Dec 1885 by StPetersYork

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PETERITE. DECEMBER, 1885 .

No . 56.

THEATRICALS. T this time it may not be inopportune to lay before the readers of the Peterite a short discussion on the good or bad which Theatricals effect in a school . It might be supposed that no question could ever be raised as to the benefits Theatricals confer, but many objections have been made to Theatrical representations, even in a school, and even when plays such as Shakespeare's have been acted . Some have said the "stage " has a harmful tendency—school Theatricals encourage the taste for acting and the " stage," therefore, they too are harmful and we cannot countenance them . This launches us at once upon the much vexed question of the influence of the public theatres, whether it is for good or for evil . The ideal object of the " stage " is to amuse and at the same time instruct . No doubt the plays acted in many Theatres are coarse, and some even blasphemous, but ought we, because a part is baneful, to condemn the whole ; some, nay many, books of fiction are just as coarse and blasphemous, and yet nobody would ;say that no books of fiction ought to be read because some are bad . It is the associations of the theatre, not the theatre itself, that have brought it in some cases into disrepute . Another objection that has been offered is, that the effect on the actors (especially when at a school) is far from being for good ; that to bring boys prominently before large audiences is calculated to increase their idea of their own importance—in a word to make them conceited . This is much open to question, but could not the same be said of the recitations, glees, speeches, etc ., with which at so many schools the friends and parents are annually tortured? The last objection which we shall deal with is, that when there are so many other forms of entertainment which none disapprove of, why adopt one which, though it may please the majority, is displeasing to many ? To this it may be replied that if we

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proceed on this plan of trying to please everybody, there is nothing in the world that some people will not object to, and it would be foolish to yield to the scruples of a few. The representation of the " Eumenides" at Cambridge was censured by the Record ; can it be said that because this representation met with the disapproval of some it ought never to have taken place ? But against these objections, even supposing them all to be unanswerable as far as they go, there are many counterbalancing advantages that must be taken into account . School is not the same as home, where it is much easier to find employment in the long winter evenings . When a number of boys arc thrown together after dark, with little or nothing to occupy them, they will naturally ; as often as not, amuse themselves by very unprofitable means. The numbers engaged by a theatrical representation as actors, scene shifters, call boys, etc ., render it the very remedy required for this idleness by furnishing interesting employment . Further the lessons of confidence and elocution learned may often prove of the greatest service in after life . It must be far better for boys to learn at school to speak so as to be heard, than afterwards when they are called upon for some reason to speak for the first time before a large audience. Then, apart from all selfish ends, it can hardly be supposed that actors will, night after night, attend long rehearsals for the mere sake of appearing three times at the most before an audience and gaining credit for themselves . The Theatricals are a school institution, and are supported as such . If the performance is a successful one, honour accrues to the school ; patriotism then, if we may say so, is also engendered and encouraged. Again, if Theatricals in a school bring out a taste for acting and the " stage, " they also bring out a taste for poetry ; many who otherwise would scarcely, if ever, read or know anything of Shakespeare ' s plays, are thus led to study them, and to find a pleasure they would not otherwise have gained . That the school Theatricals are as a rule success- r ful is shewn by the large and enthusiastic audiences which crowd to see them . Year by year it is found impossible to issue tickets enough to satisfy the demand . The Dean of York, speaking of the performance of 1884, declared it to be one of the best amateur performances he had ever seen . Now such a degree of excellence has been attained, let us hope that it will be kept up, and that the performance of 1885 may be as successful as its predecessors . That the annual play is of the

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greatest service to the school few will doubt, and many will, I think, echo the wish that the year when the Theatricals shall be no more, is, if it come at all, to use Mr . Gladstone ' s phrase, "looming in the distant vista of the future ." SHYLOCK.

