and regard was undoubtedly one of the great spurs to high endeavour, in one section at any rate of English life, and filled many persons with the bitterest shame if they sank below what might be called the public school standard. Of course these schools were places of education, of drawing out rather than the simple taking in. But surely the public schools were the means to one end, which was the development of character, of personality and the sum of what a man was. Experience of life taught most of them that what a man did depended not only on the wit or the power he possessed, but much more on what he was. Character was not fully developed in a short life at a public school. What were the real main causes which affected them in a public school ? The first was tradition. A boy in a public school learned that he was part of something bigger than himself, part of a community which made demands upon him. It was the community which was goi - g to make him, but it was also a community he himself must help to make. No other place really produced in the same way as a public school esprit de corps. The second was fellowship. When they got into life they would learn that success largely depended on how far they could fit in with other people. The third cause was the spirit of sport—to play to win and to learn to lose ; to play fair and above all to play as a team. They should learn to co-operate and to learn that team work was the one great thing needed to succeed in sport. When they learned to play with others and for others, then they would learn the great secret of playing life's game. That spirit of sport entered into their English life. The public schools had to realise the spirit of co-operation, to learn to pass, and the readiness to serve. If asked whence that spirit came he would turn to the historical fact of all great public schools, where he found they always had a religious foundation.

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He asked what was the essence of Christian religion. It was surely co-operation in service, the readiness to pass and the readiness to play for and with the team. If that was to continue in the wider life with its greater difficulties and less encouragement, then surely the heart of every good school must be the right kind of Christian influence in order to keep the right spirit in the school, and to develop that spirit in i every use of the school and every use outside. THE SPIRIT NEEDED TO-DAY. That was the spirit, proceeded the Bishop, they needed to-day. Was not the real curse of industry that men entered into it with the idea of making their pile, instead of doing their bit of service for God and man. That spirit must be eliminated, and people must realise—whether employers or workmen—they were each partners in a great endeavou'r and must cease to work as rivals. In regard to the Church they must realise that it was really a society of co-operative service, there being a need both of clergy and labour. He urged the schools to shape the right kind of laymen, and to bring out the right type of clergy. They had to solve the greatest question of the day in the universities, and that was how the nations of quite different colour could learn to co-operate for the common welfare of the world.

CRICKET RETROSPECT AND CHARACTERS. The really important character, which should come first, but which is often omitted altogether, is that of the team. The team's character has stiffened considerably as the season went on and from June 28th it has never looked back. On anything but a soft wicket, the XI. possessed the strongest batting side for the last ten years and in comparing achievements of different years it is well to remember that the calibre of many of our opponents has risen some fifty per cent. There were two blots on the season—the first match against the Yorkshire Gentlemen, where because one batsman happened to be making runs, seven others thought that they could punch good length bowling also, the other blot was when a strong Ampleforth side was dismissed for 117, a stronger batting side was dismissed for a still smaller total.

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The Durham match was a fine struggle and our opponents are to be congratulated. The Giggleswick side also put up a great answer to our total of 300 ; many schoolboy sides would have collapsed. The best performance of the year was against the Northern Command. I should say that it is a record for a bowler to take io wickets and catch the eleventh, as it is not often possible to get more than ten. The School bowling and batting and fielding were well above the average and the only blemish is the running between the wickets. Four members of the side are about as bad as possible for " colours " and the second XI. is not much better. The two " run outs " in the Durham match gave our opponents the victory, which they deserved, instead of a draw. Perhaps nothing was more gratifying during the season than the way in which one or two sloppy fielders became smart and the esprit de corps of the team improved. It was a pleasure to play with them. Junior Cricket has never gone with a better swing and the proper cricket spirit was never more in evidence. Why has cricket become so popular since the war ? It is said that the number of players in 1923 and 1924 is nearly double that of 1912 and 1913. Probably because. no game combines so much scope for luck and so much scope for skill. The wet weather has not helped the Eccentrics who played a vast number of matches on various grounds. We can look forward to a really hot side next year. The foundations have been well and truly laid and this year's keen skipper, A. B. Sellers, can take some of the credit for next year as well as for this. This year has also seen the publication of Cricket Maxims for Peterites. It would be a very pleasant thing to see an O.P. Cricket week here in the last week of July and " the Peterite Maxims." would not be an inappropriate title for the side. Keen Old and present Peterites, will you ponder on this when Winter comes ? Excellent wickets were provided as usual by Roberts, and 0.P's. could rely on wickets equally good. CHARACTERS OF THE XI. A. B. SELLERS, an enthusiastic captain, who showed considerable judgment in managing the bowling. Really a brilliant field, but he struck a bad patch. As a batsman he has every stroke and when he fills out and gains an inch or two, he might well be found in first class cricket. R. P. CRAWFORD. A fast bowler who came into his own with the hard wickets and finally did a record. A safe pair of hands and a big hearted hitter.

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P. DAINTRY, an unruffled left arm bowler, who can keep up his end for ever. A businesslike secretary and a fairly safe slip. J. SCHOLEFIELD has developed into an alert and classy point. An excellent hard wicket bat with any amount of patience. H. B. LINTON, a painstaking batsman, who gives us many a useful score. R. S. SANDERS has unfortunately lost his batting, but he became a wicket getting bowler and met with phenomenal success, which was assisted by his curious action. E. G. BULLEN is quickly becoming the best wicket-keeper produced by the School. He appears to like fast balls on the leg side and being hit about. C. R. YEOMANS, a batsman with possibilities. He abandoned his curious style of fielding and was distinctly good at the end of the season. J. N. BULLEN. A real batsman and at the end of the season perhaps the best bat in the XI. He was transformed from a sloppy fielder into a useful performer. H. S. BURROWS has a natural swerve and great possibilities as a batsman, but he is wofully soporific. With a prolonged course of Kruschen he would be good. J. A. CLOSE steadily improved all the season. A neat fielder, but does not watch the ball to his hand. Should be very good next year.

1ST XI FIXTURES. School.

May 17. „ 29.

„ 31. June 4. 7. 14. „ 18. ,l ,,

21.

„ 25. „ 28.

Opponents

York & District Clergy H won 26o for 9 188 for 8. 112 65 ... H won York Ramblers 176 ... H won ... Masters 59 133 ... A lost ... Leeds G.S. 57 82 ... H won 26o for 9 Durham L.I. ... 162 87 C.W.Phillips Esq's XI. H lost 170 188 for 8 ... H lost Yorkshire Gents. 149 20 ... A won Pocklington G.S. 67 149 ... A won Bootham School 117 104 Ampleforth College ... A lost ... H draw 213 for 4 282 for 7 Old Peterites ...

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July 7. Worksop College ... H won 134 for 8 131 H lost 238 243 for 7 5. Durham School 12. Giggleswick School ... H draw 299 for 8 234 for 7 16. York & District Clergy H won 223 for 8 151 19. Northern Command ... H won 205 106 21. Craven Gents. H draw 97 for 3 233 23. Yorkshire Gents. ... H draw 137 for 10 248 for 8 ,,

OP PI

SCHOOL V. YORK RAMBLERS. Played at home Saturday, May 17th. Result—School, 112, York Ramblers, 65. Match won by 47 runs. YORK RAMBLERS. Adamson, c Sellers, b Daintry H. Johnson, lbw, b Scholefield H. Moult, c Delgado, b Crawford C. Hamilton, b Crawford G. Dawson, b Crawford A. Tindill, b Scholefield A. Birch, lbw b Crawford G. Simpson, c Delgado, b Crawford F. Welch, c S. M. Toyne, Esq , b Scholefield S. Buttery, b Crawford H. Rickaby, not out... Extras J.

Total

25 4 9 8

4 6 o 6 65

SCHOOL. H. Linton, b Moult 0 J. Schlolefield, c Welch, b Simpson 3 S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Welch, b Hamilton 17 A. Sellers, b Birch 37 R. Crawford, e Johnson, b Tindill 3 E. Bullen, pTindill 7 J. Troop, b Hamilton .... 7 P. Daintry, b Tindill 2 J. Bullen, not out II H. Burrows, b Hamilton 0 G. Delgado, c Tindill, b Johnson II Extras 14 Total

112

SCHOOL V. MASTERS XL Played Wednesday, May 29th. Result, School 176, Masters 59 and 125 for nine wickets. The School batted first, and through excellent innings by J. N. Bullen, H. B. Linton and A. B. Sellers, who made 52, 43 and 27 respectively, reached a total of 176 runs. The masters only made 59 runs, and followed on. In their second innings, however, largely through the efforts of S. M. Toyne, Esq., who made a perfect 84 not out, a score of 125 runs for 9 wickets was reached and the match drawn.

871

CRICKET. MASTERS.

SCHOOL. J. Scholefield, lbw, b S. M.

Toyne, Esq. H. B. Linton, lbw, b R. 0 Goolden A. B. Sellers, st R. H. Rohdes, Esq., b D. Norwood, Esq.... J. N. Bullen, b S. M. Toyne, Esq G. A. Delgado, b S. M. Toyne, Esq C. G. Bennett, b S. M Toyne, Esq R. H. Sanders, b C H Peachment, Esq. R. P. Crawford, c D. Norwood, Esq., b. Rev. F. H. Barnby E. G. Bullen, lbw, b Rev. F. H. Barnby J. G. Troop, b Rev. F. H. Hamby P. Daintry, not out Extras Total

12 43 27

52 5

8 12

Rev. F. H. Barnby, b Crawford Col. J. C. R. King, run out S. M. Toyne, Esq., b Scholefield C. H. Peachment, Esq., c J. N Bullen, b Daintry R. 0. Goolden, Esq., c and b Daintry D. Norwood, Esq., b Daintry P. H. Sykes, Esq., lbw, b Daintry S. Procter, Esq., c J. N. Bullen, b Sanders R. H. Rhodes, Esq., b Scholefield C. R. Featherstone, Esq., not out W. H. Griffiths, Esq., b Sanders Extras

5 6 8

2 13 II

3 13

Total

176

SCHOOL v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played at Leeds, Saturday, May 31st. Result—School, 57 runs, Leeds Grammar School, 133 runs. Match lost by 76 runs. This was the first away match of the season. The School innings was unsuccessful, only 57 runs being scored, of which J. Scholefield compiled z6. Leeds Grammar School attained this score for the loss of only two wickets. Their final score was 133. J. Scholefield took five wickets for 37 runs. SCHOOL.

J. Scholefield, c Tomlinson, b

Moxon R. H. Sanders, c Withers, b Stirk A. B. Sellers, b Tomlinson J. N. Bullen, c and b Stirk G. A. Delgado, lbw, b Stirk... E. G. Bullen, c and b Tomlinson R. P. Crawford, run out

26 0

7 2 3 5 5

C. R. Yeomans, b Tomlinson... W. A. Clarke, c Cheetham, b Tomlinson J. G. Troop, b Tomlinson P. Daintry, not out Extras Total

3 0 0

I 5

CRICKET. LEEDS G.S.

Tomlinson, c Daintry, b Sanders Smith, lbw, b Scholefield Wormald, c and b Scholefield. Stirk, run out Riding, h Sanders Cheetham, c Daintry, Scholefield North, b Sanders

47 6 o 17

Stapleton, c Delgado, b Sanders Moxon, not out Tompkins, c Clarke, b Scholefield Withers, c and b Scholefield... Extras

ro Total

0 42 0

8 3 1 33

SCHOOL v. DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY.

Played at home, Wednesday, June 4th. 26o for 8 wickets (dec.), D.L.I. 82. DURHAM LIGHT

INFANTRY.

Maj. L. Montgomery, c Sellers, b Daintry Lieut. J. Kirby, c Yeomans, b Crawford Ser. L. Bush, lbw, b Daintry R.S.M. Machcham, b Daintry Corp. P. Bowen, c Bullen, b Sanders Capt. P. Hasted, c and b Sanders Capt. T. Brett, c Scholefield, b. Sanders Lieut. C. Stallard, b Scholefield Lieut. M. Brown, not out Pte. N. Greenwood, c Delgado, b Scholefield Ser. T. Hutson, b Scholefield Byes, etc. Total

6 0

28 0

6 4

Result—School,

SCHOOL. E. Nyot, b Hutson 18 J. Scholefield, c and b Hutson 18 A. B. Sellers, lbw, b Brown... 108 J. N. Bullen, c Brown, b Greenwood 0 G. A. Delgado, b Greenwood 4 E. G. Bullen, c and b Machcham 8 R. P. Crawford, b Bush 6 R. H. Sanders, b Hutson 8 C. R. Yeomans, not out 14 H. S. Burrows, not out 20 Byes, etc. 56

9 0

8 So

Total (8 wickets) P. Daintry did not bat.

26o

873

CRICKET. SCHOOL V. C. PHILLIPS, ESQ'S XI. Played at home, June 7th. Result—School, Phillips Esq's XI., 162 runs. C. PHILLIPS' XI. T. C. Barber, c Sanders, b Crawford J. Stapleton, c Delgado, b Sanders 3o J. Clifton, c Delgado, b Daintry 3o G. H. Chambers, c and b Sanders Dr. J. Robey, c S. M. Toyne, 26 Esq., b Daintry C. W. Phillips, c Delgado, b Daintry 5 R. D. Burrows, c. S. M. Toyne, 36 Esq., b Crawford S. Wharton, c Burrows, b I2 Daintry II R. H. Wilson, not out J. Wynyard, c Scholefield, b 6.2 Daintry G. Travers, c Yeomans, b Daintry 4' Extras

87 runs, C.

SCHOOL.

J. Scholefield, c Chambers, b Clifton S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Wharton, 21 b Chambers A. B. Sellers, b Clifton 4 J. N. Bullen, c and b Clifton 2 G. A. Delgado, b Chambers E. G. Bullen, b Chambers, 14 C. R. Yeomans, b Burrows R. H. Sanders, b Chambers 4 R. P. Crawford, c Wharton, b Phillips 5 H. S. Burrows, not out 14 6 P. Daintry, b Burrows Extras 14

162

Total

SCHOOL v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. Played at home, Saturday, June 14th. Result—School, I7o, Yorkshire Gentlemen, 188 for 8 wickets (dec.). YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN.

Col. H. Kaye, b Crawford .... Capt. W. Beck, b Daintry G. W. Newbome, st E. G Bullen, b Sanders Col. G. Crossman, b S. M. Toyne, Esq. E. Nutall, b Sanders R. F. Challoner, c Linton, b. S. M. Toyne, Esq.

16 6 69 0

D. Norwood, b Sanders Capt. C. Medhurst, not out B. Dodsworth, c Scholefield, b Daintry G. R. Newbome, did not bat J Elmhirst, not out Extras

48 4 28 8

Total (8 wickets) ....... it 88

874

CRICKET. SCHOOL.

G. Scholefield, b Elmhirst H. B. Linton, b G. R. Newbourne S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Medhurst, b Elmhirst. A. B. Sellers, c G. W. Newbourne, b Elmhirst E. G. Bullen, lbw, b Kaye J. N. Bullen, c Medhurst, b Elmhirst

4 15 1 24

R. H. Sanders, b Elmhirst W. A. Clarke, not out R. P. Crawford, lbw, b Kaye... P. Daintry, c Nutall, b Kaye... J. G. Troop, b Kaye Extras

0 0

3 0

5 7

Total

17o

SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Played at Pocklington, Wednesday, June 18th. Result— School, 149, Pocklington G.S. 20. The brilliant bowling of R. H. Sanders was the feature of Pocklington's innings. His average was 7 wickets for five runs. The whole side was out for zo runs, only three members of the team scoring. The School passed this figure for the loss of one wicket, Sellers, Burrows and Delgado contributed the largest scores to the final total of 149 runs. SCHOOL.

POCKLINGTON SCHOOL.

D. B. Thomas, not out W. Lampitt, lbw, b Sanders... W. G. Dodds, st. E. G. Bullen, b Sanders R. E. Reed, b Sanders W. Ogle, b Sanders J. R. D. Chapman, run out H. R. Kettlewell, b Sanders C. E. Martin, c Clarke, Sanders T. F. Mayfield, b Daintry B. W. A. Fleming, run out W. W. Cooper, b Sanders Extras

Total

ro 3

H. B. Linton, c Lampitt, b Cooper J. Scholefield, b Cooper A. B. Sellers, b Cooper E. G. Bullen, c Kettlewell, b Thomas C. R. Yeomans, c Ogle, b Thomas G. A. Delgado, st. Lampitt, b Thomas H. S. Burrows, c Thomas, b Ogle W. A. Clarke, c Chapman, b Ogle R. P. Crawford, b Ogle R. H. Sanders, not out P. Daintry, c Fleming, Kettlewell Extras Total

22 2

35 8

31 34 8 4

3 149

875

CRICKET. SCHOOL V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.

Played at Bootham, Saturday, June list. Result—School, 149, Bootham, 67. Despite a steady innings by Nicholson, Bootham School only scored 67 runs. The School quickly ran up a score of 149, with J. N. Bullen and A. B. Sellers, as top scorers. The 67 runs were reached after five wickets had fallen. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. c Crawford, b Nicholson, I0 Daintry 2 J. B. Grubb, c and b Daintry... 12 Poppe, run out Eyres, st. Bullen, b Sanders... 3 G. K. Grubb, c and b Sanders 5 II Ough, b Daintry 0 Taylor, lbw, b Scholefield Halliday, c Crawford, b Daintry 2 19 Bowling, b Sanders 2 Duckworth, not out Rowntree, st. Crawford, b 0 Sanders I Extras Total

SCHOOL. Linton, b Eyres Scholefield, b Bowling Sellers, c Poppe, b Eyres E. G. Bullen, B bowling Burrows, b Bowling J. N. Bullen, b Duckworth Yeomans, c Taylor, b Eyres... Delgado, b Bowling Crawford, c Duckworth, b Eyres Sanders, b Eyres Daintry, not out Extras

Total

2 II

27 7 28 17

18 I 0

-• 149

SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. Played at Ampleforth, Wedneday, June 25th. Result— School, 104, Ampleforth, 117. The School went out to field first. Ampleforth scored very slowly at first, but after the fourth wicket had fallen, runs came quickly, and 117 runs were scored. The School's prospects were good at first. Sellers was playing a sound innings. With Sellers out, and the score ioo, with two wickets to fall hopes ran high. But only four more runs were scored, and the match lost.

CRICKET.

876 SCHOOL.

J. Scholefield, b King C. R. Yeomans, b Nelson A. B. Sellers, c Ainscough, b King J. N. Bullen, run out H. S. Burrows, st. Welch, b Nelson E. G. Bullen, lbw, b King J. G. Troop, b Utley G. A. Delgado, lbw, b King ... R. P. Crawford, b King R. H. Sanders, c Knowles, b King P. Daintry, not out Extras .

36 6

7 o 15 2 0

3 7 3 2 0

49 3 24 0

'7 0

4 too

Total

AMPLEFORTH. A. Ainscough, lbw, b Crawford G. Nelson, b Crawford E. H. King, b Daintry R. R. H. Utley, b Daintry T. Knowles, c Scholefield, b Daintry D. Walker, c Troop, b Sanders W. Lawson, b Daintry G. Bond, lbw, b Sanders J. Nelson, c Daintry, b Sanders H Welsh, c Burrows, b Daintry B. Dee, not out Extras

Total

117

SCHOOL v. OLD PETERITES.

Played June 28th, St. Peter's Day. School, 213 for four wickets, Old Peterites, 282 for seven wickets (dec.). OLD PETERITES. H. Crawshaw, b R. P. Crawford C. E. S. Bullen, b P. Daintry H. G. Coates, b P Daintry K. G. Chilman, run out L. F. Leversedge, not out J. Tasker, b P. Daintry C. Medhurst, lbw, b P. Daintry J. Q. Wood, b R. P. Crawford J. Blenkin, not out J. H. Brook I did not bat M. T. Clegg

Extras Total (for 8 wickets)

r 8

SCHOOL. J. Scholefield, lbw, b K. G Chilman 45 C. R. Yeomans, b J. Tasker A. B. Sellers, c K. G. Chilman, 103 b C. Medhurst J. N. Bullen, c H. G. Coates, b 5o J. Tasker H. S. Burrows, not out E. G. Bullea J. A. Close did not bat R. P. Crawford R. H. Sanders J. G. Troup P. Daintry Extras

282

Total (for 4 wickets)

o o 68 20 83 3o o 21 42

21£

CRICKET.

877

SCHOOL 7.7. WORKSOP COLLEGE. Played at home, Wednesday, July 2nd. School, 134 for eight wickets (dec.). Worksop College, 131. Worksop's first three batsmen played very steadily, and their second wicket fell for 91 runs. Owing to good bowling by R. H. Sanders and H. S. Burrows, their final score was only 131. The School, owing to the sound batting of Scholefield, Yeomans and Close, were able to reach this score with two wickets in hand. SCHOOL.

WORKSOP COLLEGE. V. L. Hepplewhite, c and b

Crawford F. R. Raynor, b Burrows J. A. Fallows, c Sullen, b Sanders R. W. Lissett, c Scholefield, b Sanders A. Christison, b Sanders M. W. Monkhouse, run out J. E. W. Benwell, c Yeomans, b Burrows J. Isenman, c Close, b Burrows G. Laing, not out A. R. Johnson, run out G. H. M. Salt, lbw, b Daintry. Extras

34 29 23 0

Total

4 0 0

8 14

5 I0 131

J. Scholefield, c Hepplewhite, b Crhistison H. B. Linton, c Raynor, b Johnson A. B. Sellers, run out J. N. Bullen, c Fallows, b Christison H. S. Burrows, c Lissett, b Salt E. G. Bullen, b Christison C. R. Yeomans, hit wkt, b Monkhouse J. A. Close, not out R. P. Crawford, lb, b Christison R. H. Sanders, not out Extras Total (for 8 wickets) P. Daintry did not bat.

33 9 5 8 o

27 17 16 6

1 34

SCHOOL v. DURHAM SCHOOL. Played at home, Saturday, July 5th. Result—School, 238, Durham School, 243 for seven wickets. The School batted first, and lost three wickets for only 13 runs. However, careful innings by Yeomans, Bullen, E. G., Sellers and Burrows brought up the score to 238. Durham School then went in, and batted very carefully. Seven men reached •double figures, and the match was won for a loss of seven wickets.

878

CRICKET, DURHAM SCHOOL.

SCHOOL.

J. Scholefield, b Cardale H. B. Linton, c J. Adamson, b Askew A. B. Sellers, c B. Aarvold, b Turnbull J. N. Bullen, b Askew H. S. Burrows, c and b Askew C. R. Yeomans, run out J. A. Close, b Cardale E. G. Bullen, c B. 4rvold, b C. Adamson R. H. Crawford, run out R. H. Sanders, b C. Adamson . P. Daintry, not out Extras

o 5 41 3 38 68 II 32 8 I? 1 8

238

Total

J. G. Askew, c Daintry, b Sanders F. A. Youngman, b Daintry C. L. Adamson, c Bullen, b Sanders B. Aarvold, c Yeomans, b Crawford J. A. Adamson, st. Bullen, b Burrows J. G. Anderson, hit wkt, b Sellers C. D. Aarvold, not out. R. W. Smeddle, c Yeomans, b Burrows G. I. M. Turnbull, not out Extras

38 15

59 15 67 i6 16

Total (for 7 wickets) 243 E. T. Wright and R. B. Cardale did not bat.

SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.

Played at home, Saturday, July 12th. Result—School, 299 for eight wickets (dec.), Giggleswick School, 233 for seven wickets. J. N. Bullen, A. B. Sellers and J. Scholefield were largely responsible for the School's score of 299 for eight wickets. Bullen only just failing to obtain a century. After the declaration of the School innings, Giggleswick batting deliberately, only reached the score of 233 runs for seven wickets, when stumps were drawn. GGIGLESWICK SCHOOL. J. Moore, c Troop, b Burrows J. W. W. Rather, lbw, b Crawford E. T. Francis, c Crawford, b Burrows S. Hickling, b Burrows R. L. Stirling, c and b Crawford A. B. Winncy, c Sellers, b Sanders J. M. J. Ashcroft, c and b Sanders • J. A. Sidebottom, not out R. Cartwright, not out Extras

SCHOOL. 31 22

18 69 43 26

J. Scholefield, b Ashcroft

H. B. Linton, lbw, b Kickling A. B. Sellers, b Wiseman J. N. Bullen, b Wiseman H. E. Burrows, lbw, b Moore. C. R. Yeomans, b Moore J. A. Close, not out R. P. Crawford, b W seman R. H. Sanders, run out Extras

46 53 95 21 2

24 19 6 22

6 4 4

Total (for 7 wickets)..... 234

Total (for 8 wickets)

299

CRICKET.

879

SCHOOL V. YORK CLERGY.

Played at home, Wednesday, July i6tb. Result—School, 223 for eight wickets (dec.), York Clergy, 151. SCHOOL.

YORK CLERGY.

Rev. G. E. Rees, b Daintry Rev. G. Barker, c Scholefield, b Daintry Rev. E. C. Wilson, c S. M Toyne, Esq., b Crawford.... Rev. C. E. Crane, c Scholefield, b Daintry Rev. A. V. Jones, b Crawford Rev. C. Glennie, b Burrows,... Rev. C. Ward, c Linton, b Daintry Rev. C. P. Winnicup, lbw, b Burrows Rev. R. F. Cardale, c Bullen, b Daintry Rev. J. Young not out. Rev. F. Barker, st. Bullen, b Daintry Rev. H. C. Knight, c Close, b Daintry Extras .

Total

4 15 6 4

48 5 50

J. Scholefield, st. Knight, b Cardale S. M. Toyne, Esq., st. Knight, b Crane A. B. Sellers, c and b Crane J. N. Bullen, st. Knight, b Crane H. B. Linton, run out C. R. Yeomans, b Cardale J. A. Close, st. Knight, b Cardale E. G. Bullen, c Young, b Crane H. S. Burrows, not out R. P. Crawford, not out P. Daintry did not bat. Extras

28 2

49 3 3 8 8 19 34

6 Total(for 8 wickets) .... 223 151

SCHOOL v. NORTHERN COMMAND C.C. Result—School, Played at home, Saturday, July 19th. 205, Northern Command C.C., io6. SCHOOL. J. Scholefield, b Rawlins H. B. Linton, b Roupell A. B. Sellers, b Rawlins S. M. Toyne, Esq., c Synge, b Roupell J. N. Bullen, c Rawlins, b Howe C. R. Yeomans, b Roupell J. A. Close, run out E. G. Bullen, b Roupell

35 26

46 12

H. S. Burrows, b Rawlins R. P. Crawford, c Currey, b Rawlins R. H. Sanders, b Roupell. P. Daintry, not out Extras

3 2 18

29 16

Total

205

88o

CRICKET. NORTHERN COMMAND C.C.

Capt. Beck, b Crawford ■ Maj. Salt, b Crawford Lieut. Rawlins, b Crawford.... Capt. Roupell, b Crawford Capt. Synge, b Crawford Capt. Howe, b Crawford Capt. Wilberforce, b Crawford Maj. Currey, b Crawford Corpl. Venn, b Crawford

39 0

4 20

12 0

Capt. Kendell, c Linton, b Crawford Capt. Playford, c Crawford, b Daintry Lieut. Asher, not out Extras

5 3 5

7 4

Total

ro6

SCHOOL V. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN. Played at home, Monday, July 21st. for three wickets, Craven Gentlemen, 233.

Result—School, 97

CRAVEN GENTLEMEN. A. Sellers, c S. M. Toyne, Esq , b Crawford 4 L. Gilbert, c S. M. Toyne, Esq , b Daintry 23 J. F. Greenwood, b Crawford H. G. Coates, c S. M. Toyne, 225 Esq., b Crawford. J. E. Best, c and b S. M. Toyne, 25 Esq. R. G. Glennie, b S. M. Toyne, Esq. W. B. Westcott, c Burrows, b Sanders 9 H. B. Clarke, b Sanders 4 G. J. Sellers, c A B Sellers, b 20 S. M. Toyne, Esq. W. E. Clarke, not out Rev. Craddock Knight, 0 Sanders, b Daintry 5 Extras

SCHOOL.

Total

233

J. Scholefield, b Clarke 8 H. B. Linton, b Greenwood 22 A. B. Sellers, c Gilbert, b Clarke 3 S. M. Toyne, Esq., not out 16 J. N. Bullen, not out 32 J. A. Close E. G. Bullen R. P. Crawford did not bat R. H. Sanders H. S. Burrows P. Daintry

Extras Total ( for 3 wickets)

881

CRICKET. SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN.

Played at home Wednesday July 2 3rd. Result, School, 137 for io wickets, Yorkshire Gentlemen, 248 for eight (dec.). ,

YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. C. E. Anson, c Daintry, b Sanders 48 S. Hey, lbw, b Crawford H. G. Coates, st. Bullen, b Daintry 99 W. Hansall, lbw, b Daintry 3 8 Col. Crossman, b Crawford D. S. Beck, not out 45 D. Norwood, c Scholefield b Daintry E. C. Rudd-Clarke, c Scholeio field, b Crawford 8 B. Dodsworth, b Daintry F. L. Rayne did not bat J. H. Jones J. Elmhirst 16 Extras .

248

Total

SCHOOL, J. Scholefield, c Crossman, b Hansall H. B. Linton, c Rudd-Clarke, b Elmhirst 31 S. M. Toyne, Esq., b Elmhirst J. N. Bullen, c Hey b Elm66 hirst A. B. Sellers, c Elmhirst, b 2 Hansall C. R. Yeomans, lbw, b. Elmhirst 5 J. A. Close, st. Dodsworth, b Elmhirst 7 E. G. Bullen, c Dodsworth, b Hansall 7 R. P. Crawford, c Hey, b Elmhirst 4 P. Daintry, not out 3 R. H. Sanders, b Hansall 2 H. S. Burrows, not out 3 Extras 4 Total

1 37

BATTING AVERAGES.

Name A. B. Sellers J. N. Bullen H. B. Linton J. Scholefield J. A. Close H. S. Burrows C. R. Yeomans R. P. Crawford G. A. Delgado E. G. Bullen R. H. Sanders P. Daintry ... ...

No. of Times Highest Innings not out. Score. io8 ...17 0 2 ... 16 95 0 ...12 49 0 64 ...17 2 ... 6 2 4* 38 ...13 5 ...13 1 68 I ...15 1 9* 31 0 8 ...14 0 42 13 ...13 3 ...ii 6 6 *Signifies not out. ...

Total. 524 379 2 45 318 78 153 193 149 73 Io8 56 16

Average. 30.83 26.7 20.41 19.9 19.5 19.12 16.2 10.7 9.1 7.7 5.6 3. 2

CRICKET.

882

BOWLING AVERAGES.

o. •..115.3 ...10.5 -.247.5

Name. Sanders Crawford Daintry

27 45 54

R. 41 3 617 872

37 45

AV.

11.8 16 .7

1 9.4

2ND XI. FIXTURES.

Versus.

Date.

Grd.

Rslt.

Sch.

Opps.

87 77 Sat. May 24. Richmond S 1st XI.H lost 71 85 z8. York Wednesday ...A lost Wed. „ 31. Leeds Grammar S. H won 120 for 6 „ Sat. 45 177 for 6 71 Wed. June II. York Wednesday ...H lost 52 „ i8. Pocklington G.S. ...H won 236 " 96 21. Bootham School ...H lost „ Sat. 57 203 16o 25. Ampleforth Coll. ...H lost Wed. „ 137 97 „ July 2. Worksop College ...A lost 9. G. F. Tendall Esq's 191 XI. ...H lost ... 247 91 12. Giggleswick School A lost Sat. 95 ” Played, 10. Won, 2. Lost, 8. Drawn, o.

LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

SCHOOL. Challener, b Overend Close, b Jackson Burrows, b Overend 39 2 Sutcliffe, b Islip 2 Stuart, not out Alderson, b Overend Cutforth, b Overend 4 Hodgson, K. C. Wilcox, did not bat. Drakeford Lewis Chapman, K. H. Extras 4 '

Total (for 6 wickets) ...

120

[LEEDS G S. Cork, b Stuart Islip, c Wilcox, b Stuart Overend, c Hodgson, b Burrows Simpson, st. Chapman, b Burrows Shaw, run out Gray, b Burrows Burniston, c Alderson, b Burrows White, c Close, b Stuart Bentley, c Stuart, b Burrows Whitmore, not out Jackson, c Chapman, b Stuart Extras

Total

8 7

3 2 o 3 7 14

883

CRICKET. V.

POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND XI. School, 236 for 8.

Result—Won.

AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE.

School, 16o.

Result—Lost.

Pocklington, 52.

Ampleforth, 203. SCHOOL.

AMPLEFORTH.

Harrison, b Sutcliffe Macdonald, st. Lewis b Sutcliffe Wild, c and b Sutcliffe Rapp, c Elliott, b Sutcliffe Whitfield, run out Falkiner, not out Taunton, run out Green, lbw, b Stuart. E. Smith, run out Rabnett, b Stuart George, lbw, b Wilcox Extras

Total

31 52 28

17 6 3o 3 g

202

R. F. Challener, run out J. A. Close, b Green C. J. Bennett, c Rabnett, b Macdonald W. Elliott, c Smith, b Macdonald W. Clarke, b Harrison N. H. Sutcliffe, c Wild, b Harrison B. R. Alderson, b Harrison T. Stuart, b Green C. J. Wilcox, lbw, b Green T. Lewis, lbw, b Falkiner A. Holliday, not out Extras Total

27 25 13 14

6 9 22 15 0

16 4

WORKSOP COLLEGE 2ND XI.

This match was played on the Worksop Ground on a soft wicket which proved disastrous for us. Stuart and Holliday Worksop batted first and made 137. each took three wickets for us. The School were dismissed for 97 and our weakness in batting was clearly apparent, only, four of our side reaching double figures. Result—Lost. School, 97. Worksop, 137. .

v. G. F. TENDALL'S ESQ XI. Our opponents batted first and were only dismissed after reaching a total of 247 runs. J. N. Avery, J. Tasker and L. F. Leversedge were the chief scorers.

884

CRICKET.

For the School, Stuart, 38, and Clarke, 36, were the most successful batsmen, but in spite of their efforts our total was the minor one. Result—Lost. School, i91. G. F. Tendall Esq's XI., 24•

Result—Lost.

GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL 2ND XI. Giggleswick, 95.

School, 91.

GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.

SCHOOL.

Challener, b Smith Elliott, c Lambert, b King Clarke, run out Alderson, b Smith Bennett, lbw, b Melville Delgado, c Booth, b Smith Stuart, lbw, b Melville Sutcliffe, b Melville Wilcox, b Smith Lewis, not out Holliday, b King Extras

Parkinson, c Bennett, b Halliday Lampett, lbw, b Wilcox Kenyon, c Lewis, b Stuart Booth, hit wkt, b Wilcox Moore, c Elliott, b Wilcox Smith, b Wilcox Broady, hit wkt, b Wilcox Turnbull, b Wilcox Melville, lbw, b Stuart King, c Clarke, b Wilcox Wannop, not out Extras •

Total

25 4 5

7 7 3 9

2 13 2 17 3 18

7 2

Total

SECOND XI. AVERAGES. BATTING. No. of Times Name. Innings, not out. T. E. Stuart 3 R. F. Challener J. G. Troop W. Elliott ...

Highest Score. Total. 116 38 59 149 70 48 29 88

Average. 23.2 21.2

1 7.5 1 7.4

BOWLING. Name. o. C. J. W. Wilcox ...42.3 T. E. Stuart –.92.5 ,

R. 116

2 43

w. 15 19

AV.

7.7 1 3.4

ROWING.

885

ROWING. Once again we have come to the end of the School rowing year—a year which has been full of hard work and good exercise for the boys who have " taken " rowing. Also on looking back we can see several things which mark progress, viz. :—the new pair tub which has proved so extremely useful in coaching people to row properly on slides, and tfien we also feel very pleased to have a new slipway at. the Boathouse. We hardly dare to hope for a further move of progress, but after the remarks made from the platform on St. Peter's Day, the advent of a new Boathouse to replace the 5o year old temporary building seems a possibility. We again entered two crews for the York Regatta, viz. :— the School 1st I V. for the White Rose Cup and a composite crew of two masters and two boys for the Regatta Cup. It is perhaps worthy of note that St. Peter's School rowing received very favourable notice in the local Press. The following is an extract from the Yorkshire Evening Press of June 21st :— " St. Peter's are sending two crews to the Regatta to-day. One has entered for the White Rose Cup and the other for the Regatta Cup. The " White Rose " crew is composed of senior boys, who have practiced very assiduously, and considering their years and weight, really row very well. Their youth will place them to some disadvantage in competing with fully developed men, but this crew will stay the course, as the youth of St. Peter's invariably do, and I have every confidence that, whether winning or losing, they will pass the winning post in as good form and as well together as in practice. The experience alone is well worth while, and will prove invaluable to the boys in the coming years." The White Rose crew, drawn against Tees A.B.C. rowed a very fine race over the whole course. Losing just a little at the start they were always keeping their ooppnents going to keep their lead while for the finish Hodd brought his crew in with a magnificent spurt the crew responding perfectly, but the verdict going to Tees by quarter of a length. The Regatta crew drew against a York City crew got a very good start and held their lead to the end, winning the first heat by a length. In the second heat St. Peter's were against a strong Mersey crew who won the heat by a length.

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ROWING.

A word of congratulation must here be offered to D. G. Ogilvie, who stroked this boat as it was no light test to keep the crew of heavy weights going, but he did it well. The two crews were as follows :— White Rose Crew.

Regatta Challenge Cup Crew.

bow R. S. Moss. 2 R. F. Yates. 3 J. Richardson. str. H. N. Hodd. cox A. Dixon.

bow A. P. Thompson. 2 W. H. Griffith, Esq. 3 A. W. Ping, Esq. str. D. G. Ogilvie. cox G. B. Bridges.

The Regatta over we then turned our attention to the possibility of an eight race and owing to the generosity of York City Rowing Club we were permitted to practise in one of their eights. A race against a York City crew was arranged and took place on Monday, 14th July. The race was most thrilling, as for a good part of the course the two boats were almost level and then first one crew and then the other would gain a slight lead. At the finish at the Guildhall steps the York City crew won by a quarter of a length. bow A. R Walton. 2 L. G. Lace. 3 R. S. Moss. 4 D. G. Ogilvie. 5 A. P. Thompson. 6 R. F. Yates. 7 J. Richardson. str. H. N. Hodd. cox A. Dixon. We now have to say au revoir to a number of our best and keenest oarsmen—H. N. Hodd, who has successfully captained the Club for over two years, has always done his best to help on the School rowing and to keep the general interest alive. Himself an oarsman of no mean ability we hope to hear more of his efforts in the rowing world. R. F. Yates, has always been a mainstay to the Club by rowing whenever and wherever he was wanted. Bow side or stroke side have suited him equally well and if there had been another side in which he could row, he would without doubt have been a success there.

SWIMMING -NOTES.

887

J. Richardson, being of a very conservative spirit, did not take very kindly to bow side when circumstances made it necessary to change over—however, he soon adapted himself and rowed on bow side with his customary skill.

R. S. Moss has always rowed in his quiet but very effective way—his style of rowing is good and neat, in spite of his being " late " occasionally. D. G. Ogilvie, Who we congratulate on being awarded his colours, is also leaving us, which is a pity, as he has only been " discovered " as an oar quite recently and with another year's practice he would have been a really first rate oar. We congratulate A. P. Thompson on getting his colours and also A. R. Walton and L. C. Lace on getting their second colours and hope they will maintain the keenness and high standard of rowing which undoubtedly has existed in the School rowing this year.

SWIMMING NOTES. The Clerk of the weather did his best, during the first three weeks of term, to drown any inclination to spend much time in the S.W. corner of the Football Field. Then suddenly that inscrutable gentleman changed his mind, and, towards half-term, chaste and glistening in a coat of very special white paint, Aphrodite of the Baths rose radiant from her Winter sleep ; since then her popularity has never waned. The principle event of the Term was the Swimming Sports which took place on St. Peter's Day. Below are the results. Open Race-2 lengths. R. S. Moss. E. K. Ives. 4 lengths—under 16. K. C. Hodgson. J. M. Birkett. Open Race—lo lengths. F. P. Kitchin. K. C. Hodgson. 4 lengths—under i5. H. Haigh–Lumby. C. F. Williams.

888

O. T. C. NOTES.

Diving for Plates. G. P. Eastern. J. M. Birkett. Open Dive. W. Brittain. G. B. Bridges. Open Plunge. H. Haigh-Lumby. K. C. Hodgson. Junior Dive. G. B. Bridges. J. W. Heppell. JUNIOR SCHOOL EVENTS.

Dive. T. H. Wilson. J. M. Young. z lengths. P. M. Perry. G. A. Barton. i length. P. M. Perry. G. A. Barton. Plunge. E. F. Williams. P. M. Perry.

W.G.G.

O.T.C. NOTES. The early parades of the term were utilised for miniature range practice, drills and tactical exercises. A miniature range Section Competition resulted in a win for No. 10 Section, who therefore received the Wilson Cup for rifle Shooting. It has been suggested that next year we might embark upon long range rifle shooting at Strensall with a view to sending an eight to compete for the Ashburton Shield at Bisley. This is a laudable ambition. It would involve the formation of a rifle club, whose members would, I think, find their time pretty well occupied and be unable to take part in other games during the Summer term. The Officer's Cup for Drill and Manoeuvre also went to L/Cp. Triffit's No. 10 Section after a very keen and close competition, in which I am glad to say the standard of work was much higher than last year and indeed among the leading sections very good. The Fernie Cup for the best individual Cadet went to U/Officer J. Richardson. The Annual Inspection took place on the 17th July, by Colonel W. H. Allgood, C.M.G., D.S.O. The report has not yet been

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received, but, judging from the Inspecting Officer's remarks at the conclusion of the parade, it should be a good one. The ceremonial drill was smartly carried out and all platoons acquitted themselves creditably in the subsequent work. The Corps goes into Camp on the 29th of the month at Stobs, near Hawick, some 95 Cadet strength. When is that hundred mark going to be topped ? Two cadets, Dobree and Robinson, are going to the Duke of York's camp in the South. Promotions since the last issue are :— Cpl. Storrs Fox, to be Sergeant. Cpl. Troop. Cpl. Dobree. L/Cpl. Sutcliffe. to be Corporal. L/Cpl. Rogers. Cdts. Thompson. to be L/Corporal. Triffit. Lace. Pacey. The Band under the able teaching of Mr. Fox is to be congratulated on having made s very marked improvement in their time and pitch. The acquisition of the new Fields near the river has been of considerable benefit to us this term for battle practice. There is, however, a rumour to the effect that the Pyrenees field will not in the future afford such cover for the troops as heretofore. }

THE SCHOOL LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :— Home & Collinge ... ... ... 262 Roman York Delisle Burns ... ... 263 Political Ideals ... Sir Henry Hadow ... ... ... 264 Citizenship ... Jenks ... 265 The State and the Nation Dicey 266 Law and Opinion in England ... Martin 267 The triumph of Lord Palmerston Eltringham ... C 213 Butterfly Lore Fontnier d' Albe 214 The Moon Element Sir Arthur Shipley ... 215 Life ... '': Doughty F 165 Wanderings in Arabia (2 vols.) 166

B B

CHAPEL NOTICES.

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318 319 32o 321 118 119

120 121 122

123

Lord de Tabley Poems Wilfrid Gibson ... Foes Wilfrid Gibson ... ... Daily Bread Sainstbury History of French Literature W. J. A. Davies ... Rugby Football ... Ackermann ... Popular Fallacies ... ... C. B. Fry Key Book of the League of Nations ... Home Gordon ... Cricket Form at a glance A. C. Maclaren ... Cricket Old and New .... Scholes Book of the Great Musicians ... READING ROOM FICTION.

R 559 Visible and Invisible 56o 561 562 563 564 565 566 567 568

E. F. Benson Macclure Eden Philpotts Gurney Stanley Weyman Lowndes Marshall de Selincourt E. F. Benson J. S. Fletcher

Ultimatum The Red Redmaynes The Day Boy ... The Traveller in the Fur Cloak The Terriford Mystery ... ... Anthony Dere The Cricket Match David of Kings ... In the Mayor's Parlour ...

