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HERODOTUS IN THE NORTH WEST. (Continued.) ND in other things they seem to the Gauls to be foolish . For they love {airplay and sympathize with the weaker side, and have great respect for the women among them, giving them much freedom and power, so much so that many endure to see the wife rule the household and yet complain not . They also love' to wash, and they bathe in cold water, and live in the open air, employing their time even up to midwinter in many ridiculous out-door games. These they profess to have invented for the sake of amusement, but the Gauls say it is to encourage and stimulate their anger and passions—for among them manly skill and brute force are synonymous . Chief among the summer games is the following : they erect small sticks at either en1 of a level piece of ground, at which two men stand with clubs of wood ; the others spread themselves over the field, and seek either by fraud to hit the sticks with a heavy leather ball, or else by violent throwing to lame, or otherwise maim the club carriers ; but they seek to strike the leather far away and , while the others pursue, run speedily between the sticks until either the sticks are knocked down, or the runner injured and rendered incapable of continuing . Of the object of this running, or how the game is concluded, the Gauls could tell me nothing ; but they say that a man skilled with the club will sometimes run nearly three days without ceasing . In the winter they mark out a square piece of ground, and at either end fix two posts bearing a cross bar . This game is exceedingly brutal . The players divide into equal numbers and endeavour either to carry the ball behind the posts, or to kick it over the bar . Some do this by putting their heads together in a crowd and
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pushing at each other in a goat-like manner, kicking the while at ball and legs indiscriminately. Others skilfully gather the ball, which is something the shape of an egg, only larger, and placing it under one arm, escape behind the posts with nimbleness and speed, while with the other they strike, if possible in the face, any who try to oppose. The losing side seek to prevent this by protecting the ball with their bodies, grovelling on the ground in the dirt, and for this they consider it an honour to go home with a bleeding nose and scarred shins, or even a broken collar-bone . So enthusiastic are they over this pastime, that not only do the younger, but also the elder, who collect at Bosphorus and elsewhere to hear the sophists and rhetoricians, engage therein . For indeed the greater part are without sense of the humanizing arts and music. The city of Bosphorus lies three days journey up the Tamesis from the chief town of the country. There lived there once a man of vast size, who is said to have made many improvements in the game I have described . But he seems to have been somewhat cowardly for all his strength, and no true Anglian . For I have already said that the Angli love fair play, but he taught his friends to hand the ball rapidly from hand to hand, so that the opponents were the more deceived and unfairly bewildered, while his own men escaped the rough usage which they feared ; for it is forbidden to rend or kick a man without the ball, and to do so is called dirty play . I-Iowbeit the Angli honoured him exceedingly, and wished to erect a statue to him at Bosphorus, in the court of his house, but it was thought that the statue would, from its size, be both too costly and too large ; hence it was resolved to set up the model of a single leg, but those who have control of the traffic of the country, feared that the weight of even this part would break the bridges on the road . The same man also is said to have trodden on the ball and burst it ; therefore he never played again because he seemed to have grown over fat. In order to mitigate the ferocity of the play and decide points of dispute, they originally chose one man ; but when he was convicted of favouring one party, each side elected their own . But no good came of this either, for each side would, of set purpose, choose the man whom they knew to be skilled in lying, and of most unblushing effrontery ; for so they had an extra man to assist . So when the judges were turned into advocates, they decided to choose a third man who
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should hold the balance, and who, by blowing on a whistle, should cause the game to cease when they transgressed the rules, or wantonly stamped upon each other . But not even so did they find satisfaction; for few men could be found willing to brave the violence of the players or hired supporters, who are there in order to encourage and applaud roughness of play . Indeed, I hear that certain societies take men, wherever they go, to encourage the players to " rough them", and also that at certain towns notices are posted forbidding spectators to stone the umpires and referees—for so they name the judges . Certain it is that at times the fragments of the umpire have been carried home in a sack ; this I know to be true, for I myself have seen a picture of it, and so have many others whom I know. Nor does success even bring any cleansing of passions . for the victors, as they ride home in carriages, hold great soirees, and are as dangerous to each other as to their foes. The Gauls also tell me that there is another sort played, in which the ball is kicked under the bar instead of over ; but the Gauls know little of either, and I have only discovered the truth with great labour and difficulty ; for the Angli are not kindly to strangers, being descended from pirates and the scum of many northern nations who have been expelled by their peoples for disorder . For these reasons they are the most turbulent and morose race of men whom we know by hearsay. Beyond them live the Caledonii who feed on oatmeal and whiskey. These are much given to miserliness and The fragment here abruptly ends . We may point out that Herodotus' remarks especially apply to Yorkshire, and that there is evidence of a very early Frisian settlement, near Hull. This may account for the possible confusion in the use of the term Angli, for the writer has very pardonably failed to distinguish these two Teutonic nations . The presence of the Northmen is sufficiently proved by the use of tobacco, and the intermixture of these two nations with the Britons, is ample justification for his concluding remarks.
