Vol.XXXVIII No.2 Aug 1914

Zhc Corian VOL. XXXVIII.

AUGUST, 1914

No. 2

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Complications in Europe have at last involved five of the six great powers in hostilities, thus precipitating the great war which"we all have dreaded, and which we have prayed might not come in our time.

On the 29th of June, the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austro-Hungary, was assassinated by a Slav revolutionary fanatic at Serajero in Bosnia.

On the 24th of July, Austria presented an ultimatum to Servia, demanding satisfaction, and four days later declared war on that country. On the 1st of August, Germany (on the pretext that Russia was mobilising against Austria)

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declared war on Russia, and at the same time made preparations for invading France, which, it was known, was under engagements to support Russia if attacked by Germany.

It was expected that Germany would invade France by way of Belgium ; for the French fortresses on the frontiers of Alsace and Lorraine were too strong for Germany to hope to penetrate in that direction with the rapidity necessary for success.

England therefore, who stands pledged to protect the neutrality of Belgium, presented an ultimatum requiring Germany to respect Belgian neutrality.

Germany refused to give this assurance, and on the 4th of August England declared war on Germany.

Italy decided to remain neutral.

Thus Germany by attacking Russia and France, and by invading the neutral territory of Belgium, seems by its wanton aggression to be responsible for provoking this terrible and widespread conflict. It will be for future historians, however, to apportion the blame. Germany was alarmed, no, doubt, at the outburst of Pan-Slav feeling, and at Russia's formidable preparations against her ally, and may have thought it necessary in self-defence to become the aggressor, but whether she had exhausted all diplomatic methods of preserving peace before she declared war, remains to be proved.

Whatever the issue of the struggle may be, England at any rate has the satisfaction of knowing that she is not the aggressor.

She enters the war with a clear conscience, to support the neutrality of Belgium, which she is pledged to defend.

England, too, is fortunate in fighting against Germany under conditions peculiarly favourable to herself, for Germany's resources are being severely taxed by the huge forces which are arrayed against Iter. Our struggle with Germany will be mainly at sea. If we succeed in closing German ports, and in keeping the seas open for our own commerce, we shall do much towards bringing the war to an end.

Tn the seven years' war our enemy and rival was France, and by fighting her when she was entangled in a great European war, and by subsidising her

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adversary, Frederick the Great, we were able to win supremacy over France both in India and Canada, and to hold our own at sea.

The outcome of that war was very glorious for us. To-day we are fighting Germany under not very dissimiliar conditions, and ma\ the issue be equally favourable to us.

This war finds the British Empire united ; all civil feuds and domestic strife are suspended. In South Africa our newly-conquered subjects, whom we tiusted with self-government at the close of the war, justify our trust and clemency by their loyalty.

Everywhere the subjects of Great Britain at home and across the seas are rallying to the flag. The Empire is united and determined, and is fighting in a just cause. The issue is with God.

T H E B I S H O P - D E S I G N A T E O F TASMANIA The Very Reverend Reginald Stephen, M.A., D.D. Dean of Melbourne.

On Sunday, the 23rd of August, Dean Stephen preached his farewell sermon at St. Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne. He will be consecrated Bishop of Tasmania, on the 25th of September, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, by the Primate of Australia.

The following is a brief summary of the Dean's career :— Entered Geelong Grammar School, October, 1876.

Proxime accessit for Classical Exhibition at Matriculation, 1878. Entered Trinity College, Melbourne, March, 1878.

Vice-President's Medal for Essay Writing, Dialectic Society, 1879. Henty Scholarship, Trinity College, 1880. Exhibition in Natural Science, Second Year Arts, 1880.

President's Medal for Oratory, Dialectic Society, 1881.

Bromby Prize (Biblical Greek), 1882. Prelector, Dialectic Society, Trinity College, 1882. First of the First Class, and equal to F. AY. M. Woodward, of Trinity College, for Scholarship School of History and Political Economy, Third Year Arts, 1882. B.A. Melbourne University, 1882. Cobden Club Medal, 1882.

Bromby Prize

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(Biblical Hebrew), 1889.

Moorhouse Lecturer at St. Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, 1908. (The Lectures were published under the title of "Democracy and Character.")

The Dean was Curate of Christ Church, St. Kilda, 1883-88 ; Incumbent of Balwyn with Canterbury, 1889-94 : St. Andrew's, Brighton, 1894-99 ; Chaplain and Sub-Warden of Trinity College, 1899-1904 ; Incumbent of Holy Trinity, Balaclava, 1904-06. In 1903 he became a Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne. In 1910 he was appointed Dean of Melbourne.

In 1913 he received the degree of D.D. from the Archbishop of Canterbury knnoris causa.

On the 17th of February, 1914, he was nominated to the Bishopric of Tasmania in succession to Dr. Mercer, and telegraphed his acceptance, to the retiring Bishop in Synod presiding—" Accept with deep sense of responsibility."

Since our last number was published we have gone through the long winter term, one of the driest winters ever experienced in Victoria. During that time the feeling of newness that pervaded everything in the first term has worn off, and things have settled oov.-n into something like permanent shape.

On returning at the beginning of term, we found the new seats from America in their places, and this gave the class-rooms a more comfortable and furnished appearance.

The School Chapel, which should by this time have been completed, has been delayed in construction by an industrial dispute.

This is now happily over, and work will be proceeded with forthwith.

The Bracebridge Wilson Hall has been put together again, and the electric light has been installed.

It is now being painted, and looks quite as good as ever. It will be ready for use at the beginning of next term.

The Sanatorium, for which a contract was let some time ago, is being constructed, and will be ready for occupation (may this not be necessary) early next term.

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A Destructor, with furnace, has been erected for the cremation of rubbish ; and drying-rooms, heated by steam, have been fitted up in the houses, for drying boys' togs.

The four tennis courts are now completed, and have been much used on rowing afternoons this term.

The gardeners have been very busy, and have laid out the gardens and shrubberies round the houses. A great deal of tree-planting has also been done. . N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g the dry season, t h e ' t r e e s in the plantation at the back of the School, which were planted last year, are looking very healthy.

The main cricket ground, which was not sown till this year, in order to secure a clean seed-bed, has now a fine sward.

Soil from Merri Creek has been trucked down for the cricket pitch, and the ground should be in fine order for the cricket season in October.

The other cricket ground, which was sown last year, and which we used at the beginning of the season, has been top-dressed throughout and is much improved in consequence. If the season had not been such a dry one, the improvement would be still more obvious.

Great activity has been shown in completing the farm buildings. They now include an up-to-date dairy and milking- sheds, commodious piggeries and fowlruns ; and a vegetable garden is in process of formation. For the enjoyment of the lord of all this part of the estate a bull-paddock has been constructed, and we hope the proprietor will prove domesticated and remain strictly at home.

He is at present reported to be young and docile.

Let us trust this docility will be permanent.

The Harbour Trust have given their permission for the construction of the shooting range subject to an indemnification from the School Council, and the work will be proceeded with at once.

The carpenters' shop has been in full swing under the charge of Sergeant-Major Batterham, and is much appreciated.

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School tftotesIn view of the international complications which have so suddenly involved five of the great European powers in war, all ordinary affairs sink into insignificance.

On Wednesday evening, the 5th of August, news readied us that England had declared war on Germany. The announcement was published in London late on the evening of the 4th of August.

The first direct effect of the war reached us on Friday, the 7th of August, when five boys of the School (including three of the School Prefects), who are attached to the citizen forces (B Company M.U.R., 70th Infantry), were called out to go into camp at Queenscliff.

Immediately on the declaration of war the Commonwealth offered a contingent of 20,000 men to the Imperial Government. This offer has been accepted, and volunteers are being enrolled. The same patriotic response is being made as in the South African War. Three of the present boys of Ihe School. G. K. Burston, G. P. Douglass, and J. Webster, have been accepted.

W e hear already of quite a large number of old boys who have offered their services for foreign service.

The second term ends on Thursday, the 27th of August.