CHAPEL NOTICES. List of Preachers for the Summer Term. May „, "

June

„

ii. III. after Easter ... 8. IV. ••• 25. VI. 1,

I. S. after Ascension ... 8. Whitsun Day 15. Trinity Sunday 22. I. after Trinity

29. St. Peter's Day

II. after Trinity

Rev. F. H. Barnby. The Headmaster. Organ Recital G. F. Tendall, Esq. The Very Rev. the Dean of York. Rev. C. C. Bell, M.A., Canon of York. Rev. R. F. Cardale, M.A., Rector of Wheldrake. Rev. E. Moor, M.A., Vicar of St. Michael's, Bournemouth. School Commemoration : 3 p.m. The Rt. Rev. the Bishop of :

Whitby. Collection in aid of Exhibition Fund for the sons of Clergy.

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

July

6. III. after Trinity ... 13. I V. „ .

„

20.

„

27. VI.

891

Rev. F. H. Barnby. Canon T. E. B. Guy, M.A., Vicar of Fulford. The Ven. C. Cooper, M.A., Archdeacon of York. The Headmaster.

COMMEMORATION SERVICE COLLECTION. In aid of the Exhibition Fund for sons of Clergy.

s. d. o ro 2 5 19 ro

8 a.m. 3 P.m.

6 ro 0

F.H.B.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY EXPEDITION. The Annual Excursion took place this term on Thursday, June 5th. Skipwith Common was visited. By about 3 o'clock the whole party, with a few exceptions, were on the Common, and many were to be seen in various stages of undress, hunting, waist-deep, in the lakes for Gull's eggs. Many made big hauls, but did not succeed in bringing them all back, unbroken. People with cameras were rather unfortunate, as before they got near the gulls, the latter disturbed, and flew high in the air, not alighting until some time after. A very excellent tea was'provided at Riccall, after which the party returned to York, some by train and others on cycles. H.S.B.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. St. Olave's has again enjoyed a term free from any serious illness or epidemic. Interest in Natural History subjects has been raised to a,high pitch and very few days have passed without some new wild flower or insect being found and added to the collection,

892

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

The Swimming Baths have been a great source of attraction and it was a matter of immense satisfaction when we were allowed to have a bathe after " Prep." Quite a number Of the Junior School boys have passed the School swimming test, viz. : Batty, Dales, Greeves, Hardy, Wharram, Taylor, J. A. B., Stoker, Scholey, Foster, Blackburn, E., Seabarne. An event which happened last term after the Peterite had gone to press must be noted, viz. : the impromptu Sports for the boarders. Events as follows :2nd, Perry. 25o Yards open. 1st, Taylor. ist, Barron. 2nd, Williams, A. 25o Yards under rx. Wheelbarrow Race. Hughes and Taylor. High Jump. 3ft. gins. Perry. High Jump under II. 2ft. loins. Coward. Three-legged Race. Taylor and Williams, E. F.

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES. The acquisition of the new fields by the river has been a great help to the Junior School Games, as it has been found possible to keep the river field entirely for St. Olave's. The new net has been pitched there and has been of the greatest use as it is not now necessary to use games half holidays entirely for nets. Voluntary rolling squads (sometimes before breakfast), have succeeded in getting quite a good r: et wicket, although the games pitch at present is not as good as it might be, chiefly owing to the activities of horses and cows who strayed over it when it was soft. Coming to the games themselves, the term has been fairly successful. As usual great keenness has been shown throughout the term and apart from matches several most exciting games have been played in which large scores were made in a short time. Saturday evening matches have been played against the various House Juniors of which St. Olave's lost against the School House. the Manor and the Grove, but won against the Rise. In School matches Terrington Hall was twice defeated by a very narrow margin, while Grosvenor House won twice, owing to a disastrous collapse of the St. Olave's batting on both occasions.

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

893

On the whole the team was stronger in bowling than in batting. While most 'of the side were capable of making runs, they were rather unreliable, especially in matches. The fielding and catching was sound. The bowling of the team was done chiefly by Perry, Nutt, Hughes and Cameron, but in Wharram and Young we had quite useful reserve bowlers. In batting, Cameron, Young, Nutt and Hughes were the most successful ; Perry played some excellent innings in practice games but failed to come off in matches. In the first Terrington match, Cuthbertson, in partnership with Nutt, did much to win the match. Wharram and Dales showed at times that they could hit hard and both Williams and Hardy made runs at times in various styles. At wicket, Hardy who replaced Dales, who was hurt in the middle of the first Terrington match, has proved an able substitute, and has been responsible for several wickets by catches and stumping. The team was :—P. M. Perry (capt.), G. E. F. Hughes, W. A. Nutt, A. K. Cameron, J. M. Young, M. J. Wharram, J. R. Cuthbertson, E. F. Williams, C. P. Hardy, J. H. Dales, J. A. B. Taylor, Also played, B. E. Symmons.

ST. OLAVE'S v. TERRINGTON HALL. Played on June 22nd at York. TERRINGTON HALL. Stancliffe, b. Hughes White, b. Nutt Morton, b. Hughes Hall, b. Perry Jeff, run out Jack, b. Perry Wood, b. Perry Hepkinson; b. Hughes Bottomley, b. Perry Weller, not out Bamforth, b. Perry Extras Total

ST, OLAVE'S. Cameron, b. Hall Hughes, b. Hall Perry, b. Hall Young, b. Hall Nutt, b. Jeff Cuthbertson, b. Hall ••• • Wharram, b. Hall Taylor, b. Hall Williams, b. Jeff Hardy, not out Dales, did not bat Extras

Total for 9 wickets .

22 0 20 8 2 I

0 0 0 2

50 3 13 z8

2 5 87

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

894

ST. OLAVE'S V. GROSVENOR HOUSE.

Played at Harrogate, July loth. GROSVENOR HOUSE. Taitt i, ct. Williams, b. Nu t Crabtree, ct and b. Perry Marshall, ct. Young, b. Nutt Peacock i, st. Hardy, b. Nutt Pickersgill, ct. Hughes, b. Nutt Arthur, b. Perry Stockdale, b. Perry Ellis, b. Hughes Taitt ii, ct. Yining, b. Hughes Watkinson, lbw. b. Young French, not out Extras

Total

6 14

3 3 5 I 0

4 O

4 4 3

ST. OLAVE'S. Cameron, b. Taitt Young, b. Taitt Perry, b. Taitt Nutt, b. Crabtree Hughes, ct. Peacock, b. Taitt Cuthbertson, b. Crabtree Wharram, ct. Pickersgill, b. Crabtree Dales, ct. Ellis, b. Crabtree Willaims, b. Taitt Hardy, not out Symmons, b. Taitt. Extras Total

II I

5 8 0

7 I 4 0

0 2 39

ST. OLAVE'S V. GROSVENOR HOUSE.

Played on July 22nd, at York. GROSVENOR HOUSE. Taitt i, b. Perry Crabtree, ct. Perry, b. Nutt Marshall, ct. Young, b. Perry. Peacock i, st. Hardy, b. Perry Arthur, ct. Perry, b. Hughes... Pickersgill, b. Perry Ellis, et. Hardy, b. Nutt Watkinson, b. Cameron Stockdale, ct. Hardy, b. Nutt French, not out Wilks, ct. Perry, b. Cameron... Extras Total

7 2 6 o 4 5 7

6 41

ST. OLAVE'S. Cameron, lbw. b. Pickersgill... Young, b. Taitt Perry, ct. Taitt, b Pickersgill Nutt, b. Taitt Hughes, ct. French, b. Arthur Wharram, b. Pickersgill Williams, b. Pickersgill Hardy, not out Dales, ct. Crabtree, b. Arthur Taylor, run out Symmons, lbw. b. Arthur Extras Total

2 9 5

4 21

895

VALETE.

O.P. NEWS. OLD PETERITE CLUB. 3, BLAKE STREET, YORK, DEAR SIR,

znd July, 1924.

I shall be much obliged if you will have a note put in the forthcoming Peterite to the effect that my address has been altered from 11, Heworth Green, to I, Clifton Green. You might also put a note in that Mr. J. W. Procter, of Clifton, York, has been appointed District Secretary at York. Yours faithfully, H. C. SCOTT.

The Editor, The Peterite, St. Peter's School, York.

The O.P. Rugger match will be played on Wednesday, December Those wishing to play are asked to send in their names to D. Norwood, Esq., St. Peter's School, York, if possible before November 1st.

17th.

MARRIAGE. Monkman—Wilson. July loth, at St. Mary's Church, Haxby, by the Rev. W. Phillips (uncle of bridegroom), assisted by the Rev. H. T. Eddershaw and the Rev. E. A. Irwin, Vicar. Eric Francis, son of the late J. E. Monkman and Mrs. Monkman, of Rose Lea, New Earswick, York, to Mary Hilda, younger daughter of Arthur G. and Mrs. Wilson, of Ashtree House, Haxby, York.

VALETE. C. R. L. RICE, 192o-24. Monitor, School House VI. Modern. 1st XV., 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. Hon. Sec., 19 2 3-24. 2nd IV., 1923. Colours, 1923. Hon. Sec. of Scientific Society, L/Cpl. in O.T.C. V W. W. GILL, 1917-24. Monitor. Head of Clifton Rise. Modern. Played for 2nd XV., 1923-24. L/Cpl. in O.T.C.

SALVETE.

896

Dayboy. VI. Modern. Played for 1st XV. 1923-24. 2nd XV. Colours 1923-24. Played for 1st XI. Hockey, 1924. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. Certificate A. J. L. DUGUID, 1919-24. Clifton Manor, B2. Cadet in O.T.C. A. W. ODDY, 1920-24. Clifton Rise. House Monitor. B2. Played for 2nd XI. 1921-22. Played for 2nd XV. 1923-24. Rise Rowing Colours. L/Cpl. in O.T.G. W. A. DYKES, 1919-24. Dayboy. VI. Modern. Cadet in O.T.C. G. W. MAYSON, 1921-24. Dayboy. Remove B. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. Certificate A. E. W. T. SMYTH, 1921-24. School House. B2. 1St XV., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1923-24. 2nd IV. 1923. Colours, 1923. Cadet in O.T.C. R. C. MOORE, 1921-24. Dayboy. Remove B. Played for 2nd XL, 1923. Cadet in O.T.C. C. H. BALDWIN, 1921-24. School House. B2. House Football Colours. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. R. ARMSTRONG, 1921-24. School House, B3. Cadet in O.T.C. C. R. E. NOTTINGHAM, 1922-24. Dayboy. History VI. Cadet in O.T.C. W. A. FLINT, 1922-24. Clifton Manor. V. Modern. Manor Rowing and Football Colours. Cadet in O.T.C. M. STOR-HODSON, 1922-24. School House. BI. House Football Colours. School Choir. Cadet in O.T.C. J. KHAN, 1923-24. Clifton Manor. B2. Played for 2nd XV. 1923-24. S. BOWMAN, 1919-24.

SALVETE.

Clifton Grove.

School House. J. B. D. Chapman, CI. M. E. Hodgson, C2B. L. Mackintosh, Bi. R. Wilson, CzB.

P. H. Collinson, M. F. Hudson, Bi. C. J. Murray, Br. P. J. Hanley,

Clifton Rise.

Dayboys. G. R. Baker, CzB. C. R. Pybus, C2B.

L. C. Lamb, C2B. T. H. Raw, C2A.

Clifton Manor. S. M. Maclldowie, C2B.

CORRESPONDENCE.

897

NOTES AND ITEMS.

We congratulate E. G. Buller, R. H. Sanders, H. S. Burrows, C. R. Yeomans, J. N. Bullen and J. A. Close on receiving their School Cricket Colours, also G. A. Delgado, W. A. Clarke, N. H. Sutcliffe, R. Challener, T. Stuart, on their 2nd XI. Colours. We are pleased to hear that work is about to begin on the new playing fields, which are being drained and levelled. We tend our heartiest congratulations to H. B. Lintofi in winning a History Exhibition at St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford, and J. Richardson on being successful in his 1st M.B. (Cambridge). The O.T.C. once more received a very faimurable report after the Annual Inspection ; this year the camp is held at Stobs. We omitted to mention in our last edition that W. A. Clarke and P. Daintry received their Hockey Colours.

CORRESPONDENCE. The Editors of The Peterite, St. Peter's School. DEAR SIRS, I should like to take this opportunity of sincerely thanking all those masters who have so kindly and regularly given up their time to coach the Rowing both last term and this. Owing to illness I was unable to thank the coaches last term, but I trust it is not too late to do so now. On behalf of the Rowing Club, I should like to say how much we appreciate the instruction given us by Mr. Ping, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Hutchins and Mr: Griffith. This term Mr. Ping has given a great deal of valuable time to the School Boat and we all appreciate it very much. Mr. Rhodes has worked wonders with the Club crew and, I am sure, will continue to do so. Mr. Hutchins and Mr. Griffith have been jointly responsible for the Reserves and the Rowing Club thanks them heartily for their untiring work. Unfortunately we are losing both this term. The Rowing Club will miss them sorely as

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" PETERITE " COMPETITION.

they both have been very successful in " teaching' the " do's" and don'ts " to budding oarsmen. The Rowing Club wishes them both the best of Success Thanking you for the insertion, I remain, Yours etc., H. N. HODD, !

Captain of Boats. To the Editors of the Peterite. DEAR SIRS, I should like to thank, through the medium of your columns, all those masters who have so kindly helped with the School Cricket. In particular Mr. Toyne for his care and coaching of the 1st XI ; and Mr. Norwood and Mr. Barnby for the coaching of the 2nd XI ; and all the masters who have spent so much of their spare time in attending to the League Cricket. Also I should like to thank Mrs. Toyne for the excellent teas which have been provided for the teams. Yours etc., A. B. SELLERS,

Captain of Cricket.

" PETERITE " COMPETITION. THE IDEAL HOME. Henry the VIIIth had a number of wives And a very sharp axe as well, They, none of them ever were sure of their lives When he rang the electric bell. Henry the VIII th had a fight with the Pope About a wife (but her name I won't tell), The Cardinal wise, with this case could not cope, So, once more—the electric bell. Of Henry the VIII th we've no reason to boast, And yet—if the truth we must tell. There are men of our time who envy him most That little electric bell. " Tower I J,"—C.N.P.

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OBITUARY.

CALENDAR. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed.

Oct. 8. „ 18. „ 22. „ 25. Nov. I. „ 12. „ 29. Dec. 3. „ 13. „ 17.

York Nomads Leeds G.S. Pocklington Giggleswick D. L.I. Mount St. Mary's Ampleforth Yorkshire Wanderers Middlesborough Old Peterites

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FIXTURES, 1ST XV., 1924.

The Terms for the year 1924-5 are as follows :—Christmas Term, September I9th—December 18th. Easter Term, January 20th—April 7th. Summer Term, May 5th—July 30th. (In all cases dates refer to the arrival and departure of Boarders.)

OBITUARY.

MRS. G. T. HANDFORD. The death occurred suddenly on July loth, of Mrs. Handford, wife of the Rev. G. T. Handford, of Navenby, Lincolnshire, who was formerly headmaster of St. Peter's School, York. The funeral took place at Atherstone, Warwickshire, and was conducted by the Rev. Canon Northcote. There were present the Rev. G. T. and Miss Handford, Mrs. Hanson Sale, Mr. A. H. Sale, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sale, Mr. and Mrs. George Sale, Major A. B. Sale, M,C. and a few intimate friends. Mr. and the Hon. krs . Henry Handford were unable to attend owing to illness. A memorial service was held at Navenby, where the Rev. W. Sorsbie and the Rev. Canon Foster (Rural Dean) officiated. The service was largely attended.

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SCHOOOL OFFICERS.

SCHOOL OFFICERS.

Head of the School :

H. N. Hodd.

Monitors :

R. F. Yates (Head of the School House). J. Richardson (Head of the Day Boys). H. B. Linton (Head of Clifton Manor). M. Storrs-Fox. P. Young. E. G. Bullen (Head of Clifton Grove). R. S. Moss. J. Scholefield.

Cricket Captain :

A. B. Sellers.

Vice-Captain : R. P. Crawford. Hon. Secretary : P. Daintry.

Rowing—Captain : H. N. Hodd. Hon. Secretary : R. F. Yates. •O.T.C.— Under Officers :

C. S. M : Editors of the " Peterite." :

H. N. Hodd (No. 2 platoon). R. F. Yates (No. z platoon). J. Richardson (No. 3 platoon). P. Young. H. N. Hodd.

R. F. Yates. E. G. Bullen. G. A. Delgado.

THE

PETERITE. VOL. XXIII.

DECEMBER, 1924.

No. 248.

THE SCHOOL LETTER. HIS term has passed away just as many other Christmas terms, except that it seems to have rained rather more than usual. The most noteworthy event of this tenn was, naturally, the General Election. The excitement over this important event was intense throughout the School. Listening-in at the wireless, to get the latest results of the polls, which were broadcasted everywhere, proved an absorbing, as well as exciting occupation. In spite of the rain, the term has been a strenuous one, full advantage being taken of the fine days at the commencement of the term. When football has been impossible, runs have been the order of the day, these included a paper chase and two inter-league steeplechases, which were quite a novelty. The new football field has been drained and levelled ; it will be a great asset to the football of next season. It is considerably wider than our present field. The Camp at Stobbs was probably the most successful we have ever attended owing to the fact, that we won the marching competition, also the band competition. In this the O.T.C. are to be congratulated. The play chosen for the Theatricals this year is the" Admirable Crichton." This is a comedy, which will give ample play to the histrionic talent of the performers. We think we ought to mention that the Debating Society, has not yet died that natural death, so dismally predicted in our last edition. This year G. B. Robinson and N. R. Dobree had the privilege of attending the Duke of York's camp, which they thoroughly enjoyed. The object of this camp is to rid the country of that

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feeling called " class hatred," which threatens to destroy society. In the sharing of the same life by the boys both of the public school and of the elementary school, it is hoped to enfuse that which is known as the public school spirit into the future generation of Englishmen. It is with the greatest regret we hear that Mr. Goolden will be with us no more after this term. During the five years that he has been with us, he has entered so deeply into the School life that his absence will leave a vacant place difficult to fill. His energy and zeal on the football field have been unceasing. At the same time we wish Mr. Woodcock every success in his duties as house master at Clifton Manor. To conclude, we wish to welcome Mr. Davies who has undertaken the strenuous work of coaching the first side.

OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD.

4.xii.z4. DEAR SIRS, In spite of the fact that we welcome among us three new members this term, our numbers have decreased by one. Messrs. J. G. Hardwick, F. J. Mann, W. E. Barton, and K. G. Chilman have gone down, and Messrs. H. N. Hodd, R. F. Yates, and H. B. Linton have come up. Owing to the President's inability to leave York during the winter term our annual Dinner has been postponed until next term and will be held on February 28th, 1925. Further notice will be sent out next term, and it is hoped that as many Vice-Presidents and Honorary Members as possible will be present. T. Watkinson (Hertford), Vice-President, has at length wakened to the realities of life, and the imminence of Greats and has been enshrouded during the whole of this term in an impenetrable atmosphere of work. The social gaieties of 22. Bandbury Road, however, contrive to survive this. N. K. Lindsay (B.N.C.), Hon. Sec., is to be congratulated on his appointment as Manager for the O.U.D.S.„-production of " Peer Gynt " next term, and also on obtaining a First Class in the Criminal Law Examination at the Bar. His other activities, social and political, are numerous. His hobby is collecting secretaryships. J. W. Ford (S. Edmund Hall), Hon. Treas., is a familiar figure on the river, and his bilious coloured car is a terror to all pedestrians within a very large radius of Oxford. " It is the driving

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of Jehu, for he driveth furiously." He is believed to be contemplating a pamphlet on the Ancient custom of scorching, and its untoward results. H. N. Hodd (Keble), Hon. Auditor, has also been rowing vigorously, and it is hoped that he will distinguish himself in this direction. He is also well known in Oxfordshire musical and anarchistic circles, and can always be relied upon to wax sentimentally reminiscent to the strains of the gramophone. R. F. Yates (S. Edmund Hall), has spent a great deal of time working and is another partisan of the river. His private life is so apparently blameless that it is difficult to write of his " activities " at any length. H. B. Linton (S. Edmund Hall), prefers the hockey-field as a source of exercise, and is already involved in the intricacies of History Schools. For some obscure reason he prefers a strange occupation hitherto unknown in Oxford and called work to the livelier social amenities of the O.P. Club. He has contrived to win a cup for rowing. With all good wishes for the success at the School we are, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

O.P. CLUB, CAMBRIDGE,

December, 1924. DEAR SIR, This term in Cambridge since the end of the Election has been far from exciting. The December examinations seem to have filled the minds of most people to exclusion of other more cheerful matters. The Club's Annual Dinner was held in the Dorothy Café on Saturday, November 29th. We were exceedingly glad to have Messrs. G. F. Tendall, H. W. Liddle and P. B. King there as guests. Our only regret was that our President, Sir T. Clifford Allbutt, and the Head Master, S. M. Toyne, Esq., were unable to attend. Mr. Tendall in reply to the Toast of " The School " made a very interesting speech about his own connection with the School and about its history for the last twenty years. We are pleased to welcome the following as members of the Club this term :—Messrs. A. Brown, J. Richardson, E. L. Triffitt, and G. Norwood.

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A. T. Blair (St. John's) has been boxing a great deal this term. He represented a Varsity against the Army a few weeks ago. His other doings are hid in obscurity, except for the fact that he represents John's at Rugger. A. Brown (Emmanuel) is a new member of the Club this term. He regularly attends O.P. Meetings, and on being asked what he did in his spare moments said that he had none. He is reading Theology W. Darwin (Sidney Sussex) has after many attempts passed the " Little Go." He has been working this term for an examination at the end of it, but is still a keen Fascist. G. L. Elliott-Smith (St. John's) has been coaching a Trial Eight and otherwise enjoying life at the C.U.B.C. Ball and elsewhere. He has been seen attending Lectures. R. V. C. Gray (Selwyn) is captain of his College Rugger XV. and represents Selwyn at Chess. He does not often attend meetings but came to the Dinner. L. Headlam (Corpus Christi) has been riding in Motor Cyc'e Trials and representing Corpus at Rugger. He has also fallen a victim to the examination craze. L. F. Leversedge (St. John's) has played Squash for the Varsity and is Secretary of his College Hockey Club. He may be seen dashing round Cambridge on a Motor Bike. We hear that he is a frequenter of Dances. B. McCall (Selwyn) seemed to have enjoyed the O.P. Dinner to its fullest extent. He has been doing good work for the British Fascisti, where we understand his help is invaluable. J. Richardson (Gonville and Caius) stroked the winning Crock Eight and was the only member of the crew who could walk straight on his way to bed. He is working very hard. E. L. Triffitt (Christ's) is another new member this term. He plays golf clad in the most correct attire. J. L. Wightman (Christ's) is a Psychologist and we suppose goes in for all sorts of psychological rites at any rate his deeds are hid in darkness. G. Marwood is not yet a member of this University but is up here striving to pass his Little Go." In which effort we wish him every success. H. Tomlinson (Christ's) R. S. Dawson (Ridley Hall) we understand that they are in Cambridge but we never see them. Wishing the School every success, '

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

FOOTBALL.

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FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. We started the season fully expecting to have a Back Division well up to the average but with much misgiving about the forwards, amongst whom there was not a single old colour remaining. Our hopes about the backs have been more than realised. Thanks to a judicious reshuffling of the old hands, excellent coaching and the intelligence to make the most of this, their display in attack has often been quite brilliant. If and when the ball reached die fly-half quickly, the whole line was off like a flash. Whether the ball went straight on to the wings, or whether the insides seized as they often did, the opportunity to break through, their movements always spelt danger to the other side. They were not a really fast line, and perhaps they sometimes made the mistake of trying to develop attacks from too near their own line, when a judicious kick into touch would certainly have put them in an attacking position ; but then, their kicking powers were feeble, only two of them being able to kick any length at all. In defence they were uncertain, this was particularly noticeable in the centre, but the traditional going down to the ball was as conspicuous as ever. The forwards deserve a certain amount of credit for they improved as the season went on. They were never beaten out and out for possession, and in the loose they were often clever and occasionally quite dashing, they certainly played up to their backs consistently well. That they often had lapses of lethargy particularly noticeable in the Giggleswick match, and in the second half of the Wanderers' match, was probably due to the fact that they were physically incapable of going all out from start to finish. Matches and games were all played with great keenness. The matches we won were a credit to us, those we lost no disgrace. We are still waiting for the win against Ampleforth, and the Giggleswick match was a disappointment. The advent of Mr. Davies has been a great inspiration and we shall be surprised if next year we do not do something well above the usual standard.

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FOOTBALL. CHARACTERS.

G. B. ROBINSON ('23, '24, '25) Captain. Excellent centre, with a very good knowledge of the game, knows when to break through, and when to pass out. Can take and give a pass full out. An excellent captain. J. G. TROOP. A very good stand-off half. Splendid hands, and very quick off the mark. Plays good rugger naturally, but must learn to kick. G. A. DELGADO. A very reliable scrum-half both in attack as well as defence, although inclined to be a little peevish. He was admirable as leader of the forwards. B. B. BRIDGES. A very honest forward and of great value to the pack. Excellent tackler. K. C. HODGSON. A good bustling forward both in the scrum as well as loose. Can kick well at times, seems to find difficulty in training. A. R. WALTON. Sound hard working forward. Has learnt the knack of hooking. T. E. STUART. A very much improved centre. Makes excellent openings, but sometimes spoils them by giving a wild pass. Very good kick. N. DOBREE. A good example of successful determination to become a good rugger player. A very useful left winger, always dangerous, but must be careful not to overrun his centre. K. H. CHAPMAN. A very useful full back, can be relied on to find touch, and to bring his man down when he goes low. Is very useful at starting the three-quarters. E. G. BULLEN. An improved hard working forward. Good tackler. Would have done better had he not been 'injured. W. A. CLARKE. A useful forward although very light ; has a very neat pair of hands and at times kicks well. R. W. HOWELL. Sound hard working forward. Ought to be useful when he puts on weight. F. STANSFIELD. A useful forward, but very light. More prominent in the loose than tight. W. Eworr. A very promising three-quarter, but must go low for his man. A. P. THOMPSON. Clumsy but energetic forward. A little prone to winging at the start ; but has done good work. The following have also played for ist XV. :— Scholefield. Crawford. Burrows.

FOOTBALL. FIRST XV. Date.

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FIXTURES.

Grd.

Versus.

H .. W. Oct. 8 York Nomads H W. „ 22 Pocklington School H „ 25 Giggleswick School S. H .. S. Nov. 1 Durham L I W. „ 12 Mount St. Mary's Coll. H W. „ 26 Worksop College .. A A „ 29 Ampleforth College S. W. Dec. 3 Yorks. Wanderers .. H 6 Leeds Grammar Schl. A „ S. „ 13 Middlesbro' R.U.F.C. H S. .. H W. „ 17 Old Peterites

Rslt.

Schl.

Opps.

lost won lost lost won won lost lost won

6 37 9 3 14 II o 3 19

19 0 14 8 0 3 15 17 o

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Date.

Versus.

Grd. Rslt. Schl. Opps.

S. Oct. II S. M. Toyne, Esq's XV. H lost 13 o 25 Giggleswick Sch. znd XV. A lost S. W. „ 29 Ripon Gram. 1st XV. ..H won 27 W. Nov. 12 Mount St. Mary's College 5 .. A lost .. 2nd XV. 29 Ampleforth Coll. 2nd XV. H Cancelled. S. S. Dec. 6 Leeds Gram. Sch. 2nd XV. H Cancelled. ,

17 61 0 I

COLTS XV. W. Nov. 26 Pocklington Colts .. S. Dec. 13 Ampleforth Colts

.. A won 4o .. A draw 3

THE SCHOOL V. YORK NOMADS. Played at York, October 8th. This match resulted in a win for the visitors by 19 points to 6 points. The School were greatly handicapped by the muddy ground, the forwards being outweighted in the scrum.. The School were the first to score, Troop getting over from an opening made by Robinson. The Nomads scored two rather lucky tries shortly before half-time. In the second half the Nomads, though handicapped by the absence of one of their forwards, K. H. Rhodes, who was injured, crossed our line three times, K. G. Chilman having a hand in each try. Shortly before time Delgado scored far out for the School. Team :—K. H. Chapman ; H. S. Burrows, J. Scholefield, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; G. A. Delgado, J. G. Troop ; R. W.

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Howell, A. R. Walton, W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, E. G. Bullen, A. P. Thompson and R. P. Crawford. THE SCHOOL V. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL. Played at York, October 22nd. We were greatly superior outside, the backs showing a marked improvement on the previous match. Tries were scored by Dobree (6), Robinson, Delgado, Stuart and Chapman ; Hodgson converted two tries and kicked a penalty goal. Half way through the second half Delgado was injured and had to go back. Chapman coming up to fly-half. Result :—St. Peter's, 3 goals (1 penalty), 8 tries (37 pts) : Pocklington Grammar School, Nil. Team :—K. H. Chapman ; H. S. Burrows, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, R. P. Crawford, A. P. Thompson and L. F. Stansfield. THE SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL. Played at York, October 25th. The game opened in startling fashion, Hodgson kicking a magnificent penalty goal from almost half-way in the first minute. Giggleswick however, retaliated and soon made the scores level with a good try. The visitors' forwards dominated the game in the first half, getting the ball nearly every time. Our main weakness lay in the slowness of forwards in getting across and in breaking up. Giggleswick scored two more tries before half-time, one being converted. Half-time score In the second half our forwards improved out of all knowledge keeping Giggleswick well penned in and often pushing them in the loose scrums. The visitors were the', first to score after the resumption gaining rather a lucky try through bad marking on our part. After this set back, St. Peter's bucked up immediately and from a forward rush Hodgson scored, the kick at goal failing. St. Peter's continued to press and from a blind side movement Troop got over for an unconverted try. Though there was no further scoring, St. Peter's made gallant efforts to draw level and were constantly in the Giggleswick 25.' Result :—Giggleswick School, z goal, 3 tries, (14 pts.) St. Peter's School, r penalty goal, 2 tries (9 pts.). Team :—K. H. Chapman ; H. S. Burrows, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton, W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson B. B. Bridges, L. F. Stansfield, A. P. Thompson and R. R. Crawford.

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v. D.L.I.

Played on the School ground, November 8th. The School were badly handicapped by the muddy ground, which enabled the visitors' heavier pack to gain possession in most of the scrums. However, we were the first to score, Robinson cutting in magnificently to gain a very fine try, which was not converted. Shortly before half-time the D.L.I. equalised from a scramble on the School line. In the second half play was very even, despite the fact that our hooker, Walton, had to go off owing to a strained thigh muscle. Towards the end Kirby scored a good try under the posts for the D.L.I., and placed the goal himself. Result : D.L.I., i goal, i try (8 pts.) ; School, i try (3 pts.). Team : K. H. Chapman ; J. Scholefield, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton, R. P. Crawford, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, L. F. H. Stansfield, A. P. Thompson and W. A. Clarke. —

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THE SCHOOL V. MOUNT ST. MARY'S COLLEGE. Played at York on November 12th. This match was played in terribly muddy conditions, which made accurate handling very difficult. St. Peter's scored a lucky try after the game had been in progress a quarter of an hour. Robinson took a high kick ahead, which rolled over the line far out, Stuart rushing up and touching down ; the kick at goal failed. The game was very even, and play was mainly restricted to the forwards, both packs bringing off some very fine dribbling rushes. The backs on both sides had little to do except in defence, but the York three-quarters handled well when they got the ball, Robinson scoring a fine try after one of the few passing movements the backs had. The score at half-time stood at 6—o in our favour. The second half opened with some very fine forward rushes on both sides, the play being very even, though St. Peter's were always slightly superior forward, and behind the scrum held a great advantage. About midway through the second half the best try of the match was scored after a fine individual effort on the part of Stuart, who receiving the ball on the half way line ran through the whole opposing defence with a magnificent swerving run and selling the dummy twice. York continued to press and the game resolved into a forward struggle on the Mount line. Troop made a good attempt to force his way through, but was held up by sheer numbers. However, the York forwards heeled out from the ensuing scrum and

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FOOTBALL.

Delgado got over under the posts. Chapman was successful with the place kick. We owe the victory to the superiority of our backs, those of our opponents being very weak except for Marsey at scrum-half Result :—St. Peter's, I goal, 3 tries (14 pts.) ; Mount St. Mary's, Nil. Team :—K. H. Chapman, W. Elliott, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; A. G. Moore, L. F. H. Stansfield, R. P. Crawford, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, W. A. Clarke, A. P. Thompson and R. R. MacEwen. THE SCHOOL V. WORKSOP COLLEGE. Played at Worksop on November 26th. The ground was very firm and offered good footing. Our backs found it difficult to adapt themselves to the unaccustomed hard ground and much faulty passing ensued. Within five minutes of the kickoff the York forwards took the ball into the Worksop " 25," and from a loose scrum the ball went along the whole York three-quarter line, Elliott scoring a try, which was not converted. Shortly afterwards Troop just failed to drop a goal. The Worksop forwards then began to make use of their superior weight and took the ball into our " 25," where an infringement in a loose scrum in front of goal enabled Worksop to draw level with a penalty goal. There was no further scoring this half, though on several occasions Stuart, Delgado and Robinson were almost in only to be called back by the referee. The second half opened with the play mainly restricted to the forwards, who were very evenly matched. The handling of the York backs was not up to standard but Chapman and Troop got in some good kicks. After a quarter of an hour Robinson picked up finely and ran through most of the Worksop team before passing to Stuart, who finished off the move with a good try, which Chapman converted. Almost immediately Stuart broke through and, after inter-passing with Elliott, enabled the latter to score far out, Chapman failing with the kick. Worksop then began to press and were awarded a penalty kick from an easy position, which Bridges deflected. Result :—St. Peter's, z goal, 2 tries (II pts.) ; Worksop College, 1 penalty goal (3 pts). Team :—K. H. Chapman ; W. Elliott, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado, R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton, W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, E. G. Bullen, A. P. Thompson, L. F. H. Stansfield.

FOOTBALL.

911

SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH.

Unfortunately owing to the weather and the state of the ground the game approximated to water-polo ; this spoilt the chance of good open play. The School forwards were easily outweighted in the scrummage, but played up well against this disadvantage. Before the side had settled down Ampleforth had scored two tries. After a good passing movement Robinson cut in and made a very good opening for Stuart, who again cut in and beat the full back. Had he gone on his own he would have been under the posts, but he unfortunately passed out and the try was lost. Ampleforth retaliated with another try. At half-time the score was 9—o for Ampleforth. During the second half play was more even as the School were playing down hill, during which time Ampleforth scored two more tries. c The forwards played a very strenuous game, but were outpaced as well as outweighted. The handling of backs, when they got the ball, which was very seldom, was very good. Team :—G. B. Robinson ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado, B. B. Bridges, K. 0. Hodgson ; A. R. Walton, T. E. Stuart, N. Dobree ; K. H. Chapman, E. G. Bullen, W. A. Clarke, R. W. Howell, F. Stansfield, W. Elliott, A. P. Thompson. SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. December 6th, at Leeds. The School opened strongly and within two minutes Chapman dropped a penalty goal from almost the half-way line. Neither side seemed able to settle down, the high wind which was blowing obviously affecting the play. However, about io minutes before the interval Hodgson got over near the posts for Chapman to convert, this try being the result of a fine movement in which both backs and forwards participated. Robinson also succeeded in scoring, Chapman again being successful with the kick. Half-time :—School, 13 pts. Leeds G.S., Nil. On resuming, the School immediately attacked but the Leeds backs tackled well. However, Troop and Delgado succeeded in scoring unconverted tries and the final whistle went with the School pressing hard. Result :—School, 3 goals (1 penalty) 2 tries, (19 pts.) Leeds G.S., Nil..

912

FOOTBALL.

Great credit must be given to the School pack which beat a heavier pack both in the tight and the loose. They scrummaged hard and broke up quickly to help their backs and particular mention must be made of Walton, Hodgson and Clarke who were always to the fore in every rush. The backs were much cleverer than the Leeds backs and although dropping several passes, they were a distinctly good line, with Robinson, Dobree and Troop as the stars. Chapman played his best game of the season his kicking and feeding being extremely good. THE SCHOOL V. YORKSHIRE WANDERERS. Played at York, December 4th. The main feature of the game was liquefied mud, the water standing in pools on the field. These conditions enabled the heavier Wanderers forwards, who played extremely well throughout, to overcome our light pack. Outside the School were distinctly better, although the visitors had two very good wings ; our handling and passing were surprisingly good under the conditions. T. Cadell opened the score for the Wanderers with an unconverted try from a good cut in. The School rallied and from a good three-quarter which movement Stuart sent Robinson for a very fine Chapman failed to convert. A bad mistake in dribbling by one of our backs let in the Wanderers left wing to score a simple try, shortly afterwards, the same player being successful with the kick. A little before half-time the School nearly got over ; Robinson cut through in fine style only to see his pass dropped. On the resumption of play the York forwards had a bad lapse for the first fifteen minutes, during which the Wanderers scored twice, neither tries being converted. Our forwards then rallied and made several fine rushes led by Bridges and Stansfield. From a scrum in our " 25 " Troop intercepted finely and broke through but unfortunately mistook a Wanderers' forward for a York one owing to the mud, which clothed everyone with the same blackness. Soon afterwards a bout of passing by the visitors led to the left wing scoring his third try of the match, which he himself failed to convert. There was no further scoring. Result :—Wanderers, 1 goal, 4 tries (17 pts.). School, r try (3 pts.) Team :—K. H. Chapman ; W. Elliott, T. E. Stuart, G. B. Robinson, N. Dobree ; J. G. Troop, G. A. Delgado ; R. W. Howell, A. R. Walton, W. A. Clarke, K. C. Hodgson, B. B. Bridges, E. G. Bullen, A. P. Thompson, L. F. H. Stansfield.

try,

O.T.C. NOTES.

91 3

COLTS' MATCH.

On November 26th the Colts XV. played Pocklington Colts, winning q.o points—nil. (2 goals, 10 tries). The ground and the ball were both very wet which made it mainly a forward game. The St. Peter's forwards after a scratchy start got well together and had much the best of the game in the loose, but were very slow in breaking up. There was room for improvement all round in the tackling which was too often high, but the falling on the ball was good. There was not much combination but there were some good individual runs. LEAGUES. Though the unfortunate weather, from which we have suffered this term, has prevented more than two rounds of league matches being played off, yet we have enjoyed some very close and well fought matches. The keenness of Richardson and Hewitt has had much to do with the number of points gained by Leagues D and B, wile C League and its captain are to be congratulated on their recovery in the 1st Division after only scoring 5 points in the first round. It is pleasing to find many who were only this year promoted from League E such as J. B. Chapman, have fully maintained their reputation on the bigger games. At the same time many senior boys have suddenly like, O'Keeffe who has found at wing three-quarter a position offering scope for Celtic opportunities, developed an aptitude for the game which must have surprised even themselves. LEAGUE TABLES. 1st Divison.

C D B A

174 points. 174 15 10

D B A

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2nd Division. 45 points. 124

74 5

„ PP

O.T.C. NOTES.

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

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O.T.C. NOTES.

Now as to actual doings. The Band succeeded in winning their competition after a re-play with Ampleforth and No. I. Platoon followed up this success by winning the Platoon marching competition against all corners in camp. Both are much to be congratulated, as also is Mr. H. N. Hodd whose enthusiasm and, what is much harder to find, driving power were instrumental in achieving these results. It was sad that we had no gymnastic team to enter for the P.T. competition and steps have been taken to remedy this defect. The Rossall cadets certainly showed us what a fine standard can be reached in this work by school-boys. We were on several occasions complimented on the state of our lines, but the Service of meals might well have been better managed. Platoon leaders have improved in the care of their units, but all leaders still need a reminder that the don key work of the Corps, in camp and at school, must be done off parade. I wish to thank all ranks for their contribution to a successful year's working As to the current term it was decided to send up Certificate A candidates next March instead of last November, so as to allow better facilities for preliminary work. There, are some 25 volunteer candidates presenting themselves. The new entry of recruits comprised some 4o todd boys, which has enabled us to consider re-organising for next term on a basis of four platoons. This will make Company training much easier and incidentally will give the Day boys House a platoon for itself, richly deserved. Promotions since last issue :Sgt. M. Storrs Fox to C/Officer. „ J. G. Troop to C.S.M. Cpl. Sutcliffe to C.Q.M.S. L/Cpl. Robinson to Cpl. L/Cpl. E. G. Bullen to Cpl. The under-mentioned Cadets to be L/Cpls. Thompson, A. P Crawford, R. P. Burrows, H. S. Bridges, B. B. Daintry, P. McEwen, R. Hemsley, F. W. Stuart, T. E. - Richardson, W. Recently some of us were privileged to hear a very interesting lecture by the G.O.C. in C. upon a subject of recent military history. I am sure we all welcome Major Davies to the commissioned ranks of the Company.

ENTERTAINMENTS.

915

ENTERTAINMENTS. Oct. 18. „ 25. Nov. 1. „ 15. „ 29.

Lecture. " Our Drama from Shakespeare 6-3o p.m. to Mrs. Siddons." PERCY ALLEN, ESQ. Concert, arranged by H. WICKINS, ESQ. 7 p.m. 6-30 p.m. Entertainment by CORNIL BARD, ESQ. 6-3o p.m. School Concert. 7 p.m. Dramatic Entertainment. TATE THEATRICAL PARTY. .

Dec. 15, 16, 17. School Theatricals.

On Saturday, October i8th, a Lecture was given on " Our Drama from Shakespeare to Mrs. Siddons," by Percy Allen, Esq., in the Big Hall. The lecturer, with the aid of lantern slides traced the growth of English Drama from Religious Passion Plays, through the flowery days of Shakespeare, to the more modern times, when Mrs. Siddons held sway. In conclusion, Mr. Toyne made a brief speech, thanking the lecturer, and informing him that Nell Gwynne, when acting in York, resided at Clifton Manor, now part of the School. Three hearty cheers were accorded to the lecturer. On October 25th a very enjoyable Concert Was given by a Concert Party, very kindly got up by Mr. Wickins for the benefit of the School. On November 1st the School spent a very enjoyable evening, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Cornil Bard, who undertook to try and amuse us. He did so with marked success, solely with the aid of a piano, upon which he was an admirable performer. Many of his efforts were loudly applauded and he kept the School thoroughly amused for a good two hours. On November the 29th, there took place in the Big Hall, an entertainment by the Tate Theatrical Party, which went off with conspicuous success. The entertainment included the presentation of the last Act of John Masefield's " Philip the King," some humorous recitations and monologues by Mr. Reginald Tate and some small plays by Mrs. and Miss Tate which were very good indeed. The whole entertainment was a good one and both Mr. Reginald and Miss Doris Tate are to be thanked for a most enjoyable evening.

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SCHOOL CONCERT. SCHOOL CONCERT.

This term's School Concert took place on Saturday, November 15th, 1924, and met with its customary success. This was all the more praiseworthy since the programme was entirely contributed by the School. The orchestra, under the able dir-' ection of Mr. Peachment, played us several charming pieces. One noticed the effective rendering of Beethoven's minuet ; Instrumental -solos by F. Wilcock and T. C. Rainford were greatly appreciated. Mr. Davies, whose name has not previously figured on our programme, delighted us with some songs. His singing of these in Welsh came as a pleasant variation. We are also pleased to find so much musical talent among the boys of this School, the baritones receiving much applause, as did also the trebles. With the help of a few masters, the School tenors and basses presented us with a successful rendering of " Drake's Drum." H. McGoverne recited with his usual dramatic effect. In conclusion the School sang " The Lincolnshire Poacher " followed by the " National Anthem." ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. Concert, November 15th, 1924.

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

Pleisr Schertzinger

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

Folk Song

A. J. TRIMMER, J. D. MACILDOWIE, G. D. NICOL, L. RYLAND. 3.

SONG " When Johnny comes marching Home Traditional J. G. TROOP, N. H. SUTCLIFFE, A. G. MOORE, D. V. HEWITT

'CELLO SOLO ..

