Vol.XXXIX No.2 Aug 1915

VOL. XXXIX.

AUGUST, 1915

No. 2

TÂŁbe War. Reviewing the war now that the first year is over, we fnd much to* be proud of and to be grateful for, but also much food for reflection. It is good to know that the enemy, although they occupy Belgium and part of the French and Russian territory, have been stripped of their trade and of their foreign possessions, and have been driven from the Seven Seas; and good also tc know, that despite their long preparation they have failed in reaching the goal at which their calculations aimed.

On the other hand it is disappointing, so soon after our hopes have been raised by Italy taking the field, to f.nd the Russians driven out of Galicia and in retreat

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across the Vistula, leaving Lemberg to Austria, and Warsaw in (ierman hands. The Russians appear, however, to have made a masterly retreat. Let us hope it is only reenter pour mieux sauter. In France, too, we thought that with the Spring the Allies would take the offensive, but on the Western front af'i'airs remain practically where they were six months aj.ro.

At the Dardanelles, also, the slow progress made is disappointing.

There have been heavy casualties there (to the advantage it is hoped and believed of the Allies), and also heroic deeds, in which Australia has been not without a share; but the achievement of the main object still remains remote. it must, however, be remembered that if we were not attacking the Turks at Gallipoli, the Turks would be j.ttacking us in Egypt, and would be disputing the passage of the Suez Canal.

Presently Greece, Bulgaria and Roumania may compose their differences and join the Allies.

1-n that case Constantinople would soon fall, and we should be nearer the end of ihe war.

The fact is the Allies do not yet possess the preponderance of men necessary for taking the offensive.

Time will remedy this.

But worse still than the dearth of men has been the dearth of guns and munitions. It is the want of these that has caused the Russian retreat and also the stalemate on the Western front.

It is now clear that the war is likely to be a long one; that the strength of Austria and Germany, great as it was thought to be, has been underrated, and that a greater effort will be necessary to attain complete success. Great Britain is at last alive to the gravity of the struggle in which she is engaged.

A National Ministry has been, formed, and the industrial resources of the country are being organised to increase the supply of guns and munitions.

Compulsory service finds many supporters, and in the meantime a register

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has been prepared of all men of military age.

But something else remains to be done. There is an urgent necessity for individual and national thrift.

This was made clear to the nation by Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, in his great speech at the Guild Hall, on the 29th of June (extracts from which are published in this number).

The war may be prolonged until one side or the other becomes bankrupt in men, munitions and money.

It may be true that the Allies are richer than the enemy, but if we are spendthrifts while the Germans lusband their resources, we give the advantage to them.

Germany is organised, and is making great individual sacrifices.

If therefore we are going to vanquish our enemies, we must be ready to make an equal sacrifice, ready if necessary, to sacrifice all that the Prime Minister promised for us, ready to give in defence of our freedom—" The last farthing of our money, the last ounce of our strength, and the last drop of our blood."

School Botes.

The second term ends on Thursday, the 26th of August.

School re-assembles on Tuesday, the 14th of September, On Wednesday evening, the 25th of August, there will be an Assault-at-Arms, in the Bracebridge Wilson Hall. The proceeds will be devoted to the Red Cross Fund.

Monday, the 19th of July, was observed as a School holiday (instead of the King's Birthday), and with the preceding week-end, formed a mid-term holiday.

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The Consecration of the School Chapel (which is now being furnished) will take place on Monday, the 1st of November (All Saints' Day).

The ceremony will be performed by the Archbishop of Melbourne, and the Chapel will be dedicated to All Saints.

On the following day a Confirmation Service will be held.

The combined Public Schools' sports will be held in Melbourne, on Friday, the 29th of October, on the M.C.C. Ground.

The School sports will be held on Friday, the 15th of October, on the School Ground. Entries for Old Boys' events will be received by the Secretary of the Athletic Sports, at the School. j,-

The following have been appointed Prefects:—B. B. Mackinnon (at the end of the first Term), C. C. Austin, F. P. Brett, A. C. Fisken, D. McL. Moffatt (at the beginning of second Term).

G. A. Fairbairn, when he volunteered and accepted a commission in the 18th Hussars, at the beginning of the war, was within three weeks of his first examination at Cambridge. The University has now conferred on him the B.A. degree. W e are glad to hear that he is making a good recovery from the effects of German gas in the trenches. He has gone to England on sick leave.

J. E. Shelley has been appointed resident surgeon of the Launceston General Hospital.

I t is announced that the Public Schools' Rifle Match V'ill not take place this year.

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v a s a member of the School staff in 1910, and is an elder brother of Mr. C. R. Franklin, who was with us last year.

The Headmaster desires to acknowledge the following gifts to the School:—Pictures, from H. A. Austin, (senior), and T. E. N. P a y n e ; Books, from E. W .

Woodhead; also the following gifts to the Chapel: A Credence Table, from Mrs. C. Drought and Captain Drought; Alms Bags, from Mrs. A. F. Garrard; Altar Cross and Vases, from Mrs. Percy Chirnside (on behalf of her daughter); Altar Linen from Mrs. Frank Austin and Mr. F. R. Pincott.

The Librarian also wishes to acknowledge a Leaving Book, received from R. R. McKay. Frank Grubb has presented to the School a fine enlargement of the well-known photograph of the north front of the old School (taken by himself from the top of Christ Church). It is artistically mounted and framed, and has been hung in the School hall.

T h e ticket of membership presented by the M.C.C. has been awarded, by the Cricket Committee, to W. H. Bailey.

The G.A.C. have awarded football colours to the following:—J. A. Affleck, E. Bowler, B. B. Mackinnon, F. H. Mair, A. C. Ronald, J. G. Stevenson, H. C. Thomson.

On Saturday evening, the 10th July, the Rev. A. R. Ebbs (Secretary of Foreign Missions), gave a lantern lecture to the School, in the Bracebridge Wilson Hall, which was greatly appreciated. The following evening he preached in Chapel.

On Sunday, the 22nd.

August, Mr. Edward A. Austin was the preacher at Evening Chapel.

W e regret to note the death in Melbourne of Mr. J. O. Thomas, for some years (in the late seventies and early eighties) a master of this school. For the last eleven years he was a member of the Wesley College staff.

We publish in this number some interesting photos of the Pineapple Plantation at Oahu, Hawai, sent to us by H. Blomfield Brown.

The crop this year is 30,000 tons from 5000 acres.

W e offer our congratulations to Mr. R. P. Franklin on his appointment as Headmaster of the Melbourne Church of England Grammar School. Mr. Franklin

E. L. Hayne was accidentally omitted from the list of those who passed the swimming test last term.

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^fixtures, 1915P U B L I C SCHOOLS' ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA (First

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CRICKET G.G.S. v. M.G.S. ) [-November 12th and 13th.

4th Round • S.C. v. G.C. W . C . v. X.C. ) ( W . C . v. G.G.S. ) 5th Round i G . C . v. X.C. ^November 19th and 20th.

(M.G.S. v. S.C. ) ROWING Head-of-the-River R a c e s : Friday and Saturday, May 7th and 8th, on the Henley Course.

COMBINED . ATHLETIC SPORTS Friday, October 29th, on the M.C.C. Ground.

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©lb (Beelono Grammarians wbo have enlisteb for service in the Mar* THIRD

LIST.

These lists are provisional, and probably not quite accurate.

T h e Editor would be pleased to receive corrections and additions.

Bechervaise, F.—Infantry, A.I.F. (Victoria).

Bell, A.—Enlisting in England.

Chomley, A. L.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F. (yic.)

Chirnside, J. Percy.—Captain Remounts, Southampton (England).

Clifton, R.—Aviation Corps (England).

Cook, J.—Reinforcements, A.A.M. Corps, A.I.F. (Vic.) Cooper, H. L.—Army Service Corps, 3rd Light Horse, A.I.F. (Victoria).

Conran, N. M.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F. (Vic.) Cumming, W. R.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F. (Vic.) Dobie, M.—Engineers, A.I.F. (Victoria).

Dobson, P. W.—Lieut. Siege Train, A.I.F. (Victoria).

Donaldson, E. G.—Light Horse, A.I.F. (Queensland).

Gellion, J.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F. (Victoria).

Fysh, H. W.—A.A.M.C., A.I.F., (Victoria).

Hassell, O. D. H.—10th Light Horse, A.I.F. (W.A.) Howe, K.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F. (Victoria).

Haines, W,—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F. (Victoria).

Kelly, G. J.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F. (Victoria).

Lang, John—Captain, Helouan Convalescent Hospital, Egypt.

Lindsay, J.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F.' (Victoria).

Lindsay, A. T. W.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F., (Victoria).

Manifold, W. H.—Enlisting in England.

Manifold, E. W.—Enlisting in England.

Mayne, J. E.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F. (S.A.) Martin, C. W. B.—Motor Despatch Rider, 8th A.A.S.C, A.I.F., (Tasmania).

McArthur, G. A. D.—Captain, R.A.M.C., Queen Alexandra's Military Hospital (England).

McCaughey, S.—Enlisting in England.

Mills, J. T.—Enlisting in England.

Moffatt, W. Harold—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F., (Victoria).

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Noble A. G.-Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.F. (Victoria) .

Orchard W. H . - I n f a n t r y Reinforcements A.I.F. (Vic.) Urcnaro , vv. n. s ^ r r e y ' s Infantry Brigade (Eng.) K k e ! ' H . " c ^ - M o t o r Ambulance No. 2, Anglo-Belgian KusSl, S P H a B. G.-Captain, R.A.M.C (England).

Russell, R. R— Enlisting in England.

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C O M P L E T E LIST. (So far as information at present to hand permits.)

Aberdeen, K. G. McK.—Captain, Field Ambulance, 2nd A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Aitken, A.—Major, 13th Light Horse, A . I E . Force, (Victoria).

Alison, J. S. I.—Lieut. Coldstreams (England).

Allen, W. R.—Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Archer. A. O.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Armytage, C. N.—Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Armytage, C. M.—Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Austin, L. A.—Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Bartlam, A. Y.—Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Queensland).

Bechervaise, N.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Bechervaise, F.—5th Batalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Belcher, E. N.—Lieut., A.V.A.C., 1st Light Horse Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Bell, J.—Lieut., A.V.A.C, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Bell, A.—Enlisting in England.

Bingley, J. H. M.—Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Blundell, M. P.—Light Horse A.I.E. Force (Queensland).

Brent, L. P.—Army Medical Corps, A.I.E. Force (Vic).

Briggs, B. W.—8th Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Brown, G. W.—Lieut., Royal West Kents (England).

Bridges, J. W. W.—Lieut., Cavalry Regiment (England).

Burston, G. K.—6th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Campbell, S. J.—Captain, Army Medical Corps, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Carr, R. I. C—8th Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Carr, E. T. W.—Lieut., Infantry, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Chomley, A. L.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

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Chirnside, J. Percy.—Captain; Remount Corps (England).

Chirnside, P. E. F.—Lieut., 8th Hussars (England).

Christian, S. E.—Lieut.-Col., 1st Brigade, Artillery, A.I.E. Force (New South Wales).

Clifton, R.—Aviation Corps (England).

Collins, G. R.—9th Battery, Field Artillery, A.I.E. Force (Tasmania).

Conran, H.—Captain, Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Conran, N. M.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Cooke, W. L.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Cooke, R. M.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Cooke, H. K.—22nd Battalion Infantry, A.I.E. Force (Vic.) Cooke, E. W. S.—Lieut., Imperial Forces (England).

Cook, J.—Reinforcements, A.A.M. Corps, A.I.E. Force (Victoria) Cooper, H. L.—Army Service Corps, 3rd Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Crossley, J. R.—13th Light Horse Regiment, 4th Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Cumming, W. R.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Cunningham, T. R.—Captain (Staff), A.I.E. Force (Vic.) Cunningham, A. J.—Lieut., A.V.A.C, A.I.E. Force (Vic.) Cunningham, A. T.—1st Light Horse Regiment, 1st Brigade, A.I.E. Force (N.S.W.) Cuthbert, J. B.—6th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Davison, N.—Signalling Corps, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Davenport, A. A. O.—Lieut., 3rd East Lancashire Fusiliers (England).

Dickson, W. E.—Lieut., 4th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers (England).

Dobie, M.—Engineers, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Dobson, P. W.—Lieut., Siege Train, A.I.E. Force (Vic.) Donaldson, E. G.—Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Queensland).

Douglass, A. M.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Douglass, G. P.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Downes, H. M.—Major (Staff), South Africa.

Drought, C. F.—Captain, 7th Battalion, Lancashire Regiment (England).

