April 1886

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APRIL, 1886 .

No . 59.

ART AND THE DEMOCRACY. HILST all London has been going to see the splendid collection of the works of Millais at the Grosvenor, an equally grand collection of the works of an equally great artist has been on view at the new free Art Gallery just established in Birmingham . The build-

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ing is magnificent, and day after day all the rooms have been well filled with eager sightseers, a large proportion of whom have belonged to the artisan class ; and no room has been more crowded than the room which contains a large collection of the works of G . F . Watts, and some good examples of the work of Burne Jones . Having read in the newspapers of the appreciation of high art thus shown by the democracy, it was not without interest that I heard the comments of some of the spectators on the pictures . One of the first paintings that attracted my attention was Burne Jones's Temperantia—a stately female figure, who bears in her uplifted arm a pitcher, from which she is directing a continuous stream of water upon flames that rage beneath her feet . The symbolism is sufficiently obvious ; but it was not to a little girl behind me, who asked "what the lady was doing," nor to the mother, who replied, " I suppose she ' s broken her pitcher ." A little further on a man and woman were engaged in puzzling out the name of another picture on the frame. Being possessed of a catalogue, I came to their relief, and pointed to the words, repeating them aloud as I did so, " ° Pan and Psyche . " "Psyche, " the man repeated wonderingly, "ah 1 I suppose that ' s a foreign name . " " ° Yes, I suppose so," was the reply of his companion . I do not think it occurred to them that " Pan" was a proper name at all . Eve, in one of Mr . Watts's pictures, was pronounced " a very fine woman ." Perhaps the picture which caused most confusion of mind was Mr . Watts's " Birth of Experience ." This elaborately painted work represents two savages, a man and a woman, on the sea shore . The man has just swallowed his first oyster, and is smacking his lips, but at the same time evidently

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dubious as to the sensations that may be expected to follow . The woman is peering closely into his face with eager curiosity . Both faces are purely animal, types of the very lowest savagery, and it was amusing to hear a spectator naively remark, "They doesn't look English ."

Doubtless, if I had observed the company more closely, I might have heard a good many things better worth repeating ; but my principal object in my short visit was to see the pictures. However, of the visitors I saw enough to convince me, on the one hand, that a good deal of nonsense is talked in some circles about the democratic appreciation of art ; for it was quite evident that the meaning of the pictures was not grasped ; but, on the other hand, to make me feel that Birmingham had set a noble example to the country and begun a great educational work . The exhibition of these pictures was no casting of pearls before swine. The pictures were thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd, however little the story and the symbolism were understood.

When Old Masters were shown to the working classes of Manchester at the great Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857, the mob gazed with admiration, and the remark was frequently heard, "What foine frames! " In justice to the Birmingham working classes of 1886, it was not at the frames that they looked.

OXFORD LETTER. IIE unseasonable weather, coupled with the excitement of the Torpids, has somewhat delayed this letter . Not to prolong suspense further I will advance to the subject matter of my correspondence.

The Torpids have been the chief topic of conversation for the last fortnight ; not to weary any of your readers with too many details I will state the salient points of these races . B . N . C. made one bump, Corpus, and went ahead ; Exeter also bumped Corpus, who on the last night fell somewhat easily to Ch . Ch. I ., who were admittedly the best boat on . Oriel and Balliol I . were the most fortunate in bumps lower down, though Ch . Ch . II . were prevented by a piece of " house luck" from eclipsing their performances . The 'Varsity eight is now in active training ; with six of last year ' s crew still remaining we are pretty confident of success, but as perhaps the race will be decided before the Peterite appears in print we had better say no more .

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The Rugby Union season was concluded on February 29th by the match v . Gloucester County . This was a fairly easy win for the 'Varsity, of whom Lindsay, Margin, and Boswell were most prominent.

The XV. on the whole was fairly successful, though the unbeaten record was not kept up . Fifteen matches were played ; 1 r were won, of which those v . London Scottish, Blackheath, and Gloucester were the best ; 3 were lost, those v. Richmond, S . Wales, and Cambridge ; and r v . London Welsh drawn . The team was handicapped by the loss of Blair, our fastest three-quarter, who was hurt early in the season ; the unfortunate absence of Margin at half owing to a dislocated shoulder was possibly the cause of the 'Varsity match being lost.

The votaries of the "scientific" game, as they call the other branch, here usually denominated " Soccer," had a bitter duel in their match with Cambridge, who simply won anyhow . This season, however, has been a success on the whole.

