The Cantuarian April 1913 - July 1914 by OKS Association | The King's School, Canterbury

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CANTUARIAN. APRIL,

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EDITORIAL. It was midnight. A full hour and a half had passed since the watchman with his sonorous voice had woken the echoes in t he Mint Yard, as he cried that " all was well." The silence was broken only by the heavy breathing of slumberers or the irritating tick of several loud-tongued clocks. I realised at that moment that I alone of the dormitory was awake. But for me sleep seemed out of the question; my eyes almost refused to close; and at last I gave up the attempt t o woo the Slumber-god, and for the ninety-ninth time siuce laying my wearied bones upon that bed of unrest I asked myself this question; a question stunning and pulverising in force, and yet a question that hundreds of luckless souls placed as I was, have asked before me, and to which very few ob! such a very few have returned a satisfactory answer- \ÂĽ hat, oh ! what, sh'all I say i11 my editorial "? To this cry of despair addressed apparently to thin air, after some -m oments of tense silence, broken as I have already had cause to m~tion only by a concert of snores and ticks, I appended th is more personal appe",\, .. Shades of former editors, come and tell me what you wrote in days of old-,\, ff

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I had no sooner given vent to this curious utterance than I wished I had never spoken. For every hair on my body suddenly erected itself stiff and stark, so that I bristled like a porcupine, as to my astonished and awes-truck eyes there appeared three spectres. They were just like the ordinary run of spectre, with the exception that between their fangless teeth they each held a quill pen. "\\1ho are you"? I managed to murmur in accents in which astonishment and terror struggled for the mastery. "Vie," said the first, "were once t.he Editorial trio; we are the shades whose presence you have invoked." " Indeed," I replied, "then well met!" For with my accllstomed genius I suddenly realised that I might gain some suggestions from these CUriOllS creatures. "But tell me," I went on, " What wrote you of in that most laboured of all productions, your editorial "? Spectre Primus, to whom I addressed He cast an all~embracing myself, did not seem in a great hurry to answer. look around the cubicle, and then lifting his spectral coat tails, took his seat upon the washhandstand. He then began in tones preternaturally hollow: "It is }10W about three hundred years ago "- " Three hundred years! " I remarked, <I I should have thought you were even more fossilised than that; but pray proceed ." " I repeat," he went on, " it is now about three hundred years ago since I and my colleagues were editors of that illustrious magazine, the Cant"arian." "Well," I said, " and in your editorial what did you write of ? " (A preposition I was once told is a bad thin g to end a sentence with; but no matter I) "In my editorial," he said, "I spoke of many things, but chiefly of the curious doings of one Jupiter Pluvius ; he had so me bearing on the Sports, I believe," he went on with a puzzled expression, .. but what, I don't quite know." II Ah ! " I said, " now you have given me something for my editorial; let us offer our thanks to the antique Jupiter Pluvius for having permitted Tutor Sets and Sports to go unwashed." "So," he said, " Pluvius signifies the raitl god, does it not?" "Precisely," I replied. " I thought there was SOI11 connection," he went 011 dreamily-the Sports "- and then he laps~d aga il1 into silence, wrapped in thought. And then I turned to spectre secundus: (he was a most curious~lookj l l g individual-all spotty) . "And what," I inquired, " did you write of in yo ur editorial" ? He gave a ghostly snuffle and then replied: "I spoke of th ravages of plague which occurred in our days." "Indeed," I replied," so Mr. Godfrey told us the other night." "Yes," he went on, " and I even hnd cause to mention other ailments," and he Jeant over and whispered one word in my ear. "So," I said, "history repeats itself; so from you too I learn sam thing to say; yet 'tis but a measley remark after all 1 " And then I turned to spectre tertius ; he looked as if he had once sung b(l s~ in the choir. "Now tell me, oh spectre No.3," I said, " what did you writ

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of in your editorial?" I told you he looked like one that was a bass; well, he shot a pair of spectral cuffs and replied in the remains of a sonorous voice: " To-morrow, and to~morrow, and tO~l1lorrow; 'rem.pora mutantllr; the old order changeth yielding place to new." "True," I replied somewhat sadly' " S~ even from speakers of trllisms one may learn something"; "Yo~ rem1l1d me of the hard fact that there are some of us who have only one more term to spend in their alma mater."

"\V'ell, gentlemen, thank you for your kind suggestions; and now you may go." x.., IIhereat they vanished and I fell asleep.

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The MartletsJ:whO have been well up in the final order for the last few years, carried off the la rels this term after defeating the Swallows by 36 pts. to 10, a rather unexpectetl margin. The latter brought on a surprise by beating the Herons by 24 pts. to 14, although they lacked the services of Wood. Choughs and Hawks produced an excellent game, which resulted in a victory for the Choughs by II pts. to 10. In the majority of their matches the Martlets WOIl with great ease, scoring 367 pts. altogether, to their opponents' 10. All colours played valiantly for their teams, and the following, too, should make their mark in the near future : Ord, Sharland, Crosse~, Lawson!, and Champion. The list of Tutor Set matches is appended : -

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We owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Latter for bis total indifference to climatic conditions in his willingness ,-and zeal to coach the First ~ame . T~e debt is increased , when we remember how busy he has been lately wIth the J umor School. We should like to thank Mr. Poole also for his readiness always to take Mr. Latter's place with the whistle.

STEEPLECHASES. The Junior Steeplechase took place on Saturday, March 1st, under excellent conditions; the ground was dry and there was very little wind. At the start Bing got away and gained useful lead; Morris ran second and Watts third. McCarthy, Sharland, and Gough followed. Throughout the race the positions remained practically uncbanged; but all the time Bing and Morris were getting gradually further abead. Bing ran very creditably and won with ease, Morris being a good second, Watts third and McCarthy fourth. The time was fair, 24' 25t". but we should have liked to have seen a much larger entry, which we hope will be the case next year.

The Senior Steeplechase was run on Tuesday, March 4th. Once more there was not a good entry-only 9. Haward took the lead at the start and was some way ahead at St. Edmund's; then followed Bing, Wacher, and Morris, and the rest in a group some way behind. Through the hop fields Hawarel was stili gaining, while Bing was overtaken by \'Vacher and Morris. Pagett, who had been leading the rest up to that point, was caught by Flower and Evans on the gorse. Over the dykes Flower passed Bing, and the order atÂˇ t he finish was: I , Haward ; 2, Wacher; 3, Morris; 4, Flower. Then followed Bing, Evans, Pagett, McCarthy and Gough. H award ran very well indeed and won easily; the next three were quite close together. But although it was a good race, there is 011e. point of criticism we have to make and that is that the smallness of the entries is deplorable. The sooner people realise that the Steeplechases and Sports, as I believ has been said before, are intended to be run in, and not merely to be pleasa llt spectacles, the better it will be for the School running. 'rhe time was 29' 20:". On the following Saturday, March 8th, the Steeplechase v. Blackheath Harriers was run. The School was represented by G. Haward, J. S. Wach f,

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A. J. Morris, E. C. Bing, J. A. Flower and H. G. Evans. A snowstorm which descended just at the start fortUnately soon cleared off. From the start Haward took the lead and he was closely attended by two of the Harriers. The rest ran for some way in a body. At St. Edmund's Haward was still leading, now by about 20 yards, then followed three Harriers, and then Bing, Wacher and Morris. Through the hop gardens the Harriers began to catch Haward up, and he and the leading H arrier ran across the dykes together. They were exactly level as they came round the corner into sight of the finish, but at this point the Harrier sprinted very well and won by a short distance; a very good race. Then followed two more Harriers and t hen Bing, Morris and \'Vacher. Final order : TIME.

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B.H. G. Haward B.H 4. B.H. 5. E. C. Bing 6. J. S. Wacher 7. B.H. 8. A. J. Morris 9. J. A. Flower 10. B.H. 11 . H. G. Evans 12. B.H.

28' 28' 28' 36" 28' 50" 29' 5" 29' 16" 29' 19' 29'20' 30' 2Âˇ 30' 3' 31' IS'

31 ' 25Âˇ 32' 2' The School thus lost 30-25.

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These took place on 'l'uesday and Wednesday, March 26th and 27th, actually t he days for which they were original1y fixed! The weather was fi ne 0 11 both afternoons, but we may consider ourselves very lucky, as there was a heavy shower on the morning of the first day, and a regular downpour tbe moment nil things were concluded 011 the second. The conditions were only moderate; the ground was heavy and there was a cold wind. Considering all things the ge neral display was above the average. Several individuals, as usual, proved of all rounel excellence, notably \Vood and Haward in the open events, ulld Bing among those under 16t. We had indeed hoped for a record to

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be broken by Wood in Putting the Weight, for he had put it over 35 ft. in practice, but he was evidently rather handicapped by the large number of events for which he entered. The O.K.S. Three-legged Race, which was substituted for the Consolation Race caused universal merriment, while the 'fl1tor Set Mlle aroused ev~n more deafening cheers, if possible, than usual; it was in fact an extraordinarily fine race with a splendid finish. We were glad to welcome a fairly large number of spectators,. thou9~ we are afraid many were deterred from bemg present by the cold wmd. lhere was a large concourse of O.K.S., a list of whom appears under the O.K.S. News. OPEN

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LONG JUMP,

HURDLES.

1. G. F. Wood

2. '1'. R. Juckes

Time, 19 sees.

1. G. F. Wood

2. R. Crowley. Length, 19 ft. 6t in. Wood won by a fairly good jump. and was in a class quite by rumseU,

\Vood WOll fairly easily. FanshawE" was almost a dead beat with J uckes for the second place.

HIGH JUMP.

1. E . D. Fanshawe

2. G. F. Wood Height, 5 ft. 01 in. Fanshawe and Wood were the only serious rivals, the la tter of whom seemed to be rather off his jump. J<'allsbawe won in good style with a moderate jump.

PUTTING THE WEIGHT.

2. R . Crowley Length, 32 ft. 3 in. Wood won with a moderate put which h e h ad easily beaten in practice.

QUARTER Mn.E.

1. G. F . Wood 3. E. L. Hawes

2. C. E. A. Pullan Time, 57 sees.

Wood went very strongly at first as fa r as the chestnut tree ; then Pullan sprinted well and only just failed to catch him . Hawes was fifteen yards behind. Considering the day the time was fair.

1. G. F. Wood

100 YARDS.

I . G. F. Wood 3, R. Crowley

2. C. E. A. Pull an

Time, I On sees. Wood got a bad start but WOll a very close race. Pullan was a good second, Crowley close behind .

HAJ,F MIl,E. 1. G. H award 3. E. C. Bing

2. R. F. Mason Time, 2 min. 15 secs

Green led to the Ladies' Pavilion closely followed by Haward and Gent. T he rest. raIl in a body led by :Mason. Haward SOOIl took the lead, running very strongly ind eed . Mason was second and Binj?: just beat. Hawes for the tWrd place. The time was falr; two seconds better than last .year.

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1. G. Haward

3. G. E. J. Gent

2. R. P. Mason 4. J. S. ' Vacher Time, 5 min. 8 sees.

Pagett and Mason got well away with Plower close behind. The latter took t he lead at the Ladies' Pavilion. At the Chestnut Gent and Shelswell crept lip and the order at the end of the first lap was Haward and Gent quite close, theu Shelswell and Mason. After the second lap the order of the first fo ur was still the same. Then Haward began to gain a lead; Gent was still secoud and Mason third. In the last lap Haward drew away from the rest and fini shed well from the Chestnut, wiwling ea ~i1y. Mason by a good sprint passed Gent and secured second place. Wacher who had n ot been among the foremost in the first th ree laps, ran strongly in the last and secured fourth place. Haward 's tillle would probably have been better had he not WOll so easily.

phons), King (Chougbs). and Watkins (Hawks) followed. The Herons (Shelswell, Mason, H award, Hawes) thus WOll ill 4 min. It sees. A very good time.

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1'iUle, 4 min. I t sees. 1. HERONS (G. Haward, E. L. Hawes, A. H. Shelswell, R. F . Mason). 2. MARTLE1S (C. E. A. Pullan, C. H. Clayton, E. C. Bing, C. W. Barber) . 3. SWALLOWS. 4. GRYPHONS. 5. CHOUGHS. 6. HAWKS. Green (Choughs) started off at the best lace and led almost as far as the Chestuut )Itt could not maintain his lead and was passed by Shelswell (Herons). Mason iu the next q uarter increased the Herou 's advantage while Barber (l\'lartlets) was second . In the th ird quarter H award (H ero ns) still further increased their lead, ntllllin~ very strongly . Ju the last quarter, Hawes Just kept ahead, nlthol1gh Pullan (MnrUets) caught up neatly 50 yards; Wood (Swallows), 'Vacher (Gry-

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I. C. J. N. Ad a ms 2. G . F. Juckes R. C. Cumberbatch J . B. Sidebothalll This instead of the Consolation Race, for which there were n o entries. R. 1\'[. Gent and E. B. Hosking reached the tape first, but had the misfortune to be disqualified because one fastenin g came undone. C. F. B a ttiscom be aud G. H. Claypole wallowed early Oil the bosom of mother earth. The winners are to be congratulated on their style.

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LoNG J UMP. I. E. C. Bing

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2. G. W. M. Burton I,enght, 17 ft. 5 in.

A very good jump. considerable promise .

Burton a lso shewed

HIGH J Ui\lP.

J . D. Watkins H eig ht, 4 ft. 91 in. Both jumped well, Watkins perhaps with the better style. The height was extl'eillely good; .M cCarthy shewed very considerable pl'om.ise . 1. W. R. W. McCarthy 2.

HURDLES.

1. C. P. Hodgson

2. 'V. R. 'V. McCarthy. Time, 223 sees .

Some amusement was caused ill the second heat by two enterprising competitors,

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v..he tried to vault the hurdles to the complete detriment of the latter 1 The final produ ced a very good race between Bing and Hodgson' ; the former actually breasted the tape first by half a yard, but was disqualified for unfortunately pushing over a hurdle.

100 YARDS .

1. R . O. A. Gatehonse 2. W . R. W. McCarthy

T ime. 12l SC 8. Very good time; Gatehouse about 2 yards.

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HANDICAPS.

J. D. Watkins

2. R . O. Simeon Time, II ! sees . Very fair time and a good race.

220 YARDS.

l. J. N. L. 2. C. R. N.

Gough (25. yds.) Groom (15. yds.) 3. :D;. R. Watts (10. yds.)

QUAR'l'ER MILE.

1. E. C. Bing

3. L. W. H . Best

E. Witt

Time, 61! sees. Bing led the whole way and won easily. Witt secured second place by a well-timed sprint. Best was a good third. Very fair time.

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l. E. R. Watts (59 yds.) 2. L . G. Robertson (24 yds.) 3. B . G. King (13. yds.)

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HAI.F MILE.

1. E. C. Bing 3. J. E. Witt

600 YARDS.

Morris

Time, 2 min. 251 sees.

Morris got a good stnrt and led for nearly half of the first lap. At the clock he was overtaken by Bing. and the two ran the rest of the race almost level, until at t he end Bing sprinted and secured first place by 5 yards, Morris be.ing second and W itt third.

LoNG J UMP.

2. Gibson Length, 14 ft. 7 in.

1. Rolfe A very fair jump.

HIGH JUMP.

I . Rolfe

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2. Gibson

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QUARTJ::R MII.E. 100 YARDS.

1. R. 0, A, Gatehouse 2, W, R. W. McCarthy

Time, 68 sees, The winner's style was very promising. He should be a good rUnner.

2. Rolfe Time. 12* sees , Very creditable time, and a close finish.

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I. Gibson

CONsor,ATION RACn.

2. Strouts T ime, 7ll sees.

A good race.

Gibson ran very strongly.

I. Cumberbatch 2

Below is appended a table of scores : -

2. Gibson Time, 31i sees,

220 YARDS (UNDER 11).

1. Tomkins

2. \Vest S

The Shield was won easily by the Swallows, the Martlets being second, and the Herons third.

220 VARDS.

l. Rolfe

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2. Driggs

Time. 55! sees.

Open.

I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Under 161.

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SCHOOL NEWS.

The following have passed" Certficate A," Practical: Sergt. Mowll, Cpl. Paget t, I,.-Cpls. Seymour and Lillingston and Pte. Dalton. The latter passed the Theoretical part of the examination last term, so that we may now congratulate him on having earned his Certificate.

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On Thursday, March 6th, the School Confirmation was held by the Bishop of Dover.

A Paper-chase was run 011 Tuesday, March I I tho The hares were G. Haward and E. C. Bing, and a good run might have resulted had it not been for the melancholy fact that there were at least five tracks visible laid at different times by various bodies of people; so that it was difficult even for the keenest-scented hound to discover the true one! It actually went (so we learn from the hares) from the Westgate in the direction of Harbledown, but skirting to the left of that

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village, and coming down through some woods to the London road, near Upper Harbledown. It then crossed the road, and climbed a steep hill opposite and made a bee line for St. Edmund's. It was here that the foremost hounds were led astray by a St. Augustine's trail, following which they trotted gently down St. Thomas' H ill, and so home ill great style only to find the hares not yet arrived! The latter in fact had gone across from St. Edmund's to Tyler Hill station, and thence down home by St. Stephen's Church, where they hung up the bags; it is a remarkable fact that two hounds did actually keep their heads amidst this maze of tracks and secured the bags. 'fhese sagacious ones were Hornshaw and

O.K.S. We congratulate E. A. Squi re on stroking his "Togger " boat so well that it went up five places on the river.

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Also R. J uckes on stroking the Pembroke College, Cambridge,"Rugger" boat with equal success, so that it went up four places and the crew received their oars.

Lawsonl , It was rather sad to think that some were so deluded as to pursue an old track to Chartham where tbey were upbraided by an irate farmer!

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We congratulate the following on gaining their Sports' Colours after the Steeplechase v. Blackheath Harriers: G. Haward, E . C. Bing, J. S. Wacher, A. J. Morris.

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Vie congratulate the Gym. Pair, C. W. Barber and C. H. Clayton on being placed 8th in the Public Schools' Gym nasium Competition at Aldershot held on March 14th. Barber was 6th in the individual placing. A very creditable performance.

NEWS. We are glad to welcome T. S. Adams home on leave from :Ma in States.

'.' It was with much pleasure I.hll l

we noted the presence of more ,K.S. at the School Sports this year til " " have appeared 011 these oc nsiou for some years. The following i-. II list of them: E. L. A. Hertslett, 1\. 1\ ,

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Roper, '1'. S. Adams, C. J. N. Adams, J. Kettelwell, R. M. Gent, E. B. Hosking, R . C. Cumberbatch, C. F. Battiscombe, G. H. Claypole, J. B. Sidebotham, F . L. Sidebotham, G. F . Juckes, C. E. W. Chapman, G. W. A. Todd, N. E. Ashenden.

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H. E. Goulden: M.D., D.P.H., has been appointed Tuberculosis officer to Devon County Council.

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We congratulate C. F. M. N . Ryan, of the Inns of Court O.T.C., Senior Division, on gaining Certificate " B."

A STORY WITH A MORAL.

Once on a time a certain king-of the usual type-had three sons. The eldest whose name was Tom was tall and comely to look upon; of a great girth moreover and brawny in the forearm, so that men looking upon him might say one to another, " Behold, here is a great oarsman and athlete withal; let us bid him beware of the ladies." The second son whose name was Dick was of a feeble stature and gait, continuously shaken moreover with a sepulchral cough. Yet was he exceeding great in learning, wellgrou nded and skilled at an early age in Greek, Latin, Geometry and Parts of the Rifle, so that men might say " Here is a wise man; let us bid the ladies beware of him." The third son whose name was Harry was exceeding mediocre even among the mediocre; yet was he not devoid of worldly wisdom; and a great snapper up

withal of unconsidered trifles, so that men might say " Here is a man who does well over things; he shall never lack his hot bath or his 10.30 bun; let us say" nought to him lest we be sat upon. Now on a certain day the king sent his three sons to woo the daughter of the neighbouring monarch, a man weighed down with years; bereft moreover of the greater part of his teeth and hair so that men might say "Go up thou bald head." But this kiug was greatly devoted to his daughter, a lovely blue-eyed damsel of seventeen, and would have none but the best of men to wed her. Yet he received the three princes kindly, bidding his servants divest them of their haversacks and ' giving them ginger beer in great abundance. Mor~ over the king issued a decree that the trial of the princes' characters should

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Now, therefore, there was" a great take place in his palace on a certain day; on which day the king, being stir and agitation within the hall, me.n seated on his throne with his daughter saying one to another <I Surely this ou his right hand and a great crowd man will get her," and many sl1l:all present, called in the three men to bets were laid thereon. For the third stand before him. To the first he son, Harry, was greatly composed and addressed himself (thro ugh an inter- calm, assuring himself "Have I not preter, himself having no teeth) saying done well over many things? Do not " Wilt thou, for my daughter's hand men say of me ' He shall never lack perform whatsoever I bid thee?" his hot bath or his 10.30 bun, he hath " Said the first in a voice that made the wisdom of this world'? Surely the rafters ring (bringing one or two I am discreet and wise; 1 shall win of them down with much damage this fair maiden." Nevertheless his thereby) " I wilL" "Theu" quoth heart was in his mouth (giving his the king (interpreter understood) visage a beastly appearan~e ,,:~thal). f< Change me to a young man again." The king spake direct saytng W,l t With a great straining of the tympanum thou make me young again?" "How it would have beeu possible to hear young? " questioned the young man, the fall of a pin, so exceedingly great his heart sunk to its normal level was the silence. "I cannot" blubbered yet palpitating exceedingly. "Fifteen Tom, who was struck off the list or sixteen years" replied the king. and straightway bidden leave the "Nay that could not be, for thou room. Amid the silence of all, behold, wouldst be younger than thy daughter, the strong man washes gently out. ay, and if thy danghter be made young The second son to whom the same likewise how shall I wed her?" 'l'hc question was put, bringing to bear king was so exceeding pleased with the fruits of his wisdom, replied, the answer that he caused great rejoi "I will not guarantee all things." ings to be made, the marriage took " Then!" thundered the king (this place, and the fountains played wi n time through his own mouth) "thou (vin ordinaire- tres ordinaire) for t he art not a fit person to wed my daughter space of about one week. -go." This man therefore was cast }.(loral. - A Âˇ witty answer turn tit also into the limbo of forgotten things like impositions and the Dover Sports. away wrath.--A. MORALIST.

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HARVEY LECTURES.

Saturday, Feb",ary 22",1.- " Life of Nelson." C. W. Kidson. After dealing rather briefly with the early life of Nelson, the lecturer described more fully that part of his naval career which was so crowded with incident and which grouped itself round the four battles of St. Vincent, the Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar. Excellent plans of all four were shewn, three by the hand of H. G. Kain and one by that of Mr. Poole, to both of whom the lecturer expressed himself very grateful for their assistance. He pointed out the Naval genius of Nelson as it displayed itself in each battle and the extraordinary daring with which all his plans were executed. He dealt most fully with the battle of Trafalgar, and read Fitchett's account of the hero's death in " Deeds that won the Empire." At the close of the lecture a few lantern slides were shewn, which threw further light on the subject. Saturday, March 15th. "Colour Vision." K. C. Lillillgstoll. The lecturer started by roughly describing the eye to show how we see objects and then, by means of curious home-made diagrammatic lanternslides,

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SOCIETY. showed how white light may be shown to be compounded of lights of all colours. He then produced a disc which was painted with five or six colours and made it rotate on an electric motor. As a11 the colours merged into one, it appeared of a bluish grey colonr which he said was supposed to be a dirty white, thus showing that all the colours of the rainbow can be compounded to form white. After describing colour blindness and the theories put forward to account for it, he mentioned several interesting facts connected with the colour blind and made the rather unexpected statement that on the average one in every twentyfive men in Europe is colour-blind The lecture was illustrated by a few lantern slides and experiments whichstrange to say- all came off as they should do. One of his most interesting experiments was showing Benham's disc in which black lines, under certain conditions, assume different colours; he was unable to explain this phenomenon, but the President came to his rescue and added some words of explanation.

M o"day, March 24th. "Old Canterbury." Mr. Godfrey. The lecturer commenced by shewing on a diagram, first the old Roman

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city, and secondly the Medireval city. He pointed out the extent of the wall, and shewed the various obj ects of interest, notably the five gates of the City, and the old mill. He then gave some account of the various jurisdictions which in medireval times, were all exercised in different quarters of the city, and also of the long-standiug quarrel between the monks of Christchurch and those of St. Augustine's. After that he pointed out where the original twenty-four churches that

were once in the city were situated, and then, after placing an old plan of the Precincts on the board, shewed what general differences there were in their aspect in those days. In conclusion Mr. Godfrey read some amusing extracts from an old book on Canterbury about various menus of old time, and gave us some valuable advice with regard to what books on Canterbury to buy, and what was equally important , how much to pay for them.

LONDON LETTER. Dear Editors, You've put your pistol to our heads and demanded a letter, so we must perforce do something, but it's very 'ard-very 'ard. You see the great dif6culty is to prevent a I..andon letter becoming a mere catalogue, and you only want one about every other year. Were it merely a question of ruling off names and saying where their owners were and what they were doing it would be easy enough, but to spin out little details about each one is " abso. imposs." Well, well, one must begin- and first place now as always to R. H.

Brinsley-Richards at the India Office, who with Bovenschen at the War Office and Pinsent at the Treasury represent the Whitehall contingent. L. J. Bassett is also very close, and call be seen most days in the Strand at various odd moments, and J. B. Wickham near the House of Commons, but Brinsley-Richards, senior, has transferred his affections to the City Bran " of the Board of Trade. F. G. L. Scott is at Guy's Hospital, and digs at Balham, while J. Deighton app ear~ regularly in the scrum for Londoll Hospital. G. F. Juckes also plaYR footer for Bart's and we fancy thnl other hospital people include Housden,

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Hancock, and Dickson. The latter is in the Squadron of the Inus of Court O.T.C., and Hancock is-so rumour says-engaged. Congratulations! but that is the end of him. Before the happy event took place he was doing much work-now alas! Sarson is a Parson, and is doing very strenuous labour at St. Mary's, Paddington, and other Clerics are E. Janson-Smith , in Balham, and C. W. C. Redman at Hackney.

Before wandering into the Citywe feel we are beginning to drop badly into the catalogue style-it is best to wait till the summer comes along and then you can pick out your O.K.S. by their hat bands. E . W. E . Hughes, famous as "Chunkey," is an officer i~ the T:F., and when he isn't waving his patnotIc sword about urging on Kensington youths to be prepared to wipe out the Ger-, we mean the invaders, he can t alk to you upside down in five languages at once. The ordeal is too much to undergo twice. Hence we know no more of him. Beardsworth is in the same office and plays hockey for a Wimbledon team- that is when he isn't drilling with the R.N. V.R. By the way Dalton is a great fellow at that game-quite the chiefsenior-petty-officer-deputy A.B. The law claims a good many victims. J. B. Wickham is a solicitor, and D. I-I. G. Northcote is on the way- there may be others only we don't know them. The two Emdens are now both fullfledged barristers practising, it would

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appear, in Italy. At least they seem to spend a kind of permanent holiday there. They, too, have joined the Inns of Court O.T.C., but like wise men avoided the Easter Camp! H. Spence writes music with considerable skill and is getting whole chunks of it published. In his spare time he will take out insurance policies for anyth ing you like. Here's a chance for those people who would like to insure against having their bags bagged in the Wing Lav! Snatt ii . and the two Jones we met in the train the other day. The fonner had just been ploughed in t he eyesight t est for a cable company, but seemed cheerful and was going out almost at once to a rubber plantation. Ditto LawsonWilliams after a rest cure lasting some eighteen months. He appeared ill South Kensington the other day on a 6 cylinder Henderson capable of doing 85 on the level (-that's what he said, anyhow!) Kelly prints, Houghton is very fond of Lloyd-George as he will shortly be " The Compleat Auctioneer and Estate Agent." Both are members of the 'l'.F. ,-the Inns of Court and the H.A.C. respectively. The chief point abo ut the latter is the uniform. Vife can assure you that Houghton looked an appalling" knut " at a battery dance the other night. He also plays footer with great regularity for a Richmond team. 'l'he South Kensington crowd was so large that we had to send down a special correspondent to interview them for the occasion. We procured

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him from Harrod's or Selfridge's-anyhow the bill will come in to the Editors shortly. The following is his report: " The oldest O.KS. in this part of the world is one Guttentag who is doing a tenth year-approximately-in research work, chiefly on the ethics of acting and how to ~in at au~~ion bridge 1 M. Chappel IS also vIsIble and R. Heywood, who is a great man at the Rov al School of Mines and plays hockey for their first. V. R. H eywood is a little t ired of chemistry, and plays footer regularly for their 'A' t eam when he isn't helping the Central' A.' " (By the way this special interviewer was informed that the " students" didn't approve of the "Technical" part of the title and said it reminded them of West Ham or Battersea, so they always abreviated it t o plain " Central.") H ands is the latest recruit and beams cheerfully on every one. He plays hockey, footer and golf alternately, and attends the first night of every musical comedy in London and as many nights after as he cau. Re is still alive. Ryan complains about the work but steadily gets enough marks to carry him through. He appears for t he " A" team at footer and has been known to enter a boat at Putney. He is generally to be seen at dances, and we have heard of mysterious journeyings from S.K to Clapha m Junction in the early hours of the morning. What t hey mean we don't know. He patronises the Inns of Court O.T.C. and is said to have got Cert. B. Seabrooke, F . H ., builds bridges in the Engineer O.T.C.,

does an immense amount of work and spends the rest of his time selling mo. bikes. At present he is trying to get rid of his Indian-so roll up, you budding motor cyclist s from KS.C.-Ist class bike, magnificent order, perfect polish, all spares, tyres as new, not been more than 2l miles, owner giving up tryi ng ............... (etc., etc., see any adv. ill M otor Cycling, p. 64, l. 2). A. G. Keyser seems to be the leader of the O.KS . H e digs with three other fellows at Bedford Park where work is reduced to the irreducible minimum, and runs the " A" team at nIgger and t he enti re boat clllb. (By the way he complained that he was trying to arrange a match between the Central and the School next year, bllt the Secretary had gone to sleep and refused to answer. This is as it may be:) The Boat Club was practicall y n o n~exi stent a year ago, and now it is quite flourishing. They say the great improvement in the CamÂˇ bridge crew after their arrival at Put n y was entirely due to watching t h Central lot bucking along urged forwa rd by their strenuous Captain 1 Finall y, he is invariably to be found at t ill' Art ist's art istic (1) dances at the Chelsc{I 'rown H all generally aUired in pi 11 k and wh ite socks wlth a scarlet WUHi l. coat It " Here endeth our correspondctlt' .. report. The whole letter is too 1011" already and we make many apologir . There is very little room left for (lil Y remarks about the School, b11t WI I must just say how the events of l il l

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term have been followed with very painful feelings by all of us here in town. The death of any boy at School casts a shadow over the place which takes a very long time to clear away, and over and above t his is the sad death of Miss Evens, who was perhaps t he best friend that many of liS had ~hen we were at Canterbury. Our best wishes for a happier and prosperous summer term, and may the team win every School match and the Boats make sure of 'l'onbridgeand how about that full company for Camp ? We are, dear Ed itors, y ours-with-a -feeling-of-d u ty-done,

O.KS.

LONDON.

P.S .-Apologies to any and every O.KS. we have omitted-there must be dozens. Still they must realise it is impossible to know everyone and the best thing they can do is to write the next London Letter. H ere's a health to the Regist er. P.P.S.-E. B. Nelson has come down from Cambridge, and is now at Baring's Bank. H e t ells us that at any moment he is expecting to be sent to India to see the natives don't run away with the Bank of Bengal's money. C. G. \ÂĽilliamson appears in town about three days a week. What he does we don't know, but we recommend yOll to beard him at Harbledown and find out.

MANCHESTER Dear School, Letters are written to you from Oxford and Cambridge and even from London and India-so why not from Manchester ? \Ve are few iu llumber, but O.KS. of the highest order. Our most distinguished O.KS. is perhaps t he Rev. R. M. 'l'uke, who still labours lI uder the shadow of a Cathedral and trains the choir-boys of Manchester Cathedral. Jâ&#x20AC;˘ . E. Broadbent (O.KS. 1879-1885) lives at Kersal and plays

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golf. C. N. Smith works at Cuddesdon and plays in Manchester, t hat is to say, he lives here. His younger brother, R. E. C. Smith, plies between Keble, Oxford, and Manchester. H . L. Dibben is a Curate at Kersa l, near Manchester. Some of the people in Kersal remember the time when Mr. Hodgson used to preach in K ersal Church. That was when Kersal sent a large contingent to the old School: th ree Macdonalds, Mr. Shelmerdine and others whose

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names I cannot find . G. H. W. Gough has matriculated as a medical student at the Manchester University. J. W. Taylor (K.S. 1901- 03) lives near Manchester. What he does I do not know, as I \lave not yet managed to find him. If we have a Manchester O.K.S. Dinner a faithful record shall be sent to the Cant't-tarian . My only lament is that there are not more of us. England north of the Thames is not a savage wilderness, only differentiated from the Sahara by its blackness. Canterbury is and always will be a fair flower in the Garden of England. But the beauty of nature is not everything. Much as I long to see again a Kentish Springtime in the Harbledowll woods, I am consoled by the fact that

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Manchester people really are working hard from morning to night. There is a throbbing vigorous life among business-men and working-men up here, possessing an interest which school days, however happy, used sometimes to lack. An enthusiastic public-school mall once asked a friend of mine" Where are the publicÂˇschoolmen in Manchester?" They are hard to find . But for all their energy Lancashire people are rough and unpolished. A larger leaven of O.K.S. in the public life of this city would do untold good. \\fishing yo u all success, Yours, etc., O.K.S. MANCU NIENSIS.

ARENA.

We have received the April number of the Arena for review, and perhaps the first point of our criticism should be to congratulate them 011 choosing the Norman Arch for their Frontispiece, though we must confess we did not recognise it for a time. The Arena has suffered from the compression of Father-'l'ime's hand, and we rather miss it's smooth genial corpulence, although the SO % reduction is a consideration. However it has a very good article on the Cambridge Universal

Training idea, and its treatment of th London Schools ill the Past and Present series is interesting. The Pnblic School notes, are, as usual, very full, and by the general School reader, we venture to think that these are always th most-thumbed pages of the Magazin . On the whole, the change in the Are"a does not impress us favourably, and we finger with feelings of regret the sixpence we have not been called upon to spend .

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POET RY.

THE LIME. An antient tree I wot and an old Of lime-variety tis' as wise men hold. In gravelled yard it solitary stands V-clept the Mint; ni any vulgar hands Profaning th' branches pluck i-down ye leaves, Ni any pedadogues never grieves To find a-stride upon't the truant boy, Searching for larv", midst the verdnre coy. Encircled 'tis by one wooden seat Approached to by none nnhallowed feet. Save that some pensioner of old or tramp Some Irus, Lloyd-George fed, upon it vamp His shoon all-porus, or alumni new Upon it sit, a cabalistic few, Discoursing grimm" of ye bold bad rule Of sterne visaged monitors of the School.

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CORRESPONDENCE . N.B.-The Editors decline to accept any responsibility connected with fhe opinions of thei, Carre.Âˇ po)t(lc1Its. Name amI address tnust always be given, flot necessarily fo r P14blication, but as a guaratltee oj good faith. Perso1~alities will involve certain rejection. LeUer' 6hould btl wrietm Ott one side of the paper only.

T o the Editors of"

THE CAN'fUARIAN ."

Dear Sirs, Now that we have just held the Sports, I feel that the time is ripe to make a protest 011 the subject of The Weight. Our weight weighs 14Ibs., whereas that used by every other school in England weighs 16 Ibs. It is obvious then that any records of ours cannot be compared with those of other Schools; and I think it is high time the weight we use was converted into a 16 pounder.

Faithfully yours, COMMON SENSE. LONDON

O.K.S .

To the Editors of"

CLUB.

THE CANÂˇruARIAN."

Dear Sirs, I was very interested to read about the proposal to have an O.KS. Club

in Loudon. The idea is most excellent, but it is not a new one as far as ideas go, although it may be the first proposal actually on paper. The point must have struck many O. KS. in London , and the argument for closer connection is very strong. Here in London are more O.K.S. than in any other town in the world and yet they see far less of each other than the O.KS. in-say -India. So far so good :- it's when you come to the working of the practical details that the difficulties appeal'. In the first place what does your corr spondent mean by a club? Almost everyo ne will agree that the O.K.S . in London or those who come frequently to town are neither numerous enoug h nor rich enough to support a " Club" properly speaking. It would be rn. better for them to join the Fullir Schools Club. Now a half and ha lf kind of affair is no use at all. P ophl won't know when it is open or \Via tl closed, and they will go there, find I

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closed and get annoyed. In fact such a project is bound to be a failure.

A scheme that might be more workable is an O.KS. meeting at regular intervals, -i.e. , it must be the 3rd Wednesday in the month" or some· thing definite and fixed on those lines; but personally I rather doubt its success. How often are you going to hold meetings? Say once a Dlonth. The chances are that you wi1l hit on some night t hat does not suit everyone, and the next point is where are you going to hold them?" You can't have t hem in people's digs, because a man who lives in Balham is a Sabbath day's journey from a man who digs in Finchley or Cricklewood or Turnham Green. Clearly you must have the meeting at some central position, and I know of no O.K.S. who is wealthy enough to run digs bang in the centre of London, e.g., Charing Cross or Ficadilly. So one is brought up face to face with the necessity of hiring a room at some hotel in some central sit uation. This means a subscription -not a bad thing in itself-but it renders good and numerous support vital ·if the project is to be anything of a su·ccess. This is the crux of the whole matter, and I dou bt whether we should get this support. If

The conditious of life in London are totally different to those at Oxford and Cambridge, or in Australia, Canada or India. At Oxford and Cambridge O.K.S. meetings are held, and heldso I. gather-successfully . . Yes, but

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everybody digs within 5 mins. of everybody else, and also the O.KS. are young O.KS., amongst whom the recollection and appreciation of the School is extremely vivid, and practically all kuew each other at School and are contemporaries. Moreover, they all have a great deal in common besides the School-namely the University, and there is no flaggin g in the conversation, because it always drifts on to the University " shop." Again in the distant parts of the world there are other reasons for bringing O.KS. together- the lonely life, the possibility of a talk of home and School and "days gone by" -you know the touch, it's quite intelligible and reasonable-and the fact that visitors and fresh faces are so very few. All this tends to bring O.K.S. to see each other even if separated by long distances, and removed by a generation in age. But in L ondon none of t hese conditions hold. I n the first place there are wide differences in the ages of the O.KS., without the couuterbalancing effect of remoteness as in the Colonies, and there would IllOSt certainly crop up the doubt of whether, if you went t o the meeting, yo u would discover there a contemporary. It's aU very well to arrange beforehand with two or three of your friends to be there. If you are going to do t hat you might just as well fix up a little dinner on your own without going to a room in some hotel and sitting round

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absolute fact that the fear of not finding contemporaries keeps many people-particularly the yo unger ones -away from the O.K.S. dinner. Then again in London there is no common

bond of union besides the School, and you cannot go on talking School shop indefinitely. Each individual O.K.S. gets his own interests in his own way and in his own locality, and in the

main they will probably run counter to those of the rest of the meeting. Hence if the night of the meeting (and it must be kept fixed for reasons already stated) clashed with some other fixture in his own little world I'm very much afraid that it would be the O.K.S. meeting which would be abandoned. Finally the arguments, applicable in the case of the Colonies and India, do not apply in the least here. Transit is quick and cheap. it is only two hours to the home of each one of us, a post-card to-night will enable us to leave for. it to-morrow. We can see the School and other O.K.S. whenever we 1ike- why, therefore, should we go out of Oll! way to see them at a particular fixed and appointed date ?

The point of all this rigmarole is just to raise doubts as to whether generous support-and it must also be constant-would be forthcoming to a regular O.K.S. meeting in London. The difficulties are by no means insuperable, and I think it would be very excellent if we could see the views of some other correspondents, and

particularly the one who started the whole show. Whenever I think of a London O.K.S. Club or meeting 011 the lines of " How Splendid It Would Be" these are the points that crop up rather nastily. We want on O.K.S. with immense energy and no small leisure, and we await his arrival fromwell where do you think ?

I make 110 apology for an enormous effort because if it leads to anything in the nature of a club it's well worth the space. 1 am, Sirs,

Yours cheerily, O. N. LOOKER. P.S.- Of course I passed over th point that the charm of any O.K.S. meetings I have attended lay 111 the fact that they were in a m an'R own personal rooms with his photoli

and old fixture cards and so forth, and of course all this atmosphere

would be lost between the bn 1 walls of a hired room in some hol I. [We cordially invite t he 0'piuious of all O.K .H, on this important subJect. EDD. Call' ,)

T o the Editors of"

THE CANTUARJA N,"

D ear Sirs, In your last number of the CantUlII ian I read with astonishment Ililil

displeasure that it had been dccld ;11

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to make the Society more popular and ra ise it from an excuse to get off Gym.

to something more worthy of Dr. Harvey.

If my memory serves me right the Committee agreed last Summer 'rerm

Why

not get a good outside

that it would not be right and was contrary to the spirit of the constitution of the Society to use the surplus funds

some of Dr. H arvey's

to give the members a free outing, and

possessions, or offer a prize of some

yet they now give them a free term's

sort for the best paper read by a member of the School during the term?

membership. Surely no one grudges a sixpence

to this Society, its raison d' etre being what it is, and I should h(\ve thought it better to li mit the number of members

and so only get those really interested in scientific subjects, rather than take everyone for nothing, the Society now being on a firm financial basis.

Surely it would be better to collect the subscriptions and use the money

lecturer to come down, or do some real sound work for the museu m and collect

books

and

These are of course only a few of the many ways in which the money could be utilised, and I am sure any would

be better than the present system which can only lower the standing and

cheapen the value of the Society in the eyes of all. I am ,

Yours faithfully,

EX-SECRETARY.

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NOTICES. The Secretary of the Can/1,ar'ian begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following sUbscriptions:H.A.Jenkin,Esq, 10/6; c. A. West, Esq., 7/- ; H. P. V . Townend, Esq., 10/6; Rev. R. S. Moxon, 3/6; B. B.

Horsbrugh, Esq., 3/6; Capt. W. A. Gordon, 3/6; H. P . Sparling, Esq., 10/6; R. E. Brinsley-Richards, Esq., 3/6; G. E. V. Hughes, Esq., 3/6 ; A. Gillibrand, Esq., 3/6; R. T. Jenkin, Esq., 7/-; D. N. Burnell, Esq. , 3/6.

The Secretary would like to remind subscribers that their subscriptions for 1912- 13 are now due. In case of change of address or non-receipt of Cant"arians notice should at once be given to the Secretary. R. F. MASON,

Ho". Sec . "A

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By C. E. WOODRUFF, M.A., and H. J . CAPE, M.A., B.Sc., F.R. Hist. Soc. Published by Mitchell, H"ghes 0- Clarlle, 140 Wardo"r Street, Lo"don. PRIG: 10/6. For Past and Present Members of the School, 8/6, on application to the Head Master.

OUR CONTEMPORARIES. The Secretary begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following Contemporaries :The Arena (2), Barrovian, m"e, Carthusian, COS. (2), Dovorian, Eagle,

Elizabethan (2), F elstedian, Glenalmond Chronicle, King's School Magazine (Paramatta). Leodiensian, Lorettonia1t ,

M alvernian,

M arlburian,

Ousel, Tonbridgi an.

Gibbs and Sons, Printers, Palace Street, Cl'.nterbury.

Olavian,

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1913.

No. IS.

EDITORIAL. Now it came to pass that the weather was hot, as it is wont to be at mid-day in the month of June, and there appeared a stranger in the Mintyard, a tourist, even an American, wandering in search of cooling streams and shade, even the shade of the Norman Arch, wherein to sit and rest himself. And behold a great multitude as the stars in number; round the Grange they clustered even as bees round a honey-pot, And as the stranger gazed upon them, 10 a youth came from their midst, and with him walked two other carrying papers in their hands. Him therefore the stranger addressed" Fair Youth," he said, "What means this multitude that surges as the sea? Perchance some dignitary of yon Cathedral cometh this way? Or else some scholar of world-wide renown?" But the youth answered and said" Nay, good sir, thou art misled. No bishop nor no scholar do these greet; but this day even at this hour receive they their Cant"ar-ia1ts." "But pray tell me, fair youth," pu'rsued the stranger, " what mean you by their Cant1f.arians ?" The youth turned in surprise" Hast thou not" said he " heard e'er this of the Ca1ttuaria1t ' Nay, then I will tell thee of its nature, The Cantuarian is a paper, even the magazine of our ancient School. " "And what," said the stranger, "doth it contain," And the youth

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answered" Much" said he, " and varied is the news that it doth contain. It telleth of the eleven, of victory snatched by cruel fate at the last hour from its grasp, of defeats to be avepged, and of contests undecided. It telleth of the four driven along the river by oars and willing hands, and of its first race, wherein it hath achieved wellÂˇ merited success. It telleth of inspectors civil and inspectors military, the one departed the other yet to come. And it telleth of the School and of its life, of those that are even now in its precincts, and of those who have left them to return no more." "It is then," said the stranger, " a right worthy paper?" And the youth answered and said, "Thou hast spoken well, o stranger." And he turned to one of them that walked with him, and took a paper from those that he carried in his hand. Then he addressed the stranger once again: "Here I present to thee a Cant-lta.rian . Cherish it, I beseech thee, fo r it is a noble paper, fit to be ranked with t he Times and Daily Mail." But the stranger enquired still further: "I thank thee, fair youth," said he, " But who art thou that speakest so highly of this paper, and who art these with thee? " And the youth said as he turned to depart" We alone, we three-are the Editors."

)n IDemOl'lam.

W ILLIAM OSBERT BOOTHBY. It is with the deepest regret

that we record the death of this disting uished O.K.S. at the early age of fortyÂˇseven. He entered the School in 1876, and chose the Navy as his profession. He served nnder Lord Charles Beresford at the bombardment of Alexandria in 1881. In 1900 be commanded the" Endymion " in the expedition to China during which he was given the Royal Humane Society's Certificate fo r a gallant attempt to save

a fellow seaman's life. In 19 11 , he was Captain of the Fleet and Commodore of the First Class and received his C.B. and C.V.O. at the present King's Coronation and t he roya l naval review which followed at Spithead. In 1907 he married Miss H ilda Swiney, and he leaves two sons and two daughters. He was buried in St. Martin's Churchyard on Tuesday, May 23rd.

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EVANS'

XI.

Played on St. Lawrence ground, Tuesday, May 13th. The School gave quite a creditable exhibition for the beginning, a nd shewed distinct promise both in the batting and bowliug line. Burton gave an excellent display with the bat, and Gent and Mason also showed considerable hitting powers. Morris and Pratt were the most successful bowlers. the form er in particular keeping a very good length . The School made a bad start, losing Fanshawe when only 6 runs had been scored, but Burton and Mason getting t ogether played very free cricket, and raised the score to 61 before Mason was cleverly caught by Goldie at square leg. His 25 was very bright and included two 4 's and four 3's. Clayton lelt soon afterwards, but Gent on coming iu hit with remarkable vigour, and had scored 18 in an almost infinitesimal time when he was unluckiJy run out. Such dashing cricket was most welcome. and we could have done with considerably more of it. Burton, playing very well and steadily, scored 41 before he was caugbt at the wicket, but the rest, apart lrom a short stand by Potts and Fluke, gave little trouble, and Clinch finished off the innings in a very few overs for 133. The School bowling was commenced by Morris and Pratt with immedia te success, as the latter got Mr. 'rerry caught in his first over, and Morris clean bowled Goldie in his second. After this Messrs. Dean a nd Joy cut about them somewh at merrily and fifty was on the board before Mr. Dean was out. Mr. Joy left soon afterwards with 31 to his credit, and Mr. Wightwick did not stay long so t hat with five wickets down for 58 we looked to have quite a chance, but Messrs. Latter and Bathurst come together and played out time without difficulty, so the match had to be left drawn. Morris got three wickets for 32. Given average luck as regards weather, the t eam should not do badly, and we may hope for several victories during t he season. Scores ;- '

THE

CANTUARIAN.

K I NG'S G.

411

SCHOOL .

w. M. Burton, cLatter, b Bathurst

41 4

E. D. Fanshawe, c sub, b Bathurst

R. F. Mason, c Goldie, b 'ferry C. H. Clayton, c and b Taylor G. E. J . Gent (Capt.), run out C. W. RidsOll, c Bathurst, b Taylor W. J. Potts, b Clinch 'V. G. Fluke, b Clinch J " A. Flower, b Cliuch G. B. Pratt, b Clinch A. J. Morris, not out

18 2

8 9 4

Extras .,.

3 1 18

Total

133

REV. L. H . M. W. Goldie. b Morris C. L. A. Terry, c Clayton, b Pratt J. Dean, c Gent, b Clayton Rev. P. C. Joy, b Morris A. Latter, not out H, W. Wightwick, b Morris

EVANS'

XI.

3 14 31

6 13 2

L. C. V. Bathurst, not out Extras

Total (for 5 wickets)

Rev. L. H. Evans, Rev. A. H. E. Taylor, P. G. l\{irfield and Clinch did n ot bat. l\1orris 3 for 32, Pratt 1 for 16, Clay tOil 1 for 24, Fluke 0 for 13.

KING'S SCHOOL v. WYE COI,LEGE. Played at Wye on Saturday, May 17th. The School batted first as usual Burton and Fanshawe gave a good start by careful on a hard wicket. thongh by no means slow play, and sent 40 up before the latter was bowled; the n however came a big collapse, BUlton, Mason, and Clayton coming out in succession for the addit ion of only nine runs. Gent and Goldie took t he score to 68, when the former was bowled, and the n there was another collapse, the whole side being out for 92. Goldie played a usefnl innings, and showed good defence; his 13 included two very nice fours. The feature of the innings was the bowling of Sbarp and Hamilton, whose analysis read as follows ;Sharp Hamilton

Overs.

Maidens.

Runs.

13 6

21 37

Wickets.

412

THE

CANTUARIAN.

The School bowlers hardly showed to better advantage than the batsmen, and we were treated to a very vigorous display of hitting. 'l'he Wye first wicket fell at 44, Hood Daniel being run out from a smart throw-in by Clayton. Then Taylor and Harris took the score to 109, both batting brightly though the latter was a trifle lucky. Bramall and Knight were soon out, but when Spall joined Haines there was another stand which realised 99. Haines showed scant respect for all our bowlers and hit both Pratt and Flower over the rails for six. He had just reached his century when Spall was stumped by Gent, and nine runs later Morris bowled him , his score being then 109. He hit two 6's and fifteen 4's. Stumps were drawn shortly afterwards, the score Wye being 254 for 6 wickets. The School can hardly be said to have given of their best, and it is to be hoped that they will show that this was not their true form. The most successful bowler was Flower, who was very hard to play at one time. His two wickets

cost 20 runs apiece.

Scores:-

KING'S G. W. M. Burton, c Spall, b Sharp E. D. Fanshawe, b Hamilton ... R. F. Mason, Ibw. b Hamiltoll C. H. Clayton, c and b Sharp G. E. J. Gent, b Hamilton M. W. Goldie, not out ,_, W . G. Finke, b Sharp W. J Potts, b Sharp J. A. Flower, b Hamilton G. B. Pratt, b Hamilton A. J. Morris, b Hamilton Extras

SCHOOl,. 18

7 13

3 5 5

Total

WYE Hood Daniel, run out J. S. '1'aylor, hit wkt, b Pratt A. H. J. Haines, b 1\'I orris E. G. Bra mall, c Fluke, b Flower Major Knight, lbw, b Flower E. W. Spall, st Gent, b Morris C. A. W. Duffield, not out R. H. Sh arp, n ot out Extras A.

COl,l,llGE.

I~.

Total (for 6 wkts.) Lord Ipswich, G. F. March, and C. B. Hamilton did not bat . Flower 2 for 20, Morris 2 for 95, Pratt 1 for 53.

23 54 109 6 5

1 4

254

THE

KI NG'S

SCHOOL

CANTUARIAN,

MR.

LATTER'S

413

XI.

Played on the Beverley May 20th. The School won the toss and elected to bat first; and Burton and Io'al1shawe opened the School innings to the bowling of Bathurst and Murrin. Only seven runs were on the board, when Burton was smartly taken in the slips by Murrin off Bathurst. 'ÂĽhen only seven more run? had been added Fanshawe fell a second victim to Bathurst's bowling, being also caught by Murrin. Before another ru n had been scored Mason was out lbw to Murrin. A short stand was then made by Clayton and Gent, who added 14 runs, the former making some good hits. Clayton and Potts added 27 runs for the 6th wicket and the innings closed for 84, of which Clayton was responsible for 16, and Potts for 14. Both of these played bright cricket, but were somewhat lucky. Our opponents began their innings disastrously, 6 wickets being down for 21 runs, all of which Morris took, while only 8 runs were hit off him. Van Booven and Baker then came together, and were not separated until 98 was on the board, and then Van Booven was stumped by Gent off Fluke; and stumps were drawn with the score at 105 for 8 wickets. Van Booven,54 and Baker 28 were chiefly responsible for the score. Morris took 7 wickets for 51 runs, and the School fielding was excellent throughout. KING'S G. w. M. Burton, c Murrin, b Bathurst E. D. Fanshawe, c Murrin, b Bathurst R. F. Mason, lbw, b Murrin C. H. Clayton, c & b Latter G. E. J. Gent, c Matheson, b Murrin M. \V, Goldie, c Matheson, b Murrin \y, J. Potts, c Carter, b Creery J. A, F lower, b Latter W. G. Fluke, c Baker, b Creery G. B, Pratt, c Trueman, b Creery A. J. Morris, b Latter R. P . Scott, not ont Extras Total

SCHOOl,. 2 10

9 2 14

4 2 7 4

9 5

414

THE

CANTUARIAN.

MR. A. LATTI;;R'S W. M. Carter, b Morris C. L . A. 'l'erry, b Morris C. L. V. Bathurst, b Morris E. Van Booven, st Gent, b Fluke J. H. Trueman, c Fanshawe, b Morris C. E. W. Chapman, b Morris B. H . Matheson, b :Morris ... P. '1'. Baker, c Fanshawe, b Morris L. Creery, not ont J. Dean, not out Murrin \ d'd A. Latter J 1 not bat.

XI. I

0 9

5,1 0 0 2 28 4 I

JUtras

105

Total (for 8 wkts.) BOWLlNG ANALYSIS :

Morris Fluke Scott Fanshawe Flower

' KI ' G'S

SCHOOL

15 10

51 18 15

4 2

2 0 I

CHAR'l'HAM

0 0 0

ASYI,UM.

Played at Chartham, Thursday, May 22n<1 . The School had a distinctly .. off" day, and were beaten by the Asylum for the first time in 14 years by 96 runs. The brightest spot in a rather poor batting display was the seventh wicket st and by Potts and Flower, which realised S4 runs. The start was most disastrous, Jones, the Chartham medium-fast bowler, gett ing Fanshawe, :Mason, and Burton in the first three overs for 5 runs, and though Clay ton and Gent both made a few, we lost 6 wickets for 40. Then however Potts and F lower came together, and both played excellent cricket, the former scoring very fast and getting a great many rUDS through the sl.ips. Flower also hit with SO lll C freedom and had three 4's in his twenty. He was cau~ht when the score was 94, and 10 runs later Potts left for a spirited 39. The last two wickets f 11 without addition and the School innings closed for 104. The feature of th e innings was the bowling of Jones, who got 8 wickets for 29, and was at tim H quite unplayable. Morris began the bowling ill great style with 5 maidens, and at the end of his eighth over he had secured 2 wickets for only two fUll S; after that however he was not so good, and both .Fluke and Fanshawe seCUf d better averages. We had two wickets down for 27, but then Fagg altd Hazledill

THE

415

CANTUARI AN.

made light of our bowling, playing with the utmost freedom, and the score was 95 before Hazledine was smartly caught by Mason at third man, having made 36. Stewart made one or two hits, but Dean did nothing, and Fluke who was now bowling very well seemed to have the batsmen in difficulties. Then however came a great stand by Fagg and Dr. Topham, who raised the score to 178, when Fanshawe bowled Dr. Topham for 36. Shortly afterwards the same bowler secured Fagg, who had made 79 by fine CrIcket, though he should perhaps have been run out when 12; his hits included fourteen 4'5" Fluke then finished off the innings for an additional 13 runs, the final score be1l1g 200. He bowled really well towards the end and got S wickets for 22; Fanshawe also bowled quite well securing an analysis of 2 for 22. Otherwise our bowlers were treated rather badly. Scores:KING 'S SCHOOl,. G. W. M. Burton, b JoneH E. D. Fanshawe, c Hazlecline, b J 01l(~S R. F. Mason, b Jones C. H . Clayton, b Jones G. E. J. Gent (Capt.), b Jones M. \V. Goldie, b Davey J. A. Flower, c Hurst, b Jones ... W. J. Potts, c Stewart, h Ha71edine W G. Fluke. b J oneg R. P . Scott, b J ones A. J. Morris, not o ut Extras

O. O.

15 6

20 39 2

o o 6

104

1'otal CHARTHA~L

C. Candler, b Morris A. Fagg, b Fausha we H . Hills, c Scott, b Morris W. S. Hazledine, c Mason. b Flower B. Stewart, b FInke C. Dean, b Finke Dr. Toph am, b Fanshawe W Hurst, c F lower, b F luke Dr. Ewing, c Masou, b Fluke P. Davey, llOt out W. Jones, b Finke Extras ... Total

79 13 36

36 3

o o I

15 200

Ptllkc 5 for 44, Fanshawe 2 for 22, :Morris 2 for 33, Flower 1 for 38, Clayton 0 for 33, Scott o for 11.

416

THE

KING'S

SCHOOL

CANTUARIAN

ST.

LAWRENCE

"A."

Played on St. Lawrence ground, May 29th, and left drawn, very much in the School's favour. Once more Gent WOIl the toss, and sent in Burton and Fanshawe to face the bowling of Murrin and Creery. We started badly, three wickets being down for 24; at this point Gent joined Potts, and they were beginning to look comfortable when the latter was unfortunately run out. Goldie and Mason only stayed to contribute 4 each, and the score then read 6 for 52. F lower and Fluke however both lent valuable assistance to Gent. who soon settled down to a fast rate of scoring. He was finally bowled by Captain James for a splendid 69, made just at the time when it was needed; his hits in cluded five 4's and four 3's. The remainder did little and tbe innings closed for 139. On the club going in, the School bowlers were immediately successful, two wickets being down for 4, and four for 26, of which Rhodes had scored 17 ; then Bowen and Creery made the only stand of the innings and raised the score to 71 , when the former was bowled by FInke. The ninth wicket fell for 83, and the clocle alone robbed the School of a n assured victory. Fluke, Pratt, and Flower were all most successful with the ball, and the whole side gave a creditable display in the field. They were distinctly unfortunate in not winning. Scores :KING'S G. W. M. Burton, b Murrin ... E. D. Fanshawe, c James, b Creery C. H. Clay tOll, 11>w, b Creery W. J. Potts, run out G. E. J . Gent, b James M. W. Goldie, b Murrin R. F. Masou, c Hartis, b Creery J. A. Flower, tun out ... w. G. Pluke, not out G. B. Pratt, c Rhodes, b James A. J. Morris, c Bowen, b James Extras

SCHOQIâ&#x20AC;˘. >

11 6

4 8 69 4 4 16

5 139

Total

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THE ST.

CANTUARIAN. LAWRENCE

417

.. A." 2 6

A. Davies, h Morris Murrin, b Fluke Capt. Hon. C. James, run out R. Rhodes, nUl out T. A. Bowen, b Fluke L. Creery , c Gent, b Fluke C. E . Harris, c Gent, b Flower C. A. Downs, b Pratt ... C. E. W. Chapman, c Flower, b Pratt N. Wightwick. not out F. C. Mirfield, not out

20 28 1

o 3 1

o 5

Extras

Total (for 9 wkts.) BOWLING ANAI.YSIS:

Morris Fluke Pratt

Flower

KING'S

SCHOOL

i\L

8 10

0 2

44 20

5 3

I I

12 2

w. I

3 2 I

v. HIGHGATE SCHOOL.

The School played Highgate School at Highgate on June 4th, and a most exciting match resulted. Perhaps still feeling the effects of a-Âˇmore or lessinterrupted night in strange quarters, the School took the field at about 10.30. Morris was successful almost at Ollce, sending back Holt when only 4 had been scored. Scott and Loup then raised the score to 45 when the former was caught. Lindley hit three 4'5 off his first three balls, and one more 4 in the next over; then he succumbed to a high catch by Potts. Buxton also shewed a capacity for hitting 4's, but luckily did not stay very long. Loup was making runs all the time, but he was certainly lucky, as he was badly missed when 34, and was let off twice more with his score at 35 and 41. Coltman made one big hit, and that was all; and S0011 after he was out, Loup also left ; his 65 was ver hard hit and iucluded a 6 and ten 4's. Stacey and 'l'remellan made a short stand, bnt then Pratt and Fluke polished off the innings for IS more runs, the total score being 168. Morris bowled well, and so did Fluke part of thc time, though

418

THE

CANTUARIAN.

at one period he was bowling a good many loose halls. Pratt only bowled for a short time, but succeeded in securing the best average, 2 for 12. The School made a slightly better start than Highgate, and twe nty was up before Potts was bowled . Five runs later, however, Fanshawe was run out through a misunderunderstanding, and F lower only secured a single. Ge nt and Burton then played confident cricket, and were just beginning to look set when a ball from Buxton completely beat Burton. .Mason joined Gent and Iuns came very quickly. Mason made runs very freel y, and Gent soo n settled down to a good rate of scoring. The stand was cut short at 95 by Mason, who returned a ha ll into Lindley's hands. Clayton and Goldie both stayed in for a short time, while Gent hit about him, but soon after Goldie left, he was bowled by Buxton. He is in great fo rm with the bat at present, and his 51 was an excellent display; he gave only one chance, a hard one to Loup in the slips. P ratt made one leg-glide to the bo uudary, but then sent up a catch to point. and nine wickets were down for 142. Then F luke and Morris made a great effort; the latter, helped by a cert ain element of luck scored several singles, and Fluke played very weIl indeed and showed very good defence. The score had reached 158, and a state of great excitement prevailed, when Buxton clean bowled Morris, leaving Highgate winners by 10 runs. On H ighgate going in a second t ime, Gent decided to bowl, and Fanshawe kept wicket. The scheme was quite successfu l and when play ceased, 6 wickets were down for 99, Gent securing 3 for 54. Scores ;H I GHGATE ' SCHOOL. 1st I nnings. G. Scott, c Clayton, b Fluke H . D. G. Holt, b Morris .. . .. . G. D. Lonp, b Morris '1'. G. Lindley, c Potts, b Fluke W. L. Buxton, c Flower, b Morris \V. J. Coltman, c Fluke, b Morris J. D . Stacey, c Clayton, b Pratt D. Cremellall, run out E. W . Casloll, b Pratt '1'. E. Lancaster, b Fluke A. V. Bauscher, not out Extras Total

...

2nd Innings. st Faushawe, b Gent

6 13

b Gent c Morris. b Flower c Morris, b Gent c Morri s, b Clayton not Ollt

I'U Il Ollt

16 13

C BUI'tOH ,

26 8 8 ,I

1,1

II !l:J

8 4

Extras

168

'rotal (for 6 wk ts.)

1st Innings.-Pratt 2 for 12. Morris 4 for 58, Fluke 3 {or 68. 2nd Inllwgs.-Gent 3 for 54, Flower I for 14, Clayton 1 for 8.

1111

THE

K I NG'S

SCHOOL. 9 8 17 1 51

E. D. Fanshawe. run out W. J . Potts, c Holt, b Caslon G. \V. M. Burton, b Buxton J. A. Flower, c Stacey, b Lonp G. E. J. Gent, b Buxton R. F. Mason. c and b Lindley C. H. Clayton, c Buxton, b Lo np M. W. Goldie, b Loup w. G. Fluke, not out ... G. B. Pratt, c I,ancast er, b Buxton A. J. Morris, b Buxton Ex tras

5 6 9 4 7 16

158

Total

KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI.

419

CANTUARIAN.

v. ST. LAWRENCE COL LEGE 2ND XI.

Played on Blore's on May 27th. Dalton won the toss and elected to bat sending in Kidso n and Goldie first. The result was a very poor display of batting ; the bowling was only quite moderate, and yet the whole side was dismissed for 61, \Â¥atts alone batting with any real confidence. The first St. Lawrence wicket fell at 8, bnt after that the side was never in difficulties, and thei r final score was 159. Scores;K I NG'S

SCHOOL.

M. W. Golclie, b McCombc C. W. Kidson, c Mackenzie, b Stilelllall K. H. M. Baird-Douglas. b McCo1l1be G. K . Lawson, b McCol11be C. F. Hodgson, b McColllbe N. D. Dalton, b McColllbe G. B. Pratt, run out ... R. P. Scott, lbw, b S t. Oman ... E. R. Watts, c Pridham, b McCombe J. D. Watkins, b Stileman F. F. Finn, not out Extras: byes, 8; leg-byes, 2; wides, 2 'rotal

7 7

o o 4

4 18

4 10

420

'rHE

CAN'rUARIAN.

ST. LA WRENCb; COLLb;Gb;. Channing. Ibw, b Pratt Cassels, c Baird-Douglas, b Pratt Mackenzie, c and b Lawson Hi~ht. b Watkins .. , Pndham, eScott, b Watkins 'Vade, eScott, b Watkins Breed, c and b Scott Cally, b Watkins McColllbe, not out .. , ". St. Oman , c Bnird.Douglas, b Scott Wilcox, run out ... ... ... Extras: byes, 3 ; legÂˇ byes, 1 ; wides, 2

20 23 16 IS

4 II

o 6

Total

IS9 B OWLING ANAT,YS JS :

ST. LAWRlmcn COLf,nClt,

Pratt Scott L awson Finn Watts Watkins

KING'S

SCHOOL

I I

6 1 6

0 0 0 0

2ND

XI.

8 11 Âˇ2

DOVER

19 34 27

6 39 28

COLLEGE

w. 2 2 I

0 0 4

2ND

Xl.

Played on Tuesday, June 2nd, in ideal weatller. For the first time we lost the toss and Dover elected to bat . Watts obtained a wicket in his fi rst over, and throughout the innin.gs appeared to have t he batsmen in difficulties. In the whole innings he took 8 wickets for 29 runs. Dover only obtained 6'1, of which Davies made 22 not out . . The School innings was opened by Baird-Douglas and Kidson. In the fourth over the latter succumbed to a catch at point, when the score stood at 13 ; Champion and Baird-Douglas raised it to 24, when the latter was bowled. Then ensued such a collapse that the seventh wicket feU at 29. At t his point Dalton and Hewick became associated, and they stayed together till our opponents' total was passed . Dalton in particular played an invaluable innings, just when it was wanted. After these two were separated at 75, only 10 more runs were added and the innings closed for 85.

'rHE

421

CAN'rUARI AN.

Dover then went in again and were dismissed for 46, Watkins taking 4 wickets for 4 runs, Scores;DO Vb;R

.1. .

Total

COLLb;Gb;. 2nd Innings. c Cham pion, b Watts <1 eScott, b Watts I b Watkins o b Watkins II c Champion, b Watkins o s t Dalton, b Watts 1 st Dalton, b Watts 7 b Watkins 22 rUll out 5 c 'Vatkins, b F inn <1 not out". 4

1st Innings. Matthew, b Watts Ross, c B-Douglas, b Wat ts Berkeley, b Watts Mackay, b Watts Hughes, c Watkins, b W atts Walmsley, c Watkins, b Wat ts Ger ah ty, c Watkins, b Watts 'I'h eullier, c Watkins, b Watts Devier, not out Oliver, c and b Scott ... Stewart, b Champion Extras: Byes, 4

KING'S

S 1

19 4

o 7

3 S

Total

SCHOOL. II

C. W. Ridson, cRoss, b Oliver H . M. Baird·Douglas, b Oliver W. '1'. Champion, b Walmsley .. . N. D. Dalton, Ibw, b Walmsley J. D. Watkins, c Gerahty, b'Vatkins R. P. Scott. c Theullier, b Walmsley J. K. Lawson, b Walmsley J. S. Hewick, Ibw, b Matthew C. F. Hodgson, c Theullier, b Matthew E. R. Watts, not out F . F. Finn, c Oliver, b Matthew . .. Extras: byes, 12 ; leg-byes, I

3 9

o I o

14 3

6 4

Total.,. B OWLING ANALYSIS:

DOVER COI,I.l~GE.

I st Innings.

Watkins Watts .. , Scott " . Champion

S 10 6

2 2 I

29 18

8 1 1

Champion Scott ... Watkins Finn Watts ...

2nd Innings.

0 0 3 0 0

3 4

2 3·S

R. 10 14 4 3 IS

•

w. 0 0 4

1 4

422

THE

THE THE

CANTUARIAN.

BOAT EASTER

CLUB. FOURS.

The Easter Fours were rowed on April 2nd with a preliminary heat t he day before. Nine crews entered, fonr seniors and five juniors, and although the time for coaching was so very short. the general average of the rowing seemed. to be still on the up grade. This was due largely to the practice that so many had had in the previous summer term. Fortunately the conditions were much better than usual, there was less stream and wind, so the juniors were able to take the full Easter course. There was some promising material among the beginners that should be quite useful ill a few years' time. Best's boat was quite good though very light. bow aud two were particularly steady for novices but they sadly lacked weight. Gibson's boat had promised well in practice but they rowed rather short and succumbed to the superior beef of Crosse', Wait's and \Vatkins' were rather scratch and suffered from lack of practice. Of the new coxes, Galpin' was the best. In the seniors, Barber had bad luck . I-lis boat took some time to settle down and then he lost his three on the day of the race so had to reorganise his boat completely, the vacancy being filled by Best who also rowed many rac ~ in the j u nior~. L

Barber~'s boat was fairly neat but lacked power, while ,"Vood's was somewlwL scratchy and short of practice. Green's was quite the best.

At present three boats are going out regularl y, and we hope to have SO IlI \: others later on. There is so little time in the Easter term that it is essenLinl to get as many coached as is possible during the summer. The crews have seLLI ,II down into the following order :- First boat : bow, Ba rber' ; 2, Wood ; 3, Barb . '; Str., Green; Cox , King. Second boat: Bow, Shelswell; 2, Crosse' ; 3, J lick" . , Str. , Ferguson ; Cox, Minter. Third boat: Bow, Cumberbatch; 2, Go ldsmil h , 3, Kain; Str. , Kirton ; Cox, Allen.

The 1st is very light. Its chief failing is a want of power and a te nd ~ 1I 1' \ to wash out. The second is heavy and strong but very rough, two bd ,, ~ especially clulllsy. The third are fairly neat, but are light. They , also, II "VI a great tendency to clip the finish .

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THE

423

CANTUARIAN.

The result of t he Easter Fours were as follows : SENIOR

FOURS.

II.

Bow .

L . W . Goldsmith. B. W. GalpinL. L. W. H . nest. P. S. BakerL (Capt.). J. F. R. Barrett.

Bow. 2.

3. SUo

Cox.

3. Str. Cox .

I II. R. K . Pagett. A. Seymour. R. G . Crosse'. C. W. Barber2 (Capt .) I L. P. Allen .

Bow. 2. 3. SUo

Cox.

3. Str. Cox.

Bow . 2. 3.

Str. Cox.

2. 3. Str. Cox

H . D. Cumberbatcb. E. J. Hodgson L. H . G. Kaiu. G. F. Wood (Capt.) B. G. King.

II.

I Bow. 2. 3. Str. Cox.

Smyth. Hornshaw. McCarthy. Crosse 2 (Capt.) Fold. I II . Sharland. Stokes . Dick. Watkins (Capt.) Galpin".

Bow .

IV . Bow.

FO URS.

JUNIOR T.

C. H. Clayton. K. C. Lillingstou. A. H. S helswcll. C. L. Gracey (Capt.) B. G. King.

Gatebouse. Simon. Dean: Gibson (Capt.) Bull.

l V. Bow. 2. 3. Str. Cox .

Abercrombie . Isacke. Slark. Best (Capt.) Macaulay.

V. Bow.

2. 3. Str. Cox

SENIORS. H EAT

l.-Barber 's~

v. Greens'. Winn er.' Green's.

HEAT H .-Woad's v. Barber's. Winner,' ·Wood's. FINAI..-Green's v. Wood's. Winner,' Green 's.

Minter. Field. Lindsey . Wait (Capt.) Page.

J UN IORS. HEAT I. -Wait's v .Watkin's. WimJe r,' Wait's. H EAT II.-Crosse's2 v. Gibson's. Wintler,' Crosse's'. I·rr~A'f HI.- Wait's v. Best's. Wi,mer,' Best's. FINAL.-Best's v. Crosse's2. Winner ,' Crosse's2 .

THE

424 KING'S

SCHOOL

CAN'1'UARIAN. OLD

WILLIAMSONIANS.

Rowed May 31st. The School took the upper hand from the start and rapidly reduced the three lengths between the boats. On entering the straight, less than a length separated the two. For the rest of the course the School hung on about half a length away, going up when they wished and winning easily.

KING'S

SCHOOL

ROYAL

ENGINEERS .

Rowed June 3rd. The School had back station as usual, but were about half a length down at the corner. The Engineers were much too heavy for the and they drew away down the straight till at the end of the Easter course they had a couple of lengths in hand. From this point the School made a further effort but could not reduce the gap and were clefeated by about two lengths. Unfortunately the race between the second crews was unfinished. The E ngineers had a lead at the corner, but at that point their stroke, who was unwell before the race, began to falter and shortly afterwards collapsed and had to be helped out of the boat.

KING'S

SCHOOL

THE

MEDWAY

ROWING

FLUB.

Rowed June 7th. The School gaining rapidly at the start were only I:! lengths behind at the corner, and at the end of two 111111utes had practically caught the Medway . From this point they had the race completely in hand , and finished overlapping. In the race between the second fours, we did not gain so rapidly at the start, but rowing steaclily against the strong wind and tide had got to within a quarter of a length about two thirds the way down the straight. The Cox was now with difficulty restrained from running our opponents down, but contented himself with running in to them just before we passed our finishing mark.

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SCH OO L NE W S. As we go to press we offer our heartiest congratulations to the following on gaining Cricket Colours after the Dover match: - 1st XL- E. D. Fanshawe, J. A. Flower, A. J. Morris. 2nd XI. - W. J. Potts, G. B. Pratt, M. W. Goldie, J. D. 'Watkins, R. P. Scott and C. W. Kidson.

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gaining Certificate" A": Cadet Officers Kidson and Mason; Sergt. Barber; Corp Is. Pagett, Pratt and Lillingston; and L.-Corpls. Green and Dalton. Sgt. Mowll will receive his certificate on attending camp.

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The Inspectors of the Board of Education have recently visited and inspected the School

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This year the O.T.C. Contingent attends Camp in the Fox Hills, near Aldershot Up to date sixty-three have sent their name~ in as going. \Ve hope the numbers WIll finally reach eighty at least, so that we may be assured of acting as a single Company.

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A valuable of flint implements has been very kindly presented to the Museum by Mrs. Bullen, Holden Manor, Tonbridge. We hope to publish a description of them later.

On Wednesday, June 4th, as the School had had 110 Ascension Day holiday, a whole holiday was granted after 10.30.

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. The Section Cup this year was agam won by A Coy., Sec. I. (ColourSgt. Gent). We offer them our heartiest congrat ulations. It has been decided in future that holders of the Cup for the year shall always be disnussed first at the end of parade.

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Last term the School sent in a team for the" C;',untry Life" Shooting CompetItIOn. I he result is quite creditable; out of forty-three schools we were fifteenth with a total score of 580, out of a possible total of 690.

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The Fives Competitions last term were won as follows: Singles (open) C. W. Kidson; Doubles (open). G: E. J . Gent and G. F. Wood; Singles (under 16). H. D . Cumberbatch' Singles (new boys), M. W. Goldie: The first Pair are C. W. Kidson and G. E. J. Gent.

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The Preacher on Speech Day at the Commemoration Service will be the Reverend F. L . Perkins, Rector of Monkgate, York, who was at the School from 1877- 1884 and was Captain of both Football 'and Cricket in his last year.

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O.K.S . l1f arriage.- James- Loosemore.On the 26th April at St. Stephen's, Norbury, H . M. James, was married to Miss Elizabeth Loosemore, daughter of the late Minor Canon Loosemore, for merly of Canterbury Cathedral, and afterwards Vicar of East Peckham. D . S. M. Tassell was the best man .

NEWS . D. J. N. Lee was specially commended in the examination for the Boden Sanskrit Scholarship, Oxford. o 0

B . H. Matheson is home on leave frolll Ind ia and has recently v isited the School.

* Scholar of Keble Roper, late

A. G. College, Oxford, has been awarded the Arnold Historical Essay Prize for 1913.

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'1'. S. Cave has obtained a 1st Class in the Natural Tripos (Part 11.)

DESTRUCTION

DIURNUS.

(N.B.-The attendance of the policeman at the corner of Mercery Lane is comparatively rare occurrence.) (= A

DAY

BOY),

As the day boy came down like a thief in the night, His hatband was dirty- of dark blue ancl white. And the gleam of his' wheels shone down Mercery Lane Like the stars that shine o'er the caerulean main. Like a gale in the winter that whistles around , So he came round the corner, one foot on the ground. But with limbs stretched out he, all suddenly prone By a motor knocked down in the High Street lay strawn. And alas! for with safety now never again Will he come to the School (fine weather or rain) For the white gloves which once the blue limb of the law Used to brandish, his whirling course stays now no more.

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CLUB.

The Club paid us its annual visit i while the whole party came down to at \~lhitsuntide this yea r, a time which I the School for lunch which was par. we believe is to be kept for this purpose I taken of in the new Hall. After lunch regu larly ill future. \~le were very the us ual round of the Cathedral was glad to welcome much larger numbers made, Mrs. McDowall very ki ndly than in former years, and with them acting as guide. The gymnasium was two O.K.S.-E. M. T uke and the next visited, and some of the dormiyounger Emden. A. B. Emden, who tories, and t hen the remainder of t he came down on Friday to make arrange- time before t he Chapel Service was ments beforehand, was obliged to spent reclining at ease on the Green return to London on Saturday evening. Court. The Club attended Chapel The tents were pitched this year and then returned to Blare's and on Blore's Piece, the orchard by the finished the day off with eating and river, the previous camping ground, other forms of recreation. 'Monday, was moderately fine, a being put out of court owing to its , being grown for hay. The weather slight shower coming on in the afteronce more was thoroughly propitious. noon, but clearing off after an hour. with the exception of the nights when The morning was spent in mixed games the thermometer we are told had a of football and cricket until about 11. 30, when the whole party made a nack of sinking rather low. forced march to Fordwich, where lunch The proceedings opened on Saturday afternoon with tea at West Garth, was partaken of at the Sign of the followed by two cricket matches Fordwich Arms. Most of the afterÂˇ against School elevens, in whi ch the noon was spent on the return journey honours were equal1 y divided, the Club and in preparing for departure, and winning one match and the School the then at halfÂˇ past five the Misses Evens other. Play ended about 6.50, a nd very ki ndly provided a splendid tea the remainder of the evening was in St. Stephen's Parish Room. Th is much appreciated and after a spent in a pleasant way amidst alter- fiwas nal visit to the Mint Yard , where nate songs and supper. t he Club and the School mutually Sunday morning dawned fine and cheered each other, a general move sunny although a trifle windy, and a was made en route for the station about long walk was indulged in by some, 7 o'clock.

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There seems to exist in the minds of some, considerable doubt as to the object of the Pink Book List, and the reason why budding O. K.S. are always urged t o pay 5/- per annum and place their names upon it. As this is the term when the largest numbers leave school, we have decided to t ake the opportunity of setting forth clearl y t he hist ory and object of the list. It was started by Dr. Mitchinson, and the subscri pti.ons paid by O. K.S. have been used, first , to augment the Bunce Exhibit ion to ÂŁ50 per annum ; secondl y, since 1900 to fo rm the O. K.S. Gift , particulars of which will be found on page 8 of the Pink Book itself. Besides this, the money has been used from time to time to afford temporary help t o other exhibitions.

'1'hos. who subscribe 5/- per annum , or a single donation of ÂŁ5 to support these exhibitions, have their names kept on the School books,

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besides recelvmg an invitation to the Commemoration Service, Speeches and Garden Part y, and a copy of t he Pink Book. The Secretarial wo rk in connection with the list is done by Mr. Brian R igden (O.K.S.) to whom a deep debt of gratitude is owed for his strenuous efforts on behalf of it . Moreover t his list of O.K.S ., especiall y since 19 11 , when the ad' dresses were added. is t he nearest approach at present to a School Regist r and even when t hat is compiled , it will not detract fro m the val ue of this List which will contain the names () r t hose who are wil ling to keep thcil names on the books and support ti l(' School. A suggestion is that those w)", reta in their names on this list shollid be termed member of the " Old Calltuarian Society." \Ve CO I11 11 I nil the matter to the consideration or fill . especiall y of those who are lellViliU this term.

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'\Thence were we? It is a Barbarian, a Philistine who asks, a man without feeling, wi thout culture. \Vere not our fathers the theme of an Aeschylean chorus? Is not the chorus corrupt ? A ve ry cemetel Y of commend ators, a hecatomb of theories? And yet yo u ask LIS whence we ca n~e. 0 indolent and lotus-eating genera tIon ...... .. .

We met by the Pillar of St. Alphaeus, that is seven. leagues northwest by west fro m t hat hill in La nguedoe, which stood high a nd dry when t he fl oods covered Ararat. And what base snive lling historian shall say me nay ? Let him dare to joust with me at Ewasan, that is the finest jousting pitch in all t he world, or at Batt ersatt t hat is by Wensidall, or at Oxford and t here will I shi ver his casque and smasb his skull and give him to the F oul Devil of Shored itch fo r a year and haH a year because of his lily liver, and the lie that was in his mouth. And there is the peine forte et dUTe Pincer and rack and screw, and sure The devil 's own disdJ?le Shall tear his soul ill thirty shreds, And tawny great rats shall leave their beds To batten upon her, and centipeds Shall drag her to die at Zhi ple,

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next-of-kin to t hat other place, wh ere they say M. rat IS and Lucrece Borgia and Rich ard the Hog (who was once King of E ngland). So then we met by the Pillar, not I II the unwed glow of morning but aft er the sun had set a nd the gloom had sprung from the west, when sky and earth together have shrunk away and the air is held in faery and no man may speak t hen but he die. And th is was the time we had appointed to meet for then onl y might we fare forth unde; the gods' eyes and wi n their favour. Furthermore, since your nosy li ttle heretical intellect, 0 lector cannot possibly understand t he depth of t he mystery whIch I speak- for it is indeed a mystery none but true men may know and not heretics- I bid you hold your peace and tUrn to t he seventeenth book of 'l'so-wu the Wise, and then if yo u read not that which I have said is bye, yOll are indeed fatally and inextncably damned and there is no need for me to curse you more. But as I know yo u will not read t he book I shall leave you to wallow in your sty and I shall relate how on t hat holy night t he little men came out and danced round us laughing and rustling and circling ali abo ut, so that we knew that the gods nodded to us, and how we set out from the Pillar, each with the absolute

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knowledge of his own infallibility, and the path gleamed asphodel-fringed before us and on either side was the swift-flowing stream that girdles the world, (interrupt not, 0 porpoisebellied), for nothing could now impede us, and indeed, 0 lector, hut for your infernal inquisitive cynicism I shou1d

long ago have told how we fared to Orlesandre and R ayo's Lake, to Wailaroan and Drogheen and Trevarro and thence to Calypso's isle which was the. bourn of our travelling, but now owing to you, 0 cross-grained verminous water-drinker, I have not yet opened my mouth.

â&#x20AC;˘ HARVEY Wednesday, June 4th, fo und a gallant band of twenty-one with their faces set warren-wards. From times immemorial Folkestone has received its following of H arveyites, and 19 13 was no ecxeption to the rule. Though the band did not arrive together-some evidently not havi ng sufficient appetite sought more by further wanderingsall sat down and did great havoc to the lunch (very good i) . After lunch some one way , some another , betook their several paths. The sea with its irresistahle attraction drew most to the shore, and wondrous were the finds recorded. Some inspired possibly by Mr. Abrahams essayed with varying

SOCIETY. success the perils of the Alps and t il unexpected discovery of a real Martello tower caused qnite a flutter. '1' {\ (also very good) awaited its fate rtl five o'clock, and six o'clock foulid fi ll on the homeward path. Strange to say no casualties are reported ex cpt the misbehaviour of the Presid Il l ' belt (motor), which our mechnll itÂˇ helped to repair. But never a )lUlU' ture; but mem, "There is no biki like one's own." The weather could not ha v 1.)('(111 better, but the numbers might hn Vll been larger considering the advautn Hl I offered. Remember next As lI ~I O II Day.

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JUNE [N.B.- On June 3rd a whole holiday was granted to the School after 10.30 a .m.) Scene, No H all.

Time 8. 3 p.m.

"Sit down please." The sternvisaged " monitor" SWltng into the r00111, and closed the door. The occupants of the hall immediately resumed their seats and became, to all outward appearances, immersed in books. Five minutes passed and the monitor's stern visage assumed an even sterner caste. There were at least two who had not obeyed the summons of the curfew to return punctually at 8. What direful form of vengeance will that monitor take, what-suddenly the door was violently opened, and two travel-stained, dusty as to face, hair and boots, and wearied individuals advanced with a considerable show of haste into the room. The monitor eyed them with displeasure, but before he had time to reprimand their tardy return, he was himself addressed as follows: A. " I'm awfully sorry we're so late, but the fact was we had two punctures on the way back and-" B." And on both occasions we were far from any village so that we had to mend them ourselves without even a bucket of water," A. "And B ran over a chicken and had to pacify its owner." B." And" ;

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3r d. "All right," put in the altogether staggered monitor, " go to your places." The two retired to their respective seats, with an injured expression feeliug hurt that their eloquence had not been allowed full play. However, they settled to work and for a time a1l was peace. Presently A advanced and inquired if he might speak to C. The monitor nodded assent . C looked up with a smile on seeing A approach and asked him if he'd had a decent day. "Oh yes," said A, .. not at all bad." "B and I biked to Perry Woods, rather a good place near Selling. Awful sweat to get there though, all the way up to the top of Boughton Hill and t hen down four or five miles the other side. We took our lunch with us, consisting chiefly of sandwiches, biscuits and tomatoes. I had the sandwiches and biscuits on my carrier and B took the tomatoes. I must say I let him have them with some misgivings, for they are rather a speciality of mine. However after the first four miles I examined them and they seemed all right. Shortly after this we turned into the lane leading to Perry Wood. This was very uneven and bumpy, but we neither of us got punctures and arrived safely ~: t he pub. at the foot of the woods. Ihere I dismollnted and was just unstrapping the sandwiches, &c., when I heard a faint exclamation from BJ

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and turning I saw him gazing helplessly at his carrier. There I saw a most tragic sight. The tomatoes, objecting apparently to the principle that they ought to be well shaken before taken had thought fit to ooze and to spread their interiors on to B's back tyre." '! Never mind" said B in a consoling voice, " perhaps they'll have the same effect as punclIre." It was a poor consolation to me for such a loss, but I had to put up with it. After that we had lunch and wandered about the woods a bit. We thought we'd go home via Chilham and have tea there. However it was not to be; for we had gone about a couple of miles towards Chilham when my heart sank to my boots and myself on to the rims. My back tyre had a puncture. \ÂĽe were some way from anywhere, so there was no help for it but to mend it ourselves. I must. say B was perfectly useless; he only looked on and said "You ought to use tomato pun cure. " How ~ ever, I did at last manage to mend the hole which was caused by a large flint, and we mounted again and continued. We had not gone more than three-quarters of a mile further, when I heard that omnious grating noise proceeding from B's back wheel. "You've got a puncture," I said; "Have I ?" he remarked helplessly, " What shall I do ? " I said nothing,

bllt looked much and proceeded to mend the beastly hole for him . Twenty minutes later we mounted once more, and, happening to glance at my watch, I was horrified to see it was a quarter past seven and we were a good dozen miles from home. I told B so; "By Jove," he said, "then we must get a move on"; which he proceeded to do, and in spite of all my remonstrances he started whirling ahead at the rate of 50 miles an hour, However his mad career was abruptly checked, For as I came round a corner, I found him engaged in a heated discussioll with an irate fanner, while his bike and the remains of a mangled chickell lay in the middle of the road. "You ran over it, I suppose? " I inquired, "Yes," he replied meekly, "whnL ought I to pay?" "Nothing," I sa id . " If anything this farmer ought to pay you for allowing his chicken to smash up you and your bike. " Tilt, fanner seemed rather struck with till" idea, but I said no more, but urghlH B to mount we hastened on out' Wil Y leaving the rustic one still starin M aghast after us. Vole were a bit late I (wk but X (-i.e. , the monitor) was qllli ,' decent, and didn't give us an yihillK By the way, where did yo u go ? .. OJ, I went with the Har- " "H Ili ~ please B," remarked X who wo ~ II I1W perambulating the hall. Wherell!,II" Band C parted with a sigh of ,. H" 'I j

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CAMBRIDGE Dear School, As usual we have arrived at the last week of term without having gathered any information, either amusing or true, about any of the O.K.S., and this request for a letter would seem ridiculous if we hadn't suddenly remembered- the MowJls. They indeed are still with us. The fiower of the O.K.S ., hardy annnal, stocked in three varieties H,\OV.K" B.C. and C.K., all healthy spec.imens (Plantoids-Advt.) Then who else is there? There is Harker, who nods to me in the street; there is the Cave who walks by Himself: there is Pattenson, there is Andrews: they must give you their doings themselves. We met them last in the gathering Townshend held at which most of our cheery gang were present, as also was C. H . Budd, whom we were very glad to see, from Addenbrooker. 'I.'elfer and Dawbarn one sees frequently: telegraphic address- the Backs: Sidebotham the elder takes walks and is furtive, but Secundus has grown a moustache. Housden is writing a book, to be published next season, entitled "Colours I have been," a companion volume to Harker's "Colours I have been seen with." It is to have a special

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chapter on "How to become a May Colonr in a fortnight." Nightingale has been composing songs and, with 1'ownend, rowing in a boat (no enquiries ple~se). Juckes is determined, we hear, to introduce them to the general public in Jul y, their first appearance to be made in a IV. to row against the School. David Cowie fresh from his triumphs as coach of his Second Boat at Emmanuel, will also perform,

Forsyth I saw at the races, handsomely gowned in a costume of magenta and black, which set off his perfect complexion wonderfully well: Palliser has been dancing and, at intervals, out-Debussying Debussy. Holt and Mannering have refused to be interviewed. Lee paid us a fiying visit from Oxford the other day and Keyser was up from Town: we were sorry not to have seen more of him, He told me his Cambridge visit had not been in vain; he had seen the O.K.S, rowing, (Did we say that Mercer and Morris have also been performing?) Anything else? Perhaps YOll are right. But let me just add a groan at Fortune for fating this to be the last time we can sign ourself O.K.S.

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CORRESPONDENCE. N.B.-Tlle Editors decli11e to accept any respon6ibility comtecled with the opinio)lS of their Correspondent3. Name and address must alwaps be given, not necessarily lor publication, bUI as a guarantee of good faith. Personalities will involve certain rejection. Leiters should be written on Ol1e side 0/ the paper only.

To the Editors oj "

THE CAN'I'UARIAN . "

Dear Sirs, Could Âˇ not some "well tuned Cymbals " be added to the K.S.C. O.'1'.C. Band ? they are the only things it lacks. I am, yours tru ly, A MUSICIAN.

To the Editors oj "

THE CANTUARIAN . "

Dear Sirs, Would it not be advisable to renew the fragments of wire netting above t he fives courts where .. squash " is so frequently played. Doing so would prevent the loss of so many balls and would be a boon to everybody. I am, Yours tru ly, S. Q. U. ASH.