Elder, J.—14th Infantry Battalion, A.I.E. Force (Vic.) Fairbairn, G. A.—Lieut., 18th Hussars (England).

Fairbairn, C. O.—Lieut., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (England).

Fisher, G.—Infantry, A.I.E. Force (S.A.) Forrest, D. L.—Army Service Corps, A.I.E. Force (W.A.) Forth, N. DeL.—Colonel, Arab Battalion, Cedareff, E. Sudan.

Fysh, H. W—A.A.M. Corps, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

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Fysh, H.—Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Tasmania).

Gellion, J.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Vict.)

Giblin, A.—Middlesex Regiment, Public Schools' Battalion (England).

Giles, H. O'H.—King Edward's Horse (England).

Godby, W. H — Captain, R.A.M.C. Field Ambulance (England).

Grice, T. W.—Lieut., R.A.M.C. (England).

Grice, T. G.—Lieut., 3rd Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

Haines, W.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Ham, F. L.—King Ed-ward's Horse (England).

Hassell, O. D. H.—10th Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (W.A.) Hawker, C. A. S.—Lieut., 6th Somerset Light Infantry (England).

Helpman, G.—Enlisted in England.

More, D. I.—Midshipman, R.N., H.M.S., "Australia."

Howe, K — Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Vict.)

Hutchings, F. H — Major, 13th Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Jackson, E. S—Major, A.M. Corps, A.I.E. Force, (Queensland).

Jackson, J. H. S.—Army Medical Corps, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria)".

Jackson, C. E. S.—4th Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

James, A. H.—Lieut., Motor Transport, A.I.E. Force (Vic) Kelly, G. J.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria): Landale, D. G.—Lieut., Rifle Brigade (England).

Lane, C. F. W.—Lieut., Infantry, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Lang, John—Captain, (Helouan Convalescent Hospital, Egypt).

Lang, S. S.—Lieut., 8th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.

Lascelles, F.H. —Lieut., 60th Rifles (England).

Lawrence, L. A.—Army Medical Corps (Lady Dudley's Hospital).

Lindon, L. C. E.—Reinforcements, A.A.M. Corps, A.I.E. Force (S.A.) Lindsay, J.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Lindsay, A. T. W.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Lucas, C. G.—Lieut., 4th Regiment, Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Luscombe, L. H.—Lieut., Infantry, A.I.E. Force (Vic.) Lyne, H. S.—Engineers, 1st A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Manifold, W. H.—Enlisting in England.

Manifold, E. W.—Enlisting in England.

Makin, F. H.—Major, 4th Field Ambulance, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Makin, J. H. W.—Major, 14th Manchester Battalion (England).

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Martin, C. W. B.—Motor Despatch Rider, 8th A.A.S. Corps, A.I.E. Force (Tasmania).

Mayne, J. E.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force, .

(S.A.) Michaehs, G. M.—Lieut.,. Royal East Anglian Engineers (England).

McArthur G. A. D.—Captain, R.A.M.C, Queen Alexand r a s Military Hospital (England).

Mackinnon, D.—Captain, King Edward's Horse (England) McCaughey, S.—Enlisting in England.

Mcintosh, A. J.—King Edward's Horse (England).

Mclntyre, R. P.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

McKellar, J.—Army Medical Corps, A.I.E. Force (Vict.)

McWilliams, H. H.—Captain, A.M. Corps, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Millar, G. S.—Sth Light Horse Brigade,. A.I.E. Force (Queensland).

Mills, J. T.—Enlisting in England.

Moffatt, W. H.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Mountjoy, E.—8th Light Horse Brigade, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Murphy, A. B—Artists' Battalion, Kitchener's Army (England).

Murray, E.—Lieut., 3rd Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Vic.) Newman, C.—8th Light Horse Brigade, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Nicholson, J. D.—C. Company, 22nd Battalion Infantry, A.I.E. Force, Victoria.

Noble, A. G.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Orchard, W. H.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Parkin, J.—Lieut., Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Philp, R. H.—Lieut., Artillery (England).

Pinnock, D. D.—Surgeon, 2nd Squadron, Royal Naval Armoured Car Service (England).

Purves, P. B.—Lieut., Staffordshire Regiment (England).

Purves, W. R. W.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Pym, J. T.—Lieut., 3rd Surrey's Infantry Brigade (Eng.) Raleigh, G. H.—Major, Royal Flying Corps (England).

Riley, J. G.—Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (N.S.W.) Ritchie, G. A.—Infantry, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Robertson, D.—Lieut., Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Rocke, H. C.—Motor Ambulance No. 2 (Anglo-Belgian Hospital).

Roe, D.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (W.A.) Ronald, R. B.—6th Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (N.S.W.) Ronald, K. McG.—6th Light Horse, A.I.E. Force, (N.S.W.) Royce, A. H.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

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Russell, P.—Captain, 11th Cavalry (Special Reserve) Eng. Russell, J.—Lieut., Royal Field Artillery (England).

Russell, H. B. G.—Captain, R.A.M.C. (England).

Russell, Alex.—Lieut., Royal Garrison Artillery (Eng.) Russell, R. R.—Enlisting in England.

Rutledgc, N.—8th Light Horse, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Rutledgc, F.—Lieut., Royal Flying Corps (England).

Ryan, R. S.—Captain, Royal Engineers (England).

Sanger, J. M.—Enlisting in England.

Shcrwin, J. A. H.—Major, Staff of the 3rd General Hospital (England).

Siinson, J.—1st Field Artillery Brigade, A.I.E. Force, (N.S.W.) Smith, R. F. M.—Captain, Reinforcements, A . I E . Force, (Victoria).

Smith, E. L.—8th Light Horse Regiment, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Spowers, A.—Lieut., 3rd East Lancashire Battalion (Eng) Stretch, T. N. H.—Lieut., Imperial Forces (Woolwich).

Strong, C . W. D.-—8th Light Horse Regiment, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Talbot, J. C.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Telford, J. C.—5th Battalion, 2nd. Infantry Regiment, A.I.E. Force (Victoria) Tonkin, C. J.—Army Medical Corps, A.I.E. Force (Vict.)

Travers, L. E.—Lieut., Royal Engineers (England).

Tremearne, A. J. N.—Major, London Territorial Battalion (England).

Turnbull, A. W.—Lieut., Royal Field Artillery (England).

Turnbull, J.—Lieut., Royal Garrison Artillery (England).

Turnbull, H. H—Captain, A.A.M. Corps, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Turner, W. F.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, A.IE. Force (Victoria).

Urquhart, R. W.—Light Horse, 2nd. A.I.E. Force (Vic.) Urquhart, K.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Volum, W. R.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Volum, J. H. G.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Wanliss, J. G.—Infantry Reinforcements, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Webb, F. E.—23rd Infantry Battalion (Machine Gun Section), A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Webster, J.—Lieut., Imperial Forces (Sandhurst).

Were, H. A.—5th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

White, E. R.—Captain, A.A.M. Corps, A.I.E. Force (Vic.) Whitteron, E. R.—14th Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Willan, R.—8th Light Horse Regiment, A.I.E. Force, (Victoria).

Williams, R. M.—Captain, 1st York and Lancashire Regiment (England).

Wright, H. J.—Lieut., Infantry, A.I.E. Force (Victoria).

Aug. '15

THE COR1AK KILLED.

Captain S. J. Campbell—Dardanelles.

Trumpeter R. I. C. Carr—Dardanelles.

Lieut. C. F. W. Lane—Dardanelles.

Lieut. L. H Luscombe—Dardanelles.

Major G. H. Raleigh—France.

Trooper K. McG. Ronald—Dardanelles.

Trooper E. L. Smith—Dardanelles.

Sergeant J. C. Telford—Dardanelles.

Trooper R. Willan—Dardanelles.

DIED FROM ILLNESS. D. L. Forrest (pneumonia).

INVALIDED TO AUSTRALIA. Private G. P. Douglass.

Private A. H. Royce.

WOUNDED. Captain K. G. McK. Aberdeen—Dardanelles.

Private A. O. Archer—Dardanelles.

Sergeant G. K. Burston—Dardanelles.

Gunner G. R. Collins—Dardanelles.

Private R. M. Cooke—Dardanelles.

Trooper A. T. Cunningham—Dardanelles .

Corporal J. B. Cuthbert—Dardanelles.

Signaller N. Davison—Dardanelles.

Lieut. W. E. Dickson—France.

Sergeant J. Elder—Dardanelles.

Lieut. G. A. Fairbairn—France.

Private G.. Fisher—Dardanelles.

Lieut. C. G. Lucas—Dardanelles.

Private R. P. Mclntyre—Dardanelles.

Surgeon D. D. Pinnock—France.

Private W. R. W. Purves—Dardanelles.

Private R. B. Ronald—Dardanelles.

Private J. H. G. Volum—Dardanelles.

Private H. A. Were—Dardanelles.

Corporal E. R. Whitteron—Dardanelles.

MISSING. Private N. Bechervaise—Dardanelles.

(Interned in Germany) Lieut. J. S. I. Alison.

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BY T H L P R I M E M I N I S T E R , T H E R I G H T H O N . H. H.

Extracts

from

Speech delivered in the London Tuesday, 29th June, 1915.

ASQUITH.

Guild Hall,

on

All appeal was made in this hall some time ago for men and munitions. It is equally necessary to organise ways and means, which no community in the world is better qualified to provide and replenish.

Apart from its many other unique features, this is the costliest war ever waged.

One hundred years ago our ancestors spent less than £1,000,000 weekly in their great war.

To-day the expenditure is £3,000,000 daily, while the revenue is less than £750,000 daily. This discloses the urgent necessity of a national loan.

For the first time in the history of Great Britain no limit is placed on the amount to be raised. That means that every citizen in the country is invited to subscribe as much as possible to help in winning a complete and speedy victory.

It is also the first democratic loan ever offered.

The State is appealing to all classes, including those whose resources are most limited, to contribute toward the supreme national need.

Every advantage that is granted the big capitalist is given in the same degree to the smallest supporter. Under such conditions I am confident that the loan is absolutely secure.

This meeting is designed to initiate concerted national movements for what may be called " war economy." My text is a very simple one. It is this: Waste on the part either of the individual or the classes, which is always foolish and short-sighted, is in these times nothing short of a national danger.

The annual income of Great Britain is from £2,250,000,000 to £2,400,000,000, and the annual expenditure by all classes £2,000,000,000.

Upon a nation so circumstanced there has suddenly descended

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a thundercloud that is costing £1,000,000,000 a year.

How are we to meet this extraordinary draft upon our resources ? There are four ways—The first is by the sale of investments or property.

The power to sell abroad, however, is limited by the power of countries to buy ; besides, if we tried to pay for the,war in this manner we should end it so much the poorer.

The second expedient is borrowing abroad, but the amount realisable in any foreign market would be practically infinitesimal compared with what is required. The third course is payment out of the gold reserve: That only need be stated to be discarded.

We could not impair the basis of the great system of credit which has made London the financial centre and capital of the world. There remains only one more way—that is to diminish our expenditure and increase our savings. If we save more we can lend the State more.

If we spend less we can reduce the cost of the volume of commodities available for export.

It is stated that the trade balance between ourselves and other countries at this moment affords grounds, I do not say for anxiety, but for serious thought.

To the end of May the imports had increased by £35,000,000, while the exports and re-exports had decreased by £73,000,000. If that rate is continued for the whole of the financial year our indebtedness will exceed £260,000,000.

That is a serious prospect.

How can the contingency be counteracted ?

The answer is very simple—By reducing all personal expenditure, first on imported goods, of which familiar illustrations are tobacco, wine, sugar and petrol ; and next, consume less goods made in Great Britain. All the money spent in superfluous comforts involved a divergence of energy which could be better employed in the national interests.

We are making in Great Britain and throughout the Empire, a great national and imperial effort, unique and supreme, in the recruiting of soldiers and sailors, the provision of munitions, the organisation of industries, the practice of economy, the avoidance of waste, and the mobilisation of all our forces, moral, material and personal. It is not merely with us a question of self-preservation. There is something larger and

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worthier at stake.

In this great testing trial of our people there is not a man or woman among us who is not touched, even in the faintest degree, by the issue which now hangs in the balance, who has not, during this last year, become growingly conscious that in the order of Providence we have been entrusted with the guardianship of interests and ideals which stretch far beyond these islands, and beyond even the confines of our world-spread Empire, and which concerns the whole future of humanity.

Is right or is force to dominate mankind ?