Oxford has at last achieved a new theatre ; not the Sheldonian, nor the "Vic .," but something betwixt and between . It was opened on February 13th by the Oxford Amateur Dramatic Society, who gave "Twelfth Night ; " the prologue composed for the occasion, and capitally recited by Mr . Bourchier, of Ch . Ch ., was the most amusing part of the performance to many minds . It is to be hoped the undertaking will pay its way.

We hope the younger members of the school will take to heart the very important lesson to be drawn from the boating accidents of this term up here ; a man was lately drowned on the upper river in the presence of many people, none of whom could save him . During the Torpuls a punt sunk and several persons ran a great risk of drowning.

Mr . Cleveland, of Balliol, and of the 'Varsity XV ., was prominent among those who did their best to help those who could not swim . It is a pity some rule about non-swimmers cannot be enforced here as it is at schools ; many lives would be saved by it. Let everyone who has the opportunity learn to swim . A fitting conclusion for a letter.

COX. P .S .—Of O . P's in residence II . W . Rhodes and W . G . Wilson have been rowing in their college torpid, the former having proved a plucky stroke during the first three days, until his manifold afflictions pulled him under. The latter has also played more than once in the picked Rugby XV's .

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HE river has afforded the chief topic of interest during the Lent term which has now come to a close . The races were marked with

exceptional success, no fewer than 43 bumps being made during the four nights of racing . We hasten to congratulate 'I' . H . Little, who rowed 3 in Trinity Hall ; 5, on the acquisition of his oar and also on rowing in one of his college sliding trials . As a whole the crews were above the average . Exceptions there were, such as Queen's and St. Catherine ' s, who both retired from the 2nd into the 3rd division.

What shall I say of the weather? It was not surprising that the week following colds were universally fashionable.

The 'Varsity boat is in good hands under Mr . Rhodes, who coached it in 1884 . The crew made a marked improvement from the day he came, and continue to do so . They ought this year to be a fairly representative crew . Far be it from me to hazard an opinion as to what the 3rd may bring forth . Probably ere next month's Peterite appears the tale will have been told . At a meeting of the University Boat Club, the advisability of instituting a fourth division at the Lent races was discussed, but not decided . The fact that the crews competing for places on the river are gradually improving in quality as well as in quantity seems to favour such a scheme, especially as several of the unsuccessful crews . as was the case this year, are quite as good, in some cases better than many of the boats that constitute the 3rd division . The natural result of the present system is that such crews, though by virtue of their merit deserving to appear in the Lent races, have no power to do so ; of course arguments on the other side may be adduced.

At another Meeting of the same Club S . Fairbairn was defeated by a small majority in his motion to reduce the number of nights of racing at the May race s from 6 to 4.

Before I pass on I should mention that L . E . Stevenson has been elected Captain of his College Eleven.

The office of University Librarian, vacated by the death of Mr . Henry Bradshaw, has been filled by Professor Robertson Smith.

A bust of the former is to he placed in the University Library.

The Union Society Buildings have been vastly improved by the new rooms, which have been erected at a cost of nearly /io,000, and which were formally opened by H .R .H . Prince Albert Victor, on

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Feb . 24th . A Dinner was he'd the same night at which a distinguished company was present.

We are to have another Tripos Strange to say, the senate acquiesced /a,l.4a dissaaticwte note, when the proposal to establish an Engineering Tiipos was made . The Cambridge Undergraduate will now, it is said, have it in his power to obtain the best Engineering Certificate in the world . A large part of the examination will consist of practical work.

Joachim honoured us last week with a visit and Madame Neruda a few weeks ago . We have to thank both for a real musical treat.

A well-conducted mission to the University has just been held by the Rev . W. Ilay M . H . Aitken . The efforts of this well known preacher were appreciated by a large number . A singularly melancholy event took place just as the term was drawing to a close . A Trinity Undergraduate, Meyrick by name, who was Captain only last year of the Marlborough Eleven, and who would have undoubtly filled a place in the University Eleven, was out with a friend canoeing . Both capsized near a mill, and Meyrick, though an excellent s,vimmer, sank before help could be brought, and in the sight of several persons who were on the bank at the time .

G . NUDD. P .S .—Since writing the above, we have received news of the "'Varsity" Sports.

The In'.er-'Varsity Sports take place on Friday, April and, and there is every prospect of an exciting contest . Oxford may get the one and three miles, High jump, and one, if not both, the trials of strength, and Cambridge ought to take the Ioo yards, Quarter Hurdles and Long Jump . But the result will be known before the Pcferite is out, so no more . We forgot to say that L . E . Stevenson gained second place for the weight.