The second vacation will extend from Friday, the 28th of August, to Tuesday evening, the 15th of September.

Monday, the 13th 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.

It is the wish of the School Council that the official opening of the School should take place on or about Monday, the 9th of November (Monday following Cup weekj. Unless the European situation should make it undesirable the intention will

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be carried out. Old Boys' Day, it has been decided, will be celebrated on the same day.

It is announced by the Public School delegates that the Public School Rifle Match for 1914 is abandoned.

This is caused by the difficulty of obtaining ammunition owing to the war.

The delegates also announce that the Combined Public Schools' Sports Meeting will be held (on the Melbourne Cricket Ground) on Friday, the 30th of October (instead of the 23rd), owing to the date fixed for the Royal Military College Entrance Examinations.

The School Sports will therefore be held (on the School Ground) on Friday, the 23rd October. Entries for Old Boys' events will be received by the Secretary of the Athletic Sports at the School.

The School greatly appreciates the numerous congratulations that have poured in from Old Boys far and near, upon gaining the Head of the River. T h e letters were too numerous to admit of individual reply, and it is hoped that this general acknowledgment will be accepted.

The building of the School chapel, which has been for some weeks interrupted by a dispute between the stonemasons and their employees, will very shortly be resumed.

Mrs. F. S. Falkiner, it is announced, has very generously given ÂŁ500 towards furnishing the School chapel.

During this winter term there has been a halfholiday on Tuesday afternoon, and School on Saturday morning (except on three occasions when an opportunity was given for week-end exeats).

During this term there has been " Preparation" from 5.30 to 6 after games in the afternoon (except on Thursday when there is drill.

On Friday, the 3rd of July, we were honoured by our first celestial visitors.

Major Glasfurd and Lieut. Petre paid us a flying visit from Point Cook in a military biplane. During the afternoon of the .same day, Mons. Guillaux in his Bleriot monoplane flew over the School on his way to Geelong from Melbourne,

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In fulfilment of a promise made on his first visit Lieut. Petre flew over again on the 21st of July, and save the boys a most interesting lecture on Aviation, which was greatly appreciated.

-Mr. C. M. McKenzie, we regret to say, left us at the end of last term to assume a position he has accepted in the Government High School, Kalgoorlie.

We offer Mr. and Mrs. McKen/ie our best wishes in their new field.

L. Travers has passed out of Woolwich seventh on die list. Further particulars are not yet to hand. \V. 11. (iodby has completed his fifth year medicine, and qualified for the M.l'. and Ch. B. degrees. (i. A. Brown (Christ's College, Cambridge) has gained a Third Class in the Natural Science Tripos, Part 1.

C. A. Hawker (Trinity College, Cambridge) obtained a Second Class in the Third Year May Examinations. He also rowed in First Trinity second boat a I II en ley. (i. A. Fairhairn again played for Cambridge in the match played against Oxford at Fords on the 6th and 7th July.

Mrs. F. VV. Fairhairn has very kindly presented the School with a framed picture of the Cambridge XI. at Lords, 1913.

The Cricket Committee have nominated A. R. Thomson for the ticket of membership presented by the Melbourne Cricket Club.

(1. K. Burston has been gazetted Second Lieutenant in the Melbourne LTniversity Rifles (Citizen Forces).

A prize has been offered by Mr. Edward A. Austin for competition in English verse composition.

During this term several useful gifts have been received from Old Boys and friends of the School.

Among these are a very fine billiard table (for the masters' room) from Mr. G. T. Chirnside ; a wagonette from Mr. W. F. Volum ; a Furphy water tank and a collection of plants from Captain Percy Chirnside ; plants from Mr. H. A. Austin, and also from

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Mr. S. F. Mann, who, in conjunction with Mr. Hugh Linaker, is giving much attention to the laying out and planting of the School grounds.

On Sunday, the 14th of June, the Rev. H. Stanley Hollow preached at evening chapel ; and on Sunday, the 28th of June, .the evening preacher was Mr Edward A. Austin.

F. C. Cowle has been appointed Chancellor of the newly constituted diocese of Kalgoorlie, W.A. He is also Chairman of the Kalgoorlie School Board of Advice. . .'.

Major A. J. N. Tremearne has been appointed a member of the General Committee of the British Association, and is at present one of the visiting representatives at the Congress in Australia.

Mrs J. Burston has presented to the School a handsome Union Jack, which was unfurled on the tower by G. K. Burston on the 3rd of June, King's Birthday (and first day of term). Mrs. A. F. Garrard and Mrs. S. R. J. Mawson have also worked and presented two handsome flags for the motor-launch " Avalon."

On the 11th of August Mr. W. Kendell, the Liberal candidate for the Corio Federal seat, gave an address to electors at the School. The Head Master took the chair.

A leaving book has been presented to the library

by A. L. Chomley.

The editor wishes to remind Old Boys that he cannot be responsible for recording their University and other successes in the "Corian" unless particulars are sent to him.

Subscribers who wish to obtain School photographs or School badges are referred to the particulars printed at the end of this number.

Any subscriber who fails to receive " The Corian " is requested to communicate with the editor at the School.

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School ©fffce^Bearers G E N E R A L A T H L E T I C COMMITTEE. T H E Head Master (President), Masters, and the following boys:— O.K.Burston, J. Webster, J.S.Cook, A.R.Thomson G. P. Kay, C. R. Botterill, G. P. Douglass, W. S. Kelly, H. B. MacKinnon, F. Brett, T. C. Manifold, K. Webb-Ware.

SUB-COMMITTEES. Boat Club—Mr. H. L. Harvey, Mr. C. R. Franklin, Lieut-Col. A. F. Garrard, J. Webster, G. P. Douglass, F . Brett.

Football—Mr. E. V. Butler, Mr. R. G. Jennings, J. Webster G. P. Kay, C. R. Bottrill, W. S. Kelly, G. K. Burston.

Cricket—Mr. E. T. Williams, Mr. R. G. Jennings, A. R. Thomson, G. K. Burston.

Swimming—Mr. C. R. Franklin, J. Webster, G. P. Douglass W. S. Kelly.

Cale—Mr. E. V. Butler, Lieut-Col. A. F . Garrard, G. K. Burston, J. Webster, A. R. Thomson, J. S. Cook, Tennis & Fives—Mr. E. V. Butler, • Mr. C. H. Brewer G. P. Kay, G. K. Burston, A. R. Thomson.

Running—Mr. C. H. Brewer, Rev. C. H. Lea, J. Webster, G. K. Burston, G. P. Kay, J. S. Cook, C. R. Botterill.

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

Hon. Treasurer G.A.C.—Mr. A. Morris.

Hon. Secretary G.A.C.—G. K. Burston.

Prefects—G. K. Burston (Senior Prefect) J. Webster, J . S .

Cook, A. R. Thomson.

Capt. 0} Boats—]. Webster.

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

Capt. of XI— Vice-Capt.—A. R. Thomson.

Hon. Secretary— Captain of XVIII—]. Webster.

Hon. Treasurer Tennis Club—Mr. E. V. Butler.

Hon. Secretary—G. P. Kay. Libarians—Mr. A. Morris, G. P. Kay. Editors of Corian—Mr. E. T. Williams, B. B. MacKinnon.

CADET CORPS O F F I C E R S .

Lieutenant—H. L. Harvey. O.C. Sergeant—T. C. Manifold.

Corporals—R. L. Michaelis, C. J. Mair, F . E. Webb.

Lance-Corporals—C. W. Cooke, B. B. MacKinnon.

©bituar^ EDWIN

C.

TOWLE

Died 28th June, 1914.

Aged 63 years.

The death is reported of one of the veteran old boys of the School, Edwin C. Towle.who died at Auckland, New Zealand, on the 28th of June, suddenly of heart failure. He entered the School in January, 1864, and was one of the first to pass the Matriculation examination from the School (October, 1866). He was also distinguished, we learn from one of his contemporaries, as a footballer, and after leaving School played for the Melbourne Football Club.