Comfort, prosperity, luxury, well-fed securely sheltered existence, all these we can purchase at a price ; but at what a price ? At the sacrifice of what makes life, national or personal, alone worth living. We are not going to make that sacrifice. Rather than make it we shall fight to the end, to the last farthing of our money, to the last ounce of our strength, with the last drop of our blood.

Cabet Botes, The military year ended on June 30th, which meant that the numbers of the Citizens Forces were considerably augmented.

Accordingly, it was deemed advisable to give them special training. Their work r as beeen marked by great keenness, and the progress 'hey have made in the short time has been highly sat ; sfactory. Semaphore signalling has not only formed part of the curriculum, but has also been practised most assiduously in spare time, and has become quite a popular pastime. A signalling corps is to be formed next term, when it is hoped that the other codes will be mastered as thoroughly as the semaphore.

The Cadet Corps has done very good work, and the platoon sergeants, Brisbane and Mawson, have been fully alive to their responsibilities.

An examination of N.C.O.'s will be held at the first opportunity after the holidays.

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Xetters from the TKHat, "Somewhere in the Gallipoli Peninsula."

I hardly know where to begin, as there seems to be such a lot of things to tell you since I was last able to sit down and write to you properly. The day we left Mena was the very worst we had all the time we were there. A hot dust storm raged from early morning, and nearly drove us all mad. We eventually got away about 8 p.m., and set out for Cairo, and on reaching there loaded all our stuff on a train which pulled out about 1.30 p.m. We reached Alexandria first thing in the morning, and spent the day loading the trooper.

We were unfortunate in striking the troopship we did, as she was only fitted up for short trip work, and there was no place for any cooking to be done, and no freezer, so from the day we left Alexandria up to date, we have had to feed on "bully" and biscuits, and since T have become intimate with the latter, I have corns to the conclusion that the authorities are not misguided in not letting men with bad teeth go to war.

Some of these biscuits would put up a pretty fair argument with a ISin. shell. I was on the trooper nearly a month, lying the greater part of the time at Lemnos Island. It seems such a fertile place, crops right down to the beach, and the climate absolutely Tasmanian. We got ashore only one day, and went through one of the Greek villages, and what a change from the Arabs. The villagers seemed to be just homely, quiet people, everything very clean and no smells. One chap told me it put him in mind df an old Scotch village ; they grind their corn in windmills and the women folk were spinning their wool by hand.

It is three weeks to-day since we sailed to this part of the world, and our reveille the next morning was the booming of the naval guns. Everyone was soon on

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deck, and we found ourselves at the entrance of the Dardanelles. I really don't quite know how we came to get to this spot, as I don't think we were meant to be there at all, as we were the only Australians there to witness something I won't forget as long as I live.

The Allied fleet was bombarding both shores to cover the landing of the troops, and every ship was pouring in shells from the smallest guns right up to the " Lizzie's" ISin., but the best sight of all was when this ship, at close range, almost point blank, opened . with her big guns on a village at the back of a fort that had been reduced in a first bombardment.

Every shot, and she pelted them in rows, seemed to raise enough dirt and stuff to silt up the boat channel.

In the afternoon we came on to where our Infantry had landed. Well, the only way I can give you some idea of what these chaps really did, is to get you to imagine the Zig-Zag (near Launceston) in possession of troops well entrenched down to the level of the road, and the road the beach. Well our chaps landed in destroyers, pontoons, and boats under a perfect hell of fire from shrapnel, machine guns and rifles, some of course naturally never lived to get ashore, but those that did, jumped out into the water up to their armpits, stopped only to slip off their packs on the beach, and without waiting for orders, charged with their bayonets. One of the naval officers, describing it after, said it was marvellous, and the language even more so, as they rooted the unspeakable Turk out of their burrows, and drove them over the hill. A German officer, well up the hill, shouted out in English : " Come on you Australian Kangaroos." They accepted his invitation with such eagerness that he never lived long enough after to issue any more invitations, or even send a P.P.C. card. I have told you before in my. letters that I thought our Infantry would be a credit to any nation, well, after what they have done, and seeing them every day both in and out of the trenches, as I do, my admiration becomes greater and greater.

The night I landed, "at about midnight, the Turks, urged on by German officers' revolvers and much beating of drums and blowing of bugles, and invitations " to come on," given in pure " Horstralian," made a great charge at our trenches.

I said " at,"

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but it was only towards. By force of circumstances our (the A.F.A.) work here has not been according to the drill book, and I don't think field artillery has ever before been called upon to fight their guns in the way we have. Of course, I can't enter into details as to what we are doing, but it is something I never expected to see or hear of artillery doing, especially in this present war ; some day, perhaps, I may be able to tell you all about it. W e get a great shelling every day from the enemy, but considering the number of shells they use on us, they do very little damage. You see some very funny things at times when the'shells are lobbing in. I was amused the other day when the shells were pouring in on the crest of a hill, and doing very little damage, except root up some " dugouts," to hear, during a lull in the din, the strains from a mouth organ, of " What's the Matter With Father."

When I looked up, there was one of our Infantry, squatting in a dugout just below the crest, playing away, just as calmly as if he had been in his own home. W e are well looked after here, and though our diet consists mainly of the three " B's," bacon, bully, and biscuits, yet we now and again get onions and spuds, and always have jam, and weekly get a small supply of tobacco and cigarettes.

The weather here is perfect at this time of the year, and we have only had rain once. The days are very warm and sunny, and the nights on the cool side. I am having three days' spell away from the guns at present, and glad of it too. I had not seen water or had my clothes off for a week till yesterday, it is just heavenly down here on the side of the hill near the beach in a little dug-out.

I chucked off every stitch and hung them in the sun, and had a" swim, and have not enjoyed anything so much for ages. I suppose all you people at home know more about the war at the numerous fronts than we do, we only know how our own little part of the show is going, and hear nothing about France, or even what the other troops and the Navy are doing in the other parts of this Peninsula. W e seem to get numerous rumors, but no real news.

G.R.C. 15th May, 1915.

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, France.

At last we are really out at the front. I will start from the day we left Folkestone, just a week ago.

That afternoon turned out fine, but was blowing a perfect gale. However, as the wind was a helping one, we rather liked it.

I started fourth from Folkestone and it was exactly 4.20 p.m. when I left the ground.

I landed here exactly at five o'clock, and was here first, the next machine arriving 12 minutes later.

I had a topping trip, and no excitements, but some of the others had all sorts of experiences.

Captain M., just after he had left the ground and was only about 20ft. up, tried to turn down wind. The machine side-slipped and crashed to earth.

It immediately burst into flames, and was burnt clean up.

W. found, after flying for about ten minutes, that his machine was not going well, so he wisely turned back, and has come over since.

All the rest of our 12 machines got here, but B. made a bad landing on arrival and wiped his undercarriage clean off, and also broke one of the bottom wings.

Three other fellows in the R.F.C., but not in our squadron, who had been waiting with us at Folkestone, started to come over with us. One of them got here alright, but the other two lost their way.

One flew away down South, but landed and found out where he was, and came on here next morning.

The other man went up North, near Dunkirk, and landed there. H e didn't tie his machine down properly, and a storm getting up in the night, blew it over and smashed it to pieces, so he had to come on here next morning in the train.

Since arriving here we have been up to our necks in work, trying to get settled, and it is rather a big job, as we have to erect big marquees to hold our machines which is quite hard work.

W e have to get the men settled in our billets, and also ourselves, and this, too, has meant quite a lot of work, so we have had no time for flying. However, last Sunday afternoon was perfect, so I got permission, and took H., one of our observers, and we went up for an hour, which we spent flying out to and along a good deal of our trenches.

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It was most interesting to go and see the country and towns we have all read so much about ; and it all looked so peaceful, as there was hardly any fighting j:oing on at the time. Needless to say we kept well behind our own trenches, as we were not keen to have the anti-aircraft guns firing at us. These guns were called Archies by the R.F.C., and we are told they are getting very good with them.

We are about 20 miles from the lines here, but can plainly hear the guns booming away, especially in the evenings when they seem to do most of the fighting.

I am in an old farm house billeted with seven other fellows ; we have four of our own soldier servants to look after us and are really most comfortable.

It certainly is a most luxurious way of going to war.

Every morning three of us, one from each flight, take one of the cars and go into the town to do the days' shopping.

It really is great fun, as very few of us can talk any French, so we wander round with a dictionary and try and explain the position.

All the French people are awfully nice to us, and our efforts certainly amuse them, and we often have the whole shop convulsed with laughter.

Anyway, we get what we want in the end, and are really just as amused as they are, over the performance.

There is only one fault with our billets, that is there is no bath of any sojt, and not enough water to use in the canvass ones we carry. Luckily there are good public baths in the town, so twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) we take a car and all go into town and have hot baths and then dine at one of the Cafes.

It really is rather fun, and anyway makes a change in the proceedings. The town is quite big, I should think about 10,000 inhabitants. It is typically French with its market square and cobble-stone streets.

All the country I have flown over here, both coming and out over the trenches, is perfectly flat, and all the fields are tiny and under crop, so if we have to make a forced landing with one of our R.E.'s, I think we are sure to smash it, as we want a lot of space for landing with our big machines.

We are told that we shant stay here long, probably only another three weeks, and will then move up to a base nearer the lines, and I don't imagine we will do

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much reconnaissance until then, as we are so far away here, we would waste a lot of time getting there and Luck, before starting our work.

The weather has been topping since we arrived, bright spring days, and practically no wind. W e get the English papers here 24 hours after they are published at home, so we are kept well up in all news.

T F R 24th April, 1915.

Flower Down Camp, Winchester.

This time 1. write from a new camp. We marched up from Lulworth (Dorset) last week. W e came via Bovington, Beer Regis, Wimborne, Ringwood, and Totton.

The whole Division came through, and we have our Brigade camps at Flower Down, Romsey, and Kursley. We swung in here in great style on Sunday afternoon, with our band playing the " Lancashire Poacher."

W e had a gorgeous march, 12 or 14 miles a day.

The roads were somewhat dusty, and we carried our packs on our backs, so did not feel inclined to prowl round on arrival at bivouacs. The men all thoroughly enjoyed their march. At Totton they were all allowed out for the evening, and as they behaved themselves remarkably well, no doubt they will soon be allowed out again. They were getting a little stale, being so long away from towns, but are smartening up tremendously now they can go into town occasionally.

We have a very comfortable camp here ; buildings for ordnance, munitions, stores, cook-houses, bathrooms, marquees for officers and sergeants' messes, and tents for all hands to sleep in. I have a tent to myself now.

This is not actually a mobilisation camp ; it is what is known as a rest camp.

Many troops have left for the front from here: whether we shall do so or not, no one knows yet. There are so many rumours and possibilities that I keep my mind open on the subject, and simply await orders.

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We all feel that this is nearer the real thing, and all hands feel it is about time their turn for a go at real fighting came along.

To-morrow we are to start our final musketry course on the ranges here. We are practically complete now, with clothing, equipment, and arms, and could go out at any time. The Battalion is quite an imposing sight when it goes on the march. No longer are the men clad inÂŤblue and mixed clothing, but in khaki, with proper equipment, and all their gear about them.

Yesterday I took D. Company for a route march through Winchester. W e went by the High Street, through Paternoster Row and the Cathedral grounds, past the statue of King Alfred, and back to camp by the Kingsworthy Road. All hands enjoyed it.

Old England is truly a lovely place in the summer time. Some of our marches took us through most glorious green woods, and through the New Forest, which we saw about at its best : it was exceptionally beautiful.

The Australian troops have done wonders in the Dardanelles. They have caused the admiration of all here to be showered upon them. Their charge a few days ago was one of the finest things yet done in this war.

C.F.D. 6th June, 1915.

Rawal Pindi British General Hospital, Boulogne Base.

I came over from West Australia, and arrived in England at the end of April. There were quite a lot of men on board going to look for commissions or whatever they could get.

Spowers and Davenport were with us. I don't exactly know what has happened to them, except that they have both got commissions in the same infantry regiment, and that Spowers has been put in charge of a machine-gun section. I daresay they will be in England for a good while.

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There was a very good response to the Home Govt-rnment's request for a hundred medical men from Australia. W'c were the second batch.

The War Office had everything ready for us when wc arrived, and didn't keep us waiting at all.

They did even better, and paid us from the day we embarked. W e were given a week to get our outfits and then were packed off to camp.

We did our best to have a good tfene while we were in London, and succeeded fairly well. It is remarkable how things go on almost as usual in London.

You would hardly know we were at war anywhere on this side of the world.

We were split up into three detachments, and were divided up between three large R.A.M.C. Field Ambulance camps.