The 'Varsity Sports were held on Monday and Wednesday, March 22nd and 24th, in fine weather. Fardell, of Trinity, an almost unknown man, won the Too yards, in the good time of ro5 sec . In the 120 yards Hurdle Race I .e Fleming . Clare, the Rugby Football player beat our President Orford by of a second in a magnificent race—Time 165 secs . Roberts, of Selwyn, ought to win the Long Jump for us, as he cleared 22 ft . I in ., and afterwards in "an exhibition jump" cleared 22 ft . 2 in . No one else did anything noteworthy .

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SCHOOL LETTER. HE weather has this term seriously interfered with boating. As if scven weeks of frost were not sufficient, as soon as the sun got a little warmer and we felt a gentle touch of spring the floods came, and not only came, but stopped, off and on, for a fortnight . At last, however, the river has resumed its normal level, and let us hope it will stay there . The boats in spite of difficulties have been practising with all the steadiness they might, and already the first heats of all the races but the senior fours have been rowed off ; as to the final results we are silent . News comes that a crew of old boys is being got up to row the school ; our boat, though not so good as last year ' s, will in all probability be a very fair one.

Next after the boats the Debating Society engages our attention . It has been carrying on its meetings, we were going to say, with its usual vigour, but perhaps sometimes the vigour has been rather lacking.

And not only this, but it has shown the way to the champions of women's rights by admitting ladies not only to be present but also to vote and speak at its meetings . It is to be regretted that no lady has as yet been tempted to avail herself of the latter privilege ; but perhaps this has been the fault of the subjects discussed . The debate which called forth most expressions of opinion was that on compulsory athletics . We should not be glad to see this system tried at St . Peter ' s, as there appear to be several reasons to prevent its proper working; but what we should very much like to see is, all subscriptions lumped together into one sum and made compulsory . If this were done and everybody in the Upper School paid a, and in the Lower School ,£r ros . a year, which surely would not be grudged for so good an end, there would be no need for continual hunting up of day boys to get them to pay subscriptions ; the Peterite would not be in a continual state of anxiety as to whether it would be able to pay its way, and might be able to lower its price, and the sports of the school generally would derive great benefit from it . At any rate this matter is worth consideration . There is another matter on which as the unbiassed spectator we should like to comment . Why has the Boat Club no rules, or at least what is equivalent to no rules ? Under existing circumstances the captain of the boats is the only person who knows, or is supposed to know the rules ; locked in his breast they lie, and when they least expect, harmless individuals are pounced down upon for some violation

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of a law the existence of which was until then unsuspected . Now such a system, or rather want of system, as this seems inexcusable, and liable to abuse to an unlimited extent . The captain of the boats may be the most upright of the upright, but he may equally be the exact opposite, and then the case is as bad as that of the Romans in old times—the unwritten laws can be made to back up anything under the sun he chooses to do or think . Why not do away with the possibility of this? Now is the time when we have a full complement of oarsmen among us to draw up a code of laws which may last . A meeting of those in the fours could be called, and the rules adopted, printed, or written out, signed by the captain, and each member of the committee provided with a copy, and they would know where they were.

DEBATING SOCIETY. N February 27th, the subject under discussion was furnished by the motion "that free education would not be beneficial ."

L . W . Pickles in a somewhat lengthy and rambling speech, argued that it would be a great mistake financially, and further that the results would not be those which its promoters expected . He also urged that under the present circumstances it was unnecessary . The motion was seconded by R . Crosthwaite, who gave statistics respecting the results gained in America, which were generally adverse . He also brought forward the religious difficulties attendant on such a system . H . AV. Allan, who undertook the opposition, said he thought it hardly fair people should be forced to take what perhaps they did not want, and then to pay for it . The burden, lie said, by an equable scheme might be distributed in proportion among poor and rich ; and further he should be in favour of a technical education being imparted . J . G. Wilson was the next to attack the motion ; T . P . Clarke and H. Bloomfield spoke for it, as also A . C . Clarke, who compared the results of board and voluntary education . The President then summed up the arguments for and against, disposing of what seemed to him to be false logic, and then called on the mover to reply . When the division was taken the motion was carried by a majority of two.

For the Motion so Against ...

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March r3th . H . W. Allan brought a motion in favour of the disestablishment and disendowment of the church . This was a subject which should have called forth all the powers of our orators, but this it failed to do in a remarkable degree. We forbear therefore giving any account of the speeches . Rev . W . Routh speaking towards the end of the debate endeavoured to get together some coherant argument from what had been said, and expressed himself rather in favour of reform, which would render the circle of the church larger . The following spoke .