THE THEATRICALS. OR thirteen successive years, St . Peter's has been enabled, mainly through the untiring energy of Mr . Yeld, to give her School Play; this year, the fourteenth, The Tempest was selected, for we had with us one who had the making of a first-rate Prospero, and Prosperos, like
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poets, are not' made, but born . The difficulties of the play—which is more a poem than a play—the exigencies in mounting it—the accompaniments—rendered the task more severe than any we have yet undertaken : two of the actors were engaged in Scholarship work at Cambridge ; the Costumier did not or could not treat us as well as usual, perhaps for the reason that Vie Tempest is so seldom put upon the stage, that there is no recognised form of costume for some of the characters ; in fact, Arid passed through several metamorphoses before he at last gave satisfaction . However, the greater the difficulties to be overcome, the greater the success achieved, so that, judged by this criterion, at least, the play was a marked success. First and foremost, we must again acknowledge a deep debt of gratitude to our Stage Manager for the thorough interest which he threw into his work from beginning to end, and those who witness the minute care with which he trains his actors, cannot be surprised at the high standard they obtain—in fact, we might feel inclined to parody an old remark, and say, the theatricals are Mr . Yeld . The Committee and Secretaries worked hard, and Mr . Handford had many useful suggestions to offer, and his general assistance was invaluable, while Mr. \Vhittam ' s bottled lightning was most natural and realistic in its effects. . Of the music of the songs, we speak with diffidence—they bore the mark of a master-hand, and we are sure that Dr . Naylor ' s compositions were fully appreciated by the, audience, and contributed in an especial degree to the success of the performances. The scenery, the work of T . H . Lindberg, Esq ., and R . Jack, Esq ., assisted by J . A. Easten, R . C . T . Laybourne, and F . Crowther, was very effective . Dr . Hingston kindly lent flowers to adorn the proscenium, and the hall was decorated with flags and shields commemorative of the former plays. The difficulties of representing the shipwreck were overcome by the omission of the first scene, and as the overture by the York City Band was finished, the play, as represented, very appropriately opened with the confused cries of the sailors We split! We split !" and flashes of lightning revealed various beasts of the island, and Prospero calming the storm . The somewhat tedious scene that follows was wel l acted by J . A . Easten, as Praspero, and W . H . M . Hancock, who looked exceedingly well, as Miranda . Of the difficulties of Easten ' s
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part, it is unnecessary to speak ; its length is enough to task the powers of any actor . He pourtrayed the character of Prospero with true dignity, and he delivered his lengthy speeches with remarkable clearness ; but our interest increased with the entrance of Cal/ban and Arid. W . A . Hudson, as Caliban, was, perhaps, at his best in this scene, though he acted well all through ; his voice and action were good, but in the later scenes, he was apt to let his voice become too natural and refined for such a " thing of darkness " ; his song, "Freedom, hey-day, " at the end of this scene, was well done . As Arid, G . Yeld looked mischievous and airy, and his acting throughout of a part, which, for its tax upon the powers of a young boy, is second to none in difficulty, was received with applause . His singing was very fair, though rather uncertain at times, and he was unfortunately hampered by a cold, as were others of the Company on the last night. The music of " Come unto these yellow sands, " and " Full fathom five, " with its burden of "ding, dong, bell," was very pleasing, and we are grateful to Dr . Naylor for making this an opportunity for composing such dainty numbers . J . Snowden was a very fair Ferdinand ; he had what is always a somewhat awkward part, and though, perhaps, a little wanting in by-play, he acted very suitably throughout. The scenes where Alonzo and the rest of the shipwrecked lords are introduced—slightly docked from the original—were very well done, thanks to F . Mitchell, who made a good lord Gonzalo, and C . F. Padel, who showed true turn for tragedy, as Alonzo. Williams was really excellent in his part of the villain, Lord Antonio, but he was scarcely so well backed up by R . C . Tute, as Sebastian, who was rather cold and lacking in spirit and go . Laybourne and Crowther looked well as Adrian and Francisco. These scenes were very interesting, but undoubtedly the pieces de resistance were the comic scenes between Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban . Wilkinson, when he really warmed to his work, played the jester well, while of Naylor it is impossible to speak too highly ; from the time of his entrance with the song, " The master, the swabber, " right on to the end of the play, he represented Stephano to the life ; he thoroughly entered into the spirit of his part, and his by-play— perhaps the real test of an actor' s powers—was inimitable . To select any part for especial praise is impossible, as it was all so admirably
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done . The banquet scene was very effective, and the strange shapes who brought in the table, with actions of salutation in time to a " Brawl " (of the 16th century) were very grotesque . The Goddess : s,. Iris, Ceres, and Juno, looked very well, and the music of the chorus, " Honour, Riches, Marriage blessing, " composed by Dr . Naylor, was very taking ; it was fairly well rendered and was demanded again. Another pretty item in the same scene, perhaps the prettiest in the play, was the dance, a Pavane of 1562, of the Shepherds and Nymphs, and in answer to repeated applause this also was given a second time. Stephano, Trine:do, and Caliban were again excellent, and their rout by a curious pack of hounds was very amusing. In the final scene fresh characters appeared in the Boatswain and Master, personated by A . II. Sutton and T . S . Gillatt, whose make-up was very fine . Upon the fall of the curtain, J . A . Easten appeared in front and delivered the Epilogue, full of point and interest, written by Mr . Yeld . The curtain then rose upon a prettily grouped tableau, and the gathering broke up with cheers for the Dean, Mr . and Mrs. Handford, &c . The whole play was well worked up ; that it was an unqualified success no one who was present can deny. The actors performed well and the audience appreciated their work. We append the full cast and details of the scenery and music : C . F . C . PADEL. Alonzo, King of Naples . . R . C . TUTE. Sebastian, his brother .. Prospero, the right Duke of Milan .. J . A . FASTEN. Antonio, his brother, the usur ping Duke of Milan .. . II . II . WILLIAMS. Ferdinand, son of the King of Naples . . J . C . SNOWDEN. Gonzalo, an honest old Counsellor .. . . F . MITCHELL. Adrian R . C . T . LAYBOURNE. i Lords .. f Francisco F . C . CROWTHER. Caliban, a savage and deformed Slave . . W . A . HUDSON. Trmczelo, a Jester . . .. K. E . T . WILKINSON. Stephano, a drunken Butler .. . . II . D . NAYLOR. Master of a Ship .. . . T . S . GILLATT. A . H SUTTON. Bo.ztszvain . . W . HANCOCK. Miranda, daughter to Prospero Arid, an airy Spirit .. . . G . G . YELI). II . R . OWTRAM. Iris G . J . SCOTT. Ceres jz[1L0 presented by Spirits . . . . . . . . C . C . D . I'ANSON. Nymphs G. CROWTHER, T . H . BINGIIAM, H . B . GREEVES, W . A. Rose:, Reapers A. W . EASTWOOD, F . M . BINGIIAM, E . MORTIMER, W . S . DOUGLAS . Other spirits attending on Prospero .
