The Cantuarian February 1922 - December 1925 by OKS Association

THE

CAN'l'UARIAN

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511 memoriam.

+ THE

REV.

CANON

We lIl uch regret to record the death of this distinguished O.K.S. which occurred in the latter part of last term. Canon Horsley was at the School froUl 1855- 1863 along with six relatives of the same name, and played a prominent part ill the We of the School, during the Headmasterships of Dr. Wallace, and Bishop Mitcbinsou. 'I'he London Press h as already paid welldeserved and honourable tributes to bis public life as Chaplain of Clerkenwe11 Prison, as Vicar of Holr Trinity, Woolwich. as Rector of St. Peter s, Walworth and as Mayor of tbat Borough, 3S well as to his

J. W. HORSLEV. vigorous aud lifelong Sll1>por t of t he Cause of Temperance and of all attempts to better the conditions of the poor. Besides these main activities he found time to be 8 keen botanist and zoologist as well as to make the fine collection of fresh-water shells which he recently presented to the School. He hi mself summed up ' the secret of his life in these three admirable axioms : (1) Never to have any time of his own, (2) Never to spend time building "castles in the air." (3) To have a "single aim for plural interests." We offer our sympathy to his family .

R.I.P. LIEUT.-COL.

GORDON

SANDII,ANDS,

Lieut.-Col. Gordoll Sandilands entered the School in 1879. He obtained his 1st XV. Colours, and in other ways played a prominent part in the life of the school . Shortly after leaving in 1881, he joined the Royal Scots, then stationed at Cape Town, and subsequently took part in queUing the Zulu Rebellion in 1888, and in the J allleson Raid. After the Boer War he received the S. Africa Medal with three bars as recognition of his services. He raised and commanded the Transvaal Scottish Volunteer Battalion, aud in the late war, at General Botha's request, the 2nd Regt. of the Transvaal Scottish. These he led as far as the frontier

O.K.S. ,

1897-1881.

of German South West Africa, when however heart-trouble forced him to abandon active military service, and relinquish his command . He was a most popular COUllllBU(lil1g officer, as well as a keen tennisplayer and golfer, and a magnificent borseman. On hearing of his death from hearttrouble 011 February 10th, at J ohanllesburg, General Smuts telegraphed, "The Comunmity has lost a cultured gentlelllan, and a brave soldier." The funeral, which was conducted with full military honours, was token by another O.K.S., Archdeacon Cameron. We extend our sympathy to his relations and his many friends.

R.I.P.

THE

CAN'l'UARIAN

L ECTURES. On \Vednesday February 1st a lecture was given by Canon Southwell on Worcester lie e for the Blind. He commenced by sketching the various difficulties under which 0. blind

~~1 laboured. and showed us how the lack of one sense had developed others to an extraÂˇ

ordinary degree. The I,ectl1rer t hen showed us several slides of t he College aud of its members at work. utry practical science, typewriting nre all part of t he school curriculum. 111 fact the boys Cb~lre t~mcd out as capable clerks are very seriolls rivals to t hose who possess t heir powers sight to the fuJI . After d iscussi ng the school work Canous Sout hwell t hen t urned t o t he Â°ecreatiolls. Oue of their chief indoor games was chess, and at that t hey excelled. one of their r4!'8n1 having actually beaten Senor Capablanca in a fair contest . .

'the chief sport of all, however, was their rowing. Iii tws they did 110t feel so lUllch the bandicap of their lack of sight, and were remarkably efficient. Running and jmupiug even, 115 the lecturer showed us. were not beyond their powers. We thjuk several of the facts laid before us came as a great surprise to most. The cheerfulness with which they semeed to work, and their earnestness would be a lesson to those who did not rca1ise to the full their good fortwle in being able to see properly. It was subsequently arranged that the school should raise some money to help one scholar

at the CoUege by weaus of swall voluntary annual subscriptions.

On 'Vednesday February 8th a lecture was delivered in t he Parry Library by t he Rev . Goodchild. His subject was" Life in North-Western Canada." H is lecture was illustrated

by wnllY excellent slides, and this combined with the lecturers' attractive style and the fact t hat be was relating his own experiences, served to intensify the interest which we took in it.

li e gave us an excellent accolmt of pioneering life, from t he b uilding of the rough log hut Qne of t he most strik ing facts in t he lecture wns t he way in which all hands ill t he Village, as it grows, seem t o work t ogether, especially in the matter of building and fitti ng out its church . to the subscqucnt homestead which sprang up around it.

He explained t he extreme difficulty experienced by missionaries and clergymen in the administration of the affairs of t heir parishes, some of t hem being so vast and t he dwellings in lh~m being consequently so isolated that any definite assembly .point for school or church was quite impossible, and the vicar becomes more and more a travelling missionary. The lecturer also drew a rapid sketch of the working of a lumber camp, from the time of th~ arrival of the steamer and One or two attendant scows to prepare the camp, to the actual r~1UDg, collecting and transporting of the logs. A very amusing account of the Esqllillleaux' dress. life and religion was illustrated by several interesting slides. The lecturer showed us that the work of the Christian missionaries did not only bring a higher ideal of life to the Esquimeau but also gave him a new courage to go out to his work without being in tenor of bidden evil spirits which lay waiting for their victims In every untl1rnl_object.

THE CANTUARI AN

SCHOOL

CONCERT.

On the whole the work shewed an advance upon that oC last year. 'The purely vocal Ulusit indeed wns ineffective, the quality of tone being poor and the intonation uncertain; there is 110' now, however. sufficient time for any serious work iu singing. On the other hand t he light Sullivan music, transposed to be within the limited vocal range of schoolboy performers, was sung with ease and cert ainty, the diction was crisp and clear; there was olso some volume of tone, and the performers well deserved the b earty appla use wh ich followed their work. A word of congratu. lation is due to the school in general for the greater discrimination showed ill t heir applau se. T he large audience included the Dean and Mrs. WOoce, Dr. and Mrs. Bickersteth , t he Archdeacon of Maidstone and Mrs. Macmillan, Dr. Charlton Palmer, Major and Mrs. Crookendel and other friends of the School. T he old custom of cheering t he headmaster and his guests after the concer t was revived for the first time since the war. PERCY GODFREY. PROGRAMME. 7. Two TRIos:-

1. Two

GI.E:~S

2. PIANO Sor.o

(al (b

"Pierrot ..

Xmas. Farewell.

MESSRS.

Chaminade.

(a (b

(c 4.

Old French (14th Century) Montenegrin National Song Russian Chanty .

SCF.NI~

FROM THE" CRITIC" ... Sheridan. Mr. Puff (Author of P lay) R. H. OSBORNE. Mr. Sneer \CritiC) A. F. BREl\"NANO. Mr. Dang e (Critic) A. L. MIZEN. CUARACTI~RS 011' P r.A Y IN REHEARSAL. Tilburina. (heroine) E. L. THOROtO. Confidant. .. ...C. E. PERKINS. The Governor R. W. HARDISTY.

5. SONG

" Onaway" (Hiawatha) Coleridge Taylor. MR. H . S!'a!At.I•.

6. PIANO SoLO (a) "Golliwog's cake walk .. Deimssey. (b) Frelude. op. II .• No. 10. Scriabin . R. D. NEWTON.

REID, H.

SMAI,.!"

F. NOAXBS.

"Hejre Katti .. MIss DAPHNE RING.

D . NEIl•.

3. THRF;g FOI.K-80NGS : -

8. VIOt.IN Sor.o

9. SONG

Hubay.

"The Yeomen of England" .. . MR. F. NOAKES.

Ed. German.

10. MONor.OGUIt MR. J OHN KE'rTEtWEtt (O.K.S.) 11. VIOMN SOtO" Caprice Viennois "

[{reisler. MysS DAl'HNE RING. 12. SoNC AND CHORUS 011 POtIcm.um " Pirates" Sulliva1l. A . L. ~!IZEN.

13. CHORUS 01' SAILORS AND CAPTAIN'S SONG B. T. WACE. BUTTERCUP'S SoNG AND CHORUS " H .M.S. Pinafore" .. .Sullivan. 14. TRIO Lord Chancellor and Two Noblemen " Iolanthe" .. .SullivatJ. B. T AYLOR, R. ASHBY, T. SCRIVENOR.

tHE CAN'l'UAIUAN WAR

MEMORIAL,

The School war memorial Cross was unveiled on :Monday December 19th, in spite of the fact that the work was not yet completed owing to trouble and delay at one of the quarries supplying the stonc. . 1"31t, 11rs. \Vace, Among those present at th e ceremony were .lr'frs. R an d aII D BVl'd SOll, MIss C on Galpin the Rev. C. I~. McDowall, the Rev. and Mrs. L. H. Evans, the Rev. E. L. A. HettsÂˇ le~~ the Rev. ''1'. K. Sopwith, the Rev. and Mrs. R. G. Hodgson, Mr. H . V. Cobb, Colonel Hegan and Canon Crosse.

The Mayor, Couucillor Wright Hunt, O.K.S. and the Corporation attended in s tate. 'J'he Memorial Service was taken part in by the Dean nnd the Bishop of Dover, who were accompuuied by the Archdeacon of Maidstonc, Dr. Robinson aud Dr. Bickersteth. A Choir consisting of Masters and Members of the School, with Mr. Gill at the harmoniullI, led the singing with great effect, both in the Psalm, "The Lord is my Shepherd" at the beginuing, and the Hymn "0 Valient Hearts," which was sung towards the end of the service. 'rhe Headmaster read the school Roll of Honour as follows;Date of leaving. Dale of leaving. 1875 Charles Stonham. 1002 Claude Charles Bamber, Percy Nugent 1876 Thomas William O'Hora Hamilton. Dalton, Basil George Hope Maclear, 1882 Richard Nelson Bendyshe. John Harry Meers. 1884 Prederick Meredyth ltfangin. 1903 Stuart Underwood Bailey, Wilfred 1885 Warrell Henry Wardell. Dann, Carlos Miguel Guillermo Dunhill, 1886 William J ames Rowan Robinson, Thomas Firrninger, Hugh Gramshaw, ltyederick William Stringer. Raymond Montgomery Hume Hender1888 Reginald William Henry Crawford, son, Cecil \Varde. JUexander Borowald Innes, Arthur 1904 Donald Knox Anderson, Arthur CuthHilliard Williams Temple. bert Lock, Alfred Douglas Dale Spafford 1889 Harry Maciear, Percy Maciear. Alastair St. Johu ~1uuro Warrand. 1893 Charles Fitz$erald Hamilton Trueman, 1905 Victor Arnold, Charles Fremoult Preston Arthur Phihp Hamilton Truewan. Battersby, CbaJ;les Lambert Druitt, 1895 j ames Randolph Innes Hopkins. Seymour Gordon Duprey, Harold 1896 Charles Gcarge Dilling, William Beverly Graham l)aris, Io'rancis HcrbertVaughan, Foard-Kelcey, John Charles Temple Reginald Watson, Ivan Bernard Wilkins Gaskell . Dassett Wright, Edward Alfred Roper. 1897 Thomas Campbell Drown, Ivan Beauclerk Hart Davies, julian L'Estrange. 1906 Roland Herbert Wyndham BrinsleyRichards, J ohn Deil?htoll, Henry 1898 Edward Worrall Carrington, George J.. awrence Dibben, Dems HUlltingiord Reginald Charles Heale, Eric Lockhart Hume Henderson. HamlUonds, Bernard Bethune Horsbrugh, Lawrence Henry] ones, William 1899 Cecil Hubert Bodington, Thomas Latymcr Crosse, Hubert de Burgh Robert Norman Leslie, Wilfred Lucas, Riordan. Geoffrey D'Otier M:aclear, Norman 1900 john Edward Marsden BrOluley, John Arthur Meck.ing, Christopher Mowbray Alexander Hellard, Cecil Herbert Morris, Hugh Petley, 1ames Henry Woodhouse. Digby Watson. 1901 Henry Mark Hugh Cooper, Frank Dann, 1907 Lionel Pilkiugton Abbott, Harry l.<:dward Emest J ollllson, J ames Arthur Walter Edward Hearn, Philip Henry McCulloch, Ed ward George Teasdale. Nixon, William J obo Travers.

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CAN'rUARIAN

Date of leaving. Date of leaving. 1908 Charles J ohn Norman Adams, Hugh George Prancis J llckes. Francis Robinson Latter, J ahn Hardy MUSSOll Featherstone Cameron Call1lell, Douglas H orace Gilbert Northcote' Cuthbert Tyudale Marshall, Peter Alec J Ohll Partridge, Samuel Wilfred William Marton Orme, J ames Stanley Wayte, Ralfe Allen F uller W~st1er. Yates. 1909 Vernon James Austin, R eginald J ohn 1913 Robert Grant Crosse, Basil Aubrey Deardsworth, GLbert Tranchard Carre, Kemp. Charles ' Vilfrid Kidson. Geoffrey Arthur Pugh, Charles Ernest ArbuthCedric Hugh Crowley, Eustace Delano not Pullan, J ohn Stewart Wacher. Fishbourne, Bruno Guglielmo Garibaldi, Charles William Houghton, 1914 E ric Coppin Bing. Geoffrey Walter Melvin 13 urto11. J ames Arthur Ross Ernest Bertram Nelson, Eustace :Fcrgl1soll, Charles Cecil Field, Lewis }"owler Sm art, J Ames Godfrey Stockton. Wilberforce Goldsmith, Godfrey 1910 Gerald Comber de Mattos, Kenneth Hayward, Charles Leonard Parlett Vernon Dodgson, Arthur Charles }o'luke, Richard Spen cer Glyn, G"Corge Cuthbert Heming, '1'ho~llas Roland J llckes, Ralph Imray Klrtoll, Charles Prederick Warburton Harker, Kelllleth Edward Wills Wait, William Ronald Ware Hawkins. D udley Gerald Meiu, S t . McCarthy. Arthur Clive Terrell. J Ohll Arthur Paul Methueu, Robert de Bedick Saunderson, Harold Mackenzie 1915 Geoffrey Rowsell Coop er, Cyril Francis Hodgson, George l\'lcFarqubar KellyDeans, William Frederick Drughorne, 118W5011, Frederick George Cleeve Long, Thomas Hugo French. John Child Morris, Charles SeymouI Pittis, P atrick Derrick Osborne, William J anson Potts, Frank Straker. E lliott Welchman. 191 2 Alexander Vernon Barrett, Percy 1916 J oh11 Noel Leigh Gough , R alph Edward Culverhouse Mead. Bnglietto Cottrell, Roland E lphinstone Gordon, George Henry Waldron Gough, The ceremony of unveiling was performed by an Old ~ King' s Scholar, Major General Sir E. E. Carter. K.C.M.G., C.B., M.V.O., and the memorial was dedicated by the Dean of Canterbury in the unavoidable absence of the Archbishop. Major General Sir E. E. Carter, in unveiling the memorial, said that to an old K ing's Scholar the ceremony was of a nature which had never occurred before in all the thirteen centuries of the School's History. Prom his own point of view it was a great honou r to be asked to unveil the memorial to those who h ad given up their lives. He sp oke of the large proportion of those O.K.S. who served in the \Var, som e twenty per cent ill fact, who had been lcilled. In spite of the great sorrow their loss had caused, yet the school was justly proud of their record, a r ecord which brought them back to the great traditions of the school, namely love of country, love of King, nn.d love of home. It was for that they fought and died, and for that h e was about to unveil that memorial in everl asting memory of their sacrifice and for the lessons they had left behind them for all eternity. The headm aster then read a letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury. ill which he expressed his regret at beulg absent. H e mentioned the antiquity of the school and said that never h ad it been lUore intimately COllllected with the life of the country than by the present ceremony. II was fitting to mark our com memoration of this fact by something which belonged in its associaÂˇ tions to the past as well as to the present or the future. It was a happy thought that the lift of to-day was being stimulated by going back to the School's ancient history and uncovering tile very stones which were the witnesses of the men and boys of other days. The Dean in dedicating the memorial said that it was a solemn momen t in the School'. History. The memorial would have the effect of st ampinij: upon all who belonged to the school now and hereafter an event of higb historical and m oral Significance. There was one charadrl'o

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CAN'l'UARIAN

1 'w distinguished the late war from all previous struggles.

7 The :whole nation was engaged

iJti~ w 11 even conscription bad to be employed to SlimUlon every available lUall to the colours. in It. aud had to be created and au appeal was first made to voluntary service. Then occurred A new Brltlitoblest events in history. 'me young men of the nation sprBllg forward, and nowhere

oac ~. l~ore conspicuous than ill the schools and universities. The Dean was proud to be able was lI~lRt the King's School was as forward as auy in that noble spirit. Twenty one boys who to say tua1 ly in the school when war broke out lost their lives. That IUllst mean that at least .-ere o°J.crs joined t he ranks from the upper forms, a notable proportion in a school of about two· fiftY ed boys at that time. Besides these there were one hundred and twenty others whose d hun ~ the headmaster had read out in the RoB of Honour. It should not be forgotten that the UaJlI IC sacrifice was offered by nIl who joined the army though it was not accepted of all . The 'tr~r of the mcmorial was the commemoration of these facts. By a bappy deSign the memorial o Ij4: SO constructed that it would bring before the school at all times the memory of the Great War of the boys who rose to the claim made all them by their country. '1'hat Cross would solemnly !ill ress on every boy, whether in work or in play, that behind all our hopes and pleasures there 'P the stern fact, t hat in ~he l~st resource they lived for two great causes only-their duty to and thcir duty to their neighbour.

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It was by a happy design that the memorial was thus associated with the whole life of the school Thc arch es, as they were called, had always been the centre of the school's life, a sort of Col1rt· where all the School's interests were discussed, where the colours were awarded, the scllol~rships announced- in fact a sort of COlllmon h all . They would now, with their original !onn and space restored to them, serve that purpose in a more ample manner. It would now btcol~e n " Court of Honour" with t he Cross as the dominating feature, the Cathedral as a backound and with a special link with the past in the ancient Norman S t aircase. '1'he three steps Ule Cross would each have their speciaf fWlction. The lower st~p would b~ used for al1uoutlc~ alenu concerning the school games, the second for anllouncmg academIC successes, and It wu hoped that all special occasions open-air services would be conducted from the top step.

On the base of the Cross facing the Court would be found the motto" Our help standeth in the nallle of the Lord," t he Lord Christ whose name sanctified th e arms of the School and the c.thedral. Those arlllS with that holy name upon them faced the Cathedral under whose governInfot the school had lived for so many centuries. '1'hus the past of the School in the restored arches, its present in the record of their contemporaries who gave their lives for it aud its future in the pledge of those sacred texts would give a new and perpetual inspiration to follow the example of their fellows who had gone before.

Tn that faith the Dean then dedicated the memorial. After prayer the Bishop of Dover pronounced the blessing. The National Anthem was then sUlig ana the Last Post and the Reveille were sounded by the O.T.C. buglers. The King's Sch ool War Mcmorial Executive Committee wishes to express:(i) its regret that the work is not yet completed as far as h ad been hoped-a fact due to further trouble and delay at one of the Quarries and in no way the fault of the Contractor (Mr. Ii, G. Browning of Canterbury.). (ii) its gratit ude, ill the name of all, to the Architect, Mr. Herbert Baker, and also to Mr. St. Ileger aud Mr, Willau for the amount of personal interest they have taken in the work; (Iii) iL. appreciation of tile keenness and zealons effort put into the work by all concerned, the contractors, foremen oud men , ill the face of persistent difficultiel!.

THE CAN'l'UARIAN

The plans fo r erecting the tablets containing the names of the fallen are nearly ready, Much, however, remains to be done ill order to complete the original scheme and more fuudl are urgently needed for this purpose, especially for the restoration of the ceiling and arches the Undercroft. The HOll. Treasurer is the Rev. R. G. Hodgson, Wilton Lodge, CanterbUl)

SONNET

THE

WAR

MEMORIAL

CROSS.

o monument of stone to heroes built

'1'0 mell who fought and died for England's unme, Give them their due-a true immortal fame, That aU may honour as they see the hilt Grav,en in stone on t hy sUfmoutiug cross, As standing in the midst of Honour's court 'fhey gaze upon the cross b):' skilled hands wrought And think upon Old E ngland 5 sorrowed loss. Long lllay be thy life in t h y proud place Beneath the shadow of that mighty pile The Old Cathedral's towers whose ancient face The traveller sees when distant many a mile. May thy imposing mass still leave some trace Of those Âˇwhose valour saved us in our trial.

OFFICERS'

TRAINING

CORPS .

'fhe following promotions have been made : February 1st, 1922. Sgt. Topliss to be C,Q,M.S . To be Sergts. : -L/Sgt. Mizen, L/Sgt. Brennand, L/Sgt, Osborne, To be LjSergts, : -Cpl. Cartwright, Cpl. Sayers, Cpt Wace, Cpl. Dayley, To be Cpls. : -L/Cp!. Hardisty. L/Cp!. Roberts. L/Cp!. Newton, To be L/Cpls, : -Pte. Elliott, Pte. Blunt, Pte, Cameron, Pte. Wilkinson, Pte. Wilde, Pte. Goldsmith, Pte. Ince l , Pte. Haselden, Pte. Wenbau, March 1st, 1922. To be L/Cp!. :-Pt e. Cook. Last term 23 candidates out of 26 were sllccessful in the Practical part of Certificate" A," and of these the 17 following passed the written part :H, G. Arnold 2, J, S. Billingburst, F , S, Dlunt, P . G. Cameron, D. H , Carson, P . R. H , Elliott, C. H . Gibson, H , H, Goldsmith; G. MeI. Housden, J, G. H. Ince l , R. D, Newton, E. Ogden, W, p , Pagel, L . H , Roberts, F. H , Sayers, B. T . Wace, R , C, Wilkinson,

THE CANTUARIAN

The following have been successful in passing the Practical part of Certificate " A .. this

term .'-11£. AnlOld J, W. L. C. Cook, C. H. Gadney, G. P . Mouutl , G. Powell, A. J. W. Pritchard. We have entered this term for a competition on the Miniature Range. •

This competition

by " Country !..ife." and a 25 yard range was necessary, os opposed to our shorter one.

~~ il however be able to fire on the range belonging to the Duffs. We also hope to enter for the . • tt crm. N R.A. Competition UeN . Last year's camp. despite the. fact that O Uf strength was limited to two platoons, was o cat success. This year we arc hapmg t o take n Company, a fact which would ill itself ensure U~"CII lUorc enjoyable time than before. We strongly reCOllllUend every available member of t he Corps to ~OIUC; 1I0 t ~nly because it may happen to be the" dOlle tWng, JJ but because it form s It very enJoyable hohday. The sigualling squad has been revived this term. The Rev. W . R. Davies has kindly undertaken to coach them, and we hope his experience during the War will be of great use to them .

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BALANCE SHEET.

s. d.

Balance {rom Inst nccount 72 Subscriptions and Fees... ... 252 Receipts for Badges, gloves, and old 13 equipment 142 Camp Receipts 77 Boots aCCowlt lSI War Office grant 21 Investments I Due to Headmoster

6 10 4 6

R£cnInS. JUDe 1st, 1920.

9 II 4 13 0 5

£76 1 15

S 9 0 4 6 0

Examined a.ud found correct : Balance at Dank on :May 31st, 1921, Eighty. three ~unc1s, seventeen shillings and fourpence (£83 17s. 4d.) (Signed) WM. ANDRInVS, Ho,t. Auditor.

PAVAreN'l'S.

Tt'aining.Sergt. Instructors Physical TJaining Signalling .. . Musketry _L .. . Maps and M(U1uals U1JiJot'ms . Purchased .. . Cleaning and Repairs Camp ...... Boots account Uniform Boxes

£ s.

II I 5 0 33 15 0 I 2 6 14 9 7 455 60 4 11 11 16 6

237 90 44 Clerk ...... 15 Insurance and Bank charges 2 Printing ... ... ... 5 New Store Room .. . 29 Marking Arms and cleaning materials 6 Postage and Petty Cosh ... ... 2 Band 7 May 31st, 192 1. Balance at the Bank 83

14 5 17 0 14 2 0 9 3

8 1 6 S 6 0 7 2 11

17 4

£761 15

A. ECERtON JONES,

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FOOTBALL.

LIST OF FIXTURES

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RETROSPECT .

Although t he hard ness of the ground for t'he first four weeks of term, threatened to interfere bty with the footba ll season, last term was a term of vcry even and hard matches. We CORSI ~rl~ claim to a large number of victories, but we managed to give all our opponents all cl\n~~ B~d I:nrd game. Our worst defeat was against Dover College when we lost 14 points to 3, tx Cl, mgtost an outside early in the first half of the game. Our two best m atches wcre against h.~~~lInle College and Dlackheath A; in these two m at ches the Sch~l teal~l played with more ~ash and \figour than it has done for m any ycar~ p ast. The only matcb 111 which the ScllO?l really f 'led to do itself justice was the first match agamst the R.M.L.I. when the team played wIth very 1~t1c combination and no dash. 'fh e criticisms on the play, against Eastbourne, which will be t d after the account of that match, bold good for the play throughout Ule seasou ; though J.~~ faults were less marked in the last few matches. ; 'fhe gall1es throughout the school have been played WiUi extreme keenuess, the whole term; and some ot the matches between ball s aud out houses have been very exciting and h ard fou ght 'd

gawes.

15'1' XV. K.S.C.

MATCHES.

EASTBOURNE

COLLEGE.

On Tuesday, November 22nd, the School met Eastbourlle College on Blore's Piece, and a \,fry keen , even ga me ended in a pointless d raw. At the start the school pressed into their opponents' half, but Eastbourne soon took the offensive. Five miuutes from tlte s t art, Page, on the left wing, Cell, and his head came into violent contact with someone's boot. He was off the fitld for live minutes. during which time Arnold came out of the scrum and filled the vacant position . The College very nearly scored but S t . Croix saved well; aCter this some keen p lay ensued in mid field . Once our " threes" managed to get going and Page h ad a chance of scoring ill the corner but he cut inwards instead of out, and was b rought dowll. Page was greatly handicapped by never b.,;og pl ayed on the left wing before. Mackintosh of Eastbourne tried a long drop at goal, but the kick weut wide, The first balf ended when Eastbol1rne had touched down after a good attempt by Heyman t o drop a goal. For lIle second half the school forward s shoved harder and on one or two occasions there !'tÂŤ!med a possibility of scoring, once, after a uice bit of combination between Haselden and Cook, when the latter wns brought down 0. few yards from the liue, and again when Cartwright nearly broke through . Then play settled down in Eastbourue's h alf, or about mid field. The excitement was intense whell just before time Mackintosh broke away aud nearly scored; but he w as well stopped by II combined tackle by Mizell and St . Croix, several yards CroUl the linc. A series of scrimmages tnsued and the College were gradu ally pushed back, no side being called with play ouce more in MJd Field. For ~astbournc Mackintosh was by Car the m ost d angerous three-quarter ; running hard ud possc!:sslllg a useful swer ve, he was a difficult mall t o s top. Strong filled the position of serum balf "'ell. 'rIll': tackling on both sides was extremely keen, while the dribbling of the College forwards, especlally that of Patterson was very pretty to watch.

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F or the school pack Arnold, 'Vace, Osborne and Gibson showed up very well, while Heesom oud Evans elid some good work. Cook l>layed a really fine game behihd the scnun, and Heyman apart from the fact that be hung on to the b all too long. once or twice, also pl ayed well. J,1izel~ was the most prominent in the three-quarter line and tackled hard . St. Croix was very conspicuous at full back, t ackling and saving vcry well. There were three o u tstalldin~ faults ill the school play. The passing was somewh at erratic, the forwards did not get OIl to theu man promptly enough and there is a growill~ infectious tendency on th e p ar t of the threes to find t ouch too often i~ attack. When attackwg there is a muclt greater ch an ce of scoring if th e m a ll with the ball rullS forward h ard, draws his man, and then combines with the rest of the three-quarter line, than if he kicks wildly for touch. Apart from these faults the School XV. showed great improvement on their previous form . 'rhe whole team played m uch harder, ]>erhnps owing t o the lesson it learnt at the hands of R.M.L.r. a nd Dover. Although not a. good example of polished football, the match, as a game was the best of the season, and the result was in every way satisfactory. The scbooll nck ed the ser vices of Ommanney. Evans, St. Croix and Heyman received their colours after tbis match. â&#x20AC;˘ 'rhe followin g represented the School. O. H. De St. Croix; G. C. Page, A. L. Mizen, J. M. P. Cartwright, S. E. Haselden; W. L. G. Cook, D. G. Heymnn; M. Arnold, B. '1'. W ace, R. H . Osborne, D . S . H eesom, O. D. Evans, C. H. Gibson, P. G. Cameroll, B. H. Cooper-Poole, H . W. Turner.

K.S.C.

SUTTON

VALENCE SCHOOL.

On Wednesday, November 30th th e school journeyed to Sutton Volence and eventually discovered the wrong entrance to the school. We learnt that two of their best players were crocked, but we bardly imagine this affected the result, inasJlluch as the school grew rather slaek against such feeble opposition. Oue might with justice, say, they started slackl y, for the first five minutes was wasted by rather aimless If looks" into touch from within our" 25." Our outsides h owever SOOn learnt that they had not much to fear once they start ed nttacking. Simultaneously t he forwards woke ul> and proceeded to let Cook have the ball from every loose scrum, though they were frequently ,Penaitsed for" foot up " in the tight. The threes t hrew away most of their chances by selfishness 111 which Mi'l.en was the chief offender, though he put in many fine runs aud scored four tries. The handling generally was the' weak side, probably clue t o over-excitement. H alftime came with the score at 25-0, five rather easy kicks having been mi ssed. After half time the school serum went rather to pieces becoming imbued with s]>irit of trr getting, wherein they succeeded in muddling the outsides. Page aided by Cartwright got a couple of good tries, Mizen scored another far out after a dashing run {rom h alf way, which was converted by Osborne, who succeeded in two attempts, t hus putting up a record for Ule day. He was given a try by :Mizen shortly after when two yards from the liue. Por th e last five minutes S uttOD Valence put on a spurt and kept us in our 25 nearly all the time. A most disappointing display by the team when praCtically at full strength . H eyman served his " threes" well. The final score was (41-0) . The following represented the school :O. H . D e St. Croix, S. E. H aselden, A. L. Mizell, J. M. 1<'. Cartwright, G. C. Page, D. G. Heyman , W. L . Cook, M. Arnold , M. D. OUllUallUey, B. T . Wace, R H . Osborne, O. D. Evans, C. H . Gibson, C. H . Bryant.

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BLACKHEATH A.

o Saturday November 26th, the school lost to a strong Blackhcnth tenm by three tries rl(9-3) At'the start of the ga)uc the Club forced their way into our twenty-five. St. 10 <?UC. alta cd to sto\, some very dangerolls looking movements. but after a few minutes they crol:d 1I~1l lI~lCOllverte( try. The school forwards then seemed to wake up. aud play relUained jI(Of. field lill Cartwright got the ball and made a good fun, passing forward when n try seemed to ~~- Shortl y ofter Hubbard scored a good indiviclual try from h alf way. our threes failing ct ~UI. hi~n through ldck of pace. l 'he rest of the play till half time, was confined to mid field, to mther dull. After half time, the school played np very well, the forwards played with 411 t dash the Club backs being kept busy by good runs by Arnold, Heyman, and Page. Then greaforwards rushed the ball right up to the Club try line and Cook scored an unconverted try . ~; school forwards continued to press, but the pressure was constantly relieved by Hubbard's \'t.~ fine kicking. Towards the end of the game however, the Club's extra weight in the serum, I all to tell und 0111' forwards were pressed back iuto their OWll tweuty~.6ve. Hubbard attempted )t3.:p and 'the good tackliug of Page, Wace and St. Croix stopped some very dangerous move• e:nts 'bnt at last the Club scored alllUlCOllVerted try. For the few remaining minutes of rlay, ~e SCilOOI playcd lip extremciy hard, but they were unable to pcnetratc the dcfence although Cartwright and Osborne made good rw.IS. The play through out was vcry good, and this was one of thc best aud keenest galu es of the season. The following representcd tlle school ; -

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O. H. De St. Croix; S. E. Haselden, A. L. Mizen, J . M. F. Cartwright, W. B. Page; W.L.G. Cook. D. G. Heyman, M. Arnold, M. D. 011lUl8nllcy, D. '1'. Wace, R. H. Osborne, D. S. Heeso1ll, O. D. Evans, C. H. Gibson, P. G. Cameron.

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WYE COLLEGE.

'fbis match was played on Blorc's on Deccmber 6th and resulted in a defeat for the school, the: finn! score being, Wye College, 2 goals, 2 tries (16 pts.), K.S.C. I goal, 1 try (8pts.) l:or the first few minutes Wye pressed h ard and looked very dangerous, but the school managed to kecp their opponents ant; and by means of short rushes gradually worked their way Into Wye's b ... ellty~five. From a serum there, Ollllll3nney passed out to Mizen who took the ball at full speed and cut right through the defence to score a good try between the posts. Cook who took the kick, succeeded ill adding the e.xtra points. From lhc kick~off, Wye who had a heavy eack, again pressed; and one of their forwards scored far ont after a scramble over the liue. 'rhe kick at goal faUed. Play continued in our t ..·tnty~fivc, except when two penalties. awarded against Wye for off side were taken by Cook, who kicked e.xcellelltly, finding a very good Icngth anel relieving the presslue. Just before ha1f~time Cook got the ball from a scrummage in mid~fie1d, gave the ball to lIeyman, who ill turn passcd to Mizen. The latter sprinted round the defence and passed to lIastldeu who ran over to score rather far out, with the back h anging on to him. Osborne made • good nttcmpt to convcrt. There was no addition to the score before half time, and thc school crossed ovcr, leading by 8 points to 3. When play restarted the Wye fonvards dominated the game:: most of the play taking place in the school" 25." The weight of our opponent's j)Qck told, and three tries wcre scored by them during the course of the second hall, one between the posts, the other two rather far ant. Two of these tries were converted.

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During the second half the only time the school looked like scoring was when Mizen got away, but was tackled into touch a few. yards short of the liuc. III a keenly contested and fast game the school forwards , especially Arnold, Wace, Osborne Ollunanncy, and Gibson showed up very well against a heavier pack. '

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Of the outsides Cook behind the serum pl ayed a fine game, while H eyulQu and Mizen did

well. Wyc were unfortunate in losing their fly half early in the game, when he wrenched his ankle. 'fhe school's tackling was not as keen as usual, but the team as n whole played a good sound

game. The following represented the School : O. H. Dc St. Croix; S. E. Haselden, A. L. Mizen, , . M. Cartwright, G. C. Page ; D. G. H eym an, W . L. Cook; M. Arnold, AI. D . Ouuualluey, B . 'I. Wnce, R . H . Osborne, O. D. Evans, C. H. Gibson, C. H . Bryant, H. A. Browning.

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R.M.I,.r.

Played on Blore'soll December 13th, resulting in a win for our opponents by 16 points to 11. A few minutes after the kick off Haselden, receiving a pass scored after a good rnn. Cook converted a difficult kick. But then the Marines, taking advantage of their superior weight succeeded in getting possession of the balllllore often than the school. After som e forward rushes. which were stopped by St. Croix, a marine fonvard scored a try which was converted . The School got over again in the first half, but just before the whistle went, the Marine right wing, running very well. scored a clever try. In the second half. play was chiefly confined to the forwards, and our opponents heavy scrum frequently shoved us into our own twenty-five, the pressure being relieved by St. Croix, but at last when they were well up on our try line a forward got over. The School then played up very well, and managed to score an unconverted try which brought the score to 13- 11. The play for the rem aining few minutes was very exciting and even . The School, neglectiug its defence. and concentrating attack, very nearly scored twice, but just before the end, a r eckless attempt to start an attacking movem ent all our own try line, allowed the Marines to get over again, 1'he School pack played quite well aga inst the heavy pack, but the outsides, although playing against quite a weak three line, threw away somc very good chances. The School's defence was good, St. Crob(, Arnold , Mizen standing out prominently, The following represented the School : 0, H. Dc St, Croix ; S. E. Haselden, A. L. ~1ize n , J . M. F . Cartwright, W. B . Page; \V.L,G, Cook, D. G. Heyman ; M. Arnold. M. D , Onlluanney, B . T . Wace, R. H, Osborne, D. S. HeesoUl, O. D . Evans, C. H . Gibson, P . G. Cameron.

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O.K.S.

The a.K.S. match was played on ~ece mber 20th and resulted in .a win for the O.K.S. by . ts to 8 The O.K.S. t eam captamcd by J uckes was almost entirely composed of realJy 21 PO;,l:dividuoi players, and, as usual, it was only ~e lack of combination that preyented a very gocxl tar er score. In the first half the play was fairly even, and the school were frudy successful ~U~!\'ell~in the ball frolll getting to their opponents three line. However after about t en minutes II} PI the b~l1 wns passed t o HOllsden who ran through and scored a try between the posts, which o p ~11 "ertcd by Wood. Shortly after, a good rus h by the school forwards carried the ball right wast.! e field and Arnold scored an unconverted try far out. The play remained in mid field t ill j~t be fore half time, when Gent picked up the bull, cut through, and passed t o Housden who scored au unconverted try. Tn the second half the good training of the school forwards gave them the advantage, and lay was mosUy confined t o the O.K.S.'s half. However, although we had t he advantage fonv ard , ~tlr threes could ll~t score ; and 6rst Wood and then H ousden got .the. ball in thei ~ twen~yÂ fin! and nUllling nugs round any of the school who managed to back lU b me, scored tnes which ~r~ coll verted. Shortly after, the school forwards, backing up very well , left the opposing pack behind, a nd scored a try fairl y far out. Just before time Wood scored another ullconverted try. the fi llol score being (? I-8). The school XV. must be congratulated, on not allowing a three line composed of B. A. Smtth, G. F. Wood , E. F . Housden, and G. E. J . Gent to score more often tba~ lhey d id, the t ackling was very good. and the p lay all through was so keen and hard that any distinctions would be inviilious. The game, as usual, was quite one of the most enjoyable of the uson and was a fitting fin ish to a season which has consisted for the most part of very exciting and keenly cont ested matches. The following represented the School : O. R . de St. Croix; J . M. F. Cartwright. w . B. Page, A. L . Mizen, S. E. H aselden ; D. G. Heyman, W. I â&#x20AC;˘. C. G. Cook; M. Arnold, M. D. Ouunan,ney, B. T. Woce. R. H. Osborne, D. S. Heesoll1, O. D. Evans, C. H. Gibson, P. G. CameroD.

K .S.

CAN1'ERBURY

(A)

v. K.S.

ROCHESTER .

This lIultch was played at R ochester on December 15th, and resulted ill a ' xin for the school by 2 gants 4 tries (22 points) to I try. Rochest er kicked off aud the play remained in Mid It'ield for some time. Froll1 a serum the ball was pnssed right down t he line and Page just failed to score. Rochester then attacked and a ItOOd t}8ssing movement enabled their left wing to score far out. The try was unconverted. }l'r olll the kick off Ute school forwards, headed by Cameron, rushed the ball into Rochester's " 25." From a loose scrum a wide flung pass was missed by a Rochester three, enabling Heyman to touch down (3- 3). Until half time the play remained in mid field, the passing of the school threes being rath~r erratic. but sometimes q uite good. After half time the forwards woke up and the haudling of the outsides became much more certain . 1'hc forward s. from the kick off, rushed the ball into their opponents' .. 25." Cameron broke away frout n loose serum, passed to H eyman, who cut through and passed to Cartwright, who scored an unconverted try.

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Soon nfter the kick off a movement was started wWch looked to be a certain try, but Haselden was brilliantly tackled by the Rochester back. However, just after, the ball was passed down the line, from a serum, and Haselden scored. Again we scored, through Gadney, ana Haselden con. verted. From the kick off the ball was rushed down the field by Rochester, but Wenban sat well. Barber broke through the loose serum, and passed to Cameron, who scored a good try, which was converted by Haselden. From a drop out b y Rochester, Haselden fielded the baU, and Tall across, he th en cut right back across the fie ld , swerved past the back, and scored. The kick failed and t he whistle blew for 110 side. T he tackling on both sides was quite good and the Rochester forwards sat very well. The team was as follows :E. E. Wenban; S. E. Haselden, C. H. Gaclney, J. M. F . Cartwright, G. C. Page: D. G. Heyman, G. T. Ennis ; D. S. Heesom, O. D. Evans, P. G. Cameron, C. H. Gibson, B. H. Cooper Poole, H. A. Drowning, J. S. BUlinghurst, C. H. Barber.

TUTOR SID'S. -The tugger matches, this year resulted in some exceptionolly fine games. The Martlets were far the best team; tlley had quite a good serum and far and away the best outsides. The play of Cook and Mizen as the two hnlves was very pretty to watch and mode one curious to see what they would have done if they had met with any real opposition. They succeeded in never baving a point scored against them ill the five matches, aud they amassed 191 points. This must be a record . The Chol1ghs who were second, proved as h ns often been proved before, tllnt a weak team on paper may stin win tugger matches, and Heyman is very lIluch to be congratulated on gettillg together such a good aud keen side out of s uch weak m at erial. The match between the H erons and Choughs, wWch gave to the latter their position as runner up, was 'very exciting and was anybody's game righ t up to the last minute. But th e best match was between theSwalfows and Grypholls. The final score was (17- 16) ill the Swallows' favour, and never in the course of the whole game did one side lead by more than two points. BoUt sides were completely done at the eud, and it is said to have been the best" tugger " match seeu for many years. Perhaps the most satisfactory side of the matches was the great keenness and fearlessness shown by most of the sUlall players. Again and again members of the XV. were brought down by the sort of t ackles which nrc only seen when all personal feeling is swamped by keenness for the side. All Colours played well for their sides and the follow in(l: non-colours should do well :Ince2, Morgan Kirby, Andrews, Crowe, Nelson, Flack, Willet', Llster, Blackledge.

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TUTOR SET MATCHES .

Su s. CRoueus

Chought SnUowa Grypbons Haw'"

----Draw WOll

Lost SWALLOWS

3-8

Draw

GRypnoxs I

0- 0

HS.ONS

){AR1'LE'TS

0-0

16- 0

Won

17- 16

Lost

16-17

Marti'"

Won 5-3

0-28

Lost

0- 15

0-55

Lost

3-20 Lost

0-36

8-3

0- 16

0- 57

Lost

Won 15- 0

Won

Won 28-0

Won 55-0

R . H. Osborne

M. Arnold

O. D. Evans

Lost

WOll

0- 25

3-5

D . G. H ey man

Lost

25- 0 3-8

Finnl Plnce

Captllin

Lost

0- 16

Lost

HAWKS

WOIl

8- 3

a,,_

Los t

20-3

IEHJ

0- 15

B. T . Woce

Won

Won 57-0

'Von

A. L . Mizen

36-0

15- 0

FOOTBALL CHARACTERS.

Dl1 8T CROIX. -A very promising back, good tackle, and kick, and sure with his hands . Is ~ather apt to rUll across the field when he gets the ball , instead of finding t onch, but he improved ill this respect towards the end of the season.

S. Po.

HAS JU,DJ~N .-rl11provcd

a lot towards th~ end of the season. Was always good iu defence but only towards the cnd of the season did he use what pace he had.

M. 11. CARTWRIGII T.- A rather disappointing player without much dash. of honds, but has not mastered the elements of tackling.

H as a good pair

A. L. MlzF;N.-Has been the mainstay of the three line in every match, made lDany good openings, and was very reliable in defence.

W. B. PAGlf.- Quite a promising player who did not fulfil expectations when playing for the X V. Good tackle 011 occasions. W. L. C. COOK.-A player with a lot of dash who h as played consistently well throughont the season, both in attack aud defence. His kicking h as at times been brilliant.

D. C.

he was filling a new position this year, played well, bas a good knowledge of the game and uses his head, might be a really good p layer if he could itnprove his pace.

RBVMAN . -Considering

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M. ARNOI.D.-(Captain).-A much improved forward. has increased his pace and uses his head better. works hard in the serum and is a splend id tackler. He succeeded in inspiring gen eral keenness.

M. D. OMr.rANNEv.-A good pl ayer who played a SOllnd forward 's game. H e d id not improve at mu ch as expected on his (Olm two years ago. Good tackl er and d ribbler. D. T .

WA c l~. -Makcs

excellent use of his strong staying powers. being always up with the attack and getting back q uickly to help in the defence. Very good t ackler. Might perhaps do morc shoving.

R. H . OSDORNH.- A really promising player who plays a sound forward' s game, especially good out of tonch , is developing a useful run if he could acq uire morc pace.

D . S. HlmSOM. -A bard-working forward who was rather handicapped by illness. Good dribbler.

O. D . EVANS. -A strong, very hardworking forward should be very llsefull1ext year with a greater knowledge of the game. C. H . GIBSON.-Good all-round forward who is still rather light, tackles well and is always U1). P . G.

CA MI~RON .-Ql1ite

a good forward who shows up well in t he open and is always on the ball. Might do more work in the serum, good dribbler.

STEEPLECHASES. 'fh e I unior S teeplechase was rUll all Tuesday, February 21st under rather muddy conditions, owing to a heavy shower of rain in the morning. There was a fairly strong wind against the runners. The entry for this event was poor as compared with last year, there being 28 competitors. The order at St. Edmund's School was Dlackledge (Ch.) followed by Baugban (S. ) about five yards behind, who was running very well and seemed very fresh, t hen Lister, Bryant, D ean, a short distance behind. Baugh an t ook tbe lead after crossing the mnin road ; at Harbledown tht first five had spread out considerably, the ord er with t he exception of Baughan, being the saine as at St . EdlllUlld's School. The wind proved very strong for the runners in the open ficld before J acob's Ladder, but when they reach ed the road Baughan drew well away froUl Black. ledge and won comfortably by about 70 yards, in the fair t ime 24 minutes 50 seconds, Blackledge being second, in 25.10. Bryant, (H e.) who overtook Lister (G.) after the firs t dyke was third iu 25.30, followed by Lister, (25.38.) Btckford. B arnet , Stonehouse. Ravenscroft, Willettl , Dean, St. Croix2â&#x20AC;˘ Clements, Pratt, Dewar. The Senior Steeplechase was run on F ebruary 25th . The cond ition of the grollud wu fairly good, and the wind was not very strong. Some of the runners wore running spikes, which must h ave shortened their times quite appreciably. Cameron took the lead and set a very fast pace indeed , up t o the start of the Junior. Wace was a few yards behind him, but was looking very done, and running badly; the rest had fallen a good way behind, aud were in t he following order. rather spread out, Pritchard, Carson, Brocklehurst. AtSt. Edm und 'sSchool Cameron b ad got. lead of about fifty yards from Wace and was ruuning very easily. About a hundred and fifty

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behind. came pritchard, Broc:klehurst. Cars~O Il , all ,:cry close togeth~r . Cameroll then yard steadily away aud won very easily by about 2.:>0 yards 1tl 27 .2 1, a good time, but not neatly dr~~ood as his time last year. Over 300 yard~ ~pa ra ted Waee from the other runners. The :!c: lor t he other two places was far morc excIting. Carson Pritchard and Brockl e ltu~st were together at Harbledowl1. Brocklehu rst spurted d on the ilill bll t Pritchard caught hun again after the fi rst dyke. and Carson was just behind . â&#x20AC;˘ bea klehnrst drc~v away again about 200 yards ÂŁrolll hO~llC, l'\Ild. came ill just a head, Ca rson made spurt ill the last hundred yards, and overtook Pntchard III the last dy ke, and nearly over-

:rrne

took nrocklchttrst . 'I'he fiun l o rder was:Ca meron (Hk. ) (27.2 1); Wace (H e.) (28. 10); Brocklehurst (H e.) (2925); Carson (M) (29.26); Pritch~rd (29.30); Baugh an (30. i 2); H obbis (3 1.53); Bill inghurst (3 1.51); H illdcll (32.0) Wen ban , LIster, Honsdcll, lluckwell. 'fil e Schoo l tall against ~lack!l eath I'~arri c rs under very muddy couditions on Saturday, .\farch 4th , bOUI the teams rUl1l1lug eIght a sld ~. C.umcrol1 , as nsual ,. led off at a very fast pace. Onll' one of t he Harriers attempted to keep With hUll, and he gave It up before the start of the un or ' where the order was Cameron, Wace, 2 ll iackheath men, Pritchard, R ead 4. At ~t Ed';lIInd's School Ule field h ad spread an t a great deal, Cameron was lead ing, with Wacc close ~n his heels, both were running very well . A l ~l1g way behind came two Harriers, Read, Pritchard, Carson. At Harblcdown, the order of the first six was ullchanged. a t J acoh's Ladder, tht firs t three runners were very spread out, and Cameron and Wace r au in vet:y easily, in 27.3 aud 27.-45. being separ ateby about 200 yards. Two-hundred yards behind Wace, came three Dlackhtatb men follow ed closely by Brocklehurst. Then Read 4, Carson, Pritchard, D.H ., B.H., Baughan, Hobbis, D.H., B.H., B .H. The S('hool winning by 24 points to 3 1. Cameron's time was a little worse than his time in the second steeplechase, last year, and, liking into consideration the conditions, we should expect him to repeat his r emarkable time of 26 12. if we h ad two more s teeplechases.

SONNET. Oh glorious brain! Thou mastcr mi nd , who first 'l'urned thy great t houghts to lesser things, As some great tree the seed from which it springs Regenerates : Disorder's ranks didst burst When thou didst liberate the Cabbage, cursed And bound by rough Confusion's tyrant strings. No longer to Ute mind such r icture brings A cabbage field- Disorder at his worst . No longer does the fan ner scalter seed Of cabbages at random . Now, in rows He carefully deposits each young plant. Thus can he see more clearly when a weed Or tare among his cherished produce grows. Ye Muses! To my hero bl ess in~s grant.

E.O.

To the first w all who planted cabbages in rows.

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CRICKET.

LIST

OPPON ENTS.

OATIl:.

Tues., May 9 Tues" " 16

Tues., ,,18 Tues, , ,,~3 Tues., I. 30 Thur., June I Tues, , ., 6 Sat. , ,,24 Tues., .. 27 Sat., July I 5

Tues. ,

Sal. .

,,29

,02('1 I

5 IS

192

RESULT.

X I.

t l ome . .... .. ,_, R.M. L. r. Deal. .... .. .. ........... . Away ...... .. ... . SI . Lawrence" A .. ... .... ... .. .. I·l ome .. ........ . . Slo Lawrence College, R,m"g"' • . 1 I-Ionlc .... ' .. , ... . Dover College . .. ............... . .. Home .. ... .... . The Maslers .... .... ...... ... ... ... . . 0 '

Charlham Menta l H ospital .... . . Coutts Bank ........ .. . ...... ..... " St. Edmund's School. ... .. ... .... . M.C.C . .. . " ................. ,,, ... . Eastbourne College ... ......... ... . Wyc Coll ege .... .. . ... . Highgate School ............ .. ...... . O. K .S. . .. .... .. .. ....... .

SECOND Sat. , May T ues., t' Tues. ,Ju ne 5:'11., J uly Wt:d., " Tues., ..

FIXTURHS,

t;ROUND.

FIRST

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VIRTUTE FUNCTI MORE PATRUM DUCES. REI)DAWAV _ Entered School, September, ' 17; Junior Scholar, VIth Form , J anuary, '20.

~, C~OPER_l]OOlI~.-Entered School. Sept. , ' 18; Junior Scholar, VIth Form, Sept., '2 1.

B. 0 O:M:>IA·romnv.":"Elltered School, ~ept~lI1ber, ' 17; 1st XV .. ' 19-'20-'2 1 ; 1st IV., '20; '" . Sports Colours, .20, 2 1.

VALETE. , 0 C Wiggins J . M. Fearon, R. H. Jeuns, '1'. D. Benfield, C. P . Barber, P. W. Yates, 't. C. \\or~1 l.a',. JJ' W. Rccidnway. C. A. RClldle, F. S. Wysc. .. C

SALVETE. W. C. A. Browne, H . E. Pegg, J. S. Dewar, D. A. Somerville, 'r. N. Dawkins, J . B. Collier, F S M. Dnder. 'r. D. Forbes, :M:. P . :M:ackenz.ie. F. A. E ustace, C. H. Le May. T. L . B. Savery, T AI Sabbage. T. D. Hauclman, R. A. Kent l , F. A. Durant.

SCHOOL COIl~rntll l atiolls

to the following all their

promotion to Sixth Form Rank :- H . R. Bryantll , O. J-l. de St. Croix l , T . D. Hadrill,

A M. Rake, 1-'. S. Dlllnt, D. C. Duston.

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Congratlilations to D. S. Heesolll 011 winning au uhibilion of £40 for History to St. J ohll's College, Cambridgc.

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Also to A. C. WeUs on winning

exbibition

Worcester

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College,

similar Oxford.

Congratulations to the following on obtaining U.cir first XV colours:- O. D. Evans, C. D. C . Heyman, O. H. de St. Croix, C. H. Gibson, P. G. Cameron, S. E. Haselden, W. D. Pagcl and J. M. . Cartwright.

NEWS. Also to the following on gammg their 2nd XV colours :- 11. W. Turner, B. H. Carsoll, H. A. Drowning, H. H . Goldsmith, C. H . Gad ney, E. O. Harris, C. H. Barber, R E. Well ban.

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Mr. Quigley h as very kindly offered to undertake the training of t he sports team. W e wish him every success.

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Our school life is still inextricably lllixed up with stonemasons and their varIOUS illlpeditnenta. But we hope that the 'Var Memorial will be 6uished before long.

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The headmaster h ad an unfortunate accident at the beginning of term. On ali~ht ing from a train at Canterbury West Station, he was thrown to the ground by a sudden

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jerk of the carriage, and broke three ribs. He was for a time confined to bed. but we nre very glad to see him about again, and hope tbat his accident ""iII h ave no b ad aftereffects.

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We heard that t he head master on that h e needed n tonic. weut up iuto Schoolroom to henr the VIth Form We had 110 t looked on our weekly in thi s light before.

hearing the B ig Spou ts. torture

'.' There h as been a revival in chess in some parts of the school, and we expect some bright spirit will not be backward in proposing the usual club.

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Owing to n serious increase in disease ill certain areas of Dcrmondsey, we were unable to pay our usual visit to the Canterbury Cluh. We hope however to be able to play the usual

soccer match at the beginning of the Easter H olidays, and trust trlat the Whitsun tide camp of the club, on Blore's Piece, will not be interfered with.

go once they will not like to miss an opportunity of repeating their visit.

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Stump cricket bas had its usual revival this last haH of the term. We would Uk, to advise people who hope to do well in cricket to avoid lucre slogging at stump, as it proUlotea crooked play.

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We have a grnnd piano in the Parry Library this term, and it IS a great asset, though ouly a few privileged ones are allowed to lISC! it.

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We are hoping to have two Penny Readingl this term ; the Rag Concert will be h eld 011 the last nigh t of the term. Several piny. and other entertainments are already in full swing.

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We bear that the St. Edm und's School is wanting t o join jn the tri angular sports-or should one say quadrangular. But so far no agreement can be made. A field of eight runners would certainly be rather unwieldy.

'.' We were very glad to see that several members of the School paid visits to the Canterbury Club during t he last holidays. We can assure everyone that if t hey only

O.K.S . We have been pleased t o welcome the following O.K.S. to the School recently : G. C. Baystou, A. L. Paris, B. L. A. Hertslet, H . Aylwin, A. 1-1. Latier, J . H . Mowll, L. E. Reynolds, J. D. Abrahams. G. C. Selater. R. E. Mallinson, R. F . Winder, J. D. Parmiter, D. V. Dunlop, R. H. Juckes, J . P. Heming, W . D. West. l~. F . Housden, P. S. Barber, P . L . Sidebotham, C. A. Ryan, J. Kettelwell , G. E. J. Gent, P. R. Wace, E. C. D'A. Wood-

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Arnoldi, de St. Croix i , and Osborne played for Kent v. Middlesex Public Schools, last holidays. Mizen and Wace were asked to plo)' bllt were unable to do so.

NEWS. ward, H. J . Wenban, E. L. Hawes. E. M. I Hyde, A. C. 'felfer, B. A. Smith. A. Howlett. N.

Sir E. E. Carter, K. H . Clarke. P . R . 1\1. 11sdo11. J . Fuller. H . C. A. Heyman, H . W. Fuller, A. Bredin. W. Temple, H . V. Cobb, W . J. S. Price.

'fhe following distinctions have recently been gained by O. K . S. : Rev. H . J. l"Ylles-Clilltou bas been preseuted

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~==========r=========== nnd Girdle of au Arch-Priest of

«itb the Cr0 ss Serbian Church. ~ C SIR W t be Bt -Col. H . Isacke, C.M.C., .•. " . .

1 has been Ulnde C.D.

Kent ~g Finn lJas gained a Casbc~d Exhibit1onRr~r Mode", History at St. J obl1 s, College, Oxford. • • Rc\'. H. W. K, Mo~vll b~s been appoi~lted . t t Bishol) in Ule Diocese of Western AS515 aD Chins.

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C gratulotions to M. D. OmmanllY on .ou 3rd into the Royal Air Force College; ~~og J. M. Fearon on passing 22nd into the R.M.C. SOl1dhu.!st.

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Captaiu J. Chester has come to the Depot the Buffs for two years at least; while Captain Maiden has relinquished his commission, departed thence, and becom e a preparatory school master. We wish him all success ill bis new job.

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E. P . Housden and C. E. J. Gent have been playing regularly for Richmond.

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R. H . Juckes has been turning out pretty regularly for Blackheath .

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P. R. Wace h as rowed in trial eights at Oxford.

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We heartily congratulate F . l-I. Phillips on representing the North v. the South at Rugger.

We lUust also cOI~gratulate him 011 his arriage to Miss Grace Mary Beaven, M.R.C.S. :hich fook place at the Parish Church, Withy· ba m, Sussex, on 12th, August, 192 1.

A. H. Shelswell is, we are very glad to h ear, cOllvalescing from his serious illness, and we hope very soon to see that he is playing for the Hospitnl ouce more.

We have received a letter froUl C. C. D:ntU~ wbo is 1I0W living in the U.S.A. atCrenv !l1e lolW: as n Certified Public Accountant, a Job ..... hich corresponds to Chartered Accon.ntant. He tdls tiS that he spent two years 111 the t'. S. anuy, and wns discharged as an Acting Captain in 19 18. H e would be glad to hear from any of his old friends.

F. B. Tomkins is out in Canada, serving in the Canadian :Mountcd Police, aud doing well.

T. S. Nelson bas become a M.R.e.p., we are pleased to hear. • •

O,K,S, Sixty O.K.S. and cx-masters assembled at the Imperial Restaurant on J aunary 10th 1922 for the Anllual O.K.S. Dinner. The chair was taken by Dr. Pield, who proposed, wheD dinner was over, the two loyal toasts. After UIC roll had been called by the juuior ~eto.ry, t hc Chairman appealed for vohl11tters to euterta.in the company . None were forthcom ing, but the deficieucy was not much fett, for full advantage was t aken of the greater opportunities for cOllversatioll

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'Ve heartily congratulat e I..ieut. C. C. Arnold, R.N., 011 his marrial?e to Miss Constance Mary Illites, at St. Martin s Church, Bedford, on October 31st.

DINNER , between the later s]?Ceches, The toast, " Floreat Schola Regia, proposed by 1\IajorCenral Sir L. J. B1cnkinsop, K . C. B., D. S. 0., was couplcd with the name of the Head lUaster, whose health was drwlk with lUusical honours. Mr. Latter having replied, Dr. Galpin proposed "The Chairman, " which was received with cqual enthusiasm. Dr. Field, in his reply, testified to bis life long devotion to Canterbury and the King's School.

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In the following list of those who were present, the dates given are those of leaving the School.

1873 1876 1879 1885 1886 1888 1889

T. A. L. A. '1". E. A.

Ficld. Seratton. J . Blenkiuso8 ' W. Rammel . E. Ramme11. 1,. Payue. Latter. 'r . K. Sopwith. 1890 H. C. Scott. 1891 W . J. Duval. B. J. Ross. C. H . Wharton . 1894 G. Foster Carter. 1896 A. L. Paris. 1897 E. L. A. H ertsle!. J. Ritchie. 1898 H. L. Mowll. 1899 J. C. L ucas. 1900 W . H . Bird. R . E. R. C. Brinsley-Richards. E. J. Janson-Smith . E. W. Mowll. 1901 R. C. Paris. C. W. G. Walker. 1903 F. C. Bovenscllen. G. C. R. Cooke. J. W. Taylor. 1905 S. S. Sopwitb.

HARVEY President: H. GOODBURN, EsQ.

H em. Sec. A. I.... BRlmNAND. CommitJee,' 'l'HI~

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H ON. SEC. A . L . MIZEN.

l lRESIDENT.

G. Mc. I. HOUSDEN.

E . OCDEN.

Lantem Operators ,' A. F. DRlmNAND. K . I . Torl,Iss. 'I'he following J..ectures had been arranged for the present t erm, but owing to Sports Fixtures being made ou days previously fixed

1906 K. B. Dickson. O. D. Pearce.

1907 B. E. Money. 1908 A. G. Collings. J. H. Houghtou. C. B. Jerram.

1910 A. 191 1

191 2 1913

1914

1915 1916 1917 1918 192 1

Galpin.

W. Wayte. C. W. Brauuon. D. Cockrem. D. P . Ke1lie. A. J. Lush. C. F. M. N . Ryan. A. B. Forsyth. P . S. Barber. R. W. Brothers. J. L. E lston . L. H. Evans. F. F . Finn. J. A. Flower. n. G. Kin~ C. 'V. Bar cr. G. E. J. Gent. C. R. N. Groom. E. P. Hyde. H . Poole. F. H . Plummer. A. E . Flower. R . A. Fiull. R . C. U. Fisher. J. F . Mulvey. E. C. D 'A. Woodward.

SOCIETY. for .these lectures, and as 110 o~h e r days were available, t he last three h ave unavoidabl, been postponed. It is hoped to h ave several outings next term to places of interest to the Society, and on Ascension day it is proposed to visit Dover Castle, where t en has very kindly been offered. " Receut Developments in. Wireless" R. \V. HARDISTY.

" The Doer \Var"

G. Me.I. HOUSDK.'i'.

" The Chinaman fro111 Within

R. C. WU.KlNSON.

THE ., Bees and Bec.keeping " A

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D,"vision Kent Dee-keepers ASSOCla-

tiOD.

OU Saturday, November 19th, The A~chn of Canterbury lectured to the Society d:a~?DartU100r . '' 'I'be lecture~ was at , sOll~e O. d ant age in that the sb des, which It diSa ; Cell po:..sible to procure for him, dealt ~I a p art of Dartll100r different from that be: knew, while even these were none of ~he bt.5t The lecture therefore. of nCccSSlty, k rather t he forJll of a series of p erson al tOOec<lotcs nud adventures which kept us very :ucb amused, and probably gave us a much better picture t han a lllere.le~ture would h ave done. The c1u ef clH~ro.cten;'>tlcs. of D ~rtllloor, iu Tors, its rivers, its qn81llt ltttle vlllageswtre pointed out to 115, with the help or otherwist. of the slides, and it was no fault of the lecturer. if, at the eud , there were not m any wbose first wis h was to go and see the county be ha.d been describing to us. On Saturday, December 3rd, G. F. J . Rosenberg, Esq ., gave t he Society a .lecture ou "Some Old Maps," We should llke before goiog any further, to comment on the extreme excd1ence of the lecturer's slides, wh.ich h e bad bad prepared fronl his own maps, at some trOuble, ou purpose for the lecture. The detail in these slides was marvellous,-even under the most severe magnification,- and shows well what moy be done by a really aki1ful pbotorapher. The lecture opened with slides 0 Asia and Africa, which the ledurer hod chosen as demonstrating the Il1tistic beauty and symmetry of maps as produced at tha t time. After showing us some very interesting old English County-maps, lUany or them by the pioneer of English Map drawers, Speede, and pointing out their interesting pOints- including pictures of gallows, and so forth-he dwelt at some length on sowe old pictures and m aps of ,the Thames at Loudon, which were full of intereating points. The lecture finished rather hurriedly, unfortunately, owing to prus of time, with some old m aps of various

dates of Canterbury. Altogether we spent a most delightful evening, and are most grat eful to :M r. Rosenberg for the t ime and trouble he devot ed to preparing his lecture. On Saturday, December 10th, A, F. Brenn and gave t he Daily Mai l lecture on " The Secrets of Fleet Street." The lecture dealt with the production of a Newspaper,-the DAIL Y MAlL,-from the moment of the felling of the tree, to the final delivery by the newsboy. The enterprise of Lord North cliffe and his associates was dwelt upon, as was the size and m agnificence of the DAIL Y MA I L Wood-pulping works in Newfoundland. After having made vast rolls of DAILY MA I L papcr, -uewsJ,>rint as it is called,- we paid an extensive Visit to Cannelite H ouse, and examined the whole routine of the newspaper's day. All the various members of the office s taff were dealt with , not even forgetting the Editress of the I.adies' Page; and after having seen how the type was set up, t h e block cast and the proofs read, the lecture went on to describe the actual printing process, in which the paper is not only printed, but pasted, folded and counted out ill q uires, ready for transit. The lecture was extremely well illustrated by lautern slides, and made us realize something of wh at the production of a great newspaper meaus. On 'ruesday, March 14th some members of the Society vis ited Deune's Mills, and were shown round by the miller. H e be~an by saying that the mill, which was on ginally intended for a big storehouse, was designed, at the end of the 18th Century, by the archit ect J ohn Sm eaton , of Eddystone Lighthouse fame. Then he s howed the water wheels and the central shaft which drives the machiuery. Next, the machine for sep arating the grain into three cl asses was seen at work, and the purifier, where foreign substances ar e thrown out. On going upstairs the millstones for grinding barley meal were seen, as well as the method of sh aping them. On the n ext storey was a series of machines for grinding the finest wheat flour, and in the feed of the first of these was a powerful bar magnet, t o prevent

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auy tack or bit of wire getting into the rollers.

grain, which is now flour, through the silk.

In each of these machines the grain is crushed finer, until, h aving passed through the whole series, it is sent up to the next fl oor by m eans of an elevator, where it is sifted through " centrifugal silks," which consist of cylinders of very fine silk, inside boxes, which revolve slowly ; inside the cylinders arc faus rotating at a high speed, thereby forcing the crushed

The flour drops to the bottom of the box

MARLOWE A meeting was held 011 September 21st to decide upon choice of books to be read aud to elect new officers for the year. Mr. Sharpley was elected President, n. T . Wace was elected V. President, R. H . Osborne was elected Secretary, while L. I-I. Roberts and G. Wells were elected new members of the Society. The above elections were moved by Mr. Lloyd J ones in resigning his presidency, which office he has held for many years. In accordance with the decision reached at this meeting, the following plays of Shakes~ peare " Much Ado about Nothing and "Antony and Cleopatra and the plays of Sheridan were read in the Mich aelmas term. Mr. Sharpley at the second meeting, moved on behalf of the Society a vote of thanks to Mr. Lloyd Jones which was un~ animously carried. On 19th October a paper was read by R. C. Wilkinson on " Edgar Allen Poe." After a rapid sketch of the author's npbringing and life he went on to discuss Poe s poetry, commenting on the peculiarities of style; and sagely remarking that it did not appeal to everyone. Next turning to the famous short stories he' translated an account frOll1 a French newspaper of the way in wbich Poe had taken a real murder whose riddle he had solved, as 'the theme of .. The murder ill the Rue Morgue" . H e also analysed JJ

whence' it is conveyed by Q wonnwheel t~ another elevator, which takes it to the sacks where it is weighed up. Then the p arty h aving ascended to th e lookout at the top' in scribed their names au its walls, to satisfy the desire of the miller thus ending a most interesting visit.

SOCIETY. Poe's detective lllethod s. At the conclusion, the President thanked Wilkinson for Ws interesting paper aud then inaugurated a discussion as to which was the most gruesome of the short stories. On 7th December Mr. Egerton~Jones read a paper Oll " Carlyle." H e started by a comparison of Carlyle and Macaulay, pointing out how both were animated with the object of vivifying history, the difference lying m ainly in their method-Carlyle's was subjective . He then considered Ca.rlyle as the philosopher-" The inevitable irrationalist ". who produced the fully worked out theory of H ero-worship and in this connection the lives of Cromwell and Frederick the Great. This theory was r esponsible for the strength and weakness of "The French Revolutiolt," inasmuch as he failed to recognise in the event t he sreat uuderlying moral and political theones. Mr. Egerton J ones showed how Carlyle's critical work was also largely creative; he drew atteutiou to his sincerity and hatred of theories. He illustrated Carlyle's style with passages frotu "Sartor Resartns, and his L etters and J oumais aud concluded a most interesting reading by declaring that Carlyle" contribution to English Prose was that he explored its concrete vocabulary and the possibility of the picturesque more thoroughly than anyone else. F ollowing a hearty vote of thanks proposed by the president, the mceting Âˇcloscd . JJ

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PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE.

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Co • PHOrOGRAPHlC BOOl.:l,ET.

Tb booklets which Burroughs We11comc C e issue gratis to photographers possess at o~tlcntionnl value and nre remarkable ~ resenting scientific and up-t?-c1ate meth<?c1s ~n P w ny that is 110t only exceedingly attractive b l remarka bly clear to th!! ama t eur ,~ h 0 b~ bad no training in chem1stry or phYSICS.

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The latest booklet" The ~ight 'Vay, in Pbotography" is a model of ,lUCid eXPlanation. It uts Ule whole case for time devclopement tn~ a nutshell Bud provides infonn.atioll of $l'tvice to every photographer, bcgUluer or

expert.

OXFORD

SOCIETY.

Time Tables for deve10pemeut in solutions of various dilutions, and suitable for tank or tray work, are provided, together with a list of plates classified according to their speeds of developement. The cover is a fine example of photogravure printing and reproduces one of the many remarkable illustrations from Mr. H. G. Ponting's book, Tile Great White South, in which he describes his photographic work with Captain Scott's South Polar Expedition, and explains that he used ' Rytol ' exclusively as his developer. A copy of .. The Right \Vay in Photo· grnphy " JUay be had free on application to Burroughs \Vellcome & Co., Snow Hill Buildings, London, E.C.1.

LETTER.

Our School, We have had to appoint a new Secretary, th~ old one being worn out, Bnd Soden, the ttnnis.player of l.illcolu, has succeeded the

Finn. Dean plays rngger for 'l'rinity, a college which is c)"-pected to get into the final of the Cupper.' He rail a i mile in the Inter· coUege Relay Race; yet he works hard, does Dean, and it docs not seem to upset his bealth. 'J'homas works hard too, but then 10U call detect the fact at sight. When be is not working, he is boxing and were he DOt a medical student we should interfere with his absurd cOlllbination. Linnell is tbt last word in everything. He is taking }lod,. · at the end of term. 'KOrOl)'

We come now to the river and those in· terested therein. Brockman speculates upon the chances of the various boats from the security of the towing-patll. This has had a noticeable effect upon many crews. Finally there is Wacc. It was long before we found him for he wears the yellow scarf of D.N.C. His skill as a coach is. we understand, only surpassed by his horsemanship as he follows froUl the bank the activities of the B .N .C. 2nd Crew. Best wishes for the Sports against Ramsgate and Dover, Yours, O.K.S., Oxon.

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CAN'l'UARIAN LIBRARY.

The following have recently been added to the Library : -

Title. Rugby Football up-to-date

Sewell. '

Railway Wonders of the World

Talbot

The Blocking of Zeebrugge Time and Tide Victorian Worthies Paddy the next best tiling Place Names in Kent The Upton Letters The Psalms ill humall1ife, The trail of the Black and Tans

Author. (presented by C. G. Williamson O.K S) J

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(presented by W. S. Pagc, O.K.S. ) Carpenter. Dan. G. H. Blore. (presented by Mrs. Blore) . Gertrude Pagc. (presented by E . C. Keeley, C.K.S.); (The late) Canoll Horsley, O.K.S. Dr. A. C. Benson. Prothero. " The hurler on the ditch." (presented by F. W Yates. O.K.S.)

'rhe Librarian of St. Augustine's College has kindly presented a number of works by Frend!. and German authors. It is hoped that several more will shortly be added to these. The Sea } The tropical world The Book of Nature Study (6 vats.) The new Gresham Dictionary Venice and its Story The ROUlauce of Aircraft Canterbury Pilgrims and llreselltcd by their ways G. C. Sclnter, O.K.S. { Bull-Dog DrUtlllllOnd The Amateur Mechanic (edit.) The Union Castle and the War Forest Life and Sport in Presented by India R. T . J ellkill, { The Highlands of Central O.K.S. India

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. Hartwig. Fanner. Annandale. O. Key. . (presented by an O.K.S. (onoll.) Yard Smith.

Watt. " Sapper," Jones. Knight. Wilmot. Forsyth.

A Library Committee has been formed, consisting of Sayers, Pritchard, Carson. Aruoldr. Evans!, and Wilde to belp the Librarian in his choice of books and in keeping the Library.

E. J. R. HOWE.

THE CANTUARIAN CORRESPONDENCE.

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Ed'tor' declitlll to accept any responsibility conntcted witlJ llle opiniom of Ihei" CON'e, ~ e • ~BfI/S Name mid address must always be given, tlcl necessarily for publicali(/tl, but ~na gll;"a1ltee of Qood faith. Personalities will involve cet'lain t'e1ectiotl. Letters fhouJd be writle" O,J one ndt of the paper only .

To The Ellitors of "

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[)tar Sirs, r.!' lit I snggest that the ~oat Club, with the subscriptions obtamed froUl some ~:~~ng Ilcttoll, should I?urchase ~ few of the Articles known as POlltinses? 1hey wou!cl rtai ly be a great boon to those who row 111 ~c B~at Races in the Summer and Easter LennJ. aud who. I aUl sure, would be very grateful (or the relief. Yours hopefully.

ENGINE.

Ihe Editor3 of"

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Otat Sirs,

1 . In the dim and distant past, a rcso nbon .".., passed by the Sports' CO~lUi~tce ~o the c:ffect that "iuter-Tugger SWlUlllUUg Sports, Ihould be held at the end of each summer ttrm." Could not this be r«;vived? We h,,·t got good baths and there IS no lack of rnthusias1l1 ill the school. Would it be too much to hope for a school ,wimmlng team ? Yours optimistically, H.O. ACTIVITIES. To Ille Editors of" TUE CANl'U.J,.RIAN. " Dur Sirs, It used to be the custom, I believe, that ooly mt:.mbers of the first game should wear J{ft)' flannel football shorts. Should Dot lbis prhrilege be still adhered to? Yours sincerely, B. Aces .

1'0 the Editor3 of" TUE CANTUARIAN."

Dear Sirs, I think I am echoing the complaint of the Day-boys when I ask why no suitable arrangement is made for the supply of bot water aud for bathing for the thirty day-boys, Yours, S. H. IVER.

T o the Editor, of"

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Sirs, Is t here any r eason against publishing Ute order of the events at the Sports beforehand? If 11ot, it would materially assist the undecided in their selection of a suitable entry. I remain, ANXIOUS.

To tile Editor of"

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SIR, Having in my own person experienced the hard ships of a warm summer in the corps, would it 110t be not altogether unwise and foolish to take some measures to alleviate this discomfort? In the regular army uuder the circumstances, men are equipped with short trousers or knickerbockers. Since the war there must be large dumps purchasable for a song. Why not equip the corps with the same? Coolness and efficiency combined are thus obtained. I append myself, A SUMMER IDVLI.,

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30 To lhe Editor of"

Tag CAN'tUARIAN. "

DnARSm. The question is asked by many. Why have the swimming races been dropped? It is now nearly 3 yeats since they were last held. Canuot something be done to revive them . Hoping t hat my suggestioll will find favour. I am yours, S. W. IMMING.

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Editor. of"

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DnAR SIRS,

O\ving totbe increasing keenness with wWcb the school watch the 1st XV. matches. the field of play is liable to bc curtailed consider. ably. 'this could be prevented by a rope winch would be of great assistance to those lInfortunates who have to cope with snch an unruly crowd. Vours etc.,

To the Editors oj" THE

CANTUARIAN."

I. M. PROVER.

DEAR SIRS,

Would it llot be possible to have morc attention paid to the cricket coaching in future. At present, one is not able to profit much by "greens" at 12. 15, although a professional does come down. The wickets on the green conrt arc very poor, and one cannot benefit by coaching on a bad and dangerous wicket. The games OIl Bev. do not have much attention paid to them, occasionally an enthusiastic master comes up to coach. The Blores games are a mere farce through lack of coaching and interest paid to them. S urely this st ate of a~airs does not . t end to improve tlle school Cricket, and this of all games, perhaps, needs the 11I0st attention paid to it. r remain, Sirs, Vours in hope, A. C. RICKE'l'ER.

To tile Editors of"

THE CANtUAR.IAN."

DEAR SIRS,

Could not the eight volumes of the CatJtuÂˇ arian in the Parry be supplemented. by the addition of volume 9? It IS surely bOle that it appeared, as volume 10 was begun three years ago. Yonrs in anticipation, A. C. RIrIe.

tll~

Editors of"

THE CANTUA-RIAN."

DI{AR SIRS,

As the School has just had a running 1tfatch against Blackheath H arriers out of which tlle School emerged as victors, I should like to suggest that when we have a running race a. new course should be chosen every race and that t he length should be increased to about 6 miles when desired. The reasons for t his s uggestion arc: (1) When a team runs 011 the prcscnt course they, if they are visiting us. do not know the course, whereas we do. (2) By ruuning all the present course dozens of times, as a member of the "eight" b as to, both in practice ruus and in matches, it becolUe! terribly monotonous, whereas if a uew nlll was taken there would be some excitement for what was coming. Possibly the selection of a course might present a little difficulty, but this could easily be overcome, as there are numbers of "Dykes" and rivers, which present nice baths for the runners, around Canterbury. I am, yours truly, N. E . W. COURSE.

THE CANTUARIAN

NOTICES.

The HOIl. Sec. wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following subICripLious : -

Rev. A. J. Fellll (3/6). C. R. N. Groom (7/-). W. Hunt (3/6), C. A. '1'owncnd (20/-) . Rev . G. C. ];;. Ryley (3/6) . Rev. H. J. Mowll (20/-). E. G. Woodward (7/-) .

1'. M. Finke (3/6). G. Arnold (3/6). Mrs. j.ODg

A . J. \ V. PRITCHARD,

(3/6). l. t.-Col. II. R. Robillson. (3/6).

Hon. Sec.

The O.K.S. Cricket Match h as been fixed for Saturd ay, July 29th. Any O.K $ , wishing to play should write to R. H .

J uckcs.

S ClIO I. A

MEA.

By C. E. A.

PUJ,I .Ai" .

P embroke College, Cambridge.

There nrc still A lIumber of copics of Pullan 's book to be obtnined fro m the printers, Messrs. (;ibhs alld Sons. iu Palace Street. at the price of 2/- . or 2/3 post fre e.

We think that members and fri ends of the School cannot be owore that another edition btU bttn published, as the previous editions of this book were sold out as S0011 as published. We art Jure that there arc mony who will be glad to know th at this delightful picture of the life of th e .' 'bool j, once lUore available .

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CONTEMPORARIES.

T be Hon. Secretary begs to acknowledge wit h t hanks t he receipt of the following : Allenyian. B~adjie/d Col/ege Chr01zic/e, Bl1mdetlia1', Dovorian, Fettesian. Glenalmotld, Coli. Chronicle. H ere/ot'dian, Elizabetha?l, Lawrmtian, Lorettonia1l (3) , Lancing Coil. Mag.,

Meteor, Mar/burian, Malvernia1l. Radleian R,A .F. Magazitl6, Shirtmmian. Replonia,,: Felstedian , Eadbottrnian, J ohnian, Olav;a", Bradfield Coil. Clmmic/e. A.

J. W .

Gibbs nude Sons, Printers, Palace Street,; Canterbury

P RITCHARD,

Hon. Sec.

THE \'01,. XI.

CANTUARIAN. J ULY, 1924.

No.8.

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EDITORIAL. Our first duty is t o apologise for t he lat e issue of the Cant14aria1! . Our excuse must ,be ':he Jlowness of the E ditorial pen, and the effect of t he weather Oll our contnbutors, of whom, be I ~ s aId, our read ers a long strmg of thert arc disappointingly few. We call t bere for~ only pr~s~l1t ;ucounts of ma tch es. Sports nnd School llews with all on glUal Item here and t here. We nrc tnclined to think th at this shortage of liter ary work is n ot d ue to lack of t alent, b ut to shyn ess un the part of would-be cout ribut ors. Let it be known to aU people th at t he E ditors arc very Idod.heart ed gentlem en, only too eager to help th e would-be author along the road to faille. F or tJ out nol hair way along the said road wheu OIlC ' S compositioll even finds its way to the British MUJtuUI ? And remembering that un bon averti en vaut deux lllay we add t h at, though a .Ji rst docl may not b e published , practice makes p crfect. To returo to the weathcr, it r aill ed uillast term, all t he holidays, and n early all this t erm. 1 hr cricket ers iu Uleir disgust, turned to the ri ver. We arc too late t o wisb the X I . a good season, And lIlust content ourselves with good wishes for the rem aining matches . After a good st art, lh~y mel with disaster at tile h ands of St. Edmuud 's and Dover, hut h ave redeemed themselves ,.Iith a brilli ant win over t he Bank of England, We ar c glad to notice that t he habit of scoring {('D lu ri~S is again cOullng into fashioll . May it long rem ain there I We (.'O ngrntuiatc St, Crob< and the Sp or ts team on thcir success (in the rain ) at Dover, III lltt' l uterÂˇScll00i Spor ts, and thank the God of Measles for sparing the m embers of that team, The School I V. has had one of the best seasons of recent years. T h ey beat Toubridgc , n the M ~dway for til C firs t time a ll record, aud t hcy have Wall aU t h eir other races. Perhal)s lht' ouly fault to be fouud with the Doat Club is the fact thnt its 60 m em bers reduces t hc st rength ollh~ ttieket which thus Ullavoida bly suffers.

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NOTICES.

The HOll. Sec. begs to acknowledge t he receipt of the following subscriptions : Mrs. A. A. Beardsworth (7/ -). A. B. Porsyth

(21/-). A. K. Mowll (42/-). W. E. Bilton (101-) H. C. Powell (7/-) . J. R. Reeve (3/6), R.] . v. 1\f. Dunbar (3 /6). Mrs. Hawnrd (3/6)

SCHOLA MJO;A. By C. E. A. PULf,AN. There arc still a number of copies of Pull au's book to be obtained from the printers , Messrs Gibbs and SOllS. ill Palace Street, at the })rice of 2/-. 01' 2/3 post free. . \Ve tili!Ik that members, and f~i~ds of ~e School counot be aware that another edition b as been published, as the prevIous .edltions of tlllS book were, sold ~u t as ~n as published. WI! are sure that there are many who WIll be glad to know th at tbls delightful picture of the life of tilt School is once more avail able.

CONTEMPORARIES.

The Hon. Sec. begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of t he following Contemporaries, with apologies for any omissions : -

Malvernian, Marlhunan (2) , Tile Lily, Cholme/eian (2), Blundellia1~, ](elly College Chronicle. Loret/cmia1J. (2). La1lcillg College

Maga.line, St. Edward's School Chronicle Radleiatl, l;e/~tedian, Eastbournian, I(ing'; School JII1acaZ'lmc, Paramatia, { olmian, Shirburnia11., A t1eynian. City of ondon School lVlagazi1le, Tile Meteor, Dovorian. LawrC1ltia'l. A.

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W . PRITCHARD.

Hon, Sec.

THE CANTUARIAN. VOL. XI.

MARCH,

1922.

No.1.

EDITORIAL. The Render who opens his CatJluarian eager to digest the collection of Sparkling wit and refined humour usually to be found a u t his page, is doomed to disappointment. Tbe disappointed wil1 take this for a confession of failure, on the part of one of the editors. to concoct anything mirth provoking-perhaps he is right. At all events, the few remarks which follow, are merely a grouse at those of our readers who might also be our contributors. On skimm ing through any Ca11tltarian of the d ays before tile War, even those who are most rcady to shout down cries of Iehabod, when ever they arise, must admit that the Ca11t1larian i. not wb at it was, and what is worse, no one seems to care enough about it to try amd improve it by sending in contributions. Nor is the Editorial1etter box stuffed with letters of abuse and such awkward qneries as .. Why no Cricket Match accounts in thc Summer Cantuarian ?" But a rather dull Callt1(ariatJ is accepted in thc dull (if philosophical) spirit, .. They are always like that now." III 1110st branches of school life, we fee l that we are gradually getting back somewhen near to the high standard of the past. The older masters nre now less wont t o smile cynically aDd say "Why, in 1912 - - " Our football XV once known as one of the hardest playing aldts from n small school in England, showed itself capable of giving a good hard game to some rtally good sides last term . Our othcr sports, and branches of school life, all seem to be recovering from the effects of the War, aud to be improving; but so far this cannot be said for the Cantuarian . With the help of our rcaders, we want to make the next number the first of a series which will compare favourably with those of the past. So send along your contributions, members of the school and O.K.S.,thclt, if you don't like your Cotltuorian, let the Editors know about it.

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In other ways, the School seem s to be hnving n Hormal Su mmer Term . The P .T. Sqund trains energetically. and we hope it will repeat last yenr's performance. The a:r.c. is about to suffer the Annual Inspection, wherefore are Jllany extra parades aud inspections of equipmcut. Did we hear a cry of" too many"? Not so, for our Corps has its reputation to maintain . And in connection with tbillgS military, may we urge those still hesitating to go to Camp to decide to go. We cau have 110 h opes of a complete company with less than 100 m en, and at present we are a long way otT this total. Good luck and good weather to the h appy band who do go.

VIRTUTE FUNCT I MORE PAT RUM DUCES . C. E. PERKYNs.- King's Scholar; entered School, Sept., ' IS; Sixth Form, Sept., '20; Hon. Sec., Cantuarian, Sept., '22; Monitor, '23. G. NOAKEs.-En~ercd School, Jan., '20; 1st XI., '23: Sixth Form, J an., '24; L /Sergt. D.T.C., Jan. , 24. G. G. T. CRowE.-Elltcred School (J .K.S., Jan., ' 17) Jan ., ' 19; Sixth Form, '23. L. C. M. HAR'l'[,EY-SUARPE.-Entered School, Sept ., '20: Sixth Form, Sept., '23 , C. B. PRATT.-Entered School, Jan., '21: Sixth Form, Sept., '23.

VALET E . C. Morley , W . H . S. Williams, D. A . Durant, S. A, C. J. Percy.

J. Collett, E.

n. Taylor. R . Willett,

SALVET E . E. H . Whittall (S.II.), J . A. G. Scott (S,H.), J . P. Hnre (n.II.), B. B. Summers (L.H .) , C. J. Evans (S.II,) , n. w. Olver (n.H.), R. J. K. Turner (s.u.), G. w. M. Carter (s.Il.). D. M . Wheeler (S.II.), J . A. R. Croft (L. lI. ), D . Gordon (I,.H.).

SCHOOL We congrntulate A. M. Rake on being made a monitor this term .

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Also congratulations to W. K. Clarke on being promoted to the VHIt Form.

NEWS. Our heartiest congratulations to C. H. Gibson on his election to a K itchcner ScholarÂ· ship to be held at Trinity College, Oxford, and to -C. C. L. Buckwc.ll all being elected to an organ scholarship of 1.50 at Oricl College, Oxford.

THE CANTUARIAN We congratulate the following all gaining their colours : After tbe Bank of England Match- . 1st XI. :-W. K. Clarke, J. A. D. Slaler, J. H. Terry, R . S. Motmt. 2ud XI. :- A . R. Blackledge, J. S. Dewar, A. L. Hill. . Mter the Tonbndge Race : 1st I V, :- C, H. Barber, W. E. Williamsou C. H. Barnett. 2nd IV. : -D. C. Frankliu. On J tllle 18tb2nd IV. :- J, R. 1. . . Popplewell .

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'fhe Scholars and some of the Sch ool attended the impressive service of t he Dean's inst allation last March : the Scholars took the oath before him in the Chapt er House. The School was also represented at the reception beld (or Dr. Bell by members of tlJc Cbapter in the Cathedral Library after the ceremony.

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It is with the greatest appredation that we see Dean Dell's keen interest in the School, and in particlllnr his anxiety t o satisfy our needs in his alter ation of the Cathedral Services,

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The seating arrangements in Cathedral have been considerably altered nud the morning service shortened by the omission of the Litany. On the last Sunday of the month, Choral COl1l11lUlllOn is held in t he place of t he o rdinary service.

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As will be seen elsewhere ill t his number, lhe Parry Libr ary has undergone a complete aud Uluch needed overhaul and is now in splendid order, very cunningly devised. We must here express our thanks to Air, Gill for the endless time aud trouble h e has givcu to organize the work of re-arrangement,

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. During tile course of last term the ' Stoubam Collection of British Birds was moved frOIll the Cathedral into Lattergate. It completely fUled the hnll and two other

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rooms, where the cases were temporarily arranged: the specimens are now being overhauled in instalments by London experts.

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Inspired by the arrival of this fin e collecbon a Museum Committee has been form ed under the presidency of Mr. Goodburn, wit h the object of organizing a prop er Museum and nrrallgillg for the exhibit of the coUectiol1s we ulrendy possess.

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As mnn{ show cases as p ossible h ave been lllOVCC from the VIth fo rm classroom to the Garret Room ill the top o[ Latt ergatc, which has been appropriated as a Showroom and where a gang of carpenters is constructing a show case for the exhibit of the fine collection of minerals kindly presented by Dr, Ince .

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Lattergate garden is now the pleasure of the VIth Form and Mon~ 1tors, aud rivals the Baptistery Gardens as a haunt for star-gazers and day-dreamers. A movemcut is 011 foot to make a miniature putting course therein. ~ouud

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Not to be outdone by the 'flu germs, measles spurted at the end of last term and landed us with about 30 cases; fortunately nOlle of them were bad a.nd the sports' team was not affected. The disease of the m omen t is now p ink-eye-or perhaps appendicitis,

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We sr,e glad t o see the Headmaster has invested in a new car, a four seater Morris Oxford.

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So populAr are cars with members of t he staff tbese days that we venture to suggest a master's car race be appellded to the Sports' programme.

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III the dead of a chilly March night last term, the WillI{ was subjected to a wet Iud unpleasant spnllg c1ea.nmg, This took the form of a flood, which was caused by the estr angem ent of the ball-cock and its supportillg rod. Members of both dormitories and the masters woke to the sound of rushing

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water and the feeling of wet drops pouring from t he ceiling . A retreat wns made iuto the wintry night and t he hours wiled away by song and cocoa ill the P arry . After sUlllllloniug the H ead master, Mr. Bussey and his dog. violent efforts were m ade to cop e with the lluisan ce. which was finally stopped at the water main. III Mr. Gass the tide fouud its Killg Canute, for it stopped at his ver y threshold. A feature of the proceedings was the gall ant conduct of Mr. Bussey, who remarked with profolUld sagacity that if we h ad only told hilU of it before he might h ave done someth ing S0011er.

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to sec a large nu mber of parents and friends present at the Serv ice.

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E mpire D ay was celebr ated ill the Usual way by t he Corps. The H eadmaster took the salute and made a short speech ill CO n . clusion after inspecting t he contingent.

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Th e anllual Whitsull Camp of the Bermolldsey boys from the CallterblUY Club was held as usual Oll Blore's Piece. Thougb the weather was far from pleasant, the campers enjoyed the customary programme provided for them and left in high spirits.

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For nigh ts afterwards, the bedless camped on the floor in various parts of Lattergate. Due thing we did learn and t bat was how to extinguisn a fire in the Wing.

We were sorry to fiud on returning this term that Nurse was again ill and in hospital. H owever, we are glad lt OW to see her back with us and rest or ed to excellent h ealt h.

Our hearty congratulations are d ue to Canou and Mrs. Robinson on the birth of a daughter in May.

We extend our heartiest greetings to Canon Hardcastle who is joining the governing body on his appointment as Archdeacon of Canterbury. \Ve wish him every success and happiness in his new post.

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The anuual Confirmation was held by t he Bishop of Dover in the Cathedral Choir in March. The number of candidates who offered themselves was 43, <IUd we were glad

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The annual o:r.c. inspection is fixed for Thursday, June 26th.

ATHLETIC SPORTS .

RUN v. BLACKHEATH HARRIERS AND R. E. . CHATHAM. Run on Saturday, March 1st . Unfortunately only three of the Blackheath team succeeded in catchi ng their train so that for scoring purposes t he m atch was restricted to t he r';llgineers. The day was fine b ut owing to recent heavy r ain the course was in bad cond itioll. Wilde started off at a hot pace but never shook off t h e fi eld aud at the C.O.S. corner Francis of Blackheath was leading in 11 m ins. 48 sees. , with four E ngineers in close attend an ce. Wilde was running sixth and a Sapper separated him from Nelson . Harbledowll was reached in 15 millS. 5 secs. with the same order except that Wilde feeling un fit, had given place to Nelson. The leadfng pair then raced clean away and fini shed a dead-heat in fine style, but their times, as indeed werc those of the n ext two, nre worthless since t hey all fom missed t he. trail and took a short cut home. Nelsoll ran well in gaining another place and finishing fourth a11d Finu im' proved on his time of the Senior. W ild e was below form and hardly fit. l ' h e;! re&ult wa~ a win for t he E ngineers bl' 19 points t o 38,

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THE CANTuARIAN FiDll1 order : -

(R.E.) (B.H.) (R .E.) (R .E.) (K.S.) (R.E.) (K.S.) n.H. (K.S.) D.H. (R.E.) (R.E.) (K.S.) (K.S.) (K,S.)

I. Sapper G raulec~ (il. H . FrancIs

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

8. 9. 10. 11.

'fru mpeter Whalley Lt. Caddell ". A, H. Nelson Sapper CIUlIll P. O. Viull (A. '1'. Pritchard C. N. G. Wilde ". (E. Preston Sapper West I.t. Wace C. H. B arber r·', S. Bader

12.

R . \VilIctt

26 mins. 30 sees. 26 mins. 30 sees.) 26 lU~IlS. 40 sees. 26 rulllS. 58 sees. 28 mins. 57 sees. 29 mins. 22 sees. 29 millS. 28 sees. 29 mins. 36 sees.) 29 mins. 46 sees. 29 mins. 49 sees.) 30 millS. 4 sees. 30 mins. 7 sees. 30 mins. 7i sees. 30 mins. 38 sees. 30 mius. 46 sees.

RUN v. S.L.H. Run all Saturday, Match 8th. The \.jsiling team lhis t ime arrived enti re a nd brought a fine day with them, though the ..,-uuud WIIS 0 11 the soft side. The incessant rain had moreover left the dykes unpleasantly full. Almost from the stnrt Reed and Rake profiting by their knowledge of the course forged alu'4d and Reed reached the C,O.S. corner with a lead of some 50 yards. Rake was lyi ng third .. ith ~Il S. I•. II. man behind him. Barber, runuing fifth was leading for the School, followed by a S 1,.11 " Nelson and Pinl1 . Reed still had n substant ial lead at Harbledowll, which was reached in 14 millS. 24 sees .. while Rake had come up second followed by three S.L.H. and Barber sixth , Tbillorder was kepllill the finish except that Rake was narrowly beaten by Sutllcrland. who elllne tronglY at the finish. Reed ran in good form and set up a good time, and th e S,L.H, did exceedingly well to gel lheir first five home before a School runner finished. Barber showed greatly hllpro\'cd forlll and ran with determination, while Finn improved again on his previous times. Baller was obviously over-trained. The result was an easy victory for S.L.H. by 15 points t o 40. Th~ !oUowillg was the final order:l. R. Reed ... S.L.H. 27 mins. 59 sees. 2. R. J. Sutherland S .I•. H. 28 mins. 37 sees. 3. C. W. Rake S.L.H. 28 mins. 4 J sees. 4. D. A, Steed S.L.H. 28 millS. 49 sees. 5, F. C. CouoUy S. I .. Tf. 28 mins. 53 sees. 6. C. H . Barber K .S. 29 mins. 8 sees. 7. P. D. Fiull K.S. 29 mins. 16 sees. 8. A. H. Nelson K.S. 29 wins. 45 sees. 9. R. Willett K.S. 29 mins. 50 sees. 10. J.... F. Meuzies-Jones S. L.H. 30 mins , 17 se·es. II . A. J. •• Hill K.S . 30 mins. 28 secS'o 12. H . J. Duncan S. L .H. 30 mins . 38 sees. 13. A . M. Rake K .S. 30 mins. 46 sees. 14 , D. A. Durant ... K.S. 30 mins. 59 sees. 15. C. P. Humphery S.L.H. 31 mins . 27 sees. 16. F. S. Bader ... K.S.

