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ANCIENT FOOTBALL ON THE YORKSHIRE WOLDS. N this article I do not wish to refer my readers at all to the antedeluvian ages suggested by the word ancient . Far from it . I fully expect you will be startled at reading that I write of football started in 1618 and extending to 1868 . Put it is very ancient compared with the football of the present (lay . In the year 1618 the Earl of Burlington left a sum of money ( ;4''36o) the interest of which was to go towards a horse-race over the then open moor of Kiplin Cotes.

This race-course, which has the reputation of being the oldest in England, is now enclosed, and for the greater part traversed by highroads . It is situated about three miles from Market Weighton on the border of Holdrness . The conditions under which this money was left were, that the race was to be run every third Thursday in March, between the hours of 12 and But here I digress too far from football . It would be as well to mention that Kiplin Cotes is in the middle of a large agricultural district . This race-day was a general holiday for all rustics far and wide ; and it was a time-honoured custom that the law had no force on that particular day . Sundry booths of no great pretensions supplied the wants of the rustic whose everlasting hunger and thirst are proverbial.

Such was the gathering then, at which the football I wish to describe took place . The sides which represented villages or sets of villages were as follows :—Elton, Lund, and Cherry Burton versus Londesboro ' ; and Nunburnholm versus Market «- eighton . The sides did not, as now, consist of so many chosen champions, but anyone who came was welcome, and the more the merrier . The squire of the place, whose title was not on account of any financial superiority, but answered to the judges and colonels we encounter in Mark Twain, generally supplied the balls which were three in number . They were about the size of a 12 lb . shot, and were stuffed with hay .

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The first, and no doubt to the person concerned, the most interesting part of the proceeding was the passing round of the hat for this so-called " squire . " If his cravings for lucre were sated, he threw one up among the crowd, which, by-the-bye, consisted of two bodies, which represented infantry and cavalry, so to speak, footmen and horsemen . The infantry, evidently uninitiated into the mysteries of the countless dodges of modern scrimmages, generally managed to keep the ball for the small space of an hour or so, when possibly it got kicked to the outside of this dense scrimmage, and was promptly seized by some one more scientific than the generality of his confreres, and passed to a horseman belonging to the village from whence the scientific gentleman hails . The game now presents a different aspect— the person thus receiving the ball makes off as hard as he can for home over hedge and ditch . He is first attacked by those mounted on ponies and creatures of the asinine tribe, which was often well represented in these contests.

Should he survive the attack of these, he now encounters foemen more worthy of their steel, consisting of the lusty yeomen mounted on steeds, whose breed was hardly thoroughbred, to say the least of them.

All these difficulties having been met, and successfully coped with, he next faces a danger likely to freeze the marrow in the bones of the most valiant of men—he has to face the best football players mounted ' on the best steeds the neighbourhood can produce.

He charges boldly at these, is received with a shower of blows, his clothes are torn, his back is literally flayed ; in a word he meets with the roughest and most brutal treatment imaginable.

Should he ) as was, or rather is, very seldom the case, escape triumphant, his brows are wreathed with the laurel dear to Phoebus, and he is a hero for the year . When this has been satisfactorily dealt with, another ball is thrown up and the same proceedings are enacted . About twenty years ago, when the licensing acts came into force, the booths were stopped, and as the element that " maketh glad the hearts of men " was not obtainable, these football gatherings seem to have ended at the same time as the booths . I have troubled you to this length wishing to show you the state of football in some parts of England, even as late as 1868 .

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THE CONFIRMATION. Monday March 19th, His Grace the Archbishop of York held a conO N firmation in the School Chapel . The chancel was decorated with plants kindly lent by Dr . Hingston Twenty-five candidates out of the School were presented . There were presnt at the ceremony the Yen. Archdeacon Crosthwaite, the Revs . Canon Raine, G. T . Handford, W. C . Hey, T. Smith, H. G. Hopkins, E . S . Carter, C . Williams, C . R . Gilbert, and W . O . F . Campbell, and the following masters, Mr . Scargill, Mr . Yeld, Mr . Freeman and Mr . Woolsey. The Archbishop addressed the Candidates from the text, " For the love of Christ constrameth us," &c ., and pointed out the very strong meaning of the original text, showing how forcible the love of God was towards man . He pointed out that they were presenting themselves to God to be living witnesses for Him . After the administration of the rite, the Archbishop again entered the pulpit, and said that they would doubtless on Easter Sunday be expected to attend Holy Communion . Some, perhaps, might persuade them that they were not cld enough or sufficiently righteous to communicate . He pointed out to them that they were not to stay away because they felt themselves weak, but rather avail themselves of such privileges in order that they might grow stronger in grace, and by that means be better able to resist that temptation which they would doubtless encounter.