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The Scene is laid in an Island. ACT I. Near Prospero's Cell. AC1' If. Another part of the Island. ACT III. SCENE 1 .—Near Prospero's Cell. SCENE 2.—Another part of the Island. ACTS IV AND V. Before Prospero's Cell. The New Scenery by T . H . LINDBERG, Esq ., and R. JACK, Esq , assisted by J . A. EASTEN, R . C . T. LAYBOURNE and F . C . CROWTIIER.
THE MUSIC. ACT I.—ARIEL's SoNG .—" Come unto these yellow sands." ARIEL' S SONG.—" Full fathom five thy father lies ." ACT II .—ARIEL' s SONG.—" While you here do snoring lie ." STEPHANO's SONG .—" The master, the swabber, the boatswain and I . " CALIBAN'S SONG.—" No more dams I'll make for fish." ACT III.—THE CATCH .—Ariel's Tabor Music.—" Flout 'em and scout 'em ." ACT IV .—MARRIAGE SONG .—" Honour, riches, marriage blessing ." The Music Jar all these songs has been composed specially for the occasion, by Dr. Naylor, Organist of York Minster. ACT V .--ARIEL's SONG .— " Where the bee sucks," by Dr . Arne, circa 1750. The Dance for strange shapes in Act III ., Scene 2, is a Brawl of the 16th century. The Dance for Nymphs and Reapers in Act IV . is a Pavane of 1562. ACCOMPANIST, C . L . NAYLOR, Esq . (O .P .) Organist of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
THE STAFF. Stage Manager . Prompter . . Under-Prompter Property-Man Super-Master . . Call Boys . .
. . G . VELD, ESQ. H. G. METCALFE. . . E . W. CLARKE. R . WHINCUP. . . ... . F. Mrrcl-IELL. H . WHITBY and C. SPENCE .
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THE EPILOGUE, SPOKEN BY J . A. EASTEN.
Sweet Friends from town and country, old and new, Our heartiest welcome let me offer you. 'We thank you deeply for the favour shewn us, Your cheers our dividend, your smiles our bonus ; In your applause—in previous years well tested— Our every hope of pleasure we invested : Though one' we miss from 'mong you who has ever Helped us to gain success for our endeavour. 'We trust her sojourn by the western foam May send her soon refreshed and strengthened home. The School in the past year has thriven all round ; Honours for past and present boys abound. Mr . Commissioner' we congratulate, May health and wealth upon promotion wait : The Alpine Club rejoices too, 'tis plain, None now can doubt that mountaineers are sane. Another we acclaim on victory won, Now F.R .S . is Herbert Tomlinson,' His is with us a " memorable nomen," And his success to-day an excellent omen. Our fine new laboratory—please inspect it— Aims at success and will, we trust, effect it. Once more reward upon desert attends, Reward looked forward to by Pollards" friend ; ; Pollard 'mong Teachers for the foremost rank meant As plainly as 'mong streets the Thames Embankment. Our thanks for the honour done to his old school, Long may his new one prosper 'neath his rule. At Durham, Chilman's 6 found the learned among; At Cambridge, Crosthwaite,° both the Clarkes, 7 and Young s , While Herbert Thompson,° of him we are proud, A bright exception to the cramming crowd, An Indian Civil straight from school obtained, And for St. Peter's fame and honour gained. And Trinculo's 10 wit has not gone unrewarded, As Exhibition shews at Caius awarded. Nor have our games fall'n back—our cricket ' s better; Our football this year marked with a red letter. Wilson" still plays for Oxford, C. B. Clarke" For Yorkshire County has just made his mark, While Rhodes," York City's captain, is as clever, Unselfish, swift, and dangerous as ever ; " Centre three-quarters " too, has Yorkshire seen him, And I ' ve no doubt to play again they mean him. But stay—Come, Arid, come .
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Enter ARIEL. Hark! in thine ear. ARIEL. My Lord, 'ere you twice breathe he shall be here.
Enter GovzAI .o. Friends, here's the chief who led us on to glory, Swiftly and sure, although his locks are hoary, Captain, were proud you've won the Challenge Cup, All join with me in saying, "Keep it up ." Last week too, Durham by a try defeated, The longed-for roll of victory completed. Neer may St . Peted's Football Team be weaker, Quick, AsiEb ., that's my spirit, with the beaker.