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Run on March 29th. This mntch was revived after mOlly years and provided n very close struggle, the School losing by one point. The a.K.S. h ad 110t got ns strollg n side as they intended, chiefly as A. C. Telfer, who wns mainly instrumental in the arrangement of the fixture, thought better of it at the last moment. However, Reed. Rake and Woce have all had plcnty of practice this year and finished well ahead of t he School first string. Reed rau very well, leading all the way and slightly improving on his time for the S.L.H. Rake became somewhat involved in complications with his shoes, and after depositing the soles at intervals along Ule comse finished a good second with Wace close behind . Nelson and Finn tall well for the School. The O.K.S. Wall by 29 points to 30. Final Order : 1. R. Reed 27 wins . 57 sees. 9. J. R. IJ. Popplewell 30 m~s . 33 sees, 28 ruins. 24 sees. 10. D. A. Durant ... 2. G. 'V. Rake ... 30 lll~S. 57 sees, [I. G. G. Hobbis . .. 3. H. Waee 28 wins. 43 sees. 31 llllllS. 34 sees, [2. G. Me.I. Housden 29 mins. 6 sees. 4. A . H. Nelson { [3. J. G. Ince 5. P. D. Finll ... 29 ruins. 20 sees. [4 . J. S. Billinghurst 6. C. H. Barber 29 wins. 38 sees. { [5 . G. Mount 30 wins. 14 sees. 7. A. M. Rake 30 mins. 27 sees. 8. A. L. Hill

RE'fROSPECT. The Cross~Coulltry seasou can scarcely be said to have been a success as none of the matchtt were wou and the {arm shown was a good deal below that of recent years. However, the team suffered frolll disease and was scarcely ever at full strength. Wilde, after a preliminary attack was finally removed all together by measles, while Nelson aud Hill were also rendered unfit by millor c01l1plai.nts. Finn was the most consistent performer of tbe team and did well to improve steadily on his time in each successive race. Yet there was a good deal of harm done by the Coolish and erroneous idea that training is srnonymous with privations and Spartan exercises. It would be well to point out t h at, es. peclally at the Sc h.ool ~boy age, training is ~nlr a me ~ n s of ~eepjn $ the body tuned up by ?atura1 and healthy exerCIse. F urfhermore, that It IS phYSically ltllPOSSlble to keep the body tight up to conccrt pitch for long stretches at a time; therefore it is equally fatal to begin strenuous training early in the t enD. .

SCHOOL SPOR'.I'S. The Sports were held Oll the Beverley on Friday and Saturday, March 14th and 15th. lIlness and bad weather interfered considerably with training 011 the grass, but as last year maDY people got going on the roads. The actual drtys of the Sports were , 'ery fine, the first day being the best, with a following bree7.c down the sprint, and agnmst tbe finish of t h e lap events. l'he chief fealmes were St. Croix's rnn of successes in the sprints and middle distaDcea, and Hill's very gooQ performances in tile" under 16~" closs, where in 1\",,0 cases he beat the time or distance of'thc open evt'uts. 1'be Martlets wou tile Tutor Set competition, as well as the Tutor Mite, the Swallows being second.

THE CANTUAlu AN ' TUTOR SET PI,ACINGS AND POINTS. Point.s scored. Open. Under t 6l. Under 15. 142 17 4

Tutor Set. MarUets

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SWAlIow~

Choughs

3 4

28 66

Flerons , .. Hawks . "

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2. D ..

0 0 16 0

Total.

163

105

82 77

66 26

his" threes" at t he cud, beat Lewis b y the len gth of t he IUll- in .

OPEN EVENTS. L. Hill (Cb.)

131 40 33

Cryphons

287

J. Moor (M.)

l.ength : 18 ft. 4t ms.

Not a vcry good jump •. considering ~he conditions. Hill showed considerable pro~ll1se , but his run-up wos far from perf~ct. G1bso:a was entirely unable to reproduce hiS lost year s fann . QUAR'l'ER MlLE.

0 H . de St. Croix (S.) 2 C. H. Gibson (M) . . 3. G. T . Ennis (Hk.) Time: 57. sees. Ennis started ofT at a fast pace, followed b St. Croix and Gibson. At the sta~t of the ~ St. Croix: took the lead, and runUlng very usil)' and 110t pressed, beat Gibson. who ~ I~uuis by the Pavilion. by 8 or 10 yards. I

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220 YARDS. 1. O. H . deSt . Croix (S). 2. C. H. Gibson (M)

Time: 241 sees. St. Croix lead right from the start, closely followed by Gibson, and both drew away from the rest. St. Croix won by 3 yards equal· ling Mizen's record of last year. 100 YARDS .

ONB MU,E.

1. A. H. Nelson (Hk.) 2. D. S. Davies (Hk.) 3. P. D. Villtl, (H e.) 4. C. H . Barber (M.) Time: 5 mins. 17 sees. This race was considerably spoiled by t he leading competi tors waiting for their opponents to set the pace. At the start Davies wellt away. and rall for the first two laps anythi ng np to 40 yards ahead, the next people tnuuing together. In the third lap NelJon ran second, followed by Finn. He made a determined effort, though rather late, to catcb Davies in the last lap. and passed him about 100 yards from the finish and won by aboul 5 yards. 120 YARDS HURDLES.

C. H. Gibson (M.) 2. E. B. Lewis (He.) 'l'ime: 18t sees. Gibson went right away from the start, and hurdling quite well, though rather forcing

J UMP.

C. H. Bar ber (M.) and E. B. I nce (M) tied Height: 5 ft. 1 in , Quite a I;:ood jump, which would have been better If the winners had been better trained. Ince's style was very pretty, and Barber, though ungainly. jumped well. I.

O. H. de St. Croix. 2. C. H . Gibson . l'illle : 11 sees. The runners were level for 50 yards, and then as usnal St. Croix went away and won b y t wo yards. I.

HAJ.l1 MII,E.

I. O. H. de St. Croix (S.) 2. A. H . Nelson (Hk)

3. A. I,. Hill (Cb. ) 1'ime: 2 mins. 18t sees. In this race St. Croix 's easy stride was seen at its best. He lay back most of t he course, saving himself for the Tutor Mile, and sprinting strongly in the last 200 yards won a weU·judged race by 6 yards. I n this as in the Quarter the time suffered beea.use the winner wa.s keeping himself for subse· quent events.

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LONG JUMP.

1. Martlets (Higgs. Moore, King. Gibson). 2. Choughs. 3. Swallows. 4. Herons. 5. Hawks. 6. Grypholls. Time: 4 mins. 5 secs. For the first two laps the Martlets aud Choughs kept fairly level, the Cboughs being slightly ahead. '1'he third lap brought little change, and the last relay of the Mnrtlet8 and Choughs, Gibson and Hill, got their batons together. The former went away fast, a nd got a lead of some 15 to 20 yards, Hill saving hi111self for the final sprint. However he could not make up the gap. aud the MartÂˇ lets won by 5 yards, after a very good race.

Hill (Ch.) 2. Day (Ch.) Length: 18 ft. 6 ins. As was expected Hill won this easily. and showed better form than on the previous d ay ill the Open.

UNDER 16. EVENTS. HIGn JUMP.

(Ch.) and Hutchinson (M.) t ied. Height: 4 ft. 4+ ins. A poor jump compared with last year. The competitors showed little style.

1. Day

HALl' MU,E.

2. Clements (He.) 3. Finu2 (He.) Time: 2 mins. 22 sees. A close and good race. Clements lead for the first lap, followed by Hill. They both sprinted early, and H ill J,Jassed Clements round the last corner, to WtD by 5 yards, but was disqualified for jostling. He made the fatal mistake of passing an opponent on a sharp bend. Hill

(Ch.)

QUARTER Mn,E.

2. Clements (He.) 3. Balfour (S.) Time: 571 sees. Anoth er good race. Clements set a hot pace from the start, and lead for Illost of the way, but was passed by Hill ill a good sprint. An excellent time, and the style of t he first two was very easy. Hill should do well in this race ill the future if he takes reasonable care of himself. 1.

Hill (Ch.)

100 YARDS.

Clements (He.) 2. Graves!! . (G.) Time: 11 t sees. Clements won by a small margin from Graves, who lost considerable speed by bis bad style. UNDER 15 EVENTS. I.

QUARTER Mu.. n.

Smith' (He.) 2. Poole (G.) Time: 631 sees. 100 YARDS. 1. Smith' (He.) 2. Wilde' (M.) Time: 121 sees. Smith showed considerable promise, but his action was ungainly and forced. 1.

TRIANGULAR SPORTS. 'I'he 'triangular Sports ngninst Dover CoUege and St. Lawrence College were held at Dover on the Crabble Athletic Grouud, on Wednesday, March 26th. The reSlllt was a good win for the Scbool who scored 44 points, Dover being secoud with 29 and St. Lawrence third with 7 points. 'rhe result was not altogether unexpected, because the School representntives h ad not been extended in the School sports, and so, though all paper their times seemed poor, tlley were capable of considerably better performances when pusbed. 'rhe conditions for the meeting were as bad as they could possibly be. The grollnd was soaked and very treacherous. and all the time there was a fine drizzle which developed halfway through into a steady downpour. The wind blew against the sprint races and long jump. Under such circulllstances, many of the performances were very good, notably the HlIlf Mile relay, the Mile, the QUalÂˇtcr und the High Jump. St. Croix was in great form for the School, and besides winning the 100 yards and half mile was instrumental ill securing victory in the Relay. Taken all round the School gained a very 6ue victory due to good work by the whole of the team. \

'l'HE 100 YARDS.

2. C. H . Gibson (K .S.) Time: 11 sees. This was run against the wind fi nd drizzle, but a very good time for t he day was ret urned . After a false st a rt, t he runners got away indifferently. St. Croix especially being slow. Up to the 80 y~ r~ mark 110 one seemed ~o h ave a winniug posItio n, but t here St. C:rOlx shot forward t o win by one and h alf yards, Gibsou beating the Dover string by inches. I. O. H . de S t . Croix (K.S.)

H Ar,F Mu,[': Rrn.A v . King's School. Time: 1 min . 40. sces. The School drew t he inside p osition for t he first time in history, Dover hemg on the outside. St. Croix ran strongly. and h anded over to Hill wit h a lead of nearly four yards. 1'111s lead was well kept by Hill, a nd t hen Dover nearly caugh t Clements after a bad take over of the baton . Clements finish ed with a good yard to sp ar e and Gibson carried on t o fi nish fi rst with a lead of abou t three yards. The time for this eveut-a record since t he war-was re m a rkably good, as t he t r ack was very heavy and difficult. 1.

ONE Mtr,E.

I. G. E. M . P age (Dover).

2. G. N. L . Bridgma n

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(St. I ,awrence).

3. W. A. Robinson (Dover). 'I'h ne: 4 m ins. 58 sees. The Dover string won t his r ace in very good time. I,'or the first lap, t he r unners kept well together , t he Dover pacers leading. They kept t he lead throughout the n ext lap, with Nelson, th e School first string r uuuing sixth. In t h e third lap. the order was Dover third string I . second string 2. fi rst string 3, S.L.C. and Nelson . The p ace quickened for t he las t l ap, a nd Nelson made a great effort to keep up with the lead er. About 220 yards from home, Page lead a ud rUlluiug strongly won b y about to yards from Bridgman of St. Lawrcncc, the Dover secoud string being third . Nelson who ran lIlost pluckily was fo urth .

LONG J UMP.

1. A. L . Hill (K .S. ) 2. A. R . Huntly (Dover ). Length : 17 ft. 7 ins. T his event t ook placc on grass, against the wind. aud t he rain came down h arder tha n ever. T he take-off soon became slippery. aud , ill the circulllst a nccs. t he winuiup Jump was good. At his first attempt Hill Jumped well , a nd was Hot beat en . H AU' Mu,F.. 1. O. H, d e S t . Croix . 2. S. H . SCJua rcy (Dovcr ). '1 imc : 2 mins. l7t secs. This was a very good race, a nd run with excellent judgment. F or t he first lap St . Croix lay back a t fifth. an d d id not try t o pass. All t he rnnners were close togeth er. a nd were going well . At the start of the secon d and fa st la p St. Croix went up a place, b ut could not pass a ny mor e without swinging out too fa r . '.fwo h undred yards froUl home t he leading fo ur were very close, b ut St. Croix ca me t hrough . a nd finishing strongly , wou a very well j udged a nd well rUll race by 4 or 5 yards . H IGH J UMP.

I. 2.

C. H . B arber (K.S.) R B . Ince (K .S.) C. M. Carr (S.I, .C.), a nd H . R . Baker tied. H eigh t : 5 ft. t in . So b ad was the grollud for t his evcnt, that despite a liberal use of sawdust the posts had t o be moved frcquently to a fresh t a keoff. The winning jump of over fi ve feet was excellent . Ba rber was well backed up by Ince. who tied for second place with Baker of Dover and Carr of St . L awrence at one below the winner. 120 YARDS H URDLES. I. R. R ich a rds (Dover ) 2. F . L. Bodell (St . I,.) 1' ullc : 1St sees. R ichards W a ll this even t eas ily for Dover. hurdling well on t he treacherOliS surface. Gibsoll got a very bad start a nd lost his stride after hitting t he second hurdle, a nd could only finish fourth . QUAR'I'ER Mrr,F, .

1. L . R. Mayall (Dover. 2. A. I .. Hill (K .S.) 'rime: 56t sees. Mayall lead frolll st art to fini sh . and won in very good time. Hill let him get t oo far a wa y at the st art, a nd, though he finish ed well, was beat en by S yards.

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CRICKET. LIST OF FIXTU RES. DATI!.

.DJ' PONENTS.

19 2 4.

F IR S T Rev. A. S. Mayn e's XL ..... ... .

X I.

H ome. " Chnrthl\\ll Mental H ospit al ... . .. . Away .. , .. ..... " H ome .. St. Lawrence C. C... ...... . . St. Lawrence " Thursday" .... ... Home .. ...... .. Depot , The lluffs ... .. .... . ... ... . . H ome ........ .

Wed.,

Wye College... .... .. .. . .. . . . St. Edmund's ~ ch oo l .... . ..

Sat., ,,31 T ues., June 3 Tues., 10 Tu es., ,,17 Tues., ,,24 Tues., July I Tues., " 8 Sat., ,,12 Sat., ,, 26 Wed.,Mny 14

Tues. , 20 Wed. , .. 28 Sa L. ,,31 Tues.,June 3 Tues., ,,24 Tues .. July I Sat., 5

RliS ULl'.

t>R OU N D •

Tues.,May 13 Thur., 15 Tues., . , 20 Thur., ,,'Z2 Tues. , 27

Won Won

Lo" Won

Eastbourne College ........ ..... .

Away .. .. , .. ,

H ome ..... .. ..

SEC OND Dover Coll ege 2nd X.I ...... ..

Wye College 2nd XI. . .... ".

110 152 97 147 13 2 158

Won 63 33 99

Lost Lost

Dover College .... ... ....... ... .. . Coutts Bank . ..... ,' . . " .... , .. ,_

O. K.S................ ..... ....... ..

12 5 154 56 101

Won

Away ......... . Away

Il ome ....... .. H ome ........ " Bank of England .................. . Ho me .. " .... . M.e.C ....................... . ..... . H ome ..... , St . Lawrence College, Rnmsgntc. I·l ome . .. ..... . Highgate School .... ......... .. ... , Home .. .... .. .

1924.

Lost Won

......... , .. . .. .. ..........

.. .. .... .. ...... .

.....

.. .. .. ...... ...

... ......

XI. Away ... H Ollie,

Awny .... .. St. Edmund 'ii School 2nd St. Augusline's College ... .. ,' ... Away...... .. Dovel' College 2nd X I ..... . I·Iome .. . Duke of York's School 2nd XI... H ome .. . St. Edmund's School 2nd XI. . H ome . . ...... . .. S, L..'\wrence Coli, R'sgnte, 2ndXI. Away .... " .. ..

Lost J..ost

Won Scratched Lost

70 120 123

133 124 16 5

.. Innings declared closed.

PROSPECTS. With only three old colours left the out look at first did not see.m rosy. but the results of the first few m at ches, which were all good wins, r aised our hopes considerably. Of the batsmen. St, Croix, i. and iL, Cl arke, Mount and Slat er should be relied 011 for rUllS, if only tlley can sbow p atience and learn to exploit t h e straigh t drive t o more purpose ; Stonehouse, too, ought to make rUlls but has not yet shown us his proper form . Terry h as been bowling t h e best length and has shown cap a bility of keeping it for lon g spells. Clarke and St, Croix, ii. have also bowled well at times: Blackledge is usnally wild ly erratic and should cult ivate n less strained action , all his good balls h ave been bowled when he elllployed less unnatural exertion . nut the team lIlust remember that it has a great t radition t o kcep up ill the way of fielding. for the teams of th e past few years were no mean performers ill th at departmcllt of the game. K een, good fi elding bcsides being a joy to see is upsetting to the batsmen and exceedingly en·

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. ,to lhe bowlers. So let it be the aim .of every member or prospective member of this C'l,)ur~w~~ to woke bjs work as n fieldsman; Incessant alertness, energy and concentration is

year 5 Improve anyone before loug, bouud \~e arc still unfortuuately '~ithout ~ professional, but it is. 110t through waut of trying; dmnster baS done everytillug possible to secure the servIces of someone, but without the Hen However tLtcre arc faint hopes of somc better luck for next senson. The shortn ess of the S~=~et\SOn lllilit~tcs against our chances of engaging anyone. 1ST XI. MATCHES. K I NG'S SCHOOL v. REV. A. S. MAYNE'S XI. Played au Tuesday, May 13th, on the Beverley. Mr. Mayne, winuing t he toss, d ecided bat first. The start was sbaky as Mr. Sharpley got bowled the first ball of the match. The tOb I side quickly collapsed, being out for the meagre total of 4 I, the last six wickets falling for w. 0 ~UIIS. ?,fr. Hosley made top score of IS. Stonehouse and Terry bowled well, the former 0;:n.4 wickets for 20 rUlis and the latter 5 for 12. When the School went in to bat, the bowling ~as :ulCkly mastered and our 0jlpOnents total was p assed with nine wickets in haud. Mount de g? Dot out but gave severa chances. rna The Scbo~l fielding was fair, thOU.g~l ueith~r that nor the bowling were severely tested as the opposttion was weak. the batsmen failing to tune the ball. It was pleasing to see nine of the taff turn out for the anDual match. , REV . A. S. MAYNE'S XI. KING'S SCHOOL. v. C. de St. Croix, c Egerton-] ones, b " Latter, c a.H. de St. Croix, b Stonehouse 6 Reynolds ... ... . .. Sobarpley, b Stonehouse . .. ... 0 13 R. S . Mount, not out ... . .. 87 t. l:l Bosley, b 'terry IS ] . A. D . Slater, b Egerton-Jones .. . 22 Croft run out ... . .. ." ... I O.H.de St. Croix. cHaseley, b Reynolds J .B. Flarris, c D.H.de St.Croix,b Stonehouse 2 24 C. G. Stonehouse, not out R. C. Maylnm, b StOIle110USC 6 9 Rcv. A. S. Mayne, Ibw, b Terry 3 P. E. NichoUs ) E. B. Juce A Egerton-Jones. b Terry...... 0 p. G. Reyuolds, st Audrews. b Terry 4 L. B. Andrews did not bat ]. H. Terry U J. R. Howe, n ot out ... 1 H It R. Gill, c aud b Terry 2 A. L. H ill A. R. DIackledge Extrns: leg- byes 1 1 Extras: byes 9, leg-byes 1 10

Total

Total (3 wkts .)

REV. A. S. MAYNE'S X I. BOWI,rNG ANAI,VSIS.

C. G. Stonehonse A. R. Dlnckledge J. H . 'terry ...

Overs. 12.1 4

Maidens . 4 0

RUllS.

Wk ts.

8 12

Maidens. 2 3 3

R uns.

Wkts.

16 12

KING'S .sCHOOL . BOWLING ANALYSIS.

A. Egerton-] ones R. C. Maylam P. G. Reynolds J. D. Harris A. Latter Croft

Overs. 11 11 12

8 4

47 33

27 20

o 2 o o

165

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Played at Cbartham, on Thursday, May 15th. Tbe School WOIl the toss and first. The start was bad as five wickets were down for 39 and by lunch the score was 85 'fhe last wickets, however, produced another 40 and the school inuings closed for 125. took 6 wickets for 52. Chartham started well, Hills and Candler taking the score to 75 before the fell. T hcn , h owever, a rot set in and t he side were out for 110. Stonehouse 4 for 23, and the fie lding of t he School was good and WOIl the match, many tuns --::-b ."" the catching was sh aky. Several catches, admi ttedly on the h ard side, wcrc missed have altered t hings considerably. The School batting was weak at t he bcgit1t1ill~ but the tail showed both ~i'~~~~~:~~:::i;~~ hitting power ; Stonehouse has lost a good denl of h iS pace off t he pitch , and E erratic, bowled one or two good overs. Chartham were unfortunate to lose the services of one of their men, his presence h ave m ade the m atch as close as that of last year, KING'S SCHOOL. CHARTHA~! MENTAL HOSPITAl,. v, C, de St, Croix, b Denl ... 21 C. Candler, b Stonehouse .. . . .. R . S. Mount, b Addiscott ... o R. Wood, c S later, b Stonehouse '" II J, A, D. SInter, cHills, b Deal :n, Hills, c Sinter, b V.C. de St. Croix ' .. Q, H, de St, Croix, b Addlscott 2 R, Buttery, c Slater, b Q,H. de St,Croix 23 A, Addiscott, b Blackledge C. G. Stonehouse, b Hodson o n, Stewar t, b Blackledge P. E. Nicholls, b Deal Dr , Topham, rUll out .. . E, B, Ince, b Deal .. . 6 18 D, Kemp, b Stonehouse .. . L. D. Andrews, b Deal 19 P . Deal, not out ... J, H , Terry, b Addiscott A , L, Hill, b Deal .. ' 7 H. HodsOll, b Stonehouse 14 H, Davison, absent hurt ... A , R. Dtackledge, not out . .. Extras: byes 2, leg-byes 2 4 Extras: byes 8, leg-byes 3 Total

125

Total

KING'S SCH OOL. BOWr,lNG ANAI,YSIS.

Overs. Maidens, Runs, A, Addiscott 14 3 47 P. Deal 15'2 4 52 3 0 17 H . Hodson H, Hills 2 1 2 H . Davison 1 0 3 CHARTHAM MENTAL HOSPITAL.

Wkts. 3 6 I

o o

BOWI,lNG ANAI,YSIS.

A , R, Blackledge C, G. Stonehouse J. H. Terry

J, A. D. Slater V, C, de St. Croix ... O. H . de St. Croix

Overs. 11 17'2 8 3 7

Maidens, 4 4 3 I I

Runs. 18

23 19 14 13

Wkts. 2 4

o I

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KING'S SCHOOl, v. ST. l,AWRENCE C.C. PIa ,ed ott Tuesday. May 20th, the 8c11:001 win,uing an exc;.iting match bY,2 r,nns. The . 001 bn.fted first but batted very poorly IOSl~g 5 Wlc~ets for 2., runs. St. CroIx, 1 (30) and . \ li:a (4-1) pulled the' gamc round. Tinter BtU (47) Jut well and eventually the total reached r;~ 0 NichoUs batted well at a critical period .. After ,39 had b<>cll mad(' fo~ the first wicket parth 1 wickcts fell (Illickly; St. J1awrctlce losm:~ R Wickets tor 90 runs. Lieut. Joy was the ouly b:~I~~1 who faced the bowling with any c0t.Ifidencc; ~lC batted vcry well indeed for his 84 which i I ded 16 fours. Tbere were about 2 IUlltutes to t UllC' and three Tuns to make wheu Licut. 1~'Il!l caught at the,wicket. Terry i,lowled c~c~llclltly, but ~vith little lU,ck, keeping an excellent r"~ th n.I1 the ti me. fhe School fie lding was lair but there is room for lIuprovemcnt. Most of tht"\(schOOI hatsmen got ont to ~he fatal. l~abit of hitting across ordinary straight balls. The 'Ullt" WU~ finely contested and fil~lshed thnlh ngJy, features of the pIny were Terry's length bowling .:and I.itut. J oy's fine forcing inlltngs. ST. l,AWRENCE C.C. KING'S SCHOOl,. J. P. Mount, b V. C. de St. Croix 21 9 R S Monut. c Bacon. b Plant ... A. Latter, b T e r r y . . . ... 17 9 , . C de St. Croix. c Dean, b Latter 5 o W. Harrison, b V. C. de St. Croix J ' D. Slater. c aud b J.atter Capt. A. S. Plaut, rUll out ... . .. 2 30 o. 'H de St. Croix. b Joy ." Lieut. R . C. Joy, c Andrews, b Clarke... 84 o W K. Clarke. b Plant Rev. A. S. Mayne. b Terry... ... 4 4 C C. ~tou~hoItSC. b Latter A. Brownscombe, cHill, b V.C.de St. Croix 6 44 P E Nicholls, b Harrison . Capt. Dereham, c O.H.de St.Croix,b V. C. 1 1. U Andrews. c Bacon, b Harrison 3 de St. Croix ... . .. ... 2 o Capt. Morgan, c Clarke, b Stonehouse J U. Terry. b JoY路路路 ... 3 J. Dean, b Clarke. . . .. . .. . 47 .\ 14 lIi11. st Dcrcham, b Joy 1 D. E. Bacon, not out 3 ..\ R Blackledge, uot ont . .. . .. 4 Extras: byes 4 Extras: byes 4, Icg路byes 1, wides 2 7

':; I

152

Total

154

Total

KING'S SCHOOl,. Bowr,lNG ANALYSIS.

Overs.

17 19 9

A. l.utter

... Copt. A. S. Plaut \V. Harrison Lieut. R. C. J oy

Maidens. 3 3

1 2

7'4

Runs.

49 54 28 16

Wkts. 3

2 2 3

ST. l,A WRENCE C.C. BO\YUNC ANALYSIS.

A. R. Blackledge .. . C. G. Stonehouse . . . J. H. 'ferry... .. . V. C. de St. Croix .. . W. K. Clarke

Wkts.

Overs.

Maidens.

Runs. 13

4'2

o 1

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KING'S SCHOOL v. ST. LAWRENCE" THURSDAY." Played on the Beverley 011 'fhursday, May 22ud, St. Laurence" Thursday" winning b, 131 runs. Our opponents batted first but did badly. losing 3 wickets for 12 rtU1S. Wood and Harrison, however. pulled the game round. Wood batted well for his 62 althougb he was miSSed before he had scored fifty. Later in the innings Maylam batted well for bis 49; be and Lowe having added nearly 50 rUllS for the 9th wicket, our opponents were able to declare at tbe ttl interval. After ten the school batted very poorly against the clever slow bowling of Dutnall and Murrill. Slater alone stayed any length of time, although St. Croix i. made several good bite before falling to a good catch in the deep. St. Croix caught an excellent catch at sli p to disllliss l)hillips. The School fielding Wq good on the whole, but still lacks that extra alertness and concentratioll that makes good fieidinl brilliant. The collapse in the School's illllings was duc to our complete iuability to play slow bowllill properly. ST. LAWRENCE" THURSDAY." KING'S SCHOOL. W. DutnaU, b Blackledge ... 4 R. S. Mouut, c Lowe. b Phillips 0 J . E. Wood, b Clarke 62 V. C. de St. Croix, c and b Dutnall . ., â&#x20AC;˘ J. B. Murrin, b Blackledge ... ... 1 J. A. D. Slater. c 1<'. Phillips. b Dutllall 15 F. PbilliJ,>s. c O.I'I.dc St.Croix,b Blackledge 1 O.H.de St.Croix. c MarIam. b Murrin ... 14 W. Harrison, c Blackledge, b Terry 14 W. K. Clarke, b Murrm ... 1 w. H. Stringer , c Mount b V.C.de St. Croix 12 C. G. Stonehouse, c and b Dutllall I It. C. Maylam. not out 49 P. E. Nicholls, c F. Phillips, b Murrin I J. B. Harris. c Mount, b Terry 7 L. B. Andrews, b Dutllali 0 Rev. A. S. Mayne, c Clarke. b Terry 5 J. H. Terry, run out A. H. C. Lowe, not out 16 A. L. Hill, b Murrin I-I. Phillips, did n ot bat A, R, Blackledge, not out Extras: byes 16 16 Extras: byes 4 4 Total (8 wkts. decl.)

187

Total

ST. LAWRENCE "THURSDAY." BOWLING ANAT,YSIS,

A. R. D1ackledge C, C. Stonehouse

J, H. Terry ...

V . C. de St, CroL", ...

W. K, Clarke

Overs.

Maidens,

5 12 22

0 3 5 0 0

22 32 58 31 28

Maidens,

Runs.

15 13

RUllS.

Wkts.

3 0 3 I I

KING'S SCHOOL. BOWLING ANALYSIS,

F. Phillips ... W. Dutnall J. n. Murrin

Overs, 6

9'8

7 2

Wkts. I 4 4

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Phlycd on the St. Lawrcnce Ground au 'l'uesday, May 27th. Another exciting w atch drd in n victory for the school. Our opponents, who batted first, started very slowly. How~ r their caution was rewarded because they scored 46 before being parted. After this Clarke ~d '0. H, de Sl. Croix obta:il1cd,4 wickets chc~ply between them and 5 wickets wcr~ ~owu for 54 nJ. At t1tis point Cnptnlll W ee and Captmn Morgan calUe together, both exercIsing extreme ~ution ngainst some good bowling. After they ,haa added 22 Stonehouse quickly finished off tb~ innings. 1'h~ Depot ,were out for 97 ,~rter battlllg fo r 2 ~ours 25 ll1i~l\1tes. The school s,tatted noue lOU well loslIIg 5 Wickets for 44. lhcn Clarke and N ich oll s earn ed t he score 68. W1th t he ICOrc nt 92, Clnrke who had batted well and fall ltl cssly fo r 40, was bowled . With the m at ch 0. Itt Hill wns bowled by Collins. H ?wever, off the llext ball Terry h it a single which gave the Kl;ool the victory. The school fieldlllg was good. BUFFS.. KING'S SCHOOl,. R.S.M.. Dare, C O.H.de St.Croix. b Terry 26 o R 8 . Mouut, b Collins Cpt. Hamar, c and b O. H. de St. Crob" 24 10 \ C. de ~t. Croix, nm out II Capt. Davies, c Stonehouse, b O.R.de St. J A O. Slater, b Skeats.. . ." . Crob: ... ... ...... 2 3 0. Jj. de St. Croix, C and b Collins 40 Capt. Rice, c Clarke, b Stonehouse 16 W K . Clarke, b S kcats Major Lee, c Slater, b Clarke 1 8 C G Stonehouse. b Skeats MaJor Hardy. b Clarke ... 0 8 (' E. Nicholls, b Coltins 2 Capt. Morgan. b Ston ehouse 7 J. )) . Andrews, c Morgan, b Hardy Sergt. Coaster, b Stonehouse .. . 8 7 J fl. Terry, b Skcats 2 Pte. Skeats, c Hill, b Stonehouse 7 A J•. Iltl1, b Collins 3 Capt. Strong. c Mount. b Terry.. . 0 ;\ R. Blackledge, lIot out .. . W.O. Collins, not out ... .. . 5 7 Extras: byes 7 .. . Byes 1 Tot al

10 1

'fotal

KING'S SCHOOl,. B Owr,TNG ANAT,vsn;.

Skeats Collins Hardy

Overs. 14 18

Maidens. 4 3 2

R uns.

28 12

Wkts. 4 4 I

BUFFS. BOWLING ANALVS ls.

Blackledge ... Stonehouse Terry V. C. de St'-Crob.: ::: Clarke O. H. de St:'Croix

Overs. II

h-Iaidens. 5

17 10' )

7 2

4 9 9

I 4 4

Runs. IS 21 28 12 II

Wkts. 0 4 2 0 2 2

296

THE CANTUARIAN

KING'S SCHOOL v. WYE COl.,LEGE. Played at Wye all Wednesday, Afay 28th. This match resulted in an other victory for t he school. The school batting was excellent. After 33 h ad been w ade by bright cricket for the .first wicket and after V. C. de St. Croix was out at 49 for a good 30 we saw some excellent battiu by Slater aud O. H. de St. Crab: who carried the score to 126, both batted in free style, scoring aft round the wicket. S later who was out with the score at 126 batted excellently for 33. At tea St. Croix's score was 52 aud t he total 146. On resuming after tea St. Croix hit up his seCond 50 in 25 minutes thus completiug his century. Just after th is he made h is first mistake but was missed at slip. H owever, with his own score at 105 he was caught at coverpoiut At the fa ll of th is wicket with the total at 216 for 5 wickets St. Croixl declared the iu u itle~ closed leavi ng am opponents just under two hours ill which to get the necessary ru ns. St. CroIx in his cxccllcnt inuings hit 2 sixes and 13 fours. Wyc sturteclnonc too wcll, Haines being t he only batsman who sccmed comfortable against the bowli ng. Whcn he had scored 38 by free cricket he ran h imsclf out. I.eigh quickly hit 11p 23 and then Chnmplleys and Duffield took the score to 12 1. Before th e last over was bowled t h ere WllS one more wick et to fa ll. With his fifth b all 'ferry had the last lllall stumped. Duffield alone of the Intter batsUian played the bOWl_ ing with any con fid ence although to begin with h e was several thues very lUuch at sea against 'ferry 's bowling. The school fielding was good aud lUuch improved. KING'S SCHOOl,. \-\lYE. V. C. de St. Croix. c l laines, b Duffield ... 30 C. L. Harford, b Blackledge ... 6 \V. K. Clarke, c :Machin, b H ammertoll ... 17 A. O. Checksfield, c O. H . de St . CroL'C, b Blackledge 2 J . A. D. Slater, c Machin , b Cl18mpneys 33 A. H . H aines, nm out 38 O. H. de St. Croix, cHaines, b Champneys 105 P. J. Moss, b Terry... . .. '" 14 R. S. Mount, c Champneys, b Duffield 5 H. O. Champneys, c Stonehouse, b V. C. de St. Croix ... ... 17 P . E. Nicholls, not out 10 K. S. Machin, b V. C. de St. Croix '" 3 R. I â&#x20AC;˘. Leigh, c Terry, b V. C. de St. Croix 23 L. ll . Andrews } C. G. Stonehouse C. A. W. D u ffield. not out ... .. . 35 Did not bat A. L . Hill H . M. Hamlllerton, st Andrews, b Clarke 0 J. H . Terry G. T . Balfour, c Stonchouse, b Clarke 3 A. R. Blackledge D. M. Abraham, st Andrews, b Terry 0 16 E xtras : b 9, l-b 4, w 3 Extras: b 5, I-b 1 6 'rot al

(for 5 dec.)

2 16

Total

147

K I NG'S SCHOOL. BOWLING A NAL YSIS.

Overs. l,eigh Cb am~neys

Dufile d ... H ammerton Machin Checksfield

Maidens.

Runs.

Wkts.

0 1 0

33 59 42 37

0 2 2 1 0 0

7 11' 4 9

3 4

0 0

10 19

WYE. BOWLING ANALYSIS .

Overs. Blackledge ... Stonehouse 'ferry V. C. de S t . Croix ... Clarke

8 12 8' 5

8 4

Maidens.

RUlls.

Wkts.

1 2 0 1 0

25 40 35 32

2 0 2 3 2

THE

CANTUARIAN

297

KING'S SCHOOL v. 81' EDMUND 'S SCHOOL. PI yed 011 the St. Edmund's ground on Saturday, May 31st, St . Edmund's winning by 69 S,B ce rain fell till I o'clock we werc not able to get started uutil just after 2.30. On a very tllr' "-1.c~:t the School started l1lode~ately. 21 being on ~hc board when the first wick~t fell. After t ckeu were clown for 27, St. Crolx l all~ MOllut c~rncd the score to 46. After this the school ,t .t. nbsolnlcly broke down, the last 6 Wickets falling for 7 tUll S anel the last 5 for 1 run. Tbere b.ll~l-~~~U 110 excuse for tl~is exceed inglyyoo,r exhibition of battin,g, nearly everybo~y hitti~lg up i prest of cntchcs. ducOy through JlIbbhllg at off ba lls. Ph air bowled well taklllg 6 WIckets ;;I~UIIS. Cnswcll nud Image, t he St. Edmu nd's, first I)(lir star~cd very slowly and were still t ether at teu when Ule Sch ool wns .28, althollgh Caswe 1 wns !.Iussed wh en the score was 12. (~ ('stlm ing these batsmen had cnrrled the score to 52 before Caswell was callght for a sound r With the score ~lil1. at 5? lluage was well caught by.St. Croix! for ,~ steady bu t slow ~4 . Soon nJtcr Utis the wlIllllllg lut was made. Of Ule rcmaullng bntslll cu, Gillett d id best scon ng Z-t by good hitting, no one else staying very long. The school fie lding was moderate.

w:.

:Ct:

KING'S SCIWOL. \ C de Sl. CroL~. c and b Hamilton W K Clarke, c Uamiltoll, b Phair) .... J ..-\ D. Slaler, c F. E. Caswell, b lholr... n . 11 de Sl. Croix, b Ilhair :.. It S. llouut, c Bingham, b Hamilton I' E Nicholls, c Bingham, b Phair I. U. Andrews. c P. H. Caswell, b Phair C G. ~tOl1ehOllSe, c Lister, b Hamilton .\ I. HUl, c Bingham, b Phair J H Tury, not ont ... A R Blackledge, b H a milton Bxlrns: I-b I , n-b 7

Total

6 17

0 IS 17 0 0 0

0 0

0 8

ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL. T" . E. Caswell, c O. H . de St. Croix, b Stonehouse ... ... ... 33 W . E. Image, c V. C. de St. Croix, b Terry 14 O. R. Dingham, c Clarke, b S tonehouse 10 C. M. Hamilton, st Andrews, b O. H . de st. Croix ... . .. ... ... ... 9 E. H . r-;!am, c and b O. H. de St. Croix 10 E. n. G illett, c Stonehonse, b Clarke 24 C. H . Caswell, rUIl out ... ... 1 J . Lister, st Andrews, b Clarke . .. 7 P. S. Cook, c a nd b Clarke... 0 C. O. Williams, st Andrews. b Terry 10 E. M. Phair, not ont ... ... 6 Extras: b 7, I-b 1 8

63 KING'S SCHOOl,. BOWI,INC ANAJ,YSIS. Overs. Maidens.

Humilton Phair

132

Total

12'3 12

4 3

ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL. BOWl.INC A~Ar.vSls . Overs. Maidens. Stonehouse 13 4 Terry 15'2 8 Clarke II I Blackledge ... . .. 3 0 V. C. de St. CroL" .. . 7 I O. H. de St. Croix 4 0

Runs.

21 34

Runs .

22 23 32 5

17 23

Wkts.

4 6

Wkts.

2 2 3 0 0 2

THE CANTUARIAN

298

KING 'S SCHOOL v. DOVER COLLEGE. Played on the S t . Lawrence ground on Tuesday, June 3td, our opponents winning by 125 runs, The School batted first 011 a pitch a little a ll the soft side but 111 no way diffi cult. The school hatted ex tremely poorly against the s teady bowling of Harris and Beamish who sent doWll practically no loose balls, and were a ll out at hUlCh fo r t h e poor total of 33, Nicholls 17 not Ollt. alone showed any ability to cope with the bowling, Our opponents soon passed our score without loss. J Wily, who batted ill fr ee style for his 35, was the first to leave with the score at 47. Fuente was kept ver y quiet by Clarke but batted very well (or his 25. The Dover b atting was slow and rath er unenterprising. until Huntley, who started vcry sbakily, hit out and quickly got 38 in one over hitting Clarke for 4 off t hree consecutive b{llls. Clarke who bowled st eadily was the snccessful bowler with 5 wickets for 37 rnns.

moat

KING'S SCHOOL. W . K . Clarke, c Huntley, b Harris V . C. d e St. Croix, c Mayall, b Harris J . A. D . Slater, c Gibbs, b Beamish O. H . de St. Croix, b Harris R. S. Mount, Ibw, b Beamish P. E . Nicholls, not out L . B. Andrews, e Beamish, b Harris C. G. Stonehouse, b Harris A . L. Hill, b Beamish J . H . Terry, c Tennant, b Harris A. R. Blackledge, b Beamish Extras: byes I, leg-byes I Total

4 I

o 17 o o I

2 I

DOVER COLLEGE. G. M. Watson, c Hill, b Terry.. . .. . 12 R. C. N. J enny, c and b V. C. de St. Croix 3S N. C. Fuente, c and b Clarke... '" 25 L. R. Mayall, c V. C. de St. Croix, b Clarke l2 W. M. A. H arris, b Clarke .. . ... 4 S. C. Smallm an, c Blackledge, b O. II. de St. Croix ... 3 S. G. TeJlnant, c NichoUs, b Clarke 7 A. R . Huntley, b Clarke . . . . . . 38 K. P . Gibbs, b V. C. d e St. Croix ... II H . Ashby, c V. C. de St . Croix, b Terry 5 J. de C. Beamish, uot out ... ... . Extras: byes 2 2

Total

158

DOVER. BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Overs. W. M. H arris J. de C. Beamish

Maidens.

Runs.

19 12

15 14 ' 1

Wkts. 6

KING'S SCHOOL. BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Blackledge ... Stonehouse V. C. de St. Croix ::: Terry Clarke O. H . de St. Croix

Overs. 9

8 14 22 17'5 10

Maidens.

Runs.

12 29 28 32 37 18

5 12 5 I

Wkts. 0 0

2 2 5 1

THE CANTUARIAN

299

KING'S SCH OOL v. COUTTS DANK. Pin cd at Can terbury on Tuesday, J line 10th, Coutts Bank winuing by 160 tUllS. After an 1- loss ~r their first wicket, Sh eppard a~ld Symington took the score 51. when Sym ington was ot Jht in UIC deep. Lillich was taken, w ith the score at 70 for 4 wickets, Foster and Gadncy ('af: together. After lunch Fosler ql1lck1r played, himself in again and t hen hit out . He and ~ Ige who a lso bntted well added 125 1ll 55 ulIllules, all the school bowlers being severely t. (l~h~1 Fos ter gave it simple catch to short leg with his score nt 95, bi s admirable innings r"~ doo 2 lives aud 12 fonts. with t he score at 259 for 9 wickets t h e inuings was declared closed ~:l t~11 lIIinu tes La fOllr . The school had ,half an l,lO ur 'S batti ng before tea during which time \'. c. de St. Croix 11l1cl Chl.rkc scored 20 wltll~Hlt bemg I~arted . I\fter 32 had bcen scored for t he Ii l wicket t he school qlllckly lost 5 more wickets, 6 wickets hemg dow n for 47. Mouut of t he 11::tc.r bnlsl;lclI nl one playcd t he bowling with any coufiden ce and batted very well for his 3 1 : the school beit:g all out for 99. Pevez with 7 wickets for 3S r llns bowled excellently for Coutts S.nk. 'ril e School fie lding was very good before IUllch , but whell the bowling was mastered it ,tcteriOtol ed. COUTTS DANK.

s. \". Sheppard, e Terry, b

D~war

H T. l.eruj, b V . C d e St . CrOIx .. . T, P. Synllugloll, c Gro ves. I! Clarke G. Fosler, c V. C. de St. CrOIX, b Clarke.. . f: \\' O. Skinller, c Dewar, b Clarke ... C S. Goduey, b Clarke . . . . . . J. II' M. Davidson, c Sinter, b'rerry n. J. 11evez, b V. C. de St. CrolX. R. \V. Fihaucher, c V. C. de St. CrOIX, b Terry ... ... . .. J P. Harnett, did 1I0t bat A L. Ilrice, not ont Extras: b 10, I-b 4 Tot al (for 9 wkts. decl.)

K I NG'S SCHOOL. V. C. de St. Croix , b Symington ... W. K . Clarke, c Legg, b Symingtou J . A. D. Slater, b Fevex ... O. H . de St. Croix, b Fevez P. R . Graves, b IÂ·'evez R. S. Mount, not out P. E. Nich olls. b Pevcz... ... J . S. Dewar, cLegg, b Sheppard

26 I 23 95 I 58

13 19

L. n. Andrews, Ibw, b Pevex A. L. Hill. c Gadney, b Fcvez .. . J. H. Terry, c Foster, b Fevez .. . Extras: b 18, I-b 5, w I

." 259 COU'l'T'S BANK. Overs.

Maidens.

19'4 15

7 5

14 4 20 4 0 2 KING'S SCHOOl"

Runs.

70 47

82 15

Wkts.

2 2 1 4

BOWf,ING ANALYSIS.

Fevex Fib:aucher ... S&lllillgton .. , S cppnrd ... Skinner

Overs. 22'2 10

8 6 2

Maidens. 9 2 4 1 1

Runs. 35 23

8 7 2

o 4

Total

BOWf,I NG ANALYSIS .

Terry V. C. de St. Croix ... Dewar Clarke O. H. de St. Croix

12 16 3 3 3 31

Wkts. 7

0 2 1

300

THE

CANTUARIAN

KI NG'S SCHOOL v. BANK OF ENGI.AND. Played at Canterbury ou Tuesd ay , J uue 17th. The school gained a brilliant victory by 7 wickets. Our opponents batted first and started none too well losing 3 wickets for 48 rUllS. After this MO\Ult and Dyson carried the score t o 131. Dyson r each ed his 50 when the score was 80. Dyson b atted well although somewh at luckily for bis 79 giving several ch ances. Three more wickets fell with the score at 13 1 a ud our opponents werc in none too good a position . Howc'Yer Harrison and H allctt who st arted r ather shakily took the score to 16 1. A. Mount and Thomas htt out and our opp oncnts declared the innings closed with t hc score at 231 for 8 wickets . . Hallett played well fo r 46 n ot out. An unfortunate accident occurred just after IUllch, Graves when fie lding a ball in the dl!!ep slipped and sprained bis ankle. The School h ad 35 minutes batting before tea during which time Clnrke and S t. Croixl scored 40 without being separated. Afterwards Clarkc left with t he scorc at 53. '1'wo more wickets feU quickly but when St. Croixl joined St; Croix2 who was batting well all excellent stand was mad e. The first 45 minutes of t his partnershtp realised 99 runs. Both batsmen were in excellent form scoring all round the wicket. S t . Croix2 was luissed at 3rd Itlan with his score at 99 byt otherwise batted almost faultlessly for bis 105 whi ch included only 7 fours. St. Croixl in his IUnings of 84 hit one six and 10 fours. T he winning hit was made 10 minutcs before time . The School fie ld ing was not up to the usual standard . DANK Of<' ENGLAND . KING'S SCHOOL. L . R. Dixon, c Terry, b V. C. de St. Croix 11 V. C. de St. Croix, not out 105 R. J . Dyson, c Blackledge. b Clarke ... 79 w. K . Clarke, lbw , b Codd 15 E. W . Geipcl, b V. C. de St . Croix 4 J. D. Slater, b Codd 0 J . W . Codd, b Clarke ... ... 6 R. S. Mount, b Dixon 2 E. Mount, b Terry. .. . .. ... 30 O. H. de S t . Croix , not out 84 J . H. Kendall, c O. H . de St. Croix, b Clarke 0 P . E . Nicholls } J . Harrison , b Dewar 16 J. S. Dewar E. H . Hallett, not out ... .. . ... 46 P. R. Graves did not bat A. Mount , c Andrews, b V.C.de S t . Croix 13 L. D. Andrews 23 J. H . Terry C. R. Thomas, not out I•. E. F arrow, d id not bat 0 A. R. Blackledge Extras: b 1, l· b 1. w 1 3 Extr as: b 24, I-b 2, w 1 27

231

Total (for 8 decl.)

Total (for 3 wkts.)

DANK OF ENG LAND. BOW LING A NA T,YSI S.

R Ulls.

W kts.

0 3

36 54 45 33 13 47

Overs.

Maidens.

Runs.

Wkts .

18 21 7

59 68 20 20 19 20

0 0 0 0

Overs.

Bl ackledge ... V. C. d e St. Croix ... Terry Clarke O. H . d e St. Croix Dewar

Maidens.

12 14 17 14 3 8 KING'S SCHOOL.

3 3 I I

3 0 I

BOWLING A NA I. VSIS.

Codd Dixon A . Mount Dyson Farrow H arrison

... .

3 4

a 2 0 0 0

2 I

... 233

THE

CANTUARIAN

301

2 ND XI. MATCHES. KING'S SCHOOL 2~D XI. v. DOVER COLLEGE 2ND XI. Played at Dover on May 14th . The 2nd XI. started badly. losing to Dover College by II:' ruus. Dover batted first but Eunis was lluplayahle in his first 4 overs a nd took 2 wickets for I rUIlS, but Ashby (34) and Wright made a great stand and the innings closed for 133. Lewis ~ (or G a nd E unis 3 for 28 bowled really well. Graves and Dewar looked as if they would stay long together, but after ten Dewar fell to a catch at mid·off with the score at 14. After this nobody luuld play Fletcher and Anderson until King hit everything that came along. In his 31 Killg hila 6, three 4'5 and a 3 before being caught on the boundary. Snell i. stayed with hhll for some tlllle. but the School could only manage to scrape together 70. DOVER COI.I,EGE 2ND XI. KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. AlJh by, lbw, b Valpy 34 P. R. Graves, lbw, b Fletcher II Ilughes, b EUllis ... 2 I. Dewar, c Wright, b Fletcher ... 6 J ohn50u, b Euuis ... 2 R . A. Diuny, b Anderson .. . o Wright, b Lewis ... 22 E. B. Lewis, b Fletcher .. . o .I 01l1150U2 c King, b Valpy 11 B. W. Graves, run out o 2 2 ltlelcher rUll ont ... 3 G. 'I'. EUllis, b Auderson ... OrRy, b P . R. Graves 8 R. J. King, c Johnson, b Anderson 31 lIuutley, c D ewar, b Enuis 14 B. C. Snell, b Symington . ... 12 Inynll, b Lewis . . . ...... 12 K. F. Valpy, b Symington o ),1IIil1gton, eKing, b P. R. Graves 8 W . R. hi·Higgs, b Symington I 3 ... . .. 0 V. C. Snell, not out Allderson, uot out... B 13, I-b 2, w I 16 B 4 4 Total

133

Total

KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. WYE COI,LEGE 2ND XI. Played on Beverley all May 20th and lost by 4 ruus . Our visitors won the toss and elected II, bat, but lost two wickets for only 9 ruus. But Norris aud Vinning played so well that they 'lIt on 40 for the 3rd wicket. Pegg (38) was the ouly other batsman who gave auy trouble . \ ) war 4 for 10 and Graves 3 for 19 were the most successrul bowlers. With 125 to win the School . i·ored 33 before the 2nd wicket fell , but except for Enuis the later batsmeu failed to stay in w~th tlrnves, who played splendidly for his 46. When the 9th wicket fell the School needed 9 to wtu, hill with only 4 to win, Snell . was out Ibw. KING'S SCHOOIl 2ND XI. WYE COI,J~EGE 2ND XI. Wroughton, c E nnis, b Binny I. S. Dewar, st Wroughton, b Simpson .. . 4 2 Wood, eKing, b Ennis . . . P. R, Graves, c and b Pegg ... . .. 46 5 4 Norris, eKing, b Dewar ... R. A. W. Binny, run out 21 3 VI IIUillg, c and b Dewar ... B. W. Graves, b Pegg 38 4 I lnoch, b P. R. Graves ." E. B. Iuce, b Pegg ... ... 3 Jl ulI1bert, c and 'b P. R . Graves A. I •. Collett-White, c Morris, b Pegg 8 I 24 luck illtosh, b P. R . Graves G. T. Ennis, c Vinning, b Simpson I o lillie, rUll out R. J. King, b Viuuing 2 Ilt'kg, b Dewar 2 B. C. Snell, b Vinning 38 18 IlIde, not out ... . .. V. C. Snell, Ibw, b Pegg I o Impson, c B. Gr aves. b Dewar o K. P. ~a~~:.not ~~: . 7 W 3, b 7, I-b 2 12 Total

124

Total

120

302

THE

KING'S SCHOOL

2ND

CANTUARJAN

Xl. v. ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL

2ND

Xl.

Played away on May 28th. The 2nd XI. WOll for the first time against St. Edmund's making 182 (for 81 against 124 made by our opponents. St. Edmund's batting first, started badly 3 wickets bems dow11 for 13 and later 6 dOWl1 for 40. But Humphreys (not out 39) and Barker (26) made such a good stand for the 8th wicket that they managed to get 123. Lewis (4 for 20) and Graves , (2 for 7) bowled best. For the School Gravesl and Dewar sta rted excellently, putting Oll 86 for the first wicket and with a victQry certain the remaining batsmen hit out aud their score was passed with oll ly 2 wickets dow1I. Graves, reaching his' 50' wh en Dewar was still in, and his ' 100' with CollettWhite. In his' 104' Graves played extremely well, giving oue difficult chance at 97. Score:ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL Kirkcolluel, b P. R. Graves Seabrook, C Collett-White, b Ennis Allertou, b Lewis Aisbitt, b Lewis Mnesor, b Dewar Goad, rUIl out Anthony, c E unis, b P. R. Graves Humphreys, Hot out Holland, b Ennis ... Barker, C Iuce, b Lewis Sa unders, b Lewis... .., B 10, I-b 2, ll-b 3, w 1 Total

2ND

XI.

KING'S SCHOOL

o o 2

9 2

123

2ND

XI.

P. R. Graves, not out 104 Dewar, Ibw, b Kirkcouuel ... 25 B. W. Graves, c Humphreys, b Holland 2 E. B. Ince, b Kirkcolluel 19 R. A. W. Dinny, c Seabrook, b KirkcoUllel 8 V. C. Suell, b Maesor 2 G. T. EUllis, b Holland ... 0 E. n. Lewis, st Saund ers, b Maesor 1 A. L . Collett-White, c Humphrey, b Maesor 8 R. J. King, not out 4 K. F. Valpy, did not bat D 10, wI... 11

J. S.

Total (8 wkts.)

182

THE

KING'S SCHOOL

2ND

CANTUARIAN

303

XI. v, DOVER COLLEGE

2ND

XI,

Played at Canterbury on June 3rd, The 2nd again lost to Dover, this time by 11 3 runs. !lover batting 6rst lost their 6rst two wickets very soon but Tchiv adjin gave quite a lot of trouble white Koenigsbert and Wright hit very hard; Koenigsbert got Illost of his rUlls by hitting simple hnlls on the leg really hard and got 7 fours, The last wicket fe ll at 165. As at Dover the School 14'lInpsed terribly, no one even reaching double figures. Anderson took 5 wickets for 16. For t he school Vnlpy (4 fo r 36) and Lewis (3 for 37) bowled best. DOVER COLLEGE

2ND

KING'S SCHOOL

XI.

Rodham, nwout 9 A, C. Hugbes, b Lewis o O. Tchiradjin, c Collett·Whlte, b Valpy .. , 18 , H. Johnson, c Graves, b Valpy 4 I , Koenigsbert, c Graves, b Valpy 33 'I', Wright, not out... . .. . .. 43 19 J . 1' letcher, c and b Ennis .. . l).

1<,

p, Philips, b Valpy

.. ,

r.. A. F . Jenney,lbw, b Lewis M. Danneman, c and b Lewis It Anderson, b Dewar Extras: w 1, b 4

Total

, ..

8 5

o 5

165

XI.

Total

KING'S SCHOOL, B OWI.ING ANAT.VSIS.

Valpy Lewis

4 for 36 3 for 37

DOVER. BOWI,ING ANALVSIS.

Anderson Jenney

2ND

J. S, Dewar, b Jenney 9 B. W . Graves, b Auderson 1 B. C. Snell, c and b Anderson 6 E, n. luce, c 1'chiradjin, b Jenney 5 E. n. l.ewis, b Fletcher ... 6 A. L. Collett· White, c Tchindjin, b Jenney 0 R. W. Binney, b Anderson 0 G. T. Ennis, b Anderson ... 1 R . J. King, c Rhodam, b Anderson 0 n. C. Snell, lbw, b Fletcher... 2 K. F. Valpy, n ot out 5 Extras: b 12, u-b 2, I-b 3 17

5 for 16 3 for 12

304

THE

CANTUARIAN ROWING.

T he new season has found us with very few members of last year's two fours left- itt fact, but one first colour and one second- but with plenty of beef and brawn to draw upon . Would that sOlDe of the said brawn could be induced to adopt a morc orthodox style ! However, the object of this little h omily is not to bewail Ollr many lapses, but to look forward with hope and determination to a successful season. By the time this is in print, our baUle royal with Tonbridge will have been WOIl or lost. We hope that the caxes will satisfy their curiosity as t o the nature of the banks before the race, or deny themselves the pleasure until after. We have been able to arrange fixtures with the R.E:s, Chatham, the Medway R.C., St. Augustine's College, and, b eing optim ists, are actually hopeful of getting an O.K.S. four down here. It is a pity that a nother race or two cannot be arranged for Ute 2nd IV . T he annual row to Grove Ferry took place au Thursday, May 22nd, a warm, if dull, afternoon, with a full river. The first boa t took 40 minutes for the padd le down, the cox having some trouble round the worst rorners, the 2nd IV. taking 3~ minutes longer, After t he boats had been moored-large dumps of nettles rendered this operation pninful- th{' garden of the Hotel was invaded, and a strenuous game of " Hide-aud-seek "played. A tittle more exercise to work down a substautial tea. at which the coxes were suddenly stricken with uervousness, was followed by their noble, but unsuccessful attempt to cross the river by what is, to say the least of it. an unusual r oute. The r eturn I'ourney was completed by the 1st I V . in 45 minutes, the boat going considerably better than be are, and by the 2nd in 49.

THE SCHOOL v. S . AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE. The School I V. won their first race at Fordwich on Wednesday, May 28th. when they beat St. Augustine's College by a good three lengths. Previous to the rnce, th e longest stretch of rowing indulged in by the four had been not quite half a course, so the victory was quite n surprise. The School IV. , which averaged several pounds a man heavier than the others, got the beUer star t and began to go away at Ollce, rowing frolll front station . Rowing marc together than in their practices, but splashing badly. the School boat steadily pulled away, and picking up a little all the home straight, WOIl by tiuee lengths, in n Olle too good a time, and being very fresh still. The crews were : St. Augustine's :-E. P. Stailey (bow); G. W. Thacker (2); O. 'f. Hamlyn (3); W. V. Lampert (stroke); H. S, Edwards (cox) . The School :-C. H. Barnett (bow); C. H. Barber (2); W. E. W illiamson (3) ; C. H. Gibson (stroke); D. C. Franklin (cox).

THE

SCHOOL

v. 'l'ONBRIDGE.

On Thursday, June 5th, the two School crews rowed their annual race against 1'onbridge School, this year at 'fonbridge. They were able. to paddle over the course, which was in flood. during the morning, and found the boats somewhat easier to sit than those of the School. The Second I V.'s rowed first and started soon after three. The School I V. wcre cousiderably lighter than their opponents and rowed what was under the circumstances too fast a stroke. From the start the School boat. who had back station, went up, and were a length to the good when th~ bad bends ca rne. 'I'he cox managed to take these succcssfully, chiefly

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1I111'R II SC the strength of the stream kC\>t the boat slow and gave him plenty of time. Rouud Hh'otc corners 'l'ollbridge regained their ost grollnd, and about! mile from home the crews were II v(!I, with 'fonbridge rowing longer and steadier, while the School was tiring. Thereafter, I "libridge began to go up, and though the School IV. did its utmost to catch them, they were I"" done. Touhridge WOll a hard race by two lengths. both crews being completely rowed out. The h t IV.'s then went out. The School again had back station and profiting from lilt'. experience of the 2nd IV . decided to row a long slow stroke the whole of the way. Both boats got away well, and the School wcnt up a little. Keeping well togetber and h~wi ng better than they had done in practice, they kept their advantage. Round the corners, I'nllbridge got level again alld took the lcad by about .! a lcngth, and both boats were going ¥tC'1I for the last (Juartcr of a mile. The School stroke thcn began to liven up, and gradually IlIt'reased the rate. Sprinting hard for some 200 yards they drew np and finished winners by , length, this being the first timc that the School 1st I V. had won at 'l'onbridge. Tonbridge 1Il0st kindly lent us a coach who helped both boats. The vict ory of the 1st 1V. was due to the length of the stroke and the way in whicll they took up thc sprint. All 'Ii crew rowed well. Doth coxes took the difficult corners well. The School crews were as follows: 1st I V.- C. H. Barne tt (bow) ; C. H. Barber (2) ; W. E. Williamson (3); C. I-I. Gibson (lilrokc), D. C. I"ranklin (cox). 2ud I V.- A. H . Nelson (bow); O. A. SOUlcrvillc (2); J . R. F. Popplewell (3) ; T. V. 141'rlvenor (stroke); W. A. P. Gostling (cox).

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On Weduesday, June 18th a IV. of O.K.S. came down a nd rowed the 1st boat. They were •• hle to ~o out the day before and though unable to row a fast stroke werc fairly well t ogether. 'lite" Wembley Bank" being under water, the crews decided to take off shoes and socks, IIlId so managed to lauuch the boats. 'fhe start was made with the School r owing from front _I{I lion, and a disastrous start it was. Bow of the School I V. at the first stroke slipped his button IlIt'oligh his rowlock, and the boat stopped dead while the other three tried to move her. At the Illurth stroke the four got going, but by this time the O.K.S. were a bare length away. H owever, III · School picked up well, and rowing about 38 began to draw away, the O.K.S. rowing very Iwtl ntely. All down the straight the School gr adually weut up, but no effort was mude to back up Stroke 's attempt at a sprint, and for the last stretch the time was bad. The School wall by ~ (\ lengths in 4 mins. 36 sees., nOlle too good a time considering the good conditions, but about I ~ secs. were lost at the start. The Crews were: O.K.S.- R. C. Wilkinson (bow); A. F. Brennand; E. Bayley; D. S. IIl'csom (stroke) ; W. A. Gostling (cox.) The School- J . R. F. Popplewell (bow); C. H. Barber, W. E. Williamson, C. H . Gibson ('lroke); D. C. Franklin (cox).

FIVES. The fives club I S now being run on the same liues as the tennis club. The play Illlproved cOllslderably and th iS is especially noticeable among the youuger players. A • lIior and a junior competition were arranged during the Lent t erm , these being Wall by Ennis lid Valder respectively. Partly as a result of th e Senior Competition, Barber and Ennis were • hl)sen as the first pair, and Gibson and Sh a rpe as the second pair. Matches were arranged against Tonbridge, St . Edmund's and St. Augustine 's but III1!ortunately the two first had to be scratched. St. Augustine's, however, were easily d efeated hy both pairs. No fi ves colours were awarded owing to there being only the oue match. There III ptenty of keenness shown and the Fives Club is destined to take a place of high importance lu t.he school. The re!ults of the competitions were ;hR II

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RECOLLECTIONS OF A LAST TERM. I love Bell Harry's sunlit tower with jackdaws wheeling rouud, Aud (save for S uuday's Cath.) to hear his brazen clangorous sound; I love the scruUlUlillg all the Green, some think au awful sweat, And how the Mint Yard 's, asphalt waste becomes a p ond when wet. I love the porter's Sunday rig. (Gold band and hat complete). And how the tourists calmly s it agaping on the Scat . I love the Primus' sultry roar; and fags a-pecling spuds; And how our fi eld-days aU go wrong. and all our blanks arc d uds: Aud how the Old Hall hurtles out on lecture nights froUl P rep : And how t he Sixth whell late for prayers get thirty lines of rep. These, these I love; and also too the Masters Bar which isn 't. And the sp acious honse we've just annexed which L attergate we've christened. I love the cosy Grange beneath and Master's dell above; I love the Old Hall's hectic row; the heavy bloods I love. And the drooping nets and gaping h oles in the pitchcs on the Grecn ; Yes, yes, I feel I eveu love the dreaded 8.15.

FORTY YEARS BACK. A phrase in all amusing article, which a ppeared ill the last number of The Calltrtarial1 , brought back memor ies of certain personalities and phenomena that haunted t he King's School forty years ago and Illore. At t he r isk of bei ng considered a bore I have undertaken to revive 1I0lll e of these memories in pr int. The phrase to which I have alluded, conjured up more particularly the figure of an lif{ d and learned Canon, whose strong point was not elocution: those words, ill fact, he gave ven less intelligibly than they are quoted in T ile C all1ltariall article . All the Canons of that lCriOd appeared to us as ranging from the age of .ninety upwards: probably sixty would have )l'cn nearer the mark- for how indeed do we Hlderly King's Scholars appear ill the eyes of our \ "uccessors under the tyr anny of Time? Now at the close of the Seventies, we were still in the grip of m ediaevalism ill respect ()r certain customs, which even before I h ad left school had disappeared. For instance, l''Cnlllinations for elementa ry scholarships were associated with a very pageant of colour aud dignity. In place of an Oxford Examiner with black bag and umbrella was an array of eminent t1ilnrcilwcn, in the full fig of t heir doctor's robes, who swooped dowll UpOll us from the blue, llIld, rall$ed in awful solem nity, conducted in the headmaster's study a ceremony, which can ~lIIly be h kened in its outward manifestation to the Spanish Inquisition. But how unlike ill its Inwardness! Do n ot suppose that we regarded these dear old people with awe. How infinitely It'S!> a".{ul than our natural foes, the Masters ! (Forgive me, 0 Masters past and preseut-I write (rom the standpoint of a small scboolboy of forty-five years ago I). l'hcrc was the Dean, wh ose leonine couutenance beamed wit h good nature: the cheerful IIWe lame Historian, known as "';I.'ubby," wreathed in smiles: the sardonic, but ever good hUlIloured Archdeacon : and the illlposing fi gu re, whom then we knew as the Bishop of Dover),ou may see his liIe-like effigy ill the Cathedral Nave to-day, and it has a pathetic in terest for

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those who knew him ill the flesh. Perh aps these distinguished scholars were n trifle rusty iu the morc elementary parts of their scholarships: at auy rate tiley sec lli ed to avoid the usual pitfalls. and made the viva voce so elementary that, if we could have always understood the questions, ever y boy would, I think, have come out equal first , Dut here not seldom the light failed. As thus : Ca.l Ion X: "P o'o'llbo."

No answer. X (t o next boy) : "P o'o'llbo." No a nswer. The same r epented, till he com es to a bold adventurer, who has the indiscretion to say " I did'nt quite hear what yon asked, Sir." Ca110)/ X (very loudly): .. P o'o'o'o'11bo." Tile Boy: .. I beg your pardon, Sir ?" The CaUOll gives it up, and, after n p a use, soicllmiy, almost tearfully, ejaculates (I a m sure' ejaculates' is the right word) .. I't po'ble th' fo' fo'm 0' ki's koo ca.' po' o'llbo I" I /ater-it may have been weeks afterwards-it was understood that the Cauon had asked us to p arse l'Aaf3ov whicb indeed oue and all could have done in their heads had they known what was wanted. The puzzlc at the end I leave to my Readers to interpret: some of them perhaps m ay recollect the incident, Canou X was the only member of the Chapter who was never known to smile. As a different type I will take CanOIl Y, sympathetic, benignant, who would h ave loved to dispense scholarships all round lest auy shou ld be disappointed. Let us say that the subject is Ancient History, CQmm Y,' " Now, my lad, can you tell me who won this battle ?" Cheeky Youth (to gain time) ,' "What battle, Sir ?" (A Master would have answered" Next boy, tell him what battle- yes-and now, Snooks, go down to the bottom of the form ''') Dut not so Canon Y. who would continue:" Why, the battle that we have been trying to describe surely' Take time, take time, there's a good lad '" l' ou tll ,' .. Oh-er-the Greeks , Sir ." Ca1tOfJ,' "Well, well' Now I atu sure you know better than that. 'rhi nk again, think again I" Youth,' .. The Romalls then, Sir," Catl OfI,' "Very good' But wh y didu't you say so at first if you knew it I You see if you think you can remember , The Romans--quite right '" Cano)!

Proceeds to mark up the score sheet amid sounds of murmuring on the part of other candidates. The proceedings iu fact, awful and solemn in intention, were hardly less enl'oyable tha u the Christmas Pantomime, and t o h ave played a humble p art in such sceues is sti 1 a joy of which timl'! cannot deprive one. The Very Reverend the Dean was ~}opulnr. He had a habIt of nodding his head frequently and violently to give due emph aSIS t o his points, On rare occasions be perfor med magisterial fUllctiolls, seemingly when SUlUllIoned by the H eadm ast er . Ou one such occasiou , it is said the Dean was called iu to lecture a delinquent before the whole school. But, after the

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lI eadm aster h ad explained m atters, all th at t he Dean could add was, (doubtless to the s urprise und delight of t he culpr it), "You 're a bad bo-o-y-a very bad booy indeed '" upon which, Itllpar enfly moved t o t ears. he beat a basty retreat . S urely t his benevolent Dean was forty years ahead o f hi s time! Let m e b riefly refer to the pu nishment of .. ~logging .. or h nlldslapping on the face, which I believe h as (at least officially) vanished . T here wcrc ItO ch ivalrous rules as to t he sweep of the arm , and the practice of Fives without gloves had h ardened t he h auds as well as the hearts flf certain Sloggers. One, I recollect- a fast bowler- who f a ll at his victim from a corner of his IIttldy, as th ough bowling, and smote him 0 11 th e run . T he crime by which this pu nishment was enrned h app,ened t o be a mistake in the pair of boot s t o be delivered t o this Taskm aster by his boot-fag . rhis, I ought t o s ay in fairness, was an ext reme case, and the Slogger was by 110 menns a ' F lashman ' -h e h ad m erely lost his temper . Au unpleasa ut form of roughness, the I'x istence of wld ch always puzzled m e, was t h e nightly scr am ble for SlIj)per, (so called ), of the I,ower School th at took place ill the Dining h all. A big basket of sta e crusts and chunks of r heese arrived in the lift, and a m aidservant was there to dole t hem out. P oor Mary was quite unequal to th e job. There was a rush and a struggle, fi erce as the fi ght for the Shrove Tuesday pancake at Westminster. As all exa mple of the discipline prevailing at this m eal I m ay relate (I short st ory, with a mor al. A Certain One h ad been grievously annoyed by three or four ~H c rob es, who persisted in m ocking words and torment ing tricks, such as h air pulling oud slaps 0 11 t h e back, followed by scooting off out of d ist ance. The Certain Oue, having gathered wisdom froln experience, merely picked out t he oldest and hnrdest crnst of the collection, and, seeing the most offensive Microbe in a taunting attitude at the far end of th e H all under the big window, d id theu and there effect the most deadly accurate shot ever beheld . The sharp edge of the well-tempered crust hit th e Microbe an inch or so below the eye, and the result was n gash and mu ch blood-shed, howls of pain , and, ou th e p art of t he m arksm an , b rutal exultation . It is related t h at there wns no more t ormen t ing of that nature t heuceforward . As we ar e ou the food q uestion I will recall the lit tle window of the Porter 's Lodge, which was t he cornu copia for sustenance, outside regulation rations. A queue would form up in front of t his window IU th e t en minutes," aud d uring t h at period Mrs. H ayward, (assist ed by two 8mall ny mpbs known as" H a my nild a ") was at her wit's end. Those wh o produced their p OlWd of biscui ts, iu ant icipation of au hour or t wo's imposition (the writing of which was, whenever possible, accompanied by the cons umption of Osbornes) , werc pushed away by the rest of the scrum . I imagllle the proceedings at the school tuck shop at th e present day tuay be of a more gentlemanly na ture. This last ex pression suggests a few notes on the Rugby football of our day . There were certainly no more thau fifteen players all a side iu any reg ular m at ch in those d ays, though there were scratch matches (ver y rarely) in which a number of t he rest of the school might play the XV. B ut we s till had the tigh t scrimmage: there was 110 â&#x20AC;˘ heeling out, " and the formation olltside consisted of two fn1l backs, t wo b alf-backs, and two quarter-backs. By 1883, h owever, we h ad adopted the improved titles, and, t owards the close of t h at season , we actu ally ventured ou playing a three-quarter far-out (i.e ., a " wing ") . The ' Rook ' m at ch (i.e., v. S.A .C.) was usually m ore or less in the nature of a " band to hand " fi ght : much feeling was s hown and ' relations were strained .' I r ecollect a master of muscul ar b uild indign antly prot esting t hat he had been collared by his side-whiskers, which were abundant. The poor ' Rook ' h ad but taken ad vantage of the only possible way of ' downing' hill1-as in war ! A litt le r ed-bearded professor (of t he ' R ook ' tribe), who had ltO official p osition in t he game, would run t o and fro singing out ' Thrown forw ard 1'. ' Offside! ' (lnd the like, and, his remarks being t reat ed with contempt, would bellow 'at the top of his voice "Stop I l'he 'Kiug's School disregards the decision of t he Ump ires! St op the game ' " uutil he was (like Alice's guinea-pig) suppressed I l!,ir. Hodgson may remeU).ber these things. II

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Athletic Sports-where in the world will you find so beautiful an athletic ground as was ours in the Green Court I Doubtless we were cramped; there werc awkward corners to hamper long distance runners, while the sprinters had to hurl themselves against a human bu ffer at the â&#x20AC;˘ PaIlings' corner-for it was there and at no other place that the sprints fi nished in my time. The' times' sutTered in conseque.nce, but times nrc merely relative.

In my time there was oue competition v. C.O.S .. and the C.O.S. werc practically represented by two men only: W, N. Roe (of cricket (ame) and P. A. Pugh. Naturally these two eQuId not do everything, am} in fact, tllC only open even t which the C.OOS. wall wns the lUile. I was a slllall boy and had great pride in cleaning lip the runlling shoes of H. l\.f. Morris after the occasion- for had he not Wall the Quarter in 54 seconds, at least so said the watch of that day. But the competition was for alice held all the Beverley yOll 1IIust kllOw. Games, such ns " High Cockalonun " and" Prisoner's Dase " still s urvi ved. YOIl m ay see them in old picture books being played by youths wearing' concertina ' hats und nether garments h esitatin g between trousers and plus fours. Since they were played in the Mint Yard simultaneously with stUlIIP cricket or other forms of sport there was considerable life and spirit to be seen by the prowling stranger frOUl overseas. Despite the iufhtence of Dr. MitchiuSOll (our pioneer of scie.lltific education) we were, forty years ago, in the main a classical school of the old type . It was even believed that one small head could not carry both history and Chemistry-consequently one or the other of these was thrown La the dogs, and it was usually history. The Alford Lab. with its explosions and stenches was too attractive to give the ordinary ooy any option. And cllcmistry was the only branch of Natural Science that h ad a formal recognition. But, with all fuuits, we were then, as n ow, the King's School, which in one form or another has flourished for a thousand years or so, and I trust that newspapers and postcard printers will cease to dub liS ](ing's College, Canterbury. I have seen this insult lUore than once in print I Even a Cambridge Don, who ought to have known bette,r , had t h e hardihood to ask your Correspondent if we were a branch of King's College, I.ondon. The only possible reply was, .. What is King's College, London?" But on reflection they have not reached the limits- they might have called us a Collegi ate School I R.A.B.

"SUMMER'S

TRAGEDY. "

(THE BOATÂˇCLUB IDEA ), The doomed man gazed with terror-stricken eyes across the sun-lit plain to where, in the midst of some dozen exulting foes, oue more of his com rades fell. And now it was his tum to fa ce his destroyers, the time had come for him to t ake his part in the grim struggle, and finally to be laid all the sacrificial nltar. He squared his shoulders, seized his only weapon, a mere wooden club, and advanced across that open space which lay between his erstwhile stronghold and his t orturers. He knew h e could not survive, the future lay as a dark abyss before him . His very lilUbs showed the fear that was in hjm as, helpless 8S a babe, he went to meet the murderous gang who had mercilessly overwhelmed his companions one by one, slowly, and yet deliberately. As he approached the group it scattered, and the perspiring figures, almost intoxicated with success, hbv~red round him,

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watching his every movement with eager, hungry eyes. At the signal from their chief, th,e exeÂˇ cutioner siezcd a missile, and fingering it lovingly prepared to launch it. Forlorn and fascmated the wretched victim waited for the end. It came swiftly aud surely. With a twirling of arms and legs, and the play of mighty muscles, the missile came hurtling straight for him. What could he do with his puny weapon? Unable to leap fro111 its path, he was str uck with a sickening thud, that shook his whole body. At the same instant there rang out a deep-throated nud brutishly exultant yell " H ow's that ? " The umpire slowly raised his h aud. W.R.M.H .

T HE

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CONCERT.

'1'he measles did its best to rob us of this annual display at the end of last term, and several proposed items h ad to be cancelled, and in those that were performed important characters had to be chauged at the last moment. However, tile audience seemed satisfied with the result of tile efforts made on its behalf, and that was the main thing. Music hatil charms to soothe the savage breast-such 111ust have been the thought of the producer, for he so arran:l?ed that whenever the audience began to exhibit signs of savagery, the sweet strains of some ditty or other reduced them to a state of utter helplessness. The first item was a song by Messrs. Pratt and Balfour, having as its theme the beneficial result of the introduction of milk into the body before retiring to rest. This was followed by the first play" Q," which was played well, and was lllUch appreciated. To quell the riot after its p,erformance the first back in typical costulli es was induced to sing. They talked to us about the ' rubbub in their subbub, " and switched all to t he" 3 o'clock Walse." To cover up the noise made by the scene shifters getting ready for the next event, Blackledge and Gibson followed 'rweedledum and Tweedledee's examples, and agreed to have a battle1I0t over their p et rattles, but as to who was the least bad singer , Having decided that neither I'ould be worse than the other, they joined in .. Mr. Gallagher nnd Mr. Shean" to sh ow there was 110 ill feeling. 'fhe fina l item, W. W. Jacob's p lay" The Monkey's Paw," was received with great enthusiasm . The actin~ was good and some of the dramatic effects excellent. The House then Jui lled in .. Banana's' and finished an enjoyable evening with " 1'be King." .. The :Monkey's Paw." " Q." Mr. Guoof ,........ .. .. . .. .............. C. B. PRATT. Mr. White .... , .... .. ,., .. .... .... W . K. CLARKE. Alluerley ....................... A . R, BLACKLEDGE. Mrs. White ....... , .. ........... A . W . PULLAN. I)ora Dnieper . .. .......... .. G. E. ] A...,\SON-SMITU . Herbert .... . .... .. ...... .. ........ A. :U . RAKl!. liuUcr . .. .. .... .. .... ........... .. .. D. ] . BALFOUR. Sgt. Major Morris .. ..... .. ... A . H. NELSON. Mr. Sawson ......... .... ... .. .. . R . S. MOUNT.

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O .K.S . NEWS. We ha\'e been pleased to welcome the following O.K.S. at the School recently:W. S. J. Scruby, G. B. Cockrclll. D. O . Fardcll, '1'. R . Moore, W. P. I-I. Gorrillge . A . H . Crowther, Rev. F . N. Crowther, J . S. Billinghurst, G. W. Rake, R. Reed. G. M. Housden, J . P . Heming, I-I. C. Scott, '1'. Scott, C. R. Bryant . N. R . S. JaIy, D. C. Goble, Dr. R . J\psey. Man y more O. K .S. ha ve been dowlI, but it would be well for them to remember that their names cannot appear here unless inscribed ill the book.

Birth s.

CREMF.R.- Oll the 21 s t April, at De l'A ngle, Chartham, ncar Cauter bury . l\{r. and Mrs. Leslie Cremer, a son. GENT.-Oll Ule 5th June, to Dorothy (nee Staniforth). wife of R. M. Gent, a son. LUcAs .-On the 14th March, at 6, Stanleymansion , Chelsea, the wife of John Clay Lucas. of " son. I,USIl .-Oll the 4th May, at 35 H ertford Street, W. , the wife of Arthur J ames L ush, a daughter . PARls .- On t he 6th February, a t Quetta , I ndia, the wife of bIaj or R . C. Paris, R.A.M.C., of a daughter . WIGIITWICK .-On the 14th April, at Nacking~ ton Garden, Canterbury, to Eleauor Muriel, the wife of N. H. Wightwick,

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Engagement. The engagement is announced between Colin Hay l\;{urray, sou of the late Mr . William Hay Murray a ud Mrs. Murray, of Eastbourne, and Joan P a mela, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stauley Tooth , of Buxted.

Marriages . COCKREM- Eclm:roN .- On the 15th J aUllary. at St . Ma ry's Cathedral, Auckland, Pay· m aster-Cotll ma nder H a rald M. Cockrelll, R, N. , of H .M.S. Chatham, eldest son of the Rev . Dr . and :Mrs. Cockrem of Bedford Park, to H ope, third daughter of Professor and Mrs. l~ gc rton , of Auckland, New Zealand. EI .S1'ON -Pl~'l'ERs lm.-O n

the 14th I·'ebruary, 1924, a t St. Paul's, Knightsbridge, by the R everend S. Lockett·Ford, Captain John Leonard E lsto n, son of the late Mr. C. F . E lst on and of Mrs. Elston, to Joan, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs . Theodor Petersen, of Shiplake, Wimbledon Comlllon .

Tmn·:-I,[~WlS .-O n

the 14th May, at St. Ma rk's, H am ilto n T errace, by the Rev. Chancellor Powell Price, uncle of the bride, Major J. M. Tnke. R.M.. t o Gwladys, sccond d a ughtcr of Dr. and Mrs.I.ewis, 74, Hamilto n Terrace, N .W .

\VITT-OUTRA M.-O U the 26th April, at St. Mark's, Puriey, by the Rev. A . R . Witt, M.A ., Chaplain to the Forces (retired) , Rector of Kiugsworthy, Winchester, fath er to t he bridegroom, assisted by the Rev . E. A. Sbatt ock, ~-I.A. , Vicar of the Parish, Captain J o11n Evered Witt, M.C .• R.A.S.C ., to Kathleen Phyllis, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C, W. Outram, Silvcrleigh, Purley.

'.' We congratulate J . TweUs 011 his engagement and m arriage on April 21st. to Norah Charlotte De\'enish. daughter of the late Anthony Devellish and Mrs. Devellish of Transvaal, at Tabora, T angany ika territory. Writing from Nairobi, l 'wclls hoVes this notice will interest a few "ery O.K.S. (sic) and perhaps encourage some of them .

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I. I.: I,IH.AND.-O f fever in P apun. K. C. McClclo.nd. D.C.M., son of the lat e H . McCleland of l'1"oscow a nd :Mrs., McClela lid uf 8 Observatory Gardeus, W. S. I fI,AND.- OU t he 14th Aj>[i1, 1924, nt H Uevingtoll Road , Ox orel, Herbert I' homas Maitland. priest. formerly Vicar IlUd Rural Dean of Abingdon, aged 78 .

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We regret t o aunounce the death of T . nl tton which took p lace at Sm yrna from ItIk pneumonia on March 13th. I' he R e v. T. K. Sopwith, Vicar of Ashford. I

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, 1,lncoln, h as been nominated by the I, hblshop of Cnnterbury to the Vicarage of II fi uin ts, Maidstone, in s uccession to Canon Ilullt-asUe, who llas been nominated to the I. hdcnconry of Canterbury. I he Rev. C. 1\1. Ricketts. Domestic Chap,.. hI Lo the Bisho p of Wa ke6 eld, h as been l'jlul nLed vicar of H oly Trinity, Weymouth, Ihe diocese oC S alisbury-patron, the lI.hlll) of Salisbury.

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,ull, wi I Cor the future " go special."

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R. E. Newton was o rdained on Trinity Sunday at St. P a ul's Cathedral by the Bishop of Landa u .

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In recognition of the valuable services rendered in the recent successful sea-plane fl ight rouud Australi a, Flight I.. ieut. S. E. McIntyre. A.F.C., of the Royal Australia n Air Force has been made a Commander of the Order of the British E lllpire ill t he Military Division ,

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B. H . Cooper-Poole Wall the Gold Medal for the t hree miles ( 1st place), and the Silver Meda l Cor the mile (2nd place) at Hartley College.

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'rhe R ev. H . Spence is leaving Willesden at Trinity-tide and t a king up a post at St. Alban 's, H otho rn .

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Bowlers in various parts of the world have been sutTering at the bands of O.K,S. A. W . T . Dean made 9 1 Ior H o ng Kong v. Kowloon, winning the game Cor his sid e. Also E. G. D. Woodward made 11 4 not out in h is 6 rst match in t he Argent ine : he is said to be quite a shining light ill South Alllerican Cricketiug circles.

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',' We read with interest of the great discovery by Dr , T . W. F, Gaun (O.K .S.), the eminent a rchaeologist aud a uthority on Honduran antiquities, of the ruins of a vast Maya City, belonging to 6rs t Empire of the Maya civilization, in the heart of British Honduras. He made tbis discoverr. on a perilous expedition witlI Mr. Mltchell H edges, the

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oceanographist: the following are extracts from Dr . Gauu's cabled description to the British Newspapers : " In two d ug-outs with Carib Indian paddlers we eudeavoured to reach the head waters of the Rio Graude. Twenty-five miles up Dr. Gnuu's d ug-out capsized flin ging him out and leaving us bushed in an impenetrable jungle all night. " .. "".We retul'Iled to Punta Gonda. obtained horses and began 8n awful ride t hrough the bush with four Maya Indian guides carrying axes and mach etes to cut ottr way . ... Arrived at a river we crossed in dug-outs aud continued our way for two miles when we

came unexpectedly on n huge mound . The felling of some trees d isclosed a vast, tnwcated, pyramidal m ound, faced with solid cut blocks of limestone and sandstoue. The stone structure renred to n height of 300 feel above the valley. As we went on clearing the bush we fou nd a series of terraces in ladder· like tiers, all standing 0 11 OIlC stupendous terrace on which were six remarkable cut· stone pyramids. The terraces alone occupy one square mile and, t h ough it is impossible to judge, the ruins 1U1ist cover at least several square lUiles." ... We congratulate Dr.Gaull au his stupendous discovery of what is p robably the largesl aboriginal city on the American contineut.

O.K.S. LJ;:'lvl'ERS. 'rhe following nre extracts of letters fr om O.K.S. in India and Syria :c 'o Geological Survey, Calcutta, Iudi a. February ;:lrd. 1924 . " I left in an old City Line boat owing t o the difliculty of getting a passage all a P. and O. boat, but it had the advantage of calling ill at various places. We spent a whole day at Naples and h ad time to go to Pompei, my second visit there. Vesuvius was III cloud IllOst of the day, but obligingly shewed herself just before we left. with steam issuing froUl t he top. We passed Stromboli at night, but T stayed up on deck and h ad the satisfaction of seeing the glowing lava pour out at intervals. Etna was also clearly visible the ne!'\t day. We also called in at Port Said and Port Sudan, the latter now becoming the chief port for Khartoum . On arrival at Bombay I went straight across to Calcutta by train, a 42 hours' journey. I stayed in Calcutta for a week with the Director of the Survey, an old Johnian. He happened to be living in Hastings House where W\lrreu Hastings lived when in Cal·

cutta. This gave me time to collect together camp equipment and stores before setting out for the Central Provinces. I was sent to a place in the j uugJe 50 miles north of N agpur. where I joined Dr. Fermor, who is deputydirector, and oue of the chief authorities on Manganese orcs. I shall be staying with him in aU about teu weeks, thus givi11g me t ime to become ac<ptaiuted with the ways of camplife in Iudla, and with the rocks. We are 1V0rking all som e of the oldest rocks in the world, and moreover, extremely fascinating ones. After that I shall go off all my own for the rest of the season . In this part of India we work ill the fie ld for about seven months of the year, Noveutber to May . and retut'll to Calcutta for the hot weather, t o work up our results. In Northern India aud the Himalayan regions of course the reverse is the case, the main work being carried out in the summer. The weather here at this time of the year is like a brilliant English summer. with a maximum day temperature of about 80°, falling to about 50° at night. We live entirely in tents, the larger oncs being 12 feet by J 2 feet with doubl e walls, and with 3. buthroom bchind and a ver andah in front.

'rHE CAN'rUARIAN We arrange to get up so as to have a light breakfast as the sun is rising, about 6.30 at lhis time of the year. We t h en spend all day in the field, getting back about 4 .30. We each have a man, a chaprasy, who carries haversack, hamlUers, and such like, alld a ('oolic to carry tiffin and water. I.ater all ill lhe year it gets too hot to work all day . We are not allowed to camp ill one spot tor lIlore than ten days, and have to move at lenst five miles for each change of camp. fll an area s uch as t his, where the geology Is very complicated. this does not give ns l ufficient t ime, but by zig-zagging about, (Iud camping sometimes in .the same place twice, we are able to get the mapping done. "he life is altogether a very delightful onc. The n atives here have the habit of consecrating certain stones by daubing them with red paint, especially if the StOIlCS are at nil fantastic in shape. I maintain that they ought to worship us, who break up the stones. 'I'hey also make little clay models of horses fwd other animals which they place under t'crtain trees or where they have painted the glones red. The general state of the countryside is certainly very favourable towards liS, {Ipparently ll1uch more than it was two years ago. Now most of the natives will salaam to us when passing, and on Christmas day the hend lUall of the nearest vill a$e, besides finding us some s hooting and prov idlOg beaters, cnme and visited us in the cvcning aud garlauded us with flowers. mostly oleanders and roses, and brought us baskets of fruit. Inddcntally he tried to swindle us later on by o\'crcharging us for things he h ad sold us, o bllt that is another matter. W. D. WEST.

c/o Henry H eald and Co., Beyrout, Syria. 5/5/24. My travels are at last over and I am scltlillg down to some work. Par the next six or scvell months I shnll be here for certain. though, after that my

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plnns are rather unsettled. Busincss has been rnthcr slack lately and it will probably be bettcr for me to go to Australia. If, however, things wake up a bit here (as they show slight signs of doing) there is a possibility of my staying au. I had a most glorious trip out from Englnnd and enjoyed it immensely. It was especially interesting iu Albania, as one henrs so little about the country . It is frightfully interesting nnd t he pcople are joUy good sorts. They may kill ench other if they have blood feuds, but they would rather go throu~h fire and water than kill a stranger. So If you travel in the interior one old Brigand will cntertain you most hospitably tiU you want to move on when b e will send an escort with rou os far as the boundnry of the neighbourlUg brigand chief's country (the two of course have a blood feud); there the next m an will look nfter you and pass you on in the same way . The people have a wonderful sense of honour; and it is the only country we passed through where you could pay a gold piece and not trouble to count the change . Curiously enough the curren cy is all gold and silver. old 1 Mark. 1 Kronen, I Drachma, aud t Diuar pieces being nsed and 54 of them going to I NnJ.>oleon (gold). for six ÂŁ 1 treasllIy notes we rece1ved six and a half gold pieces and as they sometimes include a gold sovereign in Changing money th is is rather good. We were very surprised when we landed at D(tazzo (which is little more than a Turkish Village) to find thnt there were about twenty Ford cars running between that tOW11 and Tirana (the capital, also little more than a Village) . Anyhow we made use of one of t hese cars, and baving passed througb SOme beautiful sceuery and over the worst road I ever remem ber having seen. we reached Tirana, which is a most benutiful and picturesque Village crammed with beggars. A very Alllericanised Albanian. all gold teeth and horn-rimmed spectacles and a terrible twang offered to show me rbund the town . It was a most interesting " tour" and I was surprised to sce that p ractically every country bns got its Legation. I~vidently people have got an eye 911 t4~ Qil wLUch is supposed to

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exist in great qUAntities in Southern Albania. The Financial Adviser to the Minister of the Interior was au Englishman; a ud altogether we wet about ten English people ill the country including Lord aud Lady Apsley, who were honeymooning. My ~uide told rue of how the Prime Minister bad been shot at not long before; aud how when the assailant was safely in Prisou he went and made faces at him througb the bars aud mocked him, telling him he was a disgrace to Albania to miss so easy a shot! t We next went to the houses of Parliament, a plain whi te washed building with a stall just inside the building where they sold the most poisonous and sickly-lookiu~ sweets imaginable (evidently for the M.P. s) 1 was shown the Parliament room and asked if I might take a photo of it. "Such a thing has never before been done," declared my guide. .. I must ask the Prim e Minister." He returned to say that the Premier had 110 objection, but just as I was fitting the camera up in a comer he appeared again and pointing at some men seated around a table ill the centre of the room he hurriedly informed me that they were the" Cabinet." "Can you take the photo with t hem there. or shall I clear them out?" Needless to say I took the photo with the m en in it and it has come out quite well . Whilst we wcre travelling between Ser ajevo and Ragusa by rail, towards evening whell we were approaching the latter place, the railway wound in and out of valleys and up aud down hills in the most extraordinary way, then turning a corner we came upon wh at looked like the end of a smallish lake The railway r an along the bank of this lake. When we had travelled for about twenty minutes and were still running by the side of the water we began to take notice. Looking out of the window we fOllnd that this expanse of water stretched as far as the eye could see. We went all and on following the curves of the bank ; the width of the lake varies from half to three miles and as we were going along at a good speed and took one and three-quarter hours t o get the length of it, I judged it to be about 45 miles 101lg. The only llldication all the map was a very thin blue liuc which looked as if it reJ>resented a uarrow stream and which was

in the place where we thought we must be. When we saw this, however, we thought we must be mistaken and that this must be an inlet of the sea. When the guard came along we asked him wh at it was. .. It is a Fresh Water Lake," he inform ed u s, " and in the summer from May to October it is Bone Dry." We did not believe him ! It seemed impossible; but I have s iuce h ad bis statement confirmed and have also been told that iu the very centre of the lake is a church, c01llplet ely s ubmerged in winter, used in summer ; and also t h at the ground is so fertile that it yields three crops [ Whilst tra velling between Metcovich and Mostar at ni$bt the train stopped at a small station and Just before we moved off again we heard two revolver shots and a shout. Everyone rushed out of the carriage without delay; only to return a minute later looking very disappointed; We asked what had h appened and they answered: .. Oh, it was nothing! A man got out at the wrong station so the guard shot him, that's all [[" We took care to gel out at the right station! The whole of the interior of Bosnia was under snow when we were there, and although it looked very pretty I should h ave liked to have seen something of the s un . From the time we left Lugano till we arrived at Corfu we did n ot have a single really fin e day; and after we left Corfu we had the same bad luck. Corfu llas gone down terribly since we h anded it over to the Greeks. The roads, which used to be excell ent are terrible and m any of the natives told us that they would infinitely prefer to be under the British again. W e had a most glorious drive all over the island taking nearly a whole day I fiud Deyrout vcry little changed. The French have done notbing to improve it. They have set up a big monument with all inscription which makes ever y E nglishman here mad! It runs :" In Honour of the Liberators of " Syria and the Lebanon "To the Clary of the F r ench Army and Navy." It is a bit thick to put such an inscription up after AUenby's wonderful campaign. N. R. S. J Otv.