THE

LATE LAWRENCE

OLIPHANT

SHAW.

Extract from the "Hyderabad Bulletin," March 16, 1914.

The Garrison has been cast into a deep gloom since Saturday last, firstly owing to the news of the untimely death of Major F. R. Lawrence, D.S.O., at Netley Hospital, on the 9th instant, and then sad news of the demise of Lieut. L. O. Shaw, who succumbed at the Station Hospital yesterday to the injuries he received on the 1st of March when it will be remembered he was mauled by a panther.

Whereas Major Lawrence was a man in the prime of his life, Lieut. Lawrence Oliphant Shaw was a mere boy of 21. But of what promise ? Of magnificent physique and soldierly bearing, Mr. Shaw was a handsome type of Australian. He had only been with the Regiment for a short time, but the period sufficed to endear him to every man in the Regimeut. It was thought that his fine constitution

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would pull him through the suffering he was called upon to bear as a result of the mauling he received on March 1st, but the brute had bitten him so badly on both hands, that septic poisoning set in, despite all that medical skill could do. Amputation was performed on Friday as a last resort, but the patient gradually sank and expired at 1.12 p.m. yesterday.

Plucky and brave to the last, death had less terrors for him than the brave hand-to-hand fight he had with the panther whose teeth wrought such terrible mischief.

The funeral held this morning at the pretty little Cavalry cemetery at Bolarum was a most impressive sight.

The remains were borne on a gun carriage of the Royal Horse Artillery commanded by Major Rotton, ;uiil moved from No. 1 Section Hospital, North Trimnulgherry, at 7.30 a.m., and the mournful procession was formed about half a mile from the cemetery.

Preceded by the firing party and the band of the 7th Dragoon Guards with muffled drums, the gun carriage was escorted by the Officers of the Regiment as pall bearers. Then came the deceased's charger, followed by the X.C.O.'s and men of the deceased's ( O Squadron. About 80 officers, two deep, marched nc\t. the juniors in front, and the seniors, including Brig. General Rodwell, Brig. General Wadeson and Major General Wilkinson, in rear.

The mournful procession slowly wended its way to the cemetery to the strains of the Dead March in Saul for the first part of the journey, and Beethoven's " Death of the H e r o " was played as the cortege nearcd the cemetery gates. Here had assembled the Rev. H. C. Loasby, M.A., Chaplain of Bolarum, Mr. A. C. Hankin, C.S.I., C L E . , Inspector General of Police, and Mr. A. T. Mackenzie, A.M.I.C.E. of H.H. the Nizam's Service. Mr. J. Bayley, N.G.S.R. Police, who it will be remembered cared for the deceased on his last train journey, was also present.. (Lt. Khusru Jung representing the H.H. the Nizams Regular Forces was in the procession). After the committal passages had been read by the Chaplain ,and the coffin lowered to its last resting place, the usual

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three volleys, between which the band played a chord, were-fired, and the trumpets sounded the " T h e Last Post."

The following pathetic reference appeared in the Regimental Orders yesterday :— "J.'t is with deep regret that the Commanding Officer notifies the death of Lieut. L. O. Shaw, the result of panther wounds. He passed away quietly at the Station Hospital to-day at 1.12 p.m. " H e was a very promising young officer, a good sportsman, and a cheery companion, and his untimely death is a very great loss to the Regiment in which he has served so short a time, though long enough to make himself popular and beloved by all ranks."

(Tbapel anb Cbom The foundation stone of the School Chapel was laid on 3rd April of this year, and the completion of, at any r?te, the walls and roof of part of the building was foretold for the end of June, but a strike—a calamity we so fortunately escaped during the erection of the School buildings—intervened, and now (August 19th) the brickwork is stationary at the base of the windows. Still, work has been going on in the preparation of the stonework, and of woodwork for the roof, and we notice that, during the last few days, more stone facings have been set in position, above which the windows will be placed.

Four out of nine bays are being proceeded with, and we may hope to see them ready for use by the beginning of next year, when the necessary furnishing will, we trust, have been carried out.

Gifts tovards that end have already been made, but much over and above them will be required, and we cannot but expect that the complete furnishing of the chapel will occupy some time.

Meanwhile our Sunday services are being carried on under conditions and in surroundings which are only

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tolcrable,and which we rejoice to think are the reverse oi. permanent. The entrance hall has adapted itself better than might have been expected, though we suffer considerably from lack of room, both as regards sitting and kneeling possibilities, and the space which is indispensable to the proper production and effect of the musical part of the services. We looked forward to the colder weather of this term with no small misgivings, but the seating of the boys according to Houses, their accommodation on the staircases and on the first landing, and also the provision of a wooden screen at service time to cut off the cold draughts of the cloisters, have doubtless effected an improvement.

Our early Celebrations were held throughout last term, and during the first half of the last term, in an unused dormitory in the central block, but, owing to changes made in the dormitories, they now take place in a room on the second floor of the tower—and we may be sure that all look forward to the day when we shall gather in a place more worthy of the chief Christian rite.

The chapel singing has,, we think, made some advance (luring the past seven months. Opportunities fur practice are rare, and our choir has still very much lo learn, especially in the matter of the reading of music. However, something has been achieved.

Last year we instituted the singing of the Responses at our fortnightly evening service, besides the usual Canticles and Psalms and hymns.

This year two services are choral every Sunday, though the chanting of the Psalms and the singing of the Responses are still in the future as regards Mattins. That is to be added soon. A good number of new hymns and chants have been added to our store, and the trebles this term have been singing verses alternately with the seniors in the Psalms, which has given them more confidence. Last year we depended on the voices of senior boys alone, but now the choir contains 21 trebles, in addition to 18 seniors. Altos and basses are badly needed, but much improvement has taken place in lime. tune, and expression, and we are thankful to say that serious breakdowns seem to be relegated to the past.

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a chapel.with worthy accommodation for the choir, with acoustic conditions that will assist them in their singing, with an adequate and worthy quota of service books, and with a suitable instrument—the only instrument which can adequately accompany the services of the Church—to inspire and support their efforts, then, and only then, may we expect to offer such service as may approach our ideal.

"Zbe little crafts, bow soon tbes bic" (From " London

Punch.")

["Giving evidence before a Select Committee of the House of Commons, Miss C. E. Collet, of the Home Office, said the commercial laundry was killing the small hand laundry"—Evening News] The little crafts ! How soon they die !

In cottage doors no shuttle clicks ; The hand-loom has been ousted by A large concern with lots more sticks.

The throb of pistons beats around ; Great chimneys rise on Thames's banks ; The same phenomena are found In Sheffield (Yorks) and Oldham (Lanes).

No longer now the housewife makes Her rare preserves, for what's the good ?

The factory round the corner fakes Raspberry jam with chips of wood.

'Tis so with what we eat and wear, Our bread, the boots wherein we splosh ; 'Tis so with what I deemed most fair, Most virginal of all—the Wash,

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'Tis this that chiefly, when I chant, Fulfils my breast with sighs of ruth, To think that engines can supplant The Amazons I loved in youth.

That not with tender care, as erst By spinster females fancy-free, These button-holes of mine get burst Before the shift comes back to me ; That mere machines, and With fingers fatuously The collars and the cuffs That still excoriate my

not a maid plied, have frayed hide.

That steam reduces to such states What once was marred by human skill ; That socks arc sundered from their mates By means of an electric mill.

That not by Cupid's coy (Some crone conniving Mill simply by mechanic 1 get this handkerchief

advance at the fraud) chance, marked " Maud."

This is, indeed, a striking change ; I sometimes wonder if the world (iets better as the skies grow strange With coils of smoke about them curled.

If the old days were not the best Ere printed formulas conveyed Sorrow about that silken vest For all eternity mislaid ; Ere yet the unwieldy motor-van Came clattering round the kerbstone's brink, Its driver dreaming some new plan To make my mauve pyjamas shrink.

EVOE.

Bead of Riuer Race Sears,

Photo.