Exit Alum., and re-enter with Me Challenge Cup .' A health to friends and valiant foes, and may Next year behold as hardly-fought a fray. Long live the School, and long may fortune bless Her scholars and her athletes with success. 1. Mrs . Gilbert. 2. Dr . T. Clifford Allbutt, formerly Scholar of Caius College, Cambridge (member of the Alpine Club), appointed Commissioner in Lunacy. . Herbert Tom'inson, formerly Student of Christ Church, Oxford, elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Mr. Toinlinson's father was for many years Master of the Civil and Military Department at St . Peter's. 4. Arthur Tempest Pollard, formerly Scholar of Wadham College, Oxford, appointed Head Master of the City of London School. 5. G . H . Chilman elected to an open Classical Scholarship of £4o per annum at Durham University. 6. R . Crosthwaite elected to a Mathematical Scholarship of £4o per annum at the May Examination at Pembroke College, Cambridge. 7. '1' . P. Clarke, Trinity College, Cambridge, elected to a Foundation Sizarship of £roo per annum . A . C . Clarke, Exhibitioner of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, elected to a Goldsmiths' Exhibition of £5o per annum. 8. H . M . Young, St . Catherine's College, Cambridge, elected to the Jarrett Scholarship. 9. Herbert Thompson, Mathematical Exhibitioner of Trinity College, Cambridge, one of 49 successful candidates for the Indian Civil Service . He passed in direct from the School. ,o . K . E . T . Wilkinson, elected to an Exhibition of £3o per annuli . in Classics at Gonville, and Caius College, Cambridge. n . J . H . G. Wilson, Hastings Exhibitioner of Queen 's College, Oxford, plays "forward" in the Oxford University Rugby Football Fifteen. 12. C . E . Clarke, late Spencer Scholar of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, played "forward" for Yorkshire against Middlesex. r3 . H . W. Rhodes, late Exhibitioner of Worcester College, Oxford, Captain of the York City Rugby Fifteen, played " centre three-quarter back" for Yorkshire against Surrey. The Yorkshire Public Schools' Rugby Football Challenge Cup. 14 .
FOOTBALL. HE result of the first and most important part of the School Football Season was eminently satisfactory . Ten matches were played, of which eight were won, one lost, and one drawn . The wins were over Durham School, Ripon School, Leeds Grammar School, Yorkshire College, Bradford Old Boys, Bradford Grammar School,
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Thorparch Grange, and Pocklington School . The only defeat was at the hands of a very strong team of Old Boys, and a drawn game was played with St. Thomas's, York, this being a most unsatisfactory game all through. The superiority of the School over its opponents may be judged from the respective scores . In the ten matches St . Peter's scored 32 goals 40 tries, against 7 goals 9 tries of their opponents, of which 5 goals and 2 tries were scored by the Old Boys . After such a performance as this it is greatly to be regretted that it was not possible to arrange matches with Sedbergh and Giggleswick, for on paper form, though the latter would have fallen an easy prey, a match with Sedbergh—so far unbeaten—would have been very close . The principal try getters were Garland and Mitchell, the former scoring in every match except the Old Boys, his total number of tries being 21 ; Mitchell besides getting 17 tries dropped 2 goals . Metcalfe, Crowther, Snowden, Sutton, Hudson, and S . Bingham were responsible for 4 tries each, and 1 each were got by Wilkinson, Laybourne, Douglas, and Padel . Browne kicked 29 goals from tries and r from a free kick. The season began with a runaway match against Bradford Grammar School. The experiment of playing Mitchell at half proved an unqualified success, for in addition to scoring numerous tries he dropped a goal . This was followed by a ridiculously easy victory over Pocklington School, who showed a very rudimentary idea of the game, and would hardly have been a match for the second team . Such matches as these cannot do any good, and we sincerely hope they may not be kept up . The match with the Yorkshire College was much better contested, but the superior combination of the School backs enabled them to obtain a substantial majority of points eventually. The forwards seemed at first rather sluggish, as was only natural after the lack of opposition in the earlier matches . The Bradford Old Boys were the next victims, and fell an easy prey to the excellent passing tactics of the School, who in the match with the Yorkshire College had evidently improved . About the next match—against St . Thomas ' s— the less said the better. It was a rough, unsatisfactory game in every way, and though the custom of leaving the field before the game is over is generally to be deprecated it was the only possible course for the School to adopt on this occasion . The game was kept very close by the St. Thomas's forwards, who were much ; the heavier lot, and ended in a draw. Another runaway victory was gained over Thorparch,
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the game soon developing into a mere piece of passing practice for the School . Garland showed that he could take a pass in almost any position, and the forwards seemed to take a lesson from the backs. The ball was passed from one to another in a way that would have been wonderful in a goo' match, and even as it was seemed to give the team confidence in each other . That this was the case was proved by the really fine game played by the whole team against Leeds Grammar School in the second round of the Yorkshire Public Schools Cup Ties . The match had been looked forward to with the keenest interest, and on paper the teams were about even . Leeds, who had beaten Ripon and Giggleswick in ordinary matches, and had also beaten St . Peter's last season, perhaps considered they had slightly the better chance, especially as the match was to be on their own ground, There was not really much to choose between the two teams individually, though Garland was head and shoulders above anyone else, and the kicking of Mitchell and Metcalfe was almost perfect. The superiority of St . Peter's lay in their combination . They were all perfectly unselfish and very accurate, and it was most gratifying to all who had watched the team from the beginning of the season to see the success of the tactics which