SCHOOL LETTER. INCE last we undertook to write a school letter much has happened and the term is already growing old . After many consultations and meetings the "Goodnatured Man " (Goldsmith) was chosen as the play to be represented at this year's Theatricals, and for the past six weeks rehearsals have been going steadily forward under thc able guidance of the Rev . H . M . Stephenson and Mr . Yeld . Captain Lindberg has .kindly undertaken to paint the new scenery for the school, and we take this opportunity of thanking him for the time and trouble he is giving. In spite of the rather gloomy forebodings which were set forth in our last number with regard to the football team, they have achieved a very fair amount of success . This, considering the fact that so few of the members of the old team remained, is very creditable, and must he put down in a great measure to the energy which fellows have shown in attendance at the "pick up ." Though we were defeated by Durham .Grammar School, the defeat was not a disgrace . Our opponents retained the services of nine of the team which last year drew with us, and yet, playing a really good game, only achieved their victory by a .goal and a try and several minor points . But we are not writing accounts of matches and had better not enter into further particulars. We must, however, mention with regret the accident Crawshaw met with in this match, which may in some degree interfere with his acting. The nights for the Theatricals have been fixed as Saturday, the 19th, and Monday, 21st of December . The next important event looming in the future (it may be past by the time this appears in print) is the match with the " Old Boys ." Rumour says they are going to bring a tremendously strong team ; however, rumour always makes the most of things, and we hope for the best . Fortunes may even yet smile upon us . We have a new contribution to the Peten''te this time in the shape of an Edinburgh Letter . There are several old Peterites now in

OXFORD LETTER.

residence there, and we hope news from them may be agreeable to our readers .

OXFORD LETTER. XFORD has had plenty of excitement during the past term . Of course Football has engrossed most attention . The team is not nearly as good as it was last year, and the places of Tristram, Wade, Rotherham, and Asher have been hard to fill up satisfactorily . Lindsay is captain, and is always good . Wordsworth is a very useful threequarters, and will no doubt improve . Surtees and Mangin at half were very good, but unfortunately the latter had his shoulder injured late in the season, and was unable to play against Cambridge . His loss, together with Blair's, who put his knee out in the first match, ruined our chances of success against the sister University, and, under the circumstances, a defeat by two tries to nil was by no means to be wondered at . Blyth,. Boswell, and Cleveland are, perhaps, the pick of the forwards .. Christopherson, Rashleigh, Wheeler, and hey were all tried at back, but none gave satisfaction . Sutherland would have been a worthy successor of Tristram, but was only able to play in one match . In. College matches Wilson has greatly distinguished himself, and has been most unfortunate in not having been able to play in the Picked. Fifteens ; but he is sure to get the chance next term, and I for one expect to see him represent his University before the end of the season.. The Coxwainless Fours and Trial Eights are things of the past and almost forgotten . The former ended in a victory for Magdalen, who were stroked by Girdlestone and steered by Unwin, over New with Fothergill at stroke . The brothers Maclean did their best to gain New the victory, but Girdlestone' s stroking and Unwin's steering put this out of their reach . The winning Trial Eight was stroked by

Robertson, of Wadham . Neither boat was especially good, but the swollen state of the river prevented coaching from the bank for a long, time . College races have occupied a good deal of the term . We saw Grindrod stroking a Lincoln Four, and Rhodes and Wilson were in their winning College Four . Most of the colleges had torpids out after the fours were over. The election caused a good deal of excitement . Conservatives were returned for the University of City of Oxford, but the county divisions .

CAMBRIDGE LETTER .

returned Liberals . A supporter of Viscount Valentia, the Conservative candidate for one of the divisions, was killed in an attack on the Viscount's carriage . On the 5th of November the High was the scene of great disorder, though numbers of extra policemen had been engaged to keep order . The Proctors were very busy. The Freshmen's sports were more successful than they have been of late years, and brought out some very good talent . Le Maitre, of St. John's, an old Merchant Taylor's man, won the quarter in 52 secs . ; the hundred yards in a little over ro, and the long jump with a jump of over 2E feet . Burd, of Keble, won the high jump with 5ft . 6?in ., and Cross (New) the mile in 4 min . 42 secs. During last week or so we were visited by King Frost, and as the whole of Port Meadow was flooded, there was splendid skating . Among the Peterites now at Oxford we notice W . G . Wilson and H . W . Rhodes (Worcester), A . Wade (All Souls), and Grindrod .(Keble) . W . C . O.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. IRST must I sing of thee, 0 Cam, and the heroes who have lately