Of course when we arrived we were told we could get ready for a six months' stay there, as it was quite the usual thing. W e were also told to forget all medicine and learn drill. W e were drafted into a squad drill class.

Luckily I managed to get put in front on the first night and was passed out after giving two orders and no detail.

When we had finished with squad drill, we went on to stretcher drill.

I was out of that in less than a week. W e all had to go through a riding school.

Of course we Australians were all expected to ride anything. The riding master was quite surprised when he found we did not use the English seat, and so told us we had no idea of it. Anyway we were all hounded round the ring and passed out soon. Luckily I only lasted one day as I adopted the English seat and felt very uncomfortable.

W e were very surprised one evening when we had been in camp about a month to suddenly receive three days' notice to report. W e all dashed up to London to fix up our several businesses and have a last fly round, and then came over here. The first and second batches cf Australians were taken. W e had a good crossing in a "small and very fast paddle boat. W e were crowded like sardines.

Our journey from the port where we disembarked up to this base was a corker. W e were given three days' rations and an emergency ration and were put on a supply train. W e were, luckily, given a carriage, four of us, and packed in pretty comfortably. I t was

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only about 70 miles, but we took 15 hours doing it, and were quite black when we got in. This is considered A fast run for this journey.

Up to the present we haven't had much to do.

I have charge of 72 beds and for about a week had nearly a hundred.

Usually I have had about six cases in.

Last week we had a hard rush for a few days and had to go all day till 2 a.m. for a couple of days. My 72 beds filled twice in that time. W e are really a clearing hospital, and push on every case as sopn as we can.

Most of them can go on at once.

Mine are none of them serious.

Of course we see some awful wounds. W e also see the results of these awful gas attacks, and a more inhuman method of waging war cannot b e imagined. It is realty often slow asphyxiation, with what must be permanent damage to the lungs in many cases. .'•••" W e are in a very nice little French seaside town, and are quite comfortable. All the men in this mess are awfully good sorts.

There is a New Zealander with us, so we can stand up together for the Antipodes.

The Australian Hospital is only about half an hour's walk from us and I frequently go up there.

The old school ought to be proud of the number of men she has sent on service. There must be a lot at the Dardanelles.

Of course my present easy life may change at any minute. W e are not kept very long at the base and T ought to get orders for the front in a month or so now. It will then be a regimental or F.A. job. Here we get little of the sterner side of war, but we think sometimes we can hear the J. J's. I am not Sure tf isn't a range down the coast a few miles., though., W.H.G. 23rd June, 1915.

Am back in England again, having been slightly wounded on 2nd June. Had a fortunate escape ; six of us were standing in a group, when a 7.7 H. E. shelj struck the wall near us and burst.

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three others slightly wounded. I got a piece in the left cheek, another in the chin, and a third in the left thigh—the last piece was taken out last night. I shall be here for a few days yet till the wounds in- the face heal, and then will get leave to convalesce.

Our squadron has been attached to a Cavalry Corps tor the past month or so, and there has been one section with each Cavalry Division in the trenches in front of Ypres, so I have been in that district to a great extent for a month with a day or two in between at Hazebrouck. The last week I was at Vlamertingue working with the Cavalry Field Ambulance. It came lo my turn for duty at the Advanced Dressing Station.

This was beyond Ypres at a big reformatory buidling on the Menin Road. The duty consists of taking up the ambulance waggons in the evening and going up to the collecting station, which is at the dug-outs, some 300 yards behind the front trenches, loading up your wounded there and bringing them back to the advanced clearing station where they are' transferred to the ambulances and run back to the Casualty Clearing Hospital.

Here wounds are re-dressed if necessary, and every case is given a dose of antitetanic serum. They then are put on the motorconvoy and taken back to the Casualty Clearing Hospitals, where they may be kept only twelve hours or so if slightly wounded, or a few days if very bad. At these hospitals are quite good operating theatres and army nurses, so things can be done very well.

From here one is taken in hospital trains, very good, to the Base Hospitals. Here again, if slightly wounded you are probably only kept for a night, and sent on to England next day. These Base Hospitals are absolutely splendid, and there is always a good staff. In my own case I was wounded about 4.45 p.m. on 2nd june, outside Ypres; was in Vlamertingue by 7.45, had wound re-dressed and an injection of anti-tetanic serum. At 9.45 I left in ambulance for Hazebrouck, arriving there at midnight. Next morning (3rd June) had fresh dressings put on and at 1.30 was taken in ambulance train and run down to Boulogne—painfully slow journey, though very comfortable and well-fed on the way. W e did not arrive till 9.30 and were then taken by ambulance some three miles to the Base

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Hospital, and had a night there. Next day were taken to hospital ship St. David, at 2 o'clock; we left at 4, arriving at Dover at 5.45, and then on to the R.M. Hospital here. I think the arrangements for transport of wounded excellent.

We are having very heavy casualties at present— the day I was wounded was far the worst I've experienced yet. W e were shelled all day, and our guns hardly replied.

I sincerely hope that very shortly we shall have ammunition for our guns.

Saw my first Zeppelin a week ago, about 8.30 one evening, it was travelling west over on its way to London. Huge brutes they are. The day before I had the luck to see a fight between two aeroplanes.

The German was an Aviatik bi-plane and had been flying over our lines for some 15 minutes, being shelled by our anti-aircraft people, when suddenly we noticed an Allies' monoplane above him. It was most exciting. The German dived, with our chap after him and twisted and turned, but our fellow managed to keep above him the whole time, and eventually fired at him with the machine gun and forced him lower and lower until he was within easy rifle shot of our fellows, who quickly brought him down. It was exciting as you can judge. Have been in and through Ypres several times. Had never imagined what a fearful thing constant and heavy artillery was until then. The whole place is a smouldering ruin—the streets piled high with fallen brickwork, and only two main streets kept clear enough for traffic. The Cloth Hall has part of one tower left, part of the Cathedral is standing, and the fine spire of St. Peter's was brought down last day I was there. And the smell of dead horses and bodies is bad, although working parties are always burning them.

D.D.P. 7th June, 1915.

Belgium.

I have been out here now for a little over five weeks, and am having a jolly good time. At present I am Observation Officer to a Heavy Battery, and enjoy the work thoroughly. We put about 50 or 60 shells into the enemies' trenches and earthworks every day,

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and as luck would have it have got a grand look-out ]lace and can see all the damage we do. Things are awfully quiet here, and the Germans arc so busy over in Poland they can't spare anyone over this side, and we aren't ready to advance yet. Coming up here, I and one of our other subalterns were stopped by an infantry subaltern one night and asked the way to a certain house which happened to be our billet for that night. 1 thought I recognised the voice, but it was pitch dark and until we got inside I never recognised who it was. It turned out to be Geoffrey Brown, and we spent the night in reminiscences and small talk generally. Rather extraordinary, wasn't it. I'll have to stop now as notcpaper is scarce. A lot of our lads i:re in the Dardanelles 1 expect. I'm afraid they have had very many casualties there.

A R !»th July, 1915.

jfor iBnalanb

BY J. D, BURNS.

Re-printed from " The Argus.

The bugles of England were blowing o'er the sea, As they had called a thousand years, calling now to m e ; They woke me from dreaming in the dawning of the day The Bugles of England—and how could I stay ?

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XLbe ©lb (5eelonQ Grammarians Extract from the Rules of the Association :— H—" The objects of the Association shall be to unite the old boys of the Geelong Church of England Grammar School, and to promote the welfare of the School."

Ill—•' Any old boy of the School may become an ordinary member on payment of an annual subscription of five shillings on or before the 1st January of each year, and shall be entitled to receive free on publication a copy of every issue of " The Geelong Grammar School Quarterly.' Any old boy of the School may become a life member on payment of a subscription of five guineas."

N E W MEMBERS. LIFE MEMBERS. C. F. Belcher, Entebbe, Uganda, via Mombasa, British East Africa.

G. Stanley Hawker, Calcannia, Clare, South Australia.

'I. E. Neville Payne, Leura, Toorak.

ORDINARY MEMBERS. C. McK. Lloyd, Deniliquin, N.S. Wales.

R. O'H. Giles, Brougham Place, North Adelaide, S. Australia.

E. H. Wood, Bligh's Road, Papanui, Christ Church, New Zealand.

H. W . Fysh, Tunmavil, via Leytown, Queensland.

W. H. Crosthwaite, 397 Dandenong Road, Armadale. j . T. Mills, Melrose, Harkaway.

R. Peter Mclntyre, Yootha, St. Kilda-St, Brighton.

The banners of England, unfurled across the sea, Floating out upon the wind, were beckoning to me, Storm-rent and battle-torn, smoke-stained and grey, The banners of England—and how could I stay ?

©lb Bo^s.

O England ! I heard the cry of those that died for thee, Sounding like an organ voice across the winter sea; They lived and died for England, and gladly went their way, England ! O, England ! how could I stay ?

Smith.—On the 20th June, to Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Oakhampton, Western Beach, Geelong—a son.

Ellis.—On the 12th July, 1915, at Hay, N.S. Wales, the wife of T. C. Ellis—a son.

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Cooper-Morrison.—On the 27th January, 1915, at Cairns' Memorial Church, East Melbourne, by the Rev. E. E. Baldwin, M.A., Hubert Lloyd, younger son of the late A. McDonald Cooper, Melbourne, to Christina Margaret, daughter of James Morrison, Boonahbira, Ensay, Gippsland.

McLaughlin-Piggin—On the 29th April, at St. John's Church, Corowa, by the Rev. E. Ward Thomas, Edward Rand, eldest son of James McLaughlin, llandley, N.S.W., to Eadith, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Piggin, of Corowa, N.S.W. P.rock-Patterson.—On the 15th May, at St. Peter's Church, Eastern Hill, by the Rev. Canon Hughes, James Brock, of Poon Boon, N.S.W., to Kathleen Mary, second daughter of the late Robt. C. Patterson, Kerang.

Buckland-Long.—On the 20th June, 1915, at the Consulate-General, Alexandria, Egypt, Lieutenant L. Buckland, Royal Naval Division, second son of the late Stephen Vine Buckland, of Geelong, to Rita Varian, elder daughter of W . Long, Esq, of Streatham, England, S.W. Noble-Maberly Smith.—On July 14th, at Geelong, Allen George, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Noble, " Angahook," Airey's Inlet, to Estelle, younger daughter of Mrs. and the late Dr. S. Maberly Smith, "Kara," Geelong.

Lane.—Killed in action at the Dardanelles, L. Clement Frederic Wills Lane, son of Rev. H. W . Lane, aged 24 years.

Te 1 ford.—James Campbell, second son of the late Thomas, and of Mrs. Telford, " Ibwiri," Vivian Grove, Hawthorn, Sergeant 1st Reinforcements (killed in action at the Dardanelles, June 3rd, 1915).

Smith.—Killed in action at the Dardanelles, about , 27th June, Eoin Lindsay Smith, 8th Light Horse Regiment, dearly beloved son of John and Euphemia A. Smith, Grassdale Estate, Grassdale, aged 24 years.

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Carr.—Killed in action at The Dardanelles, on the 29th June, Reginald Ivan Cooper Carr, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Carr, of Merchiston Hall, Eastern Beech, Geelong.

Campbell.—Died of wounds, received at the Dardanelles, about the 27th July, Captain Sidney. John Campbell, Australian Army Medical Corps,, son of Hugh Campbell, M.L.A., Portland, Victoria.

Eonald.—Killed in action at the Dardanelles, on the 12th July, Kenneth McGeorge, second son of Wilson • Ronald, of Nap Nap, Hay, N.S.W.

Extract from letter written by the late Dr. S. J. Campbell, on the 1st October, 1914:—" Enclosed is a money order which is the second instalment of my subscription to the-School Rebuilding Fund.

Will you let me know how my O.G.G. subscription stands ? I want to get such matters fixed up> as I have volunteered, and though I have not yet heard definitely, am hoping to be taken in one of the Field '• A.mbulance Corps with the 2nd. Expeditionary Force.

In any case, I am going to England next January or February.

I have seen some O.G.G's who are going with the 1st. Force. My work, if I go, will: not be as arduous or dangerous as theirs, but a man .must,do what he is most fitted for. I hope they get! through all right."

From Broadmeadows' Camp, on the 9th February, the late Eoin L. Smith wrote :—" I spen^ a fortnight in the Light Horse Depot, and while I was. .there made some enquiries about the Motor Cycle Despatch Riders. I found that there were openings',; but the positions were hard to get, and hearing that I might be able to get a transfer to the 8th Light Horse I made application and was lucky enough; to get a transfer to the 1st Reinforcements of this; Regiment, so probably I shall get away very soon.