To the Editors oj "

THE CANTUARIAN .."

Honoured? Sirs, "To live one must breathe" is a truth that no one will deny. But

I should like to know why it is that in many parts of the buildings there are so few windows, which can possibly be opened. 'rake for example some of the dormitories; of these t he worst ventilated is the Grange Dormitory, which has only about five very small windows which can be opened in spite of the fact that the rest of the windows are big and would let ill as much air as necessary, if made to open. Why cannot more of these windows be made to open? Surely there is no fear of us falling out, is t here? The same could be done to great advantage in the studies, and ' he Old Hall which also suffers from the same great faili ng. I think all members of the School I-l ouse will agree with me that these evils ought to be remedied as soon as possible, before we get suffocated or roasted alive. Yours truly.

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Dear Sirs,

" Far, far away like bells at evening pealing." One of the most beautiful sounds is this, the tinkling of the time-honoured bell, and all that sort of thing. I am a poet by natu re, and goodness knows a poet has little opportunity or encouragement at School, but, Sir, when I was a boy, there was always a period for meditation, if one woke an hour

before daylight.

Not. so now, Sir!

'i'he early worm wriggles in our midst, and will not succumb to the execrations

of the monitorial bird, The cold bath fiend is upon us, and the squash-player is no more our refuge. Save my last poor brown hairs, for the snow of

worry has fallen in their midst, and bleached them I O! for the wings of a dove Far, far away would I rove (swoons). Yours,

A BROKEN MAN. N .B .-j'hat I mean is, need people get up before 6.15 a.m. ?

To the Ed.:tors of"

THE CANTUARIAN."

Dear Sirs,

Is it not absolutely essential that every man, woman or child, should

learn to swim? Why not, therefore, try to encourage the small children to swim at King's School by holdlllg swimming sports? Yours, etc.,

ONE OF THE CHILDREN.

To the Editors of"

THE CAN1'UARIAN."

Dear Sirs, Tennis is indeed a popular game

and rightly so-witness the numbers who put up their names for courts each day. Since there is such a rush each day for the two grass courts, why not requisition the asphalt court? Without incurring much expense it could be made fit for play. It ought, J think, to be done up at the beginning of the Summer Term, and not i the winter Term, as was the case when it was last attended to, about thre years ago, ostensibly a time of th year when people do not care to play tennis so much. Yours,

TENN.

To the Editors of" THE CANTUARIA N. " Dear Sirs, I venture to suggest that the tim ' has come for a change of papers In the Parry Library. For insta n \'1 would it not be a good thing "n, welcome to most people to SUbStitlll (1

for the Spectator (a paper whicl., tr I am not mistaken, is read by a 11Il111 1 handful of fellows) the Daily 'l'illl{'N, seeing that it has just been red\l{'i'll in price? If this were not feasible I W()II II I

suggest the Weekly Times instead , Sincerely yours,

'1'.

1M If.. '

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To the Editors of"

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money is used for some other purpose,

it is, I think, only right that the sub-

Dear Sirs,

I have brought back a bicycle this term, and have paid 3d. for the privilege.

The stone shed

badly wants

scribers should know how their money is spent, and how the numerous fines are spent, for the sheds do not seem

to be undergoing repair of any sort. I am, Sir,

repairing inside ; and, as large numbers of people have paid their money, surely

Yours truly,

the shed might be done up before the term is half over!

SUBSCRIBER.

If, however, the

N OTICES.

The Secretary of the Can/"arian begs to acknowledge the receipt of the fOllowing Subscriptions :H. S. Parker, Esq. (10/6), R. Owen, Esq. (7/-), A. R. Bellars, Esq. (3/6), H. M. Cockrem, Esq. (7/-), F . H.

Vaughan, Esq. (10/-), L. P. Abbott, Esq. (3/6), A. W. Richardson, Esq. (3/6), R. J. B. Boothby, Esq. (ÂŁ1 /1/-), S. E . Hedgecock, Esq. (3/6), H . L . H. Cremer, Esq. (3/6), R. C. Cumberbatch, Esq. (3/6), F. G. Hornshaw, Esq. (3/6).

The Secretary would like to remind subscribers that their subscriptions for 1912- 13 are now overdue, and will be glad to receive them as soon as possible. In case of change of address or non-receipt of Cant'ltarians notice should at once

be given to the Secretary.

R. F.

MASON,

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i9i3.

No. i6.

EDITORIAL. Once more iet it be remarked. it was midnight. No sound could be heard in the Mint Yard save t he rustling of the wind through the ieaves of the limes. This I can vouch for; for I was most illegally leaning out of my dormitory window. At last I heard a sort of sighing noise, which when I strained my ears to listen , I found t o be n othing iess than the limes talking to one another. Astounded by this phenomenon, I determined to act the eavesdropper, and miss nothing of t he conversation. It was so remarkable, and it corresponded so much t o my own thoughts at the moment t hat I set it down . It began thus : a thin voice arose from the seat"encircled lime, addressing its mate thus : "Are

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you awake"? "Likely I'd be asleep, isn't it"? retorted the other, when I've been blown about like we have all to-day ; one would think it was autumn," he growled 011. "Which reminds me, " said the other mildly, " time's getting on, and it's Speech D ay on Monday; I don't like Speech D ay," he added, " it's too near the end of term." "Well," said the other, this t ime consolingly, " after all its been a very jolly term, and you ought to be thankftli for it." " So I am, but it's just because it's been so jolly. that I don 't like the end of it." "Well, but after all," pursued his neighbour, " you' ll get a bit of a slack now, and you ought to enjoy it; I know I shall." "I shan 't; I shall be looking forward to next term all the t ime; and as soon as it does come, my leaves begin to fall and yo u know how we miss them," "But then," replied the other, " you' ll get the compensation, which yo u like best; I mean, of course, that at the beginning of t he Christmas Term tbere is always a goodly throng of new boys who sit upon the seat at your base; and you know you like that." "True," murmured the other rather faintly, " but I don't like them as much as the old ones who are going to leave ; we trees, you know, always were rather conservative," .. But then those who leave, come back, and you see them again," persisted his neighbour. " Yes, I know, but t hey're not quite the same afterwards; they wear a different hat-band, and they seem to get older somehow, as t ime goes on." "But you can't expect mere men to be h ardy perennials like we are," said the other; "oh dear, here comes the wind again." In fact it did come ; and shut my window for me forcibly; but I had heard enough, and in the stillness of midnight I crept to bed reflecting on the revolutionary changes which are effected by altering the colour of one's hat-band.

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CRICKET. LIST OF DATE.

OPPONENTS.

Tu. May 13· Sat. 17· Tu. 20. Th. 22. Th. 29· Wed. j~me 4· Tu. 10. Tu. 17· Wed. :: 25· Tu. July 1. Tu. 8. Sat. 12. Tu. 22. Sat. 26.

Rev. L. 11. Evans' XI. Wye College .,. 1\1r. A. Latler's X I. C hart ham Asylum S. L'l. wrence " A. " ... Highgate School ... Dover College ... S. Edmund's Sch ool ... Eastbourne College ... S. Lawrence ... R. ;\I.L. I. Mr. L. C. V. Bathurst's XI.

FIXTURES.

GROUND. - - -- --_._----_. - - - -

.... . .

.. .

1st Xl.

... ..

...

M.C.C. O.K.S.

.. ...

... ...

Drawn Wy. ... L ost Beverley Lost Chartham ... Lost Beverley Drawn Highgate ... L ost Beverl ey ... Drawn Beverl ey Lost Eastbou rne Lost Beverley ... L ost \\'ahnet Won Beverley L ost Beverley ... .. ... .. ... Beverley ..... ...... Beverley

...

Tn . june 3· Th. 12. Til . 17· Tu. 24· S:~t . 28. Sat. r:tiy 5· Th. 17·

.. .. ..

1St Inn. 133 92 84 104 139

158 145 (3) 72 13 1 120 130 (9) 13 2

1st XI.-Matches played, 2nd XI.- JJ1atclus played,

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

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79 (I) 33 (2)

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Inn. 98 (5) 254 (6) 105 (8) 200 83 ~) 16 2 15 (9) 142 21 8 173 129 146 (7) 1St

lind Inn.

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

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

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

.. ......... ............ ..... " .. . ........ .. ... .... ....... . ...... .. ... . .. ......... .. " ...... ..

2nd Xl. S . LawrenceCol1. 2nd XI. Dover College 2nd XI. ... Harbledown C.C. S. Edmund's Seh . 2nd X I. Wye Co ll e~e 2nd XI. ... S. Edmund s Seh. 2nd XI. Dover College 2nd X l .... Harbledown C. C. ..

2nd Inn.

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RUNS AGAINST.

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- -- 'I'll. i\'fay 27·

RUNS FOR.

RESULT.

Blore's Piece Beve rley Blore's Piece Beverley Beverley S. Edmund's Dover ... Blore's Piece

...

WOIl, WOIl,

61 85 58

Lost Won Lost

loS! L ost Lost

Won Won

I 3C'

43 108 15 8 165 (8)

L ost L ost

..... ...... ..... ...... 80 (4)

.....

67 (3)

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D raw1Z, Drawn,

159 61 93 137 233 (4) 180 129 83

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MATCHES. KI NG'S SCHOOL v. DOVER COLLEGE. Played on the Beverley, Tuesday, June 10. Dover College batted first. '!'heir best bats failed rather before the bowling of Morris and Watkins, a nd though Nevill made a useful 29, four wickets were down for 61. The later batsmen however met with far greater success, Berkeley being particularly severe on Watkins' leg- balls. Gale, Moore, Berkeley, and Maclaren all co ntributed useful scores, and tbe side declared at 215 for 9. The School bowling was rather weak, and we very much felt the absence of Fluke, who was unfortunately prevented from playing. Pratt's 3 for 29 was the best performance, though Watkins was very successful for a few overs. On the School's going in, Burton and Fanshawe made a fair start against some weak bowling. but the latter was caught when just beginning to look dangerous. Mason joined Burton, and the two took full advantage of their opportunities and played bright cricket, taking the score to 66 before Burton was caught. On Gent's arrival the rate of scoring increased still more, and he rattled up 28 in fine style. Mason was batti ng wit h great confidence, his hits to leg beiug especially good. When Gent fe n a victim to an extraordinary catch by the wicket-keeper at square-leg, Flower came in, and he and Mason played out time. 'l'he match was thus left drawn, distinctly in our favour, the score being 145 fo r 3. Mason's innings was invaluable, a nd included a 5 and eight 4's. The batting of all who went in was very credi table. and the School have good reason to be pleased with their performance. Scores;DOVER COLI,I\GE. W. P. Nevill, b Morris . . . . .. C. C. Cundall, c P otts, b Watkins E. S. Kerr, b Watkins ... R . A. D. Brooks, c Burton, b Watkins W. N. Gale, c Watkins, b Pratt G. M. Moore, b Watkins C. J. Berkeley . lbw, b Pratt J . Maclaren, c Flower, b Morris A. W. Walmsley, c Potts, b Pratt H . H. M. Oliver, Dot out R. J. Holmes, d id not bat Extras Total (for 9 wkts .) ... Innings declared closed.

29 5 6 8

32 35

59 20 II

1 9

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SCHO OL.

w. M. Burtoll, c Oliver, b Walmsley

24 10 62

E. D. Fanshawe, c B erkeley, b Moore R . F. Mason, not out G. E. J . Gent. c Kerr, b Brooks .,. J. A. Flower. not on t Extras

28 10 11

145

Total (for 3 wkts.) ...

w. J . Potts. C. H. Clayton, J . D . Watkins. E. R. Watts, G. B. Pratt and A. J. Morris did not bat. DOWUNG ANAL YS JS :

22 24

Morris Watkins F lower Pratt

KING 'S

7Âˇ4

SCHOOL

3 5

2 0

IV.

70 90

2 4 0

v. ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL.

Played on t he Beverley, Tnesday, June 17th. '1'he School batted first, and as usual were given a fair start by Burton and Fanshawe, the latter being bowled by Darby for 16 out of a total of 19. Then followed a succession of disasters. G. V. P agden became quite unpl ayable, and six wickets fell for 40. Then Goldie and Watkins became associated in a useful st and , the fonner getting 12 and the latter a bright 20. The end soon came however, for the meagre total of 72. Pagdel1 had the remarkable analysis of 15 overs,S maidens, 36 runs, 9 wickets, St. Edmund's on going in to bat lost 3 wickets for 17, but t hen E lliott a nd Barstow took tbe sco re to 39, and subsecluently Darby and Barstow hit off the runs, the fifth wicket fa lling at 73. Allfree then joined Barstow, and batting rather carefully, considering that the game was WOll, the two took the score to 130. The remaining wickets gave little trouble and the innings closed for 142. The best bowlers were Morris and Fluke, who took 5 for 46, and 4 for 39 respectively. The School going in a second time gave a very different display, Fanshawe aud Ge nt hit about them with gre at vigour, scoring 64 without being separated .

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Fanshawe was then caught at square-leg for a spirited 38. played out time, the former being not out 33.

Gent and Potts

We congratulate St. Edmund's on thus gaining a creditable victory by 70 runs. Scores:KING'S 1st Iunings. G. W. M. Burton, c Allfree, b Pagdell C. D. Fanshawe, b Darby . .. J. A. Flower, bit wkt, b Pagden ... G. E. J. Gent, c Darby, b Pagden W. J. Potts, b Pagden M. W. Goldie, b Pagden ... C. H. Clayton, c Elliott, b Pagdell ... J. D. Watkins, c Smellie, b Pagden W. G. Fluke, c Darby, b Pagden G. B. Pratt, not ont A. J. Morris, c Darby, b Pagden Extras ...

SCHOOL. 2nd Innings.

3 16

...

Total

c Pagden, b Peacey

7 uot out 5 not out 12 2 20

EDMUND'S

33 7

Extras ... Total (for 1 wkt.)

1 3 12 15

G. H. Smellie, b Fluke .. . G. V. Pa~den, c Goldie, b Morris G. E. Elliott, c Flower, b Fluke H. L. Barstow, c Flower, b Fluke ,V. E. C. A. Darby, c Burton, b Pratt D. J. Allfree, b Morris .. . T. Nicholson, lbw, b Morris R. A. Hope, n'o t out J. R. L1ewellyn~ Jones, c ~nt, b Fluke R. C. S. Davenport, Ibw, b Morris Extras

20 37

o 1

Total

142 BOWLING ANALYSIS:

......

SCHOOL.

J. R. Peacey, b Morris . . .

Morris Fluke Pratt Watkins Flower ...

ST.

...

16Â·4 18 9 4 3

>t.

5 7

1 1 0

46 39 29 8 7

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EASTBOURNE

445

COLLEGE.

The School batted first, and in the absence of Fanshawe, Flower opened the innings with Burton. A good start was made, both batting quite freely, and 36 was up before Flower was bowled by a " googly " from Ryder. Mason went in, but beyond one pretty leg-glide did little and was caught in the slips with the score at 43. Two runs later Burton was caught in attempting a hit to leg. Gent batted with fair confidence, and he and Potts took the score to 61, while later Goldie helped him to put on about 20 runs for the fifth wicket. Goldie, Gentand Clayton then left in quick succession, and seven wickets were down for 84. Pratt, going in, hit a couple of nice fours, but in attempting a third failed to get hold of the ball and was caught at mid-off. Scott and Fluke then made the brightest stand of the innings. Scott hit five 4's in quick snccession and FInke kept his end np very well. Finally Scott was caught off a mishit to leg, and Ryder getting Morris shortly afterwards, the innings closed for 131, a better total than at one time seemed probable. Ryder had the excellent analysis of 7 wickets for 56. For Eastbourne, Hake started hitting at once, getting 12 off Morris's first over, but Passingham was never comfortable, and was out fairly 50011; four runs later Hake left, for a distinctly hard-hit 23. Eagleton gave little trouble, but Goolden and Ryder sent the score to 72, before Scott at square leg caught the former; Hopewell did not stay very long, but Ryder and Scott made another stand, and 121 was up before the sixth wicket fell. Afterwards Lloyd George hit with tremendous vigour, the winning hit being a huge four. Kidd gave him able assistance,so that when hewas bowled by Fluke fo r39, whichincludedseven4's, the score stood at 176. Kidd, Crosse, and Reed all made useful scores, and the innings realised 218. Eastbourne are to be congratulated on a very useful score, as Fluke was bowling excellently the whole innings, and Pratt was also good at times. Morris did not give ns of his best, and seemed to be disheartened by a rather disastrous first over. Fluke took 6 for 42. The school on going in a second time, made a disastrous start, Potts and Goldie falling victims to successive balls by Hopewell with only 8 runs 011 the board. Mason and Clayton, however, played out t ime without difficulty, the former hitting five beautifu14'sin a manner reminiscent of his innings against Dover . 'I'he resu lt was a little disappointing, but Eastbourne thoroughly deserved their vi ctory, as on t he day's play they were distinctly the better side. Scores:

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KING'S G. W. M. Burtoll, c Kidd, b Ryder L.. A. Flower, b Ryder ... . .. ~<.. F. Mason, c Goolden, b Scott G. E. J. Gent, b Ryder .,. W. J. Potts. b Scott ... M. W. Goldie, eScott, bReed C. H. Clayton, b Rtder \V. G. Fluke, not out ... G, B. Pratt, cReed , b Ryder R. P. Scott, c Kidd. b Ryder A. J. Morris, b Ryder Extras ., . . .. Total

SCHOOl,. I? ..I

14 7 21

not out

8 4

b Hopewell b Hopewell

not out

8 10

22 6

Extrns

131

...

Total (for 2 wkts.)

EASTBOURNE COLLEGE. O. G. Hake b Fluke .. . ." E. G. Passingh a m, c Flower, b Morris G. E. Godden, c Scott. b J<'luke ... J . R. Eagleton, Ibw, b Fluke '.t. A . Ryder , b Flower ... . .. .. . G. H. Hopewell, b Fluke A. E. M. Scott. c FInke. b Pratt .. . G. Lloyd-George, b F luke H, B. Kidd, c Gent. b Pratt A. J. Crosse, not out R. W. Read, b Finke Extras

23 2

25 6

6 17

39 19 16 7

Total

218 BOW[,TNG ANAr.vSIS.

Morris Fluke Pratt ... Scott Flower, ..

...

14 23·2 IS I 4

I 8 2

0 I

42 65 4 7

w. I 6 2 0 I

KING'S SCHOOL v. ST. LAWRENCE, C.C. : Played on the Beverley, Tuesday, Jul y 1st. The school batted first on a good wicket. Burton and Fanshawe opened the innings to the bowling of Creery a lld

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Jackson, and the latter hit up 15 out of 20 before succumbing to a good ball by Creery. Flower joined Burton, and the two scored quite freely until a bumping ball from Jackson hit Burton on the head, and he was forced to retire temporarily. Gent a nd Flower then batted very freely, and raised the score to 78, when Flower was caught in the slips off Harris for a bright 25. Nine runs later Gent was bowled by Harris, and the teams then adjourned for lttnch . .Gent carrying off chief honours with his 34. Burton and Mason sent . up 110 with only 3 wickets down, but a sensational collapse followed; Mason was bowled at 11 3, and after that none could do anything against the bowling of Baker and Clinch, the whole side being ont for 120. The pitch seemed so good, that the failure of the later batsmen was quite inexplicable, and the score was most disappointing after the good start we made. Our bowling was started bu Morris and Fluke; in the latter's second over Mr. W ilkinson was smartly caught by I;'lower, and three runs later 1\1orris got Wade caught. Messrs. Baker and Dean then carried the score to 56, when the latter, who had scored 12 was clean bowled by Fluke. Mr. Jackson coming in assisted to add 30 for the fourth wicket before being bowled by Morris. Pratt soon afterwards displaced Morris, and he and Fluke bowled with such effect that 8 wicket s were down for 110, only Baker making any show; his 50 was rendered all the better by the fact that he was playing with a split finger, and the innings was invaluable to his side. We then looked in a winning position, but Mr. Creery (45) and Clinch (not out 7) easily hit off the runs, and carried the total to 173, the School t hus losing by 53 runs.

Scores ;KING'S G. W. ~L Burton, c Harris, b Baker E. D. Fatlshawe, b Creery J . A. Flower, c Clinch, b Harris .,. G. E.]. Gent, b Harris ... R. F. l\'laso ll, b Clinch ... J . D. Watkins, Ibw, b Clinch C. H. Clayton. b Baker . .. W. J. Potts, b ClinC'h W. G. Fluke, b Baker ... G. B. Pratt, not out A. J . Morris, b Clinch ... Extras

Total

...

SCHOOL. 21

25 34 13 2

o 1

o o

120

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H. C. Wilkinson, c Flower, b Fluke Capt. Wade, c Mason, b Morris P,D. Baker, b Fluke ." J. Dean, b Fluke J. H. Jacksoll, b Morris C. E. Harris, c and b Pratt W. M. Carter, b Fluke . .. J . H. Truelllan, b Finke ... C. E. W. Chapman, c Gent, b FInke L. Creery, run out Clinch, not out Extras

1 6 50

8 16

o 4

Total

173 BOWI,ING ANAI,YSIS :

Morris

23 27

Fluke Pratt

Watkins

1Âˇ5

KING'S

SCHOOL

8 9

23 21

w. 2 6 1 0

R.M.I,.I.

Played at Walmer on Tuesday, July 8th. The School put up a fine performÂˇ ance in beating the Marines, who had on ly lost two matches as yet. Our opponents batte.d first on a wicket that was quite hard in spite of recent rain . F luke and Morns started the attack, but the fanner seemed to be bowling frolll the wrong end, and though he kept the rUIlS dowll he could not get any wickets. WIth the score at 23, Colonel Godfrey was bowled by Morris, but then Williams and LIeut. lvIalet got together, and looked like making a stand. However, th score had only reached 44 when FInke was displaced by Pratt, who got Williams and ~le~lt. Campbell out with successive deliveries, bringing off a very fine catch to dIsmISS the latter. Shortly afterwards Captain Little was lbw. to Morris. b';lt Lieuts. Malet and 'fagg showed some form, until the latter was caught at till' Wicket off Pratt, whose ana lysis now stood at 3 wickets for 1 run. Anoth stand was made by Lieut. Malet and Phillips, but Pratt clean bowled the latt

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and had the former caught off him; eight wickets down for 110. Lieut. Newbold and Carroll made a few useful hits, but the innings was finished off for 129. Pratt bowled excellently, being quite unplayable at first; he finally took 5 wickets for 33; Morris also bowled quite successfully. Burton and Mason started our innings, but with indifferent success, both falli ng victims to Capt. Little before 30 was Oll the board . Flower did not stay long, hut both Clayton and Goldie stayed to help Gent make a great effort. The fourth wicket put on about 30 runs and the fifth wicket abont 20 more, almost all of which were scored by Gent, who hit freely all round the wicket. He was fifth out at 89, having secured 55 of that total, and he hit eight 4's. Watkins gave little trouble, but a prolonged stand by Goldie and Fluke followed, which, though it did not produce many runs, nevertheless had the effect of tiring the bowlers a little. When Potts came in things brightened a little, but we had eight wickets down for 116. It was now nearly time to draw, but Capt, Little sportingly offered to play the game to a finish. The ninth wicket fell at 122, and things were looking desperate. Morris, however, after seeing the first fOllr balls of an over from Keeley whizz round his stumps, hit a couple of lucky snicks over the wicket~keeper's head to the boundary, and the match was won.

The School are to be heartily congratulated on their success, and we hope it will be the first of several good performances. Gent's form was as consistent as usual, and Goldie and Fluke showed capital defence; but the batting taken as a whole was rather moderate; however, criticism is out of place, as the result left nothing to be desired. Scores:R.M.L.I. r..t .~CoI.

Godfrey, b Morris Pte. Williams, c Goldie, b Pratt . .. 2ud Lieut. Maiet, c F luke, b Pratt 2nd Lieut. Campbell, c aud b Pratt Capt . Little, Ibw, b Morris Lieut. Tagg, c Gent, b Pratt 2nd Lieut. Phillips, b Pratt Musu. Reeley, b Morris ... Mr. Carroll, not out 2nd Lieut. Newbold, rUll out 2nd Lieut. Heathcote, b Morris Extras Total

20 37

2 11 11 4

9 10

129

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KING'S SCHOOl,. G. W. M. Burton, b Little R. F. Mason, tbw , b Little G. E. J. Gent, b I,ittle ... J. A . Flower, lbw, b Keeley C. H. Clayton, b Tagg ... M. W. Goldie b Keeley I. D. Watkins, c Heathcote, b Keeley ~N. G. Fluke, b Little '" . .. W . J. Potts, not out G. B. Pratt, c aud b Keeley A. J. Morris, not out ...

10 6 55 2 4 5 5 5 12 2 8 16

Extras

130

Total (for 9 wkts ) BOWLING ANALYSIS:

o. 13 18Âˇ3 12

Fluke Morris Pratt

KING'S

SCHOOL

2 2

32 55 33

w. 0 4 5

MR . L. C. V. BATHURST'S XI.

This match was played on Saturday, July 12th, to take the place of the Felsted match, which was unfortunately scratched. The School won the toss, and Burton and Fanshawe opened the innings. For once Burton scored the faster of the two, cutting Crowley very finely to the boundary three times in one over; with the score at 27 Fanshawe was bowled, and then a bad collapse ensued, so that 6 wickets were down for 53. Clayton and Watkins took the score to 71, hut then the latter was bowled, and F luke joined Clayton. An excellent stand followed which realised 50 runs; both batted very much faster than usual, Fluke getting a couple of fine 5's, while Clayton made one or two pretty boundary hits. At 120 Clayton was caught and bowled by Mr. Powers for an exceedingly useful 32; the remainder, except for a couple of big hits by Morris, did little, and the innings closed for 132, Fluke being not out with 22 to his credit. Our opponents started their innings against the bowling of Pratt and Fluke, and for some time were very uncomfortable. With the score at 19, Mr. Powers sent up an absurdly easy catch to Potts, which he proceeded to lay on the ground. After this the batsmen completely changed their tactics, and Mr. Powers hit to great effect,

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getting 18 off Morris's first over. They actually took the score to 93 before Mr Ashenden was bowled but then Morris bowled very finely indeed, and we had se;en wickets clown for I i 2. Mr. Latter and Giles however stayed in to bit off the runs, which they did with 5 minutes to spare. Morris bowled very finely, while Pratt kept the runs down well, being uu~ortunate not to get ~ wlcket ; and if the catching had been better, the result nught have been very different. Scores: KING'S

SCHOOl,. ~o

G. w. M. Burton, b Crowley E. D. Fanshawe. c Powers, b Crowley J. A. Flower, c Wade, b Powers G. E. J. Gent, b Crowley W. J. Potts, lbw , b Latter R. F. Mason, b Powers ... J. D. Watkins, b Bathurst C. H. Clayton, C and b Powers W. G. Fluke, not out ... G. B. Pratt, c Watts, b Powers A. J. Morris, c and b Powers Extras

9 I

o 9

12 8

32 22 2 10 7

132

Total

MR.

1,.

BATHURST'S

X l.

24 71

N. E. Ashendell, b Morris Capt. Powers, c Pratt, b Morris .. . Capt. Wade, c Clayton, b Morris .. .

2 I 2 3

C. E. A. Pullan, c Flower, b Morris R. Crowley, at Gent, b Morris E. R. Watts, b Morris ... R. E. Everitt, c Burton, b Morris Giles, not out A. Latter, not out Extras

4 7

28 4

146

Total (for 7 wkts.) H. M.

James and

L C. V. Bathurst did not bat.

BOWI,ING ANALVSIS:

Pratt Fluke Morris

14 7

3 0

27 .11 38

w. 0

1 6

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KING'S SCHOOL 2ND X I. v. HARBLEDOWN C.C. This match was played on Blare's on June 12th. Our opponents were really a scratch side, Harbledown C.C. strictly speaking being non-exIstent. Consequently they were rather too strong, and the 2nd XI. acquitted themselves quite creditably. We won the toss and batted first, but with the exception of Goldie, who played a sound innings of 21 not ont, and Scott who hit about him fo r a short space, very little opposition was offered to some very fair bowling. Our opponents in spite of their strong batting side, did not do brilliantly, only scoring 93; Watts and Scott bowled unchanged and with considerable success. Scores:KING'S SCHOOl,.

1st Innings. C. W. KidsOll, b Jackson '" K. H. 111. Baird ~ Dol1g1ns. b Hazledine M. VV. Goldie, not out ... ... ." W. 1'. Champion, c Hearne, b Hazledille ... L. "V. H . Best, b Hazledine C. F. H odgson, b Hazledine E. R. Watts, c and b Jackson R. P. Scott, b Green ... F. Straker, rUll ont .. , G. E. Clayton, b Hearne F. F. Finn, c Amos, b Hearne Extras Total

2nd Innings. 1 not out o Ibw, b Green 21

24 36

c Brooke, b Reeve

3 13 5 5

nm out b Ch apman

not out hxtras ...

Total (for 4 wkts.)

HARBLEDOWN C.C.

C. E. W. Chapman, c B.-Douglas, b Scott H. Hearne, b Scott J. H. J ackson, c Goldie, b Watts E. C. Goulden, st, Straker, b Watts II, E, Green, b Watts ... \V. S. Hazledine, Ibw, b Watts F. Ross, b Scott J. R . Reeve, c Finn, b Watts G, A. Brooks, c Gold ie, b Watts . .. G. O. R. Cremer, not out J . F. Anties, Ibw, b Scott Extras

23 15

o o 3 o o

Total

93 B OWI.I NG ANAI,VSIS:

Watts Scott

o. 8 7-4

o 1

64 4

w. 6 4

THE

453

CANTUARIAN.

KING'S SCHOOL 2ND X I. v. ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL 2ND X I. June 17th. Our opponents batted first and scored 137, to which Willia.ms contributed the top score, 37. We began very dlsastrousl:(, 7 WIckets bemg down for 47. Then Best and Pullan made a great stand, bnngmg. the score to 112 before the latter was run out. Best left soon after, and m spIte of a good effort by the last pair, our innings closed for 130 ; so that we had to admit defeat by 7 runs. ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL. Cooper, c Watts, b Scott Howlett, b Scott Crompton, c Best, b Scott McMillan, b Scott .,. Williams, b Scott Glenn, c Clayton, b ':Vatts Puttock, b ':Vatts Tirebuck, b Champioll .,. Menneer, c Strak er, b Scott H all, not out ... Shepherd, b Scott Extras

12 8 3

37 3

28 18 11 2

Total

137

KING'S SCHOOL. RidsOll, b Menneer Watts, b Howlett B.-Douglas, b Menneer Dalton, b Howlett Champion, run out Straker, b Menneer Scott, c MacMillan, b Menneer Best, b Williams Pullan, rnn out Clayton, c Glenn, b Mellneer Fin,n, not out Extras

3 12 8

o 7 o

15 19 31 11 3

130

Total BOWLING ANALYSIS: Scott Watts B.-Douglas Clayton Champion

14 9 3

5 0 0 0 0

36 55 11 11 9

7 2

0 0 1

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KING'S SCHOOL 2ND X I. v. WYE COLLEGE 2ND X I. Played on the St. Lawrence ground on June 24th. Wye batted first and scored 233 for 4 wickets. They then declared and got the School out for the mIserable total of 42. It was a hopeless collapse against some quite moderate bowling on. a good wicket, for which no excuse can be made. WYE COLLEGE. C. E. Greening, not out J. Bramalt, c K idson, b Watts . .. N. E. Pycroft, c Watkins, b Watts G. H. Pierez, b Scott... ... G. F. Meerch, c B.-Douglas, b Scott R. L. Worsley } C. C, Robertson N. E. Monro did not bat. J . D. Hardcastle C. F . Averill Ext.ras

11 3 42 34 24 9

1'ola1 (for 4 wkts.)

*233

* Innings

declared closed. 1st Innings. KING'S SCHOOL,. • 2nd Inllings. C. W. Kidson, st , March, b Greening 5 E. R. 'Vatts, c Worsley, b Greening o M. W. Goldie, rUIl out ... . .. 7 c Worsley, b Hardcastie J. D . Watkins, b Greening .. . o N. D , Dalton, b Worsley .. . o K, H. M. B.-Douglas, b Worsley I not ant G K. Lawson, lbw, b Worsley o R. P. Scott, b Worsley .. . R b Hardcastle L , W. K. Best, c and b Greening 2 b Robertson G. E. Clayton, b Worsley ... 2 F. F . Finn, not out 10 Extras R Extras l'otal

Total (for 4"wkts.)

BOWI.,ING ANAT.VSIS: WVE COI,I,ItGR. Watkins Scott Clayton Finn '" Watts B.-Douglas Lawsoll

43 67 15 13 63

14·2 3 2

10 4

0 0 0 0 0

w. 0 2

0 0 0 0 0

26 31 I

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KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL 2ND X I. This return match was played at St. Edmund's on June 28th. Our opponents batted first and put together the good score of 180. At one tllne It l~oked as If they would be dismissed far more cheaply, 7 WIckets belUg down for 86, but then a good stand b y J ames and Crompton, which realised 88 runs, raIsed the score to 174 a nd t he innings was finally fimshed off for 180. A~ainst this formidable total we began with a collapse, 4 wickets actually falling for 3 runs. Then Hewick and Kidso~ raised the score to 26, when the latter was caught at slip. Scott hIt abo ut 111m for a short space, but 8 WIckets were down fo r 56. At this point Lawson Jomed Wa~kms, a,nd a good stand was made, the former stonewalling, while the latter qmckly hIt up 47 . However, this effort p roved fruitless, aud we were left defeated b y 72 nlns. ST. 1st Innings. Howlett, b Scott ... ... Cooper. lbw. b Scott Bellhouse, c Champion , b ,Scott GJenn, st Dalton, b Watk1lls MacMillan, c Champion , b Scott Williams, cLawson, b Champion Tirebuck, c H ewick, b Scott James, b Watts Crompton, not out Menneer, c Lawson, b Watts Hall, b Watts Extras

E DMUND'S

SCHOOL. 7

13 2 15 25

13 64 27

20 9

eScott, b Watts ... not out st Dalton, b Watts b Watts not out

18 19

2 7

180

Total

KING'S Goldie, b Menneer Champion, b Williams Baird-Douglas, b Men neer Hewick, b Bellhouse .. . Dalton, lbw, b Willi am s .. . Kidson. c Bellhouse, b Menlleer Scott. c MacMillan, b Williams Wat ts, b H owlett Watkins, b Williams Lawson, not 0\1 t 'F inn, b Bellhou se Extras Total

2nd Innings.

Extras Total (for 3 wkts.)

SCHOOL. 1

o 1

o 9 9

47 7 1

108

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BOWI,ING ANAI.VSIS: ST. Em.ruND'S SCHOOL.

Scott Watkins Champion Lawson Watts ." B.-Douglas

KING'S

SCHOOL

2 3

2Âˇ1 I

2ND

XI.

14 15

0 0

56 4 15

w. 5 I

o 3 o

v. DOVER COLLEGE 2ND X I.

This return match was played. at Dover ou July 5th and again resulted in a victory for us. We batted first and compiled the good score of 158. It would probably bave been a considerably larger one, had not the later batsmen wisely, considering the time left, tried to force the game, though with very s mall success. The best innings undoubtedly was that of Baird-Douglas, who hit up 49 very rapidly, while Hewick, as usual, compiled a useful 26, and then had bad luck in being run out. Watkins also hit well. Dover did well up to a point, scoring 122 for 6 wickets, at which point matters looked exciting. However, the remaining wickets gave little trouble and the innings closed for 129. Champion bowled very well, taking 3 wickets for 9 runs. KING'S M. W. Goldie, b Mathew J. D. Watkins, Ibw, b Mathew K. H. M. B.-Douglas, b Hughes J. S. Hewick, run out ... . C. W. Kidson, b Berkeley W. T. Champion, b Berkeley N. D. Dalton, b Mathew E. R. Watts, b Berkeley G. E. Clayton, not out .. . H . G. Evans, c and b Hughes C. K . Lawson, b Hughes Hxtras Total

SCHOOL. 14

27 49 26

5 6 I 7 12

158

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DOVER

457

COLLEGE.

E. G. Evans, b Watkins R G. Holmes, c Watkins. b Watts R . M. F. Ross, c Watkins, b Watts E . H. Kendall, b Champion .. . H. C. Mathew, b Clayton .. . F. E. C. Hughes, c Evans, b Watts L. H. Mackay, b Champion .. . J. M. Ste\vart, b Champion ... . .. J. de V. Waithman, c Champion, b Watts H. A. Chawner, not ont ". . .. S. S. H. Berkeley, rUll out Extras

43 19

16 21 7

o 2 2

129

Total

BOWI.,ING

ANALYSIS:

DOVER COLl,BGE.

o. 9

Watkins Watts Champion Clayton

KING'S

12 4Âˇ3 2

SCHOOL

I 4 3 I

I I

62 9

2ND XI. v. HARBLEDOWN

C.C.

P layed on Blare's Piece, all Thursday, July 17th. The School batted first, and gave an extremely creditable display. the feature of the innings was a fine stand by Hewick and Scott, the fOrI'}er batting carefnlly and very steadily for 27, and the latter hitting very hard for his 29. Kidson (21), Lawson (not out 19), and Champion (not out 13) all made useful contributions, and the school declared at 165 for 8. This was followed up by an equally good display of bowling by Watts (6 for 26), and Watkins (4 for 36). In spite of a fair effort by Ashendell and Chapman, three Harbledowl1 wickets were down for 38, and fot1r more fell in quick succession at the same total. Brooks and Amies both attempted to hit, but the bowlers always held the upper hand, and the innings closed for 83, the School thus winning by 82 runs. Scores_:-

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KING'S

SCHOOL. I

M. W . Goldie, h Oldacre C. W. Kidson, c and b Ashenden ... K. H . M. Baird·Dollglas, b Oldacre J" S . Hewick, b Oldacre N, D. Dalton, c Ashendell, b Oldacre J. D. Watkins, b Oldacre R. p, Scott, c Barford, b Old acre E. R. Watts, Ibw, b Amies G. K. Lawson, not out ... W, '1'. Champioll, not out N, A. R. Pott er, did lIot bat

21 6

27 II

29 12 19

Extras

*165

Tot al (for 8 wickets) • Innings declared closed. HARBLEDOWN

C.C. I 21

G. O. R. Cremer, b Watkins N . E. Asheuden, c Dalton, b Watts C. E. W. Chapman, c Goldie, b Watkins ... V. G. Oldacre. <: Baird-Douglas, b Watkins G. E. Clayton, c Dalton, b Watts . E. L. Goulden, c Dalton, b \Vatts J. R. Reeve, <: Scott, b 'Watkins .. . G. E . Ba rford. b Watts ... J. F. Amies, c Champion, b Watt s G. Brooks, not out F. W . A . Goulden , st Dalton, b Watts Extras

o o o o 6

16 22 2 5

Total BOWLING ANAI,VSIS: Scott Watkins Watts "

,1.

5 9

16 36 26

4 ,'1

I 1

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J. S.

Hewick K. H. M. Baird-Douglas J. D. Watkins R . P. Scott C. W. Kidsoll M. W . Goldie G. E . Clayton E. R. Watts F. F. Finn G. K. Lawson

N. D. Dalton W. T. Champion L . W. H. D. Best F. Straker C. F. Hodgson " .

AVERAGES

(2ND XI.)

Times Matehes. Innings. not out.

4 8 6 7 8 6 5 8 6 6 7 6 3 2 3'

4 10 6 9 9 7 5 8 6 6 7 6 5 3 , ' 3

.459

0 I

0 0 1 1 2 1 3 2 0 1 0 0 0

Total Runs.

Highest Score.

88 130 76

27 49 47 31 2421-

III

81 56 25 56 22 26 43 30 22 11 7

18 101921 1319 6 4

Also batted :-G. B. Pratt O. C.R A. Pltllan 31, and H . G. Evans 12. R. Potter played once but did not bat. - Signifies " not out." BOWLlpG Overs.

E . R . Watts W . T . Champion R. P. Scott J. D. Watkins

F. F. Finn

G. E. Clayton". G. K. Lawson

70·3 18·3 77 ·2 57 5 7 9

AVERAGES Maidens.

4 3 II 11

0" 0 0

Average.

22·00 14·44 12·67 12·33 10· 13 9·33 8·33 8·00 7·33 6·50 6·1 4 6·00 4-40 3·67 2·33 N.A.

(2ND XI.) Runs.

Wickets.

408 74 290 211 22 38 46

38 6 21 14 I I

Average.

10·74 12·33 13·8 1 15·07 22·00 38·00 46·00

The following bowled in less than 3 innings :-G. B. Pratt (8, I , 19,2), and K. H . M. Baird-Douglas (8, 0, 26,0).

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VIRTUTE FUNCTI MORE PATRUM DUCES. It is with great regret that we record t he omission of the following from the last number of the Cantuarian :R . CROwLEY.-Entered the School, May, 1903 ; VIth Form, Januar y, 1912; Monitor, Sept., 1912; Sports' Colours, 1912--13.

V ALETE. E. B. Cottrell, R. H . Edgell, F. G. Hornshaw, J. H . Edgell.

THE

THE SCHOOL

RIVER.

v. TONBRIDGE.

Rowed at 'l'onbridge June 21st. The School quite held their own at til,. start. but the same fault was shown as against the Engineers,-a short period of lifelessness which was sufficient to lose them t he race. Again they brighte",.1i up at the end, but in a course taking less than fOllr minutes there is not 11111('11 time to make up lee-way, so Tonbridge got home with 2 secs. to spare.

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The second crew went off with the lead, but Tonbridge spurted finely in the last half and got back about a length more than they lost, winning eventually by about 1t secs. It should be noted that al! the crews were doing very fast times for that course, everyone bell1g under 3 55", the record previous to this year.

THE

SCHOOL v.

ST.

PAUL'S.

This could not be rowed on the date originally fixed, so we had to go with rather a scratch crew. One or two changes were tried, finally Barber, ii., went from bow to stroke a nd Shelswell came in at bow. We only had a day or two's practice so that au a stran~e course and in ,a strange boat, we could not expect to make much show. As It was the first tune we had arranged a fixture with St. Paul's we were glad to bring the race off under any conditions. As St. Paul's found that they could not row us on July 12th, the only possible date they could gIve us was June 28th, when they were rowing Tonbridge at Hammersmith. So our thanks are due t o the latter for allowing us to make a third. With regard to the race there is not much to be said. Tonbridge. and St. Paul's drew away from the start and With our cox losmg some of the bde by gomg a little out of the course, we finished four lengths behind St. Paul's and about two behind Ton bridge.

THE

SCHOOL

CHATHAM

BOAT

CLUB .

Rowed July 5th at Fordwich. We had the same crew that lost to St. Paul's, but we h ad by this time got better together. With the back station, we caught Chatham at the end of the minute and from that point came in behiud them fairly comfortably. The race between the second crews was similar, the School getting right up to them about a thad of the way down the straight, and winning with a good deal in hand.

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'l'HE CAN'lIBAR!AN.

SCHOOL

We congratulate on gaining their Rowing Colours-after the race v. Medway R.C.- Ist Boat: C. L . Green, C. W. Barber, B. G. King (Cox). 2nd Boat: G. F. Wood, J. A. R. Ferguson. After the race v. Chatham R.C.- Ist Boat: G. F. Wood. 2nd Boat: '1'. R. Juckes, A. H. Shelswell, R. G. Crosse, E. A. Minter (Cox).

Also the following on receiving their Cricket Colours- 1st XI.: W. G. Fluke, G. B. Pratt, C. H. Clayton, W. J. Potts. 2nd XI.: J. S. Hewick, E . R. Watts, K. H. M. Baird-Douglas, W. T. Champion, and G. K. Lawson.

NEWS.

himself for the last four weeks of term. His place, meantime, has been successively taken by Messrs. C. K. Mowll and C. F. M. N. Ryan, O.K.S.

••• Heartiest congratulations to E. L. Hawes on being awarded an exhibition of £75 a year at King's College, Cambridge.

••* On Monday, July 7th, the bury Male Voice Choir very gave a Concert to the School Gymnasium; an account of it found elsewhere.

Canterkindly in the will b ·

***

'.'

We offer OUI heartiest sympathy to Mr. Ware, who, owing to serious illness, has been obliged to absent

On 'l'uesday, June 24th, a lect,,, ,· was .given iu the Parry Library by MI'. La Touche 011 " The Himalayas."

'l'Hlt CAN'l'UAR!AN.

O. K.S.

H. Gardner has been lately making huge scores for the Aldershot Artillery; in two matches and four innings he scored no less than 372 runs. We congratluate him.

'.' In the Mathematical Tripos (Part II .) at Cambridge, D. H. Cowie obtained a 2nd dass and H. D. '1'ownend a 3rd dass; in Part 1. of the same Tripos, G. R. Dawbarn, R. Juckes and A. B. Forsyth obtained a 2nd dass and A. C. 1'elfer a 3rd dass.

*.' We offer our belated congratulations to J.H.Mowll, of the Cinque Ports R.E. 011 gaining Certificate" E ."

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NEWS.

E. A. Squire rowed stroke in the Wadham College, Oxford, boat at Henley this year.

*** G. F . Juckes has been playing cricket for St. Bartholomew's Hospital.

*** Vve tions to Miss de for July

offer our heartiest congratulaB. Wacher, whose marriage to Krapp VOI1 Liverhof is fixed 31st.

*.* Also to E. Finn, who, we are informed, is shortly to be married to Miss Frances Moody.

*.'

•• •

J. C. Page, of Keble College, Oxford, is spending the long vacation touring ill Canada.

We congratulate P . B. CottreJl; of Worcester College, Oxford, who stroked his boat up six places in (/ eights."

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A MODERN CRAZE. My friend Slingsby is quite a pleasant fellow when you get to know him. People credit him, too, with knowing something of the world, and being a good judge of things. They say he has" taste," which I believed till I saw his last pair of socks, a1td, of course, till he took me to his favourite Cinema (I forget which way he pronounced it, but no matter) . I was fresh from the country, I had never been in one before, I shall certainly never go in one again . To begin with there was the Commissionaire at the door. He was one concentrated lump of gold lace, brass buttons, and familiarity. He actually forbade me to go into the" Shillin' gottes "-as he called them-with a sixpenny tin disc. When we did get inside I did two things: I (a) stepped into some man's 'bowlerI heard the explosive" Cronk" as I did so,-and (b) sat on a seat that was not there. Slingsby told me afterwards that it was a "tip-up." I believed him. When I was at last settled, and the man that belonged to the bowler had finished swearing, I looked at the screen. A man was smashing plates. I have never seen a man smash so many plates in my life. You might have stocked the Old Hall with them for at least a

couple of terms. Besides plates he smashed two tables, a Sheraton sideboard, a fat old woman, and two policemen. He seemed quite indignant when they locked him up. That was the end of the film; I was thankful I had not seen the beginning. The next picture was a lurid drama. A man (A) wanted to run away with another mau's (B's) wife, who, considering A's appearance was a wise woman, and refused. A tried to poison them both, but the cat knocked the wine-glass over. Finally B's house was set alight by A. I missed wherc the fireman rescued B's wife, because a girl in front was eating peppermint rock and I had to move up; but I saw A run over by a motor 'bus, and Band his wife comfortably settled in a new place.

Slingsby asked me how I liked th' mllsic. I heard a curious sound as of some one in the Rabbit Hutch, but t lmL was all. By the time the girl in fronL had bought a bar of chocolate off II link-boy, and another link-boy had turned a German Jew out of the " shillill ' gottes " another film had begun. Thcu' were a lot of curious men with the boy scout type of hat, and the wooly-b " ,

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type of trouser-leg, but they did not seem to do much except lead their ponies about with girls on their arms. Slingsby thought it rather good. Perhaps he was right. Personally I would rather do (or do jar) Greek I ambics (whatever they may be) , than see another show like that. There was another film after that called" Tomfool becomes a \<\Taiter." He was certainly not a waiter; the Potts beat him hollow. He was not even a Tomfool; he was like nothing on this earth ; he was several stages beyond a raving lunatic. After reducing the restaurant to a pulp the man was chased by two gam mylegged policemen, a grocer's boy, and three fat women, and he escaped after all, which was not really surprising.

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During the next picture, which I took to be a Sentimental Drama, I was engaged in untipping my seat and thinking out replies to the objectionable man who sat behind. That man would have made a fortune as a compiler of dictionaries. He might have been one for all I know. Then the Pianist started playing Rag-Time. I have a dim recollection of knocking over a link-boy and his link, of tipping up several more seats-and their occupants - of butting the objectionable Commissionaire in the pit of the stomach, and of sinking, a human wreck, into a providentially provided taxi. I have not seen Slingsby since. A CYNIC.

CONCERT. On Monday, Jnly 7th, we had the pleasure of hearing the Canterbury Male Voice Choir in the Gymnasium, under the conductorship of Mr. A. Reid, F.R.C.O. They are ad mittedly the best company of songsters in Kent, and they did full justice to themselves in their performance before the School. The programme is printed below, but we should like to comment especially on the rendering of "Martyrs of the Arena," which was sung with very fine taste, and, of course, " The Soldier's Chorus"

which evoked tremendous enthusiasm. Mr. Quaife's recitation of " The Street Watchman's Story," thoroughly deserved the encore, which it received . Vie must not conclude this brief tribute to the kindness and marked talent of the choir without a word of thanks to the Quartette, who ably provided the lighter music of the evening; and, last, but not least, it is our privilege to commend the Headmaster's new and attractive idea of Summer Term entertainments, of which we have been

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â&#x20AC;˘ regaled with two this term, and we hope they will now become a lively tradition. The fnll programme was as follows : PART

1. Part Song "Strike the Lyre" ., ' 'Cooke. 2. Part Song "Haste, ye soft gales G. W. Marti1J. 3. Part 8011g ' J Let Maids be false, so long as wine be true " G. C. Martin. 4. Quartette "A Catastroph e" .. , Sprague. Messrs. Sr-.Ul'H, SOAMIt.'J, B UTTON & TILT,Y. 5. Glee "Queen of the Valley " .,' CatcoU. 6. Humorous Part Song "Alexander" BYewer. 7. Song .. Alice, where art thou" Ascher . Mr. SWAIN. JI

8. Dramatic Chorus" Martyrs of the Arena" L. De Rille.

PART II. 9. Part Song" Hymn before Action " Davies.

I O. Quartette" Tommy went a fishing" M acy. Messrs. S~n'tH, SOAMES, BunoN & 'rn,r.Y. II. Part S011g .. The Soldier's farewell" ... Kimkel. 12. H umorous MOl1 olo~ ue .. T he Street Watchman s Story" ... Winter. Mr. QUAntE. 13. Part Song ... " Lulla.by" BYahms . 14. Chorus .. Soldier's Chorus" ... GoH1Jod . Comluctor-Mr. AI.EX. REID, F.R.C.O.

MORE ABOUT JOHN TWINE. I have lately been permitted to place in the School Library a copy of J ohn Twine's treatise on the Antiquities of Britain. It is written in Latin, and was published in 1592, eight or nine years after the death of t he author, by his 5011 'l'homas Twine, sometime Fellow of Corpus Christi College in Oxford . The little book, whatever its intrinsic merit may be, is exceedingly rare, and as its author was not only the first Head Master of the King's School, but one of the most rem arkable men who have held that office, it seemed fitting that it should find a resting place in the School Library.

People who have read the History of the King's School will remembtl Twine as a man of many activities and many accomplishments. He was n stlccessful sch oolmaster, Aldermall 01 his \Vard, and even represented til t' City of Canterbury in Parliament ; !i CI was a good classical scholar, and 0111 1 of the most learned antiquaries of hi day . All this is well known, but I hov, lately come across a very curious dca.' 11 ment which I think brings Twill' ~IIII in a new light, and shows that he WII not only a classical scholar, but hUll so me pretensions to be learned in Il;tt 111 ill science as well. It is true thnt II~I

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evidence fo r this is au accusation made in the Archbishop's Consistory Court that Twine had been guilty 'of practising the black arts and Was " A very conjuror," but this charge was quite commonly brought against people who conducted any kind of experiment in chemistry. Thus John Dee the mathematician, who was certainly a friend of 'l\vine, complains in his preface to Bellingsley's translation of Euclid that it was a hard thing t hat the man of science should be taken for a conjuror, and asks whether " a modest Christian philosopher ought on account of marvellous feats naturally wro ught and contrived" to be condemned as a practiser of Necromancy? Moreover in the case against Twine, there is some reason for thinking t hat it was either an attempt to extort money, or to avoid the payment of a debt. The date of the accusation, 12 March, 1562, shows that it was made after Twine had ceased to be Master of the King's School, though if we may trust the evidence of Master Barle, (as of co urse we can't), he had given some very uncanny proofs of his power before he vacated his office. In order to do full justice to J oan Basden's evidence it is necessary to read the whole of it, and I therefore give a complete copy. Unfortu nately the Court Books do not appear to cont ain any further record of the case; perhaps it was at once dismissed. At any rate nothing much happened to Mr. Twine,

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who lived in considerable prosperity for another twenty years and died in the odour of sanctity in 1581. Consistory Court Book. Cathedral Library. 12 March 1562. Joan Basden of the parish of St. Paul Canterbury was examined and deposed - " That Mr. John Twyne Alderman of Canterbury is a very conjuror and that she hath been divers and sundry times vexed ' by the said John Twyne by means of his conjttringShe saith that in Winter now XII months past as she remembreth in an evening Mr. Twyne caused her to sit at his ow n doo r, at whiles he went into his house when she sat in the mean while the space of one hour and a half, And then at length 1I1r. Twine came to her and asked her to say , God save all: whereupon she was afraid knowing before that that she had known him to be suspected for a conjuror, forasmuch as she hath hea rd Mr. BarIe's son say that in winter months about V of the clock when the scalers were in and had a good fire to warm them, Sodenly appeared a black thing like a great rugged black dogg, which would tramp about the house and hurl fire about the house, whereupon the said Barle, and other his scolers which dwelt with him were fayn for fear to runne away, And she saith that another time the said Twyne having intelligence that she, this deponent were abo ut upon a certain time to make her testament, and to make her executors, fp( despite that the said Twyne had because he might not be her execlltor,

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as always he well hoped to be. caused by his conjuration her house so terribly to be shaken as she thought verily it would have fallen down upon her head, and with fear of that terrible shaking this deponent fell sick and so remained the space of a quarter of a year before she recovered her health. And she saith that at that time of shaking her house, she called upon the name of God, and by and by the hOllse shaked no more. And she saith, that at another time upon palm Sunday was twelvemonths past, t he said Mr. John Twyne caused this deponent to come to Christ church yard to talk with him at the little door entering into the Church, where they talked together for the space of one hour ...... ... And at length he asked & demanded of her whether she would have her house again or no, And she answered that she would have it . Then said he pay me my money that I have laid Ollt upon it, and this deponent

refusing to pay him any such money. he the said Mr. 'rwyne began outrageously to fall out with this deponent at t he said place, bidding her thus' Get thee out,' 'Get thee out,' and t herewithal th rusted this deponent fro m him who by no means, as she saith, could not a void stirre or move, and then he hurled stones at her so vehemently that the stones flying against the stone wall sprang out fire, and hade her away' for I shall kill thee, I shall ki ll thee.' And at length as she did say unto him, ' In the name of God what mean ye, what mean ye l\i{r. 'l'wyne? ' he thereat departed , and this deponent also then was unlosed and able to go and move, and so she went away to her house, and after told the goodwife Holt and other how he had handled her with his conjurations at that time,"

C. E. W.

i "ty 7th .

PARRY LIB RARY. The thanks of the School are due t o the donors of the following books latl'l l' presented to t he Library : by Sir Charles H . Brow nl ow Stray r otes 011 Military Training by Miss Agnes Westoll . My Life among the Bluejackets by A. Copping. Smithers

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A large number of useless and incomplete copies of books, which used to cumber the shelves at the far end of the Library, have been removed, thus providing more shelf-room, which was becoming urgently needful. A subject-index to the Magazines and Reviews is being prepared, but a long time must necessarily elapse before this is completed .

R. E. EVER!'l"l', Librarian.

FLINT IMPLEMENTS PRESENTED TO THE MUSEUM. The Collection comprises interesting specimens from Kentish Sites: two eoliths typicial of the North Downs, probably the earliest of a ll ; specimens of Palaeolithic implements from the Milton Street and Barnfield pits, Swanscombe, in Kent; others from Saverllake in Wiltshire. The Neolit hic period is represented by polished celts (axeheads more or less of chisel form) and by flakes and scrapers from Cisshury" Sussex, where primitive man mined flint in the chalk with picks made from the antlers of the red deer. There are charact eristic specimens to represent some of the chief caves and rock shelters in France, La Madeleine, Les Eyzies, Aurignac, Le MOllstier, all in the Dordogne district. These illustrate the various stages of the the cave-period at the end of which the mammoth and the woolly rhinoceros became extinct in France.

A polished celt mounted in a deerhorn socket for insertion in a haft of antler serves as an example of the chief implement of the Swiss lake dwellers. Other interesting specimens are from the Indus valley, Somaliland, and the Egyptian desert, the latter of a deep colouring due to exposure to the SUll. It is to be hoped that this s mall but interesting collection may encourage members of the Harvey Society to read papers to the Society on the many questions that arise in connection with primitive man and his surroundings, and the geology and fauna . of the different periods.

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CRICKET ME MOR I E S. Ou sont les neiges d' Autal1, and v. Players at the Oval in 1879, when the Flowers that Bloomed in the Spring the latter only scored 73 and 48, tra-Ia-where are they now? Take a the two amateurs bowling unchanged few names of the cricketers whom I have throughout the gameo. M. R. W. known or played with- Jack Hughes, A. G. Steel (slow) 59 30 44 9 Caffyn, J. Shuter, A. W. Ridley, W. Game. They are probably qUlte as A. \-I. Evans (fast) 58 28 74 . 10 strange to the intelligent readers of An over then consisted of four balls the Cantttarian of to-day as though they were names of mere poets or only in first class cricket, the waste of artists. Here is the list, so far as I can time involved by changing the position recall it, of players in the first public of the field being quite as great as that cricket match which I saw-W. G. of the tea-interval of to-day. I once Grace, Gilbert, Sullivan, Howitt, South- saw a wonderful feat by a fast bowler erton, Lockwood, the two Greenwoods in a match against a public school. (Luke and Andrew), with Julius Caesar Our captain had made a mistake in for one of the umpires; the latter name his man whom he put on first. One ove!' is possibly familiar, unhappily to my only was bowled by him; beginning readers; it was that of the author of with three very slow wides to short.. a guide book to ?3el g~un:, \~ritten. in leg, he finished up with under ha.ml Latin' the book IS still 111 clrculation slows and one of these was also a Wl{\(.' I understand. Of the match itsell, over the heads of both batsman alld Never was such lip I remember nothing, excepting the wicket-keep. performance of the back stop, Row- roariolls laughter heard on a crick(Âˇt botham of that ilk, a short stout person field- from the spectators; we 6el'k<l attired in prehistoric pants, hitched up most of the day. It will interest till' under the a.rms with double flaps, reader of the Cantttarian to read thot fastened at the sides; he did not seem the highest score of the year 1879 IVII to stoop or to bend his knees, but a vast 285, hit against Colchester Garnso!' hI' and capacious seat slowly and solemnly L. Stokes. Little was thought of en k('1 . descend~d into a pair of huge boots, at my first school; I have indeed II rising as slowly and solemnly when he recollection of a ball falling again assumed an erect POSltlOl1. I had the sky upon the edge of a s ytlll' but few chances of seeing first class which the gardener was holding. II cricket; one match however remains I infer from this that a match WII clear in my memory-that of Gentlemen played occasionall y; but I haY(' " "

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memory of playing myself. It was not till very much later that cricket became of importance, and that chiefly due to the interest aroused in the doings of one whose personality dominated the cricket field then and for many years afterwards. How often, in listening with rapt attention to the excellent addresses of Dr. Galpin, has my mind reverted to the days when I too sought Grace only to find him just out. lt is fitting here to introduce my one quotation, precious relic of a lengthy classical education. OUf grammars were composed in Latin, but in order to distinguish them apart, the Greek version contained copious quotations in a kind of italics. At this distance of time I am unable to say which of the two books contained the phrase, but whatever it may be and whatever it may mean, I herewith produce it :

Polyphloislios thalassa- arina vi rumque cano." It clearly is most apt for the doings of W.G. ill 1879} uly 10: 400 not out v. 22 of Grimsby. Aug. 10: 344 v. Kent. Aug. 14 : 177 v. Notts. Aug. 17: 318 not out v. Yorks.

It was the Spectator, I think, which gave an account of an imaginary match 'of the period describing how the three days ran their course in the bright sunshine. Grace at the wickets, ever alert, undaunted, never wearying. Hours pass. Days come and go. Bowlers helpless, hopeless. Fielders,

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indifferent and listless. Umpires and spectators alike drowsy and apathetic. Grace still at the wickets, ever alert implacable, never wearying. At length' blind chance directs that a ball should should miss his bat and hit his pads. "How's that," says the bowler mechanically. "9ut," murmurs the umpire, not knowmg the why or the wherefore, and the great man, amidst the frantic plaudits of. the awakened multitude, stalks back mdignantly to the Pavilion to demonstrate mathematically to an unsympathetic listener the absolute impossibility of the ball ever hitting the wickets. In 1879, he very considerately retired, being presented with a testimonial to the amount of ÂŁ 1,400. It was doubtless in gratitude for this that he resumed his disinterested labours next year, just as usual, continuing with undiminished vigour till in 1895, being then in his 48th year, he made 500 within one week. before May was out: 288 v. Somerset; 257 in the following match v. Kent; and the great heart of the British public throbbed so violently in response to the frenzied pipings of the Da'ily Telegraph that a large sum. about ÂŁ11,000, if I am not mistaken, was subscribed for him in shillings. A wondering Frenchman. on being shown our daily papers with their columns of "cricket news remarked that he supposed in an island of some forty millions of stupid people, that some sort of literature must be supplied to meet the wants of the population, and this being so, we may II

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congratulate ourselves in thus possessing a hero worthy of our national ideals. It is sad to think that, in another hundred years or so, someone writing on the game may again ask the question "ali sont les neiges d'Autan" only

to be answered " En los nidos d' Antano no bay pajaros del brogano." However this may be, we may be sure tbat, for

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many a year to come, those possessing the envied qualities of quickness of eye, suppleness of wrist, and above all, of youth, will rightly count themselves as fortunate on being able to take part successfully in what is at once, one of the pleasantest and most democratic of our social pastimes. PERCY GODFREY.

INSPECTION.

The Annual I nspection of the Corps was held on the Scotland Hills 011 Thursday, June 24th. The I nspecting Officer was Captain Frend of the B\lrr~ Regiment. The Contingent was first drawn up to receive the Inspecting Oni (' 1 / was inspected, and subsequently marched past. Then followed Company Ddll , an advance in extended order, a description of targets by the Section Com manders, and an examination of the Signallers. The Contingent then { O I' III \ 'll three sides of a square, and was addressed by Captain Frend, who was 1'1 mH'!! to express himself, on the whole, very pleased with the general efficiency of 111, \ Contingent. \~'e have reason to congratulate ourselves on a very credi lll hl'l performance.

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CORRESPONDENCE. N.B.-The EdUot's decU1Je to accept any t'esp01J.Sibility c01mecled with the oPi1ti0118 of their Correspondents. Name a1ld address 1n1lSt always be given, not 1Iecessarily /01' publication, but as a guara1ltee 0/ good faith. Personalities will involve certain rejection. Letters should be written 01~ one side of tI~e paper only.

To the Editors oj

" THE CAN'I'UARI AN."

Dear Sirs, In connection with the recently formed Branch of the Navy League, why not canvass with a Poem like t his:

This illegal use of bicycles goes on t hroughout the year, and is of great 1l1converuence to the unfortunate owners. Yours etc., B. IKE .

If for war thou art not wise,

If for valour not decreed Act like a Briton in disguise: And join t he Navy League.

N.B .- A true Briton would fight, but one " in disguise" can only join a patriotic institution. P.A.T.R.I.

To the Editors of "

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THE CAN'I'UARIAN."

Dear Sirs, Could not something be done to prevent people's bicycles being removed from the sheds, and being used without the owner's permission?

To tlze Editors of"

THE CANTUARIAN."

Dear Sirs, Why don't yo u publish a Fixture Card of the Boat Races ill the Cantuarian I. Surely the Boat Club is worthy of b<:lllg allowed thIs space, is not it ? For mstance very few, if any, London O.K.S. knew anything about t he Boat Race against St. Pa ul's unt il after the race was over; if only they h ad known, I am sure the very banks of the Thames could not have contained them all. Yours,

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NOTICES. The Secretary of the Canh,arian begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following subscriptions :J. W. Taylor, Esq. (3/6), W. G.

Mosse, Esq. (3/6) , C. S. Pittis, Esq. (3/6), D. Cockrem, Esq. (3/6), J. E. Griffer, Esq. (3/6), G. S. Prest, Esq. (3/6), H. G. Dalton, Esq. (3/6).

The Secretary would like to remind Subscribers that their subscriptions for 1912-13 are now overdue, and will be glad to receive them as soon as possible. In case of change of address, or l1on.receipt of CaÂ·nt1.~aria1ts, notice should at once be given to the Secretary. R. F. MASON, Hon. Sec. "A HIS T OR Y OF THE S CHO O L." By C. E. WOODRUFF, M.A., and H. J. CAPE, M.A., B.Sc., F.R. Hist. Soc. Published by Mitchell, Hughes 0- Clarke, 140 Wardour S treet, L ondon. PRICE 10/6. For Past and Present Memb ers of the School, 8/6, on application t o t he H ead Mast er.

OUR CONTEMPORARIES. The Secretary begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries :-

The Arena, Bradfield College Chron-

-iele, City of London School M agazin., Dovorian, Eagle, Eastbo1trnian, El-iza bethan, Felstedian, Glenalmond Gl1T01licie, Lorettonian (2) M arlburian, Olavian.

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EDITORIAL . Listen ye Muses, and hark, Pieriall sisters; for I have a tale to tell unto you, the like of which has never been told before, no, not by Chaucer, nor Dickens ' nor even by W. w. Jacobs ; for it is a tale of seeking, and of finding. Once on a time there came to me one who bade me send a message to my people; and I spo~; to him and asked him" What shan I say to my people? " and he satd to me Go mto the world, and whomsoever you meet, ask him (or her) what you shall say; and he (or perchance she) will tell you." So I started upon my lourney, and I came first of all to a seat by the roadside and thereon sat a lovely maid, of beauty like to the Venus of Milo or Mrs. P~nkhurst and I said to her" What shall I write to my people?" 'And she said" Write to them of beauty; of dark eyes, and black hair, black as t he raven, that captivate the heart of man; and wnte of tmy feet and shapely arms." But I thought of Suffra!;ettes and smiled and shook my head. And I passed on, and one met me With hiS eyes downcast looking on t he ground, and his face was sad. And I said to him" What shall I write to my people?" And he said " Write to them of love; of slighted love as mine, and of the cruel, stony hearts of maidens, for they are ever hard and bitter to t heir lovers." But I thought of those t o whom

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I was writing and how their hearts were (presumably) untouched by Cupid's dart, and I shook my head, and passed on. Next I beheld a youth, running ; and so fast d,d he run that one would have thought he was Dorando, or else the coach of a School four; and his look was eager. Aud I add ressed him and said !:Io;~ sh~ll I write to these people? " and he looked at me in amazement and said Wnte to them of the football season, and of the victories of the School." But I replied" Not so, fo r elsewhere it is told far better than I can tell it, and no-one desires to read it twice over." So once aga in I passed on, and at last I cnme to a rippHng stream, and on th~ bank sat a fool, gazing at his visage in the water. And I went to him and said" 0 fool, tell me, what shall I write to my people?" And he stared at me wIth a vacant stare about the space of two minutes, and then he uttered but one. word .. Nothing." And I thought to myself" How wise is t his fool! .. ; for If I had taken his advice, I should not have had to write nor you 0 bored ones, to read, this interminable balderdash. " II

:til Memoriam.

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PERCY POWELL HUSBANDS. It is with very real regret that we have to announce the death of P. P. Husbands, who left the School in 1905. He died of enteric in India on August 9th, being only 25 years of age.

After leaving the School, Mr. Husbands studied at the Central Technical College, S. Kensington, and took his degree of B.Sc. London . H aving served an apprenticeship in E ngland he went to Bombay in 1910 as an engi neer in the employ of Marsland, Erice & Co. One of the works on which he was employed was the pavilion and amphitheatre

erected on the Apollo Bondar for the reception of the King. He was a keen volunteer and swimmer, being on the Baths Committee at the School. H e did not realize that he was seriously ill and insisted on continuing his work tilt he was ordered to see a doctor, who sent him to hospital a t once, on August 2nd. He was S00 11 unconscious and never rallied. May we offer in the name of the School ollr heartfelt sympathy with his relations in their bereavemelJt.

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SPEECH

DAY.

Speech Day this year was celebrated on Monday, July 28th, in gloriously fine weather. There was quite a large number of O.K,S. down, and the attendances at both Services were very goor! . The Anniversary Prefl:cher was the Rev. F. L . Perkins, O. K.S., Rector of Monkgate, York, who dehvered a most appropriate address. The Speeches and Prize-giving were as usual commenced in the Chapter HOllse at 2 p.m. Among those present were the Dean of Canterbury, the Lord Bishop of Dover, the Archdeacon of Maidstone, Dr. Moore, Canon Stuart, and Dr. Galpin, besid es a large number of parents, O.K.S., and other fnends of the School. The list of Speeches was as follows : I .- Extract from" LIVY.-Scipio tells his men that. Rome exp~cts t hem to do their duty .. . ... ... L<vy, BI<. XXI., Chs. 40-4 1. R. S. F. Cooper. Aristopha1les. 2 -Scene from " THE BIRDS" Peisthetaems C. W. Kidson. Poet H. G. Kain . Soothsayer L. W. Goldsmith. Astronomer R. S. F. Cooper. Commissioner G. E. J. Gent. Decreemonger R. K. Pagett. Peisthetaerlts weary of life in Athens, has recently founded among the B.ir~ s a new city, which is to be free from all nuisances; its name is Clondcuckooburgh. He IS Just about to sacrifice to the Bird-Gods when, to his astonishment and disgust, there come one after another from Athens (where his new city has already been heard of) all the old pests-a po~t, a soothsayer, etc . He bribes tlle poet wit.h a !pft of clotlles. to go away; the others he whips off, and then at last retires indoors to sacrifice 1U peace to his New Gods.

3.-Scene from " Les FOUBERIES DE SCAPIN" Argante (pere d'Octave) Scapin (valet de Leondre) .. . ... Silvestre (valet d'Octave: en spadassin)

ll!Ioliere.

G. J. Eccles. R. I<'. Mason. P. S. Barber.

Argante, on his return from a long journey, d;iscovers that his SO l1, Octave, has l~arried ,yithont his consent. 'fhe son, who is, of course, Without fu~ds, knows that under tlle C!rClUUstances it is out of the question to get any lUoney out .of his offended fat~er, but ~capl~, the valet of his friend Leandre, undertakes to pr.ocure for him a ~lUll of 200 plstoles. 10 tins end he enlists the services of Silvestre, whom he lllstructs t? get himsel~ up as a bravo, and the two together so terrify the father that the money is speedily forthcolllmg.

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4.- Extract from VIRGIL-" Orpheus and Eurydice" (Georgie IV., lines 467- 527) A. Sargent. 5.-HENRY V., Act II., Scenes I and 2 Shakespeare. Scene 1. Ancient Pistol G. E. J. Gent. Lieutenant Bardolph G. B. Pratt. Corporal Nym C. E. A. Pullan. G. J. Eccles. Nell Quickly (now married t o Pistol) Boy ... R. J. Routh. Bardolph composes an old standing quarrel between Pistol and Nym, assisted by the fact that each is mortally afraid of the other. The illness of Falstaff gives them an opportunity of reconciliation before the King starts for France.

Scene II . King Henry V.

C. W. Kidson.

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~~~: ~~ :~~~~~d Uncles to the King Earl of Westmoreland, Cousin to the K ing Earl of Cambridge Lord Scroop of Masham Compl.rators agamst Sir Thomas Grey the f{"'g Attendant Lords ... F. C. Gentry, R.

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A. R. G. E. K.

Seymour. G. Crosse. F. Wood. L. Hawes. Pagett, R. J. Mowll .

The Scene is laid ill a cOlUlcil chamber at the South ampton, where the King effects a dramatic arrest of CaUlbridge, Scroop, and Grey, who have plotted to kill him.

On the whole we think the speeches were rligtinctly good, and refl ect credit both on the Masters who superintended them and on the performers themselves. 'fhe Greek speech was the usual knockabout farce, and was quite amusing. C. W. Kidson was a most vigorous and energetic Peisthetaerus, as those who acted with him a nd felt the weight of his cane on their shoulders can t estify. The others all had somewhat small parts, but they played ttp t o Kidson very well. The French speech was quite up to the high standard it ha!'> always reached, Barber's swordplay being quite II 1. militaire. Eccles as the old father, and Maso n, the wily. servant, displayed an agility that surprised even their most intimatc friends. We were all gJad to see the comic English speech taken this year from Shakespeare, which lends itself to acting, rather than from Dickens, which does not. The scene chosen gave plenty of scope for humour and also for clever acting, and a good deal was made of it by the evidently hot-tempered performers, Gent, Pullan and Pratt. The tragic English was as usual very tragic. Kidsol1 as the King spoke his part excellently. involving as it did some very fine speeches; of the others, perhaps Wood was the best, who played the part of the arch-traitor, Scroop, quite admirably . Cambridge seemed to fino the effort to turn pale too much for him, but otherwise was quite sl1ccessful. The Latin speeches werc,

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we think, cleverly recited; the Ve rgil quite made one feel that one was undergoing indescribable torments in the depths of 'l'artarus. In the course of a short review of the life of the School, the Head Master first offered the thanks of the gathering to the Rev. L. H. Evans, Mr. Bell, and :Mr. Purton, who su])erintended the Speeches, and to the performers who had worked so hard in their preparation. (Applause) . P assing on to the health of the School, in t he last year, he said, t hey had had their sorrows as well as their joys. H ealthy place though it was, Canterbury had felt t he wave of sickness that seemed to have passed over the country in the winter, and their School did not altogether escape. This t erm, he was pleased to say, they had heen free from any serious trouble. In regard to the work of the School their list of successes this year perhaps showed that the year was not one of the most brilliant, but at the same time, it was most satisfactory. (Applause). The School had been examined as usual, with favolu:able results, by external examiners in divinity, French, and IVIathematies. Some of the Upper Fifth and junior members of the Sixth Form took the school-leaving certificate-seven certificates being gained. The Sixth Form was examined at the end of the present term by the examiners of the Oxford and Cambridge Board. This being the year that they were due t o offer themselves for inspection, they accordingly asked the Board of Education to undertake that task. They had received a satisfactory report from the inspectors and he thought he might well say that all who came in contact with their visitors agreed ill their appreciation of the friendly, sympathetic and efficient way in which those five gentlemen performed that task for them. (Applause). Certain recommendations of the inspectors they hoped to carry into effect with a view to the Âˇfurther increased efficiency of the School, especially perhaps of the Junior School. In mentioning the word efficiency, he could not help referring to t he loyal and devoted work of his colleagues, which meant so much to him and to t he School. One old t ie was to be severed shortly. Many would regret to hear that Professor Doret was, unfortunately, resigning his work at the end of the year, after being connected with the School since 1876. Since last Speech Day they had had the definite resignation of the captaill of the Officers' Training Corps, Captain Bell, to whom the School owed so much for his absolntely unsparing work in starting the Corps and making it efficient . (Applause). Mr. Latter had very nobly stepped into the breach temporarily, and now the command had devolved upon Mr. P oole, who was taking a large and efficient cont ingent to camp on the following day. They had been particularly gratified this yea r by the number of Certificat es A, gained by members of the Corps, which showed that they were using their brains as well as their limbs. The Headmaster next alluded to some of the successes which had beell achieved ill cricket, rowing, and football. especially mentioning in his allusion

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to the latter game that R. E. Gordon, who was If a member of the ever victorious 1910- 11 fifteen ," had won his international cap for Scotland. (Applause) . There had been, the Headmaster continued, no new buildings erected, or addibons made during the year, but by next Speech Day he hoped he would be able to direct their attention to two new class rooms which were gomg to be bU11t for the benefit of t he J tlnior School, which had been doing so well ill work and also in cricket. (Applause). He would like also to allude to a generous &lft to the School of an interesting collection of flint implements from a kind fnend, who had also given them a handsome case in which to house them. (Applause). Mr. McDowall finally expressed his gratitude for the hard work of Dr: Rigden, as Bursar, in connection with the O.K.S. movement, and commended a suggestion recently made ill tl,e Cant"arian that the O.K.S. should be called a Society. In concluding, he said he considered the general spirit of the School to be vigorous and sound. That it retained its hold was, he thought, shown by the presence and the good comradeship of such a large number of old King's Scholars, who had come there to make the end of the t erm cheerful and gay for t hem. (Applause). 'fhe Headmaster then distributed the prizes. After this the Dean read the list of distinctions gained during t he year.. He went on to say that he considered the list a remarkable one, treatlllg as It did with so many varied subjects, the successful teaching of which in the Sc~?ol reflected a great hononr npon the H eadmaster a nd Staff. (Applause). lhe list of distinctions was most valuable, not only as showing that the boys' intellects had been successfully cultivated, but also because these distinctions could not have been gained without steady industry, which was the fountain of success in life . He tben proceeded to speak of a new system of eclucation held out by the Government; and though he did not much believe in the people of thiS country being transformed by any Act of Parliament (laughter), yet he realised that in education there was room for improvement. One object of the scJ;teme, he said, was to give boys born in poor circllmstances the opportumty of passing to the highest position in life through the Universities. He instanced five boys from Simon Langton's School, who h ad only the week before gained scholarships at Christ's Hospital. 'rhe Dean emphasised the offer of t he Archbishop of Canterbury to co-operate in the scheme, on the conclition that the basis of all education should be recognised to be religion . (Applause) . He had no anxiety on that score with regard to the boys of Canterbury, because they were brought up under the shadow of their great Cathedral, which was a perpetual reminder to them of the Christian faith. (Much applause) . After the speeches, cheers were given for the principal guests, and the COIll pany then adjourned to the Green Court, where Mr. and Mrs. McDowall gave their annual Garden Party, entertaining a very large number of g uests.

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PRIZES ADJUDGED DURING THE YEAR 1912- 1913, Classics (.MiteMtJson) Mathematics (Jl.1itchiHson) ... Modern Languages, French (i\llileMnson) Modern Languages, German (Greaves) Natural Science (Mitchinso1:) .. . Greek and Latin (Broughton) .. . English Literature (StreatJeild) Classical Composition (Dean Farrar) Latin Prose (P. and H. Horsley) Greek Prose .. . . .. ... . .. Greek Verse Private Study (Edward Blore) .. . History (Stanley) ...

C. W. Kidsoll. E. J. Hodgson. F. C. Gentry. P. S. Barber. G. F. Wood. C. W. KidsOIl. W. J. Potts. C. W. K idsOll . R. S. F. Cooper. C. \V. KidsOll. C. W. KidsOll. C. W. Kidson. I R. S. P. Cooper. 1'1'. W. H. D . Best, Prize ' V. J. Potts.

English Essay (Galpin)

J G. H . Wisc.

Geography (Member's Prize) Shorthand (L ady Stua"t) Drawing

1 G. E. Clayton . R. J. Mowll. D . Osborne. { D. Stainer.

Navy League Ptize Essay (Senior) (Jmtior)

W. J. Potts. J. N. L. Gough.

History, Va. FOI1l1 (Galpin) ... Vb. Form (Head Ma.ster) IVa. Form .. . .. I Vb. F orm. . .. Preuch, IVa. to IIIe. Form (Greaves) Mathematics, Div. 1. (Harr·ison) Div. II. (H ar"ison) Div . III. (Harrison) Div. IV. (Han·ison) Div. V. (Harrison)

DIVr;\TI'l'Y VI. Form (B"oughton) (Midsummer) Va. Form (Marshall Wild) .. . Army Class (A "chdeacon of Maidstotle) Vb . Form' (Marshall Wild) ... 1 Va. Form (A"chdeacon of Maidsto'le) IVb. Form (Head 111a.ster)

E. F. H yde. N. D. Dalton.

R. V. H . I saacke. L. P. Allcu. R. A. T. Anderson. G. L. D. Davidson P. S. Barber. B. G. King. 'V. T . Champion. H . E. Madge.

PRtzES. C. W. KidsOll . { W. J. Potts ,Prize. C. W. KidsOll. { F. C. Gentry, Prize. A. H. Shelswell.

J . E. Witt.

E. F. Hyde. W. E. Dean. D. S tainer.

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DIVI NITY I lIa. Form (Hcad JWaster) I IIb. Form (fIead Master) lIIe. Form (Head Master) Va. and I Vb. Forms (Elwyn) ." IVa. and IVb. Forms (Elwyn) .. . Lower School (Lady Stuart) .. .

PRI ZES

(Conti",..d) , R. H. Edgell. G. R. Cooper. F. G. C. Long. '1'. H. Keble. R. E. C. Mead. R. O. A. Gateholtse.

FORM

PRIZES.

VI. Form (Christmas) Va. Form (Christmas) .. . (Midsummer, Gordo,,) Com~os.ition ...

C. W. Kidson. A . Lindsey. B. W. Galpin. G. W . M. B urton . A. Lindsey .

Engbsh Essay

Army Class (Christmas) (Midsulllmer) Vb. Form (Christmas) (Midsummer) " English Essay I Va. Form (Christmas) " (Midsllmmer) I Vb. Form (Christ mas) "

J. E. Witt. J. E. Witt. { G. H. Wise, P rize. E . C. Bing. S . G. Galpin. G. K. Lawson. S. G. Galpin. R. V. N. hacke. C. E. V. Phillips. N. A. R. Potter. R. H. Edgell . C. J. S. Allan. A. S. P. Johnson. N. V. Halward. G. A. S. Carr. E. S. Fold.

(Midsummer)

I lIa. Form (Christmas) " (Midsulllmer) IIIb. Form (Christmas) " (Midsummer) IIlc. Form (Christmas) (MidsulUmer)

LOWER

SCHOOL

PRIZES.

Mathematics (Christmas) " (Midsummer) Natur al Science (Mitchinson) French Dictation Geo~r aphy M USI C

G. H . Fansh awe. P. K. Agar. R . O. Simon. G. E. Gibson . J . R. Spearing. { J. Pipe. C. J. S. Allan. R. O. A. Gatehollse .

(Member's Prize) ...

JUNIOR IIa. Form (Christmas) " (Midsumm er) lIb. Form (Ch ristmas) (Midsummer) .. lIe. Form (Christmas) " (Midsummer) I. (Christmas) ... (Midsuwmer)

SCHOOI,

PRIZES. A. V. '1'. Dean, ii. A. V. T. Dean, ii. G. F. Agutter. R. G Strouts. R. Mead-Briggs. C. W. Kempton. D. J . Lindsay, iii. G. F. Rayden, ii.

THE J UNIOR Divinity (Hodgson) : IIa. Form lIb. Form lIe. Form I. Form English :IIa. Form lIb. Form H e. Form I . Porul ... Mathematics (Christm as) (Midsummer) Drawiug Dictation Music .. .

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PRIZES

(Continued). A. V. T. Dean, ii. R. G. Strouts. J . C. L indsay, ii. R. H . Latter.

A. V. T. Dean , it D. S . Bhwt, ii. D. J . Lindsay, iii. A. G. Smythe, iii. A. V. T. Dean, i t A. V. T . Dean, ii. { W. L . Gibson, P rize. A. V. T. Dean, it W. L. Gibson. { A. V. T. Dean, ii., P rize. J . E. Scantlebury.

Anniversary Preacher. REV. F. L. PERKINS, Rector of Monkgate, York, O.K.S., 1877-1884. T he List of .J\nniversary Preachers goes back to 171 4.

Exhibitioners Elected July, 1912. c. W. KIDSON, (Rose) Classical Scholar, Queen 's College, Cambridge

E. J. HODGSON, (Bunce) Mathematical Scholar, Jesus College, Cambridge. R. G. CROSSE, (Parker) Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

Eastbridge Hospital (Parker) Exhibition. H. G. KAIN, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

The Gilbert Gift. R. F . MASON, Mathematical Exhibition, Peterhouse, Cambridge.

The O.K.S. Gift. C. H . C. GORE, Royal Military College, Sandhurst.

â&#x20AC;¢

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The Waddington Gift.

â&#x20AC;¢

1', Fr,E~flNG-SANDF.S.

Exhibitioners now at the Universities. C. J. D. J. '1', S. J. B. E I".

GAI,PIN, (Rose) Classical Scholar of St. Johu's College, Oxford. N. LEE, (Bunce) Classical Scholar of Wadhnm College, Oxford. CAVE, (Parker) Corpus Christi College. CflIubridge. SmEDoTHAM, (Stanhope) Theological Scholar of Cains College, Cambridge. HOUSDEN, (Rose) Mathematical Scholar of Peterhonse, Cambridge. F . L. GOAD, Ford Student, Trinity College, Oxford. G. H. CLAYPOI,E (Rose), Classical Scholar of S. John's College, Oxford. G. R. DAWBARN, (Parker) Mathematical Schola r of Corpns Christi College, Cambridge.

Scholars. Elected December, 1912. KING's SCHOI.ARS

PROBATIONERS.

J UNIORS.

J1t1~ioy School. C. H. Rolfe, j,1miOl' Scllool. B. E. Witt, umiol' School. C. J. S. Allan. C. Boyle, Jtmiol' Scllool.

W. L. Gibson,

G. E. Clayton. L. W. H. Best. J . A. R. Ferguson. *N. Halward.

Scllool HOI~e. S. G. Galpin, R. O. A. Gatehouse .

ENTRANCE SCHOr,ARS . flIly. Reay'$ House .

C. J. S. Allan.

H ou8e Scholar. C. W. L eslie.

Elected M ids"",,,,er, 1913. KING'S SCROI,ARS. SENIORS .

P. C. Gentry. L. W. Goldsmith. W. J . Potts.

A. C. D. West.

G. B. PraU. R. J. Routh. A. Sargent.

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JUNIOR S.

PRORA'I'IONERS .

I. McMaster . H. Wace. R H . Mallinson. J--t. H. Thomas.

R. G. Wilby. R . H . . Hodgson . S. A. L. Allen. L. J . Quick. H. C. C. Mallaby, j1miol' School. D. E. Abercrombie. EN'I'RANCE SCHOLARS .

School H OUSt. H. Mallinson. E. Scan tlebury. DUllcan. G. W ilby. A. I I. Allen.

lvI1'. Eva1ls' H onse. C. H. Rolfe.

My. Reay's HOl~e . R. H. H odgson.

I I *Reserved for a Chorister of the Cathedral Choir.

Academical and other Distinctions gained during the year 1912- 13. C. W. KIDSON

Open Classical Scholarship, Queen's College, Cambridge. Rustat Mathematical Scholarship, J eSlls College, Cambridge. Open Mathematical Exhibition, Feterhouse, Cambridge. 46th Admission, Royal Military College, Salldhurst. 33rd Admission, Royal Military College, Sandhllrst.

E. J . H ODGSON R. F. MASON C. H . C. GORE R . A. F. WHISTLER

CERTIFICATE" A/' OFFICERS' TRAINmG CORPS, has heen gained by E. J. GENT, P. S. BARBER, K. C. LILLINGSTON, R. K. PAGET"l', C. L. GREEN, R. F. MASON, G. B. PRA'M.', C. W. KIDSON, R. J MOWLL, N. D. DAI,TON.

A. G. ROPER D.

J. N. LEE ...

R. M. GENT C. J . N. ADAMS F. KIIT'l'EI.WEI.L

,.'. T.. SIDEBOTfIAM '1'. S. CAVE I). H. CowIE

0. R. DAWBARN

...

Scholar of Keble College, Oxford; Arnold Historical Essay, Oxford University. Scholar of Wac1ham College, Oxford; Prosci1lle AcceRsit, Bowden Sanskrit Prize, Oxford University. Scholar of Trinity College, Oxford; 2nd Class, Final Classical Schools. ExWbitioner of St. J ohn's College, Oxford ; 2nd Class, F inal School of Modern History. St. J ohu 's College, Oxford; 2nd Class, F iual School of l\'I odern History. Cains College, Cambridge; elected to a Classical Exhibition. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; Class I., Natura l Science Tripos, P art I. scholar of Emmanunl College College, Cambridge; Senior Opthlle Math. Tripos, Part II. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; Class II., Mathematical Tripos,

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A. B. FORSY'rH

R. J UCKES

T. S. NEJ.,sON ... C. F. M. N. RYAN

N. NORRIS

CAN'rUARIAN.

Scholar of Downing College, Cambridge; Class II., Mathematical Tripos, Part I. Pembroke College Cambridge; Class II., Mathematica11'ripos, Part I. Late Scholar of University College, Oxford; Open Scholarship, Rt. George's Hospital. Clothworkers' Scholarship, Central Technical College, London. Passed 8th, Division I.,~Ol1t oflRoyal Military College, Sandhurst.

CRICKET. KING'S

SCHOOL

v. M.C.C.

Played on the Beverley on Tuesday, July 22nd. The M.C.C. sent down a side about the usual strength; chief amongst them were the two howlers Tremlin ~nd Alec Hearne, while the top score was gained by a good left-banded hitter, Munds. Judge Carter and Mr. Dean contributed the next highest scores with 57 and 44 respectively . The School opened their innings with Burton and Fanshawe against the bowling of Tremlin and Hearne. Fanshawe was soon out to Tremlin, and was followed by Flower, who, after some slow and careful play by both batsmen, offered an easy chance to " silly point." Next Mason and Gent fell to Tremlin, then Clayton coming in played the only bright innings of the day for the School, hitting freely for his 21 not out, which was quite invaluable. Burton was fifth out and the remaining five batsmen put up no resistance at all, except perhaps for two big hits from both Watkins and Scott. Thus the School innings ended with the very poor total of 70. For our opponents, Tremlin and Hearne bowled unchanged for a remarkable analysis, averaging 8 and 5 runs per wicket apiece. Morris and Fluke opened in very promising style for the School, the former getting a wicket with the second ball of the innings. After this first success, however, our bowling was hit about considerably, especially that of Pratt and Scott, though Morris and Fluke bore the brunt of the attack well and untiringly. For our opponents, Judge Carter and Munds hit about them in a very free-handed fashion, the latter being eventually well caught in the country by Scott. Our fielding was on the whole only moderate; but a feature of the game was the excellent wicket-keeping of Gent, who, out of our opponents' total of 268, only let 4 byes. The School batsmen put up quite a poor show, being apparently intimidated by the bowling which, though good, was yet no better than SOIll C that the team encountered in the course of the season. Scores:-

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KING'S SCHOOL. G. W. M. Burton, c and b Hearne E. D. Fanshawe, b Tremlill J. A. Flower, c Hulton, b Hearne R. P. Mason, b Tremliu ... G. E. J. Gent, c Matthews, b Tremlin C. H. Clayton, not out ... W. G. Fluke, c aud b Hearne J. D . Watkins, c Munds, b Hearne R. P. Scott, c l\-Ioody, b Hearne G. B. Pratt, c and h'l'remlin A. J. Morris, c Dean, b Hearne Byes

9 5 5

rO 6 22

0 7 6 2

6 70

Total

M.C.C.

Dean, c Burton, b Morris C. D. L. Speed, b Morris W. M. Carter, b Fluke ... A. S. Matthews, st Gent, b Pratt ... F . E. Speed, c aud b Fluke Capt. R. H. M. Moody, c Flower, h Morris C. G. Hulton, eScott, b Morris S. \V. Coxon, b Fluke ... Munds, eScott, b F lower ... Hearne (A.), not out Tremlin, did not bat Extras: Byes, 4 ; leg-byes, I ; no-balls, 5

0 57 19 1

32 6 9

64 26

' 10

268

Total ( 9 wickets) ...