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LONDON LETTER. Dear Editors, We see here quite a mUllbcJ of O.K.S., but m ony of them appear only as travellers from other spheres and some of t hem are 1I0t unknown to you in Can t erbury . Of these, H . Uigglestoll is a fa i.rly frequent visitor, who apparently a ll every occasion m ts in a few hours at Wcmbley (but not II the Amllsements Park). I-I. '1'. Harrison, too, is a great chief at the Exhibition all the electric lighting side. I~n r1 y in the yenr , C. J. S. Allan appeared with Q wcllÂˇ llourished air from ew York ouly to return vcry soon upon a yet longer journey to Winnipeg. whence he hopes to carry efficiency and business methods into the Far West. D. C. Goble, au leave from In dia, was seen ill February and has doubtless long since arrived in your OWIl morc peaceful city : while C. L. Green, before his return to Asia, was sometimes to be met in that small assembly which, after vain ly seeking ease in a variety of the more obscure a nd less rep utable cafes aud restaurants arouud I.udgate Hill, now meets ill comfort every week in a hotel in the Strand neighbourhood. There G. E. J . Gent, P. S. Barber. R. F. Mason and F. L. Sidebotba m settle affairs of state over their coffee. Sideboth nm collects" inside information" on t he classics, while Gent investigates t he little known heauties of L ondon , ill the inter vals of rU llning t o West Africa a nd lay ing crazy lllvin g in his garden. Mason, on t he other laud, is an expert Wemblist wit h a nice tnste in thrills, from the Racer downwards, nnd is also understood to have joined Barber III a n expedition to test th e rainfall a t Epsom 011 Derby Day . Somewhere in the same neighbourhood the wanderer may occasionally fall in with l wo members of King's College, E. C. Keeley lwith pipe and smile), a scientist of sorts and II. Austen Smith (no pipe: smile ex pa nsive) " medico. Tbe dancing tribe is of COllrse, always wilh us. \". E . Palmer has been heard helping to make the night almost as hideolls !III (saving the presence of A. G. D . West!)

the B.B.C. is doi n$ at the moment of writing a nd W. n. Giles IS almost as accomplished 011 t he floor as he is on the cricket fie ld, where we believe he still assists Byfleet. G. D. Watk ins h elps t o swell the theatrical and vocal talent of Addlestone, where too. the more energetically inclined ca n always find work in assisting E. Piull to cultivate his garden. Two others of the I-'inns, F. F. and R . A., are often to be seen in the dancing places of the m etropolis and t he suburbs. fn daylight, the former works vigorollsly in t he City and falls in not infrequently with D. Cockrem , who insures a nything for a suitable consideration. R. A. Finn on the other band, claims to be one of tbe first men to have noticed Waterloo Bridge dropping (and certainly saw it before you did, whenever that was). For the rest it is enough to say that he is a lawr.er; like Dr. Johnsou we are loth to speak III of any man . :More exalted . in the Law is Luxllloore, who has lately taken a long-e.'{pected step aud is now .. gOill~ special," in which venture ull O.K.S. will Wish him great s uccess. He still fiuds tillle to play golf for tbe Bar against tbe Solicitors and competed in the Bar Golfing T ournament during tbe vacation. Legal, too, is t h e sbade sometiwes passing silently among the Under-sheriffs in the Norfolk Street a rea-W. R. 1\'Iowl1. I.astly, let me m ention the Rev. G. C. R . Cooke who was heard 0 11 April 10th at Toe H. Mark II ., winding up a most excellent debate in which h e had been preceded by such varied speakers as R obert Blatchford, t he managinG: director of a colliery, an earnest aud atheistic Marxian socialist, a Sudan political agent and t he Rev. Cartmel Robinson. Indeed it seems as if this letter should have been called .. I .egal and General " or "City and Suburba n :" but until you h ave a beUer informed correspondent, perh aps yOll will forgive m e and allow m e to sign myself still O. K .S .. LoND.

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THE HARVEY SOCIETY. On Tuesday. March 11 th, the Society visited the Canterbury gas works. We were shown over in two parties l'lS a good proportion of the members were interested. We first went to t he retort house and saw how the coal is heated so as to liberate in gaseous for m the many products that can be obtained from it. From here we went on to the numerous other plants for washiri.g and purifying the coal gas before it can be used for lighting or cookin~ or for any other purpose for which it IS required. H aving seen all tbis we visited the gasometer and had its working explained to us. Ou Saturday, March 22nd, R. A. BayutoD delivered his lecture on dynamos. First of all he handed round for inspection the various parts of a small dynamo in order t hat his hearers should be able to recognise their names when he used them later. 'Ve were then shown a slide demonstrating the lines of force radiating from magnets and the lecturer reminded us of the discoveries of Faraday. Thus we learnt the important part played by magnets in the working of the dy n amo. The lecturer then showed llS a cardboard model, which he bad manufactured for our benefit, to explain the action of the com mutation . Slides were then shown of

the development of the dynamo from t he early horse-shoe type to the modern " ironclad. " Then all armature was passed round so that the mcmbers could see now to wind it for thcmselves as it appeared the lecturer had. We all appreciated the pains to which the lecturer had gone to make such an interesting lecture. It had been hoped to visit the Canterbury water works and Ash's brewery. T h e former feU through owing to an inconsiderate fall of S::10W and the latter because of arrangements that were taking place within. On Ascension Day twelve members of the Society accompanied by the President, visited the Ashford Locomotive works. Here we saw bow engines of lUltold weight were cleaned and repaired and others made. We visited the painting and carpentering shops and saw the metal being moulded and shaped by steam h ammers in other shops. Having wandered about for two and a h ali hours we made our way to Wye, where we had tea. This concluded the ou ting and we returned home by half past seven.

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'rHE DEBATING SOCIETY. Pre.ide," : Rav. A. S. MAVNE . H011 . Sec.: C. C. 4 B UCKWELL. Ou February 28th an interesting debate was held in the Parry that" in the opinion of this house' The Liberal Party was justified in putting ' T~abo ur ' in office.''' In the a.bsence of the Pnsident, Mr. Sbarpley very kindly consented to take the choir.

After some discussion between the VieePresident and the House, as to whether the minutes had been read in an audible voice or not, the House went into debate. . O. H. de St. Croix rose to propose, and delivered a well-thought out and lUCid speech. He begau by sayin~ that the Liberals had not acted wlcoustltutionally. and denied that any connection whatever existed between Labour and Bolshevism, which was what sections of the public appeared to think.

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====================~==================~ Ita did not b andy words. but declared tlt fillitely t h at politics was a dirty game and II lways would be; m oreover, it was acknow· Ir dgcd so to be, and consequently t his dictulll ItJlplied equ ally to Con ser vatives and Liberals; !lIId sar castically pointed out Baldwin as an fll' um,pl(" of t he t ypical Conservati ve' bonest ' " IUI ; adding furt her , that if men wished t o I maiu hOllest t h ey h ad better furn schoolIIIlIsters.

Auother jibe which h ad been hurled a t lilt' Liberals was t h at t hey weut against thei r word . W h at about the Conservatives ? I'Itey promised improvem ent of hOllsing, !llIeviation of uuemploy ment , aud hosts of Inlnor things for social bet terment . Where Were these ch a u ges? Then 8$ain : if the Liberals h ad acted IIl1 coII stitubon alIy and were unjustified in IlIt lr actiou, iu t he words of the old Latin ••Iylng, cui bono? For . whose good? ~ "t i ll i th had sub -ordinat ed himself t o Rawfly Macdon ald and had p ut his party out of .I lfice for a hundred years . The only gainers I rc t he general public. 'I'he Con serv~ ti ves said t hat the p ublic .liII lIot vote Labour, but t his was d ue to the Iltll elect ion system, and d ivision of districts , hk h needed revision . C. H. Gibson , who opposed, said t hat if >orty act ed dirtily it was not beiug .. Imental to call a dirty dog a dirty .1,,)(, T he Conservat ives h ad done their 1' 1111, but h ad been frustr ated by I 'Ihour. H e d ecried Cap ital Levy saying llilll it was shameful for a m an wbo h ad ~ . (lOO a year to h ave t o lose t hree quarter 'J ,I It to the St at e . II a m an was elect ed ou the assumption ,II I be could do as he li ked , well and good ; 1111 If he p romised, he ought to fulfil. T h e t IltNnls found t h ey ('"auld do nothing off IIlr ll own bat. and w("re obliged to call in I hUllr . The only redeeming feature was 11111 lhe Labour p arty would m ake such a t 'ntlS hash of affairs, that it would III be put Ott t of office: leaving, never· I " . If, a mess for someone else t o clear up. 1\ R . Blackledge, in seconding St . Croix. III by a simile from thE' I""u~ger fie ld which II lh .. be it said, caused no h t tle contention h\'I' t' li nthletes. He cO lllpared t he I.ibcrals'

action to t hat of an inside three· qua rter in a game of n Igger, who, aft er repeat edly passing to his outside-the Conser vativeswho faUed t o m oke any use of his opportunity, Illtim aL"ely passed inside. Baldwin, t he h onest m an ! Therefore he d id nothing. La bour h ad done more in a mou t h t h an t he Conser vatives since the war. A rash st atement, for which he was called t o book by n umerous members of the house later. He pointed out in conclusion, th at the present govern ment h ad s ucceeded in effectin g compromi se in t h e recent strike, which th e Conser vatives had hit h erto fa iled to do. A . H . Nelson, for t he opposition, owing to au unfortunate loss, to wit, that of his not es, s ucceeded in getting inex1:J"icably entangled . H e said first t h at it was necessar y in ayproaching a subject of that n ature to be 0 an open mind, i ll which blissful state, from SubSE'quellt remarks, he d id not appear to be . H owever, he was kind enough to say at t he end of his speech wh at he really did meau ; possibly having fo und his lIot es. au the motion being p ut open to the House, Wil de rose aud ill a slight ly m ore orator ic-al m anner, q uietly r epeated m uch of what had been said hy St. Croix. H (> sa id that if people did not realise wh at putting labour in power m ea nt , t hey could not say wheth er it was righ t or wrong. Albeit true, be d id not really explain wb at it d iti, or was likely to m ean . H e concluded wit h a b rief s umm ary of Mr. Asq uith 's character, wbich, if true, was su fficie nt ly damning t o settle the future career of that stat esman iu t his world and the next . R ake, Clarke, Balfour, Frost (twice) spoke froUl tbe hOllse, and all asked , Blackledge what Labo ll!"" had d one since its advent to office. except scandalise t he country . T he debat e was closed by Gibson and St. Croix, tbe for mer disagreeing heartill with Blackledge's simile to St . Croix s evident aUlloya nce. 'fhe intercession of the vice· president, however, prevented hostilities; and 011 a di visioll being made t he 1II0tion was lost 14- 25.

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A. R. Br,ACKI,EDGE. Ou February 21st, a meeting was held and the President gave his lecture on Dante, or rather about his tife aud the " Inferno ." Dante was born at Florence in 1265. In 1274 he first saw Beatrice and immediately fell in love with her . The n ext mention of him is in 1283 when Beatrice greeted him . Later, however , she married another mall and died in 1290. Dante led a war-like life and then turned

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In 1300 he was chosen Prior

of I'lorence only to be e.xiled. He wandered from town to town aud died at Ravenna , There was much dispute about his body and his tomb was opened. Nothing was found until last century. when a corpse corresponding to Dante's was discovered in a chapel. The lecturer t hen went on to the Inferno. Dante found himself on a hill and unable to reach the top, when suddenly Virgil met him and led him up to the mouth of hell, a cone of nine circles, made by the angels who fell from heaven. He was led through all the circles, i.n which victims were tortured with increasing severity until he eventually reacbed the earth again. The lecture was most interesting and embellished with quotations in the original Italian.

011 Morch 6th we h ad the pleasure of hearing Dr. Robiuson lecture on the PhiloÂˇ sophy of III r.'1cllloriam. We were pleased to welcome the H eadmaster, Miss Skipwith, Miss Goss and Mr. Goss. 'fennyson was the real successor to Kanl, and ill fa ct, is incomplete without him, for he enl arges and illustrates Kant's theory to a great extent and in In Memoriam, thaI masterpiece of a genius, this i~ especially so , The outstanding question in the poet'tI miud is whether nature is really cruel. "All a round us," he says, " we hear the cries aud groans of her victims. For every living. a flundred, no, a thollsand, have died ." Thill is his theory and it is remarkably bOrJlt' out by fact. He is appalled and cries.. So carefu.l of the type? But 110 From scarped cliff a nd quarried ston She cries, .. A thousand types are gone: 1 care for nothing, all must go." But as he grew older, and the poem took 19 ycars to write, he saw that na ture was 1101 so cruel as shc nppeared, that there was pit.y in her, and h e ends up in a happy, evell frivolous mood. The President thanked Dr. Robinsoll heartily for his most interesting and 111 stmctive lecture delivered with his OWl! inimitable and mnsterly lucidity . During the Easter term "Othello" " AU 's well tha t ends well" were read.

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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIE'I'Y . Pruident: A. LATTER, ESQ.

H aJJ. Sec. : A. H . Nm,SON. Committee :

B. N. FROST.

H. L. ILLINGTON. ]. W. POOLE.

A meeting of the Society was held IIf! 30th September . 1923. The following wtl' elected to the committee in place of W enhll and Bryant2 ; Perkins, proposed by Nt!! seconded by Rnke; nud Illington, prOpOIl! I by Perkins, seconded by Davey.

'l'R);: CAN'l'UARIAN It was decided t h at the Dark-room should he kept open during the winter lUOUthS a nd that a s ubscri~)tio n of 3d. per h e3d be levied d uring t he w1Utcr term in order to avoid rnlsing th e s ubscription during the summer , A meeting was held on the 11 th May, 1924. J . W. Poole was elected t o the comlIIittee to fi ll the pl ace left vacant by Perkins. I ( e was prop osed by Gibson a nd seconded hy Balfo ur. 1'he President reminded t h e Society of the forth coming Annual Exhibition nltd hoped that it would be better even t han hlst yenr, which was a record, both in t h e lIumber of prints exhibited a nd in the quality of them . H e suggested that the remarks IIlld criticism s delivered on the occasion of Ihe opening of the Exhibition by Mr. Smith IIlIould be posted for m embers' benefit. A meeting of lhe committee took place 18th May . 1924 . It was decided that the AIll1ual outing should take pla ce o n June Iltlt . 1924, and that t he Society should visit Ihe vill age of SteJling. which is situa t ed in

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remarkably picttlresque s nTroundings. The President very kindly offered to visit the place beforehand and make arrangements for tea, etc., (for which offer the Society offer a bear ty vote of thanks). Vario us details suell as dates of the Exhibition, etc., were also discussed . On June 11 th, 1924, the societ y went for t he aunual o uting t o Stelling. a tiny village six miles sout h of Canterbury. The weather during the morning and early a fternoon h ad been distinctly unpromising, but about t hree o'clock it cleared up , and at 3.30 t he bulk of t he m embers st arted . Although very few photo~r a ph s were t a ken, an excellent tea was enJoyed by the members as is usually the case when the president is good enough to cater for the society . Its heartiest thanks are d ue t o 1Iim for his trouble. After tea the majority of the members cycled back to Canterbury by way of Upper H ardres and Bridge, afler having passed a v~ r y eujoyable afternoon. A. H. Nl~ I,SON,

OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS. PROMOTIONS. The follow ing promotions are made with elTect fr om May 1st, 1924 : l .jSergt. Popplewell to be Sergeant. Blackledge to be Ser geant. Buckwell to be Sergeant. EUDis to be Sergeant. Cpt. Barber to be L/Sergcant. Snelll to be L/Sergeant . L/Cpl. H opewell to be Corporal Mount t o be Corporal (Platoon Sergeant, NO.4 P la too n) . Stonehouse to be Corporal (Plat oon Sergeant No. 1 Platoon). Rake to be Corporal.

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Valpyl to be L/Corporal. de St. Croix! to be L/Corporal. Finnl to be L /Corporal. J ansou-5mith to be LjCorporal. Dewar to be L/Corporal. Neil to be L /Corpornl. Inee to be L jCorporal. LaUer t o be L /Corporal. Frost to be L/Corporal. Andrews to be LjCorpor al. Campbell to be L /CofÂŁoral. Monro-Higgs to be LjCorporal.

The seniority of the following is as under : L /Cpls. Whiteley, Clarke, i., Slater, Lewis, Graves. i., Pullan. May 12th, 1924 .

CERTIFICATE" A" EXAMINA'l'ION RESULT. The following qualified for certificates ill the examination held last March : V. C. de St. Croix, U. N. Frost, A. R. Whiteley, J. D. L. Savery, L. D. Andrews. A. G. Hopewell . Lt.-Col. E. W. Hughes, D.S.D., M.e., (O.K.S.) who has been appointed to the cOlllmand of the 6th Battalion I.oudon Regiment, writes to say there are vacancies for officers in his Battalion and that he would be pleased to hel(> by iuformation or otherwise auy O.K.S. of the O.1'.C. who wished to continue in the TerritOrial Army . His address is ; City of London Rifles, 57 A Farringdon Street, E.C. 1. Above will be fouud an invitation to O. K.S. to take up coruuusslons in a Territorial Battalion. It is sincerely to be hoped that the vacancies will be filled by ex-cndets of this contingent- thereby helping to fu lfil one of the chief functions of the O.1'.C. It may not be gener ally realized that the Territorial Army is nOw the real strategic r eser ve behind the Regular Army; in fact no other Reserve exists. 'fhe Officers' Training Corps Is r egarded as the chief if 1I0t the ouly source for tl.1e supply of officers for this R eser ve.

Officers are urgently required in mosl units and if the particular case mentioned above is impracticable ex-cadets need only write to th e O.C. here stating their conditions and a good plnct' can be found soruwehere. It lllust be added that possession of Certificate A is now an indispensable condition for u collllllissioll in tile T .A.

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Ou March 20th the contingent paraded for the Field Dayan Scotland Hills with 'ronbridge, .1 I/awrence, St . Edmund's, Sir Roger Mnnwood's and King's, Rochester. After the usual pause lu the Mint-Yard for the shipping of the various gadgets always trotted out on these occasions .f' IIInrched briskly along the Sturry Road to join our co-mates in the operations.

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Meanwhile our reserves lulled into a sense of security by our meteoric progress were reclining mile back; at the instigation of the fick le Sgt. Marshall their prcsence They ultimately arri ved just in time for a late lunch.

~ tI' the hi U·side some half III urgently demanded.

A mothers' meeting of offi cers and N .C.O.'s was held ou the rui.ns of the Oast Houses and As the General seemed inclined to enlist the services •• 1 11'1<: bullets to lend reality to theJ'roceeding we voted 'further oper ations off and retired home fkr a thoroughly entertaining Fiel Day.

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A considerable amount of time and funds h as been eX'pcnded on reclassifying the books and making improvements in the Library. Each of t he secttons of non-fiction hooks has been sub-classified with a view to giving greater facility in finding auy particular book required. The History section is uow arranged under History and Biography, and these books are again grouped according to their particular subject matter, e.g., Political, Military, European, etc. This was thought to be more practicable than 8 n arrangement according to ecotunes or

periods I' The E nglish section will eventually be arranged, as far as \,ossible, ill alphabetical order of authors and under the beadings of Poetry and Prose, the atter containing the History of Literature and some Biography. T h e books on Travel, gathered fr om all parts of the Library, are uow arrauged un der countries, and, in the case of America, from North to South; Africa, North to South : E urasia. West to East, etc. It is realised that the Science sectioll is somewhat deficieut aud out of date, though many of the books may be interesting from a historical point of view. They are also classified according to the Science subject and will be in alphabetical order of Authors. 'rhe first three shelves contain obsolete books. retained only for their possible in terest. The Science section being regarded as the least satisfa ctory feature of the Library, it is hoped that boys who arc leaving will remember their privilege and add suitable works to these shelves. A list of suggested books of all kinds will be posted towards the eud of each term. Amongst t h e Fiction books, there are many very good stories wh ich seldom seem to be taken out, but as funds perlllit, this section will also be augmented by up to date works. Many hooks have been re'paired aud rebound and everything will be done to maul.tail! them in a sound condition, and it is expected that everyon e will assist in this matter. Every book has had consideratioll, b ut there is still a considerablc amount of work to be done in com piling a llew catalognc. This will take Some t ime and during the ,Process it is doubly necessary that every book should be kept in its exact place, to facilitate WhiCh the labels have been fix ed and it is hoped that they have come to stick I The llumberiug of t he shelves has also to be slightly altered and completed. Meanwhile. no bookhuuter need search impatiently if he will ~ake known his quest to the Librarian. In condusion, Books are old friends and the Parry is rich ill old friends. many of thell1 venerable old friends. Respect them .

PENNY READING. On March 29th a Penny Reading was held in the Parry, and everyone enjoyed the varied programme. The first itcm was a sketch by Mcssrs. Pratt and Balfour entitled " Buying a Gun. " We pitied Balfour, as he had rather a harassing time and frequently forgot his mann ers. Pratt was th e .complete blood-we should not like to mect him out Shooting. When he decided to buy a caUlera instead of a gUll, h e took oue of the wisest steps of his life.

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After this. Mr. T aylor, n conjuror, performed. He found a lot of money lying abont t he I h.I\" indeed SOUle of the audience seemed to be rolling in money . He then invited CoHctt to help M"" Bud the two h ad a fine time pulling paper Qut of a top bat . 11r. Godfrey went on t he IIKI', and tried without success to catch the conjurer Qut ill a card trick; he looked quite uncon· hll I'd fit t he cnd. Mr. Clement Hill then t old us his feelings when bagpipes played, and discoursed Ilt length "I'''u Chinam en, Germalls and sausages. TIte old favourites wcrc loudly applauded. The last item on t he p[o~ra ll1me was the Murder of Clar ence. The acting was vcry good, I'Hllplewcll being the complete vlllain in look and action. We did not know Nelson was so tenderII 'I lled, but grasping after filthy lucre. St. Croix played the part of Clarence very well, but lU ll the lights were put on, was iliscovercd to be i ll a very undignified position, and showing uUlulst ukcable signs of life. We understand that he had some words with the m anipulat ors of III' lights. Duke of Clarcnce .. .. .. , ..... . ......... ... . .... .. ... .. ..... O. H . DI~ Sr. CROIX. Brnkenbury .... " .... ,", .......... , ........... , .... . ....... .. ... C. I·r. GIBSON. 1st Murderer ... , ....... . .......... . . ..... . ............... J . R. F . P OPPI,F,WIU.L. 2nd l\;!urderer . .... . . .... . . . . ..... ... . ..... .. .... . ..... . ..... .. .. A. II. NEJ.SON,

CORRESPONDENCE . II , - The Editors decline to accept mly responsibility cOlUlecJed with tile Opi1lio1ls of OUY Corresponde1lts. N ame (l1/d dddress must always be ~iven, not necessarily foy publicaHo'l, bllt as a gltarallteD of .~ood faith. Personalities will involve cutaill, rejediol/., Letlers should be written on one side of the papu o~lly.

to tile Editors oJ"

THE CANTUARJAN."

SIRS, I do not know whether it is realised by the II' Ilple concerned that there arc to be npproxi"Ittdy 110 bicycles which will have to make ,I t' of the First Bicycle Shed, according to Ilu' lIew arrangemcnts, There are 32 cyclists III I,(luglcy H ouse, 25 in H olme House, 20 II,ly ·boys, about 30 of the School H ouse who 'I.t\ C. not been in t he Sch ool a year yet. I can '111y say that I pity the persoll whose bike I at the bottom of the scrum which is '1IlIud to form under these conditions. Yours O.U:r.H.O.U.S.E. CV. Cr.lST. Ile " ope lhe matter will be looked i1lto ""I property adjusted. Eds. Callt. ] III AI{

to tile Editors of " T ilE CANTUARlAN." III",K S rRs, Mny 1 take the liberty of correcting a I Ht1lU eut ill your last issue. Apropos of the

P aperchase, you remarked that the h ares were caught for the first time ou record. In 1891, Flint and James were caught, and in 19 12, Heywood . On t he latter occasion Tel fe r was the other hare, and h e had no difficulty in making his escape. Yours etc. , H .

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CAN'I'UARIAN, "

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I m ake no apologies for a letter full of the IIsual grouses. ( I ) Why don't Scholars wear their caps and gow ns to and from their houses? (2) Wben are the honours boards in the Old Library going to be complet ed ? Also why is there no board on which th~ nun.les of the Captains of the School may be lUscn bed ?

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They are of lUorc honour and worth than members of the XV . or XI. whose names are written on the shields in the Gym. (3) Wouldn't it be au idea if people regarded the correspondence of the C all114ariall as genuine cOIll,Plaints or su~gestions, rather than a collection of amusmg witticisms? At present they read the letters, and take no further n otice. III many cnses there is no official who can act upon the suggestions, but t he matter is one to be dealt with by public opinion and example. You .who read this, take notice, and don't allow t his letter to go the way of its predecessors. Thanking you for allowing me to get this off my chest, I remain, yours etc., GEE RUMBLER.

To the Editors of"

THE CANTUARIA.........

DEAR SIRS.

Don't you think it's about time the win~ dows in the Rabbit Hutch were cleaned? They are a perfect disgrace at present, and their half~illch of mud can't be much of an advertisement of tbe Scbool to the visitors who frequently pass through. Tbey have been in their present state at least for the last four years. Yours etc. , ' C. TURU.

[Perhaps ouy correspondent wOldd like to offer lIi"lSe~f for the job. Ells. Cant.] T o the Editors of"

THE CANTUARIAN."

DEAR SIRS,

The question of funds for the various societies and committees is always cropping up and causing complications. Some of the more ingenious may have racked their brains for a solution of the problem. Our eyes fall on n heap of old classroom books piled in a corner of the study : they harbour dust, they get in the way-but how are they to

be profitably disposed of. A penny a hundred is not good cnough , so there they stay year in, y ear out, while those who want perhaps a copy of oue of thcm for use gets a brand new coPY . Why not start a book shop and depot WIthin the School, it would save expense as well as help raise funds ill au unobtrusive manner. Yours, FINLVCIER .

[Th e scheme would reqrtire thorough atld skU/ttl orga.1li.rati,m, bllt we fail to see why il should tlot be put into pra clice ~ Eds. Cant.J To lhe Editors of"

TUE CA1.VTUARIAN."

DEAR SIRS,

May I through your columns ask for a butterfly cabinet for the museum? A cabinet is urgently needed, since at preselll the butterflies bave to be kept in boxes iu which they are very Hable to be dama~ed . It is, in fact, owing to -this lack of a cablllct that the good collection formerly existing hns ceased to exist. I am, Yours sincerely, H ON. SEC. , MUSUEM Cm,IMlTTUI:(.

To the Editors of"

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DEAR SIRS,

I shoul d like to call attention to the need of accommodation for waste material in the school house bathrooms. A consid erabl~ amount of washing up is done in these bath. rooms, and if a receptacle with a strainer 01 the bottom were provided for the disposal of solid refuse, it would add greatly to the east" of operations. Yours sincerely, LAVANDlERf<.

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May I suggest that overalls of SODlt description should be provided ill the labs. , I think everyone who does science will agrt'l

THE CANTUARIAN thnt. whell doiug 'practical ' Due's clothes h"l!oruc not Duly stained, but burnt with ",Ids. It is not a question of mere carelessIIt't5-every would-be scieutist falls a victim l some time or other. Even masters. i t ,rillS, have their clothes spoilt by this pest. AIlUost all othe r public schools provide hVNlllls in their laboratories. Is t here any 1f~ IIIO U why we s hould form an exception? Yours truly, • A CID-DROP .'

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there is usually a d ecided lack of the Chinese element . OI.'C8siouaUy Que henrs of a school where YUllg Cow is associated with Pan Van , but that is rare. A hlah ] 011GG Society would be exceptionally useful to nervous steeplechasers when for a few days before a race they could get well experienced with East Winds and cold feet. School properties might even be saved, for anyone with destructive intent is said to be easily satisfied by a game iu which things ar e always getting brokeu, walls, banks, necks, etc. I hop e tbis s uggestion will r eceive earnest attention .

UttAR SIRS.

Yours with patience,

Could not the School have a Society for Ihe promotion of Mah I cugg. In a SChool

WUN CHOW.

OUR CONTEMPORARI ES. The Hon. Secretary begs to acknowledge

tth thanks the receipt of the following,

hh apologies for any acciden tal omissions. : A lI~ylliall, Bradfield College Chronicle, ffIUWU, Cholmeie'iG1' , Cily oj LOlldO't. School '11I/t(uille, DO'VOri(l1I, Eastbollrnian, EI Halidor

(2), Elizabethau, Felstedian , Fel~es~a" , Herejordiall, johnian, [(elly Col/ege C}m)1n.cle, Lawre,.tian, Lily, 1\1alver"ia1', Mal'lbuNan, Meteor. Olav ian, Ousel (3), Radleian, Shirbllt'1.ian , Uppingham Sc/lool M«<!az£ne, Yi rw,ian.

NOTICES. A.ny cases of n on-delivery of T he Catftlt4ri4n, or changes of address should be reported to III li on. Secr etary at once. II' he H on . Secretary begs to acknowledge II Ii lbanks the receipt of the following ',il, ('r{ptions : O. C. Bayston (3/6); Capt. R. J. N. (3f); R. C. Fisher (10/6); J . R . M.. Y (7/ -); H. F. Hindell (7/ -); C. C. \ IlIlRonson (10/6); J . E. Cripper (7/- ); I , IInselden (7/-); Rev. P. Malden (3/6) ; • • I,fltter (3/6); M. J. Abbott (3/6); H. J oIl' (10/6); W. P. H . Corringe I I•. ); Capt. F. D . TRylo, (7/-) ; C. C. !.ltlll (7/-) ; A. H. Crowther (17/6); Rev. , I~ . Ryley (3/ 6); J. R. Pearson (l0/6); 1\ , d (3/6); H. D. Townend (£ 1 Is.);

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H . E. M. Pitts (10/6); F . M. F udey (3/6); Dr. Whitehead Reid (5/6); W . A. Fetherstoue (3/6); H . Fielding. (7/-); E. Bayley (3/6); Rev. H. Spence (3{6); R. H . Osborne (7/ -); Major A. L. Pans (£1 Is.); A. Sar8.en t (7/-); H. E. Modce (7/ -); F. F . I"inn (3/G); J. H. Smith (3/6); W. Hunt (3/6) ; C. Noa kes (3/6); A. B. R. Wallis (3/6); J. Frewer (£1); F. J. Simms (7/_); C. K. Mowll (£I); H. Goring Dalton (13/6) ; H . M. Beeby (5/ 6): L. H. B. Roberts (3/6) . K . F. Valpy, Hon. Seo: .

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Term begins. 2nd Sunday after Easter. Preacher,' The Headmaster. 3ed Sunday after Easter. Preacher : Rev. E . Shepherd Walwyu. 1st XI. fl. Rev. A , S. Mayne's XI. 2nd X I. v. Dover College 2nd Xl. 1st XI. v. Charthnw Mental Hospital. 4th Sunday after Easter. P-reacher : The llishop of Northern Rhodesia. 1st XI. v. St. Lawrence CC; 2nd XI. v. Wye College 2nd XI. 1st X I. v. St. Lawrence Thursday. 5th Sunday nfter Easter. Preacher.' Rev. A. S . Mayne. 1st XI. v. The Buffs' Depot. 1st X I. v. Wye College; 2nd XI. v. St. Edmund's 2nd XI.; 1st IV. St. Augustilles. Ascension Day. 1st XI. v. St. Edmund's School. Sunday after Ascension Day. Pr8ac.her: H . Sharpley. Esq, 1st and 2nd XI.'s v. Dover College. 1st and 2nd I V. tI. '~o n b ridge . Whitsunday. Berm'tlndsey Camp. 1st Xl. v. Coutts' Bank. 16. Exeat. 1st Xl. v. Bank: of England. 1st I V. v. O.K.S. 1st IV. Marlow Regatta. 1st Sunday after Trinity. Rev. A. A. Carter, Rector of S. Alphege . 1st Xl. v. M.C.C.; 2nd Xl. v. Duke of York's School ; 2nd IV. v. a.K.S. Annual a:r.c. inspection . 1st IV. v. R .E. Chatham. 2nd Sunday after Trinity. Cath. Evensong 6.30. The Bishop of Ripon. 1st Xl. tI. Cavalry Depot; 2nd Xl. v. St. Edmund's. 3rd Sunday after Trinity. Preacher,' Rev. H. B. Tower, H eadmaster Hurstplerpoillt. 1st XI. v. Highgate School. 1st Xl. v. Eastbourne College. 4th Sunday after Trinity. Preacher: Rev. A. S. Mayne . 5th Sunday after T rinity. Preacller: H. Sharpley, Esq. a.K.S. m atch . 6th Sunday after Trinity. Memorial Service. Preacher: The Headmaster. Commcmoration Service. Preacher: The Very Rev . The !Jean of Cauterbul Sp~ChC6 and Gardcn Party. Exeunt Dmnes. Camp begins.

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EDITORIAL , We have just finished another School year with its usual large exodus at the end of tile 1IIIIIIIer term. nut new hands nrc sllccessfully carry ing au the good work a ft er those who have I, It II ~. It was with the greatest sorrow that we learnt t hat Mr. Rosenberg would 110t be with us Ihl. term owi ng to his regrettable illn ess. l\'!ay t he Editors ill the lI ame of the School and of the .\1111)' Class ill particular, wish lJim a speedy recovery; and we look forward to seeing hi m again II' Ir t lerm . Qll r fine collection of British birds has been completely rcuo\'at cd and classified and has at '''III, we hope, found its p ermanent resting-place in Lattcrgate as has also n particularly destructive hl{'nn bectle which inadvertently found itself enclosed with SOIllC youug owls and expired after 1"~kc rill g dnmkcnly about the case for several days. Thc School Contingent campcd out on Salisbury Plain at the cnd of last term as is its wont. lilt fovered itselÂŁ with glory ill many ways, though the band aud P.T. S<luad did not do so well as lind hoped. We may. howe\'er, perhaps, put this down to the damping effect of the rain. The \\ II Office sent us a very flattering report, which will be seelliatcr ill this llluu ber. The Cricket XI. finished up with a far better record than seemed likely at oue time . Tbere III t'Q III C good wius and some distressing failures. The t eam as a .whole played most unequally. To the XV. we can ouly extend our sympathy. Barber and his team h ave beeu dogged 1111 hncl lllck froUl the first m at ch , and since then a full team h as ncvcr turned out. Hill is ou.t "1 Ih ' lerm and wit h his understudy also burt and Dewar suffering from a snapped ligament, lilt lhrcc-CJuarter line has been the cause for much worry. As wit h the Xl.. so wit h the XV .â&#x20AC;˘

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play h ns been vcry patchy. Against t he King's Own and Dover t hey (ought most pluckily t hough itl t he latter m atC'b we played wit h wh at amounted to a scratch side. But in the mat ch against Sut ton \"nlcnee t he forwards d id lit tle work , white the t hree-quar ters proved t helllseives b ad in defellcc. Still we call only wish t he t ealll luck in the important school m at ch es to com e. We 1I1ust tu rn once more to t he old grouse. Plense will people respond m ore readily to t he a ppeal fo r m aterial for The Call1uariUlt. There must be ma ny budding writers in the school capable of p roducing work which is fit for publication . T hey n eed not be afra id of publicit y , fo r n ames nrc never disclosed , and, afte r all , what is worth readi ng is wort h writing for. nvery thillg thnt is sent ill for publication is carefull y considered before be ing used or destroyed aud every sor t of literat ure is asked for. We sin cerely hop e th at ill fut ure a better r esponse will he m ade t o the request for m ateri al. ~ As will b e noted laler Oil t he School Concert has bcell d isplaced this year by a play, " The Younger Gelleration ." Rehearsals nrc well uuder way a nd it is expected t h:lt t he show w ill be a S I1 CCCSS, p roduccd by :tH r. H osley. The Hew and somcwh at h arassed Ed itors crave p ardoll for t he tardy publication of Tile emlil/ariall, offering as an excuse their inexperience ill such mat ters.

THE SCHOOL . Captain : A. M. RA lm. Captain of F ootball Ca pta in of Cr icket Cap tain of Games

C. H. BARIlER.

V. C.

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ST. CROI X.

W. K. Cr.ARKE.

MOXITORS : A . 1\1. R AKE, A. R. BI.ACKJ. EDCI-:, C. H . B ARBER, W. K. Cr,ARKI':, C. I-I. nARNI~rT, I ,. n. K. F. VAI.1>\', V. C. DE ST. CR01X, J. S. D I~WAR, J . A. D. Sr.,\Trm.

A. 1\1 .

A;:"'DR I~WS.

EDITORS O F 'I'm .; .. CA~TUAR 1AN." A . R. Br,.ACKI.F. DCg, W. K. C r,AR KE. SEC IU:-TARY 01: TIII~ Ci\ l>;TUA RIA N. " K . P . V Ar,PV. S PORTS COMMI 'l'1'I·;I!:.

R A K [~,

A . M. R AKI':, C. I-I. BAlWI-:n, \\1. K . C I,t\RK£, C. H. B t\ IU,HTT, T,. B. T . V . SCRI VRNOR.

A NO IU~WS ,

V . C. Og ST. CROIX.

VIRTUTE FUNCTI MORE PATRUM DUCES. O. H . DE ST. CROlx.-Ki ng's Scholar ; entered School. Sept., ' 19 ; Six th Form, D ec. , '21 ; 1st XL , '2 1-'22-'23-'24 ; 1st X V., '2 1-'22-'23-'24; Sergt., O,T .C., Sept. , '22; Monitor, Sep t., '22; Vice- President Marlowe Society, Sept., '22 ; I-[ou . Sec. Debating Society, J an ., '23; Spor ts Colours, '23-'24 ; H OIl. Sec. Cricket, 1\'[0)', '23; Sporl'! COlllmittce, May, '23 ; Editor of Tile Ca.lIhlarian, Sept " '23; Captain of the Sch ool, '23-'24; C.Q. M.8., Sept ., '23 ; Captain Games, '23-'24 ; Vice-Captaiu F ootball , '23-'24 ; Captain Cri cket, ' 24 ; Ford StudClltship, Tri nit y College, Ox ford, Dec., '23.

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C. H. GmsoN.-Killg's Scholar; entered School, Sept., ' IS ; (J .K.S., May. ' 14); Sixth POrlll, March, '22; 1st XV., '21-'22-'23- '24; 1st I V., '23- '24; Capt. Football, '23- '24 ; H on. Sec. Boats, '23 ; Vice-Captain Boats, '23; Captain Boats, '24; Sports COIllmittee, '23; H Oll. Sec. Harvey Society, '23-'24; C.S.~i., Sept. , '23 ; Editor of Calltllarian, Sept., '23; Kitchener Memorial Scholarship, May, '24. C. N. G. WU.DE. -Entered School, J nn., '20; S ports Colours, '23-'24; Sergt., O.T.C .. '23; Monitor, Sept ., '23; H ouse Monitor, j a n" '24; Editor of C aJl{uClrian, Jan .. '24; Sports COllll1litttee, Sept., '23. J. R. F . P01'PI,gWEI,r..- Elltered School, j a n " ' 19 ; Sixth POrln, Jan ., '23; 1st X V,, '23- '24 ; Langley House H o use Monitor, ept., '2 1 ; Monitor, Sept ., ' 23; Sergt., o:r.c., '24; Han . Sec. H arvey Society, '23- '24. C. C. I ,. DUCKWEI.r••- Entered School, Sept., ' 18; Sixtil Forlll, Sept., '23 ; :Monito r, Sept., '23 ; Hou. Sec. Debating Society, Sept., '23; Hon . Sec. Dramatic Society, Sept., '23; Sergt., O.T.C., Jail., '24; Organ Scholarship, Oriel College, Oxford, May, '24. C. '1'. ENN ls.- I·;ntered School, Sept., ' 19 (J .K.S., Sept., ' 14 ); 1st XV., '22-'23- '24; Mouitor, Sept., '23; Sergt., a:r.c., Jan .. '24 ; Fives Pair, '23-'24. A. H . N l·;J.SON.- Eutered Rchool, :May, ' 19; H Oll . Sec. Photographic Society, '23-'24; Sports Colours, '23- '24; Mouitor, '24. R. T . Kl1"c.-Eutered School, J a n ., '20; Holme H ouse Monitor, '22-'23-'24. W. E . WIJ.I.IAi\lSON. -Entered School. Sept., '20; Langley H ouse H ouse Monitor, 1au., '23; 1st I V., '24 . A. R. Wlll1'J~Llw.-E ntered School, l an., '21; SL-dh Form, Sept., '23; Laugley House House Mouitor, 1 all., '23. C. G. STONF.HOUSE.-F,lltered School, Sept. , '20; 1st Xl., '23- '24; 1st X V., '23-'24; Sergt., o:r.c., '24 ; Sixth Form, J uty, '24. R. A. B,\VNTON.-Killg's Scholar; Eutered School , J all., 20 (J .K .S., ~'[ay, 'IS); Sixth Form, Sept., '22 . V. C. S~g l . I~ .-Entered School, Jan., '21; Sbdh Forlll , July, '23; Sergt. , o:r.c., '24. J. A. 1). GU!lo'fll'1'l1s.- Entcred School, Se\>t., '20; Sixth F orlll, Sept., '23. 1'. E. Nrcllor.r.s. -Entered School, May, 20; 1st XI., '24. P. N. Cr.OK l~.-Entered School, Sept., '2 1 (J .K.S. , May, ' 19); Sixth F orm, J Illy, '24.

VALETE . H . L . lI1illgtOIl , P. R . Graves. H . V. P age, L . R. 'l'reeu, A. I,. Coll ett·White, D. J. Balfour, AI. J. Worsfold, H. N. Frost, F. H . H . Finch, I,. G. R . Campbell, R. S. Fisher, D. S. Da.vies, J. W. Keeley.

SALVETE.

J. 1I. Gillil1gtoll, F. W. R oherts, G. F . BlulIIer, D. C. Ai . H odson, ! . G. F . W. R o berts, , . !l.. S. Waters, H . W. E. J ones, A. G. C. Bennett, J . R. N. C. Dudgeon, C. ~L Martin, F. F. WeigaU II . S. C. Pish, F . D. Gillio, E. J. K. Mcgaw, F . C. Sherriff, A. E. C. Breclill, C. 1-#. Mackllcss, C. A. ,\lIeu, R. I,. S. Benllett, J. H. Cook, F. F. Goode, B. C. H a milton, J. S. YOllng, R . A. Godby, It R. F. T . Barry, J . SlUlter, L . W . R. LincH, K . n. Andrews, S. 1'. C. Parsous-Sruith.

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SCHOOL NEWS. Congratulations to C. H. Barnett,!.. B . Andrews, K. F', Vnlpy, V. C. de St. Croix, J. S. Dewar and J. A. D. Slater all being appointed ~·rol1 ito rs.

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And t o W , J. Day. J. A. Fowler, J. N. B. I.aiu6, J. S. J ,ec, A . W. Pullan, D. A. Somerville on t heir prolllot ion to the VIth Form.

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Congratulations to the followill~ on being awarded their Coloms :1st XL, after the Hastbonrne Match : L. n. Andrews, P . E. Nicholls, A. R. Blackledge, E. B. Ince, 2nd XI. :-E. D. Lewis, K . F. Valpy, V. C. Snell, R . J. ,King, n. C. Sncll, B. " '. Graves, G. T. Ennis, A. r•. Collett-White. 2nd IV., nftcr the R.E. Race : -T. V. Scrivenor, A. H . JetSOIl, D. A. Somerville, W. A. P . Castling.

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We are deeply grieved not to see Mr. Rosenberg here this term. H e has been forced to stay away for the term for medical reasons. H owever, we extend a hearty wel· come to Mr. MOllckton and hope that he will be happy with us.

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R. H. Juckes ca me down for a week to take the Army Class betore Mr. Mouckton came. H e also rendered valuable service to the XV. which was lllllCh appreciated.

There has been an epidemic of breaks and sprains. We sympathise with those broken and wish them a speedy recovery. The XV.'s have suffered severely.

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Electric light bas been installed all over the Grange side. The old "Gas, please," is still used.

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'i'he fives club is still in n very flourishing condition with a large membership. T he Sports Committee decided Inst term that t he Captain of games should be ex·officio captain of fives.

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The fine Stollham collection of British Birds has been entirely overhauled by the best I.ondon experts. It is in remarkably good condition considering the time it was in the Cathedral.

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Our t h a nks nrc due to Rake and oUlers for the efficient way in which they have arranged the specimells according to their classes.

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A football match has been arranged with King's CoUegeSchool, \Vimbledon . It is much to be hoped that this will remain a permanent fixture.

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It is nea rly eight years since the school last played in town.

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Congratulations to the following ou being awarded t heir colours after the Dover Match : 1st XV. : -A. R. Blackledge. 2ud XV. : -W. n. Clegg. C. I-I. Barnett. E. B. Lewis, R. Mortoll , W. R. 'M:onro·Higgs. C. L. Clements. J . A . Hay. R. A. Finn, A. W. Pullan.

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The COIlC<'rt at the end of the term is beiug superseded by a performance of "The YOlmger Ceneration,' by the Dramatic Society. Rehearsals are in full swing.

'.' Mr. R eynolds has made a t hird attempt at a dog which glories in the na me of Twister. We trust that rapine a nd sudden deaUI will be held ot arm's length , if 1I0t further. An edict has gone forth that studies shal l be made capa hle of s upporting life. After much activity and industry some of them are begi nning to look h abitable. A vast Illunber of periodicals have been added to those already supplied . Let them be treated with great care .

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The rain rains perpetually with intervals of intense heat.

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It is gratifying to see that. as usual, nearly all canclidates passed the Certificate " A" Practical Test. They have our fetid· tations.

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SPEECH D AY. Speech Day was this year held on J Ill y 28th. The anniversary r reacher at the Commemoration Serv ice held in the moruillg was the Very Reverend the Dean 0 Canterbury. A large gathering attended the Speeches held ill the Cbapter House ill the afternoon in "pite of the il1c1clllClll'Y of the weather. The Chapter was represeuted by the Dean (Chairman of t he Governing Dody), Dr. Mason, Dr, S. Bickersteth, the Archdeacon of 1\{aidstoll c and the Archdeacon of Canterbury. The Mayor nnd Corporation of the City were alUong t he other welcom ed guests. Th e Speeches presented by lh c VIth Form were as follows : I.-Scene from " EDWARD II" (Act I ., Scene 2) Marlowe. King Edward II. O. H. de St. Croix. Archbishop of Canterbury C. H . Gihson . GavestoJl ." W . K. Clarke. Earl of Kent A. M. Rake. 'Warwick . . . C. N. G. Wilde. Lancaster .. . C. C. L. Buck well . Rider Mortimer A. H. Nel')()ll. Younger Mortimer J . R. F. P opplewell. 2.-5cenc from " T UH TrIESMOPIIORTAZUSAF." Ar;stop",,',e~ . Euripides . . . A. i\1. Rake. Agathon .. . C. E. JansonÂˇSmith. A. R. Blackledge. Mnesilochus c(>ne frolll " I ..E MfmRcrN l\1Ar,GR(~ T.ur .. Moliere. K. F. Valpy. Geronte (Father of Ilucinde) G. E. JansonÂˇSmith . Lucillde C. H. Barnett. SganareUe (Woodcutter and ex~Chemist's boy) V. C. de St. Croix. Valere (Servant of Geronte) Lucas (H usband of J acqueline) J. W . Poole. A. R . l3lackledge. Jacqueline (Nurse of Ceronte 's family) After t he speeches h ad been delivered the Headm aster deli vered h is addres..... H(' first IVtl!comed iu t he !lame of the School, the Governors, Mayor and Corporation and all t he other frlcn ds of th e School who were present. Referring to the losses which thc School barl sustained sinr.e last Speech Day, the Head~ UHllIll'r said the df'parture of that grand old warrior, Dean Wace, h ad taken from them one to whom he owed a very deep debt. On no occasion did he ever go to Dean 'Vacc on l illy matter connected with the School without meeting at once with his ready sympathy, 1.. lvlce and assistance. H e certainly realised-as be knew the School d id also-and regretted HHy much the loss which they had sustained. He said that they would miss also very mudl ~ lillOII \vhite~Th ot1J soll, who harl left their midst to become Bishop of El!'. In welcoming Dr. Bell. the Headmaster said that it was no stranger who had become the ~ hnlrnulIl of the Goveming Body because he had known him for som e time in the entourage of III ~ Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury; and that he was sure that everything they did would IIII l with his support. He next welcomed Canon Hardcastle. the new Archdeacon of Canterbury ultil Dr. Galpiu a fonner headm aster.

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Reviewing the past year, t he Headmaster spoke of the g reat cOllvenien ces the new laborator ies and the Seneschal's hOllse, No 27 , 'rhe Prccltlc:ts, afforded to the School. He next expressed his pleasure when he Announced that two nov('l distiJlctiollS had beell gained for t ho School of which he was very proud. First C. H. Gibsoll had 1>CI'II awarded a KitchCllcr Schola rship to Oxford: these Scholarships he said were not awarded Oll any competitive examitlfttioll l)l~t all the records of boys c1uril1 )::: their school cnreers, with a cer tificate frOIl1 th eir headmasters. Secondly D. R Heesoltl had beell elected to a Scholarship to Princeton Un iversity. U.S.A .â&#x20AC;˘ out of t he three scicrtcd from Camhric1ge to receive this hOllout. With regard to th~ health of t he School, he sa id that the Senior School had kept free trom nil infections disease, but t hat the Parrots had been worried by the German measle microbe. The A~hlctic activities of the School had gone 0 11 vigorously with varying amounts of success in thc dlfferf'nt departments. The H ead master next made an appeal for t he mOlley which was still needed to complete the ' Var Memorial. to enable them to put up the names of those who had givcn their lives in the Great W nr. He said that he hoped that this wOll1d be t he last appeal he would have to mak e for t his cause and that before next Speech Day came rOllnd he would he able to a nnoullce thaL t he debt had been ('ompletely wiped off. H e next said that the lllllllbers of the School were greater th a n ever before a nd thnt to the best of his belief the tone was good. He had received expressions of appredatioll from the outside world of the Old Boys whom he regarded as t he m ajori ty of t he great Corporat e Body of the King's School. a fact of which he wns glad a nd which was a g reat asset to the School itself. Although the re was not so 10llg a list of academical s llccesses as perhaps there had been in former years, yet he said that book learning: h(" did not place first ill t he ed ucation of a boy. n was the traiuing of chnracte r which counted for IllOst. The prizes were t hen Riven and the Dean read the hOllours won during the year. In /I short speech t he Dean paid a high trihute to the late Dean \~'ace whose denth he sa id ilIuSt form a break ill the history of the SchooL H e said that he considered it a great honour, as Dean of Canterbury to be Chairma n of t he Govern ing Body, and that he hoped ill time he would h e abl(' to do hi s hest to forward thc in terests of th e SchooL H e concluded hy say ing that h e was glncl that two such novel distinctions h ad been gained during the past year and hoped t h at in futl1r(\ lIlore academ ical sllccesses would be gai ned to and at the U ni versities becanse he clid not walll this school to fn ll behind othf'rs in its list of distinctions, although he realised the attraction of earning money straight away in bnsines.<;. There was the uSl1at'cbeering as the guests left tht' Chapter HOllse. The guests were then entertained to tea in t he cloisters by t he Headmaster, since it was not possible, owing to the weather, to hold the reception 011 t he Green Court.

PRIZES ADJUDGED DURING THE YEAR 1923- 1924. Captain's Prize (M'itchinsol1) Classical (B1'ollgh/on) Mathematics (JlIJ.itchhISOIl) :Moderu I ,angl1ages, French

( Mi tchi1IS0'~ )

O. H. de St. Croix. 1923 C. E. Perkins. 1924 A. M. Rake. D. G. Dllston. C. C. I-l. Buckwell.

THE MIKlcrn

I,anguages, German (Greaves)

ulural Science (M i/c/ti1/.son) .. . h llf.(lish Literature (Slreaifeild) .. . llllssical COlllposition (Dean Farrar) I'''vate Study (Edward Blore) Classical "!!vnte Study (Edward Blore) l\'Iodern 1,'ltin Prose (F. alld N , H orsley)

I.H'ck Prose (M cDowall) ... I 1IJ.tlish Essays (Galpin) l.l'Ogmphy . .. . .. IILurnl History Collectio n (H ead Mas ter) III IIwing... .. . .., ll liCllIC Prize (M artyn ]I.I[ owll) ... I'ho ography (Gough) Senior .. , I'holography (Gough) Junior ... ... UI'uding and Elocution (Ha rvey Boys) Seuior 1I1'lld iHg a nd Elocution (I-/(trvey Boys) Junior 111"lory VI. Form (Stanley) ... ... .. Va. Form (Galpin) ... . .. Army Class (Heatl Master) Vb. Form (i-l ead Master) I V. I,'orm (Head Masler) 1 li lliCh ,

TIT. to ITlc. Porms (Greaves)

'1Iitcmatics, Div. I . (HarrisoJt) Army Class (Harrison) Div. II . (Harrison) Div . III. (HarrisoJ') " Div. I V. (I-{arriso'l) 'lwlIIlst ry and Physics (Sets) DIVINITY PRIZP"C;. I ~o rln

V. C. de St. Croix. C. H. Gibson. G. E. J ansou-5lllith. 1923 C. E. Perkins. 1924 A. M. Rake. A. M. Rake. V. C. d e St. Croix . O. H . de St. Croix . G. E. J ansou·S mith. G. E. J a l1son·Smitil. R. A . B ayn ton. Not awarded. Not awarded. A. M . R a ke. A. H . -Nelson. J. W. Poole. C. H. Gibson. P . C. V. T/awless. K . F . Valpy. P . N. Cloke. C. H . B arnett. R . S. Grant. H . S. Nettleton. } J .G. East. { J. n. S pearm an aeq. C. H . Gibson. R . A. Baynton. J . S. Spackman . T. V. Scri venor . H . L. Illington. J . A . Fowler .

(B rolichtoJt)

G. E. J a nson-Smith.

(Midsulluu er , Galpin)

1923 K . T. T opliss. 1924 O. H . de St. Croix. A . W . Pullan. H . M. C. S uaith.

, Porm (Marshall Wild)

Class (Archdeacon of Ma idS/OJ/C) , !form (Ma rsllall Wild) .. . I I'orm (Ma rshall Wild) .. . j I III/we (A rclldeacolt of Maids/olle) lill y

J. S. Lee.

L . B. Andrews.

J. C . Varley.

E. H . Clarke . F. H . Compton. J. H. n. I/ainc. D. A. Somerville . W. G. Stonehouse. E. L. Worsfold.

lilli , 110fll1

Illh , Iform III

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l'Orill

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Pri.te (Senior) ,. \'" Prize (J unior) I nnr School

F ORM PRIZES. I Ilrm ll, Classical Scholarship Set (Christmas) " General Subj ects (Christmas)

J\ . M. Rake. Poole.

J. W .

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Va, Form (Cbristmas)

". (A'.lidsmull1cr, GOydOI~) Set II., J,atill Prose Va. Form, English Essay ". Army Class (Christmas, Mat"eso,~) ,. (Midsul11lucr, ;"Ialheson) Natural Sciencc (Hammo'nds) .. . Vb. F;;nn (Christm as) ." .. . (Mid summer) 1 V . 'I.'orm lChriSbllRS) " Mids lIlIllller )

Remove "

Christlll as) (MidsulIIlIler)

IlIu. Form (Christmas) (MidsUlI111Icr) IIIb."Ponn (Christ.mas) l\'IidsUlIIlllcr) IITe. 'Pa rm Christmas)

l\1idSt11I1IllÂ£'r )

LOWER SCHOO], PRIZES. Mathematics (Christmas) (l\HdstUumer) (Neil) .. Natural Scien ce (MiJc/ti1lSon) . . . History ... Dictation Ccogmpby Music D rawiug... . .. English Literature (Evans) French ... J UNIOR SCHOOL PRIZES. I1a. F orm (Christm as) MidSlIlllmcr) lIb. Form Christmas) MidsuUlmer ) lIe. Form (Christm as) (11'1 idslllllmcr ) I . Form (Christl11as) .. (Midsummer) Divini ty (Hodgson) : JIa. Forl11 llb. Porm lIe. F o rm I . FotUl ... English : IIo. Form II b. Form H e. Form T. Form ...

J. E. Fentbnan. D. A. Somerville. H . J-I. lUillgt on. G. n. Maiden. R . A. Bnyuton. C. H. Barnett. R . A. DaYlltoll. J . B. Collier . R. S. Grant . J. F . O. WyiSOll. F. S. M. Dader . R. A. Fillnis. J, M. Sabbnge. A. P . D. Kenued y. D . C. Franklin. D. C. Franklin. V. D. Ravenscroft. J. O. Green. L . C. 'l'ighe. R. A. Finllis. D. C. Franklin. J . S. Reacher. J . S. Reacher. H . C. H oney. D . 1. Robertson. }aeq { A. J. G. C. Clarke. H . C. Hotley. J . S. Reacher. 't. G. Wilde. R. F. Piccinino.

J . R . Jones. J. F. H. Crousbey . D. 1. Hill. V. F . Ireland.

K. C. J acob. H . P. Cooke. H . R. E. Wallis. J. H . T . Hadley. A. E. C. Dredin. A. D. D. H arre. C. D. Maxtcd . L . F. R. J ackson. A. E. C. Bredill. V. F. Ireland.

B. C. Hollingsworth. R. M. Marshall .

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Mathematics (Christmas) (Uidsullwer)

J)rnw~g .. . Dictation

B. C. H ollingsworth . B. T. Hill . \Y. A. I.argc .

Music

Anniversary Preacher. '1'111': VgRY REV. G. K. A. BEI,I .. D.D., Dean of Canterbury. The I,ist of Allllivcrsary l)reachers goes back to 17 14.

Exhibition ers. O. H . DI~ ST. CROIX (Rose) , Porc! Student, TTillity College, Oxford. . C. I-l. G IBSON (Sta nhope), Kitchcnc r :McllIorini SCitO\OT, 'l'ri ll it y College, Oxford. C. C. I,. B uonvEI,I. (Special Exhibit ion). Organ Schola r, Od cl College, Ox ford.

The Harrison Bequest. R. A. BAVNTON, Imperial College of Science a nd 'l'ecllllology.

The Anderson Gift. A. E. BROCKLEUURS1', Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.

T he Shepherd Gift. C. C. L.

DUCKWlU.L,

Organ Scholar, Oriel College, Oxford.

The O .K.S. Gift. C. G. STOXEIIOUSF.. No\'al Cadet (Special Entry).

The Waddington Gift.

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P,.:RK INS.

Present Ho ld ers of Exhibitions . • 1'. R. WACI'; (Stanhope), Brasenose College, Oxford.

R. H . J UCKES (Rose), Pembroke College, Cambridge. ·U. l~. CIIII.DS-Cl.ARKl~ (Stanhope), F ielder ExhibitiOller, Killg's College, Cambridge I). S. HlmSQM (Rose), Scholar of St. John 's College, Ca mbridgc. 11. '1'. WAC!': (Parker), Corpus Christi College, Cnmbridsc . U. H . CARS01\" (Parker), Corpus Christi College, Cam bridge. 1(. I. '1'01'I,IS5 (Parker), Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. R. C. WIT,KI NS()N (R ose) , Exhibitioncr of Pembroke College, Ca mbri dge. A, F . B RENNAND (Bun ce), Exhibit ioner of St. Jol11l'5 College, Combridge. ·Vaca te th is July .

Schola r s. Elected November, 1923. KING'S SeIlOI,ARS. JUNIOR. D. A. So)IERVII.I,E. R. S. GRANT.

PRODAT'O:-<ERS P. CUARIG. H . D. i\1 URDOClI. R. A. W. ll I NNY. R . H. CORBIN. J. B. B OOTI!.

C. G. R. SAII,I,ARD. 1". H. H . FlNCu.

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EN1'RA.">\CE SCUOLARS.

School No"use.

Lang/e-y House. H. D. MURDOCU.

F . H. H. FI:-;CH.

R. A. \y, BlNNV.

Holme 110use. P. CHARIG.

Elected Jtme. 1924. KING'S SCHor.ARS. SENIORS.

J. W.

G. E.

POOLE.

C. H . BARNlIT1'.

J UNions.

PRODATJONJ.mS. F. W. RODERTS. i)

H. GIJ.J,I NG'rON.

R. DI~ C. McCRACKEN. K. I" F. BURT.

U. COI.J.Il~R. C. S. ADAMS.

J. S.

J ANSON~SM I'l'II.

K. F. VAI.PY.

G. A.

BA'M'l{RDURY.::... • •··,

G. F. nr.u~u.m.

li1iJ "

D. C. M. HODSO". _ I K. A. NICHor.sON. r;~1

J . C. P. J. R.S.

SI'AC}{l\fAX.

W. R ODERTS. · WATERS.

H . W. E. JONES.

J. R. N. C. J.

DUDGEON.

R. JONES

(Junior School).

H. C. HONEY (Chorister Sellolar).

E~TRAl\'C1~ SCllor.ARS.

SchoolHouse.

Lallglejl House.

B. C ..M. I-loDSON .

H. GU,J,INGTON. !.', W. RODHRTS.

C. A. BA1v nmuUlW. C. P. BtUi\um. GREAVI<:5 SClIor,ARS.

Senior: A. T. P. \ VUTJlHRAl,r,. junior: R. H. CROII'J'S.

Academical and other Di stinctions gained during the year, 1923- 1924. C.

l-J . GIllSON

O. H. Dr~: ST. CROIX C. C. L. BUCKWET,I, A. I:~. BaOCKI.E IIURST W. 1.. C. G. COOK .. .

C. G.

STONEHOUSE .. .

A . 1.. COLl.ETT~ WIII'rE C. H . GAD1';EY. E. J,. THOROJ.D

Kitchener l\'Iemorial Scholarship, to Trinity College, Ox~ ford. Ford Studentship, Trinity College, Oxford. Organ ScholarshIp, Oriel College, Oxforcl. 27th Admissio n to Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. 9Ut place in examination for entrance into Indian Police. lOth place in examination for Naval Cadets (Special Eutry), Executive Brauch. 85th Admission to R oya l Military College, Sandhurst. I04th Admission to Royal Military Colle~e, Sandburst. Honours ill Intermediate Arts, Londol1 Umversity .

THE CANTUARIAN "" (' IIDI~ACON N. W. F OCAR'I'Y .. , \ \ \NON J. G. W , T UCKEY, K.n.C., C.D.H. I) S. R ImSOM

t\ II.

DRENNI\ ND

I' R . WACE ...

w, n. WES1' I) .

Hr~Y MA N

I). " ' UORK D RURY,

" ,C.

II A , PI NN ... I I'. R. n U R N I~TT

, II . HAT..I. f

.. . W . RAKE .. .

" II , GOf.. D.,i\n"," t 1H ," N Hr,~Co MMAND A l';'I' G. l ll l,I.1N5, C.B. 111l1I 1'I'ÂˇL muTENANT

I . E. Mc I !\''l'VRF.,

.0\ ,,1, ,

l ,W "I\ IN G.

J. H .

R ecr,Rs.

339

Appointed Bishop of pn lllsralnn d. B.D., Oxford Umve.rslty. Exlli bitioncr of St. J oh u's College, Cambridge. Class 1" Div. 2, H istorical Tripos, P art I . Elected to n F oullela tloll Scholarshi p, nnd to t he Scholarship at Princeton U niversity, U .S .A. by the Cambr idge Committee, under t he H enry P . Davison T rust. St . J ohn 's College, Cambridge . E lected to an Exhibition for Mech anical Sciences. Exhibitioner of Drasel10se College, Oxford . Class II., Hallam School of Natural Science (Engineering). Assist ant Superintendent Geologist, Indian Geologica l Survey. 16t h Admission (Prize Cadet ) to Royal Military College, Salld hurst. R ecord er of Dover . E le('ted Mem ber of the General Council of t he Dar . Also, r eceived t he H onorary Degree of M.A., Oxford U ui versity . 1st CI'lss. In term ediat e Rxmnination of the Law Societ y, 1st Cl ass ill ROluan Law, 2nd Class ill Criminal I ,aw and Procedure, Consti t ution al I,a .v and Le~al H istory, and R eal Property and Con v~yancing. Bar Examin ation . P resident of t he Rrit ish Medical Association . Mk hael H arris Scholarship for Anat omy, Guy's Hospital. First Prize for First Vear Students, the Measured Drawing P rize, and t he Travelling Stud entship. of tlle Archite('tural Assod atioll .

To be Royal MarinI! A.D .C. t o the King. Australian Air Force. C.D.E. (Military Division ) for v aluable services r endered in connection with the seapl aut' fl ight rallnd Austraha. 1/4 Domhay Grenadiers, Indian Army . (Mentioned in Despatches. WÂˇaziristall).

LECTURES. On 25t h September, Dr. Gann , O. K .S., lectured t o t h e School a ll his r ecent discoveries in with the Maya civilization i n Brit ish Hond uras. In tb e course of a most interesting lut we learnt m uch of t his race now so degenerate, and frolU a plentiful supply of lantern slides nhtnlncd a vivid p icture of a m ighty city bidden in forest. W e beard of marvellous buildi ngs lilt their peculiar architecture ; of human s acrifice ; of victi ms tom to pieces by frnntic wor1III1P,'rft. We even learnt of the ga me pl ayed by this people, a t ype of footbaU, t he pay fo r t he I I Nfl being t he cloaks of t he spect at or s, wh~ne v e r a g onl was scored . lilli"'ti OIl

340

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Dr. Gaull is going out to America again , a nd it is to be hoped that he will find time to pny us another visit a nd tell tiS some more about this wonderful people, who in their cnstoms seem tu vie with the peoples of Rider Haggard's books. On 17th October, <Mr. Palll Edmonds lectured to the School on " The Road to Eudar ." 'J'II\' lecturer had first-hand iuformation , since he h ad been confined in the same prison camp as Hili and Jones, and had witnessed many of the incidents described. Little need be said of t he lectUlt since all II1llSt have read the book of that title, generally accla imed the best war book writttll It only remains to add, that with pictures of the sites of t he story before tiS , and with the stOI )' coming frolll all eye-witness' month, t he lecture surpassed even the book ill vividness a nd intercRf 011 31st October, Capt. Greenstreet, Chief Officer of Shackleton's sitip, the E'lldmal/u r lectured to t he School on t he Antarctic expedition of 1914- 16. The lecture was copiollsly illustrated with IllOst excellent photograph s t aken on the cxpedition. We followed T he ElldllYlW ft all her journey south in 19 14 , after the King's orders to proceed, when the ship was offered for wilt service. We heard how she was fro7.en in, as it was thought, for a few days, and finally fo r tilt' whole winter . How the ice began to break, lifting the sh ip up and finally breaking b er to pi ece. ' Ve learnt of the journ ey across t he ice making barely one mile a clay, and finally the journey by sea in open boats to Elephant Island. Here the main body of the expedition was left in vcrv great stra its whilst Shackleton weut in an open boat to try to get help. After r eaching la nd (tI1I1 scaling heights thought to be illlpassabletoreach civ ili zation, he returned to E lephant I sland a nd rescued the rest of The ElIduyal1,e'S crew. 'l'he lecture, which was t he most interesting and fascinating t hat has been delivered at till! school for Illany years, was t horoughly enjoyed by all present. On 6th Novcmber, Mr. 1\r[jchaelTerry came down to lecture to the School on his journey aero ~ Aust ralia in n lUotor·car. Aftcr dwelling at length on his difficulty ill obtaining a partner for hi, hazardous expedition, the lecturer went all to tell us of his purchase of a n old Ford for £50. Thill he and 11is partner took to pieces, and reassem bled again leaving ant all the 1Il1uec'c ssary PRI'lA, They added a trailer and on this machine they set out to cross Australia. 'rheir total funds 011 starting aUlotltlted to £5 Ss. 3d., but t hey managed to work their way by repairing lUotor-cars. The difficulties encountered 011 th e journey are too numerous to be mentioned here, bul su ffice it to say that after crossing rivers, cutting through vi rgin forests, descending cliffs lIIul having a most unpleasant encouuter with a buffalo these intrepid adventurers crossed the COli tincut. 'Vheu within 24 miles of a town they ncarly died from lack of water, and it was only h)' greatest good luck t hat they ever came t hrough alive. On the journey it Illay be mentiollc.j l they missed making a fortun e by not taking t he advice of two prospectors an d pegging 6ut a d a hu on what has turned out to be one of the richest mines ill the country. The fuuds at the end of th~ journey amOllnted to £8 odd , and the cnr they sold for £1 00, thus putting a most slIccessful clIII to a most successful jOllrney. Our thanks arc due to W. G. Weeks (O,K.S.) to whom we are indebted for this most excellcill lecture .

THE

341

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CRICKET. LIST

OF FIXTURES.

1924. RUNS FOR.

orpONENTS.

UROUND.

I I ., I, II 15

FIR S T Rev. A. S. Mayne's Xl.. .. ... .. . . C hartham Mental H ospital.. .... . ~o Sl. Lawrence C. C................ . 51. Lawrence .. T hursday II ..U '7 Depot. The Uuffs , .... ... ,_ .. . ,_, o. . ... ... .. IH Wye College .. .... .. I' St. Edm und's School. . .. ...... . .1 Dover College ..................... . Coults Bank .. ................... .. II to 17 Bank of England ................... .. 'I ...'l.C.C . ....... ..... ................. .. St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate. t Cavalry Depot .. ......... ......... .. . , H Highgate School ................ .... . Eastbourne College .. ....... . .. .. .. . .. Iia O. K.S . ........ ... ......... ........... . I ,6 I) • • • • • • •

,"1, ,

SECOND ,~

,t)

oN I ' 1

II ,

Dover College 2nd XL . .. .......... Wye Coll ege 2nd X L ........ .. 51. Edmund's School 2nd X I. .. Dover College 2nd X L ..... . .. Duke of Yo rk's School 2nd XI. .. Sl. Edmund 's School 2nd XL ... 51. August ine's College ...

Re SU LT.

RUNS AGA INST.

ISl t nn. 2nd Inn . lSI Inn. 2nd Inn.

HOlne ......• ...

Won

Away ...... .... . .

Won

12 5

110

H ome . ......... .

Won Lost W on Won Lost

154 56

15 2

H Olne .. ... ..... .

Home ... . .. ... . Aw:\y ......... " Awny ." ...... . .

lI ome ....... . . H onle .. . ...... . , H ome .. .. .. .. .. . Home .... .. .. I-l ome ... .... ... .

H om e ..... .... .. H Olne •... ....... Away ......... . Home .......... .

Lost Lost

165 (f0<3)

18,{ for8)-

216(for5)· 63 33

Won

233(for 3)

Vlon Scratched '\'011 Lost L ost Drawn

180

195(for 6) ~6

101

147 132 158 259((or8) * 23 1((or 9)· 145

75 236

2 13

144

129((or1)

X I. Away ... ...... . H Ollie .......... . Awny ........ .. H ome .. ..... . .. Awny .. ......... . H ome ........ . .. Away ........... .

Lost Lost Won Lost Lost \Von Won

133

120 182(for8)

124 12 3

16 5 11 4((or 9)

104 108 12 5

* I nnmgs declared closed. 1st X L-Ma.tches Played, IS; Won, 8 j Lost, 6; Drawn, I. 2nd XL-Matches Played, 1 j W on , 3; Lost, 4 j Drawn, -

99 56

342

THE

CANTUARI AN

CRICKET RETROSPE CT. T he fOf m of t he eleven during t he past season was very incons istent. \ Ve tec('h, ,I crushing d efeats i ll all four in ter-school matches, due, probably, to lack of confid ence illl ex perience; all the other hand. some excellent performances werc p ut up against strout: \'I~II s ides. Owing to the youthfulness of t he team, t he lack of professional coach ing was morc kcc III Celt t hau ever, alt hough all possible steps werc taken to procure sitch. W"it h regard to the batting, t he team relied for mus too much on its first few b a~III ' and so whell t hey fa iled there was complete collapse. T he School h ad a fa irly consistent opelilu pair in St. Croix 2 and Clarke, and of t he r em aining batsmen St . Croix I , Slater and l\'! Ol1nt plll",1 some useful innings. Clar ke and Terry bowled steadi ly t hroughout the seasou and t here was plen ty of Vfltl~ I in t he ch ange bowling. T he fi elding of t he team as a whole did not reach t he high standard of past years, Itlll at tim es, individ ual fi elding was brilliant. Andrews saved tuauy rUllS behind t he wickel Ill! I improved h is wicket keepi ng towards t he cnd of t he seasou. Wit h eight old colours left, t he prospects for next season are very brigh t, t hough II successful season is ant icipated, t he fi elding m ust be improved considerably. We leave Ihl to t h e keenness of t he side. 1ST

Xl. MATCHES.

K I NG 'S SCHOOr. v. M.C.C. Played on the St . Lawrence Grouud au Tuesday, June 24th. T he school batted lit a ll a fast wicket, but quickly lost St. Croix 2 and Slater. W hel1 1\:Ionn t joined Clarke. the scollu was slow for some t ime, but by steady battillg, t h e scor e h ad been taken to 80 withou t fmlll loss by IUllCh t ime. On t he resumption t h e sallie pair continued to score stead ily. Cl I~ completed his 50 made out of 96. At 104, Mount left, h aving batted very st eadily and SO Il IllU for his 24. Clarke was fo ur th out at 112 ; he had batted souudly for two hours for hi .. /I alth ough givi ng a hard chance to ex tra-cover j ust before lun ch . Two lUore wil'k,,1 fell quickly and with t he score-board reading 6 wickets for 11 4, t he School were ill non e too~. a p osit ioll . But Ince, although favoured by for tun e, hit well for his 30, and t he S ill! event ually put together t he quitc respect able score of 180. POI' the M.C.C., Turner, 6 wlell ,. for 60 in 28 overs bowled well , and Chollllelcy gave an excellen t display of wicket-keeping. At t ea our opponents h ad scored 10 fo r t he loss of one wicket. Afterwards, Chohlu I and Topliss took t he score to 6 1. When I.eggatt joi ncd Topliss, both batsmen scored at n I p ace and had taken th e score to 89 before a very good catch at sqnare leg dismissed Toplis.':I "I h ad bntted well for h is 45. With t he score stand ing at J06 for 4 wickets, the game seemed' \. opel!. At this point, however, a great change ca me over it Clarke and Terry bowling so " t h at 8 wickets were down for 122. At this point, Hea rder-a substitute lent by t he ScllOt,1 joilled Brown e. These two b atsmen pl ayed so dogged ly th at sevcral changes of bowli uR II t o be m ade before t hey cou ld be separated. A great deal of praise Ill ust be given t o H ellill who was not even in t h e second X I. for t he plucky way he batted . Stonehouse t hen qnl~ ~I fi nished off t he innings and en abled the School to wi n by 35 m ns. The School fielding was ~"JI

THE KING'S SCHOOL. I ~

II I , II II II II

d(' SL Croix, c Chohncley, b Turner Clnrkc, st Chohlleley , b Turner I) , Slater, c Williams, b I,eggalt ~I o unt . c Browue, b Williams ... ti c Sl. Croix, st Cho!mclcy, b Turner Nicholls, Ibw, b Leggatt Hlol1chouse, c Topliss, b Turner \ IIdrews, b Turner tllce. c nnd b Toplis.'i 'I'crry, b Turner ... Hluckledge. not o ut ... I?xlras: b, 7; Ib, 4; W, I

Total, ..

343

CANTUARI AN M.e.C. Major Guy Lee, b Blackledge R. A. C. ChohllClcy, b Terry K. I. Topliss, c Clarke, b Stonehouse W. M. I,eggat t, b Terry P. C. Turner, rUIl out Capt , A. H. CramC! Roberts, b Terry Dean, b Clarke R. E. Hulltc-\vilIiams, c O. H. dc. St. Croix, b Clarke l". D. Browne, b Stonehouse R. D. H earder, not out General Andrews, C V. C. de St. Croix.. b Stonehouse Extras: b, 2; w, I

1 63 14 24 7 IS 2 3 30 5 I 12

'I,

ISO

G 26 45 20 8 I 13 0 13 10

0 3 145

Total

KINC'S SCHOOl.. llOWUKG A:-<AI,YSIti.

Turner Leggatt Topliss Browne Williams

Overs. 28 20 4'2

Maidens. 9

Runs.

Wkts. 6 2 I

0 0 4

15 13 16

Maidells. I 10

Runs.

IVkts.

21 35 36

1 2

5 8

0 I

M.C.C. BOWLING A.,'<AJNSIS.

Overs. Blackledge ... Clarke Terry V. C. de St. Croix ... Stonehouse . . .

9 19 19 7 7

1 1

40 10

3 0

KING'S SCHOOL, CANTERBURY v. 'l'l-I E CAVAI-tRY DE1'OT. Plnyed on the St. 1.awrellce Ground all July 1st. O. H. de St. Croix was absent frolll IIlutch , hut other wise the school played her full team. The Depot batted first and were ,III for the poor total of 75. Sergeaut Lee was unfortunately run o ut through a mislluderÂ· 'ldlll J:,( when batting well and Major Callander hit well, but otherwise there was little resistance Ii III the school bowling. Terry, who took 5 for 31, bowled well aud was helped by good slip Iii by Clarke. 'fhe fielding was fair, but thc batsmcn werc a llowcd to snatch sevcral l:ihort lit lhe beginning of the innings.

344

'l'HE CAN'l'UARIAN

The school had half·au-honr's batting before ten, during which time 40 runs werc SCOft ,I without loss. After tea, V. C. de St. CroLx hit out well while Clarke was batting steadily. lluli! batsmen made some splendid leg glides off the fast howlers. They l)lIt the 100 lip in 90 mimi! and continued to score rapidly. At 143, whell within three 0 his century, de St. eral was caught at extra-cover while atte mpting a big hit; he hnd batted well and was unlucky lu missing his 100. Clarke was at length bowled for a ,-cry steady 58. Slater experienced VlIlW bad luck in be ing nm Ollt for a hard return from his partner glanced off the bowler's haud 111111 hit the wicket. Whell stumps werc drawn the school had scored 195 fo r 6 wickets. CAVAI.RY DHPO'l'. L ieut. Dercham, c Andrews, b Clarke Sgt. l,ee, r Uli out Mr. Patersou, c Clarke, b Terry Major Callander, b Terry ... \V.O. Pnrs}ow, c Clarke, b 'f erry Lieut. Ayscough, b Stonchouse Sgt. I'leath, b Stonchouse ... I,/Cpt. Evans, rUIl out Cpt. Whitfield, c and b Terry Q.:M.S. Wallace, not out ... 'l'rnmpeter Wh)'bourne, b Terry Extras: b, I; Ib, 3 Total ...

KING'S SCHOOL . \!. C. de St. Croix, c Ayscongb, b

Callander W. K. Clarke, b P arslow J. A. D. Slater, fUn out ... R. S. Mount, c Derehalll, b Callander P. E. NichoUs, b HeaUl ... E. B. Ince, not out A. R. Blackledge, st Derehalll, b Heath C. G. Stouehouse } J... B. Andrews Did not bat. A. L. Hill J. H. Terry Extras: b, 6; Ib, 2

15 7

4 3

o 4

Total (for 6 wkts)

111 M II I

M 1,1 III

HI"

CAVAI.. RY DEPOT. B OWT,ING AN,\T,YSIS.

Overs. Blackledge ... Clarke Terry Stonehouse ..

RUlts.

Wkts.

1 2

12 22 31 6

Maidens.

Runs.

Wkts.

0 0 0 0 0

2 0 0 0

Maidens.

2 4

9 7·5 4

5 2

KING 'S SCHOOL. Bowr.ING ANAT.VSIS.

Overs. Callander Parslow Heath Patterson Whitfield

Lee

8·4

6 4

21 25 10

KING'S SCHOOL, v. HTGHGATP. SCHOOl,. Plnye<1 at Canterbury ou 'fuesday, J lily SUI. Highgate gained au o\'erwhehning victm Y by all innings and 132 rHUS. Om o pponeuts WOll the tos.~ alld IXIUed first all a fast wicket allll rail up the good score of 236. Robins and Paxton, playing steadily. scored 40 for tilt

THE

345

CANTUARIAN

I wicket. After this, Robins, hi tting brilliantly all round tbe wicket, reach ed his 50 in 42 .hUlles. He was eventu a lly out to a good catch at the wicket fo r a ll excellent 67. III I Robins d ismissal, Hobson batted well for his 58 and all the other batsmen made 1II11>t, nlLhougb t heir efforts were rather overshadowed by the excelleuce of Robill's batting. T he IIIIIIIIIIK between the wickets, especially t h at of the first pair, was good. The fie ldi ng of the Iln\ll was good, a lthough the team were a little ra t tled at the begi nning by the running of short IjUI~ hy t he opening p ai r . Blackledge bowled well, but had li ttle luck , but the slow bowlers 11 Ilfoved expensive. When the school wcut ill, a complet e colla pse set in before tile bowling I I obi li S who, bowling fast, took 9 wickets for 12 nIns. No O Il C seemed able to standu!> against 1111 bowli ng wh ich was backed up by really excellent fie lding. Robin's ana lysis, we must say, rather flatte red him, because t he latter batsmen were ,jllplc tcly de moralized a nd sOllie of them were bowled by balls which could quite easily have 1'111 sco red off. T he school th en followed on and wcre all a n t a sccond t ime for 68. Sla t er wi V. C. de St . Croix were t he o nly batsmen to bat at nil con fidently. I n t he second innings, hll rill Look 3 wickets for 2 f UllS, doing the hat trick. II

HIGHGATE SCH OO L. R. W. Robins, c Andrews, b V. C. de St. Croix C. N. Paxton, c Andrews, b Clarke ... R. T,. Stuart, b Terry ... J. A. Carter, b Terry... ... C. D . H obson, c O. H . de St. Croix. b llIackledge C. R . Orr, rull out . . . . .. C. O. M. 1\Iorris, b \ â&#x20AC;˘. C. d e St . Croix R. L. Clarke, b Stonehouse K . D. Moore, not o ut ... C. W . Fry, b Stonehouse J . W . Luck, b Clarke ... Extras: b. 3; lb. 5; w 4

67 16 12 19 58

20 3 5 10

8 12

Total

236

KING 'S

SCH OOL.

1ST INNINGS.

'. de St. Croix, l.b ,w., b Robins W r<. Clarke, Hili ont ." ft. , D. Slater , b Robins

III M.JI. Mouut, b RobillS ... de St . Croix, b Robins f

II H. NichoUs, lbw , b Robins

I U, ln ce, b Robins I II . Andrews, b R obins .. , f! . Stonebouse, c Stuart, b Robins II. Terry, c a nd b Robins It Blackledge, not out Extras : b 6, Ib 5

Total

2NO I NN I NGS .

c Moore, b Robins 5 c l Inck, b S tllart b l\'1orris , .. G b Paxton o c .Moore, b $tuart

o 4 3

b Stuart b Mo rris b Morris c Carter,

.. , .. . .. . b Hobson

not out

.. .

o 2 II

b Paxtoll Extras : b 6, w I

Total

8 23 1 1

o o

1 4

1 7

346

'rHE CAN'rUARIAN HIGHGATE SCHOOL. BOWLJKG ANAI,VSIS.

Blackledge , .. f:.tollchousc .,. Terry Clark<'

V. C. de St. Croix

Overs.

Mnidell8.

Rulls.

15 24 18 19 5

5 7 2

20 58

65 20

Wkts. 1 2 2 2 2

KING 'S SCHOOL. BOWLING ANAt,YSlS.

1st IlIl1ings. Overs. l'Ifl.idells. Robins Morris

R·4 8

RUlls.

Wkt.c;.

5 5

12 13

9 0

Maidens.

Ruus. 8

2ud Innings.

Overs.

Paxton Fry Stuart MotTis

Hobson Robins

G· 1 8 6 4

2 1 1 2 1

Wkts. 2

2 4 11

3 1 1

KING'S SCHOOL v. EASTBOURNE COr,LEGE. Played at Bnstbollrnc 011 Saturil ay, July 12th, Ensthourl\e wiulling all t he s troke ot time by 12! rUllS. The School lost t he toss a nd fielded first. Our bowling was before IUllch, errAtic, ann the fie lding poor, several chances which ought to have been accepted being dropped. The opening bats men lIlarlc the lIlost of their opporhmities and scored 49 for the first wicket, of which 1Illluber, And erson, ."t\'11O then left. claimed 37. The batsmen continued to s('ore freely all round t he wicket and iu an hour-auct-n-q ua rter before IUllch, had scored 107 for t he loss of 0111y two wickets. Aft('r IUllch. lHnckledgc and ClArke, backed lip by good fi(' lcling, howled so wel1 for 45 minute'S tll:1t 6 wickets were clown for 123, 1\lorres beitlJ.?: the 011 1)' batsman to pIa)' the bowlillR with C'o'lfidcl1cc. Thell Bllttoll joined Morres aud tllis pair cnrried the score to 160. The Easlbourne last wicket C'ansed somc trouhle and the last pni l' had hit lip 3 1 before they were separated. The School weut in just before t ea. Clarke immediately started to score quickly and the score was 28 whell he was bowled by Anderson for 20. Slater was unfortunately run out and at teatime we had three wickets down for 40. After the interval V. C. de St. Croix and O. H . de St. Croix made a plucky stand t o try to save the game a nd it looked as though t his was quite probahle. V. C. de St. Croix was fifth out at 65 having batted an hour-and-a-half for his 12 rmls. With half-an-hom's more piny, tIterC' were still rollt 11101'(> wickets to fa ll . A t this point, Morse wns put on to bowl for the first ti me and so wcll did he howl that, despite the clogged and pl\lcky battinJ.?: of t he- remaining hatsmeu, he ('apt.u red t he Inst fom wickets for 16 r nlls~ OUI' opponents fi elded well, cspedally during the ·last hnlr~ ho\lr when they backed up Morse' ad mirably.

THE IlASTnOURNE COLLEGE. \ , 1--. Anderson, C' Andrews. b Blackledge '\ ' A. Shaw, b Blackledge ." ... Ie g, Heath, c Nicholls. b Stonehouse H. M. Marres, b V. C. de St. Crah: It A. Howell, b Clarke ' C. Gubbins. b Clarke / I, S. Moretti, b Clarke II . G. Burtoll, c Nicholls, b Terry ... N. Beatson, Ibw, b Stonehouse I ~. If. E lse, b V. C. de St. Croix n. C. Morse, 1Iot out Bxtrns: b 12, ll·b 2

KING'S SCHOOL. W. K . Clarke, b Anderson V. C. de St. C.roix, c Anderson, b Heath J. A. D. Slater, run out . . , R . S. Mount, b !Horres P. E. Nicholls. 1.b.w., b Marres ... O. H. de St. Croix, Ibw, b Morse E. D. Ince, b Morse I •. B. Andrews, b Morse ... C. G. Stonehonse, c Beatson, b Heath J. H. 'ferry. 1I0t out A. R. Blackledge, b Morse r';xtrus: b 17, Ib 3, n -b I

39 19 45 I 2

26 12 5

13 14 213

Total ...

347

CANTUARIAN

20 12

o o

17 4 I

3 6

5 21 92

Total

I.lASTBOURNB COI.I.IlGIl. BOWLING A:-:Al.VSIS,

Ruus. 64

Wkts.

5 I

3 3

23 15

2 2

Overs. 12 8 10·3

Maidens.

RUlis.

Wkts.

3 5 3

9 16

Overs.

Maidens.

llIacklec1ge ...

Clarke Terry

Stonehonse ...

V. C. de St. Croix

12 9·4 7

KING'S SCHOOL. BOWI,IKG AN,\I, YSI S.

Marres AudcrSOIl

Morse H eath

KING'S SCI-I DOL v. O.K,S. Played Jllly 25th au the St. Lawrence Ground. The O.K.,S. brought down a strong team this last mutch of the season and a close ga me ended in an even draw. 'fhe weather was 'Mil. IIccessitatiug the frequent lise o f sawd ust aud preventing the fast bowlers from getting r')C) lil1~' The school balted first aud opened with the usual pair. Clarke and Slater left early , Imt V, C, de St. Croix and MOllnt by steady batting. took the score to 65 before the third wicket "II. 'lice hit well, but the remaiuing bulsUleli gave little trouble a nd the iunings closed for j II . Clarke, 4 for 35 ill 2 1 overs and Osborne 4 for 34 bowled well for the O.K.S. After a very bad start, Gardner and Sayers batted well for the O.K.S. and made a good 1,11111 for the third wicket; 'fopliss and Maylam both failed, but Clarke, batting steadily, stayed I fl IU)Ule time. Sayers was at length run out for au invaluable 46. 50011 after , Clarke left, but ,II _j,lte a great effort by Jltckes, who hit two consecutive sixes off 'rerry, stumps were cirawll It I the O.K .S. needing 16 to win with three wickets to fall . It was pleasant to see Clarke SO lj. \ c~sflll for the O.K .S . both with baH and bat when one realises that he was in the team as far I \ k us 1897; his accurate length bowling had lUuch to do with the school's moderate total.

'tI '

348

THE

KING'S SCHOOL. Clarke, b Osborne ... V. C. de St. Crab.::, b Osborne J. A. D. Slater, b Clarke .. , R. S. MOlUlt, c Mizen, b Clarke P. F.. NichoUs. b Clarke O. H. de St. Croix, b Clarke E. B. Inee. c Maylam, b Sayers I •. D. Andrews, b Osborne ... C. G. Stonehouse, c Clarke, b Topliss J. H. Terry, c JlIckes, b Osbotuc ", A. R. Dlnckledgc, not out . .. Ext ras: b 3, Ib 3, W 1

w. K.

CANTUARIAN

35 4 23 2 12

25 14 6 12 4

O.K.S. G. P. Mount, run out H . Gardner, Ibw, b Terry R. H. Osborne, b Terry .. . F. H. Sayers. run out K. 1. Topliss, b Dlackledgc R. C. Mariam, st Andrews, b Blnckledge C. I-I. Clarke, c and b 'ferry R. H. Jnckes, 1Iot out A. 11. Mizen, not out 1\[, F. Cartwright} D'd t b t 1'. 1-'. Spanton 1 no a Extros: b 3, Ib 1

1..

.. . 144

Total. "

Total (for 7 wickets)

0 18 0 46 5 2 20 28 6 4

... 129

KING'S SCHOOL. DOWJ. I NG ANAI.YSIS .

Overs. 21 15·3 5 7 3 3 3 O.K.S.

Clarke Osborne Spar ton Snyers Maylam Topliss J uckes

Maidens. II I

0 2 0 0 0

Runs. 35 34 16

Wk ts.

4 4 0

15 12 14

0 I

BOWLING ANALYST S.

Terry Clarke Stonehouse ... Blackledge ... V. C. de St. Croix

Overs. 13 10 8 5 5

Maidens. 3 2 0 3 0

Runs. 49 23 31 9 17

\:Vkts. 3 0 0 2 0

Is,' X I. BATTING AVERAGES. H ighest No. of T imes I nni ngs. not out. RU lls. Score. Average. 359 25·64 15 I lOS· 316 I lOS 24·30 14 19·92 257 13 0 63 16·40 6 I 82 30 15 2 15·76 205 87' 11 7 11 ·25 45 14' 13 2 III 44 10·09 0 11 8 33 7·86 15 61 11 2 19 6·77 11 I 23 56 5·60 II 0 45 18 4·09 ·Sigllifies 110t out. The following also batted :-J. S. Dewar, 4; A. 1.. Hill, 7, 47, 5, 2, 0, 1,0; P. R . Graves, :1 BA'tsMAl\'.

V. C. de St. Croix O. J-I. de St. Croix W . K. Clarke E. B. Ince R. S. Mount A. R . Blnckledge . .. P . E. NiehoUs J. A. D. Slater J. H. Terry C. C. Stonehouse ... L . D. Andrews

349

THE CANTUARIAN 1ST XI.

BOWLING AVERAGES.

Wkts. .Average. Overs. Melus. Ruus. W. K . Clarke ... 165· 1 40 444 30 14·80 C. C. Ston ebouse 156·1 38 359 24 14·96 584 35 16·68 J. H . Terry 220·5 68 V. C. de :t. Croix 109 25 362 20 18· 10 280 13 21·53 A. R. Jli acktedge .. , ... . " 122 31 The (ollowing also bowled :-0. H. de St. Croix, 37-6-90-6 ; J . S. Dewar, 22--6- 78-2; J. A. D. Slater, 3- 1- 14-{l,

MATCHES.

2ND X I.

KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. D UKE 01' YORK'S SCHOOL 2ND X I. Played on June 24th at Dover. T he scllool won the toss and batted first. A thick 1II18l hung round at first, but this cleared after about an h our's play. Hopewell and Hill put tlU 20 for the third wicket, aud V. C. S nell and Hill m ade 33 for the fifth wicket, but otherwise there was little resistance. Hill batted for the Illost part carefull y. but occasiollally wcnt for the howling. 1'he running between wickets was poor, and this has been a feature of this year's 'Jnd XI. The home team batted steadily, taking no chances, and eventually WOIl by 3 wickets. Lewis bowled cxtrem ely stcadily. and took 5 for 19 ill 18 o\'crs with 8 maidens. Too IIIRny bowlcrs-eigbt- were tried, {or, excepling I,ewis, Enllis (2 for 26) and Valpy (I (or 9). Utme of the bowlers ever looked like getting wickets. The fielding was 0 11 the whole, poor. K I NG'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. .\ . C. Hopcwell. c Winficld, b Cooper II . W. Graves, c Winfield, b Cooper I., 'I'. l~lI l1i s. b Cooper i\ . 1,. Hill, c Gran t, b Cooper P. C. M. Fra nks, b Cooper V. C. Sllcl1 , b ·Winfield It B. Lcwis, b Winfield 1\ . I ,. Collctt-White, not out II , C. Snell, c Cooper, b Scvcnoa ks I , A. W. BinllY, b Winfield 1\ . P. Volpy, c Coopcr, b Winfield I '~x lrns. b 9, I-b I T otal ...

8 4

44 2

12 I

2 2 2 G 10

DUKE 01' YORK'S SCH Oor, 2xn XI. C. E. Bean, c Ennis, b Lewis 3 F . 1,. Marti n, c Biuny, b Ennis ... 9 14 N. J. Grant, tbw, b Lewis J. P. Winfield, c aud b Lewis 24 w. W. Cooper, b L ewis ... 6 N. A. Sevcuonks, Ibw, b E nllis 10 F. J. Ditliughnll\, b Va lpy 17 H. J. Ackroyd, 110t o ut .. 11 A. C. Good, b H opewell . . . 5 G. 1-l a1£ord, b Lewis 4 A. I~. Stllo rt did not bat Extras, w 2, b 7, I-b 2 .. . 11 Total (for 9 wkts.)

104 KING'S SCHOOl, 2ND XI. DOWLJNC A~ALVSlS.

Halford Cooper evelloak s Ackroyd Winfield

0\'er5. 2 15 10 2 7·2

Ma idcns. 0 4 I 0 2

R uns. 15 32 22 5 22

Wkts. 0 5 1 0 4

114

350

THE CANTUARIAN DUKE OF YORK 'S SCHOOl,

2 ND

Xl.

B OWLING A N AI,YSIS.

Overs. 10 18

Euuis Lewis Collett-White Franks

4 3

DimlY

Hill . .. V.lpy H opewell

Maidens. 2 8

Ruus.