Barney Briggs was in the depot and got a transfer with me, and we are in the same tent, also Strong, another O.G.G. Captain Sid. Campbell is our medical officer, and Roddy Urquhart is in the same regiment. I hope to get into the thick of things before long, and l a m

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very glad to have Barney Briggs for a mate. In conclusion I wish you luck with the Head of the River eiew : you coached me in five crews, including interState, and taught me a lot besides rowing at the same time. Some fellows get into trouble here for disobeying Non-Coms., but I don't think a fellow who has been coached for rowing would do that."

Colonel N. B. de Lancey Forth, who commands an Arab Battalion at Cedareff, East Sudan, has been awarded the new decoration of the Military Cross, in connection with an incident on the Abyssinian Frontier.

"By order of the D.M.S., Egypt, Major E. Sandford Jackson, of No. 1 General Hospital, is attached to No. 2 General Hospital, as Surgical Specialist, until further notice."

H. M. Downes has held for some months an important staff appointment with rank of Major, in Cape Town. Recently he has been offered a position in what was German S.W. Africa, with promotion to rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He has volunteered for service at the front, in Europe, with the South African Contingent, and has decided not to accept the position offered to him, if by accepting it he is prevented from going to Europe with the South African Contingent.

Captain J. Percy Chirnside, who went to England early this year with his family, has been appointed Captain in the Remounts, and is stationed at the Remount Depot, Swaythling, near Southampton.

H e finds the work interesting, and especially so when acting as receiving officer. In one week as many as 795 horses passed through his hands.

This meant long hours daily, from 5 a.fn. to 1 o'clock the following morning.

The most exciting part of his work is when he takes horses across to France. Mrs. Chirnside is helping in hospital work in London.

Their son Percy is at the Royal Military College, Camberley, Surrey. Jack is at school at Malvern, and Andrew is a scout at Seven Oaks. We hear Tom Austin is also at Seven Oaks.

Extract from letter written by Dr. G. A. Douglas McArthur, shortly after his arrival in London :—" At Port Said we got the first

pineapple plantation at Oatw, Faiuai HOMESTEAD. FIELDS. PACKING. AND SHIPPING

Photos, sent by H. Blomfield

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news of the Australian troops in action, but got no details until we reached Gibraltar. What we read there thrilled us through and through.

"The Times" during three successive days devoted full front pages to accounts of the landing and could not say enough in their praise, and finished up by saying, ' Finer deeds have not been done in the war.

These raw Colonial troops by their night landing, their storming of an almost perpendicular cliff, and their holding of the position for four days without support of artillery, have proved themselves the equal of the heroes of Mons, The Marne, and Ypres.' Australians are much appreciated here, and are at once given commissions or sent on active service almost immediately. I saw Mr. John Turribull at Henden last week. He landed about three weeks ago and has been given a commission in the Artillery. Alex.

Mcintosh and three others arrived three weeks ago and joined King Edward's Horse. They have already been sent over to France. I got a Captain's commission in the R.A.M.C. before I had been here a week and I started duty in another week. At present T am attached to Queen Alexandra's Military Hospital, which was built in 1907 and has about 300 beds.

It is nicely situated on the Thames Embankment. I hope we shall not be kept here long; we all hope to get out to the front sooner or later. I have heard that Bill Godby has been sent over to France after being at Aldershot for a month."

Captain C. F. Drought went through a special course at the Staff College, Camberley, Surrey, during March. The course extended over a month and was for junior captains and senior subalterns. Writing on the 21st March, he said:—"You will see from the above address that I have not yet gone abroad. When that happy event is to happen none of us yet know.

We live in hopes of going out in a fortnight, a month, or any time, as long as we see some fighting."

G. A. Fairbairn, who is a Second Lieutenant in the 18th Huzzars, had the bad luck to be " gassed " on his first night in the trenches. He was off duty at the time and was asleep in a dug-out. The cloud of gas was forty feet high and was felt a mile and a half behind their trench. He does riot know how he got

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away, as he was quite dazed for a few days afterwards.

He was treated at the Base Hospital, and is now, we iixc glad to say, on the convalescent list.

H e has gone to England on sick leave.

C. O. Faii-bairn, who has a commission in the Loyal North Lancashires, has gained his flying certificate, :ind is now doing duty with the Flying Corps.

P. E. F. Chirnsidc joined the Royal Military College, Cambcrley, Surrey, in April, and hopes to pass out on the 15th August and join the reserve of the 9th of 12th Lancers.

In a letter written on the 5th July, he says:—"I was out with Gerald Burston to-day in the car. He looks rather pulled down. H e had a very bad time and nearly lost his leg. He landed at the Dardanelles at daybreak and was shot at 3 o'clock the same afternoon, so he did not have much of a go. It was some time before his leg was attended to and it became septic and he suffered much pain.

However he is recovering fast now arid can walk fairly well, although his leg is very stiff." W e now learn by cable that Chirnside has passed out of Sandhurst and obtained a commission in the 8th Hussars.

T. R. Cunningham, who joined the officers' training camp at Broadmeadows, in May, was recommended for a commission in the Australian Expeditionary Force, and offered a staff appointment, which he accepted. He has since been promoted to the rank of Captain, and is orderly officer to Colonel Burston, who is in command of the 8th Infantry Brigade of the A.I.E. Force.

T. N. Stretch left Egypt on the 4th of April.

He was one of fifty Colonials chosen for commissions in the British Army. He is now hard at work at Woolwich, and hopes soon to see service at the front.

A. J. Mcintosh is in France with King Edward's Horse. He writes:—"We are camped in a paddock about three miles from the firing line in little mianvas we have built of branches and bags. It is hard to realise where you are at times, as everything seems perfectly peaceful.

Practically all the land is cultivated. You often see an old trench running through the middle of a wheat field. The guns usually get busy about 6 o'clock in the evening and keep going until early morning. We are well within range, but so far they haven't pointed them this way."

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School (Mtce^BearersGENERAL ATHLETIC COMMITTEE The Head Master (President), Masters, and the following boys:—W. S. Kelly, G. P. Kay, K. C. WTebbWare, C. R. Botterill, B. B. Mackinnon, F. P. Brett, A. C. W . Fisken, C. C. Austin, D. Moffatt, T. C. Manifold, W. S. Lindsay, J. A. de L. Affleck, J. V. F"airbairn, N. F. Armytage.

SUB-COMMITTEES, Boat Club—Lieut.-Col. Garrard, Mr. E. C. H. Taylor, F. P. Brett, W. S. Kelly, G. P. Kay. v

Cricket—Mr. E. T. Williams, Mr. R. G. Jennings, C. R. Botterill, W. S. Kelly, B. B. Mackinnon.

Swimming—Mr. E. W. Opie, W . S. Kelly, K. Webb-Ware, G. P . Kay.

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Tennis and Fives—Mr. E. V. Butler, Mr. C. H. Brewer, G. P. Kay, T. C. Manifold, J. V. Fairbairn.

Fastime and Assault-at-Arms—Rev. C. H. Lea, Mr. C. H. Brewer, W. S. Kelly, B. B. Mackinnon, G. P. Kay, C. R. Botterill, and Capt. J. Webb (ex officio).

Football—Mr. E. C. H. Taylor, Mr. E. W . Opie, Mr. W. S. Kelly, G. P. Kay, C. R. Botterill, T. C. Manifold, C. C. Austin.

Cale—Lieut.-Col. A. F. Garrard, Mr. E. V. Butler, W. S. Kelly, G. P. Kay, J. A. de L. Affleck.

Running—Mr. C. H. Brewer, Mr. G. A. Hancock, K. C. Webb-Ware, G. P. Kay, C. R. Botterill, T. C. Manifold, W. S. Kelly.

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OFFICERS. Chairman G.A.C.—Mr. E. T. Williams.

jfootball.

Hon. Treasurer G.A.C.—Mr. A. Morris.

Hon. Secretary G.A.C.—W. S. Kelly.

Prefects—W. S. Kelly (Senior Prefect), G. P. Kay, K. C. Webb-Ware, C. R. Botterill, B. B. Mackinnon, F. P. Brett, A. C. W . Fisken, C. C. Austin, D. Moffatt.

Captain of Boats—F. P. Brett.

Hon. Treasurer of Boat Club—Lieut.-Col. A. F. Garrard.

Captain of Eleven—C. R. Botterill; Vice-Captain, W. S. Kelly. Hon. Secretary—C. R. Botterill.

Captain of Eighteen—G. P. Kay. Hon. Treasurer of Tennis Club—Mr. E. V. Butler.

Hon. Secretary—J. V. Fairbairn.

Hon. Secretary of Pastime and Assault at Arms— W. S. Kelly.

Librarians—Mr. A. Morris, G. P. K a y ; Sub-Librarian, B. B. Mackinnon, A. C. Fisken, G. Rutledge.

Editors of "The Corian "—Mr. E. T. Williams, B. B. Mackinnon.

C O M M O N W E A L T H S E N I O R CADETS. Officer in Charge—Lieut. E. W . Opie.

Platoon Sergeants—Sgt. F. R. S. Mawson, Sgt. H.C. Brisbane.

Corporal—F. H. S. Mair.

Act.-Corporals—W. H. Bailey, N. F. Beggs, C. E. G. Beveridge, H. G. Furnell, T. A. S. Jackson, C. Nicholas, R. M. Shannon, J. G. Stevenson.

C O M M O N W E A L T H C I T I Z E N FORCES. Sergeant—W. S. Kelly.

Corporal—K. C. Webb-Ware.

We have at last brdken our long succession of defeats and have finished the season with second place.

Our improved position is chiefly due to the fact that the team was evenly balanced, with the result that all the responsibility was not placed on the shoulders of an outstanding few.

The chief feature of our play was undoubtedly our handball and short accurate passing, which had the effect of keeping the game fast and open. Our ruck was strong and generally succeeded in getting the ball away from the centre bounce to the forward line, which invariably made good use of its opportunities, and avoided undue crowding, which is so liable to destroy any show of system. The team was fast and beyond the average in weight, with good staying power, which was chiefly the result of regular physical exercises, which were seriously and systematically undertaken. The senior house matches were an immense assistance in bringing forward promising players, and giving valuable experience in match play, which should assist us in maintaining the good standard of football which has now been established.

Mr. Taylor is to be particularly congratulated upon the success which has attended his efforts as coach, and Kay gained useful experience in the position of captain, which he did not fail to use to advantage.

We would like to take this opportunity of congratulating Wesley College upon again winning the championship —a success which they thoroughly deserve.

Twelve of last year's team were available, and they all showed improved form. Kay set his side a fine example. His play in the centre was always most effective, and his coolness, certainty and absolute fairness were great factors in the team's success. Botterill at half-centre-back was the most dashing player in the team, his timely rushes saving his side again and again. Armytage played a very strong game in-the ruck, where he was seldom beaten. Bailey, whether

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roving or forward, was very clever, being quick on to the ball, and always made good use of it. Brisbane showed great pace and dash on the half-back line. H e possesses the knack of getting out of difficulties and coming through with the ball. Manifold played the same consistent game that he did last year. His play at centre-back was invaluable, and his kicking in was always reliable. Furnell proved himself to be a natural footballer, and the forwards owe a great deal to his accurate passing. Thomas, Beveridge, and Austin played very sound football throughout the whole season. The new men all made good.

Mackinnon played full forward, and did remarkably well.

He heads the goal-kicking list. Bowler showed dash and determination on the wing. Affleck, Lindsay, Stevenson, and Ronald, all did their full share of the ruck work in an able manner, while Mair's determination on the forward line brought him through many a tight tussle.

Thomson showed great promise, whether roving or forward, and should do very well next year.

PUBLIC SCHOOL MATCHES. S C H O O L v. W E S L E Y C O L L E G E .

This match was played on the Geelong Oval on Tuesday, July 6th.

It was our first game for the season, and there was a good deal of speculation as to how the team would shape.

Wesley won the toss, and kicked with the wind. They quickly established a lead and scored 4 goals 3 behinds to our solitary point.

The second quarter proved the most sensational of the match.

After Wesley scored another goal, we went off with a rush, and by half-time we had five goals on the board, and were only six points behind our opponents.

It was a great recovery, and made the last half of the game very interesting.

In the third quarter Wesley slowly forged ahead, and scored 2 goals 7 behinds to our 4 points. In the last term a repetition of the rush in the second quarter was looked forward to, but the heavy going had told on both teams, and after scoring 7 points our pace

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slackened.