For Against H . W. Allan .

H . Bloomfield.

H . McClellan .

T . P . Clarke.

N . Williamson .

L. W . Pickles.

R . Crosthwaite.

A . C . Clarke.

A . Pickles.

Rev . W. Routh.

On division the numbers were 3 For . . .

Against ... . . . 13 . . . TO Majority against . . .

On March 6th, the house met to discuss the motion of J . G . Wilson that the Queen ' s expenses should be curtailed . The mover began by asking the house to treat the question without prejudice, and then went on to give statistics as to the Queen's expenses, mentioning many useless offices which absorbed large sums . He mentioned with reference to an argument he had heard, namely "that the money eventually calve into the hands of the people, " that people who had to pay an increased rate did not want to enrich London shopkeepers or others, without deriving any benefits themselves . H . W . Allan in seconding instanced Lords of the Bedchamber as useless officials, and said he failed to see the good of the Queen's Porter receiving 500 a year for doing nothing . He also referred to the practices of the royal family of travelling in special steamers as extravagant . The opposition was opened by H . Bloomfield, who contended it would be a disgrace for England, the richest country in the world, to cut down the expenses of a Queen who had ruled over us so long and so well . That as it was the Queen' s income was not so large as that of either the Duke of Westminster or Norfolk ; while with regard to the cost of government

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Lord Beaconsfield had stated that that in England was not so costly as in France or America . W . Peck vindicated the right of the royal family to special steamers on the ground of safety; he was followed by T. P . Clarke, the discussion being then taken up by Rev . W . Routh.

He assumed that it was granted a monarchy was the best form of government, our object then was to preserve the dignity of the Crown, but to avoid at the same time absurdity and grotesqueness, which some functions at present encouraged without being of any practical use.

Mr . Wilson he said had underestimated the expenses, but he failed to see why a man should receive 250,000 for looking after the Royal Yachts when in all probability he never went near them ; a sum which was the salary of a dozen bishops and two hundred hard working clergymen . J . G. Wilson then replied, after which the house divided.

For the motion ... . .. . . . ro Against 6 Majority for . . . ...

4 On March zoth, W. Peck moved that compulsory athletics would be for the good of the school . As might be expected this debate drew forth a larger number of speakers than we have yet heard . The mover in his opening speech urged that many boys could not be trusted to decide for themselves whether they would take part in sports or no, that therefore it would be no bad thing to decide for them, initiating small boys who might otherwise not dare to begin by themselves ; and in the case of older boys overcome by compulsion any lack of energy which at present kept them from doing what was best for themselves.

He further brought forward the strength and manliness brought by participation in games, and expressed opinion that means might be found by which a system of compulsory athletics could be brought into force . \Vaud, who seconded the motion, adduced examples of schools where such a system existed, and further urged the advantage to be gained by compulsory subscriptions all round . In opening the opposition Wilson said that whatever athletics might do for the body it was well known that they, if enforced in all cases, were extremely prejudicial to work . The speaker instanced Eton as an example of a school which placed athleticism before everything else, and did very little in the line of school work proper . He also remarked how hard it would be on fellows who had engagements to have to turn up on every football or cricket match merely to look on, a proposal which formed part of the mover's programme. O . Whaley was the next

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speaker on the opposition side, and was followed by J . E . Gofton, who remarked upon the extreme improbability of forty fellows or so all having engagements every afternoon, as Wilson's argument would seem to imply . The discussion was carried on in a lively manner, speakers on either side not being wanting . The Rev . W. Routh regarded the question as an open one, but required more certain information as to how the system would be carried out . W . Peck then replied . On division the numbers were For the Motion 13 Against 9 Majority for 4 On March 27th, Rev . W. Routh moved that cremation be adopted instead of the present mode of burial . This subject did not seem to call forth in any marked degree the enthusiasm of our orators, as only three speakers were found to take a part in addition to the president.