0 0

19 19 9

6 11

o o o o

2ND

KING'S SCHaar,

XI. v . ST. 1,DMUND'S SCHOOl,

Wkt.. 2

2" D

XI.

Played on July 1st 0 11 the St. Lawren ce Cro\lIld. The school WOI1 the t oss and batt ed first. Pollowillg a disastrous start, 4 wicket s fallin g for 5 and 6 for 21 , Coll ett-White, K ing fiud Sn ell batted well. Williams bowled extremely well for the visitors, t aking 5 wickets for 25 ill 13 overs. St. Edmund's mad e n good start. mnking 38 fo r t he first wicket, but t wo morc wickets fell at 39 ; the lIC.xt wicket fell at 67 and t he sevent h at 89 so that 20 rUll s were need ed with three wickets ill baue1. Valpy and I.ewis, however, bowling very steadily, took these at a cost o f 10 runs so that t he School were left winners by 9 runs. \'alpy, who took -l for 17, bowled best fo r t he school, while Lewis bowled s teadily . The fie ld ing was fa ir, although so.ll1e unnecessary bo undaries were given away. KING'S SCHOOl, 2 ND XI. ST, EDMUND 'S SCHOOL 2N D XI. 19 A . G. H opewell, b Williams o Kir kollncl, b n inu y D . R . H earder, b Willi am s 1 Goad, c J.ewis, b Hopewell 13 B . W . Graves, b Williams . .. o I.ister, b Valpy 13 24 A . L , Collet t -White, c Allerton , b Barker Aller ton, run out '" 0 E , n , Lewis, b Barker 15 o Barker, c liopewell , b Valp)' 3 \\' iIliams, c l\hUlro-Higgs, b C-White I G. '1'. E nnis, c Humph reys, b Barker R , J, King, b Williams 23 Humphreys, b Collett-'Vbit e '" 4 R, A . W . niUllY, b Willi ams 3 Matson, b Valpy ... IO D. C. Snell, not ont 22 Sauuders, c King, b 1.ewis I J( , p , Valpy, c Saunders, b H olland 8 Seabrook, b Vnlpy 5 W . R . l\:Iunro-Higgs, st Saunders, b KirHollnlld, not out " . I konnel .. , 15 E xtras, w 2, b 15 17 Hxtrns, b 9 9

108

'rotal ...

Total

KI NG'S SCHOO l" B OWI,I NC A NA l, VS IS,

Willi ams Barker H olland Kirkounel

Overs.

Maidens.

Ruus.

Wkts,

13 15 7

5 3

0· 5 0 ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOl , 2ND X I.

31 0

I I

B OW£.l NC ANA J,YS IS,

Lewis ninny J-lo»ewell ... Col eU-WIlite Valpy

Overs, S

Maidens. 2

5 3 5

0 2

5·1

1 1

RUlI S,

Wkts,

19 20

1 1 1

16 17

2 4

THE

CAN'l 'UARIAN

35 1

KING'S SCH OOl, 2N" XI. v. ST. AUGUSTINE'S COI,I,EGE. Played au July 5th on St. Augustine's groulld. 'rhe school won the toss aud halled first 011 n fast aud bumpy wicket. Two wickets fell cllcaply, but Heardcr 111Id D ewar added 56 for the third wicket. The remaining batsmen clid litUe so lhnt the iunings closed for 125. Lawtoll, who took 6 for 38, bowled well and finished olT the iJluiugs with a hnt-trick. Higgs made two good catches while Dewar a nd H carclcr both hatted well. St. Augustine's ofrercd little resistance to the school bowlers and wcre all out fo r tHi, Wilson alolle batting with enterprise. Dewar bowled really fast aud bumpiug badly. took b fOt 13 and was almost uuplayable while Vnlpy look 4 for 30. Following 011, St. Augustine'S we re all out for 68, Wilson again bcing top scorcr. KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI.

W. Craves, b Scott.. . D. R. H earder, b Lawtou A. L. Collett· White, C Higgs, b Reyuolds

33 8

J. S. Dewar, b Scott .. .

A. L. Hill, b Lawton .. .

E. D. Lewis, b Lawtou

C. A. R. R. K.

T. EWlls, c Higgs, b Lawton G. Hopewell, c and b Scott J . King, c Mitchell, b Lawton A. W. BitlllY, b LawtOI1 F. Valpy, uot out n G, I-b 2

o o

8 125

Total

ST. AUGUSTINE'S Cor,LEGE. I s'£ I =--NI KGS.

garl, b Dewar .. . (~nr to u, c Valpy, b Dewar .. . Bry-nnt, b Dewar WIlSOll, b Valpy Bodger, b Vn lpy 1,llwtOll, c Collett· White, b Dewar Reynolds, b Valpy ... Scott, 110t out ... Mitchell, b Valpy Ilnmbert, Ibw, b Dewar Iliggs, rUll out l~xtras, n 10, I·b 1 Total ...

2ND Il'\'NIKGS.

o IO o 19 o 1 o o

c Hill, b Lewis b Lewis c Biuuy , b Valpy b E Ullis c Graves, b Lewis b Vnlpy lbw, b Eunis 1I0t out lbw, b Eunis b ninllY Extras, W 1, b 10

1 7 7 11

o 17 o 7 o o 1

13 11

Total

KING'S SCHOOL Overs. Scott ReYllolds Lawtoll

b E unis

XI. Maidens.

2ND

0 1

Runs. 57 21

Wkts.

3 0 6

352

THE

CANTUARIAN

ST. AUGUSTINE'S COI,LEGR BOWLING AX,\I.VSIS.

1st Innings. Maidens. Overs. 7·1 2 2 8 2nd Iunings.

Dewar Valpy

Overs.

E nuis Lewis Valp)' Biuuey 2ND

V. C. Snell

A. L. Collett-White E. K. E. A. B.

B. Incc F. Valpy B. Lewis G. Hopewell ,V. Graves

R. A. W. Binny

2ND

Wkts.

IS 26

4 3 2 1

X I. BATTING AVERAGES.

Highest Average. 57·0

Score.

104-

19·2 15·3 13·2

43 33 31

41 50 40

6 1 5 1 3 0 6 3 7 1 4 0 8 0 ... 8 0 ·Significs not out.

n. C. Snell

Runs.

1 0 0 0

No. of Times Innings. not out. Runs. 17 1 4 1 4 0 78 3 0 46 6 1 66

P. R. Graves J . S. Dewar R. D. Hcardcr R. J. King .. . C. 1'. Ennis

13 30

Maidens.

5 5 3 2'2

Wkts.

Runs.

10·7 10·2 10·0 10·0

19 8

9·3 6·3 2·8

24 22'

28 19 17

11 8

2·7 2·6 2· 1

XI. BOWI,ING AVERAGES.

Average. 5·2 R B. Lewi s 126 24 19 6 ·6 P. R. Graves 8·1 57 7 5 K. F. Vnlpy 17 13 154 9·05 C. T. Ennis 11 150 13 11 ·5 R. A. W. niuuy 34·2 4 111 37·0 3 A. L. Collett-White 2 39·0 24 78 4 The following also bowled :-A. G. Hopewell, 3·3-0- 13-2, P. C. M. Pranks, 3- 0-9-0 ; A. T.. Hill, 2-0-11-0; D. W. Graves, 3- 0 -7-0.

J. S. Dewar

Overs.

31·1 6 1·5 27 54· 1 53

lUcIus. 8

R UllS.

Wkts.

THE

353

CANTUARIAN

J UNIOR SCHOOL CRICKET. Captain: R. R. F. 1'. Barry. Vice Capta.;1/.: A. E. C. Dredin . 'Veatber and quarantine pln)'cc1 sad ha\'oc with the Parrots' fixture list . only fou r matches out of twelve beillg played. 1'llls was a great pity, as the t eam, though devoiel of stars. played well together. They bent Wootton Comt and n Seniors' XI., succumbed to St. Edmund 's Juuiors. and drew with Wootton 'ourt in the return match . BrccUu batted weU and correctly: his bat wns even too straight, wben it came t o dealing ",Ilh a loose baU. Jacob2 and Jones got nms ill good s t yle, while naker 2 and Charlton played nne creditable illllill ~S each. Haillcs2 (1 6 wickets for 77). was the m ainst ay of the bowling: if hr will keep all aillllllg at length and be content with medium pace for a few years, he should develop into a good fast bowler by the age of 16 or 17. Hill3 aud J ones also bowled fairly well. Catches (including oue or t wo good ones), were in vari ably h eld, aud the ground fieldin g wns better than last year, though there was still too lUuch standing at att ention. Barry captained the side with judgment. H .S.

TUTOR SET CRICKET.

The draw aud result of the Tutor set lUatches were as follows :-

H eron. (208) ehough. (99)

}

H erons (40 )

}

S(44 wallow. ) & (87)

Swallows (J66) } Martlet. (69)

Swallows (11 6)

Gryphon. \99) } Hawks {SO

Gryphon. (83) and (52 for 7)

Gryphons.

No side stood out very 1I1uch frolll the r est.

'l'he matches

011

the whole were not exciting.

'rite Swallows, who perhaps, were jus t the strongest s ide, were beaten in the final by the Orypholls by three wickets in a low scoring match. The Grypholls, who were well ted by Slater, IIllly deserved their victory. The general form, however, was IIOt up to the usual standard. I f or the Grypholls, Dewar and Valpy l bowled consistently and most of the side shared in the lilli-getting. Antong the nOll-colours Franks (CR), I-I earder (liE), Kenuedy (5), ninllY (e) , and "tl lder (CR) who kept wicket extremely well all through, showed prolllise.

HALL MATCH. Terry, although winning the toss for the Old H all, put the New lIall in first to bat. Three It-kcts fell quickly and the score was 27 when Hearder and Bootb came together. These two, It)Âˇ steady batting, took the score to 58, of which number H earder bad made 27. After these I WC) had been separ ated, t h e r emaining wickets fell for the addition of ou1y 7 nws. For the Old Ilnll, Pranks, With 6 wickets for 23 rims, was the lUost effective bowler. The Old H all scored In (or t he first wicket and then knocked off the runs for the loss of three more wickets; Terry 11.8 the top scorer, with 18.

354

THE CANTUARIAN

1ST XI. CHARAC'l'ERS. O. H. DE ST. CROIX (Cnpt.)-Rnthc r (lisappointillg with the bat thi s year, though he played a few very good innings. The" Yorker" is his ch ief enemy. A brill ia nt field, setting his t ea m an excellent example of quickness and accuracy. C. C. STONEHOUSE \Vice-capt.)- Hnrdly bowled as well as last year. He let his arm drop. und thereby lost lis quick ness off the pitch and bowled more loose balls. Poor bat. lacking confidence. Quicker and better in the fie ld. V. C. or·; ST. CROIX.- A good ope ning batsman a nd t he most consistent scorer Oil the side. H ns a good variety of shots nud played some very promising iunings. As a bowler, lacks Instillg power mid is inclined to overdo it in p ace, but scuds down a d a ngerons ball, comin g fast ofT the wicket. Slow in the ficld, bilL quite rcli ohle . :Might improve his running between the wickets. \V. K. Cr.•\RKE.- A most useful all-rounder who shows great promise. Slow left-hand bowler with good COlltrol of length and Spill, on occasions "ery effective, though he is inclined to be too slow to trouble n quick-footed batsman. A good stylish bat, with all the left bander's sltots, but must strengthen his defence. P layed some invaluable innings. A good fi eld, but handicapped by eyesight and inclined to be slow and erratic. J. A. D. Sr,ATER.- H as all the m akings of a good bat, but failed to get going in m ntches chiefly owing to a fnta l leek of patiencc. H owe,'cr, he played some useful innings without b aving the best of luck and with e;xperience ought to improve. A fine off-side field, with a splendid return, but IItllst get in the habit of keeping on the Ilto,·e. J. H. TERRv.- Hns borne the brunt of the bowling and in spite of his physiquc, showed himself capable of keeping on fo r 10llg spells. His chief merit is his accuracy of length with an occasional ball that breaks shnrply and comes off fast: saved several m atches by h is consistency. Ought to take more pains over his battiug a nd adopt more orthodox methods. Rather slow a nd unreliable in the field. R. S. MOUNT .- Obviously a batsman of possibilities, but at present, erratic and temperamental. Has lUany good shots and played one or two good ilUlings: should improve with experience, but mllst stre ll ~t he n his defence ancl keep the ball down 011 the off. Fair field a t lIIid· off; sa fe, but linblc to bad lapses. L. D. ANJ)Rl~Ws.-I 11lpro"ed his wicket-keeping as the season progressed and towards t he end was keeping really well . Held sOllie good catches a ud got across to the leg quite well, hut he must curb his teu dency to snatch at ba lls in front of the wickct. Rather over· cautious as a bnt and lacks scoring power, but has the ability to stick and should gain confidence by llexL season. P. E, NrCllou,S.-A painstaking player. H e made himself into a "cry good field at third m an and deep and saved many runs by his euergy. Adopted rather o\'er-caulious methods a nd nn awkward stance for batting. but often made runs when they were badly needed. Has a good eye, but must improve his footwork and develop a more upright stance. A. R. nr.ACK I.JmGl~.-A fast bowler of the wild, rather t han accurate, variety, with little control over pitch. but he occasionally sent down a dangerous ba ll. A batsman of the bit-or-mis.'i style who would do best to play his own game. Did sollie good things in the fie ld in frout of the wicket, but ought to learn to fie ld in the slips. E. B. Tl\'CI~ .-Ca lll e into t he tea m latc, but made good with a couple of forcing innings. Natura lly au un-orthodox player, with a good eye but his defence is vcry weak. An energetic oll t-field, but must learn to keep on t he move at t hird mall,

THE

CAN1'UARIAN

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ROWING.

MARLOW REGATTA. At the last moment before the cutrics closed. it was decided that the School IV . should row ill the Public Schools' Challenge Cup at l\[orlow on Saturday, june 21st, as it hnd been showiug quite good forlll and doing well . Rooms werc secured at the " Chcquers," and 011 Friday mornin g, the party, under the chaperonage of 1\'[r. J.1oyd-Jollcs, left by the Reading Irain. We arrived, afte r five chnnges, at Marlow nbont 2.30, and having found o\\r quarters. wcnt to have a look at the boats, which had been provided by Etcn. They werc lllllCh shorter , ItLllch broader, und IUllch heavier than Ollr OW I1 , bllt vcry easy to sit. \Vc had all ollting about 5 o'clock and found everything vcry com fortable. ('xccpt that the riggers were rather short, a n<l ('onscquently our oars were a littl e long illhoard. A few heats were rowed off 011 Priday night. and we retired carll' for a good night's rest. J\lIyone wanting further details of our accommodation is advised to consult the cox who had "hong opinions on the subj ect. Suffice it to say we all slept well. \Ve were not rowing till noou , so next morning we settled ourseh'es in the enclosure. and wntched some excellent racing. Our hent was against Tonbridge and \Viuchester, nnd at tile appointed time we set off up the course. We had a very strong current to paddle against, and a slight breeze dowllstream, 80 that the course of seven furlongs downstream, was ill effect little longer than our own of five IIpstrea m . We started in the centre position with Winchester on Ollr left. The School got the worst start of the three- we had n ever been all a sla ke boat before-:lIld Winchester went lip. "he School stroke was much slower than the others, but it was hard and long. Both T onbridge IImI Winchester drew away and left about balf-a-lellgth clenr belween us, with Winchester going Ill' a ll 'J'oubridge. Still keeping long, the School held 'J'onbridge, but Winchester weul up still. About half woy a strong spurt put li S up a bit, and TOllbridge only had a little more lhun a length's lead. For the last three hundred yards, the School sprinted magnifi centl y. e\'Crr "'roke was hard and clean and the boat simply leapt up. We passed TOllbridge about fifty yllrds frOIll hOllie, bllt Winchester was too fa r ahead. and tlllyhow, the School was done. Sa.\'ing n crnsh with 'l'onbricige, who h ad edged into Ollr water, we finished second by two lengths to Wi nchester, who ultimately won the Final. The Sch ool may consider itself to have done well as our time as second beat the t imes of th e winners of both the oth er heats, and Winchester walt t h e fina l by a length and a half, little h 'MH lhan the length of our defeat. The School crew rowed well in the strange conditions- comp a re the Stour and Ihe Thames I- and aU did admirable work. Dnructt, ow ing to ÂŁIn attack of 'flu a week before t he race, was cOI1lI>elled to stand down , and Popplewell rowed well ill his place. 'fhe Schoo crew was;J. R. F. Popplewell (bow ); C. H. Barber (2); \Y . E. Williamson (3); C. H. Gibson ("Iroke ) ; D . C. Franklin (cox). Spa,~ mMI,' C. H . n a ruett. \Ve hOI>e that the School mar now make a regula r appearance at l\larlow which may be Il'un rdeci lIS t le Mecca of Public School 1\' oar rowing. The experience to be gained from the _lIort visit is invaluable and will do lUuch to improve the general standard of rowiug "l the School. THE SCH OOL v . R.E.'s CHATHAM ( 1ST IV). On June 28th. The first boat rowed a~aiust a four of the Royal Engineers, Chatham, wlioll1 they beat by six lengths. Despite the fact that onr opponents described themselves as h('ovy and useless," they started off from back st a tion ill fiue style and drew IIp a bit ou the

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School boat. 'rhe time and style of the School boat was at its worst and it was not till welt round into the straight th a t it bego n to draw away a nd finaily an c-'l:trcmcly bad sprint was executed. The chief feature of this race was the deplorable state of staleness the crew was in. School : -C. H. Barnett (bow); C. H . Bnrber (2) ; W. E. Williamson (3); C. H . GibsoIl (stroke) ; D. C. Franklin (cox).

TIm SC HOOL v . O.K.S. (2ND IV). On Juue 24th , The second bont rowed against an O.K.S. I V. (+ a sub . from the 1st I V) and won by t hree lengths. The School wall the toss and star ted fro lU back station. 'fh e second boat drew up at once and had to slacken j ust after the first bend. The O. K .S., however, splashed a u their weary way contented and undismayed , a nd managed to draw awny to two lengths. bu t the School came righ t upon their rudder again nt the fi nish. The crews were ; O.K.S. :-W. T. H olmes (bow); E. I.. Tomkins (2); C. H. Barnett (3); C. O. B. Rees (stroke); D . C. Franklin (cox ). School : -A. H . Nelson (bow) ; D. A. Somerville (2); J. R. y,'. Popplewell (3); T . N. Scrivenor (stroke); W. A. P. Gostling (cox). 1.

SEN IOR FOURS.

CntupbeU........ .. .............. .. .... . .... .b Rake (Capt.) .... . ................ .... ....... b Poole ........ . . ... . .... . .... . .................. 2 D n'vkins ... .... ......... .. .....•••............ 2 'Vhiteley .. ... ....... . ...... .. ... ... ... ... .... 3 v. Hutcbill50U........................ .......... 3 l Beck. (Cnpt.) .................... . ...... .Str. Clegg .............................. ..... ..... Str.

SENIOR FOURS . NEW HALL

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'Velch ........ .... .. ... .. ..... . .... .. ... .. ... Cox W i1l'lfer$ : -New H all by length.

B ayly ....................... ... .. . .... . .... Cox Time:-4 mi.ns., 15 sees.

Spearm3o ..... ..... ..... .. ........... . ..... .. .. 3 v. Evalls1 ......................... . ............. . 3 Morton (Capt.) .... ....... .. . .... .. .. .. . . .Str. Eustace (Capt.) ............ .. ... ... .... Str.

MIDDLE FOUR S,

Martin (Capt .) .................. ...... .. ..... .b Thiede ... .............. .... ... .... .. .... ..... . b Adonls ............. . ........................... 2 Nettleton 2......... ..... ... ................ 2 I.ord ....... . .. . .... . ... ... .... . .... .. ..... ... .. 3 v. Nettletoll1 .... ....... .. ... .. .... ... ... ... .. 3 Deck2....... . .. .. . ........ ... . ...... . .. ...... Str. Haddock {Capt .) . . .... . ..... . ....... .Str . Dnyly .... .......... ............ .. .... . . ... . Cox \-Velch .............. . ... ... .... . .. .. ...... .. . Cox Time :-3 mins., 10 sees. Wi1lners : -Martin 's Boat by 2 lengths

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Stonehouse2............ •••••..... ... .... .. .. .• b

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Read .... . .. .............. ... ................ b

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Caudle (Capt.) ............................. Str.

Sm.ith1 (Capt.) ............................ Str.

Drnce ............. . ... .. .... .. ... ... ... .... . Cox W itmer, :--Smith's Boat by 3 feet.

Hodson ........ ... .. ... . .... . ... . . . . .... Cox Time :-3 mins., 23 secs.

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Bntcher ...... .... . .. .•.. ....................... b Dricllt ............ ... .... ... ... . . . ............ b r~rclld .. ............ . . . .. .. . .. ..... .. . .. .... ..... 2 Cla rk2 ........... . ....... . .... . . . . .. . ........ 2 'l'ri pp ...... ................... .... .. .. ....... ...3 v. McCracken (Capt .) ............ ... ..... .. 3 Cook (Capt.) .. .............. .............. Str. Evalls2.... .......... ....... ..... ......... .Str.

Drllcc ......... , ... ....... ...... ............. c ox 11od5011. .. .... ..... . ...... .... ..Cox JIIiJlll r.rs :- McCracken 's Boat by 3 lengths. Time:-3 mills., 34 sees .

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Wiune rs of 3 v. Win uers of 4. W i1mcys : -Mart in 's Boat by 4 lengths. Ti me :- 3 mins., II sees. F INAL O F SENIOR F OURS .

Winners of I v. Wiuners of 2. JIIillllcrs : -Deck 's Boat .

SUMMER FOURS.

Thc rncc~ COllUllcnccd pUllctually at 2 p .m. on July 25t h at Fordwich, but this good start WI\8 successfull y colll Pcnsated fo r by t he inevitablc broken rollock·strillg. Despite the fact ' li nt it was a cold d ay, there were a good num ber of people 0 11 t he bank and lUuch interest was IlIkcn in thc racing, The fi rst race, bet wecn R ake's boat and t he Langley I·rouse boat , rcsulted in au easy Yletory fo r the latter who succeeded in passing t hc.i r opponents. Poole successfully caught "t'vernl crabs itt the weeds. The next race aronsed great ent husiasm among the spectators aud the just reward was an "J(celleut fini sh after a very good race. Both crews showed 1lP' well . The first heat of the Middle Fours was won fa irly easily by Martin's boat , though the . Iylc througbo ut was not very good and the tim e a little ragged. The second h eat of t he Middle Itom s p roved a good race, being W OIl by ouly a matter of I hrcc feet; again tilc t ime was not very good . The J llllior Fours was wou casily by McCracken 's boat . Cook 's boa t worked h ard all the way, but they caught a few crabs more than their opponen ts whose time was not so good Uo lh crews, ltowevcr, showed promise. Martin 's boat won the fill al of the Middle Pours and in doing it improved somewhat a ll t he s tyle showl1 in t heir h eat . The Final of the Senior Fonrs again rOllsed Uluch iuterest . Deck's boat Wall easily from IUlck st ation , Hutchinsou rowed with determination and :Morton kept the New Hall boat well ,,*elher . There was one more race which was omitted from the programme. It was the Boat Club It, Cricket Club fi..x ture. which we are sorry t o say, was WOll by the Cricket crs. The Boat Club t I (1 W made the fat al mist ake of giving the others t oo long a start wit h the result that when they " I lAst appcared ill a cloud of spray rouud the first bend the Cricketers were well 011 their way Imlllc to tea.

RETROSPECT. This past seaSOn h as seen the Boat Club in a very fiolLl'ishillg condition. Our member· t hlp reached tlle 60 lU8rk and, as remarked before, included much h eavy and p romising mat erial . I hrullghout the club great kecnness was shown, aud the utmost was done t o cnable everyonc t o

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have frequent outings. III fact nearly everyone went ont twice a week , and many people three times, which is a vcry satisfactory state of thi ngs. In fact, until more coaches arc obta inable, it will be impossible to improve to a lly e...... tent on this. As i t is, members of the two racing crews werc always rendy and willing to giyc up an hOllr or more of their spare time to coaching, Althollgh t his is a good thing in that it teaches the coach a great deal about elementary faults and their cure, it also meaus that that individual before or after his OW11 o uting, is constantly ill contact with rowing. and in a long term, during some two months of which the boat has to be in training for races, this all helps towards staleness. This extra influence is always threatening. In the Summer Fours there were ten boat,... participating and this, with the two TV's, makes t\\'clvc bonts in different stntes of udvancement. Throughout the term ·Mr. Lloyd·Jolles wns always ready to conch the crews, and his help was invaluable. '1'0 him may be givell the cred it for producing the form of the successful 1st I V. ~'lr. H arris also often callie over to Fordwich and his work was a lso of great value. '1'be Boat Club would like to express its t hanks to both of them for their great help. The 1st IV. had a very good season indeed, the only defeat being at the hands of Winchester at Marlow. A heavy crew with an average weight of 11 st. 11 Ibs., they developed a fairly good sense of rhythm , and at thc time of the Marlow race were rowing well, thereafter t h ey got stale and declined. They were a hard working four, a nd occasionally got a good leg drive aud pushed their should ers back hard. The new boats proved very comfortable, a lthongh last season tiley were rather strangc and their crcws had considerable d ifficulty ill sitting t hem. Individual characters will be found below. The second IV. was inexperienced, but always rowed a hard, plucky race. Serivenor, n very young stroke, although inclined to be short, always kept hard at it, and was well backed up by Popplewell at " 3," who used his weight and legs well. Somerville did not improve as much as wns expected, but sti ll worked bard. Nelsou at bow, though deficieut ill style, slogged away as hard as auyonc, and harder thnn Illost. Aud now a word about coxing; the general idea among the coxes seemed to be that as long as their boat did not run iuto the bauk, everything was yerfect. A cox is the ouly person who ca ll sec plainly aud at his leisure, what is happening, ane by a judicious use of his wits he can often make the difference between losing and winning a race. Therefore it is up to the coming generation of coxes to study the art-it is a very difficult aud varied oue-until they have thoroughly mastered it. Franklin and GOStlillgl , the coxes of the 1st and 2ud IV's 011 the Stour and at TOllbridge, always coxed well, but at Marlow, no doubt owing to the very strange conditions, the School I V. was a trifle erratic.

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C. H. BARNETT st. 5 Ibs.).-A hnrd-working bow, with rather an ugly style, elbows o ut and a shortisl swillg. His feather was his chicf difficulty. Two. C. H. nARBI~R (1 1 st. 10 Ibs.).-A good worker, but apt to lose his form when tired. In · dined to rnsh Ius swi ng and slur his recovery, nl1d kcep his feather 011 t he water. Three. W. E. WII,LL\:\ISQN (12 st. 4 lbs.}.-A very hard·working hea,·y.weigbt. Inclined lo swing back too far, aud to leave his feather 011 till the Inst minute. causing occasiona l digging. Usually backed stroke up well. Rather slow recovery. Stroke. C. H. Gmsox [CAPTA1N] (11 st. 9 Ibs.}.- A lUnch improved stroke, with a good seusc of rhythm and the abi lity to get the best out of his crew. Apt to be ullsteady over the stretcher at times. Always worked hard a nd stroked very well ill t he races. The way in which, as Captain, he organised the rowing throughout the season, was beyond a ll praise. Cox. D. C. FRANKI,IN.-Inexperienced, but came on. At TOllbridge, be steered well, and all the Stour; was shaky at Marlow. Improved in keeping the crew going.

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LIST OF FIXTURES, 1924, For. IIUIj1 ,

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SECON D XV, ll ome Won I ' Home , Won 2 .. , Won Awa), I Il ome , Lost -I , Away Won Away , Lost Il ome W on I ' Away .. ..... .. .. . . 110me ... ... ...... .........

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Although ouly left with fi ve old 1st X V. Colours Gild three 2nd XV. , we start t he season with hopes of ~ r ent things . We have auy amoun t of good material but h ave been rat h er uulucky wit h " crocks.' '{'he forwards have played well on t he whole, bu t Illust r emember tha t it is th e first duty of a forwa rd to s hove ill the serum and lIot hallg abou t outside in t he hope of someth ing t urning up. 'fhe outsides have never really got together properly, partly owing no doub t t o till: fa ct th at 110 fewer than four o f the first game outsides have been out at the same t ime a nd fo r till' great er p art of t he term . They Ulust remem ber t hat t heir first duty is to coucentrate a ll t heir position . If t hey do not keep t heir position t hey cannot possibly hope to m a ke a successful attack or to brenk down an a ttack by the opposing side. They a re also too fo uel of bUD chillU to~ether. T h e nIgger throughout t he sch ool has been extremely keen, quite unex pec ted talclI L belUg shown a mongst the lower ga mes. The t ackling throughout t he school h as not been qui te ml good as it s hould be; people must remembe r to wat ch the knees of t he ma u with ball aud not t ho ball and also to throw their wbole weight into t he t ackle.

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XV. MATCHES.

K.S.C. v. REV. A. S. MAYNE'S XV. Played all Bla re's a u :ep tcmber 30th . Alth ough 1\lr. May ne had collected q ui te a good sidc, the School wall thci r first match by t hree placed goa ls (15 p ts.) t o two t rics (6 pt5.). T he School started p ressing h ard, fi rst Clements and the n Hill llearly scored , but a forwa rd pass olltl some fumbling by th e backs prevcnted a ny scoring until Hill rau in for a t ry in the com er. Slatel cOllverted with a bcautiful kIck . Once thc backs got goillg properly , t hey h ad all t heir own way and Clemeuts, mnlling really fast, scored agu ill , E vans con ver t ing. The School lcad at halI. time was 10--0 . III the second h alf, the School did 1I0t get it nll their own wny, but lack of uuderst a nding a Ulong our opponeuts generally endcd in a scru m ill which the School ncarly always got the ball. However, nfter some five minutes p lay, Win tle cross-ki cked to ]l1ckcs, who scored for th e Colours. 'l'hc kick failed. 'rhe School a ttacked again a nd Mouut brought down Clcm cn ts whcn only a yard or so fro Ul t h e t ry-line. As a rcsult of the cusuing scrUIII , Snell got th c ball and scored, Slatcr again cOllvcr t illg a d ifficul t kick . On resuming, t he School were penalized , b ut ]uckes' kick at goal went wide. The Sch ool carried the ball iuto th e Colours '25, but ]uckcs, pickin g up , kickcd upÂˇfic.ld a nd WilSOll, who was well up , scored , t he kick aga in failing. There was no furthe r score. I.ewlll played very well at full b ack, a nd Snell and Sla ter were the best of t he outsides. T he ÂŁorwanl" played wcl1 indi vidually, and Ba rher, who again a nd again star ted t he school attacks, was wcll backed up by Andrews who did sollie good dribbling. The following represented the Sch ool :E . B. I.ewis;, A. L . Hill, ]. A. D. Sla t er, J. S. Dewar, C. L . Clem ents ; B . C. Snell, W . JI. Clegg ; C. H . Barber, L. B. Andrews, A. G. H opewell, C. H . llarnett, A. R. Blackledge, 1'. \ ', Scrivenor, R . H . Evans, R . A. Finn. K .S.C. Is'r XV. v. KING'S OWN ROYAL REGIMENT . Played on Cullen 's all October 14th. T he Kin g's OW11 were victorious after a hard a nd fast gam e, and t he School forwa rds did well to hold their heavier opp onents. D uring the fl tHt h alf, our three-qUArters s aw little of the ball, althongh Clegg a t scnuu-lIalf continually smothered

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hlw opponent and played well. The forwards. although working hard, never got back to help Ih (l ir three-quarters, thus costi ng the School a try whicfllllight otherwise have been saved. SOOll III tCt, the School were penalized neat: the goal, half the pack being off side, but the kick fail ed. III the second h alf the Scho~l got posSCSSiOll of t he ball more frequently, but a Kllnel movement by the King's Own t hree-quar ters ended in a cOllverted t ry . The School hll.-'kling was good t hroughout the ~ alllc, although they were outpaced and Qutweighted. They II' fired their only try by good passmg among the forwards, which euded ill Blackledge getting 11\1('[ , S later COll\'crtcd with a good kick . Of the forwards, Barbe r, Andrews and Blackledge Ilhl (I lot of work, and of the three-<l'larters, Hill aud Higgs tackled well. H iggs made several good openings. 'rite following reprcl'euted the School : E. B. Lewis: A. J.... Hill, W. R. M. Higgs, J. A. D. Slater. C. L Clements; B. C. Sueil, W, o. CI~gg; C. I-I. Barber. J~. n. Andrews, A. G. H opewell, A. R. Blackledge, C. H. Barnett, \ , W. Pullan, R. Mortoll, J. A. Hay. K. S.C. v. GUY'S HOSPITAl, NOMADS. Played all Cullen's on ÂˇSaturday, October 18th . The School pressed hard fr om t he kick off and nearly got over in the left corner froUl a Hood bo nt of p assing. Guy's, however, relieved, anel S0011 after, through bad passill g and bad uHlrkillg 011 the part of t he School three-quarters, t he left wiug ran over for an un collverted try. lIor the rest of t his half, t he Sch ool forwards held t heir OW Il well , b ut the ball was inclined t o get hllng up ill t he back row of t he scrum. Snell was rather badly wi nded and Hill broke his t humb .'u rly a ll, so that the School outsides lost all combination whereas the Guy 's backs combiued well . II nlf-time cam e wit h Guy's Nomads lead ing by t hree points. In the second h alf, the School fo r wards pressed hard and often got the ball out, but the oul.qldes were slow and passed badly wh il e the Guy's forwards broke up quickly and were always 1111 t he opposing t hrees . Snell Hearly weut ov('r and Slater n eatly kicked a goal frOIll a penalty !H'fl r the touch line; Guy's marked fr01l1 this and Doherty relieved with a good kick. For the 1t'lIIaillder of the game, play was fairly eveu and t he end came with Guy's wiuners by one try III nil. Hill playcd vcry pluckily with a broken t humb and Suell and Clegg defended stoutly; rh'Ag and Lewis kicked well, but the latter was apt to lose position somewhat . Of t he forwa rds, .\lIdrews, Blackledge and H ay did well, while Barnett sat well. The following r epresented the School :E. B. Lewis; C. L. Clelllents, J. A. D. Slat er, ,v. R. Monro-Higgs, A. r,. Hill; B. C' .IIt'II, w. B . Clegg: L. B. Andrews. A. G. Hopewell, A. R. Blackledge, C. H . Barnett, R . A . 1Âˇ1 1111, R. :Mortoll, J. A. H ay, A. W. Pullan. K.S.C. 1ST X V. v. WYE CO J~LEGE 1ST X V. P layed on Blare 's on October 21 st. After a hard and even gam e the School drew with Wye College, neither side having II"I)red. Due to the rain which fell practicaUy the whole morning and throughout the previous ul Hilt, both sides found it at first impossible to ilaneUe the ball, which was mostly with IIl1 r fOf\\-ards who played well. S0011 after the start, the School outsides began to 11311dle witb ,"ure cer tainty, but were too well marked to be able to get going with the wet ball . They all I II'klcd and sat well. The forwarcb played excellent ly against a heavier scrum , and wcrc always 11\"t085 to help the outsides. Blackledge saved two certain t ries ill this way. The forward r ushes

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were good, although often the fo rwa rds failed to get o llsicle aga iu, when t hey over-tau the ball : both s ides were pe nalized for this offence. And rews a nd H ny were always well up. Clcgs' played well nt the base of t he serum, h a ndling t he wet baU excellently. Bar ber, wbo wns pJayulg "wing-three" fall strongly b ut was always out pacecl. I ,cwis h amUed well, but h is tacklil1g and kicking wer e uncertain . T he following represent ed t he Sch ool : E. B. I,ewis; C. H . Barber, \Y. R . M. Higgs. J . A. D. Slat er, C. I ,. Clements, D. C. Snell, W. B . Clegg ; L , D. And rews, A. G. H opewell, A . R . Bl ackledge, C. H , Barnett, J . A. Hay, R. A. Finn, R. Morton, A. W. Pull an . K .S. C. 1ST XV. v. DOVER COLLEGE IS't X V. Played at Dove r on Wednesday, October 29th . Enrly rain hod Ul ade t he ground sticky and t her e was a slight nip ill the air, but the ga me, wh ich was fast and in te resting, e.llded ill . a victory for t he College by 19 poin ts to nit. Dover opened wit h a rush and at first , pl ay remained in the School ' 25;' serums were frequent, Dover gettillg possession nean y every t ime, a ud from one of t hese t he ball was passed to Tennant who cut t hrough to score near the posts ; Hunt ley added t he e.xtra points (5- 0). Almost immediatefy Dover scored a second t ry between t he posts, which was not converted ; this was the result of a good p assing 1lI0YCIllellt \8- 0). After a bou t twenty minutes, t h e right wiug got clear away aud scored for o ut, Snel tackling him on t he line; t he kick fa iled ( ll -S). T here wos 110 fur t hcr scoring t his h alf and play for the most part remained in mid-fi eld . The School for wards woke up at this st age aud held t heir OW JI for pretty well the resl of t he game. And rews and Blackledge were several times prominent, especH1Uy in forwa rd rushes. T he Dover backs kicked fi nely t hroughout and often gained a great deal of ground. Thei r outsides were always d3ugerous whereas t he Sch ool t hree-quarters never seemed able to do an y thing when t hey h ad t he ball. Playing with t he wiud , t he School did much better ill the second h alf and all the whole were unlucky not to score. An drews played a brilli ant game; l im e au d again he d ribbled haH the le11gth of the fie ld and if he h ad been backed up t he School would h ave been over. Springm an scored fo r Dover after a good rUll , but t he kick fa iled (14-0). Despite rep ea ted effor ts, the School could not get over aud Dover relie" ed wit h a forward rush ; 011 t he stroke of time, Huntley ga ined possession and puuting ahead , sco red between the posts, just beating Suell for the touch down; the kick was successful. The fin al whistle then cam e, lea"ing Dover winners by t wo goals and t hree tries to nil. F or t he School, Andrews played an excellent game all t hrough while llI ackledge pl ayed a sOllnd gallic nnd worked hard; Hopewell worked hard and Barnet t sat well ; t he other for wards wer e 011 t he whole disappoilltiug. Of t he outsides Clegg pl ayed pluckily all(l Snell and Lewis did som e good work , the latter 's fi elding being good. The outsides never got going themselves and failed to hold t heir lI1ell . The following represented t he School : E. D. T.ewis ; C. L. Clements, J. A. D . Slater, W . R . Ma uro-Higgs, H . A. Diggs ; B. C. S uell , W . D. Clegg; L . B. Alldrews, A. G. H opewell , A. It. Blackledge, C. H . Harnett, R. 1\1ortoll, J . A. H ay, V. C. d e St . Croix, A . M. R ake. K .S.C. I sr X V. v. IUCHMON D gXTRA 'A ' XV. Plnyed a ll Blore's on Saturday, Novem Dcr 1st. H eavy rain had rendered the ground sloppy (Iud it con t iulled to raiu th roughout most of the mat ch. T he condi tions therefore, necessitated a forwards' ga me and, in fac t , t he outsides did 110t have much to do. T he s tar t was most 1m-promising from t he School point of view as

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(or the first few minutes. the Club forwards were all over the School forwards and very nearly I,,:oced, The School had scarcely had a look in when sudde.nly, Andrews aud Clements broke uwny ill a dribble. eventually kicking over the line (or Andrews to touch down; the kick failed (3-0). The Sch ool forwards now began to improve and for the rest of the game, played a bard Rfime. Richmond. however, gained possession from 1IIost of the serums. F rom onc of these, Clegg gained possession ami a perfect passing movement resulted in Clements, making (nil use IIr his pace, getting over aud touch ing d own betweeu the posts, the kick, however. failing (6---0). Richmond t h en broke t hrough for an unconve rted t ry and h alf t im e came with the Schoolleadillg (0- 3). In thc second half, play rema ined pretty well in mid-field and was left to t he forwards who werc cvenly matched. Andrcws broke away in a dribble a nd fi nding himself cut off, boosted nltend for Clemen ts to tOllch dow u Ilcar the tOllch line; the kick failed (9-3). A rush by the (' Iub Hearly got over, but Snell cleared only for Housden to rtm iu for a try that was cOllver ted (0- 8) . The School hcld their own for the rest of t he gam e and the Club never looked like scoring agnill. Andrews, H ay and Morton were t he best of a h ard-working pack and outside Suell and Clegg sat most pluckily . Lcwis fielded the wet ball magnificently and was rarely at filllit. The following represented the School : -

Eo n. Lewis; C. J... Clements. J. A . D. Slater, W. R . Moaro-Higgs, J. S. Dewar; B. C. :-;1Ie11, W. n. Clegg; C. H. Barber, L . B. Andrews, A. G. Hopewell, A. R. Blackledge, C. H. Hurnett, R. Mortoll, J. A. Hay, R. A. Finll. K.S.C. v. SUTTON VAI,ENCE SCHOOL . Played ou nIore's Piece on Tuesday, November 4tll, utton Valence winuiug by 2 goals IlIId J try (13 points) to I try (3 points). The School won the toss and played with t h e sun at their backs. Immediately from the kick-off, Ollr opponents' forwards rushed the ball into our .. 25 " where play settled down for some t ime. It was apparent from the begi nning that our forwards cou ld not bold their own in th~ tight scrums, and in the first half, were contiuually b('i ug bustled. Whenever our for wards did start a dribbling movement, they invariably snc~ t'cdcd ill kicking the b all into the arms of t he back, who kicked very a('curatel), into touch and Ilhvays found with 10llg ki cks; he playcd a \'cry safe game t hroughout . About a q uarter-of-anhour after th e start . a good passing movement by t he opposing th ree-quarters ended in t he ri~h t wl ug thrce-qu ar ter getting ovcr. T hi s try was converted. Soon nfterwards, t he left wlIlg phÂˇked up a miss-kick by Olle of our backs and rushed ovcr by the com er flag. A good attempt WII~ 1l.lode to kick t he goal. H alf-time ca me with t he score 8 pts.- O against the School. After hfl if-l llll e, the School forwards seell\ed to wake up and bega n to get together, although t hey were II lwn)'s pushed ill t he tight scrums. Our t hree-quarters were now getti ng the ball as much as nur OPI)ollcnts, but never did they start n combined movement frolll which a try seemed likely In resu t. At this time we were ill our opponent's half for a long p eriod and for SOUle time ill their" 2S," but our three-quart('rs lIenr really loohd dangerous. Soon after this, Sncll received II pass aud dashed over by the corner fla g. S later bad very bad luck with an excellent kick at ,",0111. Clements lwice marked the ball and the secoud time nearly kicked a goat. Play then wns ca rried iuto our half and froUl a p assing movement started by the Sutton Valence 1hree-quarters, one of the centres ran through the defence to score uuder the posts. Once their ,lKhl wing got away. but was forced in to touch by Dewar who was useful throughout the game . rh ~ tackling and kicking of the School outsides was not at all certain , and thcy completely failed In lIIakc usc of the help given them by the forwards in the second half. Barbcr played a good NA me at forward a.nd Barnett weut down on the ball weU.

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21'\D XV. v . SIR ROGER MANWOOD 'S I s'ÂŁ XV. P layed 0 11 Blorc's on Octobe r 4th. The School started off fa irly hard, but a ll chances of~s('o rill g were spoilt by fa ulty halld liug of n slippery ball. Soon after the start, the ball was carried iuto our OWl1 " 25," but Dader took it back with n good dribble. Soon after, Graves scored an unconverted try far o ut. The Schoo l contiuued to press, the forwards getting the ball every time, so giving the three-quarters many chances of scoring. Then Graves had the misfortune to damage his ankle and could take 110 further part ill the game. Our forwards had a lmost complete control of the ball and there were litany good dribbles in wbich Bader and Pnllan wcre always prominent. Only once did our opponents look like scoring. when Biggs was forced to touch down after a good dribble by their serum-h aiL 1-'o11o\\'ing a scrum in their" 25." Hi ggs made an ol?cnillg for :Mount who scored. The passing of Ollr three-quarters improved considerably nfter tiltS, and Mount was again able to score after a good rUll. After balf-time the game was chiefly in their half of the field. Promising three-quarter movements were often spoilt by inability to hang 0 11 to the slippery ball . Finally. Inee scored after a good passing movement, t he try being uncollverted. Higgs ran through on Ius OWI1 aud scored an lUlCOIlVerted try. Tbe play following th is was vcry scrappy and Mount scored the final two tries. Our opponents made some good reliedllg kicks. but their taCkling was very weak. Dadcr, Valpy, Morton and Hay got through a lot of work a nd IJlIllau always headed thc forward rushes. Thc three-quarters had an casy time, and their defence was never severely tested. The following represented thc School ; H . A. Diggs; n . W. Gravcs, R. S. Mouut, E. D. I uce . A. W. Martin; W. R. M. Higgs, J. :M. G. Cook; 1<. F. Valpy , R, Morton, J . A. Hay, A. W. Pullan, J. M. Sabbage. G. B.l\{aiden , J. B. L. Savery, T". S. Bader .

K.S.C. 2ND XV. v. K.S. ROCHESTER "A" XV . Played all Culleu's 011 October 7th. The School kicked off and a forward rush led by Hay, took the ball into _Rochester's " 25." Their forwards took the ball back with a good rush and I>revcllted Laine from scoring. The rush was stopped by good sitting aud soon after , as a resu t of bad passing, the ball was taken well into our own h alf. It was returned to t heir " 25 .. by good forward work. Illce made tl good opening for Lain~, who scored an unconvert ed try (3-0). Followi.ng the ki ck-off, the forwards, b eaded by Valpy. made auotber good rush and Mount got well away, but was not backed lip. The three-quarters were passing sta nding still, so that the wings got no chance wbatever to get awny, Following a loose serum , their left willg made his way up the field to score by the" kick and rush" method, The try was uucouverted (3-3). Following some loose play, Biggs made a Ycry poor attempt to drop n penalty goal. Soon after, Higgs, picking up in tile loose. ran through and scored. l'Iorton converted (8-3) . Hay made much ground from kicks for several bad cases of .. offÂˇside." Good tackling stopped several dangerous move-

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1IIC!llts of t heir t h ree-qnarters. but poor passing made our three-quarter attacks failures. The "l'Ore at haU·ti me was 8-3. Soon after play was resu lUed, their forwards made a rush which IIH.'kily ended in lIotltiug although no one tried to stop it. OU[ forwards woke up aod ~I)t together better this balf. Biggs had to l ouch down Ollce, b ut good work got the ball well uway. Following SOUle good passing by the forwtlrds, Martin cut across the field and m ade bard fur the Iiuc. Pull an fiuished the movement with nil unconverted try. J.. aine and Higgs nearly "I'oted aga iu . Higgs actua lly got oYcr, but was thrown into touch. Their t hree-quarters broke !lWlly, and the left wing, being lUll1larkcd, scored . The try was converted (1 1--8). The School pressed hard for the rest of the gam e, and Mount scored between t he posts just on " time ." Hay \'onverted (16-8) . Hay, Maideu and Bader worked hard all through, PnlJau and Valpy doing well in the loose. The fo llowing represented the Bchool ; I-I. A. Biggs; J. N. n. l,aillc, R, S, Mouut, R n. Iuce, A, W , Martin; W, R , M, Higgs , J, ~L G. Cook; K . p, Va ll'y, J. A , Hay , R . Mortoll, A. \V, Pullnu, G. n, Maiden, 0. I,. Davey, J. i'I[, Sabbage, P. S. l1ader .

K ,S,C. 2ND XV. v. WVE COLLEGE 2ND XV. Played at Wye a ll October 21st. The School WOll by ~ou e] goal !aud .three tries (14 points), to nil. In the hrst half, Ollr forwards repeatedly got possession of the ball in t he serum and consequently the three-quarters had mauy chances. The first try was scored by Illce after about five minutes' , lny , Wllich Diggs failed to convert. Se\'eral good movements were spoilt by the ball being held 1uo long and because the " threes" tried to cut through all their own. luee scored again hdweell the posts after rwmiug strongly. The kiek again failed . Our opponents' rarely looked dflllgerous in t his half. Before half·time i\1ouut and Illce each scored further tries. Mount \'lIl through well and Tnce beat the back with a good swer ve. Mount's t ry was uncon verted, hut lnce con verted his. The School led by 14- 0 at h alf-time. In the second half, the Wye forwards played with much more bustle and got together better, an d were only kept out by good IIllting. On several occasions t hey got within a few yards of our line. When our " threes " t-IOl the ball they did little owing to bad passing, and because t hey did not nUl forward. During this half, there was no fur ther score, the final score being 14- 0. Monnt, as usual, played a "ouuct game, his picking lip of the wet ball being good . Of the for wards, wlto, as a whole, did we ll to shove a heav ier seru m, Bader and Ya lpy worked hard. Sabbage and Rake were promw· III ill t he loose . The chief fault of the pack was that they were rather apt to stand UiJOllt iust ead of ge tting into the scr ulli. Eusta ce did well at back. The following represented the School ; P. A. E ustace; R B. Tu ee, A. W. ~'lartill, H . A . Diggs, J . B. _Laine ; R, S . Mou nt, J . l\f. C. Cook; K. l". VaIpy, O. I •. Davey, G. B. Maidell, J . 1'1. Sabhage, P. S. Bader, A. M. Rnke, D. A. Somervillf', R. J. Hale.

K .S.C. 2:\,D XV. v. DOVE R COLLEGE 2~D XV . Played 011 Wednesday, October 29th, on Blore's. DO"er kicked off against the wind and following up strongly. carried t he play into the I'l'l!ool . 25' where it remained for the first qunrter of au hour. Do\'er then scored an IIncon· \'l'rted try far out (3- 0). From the kick off the School forwards pressed, forcing Dover into their' 25; ' Dewa r then j nst missed a goal frollt a good drop kick. Dover then ('a rried the ball

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iuto the School half and until half-time, play remained ill mid-field . In the second half, Dover again pressed and at le ngth, following a free kick to the School, got over in the corner as the result 'of a good passing movement ; Ute kick was successful (8-0). The School then nearly scored, b ut Dover relieved with a good ki ck and were sool1 ill again for an un converted try (11- 0). About ten minutcs later, following a scrum on the line, Dover again scored (14- 0) and the final whistlc hlew soon after. Fin ll , Pullan a nd Sabbage werc the best of thE' forwards who could not hold the h eavier pack of the College. Of the outsides, Dewar tacklerl and kicked wel l. The following represented the School. I". A. ~~lIstace; J. N. n. La ine, J . S. Dewa r, I'~. B. Illce, R. F. Pit:cinino; R . S . MOllut, J. M. G. Cook; R. A. Finn, A. W. Pullan, G. I~. Ma idC'll , O. I •. Davey, P. S. Bader, J. M. Sab bage, F. Hutchinson, J. n. I •. Savery.

K.S.C. 21\1) X V. v. SUTTON VALENCE 2 ND XV . Played 011 Saturday, November 1st. at SuttOIl Va lcnce . The conditions could not h ave been more ulliavoumblc for this mntch ns heavy rain had made tile ground n cJuaglllire and rain also feU during the match. The School kicked off and pressed from t he beginning, but it was rotOld useless to opeu out the galllc. After fifteen minutes the School forwards rushed the ball over t he line aud touched down; Incc kicked a good goal (5-0). Su tton Yalencc pressed for the rest of t1us h alf a nd at length scored far onto failing to convert . H alf-tim e came with the School leading by 5 points to 3. Throughout the second half, play was confinoo to the forwards. At first. Sutto n Valence pressed hard, but could n ot tOllch down, and a " 25 .. at length brought relicf t o the School after a series of SCttuns 011 the Iinc. For t he rest of the game the play was even, a ud eventua lly tlte School WOll by o ue goal to a try. 'l'he following forwards played well for the School :-Pullall, Davey and Rake. The following represcnted the School : F. A. Eustace; E. B. Il1ce, H. A. Biggs, P. D. Finn, J. B. Norris: R. R. Mount, J . M. G. Cook ; A. W. Pullan, V. C. de St. Croix, A. M. Rake, G. B. Maiden, O. L. Davey, F. S. Bader, J. B. L. Savcry, R. P. Caudle. K .S.C. 2ND XV . v_ H ERNE BAY COI.Lc~GE 2ND XV. Played at H erne nay 0 11 Tuesday, November 14th. H em e Day kicked off a nd for t he first tell minutes overwhelmed the School forward and outside. Eustace tackled pluckily, but Bray then went over for an ull converted try (3- 0 ). After this, play rClIlaillcd more in mid-field . but the School were seldom aggressh·e. H erne Bay played very determin edly and were superior forward a nd back. 13iggs tackled well , b nt the School outsides when t hey had the ball, did nothing. Half-time ca lll e with the score ullchanged. In the second half the School forwards woke up and for the first ten minutes pressed hard and should h ave got over more t h an oll ee. Frequent penalty kicks for handling in the se-rum and some scrappy play followed a nd continucd uutil the end. After fifteen minutes, Dray kicked a glorious penalty goal from halfway (6-O); aftcr tllis the School did not again become dangerous, but on two occasions, H erne Bny were nearly over. . No side' came with H erne Bay winners by six points to nit. For the Scbool, Pullan playcd ve ry wcU, wh ile of t he other forwards, Davey and Rake played a good, hard working gamc. 11lce was the best of the outsides, wh ile Biggs and Eustace tackled well. The forwards. sasc those meutioned, clid little work and were generall), dis.'1ppoiuting while the outsides werc proue to hesitate badly. The follow ing represented the School :F . A. Eust ace; J. B. Norris, P . D. Phlll, K U. Im:e, H . A. Bi~gs; R. S. l\IOlUlt, J. 1'1. G Cook; A. W_ Pullan, v. C. de St. Croix , A. M. Rake, O. L. Davey, G. B. Maiden, F. S. Bader, J. B. I,. Savery. J. M. Sabbage.

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OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.

ANNUAL INSPECTION. The Contingent was inspected 011 July 7th by Col.ColUlUandallt P. }or. Robinson, C.B., C.M ,G., cOlllmanding the Kent Infantry Brigade. The afternoon was very hot and the solicitude of the Inspecting OOicer for onr comfort was lUnch appreciated . The following are extracts froll1 the report of the Inspecting Officer:DIUr.r..- 1'he cadets were steady Oll parade aud marched very weU. Rifle exercises were carri ed out with precision and ill correct time. The position of the r ifle at t he" slope" and t he hauds and feet at " attention" was not good. On the whole t he drill is quite satis factory. MANorwvRl';' The principles of recOllaiSS3.llce Rnd firc and movement were understood. fo'irc control and fire discipline were satisfactory. DISCIPJ,INJo;. Good. The cadets were steady and a lert a nd carri cd out o rders with keclln ess and intelligence. The cadet N.C.O.'s have satisfactory powers of command. TURN OUT. Very good indeed. GENERAl. REMARKS. Buglers are satisfactory, a few a re exceptionally good. A good keen corps. The Headmaster is alive to its good Illoral effect IIpon the boys and he lends it his sympa路 thetic support.

CAMP.

The Annual Camp, held at Tidworth Pennings, was attended by two officers and 98 cadets (roll1 this contingent. 'rhe Camp was under the command of Col. J. E. Turner, C.M.G., D.S.O., Assistant Com路 mnnc1ant at Sa ndhurst. The stafT was provided by :andhurst Instructors. 'Ve formed D Coy. In No. I Battalion which had J.iellt.路Co1. J. P. B. Robinson, C.M.G., D.S.O. as C.O. The organization a nd training were generally agreed to be admirable and, in the experience of the" oldest member," to exceed in m erit previous post路war camps. We tied for third place in camp in the P.T. Competition, and had the satisfaction of knowing that two of the three teams that beat us figured in the filial result as first and second in England. Thc baud made a gall ant attempt in thc Band Competition but was up against something ruther better than usu aL It is not usnal to" mention lI a mes" ill these accounts, but an exception Illay well be mnde till!> time in favour of Gibson, the C.S.l\L and St. Croix the C.Q.M:.S., whose efforts did so milch 10 make camp the success it was. Below is t he report received from t he War Office:Tim WAR Ot"J1ICLI, LONDON, S.W. I, };Ir,

17th October, 1924.

I am directed to inform you that the following Report has been received from the COIllmandant of the Officers' Trainiug Corps Camp held at Tidworth Pennings last August :"A ver)' good keen Contingent. Smart and wc1J trained. Marches very well. Quite one of the best in Camp. Well COlllmanded." I am to say that the above Report reflects )!feat crertit on the officers and other ranks IC'Mponsible for thc training aud on the cadets themselvcs, and shows that the Contingent has IIltaincd a thoroughly satisfactory standard of efficicllcy. I am, Sir, 'I' ll Officer Commanding Your obedient Ser vant, (Signed) Director of Staff Duties. Officers' Training Corps, I lug's School, Canterbury. It is t o be hoped that all ranks will realize the responsibility that is on them of maintaining Ihl. stnudard.

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PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. The following cadets have been appointed to commissions ill the T.A. l /iv/ 24. 2/ Lt . R. W. Hardisty-47th (211 d Loudon) Divisional Signals R.C. of S. 1/ viiij24. 2/ I.. t. P. R. H. E lliott, Sth Battal~oll Middlesex Regilllent.

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GAZE'1~'E.

September 20th, J924. 2jLicnt. P. G. Reynolds, King's School Canterbury O.T.C., to be Lieutenant. The following promotions and appointments arc mnde, with effect from September 20th, 1924:Sgt. Blackledge to be C.M.S. Sgt. Barber to be C.Q.M.S. L/Sgt. Hopewell to be Sgt. (Colllmanding No. I Platoou). L /Sgt. Mount t o be Sgt. (ColllUlanding No.3 Platoon ). Cpl. Rake to be L/Sgt. (ColIIUl anding No.2 Platoon ). L /Cpl. Barnett to be Cpt. (Colliluanding No . 4 Platoon). I./epls. Clegg, Snell, Clarke i, Slater, Duston, Robinson, de St. Croix and Andrews to be Cpls. The [ollowing Cadets to be L /Cpls. on probation, their order of seniority will be determined chiefly 011 the r esult of Certificate" A .. Examination : Biggs, Clements, Hill i, Savery, Somerville, Scrivenor.

SPECIAL SQUAD, 1924. We were not so successful as ill the previous year, being 3rd instead of 2ud in the ca ll1p. The competition was held under wretched conditions, rain falling all through. The judges were llnable to decide the same day and t he Squad was obliged to 'turn out a second time. Our failure to obtain a higher position was due to the misuuderstanding of a COll1man d ill all exercise which the Squad h ad not practised as lUuch as the other exercises. There was a noticeable lack of finish, and though the exercises were weU and keen ly done, the games lacked the spirit shown ill t he previous year. Gibson led his Squad well and our thank s arc due to him and Sergeant i\'I arshall for their untiring energy in t aking the Squad during the latter half of the terlU. The following represented the Squad and received their P.T. Colours:O. H . de St. CroLx, G. T. Eunis, C. N. G. Wilde, V. C. de St. CroL\:, J , S, Dewar, P. R. Graves, B. Vi. Graves, B. C. Suell, R . S. MOlUlt, A. L. Collett-\Vhitc, O. L. Davey, R. A. Finn, R. :Mortoll, R. H . Evans, C. E. Janson-Smith, L. Beck.

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O.T.C. ACCOUNT, 1923- 1924 , SUMMARY. REC~IPTS.

Jlntonce from last account Subscriptions and fees CIl IllP (1923)

C:ovcrumcn t grant ' .. Hxtrn caps, cap·badges, etc. Boots Haxing

Royal Tournament Il1vcsbncnts and bank interest . . ,

PAYM£XTS.

£ s. d. 42 9 II 260 0 0 267 3 I I 2 15 13 4 449 40 4 II 626 82 9 0 24 18 10

Training. -

£ s.

150 2 7

Sgt. 1\'( orsholl Musketry

Dooks. maps, etc. Field Day Camp (1923) UlIijorms.Purchase

Repairs ". Cleaning EquipmeJ,l.Purchase and repairs

5 12

15 18 4 153 10 2 81

6 5

646 400 30

Clerk 15 2 Printing 2 9 Boxing '" 19 12 Boots 38 12 Gymuasium ... 3 18 Cleaning material 1 2 Armoury lighting 6 6 Sundry bills 4 17 Postage ... 2 14 Bank cbarges and Insurance ... 5 10 Deposit account 200 0 JUlie 30th, 1924- Balallce at Bank 190

0 0 0 8 8 2 0 2 0 0 0 I

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£943

Audited and found correct :-Balancc nl Bank, June 30th, J924 , One hundred and .lllIely pouuds, one shilling. one penny. (S£gned) W. A NDRgWS. Hon. Auditor.

Westminster Bank, Novembe r 8th, 1924.

£943 (Siglled)

A. ECERTON-} qNEs, Capt.

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It is s till hoped that su fficie nt fund s m ay be for t hcoming to put t he n ames ill stone, so fI~ t o be in keeping wit h the rest of the Memori al. Another 1.75 is wauted for t his purpose, and n further ÂŁ350 t o complete payment for what was uudertaken.

O .K.S. DINNER . 'i'he annual O.K.S. Dinner will be held at the :Mol1ico R est aurant, Pi ccadilly Circns, W . I. . 30th December , 1924 , at 7. 15 for 7.30 p .m . The ch air will be taken by Hugh W alpole. Auy who intend t o be present, and auy who are prepared to put up oue or more O.K .S . in or n car London, or wish t o receive hospitality, are asked to wri te as soon as possible to R. A. Fiull , Esq ., The Suudial, Surbiton, Surrey. No ti ckets are issued, but from those present at the Dinner the sum of I O /~ each will be collect ed by the Secretaries, R ev. E. L. A. H ertslet and R . A. Finn. 0 11

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CITY OF SILENCE. City of sileuce I Paris is gay. Light follows light In twinkling crescendo . Laughter 's flight Is never h ard t o t race, for there It is the heritage of all . The air Is vibr ant with its magic. Save But one spot- memory's graveWhere lie the shattered hopes, t h e played-out life. Tbat is 'l'uileries. And there, at dusk, The air is heavy with the scents of lllllsk And lavender . The lights are veiled in mist . The lilies, floating on a pond of glass. rose-kissed, Give place t o purple glory of a velvet night, When the tired Still goes down- a ball of blood-red light . But You are different. No vendor walks your streets. No children laugh. No cost er greets His fri end . The gaudy a pple wom an long H as left her st all . E ven the song Of bird is d ead . Street and garden st and Unloved, \Incared for in an alien land . Tall t rees, like sentin els, fo rbidding lie, P ointing a st ark, gaunt warning t o a thunder-sky. City of silence I

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of the bells.

Morwng bells. What a world of solemn t hought their monody <..'ompels I In the silence of the morn How we shiver all forlorn At the melancholy menace of their roar; For every sound that Roats From t he r ust withiu OUf t h roats Is a snore. And, we, ten hours after supper Snug within the" little upper," ~ , Dou't condone Him, who, tolling, tolling. tolling, In that lIlumcd monotoue, Feels a glory ill so rollillg On our sleepy hearts, a stolle. But when one's over ill the Grange Or ill the wings, to hear, it's strange, Just like ghouls, And their king it is who tolls. And he roils, rolls. rolls, r;..'<'i

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A paean from the bells. Aud the " Potses " bosom swells With tbe paean of the bells. And he dances and he yells, Keeping time, time, time, In a sort of Kentish rllyme To the first of all the bells, Of the bells; Keeping time, time, time. III a sort of S unday rhyme To the throbbing of the bells Of the second bells; To the sobbing of the bells, Keeping time, time, time . As he knells, knells, knells, In a damp aud icy rhyme To the third crash of t he bells; Of the bells, bells, bells. At the last of all the bells ; One breaks the ice so bard Then sprints across the yard, To the clanging of the last of all the bells!

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O.K.S . NEWS. We h ave been pleased to welcome the following O.K.S. at t he School recently :J. D. Scrivenor, E. F. HOllsden, A. A. Fraukliu. C. E. Perkins. J . S. Blunt , C. \V. Rake, F . C. BOVcllschcn, n. Austen-Smith, A . L. Mizell. M. J. Abbott. J . S. Clegg. J. M. H ousden , A. D. Clarke, J . M. F. Ca rtwright, O. H. de St. Croix, H. C. Sykes, J. R . F. Popplewell, F . H . Sa)'c1"s, R. H . Juckes, '1'. Gnnu, A. V. GlcnJlle, 1.. Hartley-Sharpe, G. H. Cameron, H . M. James, W. M. Wilcox, I.. V. Smith, R. Reed, H . I ,. J ose~ h , C. P. Dmtiet, A, W. Rich ardson, D. E. H ayes, E. H. Moline, E. E. Weuban, J. A. Goskar, E. L. H ardisty. L. H. B. Roberts, H. H . Goldsmith, K . I . 'fopliss, G. Miller, C. H . C. Clarke, L. Mauficld, ' l:~ . L. A. Hcrtslet, A. H. Latter, E. A , I,atter, R. H . Latter, E. I-I. Sbnrland, C. ,V. Darber, M. W. Goldie, H . Spence, R L. H awes, A. D. C. Macaulay, J . P . H eming, R. H. Osborne, J. F Jemiug-Sa ndes, H. D. l'OWIlClld, W . L . E . Reynolds, R . M. Gent, N . Dittlestoll, A . n. Brocklehurst, R . A. Stigallt, W . A. F. Kerrich, J. H. S mith, G. E. 1'. Cent, P. L. Sidebotham , P. S. Darber, R. l~. Newton, R. C. W ilkinson, E. Dayley, A. F . BrCtUland, H . D . R obinson .

',' congratula tiolls

H earty to I..t . G. E. W. Dayly Oll Ius engagement to ~liss E. Thomas.

As bear ty congratulations to E. S. BOWI'II h is engagement to Miss Crosse, sister uf C. H . Crosse, a.K.S.

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Congratulations to R. R eed on wiul1[IIH the Preshers' mite and half mile at COlli bridge.

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C. H. Gibson and O. H . de St. Croh. played in the Preshcrs', m atch at Oxforl l Gibson subsequently played in the Ullll mutch. We wish them the very best hl f~ for the seaSOll.

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Congratulations to A. H. Nelson {l1It1 C. G. Stonehouse Oil playing for Charlu Cross Hospital anel H.M.s. Tluwt/fli respectively .

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A. L. Mizen h as sailed fo r New Zeil loll,j We wish him the best of luck .

" .' N.8 .-A it those dt siJ'OltS of playing O.](.S. XV. 0'" Decembtr 18th,

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' to Bisho p !\Im"U H earty cOllgratuJa t iolis his marriage.

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Mil/II st ud ~htir1lallltS to C. H. Gibso". ,. -} m il' GoUtgt, Oxford, "-as soon as pas"''''

O.K.S. LE'lvl'ERS. out was uu eventful, a sp ecial throug h ll,,1 taking us rapidly from llo uiog lle to Aiarst.'1II1 where we embarked on a French vessel ('/I )) I ., lie Sphitlx. We skirted Corsica, P" I Dear School, Stro mboli, still smoking from a r I, It occurred t o m e that n few liues about the receut Anglican Pilgrimage to the H oly ' eruption , a nd weuded our way through II Laud might be of interest to readers of the beautiful Straits of Messina. We II Calltltaria". . . .. . ....... There were two other pract ically the whole boa t to ourselv<'II, O.K.S. a mong the l)ilgrims, ill additioll to we were some 230 iu number and so we '" the writer,- H . J . Pynes-Clinton, Vicar of made friends. Each d ay there "" + S t . :Magllus t he l\'Iar ty r , l,ondon Bridge , Celebrations of the H oly COllllUtUlioll 111 II and A. ÂˇL. Brine, Vicar of n Church in Bris- drawing 1'00 111 befo re breakfast, and ~ H' bane a few years ago .......... .. . 'J'he jo urney evening we sang Evensong ::ltandulg II I ST.

AI,DAN'S Cr.t-:RGY H OUSk;, H OtHORN,

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. IMII deck, a mid ~lor ioll s red aud p urple IWtlcts in t he direction of h o m e. It was m y II tdrying pri vil ege to be in charge of t he 1II IIId at

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lIul 80 cach day I held informal p ractices of thtÂˇ psalms and hylUlls we were to sing during I III~ :';uuday Services ill t he Anglican Cathe.hll l at Jerusalem. It reminded me very 1I1I1I 'h of the I?ract ices Mowll a nd Eccles awl II fie H . Smith aud :Maid en and I used to

h,.11I ill t he Parry ill preparation fo r the Rag 1IIIIt'Cl'l of March , 19 11, but t his yea r I was

I "'ust spa red t he nervous dread of being II kl'l l out neck and crop for p laying on a 1,1,,"u without leave 1. ..... 0 11 arrival at II II lIdria we were received by t he Bishop Iht \'Icrgy and the laity aU wcaring th eir ,IIMdlll's scaUop shell Oll its scarlet rib bon 1IIUI)illlg rOllud their necks. We t h en went I , I \It' Or thodox Ch urch, to receive a Illost hi IIldug welcome from t he Archbishop "'o f hlnl (luc! his clergy, and later to t he Cop t ic Ihl Armenian Churches, in every case being ,,' It'd with remarkable joy and affection I, till' Chll1"ch itself, followed in t he case of Ijh 1'I \'rgy by (I reception in the Clergy H ouse, wi MII(.'cches wit h coffee and cigarettes. Next I.. we set sail and t he following morning I 1,,1t d nt J nffa. T he H oly Land at last! * I 'itl hcre we took the unromantic stealll ,.hl lo J erl\salelU. On arrival we wal ked to I, lllp of a small hill, whence we could see a H~lfT ul panorama of the H oly City, with the t "lilt of Olives aud Gethsemane to the righ t, ,I I he domes of the Church of the H oly 1!llh'hre lind the Mosq ue of Omar in front of II, hilld t he m assive stone walls of Ternsa.â&#x20AC;˘ 'fhat afternoon we were welcomed 111,\ Anglican Cat hedral and took tea in

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the garden of the Bishop , wh o celebrat ed at a farewell Communion Service for {the Pilgrims. The day of our arrival we were received at t he Church of t he H oly Sepulchre by t he Patriarch, H is H oli ness D amianos, and the Ort hodox clergy . The Church is b uHt over t he very spot where Our Lord was buried. T he solid rock is still there out of which was hewn J oseph 's tomb iu which H e lay and a lit t lc way off is t he hill or large mound of Calvary, the place of Cruci fi xi on, which is r eached by a s teep flight of stcps .. .... .. . . .. , During t he following week we m adc a three days' pil grimage to Nazareth and Tiberi as, with a lnoruing's sail 0 11 the Sca of Galilee, lalldillg for an hour at Capernaum and seeing the recently discovered ruins s upposed to be t he remains of the Centurion's Synagogue. That m orning we had m et on t he hillsid e overlooking the Sea of Galilee, for a COllllllUllioll Ser vice, perha ps on the very platcau where Our Lo rd p reach ed or fed t he multit ndes wit h t h e miraculous loaves and fishes. On other days we visited Gethscm aue- t he " \Vay of Sorrows,"t he recen tly excavntcd pa,'emeut outside Pilate's judgment h all , still showing rough hewu squ ares such as were car ved on the floo r by Roman soldicrs p laying d ice, p erhaps whilc Our Lord was being tricd,- we saw t he lovely little village wherc the Blessed Virgin visited hcr consin E lizabeth, and St. J olm t he Baptist was born,-we sat by t he identical well where J eSlls spoke with t he womau of Samari a, for t he sp ring has becll ruuning in t he same spot ever s ince .. . ...... .. .. Yours sincerely, H ORACE S PENCE,

OXFORD LETTER. nt'hool, Hl11r ncarly two years of disuniolls we I lI.J.(tLi n formed ourselves into a body, t 1\'1' hnd a very successf III mceting a ll 111\1!cr 1st in :M r . E mden's rOOlllS at Teddy \I "tllr!y all of us being presen t. We hi r"lllrc t o have t wo meetings regularly I

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It was p leasant t o be able to welcome t hrec new O.K.S. up here t his tcrm, and wc hope that t his is t he beginning of an increase in Ollr llUlubers. As regards our various activit ies, it is t o be! record ed t hnt A. J . W. P ritchard (Trinity) has retired to a secluded spot near t he Ch e r~ well, aud has forsaken the pleasures of Oxford .

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R . W. Hardisty ('l'r illity) is ~cllerally to be seen riding in a motor-car, wluch be is ill the habit of overturning in the middle of Carrax. R. D. Newton (Wadham) got kicked 011 the head playing rugger, and as a result is more insane than usual. A. G. Wells (Wor cester) is now working hard. a vcry surpris ing Cact. O. H . de St. Croix (Trinity) and C. H . Gibson (Triuity) are to be congratulated for beiug chosen to play ill the Freshets' Match . We wish them both a good Ruggel" career up here.

They a re both inmates of Garden Quad at Trinity. well known as a place of midnight noise and revel. C. C. L. Buckwell (Oriel) makes Illusic an excuse for entertaining undergraduettcs in his rooms, and is jnst tile sa me as ever if not rather mo re so. " ' e are sorry that the Sch ool h ad sm:h bad luck over the Dover l\'[ntch , but we wish them the best of luck in t he m atch es which nrc yet to cOllie. O. K .S. aXON.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. CAMBRIDGE,

November 5th. Dear School, Once agai n we arc confronted by a rabid demand at the last momenl fo r a letter. May we apologise for its deficiencies by saying that it wns written ill less than a quarter of fm ho ur a nd at n momeut's notice. Nothing of note has occurred since our last letter, barring t he arrival of five new members of the geuus Fresher; ll (l. ll1e1y Bryant (Pembroke), King (Non-Collegiate) , Reed (Emm anuel), Rees (John's) a nd Petavcl (P eterhouse). We hear rumours that E Ullis may also come up next term. Jl1ckes is again up, for his fourth year; Wace is playing rugger vigorously for Corpus, and Carson is Captain of Doats. Brennand (J ohu 's) listens in, in the intervals of illlpersonating a crowd Olt Westminster Bridge for nridge tests ill the engineering labs. 'l'opliss is working now and then, when it docs

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not interfere wit h his archer y, a ud \~l ilkiu sOll , we presume, h aving at last exting uished his motor-cycle is just going into t raining for boats. We had a meeting at Dr. Duelers h ouse t his term, whell about ten O,K.S, turned lip, in spi te of the fa ct t h at o ur llumbers nrc nearer t wenty. We hear Deighton has sel up as a doctor here, a ltho ugh we have seen nothing of him as yet, However, we arc proposing to hn ve a dinner ea rly ill Decelnber and hope to get about twenty to turn up, d espite the lam entable a bsence of D. S, Heesom (Johu 's) who is disporting himself with his scholarship in "God's OWJl country, " May we through The Calltuarian COll vey o ur sympa thy to Mr . Rosenberg. \Ve hope hI.' will S0011 be able to resu me his work , We are glad to sec results of matchclt appearing fairly regularly in the I)npers. The Best of lu ck to you itt t Ie remaini ng m atches, O.K.S. CA1"'r.\II .

SOCIETIES.

THE HARVEY SOCIETY. MICHAELMAS TERM.

President: H.

ESQ.

GOODDURN,

Hon. Sec. : C . H. B ARNE'l"J'.

Committee: THE PRIÂˇ:SII)ENT.

Tile H oi'\". SEC. J . S. DEWAR .

K . F'. VAlP\,. C. S. ROJ.lINSON.

Lallie,." OPerators: :H . BARNF,TT.

J. S,

DEWAR ,

I.ECTURES. DATE.

TltU:.

AUTHOR.

Technical Aspect f the Royal Corps of Signals," R. W. HARDIs'rv , E ~U Sat., Oct. 11. .. Psychology." Sat., Oct.

4, "The

P. C.

R .cYNOLDS,

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Sat" Oct, 25 . " The I rOll Industry in Sussex G. S, R OBI NSON

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Nov. 8. "Singapore."

K. F. VA I,PY. l-\nt., Nov. 22. " The Petrol Engi ne. " ~ nl.,

J. S.

Dec.

Dr·;\\'AR.

6. "The Old Road." 'l'HI~ ARCIIDE,\CO~

Or' CAN1'I':RBUR\,.

On September 28th a committee meeting ",os held nt whi ch K. F . Va lp)" J. S. Dewar, lind G. S. Robinson were elected to form II lIew cOlllmittee, all t he old members havin g !tlfl the school.

On Saturday, October 4th , R W. li ard isty, Esq ., gave a lecture on " The l't'chnical Aspect of the Royal Corps of SigllUls." H e told us of the formati on of the "orps after the War to replace t he R.E. I,rllnch and to iuternct with the Post Offi ce. il e pointed ont that this Corps had morc "!tried scop e than any othe r unit catering for ~llIy trade fro m shoemaker to wireless expert. I II- went on to tell ns of the means of trans· 1011't,- bicyclcs, cars, etc ., etc. After which 1II went 0 11 to describe in detail, with the help cll agrn!lIs 011 the board , various ill strlllllell ts tl lIl'd and the methods of laying lin es. At I Ill' close of t h e lecture the lecturer was 111[)lllred by a s mall wireless enthusiast who, J1111/.tillg by hi s expression of joy, llIust have ~ h' a ll ed much valuable knowledge.

On Saturday. October 11th, P. C. Rey nolds, gave a lecture on "Psychology." It.- hegan by pointillgont that Psychology "" a n extremely wide subject and t hat th,'rcfore he lIlust confi ne himself to one ulII l1 brancls of it. At the sa me time he wlllhcd liS t o appreciate the difficul ty of mak· 111M the subject really interesting to sollie Uhout bein g exceedingly boring to others. III t1ealt with what is properly called ludividual Diffe rences." '1'0 illustrate lid" he pointed out the number of d ifferent 1.1. II" the utterance of such a word as " 'R ome" IIIIWlll conjure up in a set of human Drains. II. IIlI id that thougb t hese d iffer ences frO Ilt the I' vd lologica l average were yc ry sma ll t hey Iltl just enough to prevent people from being I M'I.,

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d ull. H e weut on to the facu lties of the mind, - lUemory, association, imagination, perception , conccption, att ention, a nd so on. H e dealt with each of these separately, touching all reaction periods a nd methods of committing " rep." to memory . After this he dealt with visuals, andites, motiles and showed us how to test ourselves to discover which we were. In conclus ion he brought to our notice the marvellous advances llI ade by l\'lodern P sychology ill many directions. The President, in t ha nking the lecturcr hcar t ily, confessed that he hnd felt slightly nel'\'ous about Ole subject at the colllmencement, hut this had soon passed o ff when Mr . Reynolds started. On Saturday, October 25th, C . S. Robins,on ga".~ a lecture 011 " T he TrOll Industry in Sussex. He commenced by s howing a map of the area whi ch was engaged in t he Ind ustry and which extended over most of Sussex a nd a bit of K en t . After t his the lights were turned on a nd he passed rou nd examples of slag which had been found on t he sites of the old foundries . A good supply of watcr was necessary to the process which lead to the constructioll of dams in many parts of the country. It also mea nt that uot much work could be done in the SUllllner and a utumn . The Industry was most flour ishing in the fifteenth and sixtcenth centuries after the in troduction of the blast furna ce, which had been in lise on the continent for some time before. But its fall ca me very rapidly after the discove ry of iroll a nd coal ill the north of Engla nd . The lecturer, who is well acquainted with some of the old ruins in the vicinity of his home, concluded his very interesting lecture by showing us slid es of various remains. Several of his slides were " hollte-m ade " and were very good indeed . The Membership of the H arvey Society this term (166) is t he largest enj oyed by t he Society yet and we are glad t o notice that t here has been a good a ttendance at the lectures.

C, H .

BA RNE'l"f .

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THE DEBATING SOCIETY. President. : 1tJ.;v. A. S. MAYNE. Vice-Pres'i dent : A . :rtf. RAKE.

H on. Secretary: V. C.

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Maiden spared no pains in pointing ont ilJl absurdity. In supporting Rake the latter spoke of the damage done by stags to cropI' and how duriug the war they had to be shot as there were 110 packs to hunt thelll . H{, also spoke of the excellency of huuting ror training horses, which was proved by their splendid work in Allel1by's campaign.

Committee: G. B. MAIDlm, E. n. LEWIS, K. L. F. B URT.

Burt seconded the opposition and spok of the refined cruelty of the present day aud he wished to know how the d eath of a fish could possibly be pleasa nt.

On Tuesday, October 14th, a debate was held -:>11 the subj ~ct that, " In the opinion of this H Ollse, Field Sports do not entail 111U1ecessary cruelty to the Lower Animals." Rake proposed t he motion. H e began his speec1! in the tutusual manner of informing tIle h onse 010t he knew quite well wbat the views of the oppositioll were before they had even been expressed. First he dealt with the sport of shooting. He said tllat the deaUt of the average victim was paiuless. aud that a rabbit was much morc afraid of its deadly en emy the st~at than of a hmU8U bei ng. After all, rablnts had to be k illed sOlllehow and shooting thcm was better than poisoning' a practice commou in A l1stralia. He went on to say h ow lUllch exercise there was in decN;talking aud bow much perseverance was needed. He thcn turned to fishing and reflected on the pleasant death of a fish and what .!atience the pastime needed. Last he sal how a fox had just as lUuch chance to get away as it had of being caught, an d that the sport was splendid exercise for the horses. J ansollÂˇSlIlith, in opposiug the Illation said that all cruelty was" hateful " and that it was not justjfied by the pleasure derived from it. He gave us a touching, yet ludicrous illustration of the death of the stag, aud

Before t he President declared the motiOIl open to the H ouse, be pointed ant how essential it was ill these days to get accustomed to public speaking, seei ng that it would shorUy be the business of the present gelleratioll to kcep the const itutional government ill constitutional hands, and everyone shou ld learn to " get up Oll his feet." . Whether he hnd anything to sayar not, the first lesson was ttl get up 011 one's feet. Hc exh orted thosl' preseut to take t he opportuuity of learn inl( the art of public speaking by speakiuf( at debates. Roberts 2 ; Clegg2 ; PoweWI: ; H addock, Heyman, Evans2, and Olver spokt' from the house. Prom thei r speeches \",\1 learnt much of the nner arts of fis hing and of stag hunting as practised on EXlU OO I Jallso11 ~S ltlith SUlllmed lip for the opp ositiou and Rake closed the debate with a speech which was very severe Oll t he views of lIlI! opposition. The Motion was carried by :J7 votes to 8. Unfortunately thc opposition was set II very hard task as Jausoll-Smith was call('d upon too late to prepare his arguments with any care, while owing to the lack of speake"" Burt had to be called upon to secoud Janson Smith actually at the meeting.

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TH E PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. P res idellt : A. L A'T'TER, ESQ. 11011. Sec. :

J. W . POO I ,l~ . Commillee : R . L . J ORDAN, O. J.. . D AVEY. A meet ing of t h e Society was held on 12th iii johcr, 1924. J. W . Poole, proposed by , ,Ik.' IIlId seconded by Barnett, was elect ed I Ihe office of H OIl. Secretary in place of . 111011 t o who m the Society's t hanks aTC lit, fo; the able m anner in which he carried ,I his d uties. 'l'he following were elected . th e COlllmittee in place of P rost. IlIillgton lui Poole; C. H . Barnett , proposed by , '411. seconded by Poole; R. L. J ordan , '''llrlllcd by Rake, seconded by Barnett ; I • Davey, pro posed by Barnett, seconded II. DARNIITT,

1 ~ lIli t ncc .

I he President re minded the Society, t hat were one or two mem bers who had I11 I1 to comply with t he Society 's rul e that 0 ' member must exhibit a prin t a t the 11111111 1 l~ hi hiti o n , which was held a t the I Il f the Summer T erlll . H e ho ped t he II, would be more strictly o bser ved i ll the 11 \

future. H e a lso hop cd th at next year there wo uld be more en t ries for the Gough Prize; the num ber of competito rs for such a valuable prize was this year disappointingly low. T he AUllua l Ex hibition of Members' )hotogrnphs was held in the Old J,ibrary l rollt J uly 21 st to J uly 27t h, 1924. Oll J lily 25th , Mr . Smith very kindly spoke to t he Society about t he pri nts exh ibited. The quality was good, wit h a few except ions. He was glad to see t ha t Ill uch fewcr slip-in m oun ts h ad been used tha n last year , but he pointed. o ut tha t Illauy of the l>hotographs would have been imp rovcd i t hey h ad first been trimmed away, p articul arly as regards the foregro und, a nd t hen mounted on pla in monnting-card , instead of on UlOllllts of ste reotyped s ize and d esign. The la tter t empt the phot ogra phe r to fit his photograph to t he mOllut, instead of ado pting t he lUore cor rect course of fitting t he moun t t o t he photographs. T he Society is very g rateful to Mr. Smith for h is ki nd ad vice, and it is hoped tha t he will colli e a nd speak t o us again lI ext year .

W . POOI.F.,

lion. Sec .

THE MARLOWE SOCIETY. P rcs£denl: H . SUARPI,[W, E SQ.

V·ice-President: A . M . R AKH.

Secretary : A. R . Br.AcKr.r~DCE. IIii' first meet ing of the Societ y was held 4 II \ohe r 1s t, when the r ules were read for IIc ,.t time for some years. R a ke was II 4\ President , ex-officio. Valpy, Day, 1I U1 \ Ma iden wer e elected members I llllrke, J .-Smit h and Valpy agreed to

rend pa pers ill t he fu t ure. subsequcntly fe ll t h roug h .

Cla r ke's paper

At the second meeting me mbers bro ug ht up a nd read s uita ble portions or litera ture, culminating ill a m aglli fice lll cxtract froUl the S pec/aior. It wns decided t o read " Six Plays of which con temporaries of Sha kespea re," eve ntua lly arri ved . " Philaste r " was st arted dcsl?ite Rake 's earnest wis h for " The W hite devil ," which was rejected 011 t he ground of uighhn arcs. A.R.n . (1-10" . Sec.)

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CORRESPONDENCE. N.B.-Tlte Editors decline 10 accept ally rcsp01lSibility wit/ITcgard 10 these letters, Name alld ad(lt, should be enclosed as a c"a'l'antee of good jail}',

To the Editors of "

To the Editors of"

TH E CA,.",TUARTAN , "

TfI[~ CAN'l'UARIAN. "

Dl~AR S I RS,

May I suggest t hnt t he windows ill certain of the class rooms were more often cleaned? Yours. H VGIENE.

[See CMltuantW , }1"')I, 1924. As a matter of fact. we agree with ) 'O lt . Eds . Cant. ]

To the Editors of" Tlln

There are in t he school several expollt'lll of 1t,IIISic au the violi n, etc Would il I pOSSible to form an orchestra ? .

All t hat is needed for suclt an attellllill

really keen and capa ble organizer : I tlunk th at s uch a aile could be found (l1Ll1 provided t hat people come forward who ill willing to work hard at t hei r various ill slill ments, 8n orchestra would be a success.

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DEAR S IRS,

Surely it would be an improvement if t he rest of the Shields ill the Parry Library window were filled. I am sure there are lots of people connected with the school whose arllls could be inserted. N. QUIRY.

To the Editors of "

DHAR SIRS,

THE CANTUARJAN ."

DEAR S IRS,

The r esults of Rugger m atches against Schools in last season and this m ake sad readin g. Played 5, won I , lost 4. The reasons for this are many, but there is one which I think can be rectified . People in the school gener ally are very keen all R ugger, hut do not take the trouble t o learn it scientifica lly. Consequently t hose who take the lower games h ave to teach the very elemen ts of the game which can b e grasped by iutelU gent reading. There are a few books on Rugger ill the Parry and I ad vise people to r ead them thoroughly. The difference to the gam e ill the school as a whole would be enormous. I also would ask if all good Rugger books could be bought for the library when they come a nt, e.g., C. J. B. Marriott's. I am, sirs, yours etc., G. A. R usli. [A very $olmd suggestion. We agree with yo", the late results are deplorable. Eds. Ca1lt.J

The init ial expenSe of instruments woulll of course, be large, b ut I thiuk t hat pcopl would realize that once a man gets to kllu his instrument well it is a great friend to 1111 a ll his li fe. Yours, etc.,

I,M,,Âˇ T o tile Editors of "

TlII~ Ct\XTUARIA N"."

DgAR SIRS,

I a11l afraid I have a grouse as 111'11"1 I am a cl assic in a classical school and CW'I year I see less keenll ess all classics and 111111 people flockin g to t he labor atories. III $.111 ways, of course, this is good, aud I alii Ii, saying th at it is not, but I t hink, and 01111 t h i n~ ,,:ith me, that many people It .1 ~J ass l cs Just because others do, withoul " mg to sec what they can do for t hem . '1'1111 fore I beg to use some of your valuable 111/ to ask people to think twice before Kill! over frolll classics, because t h ey belong t" school which has alwa.ys had a good naul! t hat world.

I alll, yours et c., P. B. D. WU,'I'1t

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CALENDAR . Sept. 19. 21. 25, 28. 29. 30. Oct. 4. 5. 7. 12. 14. 17. 18. 19. 21. 26. 2S. 29. 3 1. Nov. 1. 2. 4. 6.

Term begins. 14th S\U1day nfter Trinity. Preacher: The Headmaster. l,ccture by Dr. '1'. \~... Ga ll ll. 15th SWlday after Trin ity. Preacher: Re,,~ A. S. :Mnync. St. Michael and All Angels. 1st xv . v. Rev, A. S. Mayne 's XV. 2nd xv. v. Sir Roger MnuwQod's School 1st XV. 16th Slmday after l'riuity . Preacher: Bishop Norris of N. Chi nn. 2ud xv. v. King's School, Rochester" A" XV. 17th Sunday after 'l'rinity. Preacher: Rc\', C. Stonehouse. 1st XV. v. Killg'S OWll Royal Regiment. Lecture by Paul Edmonds, Esq. St. Luke . 1st XV . v. Guy's Nomads. 18th Suuday after Trinity. PrcacheJ': Bishop of Do\'er. 1st xv. v. Wyc College . 2nd XV. v. Wye College. 19th Sunday after 'l'riuity. S8. Simon and Jude. 1st xv. v. Dover College.. 2nd X\Â·. v. Dover College. Lecture by Capt. Greenstreet. All Saints' Day. 1st XV. v. R.ichmond " A." 2nd XV. v. Suttou Valellce. 20t h Sunday after Trinity. Preacher: H. S harpley, Esq. 1st XY. v . Sutton Valence. 2nd XV. v. Herne Bay College 1st XV. Lecture by l\fichael Terry, Esq. 9. 21st Sunday after Trinity. Preacher: Rev, E. C. Stephens. II. 1st XV. v. Wye College . 2nd XV, v. Wye College. 15. 1st XV. tI. B1ackheath" A." 16. 2211d Sunday after T r iuity. PI'lmcher: Rev. A. S. May ne. IS. 1st XV. tI. Dover College, 2ud XV. tI. Dover College, 19,2021. Schot. Exams. 23. 23rd Sunday after Trinity. P rcacher: The Headmaster. 26. 1st XV. v. Eastboume College. Lecture by P. R. D. Onsl0'''' 29. 1st XY. \I, K.C.S. Wimbledon. 30, St. Andrew. Ad"ent Slwday. Preacher.- Rev. H. de Candole. Dec. 2. 2nd XV . v, Hente Bay College 1st XV. 7. 2nd Sunday in Ad veut. Preacher : Re,'. A. i\f. Celsthorpe (O.K.S.) 13. 1st xv. v . 'l'hanet Wanderers. 14. 3rd Sunday in Advent. Prcacher,' T he Archdeacon of Canterbury. 17. School T heatricals. IS. O.K.S. :M atch . House Supper. 19. Exeunt Oll1ues.

THE

H•. XI.

CANTUARIAN. MARCH, 1925.

No. 10.

E DITORIAL , l,et us draw a veil over the p ast year in wltich Ollf only successes against other schools were h! the boat club and the s ports team. The New Year is full of hope. The sports team ha~ H HI old members, and the cricket tea m has no less than eight old colours to whom we look I • ilVl' UgC our late defeats. l.et us also wish a long life to T"~ Parrot, which last term, for the first time au record, "II,',"ed in printed form. It will be seen that in this number we have introduced morc or less I II lied accouuts of Tugger matches aud a Cricket Prospect, tbereby casting no small 51ur on the I II h Jrt~ for next term. ,I II

3n flDemol'iam. >I< SIR GUILDFORD I,lNDSAY MOLESWORTH, 1828- 1925. Sir Guildford Lindsay Molesworth, who died on the 2211d J nuuary, was the oldest distinguished O.K.S. at the time of his death. He was the son of the Rev. J. E. tnlesworth, his grandfath er was the mathematician, and his elder brother the historian. II Wfl.." educated at King's School, Canterbury, which he entered before the accession of t IHI II Victoria, £l1lc11ater at the College of Civil Bngineering at Putney. A£tet· serving I "II/, rcuticeship with Sir William Fairbairn at Manchester he gained experience lUlder Ihl ' Oockway on the London and North- Western and as assistant engineer au the London Id Urlghton Railway . W\1I.109 t.

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In 1859 he began bis work in Ceylon . After the Colombo-Kandy line had been fillishc(1 under hi s s lIper visioll, he was appointed Chief Resident Engineer in 1862 and ill the same yCtU published his pocket book of EIl~iIleerillg Formulae, which ran through twelve editions in t ht first year and for which he is clllefly famous. In 187 1, after being Director-General of R ail ways a nd Public 'Yorks for four years he camc lUlder the Government of Iudin, at a tim/) when t he P olicy of State Railways had been adopted. His official position was techui cill advisor, and as t hough in agreement with the general policy, Molesworth came into frictiol! all several other points with the government, and yet ill spite of much difficulty a bout til " question of gauge and the training of men, much mileage was added during t he next few yeM8 Compulsory retirement at the age of 55 was·not enfor ced in his case, but in 1889, Itovlll " received a K.C.I.E. the previous year, he resigued voluntarily. Molesworth was a mall of extraordin ary physical vigour. In 1899, at t he age of 70, he went out to report a u tiw Uganda Railway and cycled 46 miles on t he hottest d ays without auy fatigue. He served In both t he Afghan a nd Burma campaigns, and was president of the Institution of Civil Engillccrll in 1904. E ngineering by no mea us exh a usted his interests. He h ad been to Sia m all nrbitrntloll work , and secured the introduction of the deci mal system in Ceylon . H e ardently espol16Cti bimetalism, be was the delegate of India at the Brussels Monetary Con ference , he wrotc III 188:1 a book on Coloni a l preference and stontly opposed Mr. Lloyd George's ro1k;es. 11,\ a lso wrote nrticlcs on insect life, stich as " Reason and insti nct in ants" and' Ad\'elltur .. ill Insect Land." Sir Guildford m arried in 1854, IWzaheth Bridges of St. Nicholas Court, '!'honet. 11 1.. wife died in 1919. Three SOliS, nil engineers, are dead. One SOil a nd two daugh ters s urvi w .

R.i.P.

-4·--------------------------------------------~I THE SCHOOL. Capta in : A. M . Capta in Captain Captain Captain

of of of of

R AKE.

Football , .. Cricket . , ' Boats Games

J.... B,

ANDRI~WS .

V. C. DE ST. CROIX ,

C. H. BARKF.'tT. W. K , C r,ARK I"\,

A'IONI'toRS : A, M. H.AK g, A. R. B[,ACK J ,ImGl~, \ V, K. C J,ARKF., C. H. BARNE'M.', I" B . A~DRF.WS, I{ , J VAf,PV, V. C. DF. S'f . CROIX, J. S , DmVAn, J. A. D . Sf,A'I'~R, U. C. SKET,f"

A. M .

EOJ'roltS OF 'fill': " CAN'I'UARIAN." A. R. B r,ACKf,E DGl"\. W. K. Cr,ARKF..

R A KH .