Wesley finished well, scoring before the bell rang, the match ending in their 30 points.

The scores at the end of each quarter were 1st 2nd 3rd Final Wesley 5-8 4-3 7-15 9-19 School 0-1 5-6 6-7 5-2

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Wesley lasted well under adverse circumstances, and thoroughly deserved their win. Their best players were Buchanan, A. C. Morris (ruck), Broadbent (back), Adams (half-back), Grant (centre), Loader and. J. G. Morris.

For the School, Furnell was perhaps the pick of a very even lot, his forward work being very clever.

Kay played a very consistent game in the centre until his ankle gave way. Armytage did very well while on the ball, and Brisbane, half-back, beat his man handsomely, his rushes being very effective.

Botterill played a strong game, but tired towards the finish, while Manifold (centre back) saved in great style, his kicking off being consistently good. The best of the others were Thomson, Beveridge and Austin.

Goal-kickers: Wesley—Cumming (3), West (2), Adams, Donaldson, A. C. Morris and Loader ; School —Furnell (3), Bailey (2), Mackinnon.

S C H O O L v. M.G.S. This match was played on the M.C.C., on July 16th.

It was the 67th game, and of these, Melbourne have won 31, the School 28, while 8 have been drawn.

In the first quarter Melbourne scored 1 goal 2 behinds to our 2 goals 2 behinds. In the second term the School had by far the better of the game, and at half-time the scores stood—School, 4 goals 7 behinds, M.G.S., 2 goals 3 behinds. The third quarter was more evenly contested, but still whatever advantage there was rested with us, for we increased our tally by 9 points to Melbourne's 3 points.

At three quarter time we had a lead of 20 points, and it looked a certain victory for us, but in the last quarter of an hour the Melburnians came with a great rush and rattled on 5 goals, eventually winning a most exciting game by 7 points.

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On the merits of the play we were distinctly unlucky to lose. At a critical state of the game two bad decisions were given against us, and both these meant goals to M.G.S. However, although our opponents admitted themselves that they were fortunate in winivng, we congratulate them on their very fine rally.

They displayed both pluck and determination, which arc so important in any game, and turned what appeared to be certain defeat into a very fine win.

The scores at the end of each quarter were:— M.G.S. School

1st 1-2 2-2

2nd 2-3 4-7

3rd 2-6 5-8

Final Points 1-1 1-1 48 41 5-11

The best man on the Melbourne side was Herring (half-back). He was sure, and constantly saved his side. Grim wade and Noske (half-back) and Garrett (full back) were very useful. Sharp, Officer, Harrison, Heyward, Woinarski and Peacock all deserve mention.

Bailey for the School was the best on the side. His roving was excellent throughout the game.

Armytage played a most effective game in the ruck.

Austin was never seen to- better advantage on the wing, while Bowler made a most creditable first appearance on the other wing.

Kay (centre) played his usual cool game and handled the ball very cleverly.

Mackinnon, Furnell, and Thompson played good football forward, while Brisbane, Manifold, and Botterill (back), defended admirably. Bailey, Thomson, Mackinnon, Furnell, and Armytage, each scored a goal..

SCHOOL v. X A V I E R C O L L E G E .

This match was played on the Corio Oval, on July 30th. The first quarter was fairly even, Xavier scoring 2 goals 2 behinds to our 3 goals 4 behinds. In the second term we took the upper hand, and scored 5 goals 3 behinds to our opponents' 1 goal 1 behind, the scores at half-time being—8 goals 7 behinds to 3 goals 3 behinds. In the third term we still held our own, adding 2 goals 7 behinds to 1 goal, while in the last quarter we finished more strongly than in our previous

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matches, scoring 3 goals 5 behinds to 1 goal 2 behinds, the final scores being—13 goals 19 behinds to 5 goals 5 behinds, in our favour.

W e thus won our first Public School match after three years' patient waiting for the tide of fortune to turn, and when the final bell rang, the enthusiasm of the boys knew no bounds.

1st 2nd 3rd Final Points 10-14 13-19 97 School 3-4 8-7 4-3 5-5 35 Xavier 2-2 3-3 Kay played excellent football in the centre, and Botterill, half-back, was very prominent. These two were perhaps the best on the ground.

Mackinnon was in good form forward, and Furnell, as usual, handled the ball cleverly.

Bailey maintained the high standard of play that he displayed in the M.G.S. match, while Lindsay played the best game he has shown us yet.

Armytage, Thomson, Bowler and Brisbane were most useful, and Affleck, particularly in the latter stages of the game, quite justified his inclusion in the team. Beveridge and Manifold were, as usual, safe defenders.

The goals were kicked by Mackinnon (5), Armytage (2), Furnell (2), Affleck (2), Beveridge and Mair.

Best form for Xavier was shown by McGinniss (half-back), Hood, forward and roving, (who kicked 3 goals), Noonan and Ryan.

S C H O O L v. SCOTCH C O L L E G E .

This match was played on the M.C.C. on Friday, August 6th. The first quarter was fairly even.

We went off with a rush and quickly scored 2 goals. The Scotch rallied and scored 3 goals with great accuracy from difficult angles. The term ended with the scores —School, 2 goals 4 behinds; Scotch, 3 goals. In the second quarter we repeated our usual rally and monopolised the play, scoring 5 goals 2 behinds to our opponents two points. Kay's fine form in the centre was mainly responsible for this, while the forwards did not waste their opportunities, Mackinnon kicking one fine goal from fully 50 yards out.

W e had a comfortable lead at half-time, and entered the second half with great confidence.

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The third term was very evenly contested, each side scoring three goals, while we had slightly the advantage in bchinds.

Having a lead of 31 points we adopted defensive tactics in the last quarter, with the result that the. scoring slackened a little.

We still held the advantage, and finishing strongly, scored 2 goals 1 behind to 1 goal 3 behinds.

W e thus won an excellent game by 34 points. The match was played in the best of spirits, and though it was stubbornly fought out, nothing unfair was seen on either side. It was very well umpired by Elder. Scotch took their defeat like sportsmen, and" after the match their representatives came into our dressing-room and congratulated the team. They undoubtedly deserved their victory, and it is doubtful whether the School has been seen to better advantage for a very long time. The scores were:— 1st 2nd 3rd Final Points School I 2-4 7-6 I 10-9 I 12-10 I 82 Scotch | 3-0 3-2 I 6-3 I 7-6 I 48 For the School, Kay perhaps was the best of a wonderfully even lot, his coolness in the centre was mainly responsible for the activity of the forwards throughout the game. Armytage, especially in the first half, was brilliant in the ruck, his knocking out from the throw-in being particularly effective.

Botterill (half-back) was consistently good throughout the match. His rushes saved his side repeatedly.

Mackinnon (forward) was in rare form, and besides marking cleverly, he kicked four goals.

Furnell, Bailey and Manifold all deserve special mention, but it is useless to attempt to individualise for the team played with that clock-work precision which makes every member prominent at one time or another. For Scotch, Rogerson (half-forward) was not surpassed in the game. His high marking was brilliant, and his general play left nothing to be desired. Trim (halfback), Booth (centre), Craig (back), who saved his side repeatedly, but his kicking-off was poor ; Fleming (ruck and back), Ride (especially in the last quarter), and Thomas played very well. The absence of Spencer and Dunn on the centre line considerably

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weakened our opponents in that part of the field, but their substitutes made a very good fight of it with Austin and Bowler all through the ma.tch.

The goal-kickers were :—School: Mackinnon (4), Armytage (3), Furnell (2), Stevenson, Bailey and Affleck.- Scotch: Thomas (3), Coy (2), Williams and Rogerson.

SCHOOL v. GEELONG COLLEGE. This, our last match, was played on the Corio Oval on Friday, August 20th. The meeting of the two Geelong schools always attracts a large attendance of supporters and friends, and this year was no exception to the general rule. Amongst the School supporters the Western District w»;s especially well represented.

There was a fairly strong wind blowing which favored the south goal.

The College won the toss and had first use of it, but did not make good their opportunities. They failed to press their frequent attacks home, but they were not altogether to blame in this respect, for Botterell, Brisbane, Thomas and Manifold formed a barrier which was difficult to break through all day. Stevenson opened the scoring account by hitting the post, but later on Furnell made amends with a goal after a very fine mark. Mackinnon also scored, so at the end of the first term we had a lead of two goals. With the wind in our favor a substantial increase in the score was expected in the second quarter, but the College backs played very stubbornly, and confined the scoring account to two goals, but they themselves, thanks to our backs, failed to add a point. So at the half-time interval we held a comfortable lead (4 goals 5 behinds to 3 behinds).

The third quarter was snghtly in favor of the College, who scored 3 goals 4 behinds to our 3 goals 1 behind. Their forwards, for the first time in the match, came into prominence and Birnie, Hodgson and Hawkes scored, while Bailey, Mackinnon, and Armytage did similar duty for the School. For the first part of the last term the College pressed very hard and a goal (Mackay) decreased our lead to 17 points.

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Anything might have happened then, but the School pulled themselves together, and playing splendid football, scored four goals in quick succession and thus placed the issue beyond doubt.

Bailey was responsible for three of these goals from difficult angles. The final bell left us winners by 41 points.

It was a good match and 1)he play was much more even than the scores would indicate. Pride of place must be given to the back line. Time and again they repulsed attacks which looked certain to score, liottcrill, Brisbane, Thomas and Manifold may be bracketed together, for it would be unfair to separate them. Kay (centre) set his team a fine example.

It is doubtful whether he has ever been seen to better advantage. Bailey, forward and roving, was very clever in both places and scored 4 good goals. Armytagc and Beveridge played very well in the ruck, the former marking particularly well. Furnell, Thomson, Affleck and Mackinnon were always prominent.

For the College Mackay, whose high marking was a feature of the match; McKenzie (roving), C. Carr, G. Carr, Waugh, Carrick, Hawkes and McLennan all played good football.

The game was played in a good spirit and both teams were cheered at the finish for a fine manly exhibition. The scores at the end of each quarter were— 1st 2nd 3rd Final Points 7-6 I 11-7 I 73 4-5 2-2 School 3.7 4-8 I 32 0-3 0-3 College Goal-kickers:-School: Bailey (4), Macfannon (2), Armytage (2), Thomson, Furnell and Stevenson.

CoUefe: Birnie, Hodgson, Hawkes, Mackay.

• -PREMIERSHIP Mat

Wesley College ..

Geelong Grammar..

Scotch College M.G.S. Xavier College Geelong College . .

TABLE, played

5 5 5 5 5 5

Won

5 3 2 2 2 1

1915 Lost

Points

2 3 3 3 4

20 12 8 8 8 4

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MATCHES.

June 5th—v. Ormond College. Won. G.G.S., 8 goals S behinds; O.C., 5 goals 6 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Affleck (2), Furnell (2), Armytage, Stevenson, Wilkins, Mackinnon.

June 12th—Mercantile Team, Geelong. Won. G.G.S., 10 goals 14 behinds; M.T., 10 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Mackinnon (3), Furnell (2), Kay (2), Armytage, R. Lindsay (2).

June 19th—v. Batesford Football Club. Won. G.G.S., 9 goals 20 behinds; B.F.C., 1 goal 2 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Kay (3), Furnell (3), Mackinnon (2), Webster.

June 26th—v. Scotch College. Lost. G.G.S., S goals 12 behinds; S.C., 6 goals 10 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: R. Lindsay (3), Furnell (2).

July 10th—y. Barrabool Football Club. Won. G.G.S., 10 goals 15 behinds; B.F.C., 3 goals 7 behinds.

Goalkickers for the School: Furnell (2), Mackinnon (2), Kay, Armytage, Stevenson, Bailey (2), Thomson.

July 24th—v. Metropolitan Farm, Werribee. Won. G.G.S., 10 goals 14 behinds; M.F., 2 goals 6 behinds. Goalkickers for the School: Kelly (2), Mackinnon (2)," Furnell, Armytage, Kay, Austin, Ronald, Beveridge.

2nd XVIII. The Second X V I I I . has had a most successful season, and has earned its success by keenness and hard training. Out of nine matches played, seven have been won and two lost. Six of these matches were against Public School XVIL's, and the fact that we won five augurs well for our first team next year.

The team has been a good solid combination right through, but some names are worthy of special mention.

Affleck, who captained the team until his inclusion in the First X V I I I . for the Xavier match, played well half-forward.

Webb-Ware took Affleck's place as captain, and played very well in the ruck.

Bowler was very effective as a rover until included in the First X V I I I . for the Melbourne Grammar match.

Nicholas has also done consistently good work roving.

