Dec 1889

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VoL . IX .

DECF\TBER, 1889 .

No . 83.

EDITORIAL. "

Nan ego fcstino lector/ tradere Peterile, Gloria vix edilors nascitar ante roga,n . "

E again present the Peter/1e to our critical readers, and are quite prepared to hear the usual exclamations of dsgust.

The echo of our feelings on the subject may be found in the "School Letter," so that we will say no more here, but would only ask for a little indulgence, and just perhaps a slight amount of appreciation for our thankless labours.

By the way, some have said that we are not too careful in correcting our proofs, but at any rate our mistakes are generally venial . We give a few examples of "real" errata, to show the unimportance of such mistakes as ours.

For " Fleshy brown noses " read "Freshly blown roses ."

For We shall be hanged " read " We shall be changed .'

For "The enemy was repulsed with great laughter " read " The enemy was repulsed with great slaughter . " For "Eating a coachman " read " Beating a coachman ."

For "Small ox iu a lady's pocket " read "Small box in a lady 's pocket ."

For " With bending stoop and lighthouse form" read " With bounding step and lithesome form ."

For The bison is no drum " read " The vision is no dream . " For " Potatoes of Europe " read " Potentates of Europe ."

For " His Grace the Duchess " read " His Grace the Duke ."

For " Ruffians " read " Russians."

For " Delirious girl" read " Delicious girl ."

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THEATRICALS-FOOTBALL.

THEATRICALS. F OR the benefit of O .Ps . we print the following notice The play this year will be " The Tempest " The two days on which it will be acted are December the 17th and 19th.

The bill of fare provided is especially attractive, including dancing, singing, and a combined dog and bear fight.

Mr . Yeld, with his usual kindness and energy, once more is helping us, so that there is no need to prophecy an unqualified success, while Dr . Naylor is taking charge of the musical department . The dogs, too, have been under the training and supervision of the Rev . G. 'I'.

Handford.

We would make an especial appeal to O .Ps . to help us this year, as the expenses will naturally be heavier than usual.

FOOTBALL. 2ND

XV . v. ST . THOMAS'S

2ND.

This match was played on the School ground, on October r rth.

The first team had not been able to go to Bradford on account of the wet, so that the new members assisted the second . The ground was like a pond, and the ball consequently hard to hold . The School kicked The forwards threw away off and play settled down in their 25 . many chances through not going for the ball enough, and to those who aspire to places in the first we would especially recommend that they shew in future more dash . Hudson, however, went hard at it. After some very scr : m')ling play St . Thomas's scored a try . The shot at goal was an txc_11ent one only just failing . Ends were then changed and the School woke up, and from a scrimmage Browne got hold and after a short run passed to Snowden who romped in . Browne kicked a good goal. Nothing further of any interesr occurred during the rest of the game ; the School, therefore, won by a goal to a try . As to the play, the School forwards did very well indeed against a fifteen far their superiors in weight . Hudson stood out head and shoulders above the rest, following up hard and making several good dribbles ;

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Padel, F . M . Bingham, Fasten, and Gillatt, also showed up well. Behind, Browne gathered the ball very well indeed, and tackled fairly, Whitby and Snowden did not mark the opposing three-quarters enough . St. Thomas ' s three-quarters kicked excellently . The following team represented the School : Back, \V . S . Douglas ; three-quarters, II . B . Whitby, J . A. Browne, T . C. Snowden ; half-backs, R . C . Tute, \V . M . Carter ; forwards, R. C. T . Laybourne, W. A. Hudson, F . M . Bingham, J . A . Fasten, T . S . Gillatt, E . AV . Clarke C . F. C. Padel, C . J . Carter, T . Spence.

v. BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This match was arranged for the 12th of October, but was not played until the following Wednesday, in bad weather on a slippery ;ground . The School were without the services of Wilkinson . The Bradford ground being very small the three-quarters had little or no chance of scoring. The School halves did most of the work, and after the kick off Mitchell got in almost immediately . After this a continual fusilade was kept up on the Bradford line, and Garland, Mitchell, and Sutton, all scored again . The score at half-time was 3 goals, 1 try, to 1 try . On resuming, Mitchell again adopted bullocking tactics, and crossed four times more and dropped a goal . 'The Bradford men once played up with a little vigour, and one of their three-quarters scored after a good dribble . As for the play, it was fair, considering that it was the first time they had played together. Their kicking, especially Crowther's, was good, but was not directed into touch sufficiently . The forwards were slow and lumbering in the open, and did not push at the ball enough . The whole team seem to want a little more dash and neatness all round.