Much depended upon their conduct as to what the future of that school would be . A city which was on a hill could not be hid, and the influence of the boys who were educated there would be dessimated throughout many places . They would be able to stamp out any looseness of language and other impurity which might exist amongst them, and it depended greatly upon them as to what would be the tone of that institution in after days . He did not wish them to make good resolutions in their own strength, but by God's help to live good and holy lives. A hymn was afterwards sung, and his Grace pronounced the Benediction .

SCHOOL LETTER. INCE the last appearance of a Peterite very few events of a startling nature have occurred, and as few of an even interesting character, consequently the task of the Peterite correspondent is heightened.

A Confirmation was held in the School Chapel on November 19th

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Boating is now far advanced, the monotony of its performance having been varied by the usual high boating floods and the (now-a-days) weekly snowstorm . The new boats appear very satisfactory.

A school cap consisting of a chocolate peaked cap with white crosskeys, not on a shield, is now being worn, and constitutes a great improvement in the school's toule ensemble. By the time this appears in print a most successful (we hope) concert will have been given in aid of the School Games Fund, for which we have to thank the energy of several musical friends.

The School will row a crew of old Boys on April 13th, which will probably consist of G . H. Eyre (str .), G . 1V. Bulman, H . W . Rhodes, and J . H . G . Wilson (bow) . The course for senior events has been lengthened to the Waterworks, making a course of a little over a mile and a quarter, by which it is hoped the rowing of the School will be much benefited .

FOOTBALL. r . TADCASTER. This match was played at Tadcaster in fine weather . The School winning the toss Bromet kicked off against the wind and the first scrimmage was formed in the School half. The School soon got together and carried play into Tadcaster territory. The School tried hard to score but Tadcaster's defence was good . After a series o f scrimmages however Hood got hold and passed to Gofton who dropped a goal . Bromet kicked off and Metcalfe obtained a free kick for offside play . Iredale however kicked back and play was carried on in the School 25 . Soon after Gofton got hold and ran into Tadcaster 25 when Birks tried hard to score . Half-time was then called . Tadcaster in the second half had considerably the best of the play, and aided greatly by the wind they managed to scorer goal and 2 tries . The School playing well to the finish failed to increase their score and retired beaten by r goal 2 tries to r goal 5 minors . For the School Hood, Birks and Leaf behind with Allan and Mitchell forward were perhaps the most conspicuous.

The return match was played on the School Ground . Our opponents kicked off against the wind, Birks replying into touch about half-way .

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Play went on in the centre, till Bromet got hold and ran in, a good kick at goal by Gibson just failing . Gofton kicked out, and the School following up well rushed into the Tadcaster quarter, and forced them to touch down . The enemy returned to the attack, and soon after gained another try by off-side play, no goal resulting . Half- time was shortly after called . Gofton kicked off, and the School by good following up prevented the return, and continued to press Tadcaster, who touched down . Bromet shortly after scored another try, the kick again failing.

The School pressed their opponents for the remainder of the time, but failed to score, and time was called, leaving Tadcaster victorious by 3 tries, r minor, to 6 minors.

For the school Hood and Birks behind and Allan, Thompson and Mitchell forward shewed best.

The following represented the School :—Back, H . F . Chadwick ; 4 backs, G, V. Birks, J . E . Gofton, H . G . Metcalfe ; 2 backs, N . L. Hood, J . F. Leaf ; Forwards, H . W' Allan, F . Mitchell, A . C . Clarke, A . Crosthwaite, K . E . T . Wilkinson, M . Napier, A . Bird, S . O. Bingham, and H . Thompson. v . MR . A . O . JOY' S TEAM. York, 8th March . A win for the School by 3 goals and 5 tries to nil . The Scratch was greatly lacking in combination in addition to which three substitutes had to be requisitioned. Per contra the School were in good condition and played very much better together than is their wont. Under these circumstances the issue was never in doubt and the score at the close, of 14 points to nil, was perhaps representative of the merits of the teams . Gofton and Birks each ran in twice while Hood, Metcalfe and Allan were responsible for a try each, and the third goal was the result of a neat drop by Gofton . Gofton further placed a goal but the ball being touched in transit a try only was registered.