Geelong Grammar

School winning

the Final Heat, 9th May, 1914.

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^Fixtures, t9t4.

P U B L I C SCHOOLS'ASSOCIATION O F VICTORIA (First named have choice of ground) COMBINED A T H L E T I C SPORTS Friday, October 30th, on the M.C.C. Ground.

CRICKET M.G.S. v. G.G.S. 4th Round G.C. v. S.C. November 13th and 14th W.C. v. X.C. G.G.S. v. W.C. ) 5th Round X.C. v. G.C. November 20th and 21st.

S.C. v. M.G.S. The Public Schools' Rifle Match will not be held this year.

TObe ©lb (Beelong Grammarians EXTRACT

from the Rules of the Association:—

II—" 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 application a copy of every issue of ' The Geelong Grammar School Corian.'

Any old boy of the School may become a life member on payment of a subscription of five guineas."

N E W MEMBERS. L. P . Brent, Trinity College, The University, Melbourne.

H. J. C. Carr, The Agricultural College, Dookie.

R. L. C. Hunt, Waurn Ponds, Geelong.

A. L. Chomley, Monteith, Williams Road, Windsor.

Alan Richards, The Trustees Executors and Agency Company, Melbourne.

W. R. Allen, Pine Grove, Kingston.

L, E, Travers, Royal Woolwich Academy, England.

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1 ME O.G.G. F U N D FOR T H E D E V E L O P M E N T O F T H E SCHOOL. Donations amounting to £37,457 6s. 6d. have now been received ; and in addition to gifts in money, the organ for the chapel, the tower clock, the School bell, the entrance gates, and the fountain in the quadrangle have been given, and a lectern for the chapel has been promised.

Since the last notice published in the December, 1913, " Quarterly," donations have been received from Mrs. F. S. Falkincr ] Mrs. Ci. D. Dickinson > towards furnishing The Rev. F. W. R. Newton J the chapel Messrs. Alcock & Co. Pty. Ltd. T. P. Austin A. B. Hearn H. H. Hutchinson A. B. Murphy School Tennis Club (.". Vanderkelen and additional donations have been received from several who had previously subscribed.

©lb Bo$8Clarke.—On the 6th of April, 1914, at Beverley, West Australia, the wife of F. W. Clarke—a son.

Higgins.—On the 19th of April, at West Melbonrue Road, Geclong, the wife of F. V. Higgins—a son.

Higgins.—On the 30th of April, at " Latama," Skene Street, Newtown, Geelong, the wife of Walter H. Higgins—a son.

Lister.—On the 3rd of June, at Cobargo, New South Wales, the wife of Dr. H. Lister—a son.

Cumming-Henty.—On the 22nd of April, at St. John's Church, Toorak, by the Bishop of Wangaratta, assisted by the Rev. Canon Drought, William Ronald, only son of W. B. d i m m i n g , Mount Fyans, Camperdown, and Ava Irema Maidment, only daughter of Harry B. Henty, Glen Druid, Toorak.

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Honey.—On the 21st of February, 1914, at Geelong West, Thomas H. Honey.

Towle.—On the 28th of June, at Auckland, N.Z., (suddenly) of heart failure, Edwin C , son of the late Thos. and Sarah Towle, aged 63 years.

(T. H. Honey and E. C. Towle joined the School in 1863, the year in which the late John Bracebridge Wilson was appointed Head Master.— Editor "Corian.")

Major S. E. Christian has been gazetted to the command of the 1st Brigade of Artillery in the Australian Expeditionary Force. This appointment is of peculiar interest to the School as in the December " Quarterly "of 1883 appeared a letter over the nomde-plume " Martini-Henry." The writer was S. E. Christian, and in this letter he strongly advocated the formation of a cadet corps in the School. The July Quarterly, 1884, chronicles the establishment of the School corps.

Major A. J. Newman Tremearne was recently appointed a member of the General Committee of the British "Association. At the present time he is with the British Science Congress in Australia, and in Melbourne on the evening of the 19th of June read a paper on " Bori Exorcism, Fortune Telling and Invocation."

He introduced phonographic reproductions of the incantations, and threw a number of interesting pictures on the screen. Amongst his stories of the " Bori " mysteries was that of a woman in Tunis who was cured of her illness by adherence to the faith, the illness being transferred to two fowls.

Fowls were sacrificed before a journey, the way the blood flowed being regarded as an indication of the success of the voyage.

Many old boys have volunteered and have joined the Australian Expeditionary Force. We hope to be able to publish in the December " Corian " a complete list of O.G.G.'s in this Force, and in other sections of the British Army now serving on the Continent.

Forster Rutledge writing from The Heath, Weybridge, England, on the 15th of June, says—"I am very busy at the moment flying, and am really getting

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aloiig fairly well, as I am now able to take the machine up by myself. The hardest thing by far in flying is to nif.ke a good landing, but the whole performance is most fascinating."

Dr. D. E. Stodart holds a senior position in the •W.itioii Corps, and is now quite an expert aviator.

We have not heard recently from Major G. H. Raleigh, who was second in command of the Royal Flying Corps. London, but no doubt he is availing himself of the present opportunity to make good use of his knowledge.

Hastings Donaldson, writing from Medway, Bogantungan, Queensland, in June says "We are having a fairly dry time up here at present, and winter coming on will only make matters worse. We are still in hopes of winter rains, which will not make grass but will do the water good.

The thermometer dropped from 46 to 30 the other night, and has kept down ever since. We had a very long and severe summer, and 1 expect the winter will be the opposite extreme.

The thermometer just before Christmas was frequently at from 113 to 120 in the shade, and will probably get down as low as 20-24 before we are through the winter.

It is most invigorating this winter climate : it could hardly be beaten in Australia."

T. P. Austin, writing from Cobborah Estate, New South Wales, says—" 1 should like you to see my egg collection. It now contains over 700 species, with some very long series, some of which are unique."

C. F. Drought, writing from 39 Kensington Gardens Square, London, W.. on the 3rd of July, says— " I left Melbourne with my parents on the 2nd of May. and travelled via the Cape—a new track to me, of course, as it is my first trip out of my native land.

We had a very nice trip, landing at Durban, Capetown, and Las Palmas, the last place at 10.30 p.m., and sailing again at 4 the next morning, we didn't see much of it.

I landed, just to put my foot on Spanish territory, but it was too late to see anything, and the cut-throat looking Spaniards and other desperadoes of foreign races and mixed peoples rather choked me off prowling round badly lighted streets.

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We have been in London a fortnight, and have seen most of the sights.

We have orders (a necessary side-arms in these days of suffragettes) to admit us to the historic places, museums, and so on, which are otherwise unenterable.

I have not been fit to do much owing to vaccination, which has rather got me down. I went over to Lords yesterday, and found Bo. Fairbairn, who was playing for Camdridgc against M.C.C. He only made 6, but collared five good wickets, including the notorious Jessop, who liked him not. Fairbairn seemed well and jolly, but is looking a little thinner than he was last time I saw him.

1 hope to see the 'Varsity match next week.

Cambridge will need every run they can get to win.

We went up to Henley to-day.

Saw Harvard beat Winnipeg—both fine big crews, with a fine long swing. The papers are calling it the American Henley.

Alan Bell and Johnny Fairbairn were rowing for Jesus College, but were beaten by a German boat.

I hope to get down to Cambridge to see the old brigade when they go up in October."

Keith Lines, writing from 9 Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, London, on the 11th of July, says—"I have paid a visit both to Cambridge and Oxford. While at Cambridge 1 went to Jesus and several other colleges, but did not see any of our old boys. I was in too much of a hurry. I am going again though. I visited Mr. Cuthbertson's old college at Oxford, ' Merton,' These old colleges are most picturesque.

I saw the Oxford and Cambridge match at Lords last week. Bo. Fairbairn was playing. Oxford won rather easily.

This afternoon I went to see the final day's play between Eton and Harrow at Lords.