Back, J . A. Browne ; three-quarters, J . O . Garland, F . C . Crowther, S . O. Bingham ; half-backs, F. Mitchell (capt .), II . G . Metcalfe : forwards, A . II . Sutton, W . Caster, \V A Hudson, F . M . Bingham, R . C . T. Laybourne, F . C. Badel, W. S . Douglas, T . S . Gillatt, E . AV . Clarke.

v. POCKLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Played on October 19th, in dull weather The game was dreadfully one-sided, the School pressing all the time . The place kicking was only moderate, but many of the attempts were good, and many of the tries were obtained in difficult places . The following gained tries :

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Mitchell (6), Garland (4), Bingham 3) . Metcalfe (2), and the rest one each, viz ., Hudson, Padel, Laybourne, Wilkinson, and Douglas . Our opponents are to be congratulated on the plucky manner in which they played up, during a sadly monotonous game . The School played well, the backs being especially good in passing, while the forwards shewed that they could make good use of their feet as well as do hard work in the scrimmage. v . YORKSHIRE COLLEGE, LEEDS (VICTORIA UNIVERSITY).

Played on October 24th . The School was assisted by Mr . 11'hittam, at three-quarters . The School kicked off, and was at first pressed somewhat, but Crowther intercepted a pass, and some good running by him and Mitchell brought the ball into the visitors ' quarters . A free kick, however, was awarded to them, and soon, after some good forward play, Yorkshire College obtained a try, from which a very good goal was kicked . For some time play was carried on in neutral ground, but some good running and passing amongst the School backs gained ground, in which Garland was especially conspicuous ; but nothing was scored before half-time.

On resuming, the School had somewhat the best of the game, and for some time were near their opponents' line, Mr . 1Vhittam's collaring was very sure, and the kicking of all the backs, good and accurate.

At length some clever passing between Mitchell, Metcalfe, and Crowther, ended in a splendid try, gained by Mr . 1Vhittam . Browne kicked a good goal . After the kick-out the School continued to press, and Metcalfe made a nice run, but was pulled down just outside the line.

A free kick was awarded to the School for off-side play, and Browne, from a place, landed a beautiful goal . The School line was then attacked . Sutton was conspicuous in some vigorous tackling, and Crowther by good running and kicking transferred play to the centre.

Garland then ran well, and S . O . Bingham gained a try near the touchline . No goal was kicked . Soon after Garland got hold again, and by a very clever and dodgy run obtained the best try of the day . Browne kicked a good goal, and time was called . The School thus won by 3 goals I try, to t goal 2 minors . The running, and especially the kicking of the School backs, was both sure and long, but the forwards were at times slack in following tip .

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v . BRADFORD OLD BOYS. Elated by our previous victory, an even game was expected, nor were we disappointed, for it was indeed a good game in more than one sense, for not only did we score another success, but also the team sheaved a manifest improvement in every department of the game.

The weather was wretched, cold and drizzly, but in spite of this play was fast throughout.

Bradford won the toss, and elected to play up-hill with what little wind there was . A scrimmage was formed in the middle, someone being off-side at the kick off, and even play ensued ; soon, however, the Bradford forwards rushed the ball down the field to the School 25, but Metcalfe relieved, and play again ruled in the centre . But presently the Bradford wing three-quarter sprinting well, brought the ball dangerously near our line, Aitchell just shoving him into touch in time ; the same player also receiving the ball neatly from touch, made a short run and relieved by a timely kick . Still, however, the ball kept too near our line to be pleasant, until Carter and Hudson made a pretty dribble towards the centre, and the School, aided by a free kick, worked themselves at last into their opponents' 25 . Here, Metcalfe, Garland, and Crowther, distinguished themselves by good runs, and play contimled under the Bradford goal . Metcalfe now made a bold attempt to get in but was held back, presently, however, by some nice passing, Mr . Whittam obtained possession and easily got in . Browne placed a capital goal . On resuming play, Bradford made a very good return to the kick off, but Aitchell, backed up by the rest of the forwards, took the ball to the centre, and Sutton followed this up by bringing it into the Uradford 25 . Then, by admirable passing among the backs, Garland got in, but the place 'sick failed, the try being scored in a somewhat difficult position .