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( c e n t r e ) , F i t z n e a d a n d W i l k i n s ( w i n g s ) , R. L i n d s a y J a c k s o n , M c F a r l a n e , a n d W e b s t e r ( f o r w a r d ) , h a v e all played excellent football.

T h e record of t h e m a t c h e s p l a y e d b y t h e S e c o n d s is as f o l l o w s : — June 12th—Ballarat Grammar. Won. G.G.S., 10 goals 13 behinds; B.G., 1 goal 5 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School : Mclntyre (3), Lindsay ii. (3), Affleck (3), McKewan.

June 19th—v. Geelong High School. Won. G.G.S., 4 goals 1 behind; G.H.S., 1 goal 4 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: McFarlane (3), Bowler.

June 26th—v. Wesley College. Lost. W. College, 11 goals 5 behinds; G.G.S., 1 goal 8 behinds. Goal-kicker for the School: Fisken.

July 3rd—v. Caulfield Grammar. Lost. C.G., 10 goals 9 behinds; G.G.S., 7 goals 10 behinds. Goal-kickers: School —Webb-Ware, Affleck, Mair, Mclntyre, Jackson, Fisken, Gilchrist.

July 10th—v. Geelong College. Won. G.G.S., 6 goals 11 behinds; G.C., 3 goals 4 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Affleck (2), Jackson (2), White (2).

July 24th—v. Melbourne Grammar. Won. G.G.S., 9 goals 8 behinds; M.G.S., 7 goals 8 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Jackson (3), 1'isken (2), Maslin, Moffatt, White, Webster.

July 31st—v. Scotch College. Won. G.G.S., 7 goals 10 behinds; S.C., 6 goals 8 behinde. Goal-kickers for the School: Jackson (3), Fisken, Lindsay, Moffatt, Webster.

August 7th—v. Wesley College. Won. G.G.S., 4 goals 8 behinds; W.S., 4 goals 7 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School Jackson (2), Wilkins, Fisken.

August 14th—v. Geelong College. Won. G.G.S., 12 goals 13 behinds; G.C., 2 goals 1 behind. Goal-kickers for the School: Jackson (3), Nicholas (2), Fisken (2), Moffat (2), Mclntyre, McFarlane, Gellion.

3rd XVIII. The Thirds have played six matches this season, v-inning three. They have shown great keenness, and have played some good games, especially against Geelong College. Hallowes (captain) led the team well throughout the season, and did fine work half-forward. \V. Cooke and Beggs (ruck), Toyne (forward), who kicked 30 goals during the season, McKewan (back), and Dyson (wing) were all good.

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June 12th—v. Junior Technical, Geelong. Lost. J.T., 3 goals 3 behinds; G.G.S., 2 goals 3 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Toyne (2), Cooke.

June 19th—v. Ballarat College. Lost. B.C., 10 goals 13 behinds; G.G.S., 6 goals 7 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Toyne (6).

June 26th—v. Junior Technical, Geelong. Won. G.G.S., 3 goals 7 behinds;r J.T., 3 goals 6 behinds.

Goal-kickers for t'^c School: i c.yne (2), Hallowes.

July 10th—v. Geelong College. G.G.S., 15 goals 22 behinds; G.C., 2 goals. Goal-kickers for the School: Toyne (8), Hallowes (3), Beggs, Dyson, Ruthledge, McEwan.

August 7th—v. Ballarat College. Lost. B.C., 10 goals 13 behinds; G.G.S., 7 goals S behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Toyne (4), Fell (2), McEwan.

August 14—v. Geelong College. Won. G.G.S., 16 goals 11 behinds; G.C., 4 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Toyne (9), Hallowes (2), Cunningham (2), Hasker, McKewan, White.

A match was played on August 7th by a mixed first and fourth team, against Ballarat Grammar School, the result being a win for the School by 3 goals 12 behinds to 1 goal 8 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Armytage, Affleck, Bowler.

Under 15.

The under IS team has had eight matches this season, of which they have won three. J. Hasker, the captain, has done splendid work all through the season, and has been well backed up by R. Travers (rover), Irvine (forward), Turner (back), Connor (ruck), Dawes (ruck), Tallis (half-back), T. Lindsay (rover).

The following are the results of the matches played:— June 12th—v. Junior Technical, Geelong. Won. G.G.S.* IS goals 26 behinds; J.T., 2 goals 1 behind. Goal-kickers for the School: Irvine (4), McKewan ii. (7), Travers (2), Hasker (2).

June 26th—v. Junior Technical, Geelong. Lost. J.T., 5 goals 2 behinds; G.G.S., 2 goals 2 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Lindsay, Crisp.

July 3rd—v. Scotch College. Lost. S.C., 17 goals 18 behinds; G.G.S., 2 goals 4 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School; Brisbane ii., Toyne,

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July 10th—v. Geelong College. Won. G.G.S., 5 goals IS behincls; G.C., 1 goal 5 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Haskcr (2), Crisp, Turner, Ritchie.

July 24th—v. Melbourne Grammar. Lost. M.G.S., 16 goals 8 behinds; G.G.S., 3 goals 5 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Haskcr, Irvine, Mackinnon.

July 31st—v. Scotch College. Won. G.G.S., 5 goals 6 behinds; S.C., 4 goals 3 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Toyne (4), Lindsay.

August 7th—v. Wesley College. Lost. W.C., 23 goals 19 behinds; G.G.S., nil. The School team was very much weakened by many absentees.

August 14th—v. Geelong College. Lost. G.C., 3 goals 6 behinds; G.G.S., 2 goals 7 behinds. Goal-kickers for the School: Crisp, Irvine.

Under 13.

The under 13 boys have shown considerable improvement this season. R. G. Ritchie and W. K. McKewan have captained the different teams, and have both done well. Good form has also been shown by J. A. Tallis, A. D. Macneil, R. Martin, F. R. Vincent, J. E. DeLittle and G. W. Ashton.

All these boys show promise. The matches resulted as follows :— Versus Geelong College—Won. Versus Melbourne Preparatory Grammar School— Lost.

Versus Geelong College (return match)—Lost.

HOUSES MATCHES. FIRST

ROUND.

1st Match.—Manifold House v. Perry House.

1st XVIII. Manifold House defeated Perry House, 11 goals 11 behinds (77 points) to 3 goals 7 behinds (25 points). Goal-kickers: Manifold—Furnell (5), Kelly (3), Mackinnon (2), Bailey ; Perry—Armytage, Reynolds, Kay. 2nd XVIII. Manifold House defeated Perry House, 6 goals 10 behinds (46 points) to 6 goals 8 behinds (44 points).

Goal-kickers: Manifold—Fraser (2), Simson iv., Perry, MacFarlane, Sargood; Perry—Herbert (2), Hallowes (2), Cooke, Toyne..

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2nd. Match—Manifold House v. Cuthbertson House.

1st. XVIII. Manifold House defeated Cuthbertson House, 8 goals 6 behinds (54 points) to 2 goals 2 behinds (14 points). Goal-kickers: Manifold—MacFarlane (3). MacKinnon (2), Furnell (2) , Kelly. Cuthbertson—Affleck, Webster.

2nd. XVIII. Cuthbertson House defeated Manifold, House, 5 goals 11 behinds (41 points) to 2 goals 6 behinds (18 points).

Goal-kickers: Cuthbertson—O'Hara, Pacey (2), Angas, Youngman. Manifold—Perry, Fraser.

3rd. Match .—Perry House v. Cuthbertson House.

1st. XVIII. Perry House defeated Cuthbertson House, 9 goals 10 behinds (82 points) to 4 goals 7 behinds (31' points).

Goal-kickers:. Perry—Stevenson (3), Toyne (2), Armytage, Mclntyre, Fisken, Maslin. Cuthbertson —Affleck, R. Lindsay, Webster, Jardine.

2nd. XVIII. Perry House defeated Cuthbertson House, 4 goals 8 behinds (32 points) to 1 goal 3 behinds (9 points).

Goal-kickers: Perry—Herbert, Morris, Fell, Hallowes. Cuthbertson—Chrisp.

SECOND ROUND. 1st. Match —Perry House v. Manifold House.

1st. XVIII. Manifold House defeated Perry House, 12 goals 6 behinds (78 points) to 7 goals 5 behinds (47 points).

Goal-kickers: Manifold—Furnell (2), Mackinnon (2), Kelly (2), D. Black (2), Pardey (2), WebbWare, Bailey. Perry.—Armytage (4), Toyne, J. Hasker, Stevenson.

2nd. XVIII. Perry House defeated Manifold House, 7 goals 8 behinds (50 points) to 4 goals 6 behinds (30 points). Goal-kickers: Perry.—Fell (2), Armstrong (2), Hallowes, Tewkesbury, Hayne.

Manifold.—Perry (2), Butler, R. Kelly.

2nd. Match —Manifold House v. Cuthbertson House.

1st. XVIII. Manifold House defeated Cuthbertson House, 6 goals 6 behinds (42 points) to 4 goals 6 behinds (30 points).

Goal-kickers: Manifold.—Kelly (2), Mackinnon (2), Furnell, McKewan. Cuthbertson.—Affleck (2), Hesketh, R. Lindsay.

2nd. XVIII. Cuthbertson House defeated Manifold House, 5 goals 11 behinds (41 points) to 2 goals 9 behinds (21 points). Goal-kickers: Cuthbertson.—Pacey (2), Angas, O'Hara, Hasker.

Manifold.—Fetherstonhaugh, Butler.

3rd. Match —Cuthbertson House v. Perry House.

1st. XVIII. Perry House defeated Cuthbertson House, 7 goals 11 behinds (53 points) to 5 goals 6 behinds (36 points).

Goal-kickers: Perry.—Jackson (3), Armytage (2), Reynolds, Herbert. Cuthbertson.—Affleck, Bowler, Thomson, R. Lindsay, Hasker. ,

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2n:l. XVIII. Perry House defeated Cuthbertson House, 12 goals 13 bchinds (85 points) to 5 goals 7 behinds (37 points).

Goal-kickers: Perry.—Hallowes (4), Armstrong (3),. J. Armytage, Fell (2), Travers, McLeod.

Cuthbertson.—Bosscnce, Pacey, Angas, Rutlcdge (2).

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RESULT

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Total.

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EXCHANGES. The Editor begs to acknowledge the following :—The Wykehamist, The Blue, The Marlburian (2), The Meteor (2), The Aldcnhamian, The Glenalmond Chronicle, The Carthusian (2), The Taylorian (2), The Wellingtonian (2), The Radleian (2), The Wesley College Chronicle, The Scotch Collegian, The Mclburnian, The Pegasus, The Sydneian, The King's School Magazine (2), The St. Peter's School Magazine, The Townsville Grammar School School Magazine, The Magazine of the University of Queensland, The Reporter, The Armidalian, The Swan, The Launcestonian, The Hutchins School Magazine (2), The Taranakian (2), The Waitakian (2), The Nelsonian, The Otago High School Magazine, The Wellingtonian, The Canterbury Agricultural College Magazine, The Student, The Hawkesbury Agricultural College Journal.

Zbc Crosscountry IRaces.

The Senior and Junior races were held this year on August 18th and 19th respectively. The Senior race was restricted to A pack and boys in B pack over 16 ; lellows on the training list did not run. There had been a good deal of rain previously, and the ground was soft, and here and there water was standing quite deeply. On both days, however, the weather was beautiful.

In the Senior race, Powers soon obtained a big lead which he maintained without difficulty, and finished first by a couple of hundred yards, in 26mins.

1 sec. The next runners were close together.

The Junior race provided an easy win for Cuthbertson House, who had the first three home, and finished their six men in the first nine places. Several promising juniors were noticed, and we shall hope to have a supply of good milers in future years.

Our prospects for next term are about the same as last year, and the best results should be obtained in the long events, for which we have three good candidates.

Results : — SENIOR CROSS-COUNTRY RACE. 1—H. Powers (26mins. lsec.)

2—H. Hallowes 3—H. Settle 4—R. F. Dyson 5—F. P. Brett 6—N. Bcggs 7—E. A. McKewan 8—J. V. Fairbairn 9—R. Vincent 10—J. Jardine 11—W. Pitt 12—A. C. Fisken 13—1. S. Black

14—G. J. Pardey 15^W. E. Hasker 16 f R. H. Dugdale [ L. Fell 18—G. Mclntyre 19—S. Plowman 20—R. McCaughey 21—T. Argyle 22—R. Brisbane 23—G. O'Hara 24—K. Herbert 25 fC. Maslin I I. Toyrfe

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TEAM PLACES. 1st—Manifold House, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13 .. . . = 46 2nd—Cuthbertson Huose, 1, 3, 10, 11, IS, 16= 56 3rd—Perry House, 2, 6, 12, 16, 18, 19 . . - . . = 73 JUNIOR CROSS-COUNTRY RACE. 1—T. Alexander 18—A. K. Speeding (23mins. 16secs.)