had from the first been marked out as most likely to ensure victory . The Leeds men kicked splendidly and their passing—qua passing—was at times good : it was their method which failed—for instance they never seemed to think of taking a pass otherwise than standing still, whereas their opponents took their' s at full speed, as no doubt they should be taken . May the success of the team of this season encourage future teams to play on the same lines ; let them play hard from the very kick off, and not have a score to wipe off in the last few minutes as has so often been the case with . the School teams of late years . That it can be done when all are determined to play together and have thorough confidence in each other— xithout any particular superiority of individual players—this season has clearly proved . The match against Ripon in the final was a repetition of the Leeds match . The whole team played together in the same unselfish manner, and wrested the cup from its holders for a year at any rate by 6 tries to 2 . But one match yet remained —a match which we had so far tried in vain to win—against Durham School . Rumour said they were a strong team—especially forward—but that they would be outplayed behind the scrimmage . And so it proved, for after a most
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exciting and hard fought game they were defeated by a try to nothing. The forwards were very evenly matched—the York forwards playing much better than they had done in any previous match—and it was their superiority behind which gave them the pull . Garland 's try was a very fine piece of play, and was obtained after a splendid piece of picking up . The hard ground probably prevented the score from being larger . The last match, that against the Old Boys, was played on the York ground the day after the School play . The exertions of most of the team during the week were not calculated to improve their football, and they hardly did themselves justice . Brit for all that they played a plucky losing game on a ground which was very much against their style of play, and though beaten were by no means disgraced. So ended perhaps the most successful term the School has ever had. And the cause of this success was undoubtedly the energy of the captain and the ready and willing attention given by his team to coaching. The only way to ensure success is by constant practice, and the way has been laid open for future victories for St . Peter's in the junior games instituted last year and carried on regularly now. But few matches were played last term by the second team, which owing to the large number of new men wanted for the first team, was not very strong . They however showed great promise for another year, some of them being especially good--notably Whitby and Spence . Among the smaller boys too, there is plenty of material, Rose, Eastwood, Whincup i . and ii ., Sargeant and Shepherd always showing up well, and proving a great deal too much for their opponents from Clifton . Let them always show the same keenness as they have done this year, and there need be no fear that the School will descend from its present high position for many a year . Before closing we must say how much we sympathise with Naylor, who has not been able to play owing to a bad ear . His loss was greatly felt in the scrimmage, as he was a sterling hardworking forward, but let us hope that the success of the team which he helped so vigorously last season has in part consoled him . The following are the characters of the team : (Capt .)—12 st. 5 Ibs. ; half-back . Played very consistently and unselfishly all through, and did a tremendous amount of work, especially towards the end of the term in the more important matches ; kicks strongly and juliciously, almost always
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into touch, and is one of the few tacklers of the team . Has developed into a good captain, and to his energy in that position much of the success of the team is due. H. G. METCALFE.--IO St . 3 lbS . ; half-back, A good half, kicks and passes very well . Would be very much better if he would keep more to his own side of the scrimmage . Saves a rush splendidly. K. E . T . WILKINSON .—IO st. 8 lbs . ; forward . The hardest worker in the team, more effective in the scrimmage than in the open; tackles fairly. J . O . GARLAND . — :o St . ; three-quarter back . Much improved since last season . A most consistent scorer : very good at taking a pass ; good kick, and tackled well in matches. F. C . CROwTHER .—IO St . 7 lbs . ; three-quarter back . Rather an inconsistent player ; sometimes very good . Passes well, and generally marks his opposing centre ; poor kick and not a great tackler. A . H . SUTTON .—I I St . 12 lbs . ; forward . The best forward in the team ; did great service in the open . Follows up well and tackles strongly. St . 7 lbs . ; forward . Seems to have found his place at last. Made a really good forward, worked hard in the scrimmage, and did good work in the loose . Good tackler. W . A. HunsoN .—I i st . 41bs . ; forward . Good dribbler and useful in the line out . Inclined to shirk the scrimmage. IV . M . CARTER.—10 St . I z lbs . ; forward . Perhaps the best dribbler in the team . Always followed up fast and tackled well. R . C . T . LAYBOURNE . —I I St. 7 lbs . ; useful forward, especially good in the line out. J . A . BROwNE .-9 St . I lb . ; back . Very poor tackler, but good kick. Fell off a little towards the end of the term ; did nearly all the place kicking . Generally stood too near the scrimmage. J . C . SNOWDEN .-9 st. 4 lbs . ; three-quarter back . Only came into the team in the last few matches, and fully justified his selection. Was fast and neat, and useful at putting the finishing touch to a try . Poor kick ; weak tackler. F . M . BINGHAM .—10 St . S lbs . ; forward . Very good at the beginning of the season, dribbling and tackling well . Fell off in the latter respect. Ought to be good next year. S . O . BINGHAM .—I I
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3 lbs . ; forward . Did a great deal of work for his size . Generally worked his way through the scrimmage, and tackled splendidly. F . C. PADEL .—I O st. 7 lbs . ; forward . Hard worker, who should
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YORKSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS' CHALLENGE CUP. ROUND II.