' '

5. SONG ..

" Sammartini " F. WILCOCK.

Kaiser

" Cartnef " J. T. DAVIES, ESQ.

Trevor Evans

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

PART SONG ..

" Drake's Drum " TENORS AND BASSES.

Shakespeare Coleridge Taylor

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

8. (a)" The Parade of the Tin Soldiers (b)" Minuet in G " •• ••

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Leon Jessel Beethoven

THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. SONG " Some Folk Do " .. S. C. Foster A. J. TRIMMER, H. S. SOLA, G. WOOD, L. MACKINTOSH.

IO. SONG " Marching through Georgia "

H. C. Work

J. G. TROOP, N. H. SUTCLIFFE, A. G. MOORE, D. V. HEWITT. VIOLIN SOLO

12.

SONG

" Rosemary " T. C. RAINFORD.

Percy Elliott

" Mentra Gwen "

Folk Song

J. T. DAVIES, ESQ. 13.

SCHOOL SONG " The Lincolnshire Poacher "

Traditional

GOD SAVE THE KING.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. Christmas Term, 1924. Sat. Oct. II Exhibition of Local Fungi. „ Nov. 8 Demonstration by Members of the Wireless Section 22

6-3o p.m. 6-3o p.m.

Lecture. " Electrical Communication " 6-3o p.m. J. L. MCCOWEN.

Sun. „ 30 Demonstration. " Liquid Films " C. R. FEATHERSTONE, ESQ.

6-3o p.m.

Lecture. " Our Feathered Friends " 6-3o p.m. R. 0. GOOLDEN, ESQ.

Tue. Dec.

Sat. „

6 Lecture. " Spectrum Analysis " P. YOUNG.

6-3o p.m.

The Scientific Society has been particularly flourishing this term and has had almost a record number of lectures and demonstrations. In the early part of the term we had a talk by Mr. Ping on " Fungi," illustrated by a number of drawings and a wonder-

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ful collection of nearly seventy kinds of fresh local fungi. J. L. McCowEN gave a lecture on " Electrical Communication " Mr. Featherstone showed us some interesting experiments on " Liquid Films." Mr. Goolden gave us a lecture on " Birds," illustrated by a large number of slides. The Scientific Society would like to take this opportunity to thank him for all he had done for us as a Vice-President and to offer him their best wishes for the future. P. Young gave a lecture on " Spectrum Analysis." We hope, next term, to take possession of our long-promised but elusive museum. The Wireless Section has also been thriving and some of its members are being taught something of the working of practical Wireless Telegraphy by an army instructor. On one occasion a transmission of dance music and a few songs was made and successfully picked up in different parts of York. Taking into consideration the crude type of the apparatus the volume and tone were remarkably good. J. L. McC.

THE DEBATING SOCIETY. After a month of inactivity, during which it appeared as though the Society was to be but a memory of former days, a general meeting was held. The Headmaster was unanimously chosen as President : Rev. F. H. Barnby, K. H. Rhodes, Esq., and W. H. Milnes, Esq. and E. G. Bullen (ex officio) became Vice-Presidents : J. C. Rodgers and F. W. B. Pacey were elected as Clerk to the Society and Deputy Clerk respectively ; and N. Dobree and P. Young were elected to the committee as Senior and Junior members. When the committee met it was decided that the Rules of Membership should be amended. All members of the Upper School are now eligible for election to the Society and any boy in the Middle School can secure membership providing that he is proposed by a present member and duly seconded by two other members. A meeting of the Debating Society was held in the Big Hall at 8-15 p.m., Sunday, November 9th, 1924. The motion was " That in the opinion of this House the League of Nations affords the only practical method of securing peace." P. Young, proposing, showed how necessary the existence of a League of Nations was in the evolution of man. The only alternative was a dangerous competition in armaments which eventually -

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would almost annihilate the human race. War, at bottom was caused by ignorance, but the immediate cause was haste. Education alone could remove ignorance and so remove the real cause of war but a great deal could be done to eliminate the factor of haste and to foster a spirit of international confidence by the formation of a League Disarmament, the League's ultimate aim could only be brought about by a spirit of trust between nations and this could only be made practicable by an international arbitration Board. In conclusion he enumerated the successes of the League, among them the settlement of disputes between Finland and Sweden, between Serbia and Albania, and the rehabilitation of Austrian Finance. F. W. B. Pacey, opposing the motion, showed how former attempts had always failed, citing the Holy Alliance as an example. He said the League of Nations was only a dream of idealists, a mere Utopia. Even communists, considered by some the greatest and most extravagant of idealists, preached warfare, in the form of class hatred in their Sunday Schools. Treitschke had said perpetual peace was not only impracticable but immoral. The League tended to split the world into those who were in it, and those who were not. He admitted that the aims of the League were admirable but contended that unless these were supported by all the peoples of the world they could never be practicable. This support would never be afforded and the League, in consequence, was doomed to failure. War, he said, was often advantageous as it proved to be in the case of Germany in the Three Weeks'. War and while the element of gain remained, wars and rumours of wars would continue. N. R. Dobree, seconding the motion, gave a short account of how the League had grown up and how and why previous attempts had failed, chiefly through the so-called Liberalism of the founders. This weakness could not and would not appear in the present League for if the League is universally upheld, it must succeed. J. G. Troop, seconding against, maintained that ignorance was not the cause of war and that suitable weapons would always be obtained against new war inventions. He wished to know whether the House considered it a good thing that our Navy should be handed over to the League as it was in danger of being so treated. If this happened England would be left to the tender mercies of self-seeking nations and our commerce must inevitably suffer. This would cause internal troubles and thus lead to an outbreak of War. J. C. Rodgers, supporting, said that previous attempts at peace had failed because they were insufficiently supported.

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At first they were backed only by such intellectuals as Pierre du Bois, Rousseau and Kant. In the igth century they were supported by the dominant powers, now however, the whole masses were striving to establish a lasting peace. It was a fallacy to urge that war improved nations and was beneficial to mankind. In the first place war is an economic waste, and secondly it involves a waste of life and thought, and is contrary to nature's law for the survival of the fittest. Throughout the whole world, a growth of international trust and confidence could be observed in the International Postal Union and the International Telegraphs which helped to foster that spirit that was necessary to prevent war. He asked opposers to suggest some other method of ensuing peace. Could it be brought about by the domination of one great power or was the angel of peace to descend clothed in " untaxed calico "? He contended that Class Hatred was now dead or dying mainly owing to the war and that a real spirit of fellowship was springing up which was necessary if internationalism and cosmopolitanism were to bring Peace in their wake. K. H. Rhodes, Esq., opposing, admitted that the League's aims were admirable but entirely impracticable. He thought that it would develop into an international organisation for the suppression of minorities and war would be sure to follow. The big Powers were the real backbone of the League and if one of these powers proved aggressive the League would be at an end. What for example would happen at the present moment if England became aggressive ? W. H. Milnes, Esq., supporting, in a witty speech pointed out how little force had in reality to do with the League. As a parallel he showed how the Chairman of a business meeting could always eject members who transgressed. It was a very rare occasion when the chairman himself was thrown out in disgust, although the opposition seemed to imagine this was the usual procedure. Without some code to guide it, force was often misdirected as it had been by the Klu-Klax Klan, the Facisti and the Bolsheviks, and therefore the League of Nations was the only body able to ensure Peace. A. G. Moore and W. H. Buchanan also spoke opposing the motion. D. Norwood, Esq., opposing, said he recognised that everyone was an idealist, fashioning his own Utopia, but he confessed that he himself was unable to see why wars should cease at this particular period of man's history and propounded the dangerous doctrine that what has failed can never succeed. He thought that warfare was a fundamental instinct in man-

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kind and quoted Hobbes to show how, in the beginning, there had been a perpetual war of everyman with everyman ; but that this state had proved so unbearable that authority was vested in a supreme power who acted as arbiter on all matters. S. M. Toyne, Esq., supporting, said he would try to speak for the motion and yet oppose the Hon. Clerk's assertions. Class Warfare was decidedly not at an end as could very well be seen in the chaotic government of Soviet Russia. Such examples as Postal Unions and International Telegraphs did not help to stop world war. What was necessary was a League of all nations pledged to abolish war and to do all in their power to seek and ensue peace. Replying to the question why the League had not interfered in China and Morocco—he said that the League did not interfere in internal affairs as this would lead to endless trouble. It was absurd to describe the League as impracticable for there were already many examples of its value. Among others was the Corfu Incident which the " Daily Mail," a paper certainly daily but lacking in manliness, had in its characteristic way, assigned the praise for its settlement to the Ambassadors and not to the League. F. W. B. Pacey summed up the arguments for the opposition and P. Young, in conclusion, maintained that since the opposition had failed to bring forward an alternative scheme, and that it had admitted that the League's aims were admirable but impracticable in its present constitution, all that was necessary was to modify its existing constitution. The motion was lost by 42-21 votes. J.C.R. MUSICAL SOCIETY. BALANCE SHEET, 1923-1924. RECEIPTS. Balance from previous year .. Donations received

s. d. .. 2 8 .. I 15 o Li. 3 104

Music Stands Balance in hand

EXPENDITURE. ••

s. d.

2 13

•

2 . 18 I 5

9 14

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CORRESPONDENCE.

CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editors of The Peterite." DEAR SIRS, I should like to express, publicly, on behalf of the School, the gratitude we all feel to Mr. Davies for his valuable help in coaching the Football teams this year. All the players know how energetic and enthusiastic he has been, and we owe him many tha4ks for devoting so much of his time to the School football. I should also like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Tendall, who has helped us in many ways. Mr. Mines and Mr. Rhodes have worked tirelessly for the Leagues, and, in spite of the bad weather, they have been very successful. In conclusion, I should like to thank all masters who have turned out, in spite of the mud, to referee games. Yours etc., G. B. ROBINSON, Captain of Football. To the Editors of " The Peterite." DEAR SIRS, I should like to make one or two suggestions with rregard to School Football, which I think those in authority might consider with advantage. I would propose therefore :(i.) That the League " Championship," if such it can be called, be decided by the points scored for and against each side, instead of allotting so many points for a win or draw. This would make for a much fairer and more interesting competition. (ii.) That the House matches be played on the League system, and that the ultimate winner be decided by the points scored for and against each team. (iii.) That full teams be played during House matches. Rugger is played with fifteen men a side. If any other number is played, it simply isn't Rugger. How or when the ridiculous system of playing twelve men a side in House matches came into being I don't know, but it is certainly time it ceased. I have yet to find anyone who can give an adequate reason for its continuance. Hoping that this humble petition and advice will receive some little attention. I am, etc., N.B. .

ON PARADE.

923

[An inter-Rugby football competition has never existed in the School in the same way as there is one in Hockey, Cricket and Boating. Colours are ineligible for this competition and the number playing has been limited to 12. The reason for this is quite obvious and N.B.' could have discovered this for himself had he enquired at the right source. The matches had to be not one-sided, interesting and free from danger. The smaller houses would be sometimes quite incapable of raising 15 players of sufficient size to give those teams from other houses a game, without danger to themselves or without demanding from the heavier members of opposing teams an impossible consideration. We should very much like to see genuine Rugby football matches between teams from each house, but as the numbers in the different houses vary so much at present, this is quite impossible. With regard to N.B.'s' other point. To add up the total number of points gained by each side, either in league or house football, and to award the championship to the one who scored most points would be a perfectly ridiculous system, and might lead to farcical results.—Editor.] '

ON PARADE. Under the ancient Science Block, The fall-in bugle sounded. Our C.S.M. a mighty man, Seemed not a bit astounded, On parade At this command our arms we sloped, And into our ranks we marched. We had our buttons bright, we hoped, For the inspection coming shortly. On parade The under officer marches up, And the order to shun " is given. " By the right form fours," Quick march, Past Clifton Green, and Skelton turn, On parade We joined the others at Windmill Inn, And the homeward journey started. Some wondered how far we would have been By the time we returned to Clifton. A RECRUIT. On parade !

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

A PLAYER.

VALETE. H. N. Hodd. 1918-24. School House. School Monitor. Head of the School. VI. Classical. 1st IV., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1922-24. Captain of Boating, 1922-23-24. ist XV., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1922-23-24. Hon. Sec., Football, 1923-24. Head Librarian, School Choir. Under-officer in O.T.C. Editor of " The Peterite." VicePresident of the Debating Society. R. F. Yates. 1919-24. School House. School Monitor. Head of School House. History VI. 1st XV., 192-'22-23-24. Colours, 1923-24. ist IV., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1922-23-24. Hon. Sec., Boating, 1923=24. Librarian. Delegate of the Areopagites. Under-officer in O.T.C. Editor of " Peterite." Senior committee man of Debating Society. J. Richardson. 1916-24. Day Boy. School Monitor. Head of the Day Boys. VI. Modern. 1st. IV., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1922-23-24. 1st XV., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1923-24. Under-officer in O.T.C. Clerk to Debating Society. H. B. Linton. 1920-24. Clifton Manor. School Monitor. Head of Clifton Manor. History VI. 1st XI. Cricket, 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. Played for 1st XI. Hockey, 1924. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. Junior Committee man to Debating Society. R. S. Moss. 1918-1924. School House. School Monitor. Remove B. ist IV., 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. Ist XV., 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C. A. B. Sellers. 1921-24. Clifton Manor. House Monitor. B1. 1st XI., 1922-23-24. Colours, 1923-24. Captain of Cricket, 1924. Played for 2nd XV., 1923-24. Corporal in O.T.C.

VALETE.

925

F. L. Harris. 1921-24. Clifton Grove. Remove B. Grove Football Colour. Cadet in O.T.C. Grove House Monitor. E. L. Triffitt. 1918-24. Day Boy. VI. Modern. Day Boy Boating Colour. L/Cpl. in O.T.C. R. C. Parkinson. 1918-24. Day Boy. VI. Classical. 3rd School Boat. Cpl. in O.T.C. C. Andean. 1919-24. Day Boy. V. Modern. Played for 2nd XV., 1923-24. R. C. Cartwright. 1920-24. School House. B4. 2nd XV., 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. Played for 2nd XI., 1923. Played for Hockey, XI., 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. C. R. Loxton. 192o-24: School House. V. Modern. Choir. Cadet in O.T.C. J. A. Close. 1920-24. Clifton Manor. Remove B. 1st XI., 1924. Colours, 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. E. B. J. Atkinson. 1920-24. Clifton Grove. B3. Cadet in O.T.C. Choir. Grove Cricket Colour. R. H. Sanders. 1921-24. Day Boy. Br. 1st. XI., 1924. Colours, 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. J. G. P. Timmins. 1921-24. School House. Bz. 1st XV., 1923-24. Colours, 1923-24. Played for Hockey XI., 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. R. H. Stephenson. 1921-24. Clifton Rise. V. Modern. Rise. Football Colour. Cadet in O.T.C. School Choir. J. H. Marshall. 1921-24. Clifton Rise. B2. Cadet in O.T.C. J. W. Cattley. 1922-24. Clifton Grove. B4. Cadet in O.T.C. W. M. Murray. 1921-24. Day Boy. Br. Cadet in O.T.C. G. D. Fletcher. 1919-24. Day Boy. B3. School Choir. E. H. Fletcher. 1923-24. Day Boy. B3. L. M. Ellison. 1922-24. Day Boy. B2. P. H. Taylor. 1922-24. Clifton Manor. V. Classical. Cadet in O.T.C. A. Leach. 1923-24. Clifton Manor. C2. Cadet in O.T.C. P. J. Pease. 1923-24. School House. Br. President of Knitting Club. T. R. Moore. 1923-24. School House. Remove A. Cadet in O.T.C. D. B. Kingston. 1923-24. Clifton Manor. Remove A. Choir. Cadet in O.T.C. F. V. Sola. 1923-24. School House. B3. F. S. Medley. 1922-24. Clifton Manor. C2. Cadet in O.T.C.

NOTES AND ITEMS.

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SALVETE.

School House.

M. J. Bennion. J. H. Gourley. A. L. Hicks. W. G. Hutton. G. D. Nichol. L. H. Parkin. A. L. Pendlebury. P. M. Perry.

Rise.

Day Boys.

T. D. Banks. T. E. C. Batty. E. Holgate. E. Home. F. Walls. L. Wareham. J. G. Gosden.

G. A. Bramley-Taylor. V. Moore. R. L. Rhodes. L. Ryland. A. B. Smallman. W. H. Stephenson. J. N. Thompson.

Grove.

M. Bullock. D. Gray. H. E. Hodsman. M. L. Khambhu. P. Limpisvasti. C. G. Metcalfe. H. W. Metcalfe. R. Rodman. R. J. Swift.

Manor.

R. R. H. Horsley. R. Mervyn. E. R. Pickersgill. N. W. Richardson. A. L. Turner. J. F. Warim M. J. Wharram. R. S. Wilcock. C. S. Wilkinson.

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate B. B. Bridges, K. C. Hodgson, A. R. Walton, N. Dobree, K. H. Chapman and T. E. Stuart on receiving their ist XV. Colours and R. P. Crawford, R. W. Howell, F. L. Stansfield and W. Elliott on their 2nd XV. Colours. We are glad to be able to report that the first four chapters of the School History are completed. Advent Sunday this year fell on the 3oth of November, and the School paid their usual yearly visit to the Minster for Evensong, which came as a pleasant break from our .usual Sunday routine. A novel institution this term was the Gym. Class, which at first took place in the evenings and later, when the Winter hours came in, on Tuesday afternoon. Tlis class serves two objects, it acts as a means of training and keeping fit for football and also will enable us, we hope, to enter a class for the Physical Training competition at the O.T.C. camp next year, a thing which we have never hitherto done. There have been many useful additions to the History VIth library, an institution which has proved a great success since its foundation two years ago.

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CHAPEL.

The School sent two representatives to the Duke of York's camp last term, in the persons of Robinson and Dobree, who were both very enthusiastic about the pleasant week they spent there. LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library : A 118 Concise Dictionary of National Biograp hy. Belloc . B 268 The Campaign of 1812.. 269 Short History of International Intercourse Delisle Burns Collingwood D 122 Roman Britain .. Newbigin 123 Mediterranean Lands .. Morris F 167 York .. Berkeley A 325 Unparliamentary Papers Harry Graham 326 The World we laugh in .. Davies B 270 Medieval England .. Priestley G 327 Figures in Modern Literature .

READING ROOM FICTION. R 572 House of the Arrow .. .. 573 False Scent R 574 Laycock of Londale 575 The Garden of•Folly 576 Tragedy at the Beach Club 577 Room 13

Mason Fletcher Riley Leacock Johnston Wallace

CHAPEL. CHAPEL SERVICES. Sunday : 8 a.m. Holy Communion. m a.m. Matins or Litany. 6-3o p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Sept. 21 28 Oct. 5 12

Trinity

XIV. XV. XVI.

XVII.

XVIII.

26 2

XIX. XX.

7•

XXI.

Nov.

The Headmaster. Rev. F. H. Barnby. Organ Recital : G. F. Tendall, Esq. Rev. T. Goodchild, Collection for S. P. C. K. Rev. A. Raine, M.A., Vicar of Dringhouses. Rev. F. H. Barnby. Rev. C. H. Kingsford, M.A., Headmaster of Rishworth School. Rev. F. S. Cragg.

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Nov. 16 Trinity XXII. The Very Rev. the Dean of York. „ XXIII. Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 23 30 St. Andrew (Advent I.) Service in York Minster, 4 P.m. II. The Headmaster. Dec. 7 Advent III. Carols. „ 14 Advent ORGAN RECITAL. We always look forward with pleasure to Mr. Tendall's termly Organ Recitals. Usually when the time for these occasions draws near the Organ usually manages to suffer in some way or other. However, this term the Fates were not against us. We append below a programme of the recital. Sunday, 5th October, 1924. 1. Grave .. • • " Sonata Pathetique " Beethoven Molto Allegro Adagio Cantabile J Dvorak 2. LARGO from " New World Symphony " Moszkowski 3. SERENATA IN D .. W. Wostenholme 4. DIE FRAGE .. . . .. . .. DIE BORTWORT 5. MARCH IN D from " Overture to Occasional Oratorio, .

. .

Handel

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. One of the absorbing pursuits for many of the boarders during the moments of their spare time has been the diligent practice of all kinds of music, particularly flageolets and tin-whistles. The first few days after the raid on York shops produced a strange medley of exceedingly discordant sounds, but we must admit that in many cases practice did achieve a considerable amount of perfection, and an orchestral performance of carols is promised for the last night of term. In the very early part of the term it was discovered that Close was accompanied to School by his pet mouse and this was handed over to the care of Crombie—mice not being considered suitable boarders at St. Olave's. Strange rumours were then current about a mouse having been seen in Bootham chased by Mr. Rhodes in a taxi, owing to Crombie having made a careless mistake, but we must leave all the details of rumour and perverted facts to the recital by the individuals concerned. The term on the whole has been a very good term indeed, practically everybody has kept well, and the standard of work done by the boys who have moved up into new forms has been very satisfactory.

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The Saturday evening Concerts and entertainments in the Big Hall have been greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the Junior School. Another recent innovation at St. Olave's this term has been a special dancing class, and twelve boys have made excellent preparation for the Christmas holiday parties. We have had two Lantern " talks," one by Mr. Ping on " How water gets into the tap," and one by Mr. Chilman shewing a large number of excellent photographs of " British Wild Birds." We were pleased to welcome ten new boys at the beginning of this term. SALVETE.

St. Olave's.

A. J. Darton. G. C. Lee. C. H. Prince. H. Prince. A. C. H. Raw. K. Simpson. J. A. B. Taylor to Rise. M. J. Wharram to Manor.

Day Boys.

A. H. Clarke. A. P. Croskell. A. V. Sewell. J. C. 0. Stansfield. VALETE. P. M. Perry to School House. C. P. Hardy to Bedford.

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES. In spite of the unfavourable weather and the state of the playing fields, we have had quite a lot of football this term, more "soccer" than "rugger", however, because we were only able to fix "soccer" matches this term with other Preparatory Schools. We lost 2 matches to Terrington Hall, and also our match with Red House School. Our best games were with Grosvenor House School, Harrogate 2nd XI., both of which we won 3-2. These games were hard and fast throughout, with the issue'in doubt until the whistle blew for time. Hughes, the Captain was an indefatigable worker at centrehalf, and kept his side together. The two inside forwards must learn to shoot quicker and follow up, also to tackle back when required. Crosthwaite played well at full back and Prince (mi) in goal was very useful. The team was : — H. Prince, R. C. H. Crosthwaite, C, H. Prince, E. F. Williams, G. E. F. Hughes, J. H. Dales, A. K. Cameron, J. M. Young, W. A. Nutt, J. H. Dobson, B. E. Symmons, also played J. E. C. Hill.

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O.P. NEWS.

O.P. NEWS. CORRESPONDENCE. LONDON DINNER.

ST. THOMAS'S HOSPITAL, LONDON,

S.E.I.,

November 21st, 1924.

DEAR SIR,

It is proposed to hold the Old Peterite Dinner in London, at the Holborn Restaurant on January 3rd, 1925. Will all Old Peterites who wish to be present please inform C. M. W. Prior, 3, Brondesbury Park, N.W.6., as soon as possible in order that arrangements may be made ? Yours faithfully, R. H. METCALFE,

London Hon. Sec. O.P. HOCKEY MATCH. The O.P. Hockey Match against the School will take place on Wednesday, April 1st. Will all those who desire to play in the O.P. team, please write to D. Norwood, St. Peter's School, York, before March 18th ? MARRIAGE.-Mr R. R Rainford (1910-17) and Miss E. W. Gillet. The marriage between Robert Rowsthorne, eldest son of and Mrs. T. C. Rainford, and Edna Wedgewood, eldest daughter of the late Lt.-Col. E. H. Gillet, V.D., and Mrs. Rhodes, was celebrated at the Parish Church, Preston, Lancs., on Sept. 1st, 1924. We congratulate Mr. George Yeld on being nominated for the Victoria Medal of Honour of the Royal Horticultural Society. This medal was established in 1897 " in perpetual remembrance of H.M. Victoria's glorious reign, and to enable the council to confer conspicuous honour on those British Horticulturists resident in the United Kingdom whom it might from time to time consider deserving of special honour at the hands of the Society." MISCELLANEOUS.

We offer our hearty congratulations to E. P. Sewell on his rugger " blue " at Sandhurst and to A. T. Blair on a boxing " blue " at Cambridge where we were also pleased to hear that L. F. Leveredge had figured in the 'varsity squash team. N. Pullan and J. G Johnstone are both playing regularly for the Headingley 1st XV.; T. G. Robinson, too, and R. S. Moss appear regularly for Harrogate Old Boys and E. G. H. Mack for Carlisle ; moreover, the O.P. Club was well repre-

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sented when the Yorkshire Wanderers visited the School on Dec. 3rd. N. Pullan (Headingley), J. L. Clayton (Wakefield), H. D. Cadell, T. Cadell and S. Anderson (York Nomads), were all playing. Apart from many of the above, we have received welcome visits from the following 0.P's. :—M. Storr Hodson, J. G. Hodgson, J. F. Morrison, S. Greaves, J. Scholefield, W. A. Wood, S. L. Davies, R. F. Yates, W. Judge, T. Watkinson, H. Baldwin, H. Keyworth, W. L. Roberts, T. G.' Robinson, R. R. Rainford, H. G. Coates, C. E. S. Bullen, J. F. Bell, W. C. Rainford, M. E. Reed, F. S. Wood, H. G. Crawshaw, A. B. Radford, H. L. Stirling. •

SCHOOL OFFICERS.

Head of the School : Monitors •

Captain of Football : Hon. Secretary : O.T.C.Under-Officers : Acting Under-0 cers : C.S.M. : Editors of the " Peterite." :

E. G. Bullen (Head of Clifton Grove). M. Storrs-Fox (Head of the Day Boys). P. Young. J. Scholefield, G. A. Delgado (Head of the School House). N. H. Sutcliffe. N. R. Dobree. R. P. Crawford. B. B. Bridges (Head of Clifton Rise). — Helmsley. J. C. Rodgers. G. B. Robinson. J. G. Troop. M. Storrs-Fox (No. 3 Plt.). G. A. Delgado (No. I Pit.). N. R. Dobree (No. 2 Plt.). J. G. Troop. E. G. Bullen. G. A. Delgado. N. R. Dobree.

TERMS FOR THE COMING YEAR. Easter term : January loth—April 7th. Summer term : May 5th—July 3oth. (in all cases dates refer to the departure and arrival of Boarders).

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OBITUARY. We unfortunately omitted to insert the following in our last issue and hasten to remedy the omission which we sincerely regret. AUSTEN JOSEPH PETERS. Died March 27th, 1924. at his home, Darnholm, Acomb, York. Aged 31. A. J. Peters came to St. Peter's School in 1906, and left as an open Classical exhibitioner for Christ's College, Cambridge, in 1911. Running first as third, and then as second string for the University he gained his full blue for the mile in his last year. Immediately on the outbreak of war he joined one of the public school service battalions. In the spring of 1913 he received his commission in the 6th South Lancs. and first saw service in Gallipoli. After severe fighting he contracted enteritis and was invalided home. Wounded on the second day of the Somme battle, he was soon passed fit again and joined his regiment at Salonica, where he commanded a Company till the Armistice. In civilian life A. J. Peters like his father, Mr. Joseph Peters (O.P.), followed the legal profession and on the death of the latter in 1922, he succeeded to his practice at 4, New Street, and to his appointments as Clerk to the Flaxton Rural District Council and Secretary to the York Dispensary. The hard service he had seen during the war lessened his powers of resistance, when his fatal illness overtook him : this sudden and untimely end is mourned by a large circle of friends to whom he had endeared himself by his cheery disposition and love of fellowship. COMMANDER ROY. Commander Robert Stewart Roy, C.M.G., R.N., retired, died in London on Wednesday, at the age of 46. The son of the Rev. James Roy, of Appleton Roebuck, Yorkshire, he was sent to St. Peter's School, York, and joined the Britannia in 1892. He was promoted to commander in 1914, and served in the war, being mentioned in dispatches and awarded . the C.M.G. in August, 1919, he was placed on the retired list. He married Marjorie, daughter of Henry Pigeon, of Furzedown, Hythe, Southampton, and had two sons and one daughter.

THE

PETERITE. VOL. XXIII.

APRIL, 1925.

No. 2 49.

THE SCHOOL LETTER. N briefly surveying the happenings of the past term we see that they have not been quite featureless. The building of the new Squash Court has proved itself a great asset this last term, not only from the fact that more people can play, but it is now possible to play matches at School. The School has been most fortunate in being able to see the North of England Championship played as well as the American team versus the Yorkshire Rocks. Here, we fear, we are trespassing . on other people's preserves so we will refer our readers to an account below. The new football field, after being under water at the beginning of the term owing to the exceptionally high floods, seems to be in a good condition now, although we fear that it will not prove much drier than the old one. We have at last taken full advantage of the plate so kindly presented by the Oxford O.P. Club, for an inter-house cross country run. The course chosen for this event was roughly about seven miles, and it is hoped to run it annually over the same course. A novel event this term was the House Theatricals on March 14th, a lot of trouble was spent over rehearsing many of these and the success of the plays proved that the time had not been wasted. E. P. Sewell has distinguished himself once again by playing hockey for Sandhurst. He was always considered a fine player at School, besides being almost as good on the ground as above it. At the beginning of this term Canon Bell gave a series of addresses in the School Chapel.

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This term we hope to have the Sports run, the last two years they have been unfortunately cancelled owing to some unforseen circumstances just before the end of the term. This year April 6th is the date fixed for them and we hope, the weather being kind to us, to have a successful Sports Day. The interest will be all the greater, owing to the fact, that no single event is a certainty for any competitor. We should like to congratulate J. C. Rodgers on being awarded the Holroyd scholarship at Keble College, Oxford. We should like to extend a hearty welcome to Mr. Foster, late of St. John's College, Cambridge. He has spent his leisure time in coaching boats. To conclude, I should like to bring to the notice of our readers, that we are offering each term, two prizes, value half-a-guinea, for contributions to the magazine of sufficient merit. These May be either prose or verse.

OLD PETERITE CLUB, OXFORD,

March, 1925. The Editors of the Peterite. DEAR SIRS, Owing to the unfortunate illness of the Head master (who we hope is now entirely recovered), the Annual Old Peterite Dinner, was again unavoidably postponed. The date has been now definitely fixed for Saturday, May 3oth. We should like to take this opportunity of extending our congratulations to J. C. Rodgers on winning a scholarship at Keble College. We hope that many more Peterites will he encouraged by his example to come into residence here next year. The present numbers of the Oxford O.P. Club are scandalously low. T. Watkinson (Hertford), Vice-President, is to be heartily congratulated on his engagement to a well-known York lady. He claims that Schools occupy the greater part of his attention at present, but nevertheless continues to grace the meetings of the Club, which he appears to enjoy, and enlivens with a mighty flow of anecdote. N. K. Lindsay (B.N.C.), Hon. Sec. was for the greater part of the term involved in the multifarious duties of managing the O.U.D.S. play. To the outside eye these appeared to consist mainly in entertaining the nineteen actresses who took part in Peer Gynt, but he assures us there was really much more in it than that. His urbane presence adorns many committees, and we understand that his critical palate is much appreciated.

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J. W. Ford (S. Edmund Hall), Hon. Treas. by some illicit means hoodwinked the rowing authorities of his college into allowing him to row in their togger. His perserverance, however, justified their rashness, and we are told that his hospitality after the last night's racing was much appreciated by his fellow oarsmen. His landlady is believed to have held different views. H. N. Hodd, (Keble) Hon. Auditor, took over the secretarial duties of the Club during Lindsay's preoccupation, and managed to combine them effectively with his chosen task of sustaining the morale of the Keble togger. Frequently he makes the night hideous with a concertina, and on one occasion is believed to have serenaded his Dean, who displayed a regrettable lack of musical appreciation. • R. F. Yates (S. Edmund Hall), was only prevented from attaining theatrical fame by the attacks of an insidious disease which overtook him on the second day of toggers. He begged the writer to be honest in dealing with him, but, alas ! sir, we fear your editorial vigilance. H. B. Linton (S. Edmund Hall), maintained the traditions of O.P's. in his college, and was spare man for the togger. He makes brilliant appearances for his college Hockey XI. but alas the shades of the prison house are already closing over him and he is enmeshed in the toils of History Previous. Wishing the School every success in all it's undertakings, We are, Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE, Lent Term, 1925. DEAR SIRS, Once more has the Lent Term at Cambridge drawn to its weary close, and our doings good and otherwise must be exposed to the world in the O.P. Letter. It was with great sorrow that the members of the C.U.O.P.C. heard of the death of their President, the Right Honourable Sir. T. Clifford Allbutt, P.C. K.C.B., M.D., Sir Clifford died on Sunday, February 22nd at about 3 a.m. in his sleep.

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His death marked the passing of a very great Physician and one of the most famous of all Old Peterites. The C.U.O.P.C. sent a wreath to Sir Clifford's funeral and the Secretary has received a letter of thanks from Lady Allbutt. The wreath was in the Club Colours. We congratulate G. L. Elliott-Smith on again rowing in the 'Varsity Boat and A. T. Blair on gaining his Boxing half-Blue. A. T. Blair (St. John's), is a boxer of renown and when last seen had a considerably enlarged nos:e. A. Brown (Emmanuel), reads Theol. with great vigour and attends Club meetings regularly. R. S. Dawson - (Ridley Hall), nothing is known about Dawson's doings but we hear that he is still " up." E. Darwin (Sidney Sussex) has been working hard. G. L. Elliott-Smith (St. John's), has spent most of the term practising for the ' Varsity Boat Race. R. V. C. Gray (Selwyn), is much the same as he always was. L. Headlam (Corpus Christi), rides a Motor Bike with great vigour. L. F. Leversedge (St. John's), has been playing Hockey for his college Club of which he is Secretary. G. Marwood is still reading for his " Little Go." B. McCall (Selwyn) is, we are given to understand, a leading B.F. J. Richardson (Gonville and Caiaus), rowed in one of his College Lent Boats. H. Tomlinson (Christ's), represented the School at Sir Clifford Alibutt's funeral. E. L. Triffitt (Christ's), has not been seen this term. J. L. Wightman (Christ's), says that he has been working. The Secretary of the C.U.O.P.C. regrets the scrappiness of this letter, but he was ill for most of the second half of the Lent Term. Wishing the School all success, We remain, Yours faithfully, THE CAMBRIDGE 0.P's. To the Editors of the " Peterite," York,

SIR CLIFFORD ALLBUTT.

The Rt. Hon. Sir CLIFFORD ALLBUTT, K.C.B., F.R.S. By the death of Sir Clifford Allbutt, on February 22nd, in his eighty-ninth year, St. Peter's School ha3 lost one of its most distinguished sons, and the medical profession its acknowledged leader, while the whole scientific world has to regret one more addition to its already swollen list of famous men, ripe in years and magnificent in achievement who have passed away since 1925 began. Thomas Clifford Allbut was the son of the Rev. Thomas Allbutt, Vicar of Dewsbury, and was born on July zoth, 1836. He was educated at St. Peter's, obtained a classical scholarship to Gonville and Caius in 1856, and proceeded to study medicine, entering the Medical School of St. George's Hospital. Already while a medical student he began to interest himself in those studies on angina pectoris to which in later life he devoted so much of his attention. In 186o he took a first class in the Natural Science Tripos when his was the only name appearing with distinction in chemistry and geology. In the same year he graduated M.B., and he obtained his doctorate in 1868. After graduating he studied medicine in Paris, and in 1862 he started practice in Leeds. During the next twenty years he there built up a very large practice, was much occupied as a consulting physician over the whole of the North of England, but found time to engage in medical research. Thus. in 1868 he was responsible for the introduction of the clinical thermometer in diagnosis, and thereafter actively investigated the subject of body temperature in health and disease. In the same year he published on certain diseases of the cerebral arteries and in 1871 was issued " The Use of the Ophthalmoscope in Diseases of the Nervous System and of the Kidneys and also in certain other General Diseases " while in 188o he was elected a fellow of the Royal Society. In 1889 Allbutt accepted a Commissionership in Lunacy and so removed to London, until 1892 when

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he succeeded Sir George Paget as Regius Professor of Physic at Cambridge. At Cambridge he now spent the rest of his life, thirty-two years of continuous service to the profession he loved, furthering its usefulness in alleviating human suffering. Between the years 1896 and 1899 he edited a " System of Medicine " in eight volumes, and a second edition followed in eleven volumes from 1905 to 1911. In 1915 he published " Diseases of the Arteries, including Angina Pectoris," embodying his almost life-long researches in these subjects ; in 1921 " Greek Medicine in Rome " ; while " Arteriosclerosis : A Summary View " he has not lived to see issued though it is now in the hands of the printers. He died in harness, as a man would wish to do. The following appreciation is from the close of the obituary notice in Nature : " A wide reader, he was most generous in recognising good work by unknown men, and though advanced in years always maintained the elasticity of youth. This was indeed in keeping with his physical activity ; for he was until well on in years a keen Alpine climber ; as he wrote to the Times a week or so before his death about the proposed alteration, artistically for the worse, of the bridge over the Rotha's " Living ware " at Grasmere, he had walked in the Lake District almost every year since he was fourteen, and he rode a bicycle or tricycle last year. With a now somewhat old fashioned courtesy he was- independent and on occasion spoke out vigorously against what he thought wrong. What would be eargerly sought as honours by many men came by natural right to this beloved physician, and deservedly the list is too long to detail. They were accepted with pleasant expressions of modesty and appreciation, but could not but be felt that the givers of honorary degrees and medals really honoured themselves by their award. He was made K.C.B. in 1907 and a Privy Councillor in 1920, and could, had he desired it, have been made a peer. English speaking medicine can well be proud of its great and broad minded leader A. J.A.W.

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The late Rev. Canon R. M. AINSLIE. It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Canon Ainslie. Only two years ago he came down to St. Peter's to preach the commemoration sermon. His address was typical of the man who gained the respect and love of all who were privileged to know him. It breathed a simple faith and christian love and fellowship. He left St. Peter's in 1878, having gained a scholar ship at Pembroke College. Besides this academic distinction, he was a very useful member of the cricket XI., and eventually captain. His keenness for cricket remained with him all his life and in 1923 he made top score for the Liverpool Clergy and to the delight of Peterites past and present played against the School on St. Peter's Day. With characteristic perseverance and practice, he became, on leaving Cambridge, a fine club cricketer and was almost first class at one time. His clerical duties prevented his playing as much as he desired. He was a keen fisherman and a first clas s shot Among other activities he was for the last thirty five years closely with the military, first as chaplain to ist Batt. King's Liverpool Regiment. and from 19o8 to the 5th (Territorial) Battalion K.L.R. In 1912 he received the Territorial Decoration. He was chaplain to the Bishop of Liverpool and member of the Cathedral Committee, and it was a matter of pride and satisfaction to him, that he was able to see the consecration of Liverpool Cathedral. He died on December 23rd, 1924, at the age of sixty-six.

CHRISTMAS THEATRICALS. The Theatricals given at the end of each Christmas Term are eagerly looked forward to by the boys and the friends of the School. The performances of late years have been of a uniform excellence and everyone goes away feeling he has spent an interesting entertaining and often instructive evening. The educ-

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cational or instructional purpose of these performances is not meant to loom very large—rather is this an occasion on which we relax and make merry, and while entertaining ourselves, entertain also our friends. Some of these latter in expressing their thanks, have remarked that they would have liked to see more boys acting ; but all those connected with the School know only too well how the demands of scholarship and other University examinations hamper and curtail the choice of the cast. The opportunity to display histrionic talent is afforded to some 5o or 6o boys at the House Theatricals without the paralysing presence of the Press and a critical audience. The play chosen this year was Sir J. M. Barrie's " The Admirable Crichton "—a very ambitious undertaking for any body of amateurs. Taking the various parts we had several members of the company whose appearance we look forward to each year, and several novices who were making their debut. .One and all acquitted themselves so well that we have no hesitation in saying that this was one of the most delightful performances given in the School. In the first and last Acts we saw—under the author's guidance —the comedy that is to be seen in everyday life by all who have eyes to see, and in the second and third Acts we were transported to that land where the logical, the matter of fact and the everyday give way to the whimsical and fantastic topsy turvydom of children's dreams. This done successfully was no mean achievement, reflecting credit on everyone concerned. The most exacting parts were those of Mr. Toyne in the title role and A. B. Radford as Ernest and therefore to them most of the credit goes. The latter has gone far since he made his first appearance as a small boy in " The Ghost of Jerry Bundler." Mr. Toyne's evident enjoyment of his own part, particularly " on the Island," infected not only the audience but also the other actors on the stage. Though both these parts were most exacting and failure to keep the dialogue and action quick and alive meant disaster, it is not to be forgotten that Lady Mary (Mrs. Atkinson) and Tweeny (Miss Evelyn) also had parts that demanded more than ordinary ability in interpretation. The former excelled in the island scene, and the latter showed real talent in a notable character part--never overplayed but permeated throughout with a vein of real comedy. The fourth Act might have dragged, had not Mrs. Toyne played a lively part with more than an amateur's skill. K. H. Chapman looked a perfect parson and L. G. Lace portrayed the attitudes of the society idiot. We -

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must not forget the difficult part of Lord Loam played by Mr. Rhodes. Who will forget the entry of the Tiger-Cat " ? Certainly not the terrified Agatha and Catherine, whose bravery and hauteur were luckily vanquished by their hunger or else we should never have had the charming effects at the end of Act II. It is a pity that Barrie does not introduce the crowd of servants again in Act IV. We like the coachman (N. Sutcliffe) and that quick tempered lady's maid (Mrs. Peachment.) The thanks of all are due to the Stage Manager, who put in more time than the uninitiated can realise. The work in plays like this is very considerable, even when the heavier parts are taken by experienced players. Mr. Peachment, besides conducting the Orchestra, painted the beautiful island scene which was much admired, while the stage effects, the but interior and many other things above and below the stage were due to the indefatigable efforts of Scholefield and Roberts. " THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON."

Characters in order of appearance. ... S. M. TOYNE, EsQ. Crichton ... Hon. Ernest Wooley A. B. RADFORD, ESQ. ... MRS. TENDALL Lady Agatha ... ... Lady Catherine ...daughters of Lord MRS. DAVIES MRS. ATKINSON Lady Mary Loam Rev. J. Treherne K. H. CHAPMAN ... Earl of Loam ... K. H. RHODES, EsQ. Lord Brocklehurst ... L. J. C. LACE RATTER Mrs. Perkins (housekeeper to Lord Loam) ... G. B. ROBINSON Mons. Fleury (chef) ... Mr. Tompsett (coachman) N. HALLIWELL SUTCLIFFE ... MRS. PEACHMENT Miss Fisher (ladies' maid) Eliza (a " tweeny ") ... ... Miss EVELYN ... A. L. CRARER Page ... ... ... Stableboy ... C. F. WILLIAMS ... ... J. T. DAVIES, EsQ. Naval Officer ... ... •:• Sailors, etc. Lady Brocklehurst ... ... ... ... ... MRS. TOYNE ACT I. Room in Loam House, Mayfair. ACT II. Desert Island in the Pacific. ACT III. Hut on the Island.

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Costumes by H. and M. Rayne. Producer : G. F. Tendall Esq. The School Orchestra, conducted by C. H. Peachment, Esq. played incidental music. Scene Painters, Electricians : Messrs. C. H. Peachment, J. Schofield, F. W. Roberts.

HOCKEY RETROSPECT. As usual the Hockey was rather late in starting with the result that it took some time for the team to settle down. In the early games the forwards were painfully slow and deliberate in the circle while the halves hit too hard and did not draw their men. When Robinson came back at outside right and Dobree became centre, there was a vast improvement. The two defeats of Thirsk were most creditable and on both occasions the XI. showed first class hockey. The standard of thL hockey rose very markedly and it was more than likely that the team would have won all its matches, had rain, snow and influenza not interfered with practice. CHARACTERS. SCHOLEFIELD (capt.) proved himself a capable outside left J. though apt to overrun the ball. G. B. ROBINSON, a fast winger and when he can control his stick, will be less dangerous to his opponent and more useful to his side. C. J. WILCOX. One of the cleverest backs produced by the School. He passes and tackles well and gets back to cover errors. All the faults of last year have disappeared. E. G. BULLEN. A hardworking half back, sound tackler, but inclined to hit too hard and wildly. A. CLARKE unfortunately was not available owing to an injury to his knee.