Hood played a grand game and was very hard to collar ; Birks also made some very good runs but would benefit his side not less than his own shins by dodging more in preference to charging . Chadwick only got the ball once, but then he waltzed over three quarters of the ground in his own style . Of the forwards Allan, Mitchell, and Wilkinson were the pick, Crowther also showing promising form.

And now a word to the forwards generally . Very great slackness is shown in packing a scrimmage and to many it may be news that the ball must be put down immediately on being held . Anyone watching a

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York City match will see how to remedy both these defects . They are serious ones and often in this match good opportunities were lost through "waiting for fellows to come up " before scrimmaging . Forwards on getting off-side or coming through the scrimmage must come out and go in again at the back . It is but rarely that the School forwards are seen to do this.

It only remains to thank Mr. Joy for his trouble in raising the team and for giving us a most enjoyable match . Teams : ScxooL .—H . F . Chadwick, back, G . V. Birks, J . E . Gofton, H . G. Metcalfe, three-quarter backs, N . L . Hood, J. F . Leaf, halfbacks, H . W Allan, F . Mitchell, A . C . Clarke, K . E . T, Wilkinson, M . Napier, A . Bird, S . O . Bingham, D . Carter, and F . C . Crowther, forwards.

MR . TOYS TEAM .—NOt to hand. v . YORK BANKS. Played on Ferris', March 7th, resulting in a win for the School by 4 goals, 2 tries and 2 minors to 6 minors . The Bankers started with a hurricane blowing behind them which they utilised, piling up those minors in which the Yorkshire son delighteth, but all tangible scoring was done by the School who leading off with a goal in the first five minutes ran up the respectable total of 14 points to nil, their opponents being outmatched at all points . Gofton secured 3 tries, Hood, Metcalfe and Birks each one . The School Team showed improved play all round in this match (because it was a winning game) and though the backs did the scoring the forwards did more than their share of work . Allan, Mitchell and Carter were the most prominent, while as the others were not much seen it may be opined that they were working well . As a body they are most unreasonably neglectful o f dribbling, while not a few never attempt to follow up or back up a runner . There are several heavy men who do not use their weight in the maul and apparently do not feel called upon to work out of it.

Hood was in good form at half, but should vary his programme of going round the scrimmage occasionally . Birks played a good bustling game but will never excel until he learns to pass . Gofton' s kicking was excellent and Metcalfe ' s run in after intercepting a pass was the best individual piece of play of the day.

TEAM .—H . F . Chadwick, back, G . V . Birks, J . E . Gofton, H . G . Metcalfe, three-quarter backs, N . L . Hood, J . F. Leaf,

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half-backs, H . W . Allan, F . Mitchell, A . C . Clarke, K . F . T. Wilkinson, M . Napier, A . Bird, S . O. Bingham, D . Carter, and F . C . Crowther, forwards.

OXFORD LETTER. OR a long time, until the last few days, Oxford has been almost buried in snow ; in the city itself, walking has been difficult and even dangerous owing to the "awful avalanche " from the housetops ; and as for the country, snow shoes alone would have made it passable, though we hear that certain enthusiasts, with a passion for scenery, mounted one of the neighbouring hills, and there stood up to their knees in snow, with soaking boots, gazing out over the familiar view in its glorious and novel dress.

The river was frozen over shortly before the Torpids, and though tolerably clear on the actual night, still it was not wholly free from bergs . The violent gale which blew almost without cessation every clay, though it sadly diminished the number of spectators on the barges, considerably added to the excitement by increasing the number of bumps . Merton and Hertford made 7 and 5 respectively . It was fortunate for the latter college that they restrained the phrensy of joy which seized them last summer after their eight made 7 bumps, and found its chief expression in a desire to burn everything ; otherwise the new buildings, surrounded as they are with combustibles of every description, palisades, planks, poles, and straw, would doubtless have perished in the flames.

Worcester and Queen 's, despite the aid of Rhodes and J . H . G. Wilson, were so unfortunate as to go down . The latter had exceptionally ill-luck—as they were fast gaining on the boat in front ;ha dingey which had broken loose, calmly placed itself in their way, so that they were bumped instead of bumping.