Eton commenced their second innings with 231 to make to win, and they lost seven wickets in making the runs. It was a fine display of steady batting. No man tried to force the runs, but just waited his chance, and sent the ' loose one ' to the boundary.

The fielding of Harrow was excellent, particularly the wicket-keeping ; so were the bowlers, of whom there were seven good men, so that speaks a lot for Eton's batting.

I have seen sides in our Public School cricket with better individual players,

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but I don't think our best eleven would beat this year's Eton or Harrow team.. They are so thorough right through. The Eton match, as you know, is one of the social events of the London season, and is given very great prominence. It is a great sight to see the men in their top hats, and the beautiful dresses worn by the ladies. There is no fence round the playingfield at Lords, and during tea intervals, etc., everybody parades the ground (of course a rope fence is placed round the wickets).

At the finish of the match to-day there was great enthusiasm — men rushed the ground, with tall hats waving and coat tails flying, and women rushed about flourissing sunshades. Everybody rushes to one end of the ground in front of the main pavilion, where high up from balconies the two teams come out and bow their acknowledgments to their supporters, the champions of course being called for again and again.

When a crowd of people, young and old, waving light blue, started singing the Boat Song, what could I do but sing it too.

The fact of such crowds of Eton and Harrow boys (and also supporters) being congregated in front of the pavilion was too much for their feelings, and resulted in the most extraordinary free fight I have seen. Every Eton and Harrow boy, as well as wearing a tailed coat and tall hat.carries (in most cases) a very substantial cane. The object of each boy was to see how many hats he could smash with his stick : you never saw such a medley.

Beautiful sticks were deliberately broken in two, and smashed silk hats were strewn all over the ground.

I saw one man's long coat torn off his back, then his vest. These were very soon just pieces of rag, and were handed round as trophies of war. All this took place amongst the ladies, and many men actually joined in, many of them nobles. I must say that of course no horse-play took place, although several fellows started shaping up to one another.

The police were always there to separate them.

The police seemed to enjoy the fun, and joined in the scrimmage.

Some of them lost their helmets, and got some nasty smacks in the face with sticks. Some time ago 1 spent a day at Windsor, and was lucky enough to be taken over Eton College. It is a fine

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old place, the chapel especially. The ceiling of one class room is supported by pillars of timber made from the parts of the ships captured from the Spanish Armada. Some of the desks are also made from this timber. In this particular room Prince Hal.theKing's third son, forms one of the class.

I saw our new quadrangle and cloisters just before 1 left, and they in many respects closely resemble Eton. Eton except for the chapel is entirely red brick. Last Saturday I journeyed down to Henley to see the famous Regatta. The spot where the regatta is held is very beautiful, and the course is an excellent one—a good straight run of about two miles is to be had.

The English rowing enthusiasts were very much down in the dumps, as Harvard won the Grand Challenge, and an Italian the Diamond Sculls.

It was rather funny, those who were any distance from the finish could only tell if an English crew had won by the band striking up " Rule -Britannia."

The Harvard crew were a fine body of men, and in the only race I saw them win (the final) they just simply paddled home from Boston."

C. S. Blaikie is living at Mango Island, Fiji. Writing on the 28th June he says—" On this island we (three white men, 78 Indians, and 12 Fijians) hear of the doings of the outside world only once a month and by this last monthly steamer were included in my mail two copies of the Melbourne " Argus," dated May 9th and May 11th respectively. I don't suppose there is much need to tell you with what delight I read certain portions of those papers ; and I now hasten to congratulate the crew on their fine win in the Head of the River Races. ' Gee !' I think my coolie boy thought I had gone mad when I read the ' A r g u s ' of the 11th May, for I gave three hearty cheers off my own bat. I suppose, sir, you are wondering who the writer is, and I might say I am one of your old pupils, who, during form hours, used to sit dreaming of the possibility of kicking a goal from the boundary line in Kardinia Park, or else whether the ' Firs ' or the ' Willows ' would be the best camping ground for the coming Saturday ; and would suddenly come to my senses upon hearing your voice

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reading out my name for half-an-hour's detention.

I often wonder now why it used not to be three times half-an-hour. Mango Island is nothing but cocoanuts and cattle. It is four miles long and the same broad, and a most beautiful island.

Plantation life is mildly exciting, and in some cases too much so.'

At Xavua, where a mate and I were managing a cane plantation, the coolies took to us, and it was only owing to help arriving in time that we saved our lives. As it was we both took the biggest mauling wc have ever had."

L. A. Lawrence is studying medicine at the Edinburgh University.

The annual Interstate University Boat Race was rowed on the Port River, Adelaide, in May. Melbourne won by six lengths from Adelaide, who were two lengths ahead of Sydney. A. Spowers rowed 4 in, and j . II. S. Jackson steered, the Melbourne boat.

This is Jackson's third successive win in these races.

I.. (.'. K. l.indon rowed at 7 in the Adelaide crew.

Queen's College won the Championship at the Intercollegiate Sports of the Melbourne University, with a score of 57.] points. Trinity were second with 55A points, and Onnond third with 41 points. J.H.S. lackson performed splcndidlv for Trinity bv winning the 100 yards in 10 2-5(h sees., the 120'yards hurdles in 161 sees., and by running second in the 220 and the 440 yards races.

E. R. Whitteron rowed at 4 in the Melbourne University Rifles Crew, in the races for the Army Challenge Cup. This crew won their first heat, and were beaten by one foot in the final.

A. 1.. Chomlcy is gaining experience in accountancy in the office of Messrs. Wilson, Rattray and Danny, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne ; and Alan Richards has gained a position with the Trustees Executors and Agency Company, Melbourne,

Bead of Riuer Race Sears,

Photo.

First Heat—Wesley

and Gcelong Grammar

Crews, 8th May, 1914,

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The final of the Eights Race in the School Regatta at the end of last term resulted as follows :— G. P. Douglass J. Webb W. S. Kelly J. G. Stevenson C. G. Beveridge P. F . Chirnside J. L. Webster M. N. Jackson (1)

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str.

7 6 5 4 3 2 . bow

R. L. Hunt J. V. Fairbairn G. P. Kay J. C. Manifold C. J. Mair J. S. Plowman N. F . Armytage A. L. Chomley

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str.

7 6 5 4 3 2 ... bow (2)

The race was rowed in a gale of wind on a very rough day. After some difficulty, a start was effected.

Douglass at once went ahead, and led by half a length at the end of the first minute. The rowing of both crews was very good considering the conditions. Douglass continued to go away, and rowing a l l o u t won by a length.

A fair amount of interest has been taken in rowing this term. On Monday and Friday afternoons we have been able to get out several crews. By utilising the services of the senior boys to coach the juniors, we are laying the foundations of a uniform style throughout the School, and are preventing the formation of bad habits in the younger boys.

The weather has been splendid for rowing throughout the term, and the surface of the lagoon has been generally as smooth as glass. With the approach of warmer weather, and the return to the Saturday whole holiday, we hope to find that Saturday rowing parties have not lost their popularity. They have many advantages from a rowing point of view, while there are few more pleasant ways of spending Saturday than a row in a good crew down to the Wjl;1QWS or the Gut,

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XCennis anb Jives.

Our new tennis courts are now in full swing, and the two lives courts are much appreciated also. \Yc have a tennis court for each House, and in accordance with our new scheme for sports, tennis is played regularly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, though the courts are fully occupied at other times as well.

The courts have been well laid down, and we are grateful to the School Council for the liberal arrangements which the)' have made with the tennis club as regards rent and maintenance. Owing to the time being so fully occupied with cricket, rowing, and football, we have been unable to play any tournaments so far, but we intend to arrange both fives and tennis tournaments next term, and also to play off the House championships.

With such excellent facilities, we can confidently expect the form of our players to improve, and we .should be able to produce a creditable School four next year.

Fives promises to become very popular, though owing to the delay in obtaining bats and gloves from England, the game is more or less in its infancy still.