SECRF,TAIW OF 'rn E " CA..-V'rUARIA>."'. " K. F. VAI,l'V. SPORTS

A . M.

RAKI~,

Cm.1Ml1'1'EE.

W. K. Cr,ARKE, C. H . B ARN Jn"f, L. B.

ANDRI~WS,

V. C. D6 ST. CROIX, '1'. V. SCRIVU I-.','

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VIRTUTE FUNCTI MORE PATRUM DUCES . II

B,\l{DER.-Entc,r ed School, May , ' 19 (J.K.S., Sept., '17'1; Monitor, Sept ., '23 ; 1st XV., '22-'23-'24; 1st I V" '24; Sports Colours. '2; Copt. P ootbnU, '24; Capt. Fives, '23- '24 ; Pives Pair, '23-'24: Ha ll. Sec. Boats, '24; S ports COlllmittee. Sept .• '23; C.Q.M.S .• Sept .• '24. I \NSON ....c,;"rn'lI ,- King's Scholar: Entered School, Sept., '20; Sixth Form, Jan., '23, " I h)J'l~W I.u,r,,-EIlte red School, Sept. , '20; 1st XV., '23-'24 ; Scrgt. O:l'.C., '24 ; Sixth I·'onn, Dec., '24. BIGcs.-Eutered School, May, '20; Halluc H ouse ~'rouitor , '23-'24. \ II \Y.- E ntered School, 1\[ay. '2 1 : H ol mc House :Monitor '24 . It ~lmmo HIGGs.-Entered School, Sept., '20; I.·angley H o use Moni tor , '24.

VALETE. ( ~.

B. IHniden, 11. W. Graves, 1'. N. Dawkins, W . G. A. Bro wne, H . S. Nettleton, J. D. H nlldmall, r •. G. 'righe.

n . I •.

I' , g. C. C. It l>owell. C. C. Scutt,

SALVETE . ri , A. Batterbury, W. cl'A. Maycock, J . D. Coles, A. C. Goold, G. W. Gray, C. R, S . S mith , '. J unes, P. I,. Sa17.11HUI, R . 1\L Clarke, J. Fenton, H . Penton, W. B. Molesworth, P. P. Norris, ~, Northcote, S. J . Andersoll, M. A. Char lton, A. A. Egc rto n ~Jol1cs, R . H . A. Wild, J. F . ~"IIII . 1(. A. W . Chamaud, A. G. Cornclius.

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT. Oil 16UI JOllunry, n play entitled •. The Younger Gencration," was acted ill the Gym., I" Ill nce of t he Concert which IIsually ends th c ",inter ten n. The acting was cxtremely good, lilli ' "t"mot mention O I1 C actor without having to mention all . Jtlll11 KettelwclI entcrtnill ccl the a udience between the sceneS and was al:corded a great

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I lls Grace t he Archbishop was uufortunately tUlablc to he present, hut we were pleased members of thc Governing Dody. I )I\r th anks a re due for a delightful evening to all the players, the producer, t he st age ('ar~ , , who cons tructed all the scenery, and also the amateur belfry. hlllll C several

THJl YOUNGER GENERATION. A room ill :1\.[r. Kenyon's house in Salcbester. Saturday Night. T he sa me. S uuday Morning. 'I'he same. Sunday Afternoon .

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l\{r. Kenyon .. .. ..... . ... . . . .. ... ... .. ....... , . . . . . , . . .... .. .... .... . , .. J. VI. Poor.F.. Mr. Thomas Kenyon ... ..... .. . .. .. ......... .. , ... ..... ... .. .. ... .. .. .. J. B. HARRIS, ESQ. Artbur Kenyon ............ .. .. .. .. .............. .. .. .... . .. .. .... . .. C. H. DARJ..'"ET't. . .. .... .. .... .. ..... . ........ . ..... .. .... . ....... .. ..... . A. W. PUI,LAN. R::ggie Kenyon Cllfford Ra,\'soll ... .. ... . ..... . .. ••• .. .. ... .... .. .. . . . .•,.,., .. . , .. .. ... . W. K, CLARKE. ~fr. Po\vle ., . " .... " .. " ..... , ...... . .. ... . ... " . .. .. , ......... V. C. Dg sr. CROIX . Mr . Leadbitter , . . .. ,', ..... , ... , . .... . .. . .. .. .... , . .... , .. ,." .. ", .. ,.K . F . VAI,PV. Mrs. Kenyon (Sen .) . . , ... . .. , .... . " ............ , . .. , .... " ... ,', ....... . M 1SS SKJl>\vITIi. }OIrs. Kenyon ".,. , ...... . ... . ..... .. . . " . . ....... , . .. . .. . , ... .. .. .. . .... . , .... MIss Pr,A'l'l's. Grace Kenyon . .. ..... . ............ . ..... . ... . . . ..... . .. .. .. ... . ....... ,., ..... ,AiRS. HARRIS. ~{aggie . .. ... . ..... .. ... ... .... . . ............. . .. . . . .......... . . ..... . . . . ... ... MISS ' VXI,L&.

ROSENBERG ,

Esq.,

M.A.

It is difficult to e.xpress the extent of the loss which the School has suffered by the relifr ment of ~{r. Rosc.uberg. and many generations of O.K.S. will share the sense of loss. Mr. Rosenberg joined tbe staff in January, 1900, and for n quarter of n cen tury generatioll have had the advantaa:e of his very remarkable teaching powers to which. aud to the entimsiruulI for work which he Inspired, very many owe their success ill liIe . His interests, like hili knowledge, were extraordinarily wide and luany boys who did not actuaUy come under bitu III School yet fonnd ill him help and enrouragemellt in pursuits of the most varied nature. His keeu ness 011 the Games was proverbial and in those and all other School interests hi SOU1l(~. advice was always available. We' can only wish him a speedy return to sounder health, and express onT gratitude ' l it what he has done for t he School.

SCHOOL NEWS. Congratulations to t he following on receiving t heir colours a fter the Dover m atch: 1st XV. :-C. H. Barnett, W. B. Clegg. B. C. Sn ell , R. Morton . E. D. Lewis, 2nd XV. : O. I " Davey, H . A. Diggs. A. M. Rake, R. H. Evans, F. A. Eustace, F. S. M. Bader, E. B. I nce.

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Also to the foUowing after the X. C.S. Wimbledon match : 1st XV. : -J . S. Dewar, O. L . Davey, R. A. Finn, C. I,. Clements. 2nd XV. :-G. C. Valder, R. S . Mount, T. V. Scrivcnor, V. C. de St. Croix. J. N . D. Lain6, J . M. Sabbage.

Congratulntions to D. C. Snell appointed n :Mouitor.

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Also to A. C. S. Adams, C. E . J1nU(', B. C. Snell, H. S. Smith , J. S. Dewar, and I' Mortoll 011 their promotion to the Sixth Form

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P. L. Baylis, Esq., has succeeded P h Godfrey, Esq., as music master. We wl, l, him the best of snccess and hope he will stu with us for many years.

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Mr. Moltckton, who stepped ill to fill til gap left by Mr. Rosenberg's much lamell! I retirement, is staying with us till a snee is forthcom.ing. '

THE CANTUARIAN We offer OUT sincerest sympathy to Mr. Reynolds au the loss of his dog, Twister, 1111(1 we trust that Bumble will lead a long

and happy life.

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Mr. Gos.'I was installed as" Second Master" III the Cathedral all 3 1st J Runary. the date hRving been postponed for one week, owing

to the eclipse.

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D. G. Bn,liton h as beel! awarded 3 matheumlical sCholarship at Trinity College, CamlIt/clgc. \Ve ofTer him our heartiest cOllgratll 1!\l!OIlS, and hope t hat he will be as s uccessful III lhe futufe as he has heen in the past.

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Slater, Blackledge, Clegg Qud Dewar llllyCd in the Kent Public School trials Inst /IlIlIdays; Dewar and Blackledge subse'1III'U Uy played against S urrey and Middlesex.

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Andrews played a great deal of rugger, I,/,rcscnting tbe English Public Schools against I I Illnorgan Wanderers, United Services, l'lIlled FIospitals, and Scotch Public Schools,

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I and also 1.o11dol1 against the Rest. He pleased the critiC's everywhere, aud is spoken of as one of the best Public School forwards of the

year.

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Owing to the ravages of 'flu the paperchase, w~hic h was to h ave been n Ul on the J I t h Feh ruary, was scratched. The Steeplechases were put off for one week , and the rUll v. S. I IoH . was unavoidably scratched .

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Blore's is in a very bad condition, Gnd its opening for sports practice b as been long delayed. It is to be hoped that 110 one will on this aCCOllnt fai l to keep fit by road work.

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A match, which had been arranged against the King's Own, was s('ratched owing to their having to p lay two matches in quick succession in the Army Cup.

',' The School is going to camp at Mytcbett tilis year. It is to be hoped that all who call go will go ill order to complete a full company.

LECTURES .

Ou Wednesday, November 26th, F . R. D. Onslow, Esq., lectured to the School 011 " Birds," lit lIy confining himself to the birds of the SciUy Isles. The lecture, though chiefly interesting Ithct-Iovers, was full of humour that appealed to all . The lecturer first showed us pictures of the crossing to the islands, and told us of incidents futl' rest which appeared to have left one member of the party entirely ullUloved. Nc.xt we were ,I II' the islands themsclves, the methods of landing from small boats suitable to light and heavy lh Idn:ds respectively, and the advisability of ascertaining how long the public houses of refresh. ut hnd been open before engaging a boatlllau. The pictures of the birds themselves were IIt'1lt. We saw the farce of the disapt>oillted suitor, acted by lesser black backed gulls, whicb 'I . . t lIIuch allluselllent. \Ve saw a lll!scaniage of justice when two shearwaters taken from h hole and placed in the open fought oue another, each thinking the other responsible for their '1IIlortable position. We also saw gulls out puffin hunting, but did not see the touching htl'le of the puffins being shaken till dazed, throwu on the rocks, and then swallowed whole III lit CCIi to suit the t aste of their murderers, the Greater or Lesser Black-Backed Gulls . i

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There were l>ictures of cormorants, {about which we learnt m any disagreeable facts}, CIIgaged upon their t Oilets, all(l also of GamlCts on the Bass Rock, on which t he lecturer's comp anion came iu contact with au egg. two months old, which fell au his head froUl some height above. The s ufferer 's remark, .. I think I had better go and change," strikes onc as being very lUuch to t he point. It is to be hoped that this iuterestin g lecture will have causoo more inte rest to be taken in the collection, which contaius all the species alluded to by the lecturer.

On Saturday. NO\'cmhcr 29th, Sir Edgar Wigrnlll, O.K.S., lectured to t he School 011 "Greecc." He hod a copious collection of slides which were for the Illost part of temples and other examples of Greek architectu re. To describe the lecture in detail wOll1d be all impossible task, sin ce the pictures defy all attempts at dcscril?tion and were s urpa ~ec1 only by the extraordin ary familiarity of the lecturer 1I0t olily with the h istory of t he Illost not able ot his p ictures, but also with every t emple or r emna nt of a teDlJ>le t hat exists ill Greece.

Even the scientists, lllany of whom affect scorn for classics, and all things classical, cannol fail to have been moved by these relics of fallen power .

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FOOTBALL .

LIST OF IIIXTURES. 1924.

11,11"

Opponents.

Ground.

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For.

Rosult

AgaiJlsl .

Goals. T ries. P oints. Goals. Tries.

P Oi1It S.

FIR ST

'II , JO

ttd. 14

"" 2 1

.. 29 .. v.

..." :~ ,6 II

Rev, A. S. Maync's XV. KinlJ's Own Royal Regiment Guy s Nomads ... . .. Wye College Do\'er College ... Richmond Extra" A " Sutton \'"Icllee ~chool ... \\Ir e College Blackhenth " A" Dover College

...

... ...

...

... ... ... ... ...

...

f lame Home

... Home

...

.. .

...

... ... .. .

H ome Away H ome

I-lome Away H ome

Jlome

East hOlL rne Coll ege ." ... A way King's College School, Wim hledon Away .. . Home

1'1" :a~ I O. K. S.

...

XV.

... Won ... Lost .. Lost ... DUl.\\' ... Lost .. . Won ... I.os'

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L ost

Lost Lost L ost

Lost

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15 5

9 3 10 16 5

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-I -

I I

4 2

5 3

3 5 2

23 16 14

-I

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I Drp.

6 10 3

19 8

13 9 23 19 19 16 17

SE COND XV. Sir Roger " Inn wood's Seh. 1S t X V. King's School Rochester "A" XV. " 7 W)'e Coll ege 2nd X V. ... " al ... 19 Dove r Coll ege 2nd XV. .. 'f'. I Su lton Valence School 2nd XV. I Ierne Ba)' College Isl XV. ... 4 II W)'e College 2nd XV. ... ,M Dover College 2nd X V. . . . lI erne Bn)' College Isl XV. ..

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-14

3 G 3

2 I

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'rite 1>3St season has not been a slI ccess as regards 'the winning of lll o.tchcs. but at the salll!.' t ime it b as produced some excellen t games. Out of 13 m atches Illayed we have won 3, lost 9 and drawn 1. We were beaten in all O liT Schooll\'Ia tches but d id wei against the Clubs, beating Rich mond. 9-8, a nd only lOSing t o Blackhcath by 7 points. At Wimbledon. where the School met K .C.S. for t he first t ime, the t eam played their bCliI game of t he season, t he colllbiuation being better than in previous games. Our chief wcakucss lay ill t he three-quarter line, due ch iefi y t o the fa ct t h at, ow in ~ t(l casualties, the same people never played in t he same position t wice runn ing. H ill, left WII1Io1. was " crocked " iu t he third match of t he s~aso n J and Dewar, a p rolllisill ~ ccntre, was absent frolll several m atch cs. Although good individually, th e th rec- qua rters faded entirely t o cOlllbi1l(' toget her, and never took t heir p asses ou t he run- a fa nlt fnt nl to any goo(l three-quar lc r movemcnt. Our F orwards were ~ood. They were well toget.her a nd always 0 11 t h e b all, but t hey 111118t remcmber that it is a lUost Import ant point in good forward play, to get back, a nd help t he t hreequarter line and th at a forward's fi rst dutv is to shove. The t ackling throughout t he whole t eam was well up to standa rd, and it w as just th at .. lack of finish " that lost li S most of our games. W e shoulcllike t o t hank t he H eadmaster, M r . Reynolds and Clarke for very kiudly coach iug aud r eferee.ing. We are also iudebted to Major Caddell who coached t he t cam with untiriuf.l energy during the latter half of the term.

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E. B . L EWIS (Full back}.-H ns a very good pair of h ands and fo und touch very well In some m atches. A fair tackle; t hrows himself well off t he gro und, but frequently milljudges the distal1ce. C. H . BARnER , Captain (Left Wing}.-Shiftcd h is place-owing in the first case to a n acdden from wing forward t o wing three- quarter, but he never found himself at home t here. GONI bard, but is too foud of r uuning across. T ackles welt a nd h as been a keen captaiu . J, S. D F.WAR (I,eft Ceut re}.-Was unlucky in being crocked for the greater part of tit t e[1n . Possesses a good cut through and shows a fair a mount of initiati ve. A fair t ackl(' A young player who should do better wit h morc experiell ce. A. L . HU,f, (Right Celltre}.- P layed very little owing t o inj uries. A very good t ackle indeed Goes very ha rd, but us yct shows very little ini t iat ive. C. L . Cr.El'fEN"'rS (Right Willg).-Thc fastest man 0 11 the side. H e has on several occasions p roved himself to bc of great speed, but is apt to get flu stcred when in the vicinity of opponentJI , F air t ackle, B. C. SNI~L r. (Fly half }.- H as played some ver y good games, b llt wen t off a bit t owards the cUfl of the season . A fair tackle when ill position, but is apt to lI)iss his ma n t hereby giv itl ~ the three-qua rters a n cxt ra man to t ackle. W . n. Cr.EGG (Scrum HalÂŁ).-H as improved considcrably as a scrum half, b ut is still very slow Has a good pair of h auds a nd h is touch-ki cking a nd place-kicking h a\'e been very good i ll some m atches.

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ANDRUWS (ViccÂˇCaptain).-A very good bustling forward. Has led the pack well. A good t ackle aud a very good dribbler; bis dribbling being specially noteworthy at Dover. A. D. Sr.AT1~ R.-A good forward who does good work in the tight serums. A fair tackle. Was somewhat hnndicnpped in finding his form as he played outside for the first half of the term. n. HOPEWJn.r..-His form was not a'l good as expected at the beginning of the tenD. Improved towards the cnd of term aud played very well in tile school11latcbcs. A fair tackle. R. Dr,ACKJ,rmCl:.:.- Played very well indeed ill his new position. Worked hard in the serums, and was nearly always across to help in defence. A goocl tackle. II, DARNIrn.- A good bustling forward. Has played consistently well t hroughout the seaSOH Goes down on t he ball well anet is n fa ir t ackle. MowroN.-A young and light forward. Has hooked weU and plays (1 very plucky game. A good tackle who should improve a lot with lUore experiellce and weight. I" DAVRv.- Plays n very hard game always being upon the boll. A good tackle, and should do well with more experience. A. T~mN .-A heavy rather slow forward. Works hard in the scrum. A fair tackle.

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KING'S SCHOOL, CANTERBURY 1ST XV. v. WYE COLLEGE 1ST XV. Played at Wye on Tuesday, November 11th. The school were lucky to win this match two goals to three tries, after an interesting and even match. Chief cred.it for this win goes I I I th e outsides who played a sOIwd game all through. The game was fast throughout with Wye rhnps s uperior forward. Wye pressed from the be~illuillg and dominated the play for the , I twenty miuutes; during this time they scored tWIce but both kicks failed; also n penalty ~t l k for Wye lIenr the school lille failed. Snell and Dewar each broke away once, but the school '1Itwnrds were c10 itl~ !lOUling ; towards t he end of this h nlÂŁ t he school beJd their own and there II" 110 further sco[Jug. III the second half the School were superior throughout and Wye were tI", lolIt d angerous. Following a scrulU about their" 25," Snell cut through and scored for Clegg III ('Onvert with n good kick; SOOl1 after Clegg made G good run aud passed to Blackledge who .Iort d and Clegg ogaiu kicked a goal. The scbool were nearly over more than once after this, I.ut despite good work by the outsides could not score. Eventually \Vye relieved with a good ~h k nnd then scored; a good attempt at a goal just failed. Play now became exciting and 111'lIlcnt8 was over, but was forced back into touch, ond then Ha1111llertoll following by their II II wing three-quarter nearly got through, hut no-side ('GlUe without fmther addition to the ure. Blackledge and Barber played well in the scrum, but the pack as n whole was outplayed. III hnlves, Clegg and Snell, were excellent, and the fonner kicked very well. The three-quarters hqwcd much imprOVed forIlt and Dewar played really well, his tackling being excellent. Lewis I hlack kicked weU. The following represented the school :-E. B. Lewis; C. L. Clements, A. D. Slater, J. S. Dewar, W. R. l\fonro-Higgs; B. C. Snell, W. B. Clegg; C. H. Barber, n. Alldrews, A. G. Hopewell, A. R. Blackledge, C. H. Barnett, R. Morton, 1'. V. Scrivenor. 14: II. Evans. ,, ~

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KING'S SCHOOL, CANT E RB U RY 1ST X\·. v. BI,ACKRE A'l'H .. A " XV . P layed 0 11 Blore's on Saturday , November 15th, and resulting ill n win for the Club, 23- 111 Blackhcath kicked and n SctUIll followed almost illlmediately fro l11 which Clegg got t he hall ; hi pass out was intercepted and the m an got clean away to score n try which was cOll verted . Clo, on the resumption Dlnckheatb were pen alised au their " 25 " far ont and Clegg dropped a fiUl goal (5- 3). Followin g a nother int ercept ion Blackhcatb got clean a way a nd scored a second ~o l, 1 D ewar t hen suddenly got clean away and scored between t he posts for Clegg to convert (10 Al All t his h appened in t he opening ten minutes of the game. Bot h sides now began to settle dowli and for the rcst of t his halI play was even, but scrappy. Andrews was playing extremely wi'll at t his per iod and t he forwards began to play better; bot h sides were awarded frequent penRit ) kicks th roughout the game. ntackheath in tercepted again and scored a t hi rd /.toal and hnlf tim e ca me with the score 15- S. 111 t he secolld half t he school were !)Iayillg mll ch better and 111111 bad luck whell ntackhenth intercepted again aud scorcd n fourth goa ; t he forwards were getllll ~ across well now, noticeably Blackledge and Barnet t. the latter sitting well as usual. A /.tOU!! p assing movement saw Blackbeat h over again ill t he corner for an unconvert ed t ry (23- 8). J'III the rcst of t he game t he School pressed ; Clegg kicked anot her goo(i penalt y goal and ill the IfllIl mom eut Dewar broke clean away aud scored for Clegg to convert. Clegg kicked admirably nil t hrougb and {ound totl ch excellently ; Dewar was t he best of the threes and played well 01111 showed he was fast, Diggs and Suell also played a stead y game. Of t he forwards, .J\.ndrc\\ was t he best while Dlackledge and Barnett pl ayed well . The Bchool was generally beaten otl ishl! for pace. P inal Score : -Dlnckheat h , 23 ; School, 16. The following represented the School : E . B. Lewis ; C. I ... Clements, H . A. Biggs, J . S . Dewar , C. H . Barher ; B. C. Snell, W. II Clegg ; I •. n. Andrews, I . A. D. Slater, A. G. Hopewell , A. R . Blackledge, C. H . Darnett, It Mor ton , R . A. Finn , O. 1.. Davey. K I NG'S SCH OO l " CANTERB U RY v. DOVE R CO I, I,EG£. Pl ay ~cl on Blore's all Tuesday , Novem ber 18th , result ing ill a wi ll for Dover by t wo and t hree t n es ( 19 pts.) t o one goal (5 pts. )

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Both sides opened scrappily and play for sOllie ti me remallled III mid-fie ld T he SchulIl were playing t he better game at present and t hreatened d anger 1I10re than once. Following II scrum however, Dover complct cd t he first good p assing 1ll0Velllcll t and H untley r aced over til score hetween the JOsts, and proceeded t o kick a goal (5- 0). Despite t his r everse t he Schoul played up welt au q uite b eld t heir own ; unfortlUtately HUIlUey broke t hrough and soonl! again (10-0). Until half·titue t he School at t acked hotly and were ncar scoring more than OIl C~' Blackledge was nearly over twice, but Dover relievcd with good kicks. Clegg foun d touch VCT) well and was uulucky ill missing a penalty goal by inches; free kicks were frequent, Dover bciuM t h e offe nders almost every time. At b alf-time Dover were fla ttered by t his lead for up t ill llllil there was nothing to chose between t he tea ms. Unfortunately Hill broke his thumb again julll before h alf-t ime, but although in consid erable p ain he fini shed the game wit h his hand bandag<'ll, In t he second half Dover were on the whole s uperior ; ill the early st ages, while Hill was still on, Huntley scored in the corner (13-0). Clegg mis.<;cd a penalty goal though he made a good tl )' T he School now attacked and following a nm hy Hill, Barnett who ,\ as Yery well up all throllJth scored for Clegg to cou vert ; Bl ackledge also nearly got over nftcr a good filII by Barnett. D O\'i I were c1 311ger0\1S in :1 forward rush, hut Clegg relie,"ecl with n good kick and Barher made t\\11

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Ilul'ky runs. Before time Huntley sooTed two more tries (19-5) , the second being the outcome I ,I ~ood cross-kick. Dover were superior ill the line outs and in the tight serums, but the Sch oo l "'rwlIrds, well led by Andrews, excelled in the loose. Outside Dover were faster and handled ,lUI Iltlssed better, wh ile Huntley had a day out. Altogether it was 9n even bard fought game, ·1,,111 noted by one 111011, Huutley. For the School, Blackledge, Barnett, Andrews and Morton played til 11III01lg the forwards and Hill al1(l Barber were extraordinarily good, especially the former . 110 several times stopped Huutley, considering t hey were both seriously hurt. The School was represented by :_ B . n. I,cwis ; A. J.. Hill. H . A . Biggs, J. . Dewar, c. H. Durber; B. C. Suell, \V. n. llt'M~; II. 13. A ndrews. A. G. H opewell, J. A. D. Slater. A. R . U1ackledge. C. H. Barnett. R. l'lltou, R. A. F'inn, O. I,. Davey. KING'S SCHoor" CANTIIRBURY v, EAS'l'nOURN[\ COLI,EGE, Played at I';astbourne a ll Wednesday, November 26th, Eastbonme winning by one dropped '111IUd five tries (19 pts.) to O. The ground was in a very wet condition and raiu fell for a great I'oill of tile game wWch made h andlin g t he ball a difficult matter. At the beginning the School ,tl\ <I llite asleep and our opponents dominated the play for some time. showing t hemselves to he hr'llVier aud faster side, especially outside the scrum. After ten minutes the Eastbourl1e left III~ was enabled to score wide out owing to had tackling and marking. Almost immediately '''', this one of their cen t res seeing 110 chance of getting a try dropped n goal frOIll just in front. I I" School forwards were now beginning to get marc of the ball and Andrews and Blackledge were Ih!lllinent in several good dribbles. Snell blOke away once, b ut the movement which looked I u",erous broke down through bad passing. HalJ·tilllc came with Hastoollrne leading by 13 I j to O. In the second half the School played like a different side and did all the attacking for 1"1110;" period. Sin ce the School forwards had been completely beaten ill the line-outs before, 1111118 now were taken instead. This was a great advantage si nce om forwards were getting the I II Iroll1 Illost of t he tight scrums. The School now attacked for a long time, but seemed to be !.I. lo do everyth ing but score. Barber on several occasions numing strongly all the win~. Just I frlre tillle bad marking by our outsides allowed thelU to score two more tries, both of which were 111\1·ollvcrted . Blackledge, who at aile time played outside the scrum to try and counteract our 'PI!lIucnts' formati on, played all excellent game aU t hrough; Andrews was prominent in some It lll d ribbles, while Unrbcr was the best of the outsides. Clegg kickcd weB in t he fi rst h alf with II, wet ball. 'I'he followin g represented the School : n. 'B. Lewis; C. 1.. Clements, H. A. Biggs, J. S. Dewar, C. H. Uar ber; B. C. Sncll , W. B. ~ II ij: 1.. n . Andrews, J. A. D . Slater. A. G. H opewell, A. R. Blacklcdge, C. H. Barnett, R. Mortoll, .. , i,'jUll, O. 1.. Davey. I lNG'S SCH OOL, CANTERBURY v , KING'S COU,EG1~ SCHOOL, WUlBLEDON, P layed at Wimbledon on Saturdny. NO\'elllber 29th. 'l'his was the first time that we h ad \'l'd King's College School. Tn this m atch the team gave tbeir best display of t he seaSOH. The ground was rather '1'11t'ry and taking this into consideration the handling and running on both sides was very good. I h' ~c hool started off in splendid style aud play was very even for a long time. The School held II It own well in the tight scnuns, although somewhat outweightcd, but they were beaten ill the I~

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loose. AndrE"ws and Blackledge, then by a good dribble, transferred play to onr opponents' .. 25 ." Almost immedia tely our opponent-OJ took the hall to t he other end where play settled down all our line for some time. The School d eJcllce managed to h old out under severe pressure aud againsl ma uy clever n.ttncks by our opponents' three-quarters. Lewis saved oltr lines all seve ral ocCnSiOIll4 by going dowu to forward rushes. Clegg relieved the pressure by some long kicks in,to touch. Just before half time from a serum just on our line, the ball was heeled out and their WtUg threequarter managed to slip over t he liue for a try wlticlt was converted. Half-time came with our opponents leading bv 5 pts. to O. On the resumption the School immediately started off strongly and rushed t he hall to our opponents' " 25,': where play settled down fat sometime. NOlle of our attacks, however, looked very dangerous owing to tile lack of sreed in the t hree-quarter line. Our opponents' forwards relieved the pressure by some very gooe rushes and play became. very even. Their fly-half put t hem 011 the a ttack again by some clever kicking iuto touch. Soon after this they scored three t ries, one of which was couverted. From a scrum in mid·field Clegg brokt away cleverly, but was not backed up and so what looked a promising movement cam e to nothing. The School pressed again, but were unable for a long time to score. Clements, just before time, getting the ball at halfway rau brilliantly a nd beating several opponents scored a t ry which Cleg« converted with a good kick. All the forwards played well and did very well ill the tight scruUlII agai nst a milch heavier pack. Lewis pl ayed a very plucky gaille at back and kicked and fielded the baU well. Our opponeuts thus won a very hard and fast game by two goals and two tr ies (16 pta.) to oue goal (5 pta.) The School was r epreseuted by the same team as against Eastbollrnc College ill the prece<l. iug match. SCHOOL, v. O.K.S. Played on Blare's au Tuesday, December 18th . Gibson h ad brought down a strong team aud we were defeated by one goal and four tries (17 pts.)-oue try (3 pts.) The O.K.S. kicked off and scored almost immediately through Gibson, t he kick failin& . The School forwards were now playing well, nn<i a good rush brought llS into our opponents' .. 25, ' but ]uckes cleared with a m agnificent kick. The O.K.S . .. got possession" in t he subsequclI( line out. a nd after a good three-quarter movcmcnt P owell scored fnr out. ]uckes cOllverted with an excellent kick. The O.K.S. continued to press a ud scored regain through S m ythe, the SCOIl' at hal£·timc being 11 pts.-nil. In the second half the O.K.S. scored two lUore tries, both of which were ullcollvertcd The School forwards, however, were holdiug t he opposing pack, and after a good heel from a ti~hl scrum, Clements scored. The School forwards played well t hroughout the game, and Anclrews a nd Barnett wen always all the ball. Clements and Dlncklec1ge ron strongly ot t hree·ql1arter.

2ND XV. MATCHES. KING'S SCHOOl" CANTERBURY

2ND

XV. v. WYJ;; COLLEGE

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XV.

Played all Blare's all Tuesday, November 11th and resulting in a win for the School by 0111 goal (5 points) to a try (3 points).

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Wye kicked off and pressed hard for the first teu minutes. but good-wheeling saved tbe and carried the ball into t he Wye "25." 'l'he School forwards. thong h considerably 111(' lighter pack, were su/)crior ill t h e serUIIl and loose alike; thus the outsides had p lenty of ~ hallccs, but these they fai ed, for the Illost p art, to make use of. Qne good movem ent, however, H'""u ltccl ill Biggs scori ng under the posts for III CC to convert (5- 0). In the second half the forwards played hard and freed the s ide frolU several tight corners h~' menns of good rushes and wheels. Valder opened out the game excellently. but the poor 1,IUI.,ing and f1llming of the three-quarters spoilt maul' promising movements. '1'lle School pressed ltitlRL of the time and :Marlin and Finll were both ncarly over. Soon after Wye, following a scnull I,ll lhe School " 25," scored an ullcollverted try (5-:J). The School pressed for the rest of the Mullle and shoulc1 h ave scorec1more thau alice. Hay was the best of a hard-working pack and Rake WII~ conspicuotls ill the loose. Valder and Ince were the best of the outsides. The followi.ug represented the School : P. A. Eustace; E. B. lllce, H. A. Biggs, P. D. Finu, A. \\T. :M artiu; R. S. Mount, G. C. "lIhler; J. A. Hay, R. A. FiulI, A. M. Rake, V. C. de St. Croix, O. I •. Davey, [~. S. M, Bnder, It. p, Caudle, J, M, Sabbage, NitllUtiO Il

KING'S SCHOOL, CANTERBURY 2ND XV. v. DOVER COLLEGE 2ND XV. Played at Dover, on Tuesday, November 18th, Dover winning by four goals and two tries

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Within a few minutes of the kick-off the Dover forwards, worki.ug well together, scored a II \' t hat was converted (0-5). Following some loose play Dover scored again far out (0- 8). '1'wo Iliutt' tries, the first of which was converted, followed quickly (0-16) before the School forwards "'"kl' lip. The)' lI OW began to work together allCl to hold their own with their opponents and a 'I'lnd forward tlIsh h eaded by Rake and Pullan put Dover on the dcfence. Higgs was brought ,I'IW11 in the Dovcr " 25"; a serum ensued and fro m it Valder got the ball well ant to Clements ho) TUU weU to scorc ncar thc posts for nvans to couvert (5- 16). In the second half Dover scored two further converted tries, the second foll owing a good 1111\ lIy thc Dover ri ght wing. Otherwise the game was une\'cutful and developed iuto a scrap I IWl'en the opposing forwards, the outsides rarely scei ng thc ball, The School for the most part I, " udcd well, but the forwards often failed to get across to tackle; n;ustace therefore had ple,nty I 110 and tackled well, The ouL"ides h ad few chances, even ill t he first half, but Htggs wl "e meuts did sOUle good things; Valder got the ball out well and tackled and snt well and lilt klly. Of the forwards, I-lay, Rake and Sabbage did some good work, but the othcrs were ,r , 'fhe following representcd thc School : P. A. Eustace; C. L. Clement,;, A. \V, Martin, \V. R, Moura-Higgs, E. B. Im'e; R, S. qUil l, C. C. Valdcr; A, W. Pullan, J, A. Hay, A, M. Rake, F. S. Bader, R, H . Evans, V. C. de I eroix, J. l\{. Sabbage, G. B, Maidcu, I(lNG'S SCHOOL, CANTERBURY Playcd

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XV. v. HERNE BAY COLLEGE

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Blare's au T ucsday, DeceUlber 2nd, and rcsulting in a draw, neither

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The ground was soft and rather muddy so that the game was confined chiefly to the forwards where the School were n little superior. Outside the advauta~e easily lay \ViU, the School. but too many chanccs were throwlI away. 'rhe School kicked off and pressed from the begiuujllA but Heme Bay cleared with a good kick. Almost throughout this half the Scllool were near their opponents' " 25 .. but the three-q uarters werc ineffective. Hay and Bader worked h ard and Rake was always well up; Eustace sat and kicked well. In the second hnlf t he School again had the best of motters, though Herne Bay wetc twice dangerolls ill forward rushes. The School threes wetc too fond of trying to make th~ir way throll~h t heir opponent's serum . Inee m ade some good tl1l1S and Eustace defended all(l kicked very well. Hay, Rake and Dader were the best of the forwards and Valder, luce and Eustace were good olll side. The following represcntcd the School:F. A. E ustacc; E. B. Ince, H. A. Biggs, R. S. :MOll ll t, J. N. B. Jlail1 ~ ; ,V. R. MomoÂˇ Higgs, G. C. Valder; J. A. Hay, A. ,V. Pullan, R. H. Evans, A. M. Rake, F. S. i\L Bader, T. V , Scrivenor, V C. de St. Croix, J. }'L Sabbage.

TUTOR SET MATCHES . .â&#x20AC;˘ Tuggers" this term have been badly handicapped by" f:lu," but have been played wilh their usual keenness. The Herolls, who WOIl all their matches comfortably, had quite a good and well-balan~t'11 side. Somcrville and Hale played well ill a hard-working pack, while Smith2 was good at thrct quarter and Lee made some useful openings. The Chougbs have played well in spite of the fact that they were without two of their beAI mcn 0 11 more than one occasion. Their outsides were rather unreliable, but J nrob at three-qunrh I and Grant at serum-half played some good games. Dinuy and Nettlcton were well up and playul bard in a good pack. The Martlets have at last been defeated, after winning the .. T'uggers" thrce years lu successioll . 'rhey have been unfortunnte in their outsides, but Wilde and Franklin tackled wtll while the rcst of the defence was rather weak. The forwards s mong whom Candle, Pinnis ow l Evans2 did well, worked hard aud were always on t he ball. 'l'he Hawks have played some quite good games, notably against the Herons. Felltimllli and Duston at three-quarter played well, and Higham should be good after be has h ad m ore t'll perieuce. Mnrtin 2 and Haddock played some good games,' the forwards as a whole playing well "II through. The Grl'pholls have been most unfortunate. Pill" has affected thcm more than any olllil Tutor Set all( not once have they heen able to turn out a fult side. 'The younger Members nil tackled extremely well. The outsides played pluckily, Green and Baker doing quite wcll, but till' must use their own initiative and rUIl bard when they get possession. Valpy and I~ve were wrll up in the forwards. The Swallows have had a young aud ine.xpericuced tenll1. but they improved a great (II III and played quite well during their lnst two luatches. The outsides played well individually, hul failed to combi ne together. The forwards worked bard aud played plUCkily. The follo\\JII showed promise :-Cook1, Whittnlll, Beck, Alien, Drieut aud Hodson. II

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SWALJ,OWS v. HERONS. The Herons gaiucct an easy victory by si." goals and four tries (42 pts.)-nil. The Herons Ilomiuated the gallle and Clements scored four times. The Swallows played up well against a far 14l1pcrior side and Deck l distinguished himself at full back. The Herons might have scored more limn they actually did had it not been for faulty passing. MARTLE1'S v. CHOUGHS. The MnrtIcts won a good game by t hree tries (9 pts.)-onc t ry (3 pts. ) The Chougbs pressed from the start, but their forwards soon tired beillg sad ly overweighted. Ince scored twice and I'uy lor once for the :Martlets before half-t ime. III t he second half the Choughs played better and improved their t ackling considera bly thus enabling Hill! to score. The Martlets' serum played well throughout the game, but their uuts idcs were too" mechanical." I

MARTI.E'£S v. SWALI,OWS. The Mnrtlcts WOIl by four tries aud oue goal (17 pts.)-nil. The Swallows played a very )ll1cky gtme, their forwards especially doing well, but they were outclassed in speed by the oppos· ug three-quarters. Deck! again played well for the Swallows, while Cook aud Wh.iltall 1 played well togcthcr behind the serum. For the Martlets Prauklin played a good game, as well as Wildc who did some good tackling.

GRYPHONS v. HAWKS. 1'be Hawks wall a good bard and fast gamc by threc goals (15 pts.)- two tries (6 pts.) The I!rypbons were most lUlfortUllatc in not scoriug marc than they did, for they actually crossed the Hawks' line sevcral times, but failed to score. The Hawks scorcd through Audrews and Sucll, I'erry cOllverting with really good kicks. Rake and Franks got over for the Gryphons. Much promise was shown by Martin2, Green and Baker. HERONS v. CHOUGHS. The Herons beat the Cho\lShs by 52 pts.-nil. Thc H erons combined well together, hut hlcked initi at ive, all their tries helllg due to theil' speed . Th e Choughs, who were not fully represented p layed plUCkily, but their outsides were entirely ollt· paccd. Some good tackling was ~,'tl1 011 both s ides. GRYPHONS v. SWALI,OWS. The Gryphons won by one goal and three tries (14 pts.)- nil. '!'he game was played in a trong wind and the ball was difficult to handle. Although fast t he play was scrappy, neither hie showing any sign of combination. For the Gryphons Roberts, Bllker, Whitta1l 2 and Hill2 Ilhlyed well, the Inst·llallled scoring oue of the tries. For the Swallows, Cookl, Whitta1l l , Brient wd Heyman played a good game, but would have been more effecth'e had they shown better l"IUlbinat iou. Beck! played SOUlld.ly at full·back. MARTLETS v. HAWKS. The Hawks WOll a good game by three tries (9 pts)-llil. The forwards on both sides were ,,)(.\ aud played n good hard ~ame. For the Mnrtlets Wilde2 played aud tackled well as also did 'urliu2 for the Hawks. Feutuu811 sat and tackled well at full·bnck.

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CHOUGHS v. HAWKS. The H awks were badly beaten hy 35 pt5.-6, by a full side of Chollgi1s. 'fhe Chough forwards were good and lUor c than held their own against a hea vier pack. BiullY a nd Day played well for the Choughs, the latter alwars being well up in the forward rushell. l\fartin2 and Terry did well for the H awks. who lost n good number of po ints b y persistentl y kicking t hrongh t he seru lIl . 'I'he Chough three-qu arters were considerably faster t han thefr

opponents . HERONS v. MARTI':IlTS. The HCroll S wou by 30 pts .- S. T he first half of the game was hard a nd fast a nd the tcatl\ll were quite evenly mat ched . 1n th e second huH the H erons p laying with t he wind ill t heir r aV OIII , Âˇcrossed over frequently ; Clegg. C ICIIlCIl t.<;, Lewis and Villu 2 scoring. The Martlcts scored thch only try ill the last few minutes of t he game, (l forward mn result ing ill a touch dowlI by T aylor . Several l)eOple showed up to ad vnntaf{e during the game, among t hem hei llg : H ale, Camllf', Somer"i Ie, Finnis, FillU2 and Wilde, the lastÂˇuntue(l t ackli ng plUCkil y. G RVPHONR v. MAR'i'I,IlTS. The 1\fnrtlets won by 14 pts.- 5 after a hard-contested game. Th e Martlets were much super ior in their forward pi ny , and dribhled well . Both t he fnll -backs played a good game, Crort sitting excellently, wWle Wilde conti nually brought d own his man . Caudle who was playl un th ree-quar ter, also t ackled and sat pluckily. SWA[,LOWS v. HAWKS.

The H awks beat the Swallows by 18 pts.-3 after n harel game which was quite eve.n in till fi rst half. The Swallow forwards were overwhelmed by a heavier and fa ster p ack , but played w('11 aIt t hrough . 'r ile t ackli ng was good 011 both sides and Beck1, t he Swollows' fu ll back, cout illullll \' brought clown his man . The following played a good game : Brient, Marti11 2, East ond. Whi ttnll l CHOV GH S v. SWALI,OWS . The Choughs defeated t he Swallows by two goals and three t ri es ( 19 pts.)- three trieR (II pts.) . H illl (3), Blackledge and ninuy scoring for the Choughs and WhittaUl (2) ond Allen tUI the Swallows. The tackling was good t hroughout t he gam e ond the Chough t hree- quarters ran wcU wllh t he ball . Wh ittnlll played a good gmlle at t hree-quarler for the Swallows, making severnl ope n l u ~ T he forw ards all hath s ides played hard, Binny showing up t o ad vantage. Cook d id well at scrlllH h alf.

f IDRONS v. GR YPH ONS.

Th e H erons won an overwhelming victory by 89 to t urn out anything like a representative side owing to cOlllhined well t oget her nlld scored llenrly every t ime they" de St . Croix, Martin1, Nor ris1, ond Lee scoring for t hem. playe<l pluckily , Hal(' eloi ng well for the Herons.

pts.- Ilil. The Crypholls were tl un hl t he " F lu ." The H erOIl Uuec- qt1 nrI41 ):!;ol posses.<;ion ," Lewis, Clegg, e telllt'111 For the G ry ph oll ~ Whit t nll:! aud CH,II

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CHOUGHS v. GRYPHONS. The Chonghs wall by 43 pts.-llil. 1'he ball wns slippery owi ng to rain which feU shortly 1)(lforc the game and both sides found it difficult to hold . Play was confined mostly to the Grypltous' half, hut their fonvards brou~ht off one or two excellent rushes, one of which nearly h J utted hl n try. Blackledge, Mount and Day scored for the ChOllghs, ninny kicking well. Of 111<- rest Grant, Green and Croft showed up to advantage. HERONS v. HAWKS. The Herons won by 24 pts.-3, after a hard game. The Hawk forwa rds played well, but wt'tc outpaced by the Heron t hree-quarters who combi ned well together. Var t he Hawks, Fcntimau IIIl"klcd well . at fn ll back and Martin 2 sat well. Somerville and r,ce p layed well for the Herons.

'l'UTOR SET MATCHES RESULTS. Horons Clwughs

Won 52-0

Iitrous t

III)t1gbs

Lost 0-52 roOSt

t.lrUets

5-{jO

flllwks f

Iyphons

,t!lows

til l OllS â&#x20AC;˘.. hnughs

".. lIets

Lost 3-24 IoOSt 0-89 Lost 0-42

'Vou 9-3 Lost 0-35 Lost 0-43 Lost 9-19

Poi1lts : MartleJs Hawks GryplJons Swallows 1JIon Lost For Agahlst

Won 30-5 Lost 3-9

Won Won 24-3 89-{) Won Won 35-6 43-0 Lost 'VOIl 0-9 14- 5 WOll Won 9-{) 15-6 Lost Lost 5-14 0-15 J~ost I,ost Lost 0-17 3-18 0- 14 CAPTAINS. W. B. Clegg. Hawks .. . A. L. Hill. Gry hOllS R. Morton. Swaftows

'Von 42-0 Won 19-9 'Von 17-0

0 237

100

76 47

161

110

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18-3 Won 14-0

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L. B. Andrews.

1.- A. D. SlateL

r. v. Scrivenor.

ROWING .

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At the t ime of writ illg t he Roat Club has only just recoUlmenced its activities and so far it nllly been possible to do n small amouut of t ubblllg. The start has bcen madc uuder most I' 'Iuragillg conditions as the tub and the old fours have been thoroughly c1eaneclup alld various I f. I t" repaired. The Racing fours are also going to be touched up, 9nd it is even hoped that t III be possible to rescue the raft from t he bottom of the river and to persuade it to float ouce

T,ast season was remarkably successful and it is to be hoped that the Boat Club will continue 11'lurish this year. It is, therefore, up to everyone-old members and lIew recruits alike-to til Ir utmost to foll ow the advice of coaches, and to work hard in the boats; then it will he Ihle to get the best out of the Doat Club and to follow up last year's successes. For the rest \UI hope for plenty of water, few weeds, fine weather, and a minimullI number of illnesses.

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A singles competition was held last term . 'fhere were 110 great surprises, although Varlcy cUd extrem ely well to get a game from Barber ill the final. Both Barber and Varley played well and it was n vcry h ard m atch throughout. A m at ch was played 011 Wednesd ay, December 10th, against St . Augustine's CollcgÂŁ' , T he Scltool second pair ill our own cour t scored a run away victory by (1 6-1 (16- 2), Both Varley and Blackledge played well, alt hough t hey were never properly t ested. T he Sch ool fi rst p air. Barber and Mount, had a very h ard match ill t he St . Au g llstUiC'S Conrt and ran out f?ood winnef'" by two ga mes to one. The School pair werc not at their best in t he first game which t hey 10111 (16- 11 ). In t he second ga me they showed a marked improvement . Barber playiug: vcry well indeed . After being gam e b~ 1l nIl. we got (5 - 0) to wiu th c gam c. The third ga llle the School wOIi easily (16- 6). Barber pl ayed a very good game indeed all t hrough , being especially good in t h\1 second and third ga mes. '1\ \'0 " five.') " m at chcs were held against St . Augustine's College ou Tuesday , F ebru ary 24th. T he first p air, Varley und :Motln t, play ing in t he School court, just m anaged t o beat 0 111 opponents' first p air by two games to nil. (G.B. 5- 4), (G.B. 5- 1). The game was exceedingly etOIl all t hrough , with our oppon ents jllst lending most of t he t ime. The School did not play olle of t heir best games. There was far too great a tellcieuC'y t o hit straight down t he court without making sufficieut nse of th e side wall s: and also the player in the front took many di fficult vollcy. whi ch mi ght have been left to t he pl aycr at the back of the court wi th gn>at ad vnntage. Tbe Sch ool second pair, Blnckledge and Clarke!, d efeated our opponents' second pair ill lh tl St. Augustine's court somewhat easil y by (16- 4) (16- 13). The School p air werc so m ewh a~ ."11 accustomed t o t he slowness of t he co urt, but WOII largely owing to t he weakness of t he opposItion

CRICKET. CRICKET PROSPECTS. \Ve nre taking the ttllaccltstomed liue of plll;lisilill,R: a cricket prospt'ct ill t he Easter terlll , so that it m ay be Ollt before the season starts. ThcÂˇ bowliug as last season should be fairly strong, b ut t he batting: lIlust be greatly strell)l thened if we hope to d o well against good bowling sides. The fi elding last season was good on t hi' whole, nlthough it did not nearly come up to t he hrilli ant st andard set by the teams of th e prcvioll. years. It is hoped t hat members of t he first game will m ak e a special endeavour to revive lIli. past e..""ceilcllce III fi eldi ng. It is hoped also that all old coloms will t ry t heir best to get coacli illM or at any r ate some net pract ice d uring the Easter h olid ays, so that we m ay star t th e term iu nil good form as possible. Wit h regard to t he games all Blare 's, ste~s will be ta ken t o ll1ake the games more enj oyablt and alt att empt made to give much lUore ind iVidual attent ion to players. W it h eight old colours left t here should be. lIO lack of confidence ill t he t eam, and we I OIl~ forwat(l wi t h high h op es fa!' a s uccessfnl seaSOIl .

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LIST OF FIXTURES. Date. 'fues. , :~h\1 rs. ,

},UCS., lues.,

Tues., :l:hurs"

May 12. 14 . 19. " 26. J lIU C 2. 4.

,) ,lI CS. ,

J iles. ,

16.

" at., •I,ucs., Illes. ,

Sat.,

20. 23. •• 30. July 4.

Sat., TlIes., S at .,

Sat .. Tues., Tiles., Tlles., W ed ., . Sat ., Tues.,

FIRST X I. ()pponellts . H ome R ev . A. S. Mayne's X I., Ch artham Ment al Hospital. Away H Ollie St . Lawrence C.C. Ho me East K ent Ramblers C,C. I-Io llle St. E dmund 's School. H ome St. r,nwrCllce' Thursday." H Ollie Coutts' Dunk.

GrollJUl.

I\. 14 . 25 .

M ay 23 , June 2.

9. "

J'~y

16. 24 . 4. 7.

H Ollie Away

Bu rTs' De pot . n O\'cr College .

H ome I-l om e A way Away Home H ome

Bauk of E ngland . W yc College.

Higbga te School. St . Lawrence College, R alllsgatc. Eastbonrne College. O.KoS.

SECOND Xl. Doycr Collc1?l" 2nd X r. St. Edmund s, choo! 2nd Xl . Duke of York's School 2nd X I. Home I·rome St, f, nwrcuce College Ramsgnte 2nd XI. Away St. E dmund's School 2nd XI. Away Wye College 2nd XI. Dover College 2nd XI. Home Away H a lite;

OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS .

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. The followin g prolltotions and a ppoint ments are mad e with effect fro m J anuary 2 1st,

1025 : Sgt. Moun t to be C.Q. M.S. J, /Sgt. R ake to be Sergeant . Cpt. Barnett to bC' T.J/Sgt, Clegg l to be r./Sergeant . S uet! to be I ./Sergeant, I.ewls to be Corporal . Pullan to be Corporal. Vatpyl to be Corporal. Finnl to be Corpora1. D ewar t o be Corporal. 111\".'C to be Corporal (TIC Drums) .

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'rbe following afC confinued in their appointment<; as T./Corporals ' r./Corporrus Somerville, Clements, Hillt, Scrivenor. The following to be J, fCorpornls ; Bader, Mortoll. Varley, I-laic. Lainel , Martin, Davey.

CERTIFICATE "A" EXAMINATION. The following h ave passed Certificate ,. A" : P. S. Bader, C. H. Barnett, H. A. Biggs. W. K . Clarke, O. r.. Davey. R. J. H ale. R. I,. J ordan, J. N. n. Lain t", E. n. I.ewis, C. B. Maidcn , R. Morton, E. C. C. E. Powell , J. A. D. Slnlff, D. A. Somer ville, J. G, Varley.

VERSE.

THE ONE MAN SHOW. 'Twas 0 11 the turf that borders Blore's. Between the field and the road. 'fhnt I saw wit hal a boy and a ball, And the smilight clearly showed, I-lis stripe was rent. his bags werc torn, His eyes were black (and blue). And I heard him moan in a doleful tOile Which pierced me through nnd through. " 0 I om the half and the fiy-half too, The inside three and back, The outside three and referee, And every one of the pock." And h e ran to and fro and tackled low, And he laJ1ded a u his head; Ancl I thought be must have been concll~sed, And so I merely said, " 0 boy with the ball, though lit tle I k now Of the galUe of the handling code, If I can see how you call be The whole team- well I'm blowed. For you arc the half and the fly-balf too, 'l'he inside t hree and back; The outside three and the referee And e\'ery oue of the pack." He looked at ute with a baleful eye, And he spat upon his hand And patched his bags with the corner-Rngs, And gave me to understanrl , " 0 Sir," said he, " in our first match One boy his ankle smashed, Dne broke hi~ nose, two sprained their t6cs, The scrum-haH's face was lI1asho(1.

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The back caught water Oil the brain

T he half got house-maid's knee, The ref. a nd t hrees caught Bright's disease, The sole one left was me. t hooked t he ball within t he serU11I , I passed it t o th e three. I t ackled all, both great a nd small, The team , in fact, was me. Yet , though alonc (be gave n wiuk ), The t ea m came up t o scrat ch; The referee, you see, was me, So we WOIl every ll1at('h. Yes, I was t he hali a nd the fi y-halÂŁ too, The inside-three and back, T he outside t hree a nd the r eferee, A. A.nd every oue of the pack."

SONNET TO 'l'HE "LADY BOWEN. " With wb at slow grace my lady rides t he seas, My" Lady Bowen," new-built on the Ty ue! But m ar k h er slender fotm , true in each liue

Prom nether keel, to tops of lofty trees 1 See how her sails nre filled by t he breeze! See how her m ast. n great Norwegian pine. Bends low, a nd as end ued with power divine, . R ecovers I Now sh e tacks. a nd dips her lees Tnto t he sky-blue sen; now comes apace. Seen from ill front , site scarcely secms to mo ve, But spray {rom o'er her bows, lashlng t he face Of him who steers her, shows how fast this dove Is flying ill her uuresisted race With fleecy douds up in the sky above.

SONNET TO THE SUNRI SE. Tit" night is o 'er ; see, sunrise is at ha nd, The golden fin gers of brigh t Phoebus touch Aud turn t o gold cach spire aud window. Such Was the h appy lot of ~hd os ill th e la nd Of ancient Crete. Bllt when he, with his wnnd Transformed t o gold , he sutTered t luough t oo much Of riches a nd he let his greedy clutch Outstrip his pleasure. Phoebus, like the sand UIUl\unbered a re your beams, t hat in each home And dwelling of the d ch a ud poor , a way Ma ke for themselves. To slmnbrons souls they come. And bid t hem li" e a nother mortal d ay. Wha t like your beaut)', as it gild'\ each dome And lights t he glistenlUg dewdrop with its ray.

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THE CANTUARIAN SONNET TO THE SUNSE'l'. The sun sinks lower; twilight comes apace; The sky its blue to crimson robe of state Has chan ~ed. The younglings of the herd that late Were froitckillg, stand still awhile, aud fa ce. With upturned head aud lleck outstretched, the ~lace Whence comes a sapphire J?low. 1'he children wait A moment in their ptay, wIth sense innate, 1'0 watch the sky. and leave their strenuQII!J race. Th e daisies in the meadow close their eyes, The bluebells turn to wish them " Sweet repose." Now VCUIlS glows: with lingering effort dies The day . 'I\vo beams of gold and rose Hang o\'er yet the gate upon the rise. Before the sun, ill all his splendour, goes.

WAR MEMORIAL FUND. The Committee grntefully announces that fWlds now allow of n start being made ill lilt matter of putting up the list of !HUiles ill the Court of HOllour. 'Che work is being put in halld III once. There still remains to be raised the Slim of £350 to complete the other couuuitmellts, a lII 1 contributions are earnestly requested.

O .K.S. NEWS. We have been pleased to welcome the following O.K.S. to the School recently : C. I·I. Watson, S. G. Galpin, Rev. L. N. Green , Sir Edgar WigraUl , E. Lindsey, V. G. Smyth, N . J. Smyth, R. J . Castley, Rev. A. M. Gelsthorpe. G, V. Reed, C. Reed! J, Kettdwcll, R, H. J uckes, J. P . Hemmg, L . H. Sh arpe, B. N, Prost. G, T . EUllis, C. C. 1•. Buckwel1 p, P . Powell, R. T. Flack, G. P. :M onut, R. Reed, A. H. Nelson, R. C. Wilkinson, C. N, Ryan , A. H. Shelswell, H , G. Arnold, C. R. Bryant, O. H . d e St. Croix, C. I-I. Gibsol1, H . H . Goldsmith, E. Dayley, J. S. Billillghnrst, D. T. Wace, A, 1-1. Latter, E. A. Latter, Rev. C. M. Ricketts, H. P . Sparling, J. V.T. Keeley, J. M. Courtney, E. M. D. 'raylor, A. l>arkinson, K. H. Clarke aud 1II, Arnold .

B. H. Carson is Captain of boats at Cor~III' Christi, Cambridge, His boat, though belllM bumped once, subsequently made two bump".

'.' H. '1', Wace has played rugger for Calli

bridge, and C, J-[, Gibsou for Oxford, till" term. J. R . F. Popplewcll has been playi u)& frequently for Guy's 'Hospital.

'.' A, (-1. Shelswell played for the 1.olldoll Doctors' XV, v, the London Clergy. aud scored two tries.

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H. C. Cumberbatch, R.N., played for UII' Navy against the R.A.F.

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R. Reed ran for Cambridge v. Oxford in I lit' Pour miles rclny race. He WOll t he one lillie and two miles for E mma nuel v . Clare.

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The Rc\', Donald J o ues h as resigned the I'rlucipnlship of Bedc College, after 22 years'

H. W. Cremer. M.Sc., V.I.C., A.M.l. them.E., has been appoilltecl Senior I,ecturer in Cllcmistry at Killg'S College.

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All t hose who desire to play in the O.K.S. match nrc requcsted to write to O. H. de St. Croix. Trinity College, Oxford. The match is to be played 011 Saturday, July 25th.

A. V. C. J,UXlllOf(" ICC . h as becn elected Itl lhe General Council of the Bar.

We have the followin g births, marriages and deaths to a nuounce : -

III·rvice.

',' The engagement is annOUllced between Hurry D. 'l'owncnd of Golmcns H ous e, Singh· !Ilium, India, aurl Winifred Mary Edwards Ifr Mysore, India.

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C. D. G. H eyman 1\lIdhurst.

p assed 33rd o ut of

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1. 11'. R. Burnett h as passed in Class 1. wllft Certifi cate of HOllour in the Finnl of the lint Bxaminatio u . G. B.

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Gent has been appointed private I'('retnry to W. n. A. Ormsby-Gore, "Under I'crctary of State for the Colonies.

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O. .T . Dnlfour has p assed the Prelimillary U"" lllin ation for Law.

',' A, B . Cowley , St. Bart's. and F. M. !leighton, l\'l.A., CUlltub ., Univ. Coil. have Hlssed t he Piuai Examination of the conjoi nt tUllrd .

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'fh e Rev. A. R. Bella rs, Vice· Principal of IIl1sbury 'rh eological College, has been 'Ippoillted Dioccsan Dnd Domestic Chaplain I., l he Bishop of Wakefield (Dr . Eden), ,," cceeding in that post another O.K.S., the Itn. C. Ai. Ricketts, who was recently appoinIt'd Vicar of H oly Trinity, Weymouth. Dr. I.llen is still remembered ill Cauterbury as liI e lIIuch-loved Bishop of Dover from 1890-

1t1.

B i rth s.

SIIlU,swEr,I•.-Ou the 20th July, to Eileen (nee Crumpton) , the wife of Hugh Shcls\\'ell- a da ug hter. l\IOss£,-Ou the 26th July, to the wife of Lt.-Colonel A. H. E. M05Se, I.A.-a sou. MAI.TOY. -On the 26th August, to the wife of f'Cjuadro n-T.eacler P. C. Maltby, D.S.O .. A.F.C., R.A.F'.-a daughter. BgsT. -O u t he 19th September. to E ileen, wife of D. P. Bent-a SOlI. ROU1l1.- 011 the 25th September, t o the wife of R. J. Routh- a daughter. PINSgXT.- Oll the 5th October, to Katha rine, wife of C. H. S. Piuseut- a daughter . 11p,RRVI'fA N.- Ou t he 9 th October, to Nell, wife of Major E. R. P. Berryman D,S.O.a daughter. WA'l'KI NS.- O n the 17th October, to Phyllis, wife of J. D. \Va tkins- a SOll. COUR'I'N IW,- Oll the 17th Nm'ember, to Olive, wife of J. M. Co urtney, M.R.C.S., II.R.C. P. - a SOil. DARROI.r•.-O n the 10th December. to the wife of Captain w. S. Ba rroll. I.S.C.-a sou. CREMER .-O n the 4th January, to the wife of H . \\T. Cremer-a son. J.UCAs.- On the 8th J anuary, to the wife of W. d e St. Croix Lucas-a daughter. CovEl.r..- On the 1st !;'ebruary, to Phyllis (flee HowkillS). wife of n. C. Covell-a sou . GHN1'.-OU the 5th February, to Gwendoleu, wife of G. E , J . Gent-a son.

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Mar r iage. Ou 21 st January, 1925, at St. Paul's Cathc(lral, Cn icnttn, Hugh Douglas Cumberb atch to Shcclngh Dradley.

J.angley-Road, SurbitOll, after a few days' illness. A"IIAWI~S.-O ll tbe 5th November, at Kill g~. ton, Jal11aica, E dward John Spofforlh

Athawcs, uarristcr-at-Law, eldest

D eath s .

!.O{'K.-O ll the 3rd September, at 35 Argyllm a,n siOl] S, Chelsea, Bngincer-Collllllalldcr W. W. Lock, R .N. C l~U·1"I'\VEI,l,. -On the 9th October, ut Brighton, Wilson Harry George Cruttwell of 3

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the late It J. Athawcs, of Neville HOllse, Chatha m . OI.lVE.- Oll t he lIth November, at H alstow Vicarage, of influenza, followed by pneumonia, the Rev. Edward Robert Olive. vicar of I,owcl" Halstow , Sittingbourne, K ent.

O.K.S. DINNER . A wet day ill 1.011do11 on Deccmber 30th, was a mild t hreat to the SlICCess of the O.K.S. Dinner. but the weather cleared at night and should have deterred no true supporter. Illness, accidc.ut and storm at sea kept several p eople awny-unrorhw at ely in some ('ases those h allie all leave who would most gladly have attended-but a vcry fair muster of fifty·three O.K .S. and ex·masters lllet at t he Monico. It was satisfactory to find among them several recent O.K.S., who might possibly attend in larger Ilumbers if they realised that the proceedings arc mainly informal and that they can choose t heir own seats near what friends they please. Dinner was served shortly after 7.30, when Hngh Walpole took the Chair and Dr. Gal1?in said Grace. After the meal the Chrurman proposed" 'fhe Killg" and " The Royal Family " and then allowed au inter val for 1l10VeUlcnt and COllversation before calling 011 H. V. Cobb to propose" Floreat Schoia Regia." Cobb p assed from a humorous account of Ws being dragged from his bath by the SUlUmons to make ffiis speech. to quite serious remarks on what the K ing's School meant to Wm, and finally coupled the toast with the Dame of the H eadmaster. In the interval succeedi.ng, R. A. Finn read messages of regret and called t h e roll and

H ertslet began to relieve the company of its money. Mr. J.atter then replied to the previolls toast for himself and tJ1e School. He reported recent activ ities and s uccesses of K.S.C. , and referred with particular regrel to the retirement of Mr. Rosen berg and }'lr. Godfrey. The Toast List was concluded by Claypole, who propos .d the health of the Chairman-a rather di ffic ult t ask-with neatness and hUlllour, and 'Valpole himself, who explained in his reply why he had ell joyed being at t he King's School more t h an al his other schools llIade a very in terestiJlg plea for greater opportunities in the artistil.: side of school life. The company afterwards gradually separated, lighter ill pocket. iu heart and perhaps even a lit tle in head. The following were present : 1869 A. Scrattou. 1876 H. V. Cobb. 1879 A. Latter. 1884 E. L. Payne. 1885 Rev. L. I-l. Evans. 1888 R. M . He1more. 1891 R . E. R. C. Brinsley-Richards. Rev. E. 14 • A. Hertslct. 1893 J. C. Lucas. 1896 H. S. Walpole.

'I'HE CAN'l'UARIAN INQ7

P . C.

1908

B OVCllSCb Cll .

Dr. II. J. Galpin. Rev . A. R . Bellars. N. A. Bittlcston.

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K. B. D ickson. E. w. H ughes. R . Cro w·ley.

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T. S, Nelsoll . A. G. Co ll ings. 1U1"1 L. Donne-S mith . J. K ettlewell. H. H . Moli ne. . lllilfi C. F . M. N. Ryan.

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C . H , Claypole. E. F. H o usden . D. J. N . Lee. A. J . Lu sh , F. I •. Sidcbotham, J. W . 'Vayte. C. W . Barber.

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L. G. H ons dell . R . F. :Mnsou. C. W. B rannon . D. Cockretu . G. It!. J. Gent. E. F . H yd~. B. G. King. H . C. M. Pitt" . A. H . Shelswcll . R. A. T . Anderson . J . P. H eming. R . :D;. Page . 1.', H . Phl llllll cr .

1914 R. A. l"hm . 1915 D . A. H ayes. 1917 E. Ogden . 19 18

G. Mel . H o usd en.

R. H . Osborne. C. E. P erkins. A. E. T. R eed . 19 19 H . W.Turner. T he dates arc t hose of entering t he School.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. I)l'ur School,

Oncc ognin we e ndeavour to gather up I he odd sernps of news, though nothing vcry IIlIl('h happens this term . The cud of last 11 '11 11 was d istinguished by t he fact t h a t R. I{l'cd got into t he Inter-Vars it y relays, and, IIl'yond t he fa ct t hat he is now wea ring out 11111 t hird car, h e seems to spend Ulost of his lim e Oll I-'cune r's. \Vace won the mile and II ll' half for Corpus against Cat's oll ce again III tipite of not being in good training. G. '1', HU lli!; h as m anaged to persuade the examiners Ihut he is suflicicutly well educated to beCOllle ,I mem ber of this clistiuguished University ,

and has come up to Peterhollsc. J uckes a ll the ot her h and, has gone down, but we t hink he will come up again next tenn. Wilkiusol1 hils been ensnared b y a wily boat captain t o row ill a PCl1l1ller RuggerBoat , whosc mem bers werc being wceded a li t by ' fin . Other wise we are all workin!? very h ard indeed , without of course iettmg i t interfere witlt ·games. \Vc hope th at the School is getting rid of t he 'fi u, whi ch is rather b ad up here at t he moment, and hope it wilt not h inder Ute Sports. The best of luck to you in them. O.K.S. CANTAB .

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LONDO Dcar School, In a towu like London there are so JUany a. K .S. th at it is a ll impossible t as k t o know them, and the t ask is made all the ha rder b y the fact that 110 cl ub exists where O.K .S. can m eet ea ch other . We must therefore apologise to all those a .K .S. whose names arc uuavoidably left out, ancl hasten t o assure them that it is no fault of our O W II. The hospita ls furnish lIlallY old friends.

At Guy's L . G. Housden is working himself to a sh adow as H ouse-Surgeon, editor of t he Gatetle a nd much else beside. G. M. H o usden follo ws in his footsteps, and on Wednesdays a ud Saturdays sallies forth armed wit h a hockey stick . R ake is an energetic crosscount ry and track nUlIlef . Popplewell is d eveloping into a really good forward a nd pl ays for the fust; rumo ur h as it that a t Aberavoll bis finger was lIea rly bitten Of D . J . T. J eans a nd AJ.>sey w e bear off. rUlUo urs, and A. H, Shelswell IS still t o be seen occasionally . Another O. K .S. ill W. L. E . R eynolds was IIp at Guy's early in August , but nothing is known of his p reviolls or snb·

LET'l'ER. sequent movements. B. A. S mith is a t K .C. H ., and ran fo r his hospital in the interhosp it al spor ts, a t which spor ts Tnce pull ed ill t he tng-o '·war fo r U.C.I·1. W. D. C. Wiggins is at University College, and pl ays centre forwa rd for the Varsity hockey team. Jack Dar ham is a t Middlesex, II OW almost qualified . A . I-l. Nelson plays rugger for Charing Cross 1st X V., and has forsa ke n running. J . P . H eming is a t the Lo ndo n Hospital where he assists L ord Kuutsfor<l in getting funds for the good cause. R . H . Osbome and C. E. P erkins are at the Dank of E ngland, fo r whom the former plays Rugger a nd Cricket . BiUinghurst a nd C adney play fo r E dg wa re, t he la tter being one of their star three-quarters. E. F. Hous· d en, one of the leading pole JUUlpers, Robin R eed , who h a d s uch success last term a l Cambridge, a nd Wiuder , a ll t urn out at times to assis t the South r.ond on H a rriers. We trust t hat you will find S0111C items of intcrest in this letter , and beg to sign o ur· selves, 0.1(.8. T.oNon..-rr.

OXFORD LE'lvl'ER. Dear School, A meeting W{l S heW 011 Jonuory 3 1st in St, Croix 's aud Gibsou 's 1'00lllS, all of our number beill!? present, including Mr. Emden. At that meetlllg it was decid ed to hold, early next t enn, an O.K .S. dinner in Oxford , invitations for which will be sent o ut in due course, As regards the individual activities of O. K .S. up here, be it known th at O. H . de St . Croix and C. H . Gibson ('rrinity) m ay daily b e seen midst " high.piled books," when tbey relax frollt "seeking hono urs "-to quote the S tatute Book- in their respective schools ; they devot e no SUI all part of their said relaxation t o 'J 116 Eve"i1Jg S tar's Cross word puzzles, thereby hoping to win £2,000,

and no ught can damp their cheery co ~ optimism. The lattc r~ ll a m ed is playing hard in the 'l'rinity " Cup per " team . R . D. Newto n (Wadham ) plays in hi!l college clipper t eam; 0 11 these occasio ns, and ollly theil , can he be separa ted frolU his new umbrella which h e carries anywhere and everywhere, in the hop e that it mny-oue day- rain . H e also conducts O.K .S . ronnd the (1issectill ~ rooms. Alas! SOUle of us .. .... Ah I but tha t is a nother sto ry! A. J . W . P ritchard (Triuity) , obsessed by t he prox imity of schools, r arely e merges from his burrow, except to cultiva t e his mind at that fount of knowledge, the "Super· Cinema. "

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THE CANTUARIAN A. G. Wcl]s (Worcest er ) persists th a t be is working - well, if he says so it cer tainly is not 0 11' pl ace to deny it. The car t h at R . W . H ardisty used is often to be seen Illiuus its owner. Where he is we can but conjecture. C. C. L . Buckwell (Oriel) conducts a n extensive correspondence rela tive to his

college'S musical society . H e is al so believed to be working a t high pressure. Finally, we wisIt the best of luck t o the running VIIL, a nd to t he sports' t eam in t he Tria ngular sports. Yours ever, O.K.S .

OXON.

T H E SOCI ET I ES .

THE DEBA'l'ING SOCIETY. P" r.slliel1t : REV. A . S. M AYNE. H OIl.

Sec. :

V . C . DH ST. CROIX. " III ~ l'RESIDE~T.

A . 1'1. RAKE.

Committee : l'm~ Hox. SEC. E . B. L HWIS.

K . L . F . HURT. On 9th Decem ber a debate was held ill the P arr)' !,ibmr)' 0 11 the subj ect t ha t " ill t he opinton of t his house the recent d isturhances in Egypt and elsewhere necessitate II fi nn hold being kept on subj ect nations. " III t he unavoidable absence of the President, \\' . K. Clarke took the chair. Maiden opened the debate, aud in dJroposing the 1lI0tiOll st a t ed that we live in t.'uligh tened tillles and thnt " the milk-andwnter 1"elltimentality " of the Victorion era WIIS a t hing of the p ast, tha t the fu t ile idealism of 19 19 was a failure Bud t ha t the comlllunity k UOWll as " The Comrades of the Great \Va r " wus sheer Bolsb evism . H e said tha t raci al troubles exist ed all over the world , and t ha t the Russo-J a pa nese war h ad ~i ven t he signal for the r enaissancc IIr rad nl lUstiucts. H e called to mind su ch I'vents as th e r eccnt murder of Sir I .ee Stack In Egyp t , Gha ndi 's aJ:,>itatioll in India, the

nes:roid gunmen in America, the troubles in Chllla an d Arab raids in Tralls-J ordRllia. H e maintained. that it was essential th nt the white m a n 's prestige should be upheld at all costs, for the p eace of the world . H e brought a well thought out speech t o a close by urging the H ouse t o t a ke an interest in this vitally important q uestion . In opposing the MOtiOll, Scrivenor first cOUllllented on t he extrem e speed of Maideu's delivery Rnd asked t he H ouse not to be impressed by a somewhat incoherent fl ow of eloquence. H e said tha t the na tives ill Egy pt aud elsewhere were only following out our t eaching when they revolted from us. We ilnd educated them and taught theUl to apprecia t e the value of freedom, and what is morc tile principles of Christianity and equality of man . III view of this, it was not s urprislllg that they wished to throw oil the yoke of British rule. H e said that we had given the n ative rulers in India considera ble power and expected them to r emain content, but in our method of rule in Indi a and the East we had commit-ted a !i-reat indiscretion . , ' his was t o show ourselves IIlfiuitely superior to the na tives with nmch show a nd pomp . In spite of this we took educat ed n atives home t o England and allowed them to see all the filth a nd squalor of Lo ndon slullls. From this they would realise t h at thei r m ast ers wer e not all they

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professed to be, and that the lowest Indian castes were little worse than the poorest classes of England. In closing. he said that the ncsroes in America, though admittedly objectionable, had every right to equality with the Americans themselves. de St. Croix, in s upporting Maiden, said thot Egypt was of vital importance to Britain and the Empire. and that tullcss the Suez Canal were kept secure froUl native interference the way to India and the J:~ast would be barred. It was essential that Egypt aud also all our black subjects should be kept lUlder white rule. If titis werc not ensured, our moral influence would decay aud the curse of drunkenness would become widespread. BlaCkledge, in supporting the opposition, after making sundry remarks on the speeches of the proposers, was loud in the praises of Ghandi, :Mr. "A." and Saklatlava. He held up to scorn the uneducated students, the Ex~

trcmlsts who were the cause of every out~ break, and anyone who thought the S1Ie7Canal was not a company. He ended by extolling Liberia as nn ideal country . On the motion being laid open, Burt, TriJ,>p, Haddock, Hale, Olver, Spearman and SmIth iLl spoke from the Honse.

Maiden, in his closing speech, a pologised for baving talked so fast and thanked those m embers of the HOllse who in their speech es had snpport ed him. He said a few wordlJ about t he gin t raffic ill Africa and agreed with Blackledge that it was a grcat pity, but. must nevertheless be stopped. He finally al!pealed to the House t o support him in thIS important question. On a division being made, tile Motion carried by 41 votes to 8.

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V. C. DIÂˇ; ST. CROIX .

Hon. Su.

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. PYesidelJt : A. J ..... T'l'ER, ESQ.

11ou. Sec. "

,v.

PooI,r.;.

Commitlee: Tnr~ PRESIDEKT.

C. H. R,O\R..''RTT.

O. 1-1.

THE HON. Sm'. R. L . JORDAN . DAVEY.

No member of the Committee has left since last term , and since t h ere has been no other business to discuss, no meeting of t he Society has so far been beld. On February 11th, Dr. Graham-Wills kindly lectured to t he Society on .. Carbon Printl1lg." He gave a demonstration of the process, and turned out four very delightful prints, two in Sepia, and two in Sea Green, which were passed round for . inspection.

He began by rem arking that most. photographers, when once beyond t.ht" beginner's stage, begin to look a nt fOI some process that will give more variety than is afforded by "Velox " or bromid e p apers. The Carbon Process s upplies thiJl want. It h as t he advantage that it yield. >rints iu colour, is easy to manipulate, and, luther, is very cheap to work . H ot wat.er supplies the developer, and the ouly other chemicals required are a little bichromate 01 potassium and citric acid, forming the sell sitising solution, and some alulll , for usc a hardening bath. Dr. Wills explained the method of senslÂˇ tising a piece of Carbon Tissue, and exposillJ( it behind a negative to daylight, with the help of a special exposure luetcr. After beillH sensitised, and hefore exposure, the tisslw is huug up to dry in the dark, to prevent it. being affected by the action of light.

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THE CANTUARIAN Dr. Wills had brought with him some Illcccs of Carbon Tissue previously sensitised .lIIdicxp05ed, and he IIOW took oue of these, Iolgcther with 0 piece of "single transfer II,lllcr," and placed them both in a bowl of \I) d wnter. Soon the tissue began to curl luwards, and then to curl back again. He Ih{, 11 placed them in contact, the sensitive ""ffoce of the tissue next to the shiny side of lhe t.ransfer paper, under the water, so as 14, uvoid nir-bell.'I os far as possible. Next hIt laid them down ou a slnb of gloss, sq ueezed th em to remove slIpcrnUO liS moisture and to .. usurc even contact, and th en put them hl,tween photographic blotting-pnper, with 1\ weight 0 11 top. a nd allowed them to press ruf about tell minutes. At the end of that lilllC, he put them in n bowl of hot water, and

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the pigment from the Carboll Tissne soon began to ooze out. H e took them up by one corner, peeled the tissue from the transfer paper, and the latter, nfter a short wash in t.he warm water, appeared as a carbon print. It was given a short bath of alulll, to harden the p,igment, and was then complete . rhe Society's hearty thanks are due to Dr. Wills for his instructive demonstration, and for the tronble he had gOlle to in preparing his materials, and indeed for finding time to lecture to us at all . His time, ns a doctor, mllst be fn lly occupied . Mr. Smith has kindly consented to lecture to the Society later in the term. J .IV.P.â&#x20AC;˘ H on.

SCI'.

MARLOWE SOCIETY. President:

in places, but badly criticized by Tile Edinburgh Review, thus calling forth "British Bards" aud .. Scots Reviewers" from the V1'ce-President: poet. A. M. RAKE. In 1809 Byron began his travels through Spain, Albania, Greece and Asia Minor, ~ieeti ugs were held regularly during the "I nlcr term and were well attended. arriving in Englnnd ill 18 11 . after writing par t Jlhi\nst er" and "The Sltocmaker's H oli- of "Childe H arold, " " Hints from H orace" .1 ' f ,. were read, the latter being enjoyed (not published till 1831) and " The Curse of Minerva." ~ I)ccinlly . " Childc Harold " was p ublished on II November 20th, Jan son-Smith read I well-composed paper 0 11 I~rd Byron. His March 10th, 1812. Five editions came out 11"l,er took the forlll of a combined life and that year. Society was at his feet. In 18 13 ,rI I ism of t he poet. The sLxth I.ord, left he published "Giaour," "'fhe bride of Abydas," "The Corsair," nnd the" Turkish f Ithcrless in 1791 nt t he age of t h.ree, was I,ttlught up by his mother, who lIsed to fly Tales," aU instant s uccesses. In 1815 he Into violent tempers on aU occasions. H e married the daughter of Sir Ralph Milbanke ut('rcd Harrow in 180 1 alld durillg his school- and from this iI1 ~stnrred marriage h e had one I yA was a queer mixture, now lying daughter. In 181 6 he separated from her It ... uning on his favourite tombstone, now the and sailed for Ostend. When staying with ,IIIIe-lender in any mischief. He was a fine Shelley on T.. nke Gene\'a , he wrote the third "fuliller and boxer nnd a keeu historian . .. Canto of Childe Harold" and " The III 1805 he went up to Trinity, Cambridge. Prisoners of Cltillon. " 110 re he made JIlally friends and wrote For the n ext three years Byron lived at 1lours of Idleness," which wns weU received Venice. where be made the fourth Canto" H . SHARPLEV, EsQ.

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and" Bcppo," and began" Don Juau." In 181 9 he m arried an Italian Countess. In 182 1 he b ad gOlle to Ravenna a nd wrot e .. Snrdannpalus" and .. Cain." He then wcnt to Genon and wrote .. The Island" hurriedly. He then decided to go to Greece aud help the Greeks ill thei r War of Independence. He united the Creeks and gave them lIluch money, but was SOOI1 s truck down by a fit. He never recovered a nd died 19th April, 1824. Byron had two aims, glory a nd passion, two things which overmastered all his other powers. H e wa.c; a brilliant, not a great poet. His rhythm is lIuit armonions . his COIlstructions loose. H e is not regarded 110W as he was in his life-time and in E urope he was thought more of t h an in England. The President thanked Smith for his lecture. saying that wltile Byron was a great poet, it was remarkable that iu his lifeÂˇtime he and Shelley were placed ou a leveL Ou Deccmber 10th , Maiden gave a lecture on Oscar Wilde. This rel.uarkable man showed early in life his eccentricities, even up at Oxford displaying his love of art for 8r t's sake. H e dressed in brown velvet and even carried a sunÂˇf1ower with him . In 1884 at the age of 28 he married Constance I.Ioyd after a lecturing tour ill America, and froUl t hen onwa rd published many poems and plays at St. J a mes' Theatre . The dramatic

ability displayed wus remarkable. In 189:' a license was refused to Salome which W R5 >roduced in Par is in 1894. In 1895 came ata1 revelations as to his moral character owing to a libel actiou against the Marquill of Queensbury. He was sentenced to two years' imprisolllllent. After this he W(l8 a broken mUll. H e went to Paris and died t here in 1900.

No mou, perha l)s, bas experienced so lUnch as this most bril iaut of modern men. '1'0 those who only know " Readhlg Oaol " and "De Profulld ls" he is a saint . To other" he is a dev il. He was a rem arkable COll ~ versationalist and an extraordinary man . His life wus a ghastly tragedy. This was oue of the best papers rend recently. It was remarkable for the author'. knowledge of his subjcct and his flowing, if somewhat too ornate style. Many amnsiuR and instructive anecdotes werc brought ill and Maiden is to be congratulated 011 All original and excellent effort. This. term the Society has started anti finished that most amllsing of old comcc:li , "The Knight of the Durning Pestle." It is proposed that meetings of the Society should be held in t h e Summer term, a custom which would be received with favour hy ItlCIU b('rs . A.R.ll. (floll. St'c.)

THE H ARVEY SOCIETY. President:

MICHAELMAS TERM, 1924 .

H. GOODBURN, ESQ.

Ou Saturday, Novem ber 8th. K. Jo'. Val"r. gavc a lecture ou "Singapore." Tholll( I tillS was the title of his lecture. which WII" illustrated with Lantern Slidcs, it rcallr. dealt with the whole of Malaya, b ut wi! I special reference to Si ngapore. After showiull n map of the Malay Peninsul a, aud poinliu,l/ out tlle varions divisions of the regIOn iutu Dritish Possessions. Federated Malay Stot"a and Protected States, he went 0 11 to disc\!

H olt. Sec. : C. H. B ARNET'l'.

Committu : 'fIlE PRl(Srol~NT.

K. F . VAr,I'V.

O. S.

TilE HON . SEC.

J. S. DEWAR. ROUINSON.

THE CANTUARIAN the facilities for t ran sport and the climate. 'I'he la tter he pointed out, was extr emely IIKreenblc to E uropeans because t h e air was 'Juite dr y and no wet h eat is produced which 11\ so fat al t o white men . After thi s, those present wcre introduced to some rcpre1I('ll tatives of the nat ive popul ation who III'C hnrdly Malay at all ill origin , but chiefl y 'r illnil , and then the lecturer went on to t alk IIf the tllrcc chief industri es, t ilHuining. l uhhcr llnd cocoanut cultivation, 'rhe h'l' Lurer con cluded with a few hUl1\orous IIlIccdot cs mostly relating t o the weekly IUfiS!I(lcrc (011 Fridays at 8. 15) of part icipan ts III the Mu t iny of 1916.

Whilst t h anking the lecturer for his \' I'clleut lect ure, the President took the IIII/wrtttllity of uttering a few kind words on !Ij' IOU of the Lantern Operators \\~1 0, he " Ihl , did not come in for a great d eal of Ih'Inks for t ile fin e work ~h ey did . The two jlt'oplc in q uestion retired in confusion . On Saturd ay, Novem ber 22nd . J . S . Ill'wnr gave a lecture on .. th e petrol engine. " 11 (' colUmenced with a general sketch of the "/Icrotions o f t he four·stroke en!pne, II wllrnted by slides showing sectional views " I A 'r -headed side·valve wlit . H e t hen "l sed on t o a more det ailed consideration of III' various parts of the engine, includ ing the 1.lrhnr('ttor, v alves , CA ms, pist on and piston II IIK8, sp arking plug and cooling arrange!1I1'uL'I; owing t o lack of time. it was IlI lIJOssible t o say anything about the m agnet o IIIIYOII<1 a m er e s tatement of its purpose. It 1111 t hen shown how improvements had been 1I1Il(lc in t he d esign of the engine of the type IUulilrnted at the beginning of the lecture, w'h llS overhead valves. sha pe of p istOll, and III elimination of a large uumber of I' Ilr. wheels, nsed for driving the eam·shafts lId lhe magneto. T he timing of th e valves rill dealt with ill some det ail, p articul ar It.· beiug la id lIpon t he differe nces bet ween IOiltillS and r aci ng timing. Ch ar acteristics r rllclIlg p ractise were illustr ated elsewhere IIh rcgarcl to piston and gudgeon pill design . 'I'he lecturer th en p roceeded t o d escribe li t. lwo·stroke cycle, Wlth the aid of drawings

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on t he blackboard. poi.nti ng out the absence of mech anical valves. and the consequent Simpli fi cations. H e indicated the d isad· vantages of this t ype of engine, saying. however, th at it was very well suited t o a light m achine. H e then d escribed the Dunelt two-stroke engine, showing how tbis overcame some of t he drawbacks pertaining t o t he ordinary t yp e. Methods or lubrication were t llen dealt with, distinction being made between those adopted in two stroke, touring and racing engines. 'rhe lecturer concluded with a Ilumber of slides showing complete units, including the VUliers and the Scott Squirrel. followed by views of various incidents ill Brooklands even ts and Tourist Trophy races. H e confi ned his lecture entirely to mot or·cyc1e engincs, t hough Illost of his rem arks a pplied equ aUy to IIIlllti·cylinder engines. Owing to t he short time, t he lecture could not be more than au outline, and anybody without any previous knowledge of the subject might have found it som ewhat difficult t o follow ill places. III thanking the lecturer, the president cougrntul at cd him a ll his lucidness. and rem arked ou the way he h ad catered both for the raciug enthusiast and he who pre· ferrcd to go slowly and see the count ry. 011 S aturday, D ecember 6th, the Arch· deacon of Canterbury gave a lecture a ll " The Old R oad." He began by disclaiming the t itle of .. lecture." and what followed was more of the uature of an informal chat . " 1'he Olel Rond " of which he was going t o speak, followed the s ame route, roughly. as the Pilgrim s' Way , but it was more of Geogra phy th an of P ilgrims that he wished to spea k . When E ngland was invaded. the natural entrance to t h e cOlmtry was from Dover, and t he crossing frolll the continent in t hat pl ace, t he n arrowest p art of the Channel, was only twenty miles, and as the in vader would have some purpose for visiting the country, he would naturally look for the easiest means of pusbing on inland . It is a cnrious fact in the Physical Geography of

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England that all the ranges of hills in the south rtm towards Salisbury Plain, which is the highest piece of ground ill the South of England. In seeking a roadway into the iuterior, an invader would naturally choose tbe top of a line of hills, as heing the driest part of the ground, and offer ing the least obstacles and irregularities. Thus' a regular track would be made along the tops of the South Downs from Dover to Salisbury. The coast of the lsle of Wight is, the lecture told \1S, tile highest and most clearly visible part of the South Coast of Englnnd. It happcned that the Chaunel, which was very wide between Dover and the Isle of Wight, narrowed up considerably bctweeu the Needles and the Promontory of ClIeroourg. A similar track therefore, was fOfmed from Soutbampton to Salisbury Plaiu. 'fhe lecturer next pointed out the inlportance of Canterbury as a centre for all the pods of Kent aud the very similar position of WinÂˇ chester, and for these reasons they were the two ends of the road. In tile ~itidd1e Ages t he road was hardly uscd at all, but the murder of Becket, which made Canterbury the second most sacred city of Enfope, prolonge<l its life and thousands of 'Pilgrims travelled from the capital of England (Winchester) to Canterbury and back. The Archdeacon then mentioned how Pilgrims had been accommodated in the Precincts and invited tilose present to come and inspect the old remains in his house and garden ill the Ilear future.

Hospice. The cbief part of the Hospice HIIII rCU1aining is a block of three rooms, mil above tbe other, connected by a spiral stolt case: the bottom room, known as .. Hlldl'lJ, is now ndaI?tcd for culinary llSCS; the secowl " Paradise, is n chapel ; and the thlttl " Heaven," is 1I0W a bedroom. In aclditlilll to these three old rooms the building contol" l IIlony other interesting corners, old WOO(tW(lf~ aud portions of ancient arches not cutir,'I" buried heneath lUore modern masonry. }lrCIIII the house. the party passed to the grollllll .. and inspected the Pentise and also the rulu of the old monastic builclillgS, all of willi II stood some height above present grotllljl level, being bnilt on all undercroft on nccol1l1l of the marshy character of the grOlmd. "' h, \'isit was concluded witb a short tour romlll the c16isters of the Cathedral, which III. really familiar to very few of t~e ScllOOl. I

HII,AR Y TERM, 1925. L1S't 011 I.ECTURES .

Sat., Jan. 31. .. Colour Photography." J.

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Sat., Feb. 14 ... A short tour in Swilzt't laud." TIm HON. SECRE'tARY.

Sat., Mar. 14. " Arsenic."

E. M. HAWKlNN

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Sat., Mar. 21. .. Pritl1.itive Man."

RAKE.

On Sunday, December 14th, about forty members of the Society availed themselves of the kind offer of tbe Archdeacon of Canterbury and paid a visit to his house and garden. The Archdeacon coUected the party in the hall and pointed out that originally his house had stood at oue end of " The Old Road .. which he had tatked to us ahout in his lecture (vide supra). The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester had led into the Mint Yard and ended at what is now the door into Lattergate. From this point the monks had constructed a Pcntise or covered way to the Archdeacon's house which was a Pilgrims'

AU Saturday, January 31st, J. D . Ndl gave: a lecture on "Colonr Photography ," He began by explaining that objects ha\'\ no colour of their OW11, but can ouly ref1c~ t and absorb ill varying proportions the coloull of light-mys that fall upon them. He Pili forward the example of a soapÂˇ bubble, wiucll, though made of a film of white or alulO t colourless soap, is seen to reflect, whcli brought iuto white light, beautiful ballds of bright colours-the colours wbich compOAI' white light.

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'I'HE CAN'l'UARIAN I Ie then went 011 to describe the Saugerhcphcrd process, in which three separate W J((llivcs are made through light-filters of \ le I) t, green and r ed respectively. We I. ,lrUC(t 110 m o rc o f the fate of the three 1I~'K'lli"cs, as the lecturer, speaking wiUlout 'Intea, became so involved in a maze of I uluurcd lights and complementary colours, ~ lrll c L negatives and posit ive images, that he Wil" prevented from giving us any furth er

luformntion on t his sllbject. Ue llext described the Paget process, whlcb he illustrated with diagrams on the Illu 'kboard, He also touched on Lip !)lllaUt1' S " occss. which involves the lISC 0 plates /licked \VitIl mercury, 110 ligbt-filters being .. ltcd. The lecturer concluded by explaining Ih Carbon and Carbro processes.

The Headmaster, who very kind ly took I he chair as the Presideut was ill bed with ~ bod cold, expressed a hope that members \.1 the Photographic Society present oud Ind ecd, auy members of the Harvey Socicty )11 to~raphically inclined, would be tempted, 1,y Nell's very interesting lecture, to peuetrate nil their OWll acco\Wts into the realms of Colour Photography, which was still only III its infancy. At the same time h e "xprcsse<i n hearty sympathy with the kdurer over the d ifficulties he h od found .~1>struct ill g the p~th of his talk .

" A short tour in Switzerland" was the Jnbject of all interesting lecture delivered til the Society 011 February 14th by C. H .

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Barnett. Though the slides were not his his lecture was b ased on the experience of four recent holidays ill Switzerland .. OW11,

He began by t elling us something of Geneva. The chief characteristic of this town is its cosmopoli tan flavour, for it h as olT~rcd a resting-place for poets aud plulosophcrs on the aile hand. aud regicides a u t he other. As being t he lUost ncutral town ill a neutral country, Geneva was chosen as the !:Ieat of the League of Nations. Lucerne is noteworthy for two old bridges of wood across the r iver R euss. 'l'hey arc covered in with roofs, and ill tilcir roofs h aug old pictures. At t he end of one is n curious tower, ill which arc now stored the archives of the city. We saw pictures also of Berne, remarkable for its fountains, aud of Dale, which is famous for its watches. and delicate machinery of all kinds. We heard of the Blue Lake ucar Ko.lldcrsteg, wh ose waters are of a wonderful blue colour, aud so clear that the bottom is plainly visible, and appears tlluch ncarer the surface than it actually is. Near Kaudcr~teg , too, is n small village, oue of several III t he Lotchcllthal, whose inhabitants are quite a ccntury behind the times in civilisation, although, strauge to say, they have electric light. They speak a dialect of tbeh' own, and t he women do all the work, a great ,l)nrt of which consists of spinning on old-fashIoncd spinning-wheels. C. H. DARNH't't,

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CORRESPONDENCE. N .D.-TJz&Editors decline to auept anv responsibility wit" regal'd to these lellers. s"ol41d bs ellclosed as a gllaralltee of t:ol)a faith. To tlte cditors of"

TII1~ CAN1'UAIHAN."

Dl~AR S IRS ,

I am writing on a matter which has been brought up hefore, and, although I know that it has become customary to disregard letters to 'tlltJ Calttuarimf, I nevertheless maintain a hope that in this instance an exception Illny be mnde. My r.omplaint is about the goal-posts on B1orc's Piece. An inspection of these necessary adjlUlcts to a football pitch displays all entire lack of paiut and even pieces of hark adhering in places. Would it not be possible to have these posts painted blue and white? Surely it is not too much to ask, for the result would be Illost beneficial to the appearance of the field . Yours without hope, E. F. C. FITWOOD. [A most laudable suggesti01J, Rd., emit.).

To the Editors of"

TIlE CAN'1't'ARIAN"."

DgAR SIRS,

May I revive a s ubj ect which appeared in your correspondence columus many years ago? In 1'110 Call1llarian of December, 1887, a letter nppeared written by an O.K.S. of apparently considerable longevity, asking for luformation on the origin or the word .. tou:;~e," which had been in use when he was at the school. Tn the following issue a correspondent declared that. when using the word at hi., home, he had been informed that in certain parts of Scotland it was customary to call bread and butter "touze." H e went on to suggest that 'possibly the term was introduced by some Scottish O.KoS. in prehistoric times.' In those days a singular .. tow" was very o('casionaUy used, about as frequently, I i1Uagine, as is the case at the present day.

Name and addrw.

Perhaps some .. prehistoric O.K.R." wOllld be good enough to shed additional tight all this illtere.c;till,(!: subject, Vours etc., HF,'l"l'v Mar.r.v Gn~T (MIS'» , [The sillgul«r 'Tow' 1.5 most pyobaJJ1\' f ormu l by false alia logy from the plural ' 10ll zc ' which from 'its sou1ld m ight be spell' T ow,( .' Ed., Cant.]. T o the Editors of" TilE

CA~'1'UARtA:'<."

DEAR STRS,

J should like to sug~est that a light be erected outside the hoarders' h all to facilitnlc the removal of bicycles ofter nightfalL Tht' present inevitable confusion. arising frOI11 the impossibility of finding one 's own hicyd (' in the dark. is very trying for those who wish to reach their house qui('kly. Yours, etc" OTO.

T o the Editors of"

TIlE CANTUARTAN."

Dt':AR S rR s,

May I call your attention to the deplomblc state of the sixth form hike sh ed, which has become a depository for all Jdnds of unwanted material. If 'it is essential to make a publi (' warehouse of this shed , p erhaps some aecoln modatioll for the bicycles could be erected elsewbere. There is a very convenient spac(' at the west end of the I,attergnte changillSC rooUl, which might well he utilised for LhiA purpose. Vours, etc., Pf·:RMANEXTT,V PREsslm.