It is pleasant to hear of the great improvement in the Oxford crew, which makes it probable that after all, though things 'looked so black at first, there will be a hard struggle.

The football season was closed by the victory over Blackheath, which makes the record of matches . 16 played, 13 won, r drawn, 2 lost . A truly brilliant score despite the blot of the Cambridge defeat.

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The sports, which had been deferred owing to the horrible state of the ground, came off on the 6th and 7th ; the path was then in very

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good condition, and many of the events were so satisfactory, that Cambridge must beware . The hundred, mile, quarter, and broad jump, were all good ; while Cross and Pollock-Hill broke the record in the half-mile and three miles respectively.

Politics and robberies have been rife in Oxford in the latter part of the term . Lord Randolph Churchill and Mr. John Morley kindly consented to speak at the Union . So large :a crowd was anticipated, to hear the former, that it was found necessary to issue tickets to members and exclude all others ; even the fair sex, to their great indignation, were excluded from the gallery . During the debate, a scout was detected in the house by a member ; in righteous indignation he applied to the Committee ; a messenger was sent to turn him out, but came back horribly discomfited . The supposed scout was a member of the Hebdomadal Council . In private business before the debate the question was asked—was it true that the noble lord had, in 187o, been turned out of the Society for refusing to pay his subscription ? Though the memory of the house did not extend so far back, the noble lord himself apparently confirmed this, as he said that though he had been a member when at Oxford, he had never spoken in the debates . With regard to the robberies, their authv.L (for it is believed that they are the work of one man) is either exceptionally clever or the police exceptionally stupid . In one evening he carried off property from no less than five houses, though detected at the second house, and pursued by the police, he got away and continued his rounds.

The description of the robber is so peculiar and unrobber-like, that dark suggestions are rife . It is whispered that he resembles more than one college tutor, and that just as crimes ascribed to the Land League are often the work of the landlords, so this is a nefarious plan to augment the college income .

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CAMBRIDGE LETTER. HE term that has just closed is remarkable on account of the the melancholy interest attached to the Lent Races . The particulars of the sad event which brought them to such a sadder and untimely close on the third night, are no doubt well-known to everybody, and we need not comment upon them . Hutchings, who was stroking Selwyn, was the sole O . P . representative in the Races. We

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may, en passant, congratulate Daniel on obtaining his " blue " in the Association team.

As regards the forth-coming boat race, the odds seem to continue in our favour ; the crew is a very strong one, and unless unforseen circumstances go against us on the 24th, we may reasonably expect to win.

It is an open question whether or not we shall win the Sports . Is it presumption to expect that we shall? At any rate on comparison with Oxford, we slightly take the lead in the Sports held last week.

It is really a relief to find that the Senate has decided by an emphatic majority not to confer degrees on women . Perhaps they will be quiet now for a short time.

A mission was held a short time ago, its object being to propagate the doctrines of vegetarianism in its strictest sense . We have not heard how many conversions were made. Some startling " truths" came to light as to the pernicious effects of the universally adopted system of diet ; we felt frightened, but decided in favour of " ° beef and beer ."

Finally, since the issue of the last number of the Peterite, an honour has been conferred on our late headmaster, the Rev . H . M . Stephenson, who has been oppointed Hulsean Lecturer for the ensuing academical year . All Peterites here, we feel sure, join in congratulations, and we hope that this may be only the earliest of a further acknowledgment of solid merit in time to come .

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ADDRESS ON "CONFIRMATION" BY THE VEN . ARCHDEACON BLUNT. HE Venerable Archdeacon Blunt addressed the School in the Chapel on Tuesday morning, February the 7th, on the subject of Confirmation . The preacher based his remarks on two heads, namely, the history and meaning of confirmation . In tracing the history of the rite, he mentioned that though it was not actually ordained by Our Lord, and did not form any part of His ministry, from which we could gather that he meant the Church to use it as an important religious rite . It was ordained by His Apostles, whose authority and example

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was to be followed next after Our Lord's . Their ceremony of the laying on of hands, which, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, was attended by an immediate bestowal of the Holy Spirit, exactly corresponded in significance, as well as in form, to our rite of confirmation . The manifestation of the Spirit is distinctly stated in all cases of the laying on of hands by the Apostles to have resulted directly from the ceremony . The same rite is performed by the Bishop in confirmation, and in the words which he uses on this occasion, he invokes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit . After dealing summarily with the remainder of the history of the ceremony, which he stated had formed one of the chief rites of the Church from the apostolic days, he passed on to his second head, which he entered into more fully and at greater length . He explained at the outset the meaning considered etymologically of the word confirmation ; that it signified simply the confirming or strengthening of the person concerned in the faith of the Church.