F stirred thy mud to its lowest depths . I refer to the races for the Colquhouns, won by Cowper-Smith, of First Trinity, after a grand struggle with Symonds, who in turn defeated the great ex-president Churchill. Symond ' s victory over Churchill was a surprise to many, but he deserved to win after his plucky and determined sculling. The trials this year seem to be very good . In Bicknell's crew the veteran Fairbairn is rowing 7, while his brother occupies No . 5 thwart. Bristowe ' s crew, however, are favourites, and this stroke 's long, steady swing will no doubt land his crew first at the winning post. The great 'Varsity undertaking this turn is the performance of the "Eumenides ." Miss Case, of Girton, takes the part of the ` Divine Athena,' and a very lovely goddess she is . Pollock, of King's, makes a very handsome Apollo ; while the Furies' costumes and the scenery are capital . Dr. Stanford's music is much admired and suits the subject admirably . Marshall of Kings (an O .P. I believe) helps with his fine voice to swell the cries of the Furies eager for blood and thunder .

EDINBURGH LETTER.

The Burgh Election was a huge spree . We hear that an O .1' ., well known in football circles, formed one of a gallant band who trudged down to Barnwell to knock Toryism into (or rather on to) the heads of the dwellers in that peaceful spot . We were glad, however, to see him return alive from the fray, leading an enthusiastic rabble round the market-place . On high he reared a banner of pink and white . Thrice was it borne to the earth and thrice was it again hoisted in triumph, but the Radicals, by a more determined rush, tore it to shreds, and the bare pole alone fluttered in the breeze . Later on a mud-bespattered undergraduate, capless and gownless, was seen creeping homewards to lay to rest his wearied limbs . Fitzgerald, the successful candidate, is an old Cambridge oar, and well deserved his victory, as his straightforwardness in answering questions was a pleasing contrast to the shuffling tactics adopted by his Radical opponent. The Inter-'Varsity match, on the 16th, will be very even, according to `the talent .' The Cambridge backs play a splendid, united game, and the forwards, when they like, are a grand lot . Witness their play against the crack clubs, Blackheath and Richmond . Clarke plays in his College Team, and Spencer, at Christ' s is an excellent half-back. Since writing the above, news has come to hand that Johnson, Little, and Fausset were each successful in their respective trial eights. We wish them joy of their `pots,' and may they drink St . Peter's health in copious draughts of the `mild October brew .' CA I,LEH.

EDINBURGH LETTER. HE time the Editors have given me, in which to write a letter for the " Peterite " is so very limited that there is not much time to hunt up news . Football is the all-absorbing topic up here . The " 'Varsity" team this year is exceptionally strong, both forward and behind . Out of seven matches played three have been drawn and four won, the game against Bradford being one of those drawn . We are, I believe, to try conclusions with Oxford on December 18th ; our prospect on the whole looks bright . A c0 Plebiscite" has lately been taken in all the Faculties of the ' Varsity, in order to ascertain the number of those in favour of wearing caps and gowns . I for one am glad to see there was a large majority in their favour . In all probability'

BIRTH—CORRESPONDENCE .

the Medical Faculty will be distinguished by red tassels worn in the caps. Madame Marie Roze, during her stay in Edinburgh, was so kind as to come and sing before a large assembly of undergraduates. The reception accorded her was of the most enthusiastic kind . On her departure from Edinburgh she was accompanied by over two thousand ` 'Varsity " men who went to the station and saw her off . A torchlight procession was given by the undergraduates early last month, in honour of our new Principal, Sir William Muir . Amongst the old Peterites up here I have noticed L . A . Ryott, J . Thorney, W . T. Murray, A . Lister, and R . D . C . Rose. EIMAC.

BIRTH. On October zznd, at Bishop's College Lodge, Toronto, Lennoxville, Canada, the wife of Rev . Thos . Adams, of a son.

CORRESPONDENCE. To

THE EDITORS OF THE PETERITE.