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K. H. CHAPMAN. A lusty centre half, always " there " and ready to work himself out to the last ounce, the mainstay of the middle line. J. N. BULLEN. A clever wing half, feeds his forwards well and brings off the lunge tackle with success. P. DAINTRY. Not always happy in goal during the early matches, came on again later. N. DOBREE. A rushing forward, who used his pace with success. N. SUTCLIFFE. A cool inside forward. He gets a little left behind occasionally, as he was surrounded by exceptionally fast players. W. ELLIOTT. A steadily improved back—possibly he would have been better at half-back, if there had been a place. RESULTS. FIXTURES, 1925.

Date.

Grd.

Versus.

York Sycamores Bradford H.C. ... York Banks Leeds Univ. " A " Scarboro' Fragments Cheshire Regiment Thirsk H.C. York Wednesday Thirsk H.C. Ripon G.S. „ 21 Scarboro' Fragments „ 25 York Wednesday „ 28 Cheshire Regiment Apr. 1 Old Peterites

Feb. 4 „ 4 „ 18 „ 25 „ 28 Mar. 4 7 „ II „ 14 „ 18

••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••

...H ...H

...A ...H ...A ...A ...A ...H ...H ...A ...H ...H ...H

Rslt. Schl. Opps. won

Cancelled lost

lost

5 5

won won won

4 8

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won won lost

2 2

THE SCHOOL V. YORK SYCAMORES. Played at York, February 4th. In this match, the School found no difficulty in outplaying a much weaker side and eventually won by nine goals to one. The result was quite creditable seeing that half the School team were in bed with 'Flu. The team was :—P. Daintry ; C. J. Wilcox, W. N. Job, J. N. Bullen ; E. G. Bullen, M. Storrs-Fox ; W. Elliott, D. Norwood, Esq., S. M. Toyne, Esq., K. G. Chilman, Esq., J. Scholefield. SCHOOL V. SCARBORO' FRAGMENTS. Played at York, February 28th. Owing to heavy rain', the ground resembled a quagmire, and good hockey was entirely

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out of the question. The School played well in the first half, the defence shining in particular against a very fast and clever forward line. At half time the visitors led by one goal. In the second half, the School fell away and the game resulted in a win for the Fragments by five goals to nil. The chief cause for this defeat was the slowness of the forwards in shooting in the circle. Many good chances were wasted. The half backs played so well that it was mainly due to them the score was no larger. The team was P. Daintry ; C. J. Wilcox, W. Elliott ; J. N. Bullen, K. H. Chapman, E. G. Bullen ; N. R. Dobree, N. H. Sutcliffe, W. P. Haggie, D. Norwood, Esq., J. Scholefield. SCHOOL V. CHESHIRE REGIMENT. Played at Strensall, March 4th. In this match the School were up against a really good side and did very well to lose by only three goals. In a fast and interesting game the Cheshires led at half-time by three goals to none. After the interval the School forwards re-asserted themselves and rapidly hit two goals through Mr. Chilman and Sutcliffe, but the Cheshires managed to keep their lead and added two goals towards the end of the game. The team showed an all-round improvement, especially the forwards, whose shooting and passing was much in advance of their previous displays. The team was :—P. Daintry ; J. N. Bullen, W. Elliott ; M. Storrs-Fox, K. H. Chapman ; E. G. Bullen, N. R. Dobree, N. H. Sutcliffe ; D. Norwood, Esq., K. G. Chilman, Esq., J. Scholefield. THE SCHOOL V. THIRSK H.C. Played at Thirsk, March 7th, 1925. In this match the School were without the services of either Mr. Toyne or Mr. Chilman, The ground was in good condition despite the heavy rain which occurred immediately before the match began, and the sun was shining strongly at the initial bully. For the first quarter of an hour, the School attacked strongly, mainly through the wing forwards, and forced three fruitless corners. The shooting of the inside forwards in the early part of the game was not good, but this gradually improved, and developed a very good standard. Half way through the first half,'Dobree broke away, and scored a good goal after a long run. Mid-field play ensued,

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Early in the second half Dobree again scored from a good pass from Sutcliffe. Next the Thirsk centre-forward netted, but this was immediately followed by another goal from Dobree, following good play by the School half-backs. Mr. Norwood then scored a clever goal for the School, and, following this, Jackson, B. W., scored for Thirsk. The School continued to press without increasing their lead. Outstanding players were :—for the School, Dobree, Bullen, J. N. and Sutcliffe ; for Thirsk, Jackson, R., and the centre-forward. Final Result : St. Peter's School, 4 goals. Thirsk Hockey Club, 2 goals. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. YORK WEDNESDAY. Played on March iith on the York ground. The ground was slightly soft but the game was fast and the School team played good hockey. The School attacked for three-quarters of the game and scored 9 goals. York Wednesday scored only 2 goals chiefly owing to the good defence of the School backs. The scorers for the School were :—K, G. Chilman, Esq., 5 goals, Dobree, 3 and Sutcliffe, i. Result : School, 9 goals. York Wednesday, 2 goals. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. THIRSK H.C. Played at home on March i4th, 1925. The ground was slow and muddy owing to some rain during the day, and the School was without the services of Mr. Toyne and Mr. Chilman. The first half was marked by some good movements by both sides, but there was no score at the interval. The second half opened with much more dash, the School forwards showing a marked improvement. After about ten minutes the ball was netted by a Thirsk forward, but a goal was not allowed owing to some infringement. The School then scored a very good goal by Mr. Norwood who netted from a difficult angle, and was followed by a second goal by Dobree. After this both sides pressed hard but no further score was registered. Result : St. Peter's School, 2. Thirsk, o. .

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. YORK WEDNESDAY. The return match with York Wednesday was played on the School ground on March 25th. The ground was very muddy owing to a heavy hail-storm early in the afternoon. The School forwards did not combine as well as usual but managed to register

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9 goals whilst York scored 4 times ; The play was, perhaps, more even than the score suggests. The School goals were scored by K. G. Chilman, Esq., 5, Dobree, 2, Sutcliffe, I and E. G. Bullen, 1. Result : School, 9 goals. York Wednesday, 4 goals.

DEAR SIRS, I should like, on behalf of the XI., to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Toyne, Mr. Chilman and Mr. Norwood for the time and trouble they have spent in coaching and playing for the XI. which has greatly benefitted by their valuable help. I should also like to congratulate E. P. Sewell on gaining his Hockey " blue " at Sandhurst. Yours etc., J. SCHOLEFIELD,

Captain of Hockey.

ROWING. In spite of distinctly harassing weather conditions and the prevailing epidemics during the early weeks of the term, senior rowing was brought to a very successful conclusion by the most exciting finish to the Final of the House Races that has been seen for many years. We have to thank Mr. Tew for the loan of an extra pair-tub which has given much more opportunity for elementary instruction. To make room for this new tub, it was found necessary to remove from the boathouse, the old four tub which is believed to date from about the same period at which the temporary boathouse was built. During the exceptional floods rowing had to be entirely suspended for a week, except for amateur performances in the four tub on the School lake, and even when it was possible to reach the boathouse once more, strong winds and strong currents made work very difficult. This delayed progress and with the dates fixed for the races rapidly approaching, it was necessary rather to neglect junior crews in order to get the first crews up to racing pitch in time. However, this was managed, somehow and on the whole the style of rowing displayed in the races was of a very fair and even standard. The Junior Division Races have not yet been rowed, but these too should provide some excitement of. one kind or another.

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THE HOUSE RACES. The crews were :Clifton Rise.—bow, R. D. Boyd ; 2, T. B. Bridges ; 3, H. D. B. Jeffares ; str. A. P. Thompson ; cox, G. B. Bridges. School House.—bow, A. R. Walton ; 2, G. A. Delgado ; 3, J. G. Troop ; str. L. G. C. Lace ; cox, A. L. Crarer. Clifton Manor.—bow, F. D. Horobin ; 2, P. H. Townend ; 3, R. P. Crawford ; str. H. S. Burrows ; cox, E. R. Pickersgill. School House II.—bow, C. L. Troop ; 2, J. W. Y. Burton ; 3, E. K. Ives ; str. A. Dixon ; cox, C. Dixon. Dayboys.—bow, J. F. Atkinson ; 2, T. S. Lamb ; 3, K. C. Hodgson ; str. W. Richardson ; cox, F. E. Ryder. Clifton Grove.—bow, D. D. McGuffie ; 2, P. H. Collinson ; 3, J. L. Wood ; str. M. L. X. Kambhu ; cox, T. H. Burdon. The races were rowed on March 23rd, 24th and 25th. In the first heat the Manor rowed against the Dayboys. The Manor, rowing on the near side of the river got a lead at the start and by keeping a long stroke kept it through the race. After Scarborough bridge the Dayboys made up distance and at the end Richardson put in a fine spurt. The Manor however were able to answer it and won the race by of a length. In the second heat on Monday, the grove met the School House II. The Grove were unfortunate to lose one of their crew, through illness a few days before the races and although Collinson rowed very pluckily, the last minute change, obviously upset the crew. The School House II. got a good start and rowing a long stroke drew right away from the Grove who got very short, and won easily. On Tuesday in the first race the Rise and the Manor met. The start was very even and up to the York City boat house the two crews were level. Here, however, the Rise began to draw ahead and continued to gain between Scarborough and Lendal bridges, winning by three lengths in spite of a plucky spurt by Burrows at the finish. In the second heat, the two School House crews were against each other. The Second crew rowed a very fine race. From the start they took the lead and at York City corner they were half-a-length up. Here Lace took up the stroke a little, and the First crew drew level by Scarborough bridge and went ahead over the second half of the course, to win by It lengths.

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The Final rowed on Wednesday between the Rise and the School House I. provided a great race the issue of which was doubtful to the very end. From the start the House took the lead and by York City corner were nearly a length up. Here the Rise made a spurt and reduced the lead but the House passed through Scarborough bridge just ahead. Between Scarborough bridge and Marygate it was a constant struggle between the two for the lead, but after Marygate the Rise gained half-alength. In the final stretch Lace made a great spurt and just before Lendal Bridge the School House were level or possibly just ahead. Then Thompson made a really magnificent spurt under the bridge to which his crew responded and the Rise passed the post nearly of a length to the good, thus winning the Cup. Both crews are to be congratulated on rowing a great race and Thompson especially is to be congratulated on his excellent stroking of the Rise. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. DEAR SIRS, I should like to convey the thanks of the Club and myself to Mr. Tew for the very kind loan of a pair tub, which has been of great use this term. I should also like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. A. W. Ping, Mr. K. H. Rhodes, and Mr. T. K. Foster for the time and energy they have spent on the rowing this term, and also all the masters who so kindly judged the Inter-House Races. Yours, etc., A. P. THOMPSON, Captain of Boats.

NORTH OF ENGLAND SQUASH RACQUETS MEETING. The erection of the new court was the occasion of the Championship being held at the School. The Americans entered their side and on the Friday played a match against Yorkshire. There was a large entry for both the events—the open Northern Championship and also an event restricted to those, who had not previously entered for the Open Championship or Bath Club Cup. Unfortunately neither of the two best Americans reached the final. Their captain E. M. Hinkle lost to H. W. Backhouse in the first round before he had become accustomed to the English conditions, and J. de. V. Keefe was unable to play owing to an

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injury in his match with S. M. Toyne, Esq. This Was rather unfortunate, as H. W. Backhouse had a comparatively easy victory over H. Mills in the final. The Competition evoked considerable enthusiasm and there was some excellent play. In the second event, Brook Hunt succumbed to J. B. Bullen somewhat unexpectedly. The latter played a capital game. In their first match against Yorkshire the Americans drew. S. M. Toyne, Esq. and Capt. Palmes, who had reached the semifinal, beat E. M. Hinkle and H. E. Mills, but E. G. Tew and J. N. Bullen lost their two games. Doubtless the competition has added to the Squash " boom in the School, and the standard of play has noticeably improved.

O.T.C. NOTES. There is but little to report as the soldiers have it. Wet weather tended to make such outdoor work as we did undertake somewhat profitless and at times even disagreeable. The entries for Certificate A had to be cancelled owing to the prevalence of illness in the early part of the term. As, however, this is generally a bad time of the year for sickness, I think, we ought to send up our Candidates in the November Examination as was previously done. All which remarks may be summed up in the statement that there is a good deal of hard work before us in the Summer Term, if we are going to take an efficient army to Tidworth this year

GYMNASIUM. A Form Competition was held in the week ending 21st March. The exercises set were harder than has been the case previously and on the whole there was an improved standard of work. Most Forms, however, lost points over movements to and from the ranks and by their methods of leading after an exercise. The winners were unquestionably better together and neater in their work than others. They appeared to have a well developed " esprit de cords " The two forms selected for the final of the Competition were marked on a higher standard than in the Preliminary round. Mrs. Toyne kindly distributed the prizes in bulk to the winners.

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Pts. gained. Preliminary.

Form. ... -••

CI. B3. B4

CII.

Bi. V. Modern •• • Rem. A. V. Class. Rem. B ••

B2.

...

J 5 and 6

61 53 5o 47 45 44 44 43 35 34

...

... •• •

Final. 62 54

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. The most notable feature of the Scientific Society's activities this term was a visit, on Thursday, February 26th, to the York City Waterwords, following an interesting and instructive lecture on Water Supply. Arriving at the Waterworks soon after 4-o p.m. ; we were shewn over the mechanical or American filter house. The water, taken up from the river, is allowed to stand in reservoirs for about two days, during which it loses about 20 per cent of its impurities, then it goes through the mechanical filters, where a further 70 per cent. of bacteria and other impurities are extracted, and finally through the open filter beds ; and is then ready to be pumped into the town with 99 per cent. of the river impurities removed. We saw over the Internal Combustion Engine House. The engines all run on crude oil and have the Diesel type of ignition and feed. We then went on to the Steam Engine House where the plant consisted chiefly of different types of beam engines. We also have had three lectures this term. On Saturday, February 21st, we had a lecture by A. W. Ping, Esq., on Water Supply. The lecture was illustrated by very good slides, kindly lent by the Metropolitan Water Board, and the whole process, from the rain bearing thunder-clouds to the clean fresh water in the tap, was most interestingly dealt with. On Thursday, March 12th, A. J. A. Woodcock, Esq., gave a lecture on the Flight of Birds J.and, besides explaining the process of flight and the facts arising therefrom, showed us many excellent " close-ups " of sea birds in flight. D. V. Hewitt gave a lecture on Saturday, March 21st, entitled " Some of our Rarer British Birds." The lecture was illus-

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trated with numerous slides, and dealt chiefly with our less wellknown birds such as the nightingale, the falcons, golden eagle, night-jar and many others. This year's " Proceedings " of the Society are to be ready at the end of this term. J. L. McC.

THE DEBATING SOCIETY. There has been a gratifying revival of the interest in the Debating Society which has had a particularly flourishing term. Two debates have already been held and we are hoping to have another on the last Sunday of the term. The following is the list of offices filled by election :J. C. Rodgers. Clerk to the Society F. W. B. Pacey. Deputy Clerk N. R. Dobree. Senior Com. Member M. Storrs-Fox. junior Corn. Member A meeting of the Debating Society was held in Mr. Norwood's Form Room at 8-25 p.m., Sunday, February 22nd, 1925. The motion was " That in the opinion of this House Columbus should be severely censured for discovering America." Before the debate commenced a vote of censure on the Clerk for preventing the Minutes of the last meeting being 'read was carried unanimously. W. H. G. Milnes, Esq., proposing, said that America's share in the great War was quite unenviable, and her contribution could be summed up as windy rhetoric. The American method of securing amusement was to career up and down the countryside, arrayed in ghostly garments and calling that the Klu Klux Klan. But a still worse form of pleasure was the cinema which drew people from their Shakespeare and Homer. J. F. Atkinson, opposing the motion quoted several lists of figures of exports and imports. He maintained that America had given us one of the greatest blessings of modern times, namely, mass production. Unfortunately this speech was more suited for an International Grocers' Conference than for a debate. C. N. Parkinson, seconding the motion, said that every prospect pleased and only man was vile. He explained that the Americans were a curious people in that they demonstrated at the entrance to their capital, the symbol of something they had not got, Liberty. He regarded America merely as an obstacle between England and Japan. Americans always disregarded the opinion of able men like Washington, Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson and raised up incompetent politicians in their places.

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F. R. W. Hemsley seconding against, pointed out that America was not discovered by Columbus, so that it would be unfair to censure him for something which he did not do. He regarded the Ford Car as a blessing to humanity, not a curse. K. H. Rhodes, 'Esq. opposing, asked what Rugby League Players would do without their chewing gum, and reminded them that John Brown's body came from that continent. R. R. McEwen said that America provided an admirable dumping ground for the riff-raff especially wild Irishmen. A. H. McCowen as an Irishman objected to this statement. S. M. Toyne, Esq., opposing, said that although U.S.A. was not a member of the League of Nations, the majority of the other countries were. In America there were no strikes and the Amercian factories were the finest in the world. In 1913 the builder of the Woolworth building in New York said that the Dome of St. Paul's would soon need repairing and offered to do this for &oo,000. He could not disguise the fact that the Americans had too grave faults, megalomania and the love of publicity. During his tour of America he never once saw any ladies riding on turtles. Americans could not be blamed for the cinema because it had been invented by an English Professor. Finally he stated that the Wild West had been created for and by Irishmen. After the " summing-up speeches " the House divided and it was found that the motion was lost by 18-10 votes. The second meeting of the Debating Society was held in Mr' Norwood's Form Room on Sunday, March 15th, at 8-3o p.m. The motion was " That in the opinion of this House, Wireless is the curse of modern civilisation." The proposer, M. Storrs-Fox, affirmed that the Wireless devotee was a social bugbear, with stories far more hyperbolical than the golfers', of holing out in one. This craze would draw men from their comfortable firesides to low companions in taverns and public houses.t Music which is broadcasted is generally spoilt and confounded with Jazz. He was not in favour of broadcasting church services although this undoubtedly had its advantages. Foremost among these were that there was no collection and the preacher could be switched off at will. J. Ratter, opposing, said the proposer confused Broadcasting with Telegraphy. While there may be faults in the former, the latter was beyond reproach. It had been of inestimable value to ships and many lives had been saved through it. Further everywhere there was now a standard time.

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N. R. Dobree seconding the motion said that the technical language used by wireless fiends covered a deplorable ignorance. Wireless was a pestilential disease, and people suffering from it would steal, embezzle and even murder to satisfy their unnatural craving. J. L. McCowen, seconding against the motion, said that good music was broadcasted to people who otherwise had no opportunity of listening to famous singers and pianists. Dance Music was only played after 10 p.m. W. H. Buchanan, opposing, pointed out that the B.B.C. did not allow party speeches to be broadcasted and that if we had had wireless in the r8th century, we should not have lost our American Colonies. Wireless did not cause excessive rainfall otherwise we could even direct it to the Sahara. D. M. Cameron supported the motion by giving us a touching reminiscence of his own personal experience. R. R. MacEwen, supporting said that if wireless continued, Sunday Papers would pass out of existence and this would not be a good thing for Society. Irate parents would be harrassed by prodigal sons wirelessing back from the ends of the earth for more funds. P. H. Sykes, Esq., opposing, said that wireless would stimulate peoples' interest in Music and that would increase the number of concert goers. Good music ,he said, had developed from our Modern Dance Music which was very hard to write. The orchestra, in fact was nothing but an elaboration of a Jazz band. Sir Hugh Allen (President of the B.M.S.) now supported wireless. J. G. Troop, supporting, painted a pathetic picture of the breaking up of the happy home owing to the husband being obsessed with " wirelessitis " J. C. Rodgers, supporting, disagreed with Mr. Sykes' remarks on Modern Music and said he failed to see anything musical in utilising a motor horn as a musical instrument. Wireless was producing a race of nervous wrecks, with long nervous fingers and premature bald heads. Referring to Hon. opposer's statement, he asserted that the standardisation of time was still an ideal ; the School clocks were never the same as those in town. C. M. Birkett spoke against the motion. S. M. Toyne, Esq., said broadcasting would raise up a lazy and effete race, with no power to move about except by mechanism, and that it would carry on the evil work of the Cinema. Instead of reading and digesting good literature people would get into the habit of never thinking for themselves and consequently they would lose all power over their minds and become

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worse than animals. He appealed to everyone to curse " broadcasting " with an almighty curse. J. Ratter summed up for the opposition and M. Storrs-Fox for the proposition. On the vote being -taken, it was found there was i6 for and i6 against the motion. The Chairman (Rev. F. H. Barnby) gave his casting vote in favour of the motion, which was carried by 17-16 votes. There were also present 14 visitors. The third Debate this term will we hope be held on April 5th at 8-3o p.m. The motion will be " That in the opinion of this House Cambridge is an inferior imitation of Oxford." This subject should arouse great feeling and we are hoping to hear E. J. Hutchins, Esq. (ex-Vice-President), G. F. Tendall, Esq. and J. Richardson, Esq., (ex-clerk) speak on opposite sides. J.C.R.

HOUSE PLAYS. On Saturday, March i4th, the School was treated to a new form of entertainment, a series of short plays acted by a company from one of the Houses. Let us say at once that this innovation was a gratifying success. Not only did it give the School one of the most interesting and amusing evenings it has enjoyed for a long time, but it brought to the front much unsuspected talent, and raised high hopes among those who regard the School stage as one of the most valuable of School activities. It has been said that " every schoolboy can act," and this programme went far to support that rather sweeping statement. To take the plays in order, " A Cash Concern,' presented by the Rise, offered less scope than the others to the players, but Floud and Marshall acquitted themselves well. In ' Captain X," the Manor company depended mainly on Crawford. He had a long part, and was on the stage practically the whole time. It was a trying ordeal, and he came through it very well indeed. He has a good stage presence and a clear delivery, and seemed quite at home with his part. A very promising piece of work. Dryden and Pickersgill shewed possibilities in smaller parts. The Grove perhaps tackled the stiffest job of all in venturing on a trifle by Alan Milne. Any play by this author is a case of hit or miss ; so it is all the more gratifying to be able to record a distinct hit on this occasion. Bulloch and Ratter were both adequate, and we never thought that even Dobree could be quite so villainous as that ! Bulloch in particular we hope to see again. He was forcible and clear, and made his points well.

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If " The Man in the Bowler Hat " was the most successful piece of dramatic art, " Waiting for the Bus " was certainly the triumph of the evening as a piece of stage management. We have ever since been busily collecting the names of members of the School House who were not on the stage, but up to date our bag is a meagre one. Chapman, of course, was a crowd in himself, His stately solidity of movement, his imperturbable temper, his tactful management of the slightly intoxicated, can only have been studied at Gillygate Corner. Ever since we saw Mammatt as the Lady in White we have been speculating on what her husband was like. We picture him as small and meek and downtrodden : but by the time of the play we rather imagine he was dead. For his own sake we hope he was. W. F. Dixon was a life-like charwoman, and Sutcliffe as the harassed mother with her brood provided some of the funniest moments. And what a brood ! The Day boys shewed courage and enterprise in writing and producing a play of their own. The band of robbers, as a whole, seemed a mild-mannered lot, but perhaps this was due to lack of rehearsal. Rodgers as Robin Hood was fluent and effective, and one or two of the topical hits went home, but we doubt whether it is a wise precedent to introduce them at the " house plays." During the interval the School House Jazz Band, maintained the humorous atmosphere of the evening, though a touch of awe was inspired by the gynmastics of Mr on a Swannee whistle.

ENTERTAINMENTS. On February i4th an interesting lecture was given in the Big Hall. A lecture was to have been given by Lt.-Colonel Pottinger, D.S.O., F.R.G.S., on the conquest of " Mount Everest " but unfortunately he was unavoidably detained in Australia and did not arrive in England as early as was expected. The Spitzbergen lecture, however, proved an excellent substitute, some very good slides were shown and the School showed great appreciation, which was thoroughly deserved. Mr. F. Chester entertained the School on Saturday, February 7th. He did so in his own inimitable style. Mystifying his audience with card tricks, and introducing them to some old friends, the Country Yokel and his great grandfather, and a priceless " knut " who was very fond of hunting.

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LIBRARY.

SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. The School Orchestra has met during the term for practices, which have been generally enjoyed. The membership has increased to a total of eighteen but new members will still be heartily welcome. Will boys bear this in mind for the Winter term, when we hope to meet again for work and the pleasure we may thereby give ourselves and our friends ?

CHAPEL NOTICES. Preachers in Chapel. Lent Term, 1925. Jan. 25 St. Paul's Day. Rev. F. H. Barnby. Feb. 1 Epiphany IV. Organ Recital : G. F. Tendall, Esq. 8 Septuagesima 15 Sexagesima Rev. Canon C. C. Bell, M.A. 22 Quinquagesima J Mar. I Lent I. ...The Very Rev. the Dean of York. „ 8 Lent II. ... ...The Headmaster. „ 15 Lent III. ...Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 22 Lent IV.... ...The Headmaster. „ 29 Lent V. ... ...Rev. F. H. Barnby. April 5 Palm Sunday ...The Headmaster. The School Confirmation was held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 27th. Since the Archbishop of York had been called away to the funeral of the late Lord Curzon, the service was taken by the Bishop of Whitby. 11

A series of three Lenten addresses was given by Canon Bell. He preached on the theme of the omnipresence of God. This he explained by likening it to the ether around us without which we cannot exist and thus made clear his point that religion and life cannot be separated into watertight compartments. By the use of comparisons and metaphors drawn from familiar objects and interests, he made plain to all a subject of great complexity, and completely succeeded in holding the interest of the congregation throughout.

LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :A 119 Michael Faraday ... ... ... ... Randel• B 271 Historical Atlas of Modern Europe ... Lane Poole C 217 Concerning the Nature of Things Bragg

NOTES AND ITEMS. 218 Atoms and Rays ... D 125 Map of Roman Britain 126 Legacy of Greece ... 127 Legacy of Rome ... ... G 328 Democracy and Leadership B 272 How England is Governed

957 ... •. • ... ... •• •

Lodge :•:

...

Livingstone Bailey Babbitt Masterman

READING ROOM FICTION. R 579 Our Modern Youth ... Desmond Coke 58o Said Harker ... ... Masefield 581 The Majestic Mystery ... Mackail 582 The Carolinian ... ... Sabatini 583 Leaps and Bounds ... ... Pett Ridge 584 The Three Oak Mystery ... Wallace 585 Mr. Pepper, Investigator ... Thomson

NOTES AND ITEMS. We congratulate J. N. Bullen, K. H. Chapman, N. R. Dobree, W. Elliot, N. H. Sutcliffe, on receiving their School Hockey Colours. We heartily congratulate P. H. Sykes, Esq. (Oxon) on attaining his M.A. degree. The Inter-House Cross Country Run, for the Plate was this year won by the School House, and Buchannan is to be congratulated in coming in first. The House theatricals were a great success and greatly surpassed all expectations. Every house turned out something good, with which to amuse the School. We heartily congratulate J. N. Bullen on his feat in winning the second event in the North of England Squash Championship. It was an extraordinary feat for a boy still at school and he deserves all the praise accorded him. S. M. Toyne, Esq., is to be greatly sympathised with, on the illness which has caused him so much inconvenience during the term and incidentally has caused his much lamented absence from the Hockey team. J. C. Rogers gained honours in the scholastic world by winning the Holroyd History Exhibition at Keble College, Oxford. He is to be heartily congratulated. The School Sports are to be held this year, on Monday, April 6th. The heats will be run off during the week previous. A large number of entries are down and some good races are expected, ,

958

" THAT WIRELESS FIEND."

THE " AIRY AGE." The aeroplanes, so some folks say. will soon replace the cars, Cooks will be running cheap returns for week-ends up at Mars, In fact we'll all be aeronauts and have our private 'planes, And laugh to think that long ago there were such things as trains. The sky will be our highway, and the stars our lamp-posts too, There'll always be air-buses and long waiting in a queue, There'll always be the sky-hog and they're sure to want to mend The clouds, just like the roads around the City and West End. " No parking on the Milky Way." " Fill up with petrol here." Such words as these on every star would probably appear, The moon would be employed for advertising " Someone's Pills " The only real remedy for air-contracted ills. I think I'd rather have a car, for aeroplanes are large, We could not keep a monoplane in our back-yard garage. And should your engine, in mid-air, stop with one plaintive murmur, You'd wish for all the world that you had stayed on " terra firma." " HOUSITE."

" THAT WIRELESS FIEND." I made a little wireless set, according to instructions, I thought I'd bring in every station, wrong were my deductions. I only brought in Tomldns, he's the fellow from next door, He's rather good at wireless and he lets you know, what's more. " Hullo, what ever's this you've got, I heard you oscillating, The ether round my aerial you have been agitating. I heard you'd made a set, and so I thought I'd stroll along, If I may look it over, then I'll tell you just what's wrong. These phones should be in series, not in parallel, you ass ; Your set would work much better if you used a grid bias. What rotten valves you're using there, take my advice and scrap 'em ; I'll show you where to get some better, half the price, in Clapham. Your lead-in and your earth, you know, are somewhat " neglige " I should think that fixed condenser too, has seen a better day. Your aerial is much too taut, and really should be sla ck'd, But otherwise I do not see why this set should not act.

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But wait a bit, your wiring up is very bad indeed, That variable rheostat has slightly gone to seed ; That cheap transformer over there has maggots in its core, And but for rotten workmanship I think there's nothing more. Where did you pick these parts up, for they're really awfully cheap, The whole thing is enough, in fact, to make a fellow weep." But ere he spoke another word of this consummate flattery Mad with rage, I. fell on him and brained him with a battery. " HOUSITE.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. The term started full of great hope and energy for an excellent term in both work and games, but alas ! we were very soon thrown into considerable disorder by an outbreak of measles. However, everybody who could fall a victim did so at once very successfully. With the result that the epidemic was soon over and we were in quarantine only a comparatively short time. About half-term a really exciting detective story was composed by a joint effort of Boarders and Day Boys entitled " The Purple Ray " and this was produced as a play after several Saturday evening rehearsals. We heard of many " thrilling incidents " not only in the play itself but also in the production thereof, and everyone is to be congratulated on their performance—including the audience ! Mention must also be made of the entertainment given during - the intervals by our cunning conjuror, who.was not only cunning but witty. The latest idea for the.boarders is to cultivate a piece of ground which has been marked out as " allotments." Digging operations have proceeded with great activity and very well trimmed beds with paths between to separate the different owners have been sown with seeds of many kinds and everybody concerned is now waiting to see or rather taste the fruits of their handiwork. All the boys at St. Olave's are looking forward to the Sports on the last day of term and are practising hopping, skipping and jumping in all directions.

O.P. NEWS.

960

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES. Owing to the wet weather and depleted numbers from. sickness our games have suffered considerably this term. Up to the first week in March we had to content ourselves with cross-country runs, the longest. of which was rather a wet one, an enjoyable paper-chase, and some Soccer. On March 17th, we played our first Rugger match. We met Grosvenor House School at Harrogate and lost by 86 pts to nil against a much better side. We were unfit and outclassed, but we learnt quite a lot, the two main points being " to tackle low " and " to fall on the ball." On March 24th, we played Terrington Hall at York, and though leading by 14 points to 8 at half-time, lost the game by 20 points to 14. In this match St. Olave's played better football, but were not fast enough to cope with their " kick-hardand-follow-up " tactics. On March 26th we played the return match with Grosvenor House, who sent quite a different team, and after a 'good hard game we won, 14 points to nil. Our last fixture is with Terrington Hall, away, on March 31st, and we are looking forward to a good game and possibly a win, as their field is much smaller than the Senior School Field, and their greater speed will not show up to such advantage. Both the forwards and the three-quarters must learn to " back up " when there is a breakaway, instead of becoming spectators. Our Athletic Sports are to be held on April 6th, along with the Senior School.

O.P. NEWS. O.P. CRICKET MATCH. The O.P. Match will this year be played on Saturday, June 27th, followed as usual in the evening by the Annual Old Boys' Dinner. Those wishing to play in the match are urgently requested to send in their names to D. Norwood, St. Peter's School, York, before June 1st.

J. H. Sergeant (1913-17) passed the Final Chartered Accounttants' Examination.

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A. T. Blair (1919-23) now at St. John's, Cambridge, fulfilled our expectations by gaining his boxing blue at Cambridge this term. So certain did his success appear, tha4 we made this announcement in our issue last term ! E. P. Sewell (1918-23) has been awarded his Hockey blue at R.M.C., Sandhurst. A. B. Radford (1911-15) is playing one of the leading parts in the new production " The Wishing Well," which, we believe, is at present touring the Provinces preparatory to a run in London. Ronald Sample has been taken into partnership by a firm of architects and civil engineers in Hong Kong. We reprint an extract from the " Yorkshire Daily Herald." The Ronald Sample, A.R.I.B.A., M.S.A., Associate of the Institute of Structural Engineers, has been taken into partnership by the firm of Messrs. Denison, Ram and Gibbs, F.R.I.B.A., A.M.I.C.E., architects, civil engineers, and surveyors, Hong Kong, China. The senior member of the firm, Mr. Albert Denison, M.I.C.E. retired on the 25th March of this year, after a long and successful career in the Far East. Mr. Denison established the firm of Denison, Ram and Gibbs over forty years ago, and it now ranks with the foremost leading firms of architects and civil engineers in the Far East, and has a large and extensive practice in Hong Kong and the neighbouring provinces of South China. Mr. Ronald Sample, who is a well-known citizen of York, left England three years ago to take up a position as chief assistant to Messrs. Denison, Ram and Gibbs, and since arriving in the colony of Hong Kong has rapidly advanced in the architectural profession, having been appointed to a remarkably high and responsible position as a member of the firm a year previous to the expiration of his first contract. Mr. Sample will be returning from China on leave early next year. G. Elliott-Smith appeared again this year in the Cambridge Boat, which inflicted upon the rival crew an even heavier defeat than last year. K. G. Chilman retained his position in the England team at outside left in all the International Hockey matches this season. Letters have been received from J. Daintry in British Columbia, W. Shaw and W. H. Huffam in Australia. We are glad to heat that they are flourishing and also that they are anxious for news of the School. Might we remind them that we are also delighted to get news of O.P's. in foreign parts and would welcome a letter from them descriptive of their work ?

CORRESPONDENCE.

962

SALVETE.

Day Boys..

School House.

H. H. Pope.

G. F. Hughes. E. F. Williams.

Clifton Grove.

E. A. Beaulah. J. L. Masterman.

Clifton Rise.

S. L. Stibbard.

Clifton Manor.

J. E. Welburn.

VALETE. P. YOUNG. 1917-24. Day Boy. School Monitor. VI. Modern. znd IV, 1923. znd IV. colours, 1923. Played for 2nd XV, 1923-24. C.S.M. Librarian. B. B. BRIDGES. 1919-24. Rise. School Monitor. Head of the Rise. Remove B. 1st XV. 1924. Colours, 1 924. L fcpl. in O.T.C. F. P. KITCHIN. 1920-24. Grove, B2. Played for 2nd XV, 1924. Played for znd XI. 1 924. B. H. W. JACKSON. 192o-24. School House. Remove B. Cadet in O.T.C. A. L. COLLIER. 1920-24. Rise. VI. Modern. Played for znd XV., 1923-24. Cadet in O.T.C. R. W. HOWELL. 1921-24. Rise. B3. 1st XV., 1924. 2nd XV. Colours, 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. R. HALL. 1921-24. School House. B4. Cadet in O.T.C. School Choir. F. OGLEY. 1921-24. Rise. Bi. Played for znd XV., 1 924. Cadet in O.T.C. E. G. WiLcoct. 1921-24. Day Boy. History VI. Played for 2nd XV., 1924. Cadet in O.T.C. C. M. LOWERY. 1921-24. Grove. B2. Cadet in O.T.C. School Choir. C. E. HENDERSON. 1922-24. Day Boy. V. Modern. Cadet in O.T.C. J. E. SMEE. 1923-24. Grove. CI.

CORRESPONDENCE. KING WILLIAM'S COLLEGE, ISLE OF MAN, September 13th, 1924.

To the Editor of the Peterite,

DEAR SIR, 1 I have just been reading with interest the account of Speech-day and see that Chancellor Austen raises again the perennial question of the " oldest school in England." '

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May I record an incident which took place when I was headmaster of St. Peter's ? I happened at an entertainment at a watering place in the South of England to find myself sitting next the then headmaster of King's School, Canterbury, who politely apologised for stating in his prospectus that Canterbury was the oldest school in England. I assured him that no apology was necessary for my claim was different, being that St. Peter's was the oldest school having documentary evidence of its foundation. This will be found in a Latin poem of the second headmaster, Alcuin, published in the proceedings of the Yorkshire Antiquarian Society, which I think I must have left in the library at York as I cannot find it among my books. I do not know on what the claim of Rochester is based, but I doubt whether it is more substantial than that of Canterbury which is, as the headmaster of Canterbury admitted, the argument that as there was a Cathedral at Canterbury earlier than at York there must also have been a Cathedral school earlier. But this is an age which prefers documentary evidence to a priori argument. Yours faithfully, E. C. OWEN.

To the Editor of the Peterite." DEAR SIR, With your kind permission may I say a word about the School History on which I am engaged. Owing to various causes which could not have been foreseen the work was delayed and could not be produced at the promised date. I wish to say how sorry I am for any inconvenience or annoyance that this delay may have caused to subscribers and to assure them that I am doing my utmost to ensure that the Book shall be in their hands on St. Peter's Day, 1925. Yours faithfully, ANGELO RAINE.

To the Editors of the " Peterite," SIRS, " N.B's." letter in the December number of the Peterite re-opens the debate on the games to be played in the Easter term. eternal wrangle over the respective merits First, of football, hockey and rowing. Without wishing to cast any aspersions on Hockey as a game, I think its passing would be

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mourned by few. On the other hand, with such a good stretch of river it would be foolish to have no rowing. As only a limited number can take rowing, the majority in the event of Hockey disappearing, would have to play Rugger. But with so many of the XV. taking rowing, school matches would be out of the question. Next comes the theme of " N.B's." letter, junior house matches. Can these house matches really justify their existence? I take it that their object is the discovery and coaching of promising young players. But is not all that now done in the Christmas term by the Leagues ? Again, there is the question of the number of players. The twelve-a-side game certainly has its faults. I have often wondered whether the elimination of the full-back has not led to the scarcity of good full-backs in the School during former years. With regard to the forwards, packs of six seem to be incapable of wheeling with ball at their feet. But we cannot blind ourselves to the fact that some of our houses are very small, and therefore the twelve-a-side game, whatever its faults, is thrust upon us by force of circumstances. All things considered, junior house matches have been weighed in the balance and found wanting. But if Hockey were to go, why not have house matches in which all colours, except boaters, could play ? Then there would be more players, which would enable full sides to be played, and if the matches were played on the league system they could quite easily take up the whole Easter term. I am, etc., THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY.

To the Editors of the " Peterite." SIRS, Might I raise a plea on behalf of those who are suffocated weekly by the School House incinerator.? This infernal machine is apparently never lighted until the wind is in such a direction that its smoke is carried into the House studies. Of course, this may be a pure coincidence. If not, there can be only one reason for it. It must be a conspiracy to empty the studies so that the charwoman may the more easily clean them out. If so it is invariably successful. But could not a more humane method of -expulsion be decided on ?

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On the other hand, if it is a coincidence, would it not be just as convenient to wait for the wind to blow in the other direction before lighting it. A surer remedy would be to heighten the wall on the side nearest the studies, so that the smoke could not escape that way. I remain, Yours unhopefully, X.Y.Z. [One of the charms of the English climate is its uncertainty. The wind has been known to change. As to heightening the wall of the incinerator nearest the studies, though this would undoubtedly keep the smoke inside, yet it would necessitate the material-about-to-be-incinerated being taken via the Long Dormitory window and an adjoining roof and then down to the " infernal machine." The only effective method of keeping out the smoke which we can suggest is that the old bars on the study windows should be replaced.—Ed.]

SCHOOL OFFICERS. E. G. Bullen (Head Monitor and Head of Clifton Grove). M. Storrs-Fox (Head of the Day Boys). J. Scholefield. G. A. Delgado (Head of School House). N. H. Sutcliffe. N. Dobree. J. G. Troop. R. P. Crawford (Head of Clifton Manor). F. R. Hemsley (Head of Clifton Rise). J. C. Rodgers. Captain of Boats : A. P. Thompson. Captain of Hockey : J. Scholefield. G. B. Robinson. Sec. of Hockey : M. Storrs-Fox (No. 4). Under Officers J. G. Troop (No. 2). in 0.T.C. : G. A. Delgado (No. 1). N. H. Sutcliffe (No. 3). E. G. Bullen. Sec. of Squash : E. G. Bullen. Editors of G. A. Delgado. " The Peterite" ; N. Dobree,

Monitors :

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CRICKET FIXTURES FOR NEXT TERM. Date.

Ground.

Opponents.

Thursday, May 21 ... Home ... Masters' XI. Saturday, May 23 Home ... York Ramblers' C.C. Wednesday, May 27 Home ... Northern Command C.C. Saturday, May 30 Wednesday, June 3 Home ... York " An Eleven." Saturday, June 6 Home ... Craven Gentlemen C.C. Wednesday, June io Away ... Worksop College. Saturday, June 13 Away ... Durham School. Wednesday, June 17 Home ... Bootham School. Thursday, June 18 Home ... York and District Clergy. Saturday, June 20 Home ... Leeds Grammar School. Wednesday, June 24 Home ... Pocklington Grammar Schl. Saturday, June 27 Home • . Old Peterites. Wednesday, July Away • • • H. L. Lyon, Esq's., XI. Saturday, July 4 Home • • • Ampleforth College. Monday, July 6 Home • • • Marlyebone C.C. Wednesday, July 8 Saturday, July II Away • • • Giggleswick School. Wednesday, July 15 Saturday, July i8 Wednesday, July 23 Saturday, July 25 Home Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C.

We acknowlege with thanks the receipt of the following :— Barrovian, Danensis, Framlinghamian, Haileyburian, Hurst Johnian, Leodensian, Malvernian (2), Merchistonian, Monktonian, Novocastrian, Sedberghian (2), St. Peter's College (Adelaide) Magazine (2).

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We note the death recently at the house of Mrs. Hormuzd Rarsam, daughter of S. L. Pearce, 0.P., and wife of " The man who cost Great Britain 'r,o00,000 " Mr. Rarsam an envoy of the British Government was imprisoned by King Theodore of Abyssinia and an expedition under Sir Robert Napier was sent to release him. We regret to announce the death, in his 62nd year of T. B. Lord, at Rochdale, Lancs., on February 3rd, last. T. B. Lord was a distinguished member of the School about 1878-80, and was closely associated with most of its activities. He appeared as a regular member of the Cricket XI. in 1879 and left the School in the following year.

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PETERITE. VOL. XXIII.

JULY, 1925.

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SCHOOL LETTER. HE Summer term is already drawing to a close and we must begin once again to compile this magazine. From time immemorable, the School Letter, containing a crude survey of the term's events, has occupied the first page, and so since we dare not break this custom, we must again give our readers our impressions of the term which has been so much like other summer terms in many ways, and yet has had many differences. The main feature of this term has been the glorious weather. The sun has shone as it has never done since 1921 for more than a few consecutive days. Cricket and Rowing have thrived on it. Examination results will tell us whether School work has prospered on it. Commemoration Celebrations were held as of late on the Saturday and Sunday nearest to St. Peter's Day. Prize giving and Speeches occupied the greater part of the Saturday morning. In the afternoon there was a large gathering of people to see the cricket match. Owing to an unavoidably early finish, this proved very exciting as the last wicket did not fall until a few minutes before time, At intervals the British Legion Band played some musical selections. The preacher in the Commemoration Service on Sunday afternoon was Canon Bludworth, the headmaster of Durham School. The Boat Club has at last made a determined stand to get their temporary boat house, now over fifty years old, replaced by a permanent structure. We hope their efforts will be rewarded, The successes of the School boats in the York and Durham Regattas ought to do much to strengthen their appeal for a new Boat house. The Cricket XI. were invited to a river picnic by Mrs. Toyne on July 9th, and had a most enjoyable time. Two motor

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boats took them beyond Poppleton, where they had tea. Some of the more daring spirits bathed including ?, but most reserved their energies for rounders and tea. The Baths have been in almost continuous use this term. The Swimming Sports on Commemoration Day proved a great success. The Eccentric C.C. has had its usual number of exciting matches in spite of a considerably curtailed fixture list. As usual at the end of the Summer term there is a large leaving list, we regret to say. To conclude we hope the O.T.C. will have a pleasant and successful camp and all a very pleasant holiday.