On the kick off Carter again, now accompanied by Hudson, displayed good dribbling powers, and Bradford were still kept on the defensive . Mitchell was the nest to cross the line, and off a difficult place Browne made a very good attempt . Such heavy scoring seemed to rouse our opponents, and now by a good rush they reached our 25, and might have scored but for half-time being opportunely called.

Hudson restarted play with a long kick, to which but a poor return was made . Play then ruled in Bradford 25, and after some desultory play Browne kicked a minor . The Bradford forwards rushed the ball

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to the centr e, where some loose play followed, however Carter and Hudson again relieved by a capital dribble, and Metcalfe kicked a minor. He then improved on this by getting a capital try between the posts, but unfortunately the kick was a failure . Bradford, after this relieved by a tree kick, and dribbling well brought the ball to the centre. Then off a free kick for off-side play Browne scored another minor. On resuming the School still pressed, and Mitchell and Crowther both made good attempts to get in but were brought down, at last, however, Metcalfe made his way across, and Browne placed a very neat goal . On the kick off, Garland received, made a good run and finished by a useful kick into touch . Even play followed for a time, but soon the forwards rushed the ball down the field and Metcalfe kicked the fifth minor. This was soon followed by another and then came one of the best parts of the days play, and a piece of charming passing was witnessed between Metcalfe, Mitchell, Padel, and Douglas, unfortunately a minor only was the result . Then, from a good pass out of the scrimmage by Metcalfe, Mitchell ran in in nice style, but the kick failed.

Play now continued in the centre, being fairly even, and distinguished only by a run on the part of Wilkinson, who unfortunately was not enabled to pass.

Time was then called with the score standing, the School 2 goals, 4 tries and 7 minors, to Bradford nil.

A result satisfactory in the extreme, for not only did the backs display their wonted proficency in passing, their wonted dash and combination, but the forwards also were at least twice as fast and energetic as in the Yorkshire College match, and shewed that they could work together as well as the backs, and as well as our team forwards have done for many years .

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. O sooner has one O .P . been sacrificed to the Peter/1e editors' insatiate thirst than another victim is selected—and this time the lot has fallen upon your unfortunate correspondent . He is met by the ever-present difficulty of obtaining material enough to satisfy his persecutors' demands . To make a beginning it will perhaps be as well to.

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turn to the river, which, owing to the coxwainless fours, has been the most engrossing topic during the past few days . The first round of these races was rowed on Wednesday, November 6th, when Emmanuel beat Christ's, 3rd Trinity Jesus, Selwyn 1st Trinity and Pembroke Caius . Pembroke and 3rd Trinity were ultimately left in for the final, and victory rested with the latter . L . Hutchings was stroke of the Selwyn four : his rowing has been the subject of very favourable comment in Cambridge papers . The other Peterites who are rowing are : R . Crosthwaite, Leaf and Wellburn, who are all in their college trials.

Little or nothing can yet be said about the 'Varsity trials owing to the fours preventing their getting out . The Rugby XV ., in spite of a great number of injured players, among whom are Martin Scott of Jesus, and Trethewy and Oxley of Caius, have not yet lost a match and ought to repeat last year's victory at Kensington . The record so far is three matches won—v. Llanelly, Old Leysians, and Harlequins ; and two drawn—v. Middlesex Wanderers and Midland Counties.

Morrison, the captain, is in splendid form : on some days it seems impossible to tackle him . The forwards again will be the weak point in the team, and here Oxford may expect to score . T . P . Clarke, A . C. Clarke, McTurk, and Hood are playing for their respective colleges, and A . Crosthwaite for Pembroke and . St. Peter's was not represented in the Freshmen ' s Match this year, but two men were playing who will be familiar to present Peterites : Williams and Broatch, of Durham School . Several very promising men were unearthed, notably : McDonnel, a forward, from Trinity College, Dublin ; Briggs, the Welsh International ; and Fitch, from Mill Hill School. The 5th and 9th passed over without any great excitement ; very few ' Varsity men were out, and so the few who were, were roughly handled by the town . Several colleges had bonfires, which in most cases were interrupted by the untimely appearance of the dons . The fates of the erring ones are still undecided . During the term concerts have been given by Sims Reeves, Charles Manners, Herr Joachim, and George Grossmith of Savoy fame . For the more serious minded undergraduate, Sir Richard Webster and Mr . Raikes are coming to speak at a banquet given by the Carlton Club, and Cavendish, at the opening of a new Hall, is to be honoured by the presence of Lord Hartington.