ST . PETER'S v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This match was played at Leeds, on our opponent's ground, in cold, dull weather . The Leodiensians kicked off, but a good return was made, and a scrimmage was formed in the Leeds 25 . Then Sutton made a nice dribble, and Metcalfe with a neat screw into touch brought the ball on to our opponent ' s line . Their halves, however, were too smart, and by some fumbling among the Peterite backs, the Leeds men relieved . Metcalfe kicked two minors in rapid succession and Mitchell displayed some good kicking, but the passing of our backs was hampered by the careful marking of the opposing three-quarters. Two more minors were next scored . Crowther got hold, made a good run and pass, but the Leeds forwards by a combined rush brought play to the centre . Garland, however, getting possession, made a neat run and Sutton from the scrimmage scored a capital try between the posts. Browne placed the goal. On resuming, play ruled for a time in our 25, but Mitchell seized the ball from the touch line and after a long and dodgy run got across . Browne kicked a beautiful goal . The kick oft was a poor one, the reply worse, and play followed on the centre line. Here Sutton made several displays of high collaring and short dribbles, which gained some ground, yet still the ball remained in neutral territory . Snowdon next made two nice runs, and Hudson handing off strongly gained a try which was not converted, though the attempt was good . Crowther replied with a long return to the kick off, but even scrimmaging ensued till Metcalfe by a good kick transferred play to the Leeds line . Then Mitchell nicely passing to Snowden, enabled the same player to score a try, which Browne converted . Nothing of importance followed before half-time, the score standing : St . Peter' s School, 3 goals, 4 tries 4 minors to Leeds, nil . After the usual five
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minutes, the teams crossed over and the game was resumed . At first, play ruled in the Leeds 25, but our opponents obtaining a free kick, made good use of it and brought the ball into our ground . Crowther relieved, but Leeds obtained another free kick to which Snowden made only a fair reply. Mitchell struggled hard to relieve matters, but in some desultory play Leeds obtained a try near the touch line, and Westcott kicked a beautiful goal . Even play followed in the centre, York shewing their superiority in the scrimmage . Some long exchanges were made in replying to numerous free kicks, but no decisive move was made by either side. Then a fly kick brought the ball near our line . Garland relieved by a good run, and a beautiful left leg kick . Leeds still made wonderful use of their free kicks, but at last Crowther, after a nice run, nearly got across, the attempt, unfortunately, only ended in a minor. Then some fumbling on the part of Browne enabled the Leeds forwards once more to make their way to the centre, and Westcott running well was only just collared in time . Metcalfe, however, relieved splendidly, and Mitchell making a good run and pass, the ball was brought to the Leeds line . Here some first-rate passing was witnessed among the backs but the enemy ' s forwards rushed the ball back to the centre . Then Garland with a pretty run had hard luck in not scoring, losing the bail on the line ; he was, however, not to be denied and almost immediately got in. Browne's kick failed. Presently Mitchell, Garland, and Crowther displayed some lovely passing and the last-named scored a try, which Browne converted by a good kick . On resuming, Mitchell and Metcalfe shewed nice combination, but despite their efforts, Leeds were in our territory when time was called, St . Peter's winning a hard fought game by 4 goals, 2 tries, 7 minors to Leeds, 1 goal, o tries, r minor .
THE FINAL.
ST . PETER'S v . RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Through the kindness of the Leeds St . John's secretary we were enabled to use the club ground . The Rev . F . Marshall refereed, and all the accessories, apart from the weather which was cold and wet, were admirable . On the kick off Ripon at once pressed and held us in our own 25, and eventually a scrimmage was formed under our
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goal . Then Garland seized one of the enemy's passes and running the whole length of the field in his best style, obtained the first try for the School in a difficult position . Browne failed at the place, the ball being wet and covered with mud . The fact that from the eight tries scored in the afternoon not a single goal was kicked tells its own tale ; indeed all the failures were excusable . Hardly had the ball got in play once more when Garland ran in splendidly between the posts for his second try . The Riponites touched the ball in its transit over the goal . Our forwards now rushed the ball over for the third try, followed by the third failure at goal . Ripon brought play into our 25 by a fine rush, and Mitchell relieved . Another rush on the part of Ripon, and Mitchell kicked to the centre where the game was vigorously contested. Some good passing was displayed between Mitchell, Hudson, and Crowther, and off the latter ' s pass Garland scored finely . On resuming even play followed in neutral ground . Then the same old programme was repeated, the Riponites rushing the ball, and Mitchell bringing it back . The game now was exceedingly fast, play changing rapidly from one end of the field to the other . Mitchell and Metcalfe in a combined rush nearly got across, but a bad pass to Snowden lost all the ground gained . Sutton and Padel removed play from the centre, and Snowden got in for a neat try . Presently Metcalfe made a splendid attempt to get in, but was brought down. Half-time was called the score standing St . Peter' s 5 tries r minor, Ripon nil. On crossing over Mitchell made some neat screws, and Crowther picking up beautifully passed to Garland . Hudson got hold, and when across the line made a wild pass . Some good kicking by the Riponites brought play into our 25, and after a few moments they obtained a try from what looked very like a case of handed forward . The place did not succeed . Play now ruled in our half, and we gave signs of falling to pieces . Sutton, Metcalfe, and Laybourne showed good play and hard following up and somewhat improved matters . Then Hingston for Ripon made a fine dribble, but Carter and Hudson brought the ball back splendidly and we obtained a minor. Presently Ripon pressed and Wrangham gained a good try . Fortunately for us Hingston missed the place . The game now became most exciting, Ripon attacked our lines in a most determined manner, and on several occasions they were only just prevented from scoring . Our forwards relieved somewhat, but free kicks granted to Ripon regained all their
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lost ground . Once when our line was threatened, Mitchell and Metcalfe saved us from immediate danger by plucky combination. At last the battle raged nearer the centre, and obtaining a free kick, Mitchell screwed cleverly into touch . Metcalfe and Garland passed well and Crowther, picking up nicely, got within a few feet of the line. Metcalfe obtained possession from the scrimmage, and feinting a pass, scored a neat try . Kick number eight failed . Some exciting play ensued but despite the best efforts of Ripon they were unable to ward off defeat by four tries . The final score was, St . Peter ' s, 6 tries, 2 minors, to Ripon Grammar School, 2 tries . Before the match, all the candidates for the fifteen received their colours—a very sensible proceeding.