KING'S

SCHOOL

1.' .

O.K.S.

'rhis match was played on the St. Lawrence ground on Saturday, July 26th. The School for almost the first time this season really excelled. themselves, and followed a brilliant display of batting, (of which the feature was a great stand by Burton and Gent, who put on 213 runs without being separated) , by an equally good piece of bowling by Morris and Pratt, who succeeded in di5missing the O.K.S. for the paltry total of 109, the School thus winning hy 190 runs. The School innings was opened by Burto'n and Fanshawe, who sent 40 up without incident. At 46 however Fanshawe was bowled by Denne, jllst as he was beginning to look set. F lower joined Burton, but after hitting about him vigorously for 20, he was caught at mid-wicket, the score theu being

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73. Mason followed, but had only made two good hits, when he had the mis· fortune to knock his wickets down. With the score at 86 for 3, therefore, Burton was joined by Gent. and the two soon settled down to a fine rate of scoring, though Gent was considerably the faster of the two. At lunch·time, Burton was 48, and Gent 33, and after lunch they completely mastered the bowling; several changes were tried but without effect, and Gent catching Burton up fairly quickly reached his century first. He might have been caught when 80, but that was the only real blemish in an innings that included a 6 and nineteen 4's. With t he score at 299 the innings was declared, Gent having 109 to his credit, and Burton 104. Burton played a fine sound innings, which if lacking some of the vigonr of Gent's hitting was none the less a most excellent display, and one which augurs well for next year. On the O.K.S. going in to bat, Morris got C. J. N. Adams caught in his first over, and though Finke was rather out of form, wickets fell with considerable speed and regularity. The O.K.S. were very unfortun ate in having Howell practi· cally unable to bat through a recent illness, and we hope that next year he will be able to take a more active part in the proceedings. The batting honours rested with Whistler and T. S. Adams, both of whom made a few good hits, but the display as a whole was poor. Pratt polished off the innings for the excellent analysis of 3 wickets for 9 runs, Morris, who bowled very well throughout, securing 5 for 35. The O.K.S . did rather better at a second attempt, scoring 54 for 2 wickets, of which 'Baker got 27, and Howell 17 not out. We lllUSt congratulate the School XI. on the excellence of their display, while wishing that it could have come earlier in the season to cheer them on to better things. As a resnlt however, the prospect for next year is very bright, as Gent, Burton, Morris, and Pratt, who were chiefly responsible for the victory, will all be here to continue the good work, for which we wish them all luck. Scores :KING'S G. w. M. Burtoll. not ant .. . E. D. Fanshawe, b Denne .. . J . A Flower, c sub. b Baker R . F. Mason, hi t wkt. b Baker G. E. J . Gent. not ant Extras ....

SCHOOL.

J. D.

9 ... 109

... ·299

Total (3 wkts.) C. H. Clay tau, R. P. Scott.

... 104 17

Watkins, G. B. Pratt. W, G. Fluke. and A. ·Innings declared closed.

J . :Morris did not bat.

'l'HE

489

CAm'UARiAN. O.K.S.

1st Innings. C. J . N. Adams, c Fluke. b Morris N. E. Ashenden . c Flower, b Fluke R. A. F. Whistler. b Morris P. D. Baker. c Fluke, b :Morris .. . T. S. Adams. c Flower, b Pratt .. . G. F. Jnckes, b l\'I orris A. L B . Thomson. c Fluke. b Pratt J . Kettlewell, st. Gent, b Pratt L. G. L. Denne. b Morris ... G. F. H owell, n ot out Extras

Total

109

CRICK ET

2nd Innings.

b Morris . "

.. .

6 12

o 3 o

b Morris ...

not out Extras

17 2 T otal (for 2 wkts.) ...

RETROSPECT. 1913.

Matches played, 14; Won, 2: Lost, 9; Drawn, 3. Another season gone and again the task of reviewing the past is with us, and yet it seems only the other day that the 1912 season was reviewed. As is so often the case those that were expected to do much did not fulfil expectations, but- as one knows it is the" unexpected" that is always happening, especially in cricket; if the late season was not in itself a success in the way of wins, I think we may truly say that it ha., ÂŤ paved the way" for, as \'ve all hope, a successful and interesting 1914. Our congratulations to Gent on his heading the batting averages; his success is all the more marked and satisfactory by the difference between his batting performances in 1912, and those of 1913, and we have in him an excellent example for anyone who feels downhearted in their want of success as a batsman; both his and Burton's fine displays v. the O.K.S. were most gratifying. Praise too must be given to Morris and Fluke for their bowling, both of whom have improved, and to bot h we look for "great things" next season. The ground fielding as a who le was an improvement on 1912, but still much is left to be desired as regards holding catches, and one cannot be reminded too often that the dropped catch is the turning point, the difference between defeat or victory. Amongst the Juniors was noticed some rising talent; and as Rome was not built in a day, so too, a cricketer is not made in a season; so let them remember that it is only by giving one's attention to cricket in atl its departments that the promising novice can develop into a " cricketer" in every sense of the word.

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Individual Characters :G. E. J. GEN'l' (Capt.)- A very good and reliable wicket-keeper; in batting has improved enormously and played several good and useful innings; his last effort of a Âˇcentury " not out" being a most satisfactory ending to his batting performances of 1913. He must learn to change his bowling with more frequency . G. W . M. BUR1'ON (Han. Sec.)-Was somewhat disappointing, in spite of one or two useful innings, but his hundred" not out" v. the O.K.S. showed what he can do, and what we shall look for in 1914. A very fair field. R. F . MASON .- A stylish bat, but did not come up to expect ations. He played . a very nice innings v. Dover College. A very fair field in the deep and 3rd man. E . D. FANSHAWE.-A dashing bat, who looked as if he ought to have made more runs than he did, but he had a weak defence; was too prone to lift the ball. A good field in the" country." A medium-fast right hand bowler, who might have been utilised more than he was. J. A. FLOWER.-A really good field and catch, always ready and" on the move" ; a good example for all fielders. As a bat he has made runs. A change bowler, but too short to be effective. A. J. MORRIS.--A very useful fast-medium bowler, who did useful work throughout. As a field rather weak, and as a bat can hit, but uncertain; still he has been known to make runs, as in match v. :Marines. W. G. FLuKE.-Another useful right-hand bowler, who makes the ball turn from leg; a great deal of the bowling fell to his lot, and several times he bowled with a judgment and accuracy that ought to speak well for 1914. A fair field, and has made runs. G. B. PRA'lvl',-A bowler who improved as the season advanced, and ought to prove very useful next summer. A very fair bat, and ought to make runs. A fair field. W. J. Pons.- Fell off towards the end of the season, but made runs whclI wanted in the early part. A very fair field and catch. Ought to do well next season. C. H. CLAYl'ON.-A painstaking, but nervous batsman, who with more Call " fidence would have made more runs. Had a nice off drive. A good fi Id and safe catch.

THE

BATTING Matches.

G. E. J. Gent ... G. W. M. Burton R. F. ~fasol1 E. D. Fanshawe W. J. Potts J. A. Flower C. H. Clayton W. G. Fluke A. J. Morris G. B. Pratt R. P. Scott

J. D. Watkins M. W. Goldie

14 14

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AVERAGES,

Total Ruus.

Highest Innings.

462 299 186 159 122 127 105 66 43 40

109' 104' 6238 39 25 32 22' 8' 10

35 ·54 23·00 15·50 12·23 ll ·ll 9·77 9·35 8·92 4·77 4·44

37 42 52

22 20 13-

12·33 8·40 6·50

2 I

2 0 2 I

2 4 3 2

5 7 8

1913.

Times Innings. not out.

15 14 14 13 13 14 13 12 12

12 12 14 14 13 14 13

491

4 5 9

Average.

• Signifies not out.

BOWLING A.

J. Morris

W. G. Fluke G. B. Pratt J. A. Flower E. D. Fanshawe C. Ii. Clayton ... G. E. J. Gent J. D. Watkins

AVERAGES,

1913.

Overs.

Maidens.

RlWS.

Wickets.

219 209 100 44 14 27

47 57 12 9 2 3

804 531 366 156 55 97

50 33 22 7 2 2

16·08 16·09 16·64 22·29 27·50 48·5

9 31

0 6

54 145

18·00 36·25

Average.

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LIST

DATE.

OI'PONENl'S.

T u, May 13· S at. 17· T u. " 20. T h. " 22. T h. " 29· Wed. J"une 4· Tu . 10. Wed. " 25·

Rev. L. I-I. Evans' XI. Wyc College ... ... Mr. A. Latler's X I. .. C hart ham Asylum .. La wrence " A." ... I-lighgatc School ... ... Dover College ." Eastbourne College ... S. Lawrence R.M.L.1. ... Felsted School ... . ..

F IXTURES.

GROUND.

- - -_. - -- - - - - - - -1st- XI.

Ttl. l~,'ly T tl,

Fri. Sat.

Sat. Tu .

Tu, Sat.

" " "

.. ."

12 12. '5· 22. 26.

Mr. L. C. V. Bathurs.t'sX I.

s. Edmund's School ... M.C.e. .. .. O.K.S. ... ...

Beverley

...

H ighgate ...

Tu. Tu. S at. Sat.

Th.

" "

J;,h, "

17· 24 · 28. 5· 17·

Draw n Lost

Reverley

... Won .. Scratchd ... Lost ... Lost

Bcvcrlev Beverley

...

'Nalrnet Beverley

Beverley

133 92 84 104 1)9

Lost Lost

Beverley ... Omwn Eastbou rne Lost Beverley ... Lost

LoS(

Won

2nd XI. Blare's Piece

Lost

Beverley .. .

Won

I-Iarbledown C. C. , .. S. Edmund's Seh. 2nd XI. Wye College 2nd X I. " . S. Edmund s Seh. 2nd XI.

Blare's Piece Beverley ...

Lost Losl

13C'

Beverley ...

Lost

S. Edmunctls Dove r Blare's Piece

Lost Won Won

43 108 15 8 168

c.e.

1st X I.-Matches played, 14:

2nd X T. -lJtJatches played,

Losl Lost

IS!

Inn.

'lind I nn.

89 (51 ...... ..... 254 (61 ... ..... .... 105 (81 .. .. ...... ...... ..... 200 83 (91 ... ......... 168 ............ 145 {JI .... ...... 218 ...... .. .. . ......... 173

............ , ......... ... ...... ... . ............ .. .. ......... 129 .. ..... .... .... ..... ...... ........... ...... .. ......... ....... .... 146 .. .. .. ... 132 .. ........ 14 2 ....... .... 72 ·........... 70 ... , . .. ... 268 (91 " . " ... " 10<) ...... .. ... 299 (31 ........... 158

215 (91 13 1 120 130 (91

S. LawrenceCol 1. 2nd X I. Dover College 2nd X I. .. .

Dover College 2nd X I. , .. H arbledown ...

:md Inn.

.... ... .... ... ....... ·........... .. - .... . .. ............

- - - - -- --- -

-- -Tu. May 27· T u. June 3· T h. 12.

lS I I nn.

Reverley ... Dr:\w n Wyc .. . Lost

Beverley Chartham ...

RUNS AGAI NST.

RUNS FOR .

RKSUL'l'.

61 85 58

Won,

WOll , '

... .. ....... .. .. ....... ·....... ... ............ .. ......... ........ ... .. ..... ... ........ ...

Drawn, Drawn,

- --

157 61 93 137 213 180 127 73

.. ... ...... ......... ... ......... ... .... ....... ... ... .. .. . ........ .,' .... ... ...

3. o.

.....

....

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CANTUARIA'

CAMP,

493

1918.

Reveille (or something recognisable) by massed buglers (3) at 6.30 ; Breakfast at 7. 15 ; Parade at 8.10 : and 6 1 faithf ul me n-all that were left of our boe.sted fu ll company-were standing at the best of attentions in the Min t Y:1 rd. (This is not strictly t rue, as some, at any rate, of the Baggage Guard had already moved off) . A few words from t he Headmaster, and the Contingent was off to A1dershot for (will anyo ne agree ?) the most enjoyable part of the sum mer holidays . D uri ng the next few hours, t he C.O., at au y rat e, learnt two lessons-first, that t he Contingent can get on very well without him; and second. t hat-b ut that is a matter onl y interesting to the motor-cyclist. It is sufficient to say that when he next saw the contingent, after covering the 85 miles at an average of 10 m.p.h ., it bad not only eaten. and drawn its bedding, et c., but had contrived to get very uearly half through the Funeral Service . So there we all were-forming, with the Reigate Contingent, No.3 Company of No. 2 Battalion; lines fairly placed, though there was little choice; and in as delightful a spot as could be fouud for a camp. barring the dust. Work began on Wednesday, July 30th. Two days company trainingespecial stress being laid 0 11 I f supporting" fire, a nd the signals used to obtain it, by the "observer " system. Friday, Aug. 1st: Contingent in waiting-had to fu rnish Battalion Orderly Sgt., etc. ; Bounds Piquet and relief; N.C.O. for d uty at t he washi ng-up place; and to clean up the Battalion Parade Ground . Battalion field-work; attacked Ball H ill across L affan 's Plain; K.S.C. in reserve-arrived just in t ime to see t he fi nal charge . Saturday, Aug. 2nd: Battalion work; marched out to Tunne1 H ill, where t he Battalion fo rmed a n outpost line, over the most diffic ult co untry in the neighbourhood. 'l'his was in preparation for a bit of night work, in which the Battalion was to occupy t he same position; the nigh t work was, however, cancelled later in the day. In the afternoon, the Brigade was inspected by Gen. Lawson, and marched past in fours on the road back to camp- an excellent arrangement, no rehearsal and no fuss.

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Tent-pitching competition-K.S.C. beaten by Whitgift, by 1 mark only. Sunday, Aug. 3rd: Church Parade, followed by an inspection of the liues by the Brigadier, and by photographs. Bugling competition-about which, the less said the better, thongh we did find two entries. Football match v, Eastbonrne; draw, no scoring. Monday, Aug. 4th: Brigade field-day . Marched through Farnboro:'gh to the west end of Cove Common, from which point Nos. 2, 3, and 4 Battalions attacked No . 1, finishing on the Farnborough Golf-course, not far from Balloon sheds. No.2 was in reserve-so once more we arrived just in time to see the finish, after" doubling" for nearly a mile. Night operations. Paraded at 7.30 p.m., and marched to Tunnel Hill, where we took up positions as on Saturday. Layout for nearly an hour and a half; and closed just as the enemy were getting into touch. Almost the o.nly lesson we learnt was the difficulty of night work. It appears that a portIOn of the attacking force lost its direction hopelessly a few minutes after the commence ment; and the situation had become unreal10ng before the" close" was sounded. Back in camp for cocoa and biscuits at 11 p.m . Tuesday Aug. 5th : Brigade work, Marched a long way, till we weren't far from Deepcut; and found ourselves posted on a hill, among charming scenery, and with apparently no one near us. We were on the right flank of an attack with a wide front; and were especially responsible that no one got round ushowever 110 one tried. Then we got going forward, and it, fell to our lo~, be~ng au the right flank, to do a very wide turn, when the BattalIon changed duectlOt1 to the left. The movement was carried out excellently, and we found ourselves, at last, once more arriving in a firing line at the end of a battle. Wednesday, Aug. 6th.: Brigade work, perhaps, from our pohlt of view, the best day of all, as were in the thick of the fighting. On the Fox,H1l1s, agam.st a Battalion of regulars, armed, for the most part, with rattles! lhe long watt, after we had got 011 to the ground, was a good object lesson in the time it takes to bring even a small force into action: but when we once started, our moyements were rather hurried, and it was not long before we found ourselves blazltlg at a n enemy not 100 yards off. The close went soon after, as the rest of the day was to be a busy time in camp. The remainder of the day was spent in packing, train arrangements, etc. Thursday, Aug. 7th.: Work, work, work. Blankets, mess-bills, tents, paliasses, not to mention breakfast. Then the trains were all wro'!g-at IC3I,L that was the general effect. The Headquarters party of the contmgent, who M

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started nominally by a train at 7.50 a.111., reached Canterbury, after three changes, at abont 12.30 p.l11. It IS presumed that the rest of the contingent reached their destmatlOns somehow, but the C.O. has pursued no enquiries, and would rather not know!

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?uite apart from the fact that we had more Battalion and Brigade, and less Compauy work, thiS last camp differed 111 several respects from those which we have been to before: and though the two principal points of differences perhaps affected our general comfort adversely, they were not, on the whole resented. . , . '~'he, first was the matter of work. When we came back to camp from our motl1lug s work at 1.30; and at 3. 0 went off to a lecture; which had to be stopped short at 4.25, because we had a parade at 4.30-well, on the whole, it was realised that. that was what we had come to camp for. Then there were sever~l extra duties to be done~Bounds Piquet, Bathing Piquet, inspection of washmg-up place, etc.; all of wh,ch, though no doubt irksome to those who had t? perform them, were obviously necessary for tliC" good order, safety, and cleanhness of the camp.

The second was the question of discipline. No one who has the interests of the O.T.C. at heart- whether officer or cadet-will have a word to say against the strong h!,e taken up by our Bngadler. He came to the camp determined that orders .glven. were.t? be obeyed; and in breaches of discipline treated officers and men ahke With lluhtary severity. It is all with one aim, \Ve are rather apt to jog along at our own pace under the general imp~essioll that we <l:re . 'flaying at soldiers.' Perhaps that i~ the reason why there is too often so little mterest shown in O.T.C. work. But a camp like this should help us to realise that it is work and not play that we are out for. The fact, not only that the War Office pays a trained staff for ten days to look after us, but also that that trained staff doesn't treat us like a lot of schoolboys, but as men, should make everyone who was there resolve to make himself efficient-not merely in the technical sense of the 30 drills and the musketrybut m the sense of ' soldierly' qualities, and fitness for command. That t his is the aim of the War Office is abundantly proved by the trouble they take over the O.T.C., and the money they spend on it.

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we didn't lose; a nd we turned out a Brigade Guard that was as good as. any: but-our lines were, with few exceptions. the worst in the camp. There was a time once, when we occupied the front line of a Battalioll-a good test of a . smart contingent, and we didn't fail. I t remble to think what would have happened if we had had a front line this year-.fortunately there weren't any. And t he reason why we were so bad was simply that the tent commanders failed to realise their responsibilities. Of course each man in a tent has his duties, and if they aren't done it is his fault: but t.he sole object of a tent commander is to see that they are done. One tent crew certainly went to camp with the firm intention of being smart : one tent commander, I hope, we nt resolved to make his tent smart, if necessary (which it wasn't) in spite of the crew. I will not mention names, but the rest seem to have had 110 ideals at all. 'rent commanders in future should realise that so long as there is a rifle not pulled-through, so long as there are any unwashed plates or dishes, so long as there is any refuse or rubbish about-so -long, in fact, as there is anything where it ought not to be (and this is the long and the short about smartness in the lines)-for just so long his place is at his tent. During this camp, it quite frequently happened that the whole crew departed, leaving everything in the most hideous of messes-and the teut commander was often the first to go. Perhaps the tent commanders were not the only people to blame. The matter goes deeper; and there is a lot of work for the tent commander which ought never to fall on him. This is due to a very prevalent want of willingness to do anything for anyone else. If, for example, tent piles are untidy, and the crew are mostly away, the point of view of the remainder seems to be " Well, it's not "'Y lot," instead of, " Work to be done? I'll do it," as it should be. If we had more of this spirit of readiness to work for the common good, no one dreariling of goi ng off until everything is as it should be, I should venture to hope that next year our lines might be at least' decent' even if no one cares about trying to reach the high standard we used t o have.

This account of Camp cannot close without: a few words in acknowledgment of the services of Cadet Officers and N.C.O's. who made their last K.S.C. appearance there. We seldom realise so forcibly how much the senior members of the Corps help to keep things going properly as at the beginning of the School (a nd Corps) year. This yea r we are almost swept clean of N.C.O's., and we owe a debt of gratitude to many who have helped to keep up the standard of efficiency during the past year. This applies especially to the Q.M.S., who, by the way, has no official recognition (see O.T.C. Regulations, 19 12, App. II.); the amount of work he ha. to do is probably realised by no one except himself, the Sgt. Major, and the C.O.- and perh aps not fully by even the C.O.

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The following, formerly cadets of the K.S .C. Contingent, have taken commissions during the year : II. L. R . Cremer, 4th Battn., The Buffs (T.F.) A. S. D. Baud-Douglas, 3rd Battn., The Kings' Own (S. R . of 0 .) P. E . Welchman, North Midland Divl. Engineers (T .F.) H . M. Deans, EdInburgh University O.T.C., I nfantry ('1' F.) L. L. Hassell, 2nd Battn., Channel I slands Militia. C. S. Pittis, 8th Bathl ., R ants (I sle of Wight) Rifles (T.F.)

SOCIAL Elsewhere in this number of the Cantu,arian we print a letter signed by

the Duke of Devonshire and the Earl of Selborlle, drawing attention to the aims of the Cavendish Association, and to the meetings which it is organizing on Nov. 5th. The movement, if it may be so called, inaugurated by the Cavendish Association, is based on two assumptions, each of which we are all probably prepared to grant, but to neither of which we are apt to respond without some special appeal. The first assumption is that there is a need for Personal Service, whether Social, Civic, or National, on the part of our Public School and University class. There is a very large amount of work which has t o be done, which the State cannot do, and which cannot be paid for; and which must therefore be undertaken by the citizens of the country-shared out in proportion to the opportunit y or leisure time which they can devote to it. The character

SERVICE. of such work is very varied: it includes, to mention a few examples, teaching in Sunday Schools, managing Boys' Clubs, taking Commissions in the 'l'erritorials, assisting in the work of Emigration Agencies, and sitting 011 Boards of Guardians or County Cound Is. In these, and in many other forms of public service, the Public School man ought not only to find a place, but also to be able to do work of the best quality. The Cavend ish Association has for one of its objects to remind us of our'dttlies as citizens. The second assumption is that many of us are quite ready to take up these duties, if we are only "stirred up " and shown the way. And so the Cavendish Association hopes, by means of local branches in many of the large towns of England, to suppl y an organization which will not only from time to time remind citizens of their duties, but also help them to carry them out, by suggesting the type of work which seems likely to be suitablc to each

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volunteer, and by putting him in touch with such work as he is willing and able to do. 'rhe letter is commended especially to the attention of O.K.S. and of the senior members of the School.

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In connection with the Cavendish Association, a meeting will be held in the School on Nov. 5th, at 5 p.m., in the Parry Library, when the speaker will be Col. Ulick de Burgh, C.B., Deputy Chief Commissioner, Boy Scouts Association.

PATR UM DUCES.

C. W. KIDsoN. - King's Scholar; entered the School, Sept., 1907; VIth Form, Sept., 1909; Monitor, Sept., 1911 ; Captain of the School, Sept ., 1912; Editor of the Cant"ar'ian, Sept ., 1911 ; President of Debating Society, Sept., 191 2; Sports' Committee, Sept., 1912 ; Fives Pair, 191 2-13; Captain of Fives, 1913; Sergt. o.'r.c., May, 1912; Col.-Sergt., Sept., 1912; Cadet Officer, Jan., 1913; School Exhibitioner and Scholar of Queen's College, Cambridge. E. J. H ODGSoN.- King's Scholar ; entered School, J an., 1908; VIth Form, Sept., 1910; Monitor, Sept., 19 11 ; House Monitor, Sept., 1912; School Exhibitioner and Rustat Scholar of Jesus College, Cambridge. H. G. K AIN .- King 's Scholar; entered School, Jan., 1908; VIth Form, Sept., 1910; Monitor, Sept., 1912; Sergt. O.T.C., Sept., 191 2; Eastbridge Hospital Gift. R. G. CI<OSsE.- King's Scholar; entered School, J an., 1908; VIth Form, Jan., 1911; Monitor, Sept., 1912; Qnarter-Master-Sergt . O.T.C. , Sept., 1912; Parker Exhibition. A. S,;YMOUR.- E ntered School, Sept. , 1908; VIth Form, J an., 1911. R . K. PAGEÂ·IT .- King's Scholar; entered School, Sept., 1908 ; VIth Fonu, Sept., 1911. R. F. MASoN .- King 's Scholar; entered School, Sept., 1908; VIth FOrlll , Jan., 1912; Monitor, Sept., 1912; Hon. Sec. Ca"t1<ar':fllI , Sept., 1912; Sports' Committee, Sept., 1912; 1st XV " 1912-13; 1st XI., 191 2- 13; Sports' Colours, 1913 ; SergI " O.T.C. , Sept., 1912 ; Cadet Officer, J an., 1913; Exhibitiollel of Peterhouse, Cambridge.

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E. L. HAwEs.-Entered School, J an., 1908; VIth Form, Sept., 1911. P . S. BARBER .-Entered School, May, 1909; VIth Form, Sept., 191 2 ; Monitor, Sept., 1912; 1st XV., 191 1- 12-13; 1st I V., 1913 ; Captain of Boats, 1913; Sports' Committee, Sept. , 1912 ; Sergt. O.T.C., Jan. , 19 13. C. E . A. PULLAN.-Entered School, Sept., 1908; VIth Form, Sept., 19 12 ; Monitor, Sept., 19 12; Sports' Committee, Sept., 1912 ; 1st XV. , 1911 - 12-13 ; Sports' Colours, 1913; Vice-Preside nt Debating Society, Sept ., 191 2. G. F. WooD .-Entered School, May, 1907; VIth Form, Sept., 1912; Monitor, J an. , 1913 ; Sports' Committee, Sept., 1912; 1st XV., 1911 - 12- 13; 1st I V., 1913 ; Sports' Colours, 191 3. J. A. FLOwER.- Entered School, May, 1910; 1st XI., 19 13. A. H. SHELSWEI,I,,-Entered School, J an., 1910 ; 1st XV ., 1912- 13 ; Sports' Colours, 191 2-13. B. G. KrNG. - Entered School, Sept., 1909; 1st IV ., 1913. C. L. GREEN.-Entered School, Jan,. 1909; 1st I V., 1913. E. D. FANSHAwE.- Entered School, J ail. , 1911; 1st X I. , 1913 ; Sports' Colours, 1913 ; Admission to Cadetship for Cavalry, R.M.C., SandE. N. C. R.

hurst. G. GRACEY.-'-Entered School , Sept., 1911 ; 1st XV ., 1912- 13. D. DALToN.- Entered School, Sept., 1910; 1st XV., 1911- 12- 13; ViceCapt. of Football, Jan., 191 3. H. CLAy'roN.-Entered School, J an., 1910 ; Sports' Committee, Sept., 1912, 1st XV., 1911 - 12-13 ; 1st XI., 1913. I. KIR1'oN.-Entered School, May, 1911; 1st XV., 1912-13.

V ALETE. F. F . Finn, K. H. M. Baird-Douglas, J. S. Hewick, R . O. Simon, J. S. Wacher, R . P. Scott.

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SALVETE. R. H. Mallinson, A. V. T. Dean, J. E. Scantlebury, W. L . Gibso n, C. H . Rolfe, B. E. Witt, R. J. Willey, M. Duncan, R. A. Hodgson, S. A. L. Allen, J. Chester, E . P. Johnson, L. J. Quick, G. C. Crowley, G. M. Mowll, R. E. Ne wton, F. B. J acobs, J . W. Brown, J. C. Lindsay, H. C. Cald well, A. P . Clarke, E. J. Howlett, F . H. Johnson, R. H. W. Molesworth, H . J . Wenban.

S CHOO L NEWS. We congratulate the following on being made Monitors this term :A. Sargent, L . W . Goldsmith, W. J . P otts, G. B. Pratt, R. J . Mowll, G. W. M. Burton, '1'. R . J uckes and G. H award.

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'!'he following were promoted into the Sixth Form at the end of last t erm: L. W. H . Best, G. W. M. Burton, G. H. Crosse, G. L. D. Davidso n, B. W . Galpin, G. Haward, T. R. Juckes, A, Lindsey, L. G. Robertson and A. G. D. West.

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We offer a hearty welcome to Mr. A. G. Lowndes, who has come to take bis place. Mr. Lowndes was a choral

scholar of St. Catherine's College, Cambridge, where he obtained his swimming half-hlue,winning the plunging championship three years running. He also obtained his R.L.S.S. diploma for life-saving.

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On Friday, October 3rd, a recital of Dickens was given by Rev. A. Runnels-Moss. He gave a most clever reproduction of Nicholas Nickleby from cover to cover and his impersonation of the vastly differing characters contained in the masterpiece was wonderful.

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On Monday, October 20th, th Rev. Theodore Wood paid his usual visit to the school, choosing ou this occasion to discuss "Oddities of th ' Sea." His lecture as usual was Illost interesting, and his manipulation of the chalks was exceedingly clever.

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The following promotions in the O.T.C. have been made this term :-

To be Cadet Officer: Colour Sergt. G. E. J. Gent. To be Col",,, Sergeant: Sergeant R . S. F. Cooper. To be Sergeant: Corporal G. B. Pratt.

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On Tuesday, Sept. 30th, a paperchase was held with G. Haward and E. C. Bing distribllting the paper. The course lay through Nackington and Bishopsbourne, we hear, to Barham Golf - Course, whence fetching a compass through Bekesbourne, near which the bags were left, the hares returned via. t he Sandwich Road.

We are told that the hares were caught at least three t imes, which we adjudge a very modest estimate, as we, the Edd. Cant., encountered them twice, on the lat ter occasion asking them' whether they had seen the hares. Kemp showed signs of cross-country power, and watched the hares deposit the bags. but left them for the next couple, who passed them in blissful ignorance. A conversazione between the hares and these three hounds resulted in an agreement that the latter should ret urn for the bags, and allow the hares to continue unmolested. The track was lost at the very start by Mr. Evans' House, and was not regained till Bishopsbourne. Of the few who claim to have gone practically the whole way, the order at the finish was Kemp, Cooper, Gent, Wace.

T HE SCH OO L. Captain : Captain of Football Captain of Cricket Captain of Ga mes

R. S. F. COOPER. G. E . J. GENT. G. E. J. GENT. G. E . J. GENT.

MONI'l'ORS : R. S. F. Cooper, G. E. J. Gent, A. Sargent, L. W, Goldsmith, W. J . Potts, G. B. Pratt, R. J . Mowll, G. W. M. Burton. '1'. R. Juckes, G. H award. EDITORS OF THE " CAN'fUARIAN."

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O.K.S. H. J . C. Molony sailed for I.ndia this month; we hear that while at home on leave he worked hard at the School Register.

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R. M. Gent on prQbation for Sen'ice, and C. E. admitted into the

been accepted the Egyptian Civil R. Alford bas been Royal Navy.

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We congratulate A. R. Braddell on passing 32nd out of R .M.C., Sandhurst.

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E. D. Fanshawe was elected to a Cavalry Cadetship at R.M.C., Sandhurst. C. C. Smythe and J. L. Trevitt also gained admission.

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O.K.S. were represented, we hear, to the following extent at the Blackheath R.F.C. trial match: J. H . D. Watson, G. F. J uckes, E. F .. Housden, G. F . Wood, C. E. A. Pullan, N. D. Dalton, A. M. Gelsthorpe, C. G. Williamson.

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R. C. Cumberbatch played forward in the Seniors' match at Oxford, and C. E . A. Pullan three-quarter in the Freshers' match. At Cambridge R. Jukes played in the Seniors' Match.

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In the Trial Eights at Oxford P. B . Cottrell has been stroking one of the crews, in which N. E. Ashenden occupi .. ed a thwart.

NEWS. Congratulations to R. Juckes, who, we hear on going to press, has been playing forward for Cambridge on several occasions. He has also figured in the Blnckheath serum " this season.

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R. M. Gent played three-quarter for Cornwall v. Somerset on Nov. 1st. H. Gardner was prominent for the Army XV. v. Oxford University on Oct. 22nd. He plays regularly for the United Services and has also turned out for Hampshire v. Somerset. J. H. D . Watson has been playing in the Blackheath three-quarter fine, and we are glad to see that his injury did not keep him long from the field .

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We were very glad to see the following O.KS. at Bellingham for the Merchaut Taylor's match :-C.F.M.N. Ryan, F . H. Seabrooke, G. F. J uckes, A. B. Cowley, C. H. Clayton, and B. G. King.

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l?igde,,- Gregg.-On Oct. 14th, at Christ Church, North Mixton, by th Rev. W. R. Mowll, George F. Rigden, M.B., B.Sc., London, of Cinderford, Gloucestershire (O.KS. 1895-1905), to Sarah Ann, youngest daughter f the late Ellis Gregg, of Port Talbol, South Wales.

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Webster-Pagett.-On Sept. 25th, at St. Mary's Church, Knighton, by the Rev. A. Lethbridge, M.A., the Rev. George Maurice Webster, B.A. (O.K.S.), younger son of Thomas Webster, of Cloverbank, Knighton Drive, Leicester., to Maud, second daughter of Robert Pagett, Cranford, E lms Road, Leicester.

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Frewer-De La Fosse.- On Aug. 20th, at St. John's Church, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, George Delamark Frewe.r {O.KS. 1891-1896), second son -of the Rev. G. E. Frewer, Rector 'Of Brede, Sussex, to Marjorie, elder daughter of Mr. F. M. De La Fosse, of Peterborotlg.h , Ontario.

P OET R Y. THE BLAOK PRINCE'S BELL.

[Dedicated (without permission) to Rev. R. G. Hodgson, whose least titlc to affectionate remembrance is that he rescued the Black Prince's arms fron destruction when the Cathedral roof caught fire in 1872]. NOTE.-'I'here is a tradition that the" Workman's Bell," which rings from Bell Harry or Angel Tower of Canterbury Cathedral at 5.45 a.l11. in summer and 6.45 a.m. in winter, is the old service bell provided by the Black Prince in connection with his chantry, founded in Canter-bury Cathedral, on the occasion of his marriage with J oan, the fair maid of Kent, in 1363, for two priests. Among their daily duties they were directed after Mass to say the short services for the departed, " Placebo," and " Dirige." "Placebo" was the first word in the Latin Antiphon, " J will walk before the ÂˇL ord in the land of the living," and" Dirige," of t he Antiphon '( Thou shalt guide me with thy co unsel and after that receive me in glory." The Black Prince speaksWhen summer's shortlived night has sped And, rayon ray, flows in the dawn, Ring from the Angel Tower o'erhead The bell that heralds Day newborn. Ring, while my clerks to Mass for me " Placebo" add and "Dirige."

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Or when harsh winter's icy breath Wraps all the vale save YOll fair towers Rising from mist as life from death Ring day's avaunt to night's dark hours, Death is Life's d awn while clerks for me " Placebo " sing and " Dirige." Ring memories of the gallant years, Of Crecy ford and stricken France, The cumbered lanehead of Poitiers, The rout before our levelled lance. F or souls who passed in agony " Placebo" sing and I f Dirige." Ring, bells that rang for J oan the Fair Kent's homage to t he Maid of Kent, When bv the altar ceased t he blare Of t rumpets, and we lowly bent. Husband with wife, -to wedding glee " Placebo " add and "Dirige." Ring, you who tolled that summer morn \<Vhen o'er war's pomp and panoply Victor, of all but victory shorn YO ll rang my fun eral knell for me, While clerks with censor swinging free Chant" Placebo" " Dirige." You rang what time men crowned as king My six years son, that he might bea r My pennon, ,,"" Homout " and .. I eh dien " " In service swift " .. in spirit rare." At his foul murder only ye " Placebo" plained and .. Dirige." There came an hour when ruthless greed And faltering faith and frenzied zeal , Silenced each psalm a nd chanted creed And holy rite-all save the peal Of lone so norous urgency .. Surge, P lacebo, Dirige. " Wake ye, from sleep before the dawn L et one go work- and one a rray H er household-one his lesso n con-Âˇ A moment or an hour go p ray ; On each day's task adventure t hee Breathing" Placebo-Dirige."

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Gauntlet and casque with leopard crest Scabbard and spur and blazoned shield And royal surcoat guard my rest But my soul cries from sin annealed " Now, Lord, I long to walk with Thee Amidst t he living- guid e Thou me."

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KI NG'S SCHOOL v. MR. LATTER'S XV. Played on Blore's Piece on Tuesday, Oct. 7th, this match was a very fast game; our opponents got gomg first and scored the first try which was nnconverted . The School then had the upper hand for a time and scored the next four tries, a~1 of ~hich were unconverted. Our opponents got over once more before half time with an unconverted try, t he score being t hen 12 points to 6 in favour of the School. After half time our oppon.ents' forwards got together better and used therr weight to advantage sconng four unconverted tries. Shortly after half time Evans dropped a nice goal and on the stroke of time Gent got over, but it was given against us, thus leaving our opponents victors by 6 tries (18 pts.) to I dropped goal, 4 t.ries (16 pts.) This was a fairly satisfactory match, but the threes were apt to muddle and their tackling was sometimes weak. The forwards played hard hut were clumsy both in the scrum and in the open. The halves were the most satisfactory part of the team, Gent and Best both playing admirably. The fn11 backs tackling and kicking was excellent. The School team was as follows:-W. T. Champion; C. W. Barber, J . E . Witt, H. G. Evans, E. C. Bing; G. E. J. Gent, L. W. H . Best; T . R. Juckes, J. A. R. Ferguson, G. B. Pratt, L. W. Goldsmith, R. S. F. Cooper, G. H . Crosse, G. J. Eccles, L. G. Robertson. KI G'S SCHOOL v. ROYAL ENGINEERS. This match was played at Chatham, on Tuesday, Oct. 14th, and resulted in a win for our opponents by 43 points to 3. The match was won by our opponents' fo rwards who quite out-weighed the School pack. Their threes 1acked comblllatlOll and dropped many passes. The score at half-time was 21 points t o O. Towards the end of t he second half, Best secured the ball and the School backs did a pretty passing run which resulted in a try, gained by ,Barber. The School forwards played a hard game a~ainst a much heavier pack, but they did not break up quite quick enough. 'lhe threes lacked both combination a nd determination ; their defence was weak, and their passing faulty. The halves were on the whole the most satisfactory part of the team. Gent's defence was never at fault, while Best played a very hard game. The full-back kicked very satisfactorily and his tackling was good. The School team was as follows :-W. T. Champion ; E. C. Bing, N . A. R . Potter, J . E . Wltt, .C. W. Barber; G. E. J. Gent, 1,. W. H. D . Best; T. R . Juckes. J. A. R . Ferguson, 1,. W. Goldsmith, R. S. F. Cooper, G. H. Crosse, L. G, Robertson, G. J . Eccles, A. J. Morris.

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KING'S SCHOOL v. MR. LEVISEUR'S XV. Played at Canterbury on October 16th, and resulted in a win for the School by I goal and 4 tries (17 pts.) to I goal and 3 tries (14 pts.) From the start Guy's forwards pressed, though their three-quarters failed to get together very well. A dribble down by the opposing forwards led to a try by Walker; a performance which was repeated soon after by Shelswell. With the exception of Champion the backs' defence in the first half was rather weak, and shortly before half-time Guy's scored their third try which was converted. The School forwards were pJaying hard and well, and managed to secure the ball in the serum more often than our opponents. Gent and Best as usual opened up the game very well. The score at half-time was thus, 11-0. In the second half the school improved considerably, and we had only one more unconverted try scored against us. Soon after the kick, Best got through very well and scored between the posts, Juckes converting. From a line-out near tl~e enemy's line Gent, who was playing all through with his admirable dash and skill, got over from a serum, and shortly afterwards in similar circumstances, Barber getting up to the line, Juckes got over. The forwards were pressing Guy's nearly all the half, and the scoring ended with a good effort by Potter on the right wing, the try being unconverted. The forwards, ably led by J uckes and Ferguson, all played a good game throughout, against a fairly heavy scrum ; conspicuous were Crosse and Cooper. Best was playing a ve ry good..and fast game, and Gent was quite up to his usual standard of excellence. The three-quarters had greatly improved since the Engineers' match on Tuesday, notably Barber; and Champion put up a practically faultless defence at full-back, tackli ng hard and clean. The threes, though improved, might h ave held passes somewhat better. Team :-W. T. Cha mpion ; C. W . Barber, J. E. Witt, H. G. Evans, N. A. R. Potter; G. E . J . Gent (Capt.), L. W. H . Best; '1'. R. Juckes, J . A. R. Ferguson, L. W. Goldsmith, G. H. Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper, G. J . Eccles, L. G. Robertson, B. W. Galpin. KING'S SCHOOL v. DOVER COLLEGE. Played at Canterbury on October 23rd, and resulted in a very easy win for the School by I goal 11 t ries (38 pts.) to nil. Dover were completely outplayed , and in the second half especially showed li ttle resistance either in the scrum or in the open. In the first half, the home forwards at once started to press, a nd Gent scored in the first minute. A series of five-yards scrums produced another try from the same player, which Juckes converted. After the kick-off the ball was quickly restored to its familiar qua.r ter, and Potter put Barber over for a

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nice tryon the left wing; before half time Barber crossed again, and J nckes was successful from a line out, both kicks failing. At the interval the school led by 17-1<"ii. In the second half the School's superiority was even more marked, and they seldom allowed the ball to leave their opponents' goal line. Gent scored no less than six times in this half, none of the kicks being successful, and the account was closed by a sturdy effort by Sharlanrl on the right wing. The School forwards, ably led by Juckes, Ferguson and Cooper, never lost control of the ball; the backs were never tested, and, owing to Gent's powers of scoring, got little opportunity of attack, but they were rather inclined to drop passes, \ÂĽatkins being a particular offender in this respect. Champion made no mistake at full-back. Team :-W. '1'. Champion; E. H . Sharland, J. D. Watkins, N. A. R. Potter, C. W. Barber; G. E. J. Gent (Capt.). I,. W. H. D. Best; '1'. R. Jttekes, J. A. R. Ferguson, I,. W. Goldsmith, G. H. Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper, H. D. Cumberbatch, G. J. Eccles, B. W. Galpin. KING'S

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Played at Bellingham on October 29th, a nd resulted in a win for the School by a dropped goal and two tries to a try (10- 3). The wind, which was rather strong, was with the School during the first half. During the first quarter of all hOllr the play was almost entirely in the enemy's twenty-five, and after only a few minutes, \Vatkins dropped a very good goa l from about the twenty-five line. Almost immediately afterwards Gent crossed, but the try was unconverted. 1'aylors began after this, to get together better, and came down to our twenty-five once or twice after a long succession of free kicks. The School forwards pushed very well and seemed superior in the serum, but they failed to heel the ball at all well time after time. \~le did not score again before half time, and the score stood 7-0. In the second half the School pressed considerably, though Taylors came near to our twenty-five several times, and scored towards the close of the gam' but did not convert. The School backs stopped some of the rushes very well. The halves opened up very well . Gent as usual doing hard work, and just belor' the close of time, getting through and over nicely. Barber ran very well, alld would have secured a good try once, but touch was given. The forwards sti ll seemed incapable of heeling, though they made some good rushes, in whi h Juckes, Ferguson' and Crosse were conspicuous. The game was near tlt(\ Taylors' twenty-five most of the second half. The threes played well, and held

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passes very fairly, though SharI and was unfortunately somewhat starved on the right. Best and Gent played hard and well as usual, and their fast and brilliant captain at stand-off was quite well checked. The forwards well led by Juckes were hard-working and good, but for their inability to heel; and Champion's defence was quite commendable. Team :-W. T. Champion (back); C. W. Barber, N. A. R. Potter; J. D. Watkins, E. H. Sharland (fs) ; G. E. J. Gent (Capt.) and L. W. H. Best (t's) ; T. R. Juckes, J . A. R. Ferguson, G. If. Cro",e, R. S. F. Cooper, L. W. Goldsmith, H. D. Cumberbatch, G. J. Eccles, B. W. Galpin (forwards).

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Player at Dover on October 23rd, and r~sulted in a win for the School by 2 tries (6 pts.) to tÂŁÂˇil . From the first serum onwards the School forwards secured the ball, but the game remained for some time by the middle line, though the School threes got started nicely several times. Once or twice the Dover forwards looked like pressing, but there was never cause for anxiety and their backs were well marked. Shortly before half time Witt, with a good effort, ran throngh from the region of the enemy's twenty-five line and scored fairly wide on the left, McCarthy failing to convert. Shortly afte r, Bing apparently scored on the right after a good run, but the try was not given . The forwards did not succeed in getting through very we1l in this half, but they were always superior in the scrum. Arnold's defence at full back was excellent. In the second half the game was chiefly near the Dover twenty-five, though at one time they pressed slightly. Some forward rushes were well stopped by Arnold, Evans and Goldie. The School forwards broke through much better in this half, and :l\1orris scored well, close in from a rush after a line-out. The try was unconverted. In the latter part of the game Dover scarcely ever got away, and their defence, with the exception of their kicking, was rather weak. A series of line-outs on their twenty-five brought a very good game to a close. The School halves (Lawson and Goldie) opened up the game very well. Arnold played a magnificent full back game throughout. The threes and halves, slightly slow at times, held passes well, and got going nicely several times. Evans' defence was very good . All the forwards played a very strong game; Mttrgatroyd, Gough and Straker and Robertson were often conspicuous. Team :-G. C. Arnold (back); W . R. W. McCarthy, J . E. Witt, H. G. Evans (Capt.). E. C. Bing (f's) ~ G. K . Lawson, M. W. Goldie Ws) ; G. Haward, L . G. Robertson, A. J. Morris, B. N. Murgatroyd, A. G. Ord, J. N. L. Gough, D. Osborne, F. Straker (forwards) .

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On Friday, October 3rd, the I ew Hall and the Old Hall met on the Beverley Football ground in mortal combat. The rival Halls have not met for some years, and be it to the glory of E. H. Sharland and W. R . W. McCarthy, who played togetber on the Old Hall wing, the battle ended in a crushing defeat of the New Hall, the score against them being 37-"ii. McCarthy did most of the try-gettmg, while Sharland scored twice and Stokes and Golnie once each. The Old Hall " threes, " McCarthy, Sharland, Stokes and Gatehouse were more than a match for their opponents, who were not quite what they .ought to have been; they played, however, as well as could be expected, especially Galpin, ii. The game was fast from t.he very commencement McCarthy scoring in the first few minutes.

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These races were rowed on Thursday, the 24th July. The School 1st IV . had front statiou, and with a good start drew slightly ahead at first, but our opponents managed to make up for their bad start and at the corne~ neither boat had an advantage. We did not, however, slow down on the straight, bilL drew steadily away, and finishing up well won easily. 1st Boat.-Bow, C. W. B ..ber; 2, G. F. Wood; 3, P. S. Barber (Capt.) ; Str., C. 1,. Green ; Cox, B. G. King. O.K.S.-Bow, C. 1,. N ight ingale; 2, H . D . 'I'ownend; 3, D. H. Cowie; Str., R. J uckes (Capt.); Cox, E. A. Minter. The second Boat also had front station, and with a good start drew steadil away from their opponents during the whole course. 'l'he School won easily. 2nd Boat.- Bow, A. H. ShelsweIl ; 2, R . G. Crosse; 3. '1'. R. Juekes; Str., J. A. IL . Ferguson (Capt.); Cox, E. A. Minter. O.K .S.-Bow, J. T . Sandes;- 2, G. F. Juckes; 3, A. G. Keyser; Str. , C. N Ryan (Capt.); Cox, B. G. King.

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DEBATING At a meeting of the above Society held on Saturday, September 20th, R. S. F. Cooper was elected president, G. E. J. Gent vice-president, and I,. W. Goldsmith hon. sec. W . J . Potts, G. B. Pratt and I,. W. H. D. Best were elect ed on the Committee.

It was decided to hold a debate on 'f uesday, October 21st, when G. E. J . Gent was to have proposed that .. In the event of war, airships wo uld

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SOCIETY. be full y a match for aeroplanes"; the debate was however postponed until October 28th, when the motion was defeated by 61 votes to 5. Suggestions for fut ure debates this term are" Vivisection" and" The Channel Tun nel "; other suggestions as to subjects will be welcomed by the Hon . Sec. (Signed) 1,. W. GOI.DSMI'rH, Ho". Sec .

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This term we have sustained the Sat. , Oct. I I. .. The Triangular Bandage." J. N. I ... Gough. loss of our President, but Mr . Lowndes has nobly stepped into the breach, and Sat., Oct. 25. "The depths of the Ocean." The President. has become President for 1913. Sat., Nov. 15. "The British Army." At a meeting held in the Preside nt's W. J. Potts. room on F riday, Sept. 26th, Mr. Sat., Nov. 22. "Wireless Telegraphy." A. G. D. West. Lowndes was elected President, R. J. Mowll , Hon. Sec. in the absence of Sat., Nov. 29. "Music." ... G. J. Eccles. K. C. I,ilJingst on, A. G. D. West, Lan- Sat., Dec. 6. "The Trans-Siberian Railway ... W. R. W . McCarthy. tern Operator, and W. J. Potts was elected to the Committee. This year the number of members is 145, five On Sat., Oct. 11th, J. N. Gough more than last year, which was better gave a lecture on the Triangular Bandthan all previous years. The foll owing age to a large and appreciative aud ience. is a list of Papers;He commenced by saying a little abont

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the Bandage itself and t hen gave an outline of the possible ways of hurting oneself, either by fracture, sprain, or

cut. He explained the blood system and showed how to stop bleeding. He then proceeded to demonstrate on the Secretary the va rious uses of the Triangular Bandage, showing how to put on splints, make a tourniquet, bandage any limb that had been injured, and theu he gave a demonstration

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of "Artificial respiration" both by the Sylvester and t he Schafer methods, and concluded a most interesting and instructive lecture by showing how to carry a wounded man. It is evident that the Harvey Society is g rowing in popularity, and the Secretary would be glad to hear of anyone who wishes t.o add to its popul arity by giving a lecture next term.

Mr. H. J. C. Molony has left England to ret urn to work in I ndia. H e has made a report to the Committee in which the following details are given of th e progress made. The number of names to be dealt with from 1859 is roughly 2200 ; 1256 addresses have been obtained; 841 forms have been received back and 674 orders for the Register. O.K.S. cannot be too grateful to Mr. Molony for his patriotism in under1859 Smith, Percival Dixon , Frederick Fliut, Edward Gawtberu, Edmund F. Browne, Frouk Lyon, Charles J . Purley, Charles J. Beale, BernardlA.

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taki ng the work of t he Register for nine months of his leave, and he may be congratulated on the results so far obtained . "'tie are now fortunate ill securing the services of a competent s uccesso r, MR. JOHN DEAN (K..'. 1869- 1876), CROMER HOUSE, Sou'rn CAN'l'E:RBURY, to whom all correspond ence should now be addressed . Printed below is a first list of O.K.S. of whom any informat ion , addresses, &c., will be welcomed:

1860 Arch er, H erbert R . Hedley, Frederick Prior, Richard J . Calvert, Augustus B Large, Joseph H . Delasaux, Edward A. Cannon, Stephen A. Wilson, James

1860 Lyall, Harry W. Power, D avid Robertson, Frederick A c.roasdill, William 186 1 Winter, Henry E. Martin, Stephen W. Irons, John Haycock, William 1-1

THE 1861 Haycock, Frederick A Adams, Geor~e Edwardes, Richard lL Boycott, Henry A. Kemp, Walter H . Brodribb, Arthur A. Osborne,Sydney R. Hales, Allred \V. Relton, Henry Bewsher, Alfred 1862 Rutter, Charles J. Ewins, J oseph Ledgard, Walter W arner, Edward J . R . Wiuter, George Jenkins, Alexander S. Skinner, Hercules, R. Townley, James H. Bu chanan, Charles G. Hands, Robert H. Nicholson, R obert W. 1863 B arnard , J ohn H . Dundas, George H . Martin, Alexander Gou lden, Herbert Jones, Owen P etley, Frederick Osborne, Richard l\L Chater, Henry D . Chater, Arthur W. Stewart, Charles D . Pemmell, William P. A. Bredill, Art hur E. Richardson, Richa rd l' Richardson, Charles T. 1864 Wood, Andrew G. Codley, Thomas A.

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1864 H orn, Melville 1866 Robb, Henry V. Altham, William S. Gulliver, George \VLUte, H enry C. S pring, #I\ lfred B'rallant, Francis A. Cowell, J ohn Austen, Arthur G. Bennett, Henry Lipscombe, H enr y J . J ackman, Gilbert Smi th, Algernon A. R. A. Buch anan, Theodore J. Fait hful . Reginald G. H . Barnes, H erbert Cecil Lord, Cha rles J. ,\'. Lawless, Edmllnd J . Collard, Frederick E. W . Richardson, Richard 1865 CantlOIl, Henr), S. 1867 Ashenden, Percy Dun, Edward W. H awksworth, WilliamT.M H all, Alexande r B. Mayhew, Arthur F. Astley, Charles J. D. Nash, Alexander E. Steel, J ohn W. A. R obb, D avid Goldfrap. Henry C. S. Richman, Edward Rugg, Edward P. Robson, H arry N. Rugg, Frederick G. Smith, Norman L. A. H ands, J ohn B . Thornton, Henry J . E lwin, William N Tomson, Thom as C. Pootey, J oIm Wainwright, Arthur S. R. Collard, Montagu \Vard, Arthur E. Hume, W illiam J. Welby, \Villiam Bigg, H enry A. Wells, Frank J. Walker, Arthur W. Wild, Charles G. Nash, Georlie F. Woods, Alfred Moxon, Wi liam 1868 Barnes, J ersey Anderson, Joseph E . Brewer, William S. 1866 Ash, Henry F air, Alexander W. Collard, Percy W. Fair, George A. Commins, Charles A. Foster, Richard S. S. Corfield, Cou)'nghamW.G . H ooley, Arthu r Henderson, Everard H. HUlllC, George D. Hough, Charles H. Maudson, Beresford F. H Mating, Robert W. Morris, Frederick W. Mount, Walter Petl1lan, R obert Pelllell, Edgar D.

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CANADIAN GREEN COURT,

AL'l'A, CANADA.

Dear School, This is the first time that I have ever taken up the pen or rather sat at this typewriter to tell yon any scraps of news that this may contain. It is usual I believe (from how the others write) to give you some sort of a description of any OX.S. that are in the neighbourhood. Well, Methuen is still around here and I seem to hear it gently noised around that he is likely to get married this year. The last time I was in Edmonton I ran across C. Merrett, he is ill the Bank of Montreal there. C. C. Reay was down here for our celebrations on the first. Phil Hawkes is still going strong and n ght here all the time. Wilfred is out at Killam Alta just now. H. Baly (late Master) seems to keep fit with the strenuous business life, I am along aside of him all the time to help him. The country is looking fine up here now and is getting settled up fast . We have built a Church here now and have fortnightly Services: we are hoping to get the Church finished off a little more this fall before the cold weather catebes UR. But at

LETTER. present we are pretty short of funds ; we are greatly in hopes that we may get some of you fellows interested in it and give us a hand. You know that the Archbishop's Western Canada fund supplies this district with a Clergyman and a Layman, for which we are all most grateful. Now the people here have subscribed practically $250, and people in the old country about $75. We have the shell of the Church up, and a ll the labour up to the present has been voluntarily given. It was the fastest erection I saw go up. for they started on it on the 24th May, a Friday, and the next Sunday week we held our first Service in it. We should have another $200 to get tbc Church fixed up good and warm for this winter, and I thought that I would take this opportunity of appeali I1g through the Cant1l.arian, for I do rccl that there are still a few who will read these lines that would like to help t1 ~ few O.K.S. out here with snch a fill(' object. Subscriptions should be selll to me here, and any donations wi ll I (. most welcome. We are expecting R. B. Wi lls.." , O.K.S., up here to take Service 011 lhtÂˇ first Sunday in August. He was up here three years ago, and I expect III' will be astounded with the cha11';' III the country.

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We are hoping to get the School rUl111111g for the next t erm, which com-

mences in the middle of August. The bllllding should be finished this week. . The railroad are constructing a hne through here to the Peace River Country, nearly all the grading and getting the land levelled off for the steel is completed, but we do not expect the steel here for a year yet, as there are quite a number of bridges to put in.

I expect that there are quite a number of you that may not know how this place" Green Court" originated. Well, I will explain as it may make YOlt take more interest in 11S I hope. In August, 1907, Mr. H. Bayly, who was a Master at King's School up to that time, decided to give up teachmg and try the pioneering life. He sailed from Liverpool with two other fellows named S. Clayton and C. Dunlop for Canada. When they arrived they went down to Abernethy to pick up Phil Hawkes who had been out some time on a farm there. And the four of them started out for Edmontoll.

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They then wanted to get to the much talked of Peace River Country, but when they travelled for something like a fortnight over practically no roads at all, and having to cut quite a lot of trail themselves, they pulled in here by the side of the river and pitcbed the tent. It was then September and the mosquitoes were fierce. they then decided to take up land right here in the wilderness, and they called it Green Court after the Green Court at School. In those days the nearest Post Office was 60 miles away, now we have our own. You can now get to Edmonton in a day in the Winter, if you really want to hurry. and three in the summer, and who knows but what it may be a question of hours this time next summer. I came out here in the following May, 1908, and have never yet been able to take myself away from here yet. I hope that 1915 will see me in the old country for a visit. Yours truly, N. E. BRESSEY,O.K.S.

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OXON: CANTUAR: S.D.P. or in ' remains and thinks hard about Philother words:osophy; he is a man of talent; how else, when pianoforte combines with Dear School, semaphore to amuse his moments of I am persuaded that it is a glorious relaxation? G. H. Claypole also finds tradition that sends you this perennial a certain fascination in books and is message and that I write in a halo of a secretary (unpaid and overworked) ; renown and all that. So let us to he was once useful (dJCP111lâ&#x201A;ŹtTl'Âˇ) to sober facts. As for R . M. Gent, who P. B. Cottrell, of Worcester who suris keeping a fifth year for the benefit vived assassination in the Balkans to of Egypt and its Civil Service,-he row in the trial eight. Now he coaches has done many wonderful things, been freshmen in shorts and tubs; he is beaten at golf by the worst player in eloCluent at it. R. E. C. 'Smith, the Oxford, (no that was J. C. Page), ad- Colt., Keble, I saw on a bicycle, bravevertised as referee in two matches at ly dight in ......... was it an O.K.S. the same time, supported at Trinity blazer ? J. C. Page, having added by a brother, and lots more. He is the Par West to his other conquests, our doyen" or spiritual father now studies theology and is a hereticthat Adams has become a pedagogue. (no connection: Keble heretics are n Talking of B.A.'s reminds me I saw sect of cricketers). Go and have ten Boultbee (T.E.M.) of Merton in a with him; it is good. flowing gown, sailing along the Corn. R. Crowley maintains the falllil Then there is A. J. Lush, of Keble, who has become a Sergeant in the Corps- tradition: he is rowing very seriously, notable man-and all these wonderful and as far as I know behaving well. people who play rugger ;- R. C. Cum.- So is R. K. Pagett, a vigorous s upportCI berbatch, plumpest and heartiest ever, of the O.T.C. I see him sometimes Ilt and a kicker of goals in the Trial Match, a lecture, trying to look as though II(' God bless him, and C. E . A. Pullan, liked it. Pursuing your way down til l' from Oriel, who was desperately vigorous in the Freshers. They both Turl, you might find C. II. Battis Olll!;, ', represent the Varsity 'A,' quite an historian, who digs in Holywell /tntl exclusive club. St. Johu's mourns listeus to the roebuck neighing ill M"~ Adams and Kettlewell, departed to dalen Park. That sounds rO .l1 ll11l \ the ends of the .world; Galpin, C.J., but isn't true. I thought of it 1,,,1 tf

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term. Now he has moved. At St. Edmund's Hall one meets N. E. Ashenden, another strenuously-minded person who figures in Trial Eights . A. J . Partridge, who will be a brilliant man one day and looks like one now, and S. J. F. Maiden, a lost lamb who finds a joy in all things and is delightful to look upon, because of his aesthetic coiffure. D. Hussey, C.C.C., is fast becoming a connoisseur, but I distrust his devotion to Wagner. F. J.. Goad looks pale and a poet; perhaps it is owing to HOllour Mods. L. L. Foster has become a veteran' I don't know why I say that, but h~ has that kind of look. D. J. N. Lee is shortly publishing a new Veda in the

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better kind of Sanskrit from Wadham. I saw him mediating on it at Iffiey Road last week. E. A. Squire has lost his patiner in life, K. V. Dodgson, but possesses an autowwheel; he was ever a cunning soul. I don't understand W. D. Glyn. He is at Pemmy or should be, but doesn't seem to be,elusive one. I don't know anything interesting about anyone else so if haven't said it you'll know its my fault, not theirs. Chastise Eastbourne as you did Dovel', 0 School, and we shall have to admit you are not so decadent as we flatter ourselves you must be. O.K.S . OXON.

CORRESPONDENCE. N.H.-TIl8 Editors dscli1's to accept any responsibility tomlscted with the opi1Jiolls of their COYY8S pOtule1~ts. Name and address 1IIust always be given, not necessarily for publication, Personaliti8s will i1Jvolvc certain rejection. Letters but as a guaYa'lttse of !Jood faith. should be wYitten on ous side of the paper only.

NATIONA L APPEAL '1'0 PUBLIC SCHOOL AND UNI VERSITY MEN.

ll11mber of Meetings to be held in different parts of the couutry on November 5th?

To the Editors of" 'l'I-IIt CA N'l'UARIAN." Dear Sirs, May we briefly pllt before your readers the formation of the Cavendish Association and its inauguration by a

The Cavendish Club was formed in January, 1912, as the outcome of a great Meeting held in the Queen's Hall in Coronation Week, with the object of combining with a Social Club an organization for Social Service. The

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success of the Club has been so striking that it has been decided to extend the work and to form for similar purposes the Cavendish Associatio n, with headquarters in I~Ol1doll and local Centres throughout the Country. Like the Cavendish Club the main object of the Association will be to offer and provide Social work for men of Public School and University type willing so to employ their leisure time, and to bear witness to the Christian Spirit as the motive force of all true service. The need for such service is very real, and the variety of opportunities is so great that there is plenty of work to suit men of all ages, interests and preferences. \ÂĽhether as members of Public Bodies and Committees, or as workers among School-children and boys, a great cry is going up all over the country for men of character and education to help and to lead. However little leisure a man may have, there are few who could not help in some way or other, and often a man can give the most useful service within the limits of his own profession. The promoters of the Association feel very strongly that the movement depends for its success largely upon the co~operation of the younger men in the Public Schools and Universities and we, therefore, venture to call the attention of your readers to the various Meetings on November 5th. Meetings will be held at :-Bristol, Cambridge, Exeter, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Sheffield,

Stoke-on-Trent and York. A Meeting will also be held in London by the Cavendish Club at the Queens' Hall. Among others the following have promised to speak :--The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of York, the Prime :Ministel', the Duke of Devonshire, the Duke of Portland, Marquis of Salisbury, Earl of Shaftesbury, Earl Fortescue, Earl Grey, Earl of Selborne, Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck, M.P., Lord Hugh Cecil, M.P., the Bishop of London, the Bishop of Birmingham, Lord Methuen, Sir Edward Grey, Bart., M.P., Right Hon. G. W. E. Russell Sir Arthur Haworth, Bart, M.P., Si; George Askwith, Sir Oliver Lodge, the Headmaster of Repton (Rev. W . Temple), Mr. J. Heron Eccles, Mr. Walter Ha nsell, Mr. I.esHe Johnston, Mr. Alexander Paterson, Mr. C. E. B. Russell. It is thought, that while there is no lack of sympathy among the educated classes in England nor any reluctance to serve when opportunity is apparent, yet there is a lack of proper organiza tion and machinery by which those willing may be helped to serve; alld this organization and machinery it is the hope of the Cavendish Associatioll to supply. \~lhile the Association exists ill no way to compete with School Missiolls and Settlement s,. but rather to assist them by every means in its power. y t there are many Public School mell who for reasons of locality or other reasons cannot serve their Seh 01

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Missions, but would be glad to do what they could in their own spheres. Yours faithfully, DEVONSHIRE.

SELBORNE .

To the Editors of"

THE CAN'l'UARIAN."

Dear Sirs, . May I peu a strong protest against what may be considered a very far~ reaching violation of the traditions of Speech Day. Would you believe it, Sirs, one of the actors in the French . Speech last snmmer presumed so far to essay an alteration in his physiognomy, as to cause the adherence to his upper lip of russet moustachios? You may bave thought it was a natural growth, so well did the glutinous matte r perform its function, but believe me it was not; nay rather, the performe; seemed to experience no shame itt this wanton piece of deception, for with my own eyes I witnessed his degradation. What next, Sirs? I do not complain of the actor, for he knew not his crime, but it is the principle of the thing to which all the alumni must take exception. Where will it end Sirs? Why was not Bardolph th~ tipster provided with a ruddy probosClS? \Vhere was the embonpoint of Ancient Pistol? You take too much upon you, ye babblers of Romance!

With apologies, etc., Yours, CONSERVATIVE.

To the Editors of"

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Dear Sirs, . Having made various unsuccessful attempts to write a faintly humorous letter, I am now determined to state bluntly the plain truth. Surely a two-day O.K.S. cricket match could be arranged in coming years? The match has been shortened to a sinaie day affair since 1909- Camp, I belie~e, belllg the alleged cause,-but there is no real reason for snch an interference is there? r..,ast term's effort was not inspiring. Of course, we were a bad side, who fielded as only O. K.S . can field, and who had in your humble carper a mere" passenger," but I really belIeve the poor attendance and general air of despondency were more to blame. A t wo day match would change this; there would be a better side to oppose the School, and cousequently better cncket, a,nd more opportunity for it. YOH see, 111 the event of a 2nd inninas last July we might have made a bett~r show at the next attempt; a few boys from the School might have turned up ; the weather might have improved' G. E. J. Gent might have made a doubl~ century, etc., etc, This is not all my own idea, though a clever one. Many O.K.S. who were down here said likewise, and I know that I shall very probably lay myself open to much vile abuse! I don't suppose I was very inspiring myself with a borrowed bat and a man to run- (he got 6d. for it)-but I promise to efface myself entirely in 1914, if you' ll arrange that second day's play. Yours, etc., G. F . HOWELI,.

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To Ihe Edilors of "THE CANTUARIAN." Dear Sirs, Would it not be possible to make the appearance of the Record XV. Shield more attractive? At present the lettering on it is not nearly as clear as that on the other shields, whereas it should be much clearer. Yours truly, JIM NASIUM. [We entirely agree. Might we suggest gold lettering on a red shield? or some such bright colour. BOD. CAN't.)

To the Editors oJ" THE CAN'l'UARIAN," Dear Sirs, Might I express a hope that the Debating Society will provide the School these next two tenns with a fuller and more attractive programme than it did last year. One cannot expect the School to possess orators nuless its members are afforded ample opportnnities of practising their skill, and unless they have sensible subjects to talk about. I remain, Yours truly, CONSTANT ATTENDANT.

To the Editors of " THE CANTUARIAN." Dear Sirs, Would it not be advisable to provide Carbolic Soap, throughout the School in order that Scrum-Pox might be avoided. I am, yours truly, A. W. ASHER.

To the Editors of" THE CANTUARIAN." Domini dignissimi, At the beginning of this term an official of the School made me blush by asking my services for the choir. The choir were already twice as many as last term, and so I replied, it la M.P., in the negative. Sunday Evening came, Sir, the new organ sang to the touch of the initiated; they came forth by their tens and their fifties, the choir, young men and maidens, old men and children; yea they fought for places round the Loving One, the new Organ. We have thus got them seated, which is the first duty in dealing with a choir, but the second duty failed badly, i .e., the duty of inducing them to sing. 'l'he basses made as loud a noise as they dare, the tenors now and then lifted up their voices, but the trebles, no, not a sound. There were rows of them, mark you; as far as the eye could scan, there was nothing but trebles. I well remember one note, a medium high one, which even I could reach, and not only conld, but did, and hung on there, Sir, until my voice was returned to me, alone and solitary, by the grenl shadow, and I realised I was the oll ly oue who durst essay it, and rang ofT. What is the use of having all th oR~ mummies there? One does not exp l the School to sing; but the price of a ~urplice is surely a song. I kll o"v this is a universal complaint, rev 1'(Âˇd Sires, and hope yOll will give it lll~' publicity it deserves. Yours, PHILOMJU,

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CANTUARIAN. DECEMBER.

1913.

No. 18.

EDIT O RIAL. We must apologise for sinking once more to the level of the half-penny press, but we plead quality instead of quantity in this volume. It rings with the paean of victory, and from its pages the note of triumph never dies-save once! when" comes the Fury with the abhorred shears and snips the thin SpUll thread." All K.S. and O.K.S. will be very sorry t o hear of NIr. Evalls' retirement ; his kindly help and interest will be missed in every department of the School, in work, in cricket and in concerts. VIe can but wish hiin here good luck; good friends he will find, wherever his sphere of duty lies ; and those he leaves behind will have this consolation, that they have a tried friend in his successor, 'M r. Poole, under whom the traditions of Holme House are not likely to burn less brightly. Meanwhile we are bringing to a close a highly successful term. The XV. are riva11ing Cumberbatch's select record- we can't hope to say more. The

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O.T.C. is gathering in remarkable numbers, and with all respect to its critic in the correspondence colum ns is flouri shing. Vtle have several " Schol-hullters " at both 'Varsities; we trust they may be in at the ki lJ. For the rest cast an eye over what follows, and see, reader, see how Pinsent, tried of the Insurance Act now affects D owning Street while J uckes and Gardn er" Pack" is all we can think of to sound like" Act," and we almost ca lled Gardner "Petite, " which has its gen ius ; however we hesitate to complete them, for fear the high poetic standard set in the first two lines should be in any way lowered . -

FOO T BALL . LIST KI NG'S

SCHOOL

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MATCHES. WYE

COLLEGE.

Played 011 Cullen's Oll Tuesday. Nov. 4th, this match resulted in an easy win for the School by 3 goals 6 t ries (33 points) to I goal 1 try (8 points) . After t he first few minutes' play, which was mostly iu our opponents' " 25." Witt obtained the ball, charged through several of the vVye serum, leapt over another man and scored a try- unconverted. Best scored shortly after, and Juckes converted; but Vvye then carried the game clown the field and ran over 011 the extreme right, the try being converted by a magn ificent ki ck. Before halftime Gent had scored a t ry-converted by .T uckes- off a nice pass from Best, a nd Best, who was at the top of his form, had also added another 3 points to t he score, which was then 16- 5. Shortly aft er Barber, whose handing-off was very vigoro us, and Gent both scored, and a pretty bout of passing between Sharland and Gent enabled the latter to get over again ; \;Vatkins just failed to convert. For some time, however, Vlye managed to keep our defence fairly busy, but eventually the game came back to their line, and \Vatkins, receiving a good

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pass from Gent, got a try, converted by Gent. Our opponents now made a supreme effort. and after a good bit of loose play in our" 25." managed to get in. thus bringing the scoring to a close.

. The forwards played a good game, getting the ball out fai rly qnickly, but their play was rather loose at times. The threes played bett er t han usual but the tackling left something to be desired. ' School Team :- W. T . Champion; C. W. Barber, J . E. Witt, J. D . Watkins, E. H. Sharland, G. E. J. Gent, L. W . H: D. Best, '1'. R. Juckes, J. A. R. Fergusou, H. D. Cumberbatch, G. H. Crosse, R S. F. Cooper, L. W. Goldsmith, G. T. Eccles,"B. W. Galpin.

KING'S

SCHOOL

DOVER

COU,EGE.

Played at Dover on November 15th, resulting ina victory for the School by 2 goals 3 tries (19 pts.) to I try (3 pts.) From the kick off play was even for some time. being chiefly confined to the forwards. The ball was then forced down to the Dover " 25 .. where Dover were penalized; the attempt at goal however failed. The School then got the upper hand and two t ries followed, the first :hrough Gent, the second after some passing, by the forwards, t hrough Crosse. rhe second of these was convertecl. More forwa rd play and the School were again over, Gent scoring. From now till halfÂˇtime the School pressed continuously, but just before the whistle, a Dover ! broke away and passed to Theuillier who made good use of his speed to score between the posts. The kick failed. In the second half the Dover forwards played considerably better and the School serum being for a time rather ragged. Dover pressed and several times looked like scoring. Ten minutes from the end however the School forwards p~l11 ed themselves together and Gent scored two more t ries, in the process showing huuself capable of extraordinary elongation, combined with magnificent dash. The last try was converted by Barber with a good ki ck. We found Dover in this match a very different side fro m what they were before, the improvement being very marked in the serum and behind . The School 1's showed a remarkable inability to deal with anything in the shape of a pass, but it must be sald that generally nothmg m the shape of a pass was given. Gent was magnificent. The forwards were for a long time ragged, but towards the end showed their real form. Arnold played a plncky game at back, but showed some nervousness at first. .

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School Team :-G. C. Arnold ; C. W. Barber. J . E. Witt, J . D. Watkins, N. A. R. Potter; G. E. J. Gent, L. W. H. D. Best ; '1'. R. JttCkes, J.A. R.Ferguson H. D. Cumberbatch, G. H. Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper, G. L. Eccles, B. W. Galpin G. B. Pratt.

KING'S

SCHOOL

7".

EASTBOURNE

COLLEGE.

Played on Cullen's, Tuesday, Nov. 18th. An excellent game and win for the School by I goal and 4 tries (17 points) t o nil. Our opponents won the toss and elected to play with the wind, which was blowing very strongly down the field. The School forwards started off well and rnshed the baU up the field , but some good Âˇkicking by the Eastbourne backs brought the ga me back to our " 25 ." Our forwards, however, gradually gai ned ground, and made an opening for Barber who received a nice pass from Gent and ran in on the left wing; the try was unconverted. 'rhe game several times approached our opponents' line, but there was no more scoring before half-time. After that, however, the School had the advantage of a strong wind behind them, and Gent proceeded to score twi ce in his usual indefatigable manner, ably seconded"by Best; one try was converted by Gent. Some loose passing among Ollr bncJ<s spoilt the chance of some scoring shortly afte r, but the opposing backs could not succeed in tackling Gent, and '~latkins, taking a pass from him just by the line, scored an unco1lverted try . The Eastbourne forwa rds, however, who played an excellent game, were not in the least disheartened by their want of success, and with some determined rushes carried the ball nearly to our goal-line; but they were not supported well enough by the backs, who did not work together satisfactorily, and there was no scoring. Just before time Best brought the score up:to 17 by slipping over the line after a 5 yards scrum. Towards the end of the game the School were unfortunate in losing Champion, who retired hurt after a faultless display at full back.

The School XV., especially the forwards, who had most of the play, and the halves, are to be congratulated on winning a good hard game against a good team, and thus putting a satisfactory ending to our School matches. School Team :-W. T . Champion; C. W. Barber, J. E. Witt, J. D. Watkills, E. H. Sharland ; G. E. J. Ge nt, L. W. H . D. Best; T. R. Juckes, J . A. R. Fergt! son, H. D. Cumberbatch, G. H. Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper, L. W. Goldsmith, G. J. Eccles, B. W. Galpin.

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WYE

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COLI,EGE.

Played at \~'ye on November 20th. An exciting game resulted 111 a win for the School by I goal 1 try (8 pts.) to a try (3 pts.) Wye College is always a much more difficult team to beat at home than away, and th is match served to emphasize this fact . From the start play was very even, neither side being able to open up the game much, and it was nearly a quarter of an hour before the School forwards to?k t he ball up the field, an d sent Barber over fo r a try 011 t he left wing. After thiS play was still very even, \Vye being rather inclined to press, and some dangerous rushes were only stopped by the good defence of the backs. A marked feature of the play was the inability of the three-quarters on both sides to hold passes, t he School line being particular offenders; had all the opportunities b.een taken, there must have been heavy scoring in this half, but as it was, halftune came with no points added . Afterwards the School started off with a rush, b,ut the superior weight of the \Vye " scrum " carried the baU back and the home SIde pressed pretty consistently; the School broke away, and were on their opponents' 25, when Johnson, the Wye scrum half, secured the ball, and scored ~!ter ~ cl ev~r run , being well brought dowll by \ÂˇVatkins just over the line. lhe klck faIled, and as Wye continued to press, things were looking bad for the School. The pressure was relieved however by a free-kick, which took the ball to the other end. A" scrum " followed on t he Wye 25, and Ge nt got the ball and scored a magnificent try between the posts, cOllverting it himself. . The School forwards were up against a heavy pack and were rather ragged III the" scrums," but they played up well in the loose, and Juckes was in splendid form. The three-quarters lost numerous chances by being unable to take their p~sses, and it was only the redeeming feature of a good defence that prevented dIsaster. Ge nt a nd Best played with great dash, Gent's try being a fine piece . of work, and Arnold, though nervous, put up a good show at full-back. School 'ream :- G. C. Arnold; C. W. Barber, J. E. Witt, J. D. Watkins, E . H. Sharland ; G. E. J. Gent, L. W. H. D . Best; T. R. Juckes, J. A. R. Ferguson, H . D. Cumberbatch, G. H. Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper, L . W. Goldsmith, G. J. Eccles, B. W. Galpin.

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SCHOOL

TONBRIDGE

TOWN.

Played at Canterbury 011 Thursday, November 27th, and won by the School by 4 goals 4 tries (32 pts.) to nil. The School have every reason to be satisfied

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with an excellent performance, as the whole side played with great dash, and pressed almost from start to finish; the forwards controlled the ball well, and the three-quarters made good use of their numerous opportunities. From the kick-off the School pressed almost at once and after one or two scrums Gent secnred the ball near the half-way line, and scored between the posts after a magnificent, swerving run, Barber converting the try. The Town were never comfortable, and their tackling was not good enough to keep out the School backs, of whom Gent and Barber were practically irresistible. The next two tries were scored by Barber 0 11 the left wing after good rUllS, the former in particular being a gr.e at effort, secured with the help of an efficient hand-off. The scoring was continued by Crosse who ran in from a pass by Best, and concluded for the first half by Gent, who again scored between the posts for Barber to convert. l'he score at half-time was 19-11. il.

In the second half t he School took matters rather easier but scored 3 times none the less. The first two tries were scored by Barber and Sharland respectively and both were converted. After this Tonbridge played up better, and on two occasions looked fairly dangerous, but the School defence never faltered, Arnold tackling fearlessly at full-back. T owards the end it got very dark, and it was difficult to see the ball, but Gent scored again far out on the left, and a good kick by Barber just failed to convert. At the end the School were pressing hard but there was no further scoring. The School side put lip a very creditable show, though their opponents were not at full strength. The forwards in spite of the absence of Juckes and Cumberbatch never lost control o[ the game, and Ferguson proved an excellent leader; Gent reached his usual standard of excellence and Best was also very good. The form of the" threes" was astonishingly good; Barber and Watkins ran with great determination, and all held their passes well, though Witt might perhaps have utilised his neighbours more. Arnold's defence was quite faultless. School Team :- G. C. Arnold; C. W. Barber, J. E. Witt, J. D. Watkins. E. H. Sharland; G. E. J. Gent, L. W. H . D. Best; J. A. R. Ferguson, G. H. Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper, L. W. Goldsmith, G. J. Eccles, B. W. Galpin, A. J. Morris, B. N. Murgatroyd.

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SCHOOL

2ND

XV.

MR.

PRA'Ivt'S

XV.

Played on Blore's Piece on October 28th; the match resulted in a win the visitors by 2 goals 5 tries (25 pts.) to I goal 2 tries (II pts.)

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For the first quarter of an hour the visitors pressed consistently. and scored three times, one try being converted; then, however, the School woke up and played really well till the end of the first half. 'fries were scored by Witt, McCarthy, and Morris, and for a time the School were aU over their opponents; at half-time the score was 11 all. After the interval the School pressed for a short time, but could not score, and gradually the weight began to tell. The School defence went rather to pieces and four trie!'; were scored by our opponents, one goal resulting. Towards the end the School rallied, but could not score again. Apart from their display in the first half, the School were disappointing; the forwards were outweighted, but played quite hard; the backs showed an inahility to tackle effecti vely, and hardly made full use of their opportunities. School 'ream :- G. C. Arnold; E. C. Bing, J. E. Witt, W. R. W. McCarthy, N. A. R . P otter ; G. K. Lawsoll. M. W. Goldie; L. G. Roberston, A. J. Morris, G. Haward, B. N. MllIgatroyd, A. G. Ord, D. Osborne, J. N. L. Gough, D. M. P. Slark.

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SCHOOL

2ND

XV.

v. WYE

COLLEGE

2 ND

XV.

Played at Wye on November 4th, the School losing by 4 tries to 2 goals and 2 tries (12-16). Wye had t he advantage of the wind and hill at the start, and scored in the first few minutes; a performance which they repeated not long after. Both tries were converted. The School, whose tackling was weak, rallied together more now, and managed to get the game sometimes into the enemy's twenty-five; but V\T ye scored twice again before half-time, failing to convert. Just before the end of the half Burnett was right on to the enemy's line, and but for a forward pass we should have been over.

In the second half there was a marked improvement in the School, who rallied well, and had the advantage of the hill. The game was practically entirely in the enemy's twenty-five. The forwards had some good rushes, and the backs' tackling, notab1y Gatehouse's, improved. Soon after the start, Lawson, who was playing exceedingly well throughout, got through well. This gave eucouragement, and we pressed more still. From a line out, on the enemy's line, Slark got over, and soon after Lawson repeated his previous performance. The scoring was concluded by a try from Robertson from loose play near their goal line. The backs went harder in the second half, notably Simms and Potter, who played very well throughout, though he unfortunately missed a penalty drop. Arnold's

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defence was very fair. The forwards, ably led by Morris plaÂĽed hard and well, more especially in t.he second half, and secured more than then share of the ball in the serum, though, with a few exceptions, they are still slow In gettIng round the ball . l'eam :-G. C. Arnold (back) ; F. J. Simms, N. A. R. Potter, J. F. R. Burnett, R . O. A. Gatehouse (rs) ; G. K. Lawson, M. W. Goldie (t's) ; A. J. Morris, L. G. Robertson, B. N. Mu;gatroyd, G. Haward, J. N. L . Gough, D. Osborne, A. G. Ord, D. M. P . Slark (forwards). KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XV. v. ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE. Played on Cullen's, Tuesday, Nov. 11th, this match was a welcome i nnovat~oll and resulted in an excellent. game. The School started off badly, the ball be111& rushed down to our " 20," but we shortly carried the ball up to our opponents country, where for some time it remained with every prospect of our g.ettmg o:rer. The pressure, however, was relieved by one of our opponents who dnbbled nght down to our goal where McCarthy and Arnold, who had followed hl111 half-way down the field just managed to touch the ball down. The College broke away several times after this, but some good tackling by Arnold prevented any sconng by half-time. ShOltly afte r play was resumed the enemy's right wing scored from a good run from the half-way line and the try ~as converted. \ye then carried the game down to our opponents' line and Morns scored from a line-out, but McCarthy failed to convert. The ball came out repeatedly to Sharland on the left wing, but each time he was tackled by the OppOSlllg three-quarter. During the last few minutes there was some exciting work among the f<?rwards by the College line, in which Haward, Robertson and Hyde wer~ conspIcuoUS; Burnett seemed likely to get in several times, but some bad passmg among the three-quarters threw away our chances of scoring, and the game ended with the score 5-3 against us. The School played a good game on the whole and s,bonld have scored several t imes, as half the game was by the enemy's goal-line. rhe forwards llldlVldually played excellently, but seemed to lack the sense of combination, as did also the backs in an even greater degree. The backs' passing, too, ought to .have been better, and they might have followed more the example of the College 111 the way of tackling, which was extremely good.

School Team :- G. C. Arnold; . A. R. Potter, J. F. R. Burnett, W. R . W. McCarthy, F. J. Simms; G. K. Lawson, M. W. Goldie; A. J. Morris, B. N. Murgatroyd, L. G. Robertson, G. Haward, E. F. Hyde, D. Osborne, A. G. Ord. D. lvI. P. Slark.

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KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XV. v. DOVER COLLEGE 2ND XV. On Nov. 15th we lVere visited by Dover College 2nd XV. Immediately after the kickÂˇ off the School pressed, and Robertson got over, but McCarthy failed to convert from a difficult angle. Dover succeeded in carrying the ball up to the half-way line and then Lawson with a good run, scored on the left, and McCarthy just hit the bar with a good kick. The School continued to press, but the ball was touched down, and at last McCarthy scored but failed to convert; and a few minutes later the ball being kicked over the line, l\'1orris touched it down, but failed to convert. The School continued to press and finally McCarthy scored after a good IUll on his own, but failed again to convert. rVlcCarthy soon scored again and converted, and half-time came with the score 20 nil in Qur favour. I n the second half the School immediately pressed and McCarthy just failed to convert his own try. The College then pressed for some time in our half and finally scored, but the kick failed. Dover continued to press, but at last SharI and ran in for us, and l\'IcCarthy having failed to convert, the School finished winners by 26 points to three. The School played very well indeed in spite of the fact that after the first 10 minutes Burnett had to retire with a broken arm. McCarthy, Lawson, Robertson, Morris and Hyde were the most noticeable, but all played well and thoroughly deserved to wiu. If all the goals had been kicked, the score would have been 40, but allowance must be made for the extremely hard game that McCarthy played throughout. Team :-L. H. Thomas; E. H. Sharland, W. R. W. McCarthy, H. G. Evans, F . J. Simms; G. K. Lawson, J. F . R . Burnett; A. J. Morris, B. N. Murgatroyd, L . G. Robertson, G. Haward, E. F. Hyde, A. G. Ord, D. Osborne, D. M. P. Slark.

KI NG'S SCHOOL 2ND XV. v. WYE COLLEGE 2ND XV. On Thursday, Nov. 20th we were visited by Wye 2nd XV. We were not at full strength, but the School played pluckily against a heavy side. Wye pressed from the start, and after a little while scored, owing to the uncertain 'Passing of the School backs, and a goal was kicked. Soon afterwards a Wye man got away and ran nearly half way down the field and was never near being tackled, a goal was kicked. Soon the School were pressing and nearly scored, but Wye managed to get the ball away and finally scored through a poor piece of tackling by some

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of the School backs, and a goal resulted. Then much the same sort of thi ng happened again, but towards t he end of the first half the School improved considerably. III the second half the School pressed continuously at t he start and in spite of Wye's good defence McCarthy at last scored between t he posts but failed to convert. Soon afterwards McCarthy again scored by dribbling over the line, but failed with a good kick. A Wye mall then got clean away from a line out and scored, and the kick failed. Soon afterwards the whistle went leaving Wye the winners by 21 points to 6. The School played very well, ill the second half especially, a nd Pratt, Ord, Goldie, Lawson, McCarthy and Haward were especially noticeable, but the whole side worked well, and perhaps deserved more success than they actually had. Team :- 1.. H. Thomas; N. A. R . Potter, W. R . W. McCarthy, H . G. Evans, F. J . Simms; G. K. Lawson, M. W . Goldie, G. B. Pratt, A. J. Morris, B. N. Murgatroyd, L. G. Robertson, G. H award, A. G. Ord , E. F . Hyde, D. M. P. Slark.

SCHOOL N E WS . We congratul ate the following on getting t heir colours afte r the Wye match on Nove nber 4th :- l st XV.: L. W . H. D . Best, H. D. Cumberbatcb, G. H. Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper and C. W. Barber. 2nd XV.' W. T. Champion, J. D. Watkins, N. A. R. Potter, G. J. Eccles, B. W. Galpin, G. K. L awson, G. C. Arnold, A. J. Morris, B. N. Murgatroyd, L . G. R obertson, G. Haward and E. H . Sharl and.

And the following on getting t hem afte r the Tonbridge Town match on November 27th :- Ist XV.: G. J.

Eccles, L . W. Goldsmith, W. T. Champion, B. W. Galpin, J. D. Watkins, J. E. Witt, E. H. Sharland. 2nd XV. : A. G. Ord , E. F. H yde, D. M. P. Slark, W. R. W. McCarthy, M. W . Goldie, and F. J. Simms.

••• On .November 21st the School were entertained by a most interesting lecture on .. Montenegro as I saw it .. by Rev. T. Norgate. The lecture described humorously a journey he had taken on a government errand to Montenegro and Albania, and delighted

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the audience with some of his adventures. His knowledge of t he country was remarkable.

Martlel,; in the final after an exciting finish.

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The Archbishop's Visitation has been arranged to t ake place on Monday, December 15th, at 12 o'clock .

We apologise for the accldental omission in the last number of the Cant1£arian, of the results of the Tutor Set cricket shields. The Senior Shield was won easily by the Martlets whose stiffest game was against the H~ro ns in the semi-final. The Junior Shield was won by the Swallows, who beat the

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We much regret to announce that the Rev. L. H. Evans is leaving the school this term, having accepted the Iiving of Goodnestone. H e will be very much missed by everyone.

A CADET'S ACCOUNT OF CAMP. In. wri~ing this account I do not wish to make any attempt at humonr, but my object IS to show t hose, who did not go, what a jolly good time we had 111 Camp, and to make ~ public acknowledgement of certain facts. We were only 60 odd strong, but we had a magnificent ti me and we all enj oyed ourselves l.n our own way, which is something. In the first place I should like to take thIs opportunity of voicing the opinion of the rank and file of the Corps wIth regard to " the old man " as he delights to call himself. We expected to mls~ hun and we do. miss hun, and I hope that, when this meets his eye, he will realize that the lo~s IS not by any means entirely on his side, and that it is to the great regret of aU m the o.'1'.e that he has had to resign his position as C.O. As regards Camp itself; We arrived very dnsty in the afternoon and had some tea and secnred bedding, etc., in the absence of our Commanding Officer. He turned up later, and it was discovered that his tent was to be three lines away, However owing to the courtesy of certain other officers he was able to have a tent ~n our own line~, We nsed to get up in the mornings at 6, and after a ~o n g ~orm,ng, and sometllnes also a short afternoon's parade, we l1sed to have a Joll y ,time 111 t.he evening at the sing song, or watching the Boxing, or perhaps a certain cadet In our li nes doing trick feats, (electri" lighting by Mowll). Then we .retIred to b ~d about ten o'clock feeling quite worn out and slept soundly untIl the follow111g morning.

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With regard to our doing!'" as an individual contingent. we did not do at all badly. We put up a very fine game against Eastbourne in a fiel~ where s~oring was almost impossible, the fact of drawing the match being du~ to the sIze of the ground and not to the poo r play of the School representatives, who were qUlte up to form. 'l'he Bugling. we did not win and did not expect to, but let me say that in my humble opuuon the buglIng of our two representatives was in 110 way disÂˇ creditab le to King's School, Canterbury, everything taken in to consideration and those, who won the competition, seemed to be very good indeed. ' In the tent pi~ching c.o~petition .we distin2wshed ourselves by being second, only one mark behmd \Vhltglft, the Wllluers. 'rhe fault lay in our pitching, but we were one of the first teams to get our tent finished, and we did it well in the time. Our striking no-one could find fault with, and in this, our t ime was magnificent. The on.ly. oth~r way perhaps in which, ~part from our smartness on parade, we were ~lsbngUlshed,. was by (:H1r acrobatic performer, who, under the light of an electnc torch, provlde~ consldera~le amusement for his friends every night, and also by our representatIve at the S111g song. We were represented there I think nearly every night, and the O.T.C. should be grateful to Mr. Mowll, O:K.S., fo~ ~oing all he did for us in Camp, not only ip the preparation for Camp and in the Sl11g songs, where he was recalled 2 or 3 tunes every night, but also in the daily routine of Camp. I should also like, as a cadet, to say a word about the tent-commanders. We all know what they did and how they worked, and thougb our lines might not have been perfect, the sta ndard , and that by no means a low one in the opinion of many of those who have attended Camp before, was entirely due to the. energy. of the overworked tent command ers, who never seem to get the praise, whIch we III the ranks kn ow to be due to them. 'rhe rank and file too were not by any means discreditable, and our turn out on parade was" one of the best" to use the eXI'ression of an impartial cadet of another O.T.C. The Q.M.S. perhal's deserves specHd mentton, as also the Col.-Sgts. for their untiring work to make Camp a s uccess. To the Officers also and to the Sergt.-Major I offer in the name of the rank and file of the O.T.C. our best thanks for the way in which they all tned and succeeded 111 mak111g Camp such a success, that all enjoyed themselves thoroughly and no one more than the Cadet, who has written this account. N.B.-With rega rd to the tent pitching, I am told, that the fact t hat the tellt ~e use~ for the competition was of a different kind from the one we pract Iced WIth, acconnted largely for our failure to be top.