In confirmation no new vow or promise is made, but the old vow taken by the sponsors in baptism for the child, is renewed by him or herself.

The infant, by the rite of baptism, is placed in the Christian faith, and promises by the mouth of his or her sponsors to adhere to it . In confirmation, having reached years of understanding, the child speaks for itself and renews the vow taken for it in baptism . After giving an illustration of his remarks, he concluded by urging any boy who had not yet been confirmed, and had reached such an age that he comprehended the meaning of the rite, to come forward for confirmation . If he felt that he was not prepared for it, and yet was anxious for being confirmed, let him give in his name at once, inasmuch as that state of mind signified a spiritual weakness which might be turned into strength by a renewal of the baptismal vow, but would certainly be increased by hesitation and indicision in this matter. On the other hand, let no boy seek confirmation in the idea that, as the step must be taken sometime, it might as well be taken now as at any other time . It is a step which once taken can never be retraced . Confirmation may either be a blessing or a curse to the soul, and which it is depends on the spirit in which the step is taken.

In conclusion he urged us to show ourselves strong and ready to acknowledge God before men, for in that case nothing but good would result from confirmation ; if, however, forgetting the signifi; cance and importance of the act, we performed it without due reflection and preparation—not good would result from it, but much evil .

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DURHAM LETTER. HE limited time given for collecting news, and the still more limited stock of news that it is possible to collect, forbid a letter of any length ; perhaps it is as well it is so, for as there are so few Old Peterites up here at present, a letter of any length would, in all probability not be very interesting to the majority of readers . It is to be wondered at that more Peterites do not make use of Durham as it is so near York . On the football field, where Bulman has been distinguishing himself, we have been very successful this season, winning nearly all our matches, and shewing a great advance on last year ' s performance . On the river, training for the University trials goes on steadily, and what the result of the Inter-Collegian race at the June regatta will be it is hard to say . The Senate has given its final decision, and Durham will see no more races on the old course ; this is of special interest to us, for it will give us the City Cricket Ground, which is the best in Durham . The Senate is also giving 5oo for a pavilion on the new ground, and, considering that the University is notoriously deficient in " really athletic Dons," this strikes me as pretty good . I lay down my pen hoping to see more Old Peterites here in October.

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MISSIONARY LECTURE. THE Rev. C . Child, Secretary for the Northern province of the Universiti es' Mission in Central Africa, delivered a most interesting lecture in the School Hall, on Saturday, February the 25th, on the work clone by that mission . He first pointed out its object, viz .—to carry out the work set on foot by Livingstone of liberating slaves and exterminating the . slave trade . After graphically describing its horrors— which he said were if possible now aggravated, requiring hard and more vigorous efforts on the part of the mission—he described the headquarters of the Society, shewing by a map that it was situated at Zanzibar, the great slave emporium of the world, where the Mission had been originally founded . All slave ships, he said, coasting down the East of Africa, used to touch here, landing part of their cargo for sale.

On the exact site of the market the lecturer stated the cathedral of Zanzibar had been built. All the slaves who were liberated by our ships were brought to the Mission Station, and placed under care and

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tuition, taken into the schools and given an elementary education.

After a short insight into their school life, the lecturer concluded with an appeal for the Mission, asking the School to support it, suggesting it should become the patron of one or more boys, for whose support an annual sum of about .4'8 was required ; informing us that several schools had boys thus under their patronage . In this way he shewed the full object of his society might be gained by training native teachers and missionaries to work among their own people.

EDINBURGH LETTER. INCE the last appearance of on Edinburgh Letter in these columns , and but two months ago, the University has sustained a severe loss, by the death of Professor Alexander Dickson.

Sudden and terrible in its suddenness, was the manner of his death.

He was enjoying his favourite pastime on the ice—that of curling— when he stumbled and fell into the arms of a friend, dead.