Gabet CorpsThe Bracebridge Wilson Hall has been made available for the use of the Corps. The side rooms have been fitted up with every convenience for the storing and cleaning of rifles. One room has. been set apart for the use of Officers, and another for the Noncommissioned Officers.

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us by the Area authorities, and the cadets have shown greater keenness in consequence.

The possession of a rifle seems to invest a boy with a much keener sense of the importance of his work.

To the average boy a parade without rifles is an aimless task.

At the end of June, which is the end of the military year, IS cadets entered the Citizen Forces, and were attached to the Melbourne University Rifles. Twentyfive boys started their training in the Senior Cadets, bringing our strength up to 111.

The examinations for promotion were commenced on August 20th. Twenty-five cadets entered for the examinations, the Examining Board consisting of Captain Webb, Captain Kitchen, and Lieutenant Harvey. Owing to the absence of Captain Kitchen, who was at Broadmeadows with the Expeditionary Force, the results were completed too late for inclusion in this issue of the " Corian," but will be published next term.

We have succeeded in overcoming the objections of the Harbour Trust to our Rifle Range. All preliminary formalities have been completed, and the work of construction will be taken in hand immediately. Owing to the lack of an accessible range, we obtained an exemption from musketry for the last year, but we are glad that this will not be needed any longer.

We are not alone in having difficulty with our shooting at present. The rifle ranges in Melbourne are needed at present for the training of the Expeditionary Force, and are closed to cadets ; consequently it has been decided that there shall be no school matches this year.

Five of our boys were called out with the Melbourne University Rifles, on August 7th, and underwent training at Queenscliff.

When they settled u:wn to the work they found it very interesting, aud obtained some valuable experience.

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Bebatino Society.

It was decided this year to conduct the debates after the manner of our House of Representatives.

The few meetings which were held proved very successful. Mackinnon was Prime Minister, and held office throughout the term.

Burston was Leader of the Opposition. Both these leaders were well supported, and many speeches of real merit were delivered, particularly on the subject of the Pen versus the Sword, though the discussion in reference to the half day on Saturday arousad the most interest. The proceedings were opened each evening by a series of questions, of which notice had been given, followed by those without notice. By this means quite a number of new speakers were able to gain confidence.

The standing orders, which were of a more formal nature, were then taken. After all preliminary business was disposed of, the subject of the evening's debate was discussed. A general idea of the meetings can be gathered from the following extracts from the minute book :— The Speaker took the chair at 7.15 p.m. After a few introductory remarks as to the matter of carrying on the debates, the business of the evening was proceeded with.

C. Mair asked F. Plowman whether he thought there ought to be a distinctive badge on Prefect's caps and hat bands.

Plowman replied that he certainly thought so.

There are distinctive badges for members of the teams, and he considered that Prefects had an equal right.

A. Fisken asked Douglass whether he considered that every House should have its own blazer.

Douglass replied in the affirmative. He pointed out that it would give junior boys a chance of obtaining their colours, and teach them to respect the School blazer when they obtained it.

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Kay enquired how House blazeus would be awarded to which Fisken replied that it would be necessary for boys to put up some meritorious performance, and not merely to play in a certain number of matches.

Webb-Ware pointed out that it would be rather difficult for a small boy under these conditions to obtain a House blazer Piurston suggested that these blazers should be worn by all boys, but that distinctive pockets should be worn by those in the different teams, as is the custom with the School blazer.

Burston's suggestion was put to the House, and carried unanimously.

Vines enquired whether it was true that O'H. Giles had accepted the position of School gardener. (riles in explanation said that he been offered the position.

He had placed the matter in the hands of the Non-Working Union, but had not yet received a reply.

'I lie Prime Minister asked Simsoivs opinion on the present day fashions for women, and desired to know whether the " Fish Tail " was preferred to the " Hobble Skirt."

Simson, speaking with some feeling, said that style and shape were meaningless words in application to these dresses. Every artistic rule is contraverted by these abominable confections.

Douglass pointed out tfiat Simson had not yet stated whether he preferred the " Fish T a i l " to the " Hobble Skirt."

Simson, under pressure from the Opposition • benches, admitted that he rather preferred the " Fish Tail."

Webb-Ware asked Kay whether he was in favour of having an Honour Board for the names of the School Head Prefects.

Kay was certainly in favour of the idea. To become Head Prefect was the highest honour that could fall to a boy at the School. There are Honour Boards for the captains of the various teams and for the championship winners, yet there is no board to commemorate the names of the boys who have obtained the greatest distinction the School can offer.

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Webster spoke iu favour of the proposal, and suggested that steps should be taken to see that such a board was put up.

The motion was put to the House " T h a t Honour Boards for Head Prefects arc desirable." Proposed

by Webster, and seconded by Kay. Carried unanimously.

Debate—" Whether the Pen is mightier than the Sword." The Prime Minister, in rising to speak in favour i.)f the Sword, was met with cheers. lie first asked the House to consider ancient history. Greece, Carthage, and Uome. became powerful by the force of arms.

As soon as their power in war declined, these nations were conquered. The greatest orators the v. orhi has ever known came from Greece, and yet tin-country was defeated. Athens became the centre of intrigue, corruption, and eloquence, and fell easily to a powerful foe. Compare Cicero and Caesar. Cicero had a most wonderful gift of swaying multitudes with his eloquence, yet he never attained the position that Caesar reached. Compare Alexander and Aristotle, and it is easy to see that Alexander received the better reward for his gifts. The Opposition vib probably refer to the loss of the American coiouks as an example in their favour ; but by their loss England learnt a lesson which she could not have gained had she kept America in her favour by conciliation. It would have been no use to employ ('il.'li'iiiacy with Xapoleon.

Mackinnon concluded his remarks by referring to the liberty which England has won by her sword, and incidentally referred to the Magna Charta and the various civil wars.

I'isken, in supporting his leader, said that Alexander the Great had subdued the Persian Empire and freed the people of Egypt, giving them a good form of government. Julius Caesar had brought order into J'ritain. England had won Canada after hard fighting Some of India had. perhaps, been won by diplomacy, but il was diplomacy backed up by the sword.

The Leader of the Opposition said that the Prime Minister had quoted from antedeluvian history, but how would these deeds be known to the world if it were not for the great writers of these periods ?

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W a s it the bravery of. Horatius that has inspired men to action, or is it the stirring poetry of Macaulay ?

Webb-Ware (Opposition) said in these days a country usually employs diplomacy to acquire new territory. England gained occupation of Egypt in this way. The power of the Press is undisputed.

Chirnside pointed out that the deeds of which Macaulay and Tennyson had written were performed quite irrespective of the influence of these particular writers.

He said that diplomacy only played a secondary part in making peace between nations. It was the well armed nation that could dictate terms.

Douglass said that it was the navy of England that caused German)' to hesitate in .attacking her.

It was not due to any diplomacy.

Douglass also referred to the new methods adopted by the Suffragettes, and also to the necessity of employing a Sergcant-at-Arms to assist the Speaker in keeping order.

Thomson—" Have the Suffragettes assisted their cause by resorting to violence-?"

Douglass—" Yes. They have brought their cause before the notice of the public."

Kay argued that it is not the account of great deeds that arc important, but their performance.

Simson contended tnat the sword had been the means of preserving great masterpieces.

Though diplomacy had been used in Egypt, it was the Englishj sword which maintained order.

After a brief summing up by the Leader of the Opposition and the Prime Minister, a division was taken, the Government obtaining the narrow majority of two. The House then adjourned.

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Cross-country IRunmng.

D u r i n g t h e p r e s e n t t e r m t h e r e h a v e b e e n weekly r u n s for which t h e School h a s b e e n divided u p i n t o t h r e e packs.

T h e distance r u n h a s generally b e e n about t h r e e miles, a n d t h e r e h a v e been several p a p e r c h a s c s a n d similar e v e n t s , in w h i c h t h e j u n i o r school h a v e s h o w n g r e a t p e r t i n a c i t y in looking for t h e m e n sent o u t t o hide. T h e c o u n t r y r o u n d t h e School does not lend itself very well for t h e s e p u r p o s e s , b e i n g too flat, and h a v i n g so very little cover ; trat in spite of this t h e h a r e s h a v e g e n e r a l l y m a n a g e d t o g e t h o m e first.