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O.K.S. We heartily congratulate R. J uckes on playing regularly for Cambridge, aud wish him the best of luck for the Varsity match.

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COllgra tulations to G. H. S. Pinsent of .the Treasury, on his appointment as Pnvate Secretary to the Prime Minister.

'.' \Ve have heard from E. G. Merrett he is in a bank in Canada, and seem~ to be enjoying life.

'." A. C. l'elfer is Captain of the ~ambridge Unive~sity Cross Country I earn; he has fimshed first for them on several occasions. W. V. Heale has also been distinguishing himself in Cross Country running.

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NEWS. Marriage. Caffin-Tugwell. October 28th at St. James's Church, Vancouver, B.C., by the Rt. Rev. The Bishop of New \V'estminster, assisted by the Rev. William Barton PriestVicar of Christ Church Cathedral Victoria, B.C., the Rev. G. F . Crawford Caffin, M.A. (O.K.S.), rector of St. Peter's, South Vancouver, · B.C., to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Lewen Tugwell, Hon. Canon of Rochester, and Mrs. Tugwell, of Vancouver, B.C. We understand that Mr. Caffin was making great progress in the work of his Hostel in Vancouver, when he had the misfortune to lose his church which recently caught fire, and wa~ burnt to the ground.

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H. D. Watson on being selected to play for the South on Saturday, Dec. 6th. Also C. G. Williamson on playing regularly for Kent.

"." We hear, on going to press, that R. J uckes has been awarded his Rugger Blue. vVe offer him our very heartiest congratul ations .

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We congratulate H. W. Cremer on obtaining a First Class Honours B.Sc. Loudon.

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The Annual O. K.S. Dinner will be held at the Monico Rest aurant, Piccadilly Circus, on Monday, J anu ary 12th, 1914, at 7.15 p.m. The Chair will be t aken by the Rev. L: H. Evans. We feel sure th at O.K.S. wlll t urn up on t his occasion in large numbers to support " 'rhe Chairman, " who, t o t he School 's great loss, is sever-

PENNY On Saturday. Nove mber 1st , a P enny Reading was held in t he P arry Lib rn ry. There was a varied and interesting collecti on of songs, and other fOTl'!1s of entertainment , and the School Joined lustily in t he choruses. \Ve venture to express t he opinion th at it we n~ with considera ble swing, and was qUI te a success. P ROG R A MME .

l. Song ... " The .Little R ed P ox " Somervell.

R . S. F . Coopcr.

2. Inst ru mental T rio (Violin . Clarionet, and P ia no) . B . W. Galpin , T . H . K eble, an d A. G. D . West .

::4. Song

... " 'f ile T rumpet er .. Mr. A. C. Lowndes .

iug his immediat e connection with it, after nearly 30 yea rs' loyal serVlce. Please reply to R. H. Latter, Esq ., Plxfield, Bromley, Kent. No ticket s are issued, but the sum of 7/-- each will be collect ed from those present at the Dinner. A L GERNON L A'lvfER ,

R. H .

BRINSLE Y- RICHARDS ,

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READING . 4. P ia uo Solo

W. L. Gibson . 5. Cha m s ..... Madame, will you walk .. The J lwior School. 6. R ecitation :Mr. R. E. Everitt. 7. Song .. Less tha n the D ust "

... ... Amy WoodJordc· Pim/l",. R. S. 1<'. Cooper. 8. Piano Solo .. . J . E. Sca ntieb llIY · 9. Port Song " Zakmi Dal " Percy God/ " ,)' The Cho ra l Societ y.

10 . Song

" T he Merma id .. C. F. W . Wait.

JRcket .. :Mr. A. G. I.ow udcs.

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On November 5th Colonel De Burgh visited the School a ncl gave a lecture on Social Servi ce, a movement st arted a few year ago and which has its headquarters at the Cavendish Club. In introducing the Colonel the H eadmaster said that in ad dition t o being an active member of the .C3: ven Âˇ dish Club, he was d ep utyÂˇco mnl1 ss\o ~l e r of Boy Scouts. H e went o n to pomt out t hat in t he case of the School the Canterbury Club in Bermo ndsey was a step in th e direction of t he object s of t he Cavendish Club of whlch he would then ask Colonel D e Burgh t o speak . (Applause) . The Colonel commenced in a very humble strain by saying t hat all over the country distinguished men were lecturing on the same subj ect , about which he was going to try and say a fe w words, and th at since it was Gu y F awkes day, he likened t he p rincipal speakers to rocket s and t he lesser ones to squibs ; he himself belonged to t he lesse r class, he said. H e went on to say t he message he had t o give was " Wake up, think and p ass it on ."

H e ex pected that it would be a matter of surprise to his hearers t hat it should be necessary to speak to members of Public Schools about waking u p, but it was necessary as much was expect ed of them, because of the advantages that have been given them. 'l'he great cry to-d ay was for leaders ; the people are saying" you led us at Crecy and Agincourt, lead us now " ; he added t hat the Public School men of t o-day were successors of K ing Art hur's Knights. H e then asked a qu esti on, " H ave any of yo u eve r conside red the d efinition of a ge ntleman." He said th at a Virginian rancher had once asked him the question and he was at first at a loss for an answer, but at lengt h said he supposed t he ~:fil1itio l1 was somethmg of thls sort: A man who is true to his word ; brave, does his duty even when he does not want to and is kee n on his life." H is great point was that of obedience' he said that a regiment was aU the better for strictness which could hardl y go too far, and that a regiment, whose discipline was slack, was never

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a good one, and he spoke fromfersonal experience. The members 0 Public Schools could learn obedience in this direction ill their O.T.C.s. of which he was pleased to say almost every Public School possessed . After expressing a hope that all Public School men would sympathise with the movement, and giving a few particulars of the Club a nd its branches, the Colonel finished up with a well known verse from Kipling:-

" If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings-nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If aU men count with YOlt , but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving miuute With sixty seC'onds' worth of distance [Ull, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it And- which is more-you'll be a Man, my SOil! "

PO ET RY. In the Parry pleasantly residing, Aptly placed for comfort to the back All the world may see three chests abidi ng, Girt with brazen hinges 'gainst attack. Long ago (the oldest may record it) There was brought the golden key that opes; And meanwhile aU around with silent plaudit, A crowd attracted stood with fear and hopes. Photographs, as far as I remember, In magnificent profusion were revealed Palaces, Cathedrals, and Canomba ! Norman Arches in an azure field. Read the legend 'Gothic Architecture," Surely quite enough to satisfy; The cases are a blessing in a lecture Spinal pains to soothe and mollify. But I reaUy do believe the donor Wasn't pampering to degenerate youth, Didn't mean the temporary owner To guard them quite so carefulIy forsooth! Nay, but let us open wide the portals And reveal the mysteries within: Once a week would satisfy us l1lorta1~ , Once a week allowed to enter in.

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ANOTHER STORY WITH ANOTHER MORAL. [ BY THE AUTHOR OF A STORY WITH A MORAL. ]

There dwelt, of yore, a man grounded in all the arts of knavery, and exceeding skilful withal as a player of practical buffooneries. He was, moreover, of an unprepossessing appearance, having but one eye and that an exceeding bad one withal; yet was he of a glib and oily tongue; a great user moreover of honeyed words, and tones, deceiving thereby many men of Bat brains,-country bumpkins and Government Officials. It came to pass that this man felt himself sick, old. decrepit and like to die. Calling together, therefore. his three trusty counsellors (his Private Secretary, his scrum-cap and his Field Service Pocket Book) he ruminated thus: " Behold! The ,vorld is about to lose one of its most efficacious humourists; therefore must it have, certes, a final display." 'l'hereon the wily knave set himself to construct an exceeding audacious piece of buffoonery. On a certain day, as was customary in that country, the whole authority of the realm-the king, his court, his wife and his Quarter-Master-Sergeantmade a visitation to a certain holy well of repute, wherein, as men said, there lay a great power of healing diseases. Whosoever should look on

the waters of this well would be cured (or would not, as the case might be). On this day, therefore, very early in the morning, even before the ringing of t he first bell. the knave came to the well; having in his right hand a dish of margarine, and in his left a few boards. With a s mile full of malignity and hideou, withal, did this rascal daub the boards with margarine, placing them simultaneously on the level of the well-mouth. On the stroke of 1100n with much blaring of trumpets, have the king in sight, and perceiving the knave afar off, ruminated thus: " Behold! This trickster, methinks, hath somewhat up his sleeve. I must keep both my eyes opeu, even to their utmost extremity." Approaching near, therefore, he said, "0 varlet, what doe~t thou here? " The cunning buffoon, assuming an exceeding excitement and agitation so that his voice trembled, and his warts and bubic1es shook, replied-" Sire, there is somewhat amiss, for the ground by yonder well, which is wont to be dryas a bone or a Sixth Form Prose is uow moist and like unto a swamp; wherefore, a sire, I have even spread foot-boards for thee and thy train, that thou mayest yet look into the depths, and enquire if aught is amiss

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with the waters of t he well. I have, noreover. risen from a bed of sickness, early in t he morni ng, to perform the same. " To this replied the monarch, "Gadzooks, fait hful friend, for thy consid eration we will reward thee, even before we look into t he waters of the well. " Wherefore the scoundrel was exceeding rejoiced, knowing that the chance of reward afterwards was small , even practically nil. "For this once, th erefore, ta ke precedence of our royal persou : go thou fi rst unto the brink of t he well, speak there t he words of wisdom, and gaze into its depths; go ! "

Perforce, therefore, the knave went, and commenced to speak the wo rds of wisdom" Benedicat nobis-" but got no further. for the margarine was exceeding slippery and covered the boards withal. vVherefore the ma n disappeared, and the waters being sacred, no man ve ntured to recover him ; and the world moreo ver being rid of a scoundrel there was a great blow- out on all sides.

MORAT..- H e who laughs last laughs best, or Hoist with his own Petard, or even Don't count y our chickens before they are hat ched.

O. T. C. On Monda y, N ov . 3rd, the Contingent was honoured with a visit of Inspecti on by Field Marshal Lord Methuen, G.C.B. , G.C.V.O., C.M.G., for whom a parade was held by special request. Lord Methuen, who was acco mpanied by His Grace the Archbishop of Cante rbury, was received in the Mint Yard with a general salute, and proceeded to inspect t he Corps . This was followed by a march past (in fo urs, owing to the smallness of the ground ava ilable) and an adva nce in review order. The Parade closed with a few words from Lord Methuen. He pointed out the increasing difficulty which the British nation is ex periencing in keeping to the front, and not dropping behind other nations in fi tness for war ; and urged upon us all our duty as citizens to help in that task. Our two chief o uties, he said, were to our God and to our country ; and one of th e ways of carrying out the latter obligation was t hrough the S. R . and '1'.1'. He concluded by expressing his satisfaction with the turn- out and drill.

A Field Day of the combined Schools of E ast Kent took place, between F olkest one and Dover, on Monday, Nov. 24. K S.C., with 'l'onbridge, Skinners'

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School, and Maidstone, represented " E ngland," under Capt. Latt er; and t he task set us was to cut the lines of communication of a small \Vhite invading fo rce, landed at Dover, with their main arm y near Faversham. . ~ith this obj ect , the "English " Army marched out from Folkestone, m te n ~ 1l1 g to proceed to Dover via ¥l est Hougham. Near this v illage, however, a \V~lte force was encountered, ano a sharp engagement took place. It is im pOSSIble to say what wou1d ha ve happened if ball-cartridge had been used, and the "Stand fast" had not been sounded ; but the White force outuumbered us considerably, and sti ll had a useful " Reserve" in hand, so it is possible th~t we might have been fo rced to retire on Folkestone without achievi ng our obj ect . General Wilson, who witnessed the operations, ex pressed himself as pleased with t he handling of the School Contingents, a nd also with t he way in which t he" E nglish" fo rce was handled . The following pro motions, etc., have been made :- '1'0 . be Cadet Officer: Col.-Sergt. Coo per. '1'0 be Lance-Corporal : P tes. Barber, Crosse, Evans, Ferguson, Galpin , i., H a ward, Keble, Robertson.

At the Oral Examination for Certificat e" A," held on Thursrlay, Nov. 25th, the following were successful :- Cpls. Potts, Wait, Witt ; L .-Cpls. Ferguson, Galpiu, i. ; Ptes. E ccles, Minter. \Ve are asked to insert the following communication : Several vaca ncies for Commissions ex ist in the 3rd (Special Reserve) Battalion The King' s Own Regiment. Candidates desirous of t aking Commissions are invited t o correspond wit h the Adjuta nt who will be glad to furnish full particulars, of which th e following are the chief :Age : Between 17 and 25 years. Probationary Training: 5 months , with li ne Battalion now stationed at D over. If in possession of Certificate" A," 5 months. Or of Certificate" B," 4 months. AnnuarTraining: 27 days. Pay: 9/3 per diem plus 2 /6 under canvas. A grant of £35 is given to Candidat es in possession of Certificate" B " in O.'l'.C. £20 ret aining fee for each yea r after completion of P robationary Training t ill attaining 35 years of age. £50 on being called up du ring an emergency. £40 Outfit Allowance, (not applicable fo r candidates for the Regular Army . H. K CLOUGH , Captain and Adj"tant. 3rd Battalion The King's Own Regiment. Lancaster.

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HARVEY On Saturday, October 25th the President gave a lecture which' was very well attended on "The Depths of the Ocean," illustrated bv lantern slides. He commenced by describing t he. voyage of H.M.S. Challenger, and vanous methods employed, of rlredging and collecting specimens from the bottom of the sea, and the apparatus used for taking soundings. Then he showed pictures of some of the fish which live in the depths of the ocean and concluded a most illterestinglecture by showing pictures of micro-organisms, which had been taken from the bottom of the sea. On Saturday, November 11th, an interesting lecture was delivered bv W . J. Potts on "'l'he History of the British Army." He began with the Roman invasion, the resu lts of which were that any military organization there might have been among the Britons d isappeared and they were an easy prey to the invad ing Anglo-Saxons. A picture of one of the latter wearing "puttees" provoked sonie hilarity. The Military system of Alfred, the chief unit of which was the " Posse camitatus" was then touched on. After noticing the Norman Conquest the lecturer passed on to the 14th century, giving a short sketch of the development of a rmour meanwhile, and

SOCIETY. pointed out the importance of the English Archer, and the development of tactics thereby-men of arms in the centre with two wings of archers. He also mentioned the method at that time of raising armies by contract. Passing rapidly over the Wars of the Roses, the cumbrous gu ns of the time were noticed and the civil war were reached, wh ich marked a great change in the enemy's constitution; during this period Cromwell's excellent model army was created and after it a standing army was Âˇ first established. Passing quickly over the next century, he mentioned the scandalous methods of recuiting and maintenance, and then showed some excellent coloured slides illustrating t he army in Colonial ex~ pansion. He spoke of the Peninsular and Crimean wars, and as time was rather short he passed rapidly over the next few years, he dealt with the Boer wa r, praising the Spirit of the Volullteers and deploring the inefficiency of the officers, and bro ught a very good lecture to a close by showing photographs of Lord Kitchener and Lord Roberts, which were enthnsiasticaUy cheered by the audience. On Saturday, November 2211(1, A. G. D. West gave a lecture on " Wireless Telegraphy." He commenced by describing the history from Hertz's

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experiments in 1850 up to the present day. He explained the conduction and induction systems of Preece in 1890, and then described the apparatus used by Maxconi when he telegraphed across the channel in 1902. He referred to the method of tuning t he electric waves sent out by stations so as to avoid external interference, and showed the various uses of \~lireless Telegraphy at

DEBATING A debate was held on Oct. 28th, in the Parry .Library when G. E. J. Gent moved that " I n the opinion of tbis HOllse, Aeroplanes are fllll y a match for Airships in war." G. E. J. Gent had a difficult case to defend, but he defended it with a speech tbat was extremely lucid and intelligible. He pointed out to the House that the next war in which Great Britain wou.1 d be engaged wo ul d probab ly be with Germany, and that in that case the sphere of action would be confined almost entirely to the North Sea. '1'his, he went on to say, would be greatly in favour of airships, as aeroplanes would not be capable of staying in the air long enough to be effective aga inst the airships which can stay in the air for 24 hours without descending. Contin uing, h e emphasized the importa nce of airships when considered as weight-carriers. It was obvious th at they were vastly snperior

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the present day. Then he described the most important stations, and the special messages which were sent out from each. He then showed slides of his own private station, which he had made himself. ÂˇMessages were received daily from Paris, and the most distant station was that of IVIadrid. The lecture was attended by a large and very interested and appreciative audience.

SOCIETY. to their smaller brethren in this respect, being able to carry greater quantities of ammunition and also having more room for the installation of powerful wireless telegraphy. The honourable mover ended his speech with a fervid appeal to Young England not to share their country's blindness. R. S. F. Cooper (Mr. President) rose and begged to oppose the motion. His speech started with (the brilliancy that is expected from the "princeps senatus, " but owing to illegal heckling, did not finish with the same remarkable splendour of words. (It may be remarked that IVIr. President, t he hononrable mover, joined as much in the illegality as did his supporters) . He proceeded to refute some of the previous speaker's remarks, particularly on the subject of the non-il1flamability of airshi ps. He went on to say that aeroplanes held a distinct advantage owing to their greater speed, and

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pointed out their utility for scouti ng purposes, emphasizing the fact that they would offer a smaller ta rget to guns than wou ld airships.

L. W. H. D. Best then rose and gave a shocking display of temper. H e wondered that anyo ne remained in the room after the speech- speecb, should he call it a speech---t hat had just been made. He complained that it had been nothing but the process of pulling the honourable mover's speech to bits. He sat down in ~ heated state of mind after discussing the uses of X rays and wireless teteÂˇ graph y on airships.

The House began to show signs that they were in favour of aeroplanes when G. B . Pratt arose, and any strong remarks from his opponents were received wit h chill y indifference. The House came down with a crash when he remarked in reply to a sally from t he Vice-President, that "airships couldn't drop t heir crews to hold them down ," He went on to say that an airship was by no means inv ulnerable although the envelope was divided in to compartments. It would be obvious t hat in the event of a bomb exploding in one of the compartments the envelope would split in to two parts and the airship would be badly crippled if not entirely destroyed . The debate was then thrown open to the audience. J. E. Witt remarked that 50 aeroplanes could be built at the cost of one airship, and that it was absurd to suppose th at 50 aeroplanes

were not more than s ufficient to settle the fate of one airship. H. Wace commented on the difficulty an airship would have in training guns on an aeroplane above it, the view being obscured by t he envelope. L. W. Goldsmith concluded the case fo r the motion. He compared Great Britain and " Great" Germany with great effect , and remarked that if anyone should know whtch was superior, Count Zeppelin shou ld , because the Kaiser said that he was the greatest man living in Europe," The speaker proceeded to sum up the arguments of his colleagues and gave it as his opinion that E ngland should follow Germany's lead and "pln mp" for airships. W. J. Potts ended t he debate with t he best speech of the evening. H e refuted the remark that Germany was plumping for airships; "Germany is not such a fool." She had well over 100 aeroplanes. H e pointed out the unstability of airships and their inability to land, and their vulnerability. If war did break out between Germany and England, English aeroplanes conld easily remain in the air long enough to fly to the No rth Sea, s mash up airships and come back aga in in safety. Bad weather would be sure to force the airships home again very soon. In his opinion aeroplanes were vastly superior. The H ouse appeared to agree with him ; for when put to the vote t he motion was lost by 6 1 votes to 5. If

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CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge,

28th November, 19 13. DEAR SCHOOL,

\\Te write under protest; this earl y demand for a letter is rather upsetting. Our letter used to be t he last contribu tion to be sent to t he press; but here we are meekl y obeying the Editor's summons. H owever we feel th at, as some one once said , silence in t his case won ld be merely brazen: so here goes.

B udd , our P at riarch, is fi our i ~d lin g at Addenbrooke's H ospit al ; he is a cheery soul. N ightinga le is up at Queen's for a fourth yea r and is teaching the foolish fresher ho w to row; Kid sol1 is learning and performs in a " crock." Townend was up for a week-end before his start for I ndia, and saw most people; the departure of him and D avid Cowie seems to leave a void. T ownshencl is up working hard for the Civil ; Andrews of the same College is us ually to be seen at the theatre. Hodgson is thri ving at. J esus ; Corpus is full of O. K. S., including Cave, who is a B.A. and demonstrates in the Labs., PaUiser, whose hair we have trodden upon, Dawbarn and Kaill play ing Rugger, Crosse rowing, and Holt flourishing (we hop"). Morris is a great man at

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Magdalene; his height is rising rapidl y. Mowl1 is ou r indefatigable Secretary and ful1 of good works; Sidebotham Primus reads H ebrew when he is not takin g constitutionals; Secundus has chucked rowing and plays Rugger for Caius II. And ta lking of RlIgger J lIckes. All congratUlations to him on his magn ifice nt play for the 'Varsity this term; we were watching him play a great ga me agai nst the Services this afternoon. Jerram is also at Pemmer, ha v ing come up under Government auspices to learn Turkish, Persian, Arabic and several other things. He spends most of his time in town arg uing with t he Foreign Office. Forsyth has been laid out all this term with a bad knee; it is rumoured that he is working. Telfer is, like" Charley's AlInt," still running ; all luck to him against Oxford in the Cross-Country. Paterson we hope is well; we saw him last with :l dog 011 the top of a motor-bus, since deceased (the dog, we mean). HOllsden is the shining light of Peterhollse; determinecl to do nothing by halves, he even shares rooms with another delightful man (this so unds paradoxical, but pardon us) ; Mason is his efficient understudy and delights liS with a Baby Grand. Now, gentlemen, YOll may say that this is mostly a list of names; we reply t hat that is precisely

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what we mean it to be. VIe were disappointed at not not seeing Dr. Galpin up here, but we hope for better luck next time. Our congratulations to you on your footer season; all success to the would·be scholars who will be up here next week. We must just say how sorry we are to hear that Mr. Evans is leaving the School, and

congratulate him on his appointment to a living. With all good wishes. Yours ever, O.K.S. CANTAB. P.S .·-All eongratulations to J uekes on his Blue which was not awarded when we wrote this letter.

LONDON LETTER. DEAR SCHOOl" I understand a letter from the Little Village would be much appreciated at t his time. Well, there a re a lot of us up here, some leading a gay sort of life, while others of us are content to lead a normal existence, even though we have realized our dream of Being a man abou.t Tount. Now for names, The Mowlls abound, particularly in the neighbourhood of the Law Courts. There is aIsQ T 3 cleric amongst their number as usual. Gobbie Northcote has fl ashed out in top hat and tails and is serving his time in the City, i.e., he is articled to a Solicitor somewhere in the region of the Old Bailey. A. J. Lamb is also doing law in the neigh· bourhood of Chancery Lane, and R . E . Dalwigk is, we believe, making a job of Philately in the same street. E. K. Barber, Dalton, C. S. Emden and of course a Mowll were seen at the Queen's Hall on November 5th at the

Social Service Meeting. G. C. W. Harker is amongst the top hat crowd. Ditto Brinsley-Richards, who is helping to keep India in order and roams about Whitehall early and lat e. We have t emporarily lost sight of C. M. Sutton. We used to see Lennox, Brown, Chappell and L . J. Bassett. There must be many others in the swim, but they have not appea red, or turned up for identification. We hope to"toddle down and pay our respects at the end of term. Give us a good concert, and let's have a feed as well. Couldn 't we have a London Club ? Good luck to all of yo u. O.K.S.

LONDON.

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CORRESPONDENCE . N.H.-The Editors decline to accept any respotlsibi!it.v r01t1iected with the opinions of their Corres pOlldents. Nam e and address must always be .!fiven, not 1lecessMily for publicatiou, but as a gltaralltee of !food faith. Personalities witt involve certain rejeotion. Letter, should be wr-itten on om side of the paper only.

To the Editors of"

THE CAN'l'UARIAN."

D EAR SIRS,or rather DEAR SCHOOr. HOUSE, May we cra ve YO l1 i kind considera路 tion for a moment ? In spite of all the e路fforts of our friend the H armonium, you still insist on singing us like funeral dirges. Can you speed us up a bit ? Thanking

YO ll

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Vie are yours truly,

THE SUNDAY EVENI NG PSALM AND HYMN.

bugle; but wit h the King's School it is rather different. About 15 seconds after the last note of the bugle people start to stroll up, most of them as if they are going to a funeral. I don't wish to impu te slackness to any in路 dividuals; I think it is merely symptomatic of a slack spirit which has become general of late. The School has braced up in many th ings this term ; isn't it about the Corps' tu rn ? The School can turn out as smart a Corps as any, if they really mean to. Why not t ry now? it can't be done on ly 0 11 Inspec. tiol1 Days. Yours truly,

T o the Editors of" THE CANTUARIAN." DEAR SIRS, The other day I was watching the King's School O.T.C. fall in and, really, if it had not been a serious matter, it would have been absolutely laughable. \Vhen a regular regiment falls in, the men double out at the first sound of the

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DEAR SIRS, I am not a musician; but I have heard some who are of that ilk endeavouring to render the great masters

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on the Parry piano. Each note on being struck renders a plaintive squeal which can be distinctly heard during soft passages some yards away; also I should judge the tuning of that same piano not to be exceedingly recent. C"n anything be done ? The present state of things, with sHch pianos as are ill the Hutch and Old Library to fall back on, will s urely not benefit the School lllusic, even if it does no harm. No doubt musicians and others will agree. Yours faithfully,

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DEAR SIRS,

May I through the medium of your Magazine make all appeal to the School at large. 'fhere seems to be a very prevalent idea all through the School that the one thing necessary is to find fault with everything. This" grousing " exists, not only in the lower parts of the School, but, J am sorry to say, in a larger degree among people, who should be the first to support the School. Everyoue complains that there is something wrong with the Corps, the Football , the work in School,

and other things, which need not be mentioned. The Corps are slanged for their display in Camp; people complain that the football is bad, in spite of the fact that the School win match after match, and this is explained b y "0, it's not the good ness of our team, but the badness of others," I am not going to discuss this, but it seems to me to show an extraordinary want of patriotism to complain of everyone and everything, not onl y to people in the School but also to those outside.

Cannot people realize that they are merely making things ten times harder for everyone by "grousing." It merely starts a very bad spirit in the School, that of dissatisfaction, and it seems to me that people, who complain, show an extraordinary lack of patriotism and enthusiasm for their School. I hope, when they see this, the " complainers" will realize their mistake, and give up trying to do what those who have the welfare of the School at heart do not hesitate to cond emn. I am yours truly,

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CANTUARIAN. MARCH,

1914.

No. 19.

EDITORIAL. 'Twas a dark and cloudy night. The Editor of t he Cantnarian sat at the editorial table composing his effusion. A damp editorial towel-sacred to Sl1ch occasions as these-swathed his brow. The editorial pen was in his hand (the editorial nib had unfortunately been smashed in a spasm of fury shortly before and was now replaced by a " relief "). The shades of past editors hemmed him in 0 11 every side, while the editorial furniture passed comments upon his efforts ... Having complied, we hope, with what appears to be the editorial tradition in compiling a li ttle pleasant jargon, we wi ll proceed to our business, which, we were astonished to hear, is to comment on the contents of the magazine. As one of our contemporaries has remarked, the" sports news preponderates" over the" scant " and rather " th in " literary matter, a fault which we ca nTlot remedy at present. A school magazine is, presum ably, a record of school news rather than an organ of budding litterateurs (at all times a shy species in these parts) ;

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and school news must obviously mean mostly sporting intelligence; but perhaps we ought to have thrilling accounts of the classical examinations and charactelstudies of the prize-winners? ... ...... ......... , .......... . VIe may congratulate ourselves so far, at least, on a qltite sllccessful termand Gent on a good finish to a good football season. The 'I'utar Set matches produced one or two excellent gaInes, in spite of the great superiority of the Martlets; and the weather, usual1y a constant occasion of complaint this term, has been most propitious. 'I\he bacteria of chicken-pox, which made a rude and most un-called for sally into Qur midst at the beginning of term, have been suppressed with some vigour; [we hope] an even more strenuous reception has been accorded to the more insidious microbe of scarlet-fever. But-" Where shall wisdom he found And where is the place of understanding." Certainly not in this editorial. So pass on, please, gentlemen!

SIR GUILFORD MOLESWORTH,

K.C.LE.

(From a memoir by Ernest Benedict, M. Inst, C.E.)

Sir Guilford Molesworth, the famous engineer, was born at Millbrook, Hants, on May 3rd, 1828. He was educated at King's School, Canterbury, " where," he says, .. a good healthy, gentlemanly tone existed among the scholars; and it still remains," and later at IVlanchester Grammar School. In ]844 he entered the College of Civil Engineers at Putney, and began his real training for the engineering profession. He started work in this country first of all with the London and North \Vestern railway, and later at \~loo l w ich Arsenal, but he was not destined to find his life's work in England. In 1863 he was invited by the Government of Ceylon to be the chief engineer of the Ceylon Railway, and on its completion he was asked to remain as Director-General. He remained in Ceylon for six years, but in 1869 he obtained an appointment as Consulting Engineer for State Railways in India . During his tenure of office there, he superintended the building of railways in all parts of India, and in 1879 at the time of the Afghan ' 'Var, he was ordered to make a reconaissance for a railway as far as Kandahar, in the course of which jotlrney he was on several occasions in dan ger of his life. After this Sir Guilford was engaged in railway-building both in Burmah, during the time of the Burmese \Var, and also in i\lI adras, his

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final work beiug the construction of the East Coast Railway of India. In 1888, he resigned his post, on attaining the age of 60 years ; he had served under five Viceroys, and had seen nearly 4,000 miles of railway built. His work was not yet finished, however, and in 1891 he went out to Uganda to advise the British East Africa Company on the best means for connecting the East Coast of Africa with the shores of Lake Victoria Nyal1za. The further construction of railways in Uganda and also in Siam were the final achievements of the great Engineer, and in 1904 he was elected President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a position which, although he is in his 86th year, he still.fills with distinction, known to fame now as " the Nestor of the Engi neering Profession."

VISITATION BY HIS GRACE THE ARCHBISHOP.

On Monday, December 15th, the Archbishop of Canterbury made his al111ual Visitation of the School. On this occasion, however, he departed from his usual custom of addressing the school publicly and formally in the Schoolroom, and expressed a desire to see a little of the more private and scholastic life of the School. Accordingly, he visited each form in turn, during one of the hOllrs in the morning, beginning at the Museum and the VIth Form, and proceeding in regular rotation to the Grange, in which he inspected the two classrooms, and the Grange Study. His Grace then crossed over to the J u11ior School and made his visitation there, after which he returned to the Mint Yard, where the School were lined up to bid him goodbye. Before leaving, the Archbishop spoke a few words to the School, and expressed himself as pleased and satisfied with what he had seen; the proceedings fitly terminated with three cheers for His Grace.

FOOTBALL. KING'S

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BLACKHEA'l'H

"A."

Played on Cullen's, Saturday, December 6th, the resnlt was a win for the Club by 1 goal,S tries (20 pts.), to 2 tries (6 pts.) The School forwards, though considerably outweighted in the scrum, played a good, hard game, and showed

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a distinct superiority in the loose. Outside t he scrum, the School halves had much the best of the exchanges, but ~t three-quarter we were not so well served, the visitors' side being superior in weight and speed, and it was in this department of the ga me that the match was in great part lost and won. In the first h~lf, the Club were seen to good advantage, and scored no less than four times wlthout response; none of the tries were converted and the score at half-time was (0- 12). I n the second half the School had much more of the game, and made several fine attempts to score. Our first try was scored by Gent from a scrum on the twenty-five line; the second resulted after a good run by Barber on the left wi ng. The kick at goal fa iled on each occasion. Two further tries by th~ Club, one being converted, concl uded the scoring, and the Heathens ran out wmners as stated. School Team :-G. C. Arnold; C. W. Barbe r, J . E. Witt , J. D. Watkins, E. H. Sharland; G. E. J. Ge nt (Capt.). L. W. H . D . Best ; T . R. juckes, J. A. R. Ferguson, H . D. Cumberbatch, G. H. Crosse, G. J. Eccles, 13. W. Galpin, A: J. iVIorris, L . G. Robertso n. KING'S

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~layed 011 Cullen's, Tuesday, December 16th. This match produced a mag:mficent game, and the School were perhaps a trifle unlucky to lose by 1 goal, 3 tnes (14 pts.), to 2 goals, 2 tries (10 pts). Since the previous meeting of the two teams, the School had i\uprovec1 vast ly and played a very different ' sort of game from before. Almost from the kick-off we began to show distinct superiority. and the forwards never looked like being overwhelmed, as they had been at Chatham. A good movement, in which both forwards and backs took part, ended ~n a try by Gent, wJ:ich was fin ely converted by Âˇ Juckes from near the touch-hne ; th~ School contll1ued the pressure for the majority of this half and unconverted tnes were ad~ed by gent and Darber, the onl y response being a try for the Sappers b y th eIr captam, J ackson, who dodged t hrough the School defence 111 fine st yle; the kick failed, a nd the half-time sco re was thus (11 - 3). On resuming, the SC!1001 a~ai ll started, off with great dash, and five minutes' play saw a tryon the n ght wmg by Potter, but no goal res ulted. After this the Sapper~' weight began to tell, and two tries were scored in quick succession, on~ produc1l1g a goa l. Then followed a period of about ten minutes, during ~hlCh the School pressed hotly and continuously, but could not score; several tUlles the ball was rushed up to the soldiers' line hut the defence never gave way, and fin ally the pressm e was relieved ,by a long kick, which An Wld just failed

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to gather. A scrum at half-way followed, and t he ball went out to t he Sappers' left W I11l!:, he was tack led, but passed 111 and t he ball swept across the field to the n ght W1l1g three-quarter, who outpaced the defence and scored bet.ween the p~sts; a goa l was kicked and play was resumed. There was only about two m1l1utes to pl ~y, but the Scho?l went off finely, and were within an ace of scoring, '~he n the whistle went , leavl11g the Engineers victors by 16 pts. to 14. The School reproduced q uite its best form; the forwards held the heavy Sappers' pack excellently, a nd J uckes and Ferguson played grandly. Gent and Best were practically fau ltless, and the " threes" ran hard and t ackled well, except dun~lg on~ short period in the second half. Arnold went down fearlessly to the E ngmeers rushes, and undoubtedly saved 11 S several points. School T ea m :- G. C. Arnold ; C. W. Barber, J. E. Witt, J. D. Watkins, N. A. R . Potter ; G. E. J. Ge nt (Capt.), L. W. H. D. Best; T. R. Juckes, J. A. R . Ferguson, H . D. Cumberbatch, G. H . Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper, G. J . Eccles, L. W. Golds mith, B. W. Ga lpin.

KING'S

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Played on Cullen's, Thursday, December 17th; the result was a somewhat lucky win for the O . ~.S., who had a very strong side out, including J. H. D. Watson, the Inte~ n atlOna l , and R. J uckes, the Cambridge Blue. The School, fifteen I)Omts belu nd at half-time, .played up grandly in the second half, and looked like turmng the scale, and It was only a magnificent piece of work by '¥atson that turned a probable victory into a defeat. The School took some time to se~tle ~OWll , and at first the O.K.S . were all over them. '¥atso ll was practically Irr.eslstable ; he not. only scored two grand tries himself, but was also largely responslble for the ope111ngs that resulted in further tries by Pullan and Gelsthorpe; three of these were converted. Shortly before half-time the School forward s swept up the field with the ball at their feet, and Cooper was sent over for an unconverted t ry, the score at hall-time being (18- 3) in favour of t he O.K.S . With the change of e nds the whole outlook of t he game was altered. Combination and training began to tell, and the ball seldom left the O.K .S. 25. Tries followed one another in quick succession and the School score crept up ; Gent w~)Uld rush ?ver from ~ scrum, or Barber would make a dashing run on the left wmg, and time after time the ban was ru shed up to the O.K.S. line; 5 tries were scored, 2 by Gent, 2 by Best , one by Barber, but the kick failed in every case . . The score w a~ now 18 all, and the School were pressing hotly and looked certa1l1 to score agam. Suddenly ' ¥atson intercepted a bad pass and was off

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down the field with Pullan in attendance. Arnold made no mistake, bnt could not prevent Watson from passing, and Pullan ran down the left wing to score between the posts. From the School's point of view the game was very satis~ factory; they lost it is true by 18 points to 21, but they put up a very fine fight. Gent was magnificent in the second ha1f and was mainly responsible for all tbe tries. Best, as usna1, backed him up splendidly. T. R. Juckes marked his brother well, and led the forwards excellently; Ferguson and Cumberbatch were also on the top of their form. The three-quarters too played well , especially Barber; while Arnold defended resolutely, tho ugh he was not fast enough to cope satisfactorily with \Vatson and Pullan. Teams:O.K.S.- C. H. Clayton; C. E. A. Pullan, J. H. D. Watson, A. M. Gelsthorpe, G. F. Wood; E. F. Housden, R. 1<'. Mason; R. Juckes (Capt.), J. W. Wayte, L. L. }'oster, C. G. Williamson, G. H. Claypole, G. A. Townend, J. B. Sidebotham, F. L. Sidebotham. Schoo1.- G. C. Arnold; C. W. Barber, J. E. Witt, J. D. Watkins, N. A. R. Potter; G. E. J. Gent (Capt.), L. W. H. D. Best; '1'. R. Juckes, J. A. R. Ferguson, H. D. Cumberbatch, G. H. Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper, G. J. Eccles, L. W. Goldsmith, B. W . Galpin. KING'S SCHOOL " . UNITED SERVICES, SHEERNESS. This match was played at Sheerness on Thursday, February 12th, and resulted in a victory for the School by 2 goals, 7 tries (31 pts.), to " it. 'rhere was a strong wino blowing down the field, and the School, winning the toss, elected to play with it behind their backs. Play was l.eve! for some minutes, the Services getting the best of it in the scrulU, while their halves were inferior to the opposing pair, gradually however the School forwards got together, and forced the ball into their opponents' twenty-five, Gent scoring between the posts. Barber kicked a goal. On resllming, the Services tried to rush the ball down to the School line, but the defence was too good for them, and the ball was worked back for another score, a fine dash through by Best, the kick at goal failed, but soon afterwards Best aga in got over, between the posts, and Gent goaled. From now till half-time play was very hard and very even, but just before the interval, Potter scored an unconverted try, and the School led 16- mÂˇl. \~lith the wind at their backs, the Services plessed for a short time in the second half, but they could not control the ball well, and before long the School pressed again, and Gent scored. After this, the Services went rather to pieces, and beyond one or two dangerous rushes, in one of which they came very near to scoring, they had very little of the game; further tries were added for us by Barber, Witt, Ge nt, and Ferguson.

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The result was distinctly satisfactory. Gent and Best were both at the top of their form, and never gave the opposing halves a chance. Juckes was indefatigable, and led the scnUll splendidly; the hooking was better than usual, and we had quite a large share of the ball in the scrum, while in the loose the forwards played up well. Of the three-quarters, Barber and Witt were the soundest wing, the former using his hand 0ff with great effect; Burnett seemed too anxious to get rid of the haH, and was inclined to pass wildly, so that his wing man had scarcely a fair chance. Champion's defence was as usual perfectly sound. SchOol Team :- W. T. Champion; C. vII. Barber, J. E. Witt, J. F. R. Burnett, N. A. R. Potter; G. R. J. Gent (Capt.), L. W. H. D. Best; T. R. Juckes, J. A. R. Ferguson, H. D. Cumberbatch , R. S. F. Cooper, G. J. Eccles, A. J. Morris, L. G. Robertson, B. N. Murgatroyd. 8

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HAMPSTEAD

WANDERERS.

P1ayed at Canterbury all February 19th , the visiting side being the victors by 22 points to 3. The first ten minutes the School pressed and before long Cumberbatch scored the School's only try from a forward rush. The School forwards, though outweighted , secured their share of the ball in the scrum, but were not by any means up to their form in the loose. The ground was wet and provided difficulties for the backs, who, all things considered, held their passes well. The \~Tanderers crossed our line for a converted try soon after the School had scored . Gent brought off some good tackling, but had some difficulty in effecting his usual good passes, owing to the condition of the bal1. Best played hard, bilt was somewhat short of his usual form, and the backs' tackling, with the exception of Gent's, might have been better. The School put up a good defence, and the scrum did their best against a heavier pack, but the \Vanderers scored again twice more, and converted once before half-time (13- 3). On resuming the School started off well, and pressed for a good time, but the visitors scored again after about a quarter of an hour. The threes got together better in this half, but Gent and Best still did the greater part of the tackling. The forwards improved somewhat in the loose, but they were not as good as they have been even against a far heavier scrum, and they often lost possession towards the end . The ground was bad for the backs, and a steady drizzle did not help the conditions. Hampstead scored twice more before time; but the School often pressed during the half, and the forwards made some fairly good rushes. 'rhe final score was 22 pts. (2 goals, 4 tries,) to 3. Juckes played an excellent game, and ably led the forwards; Gent, well assisted by Best, was the life of the

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back division, and his tackling was excellent. and found touch well on several occasions.

Potter played a very fair

gam~,

School Team :- W. T. Champion; C. W. Barber, J. E. Witt, J. F. R. Burnett, N. A. R. Potter; G. E. J. Gent (Capt.), L. W. H. D. Best; 1'. R. Juckes, J . A. R. Ferguson, H. D. Cumberbatch , G. H. Crosse, R. S. F. Cooper, G. J. Eccles, Jâ&#x20AC;˘. W. Goldsmith, A. J. Morris.

K I NG'S

SCHOOL

2ND

XV.

SUT'l'ON

VALENCE

SCHOOL.

This match was played on Cullen's on Thursday, December I I th, and resulted in a draw, the score being 4 tries to I goal, 1 dropped goal, and I t ry (12 pts. all). 'rhe play on both sides was of rather a crude order, the home side not by any meaus reproducing their best form; the forwards, led by Pratt, showed a distinct lack of vigour, and reduced the scoring opportunities of the backs to a minimum. The first try was the result of a fine individual effort by Lawson, and this was followed by a tryon the right by McCarthy, who failed to convert. Sutton Valence retaliated; the ball was swept down the field, and a converted try was scored between the posts. 'l'his they followed by a neat dropped goal, the score at this juncture being (6- 9). The home side now forced tha ball back to their opponents' twellty~five and Morris scored, this was however neutralised by an unconverted try, scored by a Sutton Vale nce three-quarter (9- 12). The final try was the result of a good run by Simms on the left wing, and the failure to add the major points left the score at 12 all, whe n the no-side whistle blew. School Team :-G. C. Arnold; N. A. R. Potter, W. R . W. McCarthy, H. G. Evans, F. J. Simms, G. K. Lawson, M. D. Goldie ; G. B. Pratt, A. J. Morris, B. N. Murgatroyd, L. G. Robertson, A. G. Orcl, E. F. Hyde, W. E. Dean, D. Osborne.

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559

RET R 0 S PEe T.

1 91 3-1 4.

Matches played, 15. Won, 9. Lost, 6. Points for, 265. Points against, 17l. The season just past has been a very satisfactory one, and better than would appear from the figures given above, for three of the defeats were only suffered by the smallest possible margin, and two of these were lost in the last two minutes of play. 'Ve must heartily congratulate the team on winning every School match for these, after all, are by far the most important. ' They also ~ut up a splendid fight against the Royal Engineers in the return match, and agalllst a strong team of O.K.S., which included J. H. D. Watson, whose leap mto fame has been one of the sensations of the season. Our heartiest congratulations to him on his International. If we compare the team with the great team of 19 10 we are forced to the conclusion that this year's XV. were not nearly such a level lot. There were weak spots, and they were too dependent upon the almost unfailing brilliance of Gent, both in attack and defence. An u.nfo~tunate and noticeable fact was the feebleness of the place-kicking. An exammahon of the results shows that we crossed our opponents' line on seventy-five occasions, and only sixteen goals were kicked . Better kicking would have won us three more matehes. 'l'his is a fact that should be borne in mind by aspiring yo ung players for next year, for place-kicking is an art that requires practice. . Our best thanks are due to Gent who has not only played brilliantly and captained the side with abi lity, but has also inspired the football generally with . his own keenness . Vle wish him all success at Oxford. CHARACTERS

THE

XV.

G. E. J. GENT (Capt.) (t back) . Very good alike in attack and defence. Has plenty of resource and is not afraid of taking risks. Very dangerous within ten yards of his opponents' goal. Has put on pace and with practice can get more. Is everywhere in defence and tackles very finely.

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(forward ). A p romising and improving forward. Plays harder a nd has more control over t he ball. Tackles well. Disap pointing as place-kick . Good out of t ouch. J. A. R . FERGUSON (forward) . Usefu l heavy forwa rd, wit h 1,Ienl y of dash . Works well and tackles. L. W. H. D . BES'l' (t). Much improved . Plays a very pluck y ga me, but is t oo fond of shut t ing his eyes and put ting his head do wn, like an old -fashioned forward. A half requires more eyes open than he has got. H. D . CUMBERBA'l'CH (forward). Good dribbler and tackl er, but might have a lit tle more dash. Kicks well . J UCKES

G. H. CROSSE (forward). H ard, bustling forward, who t ackles and saves well . Always on Ihe ball, and follows u p keenly . R . S. F. COOPER (forward). On th e light side. F ollows up well, but is apt t o kick t oo harrl when dribbling. C. W .

(wing 1). Improved co nsiderably 111 attac k. a nd can hand off. Not very st rong in defence.

BARBER

Runs much harder

G. J. ECCLES (forwa rd). P romising forward . Goes very hard a nd saves well . L . W. GOI,DSM ITH (fo rward). Useful in t he open and is fairly fast. Does not do a great dea l of work in the ~Crl1l11 . Very fai r t ackler. W . T. CHAM ProN (full -back). T ackles well and is t he embodiment of pluck, bul is rather slow, especiall y in t urn ing. Though not a long ki ck, ge nerally finds t ouch . B. , V. GALPIN (forward). A much imp roved player, and should be quite good next year. A li tt le cl umsy at p resent . J . D. WA'l'KINS (centre ~) . H as plenty of d ash, but snatches his passes, and so frequentl y iU lTl.bles the easy ones, while he t akes the most difficult . Improved in defence . J. E. WI'1"l' (cent re l ). I mproved , but d oes not use his head sufficiently, and sti cks t o the ball too long in his end eavo urs t o jump over an opponent . . F air defence. E. H. SaARLAND (wing ,t)o Is a strong runner, a nd might be good, if he would lear n to rtm in t he direction of his opponents' goal instead of across the fi eld or even back. De{e,lce moderate.

Date.

THE

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LIST

Oppol/mls.

Groutld.

-----

561

MAT CHES. Fb,.

Result . Coals.

Ag-(litlsl.

---- - -- --

19 13. T u. , Oct. 7 Mr. A. Latter's x v . ...... T u. , 14 Royal E ng ineers . ......... Th. , " 16 Mr. Leviseur's xv .. ...... " T h., 23 Dover Coll ege " ........... \\' . , " 29 )'lerchant Taylors' Sch : TlI., N;v. 4 Wye College.. .. .... .. .. Sat., 15 Dover Col IeEe. .... . . .. Tu., " 18 Eastbourne ollege ... " Th . , 20 Wye Coll ege ........ .. " .. T h. , " 27 T onbridge T own ......... " Sat. , Dec. 6 B1ackheath " A" ..... .. . T u., 16 Royal Engineers .. ...... .. Th. , " 18 O.K.S ... ..... ............

FI RS T Canterbu ry Chatham ... Canterbury Canter ollry Bellingham Canterbury Dover ...... Canterbury \\Â·ye ........ . Canterbury Canterbu ry Canterbury Canterbu ry

X V. Lost. L ost. Wo n. Won. \o\'on. Won.

' -Von . Won . Won. Won. Lost . Lost. Lost.

19 14 . Th. , Feh. 12 U. S. S heerness .. .. .. . ... Sheerness . . \7\'on. Th., 19 Hampstead Wanderers .. Cant erbury Lost. Th . , " 26 U. S. Sheerness .. .. ... . ... Canterbury Scn chd. " 19 1 3. SECOND XV . Th., Oct. 23 Dover College 2nd x v ... Dover .... .. Won. Tu ., 28 ~1 r . F. Prall 's xv .. ....... Lost. " 4 Wye Coll ege 2nd xv . ... Canterbury Tu. , Nov. \\'ye .. . .. . ... Lost. Tu . , II S. Augustine's College .. . Canterbu ry Lost. Sat ., " 15 Dovl;!r College 2nd xv .. . Canterbury Won. " T h. , 20 Wye College 2nd xv .... Canterbury Lost. Th. , D~c. II Sutton \'a lence School . Canterbury Drawn. Matcltes Play ed, 1st XV. 15 ;

2nd .,

Trits. Poil/ls. coall.

I (D. ) 0

4 I

I I (D. ) 3 2 I I 4 0 I 0

2 0

7 I

0 I 0 0 I 0 0

W bJt , 9; Lest, 6 ; Dra1ult o. 2; " 4; .Drawn 1.

2 6 3 4 I 4 2 3 6

2 2 4 I

7 2 4

16 3 17 38

0 5 I 0 0 I 0 0

33 19 17

32 6 14 18

I -3 6 II

12 3 26 6 12

Triel . P oitltl.

6 6 3 0 I I I

0 I

0 5 2

0 2

0 2 2 I 0 3 2 (D.)

18 43 14 0

3 8 3 0 3 0 20 16 ' I

22-

0 5 2 0 I 2 I

0 25 16 5 3 21 12

Pe,:,tlS, f er, 265 ; agaillS', 171. 76 ; 82 .

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TUTOR SETS. The interest in the Tutor Set F ootball Shield this year was rather spoilt by the obvious superiority of the Martlets who won for the second year In succession. Their only possible rivals, t he Swallows, were overco~e after a h,ard ga me by 20 pts. to 3, and t heir other games were won by a margm ,of 50 pomts or more. The Swallows were rather let dowll by their forward s and thlS ~e man~ed individual efforts from their back division. The H erons were rather dlsapPo111ting; it is true they had a poor SCI u nt, but somehow their backs faile~ to make themselves felt in many of t heir games. La~sonl succ umbed !o clucken-pox after the 3rd rou nd and this no doubt handIcapped them consIderably. The Choughs h ad probably t he best set of forwards, but their need fo r. backs capable of scoring was deplorable. Their forwards however played splendIdly 111 all t heIr games, and were as successf ul as they were energetic: The Gryphons put up several commendable displays, and F erguson and Ivlorns are to be congratulated on their efforts to show a rather lifeless set of backs how to sco re tries .. The Hawks are in rather a bad way just at present; Cumberbatch played herOlcally but th e odds aga inst him were insurmountable. . All colours d id their duty fo r t hei r ~f"ams, a nd we look for s?me. g~od thmgzs in future from D ean l Straker, \~Tace, Gibson, Stoke8-, Groom, Galpl11 , Cooper, Madge Anderson and Osborne Appended is t he list of Tutor Set Matches : Hawks

Choughs

H erons

Swallows. Gryphon!! MarUcb. Wall I Lost DWII

LOST (5-35)

LOST (m/-39)

LOST

WON

LOST

REMT.

P OL"' . 1 Fa.:.,. Agst. Place

I I (~Ylr Bell) ... (ml-5~ ~ ~---=--I-~ I I (~.rf (37-1~~~-572....£34-1 3) ~~-=-..:.~ _____________

I-H--ks----I- ---+--w-ST'--I (111/-20)

Chou 1; - - . - . Reay) (20-111·1) H crolls (Mr.Purto·lI)

WON (35-5)

0 5 0 5 209 6th _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

I.OST (13-37)

LOST

(/lil-45)

( /lil-S6)

102

15s l "d

194 1 5th

175

I I I I

LOST

(1Iit-..:.~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _

~val!o\ys-..-:--~;---;;;;--~--~--~-~!lT

I 2nd

Gr~;:o~~~ ~:::il) ~5::~ ~ ~::;~ ~T ~3~~ ~~':::~1 -2-13- - 0-108125114 th (Mr.Lloyd J o nes) (56-lI il)

( 13-34)

-M;t~.-:- ~- -~;- (lolr. E;vcritt)

(59

Ilil)

(70

11'laco 1. 2. 3. 4. S. 6.

lIiI)

(36-lIit) ~:"-31)

WON (7 1 nil)

Team.

WON (23 3)

_-=-__

~III-~~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

WON. (60 m/)

Captain.

... G. E. J. Gen t L. \\'. H. D . Best ... R. S. F. CooRer ... Gryphons I J. A. R. Ferguson ... H erons N. :\. R. Potter ... I H awks H . D . Cumberbatch ~Iart1ets

I Swallows Choughs

I I

:Matches Matches! Won. Lost . 5

2 3

2 1

4 5

283

1st

THE

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CAN'l'UARTAN .

563

CONCERT , 1 913 .

'I'he School Concert, which was as a se ries of pictures or tablea ux. held at the end of last term, was, we The selections were quite well done, are co mpelled to admit, rather dis- number four, the chor us of Farm appoint ing. Such a hig h musical Servants, being the Illost popular standard has been attained at these with t he audience. In co mplaining concerts in the past, that we were led that t he concert was perhaps below to expect great t hings, but somehow the standard of rece nt years, we do not there was a lack of swing about the wish in any way to cast reflections upon proceedings. Some of the items were t he performance of the Choral Society, excellent. Mr. J. Robertso n, O. K.S., or the admirable training it receives the wellÂˇknown tenor, k indly co nsented fr0111 Mr. Godfrey. Ou r best thanks to sing, and he sang some more.or-less are clue to him fo r the time and trouble light songs very bea utifully, receiving which he always takes in getting up great appreciation from his audie nce. t he concert, and training the Society Another O.K.S., Mr. R . G. H ancock, for it, and we wish him all success for was unfortunately prevented from the concert of 1914. singing by illness, but Mr. C. K. Mowll I . Two Part Songs" Hunting Son ~ " Pachter. st epped into t he breach, and besides "The Mouth of Maying 'Dowland. singing a song of his own, also sang 2. Violin Solo (a) I ntermezzo Mascagn'i. one instead of Mr. Hancock. The (b) Moto Perpetllo Boltm. Choral Society gave a good, if not E. S . \VU,T,S. st artlingly brilliant, rendering of several 3 . Song part songs, two of which were co mposed IHR. C. K . Mowu " O.K.S. by Mr. Godfrey, wbile Violin and Piano 4. Two Part Son gs (a)" Zakmi D il " Pat/w1L. Solos were given respectively by E. S. (b) " Lavender and T hyme" Wi lls and G. J. Eccles. London Street C-ry. Buy m y sweet lavender, 16 branches a penny,

The second part of the programme This thyme will scent your clothes and pocket handkercher, consist ed of selections from "Les ladies don't delay, buy Illy blue Cloches de Corneville" given b y the Now then lavender, fresh Choral Society, the solos being taken From Mitcham toÂˇday, 16 branches a penny. by R. S. F. Cooper, and C. F. Wait. ii. Songs (a) "Those Azure Eyes "Wolsey Cox. As was the case last year, when the (b) . Trotting to the Fair" Villicrs Stanford. Society did Sullivan's " Trial by MR . J. ROBERTSON, O. K .S . Jury," no attempt was made to act 6. Piano Solo .. Novellette ill F" Sclm11latm . the scenes, which were simpl y taken G. J. ECCT,I.;s.

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THE

7. Song

" The Vicar's Song"

CANTUARIAN.

Sullivan.

MR. C. K. MOWLT" O.K.S. 8. Songs (a) " She dwelt among Un t roddell

Ways"

Lawrence J(elly.

(b) " Oh if all the Young Maidens" MR.

Lofty,

J . ROBERTSON, O.K.S.

9 .Selection "Les Cloches de Corneville " PlallqueUe. i. Song and Chorus.-R. S. P. Cooper explains that, though now a coachm an, he once roamed the oper atic b illow. ii. Legcnd of the DeUs.- Operatic bells which do not sound till the arrival of the rightful heir in the 2nd Act. iii. Waltz-Song.-C. F. Wait, a skipper, really a French Marquis, ident ifies t he rock and wave of the scenc where he saved the heroine's li fe. (Off stage).

KIN G'S

SCHOOL

! .

As he is bound to m arry the heroine, he very properly rehearses sentiments suitable for that emergency. iv . Chorus of Farm Servants. and others waiting to be hired. v. Song "Silent Heroes," - R. S. F. Cooper for this occasion the Marquis, with the assistan ce of the Chorus addresses the sh ades of his ancestors in due baritonial style. vi. Cider Song.-C. F. \Vait. As t he Scene of the opera is laid in Norl11 andy, it is thus possible to have a change from the vin onlin aire of comic opera drinking songs.

Song

.f Forty Years On " GOD SAVE THE KING.

CONCERTS,

School memories are necessaril y short, I t herefore make no other excuse for recalling what was done here in t he way of music for a few years not so very long ago. The Concerts were not instituted by myself, they owed their existence to a curious chance which need not be referred to. The number of boys taking part each yea r was 44, 43, 57, 64, 79, 67, 68, 67, the choice of one orchestral work being left to the boys' Committee ; in 1906 the whole of the orchestral music was so chosen, but in that year our orchestra was above the average, including abo ut a dozen singers from London with a few of t he

1900-1906.

best London Symphony wind, in additio n t o the usual local and military musicians. The music chosen fo r that year was" Freishlitz "-overture" Peer Gynt Suite," "Faust" Ballet music and smaller works. The whole of the choral work was memorized by the treble, and the music for school' tenors and basses' was of course rewritten within the compass of a few notes suitable to the very limited vocal powers of such un-natural immature unformed voices, but with the assistance of lay clerks of the Cathedral and other friends, a fair balance of choral tone was occasionally arrived at. The mass of the choral music consist ed of folkmusic of all nations set for orchestra

THE

CANTUARIAN .

and chorus, by far the most difficult portion of our tasks, but the chief works performed were as follows :" Armida" selection, Gl'uclt. Bavarian Dance, No. 1, Elgar. Gipsy Chorus, "Acci," Handel. Market Chorus, "Masalliello;" Au.ber. Ch. der, Ga mins. Carmen, Bizet. " Faust, " Solsiers' Ch. Kinnesse and \Valtz Scenes, GO'l(,nod. Tannahaiiser, March and Chorus. P ilgrims' Chorus, Wagner. Excellent work was shown occaRionally. t hough not quite reaching t he standard att ained by C. N. Ryan who in Prelude, Holberg Suite, Greig, Nocturne op. 55, No. I ., Chop":n, " Polka de la reine," Raff. showed considerable strength of technique and musical perception. The lighter side of music was not neglected, if the popular music of the day was snng as played at the Entertainments with zest and verve it was precisely because the boys had then learnt, first of all to underst a nd and appreciate something of higher forms of musical literature. This record would h ave no meaning, without independent t estimony of recognized worth t o its quality. 'l'he

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late Mr. Joseph Bennett wrote an interesting and sympathetic article in t he " Daily Telegraph" of which he was then the musical critic, and a few months later again referred to the subject in that journal, mentioning that he had heard at the King's School, Canterbury, '" some 30 or 40 boy sopranos sing with delicacy of tone and beauty of style." Those concerts and t he singing are now t hings of the past. It would however be unfair to allow it to be s upposed that the present generation differ from their predecessors in good will or indeed in t alent. Much is being done to assist the music, and the COllsideration for music is far more liberal than in former days; but the O.T.C. is an embarrassing fact or here as elsewhere, the time available for music as fo r other things is more restricted. Concerted work of any musical value is impossible, there is not the time for practice; but so long as we learn to do the best that circumstances allow, it is of little moment that it is not possible just now for us to develop musical ideals as full y as was the case a few yea rs back. PERCY GODFREY.

SCHOOL Âˇ SONGS. A LONG-FELT WANT.

It will be seen from our article

describing the O. K.S. Dinner held in Jannary last that a Song called

" K.S.C. The School of Theodore," writ t en and composed by two O.K.S., was produced on that occasion. The t wo O.K.S. who worked together 011

. THE

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this Song are anxious to let it be known

that they do not wish it to be considered as the recognized School Song, but only as the first of a series of songs reall y

belonging to the School ; and they would feel that their humble efforts had not been in vain if other O.K.S. with greater abilities would be en-

couraged to add further songs to the series.

We are requested to add that the

PENNY On Saturday, February 21st, a Peuny Reading was held in the Parry Library; the programme was of an interesting. if not very varied, nature,

and the School shewed considerable appreciation of it. 'fhe Rev. R. J. W . H. Potter was kind enough to provide two items, and he sang his songs with great effect, the "Floral D ance," an old Cornish tune prod ucing great enthusiasm; as encores he sang " An Episode" by Herman Lohr, and " The Bandoliero"; Mr Poole also contributed two songs, with "The Old Grey Fox" as an encore. Further songs were contributed by R. S. F . Cooper and C. F. W. Wait, the latter's rendering of " The Stormfiend " being especially popular. Mr. Everitt's recitations are always well received, and this occasion was no exception to the rule. A Violin Solo by T . H. Keble, and several Part Songs by the Choral Society were the remaining items, which went to produce a successful evening.

"School of Theodore " is now being printed by request. It is hoped that the copies will be available ill a few days when a stock of them will be sent to the musical authorities at the School , as a present from the writers, fo~ use if required, and any O.K.S. who wIshes for a copy will be supplied gratis on application to B. H. Latter, Esq., Pix field , Bromley, Kent, or to H. E. Morice, Esq., 37 Argyll Road, Kensington.

READING. I. SOllg ,. Yo 110! Little Girls, Yo 110 . " Lionel Nloncktou. C. F. W. WAI'l'. 2. PartSong(a)"Four JoUy Srt;tiths" R.T.Leslie. (b) .. 'l'l1urillgian Volksletd' Frattz Abt. 3. ..... A Floral Dance" J(a tie lHoss. REV . R. J. ,q. H. POTTER. 4. SOllg ' \Vhere mv Ca.ravan has reste(1 " . Herman Li:Jh1'. R. S. F. COOPER. 5. Recitation ... . .. MR. R. E. EVERI'tT. 6. Song ..... The Sergeant of Horse" REV. H. POOl,E. 7. Part Song ..... Cephaills and Procris" . ... 8. SOllg ..... The Storm fiend " ... C. F. W. WAn'.

9. Song ..... The Song of the Bow" REv. R. J. w. H . P01"l'ER . IO. Violin Solo" Berceuse de Jacetin" Ben. Goddard. T. H. KEDI,E.

11 Song

" The Temple Dells" ... . .. Amy Woodfords-Fitul81l. R. S. F. COOPER. 12. Song .. The l\fidshipmite " REV. H. ÂˇPOOtE. 13. Part Songs (a)" Beware" ... . .. (b) .. See the Rooks are Homeward Flying" J. J.. HaUoll. GOD SAY}! 'flU: KING.

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SCHOOL NEWS. Congratulations to L . G. Robertson and G. J. Eccles 0 11 being made monitors this tenn.

** *

. We congratulate F. C. Gentry on beIng elected to an Open Classical Exhibition at J esus College, Cambridge. Also R. S. F. Cooper on being elected to the How Exhibition for Classics at Exeter College, Oxford. And G. E. J. Gent on being elected to the Ford Studentship at Trinity College, Oxford.

** *

H. M. Sanders on " The Rise and Fall . of a great Abbey." The Lecturer chose as his subject Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, and gave a vivid description of its ups and downs between the time of its found ation by the Cistercian Monks until the reign of King Henry VIIIth, when it was dismantled and disendowed .

• * *

On Thursday, February 12th, Lieut. H. Chamberlain lectured on Waterloo; with the aid of placarded furniture and flag-carrying small boys he gave a remarkably clear and graphic accou nt of the battle from the British point of view. The lecture was received with the enthusiasm it deserved.

On Thursday, Jauuary 22nd, a very successful paper-chase was held, the hares being G. Ha ward and R. S. F. Cooper. #l'he Course layover the dykes to 'fonford, then through the hop-fields to a point on the London road between Upper and Lower Harble\Ve offer a hearty welcome to two down. Turning off this road, the hares new Masters this term:struck up t hrough Blean towards the lVIr. H. M. Brown has come to take C.O.S., then past the top of Tyler Hill, and on into the fields towards Sturry, the place of Mr. Lowndes, who left at where the leading hounds got very close. the end of last term. lVIr. Brown was A good race home resulted, the hares at King's College, London, where he succeeding in evading capture. The took his B.Sc. degree with Honours in bags were left at the top of the Jesuits, Chemistry ; he has had previous exand secured by Best and Wace; the perience of teaching in Somersetshire. Mr. H . Haygarth has come to the first hound to reach home however was \oVait, Best being close ou his heels. Junior School in place of Mr. Everett, who has moved to the Senior School. • * He is a B.A. of London University, On Friday, January 30th, an and has had wide experience of teaching interesting Ifecture was given by Rev. in preparatory and other schools.

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Hearty congratulations to :Mr. Mirfield on his engagement to ~liss Kathleen Gullick, the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Gullick, The Banks, St. Peter's-in-Thanet. T11e marriage will take place on Saturday, April 4th.

•••

Fives Mat ches (4 pairs) were played aga inst St. Augustine's College on Tuesday, February 10th, with the following result :- Ist pair (Gent and Cumberbatch) and 4th pair (Wait and

VIR TUTE

FUNCTI

Groom) won on School courts ; 2nd pair (Juckes and Wace) and 3rdpa,ll' (Crosse and Best) lost at St. August1l1e s. Other matches arranged are:Tuesday, March 10th, v. St. Augustine's (return), 4 pairs. Friday March 13th, v. St. Edmund's School, 3 pairs . A return fixture with St. Edmund's and a match with the Masters are also being arranged , but th e dates have not

yet been fixed.

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K. C. LII.LINGS·l'ON.- King 's Scholar; entered School, J an., 1909; VIth Fc;rm, Sept., 1911; Monitor, Feb. , 1913 ; Sergea nt O:I.C., May . 19 13. G. B. PRA'l"l'.-King's Scholar ; ent ered School, J an ., 1910 ; VIth Form, Sept., 1912 ; MO!1ltor, Sept., 1913 ; 1st XI., 1913 , Sergeant O.T.e. , May, 1913. J. D. WA1'KINs.- Entered School, Sept., 1911 ; 1st XV ., 19 13- 14.

V ALET E. H. G. Evans, H . E. B. de Gruchy, A. D. C. Macaul ay, E . R . Watts, G. H. Wise, D. E . Abercrombie, S . V. Denne, B. A. Kemp.

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S ALV ETE. R. E. Breffit, E. Li ndsey, '1'. S. Beasley, \V. E. C. Pettman, H. E. La Trobe, M. E. H. Burnett, G. E . W. Bayly, V. E. Palmer, E. J . Philli ps, F. H . Phillips.

THE REV.

L. H. EVANS.

It is with t he very deepest regret t hat we said good b ye to Mr. Evans at the end of last term. It was not merely the fact, that he had bee n with us so long as to become a real and essential part of the School itself, that made his departure such a blow to everyone, but there was in him an indefinable something, which endeared him to all with whom he came into contact. The main impression to be found of him among O.K.S. of all periods is one of a silent, spiritual force, typifying in some intangible way t he spirit of t he place and of' the School. His gifts of insight, self-repression, and patience, his scholarship, his humour, and his ripe wisdom were given unreservedly to the service of the School, and much as the place owes, and always has owed, to all its Assistant lvIasters, none gave it more, or had more to give than he. It must be impossible for many, even of those who did not have much to do with him, to think of the School without him; he summed up the best of it so in himself.

The Rev. L. H. Evans was ed ucated at Durham School, and Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he won the Parson Prize for Greek Iam bics. He came to the School in September, 1884, as Sixth F orm Master, being then a layman with a dog and a moustache. In those days Masters used to play for the School in cricket and foot ball matches against club teams. Mr. Evans made his debut against St. Augustine's College during his first year at the School, and did great execution with his bumpy, roundthe-corner bowling. He also used to make a great many runs, and, if tradition be correct , he was in the past a very hard hitter , before his cricketing career was curtail ed by a serious illness. H e also played football and fives vigorously. Mr. Evans soon acquired gene ral popularity in the School, and earned the sobriquet of " Winks," the derivation of which name is shrouded in mystery. At different periods he was Form lvIaster of the Fifth, Upper Third, and L ower Fourth Forms, and

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he a lso did a great deal of Sixth Form became second Master, and he filled work; besides th is he was t he School the position with very great success. Librarian for many years, and did more Finally, iu October of last year, he than anyone to organise and systema- was offered the living of Go<>dnestone, ti ze t he Library. near Adisham, and decided to leave In the early" nineties" 1\11'. Evans the School, with which he had been l1~arried :Miss :Methuen, a relative of associated for so long . \~le wish him FIeld Ma rshal Lord Methuen, a nd one the greatest happiness among his child, a daughter, was born to him. parishioners, knowing well that our Shortly afterwa rds, in 1898, he became loss is their gain. He may make new a House l\ifaster. His fi rst hOllse was friends at Goodnestone, but to none \oVinchclsea I-Iouse in Longport, but will he be dearer, and, we hope, none he removed later to Holme House, will be dearer to him than t hose countwhere he remained until he left the less friends and ad mirers he made School. On the resignation of Rev. during his residence on the staff of the L. G. H. ~~ason in 1908, Mr. Eva ns King 's School.

O.K.S. At the recent Levee held by H is Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, February 17th, t wo O.K.S., Rev. E. L . A. Hertslet, and G. H. S. Pinsent were presented . >«

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R . A. F. Whistler passed ont 16th from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and has been gazetted to the Highland Light Infa nt ry.

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E. F. Housdell captained Cambridge U niversity in the Gymnastic Competition against Oxford, but only succeeded in securing 3rd place.

NEWS. Heartiest congratulations to J. H . D. Watson on being awarded his International Cap, and playing a fine game fo r England against Wales. He was selected to play v. Ireland on Satttrday, Feb . 14th, but unfortunately was prevented from playing by an inj ury to his leg sustained in the Blackheath- Liverpool match. Iu his spare time he assists Blackheath and the United Hospitals.

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Alleynians and Rosslyn Park. R. M. Gent has been playing for Cornwall, and A. M. Gelsthorpe for Durham County. G. }'. Wood has also played fo r Blackheath, and G. F. J uckes for Rosslyn Park.

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In the cross country race between Cambridge Uni versity and t he South London Harriers, A. C. Telfer and L. G. Housden had a very fine race for 2nd place, the form er winning by just 2 seconds. Their respective times were 43' 29" and 43' 3 1". 'l'bey will, it is hoped, meet again on the School Steeplechase course on TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH, when the race v. the O.K.S. takes place. A. C. Telfer also won the Rowland Cup and ten miles cross country championship for the Blackheat h Harriers in a field of 27 ; his time was 67' 34'.

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Congratulations to R. J uckes on winning the heavy-weight boxing trials

O. K. S. The annual O. K.S. Dinner was held at th e Monico Restaurant, Piccadilly Circus, 011 Monday, the 12th January. The Rev. L. H. Evans was in the chair and th e occasion of his farewell to t he O. K.S. after thirty years' work at the School evoked t he record atte ndance of 84. Perhaps,

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at Cambridge and on getting his halfblue; we wish him all success against Oxford.

• •* C. '1'. Donaldson, O.K.S., was the recipient of a presentation on the 21st ann iversary of the Hampstead '¥anderers Rugby Club of which he was first Captain and h as held the office of either Captain, Honorary Treasurer or Honorary Secretary ever since. The Daily T elegraph in reporting the proceedings said: "Mr. Donaldson founded t he Club 21 yea rs ago. He became its Captain; he is still its Secretary and presiding genius . His was the speech of the evening. Very lucidly and with that rare touch of humour which is the very essence of after dinner speaking did he give a delighted aud ience the history of the Club alld its early struggles." The presentation took the form of a handsome silver rose bowl on an ebony stand together with a silver cigarette case suitably engraved.

DINNER. however, the most pleasing feature in the attendance was that almost every school generation from 1865 onwards was well represented. The toast of " Floreat " was given by Lt.-Col. Evall Carter (1881 - 1885), wh ose recollections took us back to

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the days of Dr. Blore, and was replied to by the H eadmaster who referred, amongst other matters, to the retirement of Professor DorH who~e connect ion with the School had begun in 1876 .. The onl y other toast was that of .. The Chai rman ," proposed by R. H . Charles, whose tribute to Mr. Evans' work an d influence in the School exp ressed with peculia r sincerity the feelings of those present. The toast, with which 1V1rs. and Miss Evans were associated, was received with musical honours. :Mr. Eva ns, in a characteristic and touching reply, acknowledged t he influence of the geniu s loci at. the School in a manner that will not soon be forgotten by those who hea rd him. The gatheri ng this year was in t he more spaciolls and brilliant surroundings of the Renaissance Salon which contains a grand piano, but fortunately t he entertainers were not over-awed. R. G. Hancock and C. K. Mowll gave welcome so ngs and S. P. D . Sanders treated us t o a humorous review of English History. Mr. Ri.tchie in response toÂˇ an insistent call, had unforun atel y to plead a severe cold. The musical surprise of the evening was, however, a new School song. The words, it was discovered under pressure, were written by H. E. :Morice and t he music composed by B. !-1. Latter, who introduced us to it in t he best possible way by singi ng it himself. We reproduce below the words of the song which by ge neral request wiU be separately reprinted and shottld soon

be available for circulation to O.K.S. and friends of the School. The absence (or more probably the loss) of native songs has long been a reproach to the School of Theodore and we hope that other O. K.S. encouraged by this good beginning may seek and find like inspiration from the t hirteen centuries of its histo ry. K.S.C., " T HE SCHOOL Of<' THEODORE." I. \:Vhen Theodore of Tarsus came '1'0 o ur fair K entish land , H e vowed its ignora nce a shame And a mighty schem e he planned . Quoth he " I 'll h ave these Saxons sp eak With ease, in L a tin, and ill Greek. A site by the Church, and a book and a birch I s all I need implore, And the school sh all stand ill the fair K ent land F or a thousand years and lllorc I "

Chorus-The School shall stand, &c. II . When bluff King Hal came prowling round With those who his plunder shared , A rich foundation here he found, And lit tle else he spared. B u t he cried" It were indeed a shame '1'0 spoil this school ! It sh all bear my name. For prelate a nd priest , I ca re not the least But (a mighty Oath he swore) iHy school sha ll stand in t he fai r Kent land For a thousand years and more J " Chorus-The school shall st a nd, &c.

III. Now a thousand years have passed away I Untouched by impious hands, Finn as a rock, unchanged to-day, Our brave old school yet s tands,

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And b ears au its unsullied r oll The name of m any a noble soul. No rule will we own but of Church mtd Throne! As in the days of yore, Our school sh all stand ill the fair K ent land For n thousand year aud more! Choms-The school shall stand, &c. O.K.S.

Appended is a list of those present at the Dinner, showing in each case the yea r in which they entered the School. 1865. 1866. 1867.

C. Currey . H . E. Morice.

A. H . Latter.

B. H. Ilatter. 1868. R , G. H Odfson. H . F . erae nall. 1869. J. Dean. 1873 . C. ' Vyncoll. 1875. H. R. Latter. 1876. H . V. Cobb. 1878. E. W. Moore. 1879. w. A. Gordon. A. Latter . J . F. Johnson. R . P . H awes : 1880. C. W. Boodle. L . Goacher. 1881. E. E. Carter. 1882. H . V. Workman. 1883. J. Ritchie. C. T . Donaldson. R . F . Elwyn. 1884. L . H. Evans. E . L . Payne. 188S. C. H . Wharton. 1886. R . G. Cooper. 1889. w. R. 1\Iowll. W. J. Duval. 1890. A. K. Mowll . 1891. E . L. A. Hertslet. R. E. Brinsley-Rich a rds. 1892. H . J. Mowll . 1893. J . C. Lu cas. 1894. R. H . 'V. Brinsley-Richards

189S. 1896.

1897.

1898. 1899. 1900. 1901.

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W. H . L. '1'r~p. S. P. D. San ers. C. G. Williamson. R . Crawford. R. H . Charles. A. J. Galpin . P. C. Bovenschcn. F. H . Durnford. C. J . N. Ad ams. L . F. Paris. G. C. Cowell. F. P. "valker. C. H . Murray. R. W. Marshall. J. H . D. 'Vatsou. G. F. Olive. A. H . Warde. C. '1'. B . Donkin. S. S. Sopwith .

J. Dei.!f?htoll.

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1903.

1905.

1906.

1907.

1908. 1909. 1910.

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G. aris. A. L atter . B . Dickson . P. Abbott. C. G. Hancock. W. Hughes. J. S. Yates. F. R . Latter. R. W. H. Moline. A. G. Collings. J. C. Morris. C. K. Mowll. C. W. H o ughton . W. T. B. Heslop . C. L . Nightingale. E. F. H ousden . R. E. L. Beardsworth. J. W. W ayte. A. E. Ca rpenter. C. T. Marshall . F . I-I. Seabrooke. R. J \1ckes. R. K. Lang . L. C. Sargent. K . Paterson. R . F. Mason. G. F. Juckes. D. N. Burrell. S. W. Wayte. C. R. L. McDowall.

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Appended is a fmther list of O.K.S., of whom any information, addresses, etc., will be welcomed by the compilers of the Register. All correspondence should be addressed to Mr. J ohn Dean, Cromer House, South Canterbury. 1869.

Astley, Johu D. B ulley, Itrederick A. G. Cox, Charles S. B. Cracknall , I<' rank A. X Denne, Arthur R. Hawkins. William B. Kennett, Prederick W. Lecltmere, Charles T.... )( Macgaclten, John R. MlUms, Edward Nash, Samuel F. :M. Raper, Alfred Richards, Augustus F. Scott, R obert H. 1870. Brown, \Vatter H. Clarke, Melville H. Collard, Spencer Deane, Harry P. Fairbrass, H a rry G. Georges, Harry W. I~. H ewett, H o race D. L ucy, Arthur E. LeighÂˇLye, George Mayers, IÂˇ' rederick H. Mayers, Henry M. S. :Moun t , Allan. Nutting, William B . Sanderson, William. Smith, Archibald G. Wood, Reginald. Young, George B. 187l. Alexander, George C, B all, Gerald, H. Coat, Ch arles F.

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Cooke, Philt B. Cowley, Art ur 'I'. Cracknall, William H. s. Crerar, J ohn Crick, Arthl1l' H. Darling, Thomas B. Elmsall, William de C. Elmsall, Strangford de C. Forbes, Henry H. Goodban, Francis E. Y. Robb, Edward C. Sercombe, William H. Tenisoll, Michael G. Terry, William H. Blenkinsop, James '1'. 1872. Alger, George R. Armstrollft, William G. Barkwort 1, "Valter '1'. Bear, William Brown, William F. Dunn , William I-I. Evans, Oliver Hay, George A. Hook, Edwin E. Hunt, James S. J oad, Edwin Lomax, J olm A. Somerville, Dudley S . 1873. Armstrong, Lawrence P. M. Armstrong, Frederick G. Barker, Edward L. Chambers, J ohn Clark, Willi am I., Cuff, E dward

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Cutler, Walter W. Hall, Ch arles P. Higgins, I'~dward C.

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Newbolt, Kenelin D. Robinson, Grant Scott, Henry Sheppard, Reginald Sowerby, Leslie G. Tully, J ohu White, Alfred D. Williams, Percy F.

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Anderson, John B. Anderson, Alexander L. Davidson, Thomas R. Gibbs, George F. Marsack, Al£red B. :Mcnpcs, Arthur Moore, Stanley G. Roberts, Henry B. Simpson, Forster, E. S. Smith, Ernest E. Twiss, Horace W. Welby, Arthtlr I,. White, Ethelbert E.

Ingram, John "".

McAllum, Charles D. McAlluUl, Daniel Moore, Percy. Moore, Sydney Oates. William H. Oates, Robert J. W. Pughe, 'Valter R. H. Shea, Frank Sproule, Wilfred C. Thompson, Clement Le :M. Williams , Leonard

Blakey, Robert E. Brown , Roland B. Claris, George M. Day, Maurice W. D'All11cida, J olm H. Morriss, Ernest 1\1. O'Hora, Thomas ,,,. Philpott. H erbert Schofield, Clement G. Smith, Francis l\{, Somcn·jl le, E;dtllund Somerville. John J. Wotton, Thomas 1875. Armstrong, Thomas P. Beatson, Leonard F . Brook, Alfred Elwin, James B . Godfrey, Thomas de n. Godfrey, John B. Godfrey, Charles J. Jarvis, J abu. Larking. Frederick A. Longman, Hen r y J. Mackenzie, Prank Morris, Arthur H. 1874.

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Andrew, George R. Ayre, Charles E. Collard, Macintosh I-I. Curtis, Thomas W. C. Fielding, John Green, Bertram F. B. Halllbrugh, Algernon A. C. A. Hill, Frank P. H olmes, Ernest L. Hort, John G. Hunt, George A. Irvine, Gerard. J ones, Mostyn A. K ing, Charles A. McClean, Willi am A. C. NaIl, J ohn F. Wood, Alfred Wrnth . Arthm E.

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O.T.C. NOTES.

The following gained Certificate A" at the last examination in November :- Col.Sgt. W. J. Potts, Sgt. J. E. Witt, Sgt. C, F. vv. Wai t, Cpl. J. A. R. F erg uson, Cpl. B. W. Galpin, Cpl. G. J . Eccles. It

[E. A. Minter passed in the practical part of the examination, and r,. W. H. D. Best in the theoretical paper].

*•• The following promotions have been made this term ;-

'1'0 be Colour-Sergeant :Sgt. Potts.

To be Sergeants :Cpl. Witt. Cpl. Wait. Cpl. Rarber. '1'0 be Corporals :-Lce.-Cpl. Eccles. Lce.-Cpl. J uckes. Lce.-Cpl. Best. '1'0 be Lance-Corporals :Pte. Burnett. Pte. Cumberbatch.

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HARVEY This term we have sustained the Joss of our President, but :Mr. Brown has nobly stepped into the breach and has become President for 1914. At the beginning of the t erm G. J. E ccles was elected Hon. Sec. in the place of R . J. IVl owll . 'rhe number of members for this term is 156, eleven more than last term. which constitutes a record.

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The fOllowing is a list of pape rs :-

two continents, a distance of about 8,000 miles. H e mentioned the fact that he had performed the journey twice and was therefore fa miliar with the scenes depicted on t he screen . His fi rst slide was a view of Hanover. From there he passed on quickly t o Moscow. This city he dwelt upon, showing slides of its Cathedrals and views and making mention of the Kremlin.

Saturday, J an. 31 st"The T rans-Siberi a n Railway." W. R. W. MCCARTHY. Saturday, IÂˇ'eb. 14th" Primitive l\<fan ." G. PAVNg, EsQ., P.S.A. Saturd ay, F eb. 21st"Production of Salt." J. N. I~. GOUG H.

The lecturer then passed on to t he Volga, and from that river to the journey across Siberi a itself. He spent some time in dealing with Lake Baikal, a nd brought to an end his most interesting lecture with a view of the Brit ish port of \;Vei-hai-wei.

Saturday, March 14th"Th e British Navy."

On F ebruary 14th, G. Payne, Esq., F . S. A., gave a lecture on " Primit ive Ma n." He showed at first slides of flints, and arrowheads fo und by himself ill Kent and described the process of manufacture, and the places where he had found them. H e then showed pictures of the dweJlings in which primitive man li ved, a nd t heir places of burial. Some excellent slides were shown of the contents of Roman graves which he had unearthed in the vicinity of Canterbury, and the lecturer hoped

J. Potts.

Saturday, March 2 lst" Magic." R . E. EVERIT't, ESQ. Saturday, March 28th"The English Coi nage."

REV. H . Poou.;.

On Saturday, J an . 3 1st, W. R. W. McCarthy read a paper on the Trans-Siberi an Railway. The lecturer commenced by stating that he would take his hearers for a journey across

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that old remains would not be destroyed by ignorant people, but that every one would do all in their power to preserve them. The lecture was attended by a large audience, and was illustrated by many lantern slides.

DEBATING

On Tuesday, February 17th, a "Vote of Confidence in the Liberal Government" was proposed by vv. J. Potts, supported by L. W. Goldsmith and G. E. J. Gent. The opposition were represented by The President, L. W. H. D. Best, and A. Lindsey. Before giving an account of the speeches, we would say that the debate was an undoubted success, and provided amusement and entertainment fo r a very fair attendance. W. J. Potts rose at 6.30 and complied with tradition by demanding an unprejudiced hearing. He quickly plunged however into Social Reform, Old Age Pensions, Mental Deficiency Acts, etc .,. and in fact scintillated with

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sentences we had ourselves selected from the D.M.Y.B. "Rome," he declaimed, "was not built in a day! Nor can you expect the Insurance Act to be. What did the Tories do? Nothing. What have the Liberals done? At least, passed an experimental Act!" At the back of his mind, we felt, there was a fear of Socialism, a n awful dread of the lower classes. With tears in his eyes, he begged England not to discard Liberalism, in case Socialism stepped in to the breach. He wound up an interesting speech with a fanfare of trumpets, in which one caught the notes of The Foreign Secretary's triumphs. R . S. F . Cooper, in onr humble

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op~ni<:m, pick.ed out a wrong point in inof half-sleeping and half-waking, of the velghl11g agamst Payment of Members. sugar tax and the tea tax and the The purport of hisobjectioll was that so National Debt, and what not. He ~ar from it being a means of livelihood, takes care over IllS speeches, but he It was rather a privilege to serve in the must succeed in interesting his hearers Country's Parliament. He said, Their more, and the one thing to avoid in ÂŁ400 was regarded by members as a our opinion is a flood of figures. bribe, and that it smothered patriotism and free-thinking. With a glow of L. W. H . D. Best, Tory, likened self-pride, and conscious of the admi ra- the Government to a lean horse tion of his audience, he turned to smash supported by two fat ones on either The Insurance Act. Doctors were side. The Liberals bribed Nationalists fo rced on to the Panel, and were hope- with Home Rule; he denied that Home lessly overworked, a statement which Rule was brought before the co untry he conclusively p roved by two stories, at the last General Election ; the one of a serva nt-girl, the other of a _ Government were afraid of being turned what was the other? \:VeIl we know out of office if it were passed, and thereit was a pathetic, and interesting touch. fore they had forfeited the confidence Not to be outdone by the Proposer, he of the nation for their wicked deceit. Implored the House to disregard "Who are the Nationalists? " asked "speciollS arguments," and to vote the speaker with vehemence, and with Tory. a fine sco rn he answe red his own L. ,;V. Go ldsmith was unable to question. ,< Pro-Boers, Little Englandrefrain fro111 repeating the Proposer's ers, Apostates!" Mr. Best produces appeal against Conservate prejudices some interesting remarks but is very of Public Schools. He fell into the hard to hear; if he spoke more slowly second snare that besets a speaker in and perhaps a trifle more passionately, he would, we feel, make a great mobsuch a debate as this, t hat of wearying orator. the audience with an incessant staccato of statistics. He declared war to the At this point the audience were death with Protection, and showed in vited to air their views. that the two Protectionist countries of France and Germany had longer R. J. Mowll dealt primarily with work ing hours and less pay t han Free the Sergt.Major of the K.S.O.T.C., and Trade England. The Chancellor of a man he knew at the Post Office. In the Exchequer must be an uncanny spite of repeated requests to COme to juggler with figures, if the present the point, he refused to be disloyal speaker's statistics were sound. But to his friends, and continued to plead we yawned as we tried to think it out, their cause for some time, before and we heard only as in the moment an nouncing his Tory tendencies.

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J. N. L. Gough, against the Motion, considered Mr. Churchill the most competent man in either party, and that the Business Government would be realised, if he would only revert to the Unionists, then the latter come into power. He turned to subject Mr. Lloyd George; called him a little Navyite, a money-grabber, and other opprobious names, and when in conclusion he smiled at the President, we felt that his invective had relieved him. Mr. Gough is becoming an essential figure at the debates, and rarely fails to give us the benefit of his ideas. C. C. Field, Liberal, taunted the Opposition :M.P.'s with accepting money, which they felt was wrongly granted. Mr. Best's story about the decrepit horse seemed to him to be applicable also to the Tory Party, who were bolstered up by Free 'fraders and extreme '1'ari ff Reformers. D. Stainer was seen to stand up at the back of the room. We are sorry we could not hear what he said , but subsequent enquiry credits him with the statement that Payment of Members enabled those who could not otherwise afford it, to enter Parliament, and become great statesmen. He supported the motion.

The official speakers renewed the debate at this juncture, and A. Lindsey mounted the platform. His blase air and knowing attitude

deceived us into thinking that he knew something about the Government. If he did , he spared Mr. Potts & Co., and contented himself with arraigning the Liberal party for perjury in their dealings with Nationalists, Socialists and Labour Party. He declared that the whole Government was rotten to the core; the Trade Boom was not due to, but in spite of their actions .. 'f~e speaker will be an asset to any stde 111 a debate, as long as he gives the ~mÂˇ pression, if nothing else, of know111g more than anyone else in the room. G. E. J. Gent must learn never to put more than one hand in his pocket, while speaking. He dealt with Payment of Members, and sounded rather plausible, we thought. He challenged the whole attitude of the Unionists on the subject of Ulster; they reminded him of " a herd of swine running violently down a steep place into the sea ." But Mr. Gent was no specialist in his topics; he had a good word to say for that" financial genius" (sic), Mr. Lloyd George. He touched lightly on his hero's Land P ohcy; " There never was such a fine scheme in the world as The Insurance Act," and so on. The speaker chats in a free and easy manner, but his knowledge of his subjects is questionable. The Proposer summed up in an efficient manner, and the question was put to the vote, with the result that th Vote of Confidence was lost by 58 pts. to 10,

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At a meeting of the Committee of the Debating Society, A. Lindsey was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of G. B. Pratt. The following Debates will be held this term :-

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iViontreal, Qnebeck, Canada. November 25, 1913. Dear School, Prick up your ears and hearken unto a voice from afar, even from Canada, a place I never thought to find myself in. Also reflect that I am at present a squab not a sizzler and therefore cannot regale you with luscious accounts of how I slew an infuriated beaver the day I built my shack, nor of how I was severely and inexplicably bitten by a cow while threshing my first crop of rye. I have neither ploughed nor yet sown, no, I am taking a richly-deserved rest after increditable and monumental labours at Oxford (vide P ink Book passim) and

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" The Channel Tunnel," on Tues路 day, March 24th.