OLD PETERITE CLUB. OXFORD, June, 1925. The Editors of the Peterite, DEAR SIRS,

The Oxford O.P. Club continues to flourish : in spite of the paucity of our numbers, a very successful Dinner was held on Saturday, May 3oth, and there have been abortive attempts to meet during the term. We are losing one distinguished Vice-President this term, but we hope to welcome several newcomers in October. We 'extend our sympathy to H. N. Hodd (Keble), who has been seriously ill and unable to come into residence this term : we hope to see his cheery countenance again next year : the Keble VIII. missed his assistance. T. Watkinson (Hertford), Vice-President, only emerged from his scholar's seclusion to add to the gaities of Eight's Week and grace the Hertford Dance. All the term he has declined to lead a public life on the grounds of work : we can only hope that the end will prove to have justified the means. His immemorial presence is to be removed from us shortly : it is hard to imagine O.P. meetings without him. He carries the best wishes of the Society with him into his future career. N. X. Lindsay (B.N.C.), Hon. Sec., continues to be a pillow •of the O.U.D.S., and on one occasion even supported Miss Sybil Thorndike in her performance of the Medea; in his spare time he goes on distinguishing himself in Bar examinations, and frequenting the metropolis (for business only !). He has also accumulated the Secretaryship of the Thomas Mort Society. He approves of Commem.

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J. W. Ford (St. Edmund Hall), Hon. Treas., now possesses a Clyno car. Clyno, of course, was the Goddess of speed and inimical to pedestrians. The outlying villages of Oxfordshire know him well. He is accustomed to see kinds of river craft from the racing eight to the cumbersome punt. On one occasion when a meeting of the Club adjourned to the river he was the only member who did not " paddle." He once wrote an essay for his tutor : the good man is doing as well as can be expected. R. F. Yates (St. Edmund Hall), lent both strength and beauty to the Teddy Hall VIII. Strange as it seems his hobby is work ; but other occupations invariably prevent him from attending O.P. meetings. However, he enjoyed the Dinner. H. B. Linton (St. Edmund Hall) is another devotee of that strange mistress, work. He distinguished himself on the cricket-field with great regularity, and suffered, in common with another member, from the claims of " Divvers." In conclusion, we wish the School a continuance of its noted successes and are, dear Sir, Yours faithfully, THE OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

CAMBRIDGE, Easter Term, 1925, DEAR SIRS, This term has been different from most other terms in that we saw the sun upon quite a number of occasions, and it even shone during May Week. The officers of the C.U.O.P.C. for next year are, President, A. T. Blair, Clifton Manor and St. John's College ; Secretary, J. Richardson, Day Boy and Gonville and Caiaus ; Quite a number of people are going down at the end of this term amongst others, G. L. Elliott-Smith, R. V. C. Gray, and B. McCall. Several people, who are not in their third year, are afraid that they may have to take a tender farewell of Cambridge unless the examiners are very kind. We observed Elliott-Smith (St. John's) and other distinguished members of the C.U.B.C. holding what was apparently an involuntary

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bathing party under the sluice at Newnham Mill one night. We hope that they enjoyed themselves and didn't find the water too cold. We should advise all those members of the C.U.O.P.C. who intend to attend its meetings next term to behave with a modicum of decorum as the new President can still use his fists in a deadly manner and may want to get his eye in before meeting Oxford. Incidentally, we hope that he en j oyed his stay in the Isolation Hospital and that he is now all right again. J. Richardson has become quite a shining light in the Gonville Boat Club and stroked their first boat during the May Races. Whether he also lead the revelry on Bump Supper night we are unable to say. When walking across the Market Square one Sunday evening we saw what seemd to be a familiar figure listening to an open air service. We, after having investigated it, were very surprised to find that it was J. L. Wightman, of Christ's. During May Week we saw the same gentleman again upon several occasions, but always in charming company. Talking of fair and charming company, B. McCall (Selwyn), has also been seen on the river in it, quite a number of times this term, and always seemed to be enjoying himself. Gray, also of Selwyn, has got a motor bike ! We suppose that it does occasionally work, and in fact we are given to understand that when it does he is a terror to the country-side, but we have always seen him pushing it and looking very unhappy. The other Old Peterites in residence are :--H. Tomlinson, E. L. Triffitt (Christs's) ; L. Headlam (Corpus) ; A. Brown (Emmanuel) ; L. F. Leversedge (St. John's) ; W. Darwin (Sidney) ; R. S. Dawson (Ridley Hall). Wishing the School every success, We remain, Yours faithfully, CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

ATHLETIC SPORTS. The Annual Athletic Sports had to be postponed to this term owing to rain, which made the track impossible. They were held on Saturday, May 9th, on the Cricket field, and fine weather favoured the proceedings. Some of the performances were

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highly creditable, and great keenness was shown in the competition for the House Sports Shield and the " Victor Ludorum," which were won by the School House and J. G. Troop respectively. A. R. Walton, who also won the Mile, beat L. Elliot-Smith's record for the Half-Mile by completing the course in 2 mins. 131 secs. The relay race and the Tug-of-War were won by the Grove and Day Boys respectively, the School House being second in each instance. The officials were :-

President : S. M. TOYNE, EsQ. Committee :

G. F. TENDALL, ESQ., K. H. RHODES, ESQ., G. A. DELGADO, AND F. R. W. HEMSLEY.

Starters :

S. M. TOYNE, ESQ. AND D. NORWOOD, ESQ.

Judges :

REV. F. H. BARNBY, C. R. FEATHERSTONE, ESQ., AND W. H. G. MILNES, ESQ.

Timekeeper : A. J. A. WOODCOCK, EsQ. EVENTS. I. 100 Yards (under 14).—I. C. Metcalfe ; 2, H. E. Hodsman. 2. I00 Yards (open).--I, J. G. Troop ; 2, N. R. Dobree. Time—III- secs. H. J. B. Greeves ; 3. zoo Yards, Junior School (over 2, B. E. Symmons. A. K. Cameron 4. High Jump, Junior School (over 2, W. B. Wood. 5. High Jump, Junior School (under H. A. L. Coward ; 2. J. Williams. 6. 220 Yards (under L. C. Lamb ; 2, C. L. Troop. 7. High Jump (open).—i, E. G. Bullen ; 2. R. P. Crawford. Height-4 ft. 9 ins. 8. Long Jump (under 15).—I. L. J. Somerset ; 2. F. N. Hendry. i6 ft. 9. 8o Yards, Junior School (under J. Williams ; 2. W. Barron. Io. Quarter Mile (open).—i. J. G. Troop ; 2. N. R. Dobree• Time-57k secs.

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II. High Jump (under r5).-1. D. Gray ; 2. M. Rodman. Height-4 ft. 5 ins. 12. Half-Mile Handicap (open).-i. G. Wood ; 2. H. W. Metcalfe. 13. Long Jump (open).-i. J. G. Troop ; 2. N. R. Dobree 17 ft. to ins. P. Baines ; 2. P. 14. 6o Yards, Junior School (under G. T. Ward. 15. Quarter Mile (under 16).-r. H. Thomas ; 2. B. F. Richards. Time-62 secs. 16. zoo Yards Handicap (open).-I. K. H. Chapman ; 2. G. M. Curtois. 17. roo Yards Handicap (under r5).-r. G. Wood ; 2. C. Metcalfe. 18. 220 Yards Handicap (open).-r. J. F. Warin ; 2. C. Metcalfe. 19. Steeplechase (under 15).-I. C. Dixon ; 2. G. Wood. 20. Steeplechase (open).-r. N. R. Dobree ; 2. L. H. J. Archer. 21. Mile (open).-r. A. R. Walton ; 2. C. R. Yeomans ; 3. A. P. Thompson. Time-5 mins. 22. Relay Race.-i. Grove ; 2. School House ; 3. Day Boys. 23. Tug-of-War.-I. Day Boys. House Sports Shield.-1. School House, 21 pts. ; 2. Grove, 14 pts. ; 3. Day Boys, 3 pts. Boating Challenge Cup.-Rise. Inter-House Cross Country Plate.-1. School House ; 2. Day Boys. Masters' Race.-r. D. Norwood, Esq. ; 2. P. H. Sykes, Esq. ; G. F. Tendall, Esq. disqualified. Victor Ludorum.-t. J. G. Troop, 8 pts. ; 2. A. R. Walton, 7 pts. ; 3. N. R. Dobree, 6 pts. Squash Racquets Competition.All corners Handicap.-L. F. Leversedge, Esq. School open.-J. N. Bullen. School Handicap.-E. G. Bullen.

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O.P. HOCKEY MATCH. Played On Monday, March 3oth, the O.P's. winning by 6 goals to 3. The School played far below the form previously shown during the season, staleness being the chief reason. The O.P's. played well individually, but lacked combination. For the School E. G. Bullen and C. J. Wilcox played well and for the O.P's., Leversedge. K. G. Chilman, and J. Tasker. For the School S. M. Toyne, Esq. (I), G. A. Delgado (I), and J. Scholefield scored. For the O.P's. J. Tasker (3) K. G. Chilman, Esq. (2), and L. F. Leversedge (i).

HOUSE HOCKEY MATCHES. The draw and results of the House Hockey matches were as follows :1 Grove Rise v. Grove v. Grove. I Rise Manor v. School House v. School House J Day Boys In the first round the Rise beat the Manor after a good game. In the second round the School House beat the Day-boys and the Grove beat the Rise easily. Thus leaving the School House and Grove in the final. This game was finely contested and was one of the best House matches ever seen on the ground. The half-time score was I—r. After the change the play became very fast and when the whistle blew the score was 3-3. It was then decided to play io more minutes, 5 each way. No goal being scored, however, the experiment was repeated with the same result. The third and last time, however, two minutes before time, the Grove scored and the School House failing to equalise, the Grove became Cock House. Goals were scored for the House by G. A. Delgado, N. H. Sutcliffe, and G. B. Robinson, and for the Grove by Scholefield () E. G. Bullen and N. Dobree. For the House G. A. Delgado, K. H. Chapman, and J. N. Bullen played well, and for the Grove, Scholefield, E. G. Bullen, McGuffie, and Wilcox all played excellently.

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SPEECH DAY AND PRIZE-GIVING. SPEECH DAY AND PRIZE GIVING. (With acknowledgements to the Yorkshire Herald).

Sir John Marriott, M.P., presented the prizes and gave an address at the annual Speech Day at St. Peter's School, York, on Saturday, June 27th. There was a very large assembly of parents and friends, and the day's proceedings were favoured with fine weather. Mr. S. M. Toyne (headmaster) referred in his report to the importance of post-certificate courses in fitting boys for a successful career, and Sir John Marriott, in his address, urged that the problems which were ahead of them could only be solved by men who had a sense of tradition and a feeling for horizon. PROGRESS OF THE SCHOOL. The Headmaster in his report on the past year's work, said the School had obtained 87 per cent. of credits in the Intermediate Certificate in history of modern Europe. That was the highest achieved by any school in that particular subject, and the average for other schools was only 52 per cent. Mr. Toyne referred to the death of Sir Clifford Albutt, of Cambridge, who made a promise seven years ago that he would come when they had got the creeper to grow on the wall. After seven years they had accomplished it and they had intended asking Sir Clifford to fulfil his promise, but unfortunately he was dead. In Sir Clifford the medical profession had lost a great figure and the School a good friend. The year's work, said Mr. Toyne, had been perhaps notable for the number of boys doing postcertificate work at the School and they hoped during the coming year to have still more doing that work, and to have two advanced courses in the School running from September next. It was really a very important point for parents, because at present one of the problems which faced the parents of a boy was to know into what they were going to place him. The experience of nearly all the headmasters, as it was his own, was that it was not difficult for boys who had reached a higher certificate to have a choice of career. This was borne out by the Cambridge Statistics Board, where 492 had already been absorbed in good posts. This showed there was employment for boys and young men who had reached a certain standard. The great difficulty was in finding occupations for the half-educated fledgings, and that was what he was continually been asked to do. It was a fact which had to be faced. It was no use pretending that boys half-educated and not fitted to take up positions could do so at the age of i6. It was the last year and a half at school that really made a person fit for life. They should

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not regard the school certificate as the goal but the post-certificate as the real and final goal. Mr. Toyne mentioned that at last year's O.T.C. camp the School was successful in bringing off the only two military trophies which were open for competition, one for bands and one for the best platoon. Looking ahead, he said they had a promise by the author that the history of the School would be forthcoming in a month's time. There was no doubt that as regards the date of the foundation of the School-627 was the year—and therefore they had a continuous history to the present day of 1,30o years, which would be celebrated in 1927. He thought the School ought to achieve something very big in that noble year. First of all they should have something beautiful and lasting, and secondly something which would be useful to the School itself. He suggested there were three things which they needed more than anything else —a block of form rooms, a new library, and the present hall enlarged to accommodate at least another 250 persons. The Dean of York, in introducing Sir John Marriott, M.P., said he had not only a great Parliamentary reputation, but also a great academical reputation. Sir John came to them as one of the foremost amongst the teachers of their greatest universities. He was also an able statesman, and one who commanded attention in the mother of Parliaments. Sir John Marriott then distributed the prizes amidst cheers. THE PRIZE LIST. The prizes list was as follows:— Archbishop of York's prize for classics, N. H. Sutcliffe ; Dean of York's prize for mathematics, E. G. Bullen ; Headmaster's prizes : (a) European history, F. W. R. Pacey ; (b) English essay, J. C. Rodgers ; (c) Latin prose, N. H. Sutcliffe ; Stephenson prize for Greek, E. Barker ; modern languages, French, N. R. Dobree ; science, J. L. McCowen ; Whytehead Memorial prizes for divinity—senior, J. C. Fryer ; junior, J. H. Dales ; elocution prizes presented by O.P. Club, i, G. M. McGoverne ; 2, R. G. Bullen ; 3, C. Hill ; 4, J. H. Dales. Prizes for art : i. M. O'Keeffe 2. H. M. Wood. UNIVERSITY DISTINCTIONS, 1924-25. Gold Medal for Surgery, University College: H. G. English. Holroyd History Scholarship, Keble College, Oxford : J. C. Rodgers. History Exhibition, S. Edmund's Hall, Oxford : H. B. Linton.

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1st Class History Tripos. and 2nd Class English Honours, Peterhouse, Cambridge : E. M. Reed. 1st Class Criminal Law, Brazenose College, Oxford : N. K. Lindsay. 1st Class Botany, B.Sc., London Unversity : R. H. Stoughton Harris. 3rd Class Honours Law Tripos, Part II.: R. V. C. Gray. 1st M.B. (at St. Peter's School), Caius College, Cambridge J. H. Richardson. 3rd Class Honours Final Law Examination : C. E. Scholefield. Cambridge University Rowing " Blue " : L. Elliott-Smith. Cambridge University Boxing " Blue ": A. T. Blair. Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Rugby Football " Blue " and Hockey " Blue " : E. P. Sewell. 1924 Certificate Results-14 Matriculations. 23 Certificates. 19 Distinctions. 116 Credits. VALE OF TRADITION. Sir John Marriott, M.P., addressing the gathering, said he was going to put to them a very blunt and fundamental question : What is the real difference between the educated man and the uneducated man ? " There were, he said, people who struck them at once as educated, and there were other people who, though they might have very often a considerable knowledge of facts, were none the less uneducated people. In his view the real difference did not consist only or mainly in the fact that the socalled educated man had acquired certain technical faculties, because he had known men and women who could not read or write their own tongue, but who were none the less in a very large degree educated people. They had managed to acquire education by observation, which implied comparison, and comparison was the essence of education. They could not estimate values without comparison and the estimate of values and the exercise of the critical faculty was the essence of an educated person. An educated man should first of all be able to observe, compare and criticise, and should, by observation, comparison, and criticism reach that which they all desired—a right judgment in all things. A right judgment was everything in education. Sir John spoke of the importance of the value of tradition which, he said, meant looking both backward and forward. The boys of that School had the advantage of a wonderful tradition to which they could look back. They were to be congratulated on their environments both in the School and the city.

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An educated man entered into a heritage of great tradition, and consciously accepted the responsibility of that heritage. They in that School were conscious of a 1,30o years' tradition, but tradition also compelled them to look forward. They were very much to be envied in one way, because they were going to have a tremendously interesting time, but he warned them that they were going to have, he thought, a tremendously difficult time as well. It was not going to be an easy path on which they had entered. There were immensely difficult problems coining ahead of them—problems economic and political, and fascinating in their interest, but appalling in their difficulty. Had he any solution to those problems ? If he had that was not the time or place to offer them, but frankly he had none. He suggested to them that these problems which they would be called upon to solve in the not very distant future could not be solved except by men who had a sense of tradition and a feeling for horizon. A sense of tradition none of them could escape, but he also wanted them to have a sense of horizon. In concluding, Sir John said he believed the future depended not so much upon whether their boys could look back, but whether they could look forward. It depended whether they had any sense of vision. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Sir John Marriott for his address and for presenting the prizes. Amongst the afternoon attractions were a Cricket match between the School and the Old Boys, of which the account and scores appear elsewhere, Aquatic Sports and an art exhibition of the year's work which was much appreciated by all who saw it. Mr. and Mrs. Toyne held an " At Home " on the cricket ground. The band of the York British Legion played musical selections.

CRICKET. CRICKET CHARACTERS AND RETROSPECT. The season opened with a fortnight's rain followed by a complete term of glorious cricket weather. The new field was utilised throughout the season for the league games, and the House nets were transferred to the Pavilion field. The wickets here were quite good and if the senior members of the Houses would

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assist in the coaching, the cricket throughout the School would show a vast improvement. As it is, the cricket below the senior game has improved vastly in style and there can be no doubt that the third XI. now is better than the second XI. some years ago. It was with the object of improving cricket below the XI. that the Eccentrics Club was formed and this year the Eccentrics have had a most successful season. Still it must be chiefly through members of the XI. that cricket :ore and etiquette filter through the School. In the lower leagues appeals for catches at the wicket and lbw. are heard from strange places in the field. We all know that this, though done in ignorance by some opposing teams, is taboo in the senior games and foreign matches. Two necessary innovations made their welcome appearance— a motor mower, which vastly improved the grass and a new circle of seats in the bay. The pavilion enclosure and seats had become so intolerably crowded that players had the greatest difficulty in securing a place even on the players' seats. Now visitors will find seating accommodation for fifty or sixty more. The first XI. at its best was considered by competent judges of cricket the best side which the School has ever had, but they had two such abysmal failures to win what appeared certain victories that it is difficult to shower unstinted praise. On one of these occasions, the Bootham match, the last five wickets failed to score the 7 runs required and in the other match ten catches were dropped. Apart from these two matches, the batting was very sound, and very level, the team average per wicket was 21 against our opponents 13, and the fielding was excellent Troop, Clarke, and E. G. Bullen being particularly good. However, I should say that our bowling is far better than that of most schools. Crawford's bowling was an outstanding feature and his eight wickets against the M.C.C. was a really great achievement. He owed a great deal, however, to the contrast of Daintry's left handed slow bowling at the other end. They were never collared throughout the season. The visit of the M.C.C. was much enjoyed and the School XI. played first class cricket in every department. The last wicket stand of 8r by Delgado and Job will be one of the enduring memories of the School cricket historian. The second XI. did extremely well in both batting and bowling, but let all who aspire to the first XI. colours, note that fielding is the most important department of the game.

• CRICKET.

981

CHARACTERS. P. DAINTRY captained the team with great judgment. His spin of 1923 returned and he bowled very well throughout. At times he established a claim to be considered as a batsman by some useful innings. R. P. CRAWFORD broke the School record for bowling. Very . fast off the pitch and has a useful ball, which keeps low. Can bat well, when in the right mood. J. SCHOLEFIELD has become a brilliant point (if one match is overlooked) and a useful change bowler. His batting has been disappointing. E. G. BULLEN, a first-class wicket-keeper. As a batsman, he has proved himself the most consistent in the XI ; plays very straight and hits hard. J. N. BULLEN, a useful left-hand batsman, who made many fair scores, but seemed distinctly unlucky on more than one occasion. Rather sleepy in the field at times. H. S. BURROWS, a much improved batsman and can make really good hard shots. He still occasionally plays back to half volleys, and hangs out his bat to them. When playing well, he is good to watch. C. R. YEOMANS, lost his batting, though it came back towards the end of the term. W. Er.uorr has the makings of a first-class batsman. His footwork is almost of the county type, but he cannot yet judge the ball on the middle and leg stump sufficiently accurately to be quite safe on it. C. J. C. BENNETT, a steady and correct batsman, who has saved

the XI. on several awkward occasions. A painstaking fielder.

C. J. WILCOX, a brilliant young player with one painful stroke in the slips ; quick in the field. J. G. TROOP saved more runs than some of the XI. have made. W. A. CLARKE, a splendid deep fielder, his batting has deteriorated because he has dropped his more enterprising methods. G. A. DELGADO, a dashing fielder, and on occasion can make runs.

• CRICKET.

982

SCHOOL V. MASTERS'

C.C.

May 22nd. MASTERS. K. G. Chilman, Esq., lbw., b. Crawford Rev. F. H. Barnby, h. Crawford S. M. Toyne, Esq., b. Crawford J. T. Davies, Esq., b. Crawford W. H. Milnes, Esq., c. Burrows, b. Stuart D. Norwood, Esq., b. Crawford C. H. Peachment, Esq., b. ............... C rawford... Col. J. C. R. King, b. Crawford T. H. Foster. Esq., rot out K. H. Rhode§, Esq., c. J. N. Bullen, b. Crawford P. H. Sykes, Esq., h. Crawford Extras

Total..

4 I

5 9 I II 0

6 0

SCHOOL. J. Scholefield, c. D. Norwood, Esq., b. J. T. Davies, Esq.... E. G. Bullen, c. S. M. Toyne, Esq., b. Rev. F. H. Barnby W. Elliott, b. J. T. Davies, Esq. J. N. Bullen, c. S. M. Toyne, Esq., b. K. G. Chilman, Esq. C. R. Yeomans, b. J. T. Davies, Esq. H. S. Burrows, st. S. M. Toyne, Esq., h. K. G. Chilman, Esq. G. A. Delgado, b. K. G. Chilman, Esq J. G. Troop, c. Rev. F. H. Barnby, b.K.G.Chilman,Esq. W. A. Clarke, c. J. T. Davies, Esq., b. S. M. Toyne, Esq. R. P. Crawford, not out T. E. Stuart, b. K. G. Chilman, Esq. Extras Total

Bowler. Crawford ... Stuart Bowler. K. G. Chilman, Esq. J. T. Davies, Esq. Rev. F. H. Barnby S. M. Toyne, Esq.

Overs. 12.5

Maidens. 5

Overs. ••• 14 ... 16

Maidens.

...

01 I

r9 10 5 5 rI

4 13 22

68 9 6 34 206

Runs. 31 I0 Runs. 49 36 53 15

Wkts. 9 Wkts. 5 3

SCHOOL V. YORK RAMBLERS.

At Home, 23rd May.

SCHOOL.

RAMBLERS.

F. Adamson, c. Schclefield, b Burrows H. 0. Johnson, b. Crawford.... G. Dawson, b. Crawford • W. G. Reed, lbw., b. Stuart... A. Nastor, c. J. N. Bullen, b. Burrows E. Peacock, lbw., h. Crawford H. Moult, c. E. G. Bullen, b. Burrows A. Birch, run out W. Hamilton, lbw., h. Crawford F. Welch, not out G. Simpson, b. Stuart Extras

J. Scholefield, lbw., b. Hamilton

27 7 0

32 4 8

E. G. Bullen, h. Hamilton W. Elliott, not out J. N. Bullen, o. Simpson C. R. Yeomans, b. Hamilton H. S. Burrows, h. Simpson W. A. Clarke, b. Welch R. P. Crawford, b. Hamilton J. G. Troop, not out G. A. Delgado ldid not hat. f T. E. Stuart Extras

21 65

31 O

16 2

5 10 -•

Total

132

Total (for 7 wkts.)

148

CRICKET. Bowler. Crawford Burrows Stuart

Oven.

983

Maidens. Runs. 7 33 2 46 1 22

Wkts. 4 3 2

SCHOOL v. BORDER REGT. May 3oth. At Home. The School won the toss and fielded. Wickets fell very rapidly, four wickets falling for only 12 runs, but the Border Regiment recovered and scored 95 runs. The School also started badly, and with 7 wickets down had 6o runs to make to win. Crawford saved the match by his innings of 4o not out, 3o runs being scored in a last wicket stand. The School won by 5 runs. BORDER REGT. C. C. Blackwell, b. Crawford

B. Islip, c. Troop, b. Daintry M. C. Nicholson, b. Crawford... C. Carruthers, c. Clarke, b. Daintry B. Jackson, run out T. Tarleton, b. Daintry I,. W. Ellis, c. Troop, b. Crawford W. T. Murphy, c. & b. Daintry L. C. Goodwin, b. Scholefield . P. T. Grane, c. Daintry, b. Scholefield C. P. Fowler, not out Extras Total Bowler. Crawford Daintry Scholefield

9 2

4 24 0

31 19 4 0

SCHOOL. J. Scholefield, c.& b. Jackson E. G. Bullen, b. Fowler W. Elliott, c. Goodwin, h. Jackson J. N. Bullen, run out C. R. Yeomans, c. &. b. Fowler H. S. Burrows, c. Islip, b. Fowler C. J. C. Bennett, b. Jackson ... J. G. Troop, h. Fowler R. F. Crawford, not out P. Daintry, b. Fowler W. A. Clarke, c. Nicholson, b. Fowler Extras

•••

Overs. 14

Maidens. 5 3 2

to tt

8 9

3 40 2 to too

Total

o 6

Runs. 32 53 9

Wkts. 3 4 2

SCHOOL V. YORK AN XI. June 3rd at Home. York batted first, and were well held by Crawford and Daintry. S. M. Toyne, Esq. came in with the score at 41, and scored 81 runs at a terrific pace. When he was out, the score was 134, and the whole side were out for 138. The School lost Scholefield on the second ball of the match, and against the bowling of Jacques and Sanders, found runs

984

CRICKET.

hard to get. The match was in doubt right to the end, Clarke and Daintry scoring 3o for a last wicket stand. The final score was 122. YORK AN XI. T. Hobson, lbw., b. Crawford... E. Sanders, b. Crawford... ...... T. Jacques, lbw., b. Daintry ... A. Connell, run out K. G. Chilman, Esq., c. E. G. Bullen, b. Crawford S. M. Toyne, Esq., c. Troop, b. Daintry F. Richardson, b. Daintry J. H. Richardson, b. Crawford W. Richardson, st. E. G. Bullen b. Daintry C. Lewis, not out L. Wells, c. E. G. Bullen, b Crawford Extras

4 Si 17 o

SCHOOL. J. Scholefield, b. Jacques E. G. Bullen, C. Connell, b. Sanders W. Elliott, b. Sanders J. N. Bullen, lbw., b. Connell H. S. Borrows, b. Jacques C. R. Yeomans, b. Jacques R. P. Crawford, b. Connell J. G. Troop, b. Connell.... ...... W. A. Clarke, not out C. J. C. Bennett, h. Connell P. Daintry, b. Jacques Extras

... ...

Maidens. 3

Overs. 16 15

2 18

20 13 II 14

122

Total

138

Total Bowler. Crawford Daintry

to 8 3 13

Runs. 48 59

Wkts. 5 4

SCHOOL V. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN.

At Home. June 6th. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN. N. Sunclerland,b. Daintry C. S. Shepherd, c. E. G. Gallen, b. Crawford J. T. Davies, lbw., b. Crawford Rev. C. E. D. Crane, c. Troop, b. Daintry Rev. R. G. Glennie, b. Crawford G. M. Hodgson, c. Clarke, b. Daintry E. Jones, b. Crawford R. F. Challenor, h. Crawford.... G. J. Sellers, c. & b. Daintry.... G. A. Delgado, h. Crawford Rev. H. C. Knight, not out Extras

Total

SCHOOL.

4 9 CO 8 22 25 4 II

Tot

J. Scholefield, c. & b. Sunder-

land E. G. Bullen, c. Hodgson, b. Shepherd T. N. Bullen, b. Sunderland W. Elliott, st. Hodgson, h. Crane C. J. C. Bennett, b. Crane S. M. Toyne, Esq., c. Shepherd, b. Davies R. P. Crawford, c. Hodgson, b. Shepherd H. S. Burrows, not out . W. A. Clarke, b. Shepherd P. Daintry, c. & b. Sunderland J. G. Troop, h. Sunderland Extras Total

6 3 13 57 9 32 33 0

12 0 II 204

985

CRICKET. Bowler. C rawfcrd Daintry

Maidens. Runs. 5o 3 3 40

Overs. ••• 14 ... 13.2

Wkts. 6 4

SCHOOL V. WORKSOP COLLEGE.

June loth. At Worksop. The School winning the toss chose to field. Against the bowling of Daintry and Crawford, Worksop made only 91 runs. The scoring was very slow, Crawford bowling 7 maidens in succession. The School fared better, and passed their oppono-its' total with 6 wickets in hand. The chief contributors to the final score of 162 were the brothers Bullen, who both reached 30 runs. A feature of the game was the extreme heat under which it was played. WORKSOP COLLEGE. P. A. Langhorne, c. E. G. Bullen, b. P. Daintry V. L. Hepplewhite, lbw., b. P. Daintry R. N. Lissett, c. E. G. Bullen, b. P. Daintry A. Christison, b. R. P. Crawford. J. L. Firth, lbw., b. R. P. Crawford b. R. P. CrawA. R. Johnson ford W. H. Bernrose, not ore. D. M. Dunning, c. H. S. Burrows, h. P. Daintry G. Laing, st. E. G. Bullen, b. R. P. Crawford J. F. Merryweather, b. J. Scholefield J. C. Isenman, b. P. Daintry... Extras Total Bowler. R. P. Crawford ... P. Daintry ••• J. Scholefield

4 2

9 S 2

3o 3

••

1 9.4

38 it 8

3o 19 4 21

91 Overs.

SCHOOL. E. G. Bullen, run out C. J. C. Bennett, lbw., b. A. Christison W. Elliott, c. P A. Langhorne, b. J. F. Merryweather J. Scholefield, lbw., b. R. N Lissett J. N. Bulien, c. J. L. Firth, b. A. Christison H. S. Burrows, c. & b. J. F. Me rryweather R. P. Crawford, c. P. A. I.anghouse, b. J. F. Merryweather W. A. Clarke b. A. Christison J.G. Troop, run out P. Daintry, not out G. A. Delgado, c. & b. J. F. Merryweather Extras

162

Total Maidens. Runs. 27 9 6o 2 2

Wkts. 4 5

CRICKET.

986

SCHOOL V. YORK CLERGY. Thursday, June 11th. YORK CLERGY.

Bowler. Crawford Daintry

33 17 4 18 15 4 5 9 4 102

Total Overs. •••

School.. G. Bullen, c. Ward, b. T7 Wilson C. J. C. Bennett, not out 84 I W. Elliott, b. Wilson J. Scholefield, b. Ward.. 74 0 J. N. Bullen, not out H. S. Burrows R. P. Crawford Did not W. A. Clarke bat. J. G. Troop P. Daintry G. A. Delgado Extras E.

Rev. E. C. Peters, st. E. G. Bullen, h. Daintry Rev. P. Hedley, lbw., b. Crawford Rev. C. S. Davies, b. Daintry... Canon R. G. Glennie, c. Clarke b. Daintry Rev. A. G. Seymour, c. Burrows b. Crawford Rev. C. E. D. Crane, lbw.. h. Daintry Canon H. Ward, lbm .,b.Daintry Canon C. R. Yeomans, b. Crawford Rev. Thomas, b. Crawford Rev. L. Griffiths, b. Crawford Rev. C. E. M. Wilson, not out Extras

1 3.5

Total (for 3 wkts.) Maidens. Runs. 29 4 2 5I

299

Wkts. 5 .5

SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.

June 13th. At Durham. Durham batted first, on a very easy wicket, and although the scoring was slow, reached two hundred, for only 7 wickets, of which Crawford took 5. Durham declared, leaving the School an hour and threequarters to get the runs. Bullen (ma) and Bennett opened the School innings. Bennett soon left, and Bullen was joined by Elliott a good partnership resulting. Bullen reached his fifty, but runs became more difficult, as the wicket was crumbling. Of the remaining batsmen only J. N. Bullen mastered the bowling. A collapse followed, mainly due to the magnificent fielding of Durham. The School was all out three minutes before time for 151 runs.

987

CRICKET. DURHAM. J. G. Askew, h. Crawford... .....

J. A. Adamson, c. Elliott, b Crawford J. G. Anderson, run out C. L. Adamson, b. Crawford.... P. W. Smeddle, c. Bullen, J. N. b. Burrows F. Grayrigge, c. Scholefield, b. Crawford C. 0. Arnold, not out G. I. M. Turnbull, b. Crawford C. F. Ready Did not bat. E. T. Wright R. B. Cardale Extras

Overs. ... 28.2 II

z8 64 16

Total (for 7 wkts. decl.)... 20I

Bowler. Crawford Burrows

SCHOOL. E. G. Bullen, c. Anderson, b

66 Askew 6 C. J. C. Bennett, lbw., b. Askew W. Elliott, c. • Adamson, b. 30 Ready J. Scholefield, b. Smeddle 7 J. N. Bullen, c. Askew, b 31 Turnbull R. P. Crawford, c. Cardale, b. Askew H. S. Burrows, c. & b. Smeddle 3 J. G. Troop, c. Askew, b. Smeddle W. A. Clarke, c. Askew, b. 2 Smeddle P. Daintry, b. Smeddle.. ..... 2 G. A. Delgado, not out Extras 4 Total

Maidens. Runs. 55 7 27 5

151

Wkts. 5

SCHOOL v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL.

June i7th. At Home. Bootham losing the toss, were put in, and scored 136, of which 5o was the result of a last wicket stand. Daintry and Scholefield shared the wickets. E. G. Bullen and Bennett opened the School innings. Bennett left at 14, and wickets fell quickly, Bullen alone staying in and mastering the bowling. His innings of 63 contained eleven fours. The sixth wicket fell for 13o, and the School had seven runs to make to win, with four wickets in hand A win seemed certain. However, the four wickets fell in the next three overs, with no further addition to the score, and the match was lost by six runs. BOOTHAM. H. E. Plumb, st. Bullen E. G., O b. Daintry Daintry 9 J. F. Shackleton, c. Yeomans, H. B. Williamson, c. Bullen, II b. Elliott 16 b. E. G. Crawford A. F. Stansfiel'l, c. Yeomans, H. H. Taylor, b. Daintry 13 b. Daintry G. M. Eyres, b. Scholefield 9 P. K. Rountree, not out D. H. Robson, c. Troop, b. 15 12 12 Extras Scholefield P. Halliday, c. Crawford, b. 136 I Total Daintry A. E. Bowling, b. Scholefield.... 37

G. K. Grubb, c. Clarke. b

CRICKET.

988

SCHOOL. R. P. Crawford, b. Eyres E. G. Bullen, b. Eyres W. A. Clarke, b. Bowling 2 C. J. C. Bennett, lbw., b. Eyres P. Daintry, not out ro W. Elliott, b. Eyres J. G. Troop, lbw., b. Bowling J.Scholefield, b. Bowling 5 Extras J. N. Bullen, c. Shackleton, 17 b. Eyres 13 Total C. R. Yeomans, b. Eyres H. S. Burrows, b. Bowling 3 Wkts. Maidens. Runs. Over. Bowler. 19 Crawford 5 4' 8 Daintry 5 40 ro 7.1 Scholefielcl 3 O 20 Elliot 4 63

--130

SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

loth June. At Home. Leeds batted first, but failed to score many runs, Wickets fell very quickly to Daintry and Burrows, and only 62 runs were scored. The School reached this score for the loss of two wickets, a stand by Elliott and J. N. Bullen for the second wicket putting on 63 runs. Bullen reached his fifty. Crawford scoring 46 not out ; the final total was 224 runs, and the match easily won. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. F. Riding, b. H. S. Burrows.... G. B. Gray, b. P. Daintry G. H. Stapleton, run out C. G. Stirk, lbw., b. P. Daintry A. Shaw, b. P. Daintry D. C. Withers, c. J. N. Bullen, b. P. Daintry W. L. S. Moxon, b. P. Daintry R. Tebbs, st. E. G. Bullen, 13. H. S. Burrows B. H. Tompkins, b. H. S. Burrows J. T. Overend, not out J. Briggs, run out

6 23 0

5 2

7 5

Total Bowler. B. P. Crawford ... P. Daintry H. S. Burrows ...

4 Io

Overs. ••• 15.5

SCHOOL. J. Scholefield, b. C. G. Stirk.... E. G. Bullen, b. C. G. Stirk W. Elliott, b. W. L. S. Moxon. J. N. Bullen, c. A. Shaw, b. W. L. S. Moxon C. R. Yeomans, c. F. Riding, b. J. T. Overend R. P. Crawford, not out H. S. Burrows, c. J. Briggs, h. T. J. Overend T. G. Troop, lbw., b. J. T. Overend W. A. Clarke, b. R. Tebbs G. A. Delgado, run out P. Daintry, c. G. B. Gray, b. J. T. Overend Extras Total

0 II 32

51 7 46 3 4

224

Maid ens. Runs. 6 3 34 4 22

Wkts. O

5 3

989

CRICKET. SCHOOL V. OLD PETERITES..

Saturday, June 27th.

OLD PETERITES. C. E. S. Bullen, run out H. G. Crawshaw, c. J. G. Troop, h. R. P. Crawford J. N. Blenkin, b. P. Daintry... A. B. Sellers, lbw., b. R. P. Crawford K. G. Chilman, c. J. G. Troop, h. R. P. Crawford D. Norwood, b. R. P. Crawford I.. F. Leversedge, not out W. G. Yeomans, st. E. G. Bullen, b. J. Scholefield J. W. Etches, c. R. P. Crawford, h. J. Scholefield J. B. Oakley, b. R. P. Crawford R. N. Newby, b. R. P. Crawford Extras

SCHOOL. E. G. Bullen, c. A. B. Sellers, 0 b. K. G. Chi'mar J. Scholefield, b. K. G. Chil12 man W. Elliott, c. D. Norwood, b K. G. Chilman '4 J. N. Bullen, c. . G. Craw18 shaw, b. R. N. Newby C. R. Yeomans, c. I.. F. Leversedge, b. K. G. Chilman 5 R. P. Crawford, c. L. F. Lever0 sedge, b. K. G. Chilman H. S. Burrows, c. & b. K. G. Chilman 78 C. J. Wilcox, b. D. Norwood 4 8 J. G. Troop, c. H. G. Crawshaw, b. L. F. Leversedge '33 P. Daintry, not out II W. A. Clarke, c. H. G. Craw6 shaw, b. K. G. Chilman Extras 9

Bowler. R. P. Crawford ... P. Daintry ... ... J. Scholefield

...

Overs. r6.5

...

Maidens. Runs. 58 6 6o r o • 27

55 3 32 TO

5 28 2

147

Total

234

Total

Wkts. 6 2

H. L. LYON'S XI. Wednesday, July 1st.

SCHOOL V. MAJOR

At Hillam Hall. SCHOOL. E. G. Bullen, b. A. Mercer J. Scholefield, c. R. Husband„ b. A. Mercer W. Elliott, lbw., b. A. Mercer... J. N. Bullen, c. J. Stockdale, b. A. Mercer S. M. Toyne, Esq., b. L. Cooper C. J. C. Bennett, c. J. Stockdale, b. A. Mercer C. J. Wilcox, lbw., b. P. Brears R. P. Crawford, b. W. Beaumont H. S. Burrow, c. & b. J. Stockdale J. G. Troop, b. J. Stockdale P. Daintry, c. j .Stockdale, b. W. Beaumont W. A. Clarke, not out Extras Total

37 21 r to 13

12 45 58 17 5 15

7 7 257

H. L. LYON'S XI. R. Husband, c. J. Scholefield, II h. P. Daintry L. Cooper, b. P. Daintry A. Mercer, c. W. A. Clark, b. P. Daintry 49 15 G. Cliff, b. P. Daintry R. G. Glennie, c. W. A. Clarke,. 13 b. P. Daintry 2 W. Cell, b. R. P. Crawford G. H. Cockercroft, b. H. S. Burrows C. H. Stringer, b. R. P. Craw9 ford o J. Stockdale, h. R. P. Crawford W. Beaumont, c. & b. R. P. Crawford 24 J . Wells, c. P. Daintry, h. R. P. Crawford 24 P. Brears, not out 37 6 Extras • 201 Total

990

CRICKET.

Bowler. R. P. Crawlord P. Daintry H. S. Burrows J. Scholefield S. M. Toyne, Esq.

.• . ...

Overs. 1 9.4

Maidens. 2 0 0 0

Runs. 53 8o 44 12

Wkts. 5 4 2 0

SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. July 4th. At Home. The School won the toss, and opened batting with Bullen and Scholefield. Two wickets fell for 32 runs, but Elliott and J. N. Bullen put on go runs very quickly. This fast scoring was kept up, and Burrows just failed to reach fifty. The final score was 232. Ampleforth were left with two hours to reach this total. With one exception, however, their batsmen failed, and the whole

side were out for 124 runs. three.

Crawford took 5 wickets and Daintry

AMPLEFORTH. A. L. Ainscough, c. Wilcox, b.

SCHOOL.

Daintry D. E. Walker, c. Daintry, b. Crawford J. H. Nelson; c. Crawford, h. Daintry. .. D. R. Morgan, c. Troop, b. Scholefield A. A. Boyle, h. Crawford R. A. Bapp, not out A. J. MacDonald, run out T. C. Knowles, b. Daintry W. H. Lawson, b. Crawford J. J. Rabnett, b. Crawford F. P. Harrison, b. Crawford Extras Total

7 8 44 4 20 8 0

0 0

Donald

J. N. Bullen, lbw., h. MacDonald C. J. C. Bennet t, lbw., b. MacDonald C. J. Wilcox, b. MacDonald.... R. P. Crawford, b. MacDonald H. S. Burrows, st. Walker, b. MacDonald J. G. Troop, b. Knowles P. Daintry, c. Nelson, b. Harrison W. A. Clarke, not out Extras Total

12 4

Bowler.

Crawford ... Daintry Scholefield Burrows • .,

E. G. Bullen, b. Knowles J. Scholefield, h. Nelson W. Elliott, c. Rapp, b. Mac-

Overs.

..-

1 3.3 16

4 .10 33

19 15

ro 48 19 TO 3 232

Maidens. Runs.

Wkts.

5 3

46 I.5

CRICKET.