DEAR SIRS, — Will you permit me to make a few remarks on the Cambridge Letter published in your last issue, more especially that part of it which has reference to the O .P . contingent up here . If it were not that a list of that body is given your readers might be inclined to think that the only college in Cambridge, which can claim any old members of St . Peter' s, is Corpus . Certainly they are told that Stevenson is captain of Christ's F .C ., but they are not told the more interesting fact that he still continues one of the leading 'Varsity forwards . It might be imagined that Corpus alone has of the S .P.S. football men, whereas Johnson and Spencer play regularly for Christ 's, Lord occasionally for Clare, and Daniel for Trinity Rest (the last named under Association rules) . Your correspondent's silence on this point might lead readers to suppose that men up here forget the lessons taught on York football fields . Before leaving the football references in the letter I should like to point out that Thomas of Corpus is not the only distinguished Rugby player among the freshmen . Granted he

C 9ORRESPONDENCE. 2 is a Welsh International, but he has not yet appeared for the 'Varsity, while Duncan, of Clare, has played in every match, and Leake, of Selwyn, in all but one ; both played for the two Universities v . London, and are as certain, as can be, to obtain their Blues. With regard to rowing, your readers are favoured with a paragraph cribbed word for word from the " Cambridge Review" (as are also the two paragraphs which precede it, more or less), but hear nothing of Peterite oarsmen . May I then venture to state that Lane is rowing two in one of the Jesus trials, and Little seven in one of the Halls boats, while Robinson, Fausset, and Clarke (and I wonder this fact was omitted) have figured in the Corpus crews . Peters too occasionally coaches the men of that College . Hoping you will be able to insert C . T. this .—I remain, yours very truly, [It is only due to the writer of the letter which is criticised by our correspondent to say that it was not published for some time after received by us, which may account for some of the faults he finds. —ED .]

To THE EDITORS

THE PETERITE.

DEAR SIRS,—How is it that the day boys take so little interest in our football matches? The attendance of the boarders is wretched enough, and much smaller than at any other public school, but still it is better than that of the day boys . At Leeds and Durham the boys turn out in force to cheer their XV ., but at St. Peter' s what is most conspicuous by its absence is enthusiasm . There are more than eighty day boys who do not live at a very great distance from the football field, and yet, as a rule, no more than half a dozen turn up at a match, and these generally amuse themselves with a ball at the bottom end of the field, perfectly oblivious of the fact that a match is going on in which their own school is taking a part . It cannot be that they are ashamed of their XV ., since, during the term that has just come to an end, its achievements have been most gratifying . Instead of having, as it was at first thought we should have, a remarkably weak team, we have a very good one, which has won the majority of its matches, beating such teams as the Yorkshire College, Leeds Grammar School, and many others . But while I am mentioning the attendance at the football matches, it must be remembered that the same lack of esprit

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is to be noticed during the boating and cricket seasons . Day wake up ! and do not let it be said that, though numerically the strongest, you are really the weakest portion of the school. I am, yours truly, A SORROWFUL DAY BOY. carps

'boys,

To TIIE EDITORS OF THE PETERITE. nothing going to be done to improve the turf in the cricket field ? Now is the time to set about renewing it . It must be evident to all who played on the ground last season that something must be done, and done now . The cost of renewing some of the centre would not be very heavy, and by a little exertion on the part of the Cricket Committee the difficulty might be surmounted . Those who had anything to do with making the pitches last summer soon dis, covered how difficult it was to find a decent bit of turf, and in the coming season it will assuredly be much worse. I remain, yours truly, O . P. DEAR SIRS,—Is

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v. OLD BOYS .

SEPT . 26, 1885.

the first match of the season, and resulted in a victory THISforwas the School by r goal and tries to i goal and i try, to the 2

great satisfaction of Peterites generally . The School kicked off, and for some time play was confined to the centre . However—thanks to Lord's kicking —the ball was transferred to the School 25," and Lord, by a neat dribble, gained a try and landed a beautiful goal. After the ball had been restarted, Gabb gained a try, but the attempt at goal was a failure . F. Ware then secured a second try for the Past, but no goal resulted . J. E . Gofton, however, soon equalised matters by gaining a try right behind, and Crosthwaite kicked a goal . After half-time play was even, until 2 minutes before time Crawshaw made a good run, and then transferred the ball to Huffam, who gained a third try for the School by a good run from half-way . The teams were : SCHOOL. W . K, Procter (back), R . Crawshaw, L. Huffam, J . A . Dunkerley (threequarters), A . Rose, C . Haynes (half-backs), J. G . Nilson, R . Crosthwaite, W . S . Gofton, J . E . Gofton, F . Bulman, W . Gabb, C . Faber . H . McClellan, H, Rouse (forwards),

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OLD BOYS. G . H . Wade (back), P . E . Lord, H. W . Rhodes, A . II. Daniel (threequarters), W . G . Wilson, E . A. Lane (half-backs), 11 . B . Clayforth, E . W. Clayforth, G . E . Crawshaw, L . T . Crawshaw, C . R . Lane, C . B . Clarke, F . Ware, A . Wade, (torwards) .

v . Mr . J . ROB'S TEAM . OcT.