SLACKER .

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OXFORD LETTER.

OXFORD LETTER. T is with a feeling of considerable relief that your correspondent draws a veil over Oxford doings in the athletic world in '889 . and opens the clean page of a new academical year, with brighter prospects, we hope, or at least an average share of good fortune.

We will not dwell on the black record of our past defeats ; are they not to be found writ large in the panegyrics of your Cambridge correspondent? To turn to the coming season, we may, I think, look forward to a better Rugby XV, than last year . The season has opened most auspiciously with four victories, three of them being ridiculously hollow.

Of course it would be absurd to draw conclusions from these results alone, as long scores against inferior teams are no test of the capacity of a XV . ; but judging by the form displayed in the trial matches, we gather that our forwards will be at least as strong as last year, and our backs considerably stronger . Lane is captain, and of O .Ps . J . H . G. Wilson is on the committee.

The river is at present devoted to the well-meant, but too often futile efforts of the aspiring freshman . Not content with the natural difficulties one finds in the art of rowing, one gentleman enveloped himself in academical costume and offered himself at the barges in cap and gown.

Needless to say, his services were promptly accepted, and he made the journey to Iffley and back with all due solemnity ; even the Trials, it is said, gave way before the tn;a strlfusca . Until the coxwainless Fours, which will probably fall to New College, have been rowed, it is impossible to form any estimate of our prospects against Cambridge.

Rumour bath it that Oxford was invaded in the Long by a horde of provincial bluestockings, who gossiped with the college porters, tipped the dons, and button-holed the Vice-Chancellor himself . They seem, however, to have done little harm, and their dissipations were of the mildest.

A long deep howl was heard in Oxford the first night of term, when the new arrivals, from the effeminate Pomeranian to the sturdy boarhound, found themselves under strict muzzling orders . Certain bulldogs, however, of a pronounced breed, and peculiarly amiable features, have so far defied the police regulations . The police, they say, have not had the heart to run the poor things in.

The Edinburgh Reviewer has been sharpening his pen, and has fallen tooth and nail on the Oxford system . Leaving out of sight the glaring

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inconsistencies in his philippic, we might point out that the University is not a commercial college on a large scale, or even a board school, dependent on Its educational results for a government grant . More than enough of such establishments may be found advertised in local papers, where learning is reduced to its lowest terms, and education resolved into a question of Z s . d.

Of the doings of O .Ps . there is little to relate . J . H . G . Wilson is captain of the Queen ' s F.C ., which will have to dispute the headship with Trinity and Keble . Chadwick has been seen on the river and in the 1Vadham XV., and we hear that Peel has joined St . Catherine' s, and that Warwick has gone to Keble.

The honours of O . Ps . in the Final Schools last term may be found in the October number of the Peferite.

O . W . K.

DURHAM LI?TTI?R. Vae mihi ! Alack and alas 1 The daughters of Danaus have followed the fashion and struck for higher wages . Jupiter Pluvius has yielded to them, and so in gratitude they are pouring water through their sieves faster and faster on the wretched city of Durham . Hence for the last few days the flood on the river has put a stop to boating . Still when the boats do go out Chilman is to be found tugging at his oar in a four or seated in a pair teaching freshmen to row. In boating and classics we have gained a mighty man in the person of Dr . Kynaston, who holds the almost if not quite unique distinction of being senior classic and stroke of his 'Varsity Eight.

On the football field both the Bulmans are prominent for University and City, while Cook was chosen to play for the 'Varsity against Northern, a match which did not come off. In the Association world there is some talk of sending a team to Cambridge . Let us hope vaulting ambition will not o ' erleap itself.

Lastly, as regards Durham School the last account is that there are Only six of last year's caps left, and those not the pick of the team.