991

SCHOOL V. M.C.C. Played at York, July 6th. (With acknowledgements to the Yorkshire Herald). The match between St. Peter's School, York, and an eleven representing the M.C.C., originally arranged as a two-day fixture but curtailed owing to the Government inspection of the Cadet Corps, was played on the St. Peter's ground, on Monday, July 6th. The School, winning the toss, began batting with Scholefield and Elliott to the bowling of G. 0. Gould, the old York player, and H. S. Kaye. Eleven runs had been scored when Scholefield, who had two very good 4's off Gould, was bowled, and io runs later Elliot was also bowled in attempting to hit Kaye to leg. The disasters did not end here, as at 27 Bullen skied the ball and was caught and bowled by Gould. With Bennett and Wilcox together runs came at a fair pace, each batsman getting Gould to the leg boundary. A double change in the attack was made at 54, North and Swann going on, but no further wicket fell before lunch, when the score was 63 for three wickets. Immediately on the resumption Bennett and Wilcox had lucky 4's through the slips. Two very good leg strokes by Bennett, off Gould, counted three each to him, but when the partnership had lasted 40 minutes, during which 61 runs had been added, Wilcox was easily caught in the slips. Crawford quickly had three 4's and two 2's to his credit, roo appearing after 75 minutes' play. Continuing his aggressive tactics Crawford hit up 3o in a quarter of an hour before being bowled by a ball which he did not attempt to play. Bennett, who had been playing a very quiet game, on being joined by Burrows, hit North for three 4's in one over, but at 142 he lost Burrows. When 39 Bennett should have been caught and bowled, but escaped, and Clarke was another useful partner for him. The last-named was unfortunate in being bowled off his pads at 169, and after being in an hour and a half Bennett was taken behind the wicket for a very valuable 53, in which were eight 4's. Daintry quickly scored 13 before being caught. Two hundred appeared in just over two hours. Delgado and Job gave a lot of trouble for the last wicket, the former in particular hitting well. Despite bowling changes the score mounted rapidly and it quickly became the most prolific partnership of the innings. Aided by slackness in the field they put on 81 runs before Delgado was easily stumped, the innings closing for 289, after lasting io minutes under three hours.

The M.C.C. had just over two and a quarter hours in which to bat and began with R. M. Wilson and A. B. Sellars to the

992

CRICKET.

bowling of Crawford and Daintry. Off the latter's first delivery Wilson was well taken at the wicket with only three runs on the board. On Dr. Gould going in he quickly showed that he still retains his hitting powers by driving Crawford twice in one over for lofty 4's. A very fine glide by Sellars reached the boundary and then Gould put Daintry three times in one over for 4, one of the strokes being decidedly lucky. At 49 Scholefield went on at Crawford's end, the latter crossing over. This change was a success, as at 54 Sellars gave Daintry a very sharp, chance, which was accepted, and only eight had been added when Houghton gave Elliott one equally sharp, which was also taken. On S. M. Toyne going in, after he had off-driven Crawford for 3 he was missed at point off Daintry. Another fine catch in the slips sent Gould back at 87. His 45 was composed of ten 4's, a 2 and three singles. Crawford, who bowled exceptionally well, claimed the next wicket, when S. M. Toyne chopped one on to his wicket. At 103 Burrows relieved Daintry, but Crawford continued his successes by having Hargreaves cleverly caught behind the wicket at 115. Colonel Kaye's six opening strokes were all 4's, and his next one a straight drive for 6, another 4, and then a further 6. Scores :— ScirooL. J. Scholefield, b. Gould W. Elliott, b. Kaye J. N. Bullen, c. & b. Gould C. J. C. Bennett, c. Toyne, b. Swami C. J. Wilcox, c. North, b. Gould R. P. Crawford, b. Wilson H. S. Burrows, b. Kave W. A. Clarke, h. Gould J. G. Troop, b. Gould P. Daintry, c. Toyne, h. Swann G. A. Delgado, st. Toyne, b. North W. N. Job, not out Extras

Total Bowler. Daintry Crawford ... Scholefield Burrows ... Delgado ,..

10 4 II

53 23 3o 0 14 14

M.C.C. R. M. Wilson, c. Troop, b Daintry A. B. Sellers, c. Daintrv, b Crawford G. 0. Gould, c. Elliott, b. Crawford G. de Houghton, c. Elliot, b. Crawford S. M. Toyne, b. Crawford R. Hargreaves, c. Troop, b. Crawford H. 0. Swann, lbw., b. Crawford H. S. Kaye, c. Crawford, b. Delgado C. H. Harington, C. Scholefield, b. Crawford T. E. Brinkman, b. Crawford H. Could, b. Delgado North, not out Extras Total

289

... ...

Overs. 16 19.2

Maidens. 3 3 O

24 45 0

7 3 70

26 II 0 0

•6 211

Runs. 64 8o 29 31

Wkts. S 0 O

•

993

CRICKET. SCHOOL V. NORTHERN COMMAND.

Played at Yorkshire Gentlemen's Ground on July 8th. SCHOOL. 18 E. G. Bullen, b. Fink W. Elliott, b. Roufell 73 J. N. Bullen, b. Fink. 30 L. J. Bennett, b. Roufell 30 C. J. Wilcox, lbw., b. Fink 3 R. P. Crawford, b. Fink 3 H. S. Burrows, b. Fink 5 I W. A. Clarke, c. Curry, b. Fink I J. G. Troop, not out G. A. Delgado, did not bat. 20 P. Daintry, not out C. R. Yeomans, did not bat. 24 Extras

NORTHERN COMMAND. Capt. Daly, lbw., b. Daintry 12 Maj. Ellis, b. Crawford 9 Capt. Lane, b. Crawford 9 Capt. Price, b. Crawford i7 Capt. Roufell, b. Crawford Maj. Fink, b. Crawford. Gen. Harrington, lbw., b. Craw2 ford Capt. Wilberforce, not out Maj. Curry, not out 7 Lieut. Murphy ... Lieut. Kendall ... Did not bat. Lieut. F. Chapman. 19 Extras

208

Total (for 7 wkts.).... ...... 76

Total

Bowler. Crawford ... Daintry Delgado ... Burrows ...

...

Overs. 13

Maidens 10 4 I I

Runs. 22 22 8 5

Wkts. • 6 0 0

SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.

July firth. At Giggleswick. Daintry won the toss, and decided to bat. Elliott was caught in slips very early, but Scholefield and Bullen put on 45 for the second wicket, Wilcox and Bennett also brought up the score, but the remaining six batsmen failed, and the side were all out for 129. Giggleswick scored quickly, and put on 93 for four wickets. Then an epidemic of dropping catches set in, and all possibilities of winning the match were lost. Giggleswick passed our score with three wickets in hand, and were all out for 158 runs.

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CRICKET. SCHOOL.

J. Scholefield, c. Winney, b Cartwright W. Elliott, c. Sidebottom, b Cartwright J. N. Bullen, c. Cartwright, b Sidebottom C. J. Bennett, c. & b. Clark C. J. Wilcox, c. Cartwright, b Sidebottom R. P. Crawford, c. Batler, b Clark H. S. Burrows, b. Cartwright... W. A. Clarke, c. Sidebottom, b Clarke J. G. Troop, c. Walker, c Clark P. Daintry, c. Cartwright, b Clark G. A. Delgado, not out Extras

15 O

32 13 35 2 0

7 9

GIGGLESWICK. J. Moore, c. Troop, b. Craw28 ford 20 J. W. W. Batler, h. Crawford 51 A. B. Winney, b. Crawford 2 R. Cartwright, run out.... o J. A. Sidebottom, c. Delgado, b 2 Daintry J. E. Simpson, c. Troop, b II Crawford o A. Clark; h. Crawford J. E. Walker, st. Troop, b 22 Daintry W. A. LaW, c. Delgado, . b ii Scholefield 2 J. T. Kenyon, not out W J. Chrk, run out 3 II Extras

3 I

Overs.

Bowler. Crawford ... Daintry Burrows .. Scholefield Delgado ...

Maidens. 2

22 2 3.4

158

Total

129

Total

•5

Runs. 59 76 2 2

Wkts. 5 2 0

BATTING AVERAGES Up to nth July (inclusive). E. G. Bullen C. J. C. Bennett ... W. Elliott R. P. Crawford J. N. Bullen P. Daintry H. S. Burrows W. A. Clarke ... J. Scholefield J. G. Troop ... also batted : C. J. Wilcox ... G. A. Delgado C. R. Yeomans ... W. N. Job T. E. Stuart ...

—

Inn- Times ings. not out. ••. 14 —16 ...15 ...15 ...13 ...15 ...15 ...15 ...15 ... 6 ... 6 ••• 7

I I

3 0

4 I

3 0

2 0 I 0

Most in Innings. 66 84* 73

Average. 26.36 24.40

58 51 24

22.29 22.08 21.74 71 1 56 . 78

220 152

188 124

78 68 74 33

12 .6 7 1 2.53 8.85

169 74 54 z8 6

48 49 13 28* 6

28.17 18.5o 7.7 1 28 6

Runs. 369 2 44 334 265 326 151

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BOWLING AVERAGES. R. P. Crawford P. Daintry also bowled :H. S. Burrows J. Scholefield G. A. Delgado T. E. Stuart ... W. Elliott ...

Runs. 669 745

Wickets.

125 168 18 32

9 Io 3 3

77 44

Average. 8.69 16.71 1 4.33

16.8o 6

10.67

SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. WORKSOP 2ND XI.

Played at York on June loth. SCHOOL. R. F. Challenor, c. Smith, b Scott B. R. Alderson, b. Storey C. R. Yeomans, c. Miles, b Tinson... J. F. Atkinson, b. Scott A. J. Trimmer, c. Turner, b. Benwell A. Holliday, c. Walshaw, b. Benwell T. Stuart, b. Tinson K. C. Hodgson, not out W. N. Job, lbw., b. Benwell N. H. Sutcliffe, lbw., b. Benwell K. H. Chapman, run out Extras Total Bowler. A. Holliday ... T. Stuart ... W. N. Job ... K. C. Hodgson A. J. Trimmer

29 12 6 4 7 23 13 3 o

Lost by 1 wicket. WORKSOP. Smith, run out Tinson, c. Holliday, b. Job Benwell, lbw., b. Holliday Moore, lbw., b. Job Storey, b. Job Turner, c. Job, b. Holliday Miles, b. Holliday Hanson, c.Holliday, b.Trimmer Walshaw, c. Trimmer, b. Hodgson Wykes, not out Scott, c. Challenor, b. Trimmer Extras

3 2.5

0 I

21 12 10 2 8

7 115

Overs.

Total Maidens. 4 2

126 Runs. 52 4 30

IO II

Wickets. 3 3 I

CRICKET.

996

SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. BOOTHAM SCHOOL 2ND XI.

Won by 4 runs.

Played at Bootham on June i7th.

BOOTHAM.

SCHOOL.

B. R. Alderson, c. Gibbs, b. Eyres G. A. Delgado, b. Platts C. J. Wilcox, c. Nicholson, b. Kirkham N. H. Sutcliffe, c. Peacock, b White A. Holliday, b. Peacock W. N. Job, b. Kirkham T. E. Stuart, c. Platts, b Peacock K. C. Hodgson, lbw., b. Eyres K. H. Chapman, run out W. J. Heppell, not out Extras Total Bowler. Holliday ... Job Stuart ... Wilcox ... Heppell

...

12 2 33 5 5

Nicholson, lbw., b. Job Platts, b. Holliday Park, b. Wilcox White, b. Heppell Hoyland, c. Job, b. Heppell Eyres, lbw., b. Heppell Brown, not out Robson, lbw., b. Heppell........ Kirkham, run out Gibbs, lbw., b. Job Peacock, lbw., b. Job

R. F. Challener, b. White

10 5 9 5 16 2

0 I2 4 0

5 22 I0 0

Extras

I I

I07

Total

103

Overs.

Maidens.

15.1 4

16. 18 I2

Runs. 19

Wickets. 3 I

G.S. 2ND XI. Won by an innings and 24 runs

SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. LEEDS

Played at Leeds on June 2oth.

LEEDS G.S. I ST INNINGS.

Islip, b. Stuart Withey, c. Chapman, b. Holliday Hartley, .c. Challener, b. Job... Whitmore, b. Job Milner, b. Job Burniston, b. Job Foster, b. Job Haw, b. Job Balmforth, b. Stuart Stockdale, c. Chapman, b. Wilcox Bentley, not out Extras Total

I0 3 3 28 0 I 0

0 12 5

2ND INNINGS. Islip, b. Wilcox Withey, b. Wilcox Hartley, not out Whitmore, run out Milner, c. Stuart, b. Wilcox Burniston, c. Sutcliffe, b. Job. Foster, c. & b. Job Haw, lbw., b. Stuart Balmforth, c. Troop, b. Stuart Stockdale, lbw., b. Heppell Bentley, st. Chapman, b Job Extras

8 0

9 5 12 3 6 0

12 0 12 3

-Total

CRICKET.

997

SCHOOL. C. L. Troop, lbw. b. Milner... B. R. Alderson, b. Islip 4 T. E. Stuart, not out 17 R. F. Challener, b. Milner 14 K. H. Chapman, lbw., b. Islip. 26 7 C. J. Wilcox, b. Haw I J. W. Heppell, b. Milner W. N. Job, c. Foster, b. Whit19 Extras more 34 N. H. Sutcliffe, b. Haw A. Holliday, c. Whitmore, b 263 Total Milner K. C. Hodgson, lbw., b. Milner 1st Innings. Wickets. Runs. Maidens. Overs. Bowler. 14 Holliday 4 I 28 6 2 10 ... Job 2 15 Stuart ... 3 7 I I 2 Wilcox ... 4 znd Innings. Wickets. Runs. Maidens. Overs. Bowler. 2 Stuart ... 14 3 9 Heppell 3 13 Holliday 14 II ... 3 Job 3 2 2 Wilcox ... 14 .

SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. AMPLEFORTH 2ND XI.

Played at Ampleforth on July 4th. AMPLEFORTH. R. P. Drummond, c. Trimmer, b. A. Holliday E. W. Fattorini, c. Delgado, b. Job W. H. Bayliff, c. Trimmer, b. A. Holliday H. D. King, b. Job J. W. Ainscough, c. Sutcliffe, b. A. Holliday A. C. Scope, lbw., b. Delgado E. W. Whitfield, b. Trimmer E. Elliot-Smith, c. Troop, b. Haigh-Lumby J. M. Hey, lbw., b. Trimmer.... J. Roche, b. Delgado T. C. Conroy, not out Extras

io io 7 9 6

Io 5 3 29

SCHOOL. B. R. Alderson, c. Bayliff, b. 22 E. Elliot-Smith R. F. Challener, b. Elliot-Smith 42 W. N. Job, not out 53 o G. A. Delgado, b. Elliot-Smith 6 W. H. Holliday, not out A. Holliday K. C. Hodgson Did not N. H. Sutcliffe bat. C. L. Troop H. Haigh-Lumby A. J. Trimmer 8 Extras

Total (3 wickets)

129

Total Bowler. A. Holliday ... ... W. N. Job .G. A. Delgado A. J. Trimmer H. Haigh-Lumby

Overs. 17 15

II 5 4

Won by 7 wickets.

Maidens. 3 5

Runs. 33 35 16 19

131

Wickets. 3 2 2 2

CRICKET. SCHOOL 2ND XI. V. GIGGLESWICK 2ND XI.

Played at York on July irth. Won by i6o runs. SCHOOL. R. F. Challener, b. Brodie B. R. Alderson, c. & b. Brodie W. N. Job, c. Brodie, b. West C. R. Yeomans, b. Randall J. Drakeford-Lewis, b. West A. Holliday, c. Birtwistle, b Hargreaves K. C. Hodgson, c. & b. Randall K. H. Chapman, lbw., b. West N. H. Sutcliffe, c. & b. West J. W. Heppell, b. West G. E. Hughes, not out Extras

Total

8 3 37 3o 55 29 61 3 0

4 I

GIGGLES WICK. P. G. R. Barbier, b. Job 2 H. G. Randall, b. Job 0 D. Jackson, c. DrakefordLewis, b. Holliday 5 W. R. Taylor, b. Job 4 K. Turnbull, b. Holliday I J. A. Slater, b. Holliday 9 B. W. West, c. Challener, b Heppell 29 T. G. Lumb, c. Chapman, b. Holliday ••• 0 H. Birtwistle, b. Heppell 12 A. Hargreaves, c. Challener, b Heppell i8 J. A. Brodie, not out 2 Extras Total

2 53

Overs.

Bowler. Holliday Job ... Hughes Heppell

12 5 4

Maidens. 2 2

93 Runs. 25 16 23 i8

Wickets. 4 3 3

2ND XI. AVERAGES. BATTING.

K. C. Hodgson W. N. Job ... A. Holliday C. R. Yeomans B. R. Alderson R. F. Challener

No. of Times Highest Total Average. Innings not out Score Runs ••• 1 61 164 7 27.3 ••• 8 2 53* 156 26 0 41 131 18.6 7 ••• 3o 63 15.7 4 0 ••• 8 0 42 loo 12.6 ••• 8 0 29 11.7 94

BOWLING. No. of MaiAverOvers. dens. Runs. Wickets. age. ... 76.1 W. N. Job. ... 19 18o 18 10 A. Holliday... 73 14 219 16 13.6

also bowled : J . W. Heppell

—

... 15

6.3

999

ROWING.

LEAGUE CRICKET. Cricket below the ist and 2nd XI's. has been organised on a system of leagues by houses, the School House and Day boy House playing three teams, the other houses two each. The teams were grouped into two divisions and at the end of the first round the two teams at the bottom of the first league played the team at the top of the second to decide whether any of the 1st Division teams should be relegated to the 2nd Division. As a result of this contest House A and House C changed places. The matches have resulted in some really good and keen cricket and some of the results have been very close. 2ND DIVISION.

1ST DIVISION.

School House C... 8 pts. Grove A ..• Manor B 8 pts. Rise A • •• Grove B 6 pts. ... Manor A ••• Dayboy B 4 pts. School House B •• Rise B 2 pts. School House A • •• Dayboy C ... 2 pts. Dayboy A ... The second round has not yet been completed.

10 pts. 8 pts. 4 pts. 4 pts. 2 pts. 2 pts.

ROWING. At the beginning of the term we were very uncertain indeed as to what sort of crews we should be able to produce, and considerable doubt was felt• regarding the advisability of putting in any crews to compete at York Regatta. We had only one first colour left from last year and with two exceptions, choice could only be made from oarsmen who had previously only rowed on fixed seats. However, two crews were selected and diligent practice on slides in our two well worn clinker built boats soon proved that the crews were thoroughly keen to learn, and also were not in the least afraid of plenty of hard work. Considerable relief was felt when it was found that the Captain of Boats could just manage to get his feet on the stretcher in our light ship—the Sally. And so practice went on—a first crew in the light ship, a second crew in a clinker on slides, and two other crews in reserve chiefly looked after by Mr. T. H. Foster, when ever he could manage to get one of the two boats to take his third and fourth crews out for a journey.

1000

ROWING.

In the meantime negotiations were taking place with Leeds University for a friendly fixture, and ultimately this was arranged to take place on June i7th, three days before York Regatta. The Leeds crew had been rowing very successfully on the Continent, and also at several regattas in this country and came to York with the reputation of being a very formidable crew. In view of their considerable experience it was decided that they should row a course of seven furlongs and that we should row six furlongs, i.e., our boat to pick them up on a level flying start at the six furlong mark. It proved an extraordinarily fine race. The boats were level or alternately just a few feet in front of each other right up to Scarborough Bridge. At St. Mary's Tower the School crew had perhaps a quarter length to the good, but from there they rowed in splendidly, quickening the rate of striking and finishing out the blade work in long clean strokes winning the race by of a length. This was an excellent achievement and gave us good hopes for our efforts in York Regatta. The School 1st crew had been entered for the White Rose Challenge Cup, and the 2nd crew for the York Regatta Challenge Cup on Saturday, June loth. For the following Tuesday and Wednesday the 1st crew were entered to row at Durham Regatta. YORK REGATTA. The White Rose Crew. bow. A. R. Walton. 2. T. B. Bridges. 3. A. P. Thompson. str. L. C. Lace. cox. A. Dixon. The first heat was rowed at 1-35 against a crew from the Tees A.B.C. The School rowing on the Boat House side of the river, got an excellent start and went up a few feet, but Tees gradually drew level and up to the York City Boat House there was nothing in it, once through Scarboro' Bridge however the School drew right away and without further effort won easily by about 4 lengths. The second heat was not rowed until about 4-0 p.m. Our opponents, a Mersey crew, had drawn a bye and being quite fresh drew gradually away after a very good start by both boats. At the York City corner the School were a length down, but here cox gave the crew a famous " ten " and very soon the boats were level and the School going ahead and keeping the lead won a very good race by Li- lengths. The final was rowed

ROWING.

1001

about 4-3o after only a very short rest for the crew, whilst their opponents, a York City crew had only had one previous race. The School crew were obviously a little tired at the start, and lost length which they never really made up. From Scarborough Bridge where they were lengths down they made a fine effort but were eventually beaten by a bare length. May we say, however, that in our opinion the School in beating Mersey really beat the best of the other boats in for the White Rose Cup, and were unfortunate in having to row again so soon after a hard race. A.W.P. DURHAM REGATTA. On Monday, June 22nd, the First crew departed in style to make their first appearance at Durham Regatta. Owing to the kindness of Durham School, who lent a boat, it was not necessary to take " Sally " but oars had to be taken. The trial trip in the strange boat was perhaps not quite successful owing to the difficulty found by " Stroke " in keeping his oar in his rowlock. A little amateur boat-repairing, however, put matters right and no further difficulty was experienced. In the Regatta itself, the School fully came up to expectations and justified the reputation which had evidently preceded them to Durham. On the first day they were entered for the Corporation Challenge Cup. In the first heat they were drawn against Tyne R.C. They drew the Racecourse side which, as the course is on a bend, is considerably the better side. For the first two thirds of the course Tyne led and got over a length up. Lace then put in a great sprint and drew up level to dead heat at the finish. With very little rest the race had to be re-rowed. In this the School who were rowing very well won quite comfortably by two lengths. In the semi-final St. Peter's met Durham City A.R.C. This time they drew the worse side. Durham led at the start but it was a ding-dong race all the . way, until Durham went up at the last bend to win by just over half-a-length. On the second day, the School were in for the Lady Anne Lambton Plate. In the first round they drew a bye which had to be rowed. In the second round they met Armstrong College R.C. Almost until the end of the course, the boats were level but the School lasted better and putting up the stroke, won by a length and a half. In the final St. Peter's once more met Tyne R.C. for the third time in the two days. This time the sides were changed, St.

1002

ROWING.

Peter's having the outside of the bends. Tyne gained half a length at the start but had to fight hard to keep ahead. St. Peter's drew up level but on the final bend they were not able to go up enough and Tyne got home by a bare half length. The two boats were very even, having deadheated once and won one race each. The luck of the draw made all the difference and it was generally admitted that the crew which had the inside station would have won. And so although no trophy was brought home, the experiment of visiting Durham Regatta was thoroughly justified and the crew gained very valuable experience. The Boat Club would like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Toyne for his initiation and encouragement of the Durham adventure and also of thanking the " Old Peterite Club " for its financial assistance. K.H.R.

CHARACTERS. 1st Four. The Crew. A really keen, hard-working lot. A. R. WALTON. Makes as much use as possible of the length with which he is endowed by nature and actually has a powerful drive. His blade work is not quite as neat as we should like, though it would be rather out of place to remind him . to " turn that oar off the feather." 2. T. B. BRIDGES. Has developed one of the best generally correct styles in the whole Club, and has been an extremely useful blade in the boat. 3. A. P. THOMPSON. A mighty oar when rowing, and does not spare himself in the least (on the bank it is different), in fact his style of rowing is often better when he has taken the edge off by sheer hard work. He still " plunges " and is rather unsteady forward at times. Stroke. L. C. LACE. Is a very good stroke and has the ability (often lacking in an ordinary stroke) of increasing the rate of striking just when it is needed—in the latter part of the course. Cox. A. DIxoN. An unostentatious, but a thoroughly good cox. He has steered every course with good judgment and considerable help to the crew,

Bow.

ROWING.

1003

2ND FOUR CHARACTERS. Does his full share of the work and sends down a good " puddle." He is inclined to swing back crookedly, but his worst fault is his failure to square his blade before going into the water. Quick with his hands but must watch against a" hang."

Bow. J. W. Y. BURTON.

2. H. M. WOOD. Is rather short in the body, and tries to make up for it by a " circular " swing. Needs to take his shoulders further back at the finish. 3. N. DOBREE. Deeps a good length and makes use of his long reach. Needs to sit up more at the finish. Might be quicker with his hands. Backed up stroke well. 4. T. C. B. HODGSON. Stroked the crew excellently, keeping rhythm and length. At the same time he rowed a good blade himself and put his crew sharply into the water. Needs to keep his head up at the finish and to straighten out his arms rather faster.

Cox.

G. B. BRIDGES. An excellent cox. The success of the crew was not a little due to his experience, his good judgment and cheery encouragement in races while the good time-keeping of the boat was considerably helped by his untiring use of his voice in practice.

In general it may be said that the crew put up a very creditable performance when they were tested, that is in the York Regatta. They are to be congratulated on their success in reaching the final of the Regatta Cup—a success which they fully deserved. In training they worked hard and showed considerable keenness. Taking the boat as a whole, perhaps the worst faults were rather a weak finish, and an inclination to slowness with the hands, both faults which can be cured with practice. On the other hand the oars came well down to the water and there was a sharp and hard beginning and plenty of work. The time generally was good and they were well together in the work.

YORK REGATTA. 1st Round v. St. John's College, York. St. Peter's caught their opponents by surprise at the start and went ahead to win easily.

1004

A NEW BOAT HOUSE.

2nd Round (semi-final) v. York City R.C. York led from the start and by the York boathouse were a length ahead. St. Peter's began to draw up at Scarborough Bridge and spurting took the lead at Marygate and won by nearly 2 lengths. 3rd Round (Final) v. Hull Kingston R.C. The School here met a heavier and a better crew who in addition had only had to row one previous race. Hull took the lead at the start and although St. Peter's stuck to them well, they were defeated by 2 lengths: K.H.R.

A NEW BOAT HOUSE. The School Boat Club really does need a new Boat House ! The present building requires only a mere glance to condemn it entirely and in view of the encouraging successes of this season, together with the successes attained by old Boys who laid the foundation of their rowing at School, it is considered that the time is opportune to emphasize our needs by launching an appeal for funds. Few schools have so near at hand such an excellent and suitable stretch of river on which to learn one of the finest forms of School Athletics. The lack of available material has created very great difficulties for both coaches and boys, and although the difficulties have been fought with success, the time is not far distant when the Boat Club will simply not be able to carry on at all. We estimate that to provide a decent permanent Boat House a sum of not less than boo is needed. Briefly our position is as follows :— I. Boat House.—The existing wooden structure is 5o years old and is almost falling to pieces. There is no accommodation for boys to change or to wait their turn for an outing. The boats we have are barely protected from either sun or rain, and certainly not from marauders. 2. Boats.—Our stock of boats at present is :—one very old four-oared light ship, two clinker built fours bought second hand and which have been in constant use at the School for six years, and two pair oar tubs. As some sixty boys usually row in the Easter term the difficulties of the case will easily be realised.

SWIMMING.

1005

A small Committee has now been formed, viz. :—the Headmaster, A. W. Ping and K. H. Rhodes (rowing coaches), L. Elliott-Smith and J. W. Proctor (O.P's.) and the arrangements connected with building and costs will be in their hands. It is hoped that sufficient money will be forthcoming to build a really good permanent Boat House and not merely to replace by another wooden shed. The suggestion has been made that if every boy in St. Peter's School would endeavour to raise the sum ofI is. the Boat House would be more than half an accomplished fact. If we may appeal to Old Peterites who know the value of Rowing as part of the School Athletics, a few more substantial donations would go a very long way to completing our programme. At the same time we do not forget that every little helps, and even the smallest contributions will help to buy a few bricks. An account has already been opened at Barclay's Bank, and any subscriptions may be sent to the undersigned, who are acting as Secretaries and Treasurers. A. WENTWORTH PING. KENNETH H. RHODES.

SWIMMING SPORTS. June 27th. JUNIOR SCHOOL. Event I. I length won by Barton (I) Wilson (2). 2. Junior Dive won by Wilson (I), Barton (2). 3. Junior Plunge won by Barton (1), Wilson (2). 4. 2 lengths won by Blackburn (I), Dales (2). SENIOR SCHOOL. Event 5. Dive (under 16) won by Haigh-Lumby (1) Heppell (2). 6. 4 lengths (under 16) won by Haigh-Lumby (I), Williams C. F. (2). 7. Open Dive won by McGuffie (1), Heppell (2). 8. 4 lengths (under 15) won by Williams (I), Golden (2). 9. 2 lengths (open) won by Hodgson, K. C. (I), Perm (2). io. Plunge (open) won by Sharp (1), Haigh-Lumby (2). io lengths (open) won by Perm (I), Birkett (2).

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O.T.C. NOTES. Given uniform fine weather, we have been able to make good some of our lost ground in the way of training. In the competitions the winners of the Officers' Cup for the best section were No. i6. Both the cadets and their leader, Cp. Chapman, deserve congratulation. A good standard of general efficiency was shown. The Wilson Cup for rifle Shooting again went to No. 10 Section, L /Cpl. Thompson, with No. 9. Section, L /Cpl. Daintry, a good second. The shooting taken as a whole was only moderate. The fact is that nobody gets enough practice because all shooting has to be confined to the Summer term. If we could get a covered range built, we could shoot in the evenings of the winter terms and it would then be possible to do some company training in the Summer which is badly needed. The Fernie Cup, which now goes to the Commander of the Platoon gaining the best marks in the competitions, was taken by U /0 Storrs-Fox. Credit is due both to him and the boys of the Platoon who gave up much of their leisure time to practice. The Band have not taken full advantage of the instruction provided for them, which seems a great pity, particularly as they were so good last year. Considerable assistance in training was given by the Depot West Yorkshire Regiment in the shape of their regimental Sergt.Maj or, who worked very hard on the Platoons. We hope to get help in coaching candidates for Certificate A next term from the same source. The Annual Inspection was taken by Major S. H. Green, D.S.O., M.C., of the same unit. His official comments are not yet to hand, but he laid particular stress on the need for more knowledge of the Lewis Gun. At the moment there is a prospect of going to camp with four platoons of approximately battle strength. If as I greatly hope this comes to pass, it will I am sure be of great benefit to us all. As promotions were inadvertently not published last term, I give below the roll of Under Officers and N.C.O's. as it now stands. J.C.R.K.

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L 1Cp1s. :— Lace.

Under Officers :Storrs-Fox.

Pacey. Clarke. Thompson, A. P. Richardson, W. Crawford, R. P. Daintry. Burrows. Ratter. Lamb. Chapman, K. H. Atkinson. Hewitt. Stansfield. Elliot.

Delgado. Troop. Sutcliffe. C.S.M. Dobree. C.Q.M.S. Rodgers. Sgts. Cameron. , Walton. CPIs. Robinson. „ Hemsley. Moore, A. G. Chapman, K. G.

CHAPEL. SUMMER TERM, 1925. Preachers. May 1o. „ 17. ,, 24. „ 31. June 7. „ 14. „

Easter IV. Easter V. S. after Ascension Whitsun Day ... Trinity Sunday ... Trinity I.

21. Trinity II. 28. Trinity III.

5. Trinity IV. Trinity V. „ ig. Trinity VI.

July „

12.

„ 26. Trinity VII.

Rev. F. H. Barnby. The Headmaster. Organ Recital—G. F. Tendall, Esq. Rev. F. H. Barnby. The Headmaster. Rev. A. Ping, M.A., Vicar of Farnden, Notts. The Very Rev. the Dean of York. School Commemoration : Rev. Canon R. D. Budworth, M.A., Headmaster of Durham School. A selection of Sacred Music. Rev. F. H. Barnby. Rev. R. F. Cardale, M.A., Rector of Wheldrake. The Headmaster.

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DEBATING SOCIETY. CHAPEL CONCERT.

A Concert of Sacred Music was held in the School Chapel on Sunday evening, July 5th, and was greatly appreciated by all. The School Orchestra played some appropriate selections, Mrs. Peachment sang and Mrs. Jenkin Jones played two violin solos, accompanied very effectively by G. F. Tendall, Esq., upon the organ. The Concert terminated with two hymns sung by the congregation and accompanied by the full orchestra and the Chapel Organ combined. It was greatly enjoyed by all and we tender our hearty thanks to those who so kindly helped. We append full programme below :HYMN 541. I.

WATER Music (a) Air.

SONG

...

(b) Bouree.

" Litany "

Handel Schubert

MRS. PEACHMENT. 3.

VIOLIN SOLO

—(a) Larghetto — (b) Allegro ...

Handel

MRS. JENKIN JONES. 4.

SONGS

(a) " To Music " (b) " Cradle Hymn "

Schubert Luther

MRS. PEACHMENT. 5. 6.

VIOLIN SOLO ... MARCH

" Andantina " " Alceste "

Martini Gluck

HYMN 391.

DEBATING SOCIETY. There have been no debates this term, although a debate is to be held on the last Sunday. Applications for membership have been numerous, so that next term should see the Society in a flourishing position. Elections of officers for the ensuing year have taken place.

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Retiring Officials.-1924-25. President : S. M. TOYNE, EsQ. Vice-Presidents :

W. H. G. MILNES, Esg. E. G. BULLEN. C. RODGERS. Clerk : J. Deputy Clerk : F. W. B. PACEY. Senior Committee Member : N. R. DOBREE. Junior Committee Member : M. STORRS Fox.

REV. F. H. BARNBY. K. H. RHODES, ESQ.

•

Elected Officers.-1925-2 6 . President : S. M. TOYNE, EsQ. Vice-Presidents :

REV. F. H. BARNBY.

W. H. G. MILNES, ESQ.

D. NORWOOD, ESQ.

HEAD OF SCHOOL (ex-officio).

Clerk : F. W. B. PACEY. Deputy Clerk : C. N. PARKINSON. Senior Committee Member : J. G. TROOP. Junior Committee Member : J. RATTER.

J.C.R.

EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT. We have received an article from the Australian Farms Training College, at Lynford Hall, Norfolk, on the subject of a new scheme of Empire Development. We reprint this below and might add in this connection that we should welcome greatly from O.P's. overseas further articles or letters for insertion in the Peterite. And should these be forthcoming a permanent overseas column might be introduced. A DOMINION CAREER IN QUEENSLAND. In pre-war days there was little difficulty in dealing with the problem of choosing a career. In these times of unsettlement and uncertainty openings are few and professions crowded. The part that men were to play on the world's stage was often decided for them, and they were committed, without their choice to a business or profession, to make the best of it, though later they became aware how much waste there was in their life. The War however, has made it possible for one generation to have a voice in its own choice of a life work. Men are

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more at liberty to choose their part for themselves. With many, the decision had to be suspended for four years. Now, faced with the necessity to choose, a man decides with the best judgment which he can command. He acts upon his own initiative. He chooses a career for which he thinks he is best fitted and must bear the responsibility, and inclination often seems to indicate that the choice should be a career overseas. But mere inclination should not bring about a decision. It is wisdom to test vocation for that ;ife and this is one of the objects in a scheme which has been called—A new Scheme of Empire Development, and the establishing of an Australian Farms Training College at Lynford Hall, Norfolk, where vocation may be tested and training given for the Australian life. The scheme offers to some, perhaps many, a solution of the difficulty of choosing a career. In accordance with the terms of the Empire Settlement Act 1922 agreements with regard to land settlement have been signed with the Commonwealth Government and different States of Australia, but so far as is known no serious effort has hitherto been made to organize on sound lines the training of University and Public School men for life in the Dominion, and further to arrange the effective settlement of such men. The Australian Farms Training College for Public School and University men at Lynford starts with three ideas :I. A College which shall test the student's fitness and vocation for the Australian life, and train, and equip him for it. 2. A Society making for a simple efficient engine for the Empire's progress. 3. An opportunity to the individual to start aright, and make good, with moderate capital, and as a master man, not as an employee, in the land of adoption. The means of " making good," of securing " An entrenched position of assured prosperity " is on the land. Agriculture is the basis of the world's life, and there is always a continuous demand for produce. In this country farming has not very happy prospects. In Australia the production of meat, combined with Mixed Farming, the prospects are wonderfully good. Straight wheat farming, and sheep, of course, are attractive, but need large capital. The man with small or moderate capital must start with a smaller industry, where he can not only make a comfortable living, but amass capital for a larger, if he then desires it, in some other sphere of activity, but it is probable that in taking up the industry of pig breeding—which is the recommendation of this Scheme of Settlement—he will find he

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is satisfied with an industry, still in its infancy in Australia, and with returns far more satisfactory than even sheep, and large out of all proportion to the capital involved. To it, of course, he will add dairying and if he desires, Cotton growing and Poultry. If inclination prompts a man to take up this open air life in Australia, and he is free to choose, he still needs to be tested and trained, and the Australian Farms Training College gives the opportunity for both before making a decision. Then, vocation shown, a holding of 16o acres or more on the Group Settlement of the Upper Burnett and Callide is offered by the Queensland Government, where there is no being " buried in the bush " for it is the close settlement of men with similar tastes and training and standard of life, with railways connecting them with the cities and towns. The Queensland Government is doing more than allot these holdings in a Group Settlement for 2,000 men, it is offering facilities and extraordinarily liberal financial assistance to men who have been trained at the Australian Farms College and arrive in Queensland with a minimum capital of X250. Australia is the latest offspring of the great race mother ; she has the advantage of all that has gone before, and as the heir of all the ages her history will not belie her origin. Queensland was only endowed with all the privileges of responsible Government on the loth December, 1859, and has ever since flourished in a remarkable degree under the fostering direction of successive Ministries. It was George Stephenson who said that " Let the country make the railways, and the railways will make the country, and no country in the world with such a small population can show such railway mileage—the longest in the Commonwealth, 6,236 miles, with 381 more under construction, and additional 1,165 approved by Parliament. The Group Settlement is already being connected up by three railway lines. This railway enterprise will make the country, vast as it is, for here we have an area of 429,120,000 acres oY 670,500 square miles, or 5i times more extensive than Great Britain and Ireland, and a population of only 811,168 with room and opportunity for a population of 50,000,000. Only 1,198,166 acres were under cultivation in 1923.

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Nature has dealt bountifully with Queensland, and it is in every sense a Land of Promise, and there is no part so full of promise as the three million acres of the Upper Burnett and Callide areas where the Group Settlement is to be formed. The Editor cannot give me space to dilate on either Queensland or this particular Australian Settlements Scheme for Public School and University men. Much information is contained in two handbooks which endeavour to give a clear view of the life and its prospects. These books have been sent to the Headmaster and House Masters. The Scheme is offering a Dominion career for men who, with integrity of purpose and energy, will develop Australia's resources and exercise their power to direct the future of the Colony and shape its destiny with such care as to make its people truly great and prosperous. Queensland is a part of that vast Empire to which all may be proud to belong, and which historians, statesmen, and poets never fail to honour in the highest. Britain's myriad voices call, Sons be welded each and all Into one imperial whole ; One with Britain, heart and soul, One life, one flag, one fleet, one throne.—Tennyson. FORTY YEARS AGO.

From the" Peterite " of the Summer term, 1885. SCHOOL V. CORPUS CHRISTI, CAMBRIDGE. " On Friday, April loth, the School rowed a boat composed of members of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, over the usual School course The School on the whole was very well satisfied with its boat and the general belief seemed to be that the race would be a very close one They kept level to the School Boat House, but then the School was delighted to see its boat forge ahead. After this the C.C. boat never regained the ground they had lost and was about 2-1- lengths to the bad at Scarboro' bridge the School boat eventually winning by four lengths. The rowing of the School cannot be too highly commended. But it is only fair to say in excuse for the defeat of the C.C. boat that their training was not all that they would have wished School boat : R. Crawshaw, Bow ; R. D. T. Rose, z ; P. E, Lord, 3 ; W. G. Wilson, stroke ; E. Lane, cox.

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From the" Cambridge Letter." " Those ruthless " Peterite" editors are clamouring again for a Cambridge Letter, with the customary demand, which seems hereditary, " by return of post " or instantly " or words to that effect Rumours have been afloat of a contemplated monster meeting at the Union, to consider a proposal to make an alteration in the style of rowing up here, which is considered faulty and inferior to that of the sister University, and has been profanely described by somebody as " smack et praeterea nihil," and we are inclined to agree with him

From the " School Letter." The Debating Society has sprung up again into existence fresh and vigorous. The interest taken in it has been greater than in former years There has, however, been a change in the rules of the Society of which we cannot say we altogether approve. Formerly no member unless the mover of a motion was allowed to express his opinion more than once. Now members may speak any number of times they wish. Since this change the speeches have been shorter, and showing less thought than they used formerly to do. Members knowing that they can rise again if they omit anything that may be to the point, make their one remark for or against the motion and then sit down, only to rise again in five minutes to make a second remark, their speeches thus requiring no preparation and no previous thought."

From " Notes and Items." Perhaps the following extract from a book entitled " About Yorkshire," may interest Peterites who have heard vague legends as to celebrated school fellows of past generations : In the township of Wath is an old house called Middleton Quernhow Hall, once occupied by the Herberts. It was purchased from its original possessors by Thomas Herbert—the Herbert of Charles I. George Herbert, the poet, was one of these Herberts. Thomas Herbert was born at York in 1606 and was educated at St. Peter's School with Guy Fawkes. In the beginning of his career he sided with Oliver Cromwell, but being appointed to attend on Charles during his imprisonment, he became devotedly attached to the King. We know how loyally he served the King. In 166o he was made baronet by Charles

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THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. There was a great rush on the first day of term on the part of allotment-holders to see how their respective plots were getting on. Some individuals were agreeably surprised to see neat rows of seedlings well above ground, whilst other individuals professed astonishment at not being able to distinguish their various sowings. We suspect, too, that some " enemy " had been at work for in some cases, where lettuce was expected, parsley was found. However, a constant supply of salads has been available for the better gardeners and towards the end of term there is a very brave show of flowers. The prize winners were 1st, Dobson ; 2nd, Foster and Scholey. The Whit-Monday outing for the boarders was one of the Red-letter days of the term. Mr. Ping kept the exact nature of the outing quite a secret, though of course many guesses were tried. However, shortly after 2-o a char-a-banc made its appearance and that settled the question. After a journey of some six or seven miles out of York had been enjoyed, we were all told to jump out of the chara for the next stage and then we were taken through a gate to a patch of gravel which we were told was a station. A pair of miniature railway lines were to be seen. Doubt, incredulity and excitement reigned until the engine and carriages of Sir Robert Walker's Sand Hutton Light Railway came puffing alongside. We all then enjoyed a thrilling journey to the terminus at Bossall, where after a roam in the Woods we made our way to the place where tea was set. Unfortunately a heavy shower of rain drove us all indoors but we nevertheless made a hearty tea occupying positions in every nook and cranny of the good lady's cottage. After tea we walked down to the river Derwent and then later back by the train to Sand Hutton, where we were shown over the Hall gardens. Sir Robert also showed us the Fire Station and engines which are his special hobby. We then found the chara waiting for us and arrived back safely after a most interesting day. At St. Olave's we have had many other interests this term to which only brief reference can be made : David Foster's wireless set has functioned admirably ; Ram has had a " pet " slow worm which he found on the moors, constant escapes made the keeping of this pet rather a difficulty ; Mr Chilman brought in several hedghogs—these also escaped ; and several aquaria containing minnows, tadpoles, water creatures and water plants of many kinds have been arranged and tended with much care. Last, but not least we have had many tortoises. Altogether, it has been a very good term indeed, work has gone on without

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interruption and the weather has been just what we wanted for bathing. The following boys have passed the School Swimming test this term : D. Blackburn, Close, Crombie, Crosthwaite, Lee and Prince mi. Finally St. Olave's looks very nice in its new paint.

ST. OLAVE'S SALVETE.

House.

Adams, D. U. Boyd, J. Hedley, H. M. Ogley, R. Perry, C. H.

Day Boys. Powell, C. White, R.

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES. There has been a great deal of cricket this term, having been favoured with fine weather, and in consequence quite a lot of useful talent has been shown throughout the School. We have had either a net and two games, or else three games every half-holiday. The best 3o boys in the School having had individual netpractice by this means. The fielding of the team on the whole is quite good. They must always endeavour to get both hands to the ball when possible, and to remember to back up." The bowling is effective, as they usually think of " pitch," before " pace, keep their arm well up, and try to do something with each ball sent down. Some of the batting is good, but all must remember to use their left foot more, especially in the first two or three overs before they have got warmed up to their work. They are apt to remain " footbound," instead of moving their left foot to the pitch of the ball with the correct pendulum-like swing of the bat. The team was :—Nutt (Captain), Cameron, Young, Dales, Crosthwaite, Dobson, Mann, Hill, Symons, Prince (ma), Barton. Also played, Stoker. Of the 6 matches played, we won 2, drew 2, and lost 2.