T o [he Editors of " TilE DnAR SIRS,

CAN'rUAR IA:.< . "

May I suggest that a mirror or mirrorK should he placed in the r.attergate changing rooms. I believe I am correct in sayi ng th nt every other bathroom in the School H OIIS{' has oue. It is not a very good advertisement

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for the school that the general pubHc that If'l utinually passes by, 'should see people t'lII crgillg from these changin g rooms in n thoroughly dishevelled state. Much time 'Iml trouble wonld be saved if this point W('tc seen to, besides the fact th at it would uld comfort to everyone concerned. Hoping that t his will receive attentiou . Yours in expectation, O. H . H AROLD .

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school by suggesting that SOUle time might be allowed between the eud of the Tutor sets and the steeplechases for these people to train ? At present t raining h as to be interrupted by games of " Rugger " which upset t he whole course of exercise. 1'his complaint does not only refer to this term, when exceptional conclitions h ave prevailed. but to every Easter term. Yours energetically, \V OUI.D~D E STEEI>I.I~C U ASER.

To the Editors of "

T rm CAN'rU ARI AN. " ,

II"AR SIRS,

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I vcntlltc to urge the plea of a t1t1sgllidcd , hut energetic Il1 clllb~rs of t he

[As much time as possible is always allowed. T he Ylllming of 711 10r~Sct matches is 110t so easy or qHich as might be imagi1ICd, Ed., Cmlt.] .

OUR CONTEMPORARIES. T he lion . Secretary begs to acknowledgc \ Illt t hanks the receipt of the following. with II H)logies for a ny accidental omissions : -

A lleylliaJl, A lbaJli an, Blue, Bradfield CllrOlJicl e (2). Bur iall , Clmmeiiall ,

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flv of I.ondon S chool Magazine, CaPJfordiall, IIlll/o rian, RasibOftrllian, St. Edward's $(;11001

r Armlicle, St. DUllsl(m's Col/ege Magazine, I ('f(,betlialL, F elstediaJl., Fettesiall (2), Glen· "/lIIfUul College Chronicle, fleyefordian, 1 0lmian , h , lIy College Chronicle, [(inc's College \l rl!((uilJe, Lanet11g Col/ege Nl agaz111e 1,lIlrtmtian, Leys Forhl1ghUy (6), Lily (2 , \llIlve rl1imL (2) , Marlbur-ian (2), IV/eteor (3. 11/, IIJi(m, Ollsel (2) , Radleian (2), R eplonian, ~ f tbllmian, R offel/sian, Sky/arll, TO'IIJr i dgian I I), U1!pillgham School M aga~h/e , Vigor-ian. , 1 / IJfIluior (2) , MamtJoodian, Vir l oriml.

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The Hon. Secretary begs to acknowledge Ilh t hanks the receipt of the following ul. ~' riptions :- W. E. Willi amson ( J0/·) ; I . II . Cockrem (14 /-); C. N. Ryan (lO/G); II. Watson (4/-); C. T . Carter (3/G); I C. Wilkinson (3/6); R . A. DaYllton " 'll ; M. J. Abbott (3/6); N. J. Smythe I lit : V. G. S mythe (3/6); Lt. ~Co 1. A. II, .. In (3/6); C. Worsfold (3/6); E. F . II ,It- (3/G); C. E. Woodru ff (3/G); W. F. J. I'll r. (7 /~); Archdeacon of ~:faidstolle (3 /6 ); I " . Ryley (7/-); Rev. A. R . Bellars (7/ -);

D , Cockrem (3/6) ; Mrs. H . E. Straker (3/6): H. Goring Dalton (7/-): H . P . Sparling (£3 39. Od.); H . A. Drowning (7 /~); B . E. Money (3/6): A. J. W. Fritch ard (7/-); Dr. R . I .. Ottley (~/6); Rev. A. J . Fenn (3/6); Rev. R. F. Elwyn (3/G): Brig.Cen . E. W. Green ( 12 /6); F. H . Plummer (7/-): 1'. H . Sayers (3/6); E . E ll a", ( 10/6); H . J . Wenban (7/-); J. S. H ewick (3/6); n. A. " ownellCl (7 /· ); D. H . Cooper Poole (3/6); R.I'. Winder (7/-): Rev. L . G. H . Mason (~ /6); L. H. B. Roberts (3/6); A . G. Wells (3/G) ; C. R. Bryant (10/6): E. L. Thorold (7/-); H . G. Arnold (3/G); J. T. F leming-Sondes (3/6); E. W . Moore (7/- ) ; J. A. Flower (7/-): 1'. H. Phillips (3/6); Capt. R. W. Brot hers ( 7 /~ ); A. J. Morris (7/ -); I.t.~Cot. H . R owan Robinson (7/· ); J . S. B ewick (3/G); T . D. H eadrill (7/-); A. H . Shelswell (7/-); Capt. W. E. Dean (7/-): P. S. Barber (3/6) ; F. C. Bovensch en (3/G); G. E. J. Gent (3/G); D . A. H ayes (3/6); Dr. J. N. I.ee (7/-): D r. T. S. Nelson (£ 1 Is. Od.); E . Ogden (3/G); H ugh S. Walp?le (£l Is. Od.); J .. W . Wayte (3/6); R . A. I'mn (3/G); R. A. F'inn (3/6); C. H . Barber (3/6); .G. C. E. Ryley (3/6): Capt. R. J . N. NorrIS (3/6): J. H . Snnth (3/6) ; R ev. W. G. Moore (7/ -); Rev. A. J. F enn (3/6); P . R. H . E lliott (316). K. F. VALPY, Ii01' , Secyetary, Canl14ayian.

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CALENDAR . J3n.

16. Term begins. 18. 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.

Preache,': The Headmaster.

Preaclter: H. Sharpley, Esq. 1. 4th Sunday after Epiphany. Preacher: Rev. Dr. Robinson. 8. Septuagesimo. Preacher.' Rev. A. S. Mayn e.

25. Brd S\Ulday after Epiphany. Feb.

15. 22. 23. 24.

Sexagcsim3. Preacher.' Rev. C. L. M. J Ul1leaux. Quinquageshua. Preacher: Rev. A. A. Carter. Lecture by Archdeacon Cruueron, O.K.S. Junior Steeplech ase, 1st and 2nd Pair V's. v. St. Augustine's.

28. Senior Steeplechase.

Mar.

1st Suuday ill Lent. PreaGher: Rev. C. M. Harley. J. Astou, Esq. 1st and 2nd pair V's. v. St. Edmwld's. RUIl v. Blackheath Harriers. 2nd Sunday in Lent. Cathedral, 6.30. I.ecture by E. C. Bloomfield. Esq. 1st Pair V's. 1/. 'l'onbridgc. 3rd S\U1day in Lcnt. Preacher: Rcv. R . J. W. H. Potter. St. Patrick's Day. School Sports. 4th Sunday in Lent . Preacher: H . Sh arpley, Esq. Paper Ch ase. Easter Fours. Triangular Sports at Ramsgate. Passion Sunday. Prcot:herÂ· The Headmaster.

4. Lecture by 5. 7.

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19-20. 22. 24. 26. 28. 29.

3 1. Confirmation by The Bishop of Dover.

Apr.

Rag Concert.

I. Exeunt Outues.

Gibbs & Sons, Printers, Palace Street, CanterbUIY.

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No. 1 1.

EDITO R IAL . \Ve werc ,'cry sorry to find on our return that Ule Headmaster had been ordered a complete ', "l by bis eloctors; b ll t we were reassured by the inform ation t h at his health was not bad, hilt that it was n p revcnth'c measure rather thou n cure. Such news came ha rd on t hose of liS \\'11 arc leaving, especially those who have cOllie into contact with t he headmaster, a nd realise lI"w much he mentis to them , b ut Ilon e of liS would grudge him h is well -earned rest after m any Imrd and t iring yenrs of office. r,etters hnve been received reglila rly from him , and he is m a klUg a rapid r eturn to h is 1m Ill er good hea lt h . H e has been t o Italy, whIch he left aftet a shor t st ay. for Sicily. Now he 'III co ming north a nd has rea ched SWItzerl a nd . He h opes to reach I'~llg lan cl ill August, and pass throllgh to Scot1 !111d where II(' will enjoy some golf . Next term we hope t o see h im resuming his .Iuties here ill Ca uterbury. l ,et us nil joi n ill wishing him a good holi day.

THE SCHOOL . Captain: A. M. RAKIÂˇ: . Captai n of Cricket Captai n of Boats Cap tain of Games

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C. H . BARXE't'T. \\'. K. CJ,ARKE.

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A. M. RAKU, A. R. Br..O\CKI.EDGE, W. K. CLARKH, C . H. DARNETT, CROIX,

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D. ANDREWS, V. C. 01\ :-;'r

SNEr.L, J . \\T. Poor.E.

EDITORS OF THE" CAXTUARIA X."

A. M. RAKE, A. R. Dr.ACK LEDGl': , W . K. C r.ARKF.. Sr;CRETARV OF Til T,: " CANTU ,\RJ AX."

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VIRTUTE FUNCTI MORE PATRUM DUCES. K . P. VAJ."v.- Kiug 's Scholar; entered School, May, '2 1 ; Sixth Forlll, Dec. , '22; H a n. SCI', CaJlllfa,.iall, May, '24; Monitor, Sept., '24. J. A. J.'OWLER.-Entered School, Sept. , '20 ; Sixth Forlll, Sept., '24. R . J. lIAr.E.-Entered School, Sep t. , '21; Langley Ho~ se H onse Monitor, Sept., '24.

VALETE.

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East, C. E. Wright, A, W. :Marti n, J. C . Varley , C. G. S. Haynes,

J. B . Norris.

SALVETE. T. G. R obertson , J . F . H , Crol1shey, A. R. P . Fm-:路Malc, L . J . Graves, N. H . Finch, J . II Nettleton, G. Le F . Payne, D. V. L. Pearce, J. P. Wyatt .

SCHOOL NEWS . We congratulate J. 'V. Poole on being appoi nted a Monitor this term.

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Congratulations to the following on re路 <:eivlng Colours:-

Sports Colours after B.H . Ill atchA. M. Rake, F. S. M. Dader, H. C. H Olln After the triangu lar 路sportsC. I.. Clements, B. C. Snell.

THE CANTUARIAN tIll kct colours after t he St . EdnllUld's match : I$t X I. :- J . S. D ewar. 2ud XI. :-R. A. W. Bumy, R. D. H enrdcr , I' l\ M. P ranks, H. C. H ouey. I .,Idug colours a fter t h e TOllbridgc boat I IICC:-

!Itt IV . :-T. V. Scrivenor.

'lnd I V. :-R. Mortoll, L . Beck, I ,~.Il'. W. '1' , H odson .

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We werc vcry sorry to hear on Oll f re turn IIII~ I t he h eadmast er had been order ed a , "I hy his doctors. We wish him n good I.• Uch,y, and n speedy return to t he best of II! III h i n t he SlllUlY sou t h .

',' W. N . Goss, second m ast er hns beel! "Imlnled by t he go vernors headmast er '. the

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We welcome 1\[r. S harpe as Army Class II h't, auel we hope he will spend a long a ud Ihlppy t ime wi t h us.

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\ l the salll e time we lllust with regret

J!flOd-byc to Mr . MOllckt ou who came out "lirc mcllt to fi ll t he gap left by Mr . Rose u ~

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wcicome also 1\'[r. R ylnuds who is Unn V. b. W

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j he sch ool a ttended t he fun era l service 1,01(1 Milner, a ud formed a g ua rd o f hono ur I ht' west door of the cathedra l.

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1,IIely MIlner the foll owing m es~ I Ii., lite H eadm aster : " I should like to "II illy g ra t itude for the way in which the ,'t'" School honoured my dear husband hI fune ral. "

I hu Mlut Yard is yet again in vaded by 111 080115 who ar e now putting up t he of l hose who fell in the war on stone I, I nuder the a rches.

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Au admiring crowd lU ay be seen each d ay watching t he nawes being can-ed; it is to be hoped t hat t he sch ool property will not suffer as a result of this example.

W e h ave this t erm been attacked by German Measles. :Many cases bave been reported, but so far the t eam has not su ffer ed very much .

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" A quelque chose m a lhcl1r est bon, " at

a ny rate t he school now k nows t h e Prench fOr Germ a n Measles. Not to be cou fused wit h " I.e rossignol interieur ." H olme H ouse, 110t con tent wit h measles, have developed a case of chi ck en~p ox. It is feared t h a t t he epidemics, t ho ugh they have not in ter fe red with m atches, may prevent t h e contin gent going t o camp. 'fhe

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lIIuch ent husiasm, bu t little skill .

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T he Old Hall, t hough acting well a ud t heir par ts up well, were totally m audible.

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The first back play relied too tIluch on mo ustache p lay, which was unfortuua t e since the mo ustache cam e off. H owever, it caused cousiderable a musem ent.

T he New H all provided the b est itcm of the evening. They actcd very well and cnunciated clearly, a lso t hey were well got up .

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A pair of rooks built t heir nest in t he la rge t ree in the miut yard for t h e first t ime for Ulany years.

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T he Confir mation was h eld on Ma rch 3 1st by t he Bishop of Dover . We were glad to see a large uumber of p ar en ts and friends at the ser"ice.

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The B ermo udsey Club had t heir us ual aunu al cam p au Blore's Piece. Owiug to the p revaling epidemic we were \Ulable to meet

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them as we tlsually do. H owever, we lU1dcrstand that they h ad a vcry good time. Ou the Sunday they paid a visit t o H erne Bay.

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Owing to the fact that the old block for printi ng the covers of T IIIJ Cantfla Yia1~ h as

worn out after bein g in use for twenty-fivr years, i t has been found necessary to have" new one. Any new designs or copics of t ht old one will be welcomed by the editors. Tilt size should be slightly s maller t han till present cove r design.

LECTURE . The Rev. C. E. TylldnJc Biscoe gave us a lecture in the Par ry on May 19U1 on his SchuIII After describi ng t he beautiful country and weak people who inhabit it, he w(, 111 ou to bis first view of hi s school. Only the highest-class people ever went there and so they fll.1 110t wash or cut t heir nails, they n ever walked at more t han a very slow pace aud always hnd fire -pot with them. The first thing that he did with these" hum an jellyfisll " was t o make tlU'II, p lay football, a diffi cult feat, beca use the ball i!\ made of cow's hide. Prefering, however, ('UII t amination to a stick, t he boys soon took the game up and are lIOW very efficient. 'l'he same Ill'" of t hing happened with swimming, but now every boy can sw im and many arc remarkably g<HMI performers. T hey have saved many Ih'es and in this and man y other ways have learnt to I gentlemen . For instance, t hey arc taught to fight aga inst cruelty to imimals, women and chih..ln , and in the time of a general food-strike acted as police, t r ansport and salesmen . IncidculuUy they saved the nam e of the governor. This lecture was ycry enj oyable, being ri ch ill anecdote aud delivered in a Ulast erfulmalllll' ill Cnshmir.

ATHL ETICS.

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The season as a whole was very successful, though the cross-country fixtures were sp,,1I1 by illness and weather conditions. These too, may perhaps be held r esponsible for the 8011111 sizâ&#x201A;Ź' of the field for the Senior Steeplecitase. Over country Fiull was without a rival, a nd one 1l1l1st ex pect to see great t h ings in III future froUl HOll ey who h ns a good easy s t yle. The team nc."t year should be very strollg. In the sports the perforlllances were excellent all through . 'fwo records were bto),;, and another eq ualled. Clemeuts was the most successful competitor, wilUling three r aces, I u' Wall Ule Hurdles aud High Jump, whilst the longer r aces were fonght out between Filln lit! Rake. Snell WOll the Long Jump with au excellent leap of 20 feet 41 ins. Again it seems necessary to say that it is quality, n ot guantity, th ut is r equired III ' training. Wa lking is the m ost e.""celleut t raining t here is, aud1t is well to start the term \lUI one or two walks of 10 to 15 miles. Moreover, the sprinter should lIot be afraid to do some IOllt . distance work earlier in the term, and ever y athlete should improve his sprinting powers Lo I utUlost'jarticularly Long and High Jumpers. As to diet, it docs not matter at all what is ('1\1 provide it is eaten at regular m eal times, plenty of food is always required by anyone ill )t, training. . The keenness ill th e spor ts shows 110 s igns of abating, and it is to be h oped th at next" ' will sec our t hird consecutive Sll ecess in the Triangular sports with several m c1llbers of this)'4 It team left. .

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THE STEEPLECHASES. '.fhe Senior Steeplechase was r un au Saturday. Febru ary 28th , after being postponed h.','anse of 'fiu. Hvcu thcn the country was so flooded that the course hod to be entirely over 'I'.lds. Starting from the usual plnce the field of fiftCCll wcut off s lowly, and at the top of Tyler 11111. Bader was lending ftOll1 Fiuu2, Smitb2 and Rake. At St. Edmuud's, the leaders had drawn way aud Mount and Haddock came fifth and sixth. The pace was still cnsy, this poiltt being II Itc.hed ill nine miuutes 15 sccouds. The course theu Iny to t he rigltt lip to Keut College and 111('11 down to Hnrblcdowll. which was reached in 15 l1liuu tes 50 secouds, the leaders being strung Ijut and well away {rom the rest o f t he fie ld. The gravel hill was takcu vcry s lowly and Bader ,q 'jJcnred to be ill trouble. Rakc caught up Smith and Pinn took t he lead, t his order beillg 1IIIIIIllailled with t he gaps widening. Nearly everyone, however, seemed too fresh at the end . ulilh is a very promising yOllug runner and seems to have come on sincc last year a great deal. It~vells did well to comc in sixth. 'rhe full order and times were as follows : I. Fill u2 (29 mins. 2t sees); 2. Bader (29 nUlls. 22! sees.); 3. Rake (30 mius. I t '. !t.); 4. Smith2 (30 Illins. 17 sees.); 5. MO\wt (31 wins. 17t sees.); 6. Stevens (3 1 1lllllS. fl' sees.) ; 7. H addock (32 mins. 13! sees.); 8. Davey (32 mins. 421 sees.); 9. Audrews ; iii Somerville; II. Ravenscroft; 12. Seabrook; 13. Colyer2; 14. Valpyl; 15. Hutchinson.

THE JUNIOR STEEPLECHASE. The Junior Steeplechase, after being postponed owing to floods. was eventuolly run on 1111 I"cbruary over n road course the whole way; thc dykes were left ou t, though it is doubtful IUllhcr thot had any effect au the actual result of the race. Smith starled off at a fairly hot pace followed by Kemp, Houey and tweuty·eight other Illrtlllts. and was leading at C.O.S. by a few yards; he drew ahead tlJ.e whole way and kept a '"III lead. Kemp soou (ell back and J..ee gained a great deal of ground towards the end of the I \ " . Smith eventnn lly won by SOlllC fifty yards, foll owed by HOllcy, who wns thirty yards 111 Irunt of Lee. Graut was fourt h . The fopu of some yOlUlg rttuuers was good, especially t he I ,, (·'entons. Sm ith has co me all well, but his style is still bad. Houey shows p roullse. T he WitlUer's tillle was 23 m ins. 33t secs.; 2nd. 23 mins. 52 secs. ; 3rd, 24 millS. I!, sec. ; tlh, ~ 4 millS. 6t sees.

RUN v. BLACKHEA'l 'H HARRIERS. Ulackheath Harriers sent down a side to run against tlJ.e school ou March 7tlJ.. Bader was ttuable to nm for' the School and Morton took his place. The Hnrders weu t I I Il hot pace, but at the start of the J amor PiUll caught up and led followed by three Harriers, I~' lwo more Harriers. This order was kept to C.O.S. corner wWch was reached ill 12 mins. I " l>'iun leading by three seconds frow two Harriers and Rake. Finn fell back to second •. ul Harbledown. time 15 mius. 30 secs. Houey had caught up to sevcllij! place. Finn 111\ d very tired at the Gravel Hill and across the top, b ut through tile dykes ran well and cawe lu.l ill 29 l11illS. IS sees. Threc Harriers followed. Rake having dropped a place. Houey was ,11t h IIl1d Stevens teuth. The School r unning as a whole was not up to p revious years stau· III, though prolllise was shown by several youug ruuuers. I

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Final order, times and I. Fhul 2. B.H. 3. D.H. 4. D.H. , '" 5. Rake 6, B .H . 7. H OlJ cy S. n .H . R csult.- B .H . ( p l aces).-~ , 3,

r esult : 29 nuns. 18 29 mins. 34 29 lOinS. 40 29 mins. 58 30 millS. 14 3 1 mins. 3 3 1 mins. 14 3 1 mius. 27 4, 6, 8 = 23.

sees. sees. sees. sees. sees.

9. 10. II. 12. 13.

sees.

14 . Lee IS. RH. I G. MortOIl ... K.S.C. (1'Iaeo,)- I. 5, 7, 10,

sees.

sees. 1st.

B.H . S tevens B.H. Smith MOllnt ...

31 mins. 37 liN

31 mins. 48 srI

1 2 ~ 3S.

2nd.

THE SPORTS, The sports were held Oll March 19th to 20th. The weather conditions wetc good , but rflt b reeze 011 the second day which hindered the sprinters. The groullCi was Oll t he soft side, IIlIIt made for slow times. The performances were of higher merit than they h ave been for IIUIU years ill nearly all departments.

FIRS'l' DAY. I.

(Open). 1st. B. C. Sn,lI (Hk.), 20 ft. 41 ius. 2nd . A. L. HIli (Ch .), 20 ft. Ii ius. The jumping of both Hill a,nd Snell was of a very high standard, Snell twice clearing 20 ft., and Hill doing likewise, t hough one of his attempts was a uo jump. Bot h beat the record of 19 ft. 10 ins. set lip by R. J. Castley in 1893 under old rules, a nd that of C. ]-r. Gibsoll, 19 ft. 9t ins. under uew rules. I,oNG JUMP

QU'\RT I~R

MII.I!; (ullder 16t) and Lee wall their heats in though Hill wns not pressed ill The wiullers of the other heats were Roberts. 2.

~IilJ

Heats. good tillle the least. Baker and

H UNDRED YARDS (Open) H eats. Clements ' wall his heat equalli ng the record in lOi. Martin and Snell recorded II secs. ill wiuning their hents.

QUARTER MU,E (Under 15) Heats. Brediu, Evans!!, Maycock aud Whitta1l2 Wall their h ents, Evuns 2 doing the best time in 66t.

BURDI,F,S (Open ) Heats. luce and ntackledge Wall their heats hi bad ti me. llIncklcdge doing 201 secs. and I lit, i sec. worsc. 5.

6. HURDr.r~S (U nder 16t) Âˇ 1st. H. S. S mith (I-lk.) 2nd. F. D. Brient (SI Time: 22! secs. NOllc of the compctitors showed got.d style. S mi th won a close r ace in poor tillle . H AUl MU,l~ (under 16t). 1st. J. S. I.ee (He.) 2nd. H . S. Smit h (He.) Srd . P. R. Stcvens (l\L ) T im e: 2 mins. 261 secs . 'fhis race provided the closest finish 01 the clay. the fi rst three fi nishing wlthiu a ),old of oue another. Tripp led for over a lUI! after which Stevcns, Sm ith and I.ec camC! Iii the front, Ilee wiutting with a stroug filli!!h 7.

QUARtER :MlI,E (Opeu ). I. C. I.. Clements (He.) 2nd. A. I.. Hill {ell .,

3rd. B. C. 5 11ell (Hk. ) Time: 54. secs.

THE CANTUA RIAN Clements took the lend at the start and held it throughout Hill and Snell being behind him in order. Clements won by 6 yards in " cellcnt time ; the same distance separated lIiII and Snell.

HTGJI J UMP (under 16!).

' ''l . Kemp (He.) 2nd. Hcnrdcr (He.) Ferguson (li e.) Fcnti lll nt l (H k.) SUlll mers (8) W illiams (S.) T"ylo[ (M .) . I'l cigh t : 4 f t. 6 ills . T he (Of III , t hol1gh better t h an lnst year, \vos lIot g-ood. After many attempts t he ll11iuls for second place werc divided.

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H UNDlmn YAROS

(uuder 15).

SewiÂˇfinal. Brcdiu won his hent in the fast time J2i sees. 'Vhittall2 and Jones1 won their 1II'Ills in 12t sees.

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HUNDRED YARDS (under 16,) H eats. Lee did the best time ill winning his heat ill li t secs. Smith and Ferguson WOll theirs in 12 sees. 220 YARDS (Open ) Heats. Clements won his heat in t he excellent time of 241 sees., beati ng the standing record by i sces. Sncll and Hill won their h.eats ill 25 and 24t sees. rcspecti vely. 12.

13. ON t,; MIr,I~ (O pen ). 1st. A. M. Rake (G.) 2nd. P . D . Finn (H e.) 3rd . I-I. S. Smit h (I-Ie.) 4th. P. R . Stevens (M.) T ime: 5 mins, F inll going away at a fast pace and covering the first quarter in 65 sees., led fo r the first 2t lops. Rake, who h ad been ruulling third to Vntpy came up to take the lead , aud at the beginning of the last lap led by some 30 yards. About 100 yards from home Finll made a grcat effort, but could not catch Rakc, wbo won by sOllie 10 or 12 yards, ill good time. Smith was a bad third.

SECOND DAY . H ICH JUMP (Opeu). 1st. E. B. Iuce (.M.) 2nd. R . S. Mount (eh.) W. B . Clegg (H e.) H eight : 5 ft . ! in. I nce won wit h a good jump off t he soft Hun DLES (Open) Final. grouud. Mount t hough clearin g t he jump, INt. l~. D. Ince (M.) 2nd. A. R. Blackledge (Cll.) below by a good 2 ins., could not equal Illce. 5. 220 YARDS (Open) Final. Time: 20 sees. l. C. L. Clements (He.) 2. B. C. Snell (Hk.) A very close race. Dlackledge led at the Time : 24. sees. hl',.;lunillg and after {ailing back led again An Ullsatisfactory race in which some 1I\'(O f lhe lnst hurdle, but was beaten in the of the leading competitors were hindered by WII home. being forced on to the ropes. Forbes showed in front at first, but Clements soou took the HUNDRED YARDS (Under 16!) Semi-finol. lead and Snell came up inside Forbes to get I.ec showed a good. turn of speed and won secoud place. Hill was stopped entirely III IJ t sees. Smith did i sec. worse. at oue point, but eame a good third. H UND IU~ D YAROS (Opeu ) Semi-final. Clemcnts and Snell both won t heir hents ",\"lIy ill II secs. The competitors were IIl udered by a h ead wind.

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1st. A. L. Hill (Ch .) 2nd. D. Taylor (M.) Length: 19 ft. 21 ins. Hill was not up to Ws true form , but won by about 3 ft. Few of the competitors managed to get near the board . 7. QUAR'I'ER Mrr.E (Under ISU Final. 1. A. L. Hill (Ch.) 2nd. D . C. Pranklill (M.) 3rd. J. S. Lee (He.) Time: 62-1 sees. Hill WOll very easily, and Franklin rall well to come second. I.ee did Ilot produce his true COrln, and appeared to be feeling the results of his former races. 8. HUNDRED YARDS (Open) Final. I. C. L . Clements (He.) 2. D. C. Snell (Hk .) Tiwe: lit sees. A very close race. Snell led at the start, bllt Clements ca me up to will by about 2 ft. CICIllCllts lost considerable pace by bad style towards the end. 9 , H UN DRTW YARDSÂˇ (Under 15) Final. I. E. H. Whittall (G.) 2. C. J. Evans (M.) Time: 121 sees. Whittall feeling the benefit of spiked shoes won easHI" Bredin, who was ruuning second nearly fe 1. but finished third. 10. HAT.F MU.E (Open). 1st. P. D. Finn (He.) 2nd. A. M. Rake (G.) 3rd. R. H. Evans (M.) Time: 2 mins. 16i sees. Rake led from the start at a good pace and covered the first quarter in 67 sees. , Finn being second 15 yards behind. Finn

ran a much better judged race than in tll(' llIile and WOll a good race by 2 yards ill quiltÂˇ good time, considering the conditions. Evou" was a "ery bad third. II . HUNDRED YARDS (Under 16i) Final.

1st.

J . S. Lee (He.) 2nd. D. L. Ferguson (He.) Time:

12. QUARTER l\iu.F. (Under 15) Final. I. E. H . Whittall (G.) 2. A. E. C. Drediu (M.) Time: 65 t sees. WhiUall led froUl start to fini sh nnd wall by some 4 yards. Bredill came up with " good sprint, but fail ed to catch Whittnll . 13. TUTOR MH.I~. 1st. H erons (H. S. Smith, A. W. Martin, P . I) Finn, C. L. ClelUents) . 2nd. Choughs.

H erons Choughs Grypholls :M:artlcts Hawks Swallows

3rd. Grypholls. 5tli , i\iartlets.

4th. Hnwkl4,

Time: 3 mins. 59! sees. Dewar, nmnillg excellently, gave tilt' Crypholls 20 yards lead over the Cboughll who led the H erons by 10 yards. In Un' second lap Mount running well , gave till' Chollghs the lead with the Herons secollft and the Grypholls third. Thi.s order Will. k ept, and at tlie start of the last lap ilw Choughs had a lead of six yards. A grellt struggle then ensued between Hill nt1(1 Clements, the latter winning by one yard The time was the best for many years.

The Tutor Set Competition resulted as follows:Open. Under J6i.

1 2 3 4 5 6

12 sees.

Lee won a good race by 2 ft., but failell to do s uch goocl time as he had done in hll. heats.

146 58 62 52 58

21 0

16 8

Under 15.

Total.

0 0

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TRIANGULAR SPORTS. The 'l'rinng nl nr Sports were held a t R a msgat c on Saturday, Ma rch 28th . The grouud was III n very good condi t ion but t here was n strong wind across the h und red a nd hurdles aud against III\' long jUlll pcr&. III t he four t r ack evcn ts t he t imes were t he best sin ce t h e meetings began, lilt' high jump also was the best on record. Our t eam won n well desen 'cd victory by 36 po in te; I~I 1)0\,er '5 3 1 points, St . Lawrence being t hird wit h 14 poinl<;, We WO It 4, evcuts to S t . I,awrc.ucc , lIud D over's I , .

HAr. I~ MIT,t~ RIU,AY,

J. King's

School, Canterbury. 2. Dover l'ollcge 3. St. Lawrence College, K .S .C. -J . D . 1"orbes, A . I â&#x20AC;˘. Hm, B . C. t'lIcll. C. L . Clem ents, Dover Collcgc. -F . H . n . Ashby, I. C. IM I, M. F . Banllerm an, G. 1\I. Davies. St . L a wrence Collcge .- C. C. M. MorgellsUerne, A. G. Palin, R . Pe rfect, J. D . T a y lorMnrsh .

Time: I min . 39* sees. Porbes got n very bad start a nd was I)me yards dowli at the b a nd over. Hill tjlll ucd a little of wh a t was lost a nd Snell tlrew level . Clemeuts, after a bad take over, howed great speed to win by a bout 10 y ards III I i sees., better th an last yea r. Dover "'t're second a nd St . L awrence a poor t11ird . '. HI GH J UMI'. l lit . R D . luce a nd C. H . Currie tied at 5 ft . ~ , Ins.

K.S.C.- E. B. luce, E. D. Lewis. Dover College.-C. H. Currie, T. B. Rothw(111. St. Lawrence College.-A. G. Palin, F . C. I(uwall. A l one tillle Lewis appeared t o be jumping III ,'11, but failed a t 5 ft . H e w as unfo rtunate III j umping into t he wiud. The Dover firs t Iling tool ed to ue jumping bett er than 11I,'c who did well to clear 5 ft . 2i ius. Th e I I,owrellce pair failed early. MAr,l: MU,E .

R. M. Nutt . 2. Ai. N . Bushfield . Tim e : 2 mins. 91 secs.

K .S. C. -P . D . PitUl, A. L . Hill. Dove r COllege.- M. N. llushfi eld, R. M. Nutt.

St. Lawrence College.-G. N. L. DridgeE. T. Weekley. One of the best races of the day. The Dover pair came away half-way t hrough t he second la p a nd kept well a head, the second string just winlling in very good time. Our rllnners were last t he whole way.

Ulan,

4. I. B. C. Snell .

100 YA RDS.

5. 1. B. C. Snell .

L ONG J urorI'.

2. F . H. D. Ashby . T im e: 10",0 sees. K .S.C.- C. L. Clements, B. C. Snell. Dover College.- M. F. Ba une rman , P . H . n. Ashby. S t . Lawrence College.- C. C. l\'I. Morgcnstierue, J. D . T ay lor-Ma rsh . After a fa lse st a rt, Snell made a good start, but Clemen l'! wns left. At fifty yards Dover secoud string drew up 0 11 Snell, who drew away, howe ver, towards the end, winning by a yard, ,Cle ments running very strongly to take third plnce.

2. C. H . Currie. Length : t S ft . 10 l ius. K .S.C.-B. C. Sucll, A. L. Hill. Dover Collegc.- C. H . Currie, W. R. Southa m . St. J.. awrellce College. -A . G. H a rdie, C. C. M . Morgens tierne. The jumpers were much hampered by a head wind . Snell 's first juUlP wou; Currie w as I t ius. behind.

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2. J. R. Walker. Time : ]9! sees. K .S. C.-E. D. Inee. E. n. Lcwi!'l. Dover Collcge.-E. D. H. Wright, J. R. Walker. St. Lnwreuce College.- F. C. Rowan , A, D. Jafie. After mOllY fa lse starts t he runners got off s lowly . They kept together till half-way. wheu the St. I.nwrcnce second s tring come ahead and won in poor time. Walker got second plnce in the run in . ' I. A. D. Jaffe.

7. QUARTER l\lrr.E. I. C. L . Clements. 2. M. F . Baunerman.

Time : 54* sees. K .S. C. -C. L . Clements, D. C. Snell. Dover Collegc.-G. M. Davies, M. F . Bannerman . St. Lawrence College.- J. D. TaylorMarsh, A, C, Hardie.

Au excellent race. Clements took th e lead and kept It thro ug hout, a lthough he could never shake Baunerman off. WOII by two yords in good time. Mu.It. 8. 1. G. N . L. Bridgman . 2. G. E. M. Page. 3. K . G. Oxley. Tilli e: 4 mins. 46} sees.

K.S.C.- A. M. Rake, P . D. F inn , Dewar.

J. S.

Dover Collcge.-G. E. M. Page, K . G. Oxley, Walker. St. Lawrence College.-G. N. L. Bridgman, N. Hopcraft, H. G. Alderton.

J. R . J.

Another good time and au exciting race between the two first strings, who were both well nursed by their other strings. DridgÂˇ man took the lead in the third lap and kept it. wiuning by t en yards. Oxley and R ake had a close struggle ror third place, Rake just lacking the necessary fin ish .

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CRICKET . LIST OF FIXTURES. 1925. RUN S " O R. O I' t>ONENTS.

IAII.

GROUND.

RESUI.T,

RUN S AGAI NST.

1St I nn. 2nd Inn . 1St Inn. 2nd Inn.

- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - F I RST XI,

"I /'

.' fl.y 12

" '9 , .. 26 I June 2 I " 4 I " 9 I

.. 20

23 " 27 " 30 luly 4 7

...

.. 1 1 I

Mny 23

.j une 2 , " 9 I ,,16 I,

,. 24

J uly 4 .. 7

Rev. A. S. i\'lnync's XL. .. ,' .. '.. Chartham l\·fental Hospital.. .. ... 51. L'\wrence C. C. ... ............. East Kent Ramblers C. C.. .... ... S1. Edmund 's School.. . ....... St. Lnwrence "Thursday " .... .. ,

Home... ... . ... Awny............ Home. ....... ... Home .. ......... Home ...... .. ... lI ome. . .......

\~'on

Drawn Won Won Won Lost

99191 218 f41 206 _. . 78 -

Coutls Hank ... ....... .. ........... Home ...... . , ,,.

Lost

176

Depot, T he Uuffs .................. Dover College ... .................. Bank of England .................. ... SI. Law rence C.C .................

Lost Won

118

Home...... . ...

Awny ..... ...... I·l ome..... .. Home........... Wye College.... ... .. .. . . . .. H ome.......... Highgate School ..... .... ............ Away ..........

Drawn Urawn Lost Lost

156 174 127 (7) 89 14 2

73 129 156 187 (or 5· 194

for7 86 152 for 8 -205 for 6· 47 (8) 166 for 4 235

60 for 7

131

...........

' Eastbourne College ....... ....... ... li onle .......... . .. .................... .. ........... .... .. .. .. .. .. • • .. ~ , I, St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate. Away ...... ................. ...... .... .................. .. O.K.S .................... ........... . HOllle .. ............................................. . ...... .............. .. ... . SECO N D XI. 106 (9) Dover CoJlege 2nd XI. ... .......... Away... ...... .. Lost 10 4 III St. Edmund's School 2nd X I.. . H ome.. ....... . 'Won 72 Duke of York's School 2nd XI ... H ome ... . ... . ... Scratched S. Lawrence Coll . R'sgate,2ndXI. l·~ ome .... . ,..... Drnwn 175 St. Edmund 's School 2nd X I. ... Away" .. ....... , Scratched Wye College 2nd Xl. .......... ... . Awny ..... "..... Drawn 97 93 for 3· 95 Dove r College 2nd XL .. ....... I·l olne .. ,.. .. . . , .... .. .. ,.... .... , .......... ,.... .. , ... . ... ,... .... , ." .. , ..... .

'Ve feel that we owe much to the elTorts of the H ead mas ter in securing us the services of ,\lec Hearne as coach tills season . Since he has been coaching the t eam there has been marked Improvement ill the general play of the t eam, and the lack oT confidence which troubled us so much last season, has vanished.

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1ST XI. MATCHES. KING'S SCHOOL v. REV. A. S. MAYNE'S XI. Played on the St. Lawrence Ground 011 Tuesday, May 12th. Our opponents won til, t oss aud put the School in to bat 011 a none too easy wicket. The first pair soon left, but S)(III'I r edeemed a poor start by a patient inuings ill which he made some delightful off strokes. Nevertheless Finn bowled with some success taking four of the first five wickets which (.. II for 37. or the rem aining batsmen Andrews hit well and with discretion . The School W II aJl out for the very moderate score of 99. Our opponents were ill difficulties from the sh\lt against Blo.ckledgc (lnd Terry who bowled consistently well. Finu was the Duly batsm CIl I., offer any oppositioll, but he was clean bowled by Blackledge with the best ball of the IIIUll·1I O ur opponents were Ollt in under the hour for only 36. There was a noticeable illlprovenwlIl from Inst season in the School's runlling between the wickets. Very few loose balls were bowlll' and the fielding was keen though the picking up was llOt too clean ; this should improve how ever, with practice. The comparative failure of the batting was undoubtedly due to the stran"" ness of a grass wicket, since during the previous week only mattiug could be used, the COUll! Y ground not being available. KING 'S SCHOOL. REV. A. S. MA YNE'S XI. V. C. de St. CroLx, b Harris 2 G. P . Mouut. b Terry W. K. Clarke, b Fiun 4 Williamson, c Biuny, b Blackledge J. A. D. Slater, c and b Harris 38 H. C. Caddell, b Terry R. S. Mount, b Finu 2 R. Pinll, b Blackledge II E. B. luce, c Hunt, b Finn 0 H. F . Sharpe, b Terry I J. S. Dewar, b FiuJ1 7 Rev. A. S. i\'Iayne, b Blackledge... /I A. L. Hill, b Sharpe 6 J. B . Harris, c Clarke, b Dewar H L. ll. Andrews, not out 15 P. G. Reynolds, c Andrews, b Clarke t R. A. \V.l3iUllY, b H a rris 0 A. W. Huut, b Dewar J J. H. Terry, c aud b Harris S R. I.owe, b Clarke . .. \I A. R. Dlackledge. c Mouut, b Lowe I A. Egertoll~ J ones, 110t out II Extras: b, 13 ; l~b, 2; w I 16 Extras: b, I ; l~b, I ~ Total

;111

Total

KING'S SCHOOL. Harris PJllll Reynolds Sharpe Lowe

Blackledge .. .

Terry

Dewar Clarke

...

llOWJ..ING ANAr.YSIS. Overs. Maidens. 1 9 10 3 3 0 3 0 4·5 2

Runs. 22 31 12 10 8

Wkts. 4 4

REV. A. S. MAYNE'S X I. BOWLING ANALYSIS. Maidens. Overs. 7 3 2 7 1 3 2·3 1

RUlls. 10 IS 7 2

Wkts.

0 1 1

3 3 2 2

. 429

THE CANTUARIAN

KING'S SCHOOl, v. CHARTHAM MENTAL HOSPITAL. This match. f,lnyed at Chartharu on Thursday, bIny 14th, cuded in a draw in favour of Ihe School. The Sc 1001 were put in to bat and runs carne slowly at first. Clarke left at 24 after I he innings had been in progress forty minutes. Stater increased the speed of scoring. but was IllIt nt 69 to au e..xcellcut catch at point. At luudt the score was 70 for 2 wickets. Mount soon 1I'£l after lunch: but runs calUe quickly when Iuee jOilled St. Croix, the stand realizing 65. St. l\roix who was ont at 143. played a good innings of 60; though somewhat slow before lunch. !If' scored at a fast rat e afterwards being especially severe on Buttery. The remaining batsmen "lUong whom Andrews aud Hill showed up well, Andrews being good on the leg side, added 48. I he innings closed for 191. On Chartham going ill , they lost their Captain in the second over. RUlls came very slowly, 1Ilid the batsmen took 110 ri sks. Af ter tea they werc unfortuuate in having Candler injured when well set . III 80 minutes they h ad only scored 40 rUllS, bllt after O'Shea had left, wickets fe ll quiCkly, Clarke taking three wickets in two overs. Owing to the lack of time the School were unable to force a will. The School bowling IIII!IU e...-:cellent batting wicket was very steady. The ground fielding was still shaky. KING'S SCHOOL. CHARTHAM MENTAL HOSPITAL. \' C. de St. Croix, c Davison, b Davey 60 C. Caueller, reUred hurt ... 15 W. K. Clarke, b Davison . . . . . . 15 Dr. Topham, b Terry 0 J A. D. Sinter, c Topbam, b O'Shea 23 C. O'Shea, b de St. Croix... 15 1c S. Mount, b Buttery . . . . . . 6 R. Buttery, c Slater, b Clarke 8 I, 13. IDce, c DavIson, b Davey.. . 35 P . Davey, c Binny, b de St. Croix 3 I S. Dewar, b Buttery...... 6 H. Clont, b Clarke 0 1\ J~. HJll, b Caudler ...... 13 E. W . Cranmer, b Clarkc 0 1,- B. Andrews, c O'Shea, b Drew 20 W . Drew, b Blacklcdge ... 2 I( A. Biuny, c Brazier, b Davey 4 H. Davisoll, not out 1 I II. Terry, c Davison, b Candler 2 T . Brazier } did t b t \ R. Blackledge, not out 2 W. Ilockwood no a . Extras: b, 4; l-b, I 5 Extras: b, 16 16 Total

19 1

Total

KING'S SCHOOL. BOWl,INC ANAI,VSIS . Maidens. Ruus. Overs. Davison 14 46 0 Davey 16 3 34 Drew I 28 8·4 Candler 4 23 0 O'Shea I 0 5 Buttery 40 10 I Cranmer 4 0 10 CHARTHAM MENTAL HOSPITAL. BowI.,INC ANAI.VSIS. Overs. Maidens. Rlws. 2 Dlackledge ... 7·5 13 Terry 7 II 5 Dewar 2 7 6 Clarke 2 12 7 de St. Croix 3 I 4 Biuuy 2 I I

Wkts. I

3 I

2 I

2 0 Wkts. I I

0 3 2 0

430

THE CANTUARIAN

KING'S SCHOOL v. ST. LAWRENCE C.C. Played on St. Lawrence Ground on May 19th, twelvc-a-side. The School won in convincing style by 145 runs, over a strong batting side. Tbe School batted .first and the bowling was mastered by the 6rst batsmen. The firAI 50 rUlls caute in 35 minutes. St. CroLx left at 59 and Clarke at 87 after being at the wicket. just nn hour for a very stylish innings of 47. Slater who was out sixth at 153 also batted well, these two both being unlucky to miss their half centuries. luce was strong on the leg aud Hcarch' l played a steady illuings. Biuny hit freely what was left of the bowling, bis 29 containing 5 4 '•. Turner had the hard luck at this period of baving four catches missed off consecutive balls. 1'h innings closed for 218, compiled ill 2 hours and twenty minutes. St. Lawrence going in after tea quickly lost 5 wickets in 8 overs for 18 fUllS to the excellclil bowling of Terry RUa BlaCkledge. Terry at one time hod au analysis of 4- 1- 4-4. DewlII and Clarke finished off the rest of the side. The only batsmen to put up auy rcsistence W('II Douglas, Mount and Dercha1l1, the last-named batting patiently. Dewar took 4 wickets ill tWIl overs. The innings closed for 73. The bowling again proved very effective; the a ttack bclut( well backed up by keen fielding. ST. LAWRENCE C.C. KING'S SCHOOL. ~ v . C. de St. Croix, b Frost 20 F. G. Turner, b Blackledge I \V. K. Clarke, b J o y . . . .. . 47 I,ieut. R. C. J oy, b Terry J . A. D. Slater, c and b McCance .. . 48 G. B. McCance, b Terry .. . • R. S. Mount, b J oy .. . ..I o Rev. F . C. Frost, b Terry I~ E. B. Inee, c Collard, b Turner ... C. K. Douglas, b Dewar .. . 16 I J. S . Dewar, nUl o u t 4 Rev. A . S. Mayne, b Terry R. D. Rearder, c Dean, b Turner ... C. P . Mount, c St. CroL",. b Dewar 14 A. L . Hill, st Dereham, b McCance o B. Collard, b Dewar " L. D. Andrcws, c CoUard, b McCance o Lieut. H . G. Dcreham. not o ut R. A. Biuny, c aud b Turner 29 D. E. Bacon, b Dewar J. H. Terry, b J oy ... 16 A. \v. Hlwt, b Clarke A. R. Blackledge, not out 6 J . Dcan. b Clarke ... Extras: b, 14; I-b. 3; W, 1 18 Extras: b, 1; I-b, 3; W, 4 ; III u·b,2

"" "", "

Total

7,1

218

KING'S SCHOOL. Bowf..ING ANALYSIS. Overs. Maidens. Turner

J oy ... Collard Frost MOllnt McCance

17 14 4

5 2 6

2 I I I

0 0

ST. LAWRENCE C.C. BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. l\faidclls. Blackledge ... Terry Dewar Clarke Hill ...

10 13 4

0 4

I I

Runs.

Wkts.

71 60 16 17

3 3 0 I

0 3

Runs.

Wkts.

31 12 5 II 4

4 4

2 0

43 1

THE CANTUARIAN

KING'S SCHOOL v. EAST KENT RAMBl,ERS. Played all the St. I.awrence GrOlmd 011 Tuesday, May 26th. Our opponents WOll the tl).'IS aud elected to bat. However, to the bowling of B1ncklcdgc aud Terry, two wickets fell ill Ihe first three overs for ouly oue run on the board. However, Colonel J OhustOll and Rurltou lUlled the score rOlilld, till the forUler left at 43. After IUIICh, t hings did 110t go well with Ute IIItting side and the o uly batsmen to make auy impression all the bowling wns Dereham. who ,layed n lIlost patient and va luable innings of 3 1. Baird wns the only other to make ruus. Terry 1lo\Vled extremely well all through . tnking 4 wickets for 4 1 ill 2 1 overs. Clarke also bowled wel l. 1)11 the Seuao! going ill to bat, Clarke was soon out, and Slater SOO ll after. de St. Croix left when 111\' score waS 3 for 19 to a good catch by J ohn Dean. lu ce and Dewar, however, put an entirely .1I1lc.rCll t aspect all the gallle. Both batted verYlntieutly aud put all 62 fo r the fourth wicket. \Injor Callander bowled very well at t his point:lll ruus were hard t o get. 011 t he last Ulall going 111 twelve I'lIllS were needed, but Dlackledge batted very well, the winning stroke being a cow!lOt over the bowler's head from a fast baU, for four. The last wicket put 0 11 23 !UlIS. Tbe k'hool fieldi ng was quite good, and the game was interesting all through. EAST KENT RAMBLERS. KING'S SCHOOL. ~'II , A. C. J ohnston, b Terry 25 V. C. de St Croix, c Dean, b Burlton 6 (III. W 1<'. FavleU, b Terry... 1 W. K. Clarke, e and b Emiton .. . 3 11"IIL R . C. Joy , c ninuy , b Dlaekledge 0 J . A. D. Slater, e Wright, b Joy I \ 1'. Burltou, e Andrews, b St. Croix ... 22 E. D. !nee, b \Vright 32 I !I' uL H. G. Dereham, c Terry, b Clarke 31 J. S. Dewar, b Callander 38 I e. Wright, b Clarke ...... 4 R . D. Henrder, e and b Callander o 1"ln r W. 'Fl. Callander, b Dlaekledge 8 A. 1.. Hill, c Wright, b Callauder 4 I L Baird, b T e r r y . . . . . . 20 1.. B. Andrews, lbw, b Callander 7 1 .. 1 R. A. Gray, b Dewar ... I R . A. Binuy, c Gray, b Durltou II II ' ramer-R.oberts, not a lit 6 J . I-I. Terry, st Derebaw, b Joy 9 II. V. Welgall, b Terry 1 E. n , Lewis, !Un out ... . .. I A. R. Blackledge, not out 20 h'xtras: b, 8; I-b, I 9 Extras: b, 5 ; I-b, 2; w, I 8

Total

Blackledge .. , Terry Dewar St. Croix Clarke

129

Total

EAST KENT RAMBI,ERS. EowI.ING ANAI.YSIS . Overs. Maidens. 9 4 21 6 12 2 3 0 6· 1 I KING'S SCHOOL.

Runs. 16 41 33 II

140

Wkts~

2 4 I

I 3

BOWLING A.."lALYSIS,

Joy ... Burlton Weignll Callander Wright

Overs. 9·3

Maidens. 2

RullS,

32 34

2 10 6

0 2 0

2S 30

Wkts. 2 3 0 4 I

432

'l'HE CAN'l'UARIAN KING'S SCHOOl... A" XI. v. STONE HOUSE.

Played all Saturday, r.'lny 30th 011 the Stolle House GrOll nd. Tbe School batted lit I and lost Hearder with the score at I. 1\'IOIIUtl' Oillillg Clarke, au excellelltstand was made, th(" 1.. 1 ~I being taken to 89 before Clarke was caught or a very steady 39. After this the school hatllu broke down completely. Pranks being the on ly batsman to play the bowling with auy cOllfid ('I1~ The last 8 wickets fell for 42 TilliS. Mount, who was fourth out at 91, batted well for hili I Our opponents quickly lost 3 wickets for 42 ruus; Potter aud King took the score to 86 htl!!1 the former was bowled by Clarke. After this wickets fell quickly. 3 wickets falling with the tltllli at 102. King. who hit harel, if somewhat luckily, was partnered by Hopki~ l s and the 8('110.. 1 tota l was passed with 8 wickets dowli. Our opponents were eventually out for 152 of will. I. King claimed 73 includillg 13 4's. The School fielding was ve ry poor and the bowling for HI most part erratic; Clarke, 6 for 42, alone maintaining a good length.

SCHOOL .. A " XI. R. D . Hearcier, b 10ble \\T. K. Clarke, c Noble, b King R. S. Mount, b Noble G. C. Valder, b Noble R. A. ninny , b Killg A. I ,. Hill, e D. Sail, b King P. C. M. Franks, c and b King B . C. Snell, b King E. B. Lewis, b Noble A. R. Blackledge, c Potter, b Noble H. C. HOlley, not out Extras: b, 3 Total

39 48

1 5 7 18

o 3 I

6 3

STONE HOUSE. Dr. Sall, rUll OUt S. F. Noble, c Honey, b Clarke N. Goodball, c Valder, b Blackledge Rev. R . J. Potter, b Clarke J. King, st Valder, b Clarke S. 'v. Brett, c Mount, b Blackledge A. Woodcock, b Clarke B. Sail, b Clarke ... F. Cullcn, b Clarke H. H opkins, not out W. Filmer, b Lcwis Extras: b, 17; I-b, 2

Noble Woodcock King

Blackledge .. . Clarke Binny Fran ks Honey Lewis

BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Maidcns. 14 4 16 5 2 0 3 0 1 0 3 0

IÂť

1ft

13 1

SCHOOL "A" XI. BOWLING ANALYSIS. Maidens. Overs. 21 6 6 o 14Âˇ4 2

I-

Runs. 53 21 54

Wkts. 5

Runs, 41 42 10 15 15 10

Wkts. 2 6 0 0 0 1

o 5

STONE HOUSE .

'rHE CAN'l'UARIAN

433

KING'S SCHOOL v. ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL. Plnyed 011 the St. Lawrence Gronnd on June 2nd and WOIl by 55 ruus. St. Edmuud's I .11. II firs t and the first pair o pened very confidently, scoring a ll ro und the wicket. Caswell I II III 36, of which score he had made 22. These runs were mad e in 15 minutes. The bowling I dll'd down, but the batting was still good, and the next wicket Cell at 82 to a very fine catch at 1,,, ,1 IICJunre leg by wee. Im age left just before lunch for 37, w ithout giviug a cha nce. The I II. II score was 99 for 4 wickets. After lunch ver y Iiltle resistance was offered to the bowling III. th e exception of Symonds who was somewhat lucky to stay. Terry bowled very well taking I. kcts for 50 runs, aud the remaining sb:: wi ckets fell within an hour for the add ition of only ItllIM, Ou the School going in to bat, Dewar and de St. Croix opened steadily . The first to I \ '1' WfiS the latter, at 44. Dewar 50011 fo llowed, having batt ed very confidently considering Ih t,1 II was t he first titue he had opened the inn ings for the School. Slatcr and Mount also batted !l lllId by tea, the score was 107 for 4 . Up to this point the result of the match was quite ORen, 'II 1!I 'e a nd Terry complet ely removed all doubt by mast ering the bowling, and our opponents' . 1.1 was passed wit h only 5 wickets down. Ince batted very well, his 39 including five 4's. t ht H'lIIni uing l)atsmell hit well, Hill hitting a six in his score of 22. ''fhe School batting was very consistent, 7 of the side scoring o\'er 20. The School fielding ,l(ood, but our opponents were severely bandicapped b y the lack of good bowling. ST . EDMUND'S SCH OOL . KING'S SCHOOL. I Image, c Andrews, b Dewar 37 J . S. Dewar, c Kirconuel, b Phai r 24 II 'nswell, b Terry 22 V . C. de St. Croix, c Caswell, b Phair 25 II (;iIlett, c Ince, b Terry 21 J . A. D. Slater, b Phair ... 18 I E1am, c and b Dewar 3 R. S. Mouut, c Symonds, b Caswell 25 I Irconnel, c Terry, b Dewar 13 E . B. Ince, c SyJUonds, b Image 39 I ,urld, b Terry... 12 1.. B. Andrews, c a ud b Caswell 23 1.I,.tcr, b Terry... 0 J . H. Terry, c Goad, b Phair 21 II Ollie, b T erry ... I 1). C. M. Franks, rUll o ut 1 \V , $ymonds, c ninny, b Dewar 25 R. A . W . Binny, run ont 0 I I{vans, c and b Terry 4 A. 1•. Hill, not out 22 I Phair, no t out 4 A. R. Blackledge, c Evans, b Image 7 ] ~ tra s ; b, 8; l·b, 1 ; w, 1 ; n-b, 2 12 Extras: b, I; W, 3 . .. 4 Total

lllaC'kledge . .. Terry St. Croix Dewa r

Caswell Phair Symonds Kirconllel Evans Image

154

ST . E DMUND'S SCHOOL. BOWLING ANAtVSIS. Overs. Maidens. 9 0 23 5 4 0 17·2 3 KING'S SCHaar•. BOWtlNG ANAI.YSIS. Overs. Maidens. 19 2 21 0 3 0 I 0 3 0 4·3 0

209

Total

Wkt..,. 0 6 0 4

Runs. 78 68 II II 15 22

Wkts. 2 4 0 0 0 2

Runs. 39 50 7

434

THE CANTUARIAN KING'S SCHOOL v. ST. LAWRENCE" THURSDAY."

Played 0 11 the St. I,awrclIce ground 011 Thursday, ]\me 4th. aud lost by 109 runs. II School team felt the clTccts of the match against St. Edmund's Oll t he previous Tuesday nl1~1 ficlcliu g for two and n half hours at the hottest time of the day. The Club won Ule toss am i Dutl1all and Wood ill to bat. Terry and Dewar both bowled excellently Cor the first twelve (tVII both batsmen finding runs hard to get, both ow ing to good length bowling and keen fitllllh Wood wns the first to leave at 70. making 48 ill attractive style. DlltnaUlcft n ext at ) 15, " 1/ taken at the wicket ofT Blackledge. He also made 48, and seemed steadier than Wood. 0, lUi fortullately, strained bis back a nd the attack rather collapsed after this poin t. The (, hll declared at 187 for 5. Dewar mal Slater opened tile School innings, Slater being stumped III II. first over. The first five wickets feU t o the slow bowling of Murrill and Dutuall for 6 run'" hI overs. Wben Andrews and de St. Croix got together, a stand wns made. Andrews hit very h. I and with discretion. De St. Croix lcft first at 48, and nobody stayed loug at thc wickcttt, III innings closing for 78. ST. I,AWRENCE "THURSDAY." KING'S SCHOOL. DutnaU , c Andrews, b Blacklcdge 1. s. Dcwar. c Harrisoll, b Murrin 48 II G. E . Wood, b Blackledge 48 J. A. D . Slater, st Stringer, b Murrin W . Harrison, c de St. CroLx, b Dewar 29 R. S Mount, c Hlutt, b Dubtnll R. C. l\'fnylam, lIot out ... 26 E. B. Ince. c Dutnal1, b Murrin II Rev. A. S. Mayne, b Dewar 4 J . H . Terry, b DutuaU 20 V. C. de St. Croix, e Bacon, b Murrin III D . E. Dacon, b Blackledge L. B. Andrews. c Murrin, b Dutuall MuniJ1 ) 1>. AI. Pranks, run Ollt F . W. Day R. A. ninny, not out \V. Stringer did not bat. I P. Astill A. I" lIill, b Dlltnnll I A. \Y. Hunt I A. R. Blackledge, c Mayne, b Dtttnall l1'xt.ras: ,6; I-b, 3; w, I ; n-b, 2 12 )).'xtrns : b, I I

Total (for 5 wkts. decl.)

187

Total

ST. LAWRENCE" THURSDAY ." BOWI,ING ANALYSIS.

Overs.

Terry Dewar de St. Crobe Blackledge .. . Frnllks ninny

14 14 3 12·4 2 2

Maidens. 4 3

Runs.

Wkts.

43 53

o 2

o 3 o o

Maidens. 2 3

Runs.

Wkts.

o o

49 9

KING 'S SCHOOL. BOWLING ANAr,YSIS.

Murrin Dutuall

Overs. 12 11 ·3

435

THE CANTUARIAN

KING'S SCHOOL v. COUTTS' BANK. Played au the St. Lawrence GrolUld on Tuesday, June 9th. As usnal this match was ,.o. 1 enjoyable, the Bank winning by 18 runs. Twelve a side were played. Our opponents won Ih, 1r)Ss rmd wcnt in to bat on n fine wicket. Dawkins was never at home. being several times I IIt·U by Dewar's good bowling. Sivers. however, p layed SOlUe delightful off strokes and the hI I wicket realized 54 runs. Dawkins fell to a fast baH [rol11 Blackledge and Sivers was well I ~'I\ at short-leg off the same bowler. Symintollieft at 97 to n really first class catch by Andrews I 111(> wicket all the leg side. Ruus carne slowly. niter IUll ch, but Foster reached bis 50 in good I 11'. before being well taken at cover. Godtley was vcry well caught also by the same fielder. I II IV/If then took four wickcts in four overs, aud little rurther resistauce was met. The total was Itll Andrews was in magnificent form behind the wickets, letting very few byes nl.ld catching IltH't' ami stumping one off fast bowling. Blackledge bowled very wcl1 taking 5 for 31. On the 1 hnol going in, de St. Croix soon left to tl catch on the bouudary. Slater and Mount played , II together, raising the score from 21 to 73. Dewar hit very hard while he was at the wickets, hitting two sixes before he left. When \Iulrcws weut iu, the score was 124 for S, but on beiug joined by Snell, who kept bis end up well, til drove both slow and fast bowling very hard and it looked at one thue as if he might pull t,le lu"I('lI off. Snell, however, left at 175, after playing a pluck y innings, and Andrews was caught, It yi n):; a big bit ill tbe nc..xt over. The School fielding was very keen and clean throughout, and II WM a most enjoyable and interesting game all through. COUTT'S BANK. KING'S SCHOOT,. 1 Dawkins, b Blackledge . .. 9 V. C. de • t. Croix, c Shirley, b SerCOlllbe 12 3 I. M. Sivers, c Franks, b Blackledge 40 W. K . Clarkc, b Fevcz 24 I P , SYllligtOll, c Andrews, b Clarke 22 J. A. D. Slater, b Sercombe 27 I. Iloster, c Slater, b Blackledge 54 R . S. MOlUlt, Ibw, b Sercombe 28 I r, I.egg, c Dewar, b Blackledge 7 J. S. Dewar, b Fitzaucller 19 I It. Gadney, c Slater, b Dewar 25 E. B. Ince, b Fevcz o Ii W. Fitzaucher, c Andrews, b Blackledge 0 A. I,. Hill, b Fevez 2 " J, Pevez, st Andrews, b Dewar ... I J. H. Terry, b I<'evez 32 \ N. Ryley, c Andrews, b Dewar ... 0 L. B. Andrews, c Pitzaucher, b Fevez , S, Shirley, c Snell, b Dewar 8 A. R. B1nckle.dge, c Gadney, b FitZ811citer 9 6 \ I •. Brice, c Snell, b Terry l4 D. C. Snell, c Sercombe, b 5ymintoll o /I W. R Scrcolllbe, not out 2 P. C. M. Franks, not out 14 J:o.'xtrns: b, 10; I-b, 1 ; w, 1 12 Extras: b, 10; I-b, 3; w, Total

Terry Dewar Blackledge ... Clarke

Symiu tall .. .

Sercombe .. . Fitzaucber Fevez

194

176

Total

COUTT'S BANK. Bowr.ING ANALYSIS. Overs. Maidcns.

15 20 12 18

2 6 4

KING'S SCHOOL. BOWLING ANAr.VSJ5. Maidcns. Overs.

8 18 4 20·2

0 5 0 I

Runs.

52 48 31 51 Runs.

21 55 29 57

Wkts. I

4 5 I

Wkts. I

3 2 5

436

THE CANTUARIAN

KING'S SCHOOl, v. BUFFS' DEPOT. Played on the St. I.. awrencc ground on Tuesday. Jun e 16th, and lost by four wicket" The obvious reason for the poor display shown by the School. was that the previons week·curl was half· term. Our opponents won the toss and put the School in to bat. Nobody batted 111 anything like their proper style, and the only two to make rullS were Clarke aud Slater. Aft('l losing four wickets for 96 runs, the remaining batsmen only added 22 ruus, Illost of theul COll1ill J,! out from poor strokes at straight balls . The innings closed for 118. On the Buffs going in . Pte. Woods did what he liked with the bowling. treating good onl1 bad balls alike. His 67 included 8 fours. After losing five wickets fol' 109, the Buffs wenl 011 to win as they pleased. The School fielding was rather poor. The failure of the team ill nil departments of the game may partly be put down t o the after·effects of hali·tenll.

KING'S SCHOOL. V. C. de St. Croix, b Collins W. K. Cla rke, c anel b Collins J. A. D. Slater, b Ashmore .,' R. S. Mount, c Woods, b Collins .. . E. B. Inee, c Bennett, b Collins A . 14. Hill, rUll out . . .

J . H. Terry. run out

P. C. 1\1. Franks, b Ashmore

I.. B. Andrews, b Ashmore A. R. Blackledge, b Collins D. C. Snell, not out. .. ., . Extras: h, 4 ; l·b, I

Total

THE BUFFS. Lt. Chester, c Andrews, b Terry ... Pte. Woods. b Terry Capt. Davies. lhw, b Blackledge ... Capt. Webster, b Clarke . . . Capt. Rice, b Terry LIe. Corrigan, b Terry Ptc. Ashmore, n1ll out Pte. Ashton. not out Ptc. Shelton, not out, W.O. Collins }did not bat. e.S.M. Bennett Extras: h, 13; W, 2; ll·b, 5

5 42 34 10 5 9

o 2

5 I

o 5

Total (for 7 wkts.)

11 8

K I NG'S SCHOOL. BOWI,INC ANALYSIS. Overs. Maideus. Collins Bennett Shelton Ashmore

17 6 4 6

4 0 I I

THE BUFFS. BOWI,ING ANALYSIS. Maidens. Overs. Terry Blackledge .. . Clarke ... St. Croix

14 12 12 5

2 2 1 0

Ruus.

Wkts.

42 34 16 21

5 0 0 3

Runs.

Wkts.

34 29 35 13

4 I I

117 ~ ~H ~

1'1 I

211 1:11

437

THE CANTUARIAN

KING 'S SCHOOL v. DOVER COLLEGE. TWs match was played nt Dover ou Saturday. June 20th. The weather was finc, and there had been a slight fall of rain overnight. Dover WOIl the toss a nd sent the School ill to bat . The School lu a de a poor start on n. IIHmcwhnt tricky wicket, both Clarke aud de St. Croix being o ut in a n uulucky way . However, I1lllter and Monnt pulled the game round and wh en Slatcr left the score was 41. Several chances to score off loose s low bowling were missed and at IUllch the score was 110 for 6. Monnt had made 40 not out. After IUllch, Hill soon left . b ut Mount and And rews hutted together welL Andrews as usual hi t barel . Mo uut played a fine iunings of 56 ill very Mood style. He gave only one chance latc in his iunings. and this was the best ulIlings yet seen Ihls season . Harris took the last two wickets in two ba lls, a ud the total was 156. H a rris bowled w(l1I for his side, having only 51 rUllS scored off lum in 2 1 overs, ill which he took fiv e wickets, t)1I Dover going ill to bat both Dewar and Terry made thc ball bump nastily. Dewar took all IIle first four wickets, aud it was his bowling that broke the back of the batting. H a rris left in Ihe second over to a catch at t he wicket. Fuente a lone s howed ability to resist the bowling uUhong h h e gave two hard chances to short leg aud one t o cover . He was fina ll y well t a ken III the s lips off Dewar. After tea Terry had the batsmen all at sea, J obusoll being the o nly ou.e 10 make lll allY rU IlS, hitting well . T erry bowled really well, taking sL,,< wickets ill his l ast four livers. Terry and Dewar both came out with splendid averages. Terry 6 for 29 and Dewar, t ror 26. The School fielding, Oll a strange ground , was vcry good . KING 'S SCHOOL . DOVER COLLEGE. \" C. de St. Croix, c J o hnson, b Nethersole 2 H. F. B. Ashby, c de St. Croix, b Dewar 3 W. K. Clarke, c Tchiradjiall, b Harris 0 'v. M. A . Harris, c Andrews, b Dewar ... 0 A. D, Slater, b Nethersole 20 N. C. Fuente, c Clarke, b Dewar 26 t , S. Mount, b Harris ...... 56 G, Tchiradjiau, c Terry, b Dewar 0 I ~. n. Ince, Ibw, b J ohnson '" 13 S. G. Tennant, b Terry 7 S, Dewar, c J euney, b J ohuson 1 J , H . J olmson, c Snell, b Terry", 17 I , U. Andrews, not out 28 H. Springman, b Terry 8 0\ L. Hill, c and b Harris 1 G. R . F. Jenney, c Blackledge, b Terry 0 14 G. R . B , Meredith, b T erry 3 , I£. 'ferry, b H arris . .. :\ . It. Blackledge, b Harris 0 C, L. Price, not out 1 II C. Snell, run out '.. 2 M. R, H . Nethersole, b Terry 0 h'xtras: b, 9; I-b, 6; W , 4 19 Extras: b, 14 ; I-b, 1 ; w, 3 ; n-b, 3 2 1

I I

Total

156

Total

KING'S SCHOOL. B OWLING ANAI.YSIS.

Harris ,. . Nethersole .. . Johnson Fuente Tennant Jenney

Overs , Maidens. 21·2 6 22 4 3 7 4 1 1 2 4 0 DOVER COLLEGE,

Runs, 51 57

Wkts.

4 4 10

5 2 2 0 0 0

Runs, 29 26 0 6

Wkts. 6 4 0 0

BOWI,ING ANALYSIS.

Terry Dewar Blackledge .. . Clarke .. .

Overs. 14·5 10 1

Maidens, 5 4 1 1

438

THE CANTUARIAN

KING'S SCHOOL v. BANK OF ENGLAl'JD. Played on the St. Lawrellce ground 0 11 Tuesday, June 23rd, resulting in a drawn $0'111, Owing to a wet morning n start cou!el not be wade till after one o'clock. The School balt".1 hi and the first batsman found n bumping wicket none too cnsy. The first th ree wickets ,.111 2 1 runs, two falling to catches behind the wickets. 011 Tnee joining de St. Croix a stalul made, although t he fo rmer gave an easy cbance at the wicket which was not nccept('(1 .1 St. Croix left nt 65 aud luce Icft soon after. Hill a nd Andrews however, came to the n ,. and both hit well. Hill made a vcry s t eady 24 ancl Andrews hit in llis usual fine styll' II stand realized 52 mns. nut this was not the last of the batting. Dlacklcdge and SIll~ 1I '11 a very good last wicketstnnd of 37, Blackledge made some very good cover sllots while SlIe ll k.!II. end up very well . In view of t hc b ad light and a doubtful wicket. the totnl of 175 wns quill II filL On our opponen ts going ill, two useful wickets were secured before tea for 28 rull :J 1111 II bonrd . Nobody stayed nt the wickets very long cxce!,t Farrow, who was at th e wickcllt I nlll wh at over two hours for 36, aud who took 110 risks wit 1 the bowling. Terry bowled in h ill \I good style and had very bad luck in having several catches, though admitted ly not casy, lui off his bowling. chiefly at the wicket. At one time he bowled seven maidens ruuning. All batting for over 21 hours. the Bank had made 152 for 8 wickets down . The School fil"ldlf in the face of 8 tiring day and the somewh at dull batting of our opponents, was at times cxt!'lI. Some of t he best pieces of fielding seen this term, were seen in tWs match. KING'S SCHOOL. BANK OF ENGLAND . W. K . Clarke, c Sankey, b SttltlUan 0 L. DLxon. Ibw, b Dewar .. . R. S. Mount c Geipel, b Sturman 5 W. K. Sankey, b Dewar .. . J. A. D Slater, cNoakes, b Sturman 16 E. W. Geipel, b Dewar V. C. de S t. Croix, e Geipel, b Kcndall 21 L . E. Farrow. b de St. Crab.:: E. B. Inee, c and b Kendall... 23 C. A. Norton, b Dewar ... J S. Dewar, st Ge1pel, b Db:on I J . H. Kendall, c MOllut, b de St. Croix" A. L. Hill, b StUt11Hlll 24 G. Noakes, e Clarke, b Dewar L . n. And rews, b Sturman 39 C. R. Thomas, b Dewar ... J. H. Terry, c and b Sturman 3 J. Harrisou, not out A. R. Blackledge, c Norton, b Sturman... 23 H . S. Hunt, not out B. C. Snell, not out.. . 12 J . E. Sturman, d id not bat Extras: b, 4; I-b, 3; W, I 8 u'xtros: b . 12; l-b,2 Total

Totol (for 8 wkts.)

175

KING'S SCHOOl,. DOWLING AN AI. VSIS.

Stur mon Farrow Kcndall Dixon Norton

Overs. 18Â·2

Maidcns. 6

RlUlS.

Wkts. 7

56 51 18 24 18

Maidens. 12 6

Rnlls.

Wkts.

2 4

I I

5 2

0 0

BANK OF ENGLAND.

o 2 I

BOWLING ANAI.VSIS.

Terry Dewar Dlackledge . .. Clarke de St. Croix

Ovcrs. 24 22

49 54

12 12

o 6 o o

439

THE CANTUARIAN

2ND XI. MATCHES. KL'\fG'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. DOVER COU,EGE 2ND XI. Played at Dover on Saturday, May 23rd, the School losing by 2 wickets. The School lUlli ng the toss, batted first, Hearder and Kennedy batting very cautionsly managed to pllt "P 20 f)cforc the first wicket fell. Smethurst and Lewis continued to play very carefully and fllIPI were slow iu coming. The last 4 wickets. which fell very quickly to Benson, ouly added 'II ru ns, the innings closing at 102, J<'iullis being top scorer with 16. On res lIming after tea Honey '.,,\VIed vcry well, bllt the bowlers at the other end fa iled to gct wickets. Bellini and Burrows WIIV!! {l lot of trouble, however, and our opponents WOIl n close game by 2 wickets. Kenlledy. ' , 'l'('1\ and Pranks held three excellent catches,. otherwise the fie lding was poor. The School ' .1'4 handicapped by Pranks being hit on the head while batting, and so being .unnble to bowl ~ I he very poor running between the wickets cost the School the match . KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. DOVER COLLEGE 2ND XI. t4 D. Henrder, Ibw, b Bannerman 9 D. G. Delliui, c Franks, b Honey 17 -\ P. D. Kennedy, c Sykes, b J ames 11 R. A. Sykes, b Honey 6 II R. Smethurst. c Davies, b Benson 11 W. S. Burkitt, b lioney ... o 21 I U. I.ewis, b Denson 12 T. C. Bell, c Kenuedy, b Houey I B. Booth, c nnd b Bannerman 0 T. Burrows. c Green, b Honey ... 32 I A. Pil1lllS, b Benson 16 M. F. Baunerman, c I.ewis, b Green 2 I' '. 1\'1. Prallks, b Benson I W. M. JnlllCS. C Smethurst, b Green 4 II . Honey, c Burrows. b Bell I K. M. Mayall, run out 6 t I" Clements, b Benson ... 12 C. I ,. 1·'allool1, c Booth, b Lewis 3 n, Grcen, c James, b ' Dellson I J . N. Davies, not ont o I {i . Wllittall, not o ut ... 0 E. D. Denson, did not bat o 17 Uxtrns: b, 21; l-b,7 28 Extras: h, 12 ; l-b,5

Total.

Total (for 9 wkts.)

102

KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. BOWLING ANAJ.YSIS.

Overs. Dauuertllan J ames Bensou nell Burkitt

16 13

Maidens.

7 5

B·3

3 I 0

R uus.

22 21 23 5 3

Wkts.

2 I

6 I

DOVER COLLEGE 2ND Xl . BOWI.ING ANAI.YSIS

Lewis liolley Green

Overs.

Maidens.

RW1S.

16 15 6

37 38 16

3 I

Wkts. I

5 2

107

440

THE CANTUARIAN

KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. ST. EDMUND 'S 2ND XI. The 2nd XI. beat St. Ed mund's 0 11 Beverley by 35 runs. The School won the toss, 01111 batting first lost Kennedy iu the first over, but Valder joining H earder become vcry aggrcssl\'l' and the pair p ut on 34 for the second wicket. Snell played very well hitting 5 (ours and 2: tlm,'(' in his 39; but could find n o olle except Honey t o stay with him, the innings closed at Ill . How ever 110 one CQuld score off Honey (who took 7 wickets for 30) . except Collis. 5 wickets being dowu for 10 runs. In his third over I-loney had Anthon y leg-before with bis second ball. Whilely caught at the wicket with his third, Aisbitt was run out with his fo urth and I.illillgstoll cnugh llll slip with his fifth. Collis a lone played the bowling with a ny ease, They were all o ut for 76. ST. E DMUND'S 2ND XI. KING'S SCHO OL 2ND X I. B . N. :Matson, Ibw, b H o uey 0 R. D. H earder, b Roots ... I' G. E. Aisbitt, run out I A. P. D. K ennedy, c CaUls, b Meakin I H. G. Anthony. Ibw, b Honey 7 E . B . Lewis, b Meakin .. . I 2(1 H. E. Whitely, c Valder, b H ouey 0 G. C. Valder, b Roots A. B. Collis. b H oney 39 B. C. Snell, b Anthony :111 H . G. Lillillgston, c B ooth, b H oney 0 R. A. F inuis. c Aisbitt, b Roots ;1 J. N. Humphreys, b Lewis 5 G. O. Smethurst, c Anthony, b LiIliugston (I I". B. Mcakin . c and b H o uey 5 J. B. Booth, nw out 1 A. 1". Smith, c Snell, b H o uey 3 C. L. Clcments. b Meakin (I T. Weekes, b Lewis 2 D. G. Whittall, b Meakin U J. Roots, not out ... 2 H. C. H ou ey. not out · ... 17 Extras: b. 12 12 Extras: b, 1 ; l·b, 2; W , 3 (J Total

JIJ

ST. EDMUND'S 2ND XI. BOWUNG ANAI,VSIS.

Houey Lewis

Overs. !J · l !J

Runs . 30 34

Wkts.

Maidens. 0

Runs. 14

36 30 14 11 0

Wkts. 0 4 3 1 0 1

Maideus. 3 3

7 2

KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. BOWI,ING ANAl. YSIS .

Overs. Collis Meakln Roots Lillingston ... Smith Anthony

7 13 7 3 2 2

1 0

0 0

THE CANTUARI AN

441

KING'S SCHOOl, 2ND XI. v. ST. LAWRENCE, RAMSGATE 2ND XI. This match was pla-yec1 at Canterbury on June 16th and resulted in n draw. St. Lawrence It Ilted first and the innings was opened by Anderson and Hnrding. Anderson batted well and IIl1Ulc the top score of 26, Leward made 25. The rest of the team batted very consistently, Finuis IIId Honey took three wickets each . The t otal score was 173. For the School Hearder and Kennedy opened the ilUlillgs, K ellnedy. however, was l"l\vlcd by Bird in his second over and Binuy was out next ball. Hearder and Lewis brought 1111' score up frolll 4 to 22 when H eardcr was bowled by K. Prentice. When Green was ont for l 't Smethurst and HOlley, making 20 and I J respectively, brought the score up to 10 1 when it WM uecessary to draw stumps wifh the score of 101 for 9. The School bowling was not good, although the fielding was improved. ST. LAWRENCE 2ND XI. KI NG'S SCHOOIl 2ND XI. I N. D . Anderson , b ninny 26 A. P. D. Kcn llcdy, c Harding, b Bird 0 " W. H arding, b I'l oney . . . . " 12 R. D . Heardcr, IJ K .·Prcnticc... 14 II. G .. Leward, c H ancy, b Binny... 25 R . A. W. Binny, b Bird ... 0 I H. Hooker, c Smcthurst, b Honey II E. B . Lewis, b Hooker 14 \ , C . Arthur, b H OllCY 17 R . A. Fiuuis, rUII out 9 , N. H opcrnft, b Fiullis ... 15 C. C. Nalder, c Arthur, b Hooker 10 II . N. Bird. ru n out 15 C. L. Clemcnts, c H opcraft, b H ooker I I' W. Houghton , b Finuis...... 13 D. G. Whittnll, c H oughton, b Harding 1 \. . P. iHallowan, c Valder, b Green 15 J . .0. Grcen, c Scward, b Harding 15 II . A. J. Ilea, 110t out 0 G. R. Smethurst, not out 20 I'. U. D . I ... K . Prentice, c Lewis, b Fiunis 0 H . C. Honey, not out 11 Extras 24 Extras 6

Total

173

Total (for 9 wkts.)

101

ST. LAWRENCE 2ND XI. B OWr.li~G

H. C. Honey E. B. Lewis R. A. W . Binny R. A. Finnis J. O. Green

A...... AI.YSIS .

Overs. 17

Maidens. 3

Runs.

Wkts.

44 14

11 9

1 1

3 2

40 12

Wkts.

K I NG'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. BOWLING ANAr.YSIS.

P . B. D. L. K-Prentice B . N. Bird ... K . H. Hooker H. W . Harding A . G. Arthur C. F . Mallowau

Overs.

Maidens.

Runs.

4 7

0 1

0 0

24 13 25 7

2 3 2

o o

THE H ALL MATCH. Won by the Old H all by 20 runs. The Old Hall batting first, lost 6 wickcts for 37 runs, hilt Ashby by hard hittiug pulled the gam e rouud making 21 out oC a tot al score of 68. WhittaUl howled well for the New Hall taking 6 wickets for 13 runs. 111 a steady drizzle the New Hall Itlst 3 wickets for IS runs and on the second day-batting nine m en- fell to the bowling of Smet· hurst (5 for 21) and Heyman. Allport was top scorer with 16. III a second innings WhittaUl (5 for 2 1) and Smith l (4 for 14) aided by good fielding, soou got the Old Hall out for 41, and the New H all played out tiwe losing 2 wickets for 18 runs.

442

THE CANTUARIAN ROWING.

EASTER FOURS. 1.

Tbc programUlc of the Easter Fours was as follows : SENIOR FOURS. Nettleton ..... ..... .. ...... .. ....... . . . .... . ... b IIaddock ................ .. ..... .......... . . .. b Beck2 ........ . ••••••.•••.••••.••••.••.•. . ...... 2 Fcutimau ... . . .... . .........••••...... . . . .. 2 Hutchinson ........ .............. .......... .. 3 v. Caud le ...................... ................ 3 Deckl (Capt.) ...... .... . ... ... ........... Str. Morton (Capt.) .......... ............... Str. SpiUerl ......................... ............. Cox Wimrers :-Beck's boat by 2 lengths.

WeJch ..................................... Cox Time :-5 millS., 15 sees.

JUNIOR FOURS.

\Villiauls .. ... .......................... . . .. ... b Gostlingl ......................... ........... .. 2 CJarke3................. ... .... ... .............. 3 v. Cookl (Cnpt.) ........... ... ..... ..... .... Str. Godby .. ................. .. ...... .. . .. ... Cox Witmers :-Cook's boat by 2i lengths.

J ordau ....................................... b Castley ....... ................•••••........... 2 I,ord (Capt.) .............. .. ...... ...... .... 3 COlupton ................. .. .. . .. . ...... .. .Str. \Vatcrs ................................... cox Time :--4 mills., 40 sces.

SE'NIOR FOURS.

~~~!i::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::~

~~~f~~~:::::::::::::: :::::::: : : :: :::::::: : :::~

Poole ............. ...... .. ........ ...... ..... .. .3 v . Da.rnett (Capt.) ................ .... ....... 3 Serivenor (Capt.) ............ .... .... .... Str. CJegg1 ......................... . .. .......... Str. Iiodsoll .......... ........... ...... ...... .. .Cox .Gostliug1 ...... " . .. ...... . ... ... ....... . Cox Wi-timrs :-Barnett's boat by 2t lengths. Time:--4 millS., 40 sees. FINAL OF JUNIOR FOURS.

Cook's boat

Stonehouse (Capt.) ....... ................ b Pitt.......... .. ... .. , ... ... ... ......... ..... .. 2 v. Tripp ................ ... ............... ..... .. 3 Sea.brook ............. .................. Str. Martin2 .. . ...... .. ...... .. ....... .... .. Cox.

Wintl61'S :-Stonehouse's boat by 3 lengths. 6.

Tim e:-4 mius., 35 sees.

FINAL OF SENIOR FOURS.

Beck's boat v. Barnett's boat. Wintlers :-Barnett's lbont. Easily. Time:--4 mins., 15, sees.

443

THE CAN'l'UARIAN

T h ese r aces were rowed off at F ordwich o n Thursday, March 26th. There was no aetn a mi n, though tbis was threatened t h roughout t h e afternoon . A strong breeze from t h e Horth"flst m ade t h e starting of each race n very cold and di fficult business. T here were 110 close and Ih rillillg finishes. A good race h ad been h op ed for in t he second heat of the Senior P ours, but the losers had evident ly adopted the tactics of the Southern R ailway. T h e opening even t was a row over by Stonehouse's boat wh ich was safely accomplished il(tcr a few short pauses to recover from "crabs." The first race was fa irly even unt il t he I.angley House Boat sta rted cat chin g up at a quick rate a few hundred yards down the straight. ~I o rtoll 's boat had sutTered a serious loss in Som er ville. I n t he Junior Fours, both boats worked hard, bu t extrem ely li t tle cau be said for the Htylc of either crew or for tllcir timc, both of whicll could do with a lot of improvemcnt. T he secoud heat of t he Sellior F ours was as stated above, rather a disappoiutlI\o.nt . Scrivenor's boat, which h ad shown up very well ill practise, went to pieces from the st art !lIId their opponents came upon t hem rapidly, in fact they might easily have b umped if .. 3 .. hnd not tactfully caugh t a ' cra b." In the Final of t he Junior Fours, both boats s t arted out well but S tonehouse's hout st arted to d raw up from back station aud the others app ar ently became quite d emoralised lIBel lost every bit of t heir originall y sm all amount of ry thm though they individually put up a ~ II Jl n ll t fight. Ston cllouse and Willi ams were the best ill the two boats. In the last race t he I,nngley H onse boat at back station h eld t heir o wn fo r a space, b ut then Baruett's boat drew IIh cad for t he rest of the course to win easily. Cleggl and Beck both s t roked their respecti ve "lIuls well.

SUMMER TE RM FIXTURES, Date. May 30. June 4. 11 . 27. Jl;iy 4. 24.

J line 4. 23.

" 27. July 4.

Place. F ordwich F ordwich Chatham F ordwich F ordwich Fordwich

OppoJlcnts.

St. Augustine's College l'ollbridge School . .. R.E.'s Chatha m Medway R.C. Chatham R.C. O.K.S. 2ND

Ton bridge School. 2nd IV. O.K. S. Medway R.C. Chat ham R .C.

I S'1' .

IV.

R eS/lit. Won Lost

L engths. H a lf Three

SCI~ ATCHED .

\Von WOll

E asily 2,

IV. F ordwich F ord wich F ord wich Fordwich

Won Wou WOll WOll

H alf Seven E asily

We st arted t he t erm with ou e member of last year's first boat and two of last second boat and one cox rem aining. This year's boats h ave been som ewhat illteriered It II by E x aminations and German Measles. but for all this it is hop ed to do something in the fly of following up last year 's Sl1Ccesses .

I II '8

444

THE CANTUARIAN

Ou Tuesday, May 19th, the two" fours " set out, as is their wont each year, 011 a trip t() Grove Ferry. It was a fine afternoon, but with quite a ll appreciable wind dOwll ~st rca ll1 . Till' journey down, iucluding a lengthy a nd lurid encounter with the dredger a nd its slumbcriu/o: workers, was accomplished iu 41 minutes by the 1st IV . and 42 minutes by the 2nd IV. TiltÂˇ v isitors were welcomed heartily by t he vill agers, but werc refused access to the garden owing III the fact that the trees had become " lissom" and therefore we werc tllmed in to the mcaclowrI, where we hid alld sought in the approved fashion. After tea, the coxes were in vited to cross tltl' riv er b y way of tbe Ferry Rope which they attempted under fire fr01l\ a battery of camCnll'l. The only complaiu t was th at Castling knew too much about it from past experience. COIllItIJ.! back the 1st I V. took 51 miuutes and the 2nd I V. 53 minutes.

1ST

IV. RACES.

THE SCHOOL v . ST. AUGUSTINE'S Cor,LEGE. This race, rowed at Fordwieh Oll Saturday, May 30th, was won by half a length by liltÂˇ School IV. After some days of bad weather, there was s till a very strong wind blowill", down stream, Ilecessitating a very slow driving stroke and m aking blade-work difficult. 8 t Augustine's, starting from back station, drew up a length on the School, which position th ey maintained nearly all the way down the straight. Their stroke was about twice as fast as t hnl of the School IV, but was rather shorter. The School au t he other hand, though they work('d h ard, was ted a lot of cuergy owing to the lack of rhythm and a certain amollnt of raggedness III their time . They, however, pulled themselves together for the sprint aud drew awny rapidl )'1 at first, and just Wall the closest race that has been witnessed at Fordwich ill r ecent years. The crews were ; ST. AUGUSTINE'S ;-W. V. Lambert (bow ); O. T. Hallllyu (2); P . W. :Mitchell (3) , E . P. Stalley (stroke) ; H . S. Edwards (cox). TlIE SCHOOL :-L. Beck (bow); O. L. Davey (2); C. H. Barnett (3); T. V. Scrivc.llilt (stroke) ; W. A. P. Gostling (cox). THE SCHOOL v. TONBRIDGE SCHOOL. Rowed at Fordwich on Thursday, June 4th, and resulting in a win by three lengths fnt Toubridge . The School drew front statiou aud started well. The two boats were fairly Icvl l uutil they were both in the straight, and then Tonbridge drew up fairly rapidly. 'rlll Sch ool boat was rowing a considerably faster s troke whleh, however, lacked the n ecesslllY "pullch " ; and the tiwe of the crew was not good. TOllbridge callle right up on the tail of tl" School boat and had to let clown their stroke. The School sprinted and drew away a lellJ.l llt before Toubridge awoke to the fact and pi cked up the,ir stroke agaiu, passing their wiulling p01l1 with their bows level with the rudder of the boat iu front. Iudi vidual welllbers of the Sehoul crew worked hard, but they had a lot to learn about rhythm from the visitors. The crews were ; TONBRIDGE SCHOOL :-W. J. Harris (bow); R. G. Long (Capt.) (2); E. P. V. Lawtlllit (3); J . K. Hankinson (stroke); J . W. Firmcn (cox). KING'S SCHOOL : -L. Beck (bow); O. L. Davey (2); C. H . Barnelt (3); T. V ScriveJlor (stroke); W. A. P. Gostling (cox).

445

THE CANTUARIAN THE SCHOOl, v. bffiDWAY R.C. Tbis race was rowed at Fordwich 0 11 Saturday, JUlle 27th, and resulted in

for the School.

n11

easy win

The School drew back statiOll and got au cxcellcll t start, lI10ving off the mark quickly. Medway kept level into the straight. but then ten extra hard strokes brought the School boat up witlliIl a length of their rudder. The School crew contented themselves with hanging 011 at Ihls distance, so as Hot to risk disqualification by bumping. und had nil easy paddle for fhe rest nr the course, fini shing with a few hard strokes which completely reduced the distance between th e two boats. The Scltool crew started rowing well, but were never properly extended so that It was ilUpossible to judge them all this race. Scrivenor stroked well. The crews werc :MEDWAY R.C. :-ll. D. Ogden (bow); J. P. Feilder (2); F. H. S . Holmes (3); F. T. WlIlmot (stroke); W. T . HodsOll (cox). TJU~ SCHOOL :- L. Beck (bow); W. B. Clegg (2) ; C. H. Barnett (3) ; T. V. Scrivenor I. Lroke); W. A. P. Costling lcox).

THE SCHOOL v . CHATHAM R .C. Rowed at Fordwich 011 the afternoon of Saturday, July 4th. The School WOIl by two and . 1 huH lengths. The visitors had extremely bad luck in that two of their men had fallen ill only II few days before the race, and, as only one substitute was forthcoming, .. 3 .. had to row again I(le r having already rowed in their 2nd Boat. The School started froUl back s t ation in II vigorous manner. The" cox" took an excelleut corner and by this meaus caught up quite .1 lol on Chatham R .C. The School drew up very gradually Oll their rivals down the straight, IllId being only a length away, had to "let it down" just before the last bend, coming up 1IK'lin at the finish. The School IV. rowed more neatly and with a good leg drive. It was III)liced too, that members of the crew finished the race considerably drier than they had been in IlUe of the practices in the earlier part of the week. The School crew was : L. Beck (bow); W. B. Clegg (2); C. H. Barnett (3); T. V. Scrivenor (stroke); W. A. P. Costling Icox) . 2ND

IV. RACES.

THE SCHOOL v. TONBRlDCE SCHOOL (2ND IV.). Rowed at Fordwich on Thursday . June 4th. The School wou from back station by hall II length. The School started well and the race was rowed hard all the way by both I I~Âˇ WS. A lso both boats were fairly even ly watched and. if anything. Tonbridge h ad a very U).Cbl lead at the end of the straight. The School 2nd IV. sprinted well and beat their 1I1~lIonent.s for the first time ou record in this fixture. All the School crew rowed well. The crews were : TONnRIDG 1~ SCHOOL :-M. A. Hayes (bow); R. C. Breton (Capt.) (2); E. A. C. Ward 1,1); D. C. Cuming (stroke); R. J . Totbill (cox). KING'S SCHOOL :-R. P. Caudle (bow); D. A. Somerville (2); J . VV. Poole (3); R. turton (stroke); W. T. H odson (cox).

'l'HE CAN'l'UA RIAN

446

THE SCHOOL v. O.K.S. (2ND I V.). AulO.K ,S. 2nd IV. rowed the Second Boat at Fordwich 011 Tuesday, June 24th , awl suffered defeat to the extent of seven lengths. The O.K.S., who werc . coxcd' by GosllillJd bad Ulcir first practice together 011 the day before the race, and their second 011(1 lilli ' 011 the morning of the day of the mce. They put up a good fight. however, until some way iul+! the straight, and ofter that the Second Boat, l'owillg from front station, drew away steadil y. rowiug quite well aud wiuning comfortably . Tile crews were : O.K.S.- W . T . H olmes (bow); R . (stroke); W . A. P. Costling (cox).

Corben (2); A . I-I. Nelsoll (3); C. H . Cibl-lUu

TilE SCHOOl, :-0. L . Davey (bow); D. A. Somerville (2); (stroke); W. T. H odsOll (cox) .

W, Poole (3);

R . MortClIl

THE SCHOOl, v. MImWAY R.C. (2ND IV.). Rowed at Fordwich on Saturday, June 27th, and resulting in an easy will for the Sehuul 2nd IV. This race was almost exactly sill1ilar to the 1st IV. race all the same afternoon. '1111 School again rowed from back station, getting au excellent start and catching up right frOIll th r beginni ng. The 211d I V" however, were not so cautious as the 1st IV . aud came right up to Lhe'" opponents to the great anxiety of supporters Oll the bauk, who visualised a " bump" at tilly moment. Just before the finish, the boats were overlapping, whereupon lIlost of the Schuul boat downed tools and the boat slid, home Willlling by (ill actual distance of 2+ lengths. The crews were : MaDwAv R.C. :- M. E . Wynch (bow); O. S. Ford (2) ; J . R. Waters (3); C. E . Dy ll (stroke); W. A. P. Gostling (cox). TllE SClJOOI. :-0. L. Davey (bow); D. A . Somerville (2); J . W . Poole (:1) R. Morton (stroke); W. T. Hodson (cox.).

THE SCHOOL v. CHATHAM R.C. (2ND IV.). Rowcd at Pordwich all Saturday, July 4th, aud resulting in n win for the 2ud IV. by filII and t1ueeÂˇqnarter lengths. The School started frow front station and took a good corner, 1\ moderate wind was blowing upstrealll and there was plenty of water which eliminated most III the difficulty with the weeds. The Chatham boat took to the fixed seat boat exceedingly Will considering tllat they are used to s lides; and the race was a close one. The School sprinted Wi II and there wns a stroug response iroUl the others, but the 2nd IV. lasted better. All the 21111 Boat rowed well. The 2nd IV. consisted of : O. L. Davey (bow) ; D. A. Somerville (2); J. W. Poole (3) ; R. Mortoll (strokl') W. T . Hodsou (cox) .