From personal observation I should say that if St . Peter's plays all it knows the green and white will have to yield to the chocolate and white.

Such, at any rate, is the devout prayer of all Durham Peterites .

E. C.

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SCHOOL LETTER. T is with more pleasure than usual that we sit down to write something on school successes, school good fortunes, school advances, and if any, school failings.

Let us begin with the all-absorbing topic—the Football Team.

An unblemished record of successes, and those so easily obtained as to afford only moderate interest, at least, to on lookers . Our omens indeed are good, let us hope the realities may be as pleasant . As Horace sings, " there is a happy medium in all things ; " let us try to

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obtain one in our football sentiments.

Two feelings are there which go towards aiding defeat, the one to over-rate our opponents, to fear where no fear is ; the other, and that perhaps the more fatal, to under-rate them, and thus fail, when a sense that the fight was equal, that it required the tension of every muscle and nerve to gain the day, might have saved us.

Of the latter we know enough, and have suffered enough ; the influence of the former no Peterite would deign to confess that he had ever felt, but it creeps upon us without our knowing, it chills our hearts, and damps our enthusiasm, when most needed, unless indeed it be checked in time.

Nothing but the intermediate stage can save us ; we may lose, we cannot be disgraced ; yet we may win, for the scale hangs even in the balance, and Amlentes fortuna juvat

which would be an admirable motto for all of us.

So much to say of the football, but football is not the only success we congratulate ourselves upon, at last we see the house full again,—forty all burning to do something for the school, each according to his ability, whether great or small ; forty who are proud indeed of the house to which they belong.

Nor does the topic of the theatricals afford less material for busy tongues . Bold indeed is our attempt, but again our mottto comes to the rescue and we do not feel it too much say that the Tempest shall add another success to the endless roll which Mr . Yeld has gained for us.

Now a word on our paper itself, it has been characterized as "the worst school paper ever seen," this may or may not be true, but it is a standing disgrace to Peterites past and present, whether editors or non-contributors, that some interest in its contents cannot be aroused .

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If the paper is to succeed we must have contributions both from present and past members of the school ; we would address our appeal especially to the former, for it is shameful if no literary genius can be discovered among so many, or if not that, at least that no literary taste can be unearthed.

Facilities will be afforded for future aspirants to literary fame to conceal their identity, if indeed it is modesty that restrains them, so let all begin in earnest and do something towards increasing the interest in our next number.

All, we feel sure, were delighted at the new fervour and animation inspired in cricket during the last season, and preparations have al ready commenced to hinder such welcome feelings from subsiding . The centre of our cricket ground has been levelled, and now presents a surface as flat as the proverbial pancake, while the weaker brethren have not been overlooked, for no pains have been spared to lay out a portion of ground out of which wickets as perfect as any junior has had the privilege of playing on can be made.

Nor should such efforts bear anything but good fruit, and soon we expect to see St . Peter's stand quite as high in the cricket world, and enjoy as much honour and fame, as it ever did and does now in that glorious recreation—the gentle game of football.

CRICKET ACCOUNT FOR 1889.

EXPENDITURE.

RECEIPTS. Balance from 1888 Subscriptions . .

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13 14 42 17

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Balance .. £'56 11

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6 16 3 5 2 9 0 7 8 2 8 0

Brooks J . Walker (machine) Iloltby Alan for mowing Order for Brooks Four bats . .

Ground, &c . . . . . .

Order to Shaw Advertising for Pro. . .

Crowther Mitchell Telegram and Post . .

Wicket-keeping Gloves ..

Cricket Balls . .

Fare to Durham Fare to Ripon James . .