After the kick off, play was for some time carried on in neutral ground, but eventually the School was compelled to touch-down. After the drop out the School forwards, working well together, made a good rush, and J . G. Wilson secured a try, but the kick was unsuccessful . The School still continued to press their opponents, and after some hard play, a series of fine passes between Gofton, Faber, and Haynes, enabled the latter to gain a try ; no goal however resulted. After the drop out, J . E . Gofton outpaced his opponents, and grounded the ball right behind . Crosthwaite kicked a goal . After half-time W. G . Wilson, by a fine run through the thick of his opponents, gained a try behind the posts, from which Rob kicked a goal . Directly after, the same player picked up in the middle of the field, and after a good run passed to Rhodes, who got in, but the ball was called back for previous informality. No further point was gained, the School thus winning by r goal and 2 tries to r goal . The School team was the same practically as in the first match, the only change being Whaley for Rouse . W. Robb's team consisted of F . Ware (back), H . W . Rhodes, H . W . Dixon, E . Antrohus (three-quarters),' W . Robb (half-backs), H . C . B. Clayforth, E. W . Clayforth,

W. G . Wilson,

C . B . Clarke, A . Wade, H . Sedgwick, W . Keswick, L . Twyford, and two others; (forwards) .

v . BEVERLEY .

OCT . 3.

This match was played at Beverley . The School won the toss, and played with a fairish breeze at their backs . The Beverley forwards niade some good dribbles, but lost in the pack what they gained in the open . Notwithstanding, the forwards played a very fine game, the play was chiefly confined to the School quarters . Brough and Whittaker made some good sprints, but no point was obtained up to half-time . Immediately after a fresh start had been made, Procter,

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who had before played exceedingly well, waited too long before kicking, and his kick being charged down, Brough obtained a try, but the kick, though an easy one, was a failure . The School then played up, and Huffam all but dropped a goal . Just before time Calvert made a good run, and got a try far out, from which Brough kicked a beautiful goal. Beverley winning by I goal and I try to nil.

v. Si'. JOAN'S COLLEGE .

OCT . 6.

This match was played in pouring rain, which seemed to take all the heart out of the School, who were completely out of it in the mud. After the previous good form their feeble exhibition was most disappointing and at the same time ridiculous . St . John's obtained no less than a goals and 8 tries, Barry, Horbury, and Dixon doing most execution .

v . H . W . RHODES'S X.V. OcT. 8. The School won the toss, and elected to play against the wind. 'Rhodes kicked off for the visitors, and Wilson following hard up dribbled the ball down the field, a minor point being the result, Procter kicking it dead . Huffam dropped out, and after a few scrimmages Stevenson picked up the ball, and making a good run along the touchline, obtained a try right behind the posts . No goal, however, resulted. The hall was re-started, but a few minutes later W . G . Wilson made a fine run and obtained a try . The kick was again a failure . After half-time the School pressed their opponents considerably, and J . G. Wilson oblained a try for the School ; another try was soon after obtained by J . E . Gofton right behind, but the kick was charged down. Stevenson and W. G . Wilson made some fine runs, but were well stopped by Dunkerley, whose tackling throughout was very fine. Shortly before time Holmes by a good run obtained a try in a favourable position, and Robb kicked a goal . The visitors thus won by I goal and 3 tries to 3 tries . Rhodes ' s team : Barry (hack), L. E . Stevenson, II . W . Rhodes, J . Rob (three-quarters), W . G . Wilson, Holmes (half-backs), Rev . C . W. Gilbert, S . Atkinson,. B. W. Clayforth, II . It. Clayforth, Scdgwick, Gray, G. H . Wade, and A. Wade .

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v. R . D . C. ROSE'S XV .

OCT. 20.