The latter in introducing his motion said there were many aspects from which this subject could be looked at, but that he would deal briefly with three alone . Firstly he shewed that considering the matter from a religious point of view, there was no more authority for our present manner of disposing of dead bodies than there was for any other . And that the religious objections raised were in reality founded on no more substantial foundation than habit and association, and the fact that we derived our religion from the Jews who disposed of their dead by burying them . Secondly, though he laid no stress on this point, cremation was more economical than burial . Thirdly, and this was very important indeed, the sanatory evils which it would cure . Words could not express the filthiness of our present system . He then proceeded to deal with some of the arg uments which are brought against the proposal,and asked that sentimentalism find no place in this discussion . R . Crosthwaite briefly seconded, lamenting his inability to throw much light on the matter, as he had not had time to make the subject his own . The only speaker on the opposition side was L . W. Pickles, who however as the voting showed failed to create much impression . The discussion now languished and Rev . W . Routh was forced to reply to such remarks as had been made on the opposite side ..

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BOAT RACES .

BOAT RACES. N Thursday, April 1st, the School Boat Races were begun . The weather was cloudy but fair . The river, however, was high, giving a very great advantage to the winner of the toss . Indeed, where the crews were at all equal, the current settled the matter.

The first race decided was a senior pair oar . Waud and Bulman were the favourites ; they however only gained their victory by about two lengths, their opponents pulling very well.

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F. Bulman G. C . Wa,.id (str.)

H, Whitby (cox .)

C . Gabb W . Allan (str .)

C . Lane (cox .)

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The Day Boys' third boat next met the third boat of Mr . Gilbert ' s house, and won very easily, pulling away from the start . It is to be regretted they had the side, as the race would have been closer, though the result would have been the same .

DAY BOYS.

G . Lane (how) L . S . Carter T . Isherwood R . Wade (str .)

C . Lane (cox .)

REV . C . GILBERT' S HOUSE.

J . Mortimer (bow) A . G . Egginton T . W . M . Bennet L . Greenwell J . Scarborough (cox)

The first heat of the Junior Pairs promised to be a good race, and so it proved as far as the corner. Here, however, owing to the presence of a barge moored so as to occupy as much room as possible, a foul occurred . As this could be adjudged to neither boat, it was decided to row over again another day . Metcalfe 's boat eventually won .

C . Metcalfe F . Mitchel II . Metcalfe (str .)

H . Place (str .)

II. Whibley (cox .)

F . Moss The Junior Four-oar race was very close as far as the corner, the day boys' holding a slight lead ; passing the bridge, however, they were left, the current much aiding their opponents.

REV . C . GI BERT ' S HOUSE.

O . Whaley (bow) Il . C . Jackson G. M . C . Campbell A. H . J . Rouse (str.)

J . Mortimer (cox.)

DAYBOYS.

Steward (bow) 'V . Procter E . Procter H . Hutchings (str.)

C . Lane (cox.)

E. S.

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BO.1T RACES.

SENIOR HOUSE FOURS. REV . C . R . GILBERT'S HOUSE v . SCHOOL HOUSE.

The School House got away well at the start, and were soon a good length ahead . This lead they gradually increased to the Scarborough Bridge, where they were leading by upwards of two lengths, Crawshaw then put on a spurt and his boat began to gain, but Waud responding the School House drew away and eventually won by three lengths.

SCHOOL, HOUSE. REV . C . GILBERT' S HOUSE. H . Bloomfield (bow) H . McClellan J . Simpson It . Crawshaw (str .)

J . Mortimer (cox .)

F. Bulman (bow) II . Allan P . Clarke G. \Vaud (str.)

R . Crosthwaite (cox .)

JUNIOR PAIRS. J . Mortimer (bow) G . Lane (str .)

C . Lane (cox .)

\V. Procter (bow) L. Greenwell (str.)

II . Whitby (cox.)

Greenwell led cff with a fast stroke and managed to keep his boat ahead to the boat-house, Lut Lane pulling a long steady stroke soon began to draw away, and at the Scarborough Bridge was two lengths ahead, which lead was further increased by Greenwell losing his oar.

Lane's boat won by four lengths.

JUNIOR HOUSE FOURS. REV. C . R . GILBERT ' S HOUSE .

0 . Whaley (bow) II . Jackson G . Campbell II . Rouse (str .)

SCHOOL HOUSE.

E . Stevenson (bow) H . Metcalfe L. Pickles J. Gofton (str.)

The School House got a good start, and at the boat-house were a length ahead of their opponents . Rouse, however, pulling a good stroke brought his boat to the front, and at Scarborough Bridge was clear of his opponents ; the race was then practically over, the School House being beaten by two-and-a-half lengths.

SENIOR PAIRS. J.

Wilson (bow) R . Crawshaw (str .)

C. Lane (cox .)

H . Bloomfield (bow) H . McClellan (str.)

J . Mortimer (cox .)