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shall not attempt to return till after Christmas. Therefore at the Concert remember that, in the words of a gooey ballad at last rightly dead, " My heart is with you to路 night, " and that I am indeed "afar and asunder" though not quite Forty Years have elapsed since I took my last look at "the Little Dustpan" through a veil of tears and the windows of a cab, and shot off from the Shadow no more to return, an apple路cheeked insouciant boy. Out upon you. The story of my voyaging caUs for little comment. I came hither in an immense ship ridiculolIsly named " the Empress of Britain" (it bore no resemblance whatever to OlIr late lamented Queen Victoria reg et 'i mp, save possibly in the matter of avoir路dupois) , and I was not sea-sick, thank

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yo n, and I consumed gross and Garga nt uan meals fo uI t imes da ily, a nd I walked miles and miles round a nd round the deck, and I took part in foolish S po rts, in which, suspended from a rope by the ankles I made gallant if futil e at te mpts to draw chalkmarks on t he planking wit h my left ea r, et al. " .FroI11 all of which you will gather t hat when we arrived at Quebec, I felt good. Gee, but this is some country. Nevertheless the inevitable fly had snugly ensco nced himself in t he ointment- pot and awaited me with ope n arms. The hideous train which was to bea r us from Quebec to Mont real had t be audacity t o leave at S. lO A.M., which is no hOUI for a gentlemall to be abroad ; right-minded folks a re then a-bed. H owever, "oblesse a nd the C. P .R. oblige, and I caught i t , peevish and lUlshaven , and

compassed about by a cloud of small luggage hurled afte r and at me with remarkable dexterity and precision by a n amiable t able-steward. T alking of shaving: it is well-known that t here be t hree ways of dealing with t his problem . Some men with a Safet y, some men with an ordinary razor do shave themselves, others do hire a valet to perform this office for them, which last is an effete and luxurious habit. But on the ship, where I feared for my jugula r, performing on myself, I gave myself unrese rvedly into t he hands of t he barber, wit h perfect co nfidence and a childlike trust. I seat ed myself with all my accust omed old-world grace when, 10 and behold !, the assassin d eftl y t urned so me hidden

screw and I found myself gazing past my shocked and astonished toes at the ceiling. I d rew b reath t o address Figaro in t he vocative, "0 Ba rber .. . ," when he, wi th cowardl y celerity, slap ped t hree monstrously hot wet towels 0 11 my face and bereft me of speech and well-nigh of reaso n. H e mea nt 11 0 harm, however, it is the custom of the co untr y, and I emerged from his lair unhurt. But I digressto resume- the train, once we were in it, was adequate and h ad not been for bleak greyness and grey bleakness of t he surround ing count ry and t he indecently pink t rees- t he Maple leaf for ever- I should have enjoyed t he journey. Arrived at l\'I ontreal we fou nd all t he streets up and an incessant a nd unt imely rain , but I had not mislaid a single tr unk nor lost one key! Thus was my entry into Can ada a t riumph whic h nothing could mar, not even the fact t hat I , like our mutual friend at No rwich, have now been here ove r six weeks wit hout meeting a single O.K .S.; and I doubt whether I Âˇ should have fared any better had I chosen to insult my neck. And it's 110 use saying Alon zo Mac \\lhiffie (O.K. S. 1837- 1905) lives at Oshtosh \\lis., because everywhere on this side is so fa r from every where else, most places even fa rther than t hat. G. A. C. J ones of pious memory. is, I believe, industriously canning the blushing beet in Alberta or cultivating Scarl et Runners in B.C .â&#x20AC;˘ J ohnson is somewhere, \\linser and t he Goad s and Mr. Baly, but remembering t hat all t he delectable a nd likely districts a re considerabl y

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fr~)ln Montrea l t han Nij ni Novgoro~ IS. from Fordwich , I possess

fa rt her

my soul 'In SIlence. Life is pleasant here and I frivol. I walk about the city, T attend tl;e t heatre, I (un fort unately) pay calls I play Bridge, and I have learned th~ ! ango. But I find my greatest pleasure ll1 the conversation of m y fellow men. I t gives me thrills of quite indescribable JOY to be addressed, " Say, Ro!" ~Oll c~n scarcely, i~nagin e the weight Buhheve muh gives to th e simplest stat ement and I love t o hea r people classified as " Boobs" or "Geebs" Ginks " or " Thugs" or "Cissies" or ~' Rough-necks" or " L ow-life rs." \Vhlle to hea r a m an descri bed as " so crooked t hat if he cried the tea rs ' ltd t rickle do wn his spine" is to be reminded inevita bl y of " jewels five wo rds long spa rkling fo r eve r on t he stret ched fo refinger of all Time" or what eve r Alfred's wo rds to t hat effect are. After a foo ter mat ch which is only slightly remi niscent ~f Rugger you'll hear a ma n spea k of t he pl ayer~ t hus, " Thingumm y gig su re pl ayed punk ball, but What sis na me .. .... .. . Oh L aura !" They t ell me t hat in the best families " May I trouble you for t he butter ?" is eutirely superseded by " Slide the grease. " Can t here be ~ny c?mparison, for vigo ur, between Don t be an ass. yo u migh t as well tell me " ...... and" If yo u' ve anything on yo ur mind, shoot it ." ? If YO ll happen at any ti me t o be busy and someOne wants YO ll and yo u are told to . ?t1C~, up " You're keeping him wattlng, respond brightl y, " I should It

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worry," or better," I should wo rry ..... . a nd spoil my face," or better still " I should worry .. . .. .a lot .. . ... and build a house on it," or best of all " I shkabibble. " The next time Mr. Rosenberg asks yo u if yo u a re qui te Sure yo u understand the theo ry of the fUllctional equatio n. of the. hyperbolated graph, a nswer ldIOmatl ca lly, " Dat's right I got cha, ~teve . " Never say a mal1'~ crocked , say he's " suffering from "Charle y-horse," always say Y alh or Ye h, or Yuh, instead of Yes, cail a rest aurant a " 11 ash-joint " or cry blithely "Cann ed cow and easy on t he s'weetstuff " in answer to t he poli te enq uiry" Sugar a nd milk ,Mr. 'fwo-a nda- bit ? " When leavi ng a gathering say" Guess I'll beat it " or " I'll have to make. my g~t away," a nd always call a n 1l1VltatlO n a bid " and an appointment "a " date." Never say you're in a funk, say" It gives me cold feet ," never say YOll li ke people very lUuch, say you've "got a crush on th em," and above all call a tra m " a ca r " and a ca r "a machine " or " all au to." Rut, say, I guess I'll get your goat if I go 011 handin g out this line of clope so I'd bet ter quit. Anglice, I fear I may annoy yo u if I continue to pour forth this strea m of nonsense and will therefore desist. But I find, on mature reflection t hat I have still a few things to say unto yo u. .T o-day it snowed, copio usl y~ and I receIved large chunks of it in t he nape, fur t hermore it was cold it was raw and it was da mp an d sure 'for the absence of the perfume of hides it reminded me of Canterbury. A sec~lld ff

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item of news is that I am going down to Boston to see the H arva rd vers'lls Yale football game. American football is different fro111 Canadian football, which is again different from Rugger. They tell me that men die with great suddenness and in large llumbers owing to the verve and elan with which the game is played. Also they protect their noses (like the ormans at Sen lac) and wear huge pads all over ,their bodies, fllrther they do not bare their knees but wear profusely-padded thulakoi extending to the middle of the calfalso helmets. They chew gum all the time, even while collaring or being collared, and have thei r faces spo nged by men in jerseys carrying buckets

of water, and there are always fifteen or so substitutes present to replace the slain or mortally injured. 'l'hen there are fouf quarters instead of two halves to the game, at each of which they change ends- and the whole thing is very bewildering. I hope you succeeded in putting one over 011 Dover. If the austere Adams has not perished miserably, frozen to death amid his breechless pupils, in darkest Scotland, this bears him my greetings. Robert Gent and Eric Howell and Bat are ever in my thoughts. Friends please accept this the only intimation. Yonrs ever, JOHN KETTELWELL.

CO RRE SPOND E NC E . N.B.-The EditM's decline to accept any responsibility cotmected with tlte opinions of tlteir Correspondt1.tlts. Name atld address must always be given, t'ot necess(trily for publication, but as a guarantee of "food faith. Pusotlalities will involve certain rejection. Letters shottld be written on one side of tlte paper only.

To the EdÂˇi!.ors of"

THE CAN'I'UARIAN."

DEAR SIRS,

vVill you allow me a small space in the CantuarÂŁan to express to all members of the School, past and present, to whom I have not been able to make any personal ack nowledgement the

gratitude which Mrs. Evans and I have felt for the very kind farewells and presentations with which you marked my retirement from the School last term. It has not been easy for us to sever connection with a place where we have met with such unfailing kindness for many yea rs and of which

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we shall always have the happiest memories; but the cordiality of our "send off" makes us feel that we still belong in a sense to the Schoo1. May it continue to flourish and abound." I remain. Yours faithfully, L. H. EVANS. II

To the Editors of"

Harvey Society. A milder rebuke was administered in the Correspondence columns of your J ournai a short time ago, but once more they have ventured to remit the full SUbscription. They have taken the hint of getting one outside lecturer for a scientific subject; but nobody grudges them their 6d., so why not accept it with thanks, and extend the programme? There can be very little objection to lectures at other times than Saturday afternoons, if the plea of no time be put forward.

'rHE CAN'l'UAIUAN."

Yours, etc.,

DEAR SIRS,

Might I suggest that, since there are three branches to every lampbracket in the New Hall, lights should be put in every third branch as well, because it is impo!'>sible to see at the corner desks without spendi ng n fortune on candles. I am,

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(N.n.-Without going so far as to second his vote, at this period of the term we can't fa ll ont with anyone who can appcnd such a signa ture. EOD. Cant. ]

To the Editors oJ"

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Yours truly, DE:AR SIRS,

A POOR

['fhe Education of the poor is one of the problems of the day, and we qllite agrce that tiley should be enlightened as much as possible. EDo. Cant.]

Might I suggest that those, who are keen on boxing, should subscribe for a pUllch-ball, which could be purchased for 301-. I am, Sirs,

Yonrs truly,

To the Editors oJ"

THE CAN"l'UARIAN."

DE:AR SIRS,

By yo ur leave I propose a vote of censure on the authorities of the

ENTHUSIAST.

[Our Correspondent strikes at rather a sore point. H e might be more daring and ask why not start boxing officially in the Scbool. EDD. Callt. ]

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DBAR SIRS', TH E C ANTUAR IA N . "

The Gymnasium, K.S.C. Dear Sirs, P aint! Paint! Paint! The board of the O.T .C. I!! I simpl y can't grasp t he restraint The authorities place on me. There is mon ey an d money and money, But I haven't seen it for yea rs; Some seem to think it's funn y, But to me it brings nothing

but tears. Yonrs in hopes, O.T.C.

BOARD.

(N.D.-Triste lignum ! We don 't see why he s hould'llt wear his blushing h Ollours thick upon him . EDD. Callt. ~

Recent investigations have bee n made with School ink-pots and all th at is therein. The Proceeding was as follows. An ink-pot was placed upside down above one of the holes for ink-pots that may be fou nd in school writing desks. 'l'he exact second of the reversal of the ink-pot was taken. A short walk was then indulged in by the investigato rs into the realms of inky science. \Vhen they returned , they were not amazed to find that the ink (?) had not yet run out, for they knew the school ink what it was (see " Hints to Greek Prose. ") Howeve r they were men of patience. Soon it was seen that the ink-fluid had ceased to flow, and lo! the inkpot was empty. Time, 4,* minutes! \Vas the fluid , that dripped, ink ? No it was" schoolink "! Animal, Vegetable, or IVlineral ? It may be a Vegetable, it may be a Mineral , b ut it isn't ink I Please ma y we have ink ? Ink, real ink, and nothing but ink ! Yo urs

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1914.

No. 20.

EDITORIAL. Gent1emen, we are objects of criticism; we are criticised, forsooth, because we are bizarre. Is is such a crime then to be bizarre? Vie trust not, for that is partly the aim with which we set out to write our editorials, though frankly we have never before dared to hope that we have succeeded. But, flattered though we feel, we will not glory in the knowledge of our wickedness; nay, we shall blush and give place before the accusations of our critic; we shall lay aside -our bizarrity and proceed to weightier things.

In a word, gentlemen, let us be sensible.

Have you ever seen such weather?

A more violent display of temper on the part of the time-honoured and eternally abused Jupiter Pluvius we have never seen. Unless we can organise a series

of canoe races on Blare's, we do not see how or where there are to be any

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at all. There is water, water everywhere, and our chief form of amusement a nd exercise during the past few days has been dyke-jumping across the Mint Yard.

Such, we feel, is life, as we plough our way through the mud on a Short St. Stephen's! Such, we always feel, is life, whenever anything goes wrong! Life after all is a queer thing. We have seen school life in Canterbury and we have seen club life in Bermondsey; and though the two look so different, they are really just the same. Our pursuits are the same, our pleasures are the same, our ideas are the same. It is only the superficial things that are different, our Âˇ clothes, our surroundings, our education. But we, we in ourselves are all the same, we are all of one nature, oue race, we are all ..... ... , ..... . We ' really must beg your pardon; we seem to have forgotten ourselves, and to have drifted away into realms of mudd le~headed moralisiug. The point at issue, gentlemen, is as follows: We have read and heard the new School Song, and we appreciate it greatly, every word of it, and we hope for more, but we feel bound to assert the rights of St. Augustine. Theodore of Tarsus may have been an excellent fellow; we feel sure he was, and wish to cast no reflection upon him, but we have always looked upon one earlier than him as our founder. 'rhe History of the School tells us that St. Augustine was responsible fo r starting upon its course the stone that has rolled without stopping for 14 centuries; he it is whom we must imagine saying" I'll have these Saxons speak with ease in L atin and in Greek." Honoured therefore as we should feel if we had the aforesaid 'fheodore for our founder, we feel still more honoured at having St. Augustine. Having settled this point then, gentlemen, satisfactorily, we will trespass no longer upon your valuable time. We, 0 Readers, the Editors, have the honour to wish you a very good day!

STEEPLECHASES. J UNIOR STEEPLECHASE. Run on Saturday, February 28th, over the short course. This race produced t en starters, and tbe result was very close. There was a good start, Ware taking the lead almost at once, and setting a very fair pace up to St. Edmund's, where

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the order of the leaders was Wace, Madge, Gough, Agar, Arnold, Cooper'. From there t? Harbledowl1 the same order was maintained, but in descending the steep hill to Harbledown, Ware fell and hurt his back and from that moment he was steadily overhauled by Madge, who caught him' between Jacob's Ladder and t,he R~!lw ay Cross111g. Madge ran very strongly, and finished a good first 111 24 38t ; the final order was: 1. H. E. Madge (Ch.), 2. H. Wace (M.), 3. P. K. Aga; (M.), 4 . J. N. L . Gough (Ch.), 5. G. C. Arnold (He.), 6. G. R. Cooper (S.). rhe following also ran: Champion, La Trobe, Mead, and McCarthy. SENIOR STEEPLECHASE. Run o~ 'l'uesday, March 3rd. The entry this year was better than last, fifteen starting, and they got off at a good pace, Haward and Morris leading. Before reach111g St. Edmund's, Morris was overhauled by Bing and Eccles who had started slowly, went up into fourth place. The order ,{t the C.O.S: was Haward, Bmg, Morns, Eccles, Wace, Madge. Haward h ad already established a good lead, but t~e. next .few :v,ere very close together, and there was every prospect of an exciting fi111sh. Ihrough F!arbledown there was no change in the order, but soon after descend1l1g Jacob s Ladder, Eccles, who was running very strongly, passed Morns and began to close up on Bing; neither of these however coyld make the slightes; impression on Haward (He.), who won by nearly a mmute and a half 111 27 36". Eccles (S.) and Bing (M.) jumped the tlurd dyke together, but the latter managed to secure the verdict by 4" after a spnnt. Bing's time was 28' 56", Eccles' 29' 0". The fourth place was secured by Morns (G.) ; then followed Wace (M.), Madge (Ch.), Crosse (M.), and Wait (He. ). Others who fimshed were: Agar, Gough, Champion, Groom and Mead. Gough and ChampIOn l)ut up an attractive ~nish, the former winning by a few feet only. H award, Blllg, Eccles, and Morns were awarded Sports Colours for 19 14. STEEPLECHASE v. BLACKHEATH HARRIERS. For this race, on S,a,turday, March 7th, t he Harriers brought down a strong team, mclud111g A. C. I elfer (O.K.S.), the Cambridge Blue . . The School were represented by Haward, Bing, Eccles, Morris, Wace, Madge, Crosse, Wait. Telfer went off very fast, a,?d never looked like being caught; he won with the greatest of ease, ~nd b,~at hiS own record for the course by 20 seconds, fin ishing the course 111 26 ,z8} . Haward, the School first string, was unfortunately suffenng from . a shght chill, and so was unable to do himself full justice. He ran very pluck!ly however; and finished 2nd of the School team. The B1ackheath men proved rather too fast for the School, and secured the first three places,

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but after that the School packed well. Eccles ran very well, and finished 4th in 28' 30" ; H award was fiftb, half a minute later, beating the next Blackheath man finely after crossing the last dyke. The School then secured the next three places, but counting five men on each side, the Harriers won by 22 pts. to 33. The final order was :I. A. C. 'relfer (Blackheatb H .) ." 2. H . C. Cooper (Blackh cnth H .) '" 3. E. H . Wilson (Blackh eath H .) ... 4. G. J. Eccles (Kiu,?'s School) 5. G. Haward (King s School) G. - , Edwards (Blackbeath H .) 7. H. E. Madge (King's School) 8. E . C. Bing (Kins;:'s School) 9. G. H. Crosse (KlIlg's School) 10. - . GIaider (B lackheath H .)

26' 28," 28' Sf' 28' 23t" 28' 47t" 29' 21" 29' 22," 29' 30" 29 ' 37" 29' 42" 29' 53"

After this race Sports Colours were awarded to H. E . Madge and G. H. Crosse. STEEPLECHASE v. O.K.S. This race was run under the worst possible conditions 011 'l\lesday, March 17th. The ground was soaked with rain, and the dykes were almost under water, but there were some very fair times, two fini shing in under 28 minutes. The O.K.S. had a strong team down, including A. C. 1'elfer, L. G. Housden of the South London Harriers, and "V. V. H eale of the Thames H arriers. Iu the School side Agar and Gough took the places of Morris and Wait, who were unable to turn out. Haward had recovered from his indisposition, and ran a good race, but could not prevent the O.K.S. from securing the first three places. 1'elfer finished first ill 27' 3", Housden being about twenty seconds behind him. The third place was secured by V. Arnold, and then followed Haward a nd Eccles The O.K.S . secured 6th and 8th places, t he remainder being of the School. filled by School ruimers. Five places on each side again counted to decide t he match , which t he O.K.S. WOll by 20 pts. to 35. Final order : A. C. TeUe, (O.K.S.) ... L. G. Honsden (O.K.S.) V. Amold (O.K.S.) 4. G . Hawnrd (Kin g's School) S. G. J. Eccles (King's School) 6. W. v. Heale (O.K.S.) 7. G. H . Crosse (King's School) 8. J . 1'. Flcmil1g-Sandes (O. K.S.) 9. H. E. Mndge (K ing's School) 10. H . Wnce (King's School) I. 2. 3.

27' 27' 27' 28' 29' 29' 30' 30' 30' 30'

3" 26t" 59"

lOt" 3,"

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M. W. Gold ie H . E . Madge H. Wace R. J. W ilby

E. J. Howlett C. H. Rolfe R. H . Mallinson W . R. W . McCarthy J . Chester E . P.

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J . Chester

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The Under 16 and New Boys' Gym. Competitions took place on Tuesday, March 24th. Both events produced close finishes, and a very fair standard was reached. In the Under 16 Competition, Galpin' and Anderson were considerably the best, but there was not much to choose between them, as both did all the exercises well . Galpin was the stronger on the bars, and though he was slightly the inferior over the horse, he succeeded ill winning by I pt. Of the others Wace was the best, and he was the most successful of all on the

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horizontal bar. Johnson', McCarthy, Pipe, Chester, aud Palmer were the remaining competitors. Result:V(l\llthl~

Horse

Exercises. P,B. H.B.

8t 7 9 8 7t 7t 8 8

4t 4 4. 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5 5 3t 4. 4 4t 4" 4 4, 4 4 4 4, 4 33,344 , 4 4 4t 4 4 3t 1 4 4 4# 3 4 5 4 4 3t 3t 5 3

H. \Vace 4. E. P. JOhl15011". 5. W. R. W. l\'f cCarthy Chester 6. If J. J. Pipe . .. 8. W. 1..... 'B. Palmer

...

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... 8t

...

... 6 ... 6t

5 ~ 5

4t'

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I1 3$

... 9 ... 8

R. A. 1'. Anderson

...

S. G. Galpin

Horse

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...

Ma.x. 2.

Sideways.

Horse.

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5 4t 3t 4t 4t 4 4t

.:'I

5 4 4 4t 3t 4 4

4,4

4t 4 4 3t

Total.

65 59 58

SH 52! 51 50t 50t 50

The New Boys' Competition was won by Johnson', who was 2 pts. ahead of Burnett'. These two were very easily the best, Johnson being slightly the better at every exercise except the horizontal bar. Spearing was third, and Clarke fourth, the remainder being Caldwell, Brown, Mallinson, and La Trobe. Result :Vaulting Horse. ~

Exercises.

Max. I. E. P. Johnson 2. M. E. 'R. Burnett 3. J. R. Spearing 4. A. P. Clarke ... _ {H. C. Caldwell .:>,

7. 8.

R. H. Mallinson H. R La 'l'robe

W. Brown

P.D.

H.B.

8t 9

4t 4 3, 3 3 3, 3

... 7!

... ...

5, 4

.. . 2

...

H""" Sideways.

4t 3t

7. 5 6 5 6

2 5

4t 4t 3t 3 3, 2t 4 2

Ho,""

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2 5 4

4, 4 2t 4 2 4 2

4 3. 3 3t 3.

Swedish Be.un.

Total.

2 5

3 5

5 5 4 4 4t

5 4t 4, 4 4 4 3. 4 4

3, 4 3 3t 4

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SCHOOL NEWS. On Friday, February 27th, a Paper-chase was held when G. J. Eccles and R. S. F. Cooper were the hares. The course, which was about 9 miles long, went first of all past the Jesuits, and then struck off North East into country that was unknown hitherto to the hares and everyone else. After devious wanderings through woods and fields, over hills and through valleys the hares found themselves upon the road between Sturry and Herne Bay, about 3f miles from Canterbury; there the bags were left, and the hares returned via Sturry and the Ford wich road. G. Haward ran right away fro111 the other hounds, and gradually overhauled the hares, catching them on the road home, about 3 miles out of Canterbury. He had overrun the bags however, and went back for them, so that the hares reached home first by a cousiderable distance. The first hounds in were Haward, Gent and Murgatroyd.

'.' On Friday, March 6th, Mr. W. W. Hind-Smith lectured to the School on .. Dr. Barnardo's Homes." Mr. Hind-Smith is no stranger to the school and he received a hearty welcome; his lecture was both humorous and interesting, and the school thoroughly enjoyed it.~

On Tuesday, March 10th, the return Fives match v. St. Augustine's College took place. Playing at St. Augustine's the first pair (Cumberbatch and Juckes) lost, and the 4th pair (Groom and Wait) won. At the school the 2nd pair (Goldsmith and Best) and the 3rd pair (Crosse and Wace) both lost. A match was also played v. St. Edmund's School (2 pairs) on Friday, March 13th. The 1st pair (Cumberbatch and Juckes) won at the School; the 2nd pair (Goldsmith and Groom) lost at St. Edmund's.

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Congratulations to the following passing Certificate A " practical: W. Barber, G. W. M. Burton, G. Crosse, L. W. Goldsmith and L. Robertson. If

'.' A Confirmation Service was held in the Cathedral by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, on Thursday March 19th. Thirty-two members of the School, and thirty-five of St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate, were confirmed .

'.' Owing to the recent heavy rains, the school sports, which were arranged

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for Wednesday and Thursday, March 25th and 26th, have been scratched. The Sports v. Dover College have also been abandoned.

••• A very handsome challenge cup for the Tutor Set Mile has been presented to the School by Mr. A. H. Hastie, of Edenbridge, Kent, to commemorate his son's election as a Heyman Scholar of the School. Unfortunately

BONNIE By L. C. SARGENT. A literary man once wrote a book

abont Scotland. That in itself was rather a brave action; but he also

there is no chance of the cup's being awarded this year owing to the scratch-

ing of the Sports.

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Mr. Poole has offered to present a sword to any old member of the

Corps, who obtained Certificate" A," on his taking a COtnl1llSSlOn 111 the Special Reserve or Territorial Force. G. H. Claypole , we understan\l , will be the first O.K.S. to profit by tIllS generous offer.

SCOTLAND. his native porridge, I have strong doubts if a mere hempen rope could choke him.

have been terribly rash.

In view of the recently published statistics concerning the percentage of Caledonians in Fleet Street, it seems incredible how the aforesaid literary gentleman ever got his book published.

If ever I feel like making an end to my existence, I shall do nothing so commonplace as using a bucket and rope, or a revolver; 110, I shall merely find the biggest Scotsman t hat I can and indulge in humour at hIS expense. Even after the funeral the Scot would look like scoring for, having once tasted

By a curious anomaly the greatest proportion of those little storyettes that pass among certain folk as humorous are directed against Scotsmen. That they circulate so freely in mixe.d gatherings without fatal results ~s probably due to the fact that their intended humour or would be sarcasm

made the book a humorous one, proving to my mind that in addition to being extremely courageous, the author must

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is totally unseen by the butts, who may (a) regard them as further proof of the insanity of the Saxon, or (b) receive them as some rather futile hut well meant form of compliment. With these few preliminary remarks to show how exceedingly averse I should be to trifling with the feelings of Ollr northern friends, I pass to more enlightening information. The chronicles of Scotland would fill many books, but there is no really authenticated history that goes as far back as the founding of the clans. Rumour has it that one of the McPhersons was married to a :Miss Noah at some date previous to the Deluge, but this has unfortunately not been substantiated by any really reliable and unbiassed eye-witness. The inhabitants of "Caledonia," as some Roman humorist has termed the cOllntry, are mainly divided into two groups, the Highlanders and the Lowlanders. The former's contempt for the latter is only exceeded by the latter's disdain of t he former. Both classes, however, are united by their common dislike of the Sassenach (that's you and me), and by their passion for the game of golf-popularly pronounced "gou!." The biggest bunker in the country is caIled by some "Hadrian's ,~rall," the first mile or so being a memento of that famous gentleman's early attempts at the Game-one stone for every expletive.

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All Scotsmen are good sportsmen and early commence to emulate their It is a elders' favourite pastimes. sweet sight on a Sl1nllller'S eve to see the you ng M'Tavishes vieing with the lVraconochies' bairns in tossing the caber; and in winter eerie cries of "soop, soop" emanating from the Macintoshes' duck-pond often startle nervous southerners wending their way to their temporary abode in some cottar's humble dwelling. The National drink and National dress will interest most of us. The former is usually-and euphemistically - known as" Mountain Dew," and has been t he subject of many vuglar jests. It was after a visit to a Scotch village that a talented American wrote the well-known song" Everybody's dewing it," and named it "Rag-time" in allusion to the continuations that are mostly patronised in the country. The making of the real original brew still occupies the inhabitants of some of the districts furthest from the haunts of the" polis "-I had an acquaintance who tried it, but he had been known even as a hoy as the" Human Ostrich." The emblem of the country is a Thistle rampant and the proud motto underneath reads- " Touch not the cat but the glove," which I take to mean "Don't scratch me, scratch Mother I " After all, who would touch a cat when there was a pair or two of nice rabbit-skin mittens to choose from-an infinitely superior pelt. The national emblem was chosen quite

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unwittingly by the first foreign invader who found a spot upon which to picnic, and on seating himself exclaimed "This'll do," but speedily found it wouldn't. The denizens of the Highlands, where the thistles grow thickest, wear short thick skirts called kilts made of stuffs so brightly coloured that even the prickles subside-thus averting the danger. The Scot is proverbially dour, but try dropping him in a bed of fully fledged thistles before making any hard and fast estimate! Any notes on this fair country would be incomplete were the praises of the bagpipes left unblown. This instmment of tort-music is called by the German "Doodesachsen" -and they're not far wrong. When one gets really accustomed to the bagpipes one prefers them to any other kind of music. I heard of a Surrey yeoman who went up north and who got accusÂˇ

tonied to them in the end, but he was a long lived man and deaf in both ears. Most towns of any repute and a good proportion of villages have what they call an " Institution," but the Institution of N.B. (I forgot to say that N .B. is another waggish name for Scotland, in allusion to the whisky, and is short for' no bounds ') au mon, but wha wad it be but Robbie Burrrns , Scotch children usually know half Genesis and all of Burns' poems by heart before they reach the age of eight . Space forbids me to quote any Âˇof his verses, but just go and ask the pro. when you're ploughing round the links (or if your handicap is a short one, scratching round) he'll t ell you all about Burns, or as the Scotch usually call him " the modest crimson-tipped flower." What is the last toast at a Caledonian Club dinner? Hoots, an' A'll tell ye-" Here's tae us, wha's like us." Ab! who is?

ENTERTAINMENT. On Friday, March 13th. Mr. Godfrey very kindly brought down his sextette to play to the School. We offer our heartiest thanks to the musicians for coming down and giving us a most delightful evening. We

have heard them play once or twice before, but never to better advantage than they did on this occasion. Some of the pieces were already familiar to the School, and these were received with vociferous applause, especially

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popular being the finale to the sextette (b) . Between the items, Mr. Godfrey made a few remarks about the instnullents, and also about the modern tendencies in music. '1'0 illustrate the futurist tendencies, he had the pro~ gramme printed in a futurist or phonetic method of spelling, that was most effective. All the pieces played were composed by Mr. Godfrey himself, and some of them, notably the Ballade of Cinderella, were played for the first time. Besides the items on the programme, 1vIr. Godfrey sang a French Song, and the sextette also played the new School Song "'1'he School of Theodore." Mr. Godfrey is to be congratulated on a highly successful evening. Appended is a reproduction of the Programme:K.S.C., Pb. , 1914. W1ND I NS'fR U lIIEN'tS.

Clar. Mr. Goldsmith. Ob. Mr. Belsey. Trumpet: Mr. Stanley. Hom: 1\[1'. Cozens. Bassoon: Mr. Brown· Pia.no : Mr. Harvey.

BtWCll the pes a fn rcmrks will B mad. r. On Hm., Tpt.

O.K.S. Rev. R. G. Hodgson has been elected to the Committee of the Kent County Cricket Club.

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Aud ante (fro111 Quintette). II. On Ct., Ob., BSSll.

Ballet ":Milklllaid's Danc" Wale Fuale III. On a 20. Mrch. IV. On Modrn 10 ducs inlllusik. Ballade of Cinderella. (I ) Aulilon, wpng; Pan Slldrlr; "R R" Irfs the oidug (rely the fari godmuthr). (2) Trulls4mashn Cll . (3) The Balnu Cn. The Wale. Lov's Xtc. (4) XII. striks. Jst ill tim. (5) "Pan Sndrlr." "RR" Ids the oidag as B4. (6) Trpts. The Princ. The sipr fts.

C. D.

Jy.

(7) Ryl wdug. BIs, Bnds. Procshll, etc. (4 dtals c" Daly 'l'legrf.") E. A Falltc. SlIfrng inn 2 11lch Schonberg, the instruments flby sa 2 pIa SlIlll old tuns. (I) " There is 0 lk." (Ob). "J all PI." (Tpt). "Nashnl Nthm " (Hm). (2) 'British Grnadrs."

Wit the pano is clsesd with a Debussy pacge, they r struly recald 2 their dut by the Bssn, "0 dr, wot kn the matr B," wn all jifly rtm 2 their cucs plang " The Crocodit " and" Sall" s Hornpip."

NEWS. E. J. Hodgson, Rustat Scholar of Jesus College, Cambridge, has been awarded a Ben Scholarship for Mathematics .

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We are glad t o hear fro m J. K ettelwell that he held an exhibition of black and white, and water-colour drawings at Montreal, and sold three pictures very well to the National Gallery at Ottawa.

against Scotland on ~{arch 21st, and to R . J uckes on being elected H Oll. Sec. of the Cambridge University Rugby Football Club for 19 14- 15.

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I n the final of the H ospitals' Rugby Cup t he following O.K.S. were playing :- For London Hospitat: J . H . D . Watson and J . Deighton ; For St . Bartholomew's Hospitat : G. F. Juckes (who has also played fo r Btackheath). A. H . Shelswell played fo r Guy's H ospital v. Oxford Uni versity.

We wish to ack nowledge wit h thanks the receipt from L . F . Pa ris of an old print of the Norman Staircase. The print h as been hung in the Old Library .

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R. J. N. Norris has been appointed to the 7t h D uke of Conna ughts OWll Rajputs, and is st ationed at Alnmdabad, India.

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Congratulations t o J. H. D . Watsoll on playing mag nficently fo r E ngland

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M arriage.-Stonham- Leigh . On February 12th, at Vancouver, B .C. E rnest Stonham (O.K.S.), of that city, to Constance Mary, t hird daughter of George Highfield Leigh, of Swinton, Laucashire, England .

CANTERBURY

On Saturday, 21st Ma rch , a party of four-Cooper, Ge nt, J uckes and Barber-went for the week-end to t he School Mission in Bermondsey. We were met by E. M. Tuke, and after a dish of t ea at a Lyons' shop, we were led to the new Headquarters of the (

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Oxford and Bermondsey Mission in Long Lane. Instead of sleeping in cubicles there, as we had the year before at Riley Street, we were apportioned as follows: Barber to Mr. H ankey, Cooper to Mr. Tuke, J uckes to t he Warden, Mr. Baron, and Gent

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to Mr. Paterson. The arrangement was voted a great success by all , and enabled us to realise more fully t he real conditions of this great work. Certainly t he writer sympathised wit h his host , when the large family in the next room tramped to bed at 3 a.m. , in the last stages of Bacchic revelry; perh aps he preferred t he cats that haunt Messrs. Gibbs roof o'nights. On Satu rel ay night we visited t he Canterbury Club, where we we re pleased to recognise several old friends, chief of whom was perhaps Charles Th o l11 p~ son, who is a " \:,\Thite Hope ." George Gunning, the fast bowler, has gone on to the Men's Club. (Me m. it is once more tolerably safe to play cricket against the v isitors ne)..1: '~7 hitsu n ). Gent played the aristocrat , and attended t he Boxing Club's da nce at t he Town H all till 1 a. m. Sunday morning started with t he purch ase of breakfast, and a training walk with the officers of the Canterbury Club through London. Staggered into the :Missioll House for lunch, done to the wo rld, a nd rest ed t ill 3 p .m., when we attended Service at the C.C. Afterwards took tea with Mr. Campbelr, whom we all recognised as our Bat t alion Chaplain at Camp last year. It is pleasant to hear from him his int ention of being at Tidworth this year. 9 p.m., Ser vice at the

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Exeter Club, at which t hree new officers of the Decima Club were admitted. Agreed to catch 9.13 a.m. train back to Canterbury on t he next day, but only half of us complied . This _bare dia ry of our week-end is necessarily elliptical to a degree. We could tell yo u how Barber lived in a palatial building wit h Mr. H ankey, and had valets to cook and wash up. How J uckes went t o bed lat e and got up very lat e, perhaps under t he m ystic spell of t he Thames, which glided gent ly without a murmur beneath his window t o explore finally t he riddle of the Borkum sands ; how Mr. P at erson and Ge nt revelled in t he only bath in Wolseley St reet, and visited some quondam-hovels on Sunday evening. All trus, and more. But t here is one t hing t hat all agreed on t he way back: It is God's own work; t he good that is being done by these missions is something stupendous, and we appeal t o all O.K.S . who live near town to assist by spending one night a week or so dow n at the Canterb ury Club, and to go to camp with t he boys in the first week in August. If t hey h ave never done anything of the sort befo re, its charm and its desperate difficulty will impress t hem more than anything else possibly conld.

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AN ALPHABETICAL SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY. A stands for Armoury burnished and bright, B are the bike-sheds, left open at night. C is the Coal-hole the School never see, D is the DarkMfoom-or once used to be. E are the Exits all over the place, F is the Fives-Court-magllificent brace. G the Gymnasium loved by a few, H are the Halls-Day-Boys'- Boarders'-Old_New. I the Infirmary called Hodgson's Hall, J (always a wash-out) is nowhere at all. K is the Kitchen with food steaming hot, L the Laboratory-dangerous spot. M is the Mint-Yard where taxis get stored, N the New-Physics-Lab recently floored. o is the Old Hall-we've had that before, P is the Parry-with books on the floor. Q is that Quarter" where Corps le~ves are" sent," R is our Rabbit-hutch- largest in Kent. S are the Studies, where work Itas been done, T is our Tucker-the home of the buu. U is the Upper House-privileged ground . V that great Void which is everywhere found. W Wing-Lav. without any soap, X is a letter with which we can't cope. Y the back-Yard where the Potts play the fool, Z that Zoological place called the School. H

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HARVEY On Saturday, Feb. 21st, W. J. Potts was unable to give his lecture on the British Army, but J. N . L. Gough gave a lecture instead 011 the Production of Salt. He showed slides of brine pans and the evaporation of brine to obtain salt; describing the various kinds of salt thus obtained . He then took us to the houses where salt, after being scraped from the pans, is moulded, dried and packed for distribution round the country. He then dealt with Rock Salt, showing how it was loaded into barges and shipped to the coast and thence to America, where it is put 011 the

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SOC lET Y. grazing grounds for cattle. He then showed us the interior of the Salt Museum at Northwich, and from that various crystals and curiosities of salt. Then he showed us several subsidences caused by brine pumping and not saltmining; telling some amusing stories of escapes, notably of a groom who was grooming a horse, which was suddenly swallowed up by the earth, who only saved himself by clinging to the tail of a horse in the next stall. He said it is probably exaggerated. He concluded by showing some dreary scenes of disaster and the interior of a salt mine. He also dealt with the raising of hOllses after subsidence.

A TALE. Told by all Idiot.

This is the story of a man who had bad luck; he put his foot through the sheet in getting ,out of bed , and cut himself shaving. Following the natural order of events his coffee at breakfast was cold, and his wife wanted a new hat. He sacked the cook and missed the train by ten seconds in the orthodox manner. He lost ÂŁ50 at

(Sha/~~speare ).

business in the morning and was knocked down by a motor bus in the afternoon ; only, however, having two teeth knocked out and one elbow fractured, in order that Fate might spring her piece de resistance on him when he reached home, in the shape of his mother-in-law on a month's visit.

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On being assisted into bed that evening he saw the cause of it all. The black China cat on the mantelshelf was standing on its head. Crossing the room to set it right he tripped over his wife's handkerchief receptacle and sprained his ankle. He was assisted back to bed with the cat untonched and gave it up for the day.

cat and throw it in the dustbin. She swept all the ornaments off the mantelpiece trying to reach it, and then fell and cracked her knee-cap on the fender. The Chancellor of the Exchequer being short of funds, medical benefits were not obtained. Neither were any more servants.

Determined to smile at Fate he banteringly requested the Doctor on the morrow to " reverse the cat." The Doctor thought he was delirious and ordered .. slops." That afternoon the ceiling fell in and his mother-in-law told him not to make such a noise. The doctor called again, bound up his ann and told him funny stories till he fell asleep from sheer exhaustion .

Driven to despair the wretched butt of Fate hobbled to his bureau; took his ever loaded revolver from a drawer; took careful aim and pressed the trigger. There was, as one might expect, a loud report; when the smoke had cleared an object lay on the floo r. No! it's all right- it was a piece of the China cat.

The next day he screwed his courage to the stir-king point and begged the servant to take the China

DEBATING On T uesday, March 10th, a debate was held on a proposal by R. S. F. Cooper, that" National Service would be a good thing for this country." Alt hough the subject was not absolutely new, it produced a most amusing and exciting debate; a good dea l of enthusiasm was shown and we were glad to see more speakers than usual from the audience.

This is not a pessimistic fragment of a biography; it is merely the hist ory (savouring of Barry Pain), briefly told, of a man who had bad luck.

S OCIETY . At 6.30, R. S. F. Cooper mounted the rostrum and bade the House cast away all fear from their minds; National Service was not, he said, a tyrannical scheme which was destined to strike at the heart of British freedom; there was no necessity for them to walk about in khaki for two years; but it was certainly bot h useful and necessary that they should do so fo r

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a shorter period. (Nevertheless we felt t he speaker might have seemed more convinced about it himself). He went on to draw doleful conclusions from the ill-success of the C.I. V. in the Boer War, and" just look at the utter failure of the 'l'erritorials." He was sure the House would agree with himself and Lord Roberts that the only possible resort was National Service, a scheme of which he proceeded to outline. He was very agitated over the paucity of the British military resources compared with those of France, Germany and other continental nations and it was, in fact, quite obvious from these weighty facts that, if the audience valued their security, they had better support him.

G. E. j. Gent begged to differ. Not being a "flush 0' money" man himself, he understood what it was to be .. hard up," and the thought of all the money that Mr. Cooper was going to waste a ll the army simply appalled him; there wasn't much to spare at all times, but if it was to be spent, let it be spent on the Navy. All that was really wanted, ile said, was a supreme Navy; " if the Navy is beaten not a thousand billion men will do us any good"; we should simply be starved out without the enemy land ing a man on our shores. But so long as the Navy was allright, the Territorials could easily deal with an invading force; after all, if- as most likely in the next war-Germany was fighting France as well as E ngland, wo uld she waste thousands of men in abortive

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attempts to elude our Navy? Of course not. The proposers must be excited by German war scares and over anxious for their safety; national minded men ought, with him, to oppose the Illotiou.

w. J. Potts found he had not enough t ime for refuting all the arguments of the previous speaker; b ut he gave the House the credit of being able to rea lise their futility, and at once plunged into exhaustive proofs of the necessity for National Service. Piling evidence on evidence, in which we caught snatches of "Royal Commissions," " Vonder Gotby," " Naval Mancevures," "Lord Roberts, .. etc., etc ......... he found that we must have a citizen army capable of meeting an invasion of at least 70,000 men. And then he told us all about the Territorials, who were presumably going to repel this invasion. Splendid fellows-he didn 't wish to cast any aspersions on their patriotism-but still .. . ... ; they were'nt t rained, they were'nt organized, they could'nt shoot; as for the last-named, in fact, they were'ut "a patch on the O.T.C.;" at least, he would not like to be near when they were practising. Altogether he was very much afraid " they are'nt up to their job," so that the country's safety demanded National Service. He pointed out also how much it would benefit everyone's physique, said that it would do inestimable good in bringing the classes together (we had visions here of our atistocrats marching cheek by jowl with the inhabitants of Palace

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Street), and left us with the impression that it must be a panacea for all the country's ills.

A. Lindsey then stepped up, raised his eyebrows and took the House mto his confidence. Personally he didn't think much of his opponents' National Service Army; as far as he could see, it wo uld not be much better with its four months training, than the Te rri~ torials with six. Such sentiments, however, provo ked Mr. Potts to ask the speaker whether, if the 'l'erritorials were useless and the Serviceists no better, he wanted to turn the whole nation into a regular army. Mr. Gent rose to reply and these two gentlemen, who had been exchanging sallies for some time past, being now no longer able to restrain themselves, engaged in a vigorous debate on the merits of the Territorials, assisted by the acclamations of the audience. After they had finished their interesting conversation, Mr. Lindsey resumed his interrupted speech. ". What ," he said, is the good of spending millions of pounds 011 the chance of getting a better army than the Territorials, to repel a purely imaginary invasion, at a time when the First Lord of t he Admiralty says that every penny is wanted for the Navy? A burst of indignation against such shameful waste ended a speech which shewed plenty of wit, but lacked spirit, a fa ult shared equall y by several other speakers. The audience were then asked to give us t he benefit of their vast experience and

]. N . L. Gough rose to the occasion. H e dealt first with the question of expense and didn't seem to mind a few million pounds here or the:e; anything was better than lettmg England go to the dogs; but what did worry him was the amo unt of money squandered 011 the Insurance Act. Why not spend that on National Service? The Territorials, he was certain, were most ineffici ent, and, though it was not necessary for all to join the army, he thought t hat ever?,one should have some sOllnd tmhtary tra ining. He considered, also, that a short period 'of service would lead to a great increase of patriotism. Surely, he said , beaming on the audience, t~ey felt a glow of patriotic fervour sprll~g up within them when they put on theIr uniforms of field-days with t he Corps. He certainly did himself, but the H ouse, however, did not reciproca~e these sentiments with great enthusIasm. M. W. Gold';e said that people would object strongly to a compulsory system, whereas t hey wo uld join a voluntary one; but he seemed rather surprised when asked how it was t~at the Territorial numbers were decreasmg so rapidly. W. R. W. i\lJcCarthy fo und great consolation in the fact that Charles II. coulclnot force Catholicism on E ngland, and in other historical references. He thought t hat National Service would not be at all a good thing for the country, because people woul.d be sure to dislike it. Mr. Potts pOlllted out

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that ma ny good laws were disliked, in 'when a drunken man gets taken up in the street he doesn't like it at all, but it is wonderfully good for him." However, the prospect of civil war being provoked over the question induced Mr. McCarthy to oppose t he motion'. . e.g.,

H. Wace pointed to the fearf ul condition of Socialistic Germany, brought about entirely, he believed, by militarism. He was s ure that the contact of the different classes in a National Service Army lvould bring in to pass a similar state of t hings in E nglaud. We had not quite thought this out, when we were disturbed by Lt. H. Thomas, who cast ridicule upon the suggestion that an invading army could subsist on the English countryside; his remarks prod uced some discussion; but, he asked, if we could only just manage to feed ourselves in time of peace, how were we going to feed an en.emy's army as well in time of war.?

At t his point a shrill noise was heard in the corner of the room, which, on investigation, was found to proceed from H. E. L a Trobe, who, apparentl y from fear of strikes and suffragettes, felt he ought to oppose the motion. 'rhe debate was now resumed by

L. W. Goldsmith; he first took a short flight into the future ; " just think," he said, "how amazed historians will be, when they look back on our time,

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to see on what a small defensive basis the British Empire stood." Look at the enormous land frontiers of the Empire; such places as Abyssinia and Canada were yearning for British troops; emotion shook the speaker, as he was forced to confess that we had ll t got t hem. He quite agreed wit h Mr. Gent that we must have a strong Navy, but we must have an efficient army aC) we ll. The speaker simply teemed with references, facts and arguments; indeed we became rather confused between what Mr. Pitt said about the Boer war and what Lord Roberts was Âˇ going to do to Na poleon. However, Mr. Goldsmith did not seem to t hin k there could be any delusions now about the fact that the Territorial Force was not fit for its work; in particular the idea that it was going to get six month's train ing after the outbreak of war, provoked him to great scorn; and he begged to support the motion.

L. W. H. D. Best then rose and had just begun his remarks when L. G. Robertson essayed to speak from the audience; but such an unconstitutional proceeding at once moved Messrs. Gent, Lindsey and Potts to rise with one accord in protest ; and the would-be orator was forced to subside "mute and inglorious"; at least,-one remark did reach us, that being" pretty poor," Mr. Best was not quite " up to form;" and we rather missed his usual flow of vituperative eloquence. He quite ad mitted that everyone ought to

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serve his country, as other speakers had suggested; but it was not necessary that they should all do so by military service; they could do it just as well in other branches of life. As for the Territorials, he patted them on the back, said they were fine good fellows, and felt quite satisfied in entrusting the defence of his hearth and home to them. Shortage of time compelled the speaker to forego the pleasure of unfolding other interesting remarks, which he had prepared for the House's delectation.

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reputation for being sensible and patriotic men by voting for him. A count was then taken, which shewed 35 against, 33 for the motion; great excitement prevailed and it ~as decided to recount, the result of whIch was :- 35 against, 34 for the motion. At this moment R. J. Mowll arnved to support the minority, and amidst a great uproar was hurried to their quarter of the room. The nUl~lbers on each side were thus equalIzed; but the Committee ruled that Mr. Mowll's vote could not be allowed to count, and the motion was therefore lost by I vote.

PROG RE S S ION .

When first Charles, iu the early-uncle days I turned'my steps towards my brother's door; Leaving the joys of Iud 011 yo u to gaze, Young champion of the ever-open paw, You'd squint to see if I were taking any, Then chuckling come and mulct me of a penny. Then came the time when grappling with a prose, Or vainly striving with some Latin verse, You'd come to me, and pouring out your woes Ask me to help-for better or for worse; Although I didn't tell you, I was willing, Nay, keen for compromise- net cost one shilling. Another year or two, and aged sixteen, Plausible, and with your cuuning doubled, You took my bits of gold with air serene - Bankers debits left you quite untroubled. Excuse or none, the fact remains you did Your luckless uncle out of many a quid.

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And your colossal impudence is such . That unabashed on paper you must hymn It ; You hope five hundred won't appear too much . . - A loan of course" ; my Charles, you are the hmlt. But since the sum you don't intend to blue, I'm sending it by bearer- pensez-vous ? L. C. S. It

INDIAN LETTER. Peshawar, 1/3/ 14.

revures of the Peshawar division and were out on manr:evttres when orders DEAR SCHOOL, for the ensuing days began to change This, I am afraid will not COll- with the rapidity of a tape machine stitute a 'pukka' letter as my only -the net result being that we were pen snapped on learning of the 105'. of shot into Noushera and shot off the last one I wrote to the Cantuana11, in support of the 2nd Brigade from -which as far as I have been able to that place to punish the Bunerdiscover was either lost in the post, waIs, a tribe whom the government hastily consumed by Rid son in mistake wanted to see at 8.1S a.m.-so to for a sandwich, or left to rot in the speak-in return for certain raids and pockets of Gent's latest cast-off tro users murders recently committed in British territory. The 2nd Brigade had the - however. fun and we were pushed up to support The reasons for my writing you a short, sharp note are two-fold: them; as a matter of fact the pass was firstly A. L. B. Thomson, O.K.S., of occupied with very little opposition- 2 the Sussex Regt. is seated at my write villages were burnt and the troops hand (think hard) and secondly we both returned , to camp that night our only have just come back from assisting casualties being 2 men who tried to at "a rather amusing little frontier blow themselves up whi le assisting in expedition on the BUller border, which lighting up one of the villages. Thomyou may have seen a notice of in the son and I were together most of the day-I was doing Brigade signalling old Daily Lyre ? officer to the supporting Brigade and Our respective regiments both had a station on the same hill as he belong to the 3rd brigade of the Pes- was posted with a piquet- where we hawar division and were out on man- watched the smoke and listened for It

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the pooping and were jolly fed np when we got the order to retire as we then knew the enemy were not going to put up a decent fight. Just before we moved off the mountain guns opened on one old man with an antiquated gaspipe !- I didn't hear if they hit him or 110t. The troops all got back to camp in safety that night. My regiment is now on its way back to Kohat and is halting here in Peshawar for one day .

I shall begin by telling you of the introduction of the one-step soon ! Trehane has, I believe, joined the 25th at Bal11111, so we may meet shortly . Bunny Strahan has disappeared into the fog- I trust he still exists, or may be Chitrai has him for her own.

Thomson and I , having split a dish of tea at his mess, proceeded to drive to the Club (Peshawar Club bas very fine bar), and on arriving there Owing as I said to the fact that the bumped into what looked very like only Indian letter I have ever written \Vatkins the" \Vinkite " ; on ellqltiring with any news in it has gone astray- we found it was indeed the same and I'm run rather dry and can give you all three haste ned to that part of the nothing of any interest save perhaps Club which has just been stated to be what you will have known for some super-fine. \Vatk"ins is in the Educ~Â months. H. H. E. Gossett, R.E. is tion Department and has been 111 married: I met him quite by chance Peshawar for some months-he has 18 months ago at a hotel in Lahore, beaten most of his School and opened where on entering to engage a room his career by sacking some crooked I caught sight of a distinguished cheild . Good luck to him . profile heavily embroidered with a 'l'his is positively all. and apologies huge bushy growth on the upper lipfor lack of news. Best wishes to the an investigating, Gossett transpired School ill everything. and we proceeded to get it off our. .. â&#x20AC;˘ chests. Whalley also is on the railway at Yours ever, Lahore, I methim ,and he gave me some B . H. MATHESON, news of 'ruke who was at the Durbar 54th Sikhs (F.F.) with him, but that's all stale by now-

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CORRESPONDENCE. N.B.-Tlte Editors decli11e to accept anv responsibilUy connected with tile opiÂˇnions of their Co rrespondents. Name and address must always be given, not necessarily for Pllblicution, but (IS (I. guarantee of good fa.-jtlt. Personalities will involve certain re;ec#olt. Letlers sltould be fVriflc1t on 01le side of lite pa.p er ollly .

14 Fort BuHdings, Southwark Pk. Rd., S.E. 24, iii. , 1914.

To the Editors of"

THE CAN'l'UARIAN."

DEAR SIRS,

A break in his ordinary evenings routine to attend an occasional lecture, an extra call on his already impoverished resources when the offertory bag comes to him in chapel, and the intrusion of twenty or more strangers from London who disturb his Sunday afternoon siesta on the tennis court or green court once a year at vVhitsUll is as much as most fellows in the School can be expected to know of the club up here in Bennondsey that bears his School's name. But there are four men amongst yo ur number to whom, at any rate it must mean a great deal more. For they have just returned from a visit here and have seen for themselves what

the club is, what it does, and what it means to a good three score of boys. And not only the Canterbury Club but a good deal of the other branches of life in the Oxford and Bennondsey Mission. This word Mission to those who never trouble to come and find out for themselves is a synonym for a kind of smug and stagnant piety; but let such ask of the four men and they will hear of a robust Christianity, a boisterous brotherhood and a model democracy abounding in fun and good humour, We enjoyed their visit enormously and they have left a tremendous impression behind. The fact is the School has got a very good name in these parts, and we do want this tiling to go on and the connection between Canterbury and Bermondsey to become a very real one. And this can only come about by a more frequent intercourse between us . In the first place, then, Canterbury must come to Bermolldsey. Financially this is onl)' reasonable. We are

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even now looking forward to the Head Master's visit early next month, and should welcome with open arms any other visitors from the School Staff, or from amongst the older fellows, or more especially from O.KS. Due notice 011 a post card directed to the Sub· Warden, Oxford and Bermondsey Mission, 175 Long Lane, S.E., is all that is required. We do, therefore, appeal for a more personal connection, for more personal service.

five-shilling pieces, speaking very roughly, would cover both travelling and commissariat expenses, and would be sixty five·shilling pieces well spent. Last year the money was raised from the the School, the School Staff, and a very limited number of O.KS. This year, through the medium of the correspon· dence columns of the Ca1ttuarian, it is greatly to be hoped that O.KS. will take it on themselves to contribute the greater share of the sum total required, and, better still, to come and help personally as well.

If Canterbury must come to Bermondsey it is equally obvious and necessary that Bermondsey should go Contributions should be sent to to Canterbury, but financially this the Captaiu of the School, R. S. F . is 1m.reasonable. For the last three Cooper. years a party from the Club has gone I am, down to play the School at Cricket Yours faithfully, and to spend a glorious week end amongst the cherry trees by the river A BERMONDSEY O.KS. just above the School boat house or, as last year, under canvas on Blore's Piece. Such occasions as these must stick in a boy's mind for a life time. To tlte Editors of" THE CANTUARIAN ." 'fhis year we have the Head Master's kind permission to come again at DEAR SIRS, Whitsun, and already it is the talk of Taking the interest I do in Crossthe Club and everyone is hoping it country Running, it was a great will be his good fortune to go. As pleasure to 'Ille to have seen the high soon as the names are decided each standard the School has attained of will start to put aside such weekly late in that branch of athletics, as sum as he can afford, so as to pay his shewn by the running in that match contribution when the time comes. between Past and Present Members But these savings all put together fall of the School. Most men, whose work far short of the sum actually reqnired brings them to London on leaving to meet the expenditure of such an School, find it necessary to keep themouting, and it is here that you can selves fit for their work by taking up strengthen materially the bond between some form of athletics. To any us by giving us financial help. Sixty members of the School, who do not

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find themselves by inclination or ability anxIous to take up football or golf, I would urge the claims of crossÂˇcountry funning.

\ Without wishing in the least to tout for new members, may I say that I am a member of a club with a Varsity or Public School qualification, which endeavours to combine pleasure and healthful exercise with sociability amongst its members. Should any members of the School on leaving be anxious to keep up funning, I should be very pleased to assist by introducing them at a Club run, if they cared to send me a line. To conclude I should like to congratulate the School on the high place it has achieved of recent years in different sports, a11d to express the hope that it will continue to do the same in the future. I am,

Yours faithfully, W. V. HEALE. March 23rd, 1914. To myoid Cotieag1tes, myoid P1tPils and aU my friends of tlte [(.S. C. I hope you will forgive my delay in thanking you for the magnificent gift. I have received from you all, through the kindness of our Head Master. The cause of it is my only excuse. l\i{y intention was to write to everyone

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and to have a last pleasure, that of bemg once more in communication with everyone of yo u. But the t ask seemed to be impossible. Your affection has penetrated to the depths of my heart, and your extreme consideration has always been most manifest during the many years I have been among you.

From the first moment I passed withiu the gates of the School, I felt that I was in the midst of friends, from whom it would be an unbearable grief to be separated. Indeed it has been so. evertheless it has been a great comfort to me to feel that, although I had to leave the King's School, my friends did not leave me, and indeed the number is even greater than I could have dared to anticipate. In reading yo ur names on the list of Subscribers, I seemed to see you all, as you were, when we all were at the KS .C. and to recognize each one. How pleasant it will always be for me to remember the happy time I spent among Masters and Boys of the School. G. H. DORET.

To tlte Editors of"

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DEAR SIRS,

Next term is the cricket term, but how many people at KS. play cricket? The first and second XI. and occasionally, (only occasionally) I hear from a

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member, the second game. The sets may be very virtuous teams, but as a member of one of them I am bonnd to confess that I have seen very little cricket, real cricket: (but a great deal of slackness 1) This slackness is due, possibly, to the fact of baths after the game (on halfÂˇholidays)-but what is more important, the lack of encourageÂˇ ment. Mr. Godfrey, it is true, t Urns up to Blore's regularly, but very rarely do we see a first colour there- and enterprising youths like their little successes with bat or ball to be noticed . Another improvement would be to have games and not" sets," each game having two set umpires, someone medically unfit to play and a first colour. If the authorities make these improvements, I can only beseech the School. "set" people in particular, to back them up with keenness. Yours with hopes, C. RICKET.

To the Editors of " THE CAN'l'UARIAN." DEAR Sms, The Parry Piano. It squeaks when touched; it wants tuning very badly indeed, ' its stool is broken; ill

fact it is generally hors de combat. Budding Paderewskis depend upon it for their worship of the Muses. No Paderewskis, you say, bud in K.S.C. Why not? Surely because they are nipped in it by the presence of such a third rate barrel organ . No man, it is said, is wholly bad; so too, Sirs, no man's nerves are wholly proof against the violent discords, the jarring skids, the agonized screams of that instrument which is held up to invite inspection on the platform of the Parry Library. Yours, etc., ORPHEUS .

To th. Editors of " THE CAN'l'UARIAN." DEAR SIRS, About the School-House, I think, (anyhow in the Grange and New Wing), are very attractive fire buckets, with no water in them. Also hydrants which will not flow when turned on. It all looks nice. but these safeguards against fire are quite useless. May we not have them remedied. Vie shonld all sleep better. Vours, F . I RE.

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EDITORIAL. Yet once more, 0 ye Laurels! I come not to pluck your berries harsh and crude, but rather to sing the praises of the mellowing years. There is no time like the present; For" dryboh" and " wetbob" it flies apace and we Illust race with it till we drop behind. Are there some so mad as to think they can while the day away in a sun-bath ? some that presume to sport with Ama-ryllis in the shade, or with the tangle of Neaera's hair ? O! tempora, O! mores! Let the bright sun but lighten the way to fresh exertions. Blessed are the hard-hitters and t he tireless bowlers! Where are all the members of the o.'r.c. in the first week of August; at Camp? So be it. Elsewhere? Heaven forfend! There is a bootblack in Geneva who puts up beside him ill the street a small card with the words, "English and Scotch spoken; Amercian understood!" Say" Waal " to him, and he will grin; but say" Hoots, mall," and he goes mad with joy. English he rather scorns, that is, the grey suburban English: dialects of co urse he appreciates, as being offshoots of Scotch. Here is this boy-

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prodigy (for he is but a boy) and the great Doctor himself at variance on a vital point. Ah! Doctor. What can you know of Scotland, who only England know? In the hills and dales of Caledonia, the Geneva boot-black found some solace for a heart that ached to see again t he Alpine peaks mirrored in the marble surface of the lake beside his home; and now the mellowing year brings back to him a sense of obligation to the Scotch: How better can he satisfy it than befriending some lost McPherson, whom his claim to speak the native tongue has attracted. J.ive the life of the moment with the guileless faith of a fanatic, and tomorrow-Ah! To-morrow to fresh fields and pastures new.

3n {JDemol'iam. 01<

PHILIP

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+ It is with deep regret that we

have to record the death last May of P. S. F . Nairn, at his post as District Officer at Port Dickson, Malay States. His death occurred just five months before his leave fell due. We cannot do better, we feel, th<1n reprint the following appreciation from the Malay Mail : "P. S. F . Nairn, born 11 th December, 1883, educated at King's School, Canterbury, and Trinity College, Oxford, came out as a cadet in the Siamese service to Kelalltan in 1907. He there held the position of Superintendent of Police and subsequently that of District Officer,

Bate Menkebang, in Kelontan, until Siam ceded its control to Great Britain. After returning from leave he joined the F .M.S . service as a cadet in 1910 and took up the duties of Assistant District Officer, 'rampin. H e afterwards held the positions of Acting District Officer, Kuala Pilah, Assistant District Officer and Supervisor of Customs, Port Dickson, Superintendent of Chandu :Monopoly and Supervisor of Customs, Kuala Lampur, and latterly that of District Officer, Port Dickson. His downright and lovable character attracted to him a wide

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circle of friends, by whom' he was held in deep affection and respect, and who prized his friendship the more beca nse he did not suffer fools gladly. He was respected and liked by the natives, and for more solid reasons than mere popularity-seeking leniency; the general opinion of those natives who at any time had the misfortune to appear before him in court may be freely translated as-" He was a beast, but a just beast." Although over-worked he was ever ready to give a sympathetic hearing to those in trouble

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and to spend valuable t ime in helping them out of their difficulties. One of his relaxations was poetry, and his cleverness as a producer of light verse was the delight of his friends, among whom his choicest efforts circulated by word of mouth. By his untimely death his intimates have lost a friend who cannot be replaced, and the government a brilliant and faithful servant, who, if spared, would have filled ably the highest offices."

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MATCHES. KING'S SPHOOL v. MR. A. LATTER'S XI. Played on Beverley, May 19th. Gent won the toss and elected to bat. The School innings was opened by Goldie and Burton, but the second ball of the match brought disaster, the former being bowled by a ball on the offÂˇstump from Powers. Potts and Gent failed t o st ay, and three wickets were down for 15, but when Routh joined Burto n, something of a stand ensued. Burton played well for his 25, and fair scores were contributed by Routh, Best and Chester, while Morris treated us to a little vigorous hitting at the end, otherwise the batting was not good . Powers' bowling was too much for most of the batsmen, and he had the excellent analysis of 8 wickets for 31. The innings totalled just 100. The feature of our opponellts' innings was the batting of Murrin, who hit very well for his 81 not out and sent the ball to the boundary no less than fourteen times. The best stands were made by Murrin and P owers, and Murrin and Bathurst; the last-named also hit very bard for his 37, which was practically entirely made up of fours. The scratch side was too strong for the School both in batting and bowling, alld was rather more than a fair t est of its ability. Morris kept the score down quite well, while Fluke generally had all except Murnn in difficulties. Among the new recruits, Chester showed promising form both with the bat and the ball, and he should prove very useful before the season is done. There is no reason at present. why this year's XI. should not be the best we have had for some years. Scores : KING'S SCHOOl,. G. W. M. Ihuton. b Pow.,. M. Goldie, b P owers .. . w . J. Potts, Ibw, b Bathurst .+ G. E . J. Gent (Capt.). c Anderson, b Pnwers ... ... R. J.Routh. bPowers .. . L . W . H . D . Best, b Terry G. K . Lawson, b Po wers.. .

'\T.

{v.C~~sJf\~k~, to;~~v~rs

:::

N . A. R . Potter, b P owers A.

0 15 15

J. Morris, not a u t E xtras

Total ... Powers 8 for 31 , Bathurst ) for 2 1, Terry

25 0 4 2 14 12 _I

100 for 33 .

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MR .

CANTUARIAN.

LATTER'S

XI.

D . K . Anderson, c and b Fluke

H . S. Perry, c Best. b Morris

17 19 1 16 81 19 12

...

Capt. H. T ruem an , c Goldie. b :M orris J. Trueman , c Goldie, b Morris J. B. Murrin, not o ut ". C. Powers. cLawson, b Chester C. E. 'ferry, b Fluke ...

Rev . L . H . Evans, b Fluke Capt. R. Friend , b Chester ... L . C. V. Bathurst, c Morris, b Lawson

A. Latter, run out Extras

Total

217

Morris 3 for 45 . Fluke 3 for RO. Chester 2 for 47 , Potter 0 for 19 L awson 1 for 12.

KING'S

SCHOOL

CHAR'l'HAM

ASYL UM.

Played at Chartham on Thursday, May 21st, this match resulted in a close win for the School by 32 runs. Gent won the toss and elected to bat first . The innin~s opened very unpromisingly with 3 wickets down for 23, most of which was contnbuted by Burton, but Gent managed to relieve the rot till the lunch interval. H e gave a short but sparkling display when the ga me was resumed, during which he was assisted by Best wit h a useful IS and later by Dean'. The latter, after he had overcome his initial nervousness, played a good so und innings of 35, and with Chester, who also made some very nice shots, brought the score up to 130. Routh had been unfortunately run out and the innings finished for a total of 147. Fagg and Dr. Topham started the Chartham batting, but the latter was bowled by Fluke's first ball . Fagg was playing steadily a nd with H. HiIls sent the score to 33, but 4 wickets were down for 50. However, E. Hills, a well-known army m an, now began hitting about with great vigour, punishing n-Iorris and Potter especially, and the School prospects were begin ning to look very dark when he was luckily caught by Burton at cover. Fluke was in great form and soon polished off the remainder for 20 more, the total being 115. F luke secured 8 wickets for 40.

THE

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= =====

A second innings resulted in 16 not out by Potts and 17 by Goldie. KING 'S 1st Innings . G. W, M. Burton, b Davey M. W . Goldie. c Fagg. b Davey \\7 , J . Potts, b Davey G. E. J. Gent (Capt.), b Jones

2nd Innings. b Cremer .. . c Fagg, b Stewart not out.

7 17 16

35 I

J . Routh, st Fagg, b Jones Chester, b E. Hills ... W. G. F luke, b H . Hills

b Cremer

o 6 o

N. A. R . Potter, not out

J. Morris.

SCHOOL.

J4 J

L . W. H . D. Best. b Jones A. V. '1'. Dean, bE. Hills

Scores ; -

b E . H ills

Extras

'fotal (for 3 wkts.)

147

Total

Extras

1st I nuings.- Jones, 3 for 41, Davey 3 for 37, Cragg 0 for 12. E Hills 3 for 26 , H. Hills 1 for 17 . 2nd I nuings.-Craggs 0 for 6, Cremer 2 for 29. Htcwart I fo r 5. CHARTHAM

ASYLUi\I. 24

A. Fagg. b Fluke Dr. Tppham. b F luke H. HIlfs, b Fluke ... E. Hills, ct. Burtoli, b Morris H. L. H . Cremer, b F luke B. Stewart, b Fluke C. Dean, b Fluke

o 9

8 10

Dr. Ewing, ct. Potts, b Morris P. Davey, b F luke P. Craggs, not out

.. .

Extras T otal

.. .

w. Jones, Ibw. , b Fluke .. .

'"'"

10 115

KING'S SCHOOL v. R .M.L .I. , WALMER. This match was play ed at Walmer on Tuesday, May 26th, and resulted in a win for the R.M.L.I . The home team, captained by Major Hall went in first . The weather was bitterly cold and the fielding was not of a high standard. . Fluke did not seem to be quite in form and after his fifth over, Chest er was substituted. He took Major Hail's wicket with his second baII. Private Williams hit strongly

626

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CANTUARIAN.

and freely and made 79 before he was caught at the wicket off Fluke. The innings closed with the score at 152. Morris took 4 wickets for 57 runs. Chester was bowling well, as also was Potter who deserved more wickets. A short interval for tea and then Burton and Dean opened the School's innings. Dean and Goldie were bowled in the second over by Sillitoe and Potts so?~ followed.. Burton came out. h.'Tying made 6, and Gent, wh~ started bnlliantly, hittmg two fours and a SIX m -successron, was bowled by S,lhtoe with his score at 27. After this the School was soon dismissed, the total being 60. R.M.L.l. Major Hall, b Chester Pte. Williams. ct. Gent, b Fluke :Mr. Carro l, ct. and b Morris ,. Sergt. Russell, ct. Morris, b Fotter Capt. Eagles, run out Sergt. Hill, b Morris Mus. Kelley. b Chester Pte. Sillitoe, c Best, b Chester CorpI. Howarth, b Morris Pte. Hook, llot out ... Pte. Watts, c Potts, b Morris Extras

79 9 3 4

o o

5 II

3 16

'fotal .,.

152

Morris 4 for 57, FInke 1 for 44, Chester 3 for 17, Fotter I for 9.

KING'S G. W. M . Burton, b Sillitoe

A. V. T. Deall, b Sillitoe M. W. Goldie, lbw, b Sillitoe W. J. Potts. b Keeley." G. E. J. Gent, b Sillitoe '"

R . J. Routh, run out J. Chester, b Sillitoe

L. Vi. H. D. Best, b Sillitoe W. J. F luke, b Sillitoe ., . A. J. Morris, not out .,' N. A. R . Potter, c Howarth, b Sillitoe Extras Total . ,.

Keeley 1 for 26, Sillitoe 8 for 31.

SCHOOl,. 6 I

o o

27 I

5 6 5 3 3 3

'i'HE KING'S

CAN'l'UARIAN.

SCHOOL v. ST.

LAWRENCE

627 "A."

This match, which was commenced 011 Beverley on Thursday, May 28th, was completely ruined by the rain. The start was delayed for nearly an hour, and when a commencement was finally made, scarcely half-an-hour's cricket was possible. St. Lawrence won the toss, and on going in to bat, lost two wickets for 23 runs, Morris securing both wickets for IS. Scores:ST. 1..i\\\IRENCE E. L. Goulden , b l'donis . Rev. Taylor, not ont C. E. W. Chapman, b Morris Murrin , not out Total (for 2 wkts .)

.. . \ ." 12 7

3 I

H . Fnrley, L . Creery, N. Wightwick , C. E. Harris, R . Rhodes, T . A. Bowen and C. A. Downs <lid not bat. Morris 2 for 15, Fluke 0 for 8. KING'S ScnOOJ. .- G. E. J. Gent (Capt .), G. W M Burton, A J Morns, W G Fluke, W J Potts, A. V. T. Dean, T". W. H. D. Best, J. Chester, R J Rontb, N A R. Potter, G K . Lawson

KING 'S SCHOOL v. REV. L. H. EVANS' XI. This match was played on the Beverley on June 9th and resulted in a draw. Mr. EvansÂˇ XI. went in first. Rev. Taylor and C. E. Harris made a long stand for the 1st wicket, which fell at 107, Taylor being caught by Pipe off Morris for 51. Harris' wicket fell at the same total, and 6 Wickets were down for 149. Then Mr. Powers and Mr. Latter made a short stand and the tea interval came with 8 wickets down for 186, when Mr. Evans declared the innings closed. On the resumption of play Routh and Burton opened the innings for the Sch?ol to the bowling of Mr. Powers and Mr. Latter. Routh was very nearly caught 1U the slips but the pair soon settled down to steady cricket, Burton scoring rather faster tha'; Routh. Burton played magnificently, his off-drives being snperb. His innings was almost faultless, and though several changes 1ll the bowlmg were tried, the score was carried to 164 (a record for the School 1st Wicket I), when Routh was caught by Chapman off Harris for a sound 46, rather overshadowed by the brilliance of Burton, but nevertheless very valuable. Gent followed, but was clean bowled by Latter for 10 in attempting to force the pace; the total was then 179. A most extraordinary collapse followed. Potts was also out

628

THE

CANTUARIAN.

Ibw for 0 at 179, and at the same total Chester was run out and Burton was caught, having made 108. Best then came in and made 6 and was then caught off the last ball of the match in attempting to get the two runs necessary to win the game. Thus the match was left drawn, the School being one run behind with four wickets to go. Scores :REV . L . Rev . A. Taylor, c Pipe, b Morris C. E. Harris, c and b Lawson Lieut. Terry, c Burton, b Pipe Col. Hirst, b Morris A. Latter, b Chester C. E . W. Chapman, c Goldie, b Pipe C. Powers, b Morris K. E. Hawkins, lbw, b Morris R. E . Everitt, not out ... Extras

EVANS'

X I. 51

49 10

12 5

39 2

Total (for 8 wkts.)

*186

J . Robertson and Rev. L . H . Evans did not bat. *Innings declared closed. Morris 4 for 74, Fluke 0 for 33, Pipe 2 for 25, Chester I for 34, Lawson I for 9. KING'S G. W. M. Burton, c Latter, b H arris R. J. Routh, c Chapman, b H arris G. E. J. Gent. (Capt.) . b Latter ... w. J. Potts, lbw, b Latter ... J. Chester, run out G. K . L awson , not out... ... L . w. H. D . Best. c Latter, b H arris E xtras Total (for 6 wkts .)

SCHOOL. 108

46 \0

o o

o 6 15 185

M. W. Goldie, \V . G. Fluke, A . J. Morris, J . Pipe did not bat. Powers 0 for 26, Latter 2 for 61, H awki ns 0 for 17, Toylor 0 for 12, Terry 0 for 34, Harris 3 for 20.

KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. ST AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE. Played on Blore's Piece, May 23rd. This match was much interfered with by rain, and no definite result was possible. The School batt ed first, and were able to total III , almost entirely owing to three quite good displays by Routh,

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CAt'<TUARIAN.

629

Chester, and Osborne, each of whom made over 20. The other batsmen appeared to find Shield's bowling too difficult for them, and no one else reached double figures. The first St. Augustine's wicket fen at 14, but then the Rt. Rev. Bishop Knight and Durling went for the bowling, and when stumps were drawn our opponents had scored 77 without further loss. We were thus distinctly lucky to avoid defeat . Scores ;_. K I NG'S

SCHOOL

2ND

XI.

R. J. Rout h, c Davies, b Shield W . '1'. Ch ampion, b Shield C. K . Lawson , c and b Shield J . Chester, b Durling ... N . A. R. Potter, b Shield G. E. Clayton , b Shield .. . D. Osborne, run out .. . F. Straker, c and b Durling \-V. E . Dean, b Shield ... W. R. W . McCarthy, b Willkworth J. Pipe, not out Extras

25 5 I

21 I

2 7 I

Total ...

III

Shield 6 for 49 , Willkworth I for 26, Durling 2 for 20. ST. AUGUSTlNE'S R . C. Cross, run ont ... J. A. Durling. not out ... . .. The Rt . Rev . The ' Vardeu, Hot ont Extras

COLLEGE.

Total (for 1 wkt .)

38 21 12

J. R. Davies, A. K . Joscleyn e, F. D. Shield. Rev. B. C. Roberts, C. H . Winkworth, J. C. Hawksworth. A. H. Candler and F . W . Collins did not bat. Chester 0 for 29 , Pipe 0 for 16, Clay ton Oior 5, Potter 0 for 9, Lawson 0 for 6 .

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PUBLIC

THE

SCHOOL

CANTU ARrAN.

CRICKET

YEAR

BOOK.

The advent of the above annual has undoubtedly filled a long-felt want in tho cricketing world. Up till now, apart from the individual school magazines and ~rtic1es in various periodicals, there has been no ann~al publicatlOn dealing expressly with Public School cricket; and as the Publtc Schools are among the chief supporters of the game and may be relied on to produce a large number of good cricketers, it is a very useful, if not necessary, thlllg that they should have some common record of their progress and prospects. As for the work itself we found its facts very interesting and its articles most valuable; it is to be h~ped that the latter will be as comprehensive in future; coming in a book of this nature and specially adal?ted for the readers, thef are much more likely to be read and imbibed by buddlllg cncketers than occasIOnal articles in magazines. The arrangement, however, was rathe~ puzzli,ng; if, the v.arious ~chools are not arranged in alphabetical order, we thmk au mdex IS certamly deslIable ; the school news, apart from this, was well put together and we regret there was not more of it. Altogether we extend a hearty welcome to the Public School Cricket Vear Book and hope it has come to stay.

GYM.

COM PET I T I () N S.

The Open Gym Competition took place on Monday, March 30th. It produced some excellent results; 'C. W. Barber gave a very good display. On both the bars, and on the rings he was not far short of perfection, and exce!'t in the case of one exercise over the horse, when he had the mIsfortune to slip on landing, there was very little fault to find with his performance. He was

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631

a very easy winner, securing S3t marks out of a possible 90. E. A. Minter, second with 74 marks, also did well, though lacking the strength of Barber. His first exercise on the Parallel Bars wa. partiCUlarly good. G. K. Lawson and S. G. Galpin were equal third with 63 marks, the former being very unlucky in that he had been absent for a large part of the term. C. F. Wait secured 53t marks. HQri%ontal Bar.

----'--

---------1-

Rxerciscs

1 10

Max . 1. C. W . Barber 2. C. A. Minter 3 {G . K . Lawson . S. G, Galpin 5. C. F. Walt

2 10

1 10

... 9 t 9 9 t 9 8t 9 6t 7 4, 5 6~ 8 8 4 5 5f 5 4

...

l""g'hW'Y; Bop".

SidewaYl<,

0: 1

2 10

... 8 ... 6

Vauhing ,the H orse.

â&#x20AC;˘ ,

Parallel Bars.

-------

.--"--, 1 2 3 4 1i 2 1 1 2 W 5 5 511 i1 5 55

9t 4 ! 4 ! S - S -'3r4!-S--S-I 8 4, 4 4 4t 4 3, 4, 5 8 4, 4 3 4. 4 2, 5 5 6t 3t 3t 3t 4t 4 3t 4 3t r, 2, 3 3, 4 4 2t 4, 4

83. 74 63 63 S3t

After the Competition, a display of Swedish Drill was given by the Swedish class; the exercises were all well and smartly done, and the proceedings terminated with two effective tableaux. E. F. Housden, O.K.S., the Captain of the Cambridge G~m eight. was present, and assisted Sergt. Major Hammond in setting some of the exercises. The Junior School Gym Competition, held at the end of last term, was won by Scantlebury with 55 marks out of 65 ; West was second with 54, and Cumber- . batch 3rd with 44. Other competitors were Ashenden, Hardy, Mallaby, Strouts, . and Tomkins. The marks of the first three were as follows :-

P.B.

Exercises Max ,' I.

2. 3.

ScanUebury West Cumberbatch ...

1 10

Vaulting

Horse.

Lengt~ways:

,.--","1 5

2 5

3 5

4. 4t 4

4t 4, 3

4t 4 4

1 -8t 8 8t

~he

Sideways.

1 5 3, 4 5

2 5

Swedi~h

Beam.

1 5

2 5

3t 4, 2t

4t 4 5

---3t 4t 4t 4 4, I 4

Swedish Drill.

2 5 5 4t

Tota

~ 10

8t 7,

55 54 44

The pair cbosen to represent the School at Aldershot this year were C. W. Barber and E. A. Minter, and the result was very gratifying. Barber covered him~elf with glory by obtaining 2nd place, being only a mark behind the winner,

632

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A. E. R. Gilligan, of Dulwich. Gilligan obtained 79 marks, Barber 7St marks out of a possible 90. Minter backed Barber up well with a score of 64t, and the School finished eighth in the competition, quite a creditable place, the same incidentally as that which we had secured last year. We reprint the following from the Canterbury Press :-" KING'S SCHOOL, CANTERDURY.-In the Public School Championship at Aldershot last April the best individuals in the gymnastic competition were A. E. R . GiUigan, Dulwich (79 marks) ; C. W. Barber, King's School, Canterbury (7St). C. W . Barber is an unnsually neat and finished gymnast ; his success recalls that of some years back, when a King's School boy, R. M. Gent, stood at the head of the list in gymnastics in the same competition. For a school of its comparatively small size, the record of the King's School during recent years is quite remarkable. It has given cricket captains (A. C. Fluke and R. E. Gordon) to Woolwich, and a goodly number have played for Blackheath and other leading Rugby Clubs. This last season R. Juckes played for the Cambridge XV. and also represented his University in boxing. H. Gardner and R. E. Gordon have also won distinction in Army and International football, while J. H. D. Watson is at present almost world-famous, as one of the great footballers of the past year. It will doubtless be of interest also to many to know that Gerald Pinsent, one of the most brilliant King's Scholars of recent years is now Private Secretary to Mr. Asquith."

TH E RIVE R. We started the season with the expectation of a record 'number of crews, but the Stour was in too playful a mood. It waited until coaching was in full swing and then filled up the boat house with a swirling torrent for about a fortnight and effectually put a stop to tubbing. In its excess of zeal it turned the placid waters of the upper reach into a riotous and rapidly rolling river that daunted even the stout timbers of the ol,d "four." At Fordwich it was equally fickle; one day we waded from the bank to the raft. and the next had to walk dryshod from the raft to the boat, so that it was with no little self-gratification that we got eight crews, font seniors, and four juniors as far as the programme stage. Then the minor ailments of the Easter term took a hand in the game and all had to be rearranged at the last moment. Barber's was the only senior boat unsc athed and they finished fairly easy winners, though Goldsmith's, deprived of their stroke (Crosse) , put nl' an unexpectedly good fight. The winners had little difficulty in beating Juckes' fo ur, that was mucj' hampered

THE

633

CAN'l'UARIAN.

by illness. Goldsmith's had practically a walk over against Ferguson's. " 3 " the latter boat catch1l1g a bad crab near the start. In the final, Barber's won a good race by about a length. Among the juniors, Smyth's boat was scratched, Galpm' and Smyth having to fill up vacancies in the senior fours. In the races, Cooper"s boat provided the humour, which is usually found on this occasion. Bow caught a crab, broke his string, and lost his oar, and its subsequent adven~ tures caused great joy to the spectators. Minter's was far and away the best and won with great ease. . 111

. At prese~t fonr boats are going out regularly, the first two being made up 111 the follow111g order: FIRST BOA'f- Bo1tl, Crosse; 2, Juckes; 3, Ferguson, Str., Barber; cox , AlienI SECOND BOAT: Bow, Goldsmith' 2 Cooper" 3 " ;tsr. C h ; cox, .~awso112: The first race was ' J J GI . a pm , b Uln b er ate arranged .for Saturday, May 31st, v . the Old Wllhamsoll1ans, but a m opponents were unable to get together a fOUf, and the race was scratched.

The results of the Easter Fours were as follows :--

Cox .

SENIOR 1. A . Lindsey l , J.. W. I-I. D. Best. W. E. Dean l , C. W. Barber (Capt .) L . P. Aliell.

Bow .

1I. R. A. Hodgson:!,

Bow . 2.

3. Str.

2. 3. Str. Cox .

How,

Str. Cox.

III. B ow. 2.

3. Str . Cox.

Bow.

R . S. F. Cooper1 ,

G. R. A. Dick . J. A. R . Ferguson (Capt. ) D . O. l,uwsont.

J UN IOR

2. 3.

FO URS.

L. \\T. Goldsmith (Capt.) S. G. Galpin .

Cox .

E . S. Fold .

Bow. 2.

3. Sh . Cox .

Caldwell . 111.

Str .

Cox .

IV . N . A. R. Potter. G. K. Prior.

2. 3. Str. FO URS .

1. Malliusoll. B ull . McCarthy . Minter (Capt. )

Bow. 2. 3.

V. G, Slllyth . W. P. H. Gorriuge . T. R. J IIckes (Capt.) H . D. Cumberbatch . L. Bull.

!sack. (Capt.) Fanshawe. Field . Gatehouse . Crowley.

II. S tainer. Liudsey2. Cooper:! (Capt. ) Goldie . Rerrie.

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SENIORS. HEAT I.-Barber's v. Juckes 1 , Winner: Barber's. HEAT II.-Ferguson'sÂ·v. Goldsmith's. Winner: Goldsmith 's. FINAL. -Barber's v Goldsmith's. Winner: Barber's.

FIXTURES OPPONENTS.

DATE.

1st Old Williamsonians ..... , ..... . Royal Englneers .. ............ . Tonhridge SchooL ............. . Marlow Regatta ........ , ...... . 6th D,G.'s (Carabineers) ,., Medway R.C............ . .. ..... . Chatham R.C ............... " .. . O.K,S. Four .................... .

Thrs., June 4. Sat.. G. Sat., .. 27. Sat.. July 11. Thrs., 23.

Royal Engineers ......... ..... . . Ton bridge School 2nd Four . Medway R.C. 2nd Four .... .. Chatham R.C. 2nd Four .... .. O.K.S. 2nd Four ... ... ....... ..

2nd

KING'S

SCHOOL

HEAl' Il.- Cooper 's v. Isacke's. W inner: Isacke's. FI NAL-Minter 's v. Isncke's. lfIi l&lIpr : Minter 's.

FOR

1914.

COURSE.

30. 4, 6. 20. 25. 27. I!. 23.

Sat., May Thrs., June Sat., Sat., " Thrs., " Sat._ .. Sat., July ThTS., "

J UNIORS. HEAl' I.- Minter's rowed over.

RESULT.

LENGTHS.

Boat. Fordwich....... Scratched Chatham.. ...... Lost It Fordwich....... WOll It ){ario\v. ......... ....... . ................. . Ford\vich ....... ....... . .......................... . F ord\vich . .. .... . ....... ........ . .... .. ... . . . ... . .. . Ford\vich . ..... .. ............... . ......... . .. . ..... . ..... . Ford\vich ....... . .... . ................................ . .. Boat. Chatham........ Dead H eat Fordwich....... Lost t Jo'ord \"ieh ....... . ... . ..... . .... . .......... . . . ...... . ..... . Ford,vh:h .... .... .. .. , ..... ........... ........... ... . " . Ford\vieh .......................... , ................... ..

ROYAL

ENGINEERS .

Rowed at Chatham, June 4th. The School went off finely, and after going about a quarter of a mile, they were leading by a canvas. Shortly before halfway however, bow caught two crabs in quick succession, letting his oar get outside the rigger. The boat was forced to stop, and several lengths we re lost. On resuming, the School sprinted finely , but were unable to make up the whole distance, and lost by I t lengths. Tbe second boat also got a -fast start, and led by half a length after about ten strokes. The Engineers however gradually drew away and rowed most of the course a length ahead. . 'I'he School spurted well, and caught the Engineers on the sprint, the crews finishing dead level after a most exciting race.

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KING'S

SCHOOL

635

CANTUARtAN.

v. '1'ONBRIDGE SCHOOL.

Rowed at Fordwich, June 6th. Ton bridge started very fast, and had gained nearly three-quarters of a length at the corner. The School gradually made up their lost ground on the straight, and witll a fine sprint finished winners by If lengths. The Tonbridge stroke showed signs of exhaustion some time before the end , and collapsed after tl~ race. Time: 4' 23". '1'he second four again got a good start, and just led at the corner, but their rowing got rather lifeless up the straight, and Tonbridge got nearly a length ahead. The School caught up a little on the sprint, but failed to overtake their opponents, who won a close race by half a length. Time: 4' 30". Crews :KING 'S

TONBRIDGE

SCHoor,.

SCHOOL .

Is'!' I V.

1ST I V .

Bow . 2. 3. Str. Cox.

G. H. Crosse. T. R. J uekes. J. A. R. Ferguson. C. W. Ba rber (Capt .) 1.. P. Alle n .

3. Str. Cox .

H. H. Scott. E. Hale. G. E . L. Cressey (Capt.) D. A. Bickmore. E. S. Ambler.

Bo,,'. 2. 3. Str. Cox.

2ND I V. I.,. W . Goldsmith (Capt.) R. S. F . Cooper. H . D. Cumberbatch. S. G. Galpin. D. O. Lawson.

Bow. 2. 3. Str. Cox .

G. E. G. Hen. L . D. Fanshawe. H. R. Eyeott-l\{artill (Capt.) H. A. Robb. E. D. H olden.

THE

Bow. 2.

2ND IV.

PIONEERS .

. Having recently learnt of certain exploits of some very dear old School friends of mine-exploits committed at the School many years agoI Âˇtrust I shall not be " giving away the show" of any present explorers by . ~el~.1:ing the followingÂˇ incidents.

You must picture to yourselves three heroes: one a very thin wiry spiderlike little chap with a perky face and bristling hair ; he appeared as a Type in former pages; we'll call him L .W. Next a very broad, tall, solid, weighty fellow with the face ' of '

636

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a judge. : gravity and sincerity spoke from hIS face to masters, monitors, Dean and Chapter; but he was up to every" bit of fun" that L .W. might suggest and he "saw him through." He also was a Type; we'U caU him M. Third a tallish rascal named T.N. who kept a record of his canings and celebrated their jubilee-duly; a trouble to monitors hut a very sound monitor himself later on. 'rhere were also others who assisted. It was always L.W, who suggested: he had an inventive brain and he has stiU--out on his Canadian ranch. T.N. would add spice to the suggestion: M. was the solid backer of all, the buttress in fact. The faithfulness and loyalty of these three was simply grand. The first scene was aloft. Over the H aU door is a trefoil aperture, meant perhaps as a ventilator by the architects, but much more suitable (as generations of boarders believed ) as a target for fives balls. L.W. conceived the great idea of getting . these fives balls of centuries' accumulation. He surveyed the ground and soon made it feasible. There was a trap door on the landing outside the Upper Dorm. which promised access to the space behind the HaU trefoil. 'rhat was the means. The time was a problem. T.N. suggested night, after gas out. This would add dangerthe danger of easy discovery: just the thing for T.N. M. supported every proposal . Another fcllow whom we may call Larry was in it,. and one or

two more. They crept silently out of the dormitory and laid an embankment of surplices over the chinks of the doors, so that the gleams of their candle might not be discovered. In no time L,W. was on T.N.'s shoulders and through the trap door; two stumps formed a support for a rope and the other fellows swarmed up into the trap door. Then came I..arry's turn; he-stupid ass-lost grip of the rope with his feet, and in his violent endeavours to climb found leverage against the wall and in spite of L.W.'s violent objurgations (whispered) scraped of! great patches of whitewash. I am told that the view of Larry from below was enough to make one suffocate with laughter. Last of aU came heavy old M. ; he essayed to rise: but the ropes and stumps so creaked and groaned under the enormous strain that captain

L. W. hissed down: " let go, you silly old fool, let go; stay down; you'll give the show away." Regretfully M. resigned the struggle and stayed down while the ropes were drawn up and the trap closed. Torn between two emotiolls, jealously of the fellows aloft. and, not fear, but anxiety about the very possible visit of the H.M., you can imagine what the poor fellow went through. Silence reigned. Presently the trap opened and the pioneers came swarming down. It was too dusty and dirty to be much good: but a splendid avenue of adventure had been found over the ceiling of the Upper Dorm. What about the fives baUs? They didn't appear; probablY L. W. had pocketed tliein as

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promoter's profits. They went silently to their beds. "ext ni~ht some junior fellows ,vere enrolled. rhey were sent up aloft with brooms aud their job was to sweep up the dust and debris up there, to make the arbour 1110re fit for the pioneer's future work. They were told on 110 account to tread 011 the plaster; only on the beams. Sad to relate, one silly ass went and put his loot on the plaster, leaving a great bulge in the ceiling below. Breathless for several days the culprits awaited detection. It came. At length the H.M. sent for stolid M. M. went. " Where's T.N. ? " said the H.M. M. went to fetch T.N. "What's up ? " says T. N. as they crossed the Mint Yard " which has he found out" ? " I don't know yet," said M.: " may be the Upper Donn. one." It was. The H.M.- noble gentlemau whom we all loved-managed to discover (guessing was fairly easy) the other culprits, anyhow the leading ones. They were arraigned before his desk, "Whose idea was it ? " said the H.M. : he said this as he wanted to see which King's Scholar would eventually be the leader of the English Nation: "Miue" said L. W. proudly and defiantly, quick to claim the honour before anyone else could speak. "Don't do it aga in" said our noble Head. The House Monitor was then (as probably now) a fine strong fellow, captain of football and as popular as a monitor can be which means that he kept good order and was never nnadvisedly severe. His forehead oj conrse was wrinkled: what house-

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monitor is free fro111 those furrows ? I The middle back in which the pioneers

lived was the wickedest study: they believed more in all round development than in traiH specialization, and acted accordingly, They didn't like to see the House Monitor straining afte~ the ideal in impossible iambics. They t hought it good for his welfare that hIS miud should be distracted. I"W, conceived the idea: 't.N, added a painter's touch: and M. the great one stood by ready to assist. There was a locker in the corner on which a chap could stand. Larry was posted 011 t~is locker with the largest dumb-bell avallable from the Gvm. 'l'he candles were lighted on each -table but were so skilfully screened by Liddells and curtains as to illuminate all parts of the study except M's dark and high corner. The stage being ready, L.W. steps over to the H.M.'s study. "May I go to get back my Cicero from Arnold?" " Yes :-t,lt1n ti tu.m ti-tll,m-ti-tmn "(iambics still). T. N., in his dulcete~t tone, " May I go and. take my uledlcine? " "Yes :-if I put ltiJ./l "/€ ~1/. (tere it ,.ill just fit," M. in a great VOlce : " May I go over to Mr. 'X's rooms? " .. Yes·- yes-but stop: I can't have aU your study going out." " Well it's my time with Mr. X." "Well, all right-n·ow I can begin tlte next line safely with IlE" Q~v. Let's see: what about working in an OU 1~1} somewhere: it'll look very learned-here, where's the lex-" --BANG: an enormous crash thundered forth and reverberaterl through: all the house-then dead silence: " Hang those fellows: that's

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L.W: Âˇagain." He got up angrily and stalked over. All along the passage heads were protruding from study doors and voices debated as to what had happened. "Old J. looks pretty, furious." "Wonder if L.W. has blown himself np, ': . ',' They'll get it hot now." Old J. shoved the <loor open: "now ' you fellows- " then a full stop: there was no one there: the room was light enough- but there was 110 one: under the table lay a huge dumb-bell ... All right, I'll have them: suppose L. W. had a time fuse: there'll be some trouble for you L .W. , my friend; olso for T .N. and M." Lorry from his dark corner enjoyed it all. . ., J," said Mr. E. next day, "how is it you've only put in two iambics?