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POCKET PROVERBS. Complete the manufacture of dessicated herbage while the calorific sph eroid coutinues to fUll ction as an agent of luminosity . Aqueous liquid ill a state of tranquility tends to circulate ill the basement. Persons resident in domiciliary edifices constructed of diaphanous silicate should refrain 110m projecting disintegrated rock. An inclination of the ctauimu is equivalent to a uUllcupatory gesticulation of the covering III lhe optic nerve td all equine quadruped suffering froUl cataract. Eleemosynary purposes originate ill the domicile. The architectural fabrication of the capita l of the Italiau Peninsula was not aCCOlllIllIshcd within the period of a single axial r otation of the mund ane sphere. An equally bisected portion of nutritious cereal edible is a superior adjunct to complete Ih'sUtution of farinaceous comestible. There are Ulultitudes of erroneous peripateticisms, interposed between the buvidious Nl ~b lct and the labial extremities of the receptive orifice. The matutinal speci.Inen of the ornithological species effects the capture of the vermicular ulpUle. He who indulges in a suffocation of risibility during the present apparition of the helioNI'HI)ilic orb of. calorificatioll may subsequently be overwhelmed by au effusion of lachrymatory t11$ ress. A copious inflation of bombastic verbosity does not cover the edible parsnip with an 1i 1~' lI g inous tegument of butyroacetic adiposity. Ornithological specimens of identica l p lumage congregate in the closest jlLxtaposition. A superfluity of culinary menials is a source of detriment to the liquefacient essence of 1IIIIIlclltary viallds.

THE INFERNO. He stood ill tile door way, undecided.

IDs gaze travelled frow the swillt court beyond

hi lhe gloomy depths all whose tlueshold be hesitated.

As his eyes became accustomed to tbe darkness, he could see the clamouring mob hurling I1II1111selves against a frail barrier, behind which stood two defenceless women. They were flitIIIIH hither and thither, seemingly in terror, occasionally trying to subdue the surging crowd 1!l1l olways in vain,-their voices were drowned in the awful din. Still he hesitated . ...... . ." after a ll, was it worth while ? .. ... Of course .. . he might ...... " Wll h tltis thought in mind he plunged into t he heaving, struggling mass of hum anity, and soon hi voice joined in with the rest-It A doughnut on tick, please Mrs. Beun."

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" LIGHT LITERATURE." H ave you a penchant for the big. The really lofty things of life, Though Mary's tastes incli ned that way She had to use a pmllillg knife. Such leanings cook d euounced ns staid And o"t,.1 ill a kitchell-maid. For 1\Iary loved to sit and read (When cook and circumstance allowed) The breezy works of E. M. Dell; She thrilled to see the villain cowed. Cook sniffed, aud said she thougbt it " prime" To worship that there Oppenheim. But worship Oppenheim she did. His heroes thrilled her every time; She read of Strong. the super-sleuth, Wbo tracked Napoleons of crime, And questionable ladies who Gave their address as « Waterloo." H er beart wellt out to Lady Grace (Whose family name was Rowilly) Her aged father-sad to tellHad been (since April, '93) Well landed in the villain's n et. He w0141d not p ay a gambling debt I Aud oh, she worshipped Queutyu Quc.x Whose eyes were blue ; whose hair (marcelled) Seut local damsels into fits ; At lady-killing he excelled; Till fond papus were forced to groan, " His hair. my dear. is not his own." Yet he was no philanderer. But looking on a lovely face ' Vould softly sigh: .' May. we m ust p art. I am affianced to Lady Grace." But mem'IY p lays us cruel tricks Sh e wasn' t May .• ... •but Beatrix: I

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Mary's engaged to Henry Whilk, A really gentlemanly soul ; He takes his braces ofT for games. And gracious I yOli should scc him bowl. The rest of little Puddle ton At cricket keep their braces 011. A dairyman is Henry WhilkMary's to live above the shop. H er views 011 Qltcntyn Que:.:: have clwngcd ; H ow could s he s uffer s uch a fop, When Henry's really classic face The breakfast table is to grace I H er tears (of bappiness) o'erflow, And, gazing on bis steadfast fnce, She marks the pimple on his nose And marvels at' its classic grace: " Them tears of happiness," says Whllk â&#x20AC;˘ .. Come bandy to dilute the milk I "

.. WHEN WE GET HOME." \Vbeu we wend our home ward way, Arrayed iu garments wondrous gay, We close our eyes, and stop to think, " What shall we have to eat and drink When we get h ome ? " Our p a rents at the statiou meet, And thus aud tlntS they do us greet, " Why Tommy, you' have got a cold" And Mother says " There's chocolnte mould 'Vhell we get h OlUe ." Now thiugs we dou't like to be told :_ One is that we have got a cold, Another that there's stuff we hate " Just specially cooked by Sisler [(ale," When We get howe. But worst of all we hate the aunt Who says" How tall he's grown I We can't Let him shoot up so very fastLet's tie him down," she says at last When we get home.

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LAMENT I Alfalfa SIugg's was beautiful,

Alfalfa Sluggs was wise, And love for me was ill the depths Of her gorgeous purple eyes, And her hair was like the Esparto grass That grows ill Paradise. It happened two long years ngo, Ab miserable event! I took my little saxaphone And to her howe I went, And played beneath the pergola " Love is a trifle bent." I thought I played it rather well, As I'd practised it before, But she gave just one terrific screech And word spoke nevermore, For she drank the Scrubb's Ammonia. And fell dead upon the floor. Tbe Harmonium and the Jew's harp And the double Bass so fair, They piay all day beneath the shade Of the Blossoming PricklyÂˇ Pear, Ou the happy bills of ParacUseAlfalfa Sluggs is there. Oh winds that drive the seethiug clouds. Aud moon that lights the plain, Writhe not ye clouds like Graudpapa With an indigestion pain, But give me back. pray give me back AUalfa Sluggs again [

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THE CANTUARIAN O.K.S. NEWS. We have been pleased to welcome the "lllowil1g O.K .S. to the School recently : It C. Freud, C. W. Barber, C. H . Gibson, \ H. Brocklehurst, B. A. Smith, E. Ogden, W, B. Clarke, L. Hartley-Sharpe, P. R. Ilrnvcs, C. E. Perkins, M. J . Abbott, O. I-I. de I I, Croix, A. F . Brennand. K. I. Topliss, , Il. Nelson, F. \Vatsol1, VV. Tcnison , I,. V. II lI lwnrd, G. M. Housden. Rev . P. Durnford, I R. F. Popplewell.

••• K. I . TopUss played in the Scniors' match I Cambridge, a nd O. H. de St. Croix in the at Cambridge.

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'.' Cibson rowed in the Trinity Boat at II Cord; they were bumped each night.

'.' C. H . Carson is Captain of Boats at Corpus , hnati, Cambridge.

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K. 1. Topliss passed 1st Class honours III the Modern Languages Tripos at Cam1,.IIIj.(c. R . C. Wilkinson obtnined a 2nd I1 II !l Ilt E nglish , n. T. Wace a 3rd in history .

The following notice appeared in weekly paper East Africa.

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.. Lt. J. Chester, of the 5th Battalion East African Rifles, late of the Duffs, learning that 300 Somali raiders had looted 3,000 cattle. set Ollt with tell riflemen a ll Illules. Seven of t he men wcre compclled to halt a nd Lt . Chester wCllt 011 with the t hree others. Catching uI' t he enemy, fire was imlllediately open e( and the Somalis put to flight. leaving uine dead. ten wounded a nd all the loot. There were 110 British casualties." Lt. Chester has been down to Canterbury this term and played against the School for the BulTs. He was in the cricket team 191415.

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L. 'V. H. D. Best, M.e., of the I udia'n Civil Service, has been appointed Assistant Private Secretary to H .E. The Viceroy a nd Actiu g-Goveruor-General of India.

'.' From Tile T imes, April 29th : "The engagem ent is a nnounced of Capt. W. L. E. lteYlft,lds, M.C., R.A.M.C .. and J oan. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Steele of fo'a rnh alll, Snrrey.

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Mel. Housden has passed the 2nd I II . nt Guy's Hospital, at which hospital , Ie l~. Popplewell rowed in the Four, which '11\ the hospital's Fours.

\ V. H . Lovatt is at present in China a nd has been met by A. V. T. Dean.

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F . R. M. St. C. Tisdall, of the Liverpool Regiment is also stationed at Shanghni.

II. G. N. Leakey was promoted to the of Captain ill the 17th Dogra ReJ{itnellt ' '111 Ule 15th April, 1925. He has also reh j·d the In<lian Genet:al Service Medal 1111 lhe 19 19 Afghan, 1920 Mahsud, 19 19-21 , IJUIStOIl Clasps.

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Sir W. 1\1, Carter, K .C., C.B.E., has been made a Comll1ander of the Order of the Crown of Belgium. He is at present on the I.and Commission in Rhodesia, as Chairman .

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Further detnils will be issued later, bllt the meantime, e.'"<pressiolls of opinicul of aU O.K .S . interested, which will avuld circularizing them later, will be welcom(,11 by ony of the 11l1de rlllclltioned : ill

E. I-'orrester-H yde, 28 !\'lollument St., E. .:1 F . Fletcher Finu, 10 The A venue, Surbiloll notice : Au O,K,S, Dance is contemplated in Wilfrid E. Gooday, 20A Marloes Rood. K ensington, \V.S. I.oudon this winter, and arrangements arc 011 foot t o that end . It is hoped that all O.K.S. who can possibly do so will s upport it, in order th at it may become au aUIlual in· stitution , It will be arrnnged so as not to I' Any O.K.S. wishing to play ill the O .K.~ interfere with the O.K.S. Dinner. Present K .S" who Illay be leaving at the end of this l\'!atcb lI c..xl term nrc requested to write I.. C. H. Gibson, Trinity College, Oxford. t erm pleasc uote this. W e arc asked to publish the following

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THE DEBATING SOCIETY. Pr6sidellt,' REV . A . S, MAYNE,

Vice·Presid(mt " A. M. RAKE.

fl olt. Sec. :

V. C. Dl~ ST. C~OIX,

Committee: E. B. LmVIS.

K. L. F. BURT.

There was a debate in the Parry on March 16th 011 the subject: .. That Sport in Eng· laud has deteriorated," Proposers: Black· ledge and de St . CroL.... Opposcrs: Scrivenor and Burt. In bis opening speech Blackledge said that in the reccnt Rugby football international m atch against Scotlaud there h ad been far t oo many old meu on the English si{1e. The Scottish were a very young side. H e said too, th at in cricket the younger men were n ot properly trained and that the older men were relied on too much . In goU, running

and t ennis we rnrc1r bent cOIners frolll otllt" countries. H e saic that E ngland did 11111 take Sport seriously ,enough. The Fill ... werc the ideal athletes because all their Ii V( they wcnt through system atic training. After this speech tJle President lIIQv('d

tbat the deterioration of Sport should ht limited to a certain period, and decided tlmt the subject shouJd be clianged to " 1'11111 Sport in England h as deteriorated since befolt the Great War." In opposing. Scrivenor said that altllouj.!h

we sometimes had to lose to other llntiOli1l we were far more "sporting" in the lrlll

sense of the word, than our opponeuts. A a nation we took our games and at hletics a~ I recreation and a "sport," whereas atilt I peoples, particularly the Americans. tou. their ga mes as either a Iife·!oug habit or I religion. III America, athletes carried Uldl training to a ridiculous degree. It WII obvious that when we, playing 0. game, willi II we only practised as n recreation in our SPUI! time, met others who religiously and solewuly

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jlwcLised that ga me or sport for IUost of their bad influence o n sport as might be imagined, .. , hlctic days, we started distinctly hamliÂˇ and that the state of affairs in America was lipped. POt example, a Filln would just as far worsc. He gave us a somewhat iulUll run ten miles as we would walk two. ncturate description of the "dirtiness" of I ~' ('ry village had its running club, and baseball as played t here. H e said that far Iuulling was the national exercise. Scrivenor m ore lUolley was paid for a good baseball ,I",) deplored Dlnckledge's pessimism about 1>layer by an American cl ub than a u E nglish Iht' "rising generation" in our sporting " soccer" club paid for a professional. "lItlel. H e was quite sure that our young Their system of "barracking" was orIlhlctcs were well trained, and t ook their ganized, and that the English were uninitiated It I'tcations as " sport " and 110t as a business. in the art as yet. H e said that while the IIi seconding Blackledge, de St. Croix deÂˇ l~ lI gii s h crowd sho uted to encourage, the lIollllccd Professionalism as the curse of sport Americans "baHacked" to put a Illan off hi I he true sense of the word, adding t hat this his game. I ,,"uttl' was the bed-rock of professionalism On the motion being put before the ho use, III sport. I-Ie poin ted out that professionals Rake, Clegg2, H eyman, \Vhittall 2 and Roberts 2 III England. especially those ill Association spoke, and t hc re were several amusing a rgurlltllbnll a nd cricket, made sport a business m ents. 1!l IIlend of a pleasure. He a lso said tbat tbe In sunulling up for the opposition , Ih'lIes t football clubs could do what they ScrIvenor reiterated his previous statements jlh'llSed, by buyiug up good players. in a good speech, but Blackledge was able to Itoter, he pointed out how this country hold his own in his closing speech and put to hnd received the hardest hits in the Great ri<Ucule many weak poiuts in the arg uments Wnr, and how Sport had suffered therefrom. of the opposition . H e pointed out tha t the Ite deplored the lack of enterprise ill the English depeu ded far too much on individuals lit lUsh organisers, a nd tbat it was absnrd in sport. He gave this as the reason for our thllt. Americn should be allowed to win the losing the Test matches iu Australia and for I{ UHby Football Championship in the Olympic our failure against the "All Blacks." H e M,lIlIes after being beaten by Club sides in said that" barrackiug" in Hllgland had gOlle far enough, a nd crowds were often far from thlMCOlwtry . Ilurt, iu seconding the opposition, a lso sporting. On a division being made, the motion was Ihll"uled the pessimism of the proposers. lit' tlaid that professionalism had not such a carried by 30 votes to 9.

'rHE HARVEY SOCIETY. President: H . GOODIJURN, ESQ .

Hon. Sec.: C. H. BARNE'l"T. Committee: IIII ~ PR~StDl~N1'.

I:. VALPY .

G. S.

TUE HON. SEC.

S. D EWAR .

RODlNSON.

Ou Tuesday, March 3rd, twenty members of the Society paid a visit to the Canterbury E lectricity Works. The party was clivided into three a nd shown rOlUld by the .. shift" Engineer aud his two assistants. The boiler room was first visited, and the four Lancashire type boilers were inspected very thoroughly including a U devices for increasing heat a ud lessening smoke. From t his we passed all to the super-heater for drying the steam before it entered the Turbines and the Bcouo-

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miser which makes lise of the hot fumace gases for warming up the water which latcr enters the boiler. The Engine room was then toured. The first engine inspected was n dynamo driven by n simple steam eugine which has been going for the last twenty-five yents and is still used for uight work. Members of the party werc invited to test the attractive power of the field magneto and it was found to be quite hard to pull an iron bar away. From this the party passed to a dynamo driven by n double-expansion engine and so to the modern high speed steam turbine which was working at full speed. The visit cnded with a glance into the Acculllulator room and the Switch-board. Also before leaving the party inspected ill all its details a /)articularl y ingenious self-adjusting waterso tener which was in use. Another party visited tile works on Friday, March 6th .

On Tuesday, March 10th, two parties of twenty each visited the Dane John Brewery of Messrs. ] ude, Hanbury and Co. The whole process was followed frolll beginning to end. The Malt, which was seen by all and eaten by some, is the same ~s forms the main ingredients of AUenbury's baby food. This is passed through a crushing mill and then into a large copper receptacle with a false gun-metal bottom; hot liqnor (water ) washes all the best part of it away (tile residue being used to feed ca.ttle), This liquor is then mixed with hops and boiled vi?,orouslr by a steam heater, frOID which the ' Wort ' is drawn off 'and cooled on a r efrigorating plant. The cold wort is mixed with yeast in large tUllS and allowed to stand till it is necessary to draw off the beer and put it i.nto barrels or bottle it. The parties wcre vcry interested in the bottling del>artmeut which presented a fine collection a all sorts of machiues for washing alld brushing bottles and filling tbem with or without {arcing Carbon dioxide into the beer. On Saturday, Marcb 14th, E. M. Hawkins Esq. ga ,re a lecture ou "Arsenic." The President, in his introductory speech, pointed

out tbat the Lecturer was an important personage in the chemical world, being A former Vice-President of the Institute or Chemistry; he was now Analyst to every place of importance this side of Loudou , and he was meeting Witil the subject of hl~ lecture ill some form nearly every day of hi" lUe. The Lecturer started by declaring thnt it was not often that he had secn real Arselli~, but what is commonly called Arsenic is a heavy white crysta lline solid which is rcally Arscllk trioxide, He then weut on to deal with lilt' methods of discoverillg its preseuce. PirKl he demonstrated a rough test with Hydrogeu Su lphid e and another with Hydrochlorlt Acid and COI>per. Then he spoke of Marsh', test of whie I he showed us the npparaluK, but declined to carry out rather a delicnt,Âˇ test owing to a shortage of time. He passed round specimens of "luirrors" obtaiucll from this e.xperiment. He demoustratl'll one other met&od at SOllie length. Into A bottle were placed pure Zinc and Hydrochlorh Acid wtth a drop or two of Stannous Chloricll to accelerate the production of Hydrogel! The suspected substance was also added The prese.u.ce of Arscnic would liberate Arslni'l which would calise a yellow stain on Mercuri. Chloride paper. The Lecturer pointed 0111 that minute quantities of Arsenic exist III apparently the least probable places. III tests e.xposed it in Cacao. powder, Malt ami Bass, The Hydrochloric Acid of the Lab,.. proved to bc cxtraorclinarily free from it , In conclusion the Lecturer expressed him self to be very pleased if he cou ld at any Lillu give help to 8ny of tlle school scientists. Ou Saturday, March 2 1st, A. M. Rn~' gave n lecture to the Society all " l:'rimiU\t' Man." His lecture was illustrated by a rtw lantern slides and also by a large time cllllli on a blackboard, Firstly he dealt with 1111 age of the world a subject about which tilt'll has been a great deal of controversy aud whll'll is not yet settled. The Age of },tan, howeyC" call be traced back to a certain extent. 'I h.. chart ou the blackboard was a scheme showlll

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<III belonging to t he School collection, and â&#x20AC;˘ plniucd their usc aud how they had been

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Rake then discussed at saine length

\'lIriOIl$ "finds " in t he way of bones and kulls including the recent <tiscovery of the

kun of the Australopitheclls Africaulls at I nu ngs. 'Ve were shown slides depicting Ihe art of primeval lU a ll both on the walls "f his cave dwellings and on la rge bones \\htch , though some may think they nrc

n -llcicly executed , all display a good deal Ilf spirit and resemblance to life. The lecturer ulflilllnilled that t hese artistic works were lIurUy decorative and partlr to be used as I hArms. A similar rite is still practised among IIO l1Ie Australian tribes to this day . rn closing, the President e.xpressed a hope Ihnl the lecture would point a way for tbe \ uliid-be studeut of Antbropology and the I....'llirer expressed his willingness to bell' any IlI'h persall at auy time. SUM1mR TElUf, 1925. May 21st. Ascension Day. The Society's IIIIIIHd olltiug was spent this year at Dover 'IIKlle and Sl. Margaret's-at-Cliffe. A party ot 'ighteen , iucluding the President, set out 1111 the Dover Road afler the Cath edral Service. IIIIC persall however, developed a pUllcture II Bridge and retired from the uneq ual COllI! l : this was the only casualty of the day. 1,lIlIch was devoured ravenously by the tourists at n small wayside inn j ust o utside !I'lVcr where. a halt was called for a rest. tilt' pnrty then pushed on to the Castle and III due course were being shown round the by a gnide. They saw the fine Roman \\ t' I, the Banqueting halls and the collection "r Hid annonr. The "'President passed into the 1IIIIliuevai listening gaUery over the ban'pll'ling ball from which even the breaking ,I Ii match below could be heard. . Another

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guide led the party (and many others) round underground passa~es. He was very interested in the initials d isplayed on blazers und would not be ?,ersuaded that they did not stand for the 'Kanter bury Swimming Club." This g uide also amused everyone greatly by getting them caught in some of the traps which were used by the defenders of the Castle iu the olden times when it WflS coml1lon to prepare a really warm and bear ty welcome for ouy enemies. T he party t h en rode ou to visit the South Foreland r..ighthouse a nd to inspect the large eighteen-bullseye reflector which revolving in a mercury bath, is visible for twenty-seven mi les. Later, the seventeen waxed enthusiastic over an excellent tea which was easily obtained, thanks to the President, who knew the place. After a short r est the party ' rode back to Ca nterbury arriving safely, tired and somewhat late, but having, we believe, enjoyed themselves. At a committee meeting held on May 29th, C. H. Barnett resigned his position of H on . Sec. to the Society. In view of the fact that R. P. Valpy had already left the scl1oo1 aud C. S. Robinson was to leave at the end of the current tenn, it was found necessary to appoint two new members to the Committee. J . W. Poole wus proposed by Barnett and seconded by Dewnr, and C. L. Clemen ts was p roposed by Robinson a nd seconded by Barnett. Both were therefore elected. Poole was proposed by Baruett to be his s uccessor and the motion was carried unanimously . The new Hon. Sec. for 1925-6, therefore, is J. W. Pool e; and the new cOlUmittee is :-The Presideut, The HOll. Sec., C. H. Barnelt, J. S. Dewar, and C. L. Clements. The finances for the past year were found to be satisfactory. At the end of the season three \Var Savings Certificates were invested in leaving a cash balance of 45. 2d. C. H . BARNETT.

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THE MARLOWE SOCIETY. Presidetlt : H.

ESQ. Vice-P"esidetle : A. M. R AKE. Hem. Sec. : A. R. Dr.ACKtEDCE. SHARPLEV,

T.nst T erm the Society met regularly, and read "The Shoemaker's H oliday," "The Knight of the Burning Pestle," and" A new way to pay Old Debts." Interesting and amusing as these p lays are, and especially so the story of the heroic knight, they but serve t o emphasise the great superiority of Shakespeare t o the other E lizabethan dramatists . The type of humour is lower, the composition is greatly iuferior, the plots are somewbat dim and tangled. Dut, rough as they nre, these early comedies are full of a boisterolls humour which makes them How 0 11 and which covers up Ulany deficiencies in techuique and st y le. Two papers were read during the term. On Thursday, February J9th, the President read n paper on J ohn Milton. Dorn ill 1608, the Poet was educated at Christ's, Cambridge, where he remained seven yenrs, acquiring a great knowledge of t he Classics, which lie used to the full in 0.11 bis works. Mi lton then retired for sLx years to H ortoll , in BuckillgbamsWre, for the express purpose of becoming a poet. In 1632 he wrote the two exquisite compo.uion pieces, L'AUegro a ud 11 Penseroso. He h ad already produced excellent poetry, includiug the Ode ou the .. Morning of Christ's Nativity" and the .. Arcades," and showed great promise. In 1634 the Masque COIllUS was played, at the house of the Earl of Bridgewater. There then follow s a blank period ill his work. In 1637 the death of Edward King called forth "Lycidas," greatest of Englisfi poems, in wbich perhaps poetry reaches

perfection. Milton then toured in Eurn" going through France to Italy, ill will' country he travelled extensively. and 'HilI several e.,-:cellellt Latin poems, retumilw I· London in 164 1, he wrote the" ReaSOIl Ifl Church Govern ment," a noble piece of ptll At th e outbreak of civil wa r, Milton chnl~ strougly to Parliament and held a po~t ~I secretary to Cromwell during the COUlllIl!!1 wealth, but in 1651 li e beca me totally bJl 1II1 an affliction whicu be bore with great cOllrcl ~ ' With the Restoration Milton naturally rj II into disfavour. Poor aud blind, a widowl' with two daughters, he spent bis years III composing his JIlighty work" Paradise r,olll , unique for its loftfucss of thought and Vi~UIII of language. This was followed before hi death in 1674 by .. Paradise Regail1~1 and "Samson AgouiStes, '" great wor~ but paling before the Masterpiece. The President is greatly to be thallll:..1 for his paper, accompanied by mally wdl chosen e.... tracts from the chief works of thl' " organ-voice of Huglnnd . "

au Thursday, l\'I arcb 26th, Snell gil' his paper on .. Tbe Renaissance." There is much controversy as to till exact start of that movement wbicb 5\\'(·,,1 across E urope known as the Renaissolll' A movement which might have come ort\ II before it Ilclunl1 y did. It is often thoujothl that the dark ages, especially in Englnlul were completely dark, and yet they prodllU ,I t hree of the greatest thi nkers of all tiltH' DUll Scotns, William Oillam aud, above llli Roger Bacon, to whom can be attribtltl tl much of modern sciell ce. But unfortuno.t('l) the narrow-mindedness of the Chun II prevented auy ex pt:essioll and spread ill~ of their thought, and it is chic.f1y due In thIS that we know so little about these gn·.d men aud their learni.ng. It is a well-kuo,",,, fact that Chaucer had Ulet Boccacdo III Italy and it is from his connection with Ilill) home of the struggling will to learn, U,"I Chaucer carne to earn Ws title of .. tUorniuN star" of the E nglish Renaissance.

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And so it was in Italy that this movement ,.. t made itself Celt. Petrach, Boccaccio Itld lIten such as these, strove to revive the I.lIln and Greek authors, translated them llill!! made them known to all. Then it was 1I1'll the hunt for manuscripts began, the fII ll'lll families, such as the Medicid. sprang up IIII the Renaissance had started that swing

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The Annual Outing. whicb took plaee Mouday, June 29th, must surcly be reckoned oue of the most successful ill thc Society's history . Some forty Ulembers started from the school at 3 .15 p.m . for n cOlUltry spot just ou tside ChilhalU. Mr. and 1\1rs. Harris had previollsly wade n journey by car to discover a suitable place for tea, and niter stopping at three places in the pouring min, had sncceeded in obtaillllig perlUission from a farlUhonse to make lise of some fields belonging to it. Hot water wns provided by the owners of the farm for Illaking tea, and in a short time we sat down to a splcndid mcal. When all were feeling that they could comfortably eat 110 more, 1\1r. Harris s uddcnly produced large IlUlubers of strawberries. Wc fonnd no difficulty, howe\'er. in making them disappear. After tea the members walked about the ficld s. and. strauge to say, quite a number of photographs were takcn. They then returned home without allY serious mishap. though OIlC or two unfortunate pcople met with punctures. The Society's 1Il0st grateful and hearty thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. Harris for kindly providing such a magnificent tea, and for aU the trouble they have taken in connection with the outing. J.W.P., Ho" . SIC. 0 11

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particularly amoug t he jUllior m embers. We hopc that this enthusiasm will result in an Exhibition even better than those of previous years.

JORDAN.

I. I)AVEV.

I n the uufortunate absence of our Presi-

.111111, ~lr. Harris has very kindly consented

In lake his place for this term . \Ve assure hllll that ltis dutics will not, for the most IllI rt. be very arduous. At the close of the Easter Term Mr. Smith a lecture to the Society 011 .. Strcet I'hotogrnphy." He gave us some very lIselui hints from his own experi cllce, and also howed us some delightful exalllples of his IIW II work ill this directiou. i\lallY bcautiful street-scenes can be lilured wherc the play of s uushinc and Ihldow forms a prolUincnt part. The Society is very grateful to Mr. Smith It is lecture. KUVC

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The Annual Exllibitiou will be beld as II uul, during the last week of the term. The .1 ,lIk room has been in llse almost continually, lui there are s igns of great enthusiasm,

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COR RESPOND EN C E. N.B.-The Edilors declim: to accept any 1'l:sPQlIsibiJity co/mecied with llle opinions of fhe;r ("" pam/ellts. Name aua address must always be given, 1Iot necessarily for pztblica/iUlI, ! as a guarantee of good faith. To tho Editors of" THE CAN'I'U ARI AN. " DEAR Sms. Could n ot t he wWff be put into a sea ~ worthy condition or d estroyed ? As at presen t i t ouly t akes up room in the boatÂ· house. Yours, ANcmNT

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[We trust that aile or otller of Ihese suggestions will be Cllrried ord. Ed ., eatrt.]

To 'lte EdUors of" TIm DI~A.R

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wat ch whole clay mat ches, and prevell l Ihrll coming in the morning when t he m atcil l'l! III 0 111y h alf-day, Yours sincerely. E. K . CAM1(1I41

To ths Ed-itors of" TIlE C ANT UA RI AN," SrRs, Now th at a tree is actually begillll lll ~ I, ~row in t h e South Back Garden, cou ld lIot I II , jlUlk" which has from tim e to tim III th rown out of the gym., be cleared awity, as to enable other trees to grow. Yours, a budding horticult urist.

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Do you remember when the clock in the s tudy passage last struck the corrcct time. Yours sincerely.

TIc-Toc. [No, but rue f'emcmber when it struck 69 without stopping. Ed., Callt.] T o tlie Edilors of" TJ-m CANT UARIAN." Sm s, May I suggest t hat tbe times at wh ich m atches are due to start should be prin t ed 0 11 the fixture card. T hi s would enable school supporters frout the town to com e to D E AR

To the Editors of" TnE CANTUARIAN." SrRs, Could Itot t he" press" bike shed b(' 11111 into the same good order as the others ? At p resen t bikes are brough t out o( tit " p ress" with punctured tryres, and bm"" spokes. Yonts, weary with infl atilt DEAR

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Term begins. 3rd Sunday afte r Easter. Preacher. Rt Rev. Lord Bishop of n ly. 4th Sunday after Easter. Preacher: H S. Sharpley, Esq. 1st XI. v. Rc\,. A. S. Maync's XI. 1st XI. fl. Chartha1ll Mental Hospital. 5th Su nday after Easter. Preacher: Rev, A. S. Mayne. 1st Xl. v. St. Lnwrence C.C. Ascension Day. 2nd XI. v. DO\'cr College 2nd XI. Sunday after Ascension Day. PYcacher.- Rev. W, T. Clements. 1st XI. v. East Kent Ramblers C.C. 1st IV. v. St. Augustine's; "A" XI. v. Stone Honse. Whitsu nday . llerllloudsey Camp. Preacher: Rev. R. J. W. H. Potter. 1st and 2nd XL's v. St. l~dllllllld's School. 1st XI. v. St. I,awrcll ce " Thursday"; 1st and 2nd 1\', v. TOllbridge School. Trinity Suuday. Preacher,' Rev. E. Evans. 1st XI. v. COlltt's Bank. Exeat. 1st Suuday after Trinity . 1st XI. v. Depot The Buffs; 2nd Xl. v. St. I,awrence College. Scholarship EXilms. 1st XI. v. Dont College. 2nd Sunday after Trinity. Preacher: Dr. C. C. Weeks. 1st X I. v. Bnnk of England; 2nd IV. of O.K.S. 1st and 2nd IV. v. Medway R.C.; 1st XI. v. St. Lawrence C.C. 3rd Sunday after Trinity. Preacher,' Rev. J. T. Hales, D.S.O. 1st XI. v. Wye College. Anuual D.T.C. Inspection. 1st X l. v. Highgate School ; 2nd XI. v,. Wye College; 1st and 2nd IV. v. Chnlh

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4th Suuday after Trinity. Preacllfr,' Rev . F. H. Durnford. O.K.S. 1st XL v. Eastbourne College; 211d XI. v. Doyer College 2nd XI. 1st XI. v. St. Lawrence College, Ralllsgate. 5th S lIlld ay after Trinity. Preacher,' The Dean of Canterbury. 1st XI. v. 6th Suuday aIter Trinity . Preacher,' H . S. Sharpley, l~sq. 1st IV. v. O.K.S. 1st Xl. v. O.K.S. 7th Sunday after Trinity. Preacher,' COllllllemoration Service: Preacher,' Rev A. R. DeBars. O.K.S. Speeches. Exeu nt Omues.

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No, 12.

EDITORI AL , A forblight lUorc L .. A week !' .. Two days J." TO·~IORROW!! The CM,tnar'ian go to press to· ruorrow. Wh at have we forgotten to iusert? Ou every side we see heavy l'lklt of manuscript. and we look at i t sadly wondering how small it will aU be when printed. I 11,,,t i t is all fini shed and someone suggests taking it to Gibbs at ouce. So it is with joyous relief that the Editors scud t his number to press, trusting in the in,III IUCII lce of their readers for nit the faults Uley may fiud in it, We have suffered a great disappointment this term, inasllluch as our Headmaster has 111111 prevent ed frolll rettl~'lliug to School, and has now been ordered to Routh Africa for the winter. III lutends to land a t Cape TaWil and travel through the Union, visiting various other O.K.S. I! th e way, lUltil he sails by the East Coast Route from Beita 011 Marcll 3rd, 1926. We have .11 Ilutely no doubt that we speak for the whole school (past as well as present) wheu we wish III1 Il endmaster a very pleasant t rip and a safe anel happy return . Mr. Latter paid a short visit to the School before he left for Soutlt Africa, and at the same 111111 was able to take part ill the Unveiling of the \Val· Memori al Tablet, n detalled account of hII'l l appears elsewhere. As is usua l at the end of eacll SumlUer Term, a large number of people left the School in lilly Rnd we wish them every s uccess. D espite this great change the 1st XV. have managed to I 11111 nine old Colours which, however, we a rc sorry to see, has 110t prevented Dover CoUege hllhl winning both their matches against us. We compliment the Captain of Rugger all the III 1f(<'tlC way in which he has arra uged the Lower Gamcs, and we fee l sure t h at t his good work IIIll/lve its reward in the improvcmcnt of the XV:s of future years. _W itt

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Last term the Cricketers started brilliantly. b u t failed to keep up t heir good start; 1I f'" tbeless, we nre bound to admit that they bad !l tot of bad luck. At the same time. much to til disgust of Cricket" fans," the Boat Club continued to increase in size and prosperity. We wi., it lnck {or the future . Unfortunately we were unable to attend Camp this year owing to the ravages of Rub II (which official1l3mc is much lUorc imposing than-German Measles); but Scrivenor and D ll y attended a P.T. Course nt Aldershot during the holidays, and 've have managed to persuad e tlltl . to write liS a .. sparkling account" of their doiugs (vide O.T .C. News). We arc most gratified to see nn increase in the number of original contributions that Ii, come in this time . \Ve Ilre publishing as many as possible of these. and we should like to f('IIiItI ' budding authors and poets tllot rejection of a m a ul1script is ill 110 way to be considered n 811111. Oil the contrary. we urge thew to try again . We must apologise (or the apparent insanity of "Cubist." We trust tbat tilis will hI I last serious breakdown. Before concludiug, it only relllains for us to wish nil our readers n Merry Christmas !tllli Happy New Year; aud to offer our sympnthies to the silly little fellow who thought (apport nil quite se rionsly) that the Duke of Wellington was C.-in-C. in Flanders in 1914. All we eM is-" Das is t uoeh nicht der Welt End 1 .. Gentle Reader- l"arewell ! We leave yon to peruse the rest of this Magazine. II

THE HEADMASTER. It was with the deepest regret th at we heard that onr H eadmaster co nld not retulu yet. We h ad hoped to ho\'e him with us again , first, at the beginuing of this term, and II. when this fell through, at half-term . His doctors, howcver, disappointed 11S again and Olll! him to South Africa to escape the wiuter. We all look forward cagerly to seeing him baek till Summer Term, and it is a cause of great grief to some of liS that we shall have bceome (1 , before thell . )ofr. T,atter came down to Canterbury to s(!e how we were getting on 311(1 to say Coml War.:: he sailed. During his all too short stay from the afternoon of Suud ay, November Hlh the m orning of Friday, November 13th , he was am azingly energetic in thc way he wenl II the Sellool and met nearly e \'ery one again. Amongst other things, he was able to tnk , in the ceremouy of Ule UIl\'eiling of t he War )lemori nl Tablet, and to attend the retuTII 11 lfntch at Dnver. It gave us great pleasure to see him looking so lI~nch better than when he left us ill )1 quite his old self, in fact. Again we wish him a most happy and ('ujo)ahlc journey a ud the \'ery best of luck 111 I wny, and may he return safely in :\lareh quite ready to take up his job once more. Defore leaving us on ::';oycmber 13th, the Headmaster hanr1ed the following leUI.'r I, Ed itors of Tile CaIlIIW,iml:My dear School (Past and Present), I shou ld like through the mediulU of Tile C(flIfUllyiaJl, to express m y gratitude for 1111 yery kind inquiries which have been made after my health . 11S

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Rill now so much better that I feel a deserter, but my doctors forbid me to join up again I IIU I! T sn il for South Africa 011 November 20th . I am certain that this trip Will set me up illl t'olllpl etcly. and I look forw ard t o t a king up reglliar work again aft er Easter. Ileave Jor rII t March 3rd. :My address will be :--c/o Thos. Cook and Sons, Ltd., Capetown, S . Afnca, II t wi ll forward letters-a nd these will always be welcome. l know tbe School will go Oll as ever uuder Mr. Goss'~ capable g uidan ce. With every good wish, Yours as ever,

At.GERNON L AffER.

THE SCHOOL . Captain Captain Captain Captain

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C. H . BARNli.'TT, J. W. POOLE, J . S. DEWAR. HON. SECRETARY OF THE" CANTUARIAN. "

J . S. LEE. II HAI(NE'l"l' ,L. B. ANOREWS,

SPORTS COMMITTEE. A. D . Sf.ATER, T . V. SCRIvr~NOR, C .

L . Cr.EMENTS, A. L. Hrr.L .

VIRTUTE FUNCTI MORE P ATRUM DUCES. ItA lw.-Enter ed Sch ool, Jan ., '20; King's Scholar; Sixth Form, Jan ., '22 ; Monitor, Mny, '24; Vice-President Marlowe Society, Sept., '24; Vice-Pr esident, Debating Society, Sept., '24; Sports Committee, Sept., '24; Editor of Tile Gml/l/M ian , Sept., '24 ; Sergt. O.T .C., Sept., '24 ; Captain of the School, Sept., '24; Sports Colours, March, '25; Parker Exhibition, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. III,AC IU.EDGE.- Eutered School, Jan. , '20 (J .K .S., May, ' 14) ; Sixth Form, Sept., '22 ; 11 0 11 . Sec., H ouse Committee, May, '23; H on . Sec., Mo.rlowe Society, Sept., '23; ~ l o nitor , Sept ., '23; Sergt. O.T.C., July, '23; House Monitor, Sept., '24; C.S.l\I., Sept., '24; Eclitor of The Call1llal'ian, Sept., ' 24 ; 1st XV., ' 24 ; 1st XI., ' 2 4-'2 5 ; Jlives Pair, '25 .

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\V. K. Cr.ARRE.-Elltercd School, May, '21; Sports Committee, July. '23; Hon. Sec. Crlrk.1 '23-'24-'25; Monitor, Jan ., '24; Sixth Form, :M ay, '24; 1st XI. , '24, '25; 111,1 of Cricket. '25 ; Editor of Th e Ca11tllarian. Sept., '24; Captain of Games, '24 '~, Captain of Fives, '24-'25. V. C. DE ST. CROIX.-Elltered School, J a n ., '21; Monitor, Sept., '24; Sixth Form, Sept. •. ~ I 1st XI ., '23. '24, '25; Captain of Cricket, '25; Sports Committee, July '24; II".

Sec. Debating Society. Sept., '24.

B. C. SNEtT•.-Entered School, May, '21; Monitor, J 8n., '25; Sixth FOrln, Jan', '25; 1st ~ \' '24, '25; Sports Colours. '25; 1st XL, '25; Se rgt. O.T.C., Jan ., '25. D, G. BUS'toN.- Entered School, Sept. ' 19; King's Scholar; Sixth } ;'orlll, Sept., '21 ; 1111' Sec. H ouse Committee, Sept., '23; Sergt. O.T.C., '25; Scholnr of Trinity Colh'M Cambridge, G, S. RODINSON.-Eutered School, Sept., '20; Sixth Form, Sept" '22, C, E, LATTER,- Elltered School, Jan ., '21 n.K .S" Sept" '16) ; Sixth Form, Sept., '24. A , W , PULLAN,-Entered School, April, '20; Sb.::t.h Form , Sept., '24. J , B. COLLlER.-Elltered School, Sept., '2 1 (J .K.S., Sept., '20 ); Sixth Form, May, '25 , K . L, F , BURT.-Entcred School, Jan. , '23; Sixth Form, July, '25. E . B . L Ewls.-En tered School, May, '20 (I.K.S., ' 18); Hol me House, H o use Monitor, Sql! '23; 1st XV., '24. R. S. l\fouNT.-Entered School, Jan ., '20 (J .K .S., ' 17); 1s t XL, '24, '25; Sergt. O.T.C., M '24; C.Q.M.S., J au .. '25. R. A. FINN.-Bl1tered School, Sept., '20 (J .K.S., Sept., ' 16); 1st XV., '24-'25. J. H . TERRV.-Elltcred School, Sept., '2 1 (I.K .S., ' 18); 1st XL, '24, '25. L . BncK.-Bntcred School, Sept., '22; 1st I V., '25.

VALETE, R. L. J ordan, A. Robertson, J. F. D. Wylson, D. E. F. H. J ackson, D. C. Franklin, R. 'I Castlcy, H . A. J acob, E. L . Worsfo ld, R. G. Wingfield, N. V. Bacon, F. D. Brient, W. F . Ill, H. P. Griffiths, J. D. Forbes, F. F. Goode.

SALVETE, J. F. P . Collard, C. G. A . Paris, P . H . Herncry, R . J. I . :MOOll, D . A. BUllcombe, II Horsley, J. F . Glennie, H. F. Chilton, F. W. Collard, J . f •. Hall, C. J. B . Murray, D. B. Pcrt P . E. Pilcber, C. R. Broughton. G. C. Phillips, H. W . Stevens, P. 1•. I. Watson, D. O. Whlll A. R . R. Kent, M. E. Williams, V. F. Ireland, B. T. Hill, K. C. J acob, J . B. Bassett. L . 1\ Bancroft, R. G. Barrctt, D . R. Collyer, L. S. Smith .

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SPEECH DAY. lh~

'rhe anuua l Speech Day celebrations took place all Monday. July 27th. The sermon OtulUcmoro.tion Service ill the morning was preached by the Rev. A. R. Bcllars, M.A.,

The attendance of parents and friends of the school at the Speeches in the Chapter House III Mlcrnoon was not as large as usual, lllany not coming 011 accollut of the inclemency of the 1I!I'r nnd the warnings issued by the llÂˇredical Officer regarding the exposure of children to I' fllclcmics slightly prevalent ill the School at the time. The VIth Form presented the following Speeches :I I' N IC from" KING RICHARD II " (Act IV., Sce ne I ) ShaJeespeare. I<lug Richard II . J. W. Poole. J)lIke of York J. N. B. Lain~. I Lenry Bolingbroke A. W. Pullan. gar! of Northuwberland V. C. de St. Croix. ,.,. K. Clarke. Ulshop of Carlisle '" Abbot of Westminster J. S. Lee. C. E. Latter. Altendunts { R. Morton. 1 (1 l1e from" TIlE ACHARNIANS .. A ristophanes. OIkaiopoUs A. M. Rake. Alubassador A . R . Blackledge. Amphitheos D. A. Somerville. li t-raid J. N. B. Laine. Iist udartnbns W . K. Clarke. Policeman ... D. G. Buston. lIlli e from" I.E BOURGEOIS CENTlLHOMME" lVloliere. M. J ourdaill (Le Bourgeois Centilhomme) J. W. Poole. I.e Maitre de Musique...... J . D. Neil. I,e Maitre a Danser C. H . Barnett. Ije Maitrc d'Armes ... V. C. de St. Croix. I,e Mattre de Philosophic A. C. S. Adams. 11 .. Laqunis ... J. S. Dewar. I he Speechcs over, the Acting H eadmaster (W. N. Coss, Esq., l\LA.) rose to deliver his It find prescnt the prizes. He welcomed the Dean (Chairman of the Governing Body) t IIII' OUter members of the Chapter present- the Archdeacon of Canterbury, the Archdeacon 11111141011<:, Dr. Bickersteth and Canon Gardiner- and also the Mayor and Corporation of the II lI fl all the others present. H e thanked the preacher of the anniversary sermon for his 11' , nnd extcnded a special welcome to the Scnior O.K.S. present, the Veu. Archdeacon of ,I , who beeamc an a.K.S. ill 1866. :Mr. Goss next referred to the r egrettable absence of the IIIWltter. For forty-four years Mr. Latter had never once failed to attend Speech Day" III rot," as King 's School boy, as a.K.S., as assistaut master, as Headmaster of the Junior ,I, IIlId as Headmaster of the King's School. But the length of record was not the chief It Hml the Headmaster had upon their remembrance that day. Mr. Latter occupied a very Ii I position in the School by reason of his loug association with it in so many 1 Iii O\><lcities and he (Mr. Coss) believed the good character of those who went frolU the .1 WItS nrgell' due to the personal influence and example of the Headmaster. They would

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be glad to hear (Mr. Gass went au) that encouraging reports had been received lately of his II nlt h Latter spoke confidently of being able to return to them next term. They earnestly hopell none more earnestly than he (Mr . Goss)- thnt that confidence was well grouuded. l\{r.

The King's Sch ool had a health record of which they were justly proud, and l10thiug 111••1 happened during the year to Ulldctl1line their confidence in it. They took their sha re III 0 ... national epidemic of Iufiucllu in the early montus of the year, bllt they had llO serious <:e,I.1 plications. The Junior School had some trouble with mumps last term, but had atoned fot II I indiscretion by showing a perfectly clean bill of health for the whole of this term . From M ~ 16th, among the Seniors, they had the plague of what before 1914 they knew as" Germa n Meash ll No one of the seventy patients, however, had been in the very least ill, in fact, they had ailiu I I! in the very pink of condition. For the sake of variety nn attempt was made to introtlw Chicken Pox, but owing to vigorous action on the part of the authorities this had been connu , to four cases. Speak ing of the list of successes won by past and present members of the School dudll~ the year, 1¥Ir. Goss offered his congratulations to A. J. W. Pritchard, of Trinity College, OXfh111 on his First C.lass, Final Honours, School of Jurisprudence; to K. 1. Topliss on his Pirst CI M"I the Modern and Mediaeval I,angllages Tripos; and to D. C. Duston, who had followed lip iii distinction gained in the Higher Certificate last year in Mathematics by securing an Open Schuhu ship for Mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge. The long list of Matllematical distincllltl won at the Universities and Woolwich was the di rect result of the vigorous and untiring teRr lll1l of l\'1r. Rosenberg , who for twenty·five years had devoted his quite remarkable gifts to the SchUl His activities were not confined to the teaching of Mathematics. For many years he hnt! II t charge of the Science teaching also, and up to Ul<'. last Ids lectures all General Science had greatly appreciated by the Sixth and Fifth Forms . Another senior master wbo hod left thelllill Chris tmas was Mr. Percy Godfrey, who had presided with distinction over the School Mti for thirty years. :MallY would long look back with the greatest pleasure on the deliuhll concerts organised by Mr. Godfrey at the close of the Christmas Terms.

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Mr. Goss rep9rted the very satisfactory record of the O.T.C. in Camp and 011 the AIIII~ I I Iuspection, the flourishing states of the Harvey and Marlowe Societies; aud the successes 811 hll I in Rugger, Sports, Cricket and Rowing despite occasional difficulties caused by infection . Lastly, Mr. Goss announced a very generous benefaction to the School 011 the part 0 ' III :Field who was a scholar from 1867 to 1873, and returned, after a very distinguished carCI" Oxford, as Headmaster froIU 1886 to 1896. He had given practical proof of his deep-r(llli I affection for the School by conveying to the Dean and Chapter, as Governors of the School, II freehold of a block of fi ve honses ill Broad Street which adjoined tile School buildings. II deed of cOllveyance had a lready been executed, Dr. Field retaining only a life interest ill II property. Mr. Goss felt sure that the School would appreciate this most valuable II' generons benefaction. After the prizes had been presented, .Mr. Lloyd Jones, in a Iew well-chosen words, I ' amid much applause, e.'<pressed the gratitude of the Staff aud of the School to Mr. Goss rOI II energetic mauller in which be had carried out the extraordinarily difficult task imposed 011 III by the absence of the Headmaster. Before reading the list of distinctions gained during the year, the Dean read the foll n",h telegram sent by Mr. Latter froUl Axensteill: .. Heartiest greetings and good wishes. Alii II you. Headmaster." The School having signified its approval the Dean proposed to teh)", ... the reply :- " King's School. Warmest greetings and best wishes for h appy return. "

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The Dean said Mr. Goss had expressed admirably what they all felt as to the absence II II fi nly of the H eadmast er, bu t of Algernon T,atter, O.K .S. Speaking all behalf of t he Governors I" I lrnlscd vcry highly the abili ty and conrage with which l'l.1r. Latter h ad assum ed the position t h'ucl m8s ter at a very difficult time in 1916 whell all the Public Sc hools of England were hard 1111 hy t he war. In the absence of the Head maste r they had been vcry fortunate to ha\"c Mr. ! ,II. ns Acting Headmaste r. The Dean wished to ex press the gratitude of t he Governors to :Mr. I" fo r the energetic way in which he had filled the position . After what he had said a year ago .. Ih e desirability of a strengthening of the connection between the School and t he Uni versities, 1111 I}cn n was very gratified fiy the winning of an open scholarship by Bus ton , and th e two First I,. S WOll by T opliss and Pritch ard, while th ere would be six entrants to Oxford and Cambridge hI October. H e said there was still room for improvement. The Public School system bad I I 1\ enormously in)>opu)arity and cfficiency d uring tbe last century and it would h ave to undergo III more searching tests in the future. The King's School was fortunate in its unique ellviron II ul tlIId his tory and in its connecUon with th e Cathedral Foundation. These were great ad"luRCS over Illost m odern schools and univcrsitics, and it was up to each individual member "ii School to sec that he made the best possible use of them , so that be would be full y armed I III(' Tests of Life and would show up well to the credit of his School and his Country under the .. t IIcrlltinising tests. T he Speeches over, the guests were entertained to tea on the invitation of the Dean ul ' hapte r. Owing to the bad weather, tea was served in t he Cloisters instead of in the .. ,Âˇ u Court.

PRIZES ADJUDGED DURI NG THE YEAR, 1924-1925 . ~lI pt n in' s

Prize (MilclLinson) ' Ilissical (BrougMon)

Mnthematics (Mitcl,insOtJ) Modern Lang uages, F rench (MitcMlIson) Modern Lang uages, Germ an (G reaves ) Nntu.ral Science (Mitchinso,,) 1 ~ lI gli sh Literature (Streat/eild) ... ' Iflssical Com p05it ion (Dean Farrar) .. . i' rl vnte Study (Edward Blore ) Classical) Pri vate Study' (Edward Blore) Modern IIR Un Prose (P. H . H orsley) ... , .. Ilreek Prose (M c D owall) . .. , .. 1 ~ lI g li sh Essays (Galpin) Ilcogrnphy .. . ... . .. Nn tllral Hist ory Collection (Headmaster) Of/lwiug . .. .. . .. . luqlle Prize (Martyn M owll) Ph oLography (G Oltg /l) Senior .. . Photography (Gough) J unior.. . .. . It nding and E locution (Harvey Boys) Senior HClntllllg and E locution (H arvey B oys ) J unior

A . M . Rake.

1924 A . M. Rake. 1925 J . W , Poole. D. G. Duston . J . W. Poole. V. C. de St. Croix. G. S. Robinson. D . G. Buston. 1924 A. M . Rake. 1925 J. ,V. Poole. A . M. Rake. A . M. Rake. J . W. Poole. J . W. P oole. A . M. Rake. E. R. Nichols. A . M. Rake. } aeq. J. M. G. Cook J . S. Reacher. J . W , Poole. R. L . lord an. R. T. Tripp . A. R. Blackledge. A, R. p , Fox-Male.

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History, VI. Form (Stanley) Va. Form (Galpin) ." Army Cl ass (Head M aster ) Vb. Form (Head Master) " I V. Form (Head Mas ter) French , I V. t o lIIe. F Ofm s (G reaves) Mathem atics. Diy. I. (Harrison) Army Class (Harrison ) Div. II . (H arr isolJ) .. Div. III. (H arrisoJ') .. Div. I V. (H arrison ) Chemis try and Physics (Sets)

Not awarded . T . V. Scri venor. W. G. Stonehousc. R. A. Fillllis ... M. T. Lord. ' , J . R . S. W aters. G S. R obinson. C. H . Barnett. G. W. Gray . R . J.... Williams. F . H . Compton. J. S. Lee.

DIVINITY PRIZE S. K. F . Vnl py. 1924 O. H . de St. Croix. 1925 B. C. Snell. P . C. M. Franks. J. S. Reacher. H . S. Nettleton. n. C. M. H odson. R. B. S. Chettoe. D . I. . F erguson. G. A . Allen . R. R . W . Ashby. E. R. Nichols. Not awarded. R. D. S. C11ettoe.

VI. F orm (Brougllto1J> (Midsummer , Galpin)

Va. F orm (llf arsllall Wi ld) ." Arllty Class (A YchdeacoJ,t MaidsloJl e) Vb, F orm (Marshall IVdd ... . .. IV. Form (Marshall lVi/d) Remove (A rchdeaclm oj M aidslollc) J [la. Form ... . .. JlIb. F o rm

nfe. Form Elwy n P rize (Senior ) E lwyn P rize (] tulior ) I.ower School F ORM PRIZES. VI. F o rm, Classical Scholarship Set (Chri stmas) Va. F orm (Christm as) "

(MidslIlUlIler , Gor don)

Set II. Latiu P rosc V a. F orm , English Rssay Army Class (Christm as, Matheson) (l\'UdSlll11l1ler, Matlltscm ) .. . " (Natural Scicnce, (H ammonds) V b. Form (Chri stmas) " (Mid summcr) IV . F orm (Christmas) " (Midsummer) R emove (Christmas) .. (Midsummer ) IlIa. Porm Ch ristm as) Midsulllmer ) I IIb: 'Porm Christm as) Midsu uuuer ) IIIc:Fonn Christm as) Midsummer)

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J. \V . P oole. A . C. S. Adams. R . S . Grant. W . B . Clegg. K . I.. V. Burt. A. G. H opewell. C. H . Barnett. C. H . Ba rn ett. J. H . Gillington. G. A. Battesbury. J. R . S. W at ers. J. G. F. W . Roberts. W . E. E lvy. E. H . Whi tt al!. V. D. Ravenscroft . J. F . H . Cronshey. J . W . Clegg. R . l\L Cl arke. H. D . P a rsonsÂ·Smit h. Ai. A. Charlton.

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Drawing ."

D. C. Frankliu. A. T . P . Wetherall. P. J. C. Westall . D. R. Read. T. G. Wilde. A, E. C. Bredin. G. A. Allen. R. R. W . Ashby.

Prcnch

R. F. Picciniuo.

(Midsummer, Nell) Na tural Science (Mifc/Jinso1J) Irl story I ietatlen ... "

( ~cograp h y

MLlsic

Hliglish I.iteratn re (EvQ1ls)

W. T. Hodson. J UNIOR SCHOOL PRIZES.

Ira. Form

Christmas)

rib. Form

Midsummer) Christmas) Midsummer) Christmas}

R. J ones. F. H . Potter.

D. C. D. Kenuedy. H. R. E. Wallis. B . C. H ollingsworth. B. J. V. Matthews. J . C. Rudgard. D. H . Dore.

lie. Form .. (~"i dsulnmer) I. Parm (Christmas) .. (Midsu mmer) Divinity (Hodgson) : I r (f , Form

D. I. Hill. P. H. G. Scott. B. J . V. Matthews. G. G. H . Candy.

lib. Form J I e. Porm

I. Parm HlIgUsh:Il a. Form

D . I. Hill.

lib. Form li e. Form

P. H . G. Scott. B. J . V. Matthews. G. G. H . Candy. J . R . J olles. w. A. I.arge. A. R. R . Kent. B . T. Hill. R. M. Marshall.

I , r·'orm

r.fnthcmatics (Christmas) (Midsummer) I)rn\~'ing . . . J)lctation .. . Music

Anniversary Preacher . I ~II ( R IW. A. R. Bm,r,ARs, M.A. , Diocesan and Domcstic Chaplain to the Bishop of Wakefield,

O.K.S .• (1898- 1908). The List of Anniversa ry Preachers goes back to 1714.

Exhibitioners. O. G. DUSTON (Rose), Open ~'lathematical Scholar, Trinity College, Cambridge. A. R. BLACKI,EDGE (Rose), Emmanuel Collcge, Cambridge. A. M. RAKE. Parker Exhibitioner, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

T he Harrison Bequest. A. M. RAKE (Parker ), Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

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The Anderson Gift. R . I •. J ORD AN .

The Gilbert Gift. B. C.

S~mr.r. ,

Queen's College, Cambridge.

The O.K .S. Gift. w. K . Cr.ARF.. V. C. DE ST. CROIX .

The

Waddin~ton

Gift.

C. S . ROBI NSON , Pembroke College , Cambridge.

Present Holders of Exhibitions. ·R. H. J UC KI.~S (Rose) , P embroke College, Cambridge. D. S. HEESOM (Rose) , Scholar of St. John's College, Cambridge . ·B. T. WAC1~ (Parker ), Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. ·B. H . CARSON (Parker ), Corpus Chris ti College, Cambridge. K. I. TOi>J..ISS (Parker), Scholar of Corpus Christi Collcge, Ca.lUbridge. R. C. WILKINSON (R ose). Exhibitioner of Pembroke College, Cambridge. A. P . BRI ~NN AND (Bunce), Exllibi tioner of St. J ohn's College, Cambridge . O. H . DE ST. CROIX (Rose), F ord Student, Trini ty College, Oxford. C. H . GmsON (Stanhope), Trinity College, Oxford, Kitcl1ener Me mori al Scholar. C. C. L . B UCKWlU,I, (Specia.l Exhibition), Organ Schola r, Ori el College, Oxford. ·Vacate this July .

Scholars. Elected Novembey, 1924. KING 'S SCIIOLARS. PRODATIONERS.

J U ~IOR.

J. S. Lnu.

G. A.

DA't'I'F.RIlURV.

W. d'A . MAYCOCK.

D. Co r..F.S.

A. C. GOOLD.

S cllool HOflse. C. A. BATTF,RDURY.

G. W. GR-AY. A. E. J OWI<it'r. A. DEoll0Ro..srooTJI. I •. F. SAT,ZMAN. ENTRANCtt SCllOI,A RS. Langley H ouse. O. W. GRAY.

C. R . Sl\t1TH.

H olme H ouse. W". D'A. MAVCOCK,

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Elecud J1me. 1925. KING'S Senor.ARS.

J. E.

SENIORS. I~m',[,[MAN .

D. A. SOM]~Rvrr.I.g. C. I,. Cr,I~MgNTS.

R. M OR'I'ON. A. C. S.

ADAM S.

J UNIORS.

J. n.

SPEARMAN.

R R . N ICHO l ,S. C. I,. S EABROOK .

G. "V. GRAY. R. '1'. TR I PP. C. I-I. FRl~ND.

PROBATIONERS.

C. G. A. PAR IS. R. C. OHClJ,râ&#x20AC;¢. P . l\L H gi\lgRY. R . J . I. MOON.

P. H . I-I. G.

PO Tn~R

UUlL'ior $c;hool).

F. E.

:Mur, Ll~NS. n R ITTl~K. Gr.gNNn~.

H . F.

CII H,TON.

J. F. ENTRANCE Sel l o r,AR S.

School HOlts/! .

R. C. ORCrr,t., C. C. A. PARIS. P. H. HE~tERV.

Langley HOllse. I. :MOON .

D. A. DUNCOMBE. GRJ~AVES Sal o r.ARS.

Senior: G. E. DASUWOOD. jWlior.- H. D. DAWSON.

Academical a nd oth er Dis tinctions gained d u r ing the year , 1924-1925 . II , G. DUSTON

u. rio

J ORDAN

1(. I . TOI'I,ISS

\ J.

\Y. PRITCI IARD

It , '. Wn,KrNSON

I,. AI,I,EN I', R. BURNH1"l'

II . l'KA'M'

Opcn Mathcmatica l Schola rship, Trinity College, Cam bridge. 19th place in Exa mina ti on for Naval Cadetsilip (Eugineering Drauch) Special n utry . Sch olar of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Class I. Modern and Mediaeva l Languages 'i'ripos. E lected to a Ma nllers Scholarship fo r Modern Languages at Corpus Christi College . F ord Student of 'frinitr College, Oxford. Class I., Pinal H onour, School 0 Jurisprudence. Exhibitioner of Pembroke College, Cambridge. Class IL , English 'fripos, Open Theological Sch olarship ar Durham University. Class 1. and Certificate of Honour, Final Bar Exami nation. 2nd place in Examinatioll for Paymaster-Cadetsbips in the Royal Navy. 3rd place in Examiuation for Admission to Colonial Police.

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TH ORN DRURY, X.C.

H. W Ar,POL I~, C.D.IÂˇ:.

l-I.

,v.

CREi\mR, M.SC., F.r.C., A.M.I.C.IL A. F. C. 1.UXMOORE, X.C.

C. H. C. CLARKE F . WATSON . . .

H . H . G01,os:o.n1'1I C. W. RAKE

R1W. T . K. SO PWlTlI M AJ OR W. S. SCRUJ)\', O.D.l~ . A. G. WEI,l.S

Recorder of Dover . Elected an H onorary FeUow of 'Vorcestcr College. Oxford. University Reader at Cambridge 0 11 Sir Robert Redc's Foundations, for 1924 . Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, K ing's Coll ege, I,Qudon. Elected Member of the General COllncil of the Bar. Elected Member of the Legislative Council of the F ederated Malny States. Appointed Consul-General at Philadelphia. Travelling Studcntship of t h e Architectural Association : Second year course. Assistant to the P rofessor of Pathology, C uy's H ospital. Vicar of All Sai nts. Maidstonc. Appoi nted H onorary Canoll of Canterbury Cathedral. Indi an Army. Mentioned in Dispatches (Wnziristn ll ). Exhibitioner of Worcester College, Oxford. 2nd Clns.~ Final H Ollom s School of Mod ern H istory.

SCHOOL N EWS. Congratulations to the follow in & o n being appointed l\Âˇfonitors thi s term : - 1', V. Scri veuor, C. 1.. Clements, O. I t. Davey, Ie Morton, F. A. Eustace, W. A . Somer ville.

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Congratulations to the following on being prOll1oted to the VIth Form :- J. H . GillingtOil, F. Hutchinson, E. R. Nichols, lJ. E. Pegg, T . V. Scri veuor, R. S. Gr ant, R. de C. McCr acken.

Also to the followi ng 011 receiYing their colou rs : Cricket colours, after the St. Lawren ce m atch :I st XL-A. I t. Hill, n. C. S nell. 2nd XL- E. B. Lewis, R. A. W. Bi uny, R. D. J-learder, P. l\L Fra nks, H. C. H oney , G. C. Valder , G. R. Smethurst. Rowing colours, after th e Chatham R. C. r ace : 1st I V.-L. Beck, W. n. Clegg, \Y. A. P . Costling. 2nd I V.- O. 1.. Da,'cy, R. P. Caudle. Football colours, after the H arlequins' m a l ch : -

1st XV.-T. V. Scrivellor, I". S . "M. Bader, E. B. Ince. 2nd XV.-J. l\L C. Cook , R . P. Caudle, R. F. Pi cci nino, D. W. I,ove, J. S. Lee.

We had hoped t o have the H eadmaster back with us officially by half-term; but this was not to be. He h as now been ordered to South Africa for the winter; and we IIIl1llt hope for his return here next Easter. It hA il been a great pleasure to see him at the SchO(11 for a few days, and the obviolls improvement in hi s health is cause for great thankfulncSi.

We were very sorry to h ave to say goodbye to :Mr . Rylauds so soon . We Of!' very glad to welcome Me. N ash , and hO[l! that hc will stay longer.

IHiss Platts, we arc sorry to su)', unex pectedly took leo\'e of us at th e e ud III last term. We t h ank her very hea rtily ({II all she has doue for li S during the last two years, and our best wishes go with her . IIt-1 position as 1\lalroll of the Sch ool House sid. has been takeu by Mrs. :r.,-rorrisoll, w h om some of us m et last term. We believe lhllt

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she has already found a warm place in the hearts of those who know her, and it is ou r hope that her stay with us will be long and hnppy.

for r eading furposes. \Ve welcome t he contiuuation 0 a " brighter studies" movem ent, begun last t erm by the repainting of the Back Stuclies.

We arc very sorry t o heat t hat Mr. Monck tou, who was here as a m aste r a short UTIle ago, has lost h is SOl1 in Meso/)otalllia. I Ie h as the sy mpathy of all 0 us ill his bereavement.

'1'. V. Serivenor and O. L. Davey spent an enj oya ble twelve days. free, gratis and for nothing (th e Corps paid their expenses) at the Army School of Physical Training. Alders hot, at the begi nuing of t he S Ulllmer holidays. An account of their activities appears elsewh ere. ,

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' Vc offer our h ear ty

cOll~ratulatjons to th e person or persons responsible for having lhe goa l-posts Oil Blorc's Piece painted blue uud white.

," notice-boards under

The the ar ch es have Inlely bee n improved, with t h e object of Hcvcntillg naughty bits of paper playi ng Ilg in the Memorial Court. It only remains lor str ay articles of clothing t o refrain from tll sposing themselves about the Norman Hlaircase.

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It might be well to p oint out. at the sam e

time, t hat Aldershotis no pl ace fo r the s lothful.

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:Mi ss S kipwith h as not been at all well this terlll, and for some t ime was confined to bed. We are glad to see h er up aud about again.

Congratul ations to R. D. R earder on " ,nching the third rOllnd of t he Under 16 Hoys' Tennis To urnamen t at Queen 's Club.

Nurse, t oo, was in bed for some time with 'l'ollsili t is, and we were sorry to lose her for a ile week-end. We only wish that" \Vee .. N urse, who took h er place at H odgsou's Hall for a week or two co uld have stayed with us as well.

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' Andrews on p layiug We congratulate L. B. rt )r Ule Rest v. Lord 's Schools at cri cket last holidays, an d also for t he Young Amateurs t.he Youug Professionals.

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Mcmbers of the XV. who require tuition

Langley House has once m orc been troubled with an infectious disease-a few cases of Chicken-Pox. The culprits have n ot, h owever, interfered with the School routine, except ill causing oue or two Sch ool m atch es to be scratched.

. tlldy closely the methods adopted by Mr. Itl'ynold's dog, .. Twister." 'I'he latter would 'IIrll\ a va luable addition, we beli eve, to lill y Sellool l)ack !

Congratulations to t hose members of t h e O.'l'.C. who passed" Practical" Test "A ." We woneler h ow man)' will pass the Theoretical I

.. Dev." and Cullen 's" have been m nde In nccoulIllodate two pi tches each this terlll, hl"t cnd of only Olle as previollsly. This is 1\ ij rcat improvem ent, as it is p ossible for )IHlrc pcople to have several gn llles of Rugger I II.h week.

Gruesome noises are t o be heard proceedi ng front the vicinity of t he band-room at aimost"all hou!s of the day. " Partunullt lUontes ..... .

III dribbling a rugger ball would do well to

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'fhc Studies in the Sch ool H ouse have 1,1 (I ll fitted with electric ligh ts of hi gher III )wer; being also" opaque," they I)rovide li ll Illumination which is very com ortable

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A little episodc which may h elp some of to rem ember the differeuce between 'l)ol1voir ' and . so, voir .' A certain member o the VI. Porm was asked .. When would you say . J e n e p e ux vo us parler ' ? " .. If I were dumb " was the answer. liS

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Ou Wednesday, October 14th, Dr. Bryden lectured to the School au .. Wild LiCe ill South Africa." Dr. lhydeu, a well known African Big Gamc hUllter, is the Cather of an a .K .S., and ill, consequ ently , well acquainted with the Schoo1. His lecture was illus trated b y m any iuteresti llA lantern slides. The early I)art of th e lecture dealt elliefly with the natural resources of the cou ntry and the mode 0 li ving. The slides s howed mines and quarries whi ch appeared wild enongh to please anyone. Th e lecturer wcnt all to the types of houses, mostly of lIIud fi nd thatch , th e chief lIle a u s of transport, the g reat trek wnggous and SO Ill C types of natives, H e dwelt parlicu larly 011 t he native King Kh ama, whom he described as " the whitest mall hCl ever kuew," Dr. Bryden had llI any extraordin aril y good slid es depicting every type of a nimnl ill South Afri ca frail! thc d iminuti ve Springbu k t o the mighty Elcph a nt. They were secn III th eir na tural ha unts and in the act of performing thcir Ilnturalmovclllcll tS. Finally, and 1II0st interesting of all , ca me Photogral>hs of the m agnificcn t Victori a Palls including some taken by the lecturcr 's son at th e height a the worst drought ever expc ri enced in that region. On r: rid ay, Octobcr 30th, Captain A . B. Carpenter, V.C., R.N. gave a L a ntc rn Lectu H' on .. The Dlocking of Zecbruggp." There was a la rge attenda nce of some fort y visitors o tllt'l than thc School. Captain Carpenter himself was the heart a nd sOlll of that mc morable fighl 0 11 St. George's Day, 19 1R; a nd , in his OW11 words, if the only s urvivor on the bridge of lil " Vindictive had been killed, soweone else would have had to gh-e lhe I ,ecture. The blocking (II the canal cntra nce has bcen aptly described as a .. hazardous undertaking" a nd the lecturtl began by s howing us how, theoretically at any rate, it was impossiblc of accomplishment_ mea us of aerinl pholo~raphs, plans, and sections he m ade clear the dcfeusive systcm of Zc brugge. The n followed photograph s of the t y pes of s hips engaged. Captain Ca rpenter's description of the actual fi ght was 1lI0st vivid_ It was p acked with tittle desc riptions of indj\'idu al heroism, too numerous t o rela t e, which called forth thunders ilf a ppla use from his a udience. It is impossihle ill a s hort space to do justice to Capla h, Ca rpenter 's m a nlier of relating this epic story, and we trust that all o ur readers a re sufficicll U), patriotic to kllOw the main facts intima tely.

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THE NEW COVER. As has already been indica ted, it has been found necessa ry to rellcw the Co\' â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ of Th e C""/II"I'ian as the old block from which it was being printed is rapidly wearing out Blltl droppin g to pieces. It was finally decided, by those to whom it was left to settle this matter, lIlIIl it was d esirable t o aclhere as uearly as p ossible t o the old d ~si g ll, only m aking one or two ob vlau altera tions. It m ay be of interest to some to recall h ere the famous mell represented on our cover. The medallion ill the t op left-haud corn er is a copy of the cngravi ng of King Henry VIII in t he H all . The School was actually founded in the 7til cenlury, but was reCh" s titllted by King Henry VIII. ill 154 2. The School was governed by his s t a tutes, a mended II Charles I . The fOlludation, instituted by him, of a Headm aster (Archididascalus) 1111

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" 8slstant Master (hypodidascalus). and fifty scholars. still persists. The other medallion '"r,rcsents Archbishop Parker, who in 1569 founded , in all , five scholarships at Cambridge, to w lieh the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury were to have the right of uomination, and to carty wllh them rOOIl1S on the north side of the quadrangle of Corpus Chri:o;ti College. The first cont of arms au the left is that of Archbishop Craumer, who materially helped Il cllry VIII. in his ecclesiastical reforms and greatly benefited the school, especially in the matter ,,' statutes, in doing so. The second coat au the left belongs to William Harvey. the famous discoverer of blood l'irf' Uintioll, O.K.S. (1588- 1594). PrOlll the School he wcnt t o Cambridge, grad uated as B .A. In 1597, beca me M.D. of Padua ill 1602 and of Cambridge ill 1604, l\LR.C.P. ill 1604, F.R.C.P. III /607 . He was appointed physician to many g reat personages, finally being created M.D. OKrord, and elected Wardell of 1\{ertOIl Coll ege. The lowest coat au the left is that of J ohn I,YllCh , S.T.P., who, after being educated at t he lug's School nnd St. J ohn' s, Cambridge, became Dean of Canterbury in 1747. He !Unst warmly and generously support ed the interest.,; of hi s old school by every means in hi" I,ower, and the School shonld be especially gratefu l to him for the appointment of thnt ,U"lnguished scllolar and gentleman, Dr. Deauvoir, as Headmaster. DeJow the right·halld medallion appears the coat of Archbishop Parker. These same 'Hill S lUay s till be faintly seen 011 the mantelpiece of the Grange Study. The middle coat belongs to tile family of Archbishop Winchelsea. Robert, the forty1IIIIth Archbishop of Canterbury, became unanimollsly elected Chancellor of Oxford University hi 1288 and Archbishop in 1293. A most learned and distinguished O.K.S. Finally we have the coat of arms of Dr. John Boys, educated at Canterbury and Corpus l IIrtRli College, Cambridge, M.A., and Fellow of Clare Hall, and finally Dean of Canterbury. Anyone who is interested enough to enqui re further should refer to Tile Calltuarian of I tlly, 1888, when this cover design first came into being. As for alterations, observant readers will soon pick these out. The view of Ule Norman IlIlrease has been modernised and the War Memorial and Court of Honour included in it. The ,h ool tnotto--" Age dum agis "- has been added below the School crest. It is interesting u l~ le that Ulis motto is not a. relic of the past; it was first put Oll the school crockery by Dr. I'hlll! not so very Ulany years ago. The leopards on Harvey's Shield have h ad their spots added " I In'l t nud o ther minor faults in heraldry t bat appeared before have also been corrected. We should like to exprcss our gratitude to H . H. Goldsmith, Esq., O.K.S., who, though H l y busy, has spent a lot of h is val uable tim e in redrawiug the design for us. We thank him "'I,\t hcnrtily for all the trouble he has tnkcn. At the same time we should lik e to thank J . S. Reacher who s ubmitted a lIew design . • We have said already, it was decided to retain the old cove r and so we found it impossible to IIU '~ C nny use of Reacher's drawing. C.R.B.

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THE WAR MEMOR IAL . Armisti ce Day saw the completion of the School War Memorial, the greater part of which lh,'llicated four years ago. On a bitterly cold and wet morning, at about 11 .30, the Arcl~ i'I 'll or Canterbury unveiled and ded cated the Tablet bearing the names of those from thIS I UM)! who made the Supreme Sacrifice.

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The Archbishop. in the short address which he delivered, said: " Up and dowll the country on the walls of parish. churches Rud in the suushine of village greens, we arc adding at tbis time imperish able records of our couutry's story. We commemorate there among their homes and their friends t he m en and lads who, from every single parish in the lund, wellt forth a t the call of King and Country , at the call of Cod and Right. to m ake their sacrifice and service aud to r egard not their lives unto lhe death. T hose local r ecords everywh ere are priceless. T hey give Hew sacreduess to every village. They give abiding remembrance among us to almost every fa mily in the laud. But there arc central memories as well. These belong markedly to ourlublic schools. School!! like our own King's School a re au inherent part of E nglish histor y au English life. They ell shrine traditions with which noth ing else ill the world competes. Among these stalld~ this ancient school, with its pulsing history of m any centuries. The contribution it h as made to the best things ill I'~llg1ish life has been continuous and has been fu lL And n ever did Lhla school rise more buoyantly to a great occasion Lhan under our own eyes in the Creat \Va,r. She could do nothing greater than she did. We a ll expected of h er nothing less. Of h er sons more thnu eight hundred wen t forth; of h er SOliS one hunclred and forty·six ca me not back. In reverence wt.. remember it to·day. It is ours in proud bereavement, ill deliberate h ope, to COllllllemorate till' achievcments of th ese great years ill the doings of our country's sons, and t o-day parti cularly III the history. the present-day history, of our grcat school. Could wc do it in any way more fit! . than by setting in the- midst of our school life this upstanding Cross whi ch was sOlelllulr, dedicated four years ago? And n Ow we have added, upon our old grey wall. the record whi e I p reserves for the generations which are h ereafter to spcnd their school years h ere, thc namcs 01 those whom the school deligbteth to honour. H ere, whatever is best and d ecpcst hI ollr me mory, in our faith, in our r esolve aud hOI)e, will fiud its inspiration, its benedictioll, 311(1 its power. May H e Who has blessed us for twe ve hundred years bless and guide 115 still. W" beltevc, nay we know, that He will. .. I arpeal to you boys, one and all, to makc something real, something practical, of tlthl enllobli ng 0 our history, and day by day, while life lasts, to live worthily of so great a h eritag '." The H eadmaster (who was prescnt with us all t his occasion) thanked His Grace in til l' llame of thc School and said it seemed a fitting th ing that he should complete the dedication IIf the Memorial which he was unhappily unable to COUl IUCllce in 1921. Mr. Latter also thanktl l the Architects, J\'Ir. H erbert Baker and Mr. St. J.. eger, for the trouble they had taken to prodll cr such an excellent design ; a nd the Contractors, i\'!r. Browning and :Mr. Armitagc, for thcir lII o~ 1 able execution of it . He wcut 011 to remind people, howevcr, that the payment for the Melllorl ni had n ot been quite completed, aud he a ppealed again to all those who really love the School to help in clearing off the remaining sum of only about £350 which the War Memorial Fund $It 111 requires. The Tablet, Ulcasuriug approximately ten feet by eight feet, is of Clipsham stone, aud I_ placed on the north wall uuder thc Archcs bclow the Big Schoolroom. 1t is s urmounted h)' the School Arms (in bluc and silver) with gold leaves below it and the inscripti on, all a gohl ground, "Remcmber these who gave tileir lives, 1914- 19 18." 'fh e namcs are ill blue and till date of leaving the School in r ed. Our War Mcmorial is now complete and we arc justly proud of it. It only relll a ill ~ lit complete the War Memorial Fund. S urely a special effort call be made, ill respouse LII t hc appeal of our H eadmaster , wl10m we hope to havc b ack with us soon, to wipe 0111 thc comparatively small alUount of £350 wbicll is all that 1I0W remains! "Remember thcse who gave their li ves, 19 14- 19 18." " Therc's not a breathi ng of the common wind That will forget thee ." (IVordsworlh).

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CRICKET. 1ST

XI. lI1ATCHES.

KING'S SCHOOl, v. ST. LAWRENCE. C.C. A return match with the Club was played all St. },awrcllce CrOllnd on June 27th , rcsllltill~ ill a draw. St. Lawrence batted first and s t arted oadly. Cremer leaving with the score at I, be.tug clean bowled by Dewar. The next wi cket fell at 35 and then a fine stand by :Major ' nUander and I.iclItena nt Joy was made. J oy hit vcry cleanly. while his partner scored mther more slowly. The partnershi p r ealized 77 rUlis. In order to save the regular bowlers, four other bowlers werc tried, and there was little ill the bowling. Captain Malldit bit hard for 43, lIud the Club decla red with 205 for six wickets. The School innings was somewhat dull as there was no time to m ake the runs. Clarke batted in good stylc for 39, some of his off drives being IHlrticlllarly good. Of the olher batsmen, Dewar and Andrews hi t well. When stumps were 'rite School fi elding was fair. Colonel ,Ifawn , t he School score was 127 for seven wickets. 11Cllows bowled weU, taki ng 4 wickets for 15 runs in 12 overs. K.I NG'S SC I-IOO l ,. ST. LA WRr-~NCH , C.C. 15 39 C. K.. Douglas, b Blackledge W. K. Clarke, Ibw, b Fellows R. S. :\iOllllt, b J 0)'... 2 H . 1" Cremer, b Dewa r ... o 38 I. A. D . S inter, b Pellows ... 0 Major Call ander, c and b Dewar 64 H. B. Ince, c Joy, b F ellows 8 l,t. R. C.joy, b Terry G J. S. Dewar, Ibw, b Fellows 32 J . Dean, b Dinney 43 \ . I•. Hill, c Joy, b I·'raser 14 Capt. R. ~in udit, not out.. . 17 I,. H. Andrews, c Douglns, b Fraser 15 G. P. MOllut, b ~'Io unt ... Il . A. Bitmy, not out I Major W. Fraser, not out 8 ,\ . R. Bl ackledge ) Lt. H . G. Dcreham I n. C. Suell Did uot bat. Rev . \\1. Frost 1 Did not bat. J. 11. 'rerry Colonel F ellows 14 Extras: b, 14 ; Ib, 1; w, 16 Extr as: b, 7; Ib, 4; w, I ; nb, 2 'rotal

... (fo' 7) 127

Total

(lUllS. dec. closed) (for 6)

KINO'S SCHOOL. D OWLING ANAI;VSIS_

Fraser

Joy ..

Fellows Cremer Frost Callander

Ovcrs.

Maidens.

7 9 12 7 4 3

2 0 0 ST. I,A WRENCE, C.C. Overs.

Dewar Terry Blackledge ... Clarke Binny Hill .. . Slater Mount

12 10 G

7 3 2 3 3

Runs.

13 23 15 24 20 9

Wkts. I

4 4 2 0 0

Maidens.

Runs.

Wkts.

2 4 0

57 21 32 29 13

0 0 I

14 14

I I

0 I

0 0 I

205

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KING'S SCHOOL v. WYE Cor,LEGE. Pl ayed on the St. Lawrence Ground and lost by 77 runs. This wns the only time that lil t' School b atting broke down. The School won the toss and went in to bat . de St. Croix W (llIl caught in the slips in the firs t over and in the fourth over two morc wickets fell. The only tw u batsmen to show nny resistan ce were Dewar And A.n d rews. who both hit well. Dewar's score ." 26 included a six. T he illnings closed for 89. Wye made a very good start, the first wick(,1 falling at 66. Taylor and Duffield both hit very hard , Taylor scoring five con secutive fOUTS III one over. He scored sixty runs in under a quarter of an hOUT before he was well caught nui! bowled by Biulty. The innings was declared closed at 166. In the second innings the SCh(l(l1 batting was evcn worse than before, the inlling's defeat only j ust being saved. KING'S SCH OOL. 2l\'l) INNINCS, 1ST I NNINCS. II/ V. C. d e St . Croix, c Tay lor, b Champneys o b H aines W. K . Clarke, b Hain es 3 absent 1Il :1 t i c and b H aines J. A. D . S later, b H aines ~ R . S . Mouut, Ibw , b Haines t st H arford, b H aines 14 E. D. luce, c Taylor, b Champl1 eys 4 not out J. S. Dewar, Ibw, b Haines . .. I 26 c Satow, b Cb ampncys :I n. C. Sncll, c Machin, b Haines 2 not out II A. L . Hill , c H aincs, b Champll eys o b Chall1plleys II I,. B. Andrews, c Tinley, b T aylor 28 c Hnrford, b Champneys II R. A. Binny, tun out t c Satow, b Champneys A . R . Blackledge, not out ... 9 b H aiucs 1/ Extras: b , 1 ; I·b, 3 4 Extras:

Total

Total .. .

WYB COLLEGE. A . 0, Chccksfield, b Slater G. I~, Harford, c and b Dewar A. H , Haines, C Iuce, b Sinter H . J. Taylol, c and b ninuy C, A . W . Duffield, not out H . O. Champneys } K . S. Machin H . M. H allunertotl D'd t b t M . L. Tinley 1 no a. A . H . S. Satow W . Gardner Ex tras: b, 2; I·b , I ; W , I ; nob, 4

47 20 17 60 14

8 166

Total (for 4 wkts.)

WYE COLLEGE. BOWLINe ANALYSIS.

Champneys ... Haines Taylor Chatnpneys., . H aine:;

(for 8)

1st Innings. Overs. Maidcns. 12 0 12 3 I 0 2nd Innings. Overs. Maidens.

Runs.

40 39

Wkts. 3 5

Runs.

Wkts.

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KING 'S SCHOOL v. HIGHGATE SCHOOL. Played at Highgate on Saturday, Jul y 7tb, a nd lost by 93 ruus. The School WOll the loss and decided to bat on a beautiful wicket. A very poor start was m ade, 3 wickets being dowu for 25 fUll S. Slater, however , batted very steadily at a tilll e when th ings were going badly IIml at IUllch the score was 72 for 5. Immediately after luuch two wickets fell without furth er nddilioll to t h e score, but Hill a nd Snell put up a vcry good stand (or the ninth wicket. Hill played very confidently. while Snell played a most patient innings. These two added 64 for tile IIll1th wick et. T he in nings closed for 142 . The Highgate bowling was vcry steady. especiall y thnt of Hay, and tbis was backed up by good fielding. O n Hig hgnte going in to bat, th e first I)n ir put on 104 fo r the fi rst wicket, both batting in delig htful sty le. After th is, how4wer. wick ets fe ll qu ickly and 8 wickets were down for 160 runs. H owe ver, when 'Vebster a nd PIlc.her got togethe r, little respect was shown for t he howling, which ba d lost Illneh of its sting. Itor t he ni n th wicket seventy 1'11115 were pu t O n , Webster m nking some very good shots, while Pil cher h it hard . T he illllillgs closed for 235. T he School fielded quite well, alUlOugh m a ny lUllS were lost t hrough overthrows. It was unfortunate t hat the School should have been with!lut Clarke; through his absence t here was li ttle variety in t he bowling. Terry is to be COllN,rAlulated a u bis splendid bowling. He bowled 110 less tlUlII 26 overs, in which h e t ook /lve wickets for 88 runs, although feeling the effects of a strained muscle.

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KING'S SCH OOL. S. Dewar, b Stuart .. . ~ . Slater, b Robills .. . C R MOlUlt, lbw, b Hay .. . \ . C. de St. Croix, b Hay ... It. 11. Ince, b Pilcher I,. B. Andrews. c Robins, b Stuart 1\ , I â&#x20AC;˘. Hjll, c H ny, b Webster It A. W. Biuny, c and b Stuart II. Terry, I) Robins I C. Snell, c Clarke, b Webster \ R. Blackledge, tlot o ut Extras: I-b, 4; W, 1

T ol ul

HIGJ-IGATIl SCH OOL . R . W. V. Robius, c Ince, b Blackledge C. A . Carter, Ibw, b Dewar R. L . Stuart, Ibw, b Terry C. O. M. Morris, c Andrews, b Terry P. JJ. Clarke, tun out W. H . Webster, b de St. Croix R . Furnell-Smith , b Terry J. W. Luck, b B lnck ledge 1<. B. :Moore, b Terry A. n. Pilcher, tlot out C. 1'I1. H ay, bTerry Extrns: b, 14 ; I-b, 6; n-b, 2

33 2 6

o I

T otal

14 2

HIGHGATE SCH OOL. Overs. Maideus. Stuart Hay Robins Pilcher Morris Webster

Runs.

Wkls.

3 2 2 1 0 2

1'2

KING'S SCHOOL. Bowf.,mG ANALYSIS.

Dewar Terry de St . Croix Blackledge ...

Binny

Overs. 16 26 '4

5 12 1

Maidens. 3 5 2 2

9 I I

39 4 4

31 4 22

235

9 40 67 12

Ruus. 76

81 13 25 10

Wkls. I

5 I 2 0

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KING'S SCHOOL. v. O.K.S. Played 0 11 July 25th, resulting in all easy win for the O.K.S. by 97 tUIlS . O.K.S .. 011 winning the toss, batted first on a drying ground. R. J \Ickes and G. P. Mount opened, Mounl takhl" some time to settle down. The score mounted steadily to 54 when ]uckcs was out for a useflil 29. AU Giles appearing, the score increased rapidly. the pair adding 154 (or second wicket. At lunch the score was 162 for one, Mouut 52, ]llckes 63. After lunch, both went for the bowlhlK. Giles was o ut, hitting across a good length bnU. Mount soon followed; Juckes theu hit harrl for 52 ill 25 minutes and St. Croix declared at 3. 15. On our going ill, Slater soon left and Mount was out I'ust before tea. After tea, St. Croix and Cla rke by determined batting. took t he score to 125, w len Clarke was bowled for a nice 59, Illce then scored 3 1 while St. Croix scored a singLe, and St. Croix beiug uufortunately run oul the remaining wickets fe ll for only 28 runs. The School bowling and fielding was very poor, and many chances and runs were given away. Clarke played his best innings of the season, being very sollnd all the ofT. O.K.S. R. Jnckes, Ibw Cla rke G. P. Mount, c tnce, b T erry W. B. Giles, b Cla rke R. H . Juckes, not out R. H . Osborne, b Terry H. C. N. Leakey, c Terry, b Dewar H . 1•. Cremer, st Andrews, b Terry F. H . Sayers } E. T. Gage . O.H.de St. Croix Old not bat. P. H . Cadney , Extras 'rotal (for 6 wkts. dec.)

151'

KING'S SCHOOL. W. K. Clarke, b Cremer ... J. A. D. Slater, b Cremcr R. S. Mount, b J IIckes ... V. C. de St. CrOIX, run ont E . B. luce, c Giles, b Osborne A. L. Hilt, b Osborne J. S. Dewar, b Giles L. B. Andrews, b Osborne B. C. Snell, c Gas.e, b Giles J. H. T erry, b Giles ... A. R. Blackledge, not out Extras

287

Total

29 78 87 52

10• 5

Hill

Mount Snell Terry

III 7

31 II II I

" II

1011

XI. BATTING AVERAGES, Innings.

Andrews Clarke 11Ice Slater dc St. Croix Dewar Blackledge

;'t!l

16 13 16 16 15 15 14 16 15 8 13

Times Runs. not out. 4 355

0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 2 0

*SiglLifies not out.

271 309 298 268 192 102 173 163 60 90

High est Score.

Average.

73' 53 39 48 60 38 23 34 56 32 21

29'58 20'85

19'3 1 18'62 17'86 12'80 12'7 5 12'35

10'86 10'00 6'95

'rim 1ST

Terry Dewar Clarke de St. Croix ... Bl ackledge

CANTUARIAN

481

XI. BOWLING AVERAGES, Overs. 255- ' 171 '3 124 '4 33 130-3

l\·rdns.

Runs.

656

Wkts.

45 36

549

21 5 24

375

409

Iiso bowledSlater : 8- 1- 53- 2; Mou n t: 3- 0- 14- 1

Average. 14 '57 15'25 18'75 16,00 20-45

Hill: 6- 0- 33- 0,

CRICKET RE'l'ROSPEC1', The eleven did not fulfil expectations, when it is considered that there were eight old Inlours in t he tea m ; but at auy rate , in their inter·school matches they did vety well, in more Ihnu one case owing much to the fearless hitting of the tail. We may safely put down Ih e leam's confidence to the able coaching of Alec H earn, who worked wonders in improving Ih(' batting stren gth of the team. We lIlay think ourselves as being very lucky indeed to have Ilhtnillcd the services of snch an able cri cketer. T he balting of t he team showed much improved consistency from last year, Clarke 1, !!we aud Andrews playing many valuable inuings. Of the rest, St. Croix2, Slater and Dewar, lIU1dc some useful scores and MOllnt played a lUost valuable iunings, at Dover, but his general 'Uflll was disa ppo inting. The bowling was good aud t here was plenty of variety. Terry bowled , ('eedingly well throughout the season , keepi ng a vcry good length, and Dewar and Clarke IUII'ked him up vcry ably. Blackledge proved rather erratic on severa l occasions. Andrew's wh'ket.keeping was in valuable to t he side. The fielding as a whole was keen and good, only ',tiling to be maintaiued on one occasion.

TUTOR SET CRI CKET, The draws and results were as follows:Choughs Choughs Grypholls

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Martlets Swallows

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Swallows

Herons Hawks

}

Tie-Replay

}

Cboughs

Herons

Choughs.

The Choughs created rather a s urprise by winning this year. A Illost exciting contest 4 tlCCll between the Herons and H awks, which resulted ill a draw, but on a repl ay, the Herons I,!"ved victorious. In the final, the Choughs beat the Herons surprisingly easily, but owing to ,'lIlher conditions the final was restricted to one day. Tbe keenness shewn promises well for 11111 futu re. For the Choughs, Blackledge bowled well, and a very prrmisillg young cricketer III f:oold, shewed hilllself capable of withstanding fierce onslaughts from some of the 1st XI. J,.. wlcrs. Of the nOIl·colours, the following showed promise :--8mith 1 (8w.) , Lander (I-1K .) lllllyer2 (Cu.), Hare (HK,), Gonld (CII,). Taylor (M.), Fish (CII.). Smithl (CH .).

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1ST X I. CH ARACTERS. v . C. DE ST, CROIX (Cnpt .).-8t. Croix led his t eatll well a nd showed considerable skill a nd I)owers of obser va tion in th e managem ent of his field a nd bowling. rr he had bet'll free raUl t he cares of Captaincy he would h ave made m orc runs. H e is a sound bat with a s trong defence a nd has a variet y of powerful scoring strokes o n the off, a nd, toward. the enc1 of t h e season, he developed un excellent scoring stroke off his legs. As a r ull he was much too a n xious to star t scoring as 50011 as he went in, in order t o pave the way for his later ba ts1lIen und , ill conseq uence, he frequently got himself out agai nst inferl,,' bowling. H e in vari ably showed his best £ofm against th e better bowli ng. When 01111 se t , he is a fast scor er a nd diffic ult to di slodge. I-I e is an alert a nd en ergeti c fi eld with a ver y s afe pair of h ands. He mi gh t , wi th ad vantage, have mad e more usc of him ~1t' 1I as a bowler . W . K . Cr. ARK l~ (Vice·Capt.).-A sound a nd s ty lish bat. H e played some good innin gs, bu t h n~1 the mis for tune to s t ri ke a bad patch in lhe midd le of t he seaSOll . Hi s defence is 11111( II improved, while his attack is vcry strong, some of his ,. off " s t rokes being p a rticularly good, especially the dri ve past e xt ra·cover . His only weakness lay in his Inabili ty tu p lay t he fast good length ba ll a ll the leg s l ump _ As a bowler. his pace h as iucreM(,II, combined with a d angerous swer ve, but he has been a pt to overpi tch the ball. Sa fe Iii the fi eld . J . A . D . Sr.ATER. -P la yed so me very usefu l inuings, b u t like lIla ny others has not been at 11 11 confiden t ill bat ti ng against slow bowling. P ossesses a good va riet y of shots and h ltll the loose ba ll harel. R a th er disa ppoin t ing in th e fi eld . but at t imes, excelle nt . J . H . T ERRV.- As a bowler h as got t hro ugh a u enormo us a mo unt of work . Keeping a n accuratl le ngth t hro ugho u t t he season, he has bowled par t ic ula rly well agai nst other schools. 11111 speed off the pitch and <.:onsiderable brea k·back were his chief assets. Alt ho ugh h amll capped in height a nd reach , rather d isappoin t ing as a b at. A safe fie ld in t he slips, hul slow elsewhere. R . S. MOUN'T.- A d isappointing bat who did tlot do hi msel f justice. l-lis chief fa ult was tllill he d id not play th e ba ll h a rd eno ugh . ]11 spite of t his, his iunings of 56 at Dover W I~" q uite one of the best seen th is season . Alw ays en ergetic in t he fie ld, bis picking· l1 p III t imes being fi rst· class. L. B. AN DREws.- Has kep t wicket admirably th roughout t he seaSOIl . I-Ie bas takrll some excellent catches, s t a nding up t o fas t bo wlillg, but when give n clw ll ces of s tulllp l ll ~ h as shown an incli nation to sna t ch a t t he bails. As a bat, develo ped into a s trong hi ll I" a nd played m a ny useful innings, especia lly in School matches. A . R . Br,ACK I.r·:DGE.-As a bowler, his length has im proved, but at times hns been very errath An imp roved ba t who has saved the side more t ha n once. A keen a nd e ne rgetic fie lt! E. B. rNCE.- Altho ugh uno rthodox in style, has learn t to hit the ball clean a nd ha rd, scorlU)I most of his runs on t he leg side. H e played several useful iunings, b ut his chief f(lUl! lay i n bis feeling for the good length ba ll a ll the off. Safe in the field . J. S. DEWAR. -As a newcomer t o th e side, h as bowled very well. F ast right h a ud . he keeps 1111 accura te length, m a king t he ball swing considera bly. An u1lo r th odox b a t , with fClw s trokes . R a t her slow in the fie ld . A, L . H ILI•.-8aved m a ny runs by his good fi elding in t h e o ut·field, his picking up bel li pa rticularly good . A painst a king ba t , who improved considerably t owards t he end II the season . B . C, SNELL.-Came into the side ra ther la te, but played some good innings. H as showu SfC'1\I patience as a ba t , but a n inability to pl ay slow bowling with a ny confi dence. Ralh ., apt to feel for the good length ba ll . Very keen in t he field .