A a n d B packs each h a d a race at t h e end of t e r m , t e a m s from t h e H o u s e s c o m p e t i n g , a n d p o i n t s b e i n g scored t o w a r d s t h e S p o r t s C u p .

T o t h e m a j o r i t y of people c r o s s - c o u n t r y r u n n i n g is at first a labour, b u t it h a s certain b i g a d v a n t a g e s .

T h e dislike it arises comes from t h e fact t h a t t h e initial r u n s cause a certain a m o u n t of stiffness o w i n g t o t h e soft s t a t e of t h e muscles of the legs, and t o t h e c o n t i n u e d effort required d u r i n g the course of a run.

Similar stiffness will be encountered at the b e g i n n i n g of a season's cricket or football, b u t after a few practices it does not recur, and in the same w a y w h e n tin- it's; muscles have got accustomed to t h e e x t r a aiiinuiit of work to which llicv arc b e i n g put, r u n s merely produce a feeling of litness in the whole body.

T h e r e is no doubt that c r o s s - c o u n t r y r u n n i n g is m o r e beneficial, besides b e i n g less m o n o t o n o u s , t h a n t r a c k r u n n i n g , provided t h a t a m a n or boy is p h y s i cally fit and able to stand the strain. I t s usefulness lies in the fact t h a t it i m p r o v e s t h e w i n d and s t a m i n a , t h e r e b y e n a b l i n g one to " l a s t ' " w h e n p l a y i n g football or o t h e r g a m e s , a l t h o u g h g o i n g " all-out " t h e w h o l e t i m e . A n o t h e r a d m i r a b l e result which m a y b e cultivated is t h e p o w e r of *' sticking t o " t h e m a n ahead, and not g i v i n g up. T h i s is a m o s t i m p o r t a n t asset for a r u n n e r t o possess at t h e end of a h a r d r a c e — o r in fact at any p a r t of it—no m a t t e r w h e t h e r it is 10 miles or 100 y a r d s , for it w i n s m a n y a race, and enables a r u n n e r w h o can force himself t o keep

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g o i n g t o b e a t o t h e r s w h o are fresher b u t lack t h e same determination.

A n o t h e r a d v a n t a g e it h a s over t r a c k r u n n i n g is t h a t it b e t t e r affords o p p o r t u n i t y for t e a m r u n n i n g a n d collective t r a i n i n g . T h e r e is a g r e a t a r t in t e a m r u n n i n g , too, for a t e a m t h a t can k e e p t o g e t h e r (well u p , not a t t h e b a c k ) will b e a t o p p o n e n t s w h o h a v e a few good r u n n e r s a n d a b a d tail.

T h i s kind of r u n n i n g o u g h t not t o b e i n d u l g e d in d u r i n g t h e t r a i n i n g for races on t h e track, a l t h o u g h it serves as an a d m i r a b l e p r e l i m i n a r y course, for t h e m u s c l e s m u s t b e h a r d and able t o s t a n d t h e s t r a i n of fast r u n n i n g before a t t e m p t s can be m a d e t o quicken u p . T h e b e s t w a y t o h a r d e n t h e legs is t o g o fairly l o n g distances slowly, especially a l o n g t h e road, and n o w a n d t h e n a l o n g w a l k . S k i p p i n g also is a n excellent leg exercise. T h e last few w e e k s of t r a i n i n g m u s t be devoted t o i n c r e a s i n g one's speed, a n d t h i s is m o s t likely t o b e effected b y p r a c t i s i n g a t t o p speed—or fairly f a s t — d i s t a n c e s less t h a n t h a t t o b e r u n in t h e race, w i t h an occasional full distance r u n , to test the endurance.

For short distances, where speed is far m o r e i m p o r t a n t t h a n e n d u r a n c e , a good start counts enormously, and a runner must accustom himself t o " g e t off his m a r k " at once, a n d develop h i s full speed in t h e s h o r t e s t possible t i m e .

M a s s a g i n g o r r u b b i n g d o w n w i t h flesh gloves, j u s t before a n d after a r u n is beneficial, b u t t h e r e is a g r e a t d a n g e r in t h i s s o r t of t h i n g b e i n g o v e r d o n e . , R u b b i n g d o w n at all o t h e r t i m e s is u n n e c e s s a r y , a n d m a y even b e h a r m f u l if d o n e unskilfully, or if it is t h e first t h i n g a r u n n e r t h i n k s of before e v e r y m o v e m e n t .

Sxchanges.

The Editor begs to acknowledge the following :—The Meteor (2), The Wellingtonian (2), The Malburnian (2), The Blue (2), The Carthusian (2), The Wykehamist (2), The Radleian, The Taylorian, The Aldenhamian, The Glenalmond Chronicle (2), St. Andrew's Coflege Magazine, Grahamstown, S. Africa, The Armidalian, Hutchins School Magazine, The Wesley College Chronicle, The Queensland University Magazine, The Reporter, The Melburnian, The Swan, The Prince Alfred College Chronicle, The Waitakian, The Townsville Grammar School Magazine, The Sydneian, The King's School Magazine, The St. Peter's School Magazine, The Nelsonian, The Torch Bearer, The Launcestonian, The Hawkesbury Agricultural College Journal (2\ The Taranakian, The Pegasus.

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jfootbalL The season's football has been characterised by the greatest keenness, there being close competition for places in the team. The House matches greatly assisted the selectors in picking out any talent, and boys showing particular .promise were immediately put on the training list. Though our system was somewhat weak in the early part of the season, the side gradually developed into a strong combination.

In the first two matches our forward play was crowded and faulty, but this weakness was remedied as the season progressed.

Our back lines were always reliable, and it was upon them that the bulk of the work rested. The ruck was undoubtedly our strongest branch, especially in the throw-in from the boundary, and considerable improvement was shown in getting the ball away after the centre-bounce.

A number of new men were tried, and the team next year should be strong.

Webster, as captain, used excellent judgment, and led the side well. Towards the end of the season, especially against College, he played with great dash.

Kelly *was probably the best high mark in the schools, and his consistent play in the ruck calls for special mention. He worked well with his rover. There was no more reliable player in the team than Manifold, whose judgment on the full back line saved the side time after time. He showed no hesitation in meeting the ball, and driving it out of danger. Botterill at halfback did hard and effective work, and Kay at halfforward and in the ruck was equally strong : both players used their weight well. Douglass did most valuable work both in the ruck and on the back line.

1 Te was consistent throughout the season. Burston, 1(H), did good shepherding work in the ruck, and always played a hard game. The' most improved players were Brisbane, Bailey, and Beveridge. They

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showed lots of pluck, and with this season's experience, they should all be prominent players next year.

Cooke played some really good games, but he would have been more valuable had he not been rather expensive in giving ^away free kicks. He has dash, and is capable of doing exceedingly well. In the last few games Furnell was moved to full forward, where he proved himself to be a player of distinct merit.

Thomas was quick on the forward line, and as far as handling the ball was concerned he was distinctly good. Mair was prominent in many games, and always worked hard, but his play frequently lacked effectiveness.

His marking was good.

Mills, Lindsay, Chirnside, Webb-Ware, Lloyd, Armytage, Moffat, Austin, Thomson, Landale, Mackinnon, and Stevenson, did not play in all the matches.

Austin had, unfortunately, to stand down owing to an injury, and he was missed on the wing.

We would like to take this opportunity of congratulating Wesley College upon being champions.

They were easily the best team.

S C H O O L v. W E S L E Y C O L L E G E .

In order to have every chance against Wesley, the team travelled to Melbourne by the morning train, and had a run on*the St.Kilda Ground in the morning.

Thomson, unfortunately, injured his ankle, and his place was taken by Landale. Wesley led off with the wind, and scored three goals before we settled down.