There was a fellow in the Upper Third who was an ardent disciple or forerunner of Sandow. He grew into a very fine and sound fellow, but at the time I refer to he was inclined to be too pushing and boastful, so much so as to injure L.W.'s sense of "the suitable." L.W., who produced any thing neederl at a moment's notice, one day got out his dry battery and having carefully arranged it, and set its wires in contact with the Hall door handle with full power Oil, sk.ipped round the other way and found the Sandow chap downstairs. .. I say, Sandow, it's a"beastly shame. I want io get on with my work in Ra:!l, and those - rotten 4th Form chaps have kicked rile..a ut .and 4ave stuck the

tables against the door. I can't shove it open; but you are a strong fellow, I should think you could do it. Come and lend us a hand. You'll have to catch the door handle with both hands and shove hard all you know." "All right; I'll show them," said Sandow baring his arm. He approached the door. L.W. stood at a discreet distance namely at the head of the stairs.- When Sandow realized things a hit, he turned round to floor L. W., but the latter was making tracks for the Grange and his bicycle. L. W.'s innocent face was a perfect page of serenity and guilelessness.

Behind that childlike mask lay one of the busiest brains that ever palpitated in a human head, throbbing away like the engines of a motor before the clutch is put in and the limbs act. Old J. was still House Monitor. V\'hat we want to do." said the brains, "is to startle the old chap and mystify him with some persistent mystery than the recent dumb-bell show. How about <I

making some persistent noise in his

study to be manipulated from here. the mid-Back.- Rather difficult: he would find the alarum or whatever it might be and trace the connection. What about a noise over his head , up in the ceiling? Feasible; take up some boards in the Lower Dorm. fioorI'll see T.N." T .N. of course suggested underground . "The very thing" said L.~T . , "Come on; tet's begin." In a few minutes two planks from the floor of the mid Back were up; a reconnais~Â a.nce showed that .the!~ \vas a slll?port-:

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ing wall under the passage wall; and probably a similar one supporting the wall of the other side of the passage. Many people would have said .it was no go, but walls for L.W. were onlv built to be burrowed through. "That's. all right" he said; "we only want a cold chisel. I've got one" (he Âˇalways.Âˇ had everything ; he would have produced a steam hammer given an hour's notice) "Then we will make a burrow through both walls; fix up a sort of iron hook working on a pivot with a wire attachment; when we pull the wire this end the iron hook will scratch the boards under old J.'s table and he'll think it's a rat." The game being planned. a suitable time had to be sought, for a slight test of the cold chisel promised to make the deuce of a shindy. Saturday after Cathedral

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crept through into the space between the walls,: i.e. , under the passage and explored. .::

Operations then closed for a week.' Next week at a similar hour they recommenced. But Piggy was in the dark and had to have a candle. He began on the further wall ancr was busily engaged when ill luck brought a monitor along the passage-a monitor who had a loud voice and a flurried excitable manner. He of course could'nt help noticing the masonic din from below and seeing the strange light from below coming up through the chinks of the floor. He rushed at the door of the mid-back. "L. W. , open the dooropen the door I say; L. W. do you hear me :. you'll set the house on fire you silly ass :- L .W. open at once." was considered to be best; everyone He bounced against the door-but went out then. Down under the M. kept his foot weight t ight against boards the dust and dirt of centuries it. Meanwhile L. W. was shouting was pretty nasty. So they impressed down the hole to Piggy-" Put the Little Piggy for their merely manual light out you silly little ass-you've labour. Down he went into the hole. given the whole show away-put it his wise old fashioned little face solemn- out." The light went out and L.W. ly considering how to do the job. M. stuck the planks down in position, of course held the door in case of leaving the wretched Piggy cramped intrusion: it would take time for band reathless below. The Monitor anyone to shove the: door open once at last got the door open enough to M.'s foot was planted; and L.W. had see in behind it. " Why did'nt you the planks ready for quick deposit in open when I told you to? "-" You case of need. Piggy began; the wall . did'nt tell me, yo u told L.W."-"YesWaS very tough and . Piggy smote but----." L. W. wanted to know lustily; the noise reverberated all over what the matter. was, but the scheme thebnilding. L .W. admonished Piggy ' was too far gone to escape detection,from above as to where to hit, and and the enterprise had to be reluctantly before very long some bricks gave way; abandoned. When brought to book , the rest was fairly easy; and Piggy L.W. Claimed sole credit, he would

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never give the other fellows : chance II imitation and thereby worry those of shifting some of the responsihility responsible for the safety of the buildon to their own shoulders. It was i ings and health of the school, viz .. the a great scheme :- -the only fault was Headmaster aud the Monitors: for that the outposts were 110t placed far j imitation is not genius. But the incidents were told me recently: I had enough in advance. never heard of these few before and I certainly think they deserve ' incorGenius is ra:--;- don't want to poration in School Records. All hurt anyone's feelings , but I,. W. was I hope is that when L. W., T.N., and M. a genitls, and I doubt if any such light meet again at the old school, that has shone in a Public School for cen- I may be allowed to occupy a humble turies. I dont' narrate the above fourth seat at their council table: but tales-only a few adventures out of I fear I'm not quitE' up to the requisite myriads- from any desire to canse standard.

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SCHOOL NEWS. ~Te offer the school's hearty congratulations to the Headmaster and Mrs. McDowall on the birth of a son on Wednesday, May 13th.

he was only half a mark behind the winner. 'fhe school pair, C. Vl. Barber and E . A. Minter were eighth in the Competition.

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Congratulations to J. E. Witt on being made a monitor this term.

J. A. R. Fer:::on has been PIo- 1 moted to the Sixth Form.

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Hearty congratulations to C. W. Barber on gaining second place in the Public Schools' Gymnasium Competition at Aldershot, on April 3rd ;

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The open fives doubles were won by Goldie and Groom, the runners up being Goldsmith and Wait. The final ties of the open singles have not as yet been played off.

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The O.T.C. Contingent goes into camp this year at Tidworth Pennings, Salisbury Plain. The numbers received up-to-date are 57. We would remind the school of the expediency of having a full company, or at least three good

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sections at camp, and would urge as many as possib1e of those, who are doubtful or who have refused to go, to change their plans forthwith, and join the Camp Party.

Juckes. 2nd IV.-·G. H. Crosse, L. P. Allen (Cox). L. W. Goldsmith, H . D. Cumberhatch, D. O. Lawson (Cox).

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We are glad to be able to record, as we go to press, that Mrs. Galpin, who reeently underwent a serious operation, is progressing very sati~~ torily.

Congratulations to the following gaining their Rowing .Co]ours after the Tonbridge race, on Jnne 6th: 1st IV.- J. A. R. Ferguson , '1'. R. 011

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VALETE. J. F. R . Burnett, G. A. Pugh, H. C. M. Pitts, G. C. Arnold, F. H. J ohl1son.

SALVETE. J. D. Brockman, F. G. L. Chester, E. B. Gray, J. M. Cave, R. A. Finn, H. G. N. Leakey, T. J. R. Cornewal1-Walker, E. P. Gough, H. A. F. Amos .

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O.K.S. M. Scott has taken his degree of Doctor of Di vinity at. Trinity College. Dublin.

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Congratulations to D. J . N.' Lee, of Wad ham College, Oxford, on winning the Boden University Scholarship for Sanskrit.

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G. H. Claypole obtained a 2nd class, D. Hussey and P . B. Cottrell a 3rd class in Classical Moderations at Oxford .

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H. G. Dalton, we understand, is shortly going out to t he MaJay States to plant rubber.

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The O.K.S. Mat ch will be played SATURDAY, J ULY 25'm. All O.K.S. wishing to take part should send their names to P. D. BAKER, ESQ., S'fONE-

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NEWS. From the Straits Times, March 12th, 1914 :-" Mr. J . C. Molony, section engineer, Trang, has left the Royal Siamese Railway Service and is on his way to take up an appointment in China." J. C. Molony came to the School in 1890. He has been for some time working on the railway that will one day link up Bangkok with Singapore.

* We notice the name of R . M . Gent (Trinity, Oxford), in the first-class list of probationers for 1914, for the Egyptian Civil Service.

'.' As we go to press we hear that H. Gardner played cricket for the Army v. Cambridge University, and has been chosen to play v. the Royal Navy. He has been playing regularly for the Aldershot Command.

O.T: C. NOT .ES. At the recent exam . for Cert. certificates were awarded to Cadet Officer R . S. F. Cooper and Sergt. Barber. If

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J . L. E lston bas been appointed to the 3rd Battalion, The Northamptonshire Regiment (S .R . of O. on probation), 18th April, 1914.

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On Saturday, May 30th, 26 boys the bowling of either Tom Beston or of the Canterbury Club came down Henry Clarke at all to their liking. for the week end to visit the School. The clock unfortunately prevented a No O.K.S. were able to accompany conclusion, and the match was left them th is year, but we were pleased to drawn, t he Club scoring 45 for 4 welcome Mr. Huntingdon , who brought wickets; we found Mr. Huntingdon them down, and we feel coufident that . quite unbeatable. During the match, the boys could not have been,in better others played football, until the ball hands. As last year, they camped on struck work, while some even bathed. Blore's Piece, and tetlts of various There was a little rain in the evening, shapes and sizes were prepared for but by the time t hey retired to their their arrival. A select few tried to tents it was quite fine, .and from all get a first glimpse of them at Canter- accounts they were very comfortable. bury East, but fate and the South Their awakening was rude : at Eastern Railway ruled otherwise, and 4.30 a.m. precisely all four tents in while we were frenziedly turning over turn descended with a crash on their the leaves of time~tables, our visitors snoring occupants! \Ve were never were comfortably ensconsing. them- told actually which of the merry party selves on Blore's. was the wag responsible for the incident , Proceedings as usual commenced but we had our shrewd suspicions. with tea at West Garth, followed, in We doubt if even the pleasure of seeing, the case of at least one twelve-year-old, aud hearing, a tent fall upon half a by cigarettes. The ' annual cricket dozen sound sleepers would drag us match was then played; some of us from our beds at h alf-past four, buthad quaked in our shoes for weeks, chacun it son gout I We have little remembering the exploits of George doubt that the midnight reveller got Gunning with the ball in previous his deserts. Some of the boys attended years; consequently we breathed more early service in the Cathedral, returning freely when. we learnt that he had to Blare's for breakfast; the morning departed. We missed Charles Thomp- was then spent in football or the river son's cheery smile behind the stumps, until lunch time, when a move was but were consoled with the knowledge made to the School. Lunch was served that he was coming by a later train. in the New Hall, after which the HeadThe School team made 94, not finding masier conducted the majority ovef

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the Cathedral, a few only preferring the charms of Fordwich and a boat. The school itself was then visited an,d a!, 4.30 the whole party attended chapel. 1hen the ralll began, and continued most of the night. Tea was kindly prOVIded at the Haven by the Misses Evens, and then a return to Blore's supper, and sleep. ' . Monday was devoted to a trip to WhItstable; 111 the morning the party walked over, and spent their time bathing amongst the oysters, of which

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we learnt with regret they neither saw nor heard anything. Lunch and tea werc partaken at Whitstable and in the evening they returned t~ Blore's to pack up. That task over, they came down to the School at about half past si x to say good bye and the visit ended with cheers and' cottnter~ cheers. We hope that they enjoyed theI?selves, and were given as good a bme as they have had in former years; from all accounts we think our hopes were realised.

PARRY LIBRARY. The thanks of the School are due to the Rev. W. A. Wigram, D.D., and E. T. A. W~ra1n, Esq., for kindly presenting their recently published book" The Cradle of Mankind" to the Library.

Th~ Subject-Index the Blackwood Magazines has been completed and placed 111 the LIbrary. The Magaz1l1es for m a complete set, with the exception of one half-year, from Jan.,. 1833-Dec., 1885. In preparing the Index, I had necessanly to look at the trtle, at least, of every article in the volumes; and some ,of the art1cles I r~ad. Bes1des a large amount of fiction these volumes cont~m a numbe~ of articles on a great variety of interesting topics: it is with the Idea of making these more accessible, and the hope that some will avail themselves of the opportunity of reading them, that the Index has been compiled. l

R. E. EVIlRIT'r, Librarian.

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Few save those who have got sufficiently far round 011 their rich uncle's soft side as to induce him to frank their expenses at a (or an, if you like) , University, and who have managed to evade all but the most insistent creditors, will be able to take up a map of tbe world and find this little Principality with little or no hesitation. I was lucky enough myself once to be invited within its hospitable borders for a week's shooting--Welsh rabbits are famous-and thus feel qualified to add my mite to the as yet scanty literature of the country. I say scanty advisedly since the seventy three lives of the Chancellor of the Exchequer have not as yet been published in English. '1'0 the bulk then of my fellow countrymen I dedicate these ' few pages. Wales was discovered many years ago by the founder of J esus College, Oxford; and to this day anyone who stands in the middle of J esus quadrangle and cries "Evan ap Evans" will be greeted with 67 % of the windows flying up and salvoe. of " Yess-whateffer." A friend of my father's who did this was so startled that without thinking he ejaculated "Mon Dieu," which being interpreted means" Good 'Eavens."

WALES .

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The first ruler of the country of any interest to ourselves was the son of one of the Edwards. He took up his duties at an early age, his father playing a particularly dirty trick on the denizens of the country and adding insult to injury by finishing the inauguration ceremony of the unconscious princeling with the words " Ieh dien "-" Ever been 'ad?" This is still the motto of the Prince of Wales, the bealing hand of time having softened the feelings of wrath. We must not judge the originator of the remark too hardly, however, as he no doubt was feeling overpowered by the scent of the leek-beds, then as now such a feature of the land. 'l'hese , vegetables indeed add greatly to the difficulty of shooting the rabbits, which go to gro und in the middle of them; for the furry little creatures have become quite inured to the scent, which in autumn is enough to warp the barrels of the strongest gun. In latter years thinner-skinned politicians have substituted the daffodil for the national emblem: this is the principle called 9d . for 4d., and seems unsporting to the true patriots, among whose numbers arc the \-Velch Fusiliers (all right, if you know more about the Army List than I do, you can spell it

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w~th an tt s. It) This famous regiment still wears a leek fleural1t on its collars,

though some are deluded enough to SUppose that it is an old fashioned bomb that its wearers flaunt so proudly. There is a rhyme immortalised bv Thomas Barham contrasting \VE'lshmen unfavourably with south country farmers. Vve can but conclude that the divine had only run across poor specimens of Celtic business men, and was unacquainted with the race-course; for one may occasionally beat the Bookie it is very seldom that one can

' outdo the Welsher in monetary enterpnse. It would of course be absurd to suggest that all Welshmen are Welshers, or that all Welsbers rejoice in such cognomina as Owen Owen, or Jones ap Jones, but nevertheless the Eugenists probably have the best of reasons for contending that history repeats itself-though the best people would hesitate before assuming that the old rhyme about the visits of David Davids to his neighbour's domicile would fit the modern-day case. The difference would be, of course, that formerly they called it bord er-raiding, robbery or spoliation, as the fit took 'em; whereas now we term it " compiling a Budget." Autre temps, autre moeurs ! As we are already well away with French, it might be profitable to jot down the name of the country in that language. They show their appreciation of the entente cordiale in France by the dignity and impressiveness of theIr name for the Principality. Pays

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de Galles. A friend of mine, who extends his patronage impartially to theatre and music hall, paid eight visits to a certain peice of comedy in one week, and 011 Sunday when I met him on the way to church he told me that if all the gals in the country were like little Miss I,lewellyn he wouldn't mind doing some of the paying himself ! That wrenched our friendship a bit naturally, but perhaps it was pardonable under the circumstances, whateffer. Wales is celebrated for its coal mines, its revivals and its football teams, but even these sink into insignificance when compared to the Eisteddfod. Don't be afraid: its a name to which one gets used in time, and familiar with if one stays a day and a half over the border line. You may talk about Kent Coal or Vallambrosa shares, or Calcutta sweeps (I've had a ticket in that each year since 1888) ; you can get a Fresher pretty keen about the Boat-race; but start a Welshman on the Eisteddfod! The one aim of th e yo ung Welsh idea, almost as soon as he is old enough to welsh, is to sing in the Eisteddfod. Personally I have never been able to raisE" the wind sufficiently to waft me to the ceremony, but if once I attain to it I shall not have lived entirely in vain; but can you find me a true born son of gallant little Wales who wouldn't go without leeks for a year to get to it ? I ween not, for the Eisteddfod is the Mecca of all tbrough whose veins the Cambrian strain still flows, And what an aim, look you!

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HARVEY Thursday, May 21st, saw a band of 23 set out for the annual Harvey Society Expedition. The President accompanied those who went by train, while the bicyclists had the pleasure of once again having Mr. Rosenberg's

company. A halt was made at Denton where drinks were kindly provided by Mr. Rosenberg and a scout was sent back to discover the Secretary who arrived ten minutes later. From there the party went to the Valiant Sailor where an excel1ent lunch was prepared. After that, some one way, some another,

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SOC lET Y. weather was so hot that very few were very strenuous, and the tid~e was not sufficiently out to admit of fossil hunting. However everybody enjoyed themselves. At 5 o'clock the party reassembled for tea, which was excellent. and then the bicyclists started their return journey, which was safely achieved with the wind behind and no pUl1ctnres. The expedition was a great snccess and the Harvey Society's thanks are due to the President for his trouble in making the necessary arrangements.

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CAlVIBRIDGE Dear School. Mays and May Week; and in the middle of them all, here comes that troublesome editor with an urgent request for a Cambridge Letter. However, our worthy Secretary, as the villian in the play remarked, "put his foot down with a firm hand"; replying that at such a time, the afore-

LETTER,

said troublesome editor must wait for at least a week; that week, we fear, has contained ten days, but we ask his pardon now that we have taken tip our pen to write. First and foremost, let us say how extraordinarily pleased we were to see Mr. and Mrs. Bathurst and Nurse at the beginning of term. It was a

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~reat privilege to have tbe opportunity, If only 1n a very meagre way, of trying to repay the great kindness we always received at their 'hands at School' and we shall hope to see them with us again in the not far distant future.

Now to take the patriarchs in order: C. H. Bttdd is still at Adden. b~ooke's hospital , t hough we hear, With much regret that he is shortl y to leave us. His is a cheery face that will be much missed at Ollr O.K.S. meetings. :townshend we saw vegetating one day 111 K.P. He worked as if he was dissecting the air, so we did not venture t~ obtrtld~ our mundane presence upon him. . Nightingale, ubiquitous bird. IS still WIth us; he is now a master at . the King's College Choir School. He. is very fond of telling Kidson tbat he 15 a mere fresher- -a condition which the latter appears to enjoy immensely.

Telfer we have seen frequently on a hicycle; he is taking Then. Trip. Part II. nowadays. Housden runs Peterhotlse as usual- assisted by Mason whose cheery countenance may be seen now and then down Silver St. actually retnrning from a lecture! Juckes, at Femmer, is undoubtedly working; we wish him luck. J erram, poor fellow, is an Oriental student; he rnshes about, most of his time, on a bicycle, muttering volubly in at least ten languages. Cave h eads the list of Corpuscles (a medical term for

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Corpus men). He has a motor bike. Palliser is famous for his piano, liqueurs, and whiskers. Holt we have seen on several occasions, always beaming ge nially. Dawbarn looks cheerful while, Kain is undoubtedly a kernut (speaking phonetic); with him is frequently seen the immaculate Andrews, of Trinity. Crosse is suffering frol11 a bad attack of Mays postponed owhlg to a hemi-demi-semi fractured leg. We offer our condolences. With him we frequently meet the carcase of the beaming Hodgson, of Jesus, who, we doubt not, has gained a first in the Math. Trip. Part 1. Turning to King's, we meet the sedate Hawes, who does some seven hours a day regularly for the Theo. Trip. We hope he submerged the examiners in the Mays. Of course, the bardest workers are to be found in Caius, where Mowll and the Side. bothams flourish. We hope Mowll and J. B. Sidebotbam have both gained firsts in their trips; they have worked like Trojans, according to their own account, so no doubt they deserve success. F. L. Side both am, we are glad to say, bas another year before taking his Classical Trip. We concongratulate him on being the first man to hold the new office of President of the Cantab. O.K.S. By the way. Mason IS our new Secretary, as we should have mentioned before. You have no doubt read Forsyth's comments 011 Bridge in the Daily !VIail; we congratulate him. 'rom Morris rowed with some zeal in the Magdalene May Boat; they say the boat had to

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be lengthened for him, but such tales must surely be mere Old Wives' Fables. We were glad to see J, Deighton and another, whose name we regret to say, has sli pt our memory, at the last O.K.S. Meeting. We offer the unknown one our heartiest a pologies for forgetting his identity, bllt we ourselves

(the epistolary "we "j, were unfortunately unable to attend the aforesaid Meeting.

I Well, Oh School, fatuous is this I letter. Pardon Its short-commgs .Cheero. I Yours ever, O.K.S.

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CORRESPONDENCE. N.R - Th e Editors decli1le to accept m w responsi/Jility coJtllCcted with the opinions of their Co rresp01ldents . N amt- and address m ltst alwa,),s be given, not necessarily for p ItMica ~io /l., but as a guara.ntee of {(ond fai th. Personalities will 11lVo/ve certain YC ;ecfioll. Letters should be written on olle sMe of Ihe pap er only.

To the Editors of"

THE CAN'ruARIAN."

Dear Sirs,

SCHOOL SONGS.

You were good enough to publish in the spring number an article dealing with a new School Song, which had been produced at the O.K.S . Dinner in January. At the time that article appeared it was the intention of the composers-as you correctly statedto present gratis a copy of the song to any O.K.S. who cared to apply for it. Since that date however a very good

suggestion has been made to us by the Headmaster and Mr. Godfrey, that we should ai m at the eventual publication of a whole "Book of School Songs" and that the aforesaid song and any others which may follow it should be sold to O.K.S. and others, and the proceeds devoted to a Fund for the publication of such a book.

I feel sure this scheme will commend itself to many O.K.S., and I ask for the aid of your columns to make it known among them and to appeal for their support.

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Any O.K.S. wishing to help the Fund should order a copy of the " School of Theodore" from the undersigned and should enclose for it any sum not less than one shilling, which he may feel disposed to subscribe. (A few half-crowns have already been gratefully received!) I may add that I propose in the near future to approach some of th e talented musicians among the O.K.S. with a view to formi ng a small committee to forward the work of collecting, selecting, and if possible publishing songs worthy of a place in the " Book of School Songs" abovementioned. I am, Sirs,

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it. After all , for each such cadet the War Office allows a grant of ÂŁ10 to the School, so I think we can afford to be generous; and perhaps more of our old cadets may be stimulated to do their duty. I am, etc.,

If.

POOLE,

O.C. Kitlg's School O.T.C.

T o the Editors of "

THE CAN'l'UARIAN, "

Dear Sirs,

THE CANTUARIAN."

I happened to note in a prospectus a short while ago that" the School has two rifle-ranges, one covered" this, of course, is very nice, and I have no doubt the second range is excellent, although I haven't seen it myself. But is the School shooting what it might be ? I think not.

I wish to take this (the earliest) opportunity of publicly repudiating a charge of generosity which was brought against me in the last number of the Cantuarian. The concluding paragraph of " School News" in that number implies that the offer of a sword to any old member of the Corps, who obtained Certificate "A," on taking a commission in the S.R. or T.F. was made as from myself. As a matter of fact, my suggestion was that the O.T.C. funds should present

In the first place, we only shoot with miniature rifles. That is very llseful as far as it goes and well done; but shooting with a miniature rifle is a very different thiug from shooting with a service rifle, and , after all, the latter is the one we ought to know how to llse, apart from the fact that every respectable school has practice with it. \Ve cannot say we have no chance of doing so, for there is the 30 yards range at the barracks, which we did use in time past. True, it is short; but when we can shoot properly t hen it will be time to talk of long ranges, We shot

Yours faithfully, BERTRAM If. LATTER, O,KS.

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there at least twice a week formerly; why can't we now ? Second Iv there is very little inducement foÂˇr ' people to become k~en ; at one time smal1 prizes used to be glven for the best shooting und er and over 16 and so forth (and I remember, personally, getting 2d. every time I went up to shoot at the barracks) . Some such scheme as this would help greatly to kindle enthusiasm; a!1d I am sure that, if people are to rea1t~e that shooting is real good sport, It must be fostered somehow. Yours truly. F IRE

O.T.C. board. Your correspondent's views entirely coincided with my own, and as 110 progress at all bas been made in the line to which he refers, I would ask you to print asecond protest against the lethargy whicb seems to obsess the Corps authoriti es. l\t{oney there IS, and a precedent. but since 1912 and in some places, 19 11 , no names have been filled in . Is there no penalty more material than Public Opinion for a wanton case of disregarding obvious recommendations in your Paper. Hoping th at a t hird letter will not be required , I am,

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Sweet Sirs, yours, etc., BRIGHT

To the Editors of" THE CAN1'UARIAN." Dear Sirs, It seems a pity that Barber's fine performance at Aldershot should be unrecord ed on the gym. board. Could not in future the places taken by the pair individually and together be noted against their names ? thIS would add valu e and interest of the record.

Vours truly. TRADITION.

To the Editors of" THE CAN1'UARIAN." Dear Sirs, In your last number there appeared a letter on the subject of painting the

To tile EdÂˇd ots of .. 'rHE

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Dear Sirs, Might I suggest t hat the nails and screws, sticking up in the New Hall fioor, be knocked and screwed down respectively . At present, they cause great inconvenience to members of the New Hall . 1 am, Sirs, Yours truly , .. A. S. HOE.

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EDITORIAL. Oh for a Muse of Fire! We take up our pen for the last time to bid you, Qur friends, farewell , and inspiration seems gone from us. \Ve think, and think, but either our weary brains are not t he power they were, or else some god with wanton pleasure has removed from what we are pleased to call our minds aU subjects and all themes. Pardon then, gentle readers, these burlesque, barbarous experiments, " and read us with patience, if you cannot read us with pleasure. And so- it is the e nd! As we said, or almost said, in t he last Cantuarian, "To-morrow to fresh woods and pastures new!" To-morrow!-ah, let us think what to-morrow will have in store for us! Perhaps to-morrow we shall betake ourselves to Oxford, some to work, others to follow more attractive pursuits. Perhaps to-morrow at Sal1dhurst we shall learn the arts of war, or in the City strive to earn the paltry smus, for which we may be " crammed with distressful bread." Perhaps to-morrow we shall forsa ke the comforts and discomforts of England for India with its Eastern glories. or for Afric's sunny clime. Perhaps to-morrow we shall return once more to perform t he time-honoured duties in the time-honoured way" under the shadow of this mighty edifice" ! U

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'1'0 some of us, alas, this last can never be! E'er the year has run its course, new editors will sit ill the old, old chair and write the old, old twaddle about the weather, and the editorial cupboard, and measles, and the ancient Cathedral. \Vhile we from afar will read the Cant'ltarian, and grumble as of old because it is late, and say that the new numbers arc never half so good as when we were the Editors, and wish we were the Editors still, and long for the t ime that is past and can never return! But away with such sad, discomfortable thoughts! Let to-morrow take -care of itself, and let us live, like Epicurl1s' herd, in the present. Have we not beaten Highgate ? Then why should we not rejoice? "Let us eat, drink, and be merry, for to-morrow we die!" The motto of a sensualist, you say, you that sneer at us all from your corner? Better far be a sensualist than a cynic sllch as you! If we have praises to offer, let us offer them with a cheerful face, and not as if we grudge all we give; and all praise is due to the 1st XI. for they excelled themselves that day. May they do the like v. the O.K.S., say we, and avenge past defeats by future victories I Oh for a Muse of Fire! To what heights of eloquence would we rise! What glorious pictures would we paint of the grandeur and beauty of the Cathedral and the School! What odes would we write to those we leave behind! What tales recount of the years, soon past, that we have spent! But all is vain: we are plain, prosy individuals, and it is as much as we can do to say a blunt goodbye without aspiring to poetic touches and sentiments. R eaders, we have but little left to say, yet even that little is enough! " We'll beg one boon And then begone and trouble yOll 110 more." Think kind ly of this and us: we do our best. Farewell!

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3n Memoriam, 0{<

GEORGE

FREDERICK

MARSHALL

FIELDING.

0{<

We much regret to have to announce the death at Dover, 011 Sunday, June 14th, of the Rev. G. F. M. Fielding, O.K.S. We reprint the following article from the CIt"Yclt Times of. June 19th :"The Rev. George Frederick Marshall Fielding, who died at Dover on Sunday last, will long be remembered in West Bromwich and Leeds, as well as in Tasmania. Educated at King's School, Canterbury, he studied medicine at St_ Bartholomew's Hospital, but being persuaded that he had a call to the priesthood, he entered at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1875, and was soon afterwards ordained by the Bishop of Licbfield to a curacy at Christ Church, \Vest Bromwich, under Canon Hodgson. In 1878 he went to work at St. Saviour's, Leeds, under the Rev. John Wilde, A call to mission work came to him, and he went to the diocese of Bloemfontein, where, after two years, his health broke down. He came back to England, and was for the next two years curate at Helmsley under the Rev. C_ N . Gray. After

this began a long period of work in the diocese of Tasmania, from 1885 to 1897, during which he was rector of Aroca and afterwards of Ernie Bay. As a boy he had suffered from a kick in the hack at football, and the long distances he had to ride in Tasmania told upon him, so that he had to come back once more to England. After holding Curacies at Staplehurst and St. Peter's, St. Pancras, he was presented to the Rectory of Stoke Wake in the Diocese of Salisbury, where amidst physical difficulties he strove to do his duty, even when he had to be carried to church to officiate. One of the last letters which the late Bishop, Dr. John Wordsworth, wrote, was a farewell letter to him, in which he said that Mr. Fielding's patience under suffering and devotion to duty had been an inspiration to all his brethren. Mr. Fielding was obliged, three years ago, to resign all work, as he could no longer either stand or walk, and he came back to his old home in Dover to wait until the great H igh Priest called him hence_"

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CRICKET. LI S'!' DATE.

F I XTURES.

GROUND,

O"PONENTS.

- - - - - -- --------_. - - - Ttl. May 19路 Th. 21. Tu. " 26.

Th. " 28. " 2. Tu. June Ttl. 9, " Ttl. 16. " S at. 20. Til. " 23, " Tu. 30, Wed. 8.

F,ly

Fri. Sat.

Ttl. Sat.

Sat. May Til. June Th, " S at. Wed. "

1st XI.

i\'lr, A. Latter's X I.

Chan ham Asylum R,M.L.I., Walmer

S. Lawrence" A," .. V'"ye Coll ege Rev. L. II . Evans' XI. . Eastbournc College Dover College

.. ,

S. Lawrence Highgate School

S. Edmund's School

.. ,

Felslcd School".

...

21.

M.e.c. O.K. S.

...

25路

1O} 11

23路 2. 18, 20. 24, " 27, Sat. T u. It;'y 7, Tu, " 14路

RUNS FOR.

RESULT. 1St

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Lost Reverley 100 Chartham .. Won 147 Walmcl Lost 60 Revt'riey ... Drawn . Scralch'd Beve rley Beverley Drawn 185 (6) Beverley .. . Lost 77 Dover Lost 159 Drawn Beverley 50 (3) Beverley ... Won 182 S. Edmund's Lost 137

Felsted Beve rl ey .. , Beverley

Lost T.osl ".

.. ...

57 69

2nd Inn.

51. Augustine's College Wye Coll ege 2nd XI.

Sutton Valence School. Dover College 2nd Xl .... Dover College 2nd XL ... S. Edmund's Sch. 2nd XI. S. Edmund's Sch. 2nd X I. S. LawrenceColl. 2nd X I.

l SI

46 (2) -

87 (2)

186 (8) 99 268

182 ( I )

94 155

-138 (6)

153 121 (J)

195

18 (0)

43 (5)

--86 (6)

169 (9)

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

Blorc's Piece Drawn III Wye ... Scratch'd SuttonVal'cc r .o!>t 81 Be,'erley Lost 146 Dover Won 214 S. Edmund's Won .61 Won Beverley 208 (9) Ramsgalc ... Scrntch'(l

2nd I nn.

Inn.

2 17 115 15 2 23 (2)

- - - - -2nd XI.

RUNS AGA INST.

..... ....

-- --77 (I) -99 147 69 79

11 9

69 (5 )

MATCHES, KING'S SCHOOL v, EAS'rBOURNE COLLEGE. Played ort Beverley, June 16th. Eastbourne won the toss and elected to bat. Morris and F luke' were bowling very well, and achieved success at once, three of our opponents' wickets being down for 8, The only East bo urne batsman to make any show at all was the captain, Hake, who went in second wicket and carried his bat for 56. All the others seemed to find the bowling much too difficult for them, and the last wicket fell at 99, The School thus appeared to

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have a good chance of winning the match, but on going in to bat they fared even worse than their opponents, and were all out in under an hottr fo r 77 runs. With 30 on t he board for only 2 wickets our challces seemed quite good, but a big collapse followed , and the later batsmen quickly succumbed to the bowling of Crosse (medium-fast) and Ryder (slow with a break of the " googly" type). Only Gent, Best, and P otts reached double figures and even they did not stay for very long. Altogether it was a t ruly lamentable display, the cause being probably a bad attack of " nerves." Over t he Eastbourne second innings it is better to draw a veil. 'l'he first wicket, it is true, fell at 9, but then Burchett and Bryan-Brown got together, and the School bowling was made to look absurd ly simple. The two raised the score to 182 witho ut being separated, hitting very hard all round the wicket . Bryan-Brown scored much the faster, and reached his 100 in what seemed an incredibly short space of time, Burchett made a useful 63, At 182 for I Eastbourne declared, and the School went in to bat again fo r an hour. The scoring was painfully slow, and none but Goldie showed any confidence at all. Dean, Burton, and Routh all failed to stay, while Gent was clean bowled by his first ball. J ust on time Goldie had the misfortune to hit his wickets, the final being 41 for 5. Eastbotlrne therefore won (on the first innings) by 22 runs. The School was certainly not up to form, and must play much better than t his, if they are to win their School matches. The brightest spots were the School field ing in the first innings, and more especially the bowling of F luke and Morris, who divided the wickets for 33 and 39 runs respectively. Scores;HASTBOURNE 1st Innings . T . A. Ryder, Ibw, b Morris .. . C. H . Burchett. b F luke V. F. Bryan-Brown, b Fluke O. G. Hake (Capt.). llot out F. E. Hug-ouin . b Morris H . B. Kidd. b Pluke P. J. Mead. b Fluke ... N. E. V. Patteson, b Fluke ... A. J. Crosse, c Chester, b Morris J . W. Baker, b Morris 1\'1. L. Cox, b Morris

COLI,ECE, 2nd IUliings.

5 c Gen t, b F luke I

not out not out

6 63 107

56 4 4 3 2

Extras

II 2 II

Total ...

Extras ... Total (for I wkt)

6 ... Âˇ 182

*Innings declared closed. 1st Innillgs.-Morris 5 for 39. Fluke 5 for 33, Chester 0 for 12, Pipe 0 for 4. 2nd Illuings.-ÂˇMorris 0 for 53, F luke 1 for 25, Pipe 0 for 42, Chestcr 0 for 29, Burtou 0 for 20, Gent 0 for 7.

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KI NG'S 1st Innings. G. W . 1\1. Burton, c H a ke, b R yder R . J . Routh, b R yder A. V. T . Deall, C Cox, b Ryder G. E. J. Gen t (Capt.), b Crosse ... L . w. H . D. Best. c Hugonin, b Crosse W. J . Potts. b Crosse M. W. Goldie, st Hllgonill , b R ydel' J. Chester, b Crosse ... W. G. F luke, b Crosse A. J. Morris. not out J. Pipe, b Crosse Extras ...

SCHOOl" 2nd Innings.

c Brynn Brown, b H a ke o c Kic1d. b Ryder ...

S IS

b Hake b Ryder

6 2

hit ",kt, b Hake. n o t out

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4 6

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Played at Dover, June 20th. Dover College won by 109 runs. The School opened the batting with Burton and Routh to the bowling of Brooks and Walmsley. Both scored freely, and runs came fast, thirty be!'?g put on in about 15 minutes before Burton was bowled by Brooks for 13. Ihe batsmen cOllt1l1ued to score quickly, but at 58 Gent st epped in front of his wicket, and ~me r~n later Goldie was caught. Best joined Routh and at once began to lut: with the score at 71 however R out h was bowled by Brooks fo r an exceedingly useful 30, of which six fours constit uted the major part. Potts and Best tpen played good cricket, bu~ their stand was ~ ut short by the luncheon interval, and B~st was bowled SOOI1 afterwards, hav1l1g made 20. Chester stayed to make S1X, and Hodgson helped Potts to add a few, but t he latter was bowled at 118, and nine wickets were down for 123. H odgson was then joined by Potter, and very properly went for the bowling with the result that the last wicket put on 36 rullS. H odgson was not out for a very useful, if rather lucky, 34 and the innings closed for 159. Dover went in to face Fluke and Morris, and the latter was almost immediately successful; the first wicket fell at 0 and the second at II , while 5 men were out for 57 . Brooks, the Dover captain, was meanwhile playing himself in, but

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on being joined by Walmsley he cbanged his t actics and indulged in brilliant and resolute hitting. His innings was really beautiful to watch; his drives were all superbly clean and hard hit, and he punished every loose ball mercilessly, never misplacing or mistiming a hit . Walmsley helped him to raise the t otal to 131, and he was t hen further assist ed by Larkworthy. Soon afterwards he reached his century (the total being about 145), and at the t ea interval the School total had just been passed . After t ea Brooks hit harder than ever, scoring 20 off one over from Chester. Morris, Potter, and Chester he treated with equal scorn, but he showed a little more respect for Fluke. The eighth wicket fell at 197, but then Oliver helped Brooks to put on 71 mns for the 9th wicket. At 267 Oliver was stumped by Gent off Potter, and one run lat er, off the last ball of the match, Brooks himself was stnmped. His innings of 187 was absolutely invaluable to Dover, who would have made little show without him. He only mis-hit two balls (one from Morris whizzed past his stumps, the other also from Morris he sent flying j"st over slip's head) a nd gave no chance at all. He hit 3 sixes and 30 fours. The School batted quite well, and fielded very smartly, Goldie being particularly good both in the slips and in the outfield . But they met an exceptionally fine bat in Brooks (who also incidentally took 6 of our wickets for 45) and once he was set, defeat was inevitable. Fluke bowled splendidly throughout the long innings, as his figures (5 for 69) testify, while Morris was very deadly at first . Scores ; KING'S

SCH OOL.

G. W. M. Burton, b Brooks R. J. Routh, b Brook s ... G. E. J. Gent (Capt.) , lbw, b Brooks M. \\'. Goldie, c Stewart, b Brooks L. W. H. D. Best, b Walmsley W. J. P otts, c T huilli er, b Wnhnsley J. Chester, b Walmsley C. F. H odgson , not o ut \V. G. FInke, b Brooks A. J . l\-I orris, c aud b Brooks N. A. R. Potter, b Walmsley

Extras Total ., . Brooks 6 for 45, Walmsley 4 for 54, Oliver 0 Cor 22, Stewart 0 for 8.

30 II

20 16

6 34

o o

24 159

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COLJ,EGE.

R. :M. F . Ross, b Morris ... B . W. Wlight, c Potts, b Morris R A D. Brooks (Capt ) . st Gent, b Pottel C. E. ':Vukeham, c Routh, b Morris H. C. Mathew, c Routh, b Fluke ... R. M. Findlay, b FInke ". . .. A. W. Walmsley, c Goldie. b FInke F. C. I,arkworthy, b Fluke G. F. Thuillier, b Fluke ...

187

5 2 8 23 19

2 11

H. l\f, Oliver, st Gent. b. Pottcr J. 1\'[. Stewart. not ont Extras

1 10

'fotal ,.. .. . ,,' ... . .. Fluke 5 for 69, Morris 3 for 102, Potter 2 for 31 , Chester 0 for fi6.

KING'S

SCHOOL

ST.

268

LAWRENCE.

This, like the St. Lawrence" A" match, was completely ruined by rain. About half a dozen overs before lunch, and the same number afterwards made IIp the day's play. The School started batting to the bowling of Creery and Harris, but when the score was 50 for 3 wkts., a terrific storm broke over the gronnd, practically flooding it, and further play was out of the question. Score:KING'S

SCHOOL.

G. W. :M. Burton, c James. h Harris R. J. Ronth, c Jamcs, b Creer), G. E. J. Gent (Capt .), not ont J. Chester, c J...nttcr, b Crcer), J.. ,,'. H. Best, not out Extras

Total (for 3 wkl<;.)

5 18

7 6 4

W . J. Potts, 1'.'1. W. Goldie, C. 'P. HodgRon, N . A. R. Potter, W. G. Fluke, and A. J. l\l orris did not hat. Creery 2 for 30, Harris I for 16. ST. I.AWRENCE.- A. LaUer (Capt.), Cnpt. HOIl. C. James, C. Powers, Capt. H. Trueman , J. H . Trueman, D. K. Anderson, .r~. W. Creer)" C. E. Harris, C. I.. A. Terr)' . Clinch, and ~""- .

N. Other ,

THE KING'S

SCHOOL

CANTUARIAN.

HIGHGATE

663 SCHOOL.

In this mat ch , played on Beverley, June 30th, the School gave of their very best. They were distinctly superior in practically every department of the game.. aud thoroughly de~erved their win. 'fhe victory was especially gratifying, as Highgate had won this match for 5 years 111 succession. The School batted first, but SOOn lost Burton, who was caught rather unfortunately by point after having made 3. Routh and Gent theu carried the score to 29, when the fo rmer was caught at mid-wicket. Gent did not stay very much longer, though his 21 was hard hit, and Best's innings, if sweet, was short, so that 4 wkts. for 56 looked none too encouraging. 'fhen however Potts and Chester got together, and while the latter kept his end up, Potts hit brightl y unbl the score was 103, when within 4 balls Chester was caught and Potts was out leg before. Eight runs later Goldie was bowled, and then Potter came in, aud he and H odgson played steadier, better cricket than before. Potter was bowled at 149, bnt t hen Hodgson and Finke coutinned the good work, raising the score to 175. Then Hodgson was not quite quick enough in t rying a short one, and was run out, having made the valuable score .of 36, a good, steady performance. Morris did not stay long and the innings closed for 182. Lancaster had t he best analysis with 3 for 39, Caslon taking 2 fo r 49. The Highgate men b atted somewhat slowly, and never looked at all comfortable. Morris was bowling exceedingl y well, and Fluke, though rather short at times, kept the runs down splendidly . Gent mauaged the changes very well, and consequently all t he bowlers got wickets, Morris securing 6 for 38. WIckets fell in quick succession, Boney being t he onl y bats man to stay for any length of time. The whole side were out for 94, leaving the School winners by 88 runs. Three-qnart ers of an hour's batting remained, and the School sent in Burton and Goldie. At 19 Burton was bowled, and then Best joined Goldie, and began to hit hard. With the score at 46, Goldie was rather badly missed on the leg boundary, but fo ur runs later he was bowled by Stacey; Potter followed and he and Best played out time, scoring very fast . 'fhe score on drawing stumps was 87. 'fhe School h ave every reason to be satisfied with their performances. The batting was very consistent, seven men reaching double figures . Potts and Hodgson both bat ted very well, and Gent looked dead-set, when he was bowled by a really fine ball from Lancaster. The bowling was good and the fielding smart, wlIile a couple of good catches were caught by Goldie and Hodgson . Gent behind the wickets, ca ught one and stumped one.

THE

664 Scores : -

CANTUARIAN.

KING'S 1st Innings. G. W. M. Burton, c Trcmcllell, b Caslon R. J. Routh, c Caslon, b Bluhm G. E. J. Gent (Capt.). b Lancaster J. Chester, c Boney, b Casion . L. ' V . H. D. Best, b Lancaster W. J. Potts, Ibw, b Scott C. F. Hodgson, run Qut M. \V. Goldie, b Scott N. A . R. Potter, b Lancaster W. J. Fluke, not out A. J. Morris, b Casio ll Extras

SCHOOL. 3 12 21 16 8

2nd Innings. c Bluhm, b Lancas ter

not out

b Stacey uot out

Bxtrns

36 4 18

13 2 19

182

Tatnl ...

'fotal (for 2 wkts.)

...

1st Inrungs.-Caslon 3 for 49, Bluhm I for 49, Lancaster 3 for 39, Scott 2 fo~r 26. 2nd IUllings.Âˇ-Caslotl 0 for 7, Lancaster I for 32, Stacey I for 19, Scott 0 for ::'I , Challen 0 for 11 . HIGHGATE SCHOOL . 13 A. 1. M. Williams, Ibw, b Morris ... 13 D. H. 'l'temellcn, c Gent b Morris 19 A. R. Bouey, b Chester ... . .. 4 T. E. Lancaster, st Gent, b Potter 2 J. D. Stacey, b Morris 5 E. W. Caslon, c Goldie, b Morris 3 G. Scott (Capt.), b Fluke 12 P. Chailen, c Hodgson, b Potter 12 H. N. Packard, b Morris .. 5 A V. Bauscher, not ont o R. C. Bluhm, b Morris 6 Extras Tot al ...

Morris 6 for 38, Fluke 1 for 16, Potter 2 for 30, Chester 1 for 4.

KING'S SCHOOL v. ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL. Played at St. Edmund's, Wednesday, July 8th. A lar!;e amount of rain in the morning made it doubtful whether a start v.;0uld be possIble on thiS matc~, but the weather deared about 11.30, and a full day s play resulted. St. Edmund s batted first on a wet wicket, fairly well suited to Morris's bowlil1!5. They started quite freely, and nearly 30 was on the ' board before the first wIcket fell, ElllOtt being dean bowled by Fluke for 17. Peacey, Smelhe, Barstow a,"d MacMl1lan all made a few runs, and 95 was up when the fourth wIcket fell. rhen followed a collapse, caused by Morris and Potter, and seven wickets were down for 96,

THE

CANTUARIAN ,

665

The last few batsmen saved the situation to a certain extent and the innings totalled 155 ; Morris took S, and Potter 4 for 60 runs apiece. The fielding was good, Chester's three catches and Goldie's fine ground-fielding being perhaps a feature. Fluke was practically useless all the time, as his knee was badly damaged in the first over in attempting to stop a hard return. The School started in quite promising fashion with Burton and Routh, but at 2S Routh was caught, and one ball later Gent, in attempting to hit an off ball to the boundary, mistimed it and sent up an easy catch to cover point. Chester only stayed to make I, but Best and Burton hit about them in fine style, being particularly severe on Peacey's lobs, and the score was carried to 82, when Burton just touched with the edge of his bat an off ball that he was intending to leave alone, and fell a victim rather unfortunately to a catch at point. Hodgson and Goldie we.re soon out, but then Potts and Best looked like making another stand; at 117 however Best was caught for a bright and useful 38, though his innings was perhaps overshadowed by Burton's 54, which was a fine, steady display of batting, and induded seven 4's. Three runs later Potts was out, and the ninth wicket fell at 127 ; Morris joined Potts, who managed to keep the bowling for a bit, adding another ten runs; at 137 Morris was caught off the first ball he received. St. Edmund's thus won bv 18 runs. It was anybody's match right up to the end, and the School need not be in any way ashamed of themselves. They had distinctly hard luck in being deprived of Fluke's services, and in the circumstances the bowlers put up a :fin;} show in dismissing a strong batting side so cheaply. The batsmen must however adopt more vigorous tactics; by all means, play a good-length straight ball, but not a half-volley. Scores:ST . EDMUND'S SCHoor,. 1st IUlliugs. 2nd Innings. G. E. Elliott, b Pluke ... 17 c Morris, b Chester J. R. Peacey, c Routh, b Morris 12 c Fluke, b Best. G. H . Smellie, c Chester, b Potter 21 st Gent, b Potter H. L. Barstow, b Morris ... 21 run out ... G. H. A. McMillan, c Gent, b Potter 18 b Potter. G. R. Ll. Jones, c Bnrtoll, b Potter o c Hodgson, b Morris P. C. D. Willi ams, b Morris 1 B. v. James, c Morris, b Potter 17 not out . .. B. Howlett, c Chester, b Morris 9 P. Glenn, c Chester, b Morris 19 R. C. S. Davenport, not out 10 Extras 10 Extras

Total

155

Total (for 6 wkts.)

1st IIlllings .-Morris 5 for 60, Potter 4 for 60, Fluke 1 for 2 1. 211d Innillgs.- Best I for 24, Chester 1 for 47, Potter 2 for 32, Morris 1 for 0;

41 10

39 13

o 12 138

THE

666

CAN'r UARIAN.

KING'S

SCHOOL. 54

G. ,,,. M. Burton, c Peacey, b James R. '1'. Routh, c James, b Davenport G. E. J. Gent (Capt.). c Smellie. b Davenport J. Chester, c MacMillan, b Davenport ... L. W. H. D. Best, c Barstow, b Howlett " , C. I", Hodgson. c Davenport, b Smc1lie M. \V. Goldie. c Glenn, b H owlett W. J. Potts, not out N. A. R. Potter, b Davenport \V. G. Fluke, c S mcllie, b Howlett A. J. 1\'!orris, c Elliott, b Howlett Uxtrns

1 38 1

3 IS 1 3

13 137

Total.,. Davenport 4 for 47, Howlett 4 for 46, James I for 8, Smcllic 1 for S.

KING'S

SCHOOL v.

FELSTED

SCHOOL.

In this match, which was played at Felsted on Friday and Saturday, July 10th and 11th, the School may be said to have had the very worst of luck. In the first place, after a long and tiring journey of 4 hours, the School had to bat first on a broiling hot day, and they found the bowling, particularly that of J. G. Dixon, who has bowled for Essex, altogether too much for them. There were no real stands during the innings, the top score being 12, and only Potter, Routh, Chester, and Gent reaching double figures. The whole side was out for 57, Dixon taking 4 wickets for IS, and Burner 3 for 11. The School went to field, and Morris and Fluke at once hegan to bowl really well. Felsted made a disastrous start; the first wicket fell to Fluke before a run was scored, and 3 wickets were down for 4. Dixon then came in and began to hit almost at once. The fourth wicket fell at 31, but then a stand of 60 was made by Dixon and Woodiwiss. At 92, Dixon was bowled by Fluke, having made 70, including 13 fours. Something of a collapse then ensued, and 8 wickets were down for 118, but N. L. Knight got going well, and with Burner giving him able help, Felsted succeeded in putting up a total of 196. Our bowling was really very creditable. Morris bowled 9 maidens out of 16 overs, and except for one disastrous over during which 17 were scored, he was very little hit, and secured 3 for 41 ; Fluke also bowled very steadily (at one time he had 2 wkts. for 0 runs) and took 4 for 60; Chester and Potter also kept quite a good length. The fielding was very good indeed, Goldie holding a fine catch ill the deep; Chester and Morris also caught smart catches, while Gent kept wickets very finely.

'I'HE

CANTUARIAN.

667

The School were now thoroughly tired, but late though it was, they went in to bat a second time. They lost Burton with the first ball bowled, and Best and Routh soon followed; stumps were drawn at 7 o'clock with the score at 30 for 3. -Refreshed by a night's rest, the School gave a much better account of themselves. Gent and Chester took the score to 76, before the former was bowled by a really fine swerving ball from Dixon for a useful 23. The 5th and 6th wickets fell at 92, and the 7th at 93. Then Chester and Potter played good cncket and brought the score to 124 before Chester was finely caught and bowled for 47; the value of his innings at such a critical time cannot be overrated, and he had very hard luck in not reaching his 50. Fluke and Morris both gave Potter s?me useful help, and the innings realised 153, a much bigger total than at one time s.eemed probable. Potter played a very bright and useful innings. Felsted went 111 again to get 16 runs which they hit off without loss. . Apart from the disastrolls first innings, the School did not do at all badly agall1st a really fine team. Felsted's score of 196 was very largely made up by two men, Dixon and Knight, and the performance of getting the other batsmen out for a I?altry 50. odd runs was really good, as they are a very strong batting SIde. Whlle realislUg the School conld hardly have hoped to beat a record side such as Felsted have this year, we cannot help thinking that with even a little luck, they would have given a much better account of themselves. Scores:KING'S G. R. L. G.

W. l\f. Burton, b Burt J. Routh, c Hopkins, b Dixon W. H. D. Best, c Bmt, b Dixon E. J. Gent (Capt.). c Shew8n, b Bl11't J. Chester, b Burner W. J. Potts, b Dixon M. W. Goldie, c Macleod, b Dixon C. P. Hodgson, run out ... N. A. R. Potter, b Burner W. G. Fluke, not out A. J. Morris, b Bllrner ... Extras

... ...

Total

SCHOOL.

0 b Burt ... II

10 11

2 0 0 12 I

2 5

c and b Burt b Dixon b Dixon c and b B urller b Burner b Burner b Burner c Knight, b Haygarth b Bltrller not 011t. Extras Total

0 10 6

23 47 6

0 3 36

13 8 153

1st Illnings.-Dixoll 4 for 15, Burner 3 for 11, Burt 2 for 26. 2nd Innings.-Burt 2 for 42, Dixon 2 for 51 , Uumer 5 for 44, Haygarth I for 9, Macleod 0 for 6.

668

'l'HE

CANTUARIAN.

FELSTED 1st Innings. A. Macleod. b :Morris G. D. j{itchingman, b Fluke ... G. H. S. Haygarth, Ibw. b Fluke J. V. King. Ibw, b Potter J. G. Dixon, b Fluke ... V. S. Woodiwiss, b Chester N . .L. Knight. not ont .0.

SCHOOl,. 4

o o

2nd Innings. not out." not ont ...

8 9

70 17

R G. Shewan, c and b l\'[ orris

R. R Hopkins, c Chester, b rrforris C. L. Burt, b Fluke ...

E. A. Burner, c Goldie. b Potter

Ex tras

Total

195

Uxtras

Total (for 10 wkts.)

Morris 3 for 41, Pottcr 2 fo r 47, Fluke 4 for 60, Chester I for 34.

2ND

XI.

MATCHES.

KING'S SCHOOL 2ND XI. v. SU'lvl'ON VALENCE SCHOOL. Played at Sutton Valence, 011 Tuesday, June 18th; the School lost by 7 wickets. We won the toss, and started batting before lunch with Lawson and Dean. A bad start was made, two wickets being down for 6 and three for 17, then Osborne joined Hodgson, and without scoring kept his end up for some time, and the score was raised to 44 for the fourth wicket. Straker failed to stay, but Potter, Gibson and McCarthy all assisted Hodgson to make runs. The eighth wicket fell at 70, Hodgson being bowled for an exceedingly useful 30, which und oubtedly saved the side from complete disaster. The last two wickets did not give much trouble, and the side was out for 81. Sntton Valence went in to bat, and got the mastery over the bowling almost at once, and 30 was on the board before the first wicket fell. Further stands ensued, and the School total was passed for three wickets. Then however came a collapse, the later hatsmen being quite unable to play Potter. The fourth wicket fell at 83, the tenth at 99, Sutton Valence thus leading at about 4 o'clock by about 18 nms. The School went in again, and declared at 86 for 6, of which Osborne made 21 not out and Potter 15 not out. Sutton Valence were thus left with 69 to make, which they hit off for the loss of 3 wickets. The School did not play to the best of their ability. The batting with one or two exceptions was weak, and the fielding was not as good as it has been; catches were dropped. The bowling however was not bad, and Potter kept a good length throughout, taking 6 wickets for 44,

'I'HE

CANTUARIAN.

669

Scores : 1st Innings. G. K. Lawson, b r.'Iear .. . A. V. T. Dean, b l\!ear .. . 'v. T. Champion, b Barlow C. F. Hodgson, b Fulljallles D. Osborne, b Barlow ... F . Straker, b Barlow '" N. A. R. Potter, b Fullj alllcs W. L. Gibson, b PuUjames ... W. R. W. :McCartity, Ibw, b Barl ow J. Pipf', not out '" ... '" C S Fold, b FlllIJatucs Extras .

K I NG'S

SCHOOl,. 2 6 :W

o 7

2nd Inuings. b Harlow ... b nrig~s b HeWitt b Barlow not out ... b Briggs not out ...

II 3 14

5 15

7 9

Ibw, b Barlow ...

Extras

'r otal

Total ({or 6 wkts.)

*86

"' Innings declared clo.<;ed. Barlow 'I for 17, Meal' 2 for 27, FtllIjames 4'for 14. SUTTON 1st Innings. G. K. Hewitt, c Potter, b Pipe E. N. StUl"ll, Ib"" b Potter S. V. Gifford, b Potter... ... . ... R. It C. Fu llj allles, b l\'IcCarthy J . K . Barl ow, c Potter, h Fold T. R . K. Jones, st Straker, b Potter C. de Denny, c Dean, b Potter S. P. Briggs, b Potter ." A. J. Crichton, b Potter A. R. Vidler, b Pipe A. A. Meal', not out I~x tras

Tota l

VAI,ENCE

SCHOOL. 12

34 20 8 6 3 4

2nd Inuings. notout ... b Potter b Potter not out ... . .. c Fold , b Pipe ...

36 12

13 I

3 2 2 5

'rotal ({or 3 wkts.)

Potter 6 {or 44 , Pipe 2 for 28, McCarthy 1 for 10, Pold I for 3,

KI NG'S

SCHOOL

2ND

XI.

v. DOVER

COLLEGE

2ND

XI.

Played on Beverley, Saturday, June 20th, and resulted in a win for Dover hy 1 run aft er a most exciting finish. We lost the toss, and Dover batted first, faCing the bowhng of Pipe and Champion. A wicket fell to Pipe ill the first over, and another to Champion with the score at 12. Then however Maclaren and Davies by bright cricket carried the score to 50 ; they were especially severe on Champion. With the score at 50 Pipe bowled Maciaren, and ten ruus later he got Mackay caught at square-leg. Davies continued to hit, but Agar all going

670

'I.' HE

CAN'I'UARIAN.

on to bowl got his wicket with his first ball, a nd got Manby callght at the wicket in the same over. Brown and Robinson were the only other batsmen to do much, and the innings closed for 147. 'I'he School fielding was quite good, and Pipe kept t he runs down well. The School started well, Lawson and Champio n putting on 35 before tile latter was bowled. Lawson and Dean then carried the score to 69, and 80 was up wit h only 2 wickets down. A collapse followed however, and 7 wickets were down for 106. 'I'hen Straker began to hit finely, and, though he dId not receIve much assistance from the other batsmen, only Agar staying at all, he succeeded in bringing the score to 146, when Agar was bowled. Straker's 43 not Ollt was a splendid effort, made jllst when it was wanted, and it was very hard luck that he didn't succeed in pulling the match off. L awson also batted well for 33. Scores :DOVER Hughes. b Champion Kendall, b Pipe Maclaren, b Pipe Davies. b Agar . Mackay, c Fold, b Pipe. 'Vaithlllan, st Straker, b Champion Maltby, c Straker, b Agar Brown, b Agar Robinson, not out ... 'Vernicke. c and b Crompton Harrington, b Lawson Extras

COI,Ll;;GH.

Total ...

28 45

3 9

27 16 2

147

Pipe 3 for 30, Champion 3 for 51, Agar 3 for 19, Lawson I for 5.

KING'S SCHOOl,. G. K. Lawson, b Harrington ... A. V. T . Dean , c Maclaren, b Davies ... D. Osborne, b Harrington ,V L. Gibson, c Kendall, b Harrington 1". Straker, not out .. . J . Pipe, b Harrington .. . W. R. McCarthy, b Hughes C. R. N. Groom, Ibw, b Harrington E. S . Fold, lbw, b Davies P. K. Agar, b Brown Extras Total .. . H lighes 2

ÂŁ01'

32, Harrington 5 for 29, Davies 2 for 20, Brown I for 11 .

33 15 3

o o 4

o 3

146

THE KING'S

SCHOOL

2 ND

CAN'l'UAR!AN.

XI.

DOVER

671 COLLEGE

2ND

XI.

I Played at Dover, Wednesday, June 24th. Dover W011 the toss and elected to bat. The wicket was well stilted to Potter's slow bowling and the batsmen could make nothing of it. Mackay and :Manby were the only ones to reach double figures, and the innings was little more than a procession. Helped by smartness in the field, particularly on the part of Goldie and Lawson, the latter of whom made three catches, Potter took 7 for 43, dismissing the whole side for the meagre total of 69. The School started well, 26 being p ut on for the first wicket, but 3 were down for 31. Osborne and Straker took the score to 50, but it was when the latter was joined by Potter that the most useful stand came, during which the Dover score was passed. Both batsmen hit finely, and it was not until 96 that Straker was caught at the wicket off a mis-hit leg ball for 37, a good, useful score. Agar helped Potter to take the score to 114, when the tea interval occurred. After tea, Potter and Fanshawe were in for some time without making many runs, but lat er Potter began to hit again, and was not out until the score reached 153; his 48 was exceedingly usefrd and included 6 fours. Nine wickets were down for 162, but then Groom and Fold went for the bowling and raised the score to 214, when the former was caught at deep square-leg for a very bright 41. Fold was not out for 12, and the School won by 145 runs, a t horoughly good and satisfactory performance. Scores :DOVHR

COLLHGH.

Maclaren, (' Agar, b Potter Kendall, run out Hughes, c Goldie, b Potter D avies, c Champion, b Potter Mackay, b Champion \Vahnsley, b Potter Brown, cLawson, b Pottcr l\Ianby, c Pope, b Agar ". Robinson, cLawson, b l)otter Wernicke, cLawson, b Potter Harrington, not out Extras Total

Potter 7 for 43, Cbmnpion I for 5, Agar I for 4.

o 3 5 21 4 4 15

672

THE

CANTUARIAN.

KING'S

SCHOOl" 9

\V. '1'. Champion, b Harrington G. K. Lawson, b H arrington M. 'V. Goldie, b Maclnren D. Osborne, b Mauby ... F. Straker, c Wernicke, b Davies ... N . A. R. Potter, b Hughes P. K. Agar, b Harrington G. I-I . Fanshawe, b Mac1aren J. Pipe, c and b Hughes E. S. Fold, not out ... C. R. N. Groom, c 1\'Canby, b Hughes Extras ... ... . ..

2 37

48 9 4 8 12

Total, ..

214

Maclaren 2 for 56, Hughes 3 for 39, H arringtoll 3 for 4 1, :n'Iauby I fol' 2 1, Davies 1 for 17.

KING'S

SCHOOL

2ND

XI.

ST.

EDMUND'S

SCHOOL

2ND XI.

Played at St. Edmund's, Saturday, June 27th. St. Edmund's won the toss and batted first, facing the bowling of Pipe and Potter. The batsmen never looked comfortable, being unable to hit Pipe at all, and they came out quickly , whenever they attempted to hit Potter, whose bowling proved almost irresistable. The whole side was out for 79, Potter taking 8 for 51. The School's fielding, especially Goldie's, was very smart throughout; several good catches were held, and Straker stumped two men off Potter's bowling. When the School went ill to bat, a not very promising start was made, three men being ont for 26, but Clayton and Champion made something of a stand, and 59 was on the board when Clayton was bowled. Six were down for 61 , but then Osborne joined Potter, who at once began to hit, and with Osborne keeping his end up well, rnns came thick and fast, and the bowling was made to look quite simple. At 120, Osborne was caught for a valuable 16; Potter continued to score fast, but was finally caught by Davenport in the deep. His fifty was a very bright effort. and included two fours; he gave no chance, Agar helped matters with a useful 15 not out, and the innings closed for 161 , the School thus winniug by 82 runs. They are to be congratulated on a very smart performance, the second easy victory in succession, They are a very promising side, and should do well in future years,

THE

CANTUARIAN.

673

Scores ;S'I'. EDMUND'S Hall, c Pipe, b Potter .. , Ivor~ Jones, st Straker, b Potter James, c Gold ie, b Potter Tirebuck, rUll out Salkeld, b Potter .. , Thompson, c Osborne, b Clayton ... Barstow, b Potter Menneer, c Goldie, b Pott.er Davenport, not out ... Bree, st Straker, b Potter I''yson, b Potter Extras

SCHOOL.

2 II

o 6

17 2 12

o 3

Total ...

KING'S SCHOOL. W. T. Champion, b H all G. K. Lawson, b Salkeld A. V. T. Dean, b l\'[ enneer ... l\f. W. Goldie, st Tirebuck, b Salkeld G. E. Clayton, b James ... F. Straker, c and b James N. A. R . Potter, c Davenport, b Barstow D. Oshorne, c Salkeld, b Barstow C. R. N. Groom, c Ba l'stow, b l" o r~Jolles P. K. Agar, not out J. Pipe, b Davenport Extras

6 6 4 10

50 16 8 15 6 16

Total .. ,

KING'S

SCHOOL

161

2ND

XI.

ST.

E DMUND'S

SCHOOL

2ND

XI.

Played On Beverley, Tuesday, July 7th, and resulted in an easy vistory for the School by 98 runs. The School won the toss, and started batti ng with Lawson and Champion, The start was rather disastrous, 4 wickets being down for 27 . Then Straker joined Osborne, and a fine stand ensued. Helped with a little Inck, Straker went for the bowling, and hit up 65 out of 88 in three quarters of an hour; ten fours made up t he bulk of his scores. He was finally bowled rather unluckily off his pads. Osborne meanwhile kept his end up very well, though he was out very soon after Straker. He only made 20, but his steady defe nce was of great value to his side, and he helped to break the back of the howling, Later Groom hit finel)' for 37 not out, and useful contributions were made by

674

THE

CANTUARIAN.

Agar (17), and Pipe (18 not out). The School finally declared at 208 for 9, leaving an hour and three quarters in which to get St. Edmund's out. When St. Edmu nd's went in, Clayton bowled well right from the beginning and the batsmen were always in difficulties. Clayton secured all the first five five wickets the fifth falling at 60. He t.ired later, but his analysis of 5 for 50 was excellent. Later in the innings Agar bowled with great effect, taking 4 for 20, and 110 one but Salkeld seemed able to offer any resistance. The innings closed with a quarter of an hour to spare for 11 9. The School fielding was excellent, Osborne in particular bringing off several fine saves. Straker was smart behind t he wickets, and stumped one man finely off Agar. We congratulate the team heartily 0 11 its third successive victory. Scores :KING'S SCHOQI,. G. K. Lawson, Ibw, b Salkeld W. T. Champion, c Hall, b Salkeld A. V. T. Dean, b l\'[ eulleer G. E. Clayton, b :M euneer D. Osborne, b Mellueer ... P. Straker (Capt.), b Salkeld ,V. L . Gibson, b Salkeld P.K.Agar,bMclllleer ... C. R. N. Groom, llot out R S. Fold, c Crompton, b Salkeld J. Pipe, not out

2 6 13 0 20 65 6 17 37 2 18

Extras

Total (for 9 wkts)

*208

*Innings declared closed. Slakeld 5 for 61 , Meuncer 4 for 73.

ST. EDMUND'S Hall, b Clayton I. D. J ones, b Clayton ... C. {J'. 'I'irebnck, b Clayton J . R. CrOlllj'toll, b Clayton P. E. Salke d, c La WSOU, b Agar T. W. Menneer, c Pipe, b Clayton R. G. Tllompsoll, st Straker, b Agar R. C. F'ySOll, b Agar M. I. Barstow, cLawson, b Agar ... F. Davenport, lIOt o ut ... K. Lewis, c and b Gibson Extras

J. W. E.

'I'otal .. . Clayton 5.fo1' 50, Agar 4 for 20, Gibson 1 for 3.

SCHOOL.

14 49 3 3

II 3 2

22 11 9

THE

BA'l"l'I NG

CANTUARIAN.

AVERAGES

(2ND

675

X I ).

Results :- P layed 6, Won 3, Lost 2, Drawn 1.

I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

N . A. R . Pottert C. R. N . Groom F. Straker (Capt.) P. K. Agar D. Osbornc J. Pipe W. '1'. Champion G. K. Lawson A. V. '1'. Dean G. E. Clayton ... E. S. Fold W. L. Gibson ...

Innings.

'rimes; not onto

Total Score.

Most ill au In1lings.

5 4 7 4 7 6 7 7 4 3 4 3

I I I I 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0

120 90 156 44 83 34 77 68 26 18 14 13

50 41 65 17 21 * 18* 24 33 IS 10 12* 7

Average.

30·00 30·00 26·00 14·67 13·83 11·33 11·00 9·71 6·50 6·00 4·67 4·33

The followi';g also batted :- W. R. W. McCarthy (7, 9, 0, and 0), C. F. Hodgsont (30 and 0), M. W . Goldiet (0 and 4), J. Chester t (24), R. J. R outh t (25), G. H. Fanshawe (4), W. E . Dean(2) .

BOWLING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

P. K. Agar N . A. R. Potter t G. E . Clayton ... W. '1'. Champion J. Pipe ...

AVERAGES

(2ND

Overs.

Maidens.

Ruus.

14 48 17 20

2 4 3 5 18

34 165 63 69 114

XL) Wickets.

8 23 6 4 6

Average.

4·25 7·17 10·50 17·25 19·00

'1'he following also bowled:- J. R. Crompton (9-0- 20- 1), E . S . Fold (7-2-33-1) , W. R. W . McCarthy (4-0-19-1), J. Chestert (8-1- 29-0), and W. L . Gibson (2-1-3-1). • Not out. t S ince promoted to 1st XI.

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FIXTURES

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Thrs., June 4. Sat., 6. "

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1.t Boat. Royal Engineers .... , .......... Chath alll .. 'l'onbridge SchooL .............. Fordwich.

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Marlow Regatta. ................ Marlow. {

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4' 23

Fj"al1. Monkton Combe 2. Impertal Serv ce 2. S. Edward'" Ox. Coil., Windsor 8. King's, C'bury (after a dead hCl\t). Won by I i lengthS. Won by i length, 1 li::S~l3~d~el1

Sat., July II. 18. Sat., " 22. 'Ved., " Fri., 24.

ChathaUl R.C ..... . . , .... . ...... Pordwich. Won 4 4' IS' Old Willia.msonians .. . .. . ..... Fordwich. 4' 26H WOIl 4 6th D.G.'s (Carabiniers) ". Fordwich. .. . ... . ..... ... . .. . .. ......... Scratched O.K.S. , ........................ Fordwich, ..................... ............. ...... .

Thrs., June 4. Sat., 6. 27. Sat., Sat., Jl~y 11. Fri., 24.

Royal Engineers ........ . ..... .. Ton bridge School 2nd Four . :Medway R.C. 2nd Four ...... Chatham R.C. 2nd Four ...... O.K.s. 2nd Pour ........ .... ...

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Lost Lost Won

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4' 32" 4' 27" 4' 30"

4 ................... . .................... . .........

RACES. BOA'!' v. MEDWAY

R.C.

Il'his race was rowed at Fordwich on Saturday, June 27th. The first boat were unlucky in having their race scratched at the last moment. The School won the toss and took back station. The race started off at a fairly slow stroke and the Medway gained t a length 011 the corner, and increased their lead steadily down the straight. The School four became very dead about h alf-way down the straight and for some reason completely failed to pick up the pace at all in the sprint. At the end of the race the Medway boat led by I i/ lengths. The rowing of the School four was distinctly below standard, and although the stroke was not a fast one they were scrappy and short from t he very beginning. School F01<r.-Bow, L. W. Goldsmith; (2) R. S. F. Cooper; (3) B. W. Galpin; Str., H . D. Cumberbatch; Cox, D. O. Lawson .

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Is'1' BOAT v. CHATHAM R.C. This race was rowed at Fordwich on Saturday, July 11th. Barber won the toss and took back station. The visitors got away quickly and led round the corner by abo ut t a length, the School getting an indifferent start. They picked up quickly down the straight, however, and caught up with their opponents about ha1f ~way down . They maintained their lead well and won easily by four lengths, the time being 4 mins. 15 secs. School Fo1tr.-Str., C. W. Barber (Capt.); (3) J. A. R. Ferguson; (2) T. R. Juckes; Bow, G. H. Crosse; Cox, L. P. Allen. 2ND FOUR v. CHATHAM R.C. In this race the second boat showed much better form than in their last race. They ?,ot a good lead from the beginning which t hey held throughout the course. l'hey finished with a good sprint four lengths to the good . The 2nd boat also rowed fro111 back station and were well up on their opponents all the way. The time was 4 mins. 30 sees. School 2nd Boat.- Bow, L. W. Goldsmith (Capt.); (3) B. W. Galpin; (2) R. S. F. Cooper; Str., S. G. Galpin; Cox, D . O. Lawson .

MARLOW REGATTA. 6.59 a. m. An early start for the Coaches' Handicap-great effort by the S.E. and C.R. to reach London in the wonderful time of 2 hours. 33 min.- engine evidently realises importance of occasion, refuses all luggage, only ten minutes late. Pace increases in the Tube, final spurt up the Escalator unavailingMarlow special missed by two minutes- a bad omen: Next t~ain 11.15 . . Barber (P S.) picked up en route. Bourne End reached m good time, beautiful spot, but why keep us there for t en minutes to view an ancient horse and all outside porter? Neither at all beautiful. :Marlow reached j\lst in time to catch the coaches' launch and have a little breathing space. The crew had gone up on the Friday, for the purpose of exploring the course. Owing to the Boat not arriving until 8.45 p.m., all were unable to get home to town. We paddled over the course, arriving back about 9.30 p.m. in the dusk, and after having a good dinner retired to bed in our hastily acquired quarters. The next morning at 8 a.Ill. sharp we turned out and again went over the course, practising a few starts, etc., arriving back again in time for breakfast at 9 a.m. The remainder of the morning until 12 noon was spent goi ng down the river in a canoe, the pleasure of which was only spoilt by the thought of the race to follow .

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We were drawn in the first heat against the I mperial Services College, and got off very badly. Both crews were rowing a fast st roke and they increased their initial lead until at one time t hey m ust have been quite clear. About a hundred yards fro m home it looked as if t hey had the race in hand, but from that point we came on with a rush and after a really fi ne spurt we made a dead heat of it. It was a fini sh that one rarely sees. It was described as a " terrific struggle" by The South Bttcks Free Press, Wycombe, Ma-idenhead and Marlow ] oumal and South Oxfordshire Gazette. As a mere fi nish, I have only seen t wo to t onch it, one in '96 when Leander beat New College by a few feet aft er having been " washed " at F aw lay, and the other when W. A. L. Fletcher and three others beat three Magdalen blues and a ninth mall, and it took a long captains' meeti ng to decide which pistol went off first, and incidentally led t o t he introduction of semaphores in time raees. After a short interval we re-rowed. Meanwhile St . Edward's, Oxford , h ad beaten King's School, Worcester, and Monkton Combe had had a runaway win in their heat. 'the re-row, to quote again from the S.B. F. P. W .NI'. and M .]. and S.O .G., was" full of thrills from start t o finish ." We got a bett er star t t han before and did not let t hem get so big a lead. About half-way we went ahead and t he rest of the race was made up of desperate spurts by the Imperial Services College to get on terms. Our eatra weight told at the end of this second hard race and we finished winners by half a length. These two struggles, however, killed onr chances in the fi nal which was rowed not long aft er. A third race in the middle of a hot day was too mnch and it was a very tired crew t hat st arted, so Monkto n Combe and St. Edward's, who were comparatively fresh, went away at the start. Vle are always slow in beginning but there is plenty of " st ay" in t he boat and we have to rely on this t o pull us t hrough, but about h alf way we were absolutely cooked and began t o go to pieces. Towards the end things were better, and at t he finish we were actually gainiug ou St. Edward 's, but could not get wit hin a length. Monkton Combe were a length and a half ahead of St . Edward's. On the whole, it was an interesting experience, but too strenuous a day to be really enjoyable. It is a pity t hat more schools did not turn up, and especially surprising not to find St. Paul's t here, as it was largely owing to them t hat we entered . For a school as far away as ourselves, the trouble and expense is considerable, and it quite a question whether it will be worth while going up another year if the field is not more representative. Our thanks are due t o Oir. A. Davies, the Secretary of t he Regat ta, fo r very valuable help in making arrangements, also to t he sport ing O.K.S. who turned up to watch 11S, and especially to Mr. C. L. Green whose coaching from the bank during t he races was a great help to our crew. 1st Crerv.- Bow, G. H. Crosse ; (2) '1'. R . Juckes; (3) J . A. R . Ferguson; Str., C. W. Barber (Capt.) ; Cox, I ,. P . Allen.

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SCH OOL NEWS .

All members of t he School , and all O.K.S., will be sorry to hear t hat t he Misses E vens h ave decided to leave Canterbury fin all y t his month, a nd live for a time, at any rate, in their cott age at St. Margaret's Bay. The Misses Evens have been connected with t he School fo r so long, and have always shown such great kindness to all with whom they have come into contact that their departure will leave in t he hearts of all their friends here au empty place, which it wHi be very hard to fill. Their cheerful sympathy with those, who were suffering from any form of illness, from Mumps to " Pinkeye, " and their ready hospitality to all members of the School have endeared them to everyone, and their departure will be deplored on all sides.

· We wish them the best of good wishes, wherever they may decide finall y to settle, a nd we hope that they will not fo rget t he School, even as t he School will not readily forget t hem.

*•• Congratnlations to the following on receiving their Cricket Colours after t he Dover Match : -Ist X I. : R. J . Ro uth and L. W. H. D. Best . 2nd X I. : C. F. Hodgson, J . Chester, F . Straker, N. A. R. Potter, A. V. '1'. Dean, G. R. Clayton, J. Pipe and D . Osborne.

And to G. H. Crosse and L. P . Allen (Cox) on gaining t heir Rowing Colours (ist Boat) afte r Marlow Regatt a.

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The results of the Tutor Set Matches are as follows:SENIOR

SHIEl.D.

1ST ROUND.

l\'lartlcts heat Choughs. Swallows beat Herons. Hawks beat Gryphons.

2ND ROUND.

l\'Iartiets a bye. Hawks beat Swallows.

FINAJ,.

Martlets beat H awks.

JUNIOR

Colours on July 9th :-Ist XI. : N. A. R . Potter, C. F. Hodgson. J. Chester, M. W. Goldie. 2nd XI.: C. R. N. Groom. P. K. Agar, W. I.. Gibson, E. S. Fold. Also R. S. F. Cooper and S. G. Galpin on being awarded 2nd Boat Colours after the Race v. Chatham R.C.

*••

SHIEl.D.

IS't ROUND.

Herons beat Gtyphons. Swallows beat l\1nrtiets. Hawks beat Chonghs.

2ND ROUND.

Swallows beat Herons. Hawks a bye.

FINAl,.

Swallows beat Hawks.

*•• As we go to press we congratulate the following on getting their Cricket

The Open Fives Singles were won by G. E. T. Gent, who defeated T. C. Juckes (15-5) (IS-I) in the final. In challenge rounds for 2nd place T. R.

•*• Juckes beat successively L. W. Goldsmith and H . D. Cumberbatch, and is awarded his Fives' Cap for 1914.

VALETE.

(With apologies for accidental omission from the last number) . B. N. Murgatroyd, F. Wightwick,

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O. K.S .

Congratulations to Rev. R. S. and Mrs. Moxon on the birth of a daughter on Jnne 15th at the School H ouse, Lincoln .

••• The Rev. E. L. A. H ertslet, Resident-Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and formerly Curate of St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, has been nominated by the Archbishop to the Vicarage of Ramsgate, in succession to the Rev. L . P. Crawfurd, who is resigning the charge.

*. * We congratulate R. Juckes, of Pembroke College, Cambridge, on being awarded an Exhibition of £40 a year.

NE WS .

J n the Cambridge Honours' Lists for 1914 we noticed the following O.K.S. mentioned :-.

E. F. Housden: 1st Class in Mathematical 'l'ripos, Part II. J. B. Sldebotham: 1st Class in Theological Tripos, Part I. C. K. Mowll: 2nd Class in Natural Science 'l'ripos, Part I. E. J. Hodgson: 2nd Class in Mathematical Tripos, Part I. R. F. Mason: 3rd Class in Mathematical Tripos, Part I.

••• Marriage.-On Wednesday, June 10th, E. Mason (O.K.S. ) was married to Muriel Frances, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lindsay, of Clares hohn, Alberta (Canada).

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11ISpec#on.-The Contingent was inspected on 'l'hursday, July 9th, by Major R. S. May, General Staff, War Office, on the Old Park. The Contingent received the Inspecting Officer with a general salute . This was followed by the march past. The companies were then inspected in Company drill under Cadet Officers and Section Commanders: and lastly each Company executed a simple manoeuvre in which fire control was the object of the test. At the conclusion, the Contingent was addressed by Major. May, who expressed himself as very pleased with what he had seen .

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Corps of Royal Engineers. Cadet Sergt. F. H . Seabrooke, from Univ. of London O.T.C., to be Sec. Lieut. (on probation) . July 11th.

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AN OLD TIME TALE.

In the good old days. when men went about in trunk-hose and jerkins, swore strange oaths and drank nothing but ale-when the price of butter was higher and Northgate was a fashionable quarter-in these fine aIel days now gone beyond recall. there dwelt an old countrywoman who was periodically bnrnt as a witch, metaphorically speaking, for the actual thing never came off. The first time the faggots had fa llen off the cart into the horse-pond; the second time the woman was discovered to have the plague and no one would tie her t o the stake ; on the third occasion the thing got fairly started; the faggots were lit and the crowd beginning to cheer when it was discovered that it was the wrong woman,-the right one had escaped. The fourth summons to the stake marks an interesting episode in medireval history. The men, corresponding to the village policemen, who came to conduct the wretched woman to the stake, being slightly superstitious-a common weakness in those days-had to take the old dame by guile rather than by force. Knowing that she had an uncontrollable weakness for hard boiled

eggs. they prepared a tubful of these articles at the shop which then occnpied the dignity of village grocery stores. The tub was placed in the middle of the grocer's best parlour (at t hat time also used as a pig-sty and wash-house). 'l'Ile woman was decoyed into the shop by the grocer, while passing, with the promise of hard-boiled eggs at a distinctly cheap rate. The moment is an exciting one; the woman bends over the t ub half full of the eggs; the two men spring out from behind the door. With a stifled incantation the witch is pitched into the tub; the wellventilated lid is immediately nailed down, the sun sinks down behind the distant hill and the first act is over. Careful instrnctions being left with grocer the tnb was collected next day, and surronnded by a howling mob (many pressing close to t he tub t o try and hear the scrunching of hard boiled eggs within) was driven to the scaffold. The burning was to be performed with the victim in the tub, thus removing all chance of escape. Four stalwart lads of merrie Englaud therefore lashed the encased woman to the mast and the signal was given. Right merrily crackled the faggots,

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right fearfully howled the mob, a dance was organised round t he stake, an orgie set in, and t here being no organised police force, much damage to property was accomplished, including the burning of seventeen haystacks, two farm houses and an old woman's wig. In the midst of this homely scene a fearful explosion occurred, ,,,hich rent the air and several neighbouring bystanders. It proceeded fro111 the stake, and it was at fi rst feared t hat the old witch had indulged in the lUXury of

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gunpowder. After the explosion, however, no portions of witch being found, the grocer expressed a fear that he must have sent up the tub containing his gunpowcler for bread-making (the baker and grocer being synonymous in those days) . '1'he t errific fe ar was SOon confirmed. 'the woman had escaped with the greater part of the hard boiled eggs and the thing had fai led again . The old chroniclers t ell us that the woman died of apoplexy in Lower Normandy at the age of ninety-one.

OXFORD LETTER.

Dear School, Even though the dog-days be upon us, and we are withering as hay in the oven, it is a hard thing to disobey your importunate editors-however much we may d ally and delay in the obeying. One excuse, nevertheless, is ours yet. Term is already, like Clementine, past and gone for ever, so if we forget what has happened, be it yours to forgive. Besides, we are a shy and youthful band, less willing to parade our own little frailties before yo u than to raise the dirge for the" Virtute Functi " of

the elder days, Vikings all, passed to an unrecognised Valhalla in the outer world. Well, -if I may cut further rhetoric- Robert Gent, after many days spent rendering into still more animated Arabic the exuberant columns of Northcliffe, will soon be fastening on the sandals of Rameses, caring not at all t hat he leaves us bereft of our last Bachelor of Arts.- But the history schools will doubtless produce some successors :-Sergt. A. J. Lush of Keble, whose charm of manner was sufficient in itself to win from the Colonial Secre-

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tary an African territory to administeror, C. F . Battiscombe of Lincoln and the O.U.D.S. , whom, frankly, we have not seen and who should probably therefore, in the nature of things, have been chained closer to the books than Qurselves,-or again, L. L. Foster, whose forehead, wrinkled with wisdom, is only smoothed out by the deft sympathy of the Cher and the punts that float t hereon. R . E. C. Smith I last saw guarding the O.T.C. Camp at Mytchett. He looked smart and bronzed and brave. The schools have taken their toll of him too, as of Christopher Galpin and D. J. N. Lee, philosophers both, though why Lee should take the trouble to notice Litt. Hum., when he can achieve a thing so portentous as a scholarship in Sanskrit, is a puzzle to any mere man. C. J. G., with the Civil before him, could find no time for camp, but he made music for the Nlartians, an mistake not, when they danced the war-dance 110 long time since. Talking of clubs you may as well hear the worst. Cumberbatch is a Trifler, Pullan an Outcast, Page a Heretic, Maiden (favele linguis!) a Titmonse, yet I would not have you imagine that each one is anything but a good man and true, when all is said. Maiden, for instance, has been elected a life-member of the Schools, a rare and coveted distinction-further, he draws local celebrities for the" Isis." Cottrell's average has gone down; everyone wept when Wuggins failed

to make their usual six bumps in Eights; yet four would satisfy anyone of ordinary appetite. He has also floored "divvers" and retains his imperial manner. Dyneley R ., becomes daily a more compleat virtuoso: they call him the Corpus Connoisseur in Fine Art. G. H . Claypole draws pleasure from many springs; he wears both bow and sword, but they sit lightly on him, and he is just as much entertained by Aristotle or a tenn isÂˇ racket.

The Teddy Hall Trinity-artist, athlete, and priest,-are one in their devotion to the corps. Together they appear to be running the Aula S. Ed- . mundi. Robin Crowley of Keble makes more noise than ever. He may be seen frequently watching the Varsity play cricket-a true test of endurance. Pagett and Exeter like each other. He coxed their eight and then took to reading Geometry for some ulterior or sinister purpose. Of visitors we have seen Mr. Reay, K. V. Dodgson, C. J. N. Adams and others. John Kettelwell came up to take his degree. We were all delighted to hear of the new King's Scholar's" arrival. II

Send us your best next October, or with this flood of Blues the Cam will be getting ahove itself. Yours sincerely,

O.K.S .

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CORRESPONDENCE .

N.B.-The EdÂˇitors decline to accept (ut"vresponsibiti ty connected with tlte opinions of their Corresp01ldents. Name and address must always be given, not necessarily for publ'icalion, but as a guaMlltce of ([ood faith. Personalities will Âˇinvolve certain reiect-ioll. Letlers should be writtm on oJ/e side of lhe paper ollly.

To the Editors of"

THE CAN'I'UARIAN."

Dear Sirs, Have you played on the tennis courts? You havn't? Lucky men! Unfortunately, I have. There may have been grass there, I don't wish to say there wasn' t, but I didn't have the good fortune to discover any. It's quality may be excellent, bnt its quantity is-well , negligible. The ball is hit over the net; a vision of lumps of clay meets the eye, on one of which the ball strikes and shoots along the ground in any direction but the one in which it is intended to go. In these

circumstances the game is no longer a g'lme of skill, but one of pnre chance. Couldn't something be done to the courts before the next year, other than depositing upon them hard masses of clay, which congeal into a rocky yellow substance? If it is out of the question to returf them, they might at any rate be kept in respectable condition in the Easter Term, so that they may be less of a wilderness next summer. I am, Sirs,

Yours in hopes, RITCHIE SECUNDUS.

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1'0 the Editors of " 'rHE CANTUARIAN. near Sirs, It will he remembered that in past years there used always to be whiff-races for members of the Boat Club in the summer term. In 1912 these races were discontinued, and races for fOllIS were substituted. Last year, and again this year there have been no races for fours, but the whiffraces have not been revived. Wouldn't it be an advantage to revive them next year ? The opportunity has been given by the buying of the new sculls, which would at any rate make the races worth the rowing. At present those members of the Boat Club, who are not in any of the first three crews, get no real benefit out of the river, and merely find in it a means of spending an idle, though very pleasant, aft ernOOll; but they learn nothing of rowing or of sculling. If the whiff-races were Ie-instituted, they would at least have the chance of learning to scull respectably, and they would get as much, or more than as much pleasure by practising for the races as they do at

present by going down the river with no other object than to slack as much as they can. Yours truly, DIAMOND.

1'0 the Editors of" 'i'HE CAN'l'UARIAN." Dear Sirs, May I pen a timely protest against the lately-cultivated, vicious, vaudalistic violation of what is the most picturesque perhaps and certainly the most peculiar tradition we possess. I refer of course to the custom of wearing a red rose on Speech Day. When I was a boy, Sir, anyone venturing to wear allY other floral ornament would have been flayed alive. Now it seems a man may wear a white rose, nay even, -God forbid I- a pink carnation. O! faithless and perverse generation! O! tempora! 0 mores! hasten to escape the condemnation ye are earning, and let yO\1r roses when this appears in print, be as red as blood, and refuse v\1lgar imitations. Yours, etc., LANCASTRIAN.