Gay kicked off for the visitors, and Crawshaw returned neatly into touch . The ball was then rushed down to the School 25, when it was passed to Gay, who made a very good attempt at goal, from which a touch-down resulted . The ball was dropped out by Gofton, and Gay picking up made a fine run within a few yards of the line, when Procter tackled him well. After a lot of scrimmages, in which the School forwards showed to great advantage, the ball was transferred to the other 25 . A pass to J . E . Gofton enabled him to cross the line after a good run . The place, which was taken by W. S . Gofton, was a very difficult one, but he landed a splendid goal . Soon after this Rose by a splendid dodging run from half-way obtained a try right behind. Burkill kicked a nice goal . After the ball had been re-started it was kept well in the visitors' 25, Rouse and Crosthwaite, who played an excellent game throughout, being very prominent . Half-time was shortly `after called . After the kick off the School were pressed considerably, mainly owing to the exertions of Gay, Rose, and Burkill . However, by a capital rush of the School forwards, the ball was carried down the field, and Wilson nearly obtained a try, but was collared on the line . Rose made a good run, but was well tackled by Dunkerley, and the visitors' lines were again threatened, a series of scrimmages taking place close to the line. About eight minutes from time Crosthwaite rushed the ball over and gained a try. The kick was taken by W . S .Gofton, but was charged down . No sooner had the ball been re-started when Crawshaw crossed the line, but was pushed into touch-in-goal . Time was soon afterwards called, leaving the School victorious by r goal and i try to r goal. Rose's team consisted of Evesham (back), J . K . Gay, R . D. C . Rose, F . Ware (three-quarters R. Wood, S . P . Burkill (half-backs), Rev . C . W . Gilbert, P. A . Gamble, G . H . Wade, \Vatkinson, Carr, F . H . Greenhow, W. Ford, W. Murray, and Trafford (forwards).

v . ST . JOHN'S COLLEGE .

OCT. 31.

This, the return match, was played on the School ground and resulted in a win for our opponents . The result was perhaps in some degree due to the disheartening effect of our former crushing defeat at their hands . The goal, which they secured, was gained during the

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first five minutes play, while during the rest of the game they were unable to score, though the school was repeatedly compelled to touch down . When time was called the College were left victorious by r goal and 6 minor points to nil. Dixon, who gained their try, was the best of the College backs, Hoperaft and Coward of the forwards. For the School, Crawshaw (behind) and Wilson (forward) played a very good game . St. John's team : Barry (back), Dixon, Horbury, (Capt .) and Iredale (three-quarter backs), Holmes and Worthington (half-backs), Atkinson, Blakey, Coward, Gray, Hoperaft, Langrick . Nettleton, Toms, and Verity (forwards).

v. LEEDS MEDICALS . Nov.

21.

This match was played on the Leeds ground, and resulted in a victory for the School by 2 tries to nothing ; the ground was in a very unfavourable condition for fast play, owing to its being extremely sticky and muddy . For some time the game was very equal, play for the most part being confined to the forwards ; Crawshaw then made a fine run, dodging his opponents, in splendid style, and obtained a try, which, however, was disallowed owing to previous informality . Soon after this, Dunkerly gained a try, rounding his opponents in fine form. Gofton made a good attempt at goal but failed, the kick being a difficult one . No sooner had the ball been restarted than the School forwards, headed by Wilson, made a fine dribble, and Haynes carried the ball over the line . The kick, however, again failed. When the ball was restarted after half-time, the School pressed their opponents hard, but the Medical backs relieved their side with fine kicks . The School was then, in turn, slightly pressed, but the forwards carried the ball back into their opponents' territory . Shortly before the call of time, Dunkerly dropped a splendid goal . which was, however, disallowed . Time was soon after called, leaving the School victorious by 2 tries to nil.

v . HARROGATE COLLEGE . Nov.

26.