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EPITAPH. NOTES AND ITEMS.

The School extended a hearty welcome to Sir John Marriott on St. Peter's Day when he spoke and presented the prizes. We congratulate T. W. Elliott, J. G. Troop, C. J. C. Bennett and C. J. Wilcox, on their 1st XI. Colours, B. R. Alderson, W. N. Job, A. Holliday, and K. C. Hodgson, on their 2nd XI. Colours. We congratulate A. R. Walton, L. G. C. Lace, and T. B. Bridges on their ist IV. Rowing Colours, and T. C. B. Hodgson, H. M. Wood, and J. W. Y. Burton on their 2nd IV. Rowing Colours. We congratulate J. G. Troop on winning the Victor Ludorum. The School O.T.C. are going to camp at Tidworth—Penrings on Salisbury Plain this year. Camp begins on July 28th. The Baths have been a very popular institution this term and have usually been very full owing to the hot weather. The Duke of York's camp will again be held at Romney Marsh. This year we shall be represented by J. Scholefield and P. Daintry.

EPITAPH. He did not leave his name upon The panels in Big Hall, But• wrote it in large letters on The Lecture Theatre wall. He was, however, popular With all the little fags, They didn't have to clean his shoes When he wore " Oxford bags." He did not leave his footprints In the shifting sands of Time. He now is dead and gone as he Committed such a crime. He did not know which tense to use In Latin Final Clauses. And at the inquest all they said Was " Death from Natural Causes."—" HOUSITE."

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O.P. NEWS. VALETE.

R. R. MACEWEN. 1918-25. School House. House Monitor. V. Modern. 2nd XV., 1924-5. 2nd XV. Colours, 1 924-5• Played for Hockey XI., 1924-5. L /Cpl. in O.T.C. T. E. STUART. 1921-25. Clifton Rise. B2. 1St. XV., 1 924-5. Colours, 1924-5. znd XI., 1923-5. 2nd XI. Colours, 1924-5. Cpl. in O.T.C. Clifton Grove. Sixth Modern. YUNIBANDHU. 1923-25. Cadet in O.T.C. R. BOYD. 1923-25. Clifton Rise. CI. Played for 2nd XV., 1924-25. Cadet in O.T.C. F. CHANDLER. 1922-25. Clifton Manor, B3. S. A. TODD. 1923-5. Clifton Manor. B4. Cadet in O.T.C. E. W. WICKENS. 1923-5. Day Boy. B2. Football Colours. Cadet in O.T.C. W. H. GALTREY. 1923-5. School House. CI. 1924-5. Clifton Rise. B3. V. MOORE.

SALVETE.

Clifton Grove.

School House.

R. B. Sharp, B2. G. B. Stathers, C2.

E. F. Bolton, Bz.

Day Boys. Lee, B4.

O.P. NEWS. O.P. RUGGER MATCH. The above match will be played on Tuesday, December 22nd, followed as usual in the evening by the final performance of the Christmas Theatricals. It is proposed this year that another match should be played on the following day between the O.P. XV. and some Northern Club. And several names have already been received of O.P's. who are willing to play in both matches. But it is imperative that more names should be sent in as early as possible next term in order that the extra fixture may be arranged.

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Will those who wish to play in either or both matches communicate before October 1st at the latest with D. Norwood, Esq., St. Peter's School, York ? The work of raising a XV. would be greatly simplified if intending players would " regard this as the only intimation " and not await a further personal invitation.

ANNUAL O.P. DINNER. (With acknowledgements to the Yorkshire Herald). The Annual Dinner of the " Old Peterites" Club, in connection with St. Peter's School, York, took place at the Royal_ Station Hotel, on Saturday night, June 27th. The gathering, numbering 5o, was the largest since the club was formed, and the guests included Sir John Marriott, M.P., the Very Rev. the Dean of York (Dr. W. Foxley Norris), Mr. S. M. Toyne (headmaster), who presided, Mr. Alfred Procter, Mr. Ben Dodsworth, Mr. Norman Crombie, Colonel H. C. Scott and Colonel Freeman. The staff of the Station Hotel served an excellent dinner. Dr. Marcus Clegg proposed the toast of " The School," and urged all Old Peterites present to induce those with whom they were associated at School to join the club and attend the annual gatherings. In two years' time they were going to celebrate their 1,3ooth birthday, and he wanted to see them make a " really good show " of the event. They had the greatest confidence in Mr. Toyne as headmaster, and they wished him success in the extensions to the School which he was hoping to get. THE I,300TH ANNIVERSARY. Mr. Toyne, in reply, reminded them that while it might be big heads that ruled the world, it was big hearts that made it fit to live in. After referring to the value of the Old Boys' Club in connection with the welfare of the School, Mr. Toyne touched upon the progress of the School during recent years and upon its present flourishing condition. They were doing well in all branches of sport, and they were to be honoured with a visit from the M.C.C. cricket team on July 6th. Referring to the 1,3ooth anniversary of the School two years hence, Mr. Toyne said it was difficult to know exactly what form the celebration of that extraordinary event ought to take, but the committee which was to be formed would welcome any suggestions for the celebrations, in which they wanted the Old Boys to participate. Amongst the things they had to remember was that there was to be

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another celebration at the Minster. He thought it would be very appropriate if they could have a pageant portraying the unique history of the School from its foundation. They ought to do something to make the event worthy of the School. INTERPRETATION OF A POLITICIAN. The Dean of York, proposing the health of " Our Guests," also made reference to the 1,3ooth anniversary. There were to be celebrations on a big scale at the Minster extending over a period of ten days. He had given a good deal of thought to the matter of late, and it seemed to him to be well worth consideration by the committee that the School and the Minster should join forces and make it one celebration. He suggested that it would be far better to have one great thank-offering, thus obviating the issuing of two appeals. The School was still attached to the cathedral, and they at the Minster attached very great importance to the School, and for that reason he thought it would be better if they could celebrate the event altogether. The Dean, referring to Sir John Marriott, their guest, said he had attained a great position in the educational world and in the political world. In the educational world Sir John stood out amongst the authorities in history. Since he became the member for York Sir John had identified himself in a most remarkable degree with every side of the interests of the people. Sir John Marriott, responding to the toast, said he deeply appreciated the honour of being admitted into their fellowship. He hoped his associations with the city would last as long as he lived. He thought it would be very fitting if the 1,3ooth anniversary of the School two years hence could take place on the lines suggested by the Dean of York, for the foundation of the Minster and of that School were absolutely simultaneous and identical. Speaking imperially, Sir John said he was a great believer in Parliamentary government. He believed Parliamentary government was the only real alternative either to complete autocracy on the one hand, or to complete anarchy on the other. He was not ashamed to describe himself as a politician. His whole life, as far as one could interpret it, had been devoted to politics, and he had never been able to divorce the study of history from the pursuit of politics. He had always regarded politics as something much more than the mere exercise of the so-called active duties of a politician. To him politics meant simply service to the common weal. It was not only so-called politicians who performed that service. He suggested there was no one present who was not a politician, but unless they had imbibed what it was calculated to impart, they had

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missed the lessons of the place, for they had not learned that service to the commonwealth was the duty of every citizen of the State. The gathering broke up with the singing of " Auld Lang Syne."

MISCELLANEOUS. C. E. Scholefield passed, with honorary distinction, his final Law Examination for admission on the Roll of Solicitors of the Supreme Court. E. W. Crossley, F.S.A., has been elected a Vice-President of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society and has also been returned to the House of Laity in the National Assembly to represent the Diocese of Wakefield. R. V. C. Gray gained 3rd Class Honours in the Law Tripos Part II. (Cambridge). H. G. English won the Gold Medal for Surgery at University College, London. This is the second consecutive year in which this medal has been won by an O.P., W. L. Roberts having won a similar distinction last year. C. F. D. Ash has obtained an engineering appointment in Milan and was seen at the School in May before leaving for Italy. G. W. Etches and C. E. S. Bullen have both been appearing in the Leeds University Cricket XI., a distinction which was shared by J. Tasker until he had the misfortune to break his leg in a motor-cycle smash. L. Elliot-Smith rowed in the Lady Margaret boat which won the " Ladies " at Henley last month. ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced between Henry Reginald, only son of Alfred Henry Hardcastle and the late Mrs. Hardcastle, of 9, Holbeck Hill, Scarborough, and Charlotte (Lottie), only daughter of the late Mr. A. N. Booth and Mrs. Booth, of Delamere, Avenue Victoria, Scarborough. BIRTH. On Saturday, June 27th, to Edna Wedgewood, wife of R. R. Rainford, a son,

CORRESPONDENCE.

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To the Editors of the Peterite. DEAR SIRS, If the Peterite were confined to the Junior classrooms, it would be unnecessary to answer the unbalanced letter of " The Unknown Quantity." In the first place he says that " N.B. " opened a debate on the games to be played in the Easter term. A reference to " N.B's " letter will show that he did nothing of the kind. He made three suggestions about Rugby Football and answers to them were given in the Editorial note. "Unknown Quantity " reiterates the suggestion about the twelve-a-side junior House matches, condemns them and then concludes by saying that they are a necessary evil. Are they ? The twelve-a-side (or according to some authorities, the thirteen-a-side) leagues were started in February, 1914, and were a tremendous success in the Easter Term, 1915. There were about Rio boys in the whole School and the juniors had great games on the " Grove Patch." When the Grove rose to 3o boys and the Rise and Manor were founded, a system was invented to provide exercise of an interesting and congenial nature to every boy in the School. Hockey had been introduced by the Rugby Football coach as a regular game in 191o, and rowing existed even before the present boathouse. The idea was that rowing and hockey would employ the elder boys, while expert coaching in Rugby football would be given to all the younger members of the School. Many boys, who got little opportunity of playing with others of their own size, found it in these Easter games. What the system—if it can be called a system—advocated by " Unknown Quantity " would mean is that members of the XV. would once more be playing with boys much smaller than themselves. These boys might have their Rugby Football spoilt for ever. It also would be bound to lead to an unhealthy antagonism between Rugby and Rowing. Incidentally what does the writer mean about the " eternal wrangle " ? The games of the Easter Term are, I presume, still settled for the School, and the days are settled by the Games Committee and I am informed that the system has worked excellently and amicably for five or six years. What a curious year, in which to suggest the abolition of Rowing (that is really what he wants) and Hockey— a School Rowing blue, a Hockey international, a Hockey blue (Sandhurst). Peterites want to have the opportunity of learning as many games as possible, while at School. They help each other and on leaving School, they will be a most valuable asset. Now it may seem time to play fourteen or fifteen a side as grounds and houses are bigger.

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" N.B " said so. Let " Unknown Quantity " think a little more deeply before he embarks on destructive criticism based on erroneous 4cts. MEMBER OF O.P. CLUB. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL,

YORK,

16 /7 /25.

DEAR SIRS, I should like to encroach upon your valuable space in order to thank Mr. Ping for all he has done for the Club this year. Even though he does point out our faults in a very loud voice, when there is a maximum number of spectators on the bank, he is amply forgiven when we say he has enabled us to hold our own at Regattas. I should also like to thank Mr. Rhodes for the time he has spent on the second crew, and also to congratulate him on his successes as a boat repairer and nurse at Durham. Mr. Foster must also be thanked for the way he persevered with the third boat even though he turned traitor to row against them on the 18th July. Yours, etc., A. P. THOMPSON, Captain of Boats. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. The Editors, The Peterite, York. DEAR SIRS, I should like to take this opportunity, if space allows, of conveying the thanks of the whole XI. to Mr. Toyne for the time he has devoted to the 1st XI., through whose work we owe our successes. I should also like to thank all other Masters who have given up their time to take part in helping in different departments of School Cricket, especially Mr. Norwood, to whom the 2nd XI. very largely owe their victories, and Mr. Milnes who has given up his spare time to League Cricket with obvious results. May I also thank Mrs. Toyne for the very excellent teas with which she has provided us. Yours, etc., P. DAINTRY, Captain of Cricket,

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SCHOOL HISTORY. The Editors of the " Peterite" hear that the MSS. has almost been completed by the author, Mr. Angelo Raine. It has been definitely promised by August 1st. The indexing, binding, printing, revising and so forth should not take more than two months, it it is ready for the printers on that date.

WINTER TERM, 1925. 1ST

Date.

XV.

Ground.

Opponents.

Oct.

Io. Sat.

Home

Mount St. Mary's.

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17. Sat.

Home

York Nomads.

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21.

Wed. Home

York Nomads.

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28. Wed. Away

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31. Sat.

Home

Leeds G.S.

Nov. 14. Sat.

Away

Giggleswick.

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25. Wed. Home

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28. Sat.

Away

Dec.

5. Sat.

Home

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9. Wed. Home 12. Sat. 22.

Home

Tues. Home

Border Regiment.

Yorkshire Wanderers.

Pocklington G.S. Northern A. Worksop. Ampleforth. Old Peterites.

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CONTEMPORARIES.

SCHOOL OFFICERS. E. G. Bullen (Head of Clifton Grove). M. Storrs-Fox (Head of the Day Boys). J. Scholefield. G. A. Delgado (Head of the School House). N. Halliwell Sutcliffe. N. R. Dobree. J. G. Troop. R. P. Crawford (Head of Clifton Manor). F. R. W. Hemsley (Head of Clifton Rise). J. C. Rodgers. D. M. Cameron. Captain of Cricket : P. Daintry. Hon. Sec. of Cricket : R. P. Crawford. A. P. Thompson. Captain of Boats : Hon. Sec. of Boats : A. Dixon. M. Storrs-Fox (No. 4. Platoon). Under Officers „ ) G. A. Delgado (No. 1. in 0.T.C. : „ ) J. G. Troop (No. z. „ ) N. H. Sutcliffe (No. 3. N. R. Dobree. C.S.M. : Hon. Sec. of Squash : E. G. Bullen. Hon. Sec. of Sports : G. A. Delgado. E. G. Bullen. Editors of the G. A. Delgado. " Peterite" : N. R. Dobree.

Head Monitor : Monitors :

OUR CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following, with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :—Eastbournian, Framlinghamian, Haileyburian (2), Hurst Johnian, Hymerian, Leodiensian (2), Malvernian, Merchistonian (2), Pocklingtonian, Savilian, Sedburghian (2), St. Bee's College Magazine, St. Peter's College, Adelaide, Magazine (2).

PETERITE • THE

VOL. XXIV.

DECEMBER 1925.

No. 251.

SCHOOL LETTER. HIS term has been most disappointing with regard to Football, which we venture to put first, before even the Inspection, momentous as that was. There is some justification, however, because we are as yet unbeaten. Starting the season with a team well-equipped at all points, we entered on a career of unbridled success under the able captaincy of Robinson, not forgetting the valuable coaching of Mr. Davies. We were looking forward to emerging triumphant from the Giggleswick and Ampleforth matches, when we were suddenly and effectively cut off in our prime by the hardest frost in the memory of the oldest inhabitant (who shall be nameless). Needless to say a great many matches had to be cancelled, including Giggleswick. The Ampleforth match was, however, played and an account will be found below. The School has been most fortunate this term in the arrival of Mr. Baker as a master. He has entered whole-heartedly into the life of the School, especially in the thankless matter of Junior games, in connection with which not least among his abilities must be counted the skill with which he can lasso° a football floating insolently on the Ouse. The School has undergone the ordeal of an Inspection, and, wonder of wonders, emerged with flying colours. We managed with no little degree of skill and circumvention to induce the inspectors to believe that we were not such fools as we looked. At any rate we received a very favourable report. To conclude, the Editors of the Peterite would like to draw attention to the fact that during the last few terms there have been singularly few contributions from the School. One often hears The Peterite adversely criticised, the chief complaint

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being that it is lacking in enterprise and novelty. It is difficult really to see how it can be otherwise, if no one in the School will make an effort to brighten it up. Even to those " of the base sort " with more mercenary instincts there is always the bait of two prizes, which are offered by the Editors for the two best pieces of original composition. Besides these efforts, correspondence on any subject connected with the School would always be only too gladly received. We will close our appeal and trust that our next issue will bear the fruit of it.

HISTORY OF ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, 627-1925. by Angelo Raine (Bell & Sons, price ros.). We have been privileged to see an advance copy of the School History, and we can certainly say without any reserve that it is a volume in every way worthy of the School itself The format, printing, paper, binding and illustrations are most attractive and add considerably to the value of the book. The author, Mr. Raine, has told a long story and at times a complicated story in a plain straightforward manner, and even those who have been disappointed at the delay of its appearance will admit that the result has justified the delay. Strict historical accuracy has been observed and imagination and hypothesis have not been allowed to lead the author into digression. The narrative is relieved by many interesting stories and of some we might have liked to hear more, but where historical manuscripts have remained silent, no inventions are interpolated. Among the many anecdotes we select three, which should appeal to many of our readers—both young and old. On one occasion some hundreds of years ago, the School was engaged in a regular " town and gown " fight in the course of which some of the boys drowned a bargee. They were punished for this little prank by having to pay for the funeral ! In Elizabeth's reign, we have the football team playing in the Minster, and the captain, Chris Dobson, publicly received " six yerkes with the byrchen rod." For further details readers must read the history. A third little pleasantry is recounted, when poaching at night became a popular pastime, rod and birch appeared not to have the desired effect and so a devil was called to the aid of the authorities and proved to be more successful as a deterrent. This is not the only occasion on which a devil visited recalcitrant Peterites, and once in the pre-Norman days, devils administered bastinado to boys late for Chapel. Perhaps it is well that the " good old days " are over.

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There is plenty of sober history as well, and any student of the beginnings of education in England will find much of absorbing interest in the chapter on Alcuin. This book proves beyond question that the School was founded by Paulinus in 627, and though the School has had its ups and downs, it has had a continuous existence from that day to this. Such a record at such a place as York has naturally brought the School into touch with many of the notable events of English history. Scrope's rebellion, the Black Plague, the Wars of the Roses, Gunpowder Plot, Charles I's execution and a Zeppelin raid are all to be found affecting the School and the account of the School during the last war is one of the best narratives in the book. The wealth of detail allows the style to be more free and vivid. Guye Fawkes must also arrest the attention of all, and probably nobody had before realised what a Peterite affair that plot was. Other great events found their origin at this School and when death duties are being paid, how many people thank St. Peter's for having given the earliest education to Sir William Harcourt, and for having nearly hanged him ? One of the most interesting chapters is entitled the Elizabethan School. The authorities are fuller and the story contains some entertaining facts. The St. Peter's Players gave dramatic performances in 1575 and 1585 and on the first occasion received 20S. and on the second 4os. These were large sums and it is surprising that the Earl of Worcester's professional company received only los. in 1585, but apparently they had given some offence to the citizens of York. As Mr Raine says, it is a pity that we do not know what plays were acted by the boys. It was the transitional stage of English drama and it might have been a miracle play or a mystery play with clown scenes or a play of Terence. A little earlier in this history it is related how one of the Schoolmasters was twice punished for reading the " vaine books of the iiii sonnes of Amon, Reynard the Foxe, and such like," instead of teaching " the children the bokes of scripture." About 25o years later English literature was introduced as a regular subject. The appendix contains a list of Headmasters (they had some curious names, it must have been a real distinction and romance for a boy to have paid a visit to the study of Bosa, or Gwido, or Pinchbeck, or even Zachariah Blake !), the Roll of Honour, and the Deed of Sale by Guye Fawkes of the land on which the School now stands. We are confident that this book will have a good sale and it should more than justify the labour and expense which have been bestowed on it.

OXFORD LETTER.

OXFORD OLD PETERITE CLUB.

December, 1925. DEAR SIRS,

Once more we take up our pen to tell you of the doings of our members here at Oxford. This past term has not been remarkable in any way, except perhaps for the weather. For almost the first time in history it has not rained every day of the term. To be quite frank it has not rained for a fortnight and we are now undergoing the rigours of a hard frost. Snow has been lying on the ground for a few days, and those who have the time, or energy, or both, have been skating at Iffley for two days. N. K. Lindsay, B.N.C., Vice-President, is now the President of the Oxford University Dramatic Society, and as a result, a personage of much consequence and little leisure. However, he finds time to dominate the Society's meetings with impressive obiter dicta (from the most comfortable armchair), to pass Bar examinations at frequent intervals, and make brief irruptions into the social life of Oxford and the metropolis. Does he work ? You must ask his tutor. His buttonholes are at once the joy and the despair of his friends. H. N. Hodd, (Keble), Hon. Sec., is once again with us after a term's absence. He is said to have spent a pleasant vacation in South Africa and as a result is supposed to be contemplating matrimony. He has also been working, since doctor's orders forbid him to take strenuous exercise. We understand Keble's successful Rugger season is due to his having refereed for them. R. F. Yates (St. Edmund Hall), Hon. Treasurer, has not been admirable for his attendance at meetings. He pleads that the position of Captain of Boats for his college will not allow it. He pretends to be working and can be seen every day on the towpath frightening the lives out of crews by his " fatherly " advice. J. W. Ford (St. Edmund's Hall), Hon. Auditor, after suffering awhile the sting of the Treasurer's caustic tongue in the causes of Sport, decided that the joys of the open road were more attractive. His Clyno is still a horror that goes by night, and he proposes to begin work in earnest shortly, probably about the seventh week of the Summer Term. H. B. Linton (St. Edmund Hall), preserves his usual silence and modest retirement. He is another of the world's workers,

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and also one of those whose lives are made a curse by R. F. Yates, for he rows. He has also played Hockey. E. G. H. Mack (Wadham), is a very busy man, for he has so to speak, irons in two fires. He teaches with, he says, great skill at the Dragon School, and in his spare time is a member of this University. He is to be congratulated on playing a good game in Freshman's Trials. He is one of the main stays of the Wadham pack. J. C. Rogers (Keble), seems to have made himself quite at home and can be seen at almost any hour of the day hurrying about the college in his scholar's gown trying to look as though he were working. The rest of us look upon him with awe as being the only scholar amongst us. He wields a pretty stick on occasions for the Keble Hockey side. P. Young (St. Edmund Hall), is shrouded in mystery as so often our members of that college are. He has been seen rowing and is at present in the St. Edmund Hall Togger. May he remain there ! It is not known if he works. H. M. McGoverne, though not yet a member of the University, has already assimilated the main characteristics of Oxford. In tasteful costume he flits about the city, and has been a regular attendant at meetings. We hope to see more of him soon. In conclusion, may we wish the School a Happy Christmas and congratulate them on a successful Rugger season. May we be so bold as to suggest that accounts of the matches should be sent more often to the southern papers, as it is very difficult to obtain news up here ? We hope to hold our Annual Dinner on February 27th, 1926, and through this medium send a hearty invitation to all Oxford Old Peterites who can be present. Individual invitations will be sent out later. Once again may we wish the School continued good fortune in all its undertakings. Yours sincerely, OXFORD OLD PETERITES.

THE NEW DEAN Or WESTMINSTER.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. December 12th, 1925. DEAR SIRS, It is only fitting that we, the Cambridge Old Peterites, as a representative gathering of Englishmen, begin with a remark about the weather. The frost-bound flooded fields around Cambridge are thronged with happy winter sportsmen, and our skates await us while we pen this small symposium of our many and varied activities. We may say that the School, as here humbly represented, has once again justified its reputation for solid worth rather than fleeting brilliance. We do not mean that all of us have been content with a mere standard of mediocrity, and we feel that we are not alone in heartily congratulating L. F. Leversedge on playing regularly for the Varsity at Hockey and Squash. A. T. Blair is fiercer than ever and fought a draw against the Army and reached the final of the Universities, Hospitals and Cadets Championships. R. C. Parkinson and M. Storr-Fox have taken to the river and both rowed in the winning Emmanuel " Crock " eight. E. G. Bullen has played Hockey regularly for Caius and G Marwood has been playing Rugger for St. Catherine's. We held our Dinner on December 5th. It was a matter of great regret that no one from School was able to attend, but we were all pleased to see E. P. Sewell, who, deserting Mars for Bacchus, braved the dangers of the wintry road on his " motorbike." In conclusion, we all join in wishing the School a very happy Christmas. We are, Yours sincerely, THE CAMBRIDGE OLD PETERITES.

THE NEW DEAN OF WESTMINSTER. While congratulating Dr. W. Foxley Norris on his appointment to Westminster, we could not help feeling a pang of regret that he will be no longer the Chairman of the Governing Body of St. Peter's. The war period and the " after-war " period were as difficult times as schools have ever had to face. Finance

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and staffing presented most intricate problems to most schools and to our School in particular, because in 1915 when the late Dean of York became chairman, the School was just beginning to expand in every direction. Schemes to improve the education, the accommodation and the playing fields were prepared and they were being adopted as soon as funds allowed. While the growth of the School could not be hindered, expenses were trebled and much was due to the active interest and support and financial ability of the Dean that the School's prosperity was assured. During his stay the numbers in the School have more than doubled and here are a few of the additions. The Rise and the Manor have been firmly established, the Big Hall has had a gallery to hold 15o, a new floor and new seating, the Swimming Baths, a new Squash Racquets Court were built and 15 acres of playingfields added and levelled. So much for the material changes, but perhaps the Dean's work was most felt in his interest in the spiritual side of school life. Many of us will remember with gratitude his terminal sermons, which introduced to us commonplace subjects in a new and spiritual light.

CRICKET. COCK HOUSE MATCH. SCHOOL HOUSE V. GROVE. The School House had the misfortune to lose the toss and as a consequence had a gruelling afternoon in the field, the day being the hottest of the year. The Grove after a good start managed to bat the whole afternoon on a perfect wicket and scored 331 for the loss of 6 wickets, at which total the innings was declared closed. The features of this innings were a magnificent century by Wilcox, who although rather subdued, batted superbly and was finally beautifully caught by Delgado, and the fielding of the School House which has not been equalled by any side seen on the School grounds this year and if we may single out any particular player we must mention Delgado, whose untiring energy and clean fielding saved endless runs.

DUKE OF YORK'S CAMP.

The School House, who had a very strong batting side, were very disappointing, except for Bennett who played a very good innings of 47, and were all dismissed for 125, the Grove thus winning by 206 runs. The wicket-keeping on both sides was excellent, E. G. Bullen catching 3 and stumping one man.

THE DUKE OF YORK'S CAMP, 1925. J. Scholefield and P. Daintry were privileged to attend the Duke of York's Camp, at New Romney, and they thoroughly enjoyed the time which they spent there. The Camp started on August 1st and ended on the 8th. The weather except for the Wednesday on which the Duke came down, was perfect. The Mornings passed with organised games or rather inter-section and group competitions. The Competitions were arranged thus :—The 40o members of the Camp, 200 public School-boys and 200 boys from Industrial Colleges, were divided into five Groups, Red, White, Blue, Yellow and White. Each Group consisted of four sections of twenty each, ten of whom were public school-boys and ten Industrials. The games were arranged by the Camp Staff. Each section competed against the remainder of the Sections in its own Group for the whole period of Camp. The games varied every day so that no section had the same game twice. The idea of these competitions was to try and make one's section top of the group and that group top of the rest at the end of Camp. Every individual effort was taken into account and the better the time, say in the Cross Country Run, the better one's section and group position at the end of Camp. The results of the section and group positions were posted daily. For each competition in which a section competed, so many energy marks, marks differing according to the strenuousness of the undertaking, were given (e.g. the Cross Country Run was considered to be worth the maximum energy marks, as it required more energy than any of the other forms of exercise). Marks were allotted according to the time a section or group took to cover the distance, as compared with the times of other groups and sections. The final section and group positions were obtained from the number of energy marks obtained by a section or group out of the total given.

FOOTBALL.

The result of the above mentioned scheme was that great keenness prevailed up till the last day of Camp. So much for the Competitions. The Entertainments in the evenings were extremely good. The Bathing excellent. Every afternoon was free and that time spent in Rugby on the sand or varied forms of amusement. In all, the Camp was very enjoyable. Although falling on a miserable day, the Duke's visit was greatly appreciated and his reception hearty.

FOOTBALL. FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. We started the term with every prospect of a successful season. Our hopes were fully realized in that we have won every match. Unfortunately there were only seven matches on account of the frost, but amongst these was that against Ampleforth, which we won after a great struggle. This year again we had to re-shuffle a few of the old hands The backs were very good in attack, sometimes brilliant ; in defence they were excellent, and we saw no instance of opponents breaking through. The forwards were heavy enough to secure the ball in the scrum and were occasionally very dashing in the loose. The second XV. had a very well balanced scrum ; they usually managed to get their fair share of the ball, but the three-quarters might have combined better.

CHARACTERS. G. B. ROBINSON (23-24-25-26). Captain. Excellent centre ; has improved wonderfully in defence. Sometimes brilliant in attack. An excellent captain. J. G. TROOP. A very good stand-off half. Always starts the line moving at a good pace ; has improved in kicking G. A. DELGADO. A very useful forward. Can use his hands as well as feet. A. R. WALTON. A very sound all round forward, knows how to hook,

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K. H. CHAPMAN. An excellent full back. Always safe in defence and can join in with the three-quarters. A good long kick. N. DOBREE. A sound left winger ; would have scored more freely had not the centres scored on their own. H. S. BURROWS. A very useful forward ; knows when to go on his own and when to pass out to the three-quarters. W. A. CLARKE. A very useful forward, although still light ; can pass and kick well. L. H. ARCHER. A very useful, hard-working forward. Is always " there " to drop on the ball. W. F. DIXON. A sound although very light forward. Follows up well. W. ELLIOTT. Although rather poor on the wing, has proved to be a very good centre both in attack and defence. A. P. THOMPSON. A hard working forward. Should use his weight more in the scrum. D. M. CAMERON. A good back ranker ; knows when to break up. G. B. BRIDGES. A good right-winger. Dangerous in attack and sound in defence. F. W. HEMSLEY. A sound scrum half. Also played for the 1st XV. :—Richardson, W. ; Bullen J. N. ; Moore, A. G. ; Dixon, C. and Hughes.

1ST XV. FIXTURES. Date.

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Grd.

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Schl. Opps

won 44 S. Oct. ro Mount St. Mary's College A 17 won ...H ... W. „ 21 York Nomads won 29 ...A W. „ 28 1st Border Rgt. ... 13 won „ 31 Leeds Grammar School ...H S. Cancelled. ...A S. Nov. 14 Giggleswick School 16 won ...H „ 21 Headingley " A " ... S. Cancelled. ...H W. „ 25 Yorkshire Wanderers Cancelled. ...A „ 28 Pocklington School S. 8 ...H won W Dec. 9 Worksop College ... ro won ...H „ 12 Ampleforth College S. _II ... Tu. „ 22 Old Peterites Played 7. Won 7. Lost o. Drawn o. Points for, 147: against, 14.

nil. nil. nil. 3 3 5 3

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THE SCHOOL V. MOUNT ST. MARY'S. This was our first match of the season and as it was played away we were not too confident as to our abilities at such an early date, and this was particularly noticeable at the start. The match was played in ideal weather, and on a hard ground which was in excellent condition. As before mentioned, we started none too well, but after a matter of ten minutes or so we settled down to play a fast open game which in the end resulted in an easy win. Whether this somewhat shaky start was due to nervousness or to the unnatural surroundings one cannot say, but if it is a case of the former, it will be rather disastrous in matches where there is little to choose between the teams, and a try early on in the game often has a vital effect. Luckily for us, Mount St. Mary's did not score, although once or twice a quick pass out to the wing could have hardly failed to produce a score. If one may be permitted to criticise our opponents, one thought they did rather too much short punting ahead, and with Chapman generally fielding the ball and kicking it a great length down the field, it often proved advantageous to us. The chief source of danger to us was Manly, their right wing three-quarter, who often looked very dangerous with his strong running and powerful hand off. At first there seemed little to choose between the two teams, and both packs of forwards set a great pace for so early in the season, and one began to wonder if one of the teams would stand the pace. As time wore on we began to exercise a little superiority and in the first half we scored three tries through Robinson, Elliott and Dobree. Chapman kicking a goal from Robinson's try. Perhaps the best combined effort of these tries was the one scored by Elliot as the ball was originally going towards the left but then the direction was reversed and Elliot scored far out on the right. With a half-time score of only n—nil, one was hardly prepared for a final score of 44, but in the second half we were generally much better than our opponents, and our forwards and backs combined together in many fine passing movements. No particular try stood out in this half as most were scored from combined movements. The scorers in the second half were Dobree 3, Robinson 2, Elliott, Bullen, Delgado, and Troop one each. From these Burrows kicked two and Chapman one goal, making the final score :St. Peter's, 4 goals, 8 tries-44 pts. Mt. St. Mary's—nil.

EOOTBALL : SCHOOL V. YORK NOMADS.

This match took place on the School ground on Wednesday, October 21st. The Nomads were fielding a strong team, whose principal strength lay in its backs, which included the Newborns -I Mr. Chilman, who were so instrumental in beating us last ye .r. The School, fresh from their victory over Mt. St. Mary's College, opened the game in good style, indulging in some long machine like bouts of passing. The School forwards were backing up well, and this, combined with some good work by the threequarters, led to the first try. This try was scored by Burrows, who succeeded in " selling the Dummy " to several opponents before crossing the line. This try was unconverted. Good work by the School forwards led to a try by Wilcox, after the ball had passed completely along the line. A brilliant try from Robinson followed, after some clever swerving. Dobree succeeded in converting, and half-time came with the School leading by : 2 tries, I goal—II points to nil. During half-time the rain came down in torrents. In the second half the School adapted themselves to the conditions sooner than their opponents, and, in spite of the heavy ground, tries followed from Burrows (who again succeeded in selling the Dummy "), and Dobree. Neither of these tries were converted and the School eventually ran out winners by : I goal, 4 tries—17 points to nil. A noticeable fact was the suppression of Mr. Chilman, who was too well marked to be dangerous. Anderson (an old Peterite) played very well at the base of the scrum, for the Nomads. Mr. Toyne kindly consented to referee the game, and in spite of the rain, he fulfilled his duties with commendable efficiency.

THE SCHOOL V. BORDER REGIMENT. We played this match under ideal conditions on the depot ground at Fulford and it resulted in a fast open game, which was for the greater part thoroughly enjoyable to both spectators and players. The Border Regiment have a very fine field at Fulford, and it is big enough to contain both a Rugger and a Soccer pitch, and on this day the turf was at its very best, not too soft, but just soft enough to make it comfortable to fall on when one is hurled down by a burly soldier.

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Unfortunately the soldiers were not at full strength and, besides others, no doubt felt the loss of their captain, H. Chambers. The Border Regiment at the start carried the play into our own " 25," and as has been the case in matches up to now we were slow in getting into our stride and after a few minutes, when the pressure had been relieved, we began to feel the ball, and the backs had many chances, but although looking dangerous, handled very badly and many a promising movement became ruined owing to faulty giving and taking of passes. However, it was not long before a score came and it was a very good example of how a full back can open out the game to advantage. In this case Chapman received the ball and instead of kicking or passing out, made his way past a few opponents after which he drew the full back in before giving the ball to Troop who had a clear run in for an unconverted try. The next try was scored by Robinson, which was typical of him, on receiving the ball he did a lightning cut in and swerving past several opponents, scored near the posts, but although the kick at goal hit the posts it did not go over. The game continued for a short time with the School doing most of the pressing, and the next try was scored by Dobree far out on the left, the result of orthodox drawing and passing. Once again the goal kick failed. Shortly before half-time, Elliott scored from a blind side movement and the only further score this half was a very fine penalty dropped goal by Chapman. Half-time :—St. Peter's, 15. Border Regiment, nil. The second half was more or less a repetition of the first ; we still continued to press and were in their half of the field for the greater part of the time. Robinson again scored after he had lost the ball, but played it with his feet and dribbled over. Further tries were scored by Dobree (2) and Troop, one of Dobree's being particularly good and was due to strong running and variation of pace. Only one try was converted in this half and this was by Burrows. On one occasion the kicker touched the ball on the ground after a charge and of course the kick was disallowed. If we do not improve the place kicking, it may handicap us considerably in more close scoring matches. THE SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This match was played on our own ground and resulted in a win for the School by 13 points to three. At the beginning of the match the ground was ideal for Rugger but the dark clouds were very suggestive of rain, which came

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very shortly after the kick off and there was a continuous drizzle to the end of the game, which made the ball very difficult to handle and in the circumstances, it was remarkable how few passes were dropped and the line out work of one or two forwards was most commendable. Anyone who has played Rugby Football will readily admit that a ball which looks as if it had been steeped in oil is far more difficult to handle than a ball which is merely muddy ; undoubtedly the latter is heavier but there is the mud to grip and under those circumstances it is comparatively easy. The result was that the game after the first few minutes became rather uninteresting to the spectators, and if one might say so in some cases to the players themselves. At first we tried to make it as interesting as possible, but one can only play as well as one is allowed, and it seemed obvious to the most casual observer that our opponents had come on to the field with the set purpose of keeping us out. A mere glance at their three-quarter line showed how they were standing almost at an angle of go° to the touch line, and whenever the ball came out it was almost invariably kicked into touch by one of the centres or the half-back. These tactics were successful in preventing a big score but we never had the slightest anxiety about winning. However, when we got the ball it was very difficult to do anything with it, we are not adepts at the short punt ahead and this is a. ruse that even when done well must always be used in moderation. The result was that we were often tackled in possession when trying to break through and to the lovers of machine-like passing from man to man this must have been most deplorable, but anyone on the touchline who knew the finer points would have realised the absurdity of passing to the wings when they would have been tackled on receiving the ball, and as the end justified the means (two of our tries were scored by breaks through) perhaps there was not the lack of combination there appeared to be. Our forwards for the most part were generally on top of their opponents, but their efforts were often nullified by the breaking up of the Leeds wing forwards who were successful often in breaking away with the ball at their feet. And now a word about the actual scoring. The first try was scored by Bullen, who dribbled over from about fifteen yards, and touched down by the corner flag, but in spite of the difficult angle, Chapman, who was at the top of his form all through the game, kicked a fine goal. Robinson was the next to score, and his try was undoubtedly the finest of the whole match, by means of his swerve he cut through a heap of opponents and scored between the posts. Again Chapman converted.

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In the second half, Elliott getting the ball from a scrum made a sharp dash for the line, which resulted in an unconverted try. After this it was our opponents' turn to score, Riding, one of the Leeds centres, who had played a fine defensive game got the ball when most of our team were on one side of the field, and kicking ahead, there became a race between him and Chapman, however, after he had kicked over the line, the ball bounced rather awkwardly and there was considerable doubt as to who had touched down, but the referee awarded a try and no side coming soon afterwards left the scores :St. Peter's, 2 gls. one try—r3 pts. Leeds G.S., i try-3pts. THE SCHOOL V. HEADINGLEY " A." This match was a revival of an old fixture with the wellknown Yorkshire Club and it is almost ten years since last we played them, and the game resulted in a clean fast game which was most enjoyable. We had not had a practice for over a week owing to frost and on the previous Saturday had to postpone our fixture with Giggleswick. On Friday evening it was freezing and the chances of a game seemed very remote, but fortunately during Friday night a heavy thaw set in and although during the early part of the morning, the ground had still a little " bone " in it as the golfing fraternity say, by the kick-off the field was in good condition under the circumstances. Naturally playing a club team, we were somewhat overweighted and as we lacked practice, were not too confident. The chief fault of the team in the match was too much knocking back instead of falling on the ball and the try they scored was absolutely due to this, and it ought to prove valuable experience in the future. The Headingley forwards played very well throughout and if their backs had been as good, the scores would have been closer than they were. As a rule they stood much too far away from each other and this left gaps which we found on occasions easy to run through. We scored twice in the first half through Chapman and Robinson. The try which Chapman scored was most interesting to watch. He obtained the ball somewhere on the " 25 " line and ran down the right wing handing off at least half a dozen opponents to score an unconverted try. On the other hand no one even touched Robinson when he scored his try ; the

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ball was working to the left and he then cut i n , o the right and had his opponents on the wrong leg. The Headingley try, as before mentioned, was the result of passing back ,grid we were very lucky on at least one other occasion to prevent further score. In the second half the Headingley forwards made a great rally but our forwards generally managed to drive them back. In this half we scored twice through Troop, and as Chapman had converted two tries the final score was :— St. Peter's, 2 gls. 2 tries—i6pts. Headingley A 3 pts. '

SCHOOL v. WORKSOP. This match was played on the School ground and resulted in a win for us by 8 points to 5. This match was far the hardest we had played up to this date and the only one so far in which we have been in any danger of being beaten. Owing to examinations, Delgado and Hemsley were unable to play and we thought it advisable to play the probable team against Ampleforth. The Worksop team could hardly be compared with the team we played against last season, and no doubt their vast improvement is in no small measure due to the coaching of Mr. Q. E. M. A. King, who was a member of England's invincible team of 1921, who beat Scotland at Inverleith by 18 points to nil. They were fast both forward and behind, and there was very little to choose between the two teams. Owing to the almost continual frost which we have had we had not had any practice for over a month except for the Headingley match. The result was that we took a very long time to settle down and many promising movements broke down generally through lack of practice in the giving and taking of passes. Moreover, the very strong wind which was blowing diagonally across the field was rather disconcerting and did not improve the play of the backs, who have never made less head way in any match this season, and this was probably due to the quick spotting of the Worksop backs and the quick breaking up of their forwards. The chief fault of the forwards perhaps was rather slow heeling at times and this gave C. Dixon, who was making his debut in first XV. matches very little time to get the ball out and it was in no ways his fault if the ball sometimes failed to come out after it had been hooked. On occasions of this the Worksop team often were penalised for being offside, and with the wind at our backs Chapman made many yards by some big kicks to touch.

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Troop scored the only try in the first half from a scramble not far from the line. In the second half, although playing against the wind we played better and Burrows scored a try by backing up a cross kick from Robinson which Chapman converted. Perhaps we were guilty of thinking we had won then, but from a loose scrum when our centres were out of position quick passing gave them a converted try. The remainder of the game was a great struggle, Worksop tried desperately hard to score, but we managed to keep them out, the final whistle leaving the scores :St. Peter's, i gl. i try-8pts. Worksop College, r gl.,-5 pts.

SCHOOL V. AMPLEFORTH. We played this match on the School ground, and managed tQ maintain our unbeaten record in our last important School match. After our scrappy performance on the previous Wednesday against Worksop, our form was surprising. Both teams were defending an unbeaten record, Ampleforth having defeated Durham earlier in the season. For a School match which had not been advertised, there was an unusually large crowd, in fact far the biggest we have seen of recent years, and they enjoyed a clean open game in which skill was not at a discount. The School's victory was due to the magnificent display of the forwards, who never played quite so well in any previous match. All through the game they never stopped, whenever there was a scrum the ball came out quickly, and in defence they took it away in some brilliant dribbling rushes. The Ampleforth backs did not get the ball nearly so much as our backs and when they did, they generally contrived to get it out to their wings, who were very fast and strong runners. But we had heard of their reputation and as a rule we were generally up on them before they could get going, and many a time did Dobree tackle Lawson when he was in possession. The chief fault of our backs was perhaps in keeping on to the ball too long, and on occasions Troop was apt to loose his centres. Robinson in both attack and defence played a fine game and his dropped goal was a great piece of opportunism and agreed upon by many competent judges as being well worth going a long way to see. While discussing the play in general it would be unfair not to mention the excellent display of the

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Ampleforth full back, who time and again relieved his team by good fielding and long kicks to touch. The feature of the Ampleforth pack was the quick breaking up of their back row and they were always a thorn in the side of our three-quarters. The first half saw an almost continual attack by our forwards and on several occasions we very nearly scored, however, our efforts were rewarded by an unconverted try through Robinson after some good passing in which people drew their men in great style. All through the second half there was never any doubt that our training would give way and the match was fought at an even greater pace. Ampleforth made a great rally, but again we scored ; this time through Dobree, who scored a try in the corner—again the result of good passing, but this time an extra man handled the ball before scoring. It then looked as if we had the match in hand, but play was carried in t6 our " 25 " and from a penalty for obstruction Morgan kicked a goal for Ampleforth. Soon after this Purcell, the Ampleforth back, tried a great shot at a drop goal, but fortunately for us this missed by inches, although it fully deserved four points. To us the remainder of the match seemed an eternity, but just before the end, Robinson dropped the goal already alluded to, and with no side coming soon afterwards we thus won by 2 tries and I dropped goal to one penalty goal. Io pts. to three. 2ND XV. MATCHES.