19—R. C. Bridgeford 2—T. Lindsay 20—A. H. White 3—L. Wingrove 21—R. Pullum 4—W. Irvine 22—G. Butler 5—R. I. Travers 23—D. R. Landale 6—W. Cudmore 24—D. A. White 7—A. Bowler 25—C. Adamson 8—K. Bostock 26—R. D. Travers 9—A. Bossence 27—G. Laird 10—R. Kelly 28—L. H. Wragge 11—R. Johnston 29—J. Elder 12—R. Perry 30—A. B. Barker 13—W. Armstrong 31—J. Keats IS—L. Turner 32—L. Tewksbury 16—D. Keep 33—R. Jack 17—G. Tallis TEAM PLACES. 1st—Cuthbertson House, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 . — 28 2nd—Perry House, 4, 5, 13, 14, 15, 26 , . =x 77 3rd—Manifold House, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 2 2 = 88 POINTS SCORED TOWARDS THE HOUSE ATHLETIC CUP. Cuthbertson House Manifold House Perry House

10 points.

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XEbe flfeuseum.

An attempt has been made this year to revive the old museum collection which was housed at the old school in a room in the Bracebridge Wilson Hall. This collection, which was formed in the time of Mr. Bracebridge Wilson (who was himself a keen naturalist and collector) had fallen into neglect owing chiefly to the fact that it was lodged in a very out of the way part of

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the School. This difficulty has now been removed, and a large room in the main school block, well furnished with glass cases, has been reserved for the Museum.

Of the specimens brought from the old school the best preserved are a collection of minerals from all parts of Europe and America. This collection was originally presented to the School by Mr. Bracebridge Wilson. With the exception of these minerals, a few birds' eggs and some fossils, there was nothing left of any value in the old collection. W e must not forget however to except the School skeleton (the skeleton in our cupboard), so long an object of veneration and awe to nervous new boys. She occupies— place aux dames — a prominent position in the new quarters.

We have to thank the Rev. S. A. Beveridge for a very fine assortment of native weapons and implements from New Guinea and Samoa and adjacent islands. The donor has promised to come and lecture on the uses of these quaint articles.

Mr. Beveridge also sent some valuable shells from the South Seas.

Mr. A. Kelly has very kindly sent us some splendid specimens of minerals from Pine Creek, Northern Territory.

C. M. and A. F . Garrard presented their fine collection of birds' eggs from Geelong district. These eggs, many from rare birds of this district, were nearly all found by the collectors themselves. G. Rutledge has also presented a fine collection of Victorian birds' eggs to the School.

A number of interesting old prints of Geelong have been given by Mr. A. R. Aylwin, which shows the town in its early days.

Now that a start has been made, we hope by degrees to build up a thoroughly scientific and at the same time practical museum at the School; one in which the boys will take a keen interest, and from which they will be able to obtain much useful information.

If aay old boys or friends of the School like to help the Museum by adding specimens to the collection, we shall be very grateful.

G.P.K.

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School prefectsTEenni* anb ffives* T h e L a w n T e n n i s and Fives C o m m i t t e e decided at t h e b e g i n n i n g of t h e t e r m t o p l a y off t h e H a n d i c a p Singles, D o u b l e s a n d F i v e s ' t o u r n a m e n t s this t e r m instead of d u r i n g t h e t h i r d t e r m , b e c a u s e t h e r e is generally too m u c h left till t h e last. T h i s t e r m w a s not very suited for tennis o w i n g t o t h e u n c e r t a i n t y of t h e w e a t h e r . H o w e v e r , t h e s e t o u r n a m e n t s h a v e all b e e n played off slowly, and only ten or t w e l v e are left in each event. T h e following a p p e a r t o h a v e t h e b e s t c h a n c e s in t h e Singles H a n d i c a p : — M c F a r l a n e , Bailey, Mair, J a c k s o n , D e L i t t l e , Fell a n d H e s k e t h .

In the Doubles — O'Hara-Hesketh, Furnell-Brisbane, and M c F a r l a n e - M a i r seem t o h a v e m o s t c h a n c e .

The w i n n e r of t h e H a n d i c a p F i v e s will p r o b a b l y b e one of the following—McFarlane, Fisken, Mackinnon, Manifold or Gellion.

N e x t t e r m t h e T e n n i s and F i v e s C h a m p i o n s h i p s will b e held a n d s h o u l d b e v e r y closely c o n t e s t e d , as M a n i fold, J a c k s o n , Mair, Bailey, a n d F a i r b a i r n s e e m t o h a v e e q u a l l y good c h a n c e s for t h e t e n n i s c h a m p i o n ship ; a n d M a c k i n n o n , F i s k e n , a n d Gellion are m o r e or less even at F i v e s . O n t h e first S a t u r d a y of n e x t t e r m a m a t c h h a s b e e n a r r a n g e d w i t h G e e l o n g College, t o b e p l a y e d on t h e Geelong L a w n T e n n i s C l u b ' s c o u r t s .

T h e School four will p r o b a b l y b e picked from t h e foll o w i n g — J a c k s o n , Manifold, Mair, Bailey, K a y , a n d F a i r b a i r n . I t is t o h o p e d t h a t t h e s e b o y s will t r y t o a r r a n g e for p l e n t y of practice in t h e h o l i d a y s , as t h e y will h a v e t o be a t t h e i r top t o m e e t w i t h a n y success a g a i n s t such a s t r o n g four a s t h e College will h a v e .

1875—1915.

1875—C. Fairbairn, H. Hopkins, R. H. Cole, D. S. Walker, C. N. Armytage, W. J. Austin.

1876—C. N. Armytage, R. H. Cole, A. J. Black, D. Mackinnon, D. F. Cole, W. J. Austin, F. S. Brush, D. S. Walker, S. H. Puckle.

1877—W. J. Austin, S. H. Puckle, F. S. Brush, T. Fairbairn, F. L. Armytage, A. Haines, F. W. Payne.

1878—T. Fairbairn, F. L. Armytage, F. W. Payne, F. W. A. Godfrey, A. Hopkins, S. Fairbairn, G. M. Smith, W. T. Manifold.

1879—F. Cole, S. Fairbairn, A. Hopkins, F. L. Armytage, G. M. Smith, W. T. Manifold, F. Richardson, G. Thomson, F. Tozer, F. Beamish.

1880—S. Fairbairn, F.Richardson, G. Thomson, F. Tozer, W. Mackinnon, T. H. Payne, T. Manifold.

1881—T. Manifold, H. A. Austin, J. Armstrong, H. Armytage, D. Curdie, R. Brougluon, W. Moffatt.

1882—C. Seal, R. Thomson, H. E. Austin, H. Brush, D. Curdie, F. Fairbairn, W. Robertson, G. Chirnside, R. Broughton.

1883—H. DeLittle, R. Thomson, H. Brush, F. Fairbairn, R. Armstrong, G. Ritchie, J. Mackinnon.

1884—H. Edmondson, J. Godfrey, R. Armstrong, T. Bailey, F. Fairbairn, S. F. Mann, H. Matson, W. Armstrong.

1885—S. F. Mann, M. Morgan, H. Matson, G. Officer, A. J. Bailey, A. E. Tyson.

1886—S. F. Mann, A. J. Bailey, (>. Officer, J. E. Robertson, F. Gillett, G. Whittingham, F. James.

1887—S. E. Christian, F. Gillett, J. E. Robertson, G. Officer, A. C. Tyson, F. James.

1888—S. E. Bailey, H. Gillett, D. Gordon, H. Parker, T. Parkin, J. W. Thomson.

1889—H. Gillett, H. Parker, T. Parkin, J. Davison, E. Officer, C. E. Parsons, P. R. Reynolds.

1890—P. Reynolds, E. Bagot, S. Armstrong, H. M. R. Rupp, H. Whittingham, N. Rutherford, F. N. Clarke.

1891—P. Reynolds, H. Whittingham, H. M. R. Rupp, A. Green.

1892—H. J. Whittingham, A. Green, A. W. Whitney, A. W. D. Macartney, E. James, J. Ernest Robertson, H. W. Raleigh, H. Hutchinson.

1893—E. James, C. F. Belcher, A. M. Greenfield, W. E. Bailey, A. W. D. Macartney, E. A. Austin, C. E. Bailey, W. H. Pincott.

1894—C. E. Bailey, S. Ross, R. Turnbull, W. Pincott, E. A. Austin, G. N. Robertson, R. Williams, S. E. Elder, A. W. Turnbull.

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1895—E. A. Austin, G. N. Robertson, R. M. Williams, J. Parkin, D. M. Deasey, N. A. Miller, N. L. Calvert.

1896—N. L. Calvert, D. M. Deasey, G. H. Raleigh, H. C. Robertson, J. S. Ross, A. H. Pincott, H. D. K. Macartney, T. N. Collins.

1897—J. S. Ross, H. D. K. Macartney, H. C. Robertson, H. Pincott, R. S. Falkiner, C. Maxwell, H. C. Cooper.

1898—E. N. Belcher, R. S. Falkiner, H. D. K. Macartney, J. Ross, F. Ross, O. Calvert, D. T. Elder.

1899— D. T. Elder, R. S. Falkiner, H. C. Fulford, C. L. Jessop, H. D. K. Macartney, A. B. Murphy, H. H. Turnbull, R. Whitehead.

1900—A. Sherwin, J. Simson, E. R. White.

1901—A. J. B. Reed, V. H. Gard, C. K. Waldeck, E. R. McLaughlin, J. Brock.

1902—A. J. B. Reed, C. K. Waldeck, J. Brock, E. R. McLaughlin, N. S. Smith, G. R. Collins, R. N. S. . Good.

1903—J. Brock, E. R. McLaughlin, G. R. Collins, J. H. Lindon, T. C. Ellis.

1904—J. H. Lindon, Max Bell, J. S. Agnew, J. Bell, S. J. Campbell.

1905—J. H. Lindon, J. Bell, T. C. Sutton, G. H. Patterson, J. Manifold, G. A. D. McArthur, R. W. Urquhart,.

1906—G. H. Patterson, G. A. D. McArthur, C. P. Cooke, W. H. Godby, J. E. Roe. 1907—G. H. Patterson, W. H. Godby, J. E. Roe, A. G. Bagot, J. J. Gatenby, W. H. Orchard, L.A.Austin, A. F. S. Dobson.

1908—W. H. Godby, J. E. Roe, L. A. Austin, A. G.Hunter, F. C. McLaughlin, V. H. Carr, E. L. Smith.

1909—E. L. Smith, A. C. Bell, T. G. Fetherstonhaugh, D. Mackinnon, W. H. Manifold, P. W. Dobson, G. A. Fairbaim, A.T. Mcintosh.

1910—A. C. Bell, G. A. Fairbaim, A. J. Mcintosh, C. F. Drought, F. H. Lascelles, C. H. Rowan, C. N. Armytage, G. F. Morgan, A. Spowers, W. L. Cooke.

1911—C. F. Drought, C. N. Armytage, W. L. Cooke, A. Spowers, J. D. Nicholson, E. H. Britten, C. O. Fairbaim, S. McCaughey, A. Russell.

1912—S. McCaughey, C. M. Armytage, A. Davenport, C. A. S. Hawker, N. Stretch, G. K. Burston, K. McG. Ronald.

1913—A. A. O. Davenport, C. A. S. Hawker, K. McG. Ronald, G. K. Burston, E. R. .Whittcron, C. E. S. Jackson, J. S. Cook, J. Webster.

1914—G. K. Burston, J. S. Cook, J. Webster, A. R. Thomson, A. L. Chomley, G. P. Kay, W. S. Kelly, K. C. Webb-Ware, C. R. Botterill.

1915—W. S. Kelly, G. P. Kay, K. C. Webb-Ware, C. R. Botterill, B. B. Mackinnon, F. P. Brett, A. C. W. Fisken,. C. C. Austin, D. Moffatt.

A. R. Wilkin;.

C. R. Bollerill.

A. C. W. Fisken.

W i t m o t . PJ.ofo

D . McL. Moflatt.

J. V. Fairbairn.

T. C. Manifold.

G. P. K a y .

W. S. Kelly.

K. C. Webb-Ware.

B, li. Mackinnon C. C. Austin.

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