It is needless to say that all those who knew him will ever cherish a gentle kindly memory of him, not only as a teacher, but as a fellowworker and friend . During the last few weeks speculation has been rife as to who would be appointed to fill the vacant chair, but now all such have been set at rest by the appointment of Prof. Bayley Balfour, of Oxford . The appointment seems to have given very general satisfaction to all those interested in the matter, and he will, no doubt, prove a worthy successor to the late Professor Dickson.

The Union debates have been continued this session with varying success . The near proximity of the Exams . seems to prevent men turning up in any great numbers.

The walls of the Union are beginning to rear themselves up beside us, and by this time next year, we hope the building will be quite completed and ready for use.

Undoubtedly the greatest event in University social life this session, has been the great Symposium, which was held in the Drill Hall . The Principal, with a number of University magnates and distinguished guests, occupied a platform at one end, and the body of the Hall was filled with over 2,000 students . We should explain that this gathering was, more or less, intended as a sort of welcome to our new Lord Rector, the Marquis of Lothian . He did not arrive until sometime after the proceedings had commenced, and when he did, he received such a welcome as few but " Medicals " know how to accord .

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It must have been a strange sight to anyone unaccustomed to such scenes . The air so thick with the fumes of tobacco that one could scarcely distinguish objects but a few yards away ; the strains of the band mingled with the clinking of innumerable glasses and the noise made by the drawing of corks . After all it was an excellent entertainment in every way, and it will be long ere the scene fades from the memories of those who were present.

On turning our attention to football, we find that the ' Varsity XV, though they have not done as well as was hoped, still have had a fairly good season . The following were amongst the more important matches : v . Edinburgh Academicals, and resulted in a win for the Academicals by one try to nil, after a very hard game . This result is, indeed, highly creditable to us, as the Academicals are considered to be about the strongest club in the kingdom this season.

The match v. Bradford again resulted in defeat by one try to nil, and could only be accounted for by an entire lack of combination amongst the forwards . However, the result compares very favourably for us with the severe defeat Oxford sustained at the hands of the same club.

The next match of importance was that v. Cambridge . Neither team had their full strength . The play was fast and brilliant, but from its commencement to its close our men were scarcely ever pressed, and they won a fine game by a goal and two tries to one try.

We beat St . Andrews and the Institution, and drew with the Watsonians.

It will interest all connected with St. Peter ' s to learn that L. E. Stevenson received his International cap against Wales . He also played for Edinburgh v . Glasgow, and for East v. West, in both of which matches he figured very prominently. He again played for Edinburgh v . Lancashire on March 3rd, and was in very fine form.

Edinburgh won this match by the large score of four goals and three tries to nil.

In the Scotch team chosen to play against Wales, the following are students of the University :—C . Reid (Capt.), M . C . M'Ewan, L . B. White, H . I . Stevenson, II . I . Chambers, L. E . Stevenson, and A . Duke ; most of the above are playing for Scotland v . Ireland on March loth .

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DEBATING SOCIETY. On Saturday, February r ith, F. Mitchell moved that " Horse-racing as a national sport is not to be deprecated," and was supported by K . E . T . Wilkinson, the motion being opposed by H . W. Allan . After a lively debate it was negatived by 13 to 7 .

The following spoke.

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Against.

D . Carter .

H . Woolsey, Esq. N . L . Hood.

J . F . Leaf.

On February 18th, K . E. T . Wilkinson moved that " Home-rule would be a succesful solution of the Irish Difficulty ."

The motion was lost by a majority of 14 to 4.

The following spoke.

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Against.

H . W. Allan .

M . H . Carroll.

F. McClellan .

F . Mitchell.

G. H . Chilman .

A . C . Clarke.

H. Woolsey, Esq. D Carter.

N . L . Hood.

On February 25th, H . D . Naylor, seconded by J . F . Leaf, proposed that " Capital punishment exercises a beneficial effect on crime," the motion being eventually carried by a majority of 13 to 8.

The following members spoke.

For .

Against.

H . Woolsey, Esq .

N . L . Hood.

M . H . Carroll .

K . E . T . Wilkinson.

G . R. Cook .

D . Carter.

On March loth, A . I . Hopkins, moved that " The Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church would be unjust and infamous, " being supported by M . H . Carroll . The motion was carried by a majority of 21 to 2.

The following spoke on this motion.

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A . I . Hopkins .

K . E . T . Wilkinson.

D . Carter.

A- C . Clarke.

G . R. Cook.