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J UNIOR SCHOOL CRICKET. Captain :-D. T. HU,L. Vice-Captai,L.- K. C. ] Aeou .

The Parrots' XL, greatly depIcted s iuce 1924, did better thou paper results would show, 111 Ute two drawl! matches were largely ill their favour . The a ctual record was :-'Von, 3 (St . Hd lllllUd's Juniors, Roches ter Choir School, Wootton Co urt) ; Drawll, 2 (Rochester King's "hool Juniors a nd DUlUpton H Ollse; I.ost, 5 (Eddington Ho use-twice, Warden HouseIwlce , and Canterbury Choir School). Dakcr2 was the stylist alllong the batsmen, and shoul d be good sollte day. Haines a nd IIII P hit rea ll y we ll for quarter of an ho ur all t he St. Ec1mllltd's ground . (Haines took 22 off 1111 over, but he will not repeat this ill later years against lUore mature bowling unless he stands IIfllo the wicket) . Jacob played straig ht, and Ashendell 011 occnsion hit cheerfully. H ai nes and Wetbera1l2 had to do all the bowling , and both deserve praise Wetherall howled at the stu mps the whole time, and H aines is learning to do so. Both can turn a bit. A few good cat ches were beld . Baker:l was the best fieldsman in the team, with lIm '. II nker2 and J ohns ton next. The ground work was rather bette r than that of last season, but oh I if they h ad seen Sussex on the Beverley ill Canterbury Week I The thing needs brains as well as agility. HiII 3 showed a mind of his tillite n sensible lUind.

O WIl

in captaining the side, a ud sometimes it was

H.S.

ROWING. THE SCHOOL v. O.K.S. ( 1ST IV.) This race was rowed at Pordwich on F riday, July 24th , nnd resulted in a win At the last moment the O.K .S. were unable to produce I'ompietc bont and conseq uently h ad to borrow Morton to row" 2 " wh ile Godby" coxed " lh cllI. The School stnrted frO Ill front statio n, bllt fa iled to get m oving properly right at the h"~d lltring. .'crivcnor's stroke was considerably slower than usua l. but the boat drew away UlothUy fro Ul t heir pursuers . Gostling took an ex cellent corner, after which the O.K .S. began I" draw up. Tell extra bard strokes gavc the School a. slight advantagc again which thc O.K.S. It lllU cdiatcly began to reduce until a nother" 10" was given . Thc t ime of thc School IV. was I, Itl a nd conseq uc ntly the bard work of indi vic1urumClUbers wos wasted. T he first Boat sprinted hcorous1y; the O.K.S. responded equally vigorously and just got home first. The School If1W was lUore rowed o ut than it had ever becn in any of i ts other races.

lur the O.K .S. by a quarter of a length. I

The crews were : O.K .S.-J . R. F . Popplewell (bow); R . MortOll (2); E. Doyley (3); C. H . Gibson (1III o ke: Capt .) ; R . A. Godby (cox). Tim SC II OOl~. -l â&#x20AC;˘. Beck (bow); W . D. Clegg (2) ; C. H . Barnett (3); T. V. Scrivenor IlitlU kc) ; W . A. P. Castling (cox) .

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SUMMER FOURS. The Programme of the Summer Fours was as follows ; 1.

SENIOR

FOURS.

Our HOUSE BOAT.

Haddock ..... ", . ..... .. ........ . .... . . . . . . .. b \Villia ms .................... .. ...... . ......... b Nettleton! ................. .. .................. 2 Compton (Capt.) ......... . ............... 2 Candle (Capt.) ............. .......... " ...... 3 V. Lord ............... ,', .... " . . ............... 3 I-I utchiusOIl ... " ..... , ....... " ..... ,. ,.,Str . Adallls .... , ... , ........... , ..•••• ", ..... Stt. \Velch .................. , ...... , .. , ........ Cox Win1lsY$ :-Out House Boat by 2i lengths. Tim e :-4 mins., 24 sees.

Spillerl ........ . ... "., ... , ........ , ..... . . Cox

JUNIOR FOURS.

R obertson 3................. .. .. . .. ........... .b P . Slnitht .......... . ........................... 2 Turucr ........ .. .................... ........ . 3 GilUngtou (Capt.) .... . ............ .. ... Str. Martin .. ..... ..................... .......... Cox

Winners : -Read's boat by t length . 3.

\VhitttaU2 ...................... ............ b Cornelius .......................... ..... . . .. . 2 Read (Capt.) ............................ . .. 3 Thiede ............ .... . ... ... . ............. Str. \Velch ................. ................. . .. Cox

Time :-3 mins., II secs.

JUNIOR FOURS .

Nettletoll2 ... ...... , •••.• , ........... . ....... b Butciler.............. .... ................... .b Druce ............ , ....... , ........ , ............. 2 1'lcCrackcll., ............... .•••••....... , .... 2 Valpy (Capt.) ........ ...... .. ... .. .... ...... 3 v. Haluilton ............. ,', ..... . ... ... ........ 3 Steveus ...................... . ............... Str. Castley (Capt.) ......................... Stc. Godby ....... , ...... .... . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . Cox

Winners :-Vnlpy's boat by t length.

SpiUerl .................................... Cox

Time :-3 mills ., 7i sees.

MIDDLE FOURS. NEW HAr,L BOAT.

OLD HALf. BOAT. Emery (Capt.) ........... ...... . .......... .. b Evans2 ...... , ......... . .................. ... .. b Pitt ............. . ... .. ........................ 2 Gostling2 ............ .. . . ... . .............. . . 2 'fripp ............. . . , .. . . . .................... 3 v. Clarke·\ .............. . ...... .. ................ 3 Frcnd .. ......... , ........ .. . ..... .. ....... Str. Franklin (Capt.) ................ .. ..... Str.

Roberts2..... , , ........... . ....... , .. , , .. Cox

Willmrs :-OJd Hall boat.

Easil,-.

Preston ...... , . . ..... . . . ..... .... ....... Cox

Ti me :-4 mins ., 21 sees.

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NURSERY FOURS (FINAL) .

Clarke l ...... ........ . .• .. . .. . ... . .•..•... . . ... . b Lainl!z ." ........ ,.... ..... .. .. ... ... ......... b Hellling (Capt.) ....... ..... . . .. . .. ..... .. .. 2 Clcggz.......... ..... . . . ...• •. .. .. ............ 2 Plumer .. ....... ... . .... . . . .. ..••••........ ... . 3 v . Northcote ........ ... . ...... . ...... . ....... .3 Hodsouz.......... ....... .. . . ...... , ,, ...... Str . Gordon (Capt. ).......... ........ . , ...... Str. Robertsz ......... , ............... ... .. ... cox Preston . .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .... , ...... Cox

Tim e :- 3 mins. , 37 sees.

Result :-Dead Heat.

JUNIOR FOURS (FINAL).

Read's boat v. Valpy's boat. WimJ ers : -Valpy's boat by 2! lengths. T im e :-3 mills. , 3i sees.

MIDDLE FOURS (FINAL ).

Seabrook .. .... .. . ...... . ... ... .... .. . . ..... b

J ordan ............. .... ...•• •• .. .......... .. .2

Old Hall boat

v . Maycock .... ........ .....••••• ... .... .. .... . 3 Neil (Capt.) ........ .... ... ........... .... Str.

Wi nners : -Neil's boat by i length.

Godby .... ...... .... .... ..... .. .. ..... ... .Cox Ti me:-4 mins., 17f secs.

SENIOR FOURS (FINAL ) .

SellOOL HOUSE BOAT. Pegg .................. ... ........... ........... b

Evans L...................... ................ 2

Old House boat

v. Fentiu1311 .. .... .... ................. . ...... 3 Eustace (Cnpt .).".". " •.. ........ " .. Str. Godby" .. ,.. " ........ , ..... " ..... , .. . .. . Cox

Wi,m e,.s :-School House boat by 2 lengths.

Time:-4 mins.,

sees.

WINNER OF JUNIOR FOURS v. THE CRI C KETERS.

De'var .......... ......... , ......... , .... ... ... . b de St. Croix (Capt. ) .. .. ................. 2

Valpy's boat

v. Aud.rc\vsl .... ....... .. .............. .. ....... 3 Slater .... .. . ...... " ...... , , .. .... ... .... Str, Valder....... ............ ..... ... .... .. .... cox

WirUle,.s :-Cricketers by

length ,

T ime :- 2 wins., 57 secs.

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The Summer Fou rs werc rowed off at F otdwich 011 the afternoon of Thursday, Jul y 23rd. starting at 2.30 p .m . sharp (Vea , verily!). There had been heavy rain the night before and It was stili incli ned to drizzle a bit during the afternoon, bllt 011 the whole weather conditi ons were not too bad. The sky was overcast, th ere was hardly any wind, and plcnty of water. The boats competing showed better form than is usual au such occasions, and lhe keenlless shown by everyone was remarkab le and Illost gratifying to t hose who had attempted to teach them in the wny wherein they should row. Ow ing to the gcncrnl atmosphere of keenness, some vcry hard a nd close races were rowed during the afternoon. In the first race, Compton's boat h ad front station a nd pn t Ill' a gall a nt fight, a nd t he Qnt H onse boat did. not come up till near the end of the straight. This was follow ed by the hvo heats of the J lIuior Pours, both resulting in vcry close finishes. Tn each case the winners gain ed t heir victory through superior (though not. perfect ) time. The fourt h race was the only oue in the afternooll which resulted in an easy win. Th e Old H all were well together an d worked h ard. The stroke of the New H all boat claimed the hOllour (?) of the ou1y .. crabs" of the day, which accounted for the boat's lack of speed to A certain extent. The race between the Nursery Fours was excel1('nt. Neither boat had a uy appreciable advantage at a ny point on the course aud both passed t heir posts dead level. Both c rews worked hard and showed promise. In the fina l of the Junior Pours, Valpy's boat k nocked four secolHl s off their previotl" time. Their opponents tended to go to pieces towards tile finish. The fina l of the ~Hdd l e Fours provided another thrilling nu:e. It was impossible to slly which hoat would finally win while the race was still in progress. Both crews rowed h a rd. The fi na l of t he Senior F ours was the m ost interesting event of the afternoon and hnd been aWAited with some impatiCllce. The two boats were practically level till about two-tllirclft of the course h ad been passed , a nd then the School H ouse boat began to draw away. Doth crews rowed well a nrl got a good lift Oll t he boat at th e beginning of the stroke. Caudle was Ul best in the Out Honse boat, wbile E ustace stroked t he winllers with judg ment. T he last race again aroused en thusias m. Valpy's boat did well to knock about 4 secoudK off their t illl e aga in . The cricket ers introduced a new style of row ing whi ch, th ough it pro,'cd effective, is 110t alt ogeth er approved of by the a uthoriti es of the K .s .n .C. Ench llH\Il k cpt careful watch for any" crobs" which migh t a ppear in t h(> vicinity of the boat, while thl' cox cha nted the time as a lullaby.

RETROSPECT. was considered that, at the eud of last year, UlC Boat Clu b was in II flourishing condition , but this season has seen it even beller ofT still . During the Christll1 all Terlll of 1924 a nd tli (' first hnlf of the fo llowing Easter T e rm , lIIr. Pelley was ins trncted to ovel h aul aud repair all the boats, which he did pretty t horoughly . The old hoats were strengtli(,lIcd with ri bs a nd stay~ which have lll llde them both a ~ood deal heavier, but at tllC' sante time, gnvt them a new lease of life . The New Fours were cleaned out a nd varnished inside a nd a nt. Thl' old" Tub too, was reconditioned and is now a much lllorc seawort hy craft. 'Ve still Im\'! the old "Whi ff" ill the boat-house which is more of a Iluislln ce than a nything else ilJl\1 It

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lit incapable of ' Ronting with a passenger. It is reported that once upon a time a ricb 1l131t wished to buy this pl.:-asant craft, but the opportu nity was missed and the Boat Club ?re I £1 with it 011 their hands, still hoping: for another favourab le market. The Club is also w{'11 ofT for oars. Four were broken carly in the season, but olle was replaced and two morc ~ets purchased so t hat now there arc five sets or lUorc in varri ng states of efficiency. The (lId floa ting landing stage has been salvaged from the bottom 0 the river and destroyed, wh ile n new fixed wood s tr ucture has been fo und to be very serviceab le except at extra high tide t imes. I" l onl y remains to have the roof of t he boat·bousc, which leaks badly. re paired , and this job b as nlrcady been startcd Ott. So m uch fo r t he a ppa ratus. I n mcm bers hip t he Boat Club has b roken t he record th is lcnr. I n t he SUlIlm er Ter m 6 1 rowers and 8 coxcs joined , in clud ing one old 1st colour, t wo old ~lI cl colours, a nd OIl C 2nd colour cox. It is t m " t hat many of t he new mcmbcrs wcrc sm ail , but 1111 extraordinary a moun t of keenn ess was shown by everyo ne culmin ating in the excell ent performances in the SU lIl mer Ponrs. In t he way of races, t he 1st I V. WOIl 3 o ut of 5, being bente n by TOllbridge School and the (Ues., while t he 2nd I V. won a ll four of t heir races. Ow ing to the onslaughts of Rubell a t he 1st lV. were prevented from appearing at Marlow as t he)' had hoped to do and fo r t he same reason were prevented fro lU rowing the R .U.'s at Chatham. Individual characters of the 1st I V. will be (ound below. As n crew the 2nd IV. were always well t ogether, more so. Ott occasions, t han t he 1st IV. I'h ey worked hard and were fairly neat. Morton (9 st. 9 Ibs.) stroked well but was incli ned to Kt't short before the final sp rint of a race. Poole (I I st. 0 Ibs.) at" 3 .. always worked hard and IUd not spare h imself,- a Illuch impro\'ed oar si nce he h as forgotten his fortuer t rick of catching " rabs." Dave)' (10 st. 2 lbs.) at bow and Somerville ( II s t. 2 Ibs.) at" 2" also worked hard II l1d used their legs. Somerville however, still persists with his " lugging," despite the bit ing "nllllll ellts of 311 the coaches. Hodsoll 2 (7 st . 4 Ibs.) proved a good cox, who knew what to do; while Cand le (10 s t . Sibs.) rowed well at bow in the TOl1bridge race. Finally we should like to express our gratitude to Mr. Lloyd-Jones for the never-failing Interest he takes in all matters cOJlnected with the Boat Club, and we should like to t hank both h im lind Mr. H arris for the help and coaching they have so kindly give n us throughout t he past season . I he Captain of Boats wonld also like to take t h is oppo rtunity of e:o.-:pressiug his appreciation of the willi ngness of all t he other members of t he two I V.'s to eoach ju nior boats at any time, and of IlHlllk ilig t hem fo r all t he hclp t hey have giveu him at Fordwich d uring the past season. 15'1'

I V. CH ARACTE RS.

L . ]l!.·:CK (12 st. 0 lbs.)-A good worker wit h a neat and clean style. H e sti ll has to learn tlot to save himself at all , but that he o llgh t to be rowed ont be fore t he end o f a race. I'wo. W. B. CU~CG (12 st. 0 lbs.)-A hard worker but was h andicappecl by his sty le. He mu st llOt bauble abou t t he other boat in a race, bu t pay more attention to the time of his OWll crew aud get bis hau ds away smarter. I'hn:e. C. H. llARNJIT1' (CAPTAIN) (10 st. 12 Ibs.)- A vcry hard-wo rk ing oar, but illcliued at times to spoil good blade work by clumsy swinging. Invariably went all out and backed up Stroke sp lendidly in the races. A m os t energetic and sLlccessful Captain of Boats. T. V. SCRIV~:-I'OR (12 st. 61bs.)-A good stroke, though inclined at times t o rush the very end .of his s willg. Worked hard and lIsed his j udgmeut well in matters relating to the speed of IllS stroke. He o ught to m ake a really good 08 1' in a year o r two's time. I l lf . \Y . A . P . GOSTf.t:-<C (7 s t . 6 Ib3.)-I mproved a good deal towards the end of the season. He t ook so me excellent corners 0 11 his OWJl course, but, unfortunatcly. never had a chance of appearing on s t range water. )lust u ot be afraid of using his voice. /t ow.

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FOOT BALL .

LIST OF F I X'l'URE.':i. 1925. For.

Date.

Grotmd.

Opponents.

Goals.

1925-1926

I-

...

Tn ., Sep. 29 TlI., Oct. 6 20 Ttl., Tll ., " 27 " Sa t ., 31 W ed ., Nov. 4 Sat., 7 Wed . " 11 " 17 Ttl ., " 24 Tll., De'~. TlI ., 1 Sat., 5 " 21 Mon.,

Rev. A. S. ]\,fay ne's XV. ... Owu R oyal Regiment ... ... Guy s Nomads ... ... ... . .. ... Dover College ... ... ... Richmond Extra" A" ... .. . Sutton Valence School ... ... ... Harlequin's" A" XV. ... ... .. Dover Co llege .. . ... ... ... ... Wye College ... .. . ... ... ... Eastbourne COlle~e ... ... ... . .. King's College Sc 001. Wimbledon ." Blackheath " A " ... ... ... ... O.K.S. ... ... .. . ... .. .

Tu ., Oct. 13 TlI ., 20 Tn ., 27 Tu .. N~v, 3

Sir Roger Manwood's Sch. 1st XV.

.. Wed. .. Tn ., 17 Sat., ri~c. 5 Tn., .. 8 11

Kin~'s

...

Herne B ay College 1st XV. ... ... Dover College 2ud XV . . .. ... Sutton Valence School 2nd XV. ... Dover College 2nd XV. . .. ... W yc Co lle~ 2nd XV. . . . .. . . .. Sir Ro~ r nnwood's 8ch. 1st XV.

...

Herne

fiy College 1s t XV.

,_,

...

FI R ST

XV.

H ome H ome H ome H ome H ome Away H Ollie Away

." ... ...

Won Won

... ...

L ost

.. .

Lost Lost Lost

Awny

.. .

Won

Lost

H Ollie ...

Wou

H OUle ...

Wall

Home ... Home ...

Ser.

XV.

Home Away Away H ome H ome Home Away Home

Lost

...

... Ser. .. . Lost ... ... ... . ..

2 I 2

Idrop

ITries.1Poi'lls. 2 2

Postp oned

1 1

Again"

2 3

16 II

-4

Ganls. T,i". ,

-I

I 2

I I

-.-

2 1

2 2

-I

..... .... ... ... .. . ...... ...... " .. ..... " ".,

SECOND

â&#x20AC;¢ Penalty Goal.

"I.

Ruult.

Lost Won Ser. Scr.

Postp OIled 1 3 12 4 -

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The School" Rugger" h as been going very well this term. Although the XV has ouly won three out of seven matches. great promise has been shown , nnd we hope to register several" wins" before the close of the season \Ve have a really good pack of forwards, but ou r " outsides" a re still weak. H owever, the threequnrtcrs showed a marked improvement in the last match a nd we hope that before loug, n really good combin ation will develop. As regarrls the lower games the keenness shown h as been remarkable. We can only say how gra tifying this has been, and express our wish that it shou ld conti nne . Members of the lower ga mes should not forget that many of them will be representing the School in future years.

1ST XV. MATCHES. SCHOOr, v. REV. A. S. MAYNE'S XV. P layed 0 11 Tuesday, September 29th 0 11 B1ore's, resulting in a will for the School by 2 goals al1<12 tries (16 point.,) to 3 goals (15 points) , after a very fillt' and evenly contested game. The School kicked ofT. and there followed severa l scrums in mid-field . After a scrum in onr .. 25 .. Gibson dribbled over our line, but failcd to touch down. Then Mr. Reynolds, picking up well, after some loose play , scored far out, and Gibson converted with a really good kiek. (0- 5'. Almost immediately afterwards Barnett gave Clements au opening, and he scored by the cornerflag. Slater hit the Ilear post in a very good attempt to couvert . (3- 5). The School nearly got through again . but after a serum near our" 25," Popplewell got through , owing to weak tackling by the School. Gibson converted. (3- 10). A forward rush froUl a five yard serum enabled Dader to score for the School near the posts. Slater converted (8--10). After half-time our" threes" got together beUer, and n good movement ended in ClelUents dcoring near the centre, and once more Slater kicked the goa l (13- 10). Shortly afterwards a passing movement among our opponents' forwards sent Gibson over for another try, which he cOllverted (13- 15). The final score came when Scrivenor got over from a 5 yards' serum, but Slater could not COil vert. (16- 15) The play rem ained even for the last few minutes, and neither side held auy advautage when the final wh istle bl('w. Our forwards nIl played sp lend id ly throughout, Cook played hard nt ~c rul1l-hal f , whilst Illce was the best of the th ree-qll a rters. T he fo llowing represented the School :w. D. Clegg; C. I., Clements, C. H . Darnett, A. 14 â&#x20AC;˘ Hill, E. B. Ince; R . F. PicciuillO, J. M. G. Cook; II. D. Andrews, J . A, D. Slater, R .l\fortou , O. L . Davey , R. H . Evans, F. S. M. linder, T. V. Scrivenor, J . M. Sabbage. KING'S SCHOOL v. THE KING'S OWN ROYAL REGIMENT. This matcb, played 011 B1ore's 011 Tuesday, October 6th, resulted ill a victory for the school hy I placed goal and 2 tries (II points) to nil. The King's Own kicked off, and for some minutes play remained in our opponents' .. 25." I'ollowiug a serum near half-way our three-qnarters gained possession; the ball travelled down the line well, a nd Clements ran hard for the cornerÂˇflag, but was pushed into touch a few yards 'tOm the line. After some loose play ill mid-field outside our opponents' " 25," a penalty was wnllted to the school, and Slater made a very fine attempt to place a goal from the distance. I'be King's Owu full-back, however, found touch beyond half-way with au excelleut kick. Play WIIS now centred rouud our" 25," a nd several times our opponents looked very dangerous, but

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good tackling o n all sides sa,'ed the situ a tion . Once more our " threes" got away, but 100"_ passing spoilt a very rrolIlising IUO\'emellt, and the King's Ow n full-back punted far down till' fie ld, but failed to fiu( touch. aud Clegg returned with a very good kick. which fo und to uch wl,llI inside Ollr opponents' '25 ." Play was confi ned to t his part of the fie ld for some minutes , wil (lll a fo rward rush b~' the King's Owu carried them to within a few yards of our goal-line, but hall time arrived before any score could be made. Ou the resu mption of play it sec med as if t he King's Own lIIuSt score, so near were they to o ur line, but once more they were held in check, and a forward rush by the school brought tilt· play back to the ce nt re, Morton especially being prominent. There followed a bout of kicking h)' both sides, which endcd in a pcnalty be ing g r a nted t o the King's Own , but they failed to dWI' a rather casy goal. One of o ur opponents made a mark of a miss- kick by Clegg, and found tOLl(' I in ou r" 25." Then came the finest forward rush of th e day, when Sc ri vencr and Alorton broke aw~ )' a nd dribbled right III' the fie ld , the ball finally going into touch five yards fro m our opponcutll' lille. A serulll followed the lillc·out. and Cook , seei ng a It opening, d ashed over (or a try, ralhl'1 far Qut, which Sla te r could lIot con vert. (3- 0) . Soou afterwards the School ncarly scored agai u, but a forward rush by the King's OWII carried play back to Ollr " 25," and once they nearly scored , but Clegg saved with a very gaOl I kick into tonch. Once morc play returued to our opponcts ' " 25," and Andrews dribbled O VN aud touched dOWII , b llt Slater failed to convert the try (6- 0). The King's Own got back to our" 25 " again , bllt Tnee broke away a u the left wiug. well backed up by Hill , drew the full-back , a nd gave a well-timed pass to Hill who rau frOIn half-wRY. to score between the posts. When Slater bad co nverted, the" no-side" wh is tle blew. (II 0). The fo rwards played a fine gam e a ll thro ugh, a nd the o utsides showed improved forll1. The following represented the school ; 'v. B. Clegg; C. L. Clements, C. H . Barnett, A . L . Hill, E. B . Ince; J . S. Dewar, J . ~I . (: , Cook ; L. n. Andrews, J. A. D. Slater, R. Mortoll , O. L . Davey, R. H. Evans, F. S. M. Dad r, T. V. Scrivenor, J.1\'1 . Sabbage. KING'S SCHOOL v. GUY'S NOMADS. The match was played on Blore's, on Tuesd ay, October 20th, in very dull wealllN 1?ullctuatcd by heavy sltowcrs. The result was a victory for thc school by 2 goa ls and 6 lri('. (28 points) to I try (3 points) , and even though the m a t ch may scc m rather one-sided, eve ry c redit is due to th e t ea m, who played rea lly well togeth er . Tile three-q ua rters' ha ndling of till' greasy ball was admirable, a nd certainly the c ha nge of Barnett re turning to the scrnm , 311/1 Slater playing inside t o CleUlcllts answered excellently. The pack, as usu al, played ha rd awl tirelessly throughout , and no one indi vidual could be picked o ut as being the best. Guy's sent d own a weaker team than usua l, and t hey could m a ke little impression on the school ill gooll form . The school kicked off, and it was not long before the" threes" got away, and Hill gave In Jnce who scored in th e corner. Slater made a good attempt to kick a goal, b ut d id not allo w sufficiently for the wind. (3- 0). Soon after wards Andrews dribbled over ill a forward rush. and touched dOWJl between the posts; Slater had no diffic ulty ill con verting . (8- 0). Ou 'e' mo re play concentrated in o ur opponents' " 25, " and " three" movements 011 ·both s ides uevel seem ed to come to anything, until Sla t er picked up in thc loose, and gave a long a nd difli cult pass to Clemcnts who took it well, a nd used all his pace to reach the Iinc. H e ma naged t o get 0"1. 1 ' in thc corner before he was tackled; but Slater failed to add the maj or points ( II - O) . AflN this play remaincd in the neighbourhood of our oppoucnts' .. 25 " uutil half-time .

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After the resumption Clements scored again and then Hill, but Slater failed to couvert the IIrst aud Clegg the second . (17-0). Sc,'cral times o ur opponents seemed to have an opening, hilt good tackling by the school and some bad handling prevented them from getting to our line, nlUlough they were in our" 25 " several times. After a serum in lII id·field Cook passed to Dewar who cut through splendidly and scored ncar the posts; Slater converted (22-0). Soon afterwurds Hill scored again, and then Barnett. from a serulll in their "25." but neither of these tries were con verted. (28-0). At last Guy 's seemed to rnlly, and play went to our" 25." Clements hnd his nose broken by a n unllecessarily vigorolls ha ud-olT by a Guy's .. three," whom however he managed to stop. Clements was un able to contin ue playing, a lt hough he did attempt to IctUrtl, and Guy 's managed to score their o nly try in the corner, which was not converted . Soon flr terward s th e" 110 side" whistle blew. The foll owing represent ed the school : W. B. Clegg; C. L. Clements, J. A. D. Slater, A. L HIli, E. B Ince, J S Dewar, J M. G. ook; L . B. Andrews, C. H. Barnett, R. Morton, O. I,. Davey, F. S, M. Bader, T . V. Scnveuor, J. M. Sabbage, R. P. Caudle. KING'S SCHOOL v. DOVER COLLEGE. 1ST XV. On Tuesday, October 27th, the School played Dover College on B1ore's piece and were beaten by one goal and tbree tries ( 14 points) to nil. Dover kicked off and after some loose ~ rulllS 011 the touch -line carried the ball iuto the School "25." There Bader m ade a mark and (nllowing on the kick Andrews and Barnett led a forward rush which took the play back to the rentre of the field . Clegg then kicked ahead, but the ball bo unced the wrong way and was touched II0WII. After some more play ill the centre of the field Springm an sold a brilliant dummy, rau through the Sch ool backs and scored. (3-0). Por a long time Dover kept the School pinned I'l l most to their try-line and they just failed to score two or three times. Inee broke away Ollce, hilt was not supported and the movement came to nothing. Clegg took a penalty kick at goal \v hich failed. The Dover forwards took the ball back to our " 25 .. and fo llowing on some scrums which were light over our try-line thcy got over but the try wasdisn llowed. Later, however, they got nvcr after a good passing moveme nt. H alf·tillic was reached with the scorc at 6- 0. In thc second hil if Dover managed to keep us in o ur half of t he field ncarly all the t ime. Thc School tackling WIIS \'ery good, but thc Dover ou tsides showed fa r too IUu ch 8acc and initiative for ours. They Hl'ored once und er the post s and the try was converted. (1 1- ). Af ter t hat a good forward rush took the play down ncar to their" 25." bllt a little later un answering forward rush resulted in 1\ try bei ng scored fn.r out which was uuconverted. Once IUore the Sc hool forwards took the ball iluck to t he Dover half of the field, but t hey failed t o score a nd the match ended with the score 1,1 O. The following represented the School : W . n. Clegg; R. I". Picci nino, A. L. Hill, J. A. D . Sinter, E . B. Ince; J. S. Dewar, J. M. G. 'uok; J.•. B. Andrews, C. H . Barnett, R. Morton , O. L. Davey, R. H . Evans, F. S. M. Bader, J. M. Knbboge, R. P. Caud le. KING'S SCHOOL v. RICHMOND EXTRA "A." Saturday, October 3 1st, on B1ore's, under very favourable conditions, tbis In teh a defeat to the school by 2 goals and 3 tries (19 points) to 1 dropped goal (4 11!\luts) . The school forwards, as lIsual, played well, and the tack ling of Badcr especially desen.es tlll'uLion . The backs were ragged and unfinished, due partly, no doubt, to the changes that had tlllflvoidably to be wade. Dewar was unable to play owing to injuries, aud Iuce took his place as Played

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stand·off ha lf, proving himself a very efficient s ubstitute, whilst luce's place as left wing threc· quarter was taken by J..ce. Picciniuo once more p layed 011 the right wiug. The school WM outplayed by a beUer team, but at least one try should have been averted by better sitting and t ackling .

Richmond kicked ofT, a fter which there was a serulli in the centre, and subsequenliy pl ay r emained ill our" 25 " for a t im e. H owever, the school pressed hard, a nd play was trau:Iferred to Richmond 's" 25," when their " threes" broke t hrough , and werc o ul y prevented frOIll scoring by sOll lld t ack ling. A 5-yards serum ens ued. from wbich a Richmond man crossed 0111 line in the corner, but the try was unconverted. (3- 0). Almost immediately afterwards OU I opponen t.'!' forw at'ds secured the ba ll a nd dribbled ove r lI ea r the posts. F a ilure in " sitting" was entirely resp onsible for t hi s try, which was converted (8- 0). After t his unfortuuate stMI the school woke up and played really well. Clegg's long kicks into touch were of imme nse vahl(\ to o ur forwards, whilst Bader's uutiring e ne rgy and fine tackling deserve the hig hest prnhH', Play was now ill Richmond's" 25," and a free kick was granted to the school. Slater ouly missed the goal by inches, a nd the school was still pressing at half.Ljllle. On the resumption, play rema ined in mid-field for a t ime, and a good deal of ki cking w M done by both sidcs. Our forwards Illade a rush into Richmond's " 25," but their" threes" got away, and managed to scorc by the right corner· flag. This try was unconverted (1 1- 0). Sao .. after t hcy scored a nother uncoll\'er tcd try (14- 0) . The schoolllOw prcssed Ricbmond once mo r , a nd Illce cut through, but finding himself helllmed in procccdcd to drop a goal. (14-4). FOI the rest of the garu e Richmond was pressing us h ard, a nd m anaged to score again ncar the cClI ln', The try was cOll verted (19-4). Soon after wards the" no-side" whistle blew wit h RichmOIlI) still pressing the school. The following rcpresented the school : W . B. Clegg; R. P. Piccinillo, A. L. Hill, J. A. D. Slate r, J. S. l .ce; E. B. Ince, J . 1'1. 0 , Cook; L . D. Andrews, C. H . Da rnett, R . Mortoll, O. L. Davey, R. I-I. I~va ll s, F . S. M. Dadel, T. V. Scrivenor, J. M. Sabbage.

KING'S SCHOOL v, DOVER COLI,EGE, Ou Wednesday, November 11 t h t he school visited Dover College for the return match, Rain h ad fallcn h eavily during the morning, but had stopped by the a fternoon leaving the groulIll very soft.

Little can be said of the gallIe, which mainly consisted of forward play. The schn/ll kicked off with a strong wind beh ind them. T he p lay was very even for a bou t ten millul t'., but by the aid of strong rushes the Dover forwards carried Ule ball over the schoolli ue for a tr v which was not converted (3- 0). After a few more minutes' e \'ell play the school forwardscarrll'" the ball into the DO\'er" 25," where SOUle passing movements wcre tricd by Ule lhree-quartt r•. One of the school outsides, however, attempted a cross-kick whiclt Tennaut intercepted; havhl N drawu Eustace at full-back he passed to one of his side, who was backing up well and was "bl! t o score a nother ullcon verted try (6- 0). Nothing of further interest occurred before half· till11 SOOI1 aftcr resumption Ule play came iuto the school" 25 ," when, by a vcry good passing IlIOyt m ent, Dover scored again . The goal was kicked (1 1- 0). For the rest of the game the schUll) held their own a ud when the whistle blew for" no-side" there had been 110 further score ,," either side.

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Throughout the game Andrews led his forwards so well that there was vcry little to choose helwccli the two packs. The Dover o ntsides had little chance really to get goi ng. owing to the . lIppcrillcss and weight of the ball. Kicking also was difficult even with the wind. AU along the " !lilting" was excellent but bad tackling caused lUuch loss of ground. The following represented the school : F. A. Eustace ; J . S . Dewar, W . D. Clegg. J. A. D . Slater, A. L. Hill ; E. B. Ince, J. 1\1. ~'ook; L. B. Audrews. C. H . Barnett. R . Mortoll, O. L . Davey, T. V. Scrivenor, I", S. M. Dader. It H Evans, J . M. Sabbagc.

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KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XV. SIR ROGER MANWOOD'S 1ST XV. The School kicked off and started hard. The game was chiefl y amongst the forwards who WCIr on the ball continually. In the loose both scrums were fairly evenly matched, the school • • nUll bein g s lightly better if anylhi ng; in the tight their opponents hooked the ball n ea rly 1'\1 ry lime, being better both at packing and shov ing. The school dribbling was good, HutcllinIII a nd Allen always being up with the ball . Eustace was the most conspicuous of the outsides. Ij Idlllg the ball cleanl y, tackli ng well and kicking with confidence. During t he Hrst half, after some piny in Illid-field, our opponents pressed hard a nd came 'U'nr scoring Ollce or twice, but good kic king and hard work by the serum prevented this. After hl\lf-li11le the school scrulll worked hard letting their outsides have the ball as soon as they were 1111111 up . The latter, however, did not tak e full advantage of their opportunities owing to their IUIIC'Cll rnte passing. H alf-way through , our forwards took lhe ball over twice, but failed to serve; ' .. lIowillg the attacks of their seru m , Mitchell broke away and start ed a movement which resulted hi 1\ converted try (5- 0). Mallwood 's quickly scored again , but failed to call vert (8-0). :Most Ille game during tbe second haU was in the Mallwood 's half of the fie ld.

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The following represented the school : r~. A. Eustace; J. S. Lee, J . N. n. I.aine, P. D. Finn, T. G. Wilde; D. G. Whittall, G. c. \' I(I -r; R. P. Caudle, F . Hutchinson, G. A. Allen, J. W. Poole, F . F. Haddo~k , D. W. L ove, II R. P . T . Barry , C. I.. Seabrook.

KING'S SCH OOL 2ND XV. v . DOVER COLLEGE 2ND XV. Played at Dover on Tuesday, Octobcr 27th, Dover wiuning by five goals and six tdes " 'Imlnts) to O. The School did not play wcll all the whole in this lUatch, and Dover deserved 1'1 will. Throughout the gamc a strong wind made passing and kicking vcry uncertain. The School won th e toss and decided to play with the wind for the first half, {or the greater 1,,.11 of which the ball stayed in the School's "25." At half-time the score was 11- 0. In the second half Dover made fu ll lise of the wind, and pressed con tinually, the ball being I•• I h ~\ School's" 25 .. for almost the wholc time. Throughout, E ustace's defence was really fine I ' It I' • of great difficulty a nd litUe encou ragcment from the rest of the outsides, with the cxception f Whlltnll at "stand·off .. haU, who played with great judgment.

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Of the forwards Love and Barry kept lip well in n vcry fast gaUle, but Ute pack as a whnl! was disapPointing. Good combination favoured by indifferent tackling all the part of the School, ellnhlt.1 Dover to score a series of tries whicll culminated ill a score of 43 points whell Ute whistle blew lUI .. no-side," The (ollowing represented the School :P. A. Eustace; J. S. 1.cc, J. N. B. J"aine, P . D. FiuH, T. C. Wilde; D. C. W hittnll, G. \' Valdc r ; C. A. Allen, F. Hutchinsoll, F. F. Haddoc k, D. W. Love. J. W. Poole, R . R . P. T.llon) , C. ] . Evans. E. H . Wbittall.

KING'S SCHOOl. 2ND XV. v. DOVER COLLEGE 2ND XV . The match was played On Dlore's piece on November 11 til, and resulted in n victory fill the visitors by 41 points to 3. At the beginning pl ay remained in the centre until, by ::\ KIlf" ' passing movement the Dover wing was able to score far o ut ; the kick was !lot successful. J)V\"II again got over soon after, as their" threes" were luuch better at backing up than ours. 'Ilu try was not cOllverted (6- 0) . The school forwards were steadil y improving, and managed In hold Dover in the scrum. The hooking, however, was not at all satisfactory, and th e sdl(uII only got the ball out frOIll the tight scrum about three limes duriug the galliC. Dover AUIIIII scored ncar the goal, their wing lIlall cutting right through, and the try was cOllverted (II II) The play was brought close up to our goal, where a gooc1 deal of scnlll1l11illg ensued. AlIII .. ' Dover managed to get Ulrough to score ill the centre, a nd the goal was obtaincd (16- 0). JUtl1 this the school woke up and play remained near the ccntre for a time . Dover again broke throll)!h, and, ill spite of some good tackling by Tripp. scored agai1l. The school was still impro,'lu aud our forwards were holding their OW Il in the loose ; but DO"er's threes were much too fll I fo r us, and broke thro ugh rather too easily. Tripp was now playing well, and h e usually t1HUIIIJ" ,I to take his man. Dover scored three more tries before half-time, and o ne was converted . I b alf-time the score was 30- 0 against the school; bllt on the resumption of play the school, I>hl )' lug downhill and with thc wincl, showed a marked improvemCllt. Dover scored again ill till centre, aud cOll\ferted, but after th.is (35- 0) the game stayed ill mid-field . The forwards Wi II now p laying well; Barry, Hutchinson, and Caudle showing up well in the loose. while the lnlll' wns also doing especially good work in the tight scrnms. Lee intercepted a cross- kick frOIll 1)0 \' I and managed after a good rUll to gain our only tTy (35- 3) . Haddock had bad luck ill faili ll}! , .. accomplish a difficult kick. Piny still remained il1 the centre, with a tendency to kee p ill Do\,el " halÂŁ. Dover again got over in the corner, but failed to convert. Our" threes" did somc Hili " ' attacks and Picciuino was tackled right on the corner flag- unfortunately he feU the wroIlg WII )' "alder did some good kicking, but Dover scored one more try. Hutchinson soon after, did 3. f.tHI ~1 mark near the centre and in the kic k had the m isfortune to hit the corner flag. .. No-side " \V II blown soon after this. Theschool. very scrappy at the beginning, improved enormously, espcciftll t in the second hali . Caudle led the forwards well, and Lee and Piccinino also did well. T h e follow ing represented the School : R . T. Tripp; J. S. Lee, J. N. B. Laine, D. C. Whittnll. R. F. P iccillino; C. R. nOv('ll croft, G. C. Valder; ; R. P . Caudle, D. W. Love, J, W. Poole, F.Hutchinsoll, F . F. Haddock,R. R . I' Barry, C. J. Evans, G. T. Nettletoll.

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OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.

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The Annuol Inspection of the Contingent was carried out all Jul y 2nd. b y Lt.-Colonel Swan, COJllmanding 2nd Battalion The Green H owa rd s.

The Ius pccting Officer began , as usunl , by inspecting t he t urn-out. Thcn , the Ceremoni al I)t 11 1over, n small T actical S cll C Ill C was illd\11ged in: but this come to a n cnd quite soon, and the l q lllpa llY formed up to hea r a few rema rks and words of ad vice irom Lt .-Colonel S wan, after which he presented th e Certifica t es" A " gained by membe rs of t he Corps iu t he past year, and ."t d osed t he Inspection . T he following rem arks of t he Inspecting Offi cer were for wa rded by t he W ar Office:Hand ling of arms- good . Opening out for tactical exercise quietly and q uickly done. COllsidering the s lllall alUoun t of drill carried out weekly the st andard is good .

IIIUI,râ&#x20AC;˘.- Cerell1oni al d rill- good.

MANOWVRF..- Pl atoons worked well and took ad vantage of t he ground to ad vance under cover. All worked keenly and well under somewh at trying cond itions of a very hot d ay. I }lilCI1'LINE.-Cood.

Cadets s t eady and quiet on p arade and when s t anding at ease or easy . Alert and under good control.

I tUrn OUT.- Good. ' II(NERA J,

Met al work clean and well polished.

Some clothing requires replacing.

R EMARKS.- A keen ser viceable contingent . Excellent ground is available for training withiu rench .

1."1'A IiUSI-lMl<;NT. -Frolll October 1s t . 1925, the est a blishment of this Contingent has beeu increased by Wa r Office aut hority (let ter No. 9/0 .T .C./7324 S.D. 3.B.) by one pl atoon ; so t hat under t he new organization the Contingent will consist of one Compan y and t hree Platoons.

, o\MI'. -A defini te camp est a blishmen t h as now been allotted t o each contingent based on a consideration of t he attend ance fi gures of recent years. The establishmcnt fo r this Conti ngent is IIOU R PLATOONS with a m aximum tot al of 120 cad ets. This number is not t o be exceeded, b ut t he contingent is ex pected to " m ake every endea vour to complete it." We in ten d t o march in to camp Ilext year 112 strong. T he remaining S will be there already as ndvau ee party .

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ALDERSHOT. Owing to measles the School was unable to send a contingent t o camp. but all August 12th two b edraggled members of the Schoolmct at the Blenheim J-IlltIUClltS. Queen's Avenue. AId f shot. These were b a rracks consisting of a score and m orc of a rmy huts. They d rew their b II ding in pouring rain and fo und to t heir wonder and d elight that beds with springs t h at sprnll,M were provided.

Further su rprises were in store. Sgt. Marshall was discovered sitting outside a hut with two other sergeants of fearsome physique; the officer COllUl1 9Udillg said that all cndets 1111$1111 wear lUufti , and that n o Oll e need get up till S 0. 111 . Incidentally the object of thi svisitwn IH lenrn how t o do P.T. A very 1I1llpro rnisi llg begi uning! Next morning the fifty odd cmll I marched dowlI to the H .Q. gymnnsium , a place of vnst size with a gallery n t riRe large r tha .. til" sch ool gymll . There they were given into the cha rge of th ree sergcallt·instructors who for sler~ and horrible efficiency exceeded all that they h ad ever seen . For the nex t few d ays thost' hI st ru ctors worked them nt everything from P.T. and wres tlin g to bnsket·ball and pole·julllpill until they were so stiff that t o move was sheer torture. But this passed off after four or five dAY. although as a result, everyoue lost a least sevell pounds of fat. P .T . was not the only l hhl. t aught there. There was swimming in t he baths, which were equipped with trapezes and 27 ft . dlvlu boards; there were uet·ball, which is the world 's lIlost strenuous game, boxing, wrestling, 111111 " agility exercises," lessons in high·j umping, pole·j um ping, sp rinting, javelin throwing, wC'I.,ht putting, and hurling th e d iscus, whilc a muscul ar Slav, who had been ch ampi on gym naslill th~ 1920 Olympic Games, demonstrated a ll tlle dirti est tricks ill ju-jits ll with fiendis h delight. " h. Army Championsh ip Sport s were held Oll the Athletic ground there, and the cadets saw (.;\,1 Cotterell . and K . H . Clarke running among others! I,ife was by no means tedious . The bp and food were excellent. and every evening. save two, everyone weut to n show ill Ald end, •• 1 And there are som e shows at Aldershot! It was a relicf to be a ble to wear mufti, and the w tfltlill behaved very well on the whole, although when it did r ain there was 110 ignori ng the fact. On August 20th the camp broke up. Everyoue was as fit as he cou ld be, and if in the school feels in need of some training h e is advised to go t o Aldershot for it.

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PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. The following promotions and appointments are m ade, all to date from September 1925 : Sgt. Barnett to be C.S.:M.

Sgt. Clegg', to be C.Q.M.S. L /Sgt. Slater to be Sgt. (com m anding No.3 Platoon). CpJ. Audrews1, to be L/Sg t. and to cOlllm and No. 1 P latoou. Cpl. Dewar to be L /Sgt. and t o cOlllmaud No . 2 Platoou. Cpt. Jnce t o be L /Sgt. and to comm and NO.4 P latoon . L /ep!. Scrivcnor to be Cp!. aud to command No. 5 Platoou. L /Cpls. Neil, Clements, HiHl, Somerville, Morton, Bader, Lain~l, and Davey t o be pili

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O.K.S. NEWS . Congratulations to R. T . J enkins on his j' lIJ;ugcmcnt to Mi ss Vera Leggett.

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Congratulations to tn/)tnin and I'. H, Keble all the birth 0 a son.

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And to The Ur5. R. 1111 t he birth of a daughter.

Mrs.

Il cnrty congrah1ia ti ons to R. R eed on WIIlIl;lIg t he Scnior half-mi le at Cambridge. C.

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Congratulatio ns to J . R. I-'. P opplewell 1111 playiug for Guys 1st xv.

'ongratnlatiolls to R. H. 1,lflying for Kent.

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1\ II O.K.S. wishing to play in the O.K,S. IIINhy matcll should write to C, H , Gibson, I,rully College, Oxford.

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We regret we have had 110 London or , !" .. bridge letter a nd hope to h ea r something or I hcir doings SOOI1,

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Co ngratulations to: 1<, I. Topiiss, 1\'I alluers Schol arsh ips. Modern languages. 1\ , J . W. Pritchard. Class 1, Final H onour School of Jurisprudence. A. G. Wells, Class 2, Pinal H onour School of Modern History. I , I). Horhanl, Par t II ., Professional EX31llinlion of Royal Colleges of P hysicians. Ie c , U. Fisher, ecoud Pri:r.e, Cleau Milk Co mpetition.

ongratulatiolls 1,I(Iy ing for Oxford.

C. S. R avenscroft, we hear, is now in the Durban Drauch of the Standard Bank of South Africa.

Mizell, who is fanning ill Australia, writes 1'1 IUIY that he was able to visit King's School I'!UUlllntta, on their Speecb Day, a nd was IIUIi'Ii impressed with their hospitality , H e ._ , ' ~ nlso surprised t o find that they had lI O 11 .lIrd of a lly other Q,K.S. having been there. III ralso tells us that they celebra te their III IlI a r), next year.

R ev. E. R. Olive, 1 J th November, 1924, was at School under Dr. Mitcb illSOIl and Dr . Blore. Vicar of L owe r Halstow for twentyÂˇ three years. BODDlNGTON.- H . E . I-I . Doddington, entered th e School J 9 15. Contracted pleurisy froUl a kick on the leg received while playing Rugby at Bombay, and died six days after all operation.

' ,' Th anks to Dr. Hotson, the great number of surmises and legends about Mall owe's death h nve been correctcd, and it now may be said for certain that he was stabbed behi nd the ear by Ingram Frizer during a s truggle. Frizer got off, the jury deciding that he h ad acted in self-defence.

',' L ast August, Bishop Mowll a nd eight members of the Church Missionary Society were carried off by brigands ill the Szechuan Province of China. T heir h om es were looted, they themselves being marclled oft' uuder a gua rd . They were taken over mountains and valleys and torrential rh'ers, having no food for long periods. The chief a nxiet y was for a child of two, and t hey asked their captors to release it with its mother, but were refu sed. Happily, in spite of nights spent ill huts through which th e heavy raius leaked, the child k ept well , though other membe rs of th e party contracted fever. They were fa ithfully served by a coolie w.o brought ' them food, although threatened with baving his legs cut off. Eventually, after a consultation between brigands and coolies, they were given back what rem ained of their bundles a nd were left- free.

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THE CANTUARIAN O.K.S. DINNER.

The Annual O.K.S. Dinner will be held at the Monico Restaurant, Piccadilly Circus, W., on T uesday, 5th January, 1926 , a t 7.15 for 7.30 p .m. Entrance to the ball will probably be by the doorway in Shaftesbnry Avenue. The Chair wilt be taken by J. Basil Hall , l .P., :M.e .. F.R.C.S., Past President of the British J\{cclical Association (O.K.S., 18801883. It is hoped that there will be. a good attendance. O.K.S. who find the date now fixed lUorc cOllvenient than Christmas week may like to note that the Dinner for 1926- 7 is expected to take place at the end of December, 1926. The Secretaries aTC Rev . E. I ,. A. Hcrtsle t and R. A . Finn, who, in addition to fulfilling their duty of collecting the sum of 10/- (exclusive of wines frOlll each persoll present at Dinner, will be pleased to receive suggestions or to give help to auy O.K.S.

Those who have not previously attended th e Diuuer are informcd thnt, with very few cxceptions, no places nrc allottcd at tIL\! Diuner. It is thus open to anyone nttcl1diuR to arrange to mee t friends and to be s ure sitting near them. There is also fuJI oppor tuuity of moving about and talking t o otherlt during the intervals in the Toast lAs t , which is kcpt short.

No tickets are issued, but those wito intend to be present, and any who nrt~ prepared to put up one or marc O.K.S. III or near Loudon, or who wish to receive hospl tality a re nske<1 to write as soon as possiblf! to R. A. Finll, The Sundial, Surbiton, Surrey . O .K .S. who wish to get into COlllllluuicatiOIl with others, whose addresses thcy do uol know, are invited to made cllqui ry at Un~ snJne tilllC: and, with n like objcct in vicw, notification of changes of address will bt, welcome,

OXFORD LETTER. Dear School, Our numbers a rc sadly diminished this term, Wells, Newton and Hardisty havin g .. sought hOllours'" with varying degrees of success. Pritchard is now a J;raduate rejoicing in a first , and has retired to the unlicensed seclusion of the Manor Place, but may still be seen frequenting his old haunts. Gibson plays occasionally for the Varsity and is hOll. sec. of T r inity R.F.C . H e also stilt dabbles in Chemistry with mixed company at the labs. St. Croix, if nmlour be ["orrect, is working with no little energy; he is also p laying rugger and" vingtÂˇetÂˇ1Ul." Newton bas been seen once in a hurry, but, on being asked why, nrofessed complete ignorance. We hope his efass in honours has not turned his head I

Buckwell is theologically and musicull )' active, with a djstillct partiality for tlu R1Issian Ballet (music of course). H e will shortly clltertuin Oriel to an orgull recital. Hardist y, we understand, is COlidUCtiliN a research , but wc have not clear ellouJ.lI, information to be able to sympathise willi the subject of h is efforts. Of se.nior members there arc A. n. Emd(\ll of Teddy HaB and Canon Ottley of the B ouM' We coudole with the School ovcr 114 defeat by Dover, and wish it luck for 1111 remainder of its School matches. Yours,

O.K.S.

OXOH.

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THE LIBRARY. The following volumes h ave lately been added : } p .. Shakespeare's E ngland ." " Eas t K ent R egional Pla uning Scheme Survey ." resented by the Very Rev . the Dean. " Plora of K ent" (H anbury and Marsh all ). } .. Phacnoga molls Pl nnts of Sout h Kent." .. The K entish Dialect .. (Parish and S h aw ). Presented by St. Augustiue's College. " Dictionary of Sussex D ial ect .. (Parish ). " Kemble's Saxon 's in England " (2 Vots. ) "The Hook of the Grcll villes " (Ncwbolt) . Presented by C, H . Gibson, O.K .S. "Scissors" (Cecil R oberts). Prescuted by R . A. Fiun , O.K ,S . .. The Destiny of th e B ritish E mpire a nd t he U.S. A," } P t d b H I" B k 0 KS (Lt. C. Mack in tosh ). resell e y . 'V. a cr, . . . . " Abbeys" Presented by the G. \V.R . " H andbook of Canada," Presented by the Govt . of Ontario. " These Evcntful Yea rs" (EllCycio. Brit. Pub ., 2 vols.) .. An Introductorr History of E ngland " (Fletcher, Vol. V.) .. A Dictionary 0 Ap plied Chemistry" (Thorpe, Vol. II .) .. T he E nglish Novel " (Raleigh ) . .. T he Old Ladies " (Walpole). " Victory" (Conrad ).

THE MUSEUM. T he H OIl. Secrct ary has lUuch l>leas ure iu aCknowl edging gifts to the Museum from two HO llrces. C. H . Aitkcn, Esq ., h as presen ted the School with a Cobra s kin from Ind ia (1825) ; and also t hc nest of a tree-wasp from AL'I{-clI -Provcnce. The R ev. W . A. Wigram h as also presented some" leadcn voti ve offerings from the precinct of " Artemis Orthia ," Sparta.' I-Ie sends therewith an intcrcsti ng accouut which reads thus :.. These E x-votos arc representations of a wrea th , proba bly of bay leaves, and arc found in great II lIm bers ill the preci nct n amed , and a t the" H eroon " of Menelaus in Sparta, but so far as is known, in no other pl acc ill Greece . Sometimes fi gures of warriors, animals, and symbolic objects nrc found, and rarely, mini aturc fig urines of Artemis herself : the 'wreath m otif,' is, however, I he st andard onc . .. This Artemis, ill whose hOllour the Sl, artan boys were fl ogged ill the" Contest of E ne .llIrallcc" all the altar still i ll situ, seems to lave been idcntical with the" Great Mouutain, Mother " of Crete, and of i\Iycenae, t he" Lady of t he Wild Wood and wild Creatures." She is, In fnct , an aspect of t he" Great Earth-Mothcr" who appears in India as .. Kali-Durga," the Ooddess who at once gives life, and de mands t he sacrifice of it. Artemis t he Maidell Huntress hi n lat er a nd more li tera ry developmcnt of one aspect of her. (., Votive offeri ngs at her shrille were of lead, for ill Spa rta the use of the precious ul etals was th eoretically fo rbidden by law, and t hc legal cu rrency was of irOll . Even when llse hod abrogatcd the law, lead and not sil ver or gold seems to h ave been the proper metal for sacred l)iTcrings. Bronze was also p ermitted , as ill the shrine of " Athena of tbe brazen (bronze ) house."

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"The fact t hat t hese ex-votos b ad uo intrinsic value expla ins t heir s ur vival in rela tively grea t abunda nce . .. The custom of ma king t hese offerings seems to have becn a lread y old in 800 D. C. (i e before the time of Lycurg us). and to ha ve continued till at least the est a blishmen t of Christianity as the st a te religion in G reece, a t a bo ut t he yea r 400 A.D. Then, it was rathe r tra nsferred to the Sa ints in a sligh t ly modified form. th an abolis hed. " As the oficrillgs were always of ce rtain cOl\ve ntiona l and s te reotyped sha pes, the date of those ex hibited m ay be at any point within the limits give n ." These va ri?l1s gifts lllay be seen by those interest ed 011 applica.tion to the HOll. Secretary .

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During t he p ast year G. S. R obinson h as takcn a great a mount of tro uble with the very valua ble collection of minerals which the school p ossesses . But a lt ho ug h he did a considerable p a rt of the work required, ({or which lIla ny t ha nks) . tilerc is s till lUuch to be done before the collection will be p ro perly arranged a nd cat a logued. The o ppo r t unity of an appeal for h elp in many sections of the museum now p resen ts itself . Besides wa nting a u a rdent minera logist we need enthusiasts who are willing t o look a fter a ud a rrange o ne or more of t he fa llowing sections ~ Arch aeology, fossils. s he lls a nd birds' eggs. The HOIl . Secret a ry will welcome a ny applications for t he c uratorship of a ny section . Not only a rc cura tors needed, bu t a lso cases fo r the collections. If any beneficen t reader of Tile C(mlllarian is interest ed eno ug h to p resent the School with a ease for a uy of the above collections it will be m ost th a nkfully received. L et us give one last general appeal fo r interest in one of t he most interesting p erhaps and certainly one of the m ost neglected sides of intellectual school life. C. L . CI,EMF;NTS.

(H M . S" .)

THE SOCIETIES . THE DEBATING SOCnn'y. In a preliminary m eeting of th e Society a nc w committce was for med consisting of t h e Prcsidcnt, Vice·Prcsidellt. a nd H a ll . Sec. and H addock for H olnie H o use , Hu tchinson fo r L a ngley House. So mer ville for the Dayboys, Tripp for the s tud ics, Cl arke2 fo r the Old H a ll , and R o ber ts2 for the New H a ll. B arnett kimlly consented to becomc Vicel>resident for the t erm . In a m eeting of t he cOlllmittee a r esolut ion was passed t hat as m a ny debates as possible s ho uld be a rra nged to try a nd create a new interest in t h e Society's activities. An a ppeal was m ade for s uggestions for s ubj ects for de ba t es wWch was me t with a s tony silen ce .

On October 6 t h a d eba t e was held in the P a rry. the s ubj ect being th a t " Commuuism was au immcdiate danger t o this CO\U1try." Neil and S mi t h spoke fo r the 1ll0 tiOll , aud If ai ll ~ a nd HutchillSOl1 opposed it. III op ening the deba t e. Neil qnoted from COlllUlunist u ewspapers a nd pointed o ut that t he warlik e intentious of a faction of the cOlllllluuity sho uld be crush ed. H e to uched on Sakl a t vala's ma nner s and views and a tt ributed som e local fir es t o au " o uthouse." L aiu~ opposed t he m otion by saying that Commu uists defeated their own ends by m a king themselves rid iculo us, a nd tha t the spread of education would do much to curb their a ctivities. S mith, in seconding Neil,

THE CANTUARIAN said that t he COlluuuuist minority was vcr y powerful and h ad t he support of Russia, and they threatened im mediate action . HntchinÂˇ salt seconded t h e opposit ion and commented on the d rivel spoken by the proposers. H e said t hat t he British E mpire could not be over t hrown i ll six mouths b y COlllllluni sm, alld that repression would only strengthen S(l klnt vnla and his fri ends. On t h e Ulo tion being thrown open t o the honse Clarkc 2, Haddock, R ob crts2, aud Scrivenor spoke. Owing to lack of t ime a divi sion was made IIl1d t he IIl Oti OH was carri ed t o 53 votes t o 14 . On Thursday, Oct ober 23rd a d ebate was held in t he P arry t he motion being t hat " in the opinion o f this house t he ex pression .. th e good old days," is ent irely fallacious." Scri venor and L a in ~ spoke for the m otiOIl whi le Mor ton and H addock opposed it . Scrivenor open ed t he debate by stating t h at his opponen ts were arguing against facts. He continued by d welling ou t he horrors of

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p ast generations and th e general discomfort. Morton in opposi ng, gave a detailed and inAccurate descript ion of Mediaeval warfare, t alked a lot of sard ine-boxes and ad vocated flogging boys ronud the " green." T.. a in ~ in seconding, Scrivenor, d welt ou furth er horrors, m edi cal and oth erwise, of past tim es. H addock in seco nding Morton decried , with a wiulling s m ile, cars, m otor bicycles, wireless and d ancing, and upheld fa mil y Bible reading, and vocal sisters, and attributed to Charles Di cken s t he rigours of 19th century winters . D ewar, Somerville, Tripp, Roberts:'!, Cl arke2, Smi th and Hutchiuson spoke from t he house. In closing, Morton reit erated his fonn er arguments while Scri venor made a. few rude remark s about opposition speeches . On a di vis ion being m ade t he m otion was carried by 45 vot es to 3S. T .V.S., (Ho". Stc.)

THE MARLOWE SOCIE'I'Y. Prt side"t: H.

S II AR l'r, I~; Y ,

E SQ.

Vi ce-President : C . H . B ARNE 1"l'.

H on. Sec . '1'. V . SCHI Vl':NO R.

At a p relimin ary meeting of t he Societ y Scriveuor was elected H on . Sec. It was decided, at Mr. Doyd-Jones' s uggestion, to read a volul1leof " One-Act P lays of To-day," (Harrap) by J . W . Marr iott. T he Society was partir I)CrSnnded to r ead t his ins tead of ClassIca dr am a by t h e vice-president's defi ni te refusa.l to fi ll his office u nless Modern Dram a was read I 'r he book contained a score or morc of short plays which provided plen t y of variety and a good deal of am usem ent alth ough one or two wer e of t he " hair-raising " typ e.

'rhey wer e rem arkable chi efl y fo r their t erse directness and th eir simple, s ingle plots as against the four or fi ve plots whicl1 were often intr icatcly interwoven in the works of the great classical dramatis ts. Only one paper was promised, by Hutchinso n, to be rend during t he t erm, but th e Prcsid clI t said he t hought the t im e h ad arri ved when he luight d ecently ask the Dean t o read a p aper to the Society. On Novem ber 4th, Hutchinson read a pap er On Dacon . F ran cis Bacon , a son of the S ir N icholas Bacon , who was Lo rd-K eep er, was born iu 156 1, and received a liber al education . The death of his father in 1579 left him obliged to earn his owu li ving and he beca me a barrister. H e soon rose ill his p rofession and sat in l>arli amcnt.

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About 1590, Bacon formed his fomous friendship with Elizabeth's favourite, the Earl of Essex, and with his support sought ullsuccessfully the office of Attorney-General in 1593. In 1597 Ule first edition of the" E;;says" was published. SOllie two years later his friend , Lord Esse.x, was put 011 his trial for treason, and Dacon COllscu tcd to act as juuior counsel for the proseclltion : it was largely through his skIll that his fri end was finally condemned to death. On the accession of Jam es L Bacon began rapidly to mount to the top of his profession. He gave considerable adv ice and assistance to Ole rising favourite Buckingham, and in 16 13 became Attorney-General. In 1607 he had published the" Advancement of I.earning. " As Attorney-General, Bacon's career was stained with several acts of injustice.notably, the case of Peacham, who was t ortured in the Tower ou a false charge of treason, but 011 the whole he performed his duties with great ability as well as praiseworthy diligence .

In 1617 h e became Lord Keeper and ill 1618 I..ord High Chancellor, being created Baron Verulnm in the salllc year, and ViSCOllJlt St, Albans in 1621.

Although Bacon h ad everything against his makillg a success of his tenure of offie he performed his duties worse than cOllld possibly have been expected. Tn !62 t the 1.0rd Chl!l1cellor was impeached f~r bnbcry all(~ was Justly condemned, as IllS ?Wll confesslO ll ~ h ows. ~e .was deprived of IllS post and forbIdden to Sit 111 Parliament or hold any state office for the future. From 1621 to 1626 Bacon gave llluch to science and literalu re ill his euforeed retire_ ment, I1is scie ntifi c works, though t he' nobly fulfi lled the author's object of helpin~ others to discoveries, arc now out of date but his" Essays" will li ve for ever. Hi~ style is b revity itself and a miracle of clear_ ness. The two chief faults in Bacon's character were timidity and mealiness, but his pleasant manllers, even temper, and stately bearhlC ga ined the liking and respect of his Contem_ poraries, and canuot fail partially to redeem his failin gs, In intellect Baeou's only rival was Newton. The President thanked Hutchinson for his paper, and congratulated him on refraining from any mention of Sh akespeare. lie endorsed 1-1 utchinson 's remarks concerning Bacon's style, and said that his l)eCliliar style m ade him difficult to " get up" or Examination purposes, T.V.S., (lion. Sec.)

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. President: A. I.A'rt'ER, ESQ,

Hon . Sec.

W. POOL".

Committee: THE PRF.sJDEN'f. C. H. BARNETT.

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lION. SEC. O. L, DAVEY. S. DEWAR.

A meeting of the Society was held at the beginning of the term, Air. Harris again acting as President in the Headmaster's absence. It was necessary to elect a new member to the COlllmittee, R. L. Jordan having left at the end of the Summer Term. J. S . Dewar was proposed by Poole, and seconded by Williams; he was elected unanimollsly.

THE CANTUARIAN The H on . Sec. then proposed that a gallery of winuers of the Gough Pri ze should be started; that the winning prints should be huug each year unde r glass in n s uitab le osition . The proposal was approved of, ~lId it wns decided to leave t o th e Committee the task of deciding upon the exact method of hanging th e prints, and upon the position ill which they would be s hown to the best

advantage. The minutes of t he last m eeting wcre rend and signed, and the accounts eX31 l1in cc1 nncl fonlld satisfa ctory. There being no further busi ness to transact , the meeting was adj ourned . The Autltl al Exhibition of Membe rs' Prints was held in the Old Library from Monday . 20Ul July t o :Monday. 27U1 July.

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On July 24th, Mr. Smith came t o give his criticisms 0 11 the Exhibits . His chief COt11~ me nt was that, as last year, too little attention h ad been paid to the fore-ground . :Many of the foregrounds t ook up far t oo much room , and also lacked iuterest. This was pe rh a ps dne in m a ny cases to the s hort~foc us lenses fitted to some of the cheaper cameras 011 the market . Mr. S mith was able to say that the quality of the E xhibition was quite up to the standard of former years, a nd t hat one or two very good photographs were shown . We thank Mr . Sm ith very much for fi nding time to give us his helpfu l crit icism aud advice. J .W. P .•

H on. Sec.

THE HARVEY SOCIETY.

J. Tnrt. PRl{SIDHNT. C. H . BARNH'l"t .

H on. Sec: W. POOI,E.

Committee: Tnu HON. SEC.

J. S.

.. The Piano and its Evo lu~ tion." J. W. Poor,E. Thurs. , Dec. 3. "Rontgen Rays. " lr. I/. SHARMAN, ESQ. .. The Development of the Sat., Dec. 12. Railway Locomotive." C. H. I·'RHND. Sat., Nov. 21.

Presidetlt : H. COODBURN, ESQ.

DEWA I~.

C. II. Cr,mmN'ts, The follow ing lectures have been arranged for this term ;DA'tE.

Sat., Oct. 10.

AUTnOR,

'tl'tI.r.;.

.. Cornwall." D . A . SoMERVJL.r.E.

(postponed to Oct. 17). Sat., Oct. 24. .. Some wonders of the microscope. " A. LANDER, ESQ. Thurs., Nov. 12. "Insect Life."

F. C.

SN~«, ESQ.

Ou Saturday, Octobe r 17th the opening lecture was delivered by D . A . Somerville, who took as his su bj ect .. Cornwall." After a few words 0 11 the clim ate. people, and trades h e passed 0 11 to the slides. which were not so good as might h ave been wished. They were m ainly concerned witlt the River Fal ; a nd the lecturer's haste to get a way from tha t place of clistiJlcUy similar fishing villages a nd monotonOllS stretches of ri ver was almost too mnch. for the operator of the lantern . One could h ave wisbed that they h ad been lllore concerned with the beauties of the

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Cornish Coast which the lecturer seemed so anxiolls to impress upon the audience. He seemed also to be rather keen on antiquities. though he managed, it appea red WiUI som e rcluctance, to abstain from more than mentioll ing the I.egend of King Arthur. H e seemed to cause some amusement bv the hi bcrn icism that " the hedges are all st olle walls." H e also dealt at some len gth with the beauties and the luxuriant vegetation of the Scillies.

On Saturd ay, October 24th, Mr. Landel delivered a very fascin ating lecture, his title being "Some wonders of the microscope." It wa~ hardly a lecture so much ns a display of SOUle very fin e microscope-slides, fo t with so larg(' a number of s lides, and with the all too short time at his disposal, 1\fr. La nder could not give us very long d escriptions of the various creatures, lI or go into details of t heir s trncture and life-history. The lecturer started by showing \I S 011 the screen some living aq uatic organisms, microscopically enlarged . They afforded some amusemen t by their antics. H e then proceeded to go through, at a necessarily somcwhat hurried pace, his wonderful collection of slides. We saw through the microscope sections of seaweed tiny ancllloni es, spiders, (l nd m any other creatures. T he different types of parasites found lIpon animals rangiug from the tnrkey to the Glums Homo were especially interesting, and it was particularly intriguing to lea rn t hat the flea which infests the white lUan is quite different frOUl that whi ch keeps company Witil the negro. Thronghout his lecture Mr. l.ander impressed npon his audience tile fact that, tliough a great many of the delicate forms and stru ctures displayed 011 the screen were extraordinarily beautiful , Âˇnot onc of tilem was there without a purpose.

On Thursday, November 12th, F . C. Sncll Esq., al.l old f~ielld of the Society, aud a kce~ naturahst, deh vered a lecture full of interest 0 11 " Insect Life ." U nfort un ately the Ianten; saw fit to misbehave itself at the beginuing of the lecture, and caused tite delay of a preciolls five or six minutes, which Could ill bc spared; for the lecturer had to eut himself short at the end , and there was not time for him to shew l1 S th e remaining dozen of a set of wonderful slides, which UluSt have nroused the adm iration and envy of m nny of liS. As the Presid ent s aid, Mr. Snell is not ouly an arden t n aturalist; he is also nn artist in photography. H e talked to us about th e eight different c1asses'of Insects, giving details of representa_ tives of each class. Of butterflies we have probably not lUore than fifty species in Great llritaiu, while our m oths, some of which contrary to popular opinion, fl y in the bright s unshine, Humber over two thousand. We saw a photograph of th c ferocious-looking stag-beetle, some t wo in ches or more in length , a nd of the rarer Ulu sk -beetle. Sollie of our British beetles nrc as s mall as a pin's h ead, and it is t hese which get into our eyes sometimes nnd cause us some irritation. We hea rd also interesting facts about wasps, bees and ants; the beautiful dragonfli es, the destructive d addy-loug-Iegs, the delica te lace-wing fly, the ephemeral may-fly, th e parasitic ichneul1lon fl y, the pestilent and prolifi c aphis, and mnny othcr forms of in sects, some beautiful , oth ers ugly, SOIllC des tructive, others beneficial. Mr. Snell concluded his lecturc, as far ns he could against time, with some hints 011 the best meth od of photographing insects, by day and night, at home and in the fie lds, and expressed his willingness to give wh nt help he could to any mcmber of tile audience anxiOtlS to take up this most fascinating branch of Natural History. J ,W.P" Hon. Sec.

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THE MUSICAL SOCIETY. The :Musical Society has been sil ent t oo long. but t his term we have been successful in re_est abli shi ng t his im port ant school fea t ure. It should be emphasised however, t hat we do 1I0t wish me m bers of t he Society to be necessarily limited to t he Monitors, VI , F orm , Ilud Choir, and nex t term i t is hoped th at the musical appetite will become keener in a lUuch bigger percentage throughout th e School.

It is some years now since we presented a Christm as Concert com posed of items provided ent irely by tile Scllool. and in 1926 wit h a n adequ at e m embers hi p (controlled by an efficient committee) t here is no reason why snch a n a mbition should not be rcalisedand main tai ned frolll year to year.

VERSE. ROMNE Y MARSH . T he lately risen sun , a ball of fi re. H a th broken t hrough t he web of light -hung clouds, B ut yet h ath soared no highe r t ha n to keep A gentleness acqui red as, from west to cast, It sped beneath th e bro:ld Atla ntic sea. So litt le is there yet of mid-d ay 's heat, So much d iff used of brillia nt yellow light, Heaven 's own radian ce, as t o call the birds T o fill t he s ky wit h joyous song. Below t he m a rshes He, a fla t ex panse Of emerald fields wh ich s tretch wit hout a n end, Divided here and t uere by t hreads of wat er , Save whcre, upon t he left, a line of hills With wood ed slopes t hrust s up t owa rds th e 5iky ; Whil e t h rough it all t he r iver Rother fl ows , A t wisted shining rod of burllish 'd sil ver. And 0 11 tile r ight t he a ncient town of R ye, Crowll 'd by it.o; chu rch 's sturdy tower , Rises in level t iers of red -roofed homes Upon a soli tary Wll above tile m a rsh, Where feed in peacefu l knots t he sheep , Or lapwing ever cries his m ournful note. Afar, beyond t he sheep , beyond the dunes Of undulating sand. the rippling sea, Whose crest ed wavelets fl ash the sun ligh t back And from t heir heads sh a ke off t he snow-white foam.

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AN OCTOBER DAY-DREAM. Already is darkness falling over this mournful scene, And scarce remains a flower to tell where SUlluner's been; POt Autum n 's dismal cloak o'ersh adowiug all is spread, And silence reigns OIl earth whence li fe has almost fled. The gaunt black tree-trunks stand against a ch ill y sky Whilst. here and there, a lonely shivering leaf we spy; Which t rembles in the lazy air, or flutters clown In eager haste to swell his brother's carpet browll . And all we sec's the boughs a nd twigs, whose tw isted sha pes And lovely tracery now a fleecy cloud let drapes. But comes to chicle our sadness now n robin gay. Whose russet coat a nd cheerful chirp the only slay To keep liS from despair. But only serves to tell or b lighted love, which brings tiS all too SOOIl to Hell. And yet the setting snu in rosy raclinllce glows To warm our frozen hear ts til1 swift the hot blood fl ows. The future once again in hope is gently laid , And memories come of visions that shall never fade. H .S.

HIS FRIEND. (A remembrance of the Great War recalled by Armistice D ay). The battle raged around him ; The bullets whistled by ; His friend lay wounded before him ; H e cannot let him die. Did he fear for his own life? Was it for self h e cared? A friend in need was lying, All dangers must be darec1. Over the top. 'midst shrapnel hail. ' Vith never a tremor he rall ; 'Midst shrapnel h ail out over the top, To save the ullconscions lUau. The burdett gathered in his arms, Back to the trench he sped; He has reached the brink of safety. Only to fall-shot dead. It was just a fri end had called him, And he had a nswered the call , It was not to have Fame or Glory, 'Twas just for a fricnd-that's all.

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NURSERY RHYMES. Why s ho uld children be t a ught useless nursery r hy mes; s torics a bout vario us im aginar y characters tha t will never be of an y real use to t hem ? Par be tter to instruct a t the same time as aTlluse them, an d to t each them early gr eat principles th a t will help them a ll their life. (Such ) A few of th e present rhym es could perh aps be a m ended Oll the following lines :-

J ill for wa ter climbed the hill, And J nck wcut up to meet her J ill fell down and broke her crown, And " f " was g siu O. Mary had a little lamb, I ts fl eece was white as suow, All un absorbed, the sola r rays, R efl ected did it show . Ride a cock~ h o rse t o B a nb ury Cross To see a fine lad y sit Oll a white horse; The bells a nd t he digit al rings of tbis m yth Will shUll t h e consecuti ve oct ave a nd fifth. Simple Simon m et a piem nn Going t o t he fair ; Said S imple Simon t o t h e pi em a n, " T a ke away your ware: " Those golden cakes I know of yore, " To ut ce q ui reluit u 'est p as or. " This lit tle pig went to ma rke t , 'fhi s little pig stayed a t home Prop elled , by a vigoro us kick, t o the ch ef, T his little pig said" P = mf. " Humpty-D umpty sa t 0 11 n wa U, Humpty-Dumpty h ad n g reat fall; De e rest itution, fa ll bard or fall light, He will rise to e2 X h is pre violls height. II

PE'f ER."

There was a boy, his n a me was P e ter, (Hi s Father was a carpet-beat er ) H e li ved wit h his Auut Marg uerite At No. 7 P alace S treet , (Im agine now the type you 'd m eet At No. 7 Palace S treet ). Now P eter was n lucky lad , Aud everything that's ni ce h e had F or instance he'd a box of tricks And toffee a pples s tuck on s ticks . (I ' m s ure, dear reader . you' ve h ad licks . At t offee apples stuck on sticks) ,

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tHE CANTUARlAN And n ow for Peter's bad possessions, He used to use absurd expressions. When 0 11 his clothes he spilt red ink, He said, .. Oh illllllllC! Strike me pink I (No w gentle rcader, do you think There's any sense in " S trike me pink I " 1) Onc night when Peter lay in bcd, A burglar, by t he Hallie of Fred, Came in. The room was black as nigh t. Peter shouted, " Strike a !igh t I " (That ghastly little parasite, Dear Reader, shouted, " Strike a light I ") Fred pulled out au enormous gun And s aid, " Just put 'em up. Illy son I " l)eter answered, " Ach! I1lcin Gatt I Oh I Hang it all I say! What, what I " (If you were going to be shot, Good Reader, would you say what, what I) Throughout the house a shot was heard, Poor Peter breathed his latest word. Next morning AlWtie Margy saw A nasty mess upon the floor. (Sweet Reader, you have guessed, I'm sure, 'Twas P eter, Auutie Margy saw). BABS.

ON CENTRAL HEATING. What? Cold again? The dismal cry Rings through the room's antarctic chill ; The pipes are cold; werc cold; a nd ever will Be cold uutil the days arc wartu and d ry. Then we shall be condclIltlcd to sit and fry Like shiny chestnuts ou a glowing hob. Wberefore. Prometheus, rud'st UIon darc to rob The spark from heaven for poor hum anity? In vain thy travail! Now no cheerful \)yre Greets the cold mortal. but in grief he Sits Before a radiator; sadly hits His freezing fingers; aud pours out his ire Upon the wretched fellow's shaltow wits Who first conceived a central-heating fire.

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"LIFE WI'l'H DIFFICULTY." A dreary place, cut off from all t he world By frosted glass and fri gid masonry. Within th a t silent sp ace t he radiant SUIl H as never shed his cheering beams; no moon H as e ver chilled th a t spo t wh ere no wind dares To bring refreshing b reezes frolll the fields . Ye t frOIll th at h ome of weeds and dcat111y shade, Springs life (' tis true in but a wre t ch ed fOfm ) And, having sprung, by lUany is encouraged: " Away with weeds a nd j un k and all thi ngs which May stay Ute growth of tha t intrepid tree Whi ch tries to hold its head a bove the murk In the Fourth Back g arden. "

AN OLD, OLD STORY I N A NEW, NEW STYLE OR A VERY, VERY MODERN MODERN LYRIC. A weigh t is now upon lily miud; I think itt vain, in vain 1 think In p a in, ill vain, I t hink again ; And s till a weigh t is 0 11 my mind . How can I get Illy great d esire? Upper forms , lower forms and human forms. F orms , forms a nd fo rms, a nd also forms Inform in form al form their great desire. By s udden impulse, with a " bob " I join the mob, t he throbbing mob, Bobbing. mobbing. soon to be robbed With the throbbin g, bobbing mob. A diugy din, not dim , dins in . R oar upon roar, ho,vl UPO ll howl : Howl , roar, roar , howl, howl, roa r , howl; A din a (tinuy d illgy diu dins ill. I've reached the reaches of Illy goal Ay , Ay ! I eye with eager eye; 0, You I Aye, Aye I Wi th eager eye E ye I the reaches of my goal. The acti ve guardian COUles to rob Quick, Quick: t Choose, Choose! Oh, do choose quick I Choose what you choose t o ch ew ; so, q ui ck: ! 'rite active gua rdian comes to rob. With thoughtful haste up goes the cry, A shriek a bove the general cr v, The howling cry of those close by.

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" CUnIST."

MORE POCKET PROVERBS. That s ll b~tn tl ce which 0 11 the one hand is beneficial to tlle nutriment of oue member of a specics of anthropoid ape, m ay, 011 the other h auel, be capable of producing a morbid effect upon another member of the sa me species. Thc diurnal mastication of oue reproductive product of Pyrus :Malus tends greatly to minimise the ullwelcome attentions of tlle medical practitioner. Iuterllal desires are the l1Iaterual parents of uucontrollable eagerness and passionate annoyance. . Do !lot make a too premature enumeration of the offspring of the domestic fowL Veracious admonition is placcd beyond the spherc of nmllen t ial extensibili ty. A shamefaced demonstration by the COUlman mouse impregnates the household feline with an air of inordinate vanity. Give ullprevaricated al)planse to the m aritime clement, but meanwhile, coufine your peripateticisllls to terrestial so idity.

CORRESPONDENCE . N./J.-The Editors declÂˇi,1e 10 accept any responsibility with 't'egard to these teUers. Correspond(mls must enclose their names, 11Ol1ucessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faitll . The followi ng letter h as been received by the Editors of Tile C(mtuaria1t ;S ir, 1 understand there h as been no r efer en ce to t he music of the period llOW past. There is nothi ng personal, of course, ill t he omission , which. however, concerns many past, possibly some present, mcmbers of th e School. These con certs wcre initiated a nd their ch orus organised by t h e boys t hemselves. I venture therefore to ask space for a. brief r ecord of their work. In pre-war days, ill a sm aller School, fifty to ninety boys took part ill the concerts out of a total number of p erform ers varying

frolll 100 to over 130. The bulk of the choral work was folk tIIusic, arranged for chorus and orchestra, su ng where possibl e in the vernacular; the wholc of the concert ll1Usic was memorised by the trebles, t hat for the elder boys written within the compass of their iUlmature voices. Portuuately evideuce exists as to the quality of their work in an article in the Daily 1 tlegraph on th e 1906 Concert, the writer. a famous critic, referring also, elseÂˇ where, SOIllC mouths later, to tlle "delicacy of style and beauty of tone of the boy sopranos of the Ki llg's Sch ool, Canterbury."

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1' hc sallle criterion applied equally the n, to the Chapel singing and to the s inging of lbe elder boys in their last concert ill 1923, trebles having ceased to be available. 'flt e orchestra, m a inly professional , engaged sol ~ l y for the benefit of t he boys, was drawn. with the exception of a few good local players. froUl the orchestras of the Royal Mannes. the Royal Engineers, and SOUle or the fin est lItusicinl1s of the Londou Sy mphony Orchestra. Yours obedienUy. (Signed) PJo;RCY GOIWR I.:V.

llist of cllicf works p erformed ;Chorus and Orchestra. }.{arch, Pilgrims ' CllOntS, "Tanllhallscr: Bridal Chorus. .. T.ohcngrill ," Waguer; KcrlLlcssc and Waltz Scenes, Soldiers' Chorus, ., r~aust .. (2). Goultod ; Final Chorus, .. Acis, " Haudel ; Market Chorus, "Mansaniello (2), Auber; Gipsy Chorus, Schum a nn ; Gipsy Chorus, " l'recioza," Weber; l3avurian Da1lce (1), E lgar; Selections from "Armid a." Gluck; " Carlllen," Bizet; .. Romeo," Counod; " H a nsel and Gretel, " Humperdiuck; " 111 these delightful pleasant gr oves" (un· accompanied), Purcell . Orchestra. Overture. "Deu x J ournccs, " Cherubini; Ruy Blas, Mendelssohn; .. Figaro" (2), )fozart; "Mignon," A. Thomas; "Merry Wives," Nicolai; "Der Vreishub:," Weber. Miscellaneous. F'irst m oveme nts of SYJU· l)houies in C, H aydn, b (No. 35) Mozart, C Minor, Beethoven, and of .. Nell Gwynne .. Suite, Germ a n; "Danse des Sylphes," Berlioz; " Invitation to dance," W eber·Der· li oz; l'izzi cato, "Sylvia," Delib(;s; Gavotte , "M.ignon, A. Thomas (2); Graceful Dance, Sulli V(l ll ; March, •. 1'011lp and Circll1l1stanee," UIgnr; Danse des Bacch ant es, GOlillod; 111· t erlllCZZO, Dr. Perrin; Suites: Numbers from" Peer Crnt," Grie~; .. Rlistic" Dr. Perrin; ,. Casse-Noisette,' 'l'sehaikowsk i ; Waltzes, J. Strauss ; Waltzes, C. Canu; liallet Music fr01l1 "Faust" (2). Coullod; " Rosamunde," Sclmbert. Selections:" Car· men," Bizet, .. Flying . Dutchman, " .. Valkyrie," Wagner , a nd s maller works. [Wilh 1'efertmce to this letter we would like to poi", o"t thaI, aUhough great credit »Iltst be given to the performers themselves, i t is to Mr.

P ercy Goclfrey that we mltst f'eall)' give our praise mId 'hauks. He was Ihe heart of those com;erts. His great genius for 11/ttSical orgotlisaIioll-. lIlId his unwearyillg efforts 10 make the COllcerts th e successes they were, and (above all his wlbmmded liberality til procuri"g first clas$ ordestras, will for ever be remembere(l by all music {ove J's and (£It who had anything to do wi.th him.-Ells., CU1Jt.]

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T o the Editors of" THE C.... N'l'UARIAN." DnAR SIRS. Is not the elaborate and somewhat lengthy " Amell" uow sung a t the end of the Ch ape l service somewha t out of keeping with the siUlplicity and brevity of the rest of the service? S urcly It is better to h ave a n uuint elligible lllutter froUl the choir a nd the Scuool raUlcr than the best of harmony from the c hoir alone. Yours faitWu lly, H.W.ll. (O.K.S.).

To the Editors of" 11u; CANTUARIAN." SIRS, I beli eve some people arc suggesting that the three-fold " Amen " which is s uug by thc Choir at the end of Chapel should be abolished . As far as I kllow thei r only reasons for this suggestion arc thnt the School caunot join in , and that it tends to spoil the simplicity of the service. The first objection is soon answered. Eveu if thc final "Amcn" were spoken it wou ld tuke weeks of coaxing and coercion before t he School would join ill audibly and heartily, a nd if they will not brightcn up the .. AllI cns" there is no reason why the choir shou ld n ot . T o the second objection, I can only suy that simplicity can be carried t o the verge of m onotony. Por years the Chapel has heard the same hy mns shouted, the saw e responses intolled, the same chants murdered nnd the sa me psalm s mis·poiuted, a nd it is quite lillie that the service was freshened with something new and not allowed utterly to stagnate. r am, Yours sincerely , , CIiANGli.' [W e " ca rtily agree. Eds .. Ca.IlI .].

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--===========-~-=~~=====~ To lite Editors oj ,. Tlll~ CANTUARIAN," To Ihe Editors of" TII.E CANTUARIAN." SIRS, DEAR SrRS.

I s it possible for the light in the" H.abbit Hutch " to be renewed? Under present conditions pinno practice in the cvellil~g is nlmost impossible . I am sure a new bght, a lt ho ugh in disagreement with tile surround· iugs, would be lUore \Vel~o l11 e than t h,e old, which, let me suggest. IUlght be put III the MuseulIl,

Yours sincerely, C. P . JANO.

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[.11 ')1 excellc11t suggestion.

T o tile Editors of" TIm

CANTUARJAN. "

SIRS,

The School is plagued. with a .traffic· problem whi ch needs immediate solutioll . A t least once a day. between hours, the staircase leading to the Art·Rootll is crowded to suffocation and sardine-standard by three or four form s all stru,Rglillg .to .make progress in some direction . I'lle mr IS full of the scream s of boys whose vitals have. been s tabbed by rclief pen- nibs and even If tl~e form s do as t hey have been told and walt tUlt i! sO llie other form has used t he stairs, 110t only, ow ing to the inuate politeness of t he public schoolboy, would no changes of form -room s ever be effected, but the congestion at the top and bottom of the stairs wou ld be truly :l.we-iuspirillg. Why cannot the Jacobe81l sta ircase take sollie ~ of , the burden in School hours at least. 1 rue , it is ol~t ouk and the glass is even older, but is not hum an welfare more important than oak and glass? Besides, at present the glass is ill far greater danger from the cr~:n\"ds 011 the stairs which are now used than It would be from the crowd divided between two s t airways. 31U,

Yours sincerely, S. T. AJRCAS~.

The Gym. is cumbered at prcscllhvith two scts of parallel bars, one ' horse,' one weighing-machine, and several mats of insanitary appearance. To the best of my knowledge 110 one eVer emulates his grandiaUter, the ape, by swinging on the bars by doiug splits or front_ rolls over the' horse' or even by lying Oll the mats. If, in a moment of weak vanity he tries to weigh himself, the machine, after emitting It. few prelimin nry groans, leers wickedly at him and deliberately li es to the t unc of lwlf·a·stolle or more for thin people and perhaps all huudredweight for the grosser members of the School. Canuot these im. pediments be removed fr01l1 the gym? The Scants would wcl conle them with howls of delight, 3nd , once cleared, the gYIli. cOllhl stand the strain of P .T. better. I ant, Yours Sincerely. s. C RAPJ~M.

1·0 till! Eclitors of "

THB CAN'rUARIAN."

SIR :, .j he School is the proud possessor of one fives -court, aud I think that, as befits au ouly child , it s hould receive, if any thing, rather too lUuch attention . At present heavy rain seems to be able to cover the court with a treacherous slillle which is a mere death ~ trap and effectively prevents anything like vigoro lls play. Whell th is.. ha~ dried, .I'he cou rt is left covered with wlutIsh IIlCrl1statlOlls which powder beneath the feet and create a wholly abominable atm osphere. Besides this th e court is ulways to be seen peepi ng cha~tely frOIll beneath a covering of dead ica"es, dust . and toffee·papers. Are Austen and his compeers too busy to give tlte court a weekly scrub and brush? Perhaps Mrs . Drew might be enticed in Ulere with a bucket nnd swab. Failing these, why cannot the Sports COUlmittee create fives-court fa gs? I Rm, All for YOll,

.. Tim BUCKET AND BRUSII."

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To tile Editors of" TIlF.

CANTUARlAN."

DHAR SIRS,

During the last few years, numerous additions and improvements have been made all the Scienti fic side of our School life. In Olle branch only has very little expansion been made. I r efer to the Scientific Referen ce bran ch of the Parry l..ibrary. There 8rc a Humber of books that arc quite Ollt of date and hence practically useless; those that arc of any lise are, alas 1 only too fcw. I s it Hot possible for this foiling in an

otherwIse efficient department somehow to he remedied ? Yours sincerely. I. RF,lD-" S 1'I NJ<S," (H ear 1 Hear! Eds., Cant. ] To fhe Editors of "

THE CAN1'UAR IA.N'"

DJ~AR SIRS,

appreciation to a uy lecture if there is Âˇnot c nough com fort; t his can be lllodi1ied by shortening t he time of occupation of t h e room; so I ask t hat sOlUetiling JUay be done concerning tillS. Yours si ncerely , " rII STl~NE R."

[" Ne sutor supr(, cre-pidan."

1'0 the Editors of I I 'l'111~ CAN'I'UAIUAN." Sms, Call it not be arranged for us to go up to lectures later than has been l1sual ill the past? Under present conditions we tnke otlr scats at least twenty miuutes before the lirst few visitors arrive. Tbe disadvantages arc that the length of time ((.) increases the discomfort caused by some of the scats; (b) increases the fetidness of the atmosphere. It is impossible to givc full attention aud

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To Ihe Editors of" '1'1II~ CAN'ÂŁUARI AN." Sm s, Why has "putting the weight " been excluded irolll t he School sports? It gives those who compete a chance of trying t heir st rength. You Illay say that it is d ull and uuinteresting (or the spectators; but, no doubt, it could t ake place at the sallle time as other C\'cuts, and or in any case, arc thc , sports only for thc spectators? YO llrs sincerely, Dl{AH

" PUTTER."

In windy weather Lattergate changingroom is apt to get very draughty; could not n lock or catcb of some sort be p ut on the door lead ing iuto the haJJ to remedy this ? YonTS, etc ., Cn u,LY. (We cOll/vail/latc I I C/.illy" on fii scoveritlg the SOI"C6 nf the draughts in the chauging room . W" rccomm61ld him carefully to examine the door 1:n question. W e sinccrely trllst he will till(l the bolt lie craf/es for aheady 011 it. Hds. , Callt.] ,

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To Ihe Editors of"

'1'111': CAN'tUARIAX."

DEAR SIRS,

1.1ay I be allowed to state what seems to me a very sOllnd pro/>ositioll. Why should not a nother Socicty )c formed, 0 11 similar

lines t.o those already existing, wh ich would nrraugc nil s nch thiugs as Penuy Readings and School Concerts? Call it a D ramati c Society 0 1' a Chornl Society or wha t yo u will - t he lIalll~ is not importan t. According to present arrangements, Mr. llaylis has the tlw.llkless job of arranging a School Concert without any sort oC material to sta r t. with- he has to find it all before he can do ollylhi ng. Also it seems a great shame tha t that fine old form of entertainment, the Pcnny Readil1~, s hould be allowed to die out, bllt again it IS almost impossible to gct up a good show without some managcment and a lot of preparation. The new Society would remedy both these defects. It would be the duty of its COlllmittee to look for aud encourage

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dramati c a nd vocal talent in the School t o rc-nwakeu the d esire for Penny Readings , to bring back the r cal old Scb ool Concerts, and to provide auy oth er School entertainments which they find p ossible and d esi r a ble. It will be objected that Dramatic Societies in t he past have fallen remarkably Oat.

l(ight I suggest that this was in the maiu due to impatience , to the desire to take ttp ami do quickly som ething thnt is really mnch too h ard for a start . A gentle start is all

th at is required . I trust that this is not the

last that will be h eard of the .... " Society but t h at i t will very soou b e an cstablish~d fact. Vours sincerely, l,B DmmoMMU correspmJdlmt will n otice that we art pub ishitlg a short af;peal under the headint of" Musical Soci~ty.' lV~ agree lliat a reid $oci~ty sliould be f ormed wi th, we Sf'ggesl Mr Baylis as Preside1l1 a11d with a Com~itte; composed of 1W'S01IS capable of SUpSYi1lttJlJdiP18 auy rehea ysa fs or Oili er preparali01ls whicll may be necessary . Why 1101 dedicate lhe Socie fy to the memory of some famous O. K.S.-othcY Iha't Maylowe, of course? Eds., Cmlt.). .

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OUR CONTEMPORARIES.

'fhe Hou, Secretary begs to acknowledge "'With th{l1Iks the receipt of the {allowing, with apologies for all Y accidental omissions: .A llcynian; Blue; Bradjielcl Col/ege Chronicle, ElII'ian, OUy of London School Magazine, Cllo/melian, D ovoriall, Eastbollt'tZian, Eliza·· betlJau, Felstediall, FeUes-ian, GlcllalmOlld Col/ege Chronicle. flurse joh1liml, j o/miml, I(elly College ChY011icle, /(1'l1g'S College School [I.'tagaZ1'''tJ, LanCing College Nhtgazillc. Leys FOl'tILightly, LCUfmmtiall . Lily , Me'eor, Matl-

tuoodiall, J\1aJvemia1l , Mayllmriull , OIlSti, Reptol/ian, Radieian, R oQc1Isia'll, ShirlmrtJian, St. Edward's School Chrcm'icie, 1'ollbridgia" • Uppillgham School Maguz1'lIe, Victoria", Vigorniall.

Also :-Rcd und IVhile (Toronto) ; El Bat-idor, J-1iitollia·lI (Natal), TVallgalwi Colle~iall.

Gibbs aud Sous, P rinters. Orange Street, Canterbury.

J. S, I.lm. 11011.

Secretary.