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EDITORIAL . It is hardly three months since we celebrated Speech Day It'l..st term, but in that short time so much has happened that it seems almost an age past now; yet from that day there are two remarks which we particularly recollect. Those who were present will remember the serious character which the Dean of Canterbury attributed to the international situation at that time, and also the law ~f service of which the Dean of Rochester spoke so magnificently in the mormng. The next day Austria declared war; and a few days later that service was being called for from man y of us. And what are the Public Schools doing? Theirs, perhaps, is the hardest t ask of all, the task of providing leaders for their country. It is inspiriting to think that the majority of the British Officers at the front are oId Public School men; and that they are keeping up the old reputation of Great Britain for

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grit" anel courage. These two virtues, which are needed in war more than in anything else, are ones which the Public Schools have always prided themselves on possessing: the " grit" which will sustain a man for weeks in the trenches without complaint; and not only the wild ardour which will carry a man through a charge, hut also the deliberate bravery which will send him on a forlorn hope and which is the finest of all. This" two o'clock in the morning courage," as Napoleon caBed it, is-an officer of the present day has said-the result of moral stamina, which will keep your faculties going (f

.. When there is nothing ill you, except the \Vill which says to them: 'Hold all '

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That, we hope, is the spirit which is bred in the Public Schools; if it is not, then we are worthy neither of Qllf past nor of Ollr present. OUI country has her faults as much as her virtues; and we think most people will admit that England's greatest failing has been her apathy 01', to put it more bluntly, waste of time. It is a failing, too , which is as patent in the Public Schools as in t he wider world. Go out some afternoon and you will see ~nen lounging round the" J olly Sailor," just as Public School boys-in a less deliberate way, perhaps.-are lounging under the Arches. And in a quarter of an hour's time, if you return, you will very probably find the same people in the same places. Yet these latter are leaders of men! Maybe ; the Englishmen has always been somewhat of an a nomaly. But one would be inclined to say that the greatest leaders in our history have been those who combined with the natural qualities of their race a capacity for hard work. Nothing in this wodd worth the getting was ever got without hard work; and the sooner we all realise that, the better for us-and Ollf country. butside the range of the mind the most precious thing in the world is time. }\II atter cannot be destroyed; but time, once let slip, is gone for ever. To reduce waste of time to a minimum is one of the hardest tasks of this world; but it is one which has to be faced by everyone; and if the Public Schools are not tU1'lling out men who know h?,v: to use their time, they are surely not doing the duty expected of them. Kipl111g never more clear1y saw the t ruth than when he said: .. If you can fill tl~e unforgiving miuute With sixty seconds' worth of di stance ruu, Yours is the earth and everything that's in it, And-which is more-you'll be a !\f all, Illy son! "

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3n memoriam. of< PERCY MACLEAR, Lnm'f.-Cor"

Roy AI, D u m ,IN FU5II,lERS.

The heavy hand of War is being felt throughout our country . and it has already begun to levy its tollnpon our old King's Scholars. But., mingled with the grief we feel at the loss of so distinguished an officer as Lt.-Col. Maclear, is a touch of pride in the fact that the School has its share in its country's Roll of Honour. Lt.-Col. Percy Maclear entered the School in 1887, and circumstances necessitated his departure in 1889. He took his commission in the Royal Dublin F usiliers and went through the South African War (1899-1902), being present at the relief of Ladysmith; he was three times ment ioned in despatches, and received both the Queen's Medal with five clasps and alsO t he King's Medal with two clasps.

From 1903-8 he was attached

I to the West African Frontier, and in 1905- 6 was in command of the operations in the KWdle-Ishan district, Southern Nigeria, being again mentioned in despatches. H e was extremely attached to his old School, and was down here not long ago-unfortunately during the holidays, when we could not welcome him, He died last September in the Cameroons, one of the first victims of the war, leaving behind him a widow. Our sympathies, and indeed those of the whole natio n, are with her as with all those who have given up their nearest and best to their country. . Requiescat in Pace.

J. H . D.

WATSON,

'l'E:o.IPORARV SURGEON, H.M.S. " HAWKI~ . "

In chronicling in the Cant'ua1'ian our regret at the loss of the life of Digby \Vatson we feel we are

>lI in the presence of a

trage~y. His life seemed so full of promlse from every pomt of VIew.

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He entered the Junior School in Sept., 1899, and from the first showed promise of being a good athlete. On entering the Senior School he at once began to make his mark and got into the Football XV. in 1905 with every promise of developing into a fine player. Unfortunatelv for the School in 1906 circumstances took his parents to Scotland, and as he was destined for the Edinhurgh Medical Course, they sent him to Edinburgh Academy where he got at once into their Cricket and Football teams and completed his education. His subsequent football career, especially his brilliant record of last year as an English International is fresh in everybody's memory. H e had just completed his

Medical course and was appointed only recently to H .M.S. " Hawke." He loved his School and visited us twice last year, playing in the O.K.S. match and attending the O.K.S. Dinner. And the mere fact that even the present generation, who knew him but. slightly, familiarly speak of him as "Bungey Watson" testifies to his happy quality of commanding a worthy popUlarity. He was in fact universally popular aud his breezy good nature always suggested the Navy as hIS career. That this career and all the promise of his life should be thus cut short can only be called a tragedy.

Req-niescat in Pace.

R . M. H.

HENDERSON,

I,lEUT. , CONNAUGHT RANGERS.

All who remember " J immy" Henderson at School will have felt a pang of deep regret on seeing his name among the "killed" 111 a Casualty List quite early in the War. He came to the Junior School in J an., 1895, and after passing up to the Senior School he soon estabÂˇ lished himself as a general favourite. Cheerful and full of good spirits, he threw himself into things with

a will, and though he was 110 great scholar, his pluck and character made itself felt in the School. It was indeed chiefly owing to his pluck ill stopping rushes that he got into the Football XV. 111 1900. In that season he partnered R. C. Paris at half, and played with O. F. Huyshe the following year, while in the season of 1902-3 he played full back, three-quarter, and forward,

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thereby probably creating a reco rd in having represented the School in every place 011 the football field. We can console ourselves with the thought that he died the death

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that many, and he among them, would choose, and that he met it with all his old characteristic pluck.

ReqlÂŁiescat

i 1t

Pace.

R. S. Gr,YN, LIlWT., EAS'l' KgNT REGIMENT (" THE BUFFS ").

+ Vve have to record, with much regret, the death of R. S. Glyn, who was killed ill action in the Battle of the Coast. He came to the Junior School in April, 1904, and two years later passed up to the Senior School, where he stayed till JlllY, 1910. He was not a great scholar and so did not rise to any high position in the School, but his amiabl.e disÂˇ

position made him generally popular, and he had many friends. 0" leaving School he entered the Special Reserve, The Buffs, and was thus among the earliest exmembers of our O.T.C. to take up one of those patriotic duties, for the encouragement of which the O.T. C. was instituted. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in January, 1913.

SPEECH

Requiescat in Pace.

DAY.

Speech day was celebrated this year on Monday, Jul y 27th, in a 111an ner worthy of the best traditions of the School. The large attendance of O.K.S., which becomes more and more a feature of the day, was extremely gratifying. 'l'he Anniversary Preacher, the Dean of Rochester, delivered a magnificent sermon, which should be memorable to all who heard it. The Speeches and Prize-giving commenced in the Chapter House at 2 p.m. Among those present were the Dean of Canterbury, the Dean of Rochester, the

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Lord Bishop of Dover, Canon Mason, Canon Stuart, Canon Danks, Canon Horsley and Canon Galpin, besides the usual large number of parents, O.K.S. and other friends of the School. The list of Speeches was as follows :A ristophanes. l.-Scene from "THE KNIGH1'S" R. S. F. Cooper. Cleon Sausage-seller G. E. J. Gent. L. W. Goldsmitb. Demos Cleon and the Sausage-seller rival each other in trying to win the favour of Demos by feeding him with dainties. Cleon, however, retains many of t he dainties for hilllself, while the Sausagesellcr serves up all that he has, and then suggests to D emos that he should examine the hampers to see \\'hich of the two su itors is his real benefactor. Then Cleon's fraud is revealed, and Demos at last decides in favour of the Sa1~sage- sellcr, and gives him the crown which he takes frout Cleo1/.,

Tacit,u,s.

2.-Reflections on " AGRICOLA" ... R. J. Routh.

3.-Scenes from" THE RIVALS" ... Bob Acres' Sir Lncius O"1'rigger Capt. Absolute Mr. Faulkland A Servant Scwe 1. Bath. A Room in Bob Acres' Chambers.

G. E . 'I'. R. L. W. G. W. G. H.

R. B. Sheridan . J. Gent. J uckes. Goldsmith. M. Burton. Crosse.

Bob Acres is persuaded by his friend Sir Lucius O'Trigger to challenge Ensign Bcverley, (a name adopted by Capt. Absol/lte as a di sguise) who is his rival for the hand of Miss Lydia Languish.

Scene 2.

King's Mead Fields.

Preparations for the duel alld its result.

4.-Scelle fr0111 L'AvARE, Act iii., Scene 1. Harpagoll (a 1m:ser) Maltre-J acques (his cook and coachman) Valere (his steward) Brilldavoine t t H P) La Merluche se,van s o a r agon

Motiere . W. J. Potts. L. W. H. Best. G. J . Eccles. I J. A. R . Ferguson. \ L. G. Robertson.

Harpagon, who is going to give a feast , instructs his servant to exercise strict economy in serving the wine and the dishes. His coole-coaclmul1I , who suggests au elaborate menu, says the first requisite is money. This enrages Harpagon, and Va/he, who is in love with the miser's daughter, for his own ends sides with him and argues with ;vlaflre Jacques. The latter, again, ou being asked, as coachman, to prepare to ~ir i Ye the party to the fair, declines to drive the horses which he says arc mere skin and bone. A partial reconciliation is affected, and 1\1/ aflrc J acqucs is induced to tell }/arpagolt what people think of him , and is beaten for his honesty.

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S.-JUVENAL SATIRE x., 147-167 A. Sargent. Pr0111 Juvell al's Satire on the Vanity of Ambition. Hannibal, now a handful of dust, once defied the barriers of Nature and almost conquered Rome. But he was reduced to exile at a foreign court and finally took the poison which he carried in a ring.

6.-RICHARD II. Act iv., Scene 1 King Richard Henry Bolingbroke Bishop of Carlisle ... Duke of York Earl of Northumberland Abbot of Westminster Officers

R. R. L. G. A. G. I F. ... (B.

Shakespeare . S. 1<'. Cooper. J . Mowll. G. Robertson. J. Eccles. Lindsey. Haward. C. Gentry. W. Galpin.

The scene is laid in Westmi.nster Hall and represents the resignation of the Crown by Richard to Henry Bolingbroke. Duke of Lancaster.

The Greek Speech was as usual highly stimulating to the audience, if not quite so exhausting to the players. The bizarre element which relieves the general unintelligibility of the Speech was supplied this year by a collection of curious edibles, which Gent and Cooper insisted on producing from waste-paper baskets for the benefit of Goldsmith. Gent sustained the role of Sausage-seller with considerable animation, which was set off by Goldsmith's calmness; while Cooper's grief was extremely poignant. After Routh had reflected in deliberate fashion on Agricola, the stage was invaded by Gent and Juckes who proceeded to discuss the former's amours; and the composition of a letter to Capt. Absolute, which gave Gent all opportunity for some realistic bluster, considerably amused the audience. The bloody encounter which was threatened in the second scene was happily averted by the pleasing denouemellt which the character of the piece ensured . The French Speech was principally marked by the exercise of considerable spleen on the part of Harpagoll; and a personal triumph was, we are told, secured by Best in the latest thing in headgear; Valere seemed somewhat unaccustomed to a monocle. Sargent gave a creditable recitation from Juvenal ; his sonorous tones were quite in keeping with the melancholy spirit of the passage. The Tragic English Speech was as usual the most interesting, and the acting was quite good; Mowll made a dignified Bolingbroke, while Liudsey and Robertson supported the tragic situation with due solemnity. Cooper earned through a notoriously difficult part with success; by far the great~r part of the speeches fell to his lot, and he sustained the play throughout wlth the proper feeling and spiritÂˇ

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The Headmaster then proceeded to review the past year, after first complimenting Mr. Bell, Mr. Everitt and Mr. Purton, who superintended the Speeches, as well as the performers, on their presentation. (Applause). He expressed . his regret at the absence of the Member and Mayor of Canterbury, but he saId they were glad to welcome a very large gathering of friends there that day, among them Canon Horsley and Canon Galpin-who had not missed a Speech Day since he relinquished the Headmastership of the School, (Applause) . They also gave a very special welcome to the Dean of Ro chester, to whom they owed their anniversary sermon . During the last year, said Mr. McDowall, the School had heen visited by the Board of Education Inspector, who made certain recommendations, most of which they had been able to carry into effect, the result being increased efficiency in the general work of the School. Examinations in Mathematics and French by external examiners had been held as usual; some of the junior members of the Sixth Form, and senior members of the Upper Fifth took the school-leaving-certificate in December; while the Sixth I~~orm had recently been examined by the Oxford and Cambridge Board, who he hoped would give them a favourable report. The Headmaster referred with great regret to the departure of Mr. Ware and the Rev. L. H. Evans from the staff, and mentioned that in memory of the latter, who had given nearly 30 years' service to the School the O.K.S. had generously founded a prize for English in the Lower School to be called the" Evans Prize" -so serving to keep his name before them. Mr. McDowall then turned to the exploits of the football and cricket teams, and alluded to the School's success in the Public School Gymnastic Competition, in which the first string was only half a mark behind the winner of the gold medal. The Officers' Train ing Corps was also, he said, in a very vigorous and healthy condition; "it does seem necessary," he remarked, in these days to learn something of military training and self-control in the use of weapons." In concluding, he thanked most heartily the preacher of the morning for the wonderfully moving and inspiring address which he had given them, and he hoped that they would be able to learn in their School something of that law of service of which the Dean had spoken so eloquently. (Applause) . 'rhe prizes having been distributed, the Dean of Canterbury read the list o~ distinctions gained during the year. Such a list, he said, emphasized the dl'fficulty of the Headmaster of such a School in keeping it up to the numerous requirements, which were made upon it by modern life. In the old days there were at the most three or four subjects to be studied; but now, when there were at the lowest a dozen careers for which boys had to be trained, it must be extremely difficult to drive such a big pair of horses as that. 'rheir hearty thanks

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were due to the Headmaster and his colleagues for the successful manner in which they had discharged their extremely difficult functions . . (Applause) . In modern education, said the Dean, religlOl1 and theology, the Latm language, and English literature were as important as they had ever been; but he was rather alarmed to see that a very distinguished person, Lord Rosebery, had suggested the addition of another very for.midable subject not only to thIS mo~est list, but to all the other subjects to whIch he (the Dean) had referred. 'I hat was the subj ect of manners. He hoped the Headmaster would not find It necessary to institute any special class or pnze for the subject, especIally as Lord Rosebery candidly said that he had known the worst-mannered men to be the most useful persons he had met. Himself,. l~e would only ve~tt1re to recall LO,rel Bacon's advice: "As for good manners, 1t 1S generally suffiCient not to desp1~e them" ; but there was one point on which he would support Lord ,Rosebery s recommendation- that, in so far as good manners were an expreSSlOl1 of Ith~t mutual respect which was due fr?m equ3;ls from one another, from equa s 0 superiors, and-he dared to say 1t even, in the present d,ay-fr0111 the young to the old (laughter), it might not be entIrely unnecessary In these days to bear them in mind. (Laughter and applause). Continuing the Dean said th.at he ,thought there wa~ probably no moment in English history when the cons1deratlOn of the due trallllng, of the young was of more momentous importance than at that moment. 'Ihe problems and dangers which faced the coming gelleratio,n were greater, perhaps, than any the world had faced for two or three centunes; and to meet these dangers ther. wanted, as the old phrase said, "Sound minds and hearts III sound bodIeS. Above all they wanted a due reverence for God, III "Vhose hands the Issue,of all things lay; the due habit of prayer to hun III all tllIngs concermng theIr School and their country; and a readiness t~ do the best serV1ce they could, and to make any sacrifice that might be reqUIred of them for the good of the whole. l'he only way they could make these sacnfices Wisely and well was to be sot~n~ly prepared, as he trusted those boys were ?eing prepared there, for the anxletles and emergencies which they would certal111y have to meet, (Applause).

•. 700

PRIZES

THE

ADJUDGED

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DURING THE

Captain's Prize (Mitchi11.son) Classics (Broughton) Mathematics (Mitchillson) .,. Modern Languages, French (lVIitc/tit/son) " "German (Greaves) Natural Science (Mitchinson) .. . English Literature (Streaefeild) .. . Classical Composition (Dean Far·ray) Private Study (Edward Blore) .. Latin Prose (F. an(i H. liors/ey) Latin Verse Greek Prose Greek Verse English Essays (Galpin) Geography (M ember's Prite) Shorthand (Lady Stuart) Drawing

R. S . F . Cooper . R. S. F. Cooper. Vol. J. Potts. G. L. D. Davidson. I.. W. H. D. Best. G. K . 1-4awson. G. E. J. Gen t. .F. C. Gentry. R. S. P. Cooper. R. J. Routh. F. C. Gentry. R. J. Routh . A. Sargent. C. E. J. Gent. J . S . Blunt. H. D. Cumberbatch . D. Stainer. G. J. Eccles. A. G. D. West.

Music ... .. Natural History Collections History. VI. (Stall/c)') Va. F orm (Galpin) Vb . Form (H ead Master) " I V. Form French, IV. to IIIe. POrlns (Greaves) Mathematics, Dh·, 1. (Harrison) Div. II. (Harrison) Di\', III. (Harr ison) Div. I V. (Hary·ison) Div. V. (Harrison)

DIVINITY VI. Form (Brougllfon) MidSlllllmer (Galpin) Va. Form (Marshall Wild) Army Class (Archdeacon of Maidsto11e) Vb. Porm (M arsltall W i ld) I V. Ponn (Archdeacon of M aUstoJte) IlIa . Form (Head Master) III.b Form (fl ead J'\I/ aster)

YEAR 1913- 1914.

R. S . F. Cooper. G. R J. Gent (Prize). { A. V. T. Dean. W . I.. Gibson . N. V. H a lward. M. DUllcnu. I,. H. Thom as, S. G. Galpin. J. E. Scantlebnry. F. H. PluUlmer. F. R . G. Shcphard.

PRI ZES. R. S. F. Coopcr . A. 1-4indsey. R. E. C. ]\·[ead. { C. P. Hodgson. R. A. T. Anderson. A. V. T . Dean. H . M. Pitts. N. V. Clalward . C. E. 1.. Maxwell. £. J. H owlett. { G. C. Crowley .

'l'HE

I. C. McIntyre. { H. C. Caldwell. R. E. C. Mend. B. E. Witt. I. C. McIntyre.

lIIc. Portn (Head Master) Va. and Vb. P o rms (Elwyn) I V. Form (Elwyn) ... Lower School (Lady S tuart)

FORM

PRIZES. R. S. F. Cooper. S. G. Galpin. A. V. '1'. Dean. C. P. H odgson. R. E. C. Mead. J. E. Witt. { G. K. Lawson (Prize). ( G. K. Lawson. \N. A. R. P otter (Prize). J. S. Blunt. J. E. Scantlebury . D. Stainer. I.. P. Allen. F . J. Simms. R. A. Hodgson. R. A. Finn . E. J. Howlett. H. C. N. Leakey. H. C. Caldwell. C. Maiden.

VI. Form (Christmas) Va.. Form (Christmas) (Midsl1l1l111er, Gordon) Comt'osition Engbsh E ssay Army Class (Christmas)

Vb.

" " I V. " lIla. " lIIb. " Illc.

(Midsl1lluner) P o rm (Christ m as) (Midsummer) EngliSh Essay Form (Christmas) (Midsummer) Form (Christmas) (Midsummer) Form (Christmas) (Midsulllmer) F onn (Christmas) (Mids u mille r)

LOWE R

SCHOOL

PRIZES. E. J. Howlett. £. P. Gough.

Mathematics (Christmas) " (Midsummer) Natural Science (M'it(.hillso1~) ... French Histor:r DictatIon Geo$raphy (i\tlember's Prize) MUSiC

...

D. O. Lawson. R. A. Pinn . C. Rerrie. R. A. Pinn . R . E. Newton. E. P. Johnson. J . C. L indsay.

. ..

Drawing

JUNIOR 11«.. I·'orm (Christmas) " (MidsuUlmcr) lib. Porm (Christmas) " (Mids ummer) lIe. Porm (Christmas) " (Midsummcr) I. I·'orm (Chri stmas) " (Midsummer) Divinity (Hodgson) :--

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PRIZF.,8. H . G. C. Mnllaby. H . G. C. Mallaby. C. \V. Rayden , i. , J. ?If . P owell. J. M. Powell . A. G. Smythe, iii. N. J. Smyth, ii. C. H. Gihson, ii.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

PRIZES.-Continued.

IIa. Form lIb . Form lIe. Form I. Form English : IIa. Form IIb . Form lIe. Form 1. Form

K. G. C. Mallaby. D. J. Lindsay, iv. A. G. Smythe, ii. C. H. Gibson, ii.

G. F. Agutter. D. J. Lindsay, ii. A. G. Smythe, iii. A. R. Blackledge. G. P. Agutter. G. F. Aglitter. { H. W. Baker (Prize). G. F. Agutter. J. M. Powell. G. S. P. Scantlebl1l'Y.

Mathematics (Christmas)

(Midsummer) Drawing Dictation Music ...

Anniversary Preacher. REV. THH DEAN OF ROCHESTER. The List of Anniversary Preachers goes back to 1714. THE VERY

Exhibitioners. R. S. P. COOPHR, (Rose) Classical Exhibitioner, Exeter College, Oxford. G. R J. GENT, (Stanhope) Ford Student, Trinity College, Oxford. F. C. GHNTRY, (Stanhope) Classical Exhibitioner, Jeslls College, Cambridge.

The Shepherd Gift. A.

SARGENT,

St. Edmund's Hall , Oxford.

The O.K.S. Gift. J. E.

'''I1'T.

The Waddington Gift. G. H.o\.WAHD.

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Exhibitioners now at the Universities. G. P. G. C. E. H. R.

H. CI,AVPOLE. (Rose) Classical Scholar, St. J ohn 's College, Oxford. L. GOAD, F ord Studenl, Trinity College, Oxford. R. DAWBARN. (Parker) Mathematical Scholar, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. W. KIDSOX, (Rose) Classical Scholar, Queen's College, Cambridge .. J. HODGSO;\'", ( Blln c~) :M athcmatical Sr.holar, J eSlIs College, CambrIdge. 'G. KAIN, (Eastbridge H ospital) Corpus Christi College, Cambridge G. CROSSE, (Parker) Corplls Christi College, Cambridge.

Scholars. Elected November, 1913. KING'S SCHOLARS. JUNIORS.

PRODA'l'IONERS.

R. E. C. i\·[ ead. S. G. Galpin. R. 1<;. Page. J. S. Blunt.

E. Breffit. L indsey. A. Pill11. ,,,. Baker. fu nior School. R. E. Smith, fun-ior School. F. G. Lang, junior School. G. I". Aglitter, fUltior School.

R. E. R. H.

ENTRANCE SCHOLARS.

School HOl/se . R. E. Breffit. E. Lindsey. L. J. Quick.

llly. Reay's liouse. '1'. S. Beasley.

Mr. Poole's House . W. E. C. Pettman.

Elected J'<1Ie, 19 14. KING'S SCHOLARS. SENIORS.

A. L indsey. G. J. Eccles. n. Galpin.

G. W. 1\0£. Burton. L. W. H. D. Best. G. I,. D. Davidson .

"T.

JUNIORS.

A. \T.T.Deall. A. \V. Rigdell . E. H. E. Smitll. M. DUllcan.

PRODA'I'IONERS.

R. C. Maylam, junior School. H. C. Cumberbatch, juu·ior 5cllool. 1. B. Reed. W. D. West, Junior School. P. R. Tisdall. C. H. Cunliffe, funior Scllool.

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Academical and other Distinctions gained during the year 1913- 14. R. S. 1'-. COOPER I", C. GEN'l'RV .. .

E. J.

GENT .. .

E. D. PANSHAWE

E. J.

HODGSON

D. J. N. LEI' ... R. J UCKES

G. H. CI,AVPOLl':

E. F.

HOUSDEN

B. SlDEDO'l'HAM

'1'. S. CAVE E.

HODGSON

C. K. Mowr,L ... F. H. FARDEf,f,

C. C. SMY'l'IW .. . J. L. l'm.wrl"t .. . R. 1\1. Glm'l' C. E. R. Ar,I"ORD

REV.

Scon

...

How Classical Exhibition, Exeter College, Oxford . Open Classical Exhibition, Jesus Collegc, Cambridge. Forrl Studentship, Trinity Collcgc, Oxford. Admission into Royal Military Collcge, Sandhnrst (Cavalry). Mathematical Scholar, Jesus College, Cambridge; Bell University Scholarship (Mathematics). Classical Scholar, Wad ham College, Oxford; Boden Sanskrit Scholar· ship. Pembroke College, Cambddge; Elected to l\fathematical Exhibition . Classical Scholar, St. John's College, Oxford; 2nd Class Classical Moderations. Mathematical Scholar, Pcterbousc, Cambridge; 1st Class (Wrangler), Mathematical Tripos, Part II. Classical Scholar, Cams College, Cambridge; 1st Class Thcological Tripos, Part I., with distinction ill New Testament. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; 2nd Class, Natural Scicnce Tripos, Part II. Mathematical Scholar, J eSl1S College, Cambridge; 2nd Class, Mathe· matical Tripos, Part I. Caills College, Cambridge; 2nd Class, Natural Science TriJ?os, Part I. Passed 6th out of Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, lUto Royal Artillery. 112tb Admission iuto Royal Military College, Salldhurst. 12211d Admission into Royal MiHtflty College, Sandlmrst. Accepted for Egyptian Civil Service. Accepted for Royal Navy. Vi car of Castlechurch; Doctor of Di vinity, Trinity College, Dublin.

Certificate " A," Officers' '1'raiuiug Corps, has bcen gained by W. J. pons, B. W. . ECCLES, J. A. R. FERGUSON and C. P. W. '~'AIT. .

GAI,PIN,

G. J.

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SCHOOL

v. M.C.C.

Played all the Beverley on Tuesday, July 21st. The M.C.C. sent down a side of about the usual strength, chief amongst them being A. H. Hornby, the Lancashire Captain, who came to us comparatively fresh from his score for the Gentlemen at Lords, and Wainwright the Yorkshire bowler. The highest score was contributed by Oliver, who acquired some fame for the Sandhurst XI. last year. The School opened their innings with Burton and Routh; the latter's soon fell ill the second over to a catch ill the slips by Mr. Hornby off Smith, and with only 9 all the board Best was bowled by Wainwright. The next out was Burton, who unluckily trod on his off stump while hitting a boundary to leg off Smith. Chester aud Potts then made a short stand, the former playing lively cricket in good style, though he was lucky in the slips; his 18 was top score and a very useful contribution. The remaining School wickets soon fell except for a short stand by Hodgson and Potter, and the innings ended with the poor total of 69. F or our opponents Wainwright and Smith bowled unchauged with a remarkable analysis, averaging 5 and 7 runs per wicket apiece; Wainwright was practically deadly, breaking both ways with great effect. On the M.C.C. going in to pat, Morris a nd Fluke opened against Mr. Hornby and Wainwright, and in his third over the latter fell to a catch off Fluke. We were lucky to get rid of Mr. Hornby for the comparatively small total of 32, thanks to a beautiful ball of Fluke's; he proved a very pnnishing bat, especially with that rather short ball on the off which he got away to the leg boundary every time. The School was doing very well with 5 wickets down for 52, till Mr. Oliver came in and, hitting about with great vigour, compiled a fine 76; he hit hard all round the wicket, his forward drives being especially powerful, with one of which he sent a ball off Potter full pitch over the Clock Pavilion into the field behind; eventually he was well caught in the deep by Goldie off Potter. Mr. Dean then compiled 19 and our opponents declared with 109 -for 9 wickets all the board. The wickets were fairly equally divided, Morris and Fluke takiug 3 each and Potter 2; Fluke's bowling was quite deadly most of the time aud rather behind his figures .

706

THE

CANTUARIAN.

With an hour still to play the School went in again to bat. First Burton was caught in the deep trying to hit Mr. Hornby, Routh faring exactly the same fate wheu he had made 13. Potts compiled a good 26, and Gent and Chester . carried on a good stand till the close of play with 39 and 33 respectively. The School field ing was good, and as usual, thanks t.o our bowlmg, we did well in getting snch a strong side out for such a moderate total. Scores:KING'S Innings. G. W : M. Burtoll , hit wkt, b Smith R . .T. Routh, c Hornby, b Smith L. Vi, I-I. Best, b Wainwright J. Chester, st Beet, b Sluith ... W. J. Potts. b 'Vniuwright ". C. F. Hodgson, c Boyle, b Wainwright M. VI. Goldie, b Wainwright N. A. R. Potter, st Beet. b Smith G. E. J. Gent, b Wainwright 'V. G. Pluke. not ont ... A. J. Morris. c Lnnder, h Rmith Extras

SCHOOl,.

I st

Total . . .

3 18 6 8 5

2nd Iunings . c Smith , b Hornby c Smith, b Hornby

6 13

not out ." c Doyle, b Hornhy

33 26

not

10 4

"o 5

69 M.C.C.

A. l\<I. Hornby, b Fluke ... Wainwright, c l\Iorris, b Fluke D. Boyle, b Morris ... Major Andrews, b Fluke F. E. Lander, c Burton, b Morris N. Harrison, run out - . Oliver, c Goldie, b Potter J. Dean, b Potter C. Hulton, not alit W. Smith , c Gen t, b Morris Beet, not out Extras

Tobl (for 9 wkts.) *Innings declared closed.

Ollt

Extras

Total

... 12 1

32 10 8

o o

76 I

o o

6 7

* 169

KING'S SCHOOL v. O.K.S. This match was played on the Beverley on Saturday, July 25th. The O.K.S. won by 11 4 runs though they only brought down a very average side, but the School had decidedly an" off day." Conspicuous amongst our opponents was A. C. Fluke who was responsible for 43 runs, and 6 wickets at 3 runs apiece. Top score for the O.K.S. was made by D . K. Anderson, followed by G. F, Howell with 33.

THE

CANTUAR IAN.

707

The School won the toss and opened thei r innings with Burton and Routh. In his first over Fluke clean bowled Routh and Gent, and with only 9 on the board Burton was caught next over at square-leg from a mis-hit off Juckes. Chester then came in and batted very nicely for 19, and was helped by a hopeful and carefully made II from Best till both were caught off Juckes. With t he exception of a carefully made 10 from Goldie and some lucky hits for II by Morris, the School collapse was complete and the innings closed fo r the miserable total of 77 . F luke and Juckes bowled unchanged and tho ugh Finke was bowling really well, t he School batsmen should certainly have been able to put up a better total tha n t hey did. 'fhe O. K.S., against t he bowling of Mo rris and F luke, made a most promising start, and the first wicket did not fall till, after some really good battmg by F luke and Anderson, the former was caught and bowled by Potter for 43. The next wicket also put 011 70 and the second wicket fell at 144 when Anderson was well caught at the wicket by Gent off Morris after an excellent innings of 69. With Howell out for 33 next over, the School " rattled" the rest of the O.K.S . out, after a final short stand by Page and Ashenden, for 19 1. Morris and Potter captured 4 wickets each for 12 and 13 apiece respectively, while Fluke t00k the remaining 2 and kept the runs down well. On the School going in again to bat Burton was first out, being caught in the deep fo r 14, closely followed by Routh as the result of a misunderstanding with Gent, who was himself rnn out next over after compiling a lively 17. Hodgson and Goldie brought the innings to a close with a total of 109 for 7 wickets. Both batted well and confidently for their runs and it is only a pity they did not display t his form earlier in the season. The School fielding was good and Gent was much in evidence behind the stumps. Scores:... 1st Innings. G. W. M . Burton, C Sub, b J uckes 1<. J. Routh, h FInke G E . J. Gent, b F luke .T. Chester, c Baker, b J uckcs ... L. W. H. Best, c Whistler, h Jllckes W. J . Potts, h F luke C. F. Hodgson, Ibw, b Fluke M. W. Goldie, b Juckcs A. V. T. Dean , b F Inke N. A. R. Potter, C Andprsoll, b Finke W. G. Fluke, not out A. J. Morris, run out Extras Total (for 11 wkts.)

KING'S

SCHOOL. 4

4 17 II

2nd Innings. c F luke, b Howen run ant

out b Howell ... C" Housden , b h Howell ... b F lower

8 17 3

!'till

Ash ~ lIdell

10 natant 1 U 4

:10

13 77

Extras Total (for 7 wkts.)

110

708

THE

CANTUARIAN. O.K.S.

A. D. G. P. E. R. G. N. R.

43 69

C. Plukc, c and b Potter K. Auderson, c Gent, b Morris ... F. Howell, c Dean, b Potter D. Baker, c Fluke. b Potter F. Housden, c Fluke, b Morris A. l". Whistler, b Fluke F. Jnckes, b Morris E. Ashellden. not out ... F. Mason, b Fluke

o S 3

J. C. Page, b :Morris J. A. Flower, b Potter

17 1

Extras ...

191

Total

CRICKET

RETRO S PECT ,

1914 .

Matches played, 13; Won, 2; Lost, 8; Drawn, 3. I am afraid we must write" disappointing" to the Cricket Seasoll of 1914. We had hopes, which were unfulfilled! The one really bright side to the season was the bowling of Morris and Fluke, and all praise must be given for their performances. It is rather bard to say exactly where the" weak spot" existed; but one thing is plain, and that is the fail ure to " put the bat against the ball." The team as a whole have got into the habit of " feeling" for the ball; whereas to" play" at the ball is riot only a safer game in every way, but gives the batsman in two or three overs a confidence which the "tame" batsman would only experience after an hour of his tactics. This fact llluSt be realised by all ; and in addition to the above advir.e, one only has to study a bowler's feelings, wben he has to bowl to a batsman who, shall we say, appears full of confidence aud makes the bat Illeet the ball, or to the one who tamely lets the ball hit the bat. TIllS same remark will apply equally to the fielding side, when faced by the two different styles of batsmen. Often the success or non success of the Captain affects a team, and the inability this season of Gent to score, may in a measure have affected the team, who rather naturaUy looked to him for runs after the season of 1913. Again we had no useful change bowler, although Potter with rus slows did exceUeut work at times,-and I may add, a bowler of rus type is invaluable to a team,-yet there was not' a bowler who could keep a length after our first pair were taken off. To bowlers the old advice of aiming at " steadine.3S

'l'HE

CANTUARtAN.

709

and length" is not to be beaten; no matter if wickets do not at first seem to come your way, they must and will, if only a length and steadiness be acquired. Our fieldmg we can say was some improvement on 1913; Goldie might be picked out as doing some good work in this respect, both "in the air" and on the ground. Nil desperand1tm is a sound motto; and with keenness and patience there is every reason for our turning out a really useful team for 1915.

G. E. J. GENT (Capt.)-An improvement in his Captaincy since 19 13, in changing 1115 bowlers, etc., but was a disappointment as a bat; he reverted to rus methods of 1912 without success. A good wicket-keep, but here again, owing to his hands, he did not come up to the st andard of t he preceding year. G. W. M. BUR1'ON.-A very useful bat; played several good innings last year, especiaUy v. Mr. Evans' XI. and St. Edmund's School ; has increased in punishing power, but still too fond of hanging his bat 0ut. A good field, and safe catch. A. J. MORRIS.-A good medium right-hand bowler; he worked hard, and deserves all praise for his performances. As a bat, was no orthodox player, but he could hit when he picked ont the right ball. His loss wiU be felt. W. G. FLuKE.- Another good medium right-hand bowler, making the ball" nip" off the pitch, and coming back at times from leg in a dangerous way. Keeps a good length, and did good work. A fair bat, and field. W. J. POT1's.-A fair and painstaking bat; did not do so well as one hoped, but now and again played a most useful innings. His cutting is his strong point. R. J. ROU'I'H.- A very fair bat, must try and put the bat more against the baU. A fair field. L. W. H . D. BES'I'.- A very fair and painstaking bat, he has certainly improved . A good field a nd catch. N. A. PO'l''l'ER.- Has played weU, and made runs frequently . As a bowler has been very useful, without the best of luck. A very fair field and catch. He ought to do well next season. C. F. HODGSON.--A somewhat uncertain but dashing hat, has made rUIlS when badly needed. A very fair field. J. CHESTER.-A promising left-hand bat, with a good stroke betwcen point and cover. He ought to do well next seaSOll. '1'00 erratic as a bowler; He must learn to keep a length. A very fair field and catch. M. W. GOLDIE.- A good field and reliable, but has been disappointing as a bat. Has plenty of strength and can hit weU, but will " feel' for the ball.

710

THE

BATTING NMIE.

G. E. J. Gent G. W. M. Burton C. F. Hodgson J. Chester L . W. H. Best N. A. R . Potter W. J. Potts R. J. Routh M. W . Goldie ' V. G. Fluke A. J. Morris

IUllings.

16 18 8 16 15 11 15 17

CAN'l'lJARIAN

AVERAGES, T imes not Ollt.

Most ill lUllS .

2 0 1

2 2

2 2 0

IS 11 11

191 4.

4 4

39" 108 34" 47 33' 36 30 46 35" 13"

IS"

Ruus .

238 292 112 210 185 111 134 162 112 52 41

Average.

17 16·2 16

15 14·23 12·3 10·3 9·53 8 7·43 5·86

The following also batted :-A. V. T.Dean (35, 1, 8, 6, 1) ; G. K. Lawson (1, 0"), and J. Pipe (0).

BOWLING Overs.

A. J. Morris W. G. Fluke N . A. R . Potter J. Chester

198·4 166·3 58·2 62

AVERAGES,

1914.

~'!aid ells.

RUlls.

Wickets.

31 40 2 7

688 528 342 342

45 34 19 9

Average

15'4 15·53 18·00 38·00

---The following also bowled :-G. E. J. Gent (I, 0, 7, 0); G. W. M. Burton (5,0, 38, 0) ; L. W. H . Best (4, 0, 24, 1); G. K. Lawson (3,0, 21 , 1) ; J. Pipe (15, 1, 71, 2).

'I'HE

LIST DATE.

OPPONENTS.

CANT UA RIAN.

F IX'l'URES.

GROUNn.

- - - - --_._---_._. ----1'11. May 19· Th. 21. Tu,

Th. 'I'll. Tu.

T u. Sat.

" "

26. 28.

Jt::1C 2. 9· " 16. " "

20. 23·

S. L'-Hvre nce Wyc College

...

A." ..

Rev. L. II. E\ans' XI. Eastbourne College Dover College ...

S. L a wrence ... i-lighgate School 'S. Edmund's School

F ri . Sat. Tu. Sat.

Fel sted School

" "

1O} II

21. 25·

Sal. l\'l ay 23· Tu. June 2. Th. 18. S a l. " 20. " Wed . " 24· Sat. 27· 'I'll. y 7· Tu. '4·

J:li "

...

M.C.C.

...

O.K.S.

I nn.

~nd

Beverley .. .

Lost

...

Dove r LOSl Beverley Drawn Be verley " . Won S. Edmund's Lost

Inn.

Beverley Lost 100 Chartlmm .. . Won 147 \Valmel ... Lost 60 Drawn Beverley Beverley . .. Scratch'd Reverley .. . Drawn 185 (6)

...

RUNS AGAINST.

RUNS FOR. l S\

CharI ham Asylum R. ~I. L. I. , Walmer

Tn. " 30. Tu. II Wed . Jlily 8.

RRSU LT.

1st XI.

i\'Ir. A. Latter's X I.

711

at In n.

217 115 152 23 (2)

186 (8) 99 268

43 (5)

159 50 (3) 182 137

87 (2 )

94 155 195 16 9 (9) '91

Felsted

. ..

Lost

153

Beve rley Beve rley

...

r.ost Lost

'21 (]) "9 (7)

2nd l "n.

46 (2)

-138 (6)

182 (I)

18 (0)

- - - -- -- ---- - 2nd XI. S I. Augustine's College \\lye Coll ege 2nd XI. Sutton Val ence School ... Dove r College 2nd XL ... Dover College 2nd XL .. , S. Edmund's Seh. 2nd XI. S. Edmund's Seh. 2nd XI. S. L awrence Call. 2nd XI. 1s t X I.

2nd XI.

Rl ure's Piece Drawil III Wye .. . Scratch'd Su tton Val'ce LOM 81 Beverley ... L ost 146 Dover Won 2 14 S. Edmund's \Von 16 1 Won Beverle}' 208 (9) Ramsgalc ... Scrateh 'd

Matches played, 13 j 6j

WOII, 2

L"sl. 8

86 (6) -

Dra11JU.

77 (i )

99 147 69 79 11 9

69 (5)

712

THE

CAN'l'UARIAN.

.. FOOTBALL.

LIST

MATCHES

FOR

1914. Fer.

O/j /1nlnts.

Dalt.

'914·

Ground.

Resllll.

FI RST

XV .

Artlins t .

Th., 0et. 29 Dover College .... .. .. . ,' .. ' Canterbury .. . Canterbury , ...

Tu., Nov. 3 West Kent Yeomanry .. ~1er c hant

\V"

W.,

18 Eastbourne COllege .. .. ... . Eastbourn e

Sat., ..

:l8

Taylors' School. Canterbury

Dover College ..... ,...

.. Dover . .... , ... .

T tl. , Dec. 15 T onbridgc T own

Th., "

Canterbury ..

17 O.K.S ......... .. , ,' .. .. ... .. Cante rbury , .. SECOND

' 9 1 4. Th., Oct. 29

Dov~ r

XV ,

College 2nd xv ..... . Dover ....... .. .... . .... .

T u. , Nov. 17 S. Augustin e's Coll ege .. . ... Cante rbury .. ... .. .. .

Th.,,,

19 Sutt on Valence School ... . i\'faid stone .....

Sat.,

28 Do\'er Coll ege 2nd x v ...... Canterbury ... .. .

A/a(ches Played,

1St XV, 2nd "

WOIl ,

L ost,

; ])rawn ; .Drawn

. 1· Points, for,

; agaiust,

THE KING'S

CANTUARIAN.

SCHOOL

DOVER

713 COLLEGE .

This match-the first of the season- was played 011 Blore's Piece on Thursday, Oct. 29th, and resulted in a win fo r the School by 14 points to n-il. In the firs t few minutes the ball was carried into the Dover twenty-five, where it remained for a considerable time without any decisive result until Goldie scored off a pass from Potter. After this the ball was touched down by Potts on the left wing. but" forward" was ruled and Dover broke away. Shortly after, however, a run by t he three-quarters resulted in Potter scoring a good try; and Potts converted. By half-time there was no further add it ion to the score, which t hen stood at S--1til. The second half of the game was of a more open kind than the first, but our opponents never looked really dangerous. A good deal of fo rward play at the start resulted in Dean getting over, Cumberbatch failing to convert . The School pressed hard for the next five minutes, but several times the Dover back relieved with good kicking. Best then got away with the ball, but was tackled just 011 the try- line; a forward rush, however, gave Cumberbatch a chance and he scored; Potts failed to convert. There was some very hard play during t he last few minutes, but no more scoring. Considering t hat it was the first match of the season, the School gained a creditable victory. The forwards, well led by Cumberbatch. played an excellent game in t he loose, but somewhat at the expense of shoving in the serum. The halves played well, though Lawson was a trifle wild with his passes- as were some of the threes,- but Goldie took them well and made some nice openings. The threes ran individually with determination, but did not seem able to get a good run together. The t ackling was mostly good; Champion, as usual, being very safe at full back. The School team was as follows :- W. '1'. Champion; N . A. R. Potter. L. W. H. D. Best (Capt.), W. J . Potts, F. J . Simms; G. K. Lawson, M. W. Goldie; H. D . Cumberbatch, G. H. Crosse. B. W. Galpin. L. G. Robertson, E. F. H yde. F. Straker, W . E . Dean, D. Osborne. KING'S SCHOOL v. MR. G. F . JUCKE,';' (RIFI,E BRIGADE) XV. Played on Blare's Piece, Saturday, November 7th; an easy victory for the School by 32 points to 6. :1"or the first five minutes the ball was mostly in the scrum, but though the School forwards pressed from the start. the game remained near the half-way line. Our opponents' three-quarters then got the ball ; but Potts inte rcepted a pass, a bout of passing ensued and Cumberbatch scored,

714

THE

CAN'1'UA RI AN.

failing to convert; another try b y Anderson, unconverted by Straker, followed shortly. The game then came back to the half-way line, but it was l1?t long before Potter scored after some good combination by the threes; Goldte COIlverted. After some good rushing by the forwards Potts got the ball and scored, but failed to convert; and Potter soon after gained another unconverted try. Our opponents then made a determined rush, for which the School were not quite prepared, and Mr. Cumberbatch scored; the try was not converted and at half-time the score stood 17--3. After half-time OUf opponents three quarters became very active, and a good deal of tackling had to be done. At length Straker got away with the ball at the half-way line and passed to Hyde, who scored ; Potts converted. '1'his was followed by Goldie getting over, and Potts again converted. Our opponents t hen, however, brought the game up to the School twenty-five, and some hard play ensued which resulted in Mr. Juckes scoring an unconverted try. Some good work by the School forwards took the ball down the field again, Simms looked like scoring but was tackled just on the line; Lawson, however, got over and Goldie converted. For the last part of the game our opponents pressed, but no further scoring took place. The School naturally had the advantages of combination over a team which, though individually brilliant in some cases, had not played together before; but everyone seemed to be playing well and the result was most satisfactory. The School team consisted of :-W. '1'. Champion; N. A. R. Potter, M. W . Goldie, W. J . Potts, F. J. Simms; G. K. Lawson, R. A. T. Anderson; H. D. Cum!>erbatch (Capt.) , B. W. Galpin, F. Straker, W. E. Dean, L. G. Robertson, E . I' . Hyde, D. Osborne, A. Ll!1dsey.

KI NG'S

SCHOOL

2ND

XV.

v. DOVER

COLLEGE

2ND

XV.

Played at Dover on Thursday, October 29th , resulting in a. victory for the home team by 11 points to 3. The home side were heavier in the serum, but were generally outplayed in the loose, save for one or two good rushes. The School three-quarters were wild and failed to hold their opponents, who broke through a great many times without scoring. The School started off well and soon had the ball down to the Dover line where Stokes got over in the first five minutes, Groom failing to convert. The game was mostly in the Dover half till the home t hrees got going and a good try was scored between the posts and converted. This was followed by an unconverted try before half-time. In the second half the School forwards fought well against superior weight, but were

'1'HE

CAN'1'UARIAN.

715

outmanouvered by the constant kickin? across which enabled t he Dover threes to show their superiority to the visitors line. Their scoring was only prevented by the able saving of Thomas, and the School did well to get through the last half at the price of a fine penalty goal. '1'he match afforded a good fast game which only lost zest from the number 01 penalty kicks awarded. The School forwards played a bard-working and plucky game and if the threes had been in hetter form one might have expected different results. The School team was as follows :-LI. H. Thomas; C. R. N. Groom, G. L. Stokes, J. Chester, R. O. A. Gatehouse; P. K. Agar, R. A. '1'. Anderson; A. Lindsey, J. E. Edgar, H . E. Madge, J. N. L. Gough, H . Wace, W. P. II. Gorringe, C. E. V. Philips, J. W. Brown.

VIRTUTE R.

FUNCTI

s. F. CooPER.-King 'sScholar;

PATRUM

DUCES.

entered School,Jan., 1910 ; VIthForm,Sept., 1910 ; Monitor, Sept., 1912; Captain of the School, Sept., 1913; Editor Cantnarian, Sept., 1912; Hon. Sec. Debating Society, Sept., 1912; President, Sept., 1913 ; 1st XV., 1913-14; Sports' Committee, Sept., 1913; Sergt. O.'ÂŁ .C., Nov., 19 12; Col.-Sergt., Oct., 1913; Cadet Officer, Nov., 1913; School Exhibitioner a nd How Exhibit ioner of Exeter College, Oxford. G. E. J. GENT.-King's Scholar; entered School, J an., 1909; VIth Form, Sept., 1911 ; Monitor, Sept., 1912 ; Ho use Monitor, Sept., 19 13 ; Editor Canl1,arian, Sept., 1912 ; Vice-President Debating Society, Sept., 1913; 1st XV., 1911- 12-13- 14; Captain of Football, 191 2-13-14; 1st XI., 19 12- 13- 14; Captain of Cricket, 1913- 14; Gym. Pair, 1911- 12; F ives Pair, 191 3-14 ; Spor ts' Committee, Sept., 19 12; Sports Colours, 1913-14; Sergt. O.'1'.C., Sept., 1912; Col.-Sergt., Jan., 1913; Cadet Officer, Sept., 1913 ; Captain of Games, 19 13- 14; School Exhibitioner and Ford Student of Trinity College, Oxford. I". C. GENTRY.-King's Scholar ; entered School, Sept., 1908; . VIth Form, Sept., 1911; School Exhibitioner aud Exhibitioner of Jesus College, Cambridge.

716

THE

CAN'l'UARIAN.

A. R. SARGEN'l'.- King's Scholar; entered School, Sept., 1908; Vl th Form, Sept. , 1911 ; Monitor, Sept., 1913. L . W. GOLDSMITH.-King's Scholar ; ente red School, Ja n., 1910; VIth Form, Sept. , 1912; Monitor, Sept., 1913; HOll. Sec. Debating Society, Sept., 1913 ; 1st XV. , 1913- 14. G. J . EccLEs.-King's Scholar; entered School, Sept., 1910; VIth Form, Sept., 1912; Monitor, Jan. , 1914; 1st XV. , 1913- 14; Sports' Colours, 1914. R. J . MOwLL.-King's Scholar; entered School, May, 1908; VIth Form, Sept. , 1912; Monitor, Sept., 1913; Quarter-Master-Sergt. O.T .C., J an., 1913. J. A. R . FERGUSoN.-King's Scholar; entered School, Jan. , 1911 ; VIth Form, Jan., 1914; 1st XV. , 19 12-13-14; 1st IV. , 1914; Sergt. O.T.C., J an., 1914. G. H AwARD.-Entered School, May, 19 10; VIth Form, Sept., 1913; Monitor, Sept. , 1913; Hon. Sec. Cantll.a.ria", Sept., 19 13; Sports' Colours, 19 13- 14. T . R. JUCKEs.-King's Scholar; entered School, May, 1910; VIth Form, Sept., 1913; Monitor, Sept., 1913; 1st XV., 1912-13- 14; ViceCaptain of I"ootball, 1913- 14; 1st IV., 19 14; Sports' Commit tee, Sept., 191 3; Fives Pair, 1914; Sports' Colours, 19 13-14. J . E . WITT.-Entered School, Jan., 19 11 ; VIth Form, Sept., 1912; Monitor, May, 1914; 1st XV., 1913-14; Sergt. O.T .C. , Sept., 1913. A. J . MORRIs.-Entered School, Sept., 1910; 1st XI., 1913-14; Sports' Committee, Sept., 19 13; Sports' Colours, 19 13-14. C. W. BARBER.-Entered School, Sept., 1910; 1st XV., 1913-14; 1st IV., 191314; Captain of Boats, 19 14; Gym. Pair, 1912-13- 14; Sports' Committee, Sept., 1913; Sergt. O.T.C., Jan., 1914. E. H. SHARLAND.-Entered School, May, 1912; 1st XV., 1913-14. E. A. MIN'mR .-Entere,1 School, Sept., 1910; 1st Gym. Pair, 19 13-14.

VALETE . C. F. W. Wait, C. C. Field, T. H . Keble, E. C. Bing, A. G. Ord, F. R. G. Shephard, J. R . Speari ng. F. H. Joh nson, A. V. Hvde, D. M. P. '1'. Slark, G. S . Bowen, J. P ipe, C. E. L. Maxwell, W. R. W. McCarthy, E. S. Fold, A. C. Terrell.

â&#x20AC;¢

THE

---

CANTUARI AN .

---

717

SAL V ETE. F. R. Tisdall, D. G. S. Winters, C. W. Rayden, J. S . .G. Garratt, J . ·D. Hunt, K. H. Wbeeler, H. H. Hardy, G. A. Hinds, G. R. M. Apsey, J. R. Cooper, M. H. Hoyland, J . F. Mulvey, H. L. S. Pearse, F. F. W. Harvey.

SCHOOL NEWS. . We congratulate t be followiug on bemg made Monitors this term: R. J . Routh, A. Lindsey, A. G. D. West, B. W. Galpin, L. W. H . D. Best, G. H. Crosse, and H. D. Cumberbatch. Also A. V. T. Dean, G. E. Clayton, R . E. C. Mead, and E. F . Hyde on being promoted into the Sixth Fo_rm.

*••

We regret to have to announce the departure of Mr. Brown, who has not returned this tenn. At the outbreak of war he enlisted in t he Guards. We h ave since heard that W. R. W . MacCarthy has enlisted in the same Regiment. We wish them both the best of good luck in the service.

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We offer a hearty welcome to Mr. W. H . Templeman who has come to take his place. Mr. Templeman was educated at Hymers College, Hull, and proceeded to London University where he gained 1st class honours in Chemistry

anel passed the Intermediate Science Examination. 't hence he went to Cambridge where he won a Foundation Scholarship for Science at St. J ohn's College. I n 1904 he gained 1st class honours in Natural Science, in 1907 he wo n the MacMahon Law Scholarship, and in 1908 he took his LL.B

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'fhis term we have been unable to hold our Sunday afternoon Services in our own Chapel ; all the chairs in it have been requisitioned for use in the Nave, where a Territorials' Church Parade Service is held every Sunday at 9. 15 a.m. ; consequently the School has to use the Presbytery in the Choir, between the throne and the altar rails, and the old Chapel harmonium is again in use, being placed on the steps on the Chapel side of the Choir.

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course the instructors from the Barracks left Canterbury on the outbreak of war. However, Mr. Daniel has stepped into the breach with some success and the usual classes are instructed in Swedish exercises three times a week by him. The first Gym. Division alone does Gym. proper twice a week, and on Saturdays joins in the special Swedish class.

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We are pleased to announce a considerable addition to t he School buildings since last term. The Governing Body have built two new classrooms for t he Junior School, situated this side of their Fives' Court, and they are now in full use. They were badly wanted·and are excellent roomseach 24 feet by l8-and built on the most modern principles, even to the extent of having" draught protectors" 011 the windows, patent floors covered with wood blocks, and an arrangement for circulating warm air in addition to fires; they are seated throughout with dual desks. They are huilt in red brick with a tiled roof, and the gene ral effect, though severe, will be quite pleasing when they have toned dpwn. Needless to say, they are greatly appreciated.

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Canterbury, as a military depot of some importance, has of course been inundated with troops for the last t hree months, largely with men of the new Army. Besides the usual accomodation at the Barracks, which have been full to overflowing, there are numerous

camps round the City. At Sturry and Fordwich there are several squadrons of 'the Royal East Kent Yeomanry, on the Scotland Hills t here are several more t roops, at Barton Fields (on t he New Dover Road) are the headquarters of the A.S.C, and R.E. The majority of troops here are Buffs, Surreys, and Yeomanry; and many of these are departing (as we go to press) to India with the Home Counties' Division. The Staff,-General Young and some 20 Officers, have had their quarters and mess room at the Palace, by kind permission of the Archbishop, but are soon, we hear, leaving this district.

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There are now many Belgian wounded and convalescent soldiers in hospitals in Canterbury, and three Belgian Officers who walked past the Green Court and through the Mint Yard in the Break some three weeks ago were given a hearty welcome by a large part of the School, who turned out under the arches and gave them three rousing cheers, which were answered by a salute.

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* Sept, 30th, a On Wed nesday, paper-chase was held with G. H. Crosse and H. Wace as hares. The t rail began at the Bat and Ball, the hares having had ten minutes start, and went off across the fields at the hack of t he Gate Inn. It shortly turned to the west and, after crossing the railway, continued for about I! miles over more or less open country. The course

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then cut through some woods and turned sharply to the right towards the north; a good obstacle race of several miles over hedges, fences, chalkpits and ditches followed; anel the hounds had a cool dip in the Stour before reaching the bags, which were secured by Straker and Dean, i. These two and Agar arrived home first, followed shortly by a considerable pack of other hounds; the hares had been seen from the opposite bank of the river, but got in without any difficulty. The course was a clear and good one, the country was in fi ne

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condition, and the running seemed fast and keen among most of those concerned. Of the new boys we noticed Hinds and Cooper going st eadily and well.

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On iVlonday, Oct. 26th, the King came down to Canterbury to inspect the troops quartered here. The visit was quite private, but a considerable crowd collected at various places on the route; the School went up en masse to Longport and cheered His Majesty vigorously as he passed.

We are extremely grieved to hear of the death of Austen's son, who went down on the" Pathfinder."

We offer him our sincere sympathy on behalf of the School, with which he has been so long connected .

*•• We have to record with the deepest regret the death of Lieut. B. M. th~ command of the O.T.C. ; he died of wounds in France on Oct. 26th. Mr. Denny B.A., Lond., has beell fo r many years at Worksop College, where he gained the reputation of being ::t most hard-working and efficie nt Master. R. Denny, who was to have come to us this term to take on

We sympathize with his relatives and his School in t heir loss, ano. heartily regret that we have not been able to w-=lcome here so capable a man.

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THE SCHOOL. Captain: Captain of Football Captain of Cricket Captain of Games

w. J. Pons. L. W. H. D. BEST. G.Â· W. M. BUR'l"ON.

L. W. H. D. BEST.

MONI'I'ORS :

W. J. Potts, G. W. M. Burton, L. G. Robertson, R. J. Routh, A. Lindsey, A. G. D. West, B. W. Galpin, L. ,V. H. D. Best, G. H . Crosse. EOl'I'ORS OF 'i'HE "CAN'l'UARIAN."

W. J. Potts,

G. W. M. Burton,

A. Lindsey.

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B. W. Galpin. SPORTS' COMMI'l"1'EE.

, 1,. W . H . D. Best,

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W. J. Potts, G. W. M. Burton, H. D. Cumberbatch.

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For some three weeks of the holidays , soon after t he outbreak of war, part of the School buildings were taken over by the military authorities for billeting purposes, and became, so to speak, an armed camp in the hands of the military.

On Sunday, Aug. 9th, some 300 to 350 men .of the Royal West Kent Regiment arrived and took up their

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abode all t he School premises; 50 went over to t he Junior School, the remainder were deposited in the Senior School, in the Schoolroom, the Museum, the Old Library, the Boarders' and the Day Boys' Halls, and Mr. Poole's and Mr. Goss' classrooms in the Grange. The Rabbit Hutch and Mr. Templeman's present rooms were converted into Orderly Rooms; the New Hall became the N .C.O.'s sanctum. The

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vestibule of the Laboratories was the Guard Room, and the first bench of the Alford Laboratory was an improvised surgery (this surgery, we are glad to say, was only v isited twice; the health of all the men was extraordinarily good). As regards the .. Commissariat," the School Tuck Shop was converted into a Canteen which was greatly appreciated by the men, as was testified especially by the rush for hot coffee last thing at night. All cooking was done on the asphalt tennis courts behiud the New Hall and .long dinner tables were arranged in the outer Fives' Courts, under the Arches, and one in the Grange passage. The Gree n Court knew them not, except when for part of the time some men turned out and slept there owing to the heat. Kicking a football about the Mint Yard was a sport greatly indulged in and one especially appreciated. One of the greater sights to be seen was the weekly visit of the barber who plied his scissors under the shelter of the sundial over the Fives Court door; and it was here too that the men t urned out to shave on all possible occasions. The Parry Library ste.,ps were found very convenient on Saturday,pay day; the men filed up one side,

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received their pay from a table placed at the bottom of the upper flight, and fi led down the other. It was from this point too that the Colonel addressed the two Battalions of the R. W. Kents when the men had volunteered for foreign service, and every yard of the Mint Yard was packed with some 2,000 men. A further military " to uch" was added for the passer-by by the armed guards; a sentry with fixed bayonet and loaded rifle was all guard day and night at each gate and another one outside the Armoury; while two Maxim guns were mounted in front of the Studies in a commanding position to sweep the Mint Yard. The behaviour of an the men was admirable in every way; they all had to be iuside the School Gates by 9.30 p.m., and in the day time they were perfectly orderly, while after the" lights out" bugle at 10.15 there was literally not a sound. They left the School on Friday, Aug. 28th. All the men were very pleased with their quarters, and we hear on good authority that tills was the most comfortable and most sought-after billet in Canterbury. For our part of course we are only too pleased to know that they have been here and that we are treading in the steps of tbe British Army.

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On Speech Day, after the proceedings in the Chapter House h ad terminated , a gathering of O.K.S. was held , at which the Rev. R. F. E lwyn presented Mr. Evans with a gold half-

companion of the Dominion Bank were making preparations to retire when their attentions were attracted by hammerings at the back of the vault. Seizing thei r revolvers, (which were

hunter watch as a mark of the gratitude

supplied to them by the Bank) , they proceeded to open the vault ; a shot whizzed past their ears and two men rushed out. After a desperate struggle the Bank clerks managed to tie the intruders up, and 'phoned for assist· ance; Mr. Merrett was slightly wounded on the hand. The two men, who were found to be of German nationality, were equipped with fire·arms and a complete set of burglars' implements. the prompt action of the clerks is to be highly commended."

of O.K.S. towards him. A prize to be called " The Evans Prize fo r English .. in the Lower School has also been founded by O.K.S. in memory of Mr. Evans.

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R. M. Ge nt has been admitted into the Egyptian Civil Service.

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In the H .I .C. Civil Service Exam. H. Townshend was 35th and .C. J. Galpin 53rd .

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Owing to the war the annual O.K.S. Dinner will not be held t his wi nte r.

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vVe have the following note from Medicine Hat , Alberta, where E. G. Merrett is a bank clerk :" An incident relative to the warlike couditions prevailing in Europe was enacted here, close on midnight Saturday. Since the outbreak of war the Banks have made a practice of having two of their staff sleeping on the premises. ilIr. Merrett and a

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J. E. Witt, S. J. Maiden, J . S. Wacher and W. G. Fluke have ent ered the R.M. C., Sandhurst.

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E. D . Fanshawe, C. C. Smythe and J. L . Trevitt passed out of the R .M. C., Sandhurst in August.

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H. V. M. Pheli ps was instrumental in securing by telephone the arrest of a German spy liv ing in Canterbury. He was at t he t ime (last August) a member of t he Garde Civile of Knocke in Belgium. Vie trust he has not fallen into the Germans' clutches.

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R . E. L. Beardsworth has been over on the" Princess Royal to fetch the Canadian volunteers for the front; a mong them was his brother, J. L . Beardsworth. II

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P . B. Cottrell had an exciting journey fro111 Athens to E ngland in the early days of the wa r. It t ook him six days and nights by train from Brindisi to Ostend ; and he caught the last train to the latter place, the Germans being only twelve miles away from the railway in places. On landing in England he applied at once for a commission, but was rejected on account of his subnormal sight; we are glad to hear, however, that he was able to join the U.P.S. Corps .

••• "vVe have been glad to see a number of O.K.S., who have taken commissions, down here; more tha n a dozen have been stationed round Canterbury, and severa l at Dover.

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Vie hear that J. L. 'l'omliu has an important post in connection with th e wireless communications at the front.

*•• M. H . Kennedy and R. E. L. Beardsworth were engaged in the Bight of Heligoland, the fo rmer being on H.M.S. " Phoenix " (t.p.d .) G.W. C. Venn was on H.M.S. " Aboukir" when she went down, but was happily saved.

Spenser D. A. Grey (Flight Commander, R .N .), with two other airmen, destroyed the Dusseldorf airship shed on Oct. 8th. Although their aeroplanes were lost, all three officers returned safely, after a most remarkable perfonnance. Flight·Commander Grey was at the School from 1897-99 and took his flying cert ificate in 1911.

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Both Baird-Douglas and Braddell were wounded at :Mons. 'fhe latter had to be left during the retreat with a Lance-Corporal, who bravely stayed with him. He was next heard to be in a French hospital and 'eventually arri ved at F olkestone. It is feared that the N.C.O.'s brave and kind action cost him his liberty, as no news has been heard of him.

• •* Whistler was hit on the head by a piece of shell and arrived home before his name appeared on the casualty lists; he has now, we believe, gone back to the front again.

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We hear that '1'. R. J uckes, who is a 2nd I,.ieut. in the Royal Sussex at D over, has been temporarily commanding a hattalion.

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the Germans and was eventually among those which had to cross the frontier ; he is now interned with others at Groningen in the north of H olland, " VIe are quartered in barracks here," he writes, .. and are really treated quite well. We are fed respectably, taken Qut for route marches under armed escort and have the use of a football field , The majorit y, of course, play .. soccer " ; but fort unat ely there are enough to make quite a good ga me of .. Rugger with t he help of the Officers," We are all very sick at the prospect of h aving to stay here till t he end of t he war, " Vve sympathize with him in having, as he puts it, so " short a run fo r bis money " ; although the Naval

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Brigade were the first volunteers to go into action.

*.* On going to press we hear that the Rev , E. L. A, H ertslet is abont t o take up bis duties at Ra msgate, of which he has been appoi nted Vicar, Mr, H ertslet, who was at t he School from 1891- 97, was Cnrate of Whit well, Derbyshi re, from 1902-5, and of St, Ma ry Redcliffe, Bristol, from 1905- 9, Since that time he has been resident Chaplain t o t he Archbishop of Canterbury, and has kept up the most intimate relations with his old SchooL We wish him the best of success in his new sphere,

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By the courtesy of those concerned we are able to print the following letters from O,KS , at the front :. . . . "Our retreat from Mons was dreadful. We marched 118 miles in six days. Each time we halted we at once dug ourselves into the ground . No sleep scarcely , I had about 12t hours sleep in the six days. The retreat finished, we t urned round and drove t he Germans back After t hey crossed the river Aisne they took up a very st rong position , On the 9t h (Sept,) we took up our position opposite them and held on t ight for seven days,

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They brought enormous guns to bear on us, and they appeared to know the ranges exactly . Some of these guns throw shells of from 200 to 250 1bs" which are about three feet long, and measure 8t in. in diameter at the base. There was a battery of 8,7 howitzers blazing away at us too. For the seven days they shelled us all day and night . . . . . The weather was very wet and we are without g re a t~ coats. Had a few narrow squeaks, but on Saturday (19th Sept,) a shell broke back and hit me in five or six places. After a while I became very stiff and

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could not be moved t ill Monday night. Frequent attacks were repulsed. Had tbey been successful I should bave been a prisoner, for I could not move. Our fellows held on splendidly, losing heavily, but slaughtering four times as many as we lost. Monday night I was put in a t rain and remained in it till Thursday, , , , , Got a clean shirt today, t he first for five weeks, I had n't had my breeches off for four weeks, and my feet had not been out of my boots fo r te n days, , , , , The Germans a re frightful pillage rs, 'l'iley wreck all property without distinction . . . . . Their spy system is marvellously or~ ganised. They are about in French and English uniforms ; I saw a German prisoner t he other day in the uniform of a Scot s Grey Officer, p, C. S NA1"l', "Sept , 17th, Thursday, Bat t le of the Aisne. " I am writing this a bout 5 p ,m, while in action ; we have b ~ ell in th is spot since Monday morning and I suppose one of the big battles of the wo rld is going on. As far as my own little area is concerned it is a game of sta l e ~ mate, as the infantry of neither side will face t he shrapnel, and t he guns of each side are simply bombarding areas. Vile did great work on Monday, saving the situation several times by mowing down the German Infa ntry as they ad vanced ; we fired 940 odd rounds that day- 800 of t hem in fo ur hours-and we must have accounted for 300 or 400, , , , ' We are haying

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a rough time of it as t here has been no rest and we all need clothes, wash, etc., having now been .. on the go " for over a month without one whole day's rest. I am at present living in a hole five feet long, 2t feet wide and 5t feet deep, which is co vered over with earth, etc., and as it has .b een raining a lot lately you can imagine the state I am in, Each night we go back t o a deserted farm where we sleep the night and come up here again at 4 a.m. Tuesday was a bad day as t heir heavy howitzers pitched some very lucky heavy shells into our battery, all into my section ; the last one was t he most disastrous, as it fell just behind one of Illy guns and broke back killing t wo sergeants and wounding six other men. The shell just before t hat fell within one yard of me when I was just jumping into a hole I had made; it stunned me for about 30 seconds and covered me with mud, but otherwise it did no damage, Another actually pitched t wo yards away from a wagon behind which I was sleeping only half a minute before; t he rest of the detachmeut were asleep t here, and t he man nearest it t urned two or three somersaults and was rendered quite stupid, I hope he is getting on all right, , , , , I must say war is a horrible thing and I shall be only too glad when it is over. : .. 18/9/14, .. I finished up last night because the old heavy shells were beginning to serenade us again and one always instinctively gets to the bottom of one's hole ; they are the most II

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alarming of projectiles as olle can hear them coming, and they come so slowly t hat you can see them as they pass over your head . . . . . We nearl y always bivo uac in a shed or room of a house if practicable; we do not do so badly for food, but some days, when fighting, we live on bread and cheese and bully beef. I a m at present a most disreputable sight. my hair being very long and hav ing a fortnight's beard ; my clothes a re covered with clay and my boots have not been off for over a week ; my handkerchief has been in use for a fortnight at least as napkin and everything. We hard ly ever see our baggage wagon. " Sept. 25th . "My last lett er t hat I wrote last week said that we were in the middle of a battle, and t hat battle is still going on. Vole remained in one position for a week and then moved as it was getting too hot ; we have now been here five days, where at present the enemy 's g uns have failed to locate us . Thank yo u very much for the socks and handkerchief, which were a godsend; yo u wi11 understand t his when I t ell you t hat t he day before yesterday I had an all-over wash for t he first time for th ree weeks and t hat I have slept in my boots for weeks. We are now having the most delight ful weather, and as we are perched on the top of a very high hill wit h a very pretty va l1ey al1 round it is not so unpleasant. We sleep in the Major's observing station, which is about -i mile from the

battery and at one time has been inhabited, having a chimney and one or two shelves cut in it . . . .. It is a great thing having something to read, as we sit here from 5 a.m. t ill 6 p.m. , occasionally firin g bursts of fire as targets crop up. We always dig onrselves in now and are getting expert with the shovel. . . .. \'Ve have to live entirely on rations now as no eggs or fowls are to be obtained anywhere. Our meals are ' extraordinary and may interest you3.30 a.m. : tea, porridge, fried bacon, bread and jam. 9 a .m . : bread and jam, cocoa . 12.30 noon, bread and cheese (bully beef sometimes) . 4.30 p .m. : tea, bread and ja m. 7.30 p .m. : SO li I', stewed bully beef, bread and jam, rum. I am very fit now, but last week we were nearly all in a state of collapse, as we had an anxiolls time and very little rest. . . . . The amusing t hing is th e rush for a match or light in the battery, as there are practically none left. \V'henever anyo ne lights a pipe there is a rush and nearly everyo ne holds a piece of cordite, which he lights and then uses to light his own cigarette . . . .. It is quit e excit ing wat ching the aeroplane guns shooting at aeroplanes. I have never seen one brought down yet, but several times it seemed that the machine must drop." Oct. 1st. " We are still in the same place and have only moved 100 yards since I wrote last, and th ere

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seems no sign of either side getting a move on. VIe three s ubalterns had to dig a new" junk" hole 7 feet long by 4t feet deep and we have now put a roof OU; it is quite a superior affair and we cut down 6 or 7 t rees to make it; we have also improved the cave and put a new fi re-place in it so that we shall not do so badly if we have to stop here the win ter. " ÂĽe do not do much firing these days, bl1t there are very few moments of silence during the day; every night the detachment have to sleep round t he guns, and one of the subalterns as well ; it is pretty cold work, but last night I slept in t he hole and was quite warm tho ugh there was a frost ." . . . .

Oct . 6th. "We are still here in the same spot and our days are rather monotonous, as there is very little to be done. Yesterday the lnen managed to raise a football and if a ny cinematograph man had been here he could have got quite an unusual fi lm. We had all day been on to 4 of t he enemy's guns, which we could not see, but wh ich an observer with a tele phone wire, about a mile away, could see. He had sent back word that we were plumb on to their guns and t hat t hey had all bolted int o their holes, so we loaded up ready to receive them wi th a ' salvo' when they came out; we did t his once and got twelve rounds into them before they bolted again, so we prepared another lot fo r t hem. In the meantime the gunners started a game of foot ball ; after abo ut t wenty minutes we gave t he order ' eyes front' and you

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saw all t he g unners scampering off to their guns, and after about two minutes we had got twelve more rounds off . . . .. The other day the enemy, in sea rching t he other side of a hill, put a lucky shell among our teams, and wounded three horses of A team so badly t hat they had t o be killed. I a m dreadfull y sorry, as this team was my pet team, having six beautiful horses in it. The last old favou rite, a dear old mare, was killed t he other day ; t he driver, who was very fond of her, was frightfully cut up and wept . One driver, it is said , was killed trying to shield his two horses wit h his arms ; he was a fine man and I am sure it was true, as he took a great pride in t hem and always had them looking splendid . . . . . There are a terrible Dumber of casualt ies amongst the officers in this war. So many have been killed by German treachery, and it is a well known fact that many spies are wandering about in khaki uniforms. . . . . My watch h as stopped, which is rather a cat astrophe. It stopped when two guns went off together, and I thi nk the mainspring is broken ; I do not know how to get it me nded . Sunday was very far from being a peaceful day, as they put shells over our hill all day long ; and as one or two occasionally fell short we had to live in our holes most of the day . . .. One of the most extraordinary things is a herd of about 6 or 7 cows,

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'1'his is rather a chaotic letter, hut which wanders up the - - valley every day; the valley is constantly I am sure you will appreciate it. If it under heavy shrapnel and howitzer is badly written, what else can you fire, yet they take no notice and are expect when your only tf\.bJe is your never touched. In the barn, where knee? a 90 lb . shell fell, killing 2 or 3 men C. F. BA'l'TERSBY. and 5 horses, were two cows, quite untouch'ed and calmly chewing the cud. I !he horses now realise what shrap~el Ou going to press we learn with the greatest ls'h' aUld wfhen lthe y hen,r th,e Ptehct1h ~r regret of the death of Captain Battersby, W 1St e 0 a Sle ll coml11g In e air the writer of the above letter (EOD. CANT.) ' they ge t uneasy. . . . .

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Large numbers of O. K.S. are now Officers or men in the Army and we give below the names of many of these. These lists are by no means complete; in particular we have only given the names of those Regulars known to be at the front; there are certainly many omissions also in the other lists; and perhaps, errors due to promotions of which we have not heard. 'f he Headmaster would be glad to hear from anyone who can make any additions or corrections, or who can at any time supply fu rther information. Lists corresponding to these are being hung ill the Gym. , 240 names being up at present. Considerable trouble has been taken over them, the names being painted neatly on large sheets of cardboard, with all particulars against them; and the sheets are completed by the School crest at the top and wooden s upports behind . We owe a great debt of gratitude to all the willing workers who h ave spent so much time and energy on their compilation. A complete and permanent record is being compiled, in which all correct titles and particulars will be entered. For this more than 340 names have already been collected.

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729

MARINES.

Midshipman; H.M.S ... Theseus." Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve . Liettt.-Comdr. ; H.?iLS. "Gibraltar." Sub.-I,ieut. ; H.M.S. " Albermarle." Brevet-Colonel ; R.M. Sub.-Lieut. ; H .M.S. "Stag." Comdr. ; H.M.S. " Inflexible." Comdr. ; H.M.S. "Gibraltar." Surgeon; H.M.S. "Black Prince." Assistant Paymaster, H.M.S. "Crescent." Capt.; R.M.; H .M.S. " Hercules." Sub.-Lieut. (tempy.); R.N.R., H.il1.S. "Tara." Assistant Paymaster; H.M.S. "Orion." Sub-Lieut. ; R.N.R., "Empress of Britain." Sub-Lieut. (tempy.) ; R.N.R. , H.M.S. " Riviera." Lieut.-Colonel; R.M. Lient.; H ..M.S ... Agamemnon." Squadron-Comdr. ; Roy al F lying Corps, Naval Wing. Capt. ; (Chief Naval Transport Officer). Clerk, H.M.S. "Topaz." Sub-I,ieut. (acting) ; H.il1.S. " I ndefatigable." Assistant Paymaster; H.M.S. "Iron Duke." Capt.; R.M. Lient.-Comdr. ; H.il1.S. " Phoenix" (t.p.d.) Engineer-Lieut.-Comdr. ; H.M.S. "Erin." Chaplain; H.il1.S. "Prince George." Assistant Clerk; H.M.S. " Drake." Capt. ; R. N.; Hydrographer of the Navy. Sub-Lieut.; R.N.V.R. Lieut.-Comdr. ; H.M.S. " Avon ." '1'empy. Surgeon. Assistant Paymaster; H.M.S. Implacable." R .N.V .R. Assistant Paymaster; H.M.S. " Attentive." Assistant Paymaster; Secretary to Vice-Admiral ; H.M.S. "Lion. " Lieut.-Comdr. ; H.lVl.S. "Swiftsure." Lieut.-Comdr.; R.N.R.,Commanding H.M.S. "Venetia." II

730 1880--81 1892-98 1895-00 1899-03 1889-90 19031899-06 1887-88 1911- 13

THE A. C. SYKES A. M. TOULMIN \\'. H. 'l'. 'fRIPP J. M. TUKE G. W. P. VENN C. WARDE J. H. D. WATSON M. W,LDING G. H. W,SE

Capt. ; H.M.S. " Astraea." Capt.; R .M.; H.M.S. "Prince George." Capt.; R.M.A., Intelligence Division. Capt. ; R.M.A.; H.M.S. "Commonwealth." Lieut.-Comdr.; R .N.R ., H.M.S. " Aboukir." Midshipman; H.M.S. "'f emeraire ." Tempy. Surgeon; H .:M.S. "Hawke." Drowned. Comdr. ; H.M.S. "Lancaster." Assistant Clerk; H.M.S. "Goliath."

REGULARS 1903-05 1909- 10 1900-05 1897-02 1901-05 1908-12 1881--85 1892-97 1900-09 1887-90 1910-12 1911- 13 1903-10 1907- 10 1900-02 1902-08 1904-10 1906- 11 1883-85 1895-03 1903-05 1883-87 1886-90 1905-09 1902-08 1887-89

CANTUARIAN.

THE

FRONT.

E . S. R . ADAMS !.ieut. ; Bridging Train, R.E. A. D. S. BAIRD-DOUGLAS 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., Royal Lancaster Regt. (King's Own). Wounded. C. F. P. BA1"1'ERSDY Capt.; R.F.A. Killed. E. R. P. BERRYMAN Capt. and Adjutant; 2nd Bn., 39th Garhwal Rifles. Lieut. ; Suffolk Regt. Prisoner. N. A. BI'1"rLESTON !.ieut. ; Enniskilling Fusiliers. Wounded. L. A. R. BRADDELL E. E . CARTER, C.M.G., M.V.O. Colonel; Geueral Head Qrs. Staff. H. B. CLARKE... Capt.; R.E. A. F. B. CO'1"1'RELL Lieut. ; 54th Batt., R.F.A. J. N. CRAWFORD Capt.; 1st Bn., Inniskilling Fusiliers. Wounded. J. L. ELs'roN ... 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., Northampton Regt. Wounded. E. D . FANSHAWE 2nd Lieut. ; 2nd Dragoon Gua rds. F. H . FARDELI. 2nd !,ieut. ; R.F.A. A. C. FLuKr; 2nd Lieut. ; R.F.A. A. GARDNER Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., Essex Regt. H. GARDNr;R Lieut.; R.F.A. East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). Killed. R. S. GLYN 2nd Lieut.; R.F.A. R. L . GOTTWAL'I'Z E. W . B. GREEN Major; 2nd Bn., Royal Sussex Regt. Wounded. R . M. H . HENDERSON Lieut. ; Connaught Rangers. Killed. J. R. HAYMAN Lieut.; R.A.lVI.C. Wounded and Prisoner. C. V. ISACKE ... Major; Army Pay Dept. Major; Royal West Kent Regt. H . ISACKE M. D. JEPHSON 2nd Lieut.; 1st Bn., Norfolk Regt. Wounded. Lieut. ; 55th Field Coy., R.E. W. A. F . KERRICH tP. MACLEAR Lieut.-Colonel; 2nd Bn., Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Killed,

'l'HR 1892-96

A. L. PARIS

1901-05 1877-79 1905-09 1895-04 1889-93 1874-83 1907-09 1878-85

H . G. PARIS H. G. SANDILANDS P. C. SNATT

J. J....

TOMLIN

...

C. F. H. TRUE>IAN J. G. W. TUCKEY A. H. '1'. WADE W. H. WARDEI,I.

CANTUARIAN.

731

Capt.; Bombay Sappers and Miners, R.E.; Indian Expeditionary Force. \Â¥ounded and Prisoner. Lieut. ; 35th Hea,'Y Batt., R.G.A. Lieut.-Colonel; 34th Brigade, R.F.A. Lieut. ; Liverpool Reg!. (The King's). Wounded. Lieut.; R.E. Capt. ; 2nd Bn., Manchester Regt. Missing. Chaplain (1st Class). Lieut. ; 1st Bn., East Lancashire Regt. Major; 1st Bn., 39th Garhwal Rifles. (Second in

Command). Lieut.; 2nd Bn'J Leicestershire Regt . \;Vottnded and Missing. 1905- 10 C. A. Wr;s'l' Lieut; 54th Coy., R.E. 1909-12 R. A. F. WHISTLER 2nd !.ieut; 3rd Batt., Highland Regt. Wounded . 1903-09 J. H . WOODS ... Lieut.; Royal Berkshire Regt. 1873-74 C. E . WYNCOLL Colonel; Assistant Supply and Transport Officer. About eighty other O.K.S. are known to have been in the Regular Army at the outbreak of war; many of these must be at the front, but we have '110 news of them.

1903-05

iVI. K. WARDLE

TERRITORIAL 1897-08

C. J. N. ADAMS

1902-06

V. L. ARMITAGE

1902-05 1900-07

V. ARNOLD H. C. ASHENDEN

1882-86

R. P. ATHER'I'ON

1909-04 1911- 14

C. H. BUDD, M.B. J. F . R. BURNE'!"!'

1901-04 1906- 12 1897-04 1907- 10 1904-09

iVI. S. CHANING-PEARCE

COMMISSIONS.

Lieut.; Unattached List, 1'.F. Marlborough College O.'l'.C. 2nd Lieut.; Unattached List, 'r.F. Rossall School O.T.C. Lieut. ; 4th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd H ome Counties (Ci nqne Ports) Brigade, R.F.A. Lieut. ; Unattached List, '1'.I"., Haileybury College, O.T.C.

G. B. H. L.

H. S. L. G.

CLAYPOW COLLARD H. CREMER L. DENNE

Capt.; R.A.M:C., 1st Eastern General Hospital. 2nd Lieut.; 25th (County of London) Cyclist Bn., The London Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 22nd Bn., Dorset Regt. Capt. ; 4th Bu., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). Lieut. ; 4th Bn. , East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). Capt. ; 3rd Honte COlmties (Cinque Ports) Brigade Ammunition Column, R.P .A.

THE

732 1904-08 1900- 05 1897-03 1909-13 1908-13 1906- 10

H. EMERY S. EMERY C. GREEN L. GREEN R. HEARN L . HAW ES Vi. 'l'. B. HESLOP

G. T. E. C. G. E.

1901 -02

B. 1,. HOOPER ...

1910- 13

F. G.

1904-08 1897- 00 1909- 14

E . W. HUGHES W. A. H . HUGHES 1'. H. KEBI.E

1909-11

D. I' . KELLY

1879-89

A. LATrER

1893-99 1904-07 1899,..02 1884-90

J. J. C. S.

1879-81 1909-11 1888-94

C. O. PARSONS C. S. PIT'I'IS C. B. RODD

1905- 11 1906- 12 1883-90 1908-11 1899-03 1896-08

J. F. D. P.

1909-13 1906-09 1890-9 1

HORNSHAW

C. LUCAS H. MOWLL H . MURRAY H. PAGE

B. L. S. E. A. T . C. G.

SWEDO'i'HAM SIDEDOTHAl\I

M. TASSELL WELCHMAN WILUAi\IS

W,LL,AMSON

CANTUARIAN.

Lieu~. ; 4th Bn., Essex Regt. Lieut.; Kent Signal Section, Home Counties, R.E. 2nd Lieut. ; 4th Bn. , East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). 2nd Lieut ; A.S.C. 2nd Lieut.. ; 4th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). 2nd Lieut. ; 5th Bn ., East Surrey Regt. Lieut. ; 3Td Kent Bn., 3rd Home Counties (Cinque Ports) Brigade, R.F.A. Capt. ; 20th (County of London) Bn., The London Regt. 2nd Lieut.; 6th Bn., West Yorkshire Regt. (Prince of Wales' Own). Capt. ; 6th (City) Bn., The London Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 4th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). 2nd Lieut. ; 5th (Weald of Kent) Bn. East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). 2nd Lient.; 22nd (County of London) Bn., The London Regt. Capt. ; Unattached List, T.I".; King's School, Canterbury, O.T.C. 2nd Lieut.; R.G.A. Lieut.; Searchlight Coy., Cinque Ports Fortress, R.E. Capt. ; 5th Bn., East Surrey Regt. Major; 3rd Home Counties (Cinque Ports) Brigade; 3rd Kent Batt., R.F.A. Surgeon-Major; Glamorgan R.G.A. Lieut. ; 4th Bn ., Hampshire (I sle of Wight) Regt. Capt. ; 4th (The Queen's Own) Bn., Royal West Kent Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; Home Counties, R.E . 2nd Itieut. ; Home Counties, R.E. Capt. ; Unattached List, T.F. ; Malvern School0:r.C. 2nd Lieut. ; North Midland Division . Capt. ; Lincoln and Leicester Brigade, A.S.C. Lieut. ; 4th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs) .

COMMISSIONS I N KI'l'CHENER'S ARMY' K. H. M . BAIRD-DoUGLAS 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., Cameron Highlanders. C. BARRACI,OUGH J. 1,. BI,ORE 2nd Lieut. ; Shropshire 1,.1.

'I'HE 1908-09 1911- 14 1905-09 1906- 13 1910- 14 1908- 13

C. G. 1'. C. R. R.

G. BRIGGS ... W. M. BUR'roN S. CAVE H. CLAYTON S. F. COOPER G. CROSSE .. .

1896- 99 1910- 14 1903- 09 1903- 13 1909-10 1909- 14 1908-11 1902-06 1906- 10 1892-95 1903- 05

'1'. 1,. CROSSE .. .

H. H. K. K. A. C.

1911- 14 1894-00 1910- 13 1907-12 1909- 14 1910- 14 1909- 12 1903-06 1902-09 1906-08 1907- 10 1902-05 19031906-11 1907-12 1907- 12 1909- 12 1910- 14 1907- 11 1904- 12

J. A. R. FERGUSON E. F1NN J. A. FLOWER ... A. B. FORSYTH G. E. J. GENt' 1,. W. GOLDSMl'rH E. H. GOUGH ... C. H. GOULDltN R. C. G. HANCOCK R. S. HASKEW 1,. I,. HASSELL H. H. HAYES .. . J. R. HAYES .. . E. F. HOUSDEN D. HUSSEY R. JUCKES G. F. JUCKES T . R. JUCKES A. G. KEYSER .. . F . R. LA'1'1'ER .. .

G. H. CROSSE .. . C. H. CROWI,EY R. CROWLEY R. C. CUMBERBATCH

CUl\'IDERRA'l'CH .. ,

M. DEANS ...

B. DICKSON V . DOGDSON R . EDGELL ... S . EMDEN ...

CANTUARIAN.

733

Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., West Yorkshire Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 9th !In. , East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). 2nd Lieut. ; 2nd I(iellt. ; 2nd Lieut. ; 10th Bn. , The Cheshire Regt. 2nd Lieut.; 7th Bn., Royal West Kent Regt. (Queen's Own). 2nd Lieut. ; 7th Bn., The Border Regt. 2tld I,ieut; 13th Bn. Ro val Fusiliers. 2nd Lieut. ; 4th Bn., R oyal Warwickshire Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 2nd Bn., The Berkshire Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 15th Bn. , Rifle Brigade. 2nd Lieut.; 9th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs) . 2nd Lieut.; 3rd Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Lieut. ; R.A.i\II.C. 2nd Lieut.; 9th Bn., Devonshire Regiment. 2nd Lieut. ; 2nd r, ieut. ; 7th Bn . (Queen's Own) Ro yal West Kent Regt . 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., Royal Sussex Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 5th Bn., 12th Worcestershire Regt. 2nd J,ieut. ; A.S.C. 2nd Lieut. ; 6th Bn., Bedfordshire Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., Duke of Cornwall's 1,.1. 2nd Lieut. ; 2nd Lieut.; R.G.A. 2nd Lieut. ; R.G.A. 2nd Lieut. ; Army Veterinary Service. 2nd Lieut.; R.G.A. 2nd Lieut. ; 4th Bn., South Staffordshi re Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd Btl. , South Wales Borderers. 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd

Lieut.; R.F.A. Lieut.; 13th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Lieut. ; R.E. Lieut. ; 6th Bn., Rifle Brigade. Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., Royal Sussex Regt. Lieut. ; Lieut.; 7th Btl. , Royal West Kent (Quee n's Own).

Regt.

THE

734 1903-06 1902-04 1906- 11 1900-07 1907- 10 1903-07 1905-11 1908- 11 1903- 08 1907- 12 1898-03 1907- 12 1910- 13 1908-13 1903-06 1911- 14 1905- 11 1907-11 1903-08 19 11- 13

W. R . N. LIlSLTE E. C. l,IN1'ON ... A. J. LUSH H. C. MANGIN .... G. C. de MA'IVI'OS R. W. H . MOLINE J. C, MORRIS ... R. W. MORRIS T. S. NELSON .. , D. H, G. NORO'HCOTE G, V. ORMSBY ... J. C. PAGE G. B, PRA'lvl' C. E. A. PULLAN W. L. E . REYNOLDS .. . L. G. ROBERTSON C. F. M, N. RYAN F. II. SEABROORE C. B. SIMEON R. O. SIMON

1908-09 1904-05 1908-10 1910- 14 1904- 11 1900- 05

E. F. SMART >V. TELFER J . H. THRELFAI,I, C, F . W. WAIT M. A. W A'{NEY R. B. WINSER .. .

CA ' 'l'UARI AN.

Lieut. ; R .A.M.C. 2nd Lieut.; Rifle Brigade. 2nd Lieut.; A,S. C. Capt. ; 3rd En. Liverpool Regt. 2ml Lieut. ; 6th Bn., RIfle B n gade . 2nd Lieut .. 8th Bn" Welsh Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 12th Bn. , Lancashire I~' l1si1iers . Lieut.; R.A.M.C. Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., East Ke nt Regt. 2nd Lieut.; R,F.A, 2nd Lieut. ; 6th Bn., East Kent Regt. Lieut. ; Sout h down Bll" Royal Sussex Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 13th En., Durham 1•. 1. Lieut . ; R.A.M.C, 2nd Lieut.; 10th Bn ., Gordon Highlanders. 2nd Lieut.; R .E. 2nd Lieut. ; R .E. 2nd Lieut. ; Royal :Monmouthshire Reg. 2nd Lieut.; 7th Bn., Royal West Keut Regt. (Queen's Own) . 2nd Lieut.; 7th Bu., The Leicestershire Regt. Chaplain (4th Class). 2nd Lieut . ; R.F.A. 2nd I,ieut,; 10t h Bn" Yorkshire 1, ,1. 2ud Lieut, ; A.S.C. Chaplain (4th Class) . Canadian Expeditionary Force.

N.C.O .'s 1905- 12 1906- 13 1906-09 1901-03

P. P. R. A.

D, S. J, G,

BARER .. , BARBER , .. EEARDSWOR'tH BLACKFORD

1909-11 C. W . BRANNON 1905-07 ·G. H . K. BURGE 1910-12 D. N . BURRELL 1906-09 A. E. CARPENTER

AND

MEN. §

Royal East Kent Yeomanry, K.A, H.A.C., 'r.F. . '. , Saskatchewan Rifles. Canadian ExpedltIouary I~ orce. 28th (County of London) Bn., The London Regt. (Artists Rifles), T.F, J.ce,-Cpl. ; 8th (LO.W,) Bn. the Hampshire Regt., K.A. Sergt.; University and Public School Men's Corps. U .P,S. Corps. 28th (County of La ndau) Bn" The London Regt, (Artists' Rifles), 'l'.F.

j VI

THE 1906-09 1909-10 1909-12 1909- 12 1910- 12 1906-13 1895-97 1910- 11 1904-09

G, T . CARR!: L . S. CAVE C. E. W . CHAPMAN P. B. COT'l'RELL C, H. CRAB'l'REF. N. D. DAL'l'ON T. C, Dm,AsAux W, To'. DRUG HOR N W. H. G. DUNBAR

1910- 14 1907- 13

G. J. ECCLES

1910-14 1904-11 1908- 11

C. C. I"IELD T. H. FRENCH .. , - . GASCOIGNE A. M. GELS THORPE

1900-04 1902-11 1907-12 1903-06 1907- 11 1907-11 1910- 14 1910- 11

A. GILLTBRAND .. , F. L. GOAD G. II. W. GOUGH C. 1I. GOULDEN W. GRAY H. C. HANDS ... G. HAWARD S. E. H IlDGCOCK

18811906- 10

R. H EDGER W. G. HINDS

1908- 11 1906- 11 1896-0 1 1892-95 1892-95 1907- 13 1909-13 1910- 14 1910-12 1900-06

r;,

J. T .

II'LEMI NG - SANDES

G. HOUSDEN B. M. JONES '1', A. I ZARD G. R. KAROP G. C. KAROP C. W . KmsoN ... B. G. KING R, 1. KIRTON .. . M. LA WSON- WILLIAMS W, LUCAS

CAN'PUARI AN.