The above match was played on the School ground, and resulted in a win . The day was a miserably wet one, and consequently not many spectators turned up . The School played up first half and

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immediately began to press their opponents . After some scrimmages in their 25, Crosthwaite by a good dribble gained a try, which W . Gofton converted into a goal . When the ball was restarted, play was more equal and the School were in their turn pressed, Jackson, who played very well throughout, obtaining a try for Harrogate, this was, however, not improved upon . J . E . Gofton was the next to score but the kick failed . Half time was soon called, the School being then a goal ahead . When play was resumed the School had it all their own way . J . Wilson gained 2 tries in quick succession, but in both cases the kick failed . A try was then obtained by W . Gofton, but again no goal resulted from the kick . Nothing further was scored, and at time the School was left victorious by t goal and 4 tries to t try.

v . LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL . Nov . 28. The above match was played at Leeds . St . Peters played with the wind the first half . For some time the ball was kept in the Leeds 25, until J . Gofton made a fine run and got a try right behind, from which Crosthwaite kicked a goal . After a fresh start had been made, Leeds played up harder, and Boultbee made a good run but was called back for previous informal play . Faber from a pass by Hutchings was the next to obtain a try, from which, however, no goal resulted. Crawshaw directly afterwards made a splendid run, gaining another try, from which Crosthwaite kicked a second goal . No further point was obtained up to half-time ; the score then being, St . Peter 's a goals r try to nil. On a fresh start being made, a series of holly contested scrimmages took place, Potter, time after time, falling on the ball in a most plucky manner . St . Peter's, however, pulled themselves together, and W . Gofton forcing his way over the line obtained a try right behind, from which Crawshaw kicked a goal . Nothing further was scored, and time found St . Peter ' s victorious by 3 goals and 2 tries to nil. The nature of the ground, which was not remarkable for its evenness, and the high wind which was blowing greatly militated against good play, kicking and passing being made almost impossible. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Smith (back), Boultbee, Whincup, and Ganc (three-quarter backs), Potter and Brown (half-backs), Seaton, Heys, IIay, Newton, Toad, Courn, Leargoyd, Jones, and March (forwards) .

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v . DURI-IAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL .

99 DEC . 3.

The above match was played on our own ground . St. Peter ' s won the toss and elected to play up-hill . The game was soon transfered to the York 25, where a number of scrimmages took place . The ball was gradually worked up to the centre, but good kicks by Miller and Alderson brought it back again . Picking up the ball out of a loose , scrimmage, Sadler dashed over the line, and secured a try for Durham, which was converted into a goal by a splendid kick . No further point was obtained before half-time . The kick-off was well returned, and for a little while play was confined to the centre, until Crawshaw made a grand run but was tackled by the back . Good runs by Miller and Alderson brought the ball to the York 25, and Alderson soon afterwards charging down a kick of Dunkerly's obtained a try right behind, which was, however, not improved upon. Crawshaw immediately after discolated his shoulder and had to retire-from the game. Durham then compelled the School to touch down several times, and when time was called were left victorious by 1 goal r try and several minor points to nil.

The second N .V . have played two matches this term . In the first, against Enfield College, they were victorious, gaining 4 goals and 3 tries to nil. In the second, against a scratch team got up by S . P. Burkill, Esq. Each side scored a goal and a try, the goal of the scratch team being dropped.

NOTES AND ITEMS. W. Y . Faussett has been ordained Deacon by the Bishop of Manchester. Third Hussars, Captain A . A . W . Bright-Smith, has been seconded for service in the Army Pay Department .—Gacctte. Commander A . F. St . Clair, R .N ., to be Captain .—Gazelle. Rev. C . E . Storrs, Vicar of Snaith to be Vicar of St . Paul's, Bedminster .

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W. H. Holmes has been elected to a classical exhibition of Z. 2o a year at Durham University .— [We must apologise for not inserting this sooner, but it was omitted last number through an oversight .—En .] G . H . Eyre has been playing for Durham County. E. H . Pickersgill, B.A, (London) and barrister, has been elected M .P . for Bethnal Green, in the Liberal interest . In 1868 he was placed first of 90 successful candidates in a Civil Service Exam ., and received an appointment in the Post Office . He was elected a free scholar of the school in 1865, and was called to the Bar in 1884. William Barber, Q .C ., was Liberal candidate for Eastern Division of Wilts ., but was unsuccessful . He was elected a foundation Scholar of St . Peter's in 1847, and an Exhibitioner of Worcester Coll ., Oxford, in 1852 . He was called to the Bar in 1862, elected Q .C . in 1882, and Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1885. J . P. Hubbersty, B .A ., has passed the Intermediate Exam . of the Law Society. E . H . Greenhow, Clarsley ' s Hall, Oxford, has taken his M .A. Alan Gray, M .A ., Trinity Coll ., Cam ., has passed the Final Exam. of Mus . Bac .