The boats raced evenly down to the corner, when a spurt took Crawshaw' s boat to the front, and it finally won by three lengths .

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SIXTH FORM v . CIVIL. The Civil got the best of the start, and improved their lead to a length and a half, thanks mainly to the wind, which seemed to bother the Sixth considerably . This they maintained up to Scarborough Bridge, where Crawshaw making a grand spurt gradually drew up, and eventually won a good struggle by three quarters of a length.

A . Rose (bow) VV. Gahb T . Simpson N . Williamson (str .)

C . Lane (cox.)

If. Bloomfield (bow) T . Wilson T . P . Clarke R . Crawshaw (str .)

J . F . Leaf (cox .)

FIVES. TOURNAMENT has been held this term, the games being played off at odd times for the last six weeks . At present the first place has been decided, but the second and third still remain to be settled .

A A . C . Clarke beat E . Stephenson.

B H . McClellan beat H . Bloomfield.

C G. C . AVaud beat H . W . Allen.

1) IR . Crawshaw beat N . L . Hood.

E F . Bulman beat O . Whaley.

F H . F . Chadwick beat R . Crosthwaite.

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Winner of A v . winner of B. H. McClellan beat A . C . Clarke.

Winner of C v . winner of D. R . Crawshaw beat C . C . Vaud.

Winner of E v . winner of F. F . L' :ilman beat H . F . Chadwick.

R . Crawshaw beat F . L'ulman.

R . Crawshaw beat H . McClellan.

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THE PROPOSED OLD PETERITE CLUB

THE PROPOSED OLD PETERITE CLUB.

N response to a wish that has been frequently expressed of late, a meeting was held in Oxford during the past term, at which proposals were brought forward for the formation of an O . P . Club.

A want for some more tangible bond of union between past members of the school than that which is afforded by stray and chance meetings on such occasions as Commemoration Day and the Theatricals has been often felt, and of the feeling the idea of a club is the practical expression . Among other things it was suggested that steps should be taken to revive the Old Peterite Dinner, and arrange matches (if possible, on a tour) at cricket and football with the school and other neighbouring clubs . It was, however, impossible at the time to forecast the amount of support with which the idea would meet elsewhere, and in consequence of this nothing definite could be decided upon at a meeting which naturally could not be more than tentative in nature; final arrangements were deferred until a more general meeting could be held in York of all those who should be found willing to become members.

The result of this was to communicate with other O . P's in Cambridge and Edinburgh, by whom the idea was warmly taken up and sufficient promises were received to form a nucleus to work ;from.

It was also decided, after some consideration, that the subscription should be fixed at five shillings a year, which should be collected by the Treasurer, and passed on by him to the Editors of the Peterite ; in return for this each member would receive a copy of the School Magazine, which was felt to be the best channel for communication between O . P's . Club colours were also selected, and are now being printed ; the flannel may be obtained either made up or in the piece, from Messrs . Foster & Co ., High Street, Oxford, by subscribers, but by no others . For the current year the payment of the Peterite subscription, where it has been already made, will be taken as an equivalent . - Those who have not already paid this, but wish to become members of the club, are requested to send in their subscriptions to E . W . Clayforth, Christ Church, Oxford, who is acting as temporary secretary until a general meeting can be held and the regular office elected. He will also be glad to answer any questions as far possible .

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CORRESPONDENCE. To

THE EDITORS OF THE PETERITE.

DEAR SIRS,

Allow me to ask through you if the Captain and Secretary of the Cricket Club have this year been elected in a regular manner. In all previous years the surviving members of the Eleven have performed this office . This year as only three such remained, it was manifestly impossible for them to do so . Would it not therefore have been better if a meeting of the Upper School had been called to hold the election, instead of getting what eventually concerns the School done by a Committee over which the School has no control.

ONE WHO HAS A RIGHT TO EXPRESS AN OPINION.

NOTES AND ITEMS. Bishop Hatfield's Hall, Durham, ordained Deacon by the Bishop of Durham.

F . W. GREENHOW, B .A .,

L . W . PICKLES

has obtained a Subsizership at Trinity College,

Cambridge. has been elected Captain of the Cricket Club, and O . Whaley, Secretary.

R . CRAWSHAW

R. CROSTHWAITE

has been elected Secretary of the Football Club.

Christ's College, was chosen as second blue to represent Cambridge, at the Inter- ' Varsity sports for "putting the weight ."

L . E. STEVENSON,

new Concert Overture is to be performed at the Leeds Autumn Musical Festival .

F. KILYINGTON HATTERSLEY' S