735

Lce.-Cpl. ; 7th Bn. , Rifle Brigade, K.A. 5t h Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs), '1'."'. Royal East Kent Yeomanry, R.A. U .P .S. Corps. 6th Bn., West Yorkshire Regt" K.A. 1st Bn" II.A.C., 't.F. U.P.S. Corps. 10t h (City) Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Pte. ; 14th (Co unty of London) En ., 'I'he London Regt. (Lonclon Scottish), '1'.1'. U. P.S. Corps. 28th (Co unty of Lonclo,\) Bn., The Lonclon Regt . (Artists' Rifles), '1'.F. U.P.S. Corps. U.P.S. Corps. Royal East Kent Yeomanry, K.A. 28th (Co uuty of Lonclon) Bn., The London Regt. (Artists' Rifles), '1'.1". 4th Bn., U.P.S. Corps. Herts Yeomanry Reserve Regt. U.P.S. Corps. Cpl.; 4th Bn., U. P.S. Corps. U .P.S. Corps. ~.P.S. Corps. U.P.S. Corps. 28th (County of La ndau) Bn. , The Loudon Regt . (Artists' Rifles), 'I'.F. Rifle Brigade. 5th (Weald of Kent) Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs), 'I'.F. H .A.C., 't.F. U.P.S. Corps. Cpl.; King Edward's H orse. 4th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs), 'U'. 4th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs), 'I'.F. U. P.S. Corps. 10th (City) Bu., Royal Fusiliers. 10th (City) Bn. , Royal Fusiliers. 10th (City) Bn. , Royal Fnsiliers. Australian Light Horse.

THE

736

1900-09 1903-08 1907-10 1904- 10 1910-11 19 10-12 1910-14 1900-05

C. C. A. E. E. J. B. G.

MAXTED S. MERRETT S. B. METHUEN H. MOLINE ... A. F. MORRIS H. MUSSON ... N. MURGA'rROYD F. OUVE

1902-05 1901- 05 1907- 10 1910-13 18991902-09 1900-06 1905- 11 1910- 11

H. B. O. D. H . C. G. A. W. J. J . R. B. L. C. V. A. H.

1904- 09 1912-13 1908- 12 1901-05 1900-05 1907- 13 1906- 10

W. H. SWINFORD F. D. SWINFORD A. C. TELFER ... D. F. WARDE R . WA1'SON G. F. WOOD A. C. WOODRUFIIE

PEACE PEARCE POWELL ... PUGH S. PRICE REEVE RIGDEN SNA'M' SCOTT

....

CAN'I'UARI AN.

Royal East Kent Yeomanry, '1'.". Legion of Frontiersmen. Driver; Canadian Expeditionary Force. U.P.S. Corps. 4th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs), T.1'. u. P.S. Corps. 5th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs), ·1'.F. 28th (County of London) Bn., 'rhe London Regt. (Artists' Rifles) . Somerset L.1. Sussex Yeomanry. U.P.S. Corps. U.P.S. Corps. 4th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs), Cornwall Fortress, R.E.

'1':1'.

35th Central Alherta Horse; Canadian Expeditionary Force. Cp\.; Royal East Kent Yeomanry, 'r.F. Royal East Kent Yeomanry, T.F. Public Schools Bn ., Middlesex Regt. Despatch Rider; Volunteer Force, Penang. U.P.S. Corps. _ (London Electrical Coy.), R.E. 6th Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs), K.A.

• w(,' nrc aware that this is not a correct title; but it has been used for two reasons. Firstly

it includes COlllpre~lensively all tho~e who have entered t~e ~ew Regulor Ar.m:y as a. result (~OUlllllSSI01lS or C'OlllUUSSlons III the Reserve of Officers; and secondly it clear Y cOllveys its meaning to all where the correct titles might merely mislead. It will not be used in the permanent record. {EnD. CANT. ! § '1'.I~.-Territorial Force. K.A.-Kitchener's Army. \Ve have inclllded both Territorials and Kitchencr's Army in this List.

of the present Crisis. whether WIth tClll\)Orary

THE

MENTIONED

CANTUARI AN .

737

DESPATCHES ,

Colonel E. E. CARTER, C.M.G., M.V.O. (1881-1885) . Army Service Corps (General Head Qrs. Staff). Lt.-Colonel H. G. SANDILANDS (1877- 1879). Royal Field Artillery (General Head Qrs. Staff). Major E. W . B. GREgN (1883- 1885). 2nd Batt., Royal Sussex Regt. Rev. J . G. W. TUCKEY (1874- 1883). Chaplain (1st Class). (General Head Qrs. Staff) . It will be remembered that the Rev. J. G. W. Tuckey preached the Anl11versary ~er111011 on Speech Day, 191 1. Flight-Commander Spenser D. A. GREY (1897-1899). Awarded D.S.O.

TIME

WAR .

Mighty Father of Creation, \:Vhose eternal wisdom made In Thine image every nation, On Thy sons in strife arrayed We beseech Thee, Look,-and lend Thy pitying aid . Savionr of mankind, \:Vho. leaving Heaven Thy home wast homeless here, With Thy pity soothe our grieving Show the desolate Thy care,We beseech Thee, Succonr us from faithless fear. Thou, Whose love divinely tender O'er Jerusalem did'st weep, Interceding, calm Defender, Rouse to service souls that sleep. We beseech Thee, Our defenders safely keep.

738

'l'HE

CAN'l'UARI AN.

Captain, by Thy friends forsaken, Christ, by false disciples sold, May war's bitter sufferings waken Hearts whose love has waxen cold: We beseech Thee, In Thy prayer our prayers enfold. J esu, of 'l'hyself unsparing, Loves' eternal Sacrifice, Sinners' insults sinless bearing,By Thy patient silences We beseech Thee, Pardon war's wild cruelties. King, discrowned, deserted, dying, When our wounded Thou clost see Lonely in the darkness lying, Stanch their wounds,-or swift to Tbee We beseech 'l'hee, Take their souls and set them free . Whetber death or life befall them May 'l'hy Presence be their stay, Though through fire or flood Thou call them Let Thy Spirit guide their way. We beseech Thee, Till our darkness break in Day. Amen. The above hymn, composed by the Rev. F. L . Perkins, O.K.S., can be sung to the tune of either No . 51 or No. 555 (A. & lVL) It has been used in Chapel Service to the former tune with considerable appreciation.

HARVEY Again this year the Society has had to sustain the loss of its President, Mr. Brown; but Mr. Templeman has kindly consented to accept the office. At Âˇ a meeting held on Monday, Sept. 21st, Mr. Templeman was elected

SOCIETY. President; L. G. Robertson, .Hon. Sec. ; and A. G. D . West, Lantern Operator; G. W. M. BurtonÂˇ and A. G. D. West to the Committee. It has been thought that the usual card of the Society was not

THE

CANTUARIAl,\.

quite worthy of it, and therefore a new one has been evolved of a more s\\b~ stantial kind, which we think is considerably superior to the old card. The number of members is 135 whicb includes practicall y the \Vhol~ of the Senior School; the attendance at the first two lectures was quite good, and we are glad to see the practice of asking questions reviving. A successful seaSOll seems to be assured by the list of papers, which 15 as follows:Sat., Oct .

Sat., Oct. 17. Sal. , Oct . 31. Tn. , Nov. 10. Sat .. Nov. 14.

"The history of Nations as revealed by words." C. W. llel.l, I';sq. "Norway. " Canon ,'em]. "The Internal Combustion Engine." B. \V . Galpin . " Ghosts." R. E. Evcritt, Esq.

" Egypt."

A. Lindsey. " Stalactites." L. E. Reay, Esq. Sat., Nov. 28. "Naval Warfarc." W. H . Templeman, Esq. Sat., Dec. 5 . " :Microbes and their ' Vork." A. G. D. West. Sat., Dec. 12. " The Frallco -Prussian ÂˇWar. " Rev. I-l . Poole.

Sat., Nov, 2 1.

On Saturday, Oct. 3rd, Mr. C. W. Bell dealt most interestingly witb " The History of Nations as revealed by 'Vords," but his paper, he said, only just t<;mched 011 a very wide subject fl:nd dlCl 110~ pretend to do anything lIke cover It .. He dealt principally WIth the EnglIsh language, showing how each of the early invaders of our

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shores had left their mark on our tOWllS and . citi~s; the Romans left many termI natlOlls such as "chester," which are very commonly found, and many towns, on the east coast especially, ~howed the Danish ori9:in of their names 111 the end ing "by.' The Norman ~nvasion naturally brought many words mto tbe language, but they were chiefly tbose used by the nobilitv referring to sucb things as belonged to conrt life, and the peasant language was not much affected. Contact with the other nations in particular with the French had ali down our history been a s~urce of ad~itiol1s to the vocabulary. The penod of the seaÂˇ rovers of Elizabeth saw the introduction of Spanish words' and at a very mnch later date-that of the Boer War-we borrowed words from South Africa. Quite a large part of such a lecture, he said, should be devoted to the study of words taken from one language into another without an:y- change, and he cited many interCSt111g examples. This present war he considered, wouJd see many l1e~ word~ introduced it~to th.e languages of Europe; and ttll HIstory ends language would be affected by historical events. A discussion took place afterwards on .a question raised by one of the audlence as to how much foreign langnages had been affected by the ~nghsh tong ue ; and Mr. Bell, in replymg, concluded by saying tbat the Germans, who had borrowed considerably fr0111 England, were trying to

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throw out such words as .. gentleman" from their vocabulary aR well as they were forgetting them in other ways.

practically ev~ry l1~,:tical word we use is Norwegian 111 onglll. The roving propensities of the Northmen even took them as far as Sicily, for there may be. found the name Skaranoss, which IS Identl.cal with our Sheerness and the Norwegl.an Skarness'"meaning " the headland with the scar. He then reviewed some characteristics of the modern Norwegian, mentioning especially his extreme courtesy; he likened h~m somewhat to a Scotchman and pam ted out that Sutherland (" southern land :') was a Norwegian colony from their settlements further north in the Shetlands.

On Saturday, Oct. 17th, Canon Venn gave a most interesting". talk" on the subject of Nor.way. I~,e did no~; he said, wish to glve a . lec~ure, having suffered considerably 111 Ius day at the hands of " lecturers," He began by calling attention to tbe great influen,ce which the Northmen had exercised 111 early days OIl t~e English, and, in particular, on thea language. In Kent, he p0111ted out, they had not settled and therefore only the names of coast towns reminded us of them; but in such places Some slides of Norway were then as Lincolnshire the frequent occurrence shown, and Canon Venn mentioned of the Norse termination" by" shewed many interesting facts about them; how they had overrun the country. the extraordinary depth of some of the 'fhe names Fordwich, Sturry 3:ud fiords, in comparison with that of ,the Sheppe)" which were real!!, Fiord-vlch North Sea, is really remarkable. rhe (" the bay in the fiord ), Stour-rey Norwegian boats and vehicles he dealt (" the isle of the Stour ") and Shep-py with, and related many of his humor?us (" the isle of sheep ") were of pecuhar experiences. He concluded. by showmg some slides made by l11mself from interest to us. The number of headlands bearing photogra phs taken at midnight by the Norwegian names was, he remarked, light of the sun, the last one be1U& a extraordinary; and he observed that, picture of the North Cape, the P0111t although the English had rounded the furthest north in Europe. coast of India-just as the Northmen There was a large and appreciative sailed round England- for over 150 audience, and the Society is ve~y much years there is not one place on It that bears' a thoroughly English name. indebted to Canon Venn. HIS m?st That we learnt nearly all we knew In interesting remarks all the Norwegian early times about ships from the Nor- language came very aptly after Mr. wegians is evident from the fact that Bell's lecture.

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On Thursday, Oct. 15th, the Rev. Theodore Wood, whose lectures have so often delighted the School in past years, delivered an extremely interesting treatise on the " \\Tonders of Bee Life." His remarks were illustrated as of old by delightful sketches a nd diagrams on the blackboard . '1'he Lecturer introduced us to his subject by claiming that if ants of all creation ranked next to man in intelligence the bees were certainly a good second . 'rhe first aspect of bee life with which he treated was its products: wax, propolis and honey; to each of which he devoted his attentions in turn. \V'ax led him to a description of that monument of economy the honeycomb, and all its marvellous construction, during the course of which he related the singular story of the bees' victory over the Log-Book. 1'he qualities and uses of propolis were lightly dwelt on and

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the" waistcoat pockets" and It market baskets" in which bees carry their supplies. The process by which honey is made from the pollen of flowers was next described, and ~hen the amusing incidents connected with the selection and career of the Queen Bee. 'rhe elaborate diplomacy of the bee court uQder trying circumstances was very diverting. The last part of the lecture was devoted to the ways ancl habits of t he Humble or Bumble Bee and the Sol itary Bee. A vivid touch was given to the account of the last named creahue's herculean feats by an estimate of the prodigies a man would have to perform if he worked on a corresponding scale. Finally an all too short lecture on a most fascinating theme was concluded by the reiteration of the now fully established claim that if ants were next to man ill intelligence, bees certainly ran them a very good second.

DE BATIN,G SOCIETY. At a meeting of the above Society on September 23rd the following elections were made; President, Vv. J. Potts; Vice-President and Hon. Sec., A. Lindsey; Committee, L. W. H. D. Best, G. W. M. Burton, L. G. Robertson and B. W. Galpin.

On Monday, October 12th, the House was convened and the President proposed that " In the opinion of this House, at the end of the present war the time will ha ve come for the disputes of the great powers to be settled by arbitratio n." He was supported by

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the Vice-President and I â&#x20AC;˘. G. Robertson . L. W. H. D. Best, G. W. M. Burton and B. W. Galpin represented the opposition. In spite of a regrettable misÂˇ understanding as to the wording of the proposal, the debate was a success and excited considerable feeling on the part of both speakers and audience. At 6.30 p.m. W. J. Potts opened the proceedings by a thoughtful perambulation of the platform during which he contrived to weave around his proposal such a web of disclaimers, cunning analogy, economic reckonings and disconcerting vagueness as speedily wrote consternation (or was it indignation?) on the flushed features of the Opposition Leader. He dismissed the present war by regarding it as a positive step towards Arbitration and struck the patriotic note,-and a rich vein of applause-by an early prayer for the overthrow of Potsdam. War, he declared, was a mere folly of this earth's hot-headed yo uth, the distribution of peoples was as good as fixed now; it was time for the nations to .. settle down ." The duel of bygone days had been ousted by the Ol1ce despised appeal to law,-well, the analogy was obvious,

-so was the scowl on the brow of the O.L. Followed, out of regard no doubt for the natural economic bent of the young K.S., a rough estimate of the money, human energy, and above all human life that war prevented from nobler uses, in the course of which was broached the fateful scheme of a minimum armament for police purposes. On this commonsense note he con-

cluded an able if not altogether justifiable appeal to an obviously prejudiced ~u dience.

L. W. H. D. Best then rose with a set and serious look, and ,yarned the House against the quibbles on which he perceived that the proposers intended to carry a vaguely worded motion. As for Arbitration, it had always failed; no one paid any attention to the dictates 01 the Hague Convention; Arbitration could not hope to do better. He drove the point home with a truism about" only force enforcing," and a rhetorical flourish that ended in something about " the clash of arms." His remarks were for the most part sou nd, and though lacking ease of diction were much appreciated. A. Lindsey set to work in the time honoured way to refute the last speaker's arguments categorically, identified him and his party with the " \;Var-Hogs" of Prussia, and was proceeding to draw a glowing picture of the uses to which war's waste might be put under Arbitration when the customary third speech conversation began between the party leaders. The whole cause of the trouble was the meaning of the phrase " The time will have come" which both parties of course interpreted in the light of their own views. 'the speaker drawled occasional contributions, but had said little when his time was up. G. W . M. B,.rton rose to his maiden speech greeted by a very encouraging ovation. His theme was the Yellow

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Peril. Truth to tell, his idea that China evade the arbitration scheme by trY1l1g not to look like a first-rate power tIll she was ready to overrun Europe scarcely convinced us. Still he was full of confidence and knows how to make his points. His was certainl y a personal triumph . The audience were then exhorted to make remarks, and]. N . L. Gough that veteran rhetorician, recalled ~ reply of Mr. Lindsey's to Mr. Best assuring him that each nation would supply arbitration police to enforce arbitration decisions. The notion seemed to appeal to him and he talked ~uite a lot about it besides indulging 111 a httle back chat WIth the Opposition before he begged to support the motion and sat down . H. E. Madge waxe,l eloquent on the sIde.of the proposers, and then tU~l1ed ~l1S attention to an obviously qwte pnvate and personal conversation with H. Wace who touched on the fundamental flaw in this Debate by pomtmg out that no Christian could oppose arbitration and that the only debateable point really was its co mpatibility with the human temperament. . Lt. H. Thomas was heard by those ql1lte near hun to mutter that it would be very awkward if a Napoleon Buonaparte was head of the Arbitration Police Force, and he was getting very worried ~bout finding room for the Germans If war could not kill the111 off, when A. Lindsey, who throughout the evenlllg employed the methods of the wo~ld

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clap-trap politician with a lamentable lack of decorum, subjected him to a tirade of heckle. The speaker lost his nerve, became totally inaudible and was eventually persuaded to subside.

'the debate was then resumed b y L. G. Robertson who faced his first aud ience wi~h an expression of delightf~l bonhomIe and both his hands in hIS pockets. He chatted interestingly about the depressing effects of war on the evolution of the human race, till hIS fellow committee men overcome by the thought of all they had forgotten to say, said it in a body and drowned the remainder of his observations. He was succeeded by B. W. Galpin who commenced by endeavouring to transmit ~aceti?us. ren~ar~s through a lead .penc~l. Fmdmg 1t unpracticable he laId aSIde the lead pencil a nd co ntll1ued the facetious remarks. They were to the effect that to keep Germans fro~ the destruction of war only to subject the~ to the maleria swamps and deadly Insects of African colonies was a poor sort of humanity. He proceeded to the subject of the effects and surprises of war, but in this sphere his observations could scarcely be called haPPl. As a speaker he does not always convll?-ce, butÂˇ Ius playful manner is engaglllg. The proposer summed up somewhat hurriedly owing to the lateness o~ the hO~lr, again b~sing his appeal on Ius own lllterpretabon of the Motion, and. then the House divided. The motion was lost by 49 votes to 17.

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BELGIUM

THE The deep interest that this war has lead us to take in Belgium and the Belgians must be my excuse for wntmg of what I saw in that country at the beginning of the war. I cannot lay claim to experiences of any very thrilling kind, nor do I pretend to throw any light 011 the natlOnal characteristics or national pro?l~ms of Belgium. This is merely a reml1llscence of a few scenes and inciden~s that had a certain interest and excitement for th~ writer at the time. We were at the time enj oying a summer holiday at Knocke, a small seaside resort some miles eastward along the coast from Ostend . Knocke consists of the Avenue Lippens, several hotels, the Digue, and the Golf and Tennis Club, the former l11c~dentally run by an O.K.S., Mr. Phelips, who migrated to Knocke from Canterbury. The Digue is a long red-bled species of esplanade with the sea and the h~hts of Ostend and Flushing on one Side, and the lighthouse and bnlliantly lighted hotels and cafes on the other. It claims to be the finest on the Continent and in the evemng IS thronged

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WAR. with visitors from the fashionable hotels who dance weird and wonderful dances to a barrel organ till midnight. Kl10cke was having a record season and was immensely crowded and gay till the warÂˇ clouds began to' men~ce. After a (ew tense days of general excitement the crisis came. 1'he Germans,Knocke had an enormous German season,- were told to go at once. In a couple of days the crammed hotels were empty except for G~rman luggage left behind. A few Enghsb people and the Belgians were left, the last named to face financial ruin and. the prospect of invasion. They took It splendidly, with a calm philosophy wblch rebuked the nervous ' clamourings ~nd ap~reÂ hensions of many an English tounst. 'their relief however when England declared war was very gratifying.

'then came a time of strain. All eyes were all Liege. Neyvs from the bombarded town was faaly frequent and encouraging, but no one knew how soon it might fall. Ever)' hour brought rumours, or telegrams disproving them. English paper-money was

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discredited, in itself an ominous sign of the times. One could see that it was telling on the people's nerves. Everywhere one went Belgians would recognise an Englishman and ask a hundred questions about his country's intentions. " Les Anglais, ils vont venir n'est-cepas? Demain peut-ctre? Dans la nuit, eh? A' Zeebrugge? Eh bien, it bas les Allemands! Vive la Belgique! " Soon spy-fever was rife. Three belated German waiters from Ostelld alighted from the tram at the top of the Avenue Lippens one evening. There was a big crowd, including many workmen, peasants, and fishermen, hanging about the tram station for war news from Ostend. One of the Germaus spoke to his companion in German. A young Belgian ouvrier overheard and raised a shout, " A' bas les Allemands! Ah bas les espions!" Then the crowd rushed. The whole scene took place outside our hotel and it was a nasty sight . When the Garde Communale eventually rescued them and marched them to the Hotel de Ville, followed by the hooting mob, those Germans were minus a good deal of clothing aud exhibited a profusion of red blood. We strolled out to see the crowd assembled around the H otel de Ville an d caught a glimpse of the unfort unate Germans being interviewed by the maire ill an upper story. Presently t heir luggage arrived on a hand-cart. Someone kicked the cart over and then with a yell the crowd seized and tore the bags and their contents to shreds,

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retiring at length with varied and fragmentary trophies. It was not long before the old questions about "Les Anglais" became more pressing. 'iVhere were they? 'l'hey were to have arrived at Ostend yesterday afternoon, and at Zebrugge at midnight the night before, but the papers tell us every morning, "No, they haven't come yet." The English in Knocke were not so popular. People watched their behaviour when there was any talk of the Germans, and that was pretty often. I was asked "I1s sont bien tards, ell? Mais c'est vrai qu'ils vont, venir, n'est-ce-pas? C'est pas vrai, ce qu'on dit, ql1'ya des gens a Londres qui jouent avec les Allemands? C' est pas vrai <;a ? " I was not suffered to pass on till my questioner had shaken hands with me, once in the name of the Belgian nation, once in the name of the Allies, and once again as man to man! It was awkward for us of course, because we hadn't any idea when the English were coming or where!

Our only excursion was to Bruges where we fouud every public building shut up and we were reduced to a trip 011 the canals which are very picturesque and highly insanitary. Other items of interest, I recollect, were the internment of two Czechs from our hotel, the arrest of all English doctor who watched the sea through Zeist glasses in the early morning and

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was afterwards liberated, and the sending of a t elegram to Canterbury by Mr. Phelips to arrest a German governess whom he had formerly employed in his family . She had suddenly and mysteriously come into a considerable amount of money which seemed to necessitate constant expeditions to Dover. This he learnt from friends to whom the lady had gone after the Phelips' had left Canterbury. It was now nearly a week after the Brit ish Consul had refused all responsibility for remaining English people and there was talk of a North Sea engagement which might stop the channel service for months. We decided to leave. Our journey necessitated a great many signatures and plenty of marching past gentlemen with bowler hats and fixed bayonets. We had the boat practically to ourselves. On board I had the pleasure of meeting Mr.l vor Castle, photographic manager of the Daily Mirror, with a fellow war correspondent and a Belgian-Canadian officer. They had rust come from Brussels and showed us Uhlan trophies: a sword, helmet, and cavalry boot, the last two ve ritable scientific t riumphs. As we neared England we saw on either side of us endless lines of war vessels of all kinds, while above Dover was an airship,

and flying along the coast a couple of aeroplanes. l\he most admirable qualities in the Belgians with whom I came in contact were their marked ingenuity and efficiency, and their calmness in success or reverse. The regrettable treatment of one or two Germans who did not leave when ordered, was largely the victims' faults, and scarcely surprises anyone who knows the years of petty insult the Belgians have suffered from their overbearing neighbours. I have related more emotional incidents because incidents of that sort are' generally livelier read~ng; I hope I have not conveyed an Idea that the Belgians are an emotional race; they are one of the most practical and steadfast peoples on earth. There was a retired business man who came to our hotel driven by the war from the home of his old age in Liege. He received telegrams from a younger brother who was fighting in that town, to say that now this and now that part of his beautiful home had been destroyed by shells, till it was all a mass of ruins. Meanwhile we English visitors were rejoicing at the magnificent st and of Liege. He refused to be depressed or elated. His comment on all news good or bad was splendidly typical of the Belgian spirit throughout this war; "Eh bien, a la fin ce sera la meme."

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1!nder the present circumstances, when the military note is so much a word or two on the O.T.C. may not be amiss. The Contingent tillS term has abandoned the old Company formatio n, and has been re-organized on t he Platoon basis as a Company of 121 men, divided into three Platoons. The whole of the Senior School are members of t he Corps, with the exception of three of whom two are physically incapacitated from joining. ' 111. eVIdence,

'l'he establishment is as follows :-

Officers : Lieut. Poole, C.O. Capt. Latter. 2nd Lieut. Mirfield . No. 1. Platoon.-Strength, 39 ; Commander, Cadet Officer Potts; Acting Platoon Sergt., Corporal Burton. No. II. Platoon.-Strength , 40; Platoon Sergt., Galpin. No . III . Platoo n.-Strength, 43; Platoon Sergt., Best. 'l\vo of the Officers command Nos. II. and III . Platoons. 'Ve are extremely fortunate in possessing as Instrnctor Sergt.-Major Cheal (late" The Buffs "J, whose services are absolutely invaluable.

'l'he knowledge of the great strnggle which is raging comparatively near to has. naturally stirred everyone, from officer to recruit, to an unprecedented enthuslasm f~r .matters ulilitary. The usual weekly C.O:s parade is nowweather permlttl11g- always a long one, and Platoon drill goes on in the lVIint Yard at fro~n 12. 15 to I o'clock th ree times a week; the fact that many turn up voluntanly fo r extra parades shews that there is no lack of the proper spirit. llS

The C.q., with al~ the 9fficers generally, has shown admirable enthusiasm and ener~;: In complYl11g w1th the general demand for increased efficiency and more tral111ng. A" Commission Class" has been formed of tIle senior members for more advanced work than can be done by the Corps in general ; so that any who may lat er apply for commlSS1Ons may be well prepared . Distance-judging,

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a medical inspection in the Gym·dat 7.30 p.m. °ffn Se rious work began with . d' f S h Day Next ay we were 0 , Monday July 27th,-a cunous en lllg or peec . ~. d C R decreed but without the usual heroic feeling of ~n early. start1, as he S.~. ~~art io.: Camp. that we were to travel by a 10 .29 traill-a nchcu 0115 Ime 0 h 2 Officers 14 NCO 's and 47 men. A pleasant feature was the ~~~::re of the usuai falling-~ff' at the last mom~:: fh~' f,tga~;~s ~~,:~~~~~ seemed to get larger as term went Ol1-one wond ers w , been if Camp had been a month later.

Reached Tidworth .Pennings at about 5.30, whefe ~ ~~~ ~~~~e~;'~e~~ another medicallllspectlOn before entenng the Cam)Pb' dJ· finished the day. will know what! stands for) . Tea, and wet (or no e mg Found ourselves with Dover and Guilford; forming two Platoons of " C ~ Coy., No.2 Battalion . The Compan~ was ~ommanded by Capt. A. Latter, an the Battalion by Major H. Wake, R.fle Bngade. " ramme of work commenced with Reveille at 6. 0 next day (July 29). I~~rf;ogarade_COmpany drill, after a welcome innovatlOn 1ll the shape of a cornpnlsory cup of hot coffee.

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'ÂŁhe rest of the day was devoted to extended order drill in the morning, a shirt-sleeves" parade for fire control in the afternoon, a general exploration of the Camp, and a sing-song. The discovery that it was 11.55 by the clock. <I

Thursday-outposts. Went over the ground and took up positions in the morning, and came back to them at 7.30 p.m. with" 10 rounds per man" to be attacked under cover of night by a mixed party of ahout 80 volunteers. Quite successful. 'fhe only other incidents of note on this day were that it was, if we remember rightly, 6.20, and that K.S.C. furnished a Battalion Guard.

Friday-No early parade. Spent the morning attacking Sid bury Hill from the north side, against the \ÂĽ inchester Company-a most energetic and instructive morning. Saturday-chiefly ceremonial and rain. Sunday-Church Parade in the Recreation Tent and more rain. The after~ noon was spent in bugling, picking up potatoes, and evading rain-also some footer matches. In the Band Competition we considered ourselves rather unlucky, as we had to lead off, and did not survive the first round. In the Bugling and Drumming, however, we were more successful, Sergt. Barber taking a 2nd in the Semor Drums, and Pte. Gray ran the winner very close indeed in the Junior Bugles.

By this time the routine was altogether disorganised. Although War was not yet declared as far as England was concerned, we heard rumours of Reservists called up, etc. ; and their truth was brought home to us ver)' forcibly by the withdrawal of a number of our military cooks-in fact, one Battalion did most of its cooking (under supervision) for itself. '1'he Brigade Staff kept us going well, in spite of what must have been very trying circumstances, and though one by one they were called away to the real thing." Our Battalion <;:ommander, Major-Wake; left early on the Monday morning; we were all sorry to lose him, and felt that we owed him a debt of gratitude for the ver)' keen interest he took in the work of the O.'1'.C. /I

Tuesday morning was perhaps the most memorable of all. 011 Sunday it was decided to abandon Camp; and a good deal of Monday was spent in making train arrangements. But train arrangements are of no use without trains; and on Tuesday none were available. One by one nearly all the fixtures were cancelled, and we found ourselves at 10 o'clock-long after the Camp ought to have been

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empty-very hungry, rather tired, and wondering what was going to happen next. Between breakfast (at 4.30 a.m.) and 10 we had packed up, and despatched on lorries, pretty nearly everything moveable in the Camp. At 10, a second breakfast and some fresh orders arrived; and in half an hour we were slogging down to the station, for a 11. 30 train. Eventually the last party but Ol1e left Tidworth at 1. 5, and reached London at 4.20. We believe that the last party got to London too, but as we travelled with the last but one, we cannot be certain. And so ended a Camp which will live longer than most in the memories of those who attended it, un1ess it is at once crowded out by sterner reality. We cannot close this account without attempting to express onI gratitude to the Cadet Officers and N.C.O.'s who were struck off the strength of the Contingent in August for their valuable services in making the O.T.C. work" go," and for their share in keeping up its efficiency during the past year. This year we have lost more heavily than usual; but we are proud to be able to say that fully fifty per cent. of all ranks who have left this year are now serving their country in the various branches of the Army and Navy; while the rest are now training harder and more seriously than ever before, to fit themselves for similar duties when their time comes. In fact, we feel we may justly boast that the KS.C. Contingent is justifying its existence. In conclusion, may we, the Officers and Cadets of the King's School O.T.C., congratulate all the O.KS. who have" answered the call," and are now either traini ng or figbting. If

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(By THOMAS

\V'hen I was askecl to write this account of Camp, I felt that it would be a very difficult task, more especially because ~ll notes made at the Camp were lost III the rush at the end. '1'herefore this will be merely a collection of pleasant memories, and not an account of what we actually did each day. We formed up in the Mint Yard later I th ink than usual, and afte; nearly leaVIng our rations behind started out behind the Band, whicl; play~d us fight up to Canterbury East StatIOn. There we found Witt and hiS body-guard valiantly coping with vast quantities of kit-bags, whicb appe~red to be having rather a bad t~me 111 being thrown across fro111 one Side to the other. Many kind friends came to see us off, and we went off a very merry party. Arriving at \ÂĽater100 we conveyed ourselves and baggage to another platform, and eventually arnv~d at Tidworth Station. '1'here we detramed and again the Band obliged us, and we marched bravely up to the Camp. We halted outside, and after a speedy medIcal examination we marched to Our lines. '

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'1'he only outstanding feature was the Sergt.-Major's tent. Half of it was level and half was sloping, because a ditch ran down through the middle ~f our Im~s. We were complete in one hne, havlllg two Officer's tents, one for stores, one for Sergt.-Major, and the remamder, eight, for 61 boys. As to glvmg a detailed account of what we d~d, such a thing is out of the questIon. .\V'e were instructed before breakfast In. Platoon Drill; in the mormng we dId field work, and in the after~ool1 more Drill and l\'fassed Band Practice. '1'his was the programme nearly every. day, and one night, when we supph~d the guard, we had night operati(;ms. It ~as rather unfortunate that the two COincided, but we put up a very good show at both. In the mght attack Nos. 1 and 2 Battalions were attacked by Volunteers from 3 and 4. A motley crowd in pyjamas and. other weIrd costumes attacked our section of the line, and they were found to be led by C. J. N. Adams, O.KS. We were inspected on Satnrday by Gen. Latham and the massed Band

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supplied lusty music. We were favoured for the most part with fine weather, and, except for Sunday and, I think, Monday we enjoyed the weather very much.

Our Battalion and Brigade Officers were magnificent. and their speeches and lectures 011 field work, as well as on the war, were much appreciated. With regard to our own Contingent it would be difficult to choose between Cadets. Our Officers were keen, and they infused their spirit into the whole Contingent, and it is not my business, as a Cadet, to criticize anyone or anything. We took second place in the Junior Bugling (Gray) and 2nd and 4th places respectively in the Junior Drumming (Barber and Anderson). We did nothing much in the Band Competition, but were by 110 means bad . The tent pitching, owing to rain, and our hurried departure on Tuesday instead of Thursday, was abandoned; but we feel sure that our team would

U.:p.S. Epsom, Oct., 1914. CANÂˇrUARIAN."

To the Editors of" THE DEAR SIRS, 'iVere it not a time for strange things an O.K.S. letter from Epsom might come in the nature of a shock.

have distinguished itself. We did well at Football, and put up some comic turns in the Gymkhana. We missed some old friends, such as C.K.M. , who unfortunately could not be with us this year, and under 50 % of our total number is hardly good enollgh for Camp; but everyone WJ10 came was keen on his job, and I expect that some fellows who have taken commissions have found their newly-acquired knowledge of the platoou system very useful. In conclusion let us thank all the Officers and N.C.O.'s who helped to make Camp such a success, not forgetting the redoubtable Sergt.-Major; and remembering that much also depends on the cadets t hemselves. One could name some, who were never seen off parade without a cheery smile on t.heir face; and that is the sort of spirit that is wanted in Camp, and which we are all confident will be kept up in the King's School.

LETTER. But we are not Bookies forsooth, but members of Kitchener's Army. Presumably the O.K.S. ingredient of the Public Schools Brigade is a strong one, judging from occasional glimpses of the tie and from hearsay, but the billetting system prevents much intercourse. P. B. Cottrell is a C.S.M. of the

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first water, but of the rank of most of the others I know nothing. Gough, who was primus of that ilk at School commands a section. Eccles and Haward are co-billettees and the fanner provides music for his Company when not ~ ngage~ in providing for the welfare of ~IS .sectIOn; the latter is growing a ternfYlIlg moustache. Kidson was last seen in a state of heartiness in the High Street, but I believe he is still about. E. F. Housden, Pullan aud the second Gough have departed with commi5.5ions but !lands was seen not very long ago outSIde the G.P.O. (which is next door to the "Wellington.") Burrell and B. 111:. Jones are aJso seen at times in the High Street. Terrell, who belongs to the Special Corps (now departed from the Downs' Paddock), was helping to prOVIde a plcquet at the station a few weeks ago, but I don't know where he may be now. R. W. Morris was with us at the beginning of things, but suddenl):' dIsappeared presumably with a commISSIOn. Musson has been seen peering about for his billet among the

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by-streets of Epsom. We have also heard of Hughes, Burge, Field, French, Moline and Powell. Training is advancing by leaps and bounds; we are as yet ulliformless bl!-t wait in patient expectation. lI1:e~ Wlll -tell each other they are going to the Front in a week's time but nobody has gone yet , which is just as well for them at the present stage; we hope, however, to arrive at that longed for place before many months. Huts are being built up in Woodcote Park, and we shall shortly exchange the luxury of bIllets for the hardier life of a camp (v,de Dally Press). Vaccination is now the order of the day, and be-ribboned and sling arms are far more common than not. The news is practically all told and Parade time is drawing nigh- but we conclude with the best of luck to all t he O.K.S. serving their country, and lastly, to the School.

BOAT

O.K.S. of the U.P.S.

RACE.

. This race was rowed on July 23rd in brilliant sllnshine, but with a strong wl11cl down-strea~ and ;t strong stream. The School Wall the toss and elected to take front statlOn. fhe O.K.S. led at the corner but superior training was bonnd to tell and we drew nght away along the straight and won easily. The crews were as follows :_ School l. st I,V.-C. W. Barber, Stroke; ]. A. R. Ferguson, 3,' "' ". R . J lICk es, 2 ; G . H . Crosse, Bow; L. P. Allen, Cox.

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O.K.S . 1st IV.-C. L. Green, Stroke; G. F . Wood, 3; P. S. Barber, 2; J. H . Musson, Bow ; B. G. King, Cox. 'rhe School 2nd I V., winning t he toss, took front st ation; getting more together, t hey d rew away from the st art , t he O.K.S. however making a plucky attempt to catch up, and won with a good deal t o spare. The crews were as follows :School 2nd I V.- --S. G. Galpin, St roke; B. W. Galpin, 3 ; R. S. F. Cooper, 2; L. W. Goldsmith, Bow ; D. O. K. Lawson, Cox. O.K.S. 2nd I V.- R. E . C. Smith, St roke ; G. F. Juckes, 3; N . E. Ashenden, 2 ; A. H. Shelswell, Bow; B. G. King, Cox.

CO RRE SPONDENCE. N.B.-Thc Editors (ieciin e to accept Q,n v ÂˇyesponsibiliJy cOlmee/cd with the opinions of their Carre.Âˇ poudeuts. Namf. a1ld address must always be given , not 1IeccssQ,rily fOY publication , L etters but as a guara lltee of good faith. P ersonalities will involve ccytain re iectiotl. should be written Ott O'le side of fhe paper only.

'fo 'i'HE CRICKE '!' LOVING P U DI,I C. T o the Editors of " THE CAN'l'UARIA N ." D E AR S IRS,

Vve, the undersigned, as cricketers, ask you to accord us the pUblicity which only your columns can give, in order that we may make a direct appeal to the vast cricket-loving public all behalf of the P rince of Wales' Fund .

This F und , which has been called into being by His Royal High ness to

meet the countless cases of misery and hardship which must inevitably follow in the heels of \OVa r. makes an instinctive and instantaneous appeal to the generosity of the public, and we, as cricketers, know that there is no public so sportsmanlike and so generous as the cricketing crowd .

As t he Prince has truly said, .. this is a time when we all st and by one another." All of us as a nation are members of a national team.

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We have before us as we write the vision of many a fair E nglish cricket ground packed wit h eager multitudes.

interest the public takes in cricket , and therefore we make this personal appeal from ourselves to all those who love the game to send whatever they can spare t o H. R.H. The Prince of Wales, BuckilloO'ham Palace London

Vile have pleasant memories of seas of faces which, in b appier t imes, have watched us play. If only at this moment of trial we could gather in the sums which have been paid as gate-money at cricket matches, those all whom t he war has laid a desolating hand would benefit llldeed. The wives and families of our Soldiers and Sailors wo uld at least be secure from want. It is t his t hought which has given rise to this particular appeal. We ask all t hose who have watched us play, and who have cheerfully paid their half-crowns, shillings, and sixpences as gate-money, to step forward and cont ribute over again their half-crowns shillings, and sixpences to the Prince'~ Fund, out of gratitude for the enj oyment the cricket field has given t hem in t he past .

Let everyone who h as followed cricket recall to mind the matches he has witnessed and enjoyed, and let each one contribute according to the pleasantness of his memories. Then we shall have for those whom the War has robbed not only of happiness, but even of t he means of livelihood, a t ruly royal sum. . \oVithout any undue spirit of selflmportance, we may perhaps say that we have contributed not a little to t he

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Yours faithfnlly, H. '1'. DOUGLAS, FOS'l'ER, GU,LINGHAM, W. G . GRACE , HARRIS, '1'. HAYWARD, G. HIRST, J. B. HOBBS, G . L. J ESSOP, W . RHODES, R . H . SPOONER, P. F. W ARNER, F. E. W OOLLEY. J. W.

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F . R. F. H.

T o the Editors of "

THE CAN'ruARIAN."

DEAR SIRS,

Will you allow me a few lines in the Cantuarian to express my grateful t hanks t o the O.K.S . who not content with many previous toke n~ of kindness, made me such a splendid presentation on Speech Day. I thought I had shaken off my pursuers but it is impossible t o out run t he affection of Old King's Scholars, and I coufess myself a very willing captive. Lest there should be a ny doubt in t he School as t o the origin of the Prize for E nglish in the Lower School which I believe is to bear my

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name, may I be allowed to say that it is in 110 sense a gift from me but is owing entirely to the generosity of O.K.S. , and not t he least part of my gratitude t o them is due to their kindness in thus connecting my name with the School. I am afraid this must seem a belated acknowledgment and many have a sterner job on hand than the perusal of the Cant-ttarian-some alas! will never receive it; but whenever and wherever it reaches them (whether at home or in the field or in the barracks at Potsdam) I hope they will read ill it a message of affectionate regard from Your obedient servant,

L. H. EVANS.

To the Editors of"

CAN'l'UARIAN.

THE CAN'ruARIAN ."

DEAR SIRS, Have you observed the shields which are placed at various intervals along the walls of. the Old Hall ? As they represent the arms of various Colleges at Oxford and Cambridge, where O.K.S. in past years have resided,

I think they deserve better treatment than they are at present receiving. A few indeed have been promoted to the honour of wooden backs and have thns managed to preserve their former shape; but the remainder have long

ago been deprived of all the corners they possessed, and are propped ttp at various angles along the walls with no attempt at order or tidiness whatever. If they must still contiuue to adorn the walls of the Old Hall cannot they at least be fixed firmly in an upright position such as will prevent them from being blown down by any gust of wind or stray book that may reach them ? I am , Sirs, Yours sincerely,

CLIPEUS.

To the Editors of "

'rHE CAN'fUARIAN."

DEAR SIRS, Might I suggest t hat it be made possible to illuminate the Fives Court, as I find that, during the winter months , at the most suitable time for one to

play in (I mean alter Cathedral on Saturdays, or after 4 o'clock on halfholidays) it is too clark to play. If t his was done, perhaps more keenness might be found in the School for that excellent game, of which, it seems, we are rather in need.

Yours truly, AN

ENTHUSIAST.

(An excellent idea : Fives does aot appear to Hourish at present.-EDD. CAN'!'.)

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No. 24.

EDITORIAL.

In introducing to Qur readers the latest number of the Cant'ltari an we feel that it rather behoves us to point out that though its predecessor, as a record number a nd one which naturally appropriat es the bulk of the prolific, weighty and engrossing matter afforded by t he outbreak of a European war, of necessity overshadows the less privileged edition that follows, yet that successor t oo has interest for past and present K .S . in that it records the events of another winter term and at the same time brings word from several O.K.S. on active service. For our other duties, we cannot but tender our sincere thanks to Mr. Poole and Mr. Latter for all t he extra efforts they have made and are making on hehalf of the o:r .c., especially t he Commission Class; also we offer our sympathies to the Captain of Football in his own indisposition and that of several members of his somewhat lorn X V., while congratulating him upon a quite sllccessful and very enjoyable season. ",.~

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;In memoriam. 01<

C. F . P : CAPTAI N, R OY Al,

With deep regret we have t o record the death of C. F. P. Battersby at the F ront. H e entered tbe Junior School in J anuary, 1900, and, passing up t o the Senior School, completed a most honourable career by passing 32nd into Woolwich in 1905. H e was of a quiet disposition but exerted a strong and sound influence in t he School, and our sincere sympathy is offered to his relatives and especially to t hose 'good friends of the School, the Misses E vens, in their great loss.

BATTERSBY, I<'IEI,D ARrn ,J.ERV.

We underst and that he received his step only t he day before his death, and his Commanding Officer spoke of him with t he great est affection and esteem. He was affectionat ely known in t he Battery as " Old T rusty" - a nickname which hits off his charact er most happily,and the grief with which the rank and file speak of his loss testifies that he was one of that type of officer which the country can ill afford to lose. >I>

R .I.P.

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F OOTBALL .

LIST

MATCHES.

F ot'.

Dale.

Ground.

OJ/a,,lIIls.

Coals.

Points. Goals. -- -- - - - -T"its.

--19 14.

F I RST

SaL, Nov. 7 Mr.G. F. Juckes' {RiAe Br.) Canterbury Won.

W. ,

Sat., T u.,

" "

Tn., D ec. Th. ,

M. ,

XV.

24 R .F. A. Brigade . .. . ......... Canterbu ry L ost.

I I Pn .)

10 7th Bn. K ing's Live rf;0ol

Canterbury Lost.

17 6th Bn . King's Liverpool Cante runry' Lost. Regl. 21 7th Bn. King's Liverpool Can terbury . " .. .... Regt.

21 Dover College." ... . ... ...... Dover " ... . Won .

I{Pn. }

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

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

SECO N D XV.

T h., Nov. 19 Sutton Valence Sch ool . ... Maidstone

Lost.

2 1 Do.vcr Coll ege 2nd xv .. .... Canterbury Lost.

Afatches Played, 1St X V ,

18 Eastbourne College ... .... .. Eastbourne Lost.

Th . , Oct. 29 D over Col lege 2nd x v ...... Do\'er ... ... Lost.

19 14.

Sat.,

~1:e rchant

~e~ t.

Taylors' School. Canter bury Lost.

T,.iu . PiJin t: .

XV .

Th . , Oct. 29 Dover College... . .. . .... .. .. Canterbury Won.

\V. I

Against.

R esult.

~ nd

; 3 ;

WOIl,

; Lost, 0;

2( , Pn.)

Poi"ts, for ,

; D raw" 3;

; agaim t, 6 ;

42.

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KING'S SCHOOL v. MERCHANT '1'AYLORS' SCHOOL. This game was played on Blore's, on Wednesday, Nov. 11 th, with a very strong wind blowing from the "Pavilion end. The School won th~ toss and played with the wind . 'rhe game was of a very even character dUflng the first ;e,ll minutes of play, till Taylors scored rather a soft try after a forward rush. 1his was unconverted, and the School tried hard to get on even te:ms ; .finally Potter with a splendid dash scored a fine try in the corner, but the ~ck fal!ed. For the last twenty minutes of the first half the School sat on the 1 aylors hne, but an excellent defence kept them out, though several, notably Cumberbatch, had bad luck not to score. Half~time came with the score 3-3. After the re-start play was fairly even, though Taylors pressed .more, aided by a' stronger wind than ever. Then, as the result of a good combmatlOl1, our opponents' three-quarters scored two tries whi~h . were splendid,Iy converted. The School tried hard and made more than one ratd mto the enemy 5 tw~nty-fi:~e, but a quarter of an hour from the end the Taylors' three-quarters gained diStinctly the upper hand and three more tries were scored before no-slde was sounded, two of them being converted. . Considering the weakening and disorganisation of the team caused by members leaving to take up commiSSIOns, the School put up a good show, but the wind and the opposing three-quarters proved too much for the School at the end of the second half. The forwards, amongst whom Cumberbatch worked unflaggingly played ' a very good game, but whIle they pushed the Taylors' scrum no o~e seemed capable of hooking the ball, a fault that ought to be remedied: The halves played a good game, but in the second half seemed to mark the opposing pair very loosely, and the latter were chiefly responsible for the Taylors' tries. The three-quarters never had much chance to -attack, but defended pluckily against superiorthree-quartel's, though towards the end they began to develop tbe .fatal habit of not gOtng for the man With the ball ; Champion always brought down hiS man and was very sound . Our opponents place-kicking was an object lesson to the School. The School team was as follows :- W. T. Champion; N. A. R . Potter, M. W . Gordie, W. J. Potts, F . J. Simms; R. A. '1'. Anderson, G. K. Lawson; H . D. Cumberbatch (Capt.). B. W. Galpin, E. F. Hyde; W. E. Dean, F . Straker, D . Osb9rne, A. Lindsey,} . E._Edgar. KING'S

SCHOOL

v. EASTBOURNE

COLLEGE.

. On ·'Vedn.,esday, November 18th, the School visited Eastbourne and fost " lI!"gl!ific£l!.t.""t:t}e by)5 1't. (5 tries) to !6. pt~. (f .goals a nd_2 t,rle§J. _ .

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Cumberbatch won the toss ,md the School commenced to play up the slope with the sun at their backs. Eastbourne started off at a great pace and a scrum was soon formed close to the School line. The pressure was relieved, however, and the School began to drive their opponents back. l'en minutes after the start, following considerable pressure, Lawson scored a fine try half way out, Goldie failing to convert. Tbe School continued to press, but whenever Eastbourne broke away, their three-quarters were very dangerous. After some ding-dong play an Eastbourne three-quarter ran through and scored about twelve minutes before half-time. The kick failed . Even play followed, but just 011 the interval when the School looked very like scoring, a brilliant move.ment by the College backs culminated in one of tbem breaking clean away, kicking over Champion's head and scoring a magnificent try right between the posts which was converted. At this point the School were playing with fourteen men as Galpin had twisted his knee rather badly. Tbus at balf-time the College were leading by 8 pts.-3. On resuming Eastbourne soon increased their lead through their rover, whose presence the School had failed to notice, and his try was converted. Straker was taken out of the scrum to mark the College rover, who was thus prevented from repeating his performance. The School pressed and Lawson again scored, -the kick failing. Eastbourne, however, were not to be outdone and soon scored another unconverted try twenty minutes from the finish. From this point onwards the School forwards, with Galpin on the field again, carried all before them and outplayed their opponents. For the next quarter of an hour Eastbourne were kept in their own" 25," while Cumberbatch, Straker and Edgar scored unconvert ed tries for the School. Goldie hitting the cross bar in his at tempt to convert Cumberbatch's. When Edgar crossed the line there was only six minutes left, and, one point behind, the School redoubled their efforts to put themselves ahead, but Eastbourne rallied finely in the last minutes and almost dropped a goal. The game was a great one from start to finish, and if the School are accounted a trifle unlucky not to win, Eastbourne must be congratulated on their fine defence in the second half. The School forwards, finely led by Cumberbatch, were at the top of their form and all through dominated the scrums. Eastbourne's superiority Jay in their three-quarter line. Lawson at scrum half and Champion at back played a fine game outside the scrum, the latter's tackling being almost perfect. The School team was as follows :-W. T. Champion; N. A. R. Potter, G. L . Stokes, R . A. '1'. Anderson, F. J. Simms; M. W. Goldie, G. K. Lawson; H. D . Cumberbatch (Capt.), B. W. Galpin, W .ÂˇE. Dean, E. F . Hyde, F. Straker, D. Osborne, A. Lindsey, J. E. Edgar. .

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CANTUARIAN.

SCHOOL

v. DOVER COLLEGE.

The return match against the College was played at Dover on Saturday, November 21st. Cumberbatch won the toss and elected to play down the slope with the wind at his back. The School soon got down but in the first few minutes were constantly penalised for minor infringements. Gradually Dover forced the School back, but the latter were soon back again and Cumberbatch jtlst failed to place a goal from a penalty. Shortly after this Stokes met with an injury which deprive<l the School of his services for the rest of the game. Straker came a nt of the scrumÂˇ to fill his place and with only seven men the School forwards feU away and failed to reproduce their Eastbourne form. For the rest of the first half the School were generally the attacking force, though their attacks lacked incisiveness, but they foiled to pierce the Dover defence, in which Thenillier at back shone. At the interval the score sheet was bl ank. Following the change of ends the School again commenced to press, and, owing to some good work by Lawson, Goldie scored a fine try about twelve minutes after the resumption, converting himself with a well-judged kick. Stimulated by this success the School kept up their pressure, but Dover, whenever they broke away, were extremely dangerous. From one of these attacks a Dover three-quarter punted over Champion's head and beating him for pace touched down. No blame can be attached to Champion who was in magnificent form throughout. 'rhe kick failed. Led by two points, Dover made the most strenuous attempts to take the lead, but the School, who were much better t.ogether during this half, kept them out by good tackling and plucky sitting. Indeed adopting the policy of attack being the best defence, they on more than one occasion almost augmented their lead. Dover were uufortunate to lose the services of a ! about 15 minutes from the end. The last five minutes saw Dover putting all their remaining strength into the effort to gain a try, but the School defence prevailed, and when the end came they still led by two points. 'fhe game was a thoroughly interesting one from start to finish, and the School thoroughly deserved their victory, narrow though it was. Cumberbatch and Dean were the best of the forwards, while Lawson and Champion were the most noticeable behind the scrum . The School team was as follows : -W. '1'. Champion; N. A. R. Potter, G. L. Stokes, R. A. '1'. Anderson, F . J. Simms; M. W . Goldie, G. K. Lawson; M. D . Cumberbatch (Capt.), W . E. Dean, E. F . Hyde, F. Straker, J. E. Edgar, A. I,indsey, H. E. Madge, J. N. L. Gough .

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765

KING'S SCHOOL v. R.F.A. BRIGADE. This match was pl'7yed on Tnesday, Nov. 24th, and resulted in a win for our opponents by 17 POltlts to 6. The game was not of a very open character but m?stly consIsted 111 serums; there was too much hanging on to the ball o~ both sIdes, and the whistle was going for the greater part of the time. The School kicked off and pressed hard for the first five minutes but gradually they were pressed back by the Artillery's heavy scrum, and fro~ a struggle on the School Ime th~ R.F.A. scored an unconverted try. Play again ruled even until our opponents stand-off half scored after a tricky run. This try was also unco!,verted . Shortly after the R.F.A. scored another unconverted try' and th,s se;med at last to ;;ake up the School, who swept down the field into the enemy s twenty-five. lhere Goldie kicked a good penalty goal and half-time arnved wlth the score 9- 3 -in our opponents' favour. . After the re-start play was quite even for some fifteen minutes when Gatehouse scored a try from a very ill-judged kick by one of the artillery. The School now seemed to have a chance ge~ting on level terms, but the task proved too great for them . Our opponents weIght in the scrum told, and towards the finish t~ey scored two tnes, one of which was converted; the game thus ended in a Wlll for the R.F.A. by 17 points to 6. The School scrum struggled. pluckily against a much heavier pack; but generally falling to obtaI') posseSSIOn of the ball their rushes were rather ragged and easIly dIsconcerted. rhe School backs, weakened by the loss of some of their number who were up f~r the Army Exam., seemed rather nonplussed by the Welsh language and tactlcs of the opposmg outsIdes, and did not play up to their best form. Dean played a good game for the forwards, while Goldie and Simms sho~ed a stron& defence. Gatehouse ran in a very determined fashion when he hked; and Sl1nms is beginning to develop a powerful hand-off. ' The School team was as follows :-W. T . Champion; R. O. A. Gatehonse, M. W. Gold!e, J. Chester, F . J. Simms; P . K. Agar, R. A. '1'. Anderson; W. E. Dean, E. F. Hyde, F. Straker, J. E. Edgar, A. Lindsey, H. E. Madge J. N. L. Gough, H. Wace. '

KING'S

SCHOOL

2ND

XV.

v. SUTI'ON

VALENCE

SCHOOL.

On Tbursday, November 19th, the School 2nd XV. paid their first visit to Sutton Valence and lost there by 14 pts. (1 goal and 3 tries) to 1Iit. The weather cond,tIOns could not have been worse as snow fell throughout the game and a hIgh wmd was blowlllg.

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The School started off well, the forwards doing good work. For the first ten minutes the School kept the ball more or less in their opponents' " 25," but gradually Sutton Valence obtained more of the play and drove back the School. Both sides had to rely entirely on their forwards as the three-quarters had no chance with a snow-covered ball. Twice before the interval Sutton Valence scored, both tries being unconverted. At the interval the School were six points bebind. On the re-st art the School again commenced to press bnt despite plncky efforts could make litt le headway. The Sutton Valence captain-the only back who rose superior to the conditions-constantly broke away, the School tackhng not being up to its usual standard. Midway through the second half Sutton Valence scored agai n, and this time the try was converted. Agam the School pressed, but in the closing stages their opponents got over once more With an unconverted try. Thus the School lost 0-14 pts. The School forwards played a good game on a ground suited to a forward game, but the three-quarters had little or no chance to distinguish themselves. School Team :-W. L . B. Palmer; R. O. A. Gatehouse, J . R. Chester, W. L. Gibson, C. R. N. Groom; P. K. Agar and J . R. Cooper; H . E: Madge, J. N. L. Gough, H. Wace, G. K. Prior, W . P. H. Gorringe, C. E. V. PhilliPS, H . Brown, M. Duncan. KING'S

SCHOOL

2ND

XV.

v. DOVER COLLEGE 2ND XV.

Played on Blore's Piece November 21st, resulting in a win for Dover by 17 points t o 3. Our opponents kicked off and even play ensued for about ten minutes until after a series of serums within their twenty-five Agar got over, but the' try was unconverted. Almost immediately Dover equalised with a try also unconverted. After a short interval, during which bot h sides seemed fairly even, our opponents scored two tries in quick succession, ol;1e of whIch w:;ts converted . The School forwards then pressed until half-time, but their inability to heel the ball prevented any add ition to the score . After half-time play was for the most part confined to our half, and the efforts of the School could not prevent Dover from obtaining two more unco.nverted tnes. Indeed we were lucky not to have had a larger score run up agamst us. All things considered, the School's play was quite credit~ble against a side stronger and faster in all respects. 'rhe forwards, perhaps, di d not combllle as much as they might have done, and too much individual work was done. Among

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767

the backs with oue or two exceptions the tackling and sitting was very weak; and though some good rUllS were made, the passing was not sufficiently accurate and well regulated to turn these to any real advantage.

In no way wishing to depreciate Dover's victory, we must bear in mind that from the team we s;n~ to J?over earlier in the term only eight were able to represent the 2nd X". 111 thiS match, whereas our opponents had only changed one man. The School 2nd XV. was as follows :-W. L. B. Palmer; R. O. A. Gatehouse, J . Chester, W. L. Gibson, C. R. N. Groom; P. K. Agar (Capt.), G. R . Cooper ; G. K. Pnor, H. Wace, W. P . H. Gorringe, C. E . V. Phillips, J. W. Brown, M. Duncan, R. E. C. Mead, J. R. Filmer.

VIRTUTE

FUNCTI

PATRUM

DUCES.

G. W. lvI. BURToN.-King's Scholar ; entered the School, J an., 1911 ; VI. Form, Sept. , 1913; Monitor, Sept., 1913; House Monitor, Sept., 191 4; Edit?r of the Cantltarian, 1914; ,1 st XI., 1912- 13-14 ; Vice Captam of Cricket, 1914; Sports' Committee, 1913-14. L. G. ROBERTSON.-Entered the School, Sept., 1910 ; VI. Form, Sept., 1913 ; Morutor, Jan., 1914. G .. H. CRossE.-Entered the School, J an., 1910; VI. Form, Sept., 1913; Mouitor, Sept., 1914; 1st XV., 1913-14; 1st Boat, 19 14; Sports' Colours, 19 14 ; Sports' Committee, 1914. H. D.

CUMBERBATcH.-~ntered

the School, Sept., 1911 ; VI. l~onll, Nov., 1914 ; Momtor, Nov., 1914; 1st XV., 1913- 14; Vice-Captain of Football, 1914; Sports' Committee, 1914.

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IMPERI AL ANTHEM.

God Save the British Empire, Dowered with Ocean's crown, From Northern Pole to Southern, From sunrise to sundown ; O'er Islands and Dominions Our Flag of Union flies ; Let the Sons of all the Britains In their Empire's cause arise.

For Peace~ and British Freedom, In guard of British arms, For British Law and Justice, For the British Home's dear charms; To defend, without defiance, This British heritage, Let one United Empire In loyal league engage.

With the Islands of the Homeland, With Canada's Domain, With Africa united, With Realms of the Southern main, With Eastern Nations trusting In British faith and might, Firm stand our British Empire, With God, on truth and right . H.

Deanery, Canterbury, Sept., 19l4~

WACE, D.D., Dean oj Canterbury:

Music by PERCY GODFREY, Esq., to be obtained from Messrs. Boosey & Co., Regent Street, London, W.

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SCHO OL NEWS. We congratulate the foHowing

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reCelV11lg their Colours after the Merchant Taylors' Match :- l st XV. : N. A. R. Potter, M. W. Goldie, W. E. Dean, G. K. Lawson, E. F . Hyde ; 2nd XV.: F . Straker, W . J . Potts, D. Osborne, A. Lindsey, L . H . Thomas, J . E. Edgar, G. L. Stokes, R. A. T. Anderson, P. K. Agar and H. E. Madge. Also after the match against the 7th Liverpool's :- lstXV. : F. J. Simms, J. E . Edgar, F. Straker, W. J. Potts, D. Osborne, A. Lindsey; 2nd XV.: R. O. A. Gatehouse, J . N . L. Gough, J. Chester, C. R. N . Groom, H. Wace, W. P. H. Gorringe, G. K. Prior, C. E. V. Phillips. ,,

ing. They gave us several representations of "Sea-chanties, " interspersed with a few descriptive remarks which have made us realise, amongst other things, the want of poetry and rhyme in our

'ational Anthem. At the close of the proceedings a few miscellaneous songs were sung ill ustrative of the extreme modesty of our inspired sailor and soldier bards, and thus a most entertaining evening was brought to a close.

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The School has been considerably depleted this term owing to the depart ure of several of its members t o

take up commissions. G. J . Eccles, J. A. R. Ferguson and W. R . W. McCarthy did not return after the holidays, and during the t erm itself

On Saturday, Nov. 7th, Mr. Godfrey very kindly brought down an orchestra to the School and gave a most delightful entertainment. The presence of Mr. Harvey at the piano added greatly to the success of the performance, and the rendering of the

of G. W. M. Bmton, G. H. Crosse, L. G. Robertson and H . D. Cumberbatch.

Dean's song (which we print elsewhere in this number) was received with great

Concert and the House Supper shall not take place ' t his t erm.

applause by the School. Mr. Zacharewitsch also gave an elaborate solo on the 'cello, and an enjoyable evening was brought to an appropriate close by the playing of the National Anthems of the Allies.

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On Tuesday,

Nov.

17th,

Mr.

Ferguson and Miss Spencer, whom we welcomed here two years ago, again

ent ertained the School to a lively even-

we have been deprived of the services

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It has been decided that the School

We apologise for the accidental omission in Ollr last number of the results of the tennis ties which were held last tenn. The Doubles were won by C. R. N. Groom and R. J. lvIowll, who beat M. W. Goldie and C. L. Boyle in the final; the Singles by C. R . N . Groom, who won from

H. D. Cllmberbatch.

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Architecture." It was illustrated by numerous and most excellent lantern slides, and dealt with the evolution of the Modern House from the old" Hall." The main thread which connects our modern residences with those old fortresses, the lecturer pointed out, is the desire for comfort, which has grad ually produced the less pretentious and more comfortable houses of our day. The On Tuesday, December 8th, Mr. J. A. Gotch, F.S.A., V.P.R.I.B.A., gave subject was a very interesting one and a most interesting lecture on "Domestic} Mr. Gotch did full justice to it .

The following promotions have been made in the O.T.C. :-(Nov. 9th) To be Sergeant : Cpl. West. 'ro be Corporals : L .-Cpls. Routh, Lawson, Anderson, Straker and Lindseyl. To be Lance-Corporals: 2 Ptes. Deanl, Hodgson, Galpin', .iPrior, Gough', Goldie, Thomas, Fanshawe.

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.LETTERS

FROM

By the courtesy of those concerned we are able to print the following letters from O.K.S. on active service in His Majesty'~ Forces :. . . ," We left England about a fortnight ago and last Saturday (Nov. 14th) went into the trenches, where we stayed for four days and then came into very comfortable billets in reserve, where we are at the present moment, for a few days. '1'he trenches are priceless and never before have I been so much of a worm! The weather was wet for the first two days, and as the soil is all clay, I have now quite a new conception of mud. It is now freezing hard, but conditions might be ten thousand times worse. We h ad quite a calm time in the trenches. Except for the artillery fire and the enemy's sniping, one would Âˇhardly imagine that

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we were at war. . . . . My platoon captured a German N.C.O., though I think he surrendered of his own free willmore than anything else. He cycled straight over to our lines in broad daylight and beld up his hands, and happened to come into my platoon's section of the trenches. So we can hardly boast of our capture . . . . . " R. CROWLEY . . . . . ." I am now attached to an Ammunition Park; olir work is to convey down lorries to fetch ammunition and then to deliver the ammunition to the guns. The work is very exhilarating and interesting. . . . . vVe have had very severe weather; last week we were experiencing StO (centigrade) of frost and the ground was white with snow, a ndÂˇ t his week we are

----THE CANTUARtAN. enjoying rain. The roads here are awful. They are pave ill the centre and all over the pave you have about a foot of mud which makes motoring very difficult. . . .. Of course it is great experience to be out here, everywhere soldiers, but not one is a patch on the English soldier. The latter, although weary and mud bedecked, nevertheless remains as smart and well disciplined as ever. The bursting of shells and the rifle fire out here is awful, as is the slaughter. There are holes here made by " Jack J ohnsons" deep and wide enough to bury two A.S.C. wagons and their horses in, and the effect of t he bursting of these shells is terrible. It is sad to go along the roads here and see the poor refugees among their shattered homes. Everywhere are dead horses, and in many fields are t he graves of friends and foes, with simply a small cross over each of them. .As soon as you get used to these things you take no notice of them, but still it is all very terrible. I see the" F.A." are still playing football in England; if they only realised how much we need every eligible man out here they would stop the game, at any rate for sound young men. . >I

J. A.

FLOWER.

. . . ." I am now on board the Theseus" and not on the "Highflyer" ; we were all dispersed into different ships just before the war started and none of us were left in the latter. . . .. I wish sincerely that we had been all aboard when she sank If

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the " Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse," it must have been great sport . . . . . Vole changed over to our various ships at Devonport and we left there on August 4th, on the night of which we heard by wireless that war was declared. Vife came up round the west coast of England to the North Sea and patrolled between the Shetlands and the coast of Norway. This we did till the third of September, when we left for the north. We then went round the North Cape to a small village called Alexandrovsk, in I,apland, up one of the fiords . It was very picturesque. . . . . the houses were all made of logs and painted all sorts of colours. . . . . We stayed there some time and then went on to Archangel. . . . . The town itself was quite civilised after the other village and had good shops. . . . . the Cathedral there is a very fine place with five large domes covered with gold . .. . . the inside is wonderful; every scrap of wall, with the exception of one panel is covered with paintings . . . drawn in the quaint old style of rigid figures with extraordinary faces. . . . . We stayed there for about a fortnight and then came back, calling at Alexandrovsk and J'romso on the way. We came down to the Shetlands and started patrolling again, during which time we were attacked by a submarine while in company with the Hawke, as I daresay you saw in the papers; she only fired one torpedo, so far as we know, which passed close under our stern and then dived and didn't come up again within our sight, so we were unable to hav.e a .sho1.at

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her unfortunately. ,"fie were not in sight of the Hawke at the time and had been calling her up by wireless just before, and. getting no answer, thought that her wireless had gone wfong, but when we were attacked, we guessed that she had most likely been torpedoed. Of course we were quite una hIe to do anything as for one thing we didn't know where she was (she had gone off after a tramp in the morning, which was most likely a decoy,) and for another thing we weren't allowed to go to her because of the risk to our ship; orders issued after the Aboukir incident. We at once informed them at headquarters

O. K. S.

HIS

and heard that night that the cntters had heen picked up. We have been patrolling ill different places ever since and last week got into a very bad gale, the worst which they have had here for t wenty-four years, according to the people up here, and we got a pretty rough time of it. . . . . I am hoping to get some leave before Christmas . . . . . We have only had a fortnight and a week-end since we joined the Service in September, 1913. I certainly didn't expect to go on active service so soon when I joined then . . . . . " C. E . R. ALFORD .

MAJESTY 'S

FO RCES .

The following additions and corrections, illcl':1dil1g promotions, have to be made to the lists puhlished in the last number of the Cantuarlan :ROYAL NAVY AND MARINES. 1892-96 C. G. BILLING Capt. ; R.M.L.I. ... 2nd Lieut.; R .M.A. 1906-11 L. L. FOS'fER 1882-87 C. J . H. MULLINS ... Major; R.M.L.I., H.M.S. " Lord Nelson." REGULARS AT THE FRONT. 1907-09 V. J. AUS'l'IN Lieut. ; 34th Brigade, R.F.A. 1902C. C. BAMBER Lieut.; 1st Bn., Royal 'Warwickshire Regt. Wounded. Major; 15th Lancers, Indian Expeditionary Force. 1881-85 J. S. CORLETT 2nd Lieut. ; Indian Expeditionary Force. 1908-12 C. H. C. GORE Lieut. ; Hampshire Regt. 1901-02 F. A. SILK Capt., Suffolk Regt. Killed. 1885-88 A. H. W. TEMPLE 1908-12 J. L . TREVI1'T... . .. 2nd Lieut.; 1st Bn., Cheshire Regt. H . G. PARIS has been promoted to Capt. ; M. K. WARDLE to Capt. ; and R. A. F. WHIS'l'LER to Lieut. M. D. J EPHSON (wounded) has been appol11ted AdJt., 10th Bn., Norfolk Regt. E. D. FANSHAWE has been wounded.

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TERRITORIAL COMMISSIONS. 2nd Lieut. ; 9th (Cyclists) Bn., Hampshire Regt. Major; 2nd West Riding Batt., R.F.A. 2nd Lieut. ; Unattached List, 'r.F.; Oxford Urli·vel:sit.y, O.T .C., acting Adjutant. A. M. GELS'l'HORPE 2nd Lieut. ; 8th Bn., Durham L.I. H. F. MAl'HESON Capt.; Unattached List, 'I'.F. Assistant Brigade Master, o:r.c. J. S. Y A'rES 2nd Lieut. ; Unattached List, 'I'oF. St. Bee's Co:Ue,:e,!J

1902-07 1906-09 1890-9 1 1905-09 1906- 13 1901-06 1885-87 1908-09

COMMISSIONS I" P. ABBO'!"I' ... C. BARRACLOUGH J. L. BLORE T. S. CAVE C. H . CLA Y'I'ON J. DEIGH'l'ON H. J. DOUGLAS W. L. GASCOIGNE

1887-89 1884-87 1906-12 1908-11 1869-76

1910-14 19031890-96 1908-09 1908- 12 1907- 12 1909- 10 1902-06 1907- 11 1903-06 1897-01 1905-11 1902-05 1900-05

C. G. BLORE R. L. BULLOCK .. . G. H. CLAYPOLE

o:r.c.

IN KITCHENER'S ARMY.' 2nd Lieut. 2nd Lieut. ; 9th Bn., Yorkshire Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; 8th Bn., Shropshire L.I. 2nd Lieut. ; 7th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regt. 2nd Lieut.; 5th Bn., D orset Regt. Lieut.; R .A.M.C. Lieut.; 13th Bn., Royal Fusiliers. 2nd Lieut.; R.E. late '1'pr., Royal East Kent maury). 2nd Lieut. ; 7th Bn ., Yorkshire Regt. L . W. GOLDSMI1'H J . R. HAYES ... 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., South Wales Borderers. W. F. HELMORE Capt. ; 4th Bn., South Staffordshire Regt. (late Lieut. Royal West Kent Regt .) L. R. HEYWOOD 2nd Lieut.; lOSth Field Coy., R .E. V. R. HEYWOOD 2nd Lieut.; 10Sth Field Coy., R.E. F. N. HOLT ' 2nd Lieut.; (Queen's Own) Royal West Kent Regt. 1'. M. HOPKINS 2nd Lieut. ; Highland L.I. Attached to A.S.C. ; Coy., Army Mech. '1'ransport, General Head Qrs. W . E. W. HOWARD Lieut. ; A.S.C. 2nd Lieut. ; 8th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire L.I. A. G. KEYSER '" W. R. N. LESLIE 21id Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., Gloucester Regt. J. A. McCULLOCH Lieut.; 13th Bn., Lancashire Regt. 2nd Lieut.; R .F .A. C. V. SNAT'!' 2nd Lieut. S. E. WALL Chaplain (4th Class). Attached to South R. B. WINSER ... derers. F . R . LA'I"l'ER has been promoted to Lieut. • For explanatiou of Title see

issue.

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N.C.O.'S AND MEN. S. BOWEN .. . Kent Cyclists. E. BRESSEY U.P.S. Corps. E . M. BROMLEY 2nd Reserve Cavalry Regt. L. COOPER-KING V/estminster Dragoons. DANN .. . . 2nd Australian Expeditionary Force. 2nd Australiau Expeditionary Force. DANN ... W. DANN U.P.S. Corps. H. G. EVANS Kent Cyclists. H . E. B. cre GRUCHY ... U.P.S. Corps. E. G. V. HUGHES U.P.S. Corps. 28th (County of London) Bn., The London Regt. L. H. JONES (Artist's Rifles), 1'.F. H. A. KEYSER ... 7th Bn., The London Regt., 'f.F. Bristol Bn., Gloucestershire Regt. r. T. KEMPE W. R. W. MCCAR1'HY Grenadier Guards P . W. M. ORME U.P.S. Corps. H. PETLEY 28th (County of London) Bn., The London Regt. Artistes Rifles), T.F. T . SCOTT '" Sergt. ; 4th Bn., Duke of Cornwall's L.T. Â· P. B. COTTRELL has been promoted to Coy. Sergt.-Major; and G. J. ECCLES to Sergt. G. N. J. P. '1'. F.

The following (not included under the heading" Regulars at the Front ") have now arrived tbe Front :-R. Crowley, N. D. Dalton, H. M. Deans, W. H. G. Dunbar, J. A. Flower, L. Hassell, L. M. Hopkins. In our last issue we published a list of " Regulars at the Front." We now add to this list given below, which includes the names of most of those O.K.S. who were 1ll the Regular I Armv (and in a few cases the Reserve) at the outbreak of war. Many of these, of whom we received nO specific information, must already be at the front. 1H198--04 D. K. ANDERSON Capt.; 2nd Bn., East Kent Regt. ('I'he Buffs). (Attached to 6th Bn.) Capt. ; Gloucestershire Regt. ; Staff Officer, Ceylon R. L. BEASLEY Volunteers. A. P. BLENKINSOP Lieut.-Col.; R.A.M.C. L. J. BLENKINSOP, D.S.O. Colonel; A.V.C. Major; King's Royal Rifle Corps.. Commandant; H. R. BLORE School of Musketry, Satara, Indla. Major; 72 Punjabis, Indian Army. A. BREDIN Capt. ; 6th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army. A . N. BREDIN Capt.; 12th Pioneers, Indian Army. - G. A. CLARKE

THE - CANTUARIAN; 1903-08 1906-10 1895- 00 1908-11 1889-94 1903- 10 1887- 93 1904-07 18961870- 73 1888-90 1901-04 1880-84 1879-87 1907.12 1902-07 1902-06 1889-94 1895- 98 1889-92 1879-82 1894-01 1898- 01 1876- 81 1888-91 1895- 96 1867-77 1866-73 1875-78 1905-08 1880- 82 1891-94 1870-73

E. P. COLLINGS A. H. CROWTHER R . M. L. DUTTON W. L . EASTWICKE-F!ELD W. H. EVANS ...

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2nd Lieut.; 2nd Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Lieut. ; 67th Punjabis, Indian Army. Lient. ; 28th Mountain Batt., R.A., Indian Army. 2nd Lient. ; 48th Coy., R.G.A. Capt.; R.E. Deputy-Assistant-Director-General of Military Works. D. O. FARDELL 2nd Lieut. ; 69th Coy., R.G.A. R. B. FLINT Capt.; 2nd Dn., Loyal North Lancashire Regt. E . A. FREEMAN 2nd I,ient.; 1st Bn., Shropshire L .r. J . C. T. GARKELL Capt. ; 69th Punjabis, Indian Army. H. W. E. GEORGES Lieut.-Col. ; Indian Army. J . GILLIBRAND '" Capt. ; Manchester Regt. G. W. GODWIN Lieut. ; A.V.C. H. E. GOGARTY Drev. Lieut.-Col. ; 2nd Bn., Worcestershire Regt. Chief Instructor, School of Musketry, Hythe. W. A. GORDON, C.M.G. Major; Worcestershire Regt. R. E. GORDON ... 2nd Lieut. ; 82nd Batt. R.F.A. Indian Expeditn. Force. H. H. E. GOSSET Lieut.; R.E. D . H. HAMMONDS 2nd Lieut.; R.E. R. J. W. HEALE Capt. ; Indian Army (Supplementary List). E. L. H . HENDERSON Capt. and Adj . ; 1st Bn., Royal Munster Fusiliers. '1'. C. HINCKS ... Capt.; Royal Berkshire Regt. . L. 1. B. HULKE Major; 2nd Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). R. J. J;'. HUMPHREY ... Lieut.; Northamptonshire Regt. West African Frontier Force, Nigeria Regt. A. R. A. IREMONGER .. . Lieut. ; R.E. A. H. C. KENNy-HERBERT Lieut.-Col. ; Northamptonshire Regt. C. A. KNAPP Capt.(retired pay); Royal Munster Fusiliers. R. I{AING Capt. ; Seaforth Highlanders. Adj., 5th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. B. H. LATTER Lieut-Col. (retired) ; 2nd Vol. Bn ., (Queen's Own) Royal West Kent Regt. Hon. Capt. in the Army. E. LA'l"fER, V.D. Colonel (retired) ; 2nd Vol. Bn., (Queen's Own) Royal West Kent Regt. W. C. C. LESLIE Lieut.-Col. ; Indian Army. (Supplementary List). A. N. 1. I,ILLY Lieut. ; 7th (Duke of Connaught's Own) Raj puts, Indian Army. H. A_ LIVINGSTONE, C.M.G. Lieut.-Col.; R .E. E. w. P. LOVE Major; 20th Hussars. Adjt., Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry. W. M. McDONALD Capt. (retired) ; 3rd Bn., Cameron Highlanders. Hon. â&#x20AC;¢ Capt. in the Army.

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891-93 895-04 898-02 1904- 11 1874-76

THE H. MACLEAR S. J. F . MAlDEN B. H. MATHESON F. M. MANGAN .. . A. D. MOLONY .. . C. H . MORRIS .. . V. S. MORLEY .. . A. H. E . MOSSE C. F . NA'l'ION ... R. F. NA'l'ION ... R . J. N. NORRIS '1'. W. O'HORA-HAMIL'rON

1895-01 . R. C. PARIS 1883- 86 C. L. PARMITER 1862-67 '1'. H. PECKHAM 1879-83 H . S. RAVENHlLI, L . C. SARGENT ... 1896-00 W. S . J. SCRUBY 1909-12 C. C. SMYTHE ... G. C. STRAHAN F. W. STRINGER H. C. STUAR'l' .. . V. C. TAYLOR .. . A. H. W. TEMPLE W. P. C. '1'ENISON J. L. '1'OMI.IN ... G. A. 'l'OWNEND 12

C. H . '1'REHANE A. J. '1'ROUSDELL A. P. H. TRUEMAN

1891-93 1895-01

H . J. H . TRUEMAN C. W. G. WALKER

1903-04

A. St.

1880-82

WARRAND

WILLIAMS

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Major; 2nd Bn., East Lancashire Regt. 2nd Lieut. ; East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). Lieut.; 54th Sikhs, Indian Army. Major; R .A.M.C. Capt. ; 7th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army. Lieut.; 1st Bn., South Staffordshire Regt. Lieut.; 2nd Bn., Dorset Regt. Capt.; Indian Army. (Supplementary List.)'. Lieut. ; R .E. Lieut. ; 30th Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army. 2nd Lieut. ; 7th Duke of Cornwall's Own Rajputs. Lieut.-Col.; R.A.M.C. In command of Military Hospital, Warley. Capt. ; R.A.M.C. Capt.; 13th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Major (retired) ; 3rd Hussars. Capt.; Army Pay Dept. 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., East Kent Regt. (The Buffs). Capt. ; 89th Punjahis, Indian Army. 2nd Lieut. ; Hampshire Regt. Lieut; 6th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army. Major; A.S.C. Capt.; Higbland L.I. Lieut; 93rd Burma Infantry, Indian Army. Capt. ; 2nd Bn., Suffolk Regt. Lient.; R.A. Lieut. ; R.E. Lieut. ; 6th Bn., Soutb Lancasbire Regt. (Prince of Wales' Volunteers). 2nd Lieut.; 25tb Cavalry Field Force, Indian Army. 2nd Lieut. ; 3rd Bn., Royal Irisb Fusiliers. Capt. ; East Kent Regt. (The Buffs) . I nstructor, R .M.C. Sand hurst. Capt. ; 43rd Eriupura Regt., Indian Army. Capt. ; 37th Dogras, Indian Army. Military Secretary to C. in C. of Northern Army. Lieut.; Black Watch. 2nd Bn., Nigeria Regt., West African Frontier Force. Seconded to Royal Flying Corps. Major; 1st Dragoon Guards. Commanding Dep6t.

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HARVEY On Tuesday, Nov. 10th, R. E . Esq., read an extremely interestmg paper to the Society entitled "Ghosts." His lecture bad been eagerly awatted by the School and in 110 way fell sbort of expectation. The lecturer commenced by making a great point of tbe fact that belief in ghosts was l~ot nec~ssarily superstition, and mentIOned 1n proof of this the names of SOIne famous members of the Psychical Research Society in whose case it would be absurd to allege superstition. He then cited a few cases where ghosts are mentioned in literature. Aeschylus, and Euripides of the Greek poets, and Pliny, Plautus, 'l'acitus and Lucian of the Latin poets, make mention of them, the most interesting example among the latter being Pliny's letter to Sura. Of the English Jloets Shakespeare mtroduces ghosts into many of his plays. Mr. Everitt went on to say t hat there were three types of ghost to be discussed, namely, Phantasms of the Living, Phantasms of the Dead a nd Poltergeists. He illustrated each kind with stories, most of which could be voucbed for by living people. The ex~l an~tlOn of ghostly appearances, he mamtamed, were all tentative, and for s~veral reasons ghosts were not objective. He referred his audience for furtber information to Professor Hudson's excellent book on Psychical Research in which Duality of Mind Ev~ritt.

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SOCIETY. and Subjective Telepathy are extens1vely commented upon. . At the conclusion of this extremely mstructIve lecture several questions were put forward by the Headmaster the President, and others, one of whicl; was: " Are there ghosts of Animals? " Taking Professor Hudson as his authority, Mr. Everitt decided that there a~e not. 'Ve are glad to noti ce that th,s excellent practice of asking questlOns at the conclusion of lectures is being revived, and we hope it will not be allowed to sink into disuse again. On Monday, Nov. 23rd, L . E. Reay, Esq., read a very interesting paper entrtled " Stalactites" to a large and appreciative gathering of members. The lecturer commenced by saying that he ll1tended to divide his paper ltlto three parts; to discuss ill the first place the nature and formation of Stalactites, ,in the second to perform some chemIcal experiments and in the third place to show by 'means of some slides the various properties of Stalactites. First of all, then, Mr. Reay discussed the nature and formation of stalactites. Some were formed he explained, by a process of dripping somewhat after the manner of an icicle which after thousands of years beca ll1~ a stalactite of appreciable size. But tbere were others which were formed

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by a deposition of solid matter, and it was to these that he subsequently devoted the majority of his remarks. Next he carefully explained the n ~ture of these deposits and the manner in which they gradually welded together into a mass and thus formed a stalactite. The next proceeding was to illustrate the foregoing remarks by means of chemical experiments. After drawing the attention of his audience to the fact that a stalactite is always a regular structure which grows in the same way as a crystal, he went on to the last part of his lecture and showed some extremely iuteresting slides of some famous stalagmiticcaves in the country . Many of the slides were coloured and included such wonderful places as the Cheddar 'Gorge, Adelsburg and Blue John Mire . On Saturday, Nov. 28th, a meeting of the Society was held at which W. H. Templeman, Esq., read a paper on .. Naval Warfare." He began by laying stress on the fundamental conception of naval warfare-the "command' of the sea" -and the especial importance of sea power in any war. between an insular state and a contlllental one. The primary object of all naval warfare, he stated, is to control the lines of communication which traverse the parts affected, that is to secure command of the sea. This may be done

by means of a blockade, but in modern war conditions this will be a watching blockade rather than a sealing up blockade, and herein lies the enormous advantage of superior force. Sir Geoffrey Hornby once said: "I consider t hat I have command of the sea when I a m able to t ell my Government that they can move an expedition to any point without fear of interruption from an enemy's fleet." This makes it necessary to prevent the enemy from having a fleet in being," that is, a fleet at large strong enough to deny the complete command of the sea t o its adversary. The lecturer then proceeded to discuss cases in which a combination of naval and military power was indispensable, and then enlarged somewhat on the difficulties of invasion by sea, which are greatly caused by the fact that coulltries separat ed by sea have no common frontier. 'l'he differentiation of naval force was the next subject touched on, and some interesting remarks were made as to the character of present ships of war, and also the nature of the battleship of the future. The lecturer closed by discussing the distribution and supply of Naval Force throughout the world, a nd by pointing out that command of the sea does not exist in time of peace, and never can exist in time of war until it has been fought for and secured. If

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\Ve gather from an unofficial source that E. D. Fanshawe is at the present moment in a hospital in Lobdon. He is suffering from blood-poisoning following a wound caused by a shell which blew off a part of his boot. We trust that his injury is not a serious one.

R. A. F. Whistler who was wounded on Sept. 16th is now back at the front commanding a double Company. He writes t hat he has met J. L . 1'revitt who is in the Cheshire Regt . and apparantly in the best of health.

We were glad to welcome H . C. Powell here a week or so ago. He is at present a Sergeant in the U. P.S. Corps, and was at the time undergoing a course of musketry training at Hythe in order to instruct his Battalion in the use of the rifle.

C. M. Ricketts went on Nov. 12th to St. Michael's, Colombo, to take up his duties as a Missionary for three years or more. We wish him all success at his new duties.

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We do not publish ill this number an Oxford or Cambridge letter, owing to the few representatives of the School who are up at present. At Oxford we have o11ly two, R. K. Pagett and G. H. Claypole; the latter is Adjutant to the o.u.o:r.c. At Cambridge there are E . J . Hodgson, R. J. Mowll, H . G. Kain, and F. C. Gentry, whilst C. K. Mowll is at Addenbrook's Hospital and attached to Caius College, and C. B. J erram is stndying foreign langnages at Pembroke.

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We hear that B. G. Garibaldi is serving with the French Army.

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We hear the following story of T. Scott, who is now a Sergt. in the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. At the outbreak of war he was running a mine in Cornwall, and immediately on hearing the news he closed down the mine and together with all his workmen marched off to the nearest recruiting station and enlisted.

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OXFORD AND BERMONDSEY MISSION. 175 Long Lane, S.E. Dear Mr. Editor, We hear with much regret but not a little reflected pride, that the six monitors whom we had hoped to welcome this term, have got COl11mlSSlOllS. This letter is an inefficient substitute for ' what they might have told you of us. Bermondsey has sent many of her sons to serve. From the Parish itself some 4000 have gone, not least among them our Rector, :Mr. Gillingham, who has been somewhere near the firing line most of the time. Of t hose directly connected with the O.B .M. nearly two hundred have gone, and of the clubs the Canterbury has sent t he largest proportion; indeed their enthusiasm to join was so great that a considerable uncertainty as to the date of their birth assailed many who, up to that time, had had no doubts on the subject. The result of t heir calculations provided a body o~ SOme thirty-seven stalwart yo uths, and the club is for the moment small in numbers though keen in spirit. There are some twenty left , looked after with zeal and success by Tom Baston, the Senior Officer remaining. The absence of so many of its members has resulted in the loss of the illterclub shield, though a game fight was made for it in great difficulties. Most of those who have joined have had the luck to keep very much together. They are at St. Alban's, where, shepherded by Pte. Alexander Paterson,

traditions and ideals are strengthened rather than forgotten. We have had visits from Charlie Thompson, Alec Attace and Tom Gibbons, all looking the better for their training. Perpetual stew for dinner seems to bore them rather, but their healthy looks and increased weight leads one to the conclusion that "toujours perdrix," though dull, is sustaining. It is difficult to say how the war will affect the district eventually. At present the number of men away relieves unemployment to some extent. The conditions of trade are good and the fa milies of those who have gone are quite sufficiently provided for. The pinch will come later. When t he war is over unemployment will again become a pressing problem. It is inevitable that t hings should be set back. 'l'he hopes we had of more comfort, of better homes r of increased wages, of progress all along the line will, perhaps, be disappointed for a long time. But there is still left t he rather stimulating thought that another generation will realize what the present one has dreamed . This letter is growing into a pamphlet, and I will end it by telling you that many times lately I have realized that what touches the School interests the Club ; the bond reallv is not a paper one, and through me they send you their greetings. My apologies for the length of this letter. Yours,

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protest a&ainst the iniquito us state of the Mint Yard illumination. In Surely with all these ru mours of ord111ary times the lamp by the arches Zeppelin invasions and air raids it is was barel:y s,:ffi.cient to prevent one adVIsable to be more or less prepared from runlllug 1l1to the Mint Yard tree against all outbreak of fire in the School on moonless uights; but now that Yet when did we last practice Fir~ the top of it has been blacked over Dnll . . . . ? True, the other day we besides treading everyone of th~ were greeted with the spectacle of hoses puddl~s witll_which the place abounds, hung out of Ol1e of the top windows one has some ado to find one's way which had doubtless been t ested by across it at all. the zealous Canterbury Fire Brigade. Are the vigours of war such that Yet could a member say, of the Lower our one guide t o safet y must be practiH ouse, . manage to climb down the cally extinguished ? Would the rope . WIthout rubbing all the skin flickering of that lamp have such a off hIS hands and knees with any faSC1l1atlOn for hostile airmen that they appreCiable speed ? The proceeding would be constrained to drop bombs IS a dlffic~llt one even in the daytime, on th~ Mint Yard, or is it feared that but at ~Ight . .. " Hoping to see Its bhndlng glare might discover the some notice taken of this appea l. Bell Harry to wandering Zeppelins? I remain, Really, sirs, when the lights of Yours sincerely, SCAREMONGER. the . town are burning on happily outsIde, I cannot see the point of extinguishing our little glow-worm. To tlze Editors of " THE CANTUARIAN." Yours truly, DEAR SIRS, Will yotl allow me a modicum of A LESSER LIGHT. your invaluable space in which to DEAR SIRS,

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DEAR SIRS,

Next term, in the ordinary course of events, the Corps would be competing among themselves for the Section Cup. But now that we are organized in Platoons, why not make it a Platoon Cup? , The sections are small and very rarely consist of absolutely the same lot of people, so that they would feel no enthusiasm about it: whereas there is quite a lot of esprit de corps in the platoons already, which would be increased by competition. Yours truly, T1PPERARY. [A very souud idea. -EoD. CA-NT.]

The Goal-posts on Blore's Piece. Roughly they are inclined to the vertical at all angle of 30 degrees, to say nothing of a very perceptible lean backwards. It is to be hoped that this will have been remedied by the time that this letter appears in print: but auother year, could it not be ensllred, by planti\lg them sufficiently deep, and filling the holes IIp more" firmly, that this does not'bappen again. As they are now, apart from tbe handicap to the place-kicking, they are not a very pleasing sight to the eye. Yours truly, G. O. ALPOST.

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