ST . PETER'S v . DURHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL. When Saturday the 14th arrived, the ground was frozen hard and it cannot but be admitted that playing on such a day was, to say the least of it, most unwise . Our captain, however, seemed determined not to lose the fixture, and his decision was perhaps justified by the fact that no accident occurred, and at half-past two punctually Durham kicked off. Mitchell returned, and the ball was scrimmaged in the centre . Then our forwards, giving way, permitted the Durhamites to rush the oval down the field . Garland, however, saved neatly and kicked to the centre . The forwards and Metcalfe brought the ball on, and Wilkinson shewing some neat touch play, the School pressed the Durham line . Our opponents relieved by a free kick and were also aided by a disgraceful exhibition of bad collaring on the part of ourselves . Hudson made a nice dribble, but a poor pass by Crowther lost some ground . Severely contested scrimmages ensued in the centre . Mitchell, who was in splendid form, rushed the ball to the full back, but the latter gathered beautifully . Browne made a good mark but nothing came of it . Durham now obtained a free kick which Mitchell took neatly, he then passed to Crowther, who screwed exceedingly well into touch . The same player, by a brilliant effort, attempted to get across but the full back defended too well, and the game raged fast and furious in the Durham 25 . Our forwards, thereupon, by not following up, permitted the Durhamites to take the ball to the centre, and next into our 25 . Here Snowden made his mark and following
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up obtained possession, running in splendid style . Durham made a grand rush, and attacked the school line in a determined manner . Free kicks were obtained by both sides, but no relief followed until Browne, by a long kick, transferred play to Durham quarters . Garland then made a fine attempt across but was brought down . Durham now regained all the lost ground by splendid kicking, and Crowther only just saved . A good shot at goal resulted in a minor to our opponents . The School forwards were about this time exceedingly slow in getting into the scrimmages, Wilkinson was a notable exception and played up hard throughout the game, but the rest Laybourne made a nice dribble which improved matters, and Garland shewed some good kicking, but Durham still held their own when half-time was called, Durham having scored two minors to our nil. After the interval, Garland had to save but Crowther made some good returns . Then mainly through Metcalfe we obtained a minor. Mitchell kicked finely down the field but someone—who shall be nameless—managed to get off-side and the ball was scrimmaged in the centre. Bingham made a good dribble and passed well with Mitchell. Then Snowden got within a yard of the line and play ensued under the Durham goal . Lodge relieved, but Mitchell kicked well into touch . Durham made a good rush but Crowther by nice play brought the ball back . Our opponents now played splendidly and attacked our line once more . Mitchell relieved by a magnificent kick and play followed at the centre line . Mitchell now dribbled splendidly up the field but the Durhamites rushed it back . This brilliant piece of play was repeated, and Crowther made a fine run but did not pass . At last Garland got across, the kick failing . After the kick-off, Mitchell sent the ball dead . Even play resulted in the centre, Wilkinson and Bingham being conspicuous for their hard play in the scrimmage. Garland now made a long run, but passing badly little ground was gained. One of the Durham three-quarters made a determined effort to get in . Garland, however, brought him down, and Carter by a wonderful dribble transferred play to the centre . Time was then called, St. Peter's winning by r try, 2 minors to Durham 2 minors .
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THE OLD PETERITE DINNER. (LONDON DISTRICT .)
N Thursday, the 28th November, the second of the Old Peterite (London District) dinners was held in the Holborn Restaurant. In reply to the invitations issued by the indefatigable Hon . Sec ., Mr. C . H . Chadwick, a large number of acce ptances had been received, and it was felt that, at least as regards numbers, the dinner was sure to be a success. So much for quantity ; now as to quality :—When O .P . ' s were informed that Canon Elwyn was to be the Chairman of the evening, and that he was to be supported by Mr . Handford, and by many another name well-known in the history of St . Peter's, they were assured that there would be no deficiency in this respect, and they were right. From first to last the evening passed off without a hitch. To begin with, the dinner itself was excellent, and that put everyone in a good humour for the rest of the evening, and gave a substantial physical background to enhance the relish of the intellectual treat which was to come. During the evening allusion was made to absent members, and it was stated that the general response to the invitations was very satisfactory, that numbers of letters had been received expressing regret that the writers were unable to be present, and hopes that they would be able to attend the next dinner . Among others were named His Honour, Judge Barber, Mr . Y . Anderson, Col . Dayrell, Rev. G . Edmundson, Mr . J . L . Freeman, The Rev . R . Abbay, Rev . R . Dayrell, Mr. F . W. Hayden, Major Swaine, Mr. W . W . Whytehead, Rev. T . B . B . Ferris, Messrs . E . H . Pickersgill and A . T. Pollard, and the Rev . H . M. Stephenson . The absence of the latter was much regretted, and many felt the gathering to be incomplete without him. At the conclusion of the dinner, CANON EnwyN rose to propose the first toast, which as usual in our highly loyal land was "The Queen . "
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A heroic attempt was made to give the toast musical honours, in the shape of the " National Anthem," but it was not a success . Can it be that there are Radicals in the number of the O .P ' s. who refused to join in the inspiring strains ? Far different was it when we were invited to give our genial
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Chairman " the same . How the " He's a jolly good fellow" rang out from all the assembled members : there was no hesitancy then. The next toast was "the" toast of the evening, proposed by Canon Elwyn, "The Health of Peterites, Past and Present ." In happy terms the Chairman drew attention to the long list of Peterites who had won honours, both at the Universities, and in the larger life of the world. He reminded all how the reminiscences of school days clung to every one throughout their life, and said that although in his own case he was morally bound to put Charterhouse as the first of all schools, yet he decidedly ranked St . Peter's as the second, and he went so far as sometimes to desert his first love, and place St . Peter ' s first. (Loud cheers) . He had hoped that some of the ancient history of the school would be revealed to us by one of the members present, who remembered the removal of the school to its present site, and had quailed before Mr . Richardson, before there was a foundation scholar at St . Peter's ; but owing to the reluctance of Mr . Champley to reveal the secrets of the "awful grey grown ages " , the volume must for the present remain sealed . Finally, he wished all prosperity to the school and the members of it, and coupled the names of Mr . Charles Haigh "
and Mr . Handford with the toast. Mr. HAIGH suitably responded, expressing his satisfaction at the re-establishment of the dinner, and his hope that the institution would flourish . He also said how much he enjoyed a visit to York, and that it still had great charms for him. Mr . HANDFORD then rose and gave a most interesting account of the progress of the school, and of the various changes introduced. Many heard with tears of the demise of the "Civil and Military Department," which in its days of prosperity had sheltered so many from the stormy billows of the classical <' side . " The sports of the School seemed too to be in a flourishing state, and the well-worn subject of the enlargement of the play ground was also brought forward. The speaker expressed his hope that by bringing public opinion to bear upon the matter some good result would follow, and he was sure that such a proposal would meet with hearty support from all those present. Mr . HANDFORD then proposed the toast of " The Old Boys," and said what pleasure it gave himself and Mrs . Handford to see Old Boys at the school at any time, and especially gave a cordial invitation to all for the forthcoming dinner and theatricals at York .