On Saturday, March 17th, H . W. Allan moved that "the construction of a Channel Tunnel is unadvisable . " He was seconded by E . W. Clayforth, K . E . T . Wilkinson also supported the motion, which was opposed by H . Woolsey, Esq ., and eventually carried by a majority of II to 6 .

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CORRESPONDENCE. TO THE EDITORS OF THE PETERITE.

Sirs,—I am anxious to know why we do not possess a school album.

Is it that a school album is a rarer aids among public schools ? I believe not . I am quite certain that such an institution would be both interesting' and edifying to posterity . If the Captain and Secretary of the Cricket and Football Clubs, and the Captain of the boats—in our case one shape of many names—were only to take the matter into their hands, it could easily be done . I beg leave to suggest that an album be bought, to hold photographs of carte-dc-v sifc size, and that the photographs of all who have been members either of the XV or of the XI, or of the Regatta boat, be entitled to a place therein . I am sure there would be no trouble in buying one . If this suggestion should seem satisfactory to the aforesaid officials, I shall be ready to coutribute my mite to defray the expenses thereof, I remain, Your obedient servant, CURIOSUS.

Sir,—I should like to offer one or two suggestions which if carried out would in my humble opinion be a great advantage to the School.

Incredible as it may seem there are some boys in this School paying over Z3 a year for subscriptions . And why? Simply because there are some, and they are many, who will not pay anything at all . The reason perhaps may be that there are so many subscriptions to be paid that they have no sooner paid one than they are called upon for another and so they think it best not to pay any at all . There may be other reasons, but one thing is certain—that they don't pay any . Now if the Sports were amalgamated and subscriptions were settled at the beginning of the year there would be no need of always calling on the fellows for subscriptions . A committee could be formed and officers elected for the year who could manage all the games. This system would be found to work much better than the present one I am sure . But, as regards subscriptions, if each member of the School paid 25/- I think it would be quite sufficient to defray all the expenses of the year. Subscriptions in the two houses are almost compulsory—that is, they are put down in the bill ; yet no complaint is made . Why could this not be done as regards the Day boys? It is useless to appeal to their loyalty to the School—that has been done long since ; and with what result? The state of the funds will shew. Taunting their loyalty to their School has no effect . They will not subscribe when entreated ; let them be compelled . It cannot prove worse than the present system.

Youurs etc ., P AYALL.

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En *t inorta,n.

CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS W'VHALEY, DIED AT ASKRIGG, MARCH I2TH, 1888, AGED

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NOTES AND ITEMS. Through the kindness of the very Reverend the Dean of York, a portion of the School, consisting of the Sixth Form and Choir, spent a very pleasant afternoon, in the course of the term, in the Minster.

The Dean very kindly conducted the party over the building, detailing first the history of the Minster, and then pointing out all the most interesting features in it . The Crypt, Lady Chapel, and Chapter House, as well as different parts and windows of the Nave, were carefully explained, and doubtless many of those concerned that afternoon left the Minster with the feeling that " • not one half of its glory " had been told them before . We are sure that all most fully appreciated the kindness of the Dean in giving up his afternoon for their pleasure and instruction.

REV . J . W . GREENHOW was lately ordained a Priest by the Bishop of Ripon.

T . H . COLLINSON has taken his M .A. A . M . DANIEL has won his " blue " for Association Football at Cambridge.

CAPT . B . I'ALMES, 1st Somerset L . I ., has passed the Exam . for promotion to a higher rank.

REV . C . F . STORRS, Vicar of S . Paul' s, Bedminster, has been presented to the Vicarage of Ellacombe, Torquay.

REV . CHARLES GRAY, M .A ., Hon . Canon of Southwell and Ely, and Vicar of Blyth, has been elected Proctor to succeed the Dean of Rochester in the Diocese of Southwell . Canon Gray is Chaplain to the Bishop of Winchester, and has been Fellow and Assistant Curate of Trinity College, Cambridge.

LIEUTENANT WILLIAMSON, R .A ., while serving in Burmah under Capt . Triscott, was wounded on the 2oth February by a hostile body of Kachyeus, who had fortified a stockade near Molunging, commanding the passage of the Nampachoung River.

REV . H . M . STEPHENSON to be Hulsean Lecturer at Cambridge for 1888.

On Sunday, March r8tb, the Dean of York addressed the School in the Chapel on the subject of Confirmation.

The Rev. P . Braithwaite, M .A . has been appointed Dean of Jersey.