Date.

Opponents.

Rslt.

Score.

Oct. 7 S. M. Toyne Esq's XV. ... ... lost o-36 „ io Mt. St. Mary's Coll. 2nd XV. ... won 51—o „ 31 Leeds Grammar School 2nd XV. won 29—o Nov. 4 Drax Grammar School ... won 38—o „ 14 Giggleswick School znd XV. Cancelled. Dec. 9 Worksop College 2nd XV. Cancelled. „ 12 Ampleforth College 2nd XV. ... lost 0-28 Results (up to time of going to press ) :Played, 5. Won, 3. Lost, 2. Points for, 118. Points against, 64. 2ND XV. v. S. M. TOYNE ESQ'S

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Played on the School ground on Wednesday, October 7th. Mr. Toyne fielded an exceptionally strong side and won by 36 points to nil, The 2nd XV. played well against a much

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heavier and more experienced side and they were attacking hard when the final whistle went. Richardson at fly half was rather slow and did not get the 2nd XV. three-quarters going well, but he defended exceptionally well. P. S. Douty, the Cambridge " blue " was the outstanding play on Mr. Toyne's side but he was unfortunately injured rather seriously in the second half. Result :—S. M. Toyne Esq's. XV.-36 pts. 2nd XV. —nil.

2ND XV. v. MOUNT ST. MARY'S 2ND XV.

Played at York on Saturday, October loth. The 2nd XV. completely outplayed their opponents and scored freely all through the game. The wings, Bridges, G. B., and Wilcox, were seen to great advantage. The scorers for the 2nd XV. were :—Bridges, G. B., 6 tries, Wilcox, 6 tries, Bridges, T. B., 3 tries, Biscombe kicked 2 goals and Dixon C. one. Result :-2nd XV. 12 tries, 3 goals-5i points. Mt. St. Mary's 2nd XV.,—nil.

2ND XV. 7J. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND XV.

Played at Leeds on Saturday, October 31st. The 2nd XV. were superior in all departments and ought to have scored more than 29 points, but they were repeatedly pulled up when on the Leeds line. The scorers for the 2nd XV. were :—Bridges, G. B., 4 tries ; Bridges, T. B., 3 tries ; Daintry, 2 tries ; Hughes kicked one goal. Result :-2nd XV., 8 tries, I goal-29 points. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV., nil.

2ND XV. v. DRAX GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Played at Drax, near Selby, on Wednesday, November 4th. The 2nd XV. had another easy victory, winning by 38 points to nil. The znd XV. forwards played very well, bringing off some splendid rushes but the backs lacked combination, although they showed great dash. Drax, who have only just started playing Rugger, defended keenly, but the three-quarters had

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no knowledge of their respective duties, and were repeatedly out of position. Scorers for the 2nd XV. were :—Bridges, G. B., 4 tries ; Daintry, 4 tries ; Bridges, T. B., 2 tries ; Jeffares and Dryden, i try each ; Hughes kicked one goal. Result :-2nd XV., if tries, f goal-38. points. Drax G.S., nil.

THE LEAGUES. Before the recent Ice Age descended upon us the Leagues were doing very well. The matches were unusually even and three leagues stood equal until almost the last moment before games were stopped by the weather. Some very good Rugger was played, and the backs of the first two leagues produced some good movements. The wings, however, must have wished (as did the spectators) that those in the centre of the field would run more in the direction of their opponents' goal-line, and part with the ball rather more freely. It is a pity that the weather prevented a fight to the finish between such evenly matched sides.

LEAGUE TABLES. Division I.

League A. League B. League C. League D.

Played. 6 6 6 6

League A. League B. League D. League C.

6 6 6 6

Won. Drawn. o 4 0 4 0 3 i o Division II. o 5 o 5 2 0 o o

Lost. 2 2

3 5 I I 4 6

Points. 8 8 6 2

10 fo 4 o

SQUASH RACQUETS. A match has been arranged between the School team and Haileybury College for if a.m. January 2nd, at Queen's Club, West Kensington, Tube Station, Baron's Court. Members of

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the School and their friends are allowed in the galleries without tickets on giving the name of the School. The School will be represented by J. N. Bullen (1st String), G. A. Delgado (2nd String), and N. R. Dobree (3rd String). The first round of the Public Schools' Competition is on January 4th, and it is hoped that all our representatives will do well.

O.T.C. NOTES. A word first of all about our doings in the annual Camp. As usual of late years we had a long way to go, but it was quite evident that most people thought it was well worth the long journey. Tidworth Pennings is a sheltered and picturesque site with good training areas close at hand. Unfortunately the numbers in camp were too large for the site of the Camp and this necessitated a rather unpleasant crowding of tents. But this drawback is not peculiar to Tidworth. For the first time we had a full company in camp, the platoons at reasonable battle strength, and the addition of a fifth platoon from another School only helped to lighten the labours of our own. In spite of this, however, there came a day when one weary soldier fell asleep on the downs about the hour of noon and but for the well-meant succour of a cadet from another unit he would doubtless be there still. The Guard got a very good chit in Battalion Orders and the corps as a whole was well reported on by the Battalion Commander. Last but not least the grub was good at meals, but it was considered by some that there should have been a canteen per battalion, and certainly all canteens should carry similiar foodstuffs. Perhaps, no, surely it is ungracious to carp at details of the arrangements, when the net result was so good. The main preoccupation this term has been the preparation of candidates for Certificate A. Fortunately the weather was kind to us during the period of practical work and so we were able to " cram " the candidates in an undesirable but very necessary way. It is hoped that it may be possible to mitigate this evil next year by doing some of the preliminary work in the Summer Term. In any case a very high percentage of candidates passed the practical and we are now wondering how many have passed the written examination.

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The Board of Officers for the practical was formed from the Border Regiment, and the troops for " experimental work " from within the unit. At the end of last term we lost three prominent members of the corps in Under Officers Storrs-Fox and Sutcliffe, and C.Q.M.S. Rodgers, and now it seems that Under Officers Troop and Cameron are to be taken from us ! What unfortunate expressions one does sometimes use, does one not ? But seriously some others will have to wire in hard to fill their places adequately. There was a good batch of recruits who have now finished their recruit training and the band we are glad to say has gone into training again lately. I understand that some of the inhabitants of Clifton, do not share our joy ! ! There is one other thing applicable now to the older members of the corps and later to all of them. The War Office, without whose help the O.T.C. could not exist, have said that they are not getting enough applications by suitable men for Territorial Commissions and that they look to the Public School O.T.C.'s. to provide such men. May I therefore express the hope that ex-cadets will seriously consider taking up commissions in their Territorial Units. There will be difficulties in the way without doubt, but what of that ? U /Officers and N.C.O's. Delgado, G. A. Troop, J. G. Cameron, D.

Sgts. C.S.M. Dobree, N. C.Q.M.S. Hewitt, D. V. Walton, A. R. Sgts.

Chapman, K. G. Moore, A. G.

SP /IP

Cpls.

Robinson, G. B. Richardson, W. Hemsley, F. R. W.

L 101s. Burrows, H. S. Chapman, K. H. Thompson, A. P. Pacey, F. W. B. Ives, E. K. Archer, L. H. J. Atkinson, Lamb, T. S. Elliott, E. Clarke, W. H. McCowen, A. H. Curtois, G. M. Fryer, J. S. Parkinson, C. N. Storrs-Fox, P. Trimmer, A. J. G. James, E. Fineron, F. W.

THE NEW BOAT HOUSE.

A NEW BOAT HOUSE. The foundation of the Boat House Fund has been well laid, and we are very grateful to all our supporters whose names are given below for their kind help in thus starting us on our course. We are again printing the Appeal which was issued in the last number of the Peterite, and we would suggest that our friends might do much to help on the good work by mentioning our needs to others who may not receive the Peterite. We feel sure that there must be many Old Boys of the School who would be delighted to assist the Rowing Club, but who may be rather out of touch with events. Copies of the Appeal may be obtained from the Hon. Secretaries and Treasurers.

Extract from " The Peterite," July, 1925. A NEW BOAT HOUSE. The School Boat Club really does need a new Boat House. The present building requires only a mere glance to condemn it entirely and in view of the encouraging successes of this season, together with the successes attained by old Boys who laid the foundation of their rowing at School, it is considered that the time is opportune to emphasize our needs by launching an appeal for funds. Few schools have so near at hand such an excellent and suitable stretch of river on which to learn one of the finest forms of School Athletics. The lack of available material has created very great difficulties for both coaches and boys, and although the difficulties have been fought with success, the time is not far distant when the Boat Club will simply not be able to carry on at all. We estimate that to provide a decent permanent Boat House a sum of not less than £600 is needed. Briefly our position is as follows :1. Boat House.—The existing wooden structure is 50 years old and is almost falling to pieces. There is no accommodation for boys to change or to wait their turn for an outing. The boats we have are barely protected from either sun or rain, and certainly not from marauders. 2. Boats.—Our stock of boats at present is :—one very old four-oared light ship, two clinker built fours bought second hand and which have been in constant use at the School for

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six years, and two pair oar tubs. As some sixty boys usually row in the Easter term the difficulties of the case will easily be realised. A small Committee has now been formed, viz. :—the Headmaster, A. W. Ping and K. H. Rhodes (rowing coaches), L. Elliott-Smith and J. W. Proctor (O.P.'s.) and the arrangements connected with building and costs will be in their hands. It is hoped that sufficient money will be forthcoming to build a really good permanent Boat House and not merely to replace by another wooden shed. The suggestion has been made that if every boy in St. Peter's School would endeavour to raise the sum of i is. the Boat House would be more than half an accomplished fact. If we may appeal to Old Peterites who know the value of Rowing as part of the School Athletics, a few more substantial donations would go a very long way to completing our programme. At the same time we do not forget that every little helps, and even the smallest contribution will help to buy a few bricks. An account has already been opened at Barclay's Bank, and any subscriptions may be sent to the undersigned, who are acting as Secretaries and Treasurers. A. WENTWORTH PING. KENNETH H. RHODES. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK. DONATIONS. s. d. s. d. ... I i o ••• 10 o o D. Rhodes ... E. G. Tew 1 o o Dr. and Mrs. Metcalfe 5 5 o T. C. B. Hodgson ... i o o 5 o o G. M. Curtois ... S. M. Toyne 1 o o H. Bloomfield ... 5 o o H. G. Crawshaw ... ... i o o 5 o o Miss V. Clarke ... H. W. Liddle i o o ... ... P. B. King 5 o o R. R. McEwen o i6 o ... Library ... 5 o o Mr. Baker's Fund ... o I0 0 3 3 o A. J. G. Trimmer ... ... J. Jeffares o 6 o ... 3 0 0 G. A. Delgado H. R. Hardcastle ... o 5 0 2 2 0 M. J. Kirke Rev. P. E. Lord o 4 0 ... 2 2 0 W. F. Dixon ... A. W. Ping 0 4 0 ... 2 2 0 S. E. Mammatt K. H. Rhodes ... ... o 2 6 2 2 0 J. S. Mandley W. B. Whitby ... ... o 2 6 i r o L. F. Mandley ... A. G. Moore ... o 2 6 C. F. Williams The Very Rev. W. o 2 6 I I o B. R. Alderson Foxley Norris ... i 1 o D. T. G. Foster ... &8 19 o ... i i o J. F. Waring 1 i o ... I. F. Crombie '

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ENTERTAINMENTS. On Saturday, October i7th, a Song Recital was given in the Big Hall by Mr. Harold Hallas. Though he was a complete stranger to many of us, there were a few who had been fortunate enough to hear some of his Wireless recitals and who therefore expected great things ; they were not disappointed. His programme, which consisted of as many as twenty-five songs chosen from the works of no less than fifteen different composers, was ambitious to say the least of it. Its arrangement was unusual, and indeed to the more critically minded a little disappointing, for instead of the conventional and more instructive division into sections representing the work of composers of different periods, nations or schools, we found six sections devoted respectively to Nature, Flora, Fauna, Man, Woman, and Child, with songs dealing with each subject chosen at random. However, as Mr. Hallas reminded us " All are but parts of one stupendous whole, whose body nature is and God the soul " ; and when we fully realized this we ceased to be quite so amazed at the apparent complacency with which Moussorgski's " Goat " followed Maurice Besly's " Donkey." Mr. Hallas has a good baritone voice with some brilliantly powerful top notes, and (though we liked Thinefelt's " Twilight ") we may safely say that it was with Mr. Holst's two songs from the Rig Veda that he really found his audience. George Butterworth's songs from the " Shropshire Lad " suites were well sung and much appreciated, especially " The Lads in their hundreds " with its delightful air so suggestive of English folksong, and Moussorgski's " Flea " brought forth riotous applause which induced Mr. Hallas to sing it again. Of the more delicate music we thought that Brahms' " Gracious and Kind " would have lost none of its meaning and preserved more of its spirit if it had been sung in its original language. Special mention should be made too of Parry's " Lover's Garland." We believe that we are right in saying that when the great English composer wrote the piano accompaniment to this song, he had in mind a particularly beautiful instrument, for the singer is in reality the accompanist and the true meaning of the song is to be found in the piano part, which on this occasion was very sympathetically played by Miss Marian Rhodes, We may add that in the course of the evening Miss Rhodes found herself up against several " stiff propositions " and that she rose to the occasion every time. By concluding his programme with six of Fraser Simpson's settings of A. A. Milne's " When we were very young," Mr. Hallas showed how well he knew his audience. He made the

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dilemma of " Alice at Buckin'am Pallice " appeal to everyone from the smallest Olavite upwards. Finally we can only say that the impression which Mr. Hallas left with us was that we want to hear him again and that we don't care how soon.

TO LHASA IN DISGUISE. This was a very interesting lecture, given by J. E. PrydeHughes, Esq., on Saturday, October 31st, in which he related how Mr. McGovern, disguised as a coolie, penetrated into the very heart of unknown Tibet. Mr. Pryde-Hughes told us how Dr. McGovern, when a scientific research party, of which he was a member, was refused entrance to Lower Tibet, by the " Dalai-Lama," learnt the languages and habits and customs of the Tibetans and eventually disguised as a coolie, penetrated to Shara with a party of natives. Mr. Pryde-Hughes illustrated his lecture with lantern slides which contained many beautiful pictures of Tibetan art from their temples and also brought home to us what terrible hardships Dr. McGovern must have endured. Finally we must thank Mr. Pryce-Hughes for a most interesting lecture on such an obscure and largely unexplored country as Tibet.

THE SING-SONG. This was a very enjoyable entertainment, hurriedly organised for the evening of Saturday, November 7th. Everybody was at ease and nervousness seemed to be totally absent. The Manor and School House Jazz Band made their first appearance and their excellent performance was heartily applauded. The School House during the course of the evening contributed (a) " Mermaid " (b) " Ole Folks at Home - (c) " The Caretaker's daughter " (d) " One more river " (e) " Sipping Cider " (f) " The Orderlies' Song." Some Grove Juniors gave us " The Arethusa " and a few Rise Juniors " Marching through Georgia." All of which were done quite well.

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S. M. Toyne, Esq., assisted by the School House beauty chorus, gave us that charming French-Canadian folk-song " Alouette." K. H. Rhodes, Esq., and H. G. Baker, Esq., gave us the twin duet from the " French Maid " which was particularly appreiated. C. R. Featherstone, Esq., with " Come to the Fair," and J. T. Davies, Esq., with (a) " Ash Grove " (b) " Forth to the Battle " greatly contributed towards the success of the evening, though we should have liked Mr. Davies' songs in Welsh. In conclusion I am sure we must all thank Mr. Norwood for organising a most successful evening's entertainment.

ENTERTAINMENT by Cotnil Bard, Esq., on Saturday, November 14th. After Mr. Bard's delightful entertainment last year we all were looking forward to a really enjoyable evening this year, and we are sure the School were not in the least disappointed. His programme consisted chiefly of his own songs and monologues. His re-writing of the Limerick about the Lady of Niger and the Tiger in the styles of various poets was particularly clever. Those in imitation of Swinburne and Kipling being the best perhaps. His songs, as before, evoked much laughter, the marvel being how distinct his words were in a hall with such poor acoustic properties. Of his songs we consider the one about the pale white light of a night-light took first place. We must undoubtedly congratulate him on a highly successful performance and can promise him a good welcome if he comes to entertain us next year.

SCHOOL CONCERT. The School Concert took place on Saturday, December 5th, having been postponed from the previous Saturday. The Orchestra, as usual, loomed largely on the Programme. Their performance of the music from " Lilac Time " was distinctly creditable if a little scratchy in places. They were enthusiastically applauded for their performance of the lighter

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items of their programme, which they played unusually well. May we express a hope, however, that they will not enter into Competition with the School Jazz Band, but continue to play music worthy of our School Concert. J. G. Troop, one of the School basses, did very well in his first attempt at Solo work and was very well supported by a small male voice chorus. The latter also gave us a very amusing folk song " Old Farmer Buck," later in the evening. F. Wilcox, accompanied by Mr. Sykes, gave us two 'cello solos, Squire's "'Dance Rustique," followed by an arrangement of the " Londonderry Air." His playing was highly appreciated and he thoroughly deserved the encore which the School accorded him. We feel sure that two or three solos or duets by masters would not have been amiss, as the programme which was otherwise quite enjoyable suffered, if anything, from its brevity. The proceedings closed, as usual, with a School song and the National Anthem.

DEBATING SOCIETY. Officers of the Society for year 1925-6. President : S. M. TOYNE, ESQ. Vice-Presidents D. NORWOOD, ESQ. REV. H. F. BARNBY. G. A. DELGADO (ex-officio). W. H. G. MILNES, ESQ. Clerk : F. W. B. PACEY. Deputy Clerk : C. N. PARKINSON. Senior Committee Member : J. G. TROOP. Junior Committee Member : N. R. DOBREE. Two debates have been held this term. The first took place on Sunday, October nth, 1925, in the Big Hall, Rev. F. H. Barnby presiding Motion :—" That in the opinion of this House professionalism is a benefit to English sport." Proposer : C. R. Yeomans, Seconder : J. G. Troop. Opposer : N. Dobree. Seconder : P. Hodsman.

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C. R. Yeomans proposing, first quoted from Lord Hawke's recent book " My Reminiscences " as follows, " Surely the day is not far off, when the Blues from our Universities will give up all for the game they love, and become professionals." Continuing, he explained how the present day professional first originated, and asked where were the amateurs to be found, who could afford both time and money to play games regularly for his club, county or country. The standard of play could only be kept high by good players, and to be a good player, one must obtain much practice. Many people, he declared, ran down professionalism on account of its foulness, but surely all games both professional and amateur were almost invariably subject to foulness, even the Senior game. Finally, he asked why a man who excels at games should not turn his attention to them for life, as an actor uses his talent for acting. N. R. Dobree, opposing, stated that money was the root of all evil, and that professionalism lead to roughness and bad sportsmanship, and of this, there had been many examples of late. " What use are men in the world," he said, " who only play games." Surely they were made for better things. He stated that the Hon. Proposer had brought forward the old argument that many people cannot afford to play games, unless they are paid for it. In Australia and New Zealand, a system was in use which refuted this argument, by a system of pay for lost time. He, then, abused the Yorkshire cricket team as a whole, and in closing, pointed out that no team had a worse name than Yorkshire. J. G. Troop, seconding the motion, declared that the people who caused foul play were not professionals but the uneducated, and those who had not learnt better. Professionalism, surely allowed all to participate in games even those born in poor circumstances. It was the professionals job to discover the fine points of the game, and to hand their knowledge on to amateurs, who needed coaching. Finally, he showed how the principle of lost time pay had been the cause of the division between Northern Union and Rugby Union Football. P. Hodsman, seconding the Hon. Opposer, declared that money was an incentive to play well. This tended to make a nation watch games and not play them. Watching games would not produce an Ai nation. He stated that if people would only put the money they spent on professionalism into amateur clubs, the difficulties of the latter would easily be overcome. Sport was for the gentleman and not for the mercenary. Sport, he said, was for people who were prepared to play for the love of the game and not for filthy lucre,

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F. W. B. Pacey, clerk, justified professionalism on the grounds that it pleased the masses, by giving them something over which they might become enthusiastic. If England was really a free country, as the press proclaimed it to be there was no reason on earth, why professionalism should not be allowed to the masses. G. A. Delgado, Vice-President, supporting, gave several examples of how professional teams were often clean playing teams, and how many amateur teams were exactly the reverse. J. N. Bullen also spoke for, and C. D. Trimmer spoke against the motion. J. N. Bamforth, opposing, urged that it would be better to have amateur games only, even if it meant less first class games to watch. More playing fields, he added, would put an end to professionalism. D. V. Hewitt supporting by an illustration from the " Musical World " argued that professionalism inspired more zeal and life into the games of amateurs. K. H. Rhodes, Esq., opposing, viewing the subject from the cricket and boating world, said that the moral side, which had not been mentioned, was far more important than the technical side. W. H. G. Milnes, Esq., made some telling criticism on the speeches of several supporters of the motion. When the House divided it was found that there were fifteen votes for the motion and fifteen against it. For the second time in the Society's history the Chairman (Rev. F. H. Barnby) gave the deciding vote in favour of the motion, which was thus carried by i6 votes to 15. SECOND DEBATE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, at 8-3o p.m. Rev. F. H. Barnby presided. Motion : " That in the opinion of this House, Mr. Winston Churchill is a danger to the nation." Opposer : D. N. Cameron. Proposer : J. N. Bamforth. Seconder : C. N. Parkinson. Seconder : M. Crabtree. J. N. Bamforth, proposing, accused Mr. Churchill of a love of fighting and adventure, coupled with a love of himself He outlined Mr. Churchill's career, mentioning what he considered to be most of the blunders of his life. He pointed out that he had

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changed sides on very small pretexts to satisfy his ambition. The Budget and the Return to the Gold Standard received heavy condemnation at the hands of the Hon. Proposer, nor did the Hon. Gentleman allow to escape through his fingers the McKenna duties and the Safeguard of Industries Bill. Poor Mr. Churchill was to go down as a man who, in every thing he had done, had committed blunders and atrocities, when right at the end, the Hon. proposer found two qualities to praise ; namely, Mr. Winston Churchill's hand at water colours and his taste in hats. D. M. Cameron, opposing, argued that Mr. Churchill's opinions had not changed, but those of the respective parties had. After further criticism of the Proposer's speech he said that in his opinion the campaign of Antwerp and Gallipoli were ideal in plan but in practice their failure was through no fault of Mr. Churchill, their originator. In conclusion, he declared • Mr. Churchill deserved to a far greater extent the title of " The man who won the war " than he to whom that auspicious title is given. F. W. B. Pacey, opposing, said that Mr. Churchill's lies in South Africa when as a War Correspondent suspected of fighting, he was arrested by the Boers, were quite justifiable when so near being shot. Besides, he saved one more life for the Empire, one more piece of cannon fodder. He also reminded the House that the late Mr. Bonar Law had renounced the McKenna duties as efficient means of protection for this country. They were, fundamentally a financial tax. L. G. Baker, Esq., opposing, told the Proposer he could have made his case out better thus. Mr. Winston Churchill as Chancellor of the Exchequer is a danger to my pocket, therefore he is a danger to our pockets, i.e. he is a danger to us. A. G. Moore and C. F. Williams also spoke in opposition to the Motion. The Motion was lost by 27 votes to 2, this surprising result is due no doubt to political feeling, which the proposer and seconder protested had not influenced their speeches. F.W.B.P.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. The officers of the Society for the year 1925-6, elected and re-elected at the beginning of this term, are as follows :President –

S. M. TOYNE, ESQ.

Vice-Presidents : C. R. FEATHERSTONE, ESQ. A. W. PING, ESQ. W. H. G. MILNES, EsQ. Hon. Treasurer : A. J. A. WOODCOCK, EsQ. Hon. Secretary : J. L. McCowEN. Editor : D. V. HEwrrr. Museum Secretary : F. R. W. HEMSLEY. H. S. BURROWS.

Committee : T. S. LAMB.

A. H. McCo.vvEN.

We have up to the present had two lectures :Nov.

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The Manufacture and Supply of Town Gas. D. V. HEWITT. D. M. CAMERON The Development of Railways

The lecture on Town Gas, by D. V. Hewitt, included a history of coal gas and consisted of a very interesting, full explanation of the methods of producing it, and of the various plants and processes used. The lecture was supplemented by an excellent set of lantern slides, kindly loaned by the British Commercial Gas Association. In D. M. Cameron's lecture the invention and development of the railway locomotive was followed and the many other railway adjuncts such as the permanent way, bridges, tenders, and destination boards were seen in their development throughout the last century. It is hoped to visit the York City Gas Works on Wednesday, December 16th, where we will see in actual use all the latest types of plant that we heard about in Hewitt's lecture. There is to be a lecture on Saturday, December 12th, by W. A. Wright, Esq, a member of the Swiss Alpine Club, on " Climbing in the High Alps." We are seldom lucky enough to get a lecture from such first hand knowledge, and we hope it will be properly appreciated. J.L.McC.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS.

NOTES AND ITEMS. On Saturday, November 28th, at 8 p.m., a Dance was given by Mr. and Mrs. Toyne in the Big Hall, when a most enjoyable time was had by all. Mr. Norwood's Jazz-Band performed with great vigour and success. The floor was very good and our very hearty thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. Toyne for their kindness in getting up this entertainment at very short notice, and it was entirely due to them that it was such a great success. On Saturday, December 5th, a Skating expedition was organised by Mr. Toyne to Skipwith Common, where some very fine skating was to be had. We left York at 10-30, about 6o strong, and after being crammed into a motor-train meant to hold 25 we eventually arrived at Riccall, the station for Skipwith Common. We walked to lakes where we found the ice in excellent condition. Ice-hockey, and such-like games were indulged in until 3-15 when we packed up and returned to the Greyhound Inn for tea at 4-0 p.m. after which we returned home after a most enjoyable day. Our thanks are due to Mr. Toyne for his admirable organisation, which rendered the outing such a success. On Sunday, October 18th, an Organ Recital was given in the Chapel by G. F. Tendall, Esq. He played several pieces all admirably, including the two Wedding Marches by Wagner and Mendelssohn, and several other pieces, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed by the whole School. The Theatricals to be produced at the end of this term by the School are to take place on the 21st and 22nd of December. " The Devil's Disciple," by Bernard Shaw, is the play selected for this year's performance. ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS. THE SCRUM. (With apologies to those concerned). Men with torn faces and wrists, Grabbing And jabbing, Mostly relying on fists ; Hauling And mauling, Practising tortures and twists.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS. Mud-stained and horrible rows, Cursing, One nursing A broken or disfigur'd nose. Swearing And tearing Limbs of unfortunate foes. They wallow and writhe in the mud, Scrunching And punching, Faces all covered with blood, Tripping And nipping Promising lives in the bud. Striving until they are numb, Charging And barging. Most or at any rate some Biting And fighting ; This is the First Fifteen scrum !

HOUSITE.

ONE MAN'S MEAT Hiram K. Hitton was touring round Britain In order to buy some estates, He'd buy up whole castles and send them in parcels, And have them built up in the States. And as he went squand'ring his money and wand'ring, He came up to Yorkshire in time, Determined to purchase the Minster and Churches, And anything else that would rhyme. One day in his " flivver " he came to the river At York, where he saw on the bank That ancient construction, then doom'd to destruction, All rotting and dirty and dank. He said " There are few in the world like this ruin, I guess I'll buy up this old shack ; Won't folk in Chicago be proud of this cargo I reckon I'll take it right back."

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS.

So to the Head's study he went, and said, " Buddy, A thousand I'm willing to pay." The Head said, " Don't trouble, the School will pay double, HOUSITE. If only you'll take it away ! "

THE BOOTHOLE THIEF. Boom the stroke of twelve was nigh, When from a grassy knoll near-by, A bulky form, with lowering eye, Sighed and arose. Glancing around with cautious look, This man, whose every move spelt crook, With some concealed emotion shook From head to toes. He glided through the boothole door, And carefully removed his spoor, As he had often done before. To trick his foes. Then with a sack behind his ear. Towards the well-stocked shelves drew near, Where boots were lying tier on tier, In rows. Big boots, little boots, brown and black All went bundling in the sack. As well as boots with hole and crack. And bulging toes. Then while the unsuspecting slept, This crook at midnight prowls adept Removed his boots, and off he crept, In holy hose. When morning's light lit up the scene, Full thirty boys in groups were seen, Addressing some poor man unseen In lurid prose. And if you care to pass this way, Small boys accost you every day, And whispering to each other say " Ask him, he knows " !

A VICTIM.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS.

SMOKE—A FRAGMENT. What is this lurid glow that lights the sky ? What are these wreaths of smoke that dim the moon ? What is this sight that meets my affrighted eye ? What is this fiery hell sprung up so soon ? Who are these shadows hurrying through the smoke Which show a moment, but to disappear ? From out the gloom come many a gasp and choke And many a scream and many a cry of fear. A dreadful stench my nostrils doth assail, My soul doth sicken at each nauseous wreath ; What can I do ? My reeling brain doth fail, My panting lungs with difficulty breathe. Hasten, ye onlookers, make speed, bring aid To those unfortunates within the pall ! One of you haste and bring the Fire Brigade— Aided by Fortune we may save them all. But stay Across my smoke-bemused mind, A ray of clear enlightenment doth flit ; Why did I see it not ? I have been blind, THE SCHOOL INCINERATOR HAS BEEN LIT. SAFETY FIRST. 11 The day dawned bleak and cold. Through the grey morning mist he could see white flakes of falling snow. He turned and groaned as his heavy eyelids once more closed. Suddenly a harsh clanging broke the silence and from the huddled figures that surrounded him groans and muffled curses arose. A door opened and a white sinister figure stole slowly towards him. Dimly he felt the approach of doom and with feeble hands strove to avert the disaster. His brain reeled as he thought of all the horrors in store for him, and he shuddered with apprehension as a cold hand grasped his hair A large white object descended upon his head with sickening force. The room was filled with hurrying white clad figures and a harsh relentless voice penetrated into his benumbed brain " The bell's gone, you slacker, you'll be late for breakfast." FARRAGO.

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL. Christmas Term, 1925, may be put on record as a really satisfactory term in all departments, we have worked well, played well and we have all been very well in health. One or two minor colds being the only exceptions. The Board of Education Inspectors came to see us once or twice during their visit to the School, and we understand that they were very pleased with all they saw. Our standard of work has certainly been raised during the last two or three years, particularly in our higher forms, and we hope that before long we shall be able to record more examination successes. We were pleased to note that five boys from our VIth. Form passed straight into the Middle School (Block B) at St. Peter's, after leaving us last term. This term we have started a " Literary Society " at St. Olave's. Each week a paper has been read by its author, and followed by a discussion on the subject. Some of the papers have been particularly interesting and original—e.g., J. M. Noble gave us a paper on " Mother Shipton, her history and sayings " J. C. Close, C. H. Prince, and A. G. Kirk, on " Fishes and Fishing " : H. A. Conrad on " Trees " : N. V. Burdin on " Glassmaking " : and J. M. Young on " Pigeons and Pigeon keeping." At a special Lantern night Mr. Ping showed over 5o slide photographs of flowers and fungi which have been found near York during the year. The spell of hard frost gave us fine opportunities for winter sports, and many boys have learnt to skate and have become quite proficient. The special " half " given on December 5th by the Headmaster was very much enjoyed by all. The Saturday evening lectures and entertainments in the Big Hall have been greatly enjoyed, and we were very pleased to see that eight Olavites were chosen to give two songs at the School Concert on December 5th. The eight chosen voices were Wilson, Dobson, Blackburn ma., Blackburn mi., Barton, Close, Williams, J., and Mann. Everybody is looking forward to the House Party on December 21st, when Examinations will be over, and then Hurrah for Christmas and the holidays. A Merry Christmas to everybody.

LIBRARY.

SALVETE.

Day Boys.

St. Olaves.

R. F. Graveson. F. P. L. Smith. R. St. Lawrence. J. Wright.

S. L. Beachell.

VALETE. W. A. Nutt to School House. H. J. B. Greeves to Rise. D. T. G. Foster to Rise. A. J. H. Williams, to St. John's, Leatherhead. J. E. C. Hill.

J. H. Dales. A. K. Cameron. W. B. Wood. B. E. Symmonds. I. F. Crombie.

CHAPEL. XVII. S. after Trinity. „ XVIII XIX (St. Luke) S. after Trinity XX. XXI. (All Saints.) XXII. S. after Trinity „ „ XXIII. „ „ XXIV. I. Sunday in Advent

II III

IV.

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Oct. 4 The Headmaster. „ II Rev. F. H. Barnby. „ 18 Organ Recital : G. F. Tendall, Esq. „ 25 Rev. A. M. Goodchild, M.A. Nov. Rev. M. Harland, M.A. „ 8 Rev. W. W. Lucas, M.A. „ 15 Rev. F. H. Barnby. Music. „ 29 Service in the Minster, 4 p.m. Dec. 6 The Headmaster. 13 The Very Rev. the Dean of York. „ 20 Carol Service. 10

LIBRARY. The following have been added to the Library :— B 273-290. Helps to the Study of H istory. F 168. Old Buildings in York (six numbers of " Country Life ") H 116. Rugby " Wisden," 1925-6 ... ... S. M. J. Woods 127. My Reminiscences Lockhart 128. Mysteries of the Sea ... M. A. Noble 129. Gilligan's Men ...

•

SALVETE.

Rayleigh A 120. Life of Lord Rayleigh, O.M. ... ... Bernthsen C 219. Organic Chemistry ... ... de Villiers 220. The Numeral Words ... 221. Evolution in the light of Modern Knowledge ... ... ... Goodrich 222. Living Organisms ... Richmond D 132. Huddersfield in Roman Times ... Lowell Thomas F 169. With Lawrence in Arabia ••1 Littre-Beaujear G 329. Dictionaire de la langue Francaise FICTION LIBRARY. ... Halliwell Sutcliffe R 586. Storm Cole 587. Death of a Millionaire ... Ronald Knox 588. The Viaduct Murder P. G. Wodehouse 589. Sam the Sudden ... J. S. Fletcher 59o. Sea Frog ... ▪ Edser C 223. General Physics ... Partington Inorganic Chemistry 22 4. Darmesteter G 33o. Historical French Grammar ... Jusserand 331. English Wayfaring life (XIVth century) Bowen H 130. The King's Navy :•: Lord Hawke 131. Recollections and Reminiscences Looker 132. Cricket, an Anthology ... Pollard B 291. Factors in American History ... Delaporte D 133. Mesopotamia Aegean Civilisation ... Glotz 1 54• ... M. R. James F 17o. Abbeys ... G. K. Chesterton G 332. The Everlasting Man ... Sir E. K. Chambers 333. Shakespeare, A Survey Humbert Wolfe 334• Lampoons F 171. The Fight for Everest, 1924 172. Geography and World Power ▪ Fairgrieve

SALVETE.

Clifton Grove.

K. R. Burns, C2. J. A. C. Platts, CI.

Clifton Manor.

H. A. Patrick, B1. A. L. Turner, CI.

School House.

G. Y. Burton, CI. E. C. W. Jenkins, B2. F. J. Mandley, B4. H. K. Newsum, B1. W. A. Nutt, CI. A. L. Pattinson, B3.

Day Boys.

A. K. Cameron, B3. I. F. Crombie, CI.

VALVETE.

C. Lee, B4. M. B. W. Watson, Ci.

Clifton Rise.

Houghton, C. C., B3. Buttiwe, W. J., Bi. Greeves, H. K. B., B4. Foster, D. T. G., Ci.

J. H. Dale, B3. W. Hardacre, Cr. J. E. C. Hill, B2. J. W. Pennington, C2. B. G. Symmons, Ci. L. Wareham. C2. W. B. Wood, B4. J. E. Whisker, C2. H. B. Wright, C2.

VALETE. Summer term, 1925. E. G. 1918-1925. Clifton Grove. Head of the School. VI. Modern. 1st XV. 1924-5. 2nd Colours, 1924-5. Cricket XI., 1924-5. ist XI. Colours, 1924-5. Hockey XI., 1924-5. Hockey Colours, 1924-5. Hon. Sec. Squash. Librarian. Cpl. O.T.C. STORRS-FOX, M. 1919-25. Day Boy. Head of Day Boys. School Monitor. VI. Classical. 2nd XV., 1924-5. Played for Hockey XI. Under-Officer in O.T.C. Librarian. SCHOLEFIELD. J. 1920-25. Clifton Grove. School Monitor. VI. Modern. Cricket XI., 1923-24-25. Colours, 1924-25. Hockey XI., 1923-24-25. Colours, 1924-25. Captain, 1924-25. 2nd XV., 1924-25. Played for ist XV. 2nd Colours, 1924-25. Librarian. Cadet in O.T.C. SUTCLIFFE, N. H. 1919-25. School House. School Monitor. VI. Classical. Hockey XI., 1925. Colours, 1925. 2nd Cricket XI., 1924-25. 2nd Colours, 1924-5. UnderOfficer in O.T.C. Librarian. Choir. RODGERS, J. C. Day boy. VI. Modern. 1921-25. School Monitor. Played for Hockey XI., and 2nd XV., 1925. C.Q.M.S. in O.T.C. Librarian. CRAWFORD, R. P. 192o-25. Clifton Manor. Remove B. School Monitor. Head of Clifton Manor. 1st XV., 1924-5. 2nd XV. Colours, 1924-5. 1st XI. Cricket, 1923-4-5. Colours, 1922-4-5. Hon. Sec. of Cricket, 1925. Played for Hockey, XI. L /Cpl., OT.C. STUART, T. E. 1918-25. Clifton Rise. B2. 1St XV., 1924-5. Colours, 1924-5. 2nd XI. Cricket, 1924-5. 2nd XI. Colours, 1924-5. BULLEN,

0.P. NEWS.

L. G. C. 192o-25. School House. Colours, 1925. L /Cpl., O.T.C.

B2. 1St IV., 1925.

LACE,

DIXON, A. 1921-25. School House. B2. 1St IV. Cox, 1923-4-5. Colours, 1923-4-5. Hon. Sec. Boating, 1925. Cadet in O.T.C. HODGSON, K. C. 1921-25. Day Boy. House Monitor. Remove B. 1st XV., 1924-5. Colours, 1924-5. 2nd Cricket XI., 1925. 2nd Colours, 1925. L. D. Day Boy. 1921-25. 1924-5. 2nd XV. Colours, 1924-5.

STANSFIELD,

B2.

1St XV.,

H. H. Day Boy. 1921-25. Modern VI. Librarian. Cadet in O.T.C.

MCGOVERNE,

B. F. Day Boy. 192o-25. V. Modern. Played for 2nd XV., 1924-5. Cadet in O.T.C.

RICHARDS,

D. H. Clifton Rise. 19121-25. Remove B. Played for 2nd XI. Cricket, 1925. Cadet in O.T.C.

HEPPEL,

R. R. School House. 1919-25. V. Modern. Cadet in O.T.C.

RAINFORD, HARDY,

Clifton Rise. 192o-25.

BARKER.

School House. Classical V. 1921-25. Cadet in

O.T.C.

H. Day Boy. Bi. Cadet in O.T.C.

1921-25.

Day Boy. Remove B. Cadet in O.T.C.

1921-25.

STORRS-FOX, O'KEEFE.

B2.

Hum'. Day Boy.

B2.

Cadet in O.T.C.

1921-25.

Day Boy.

B2.

Cadet in O.T.C.

1920-25.

HILLS.

CRAWFORD, J. BANKS.

Day Boy. B4. 1921-25.

Day Boy. B3. Cadet in O.T.C.

1920-25.

O.P. NEWS. The additional Rugger match provisionally suggested for December 23rd, between the O.P. XV. and some local club, unfortunately did not take place this year as all the clubs approached found it too difficult to send over a team so near

CORRESPONDENCE.

to Christmas ; several Public Schools' trials were also being held and this made it increasingly difficult to select representative sides. O.P's. might keep this fixture in mind for next year. Our congratulations are extended to N. K. Lindsay on his election as President of the Oxford University Dramatic Society : to L. F. Leversedge on his appearances in the Cambridge Hockey XI. and Squash team : to E. G. H. Mack on playing in the Oxford Freshers' Rugger trial : to E. W. Gilbert on the publication of two pamphlets " Pontefract, its site and position " and " Place Names " : to R. F. Yates on Rowing in Oxford trial eights. We also congratulate A. Elliot-Smith on his scholarship at University College, London, and his brother L. Elliot-Smith, on his appointment to the Soudanese Civil Service. [The Editors remind their readers once again that news of O.P's. for inclusion in the above column, is always very welcome, and adds very greatly to the interest of the " O.P. News," Such communications should be addressed to " The Editors."] O.P. HOCKEY MATCH. The O.P. match will be played on Saturday, March loth, and all O.P's. wishing to play should send in their names—as they usually do not—to D. Norwood, Esq., St. Peter's School, York, as early as possible. CORRESPONDENCE. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK.

To the Editors of the Peterite. DEAR SIRS,

I should like to take this opportunity of publicly expressing my sincere thanks and that of the two fifteens to Mr. Davies. As everybody connected with the football of the School knows, his energy and advice have been invaluable. I should also like to thank all masters who have refereed games and particularly Mr. Milnes and Mr. Rhodes, who have managed the leagues with great success whenever the weather permitted football. In conclusion I should like to thank S -M. Puddick, who has very kindly given up a lot of his time in training the Senior game in the gym. Yours sincerely, G. B. ROBINSON, ,

Captain of Football.

OBITUARY. OBITUARY.

THE BISHOP OF BEVERLEY. We have to record with deep sorrow the death of the Bishop of Beverley. For many years he acted on the Governing body of the School and in 1914 and 1915 usually in the capacity of chairman. His face was ever to be seen on St. Peter's Day and no better friend to the School has existed. He slowed his love for the School by sending his sons to it and his grandson followed. His confirmation addresses were marked by the touching simplicity of his faith and the earnestness of his appeal. Many generations of Peterites have been confirmed by him and it is thought that they might like to know that a memorial is being started in his memory. It is to take a double form (a) A memorial in the church at Bolton Percy, which he loved so well and where he worshipped so long and (b) a Bursary to help in the education of the sons of clergy or ordinands. If any Peterites wish to subscribe would they kindly send their contributions (however small) direct to Sir E. C. Brooksbank, Bt., Healaugh Manor, Tadcaster. At the same time let them mention that they were at this School. CECIL DUFFITT, O.P. We record with deep regret the death in his 38th year of Cecil Duffitt, O.P., of Malton. The deceased had a distinguished career while at School and was apprenticed to a marine engineering firm at Newcastle, later joining the Northern Counties Electricity Company. When war broke out he joined the forces in the ranks rather than take a commission ; he rose to the rank of Captain, and was awarded the Military Cross. He died in London after a brief illness.

SCHOOL OFFICERS.

CONTEMPORARIES. We have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the following with apologies for any inadvertent omissions :—The Denstonian, The Eastbournian, The Haileyburian (2), The Hurst Johnian, The Hymerian, The Leodiensian, (2), The Malvernian, The Merchistonian, The Ousel (3), The Pocklingtonian, The Sedberghian (2), and the St. Peter's College, Adelaide, Magazine.

SCHOOL OFFICERS. Monitors : Head of the School : G. A. Delgado (Head of SchoolHouse.) N. Dobree (Head of Grove). J. G. Troop. F. R. W. Hemsley (Head of Rise). D. M. Cameron (Head of Day Boys). H. S. Burrows (Head of Manor). G. B. Robinson. A. P. Thompson. P. Daintry. A. R. Walton. L. H. J. Archer. J. S. Fryer. T. S. Lamb. F. W. B. Pacey. D. V. Hewitt. G. B. Robinson. Captain of Football : J. G. Troop. Sec. of Football : G. A. Delgado. Sec. of Squash : G. A. Delgado (No. i platoon). Under Officers J. G. Troop (No. 2 platoon). in 0.T.C. . D. M. Cameron (No. 3 platoon). G. A. Delgado. Editors of the N. R. Dobree. " Peterite" : A. G. Moore.