Our back line defended well, especially Manifold, Beveridge, Botterill, and Brisbane. They were kept busy right through the match, and had it not been for their good work, the Wesley score would have been very heavy. Their ruck consistently got the ball away from the centre, and their forwards made very few mistakes. Our ruck, however, was playing well on the boundary, and frequently gained on the throw-in, Kelly being particularly useful, his marking and kicking also being of a high order. W e continually worked on to the wrong wing, and our forward play was faulty, there being too much, crowding Thomas played remarkably well at full forward. The final scores were—Wesley, 16 goals 11 behinds, 107 points ; School, 4 goals 9 behinds, 33 points.

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SCHOOL v. MELBOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL For the first time since our removal to Corio the whole School journeyed to Geelong, and it was interesting to find that over three hundred Melbourne Grammar School supporters accompanied their team in the expectation of seeing a g'ood game. The football, however, was rather disappointing, in spite of the fact that the conditions were all in favour of a good display. The game for the first ten minutes was fairly even, then Melbourne took the lead, which they maintained throughout the game. Their chief strength was on their half-back and centre lines. Our forwards lost many opportunities. In fact, it was a game of mistakes. Botterill and Kay played in good combination, and Manifold and Furnell snowed good judgment. Webster, as usual, played a hard game, though Kelly was not so much in evidence. Cooke, Austin, and Bailey, were prominent players. The game resulted as follows :—Melbourne, 9 goals 17 behinds, 71 points ; School, 4 goals 9 behinds, 33 points. * S C H O O L v. X A V I E R C O L L E G E .

Taking to heart the lessons learnt in our first two matches, several important alterations were made in the field, with the chief object of strengthening our forward lines. Furnell was brought to centre-forward while Thomas moved to the left.

Webster played centre.

The ten days before the match were spent in careful work, until some definite show of system developed among the forwards. The match was unfortunately played in a deluge, and the M.C.C. was practically under water.

The team was full of confidence.

Kelly was in great form, and Brisbane saved a great deal on the back line, as did Botterill, Douglass, and Manifold. Webster also seemed more at home at centre, and did effective work. Furnell in his new position scored well, and was assisted by Kay and Kelly in turn. The scores were equal within a quarter of an hour of time, and an exciting game ended in a win for Xavier by eleven points. Scores— Xn.vier. 8 goals 13 behinds, 61 points ; School, 6 goals 14 behinds, 50 points.

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

The conditions on the Corio Oval were favourable though the match up to half-time lacked life.

Scotch established a good lead, and were well ahead at the beginning of the third quarter when our team suddenly rallied, and played really fine football, and more than held its own for the remainder of the quarter.

Webster found his true form, and played with great dash and accuracy, while Kelly's high marking was a feature of the game, though his kicking was erratic.

Manifold, Brisbane, Beveridge, Bailey, Botterill, and Douglass were again a powerful combination on the back line, and Furnell was at his best at full forward. Our general play, especially in the second half, showed great improvement, and our forwards did not show the weakness which was so noticeable in our earlier games.

The ruck was again in good form. The final scores were—Scotch, 9 goals 18 behinds, 72 points ; School, 8 goals 8 behinds, 56 points.

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

The College match, which is always looked upon as a most interesting fixture, proved disappointing from our point of view. From our team, Webster, Kelly, Burstou, and Austin, who had been in camp, arrived just in time for the game, but were badly in need of practice. The College, too, suffered in this respect, but their general play was far superior to our own, especially the passing and high marking. W e failed on many occasions to meet the ball, and were slow in passing to the forwards! Our backs were not as good as usual, owing to some extent to the absence of Douglass, who had gone into camp. The College led off in good style with a slight wind, and soon established a lead. In the third quarter, Kelly, who was not playing up to his usual form, unfortunately injured his wrist, and was forced to go off the field.

The team, realising the necessity for every effort, showed considerable improvement, and for the rest of the quarter held the upper hand. Botterill played particularly well at this stage, and Cooke undoubtedly played his best game for the season, bringing off some.

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really good play. Kay and Bailey were also showing to advantage, while Brisbane and" Chirnside defended well, and frequently drove the ball out of danger.

Mackinnon marked well on the forward line, and Furnell on the wing was also prominent. Armytagc showed improved form, and promises to do well, especially in high marking.

Stevenson did well on his first appearance.

Webster played with great vigour, but was not at his best. The College proved themselves to be an exceedingly strong side.

The final scores were—College, 15 goals 7 behinds, 97 points ; School, 4 goals 6 behinds, 30 points.

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15 versus Geelong College (return). Lost.

15 versus Wesley College. Lost.

15 versus Scotch. Won. 14 versus Gordon Technical College. Won. 14 versus Geelong College. Lost.

14 versus Melbourne Grammar. Won. 13 versus Melbourne Preparatory. Lost.

13 versus Wesley Preparatory. Lost.

13 versus Melb. Preparatory (return). Lost 13 versus Scotch College.

Lost.

HOUSE OTHER MATCHES. Versus Mr. Campbell's team.

Won by 8 points.

School, 8 goals 16 behinds, 64 points ; Opponents, 7 goals I4 behinds, 56 points.

Versus Trinity College. Lost by 5 points. Trinity, 4 goals 8 behinds, 32 points ; School, 2 goals 15 behinds, 27 points.

Versus Melbourne Grammar School.

Won by 2 points. School, 8 goals 13 behinds, 61 points ; Melbourne, 8 goals 5 behinds, 53 points.

Versus Trinity College (return).

Lost by 19 pcir-is.

Trinity, 8 goals 24 behinds, 72 points ; School. 8 goals 5 behinds, 53 points. \ I'isus liallarat Grammar School (mixed team).

Won by 31 points. School, 11 goals 14 behinds, 80 points ; liallarat, 7 goals 7 behinds, 49 points.

Versus East Geelong. Lost by 34 points.. East Geelong. 10 goals 7 behinds, 67 points ; School, 3 goals 1<> behinds, 34 points.

Versus Ballarat Grammar (return). Won. Second W i l l , versus Area 69C. Won. Second X V I I I . versus Geelong College. Won. Third XVJ1I. versus Melbourne Grammar. Won. Third. \ \ 111. versus Geelong College. Lost.

Third W i l l , versus Geelong College (return) Won d i d e r 1<> versus Gordon Technical College. Won. I'ndcr 15 versus .Melbourne Grammar. Lost.

I'ndci" 15 versus Geelong College. Won.

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MATCHES.

Two rounds of House football matches were played in the A division, and three rounds in B division.

The scoring of points for these matches is as follows : Two points are counted for a win in an A or B division match, and one point for a draw. ; but the total points gained in A matches, and the total points gained in 1! matches, arc brought to a ratio of 5 to 3.

RESULTS. A Division.—1st Round.

Perry House beat Cuthbcrtson House.

Manifold House beat Cuthbcrtson House.

Manifold House beat Perry House.

2nd Round.

Cuthbertson House beat Perry House.

Manifold House beat Cuthbertson House.

Perry House beat Manifold House.

B Division.—1st Round.

Cuthbertson House beat Perry House.

Manifold House beat Geelong House.

Perry House beat Geelong House.

Manifold House beat Cuthbertson House.

Perry House beat Manifold House.

Cuthbertson House beat Geelong House,

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2nd Round.

Perry House beat Cuthbertson House.

Manifold House beat Geelong House.

Perry House beat Geelong House.

Manifold House beat Cuthbertson House.

Perry House drew with Manifold House.

Cuthbertson House beat Geelong House.

3rd Round.

Cuthbertson House beat Perry House Manifold House beat Geelong House.

Perry House beat Geelong House.

Cuthbertson House beat Manifold House.

Manifold House beat Perry House.

Cuthbertson House beat Geelong House.

POINTS House

A Div.

Manifold House Perry House Cuthbertson House Geelong House

Printed

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SCORED. B Div.

Total

4 3 2-3 4 —

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Geeloiix.

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