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HERODOTUS IN THE NORTH WEST. HOSE who are acquainted with the writings of Herodotus will remember the language in which he speaks of all distant and unknown countries ; from the following fragment it would seem that the interest awakened leads him to cross the Alps and at any rate visit Gaul . If a date must be assigned for this journey, we should venture to suggest that it was made during his long stay in Southern Italy . The fragment will be of great interest to Englishmen as it contains the earliest known account of their country . That class of superfine critics, which is now on the increase, may contend that the inhabitants of Britain were not then the mixed people he describes them, and also that they were not then known by the name Angli . Other points of detail may be called into question as involving anachronisms—such as the use of tobacco, and the migration of the Gauls into Asia . But it must be noticed that Ierodotus simply says that the natives inhale the smoke of leaves, and does not specify the kind ; he speaks of observing the practise himself in Gaul, and of the Angli he is careful to say that all his information was obtained by hearsay from the Gauls . The fragment begins as follows : These things I learned when in Galatia, beyond the Alps, from which they say the Galatians in Asia migrated when pressed by famine ; and I can well believe this to have happened, for in these parts food such as the Greeks use is so scarce that the natives live on frogs and even more loathsome reptiles, and are in other things also most unclean . They of necessity, very clever in concealing the taste of such fond so that the flavour when cooked deceives strangers and is very like to winged fowl . Beyond them live the Angli ; but I could not cross into their country for want of guides ; for the Gauls are chary of navigating the neck of ocean that lies between, and indeed have wished to make a tunnel under the sea from the one country to the other—a work far exceeding the pyramid of Cheops, or the canal of Necho, or any other wonder which I saw in Egypt . But for this purpose they had not means enough . nor would the Angli contribute thereto, for they held that the Gauls wished to assail their wealth and that it was for this purpose and not to escape nausea that the Gauls wished to make the tunnel .

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To this people belong the tin-bearing islands or Cassiterides, from which they make so much profit, that money and coin in general is called among them by the name of tin . About them the Gauls tell many and strange tales, some of which seem to me incredible, nor indeed are the reports of enemies and the envious always to be believed without hesitation . They live on beef and beer, a liquor distilled from barley and hops and they pass much of their time in inhaling the smoke of certain dried leaves imported from afar by sea. [Obviously by the Northmen, to whose discovery of America we must therefore assign a very early date, and also suppose that they penetrated further south than has hitherto been credited . The date of their Sagas is so uncertain that the supposition is not excessive .

EDITOR ' S No'rE .]

And this thing proves that the further north you travel the more barbarous are the nations you meet . For whereas the Italians and even the Gauls for this purpose roll the leaf in thin papers, the Angli place it in bowls and inhale it by a hollow stem . Of these bowls there are three kinds ; the first, which is chiefly used by the wealthier classes is formed of dried foam from the Baltic Sea, and some carve it cunningly into grotesque figures of Thor and \Voden or other deities; that of the middle classes from various kinds of wood such as the cherry, which they choose for the pleasant smell given forth when heated . But the poorer use tubes of clay, drawn into different lengths.

The longer kind is such that it may be placed in the mouth, while the bowl rests in the hand when the arm is fully stretched : these are used by the older men who are past work, or by' the younger when night comes on and they meet in taverns to discuss the government of the country, and more especially to drink beer and other intoxicating liquors ; for all of them each night seek to make themselves drunk, and he who can take most and still stand upright is considered the king of the feast, and most worthy of respect in his village . The shorter clay tubes are used while working in the fields, in order to keep the nose warm and ward off the excessive cold. [ !o be Continued.]

CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor of the Peterite, SIR,—Permit me to draw your attention to a matter which may at first sight appear slight and unimportant : but though indeed on the surface it may seem so, yet in its consequences it is of the utmost DEAR

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moment . I refer to the unfriendly spirit (to say the least of it,) in which so often the practice games are carried on . It is a disgrace that a well contested game cannot be played without some unpleasantness on one side or the other, and indeed such conduct cannot do anything but harm to the school, for it is perfectly easy for spectators to perceive what is going on among the players, on such occasions, and for them to draw their conclusions accordingly . Nay, more, it must not only materially increase the bad name which football is rapidly requiring, but also, and what is more important, seriously affect the moral tone of those engaged, both in the present and future.

Those who cannot endure a losing game, obtain none of the educational and moral advantages which any game, worth calling a game, affords ; and if they are unable to bear defeat in a mere practice game, what will they do in a match, what in the great battle of life?

A WELLWISHER. DEAR SIRS,—Whilst reading through a Brighton College Magazine I

saw an account of their School Concert, and at the end I observed the School Song : sung by the school and choir ! Has it never struck ye, ye Peterites, that our noble school lacketh a school song? We have a poet amongst us and more than one musician, as the members of the school house know full well ! Could it not be arranged that the school on these long winter nights might have some practice for their lungs, and try to awake those echoes which so long have remained in silence?

Hoping that this will catch the eye of the authorities . I remain, one who believes that MUSIC HATH CHARMS TO SOOTHE THE SAVAGE BREAST . " DEAR SIRS,—AS once more the 5th has gone by, I wish through your columns to inquire why this clay passes off thus unobserved . In looking back to the history of that celebrated conspirator, Guy Fawkes, you will find that he pursued his educational course at this school.

Why then do we not take more notice of this memorable day, which passes away so uneventfully with us . Whilst we hear the outer world indulging in fiery sports, we bury our heads in our books and long for fun which is not to be ours . Hoping you will find room for my letter, and that this state of affairs will not be allowed t .) continue . I remain, yours truly, SQUIB .

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COXWAINLESS QUADRAMETERS. IIow ripping to ride on a gee, thought I, How grand to slang bow 2 or 3, thought I ; Though the boat will be beat It may yet win a heat, Then what fame and what glory for me, thought I. So I mounted me up on my nag, I slid, And forthwith proceeded to rag, I did, But their course showed such great Falling off from the straight, That I found steering rather a fag, I did.

But I said I would steer in the race, did I, And I hoped they would show off their pace, did I ; But when " In " I shouted They recklessly outed, Till I yelled myself green in the face, did I. The grassy' grew near us a lump, it did, And the Red Grind 2 acknowledged their bump, it did, And then the old gee Started off on a spree, And left me astride of a stump, it slid.

Was ever a bat half so blind, they said, Why, we might have kept clear of the grind, they said, Ilad our coach but told bow To steer out at the Plough, a But, confound him, he's out of his mind, they said.

SEMPER IDEM. " The world is full of judgment days ." " A man is a method, a progressive arrangement, a selecting principle . " " A man's action is only a picture book of his creed ."

Youth and love should last for ever, And yet they're but a golden dream— A golden dream !

The lust of rank and wealth can sever, Whilst age cloth dull the eye's bright beam, And deck the brow in silvery sheen In silvery sheen !

Nay, constant to a noble aim, And loyal to man, because he' s man— Because he's man.

Till death my youth I'll e'er retain, Should fortune smile or should she ban, That youth of heart when love began When love began. i A famous corner .

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a An inn on the bank.

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NOTES AND ITEMS—OLD PETERITE CLUB. Thus cries the child, indignant, sore That thoughts like these his world should mar, His world should mar !

But happy he if, e'er the same, Free, faithful, staunch, in years to come, Such hopefulness should still remain His bright and guiding star.

NOTES AND ITEMS. has been elected to the Head-mastership of the City of London School . He was elected to a Foundation Scholarship at this School under the Rev . Canon Elwyn in 1868, and i' ' 1871 obtained the School Exhibition.

On October 2nd, at the Church of St . Philip and St . James, Clifton, a marriage was solemnised between W . H . Jackson, of Salisbury, and Mary Emma, eldest daughter of George Hornby, Esq , Surgeon, York.

C . P . CLARKE obtained a try in the Yorkshire County Trial Match for the Possibles versus Probables, and is placed first reserve forward.

J . H . G. WILSON is on the committee of the O .U .R .F.C. L . HUTCIIINGS rowed in a University Trial Eight, and rowed stroke for Selwyn College in the Coxwainless Fours.

R . CROSTH\AITE has been elected a member of the Cambridge University Hare and Hounds Committee.

H . F . CHADWICK ran second in the Quarter-mile at the Oxford Freshmen's Sports, and at the W'adham College Sports was first in the Long Jump, Putting the Weight, and the Half-mile Handicap.

A . T . POLLARD

OLD PETERITE CLUB. The Annual Meeting of the Old Peterite Club will be held on the 19th of December, not on the 18th, as has been announced . Agenda —Election of members and presentation of accounts.

The Old Peterite dinner will take place on Friday, December 20th, at the Station Hotel, York, at 7 .30 p .m . Old Peterites desirous of attending who may not have received invitations should send their names immediately to Arthur Peters, St . Peter ' s Grove, York, or to F. Ware, Driftield Terrace, York.

P .P.S .—C . P. Clarke is selected to play for Yorkshire v . Middlesex, December 9th . On December 4th, the School was victorious in the final tie in the competition for the Yorkshire Public Schools ' Challenge Cup.