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Mr. LAMBERT, in returning thanks, referred to the missing generations of O .P .'s, and expressed a wish that at the next dinner some of the missing links in the chain of continuity might be produced, and trace the gradual descent from the oldest representative of the school to the blushing undergraduate fresh from the University. In an eloquent speech Mr. MEEK then proposed the health of " The Chairman, " and spoke in feeling terms of the universal manner in which Canon Elwyn was beloved and respected by all who had come under his influence. In reply the CHAIRMAN said how much he valued the affection of old boys, and referred in touching terms to the worth of his predecessor, Archdeacon Hey, and to his own irreparable loss during the past year . He did not either forget the perennial " James " whom he compared to Tennyson ' s Brook which " goes on for ever ." In a humorous speech Mr . NEWBERY proposed the health of the "Assistant Masters, Past and Present, " to which Mr. BLAKE suitably responded. In conclusion was proposed the health of the " Hon . Sec., Mr. Chadwick, " of whom it is not too much to say that without his careful and businesslike work we should have had a very different story to tell . After a very pleasant evening all went away looking forward to the next occasion of meeting. It may be added that several new members joined the Peterite Club. Appended is a complete list of those present : Griffith, F . T. Rev . Canon Elwyn. Rev . G. T . Ilandford. Haigh, Charles. Henderson, H . W. Ainslie, E. H. Lambert, P . B. Ainslie, W. Allanson, J . A. Le Maistre, Rev . S . J. Mallinson, Rev . J . H. Bayly, F . W. Meek, W. A. Blake, J . F. Chadwick, C . H. Newbery, H . J. Pollard, B. Champley, R. Close, C . A. Poyser, A . S. Crosland, B. Reinold, Professor A . W. Stephenson, J . E. Davis, G . L. Walker, Rev . Thomas. Eyre, G. H. Grant, C . B. Watson, C . W. . II . Gregory, Rev . T
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OLD PETERITE DINNER. (YORK DISTRICT .)
I the Station Hotel, on Friday, December loth, 1SS9, a large and very representative company of Old Peterites dined under the presidency of the Rev. G . T . Handford, Head Master . This was the second annual gathering that has been held, and it is hoped that in future years similar festivals will take place in order that not only happy recollections may be dwelt upon, and victories of the past both intellectual and physical recalled, but that an encouragement may be given to those who attend the school and stimulate them to achieve still greater successes . The Chairman was supported by the Rev. Canon Elwyn (former Head Master), Sir Joseph Terry, and the following gentlemen were present :—Mr . H . W . Allan, Mr . W . J. Boddy, Mr. G. V . Birks, Capt. A . W. Bright-Smith, Mr . T . L. Chadwick, Mr . J . W . Craven, Mr . A . C . Clarke, Mr. A . E . Chapman, Mr . H . C . B . Clayforth, Mr . E . R. Dodsworth, Mr. G . H . Eyre, Rev. W. Y . Fausset, Rev. H . W . Griffith, Mr . W . Hood, lMIr . A . J . Hopkins, Mr . C . W . Haynes, Mr. R . Holtby, Mr . E . Hutchinson, Mr. T . B. Lord, Mr. P . E . Lord, Mr. J . F . Leaf, Mr . E . A . Lane, Mr . W . E. Moore, Mr. T . G. Mann, Mr . C . M . Miller, Mr . F . F . Munby,
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Mr. C . L . Naylor, Mr . W . A . Pearson, Mr . A . Peters, Mr . H . J. Rudgard, Mr. A . S . Rose, Mr . H . \V . Rhodes, Rev. J . A. Sheol, Mr. F . Shann, Mr . J . E . Simpson, Mr . T . W. L . Terry, Captain \V . A. White, Mr . J . C . Walker, Mr. M . Whittam, Mr . F. Ware, Mr . W . G. Wilson, Mr . E. Wooler, and Mr . G . Yeld . The Rev . H . M. Stephenson (late Head Master), Dr . Matterson, and Mr . T . B. Whytehead were unavoidably prevented from being present. The CHAIRMAN said that the first duty which fell to him was to give the toast of the " Queen and the Royal Family ." As the master and old members of St . Peter's School they could not speak otherwise than loyally of the Monarchy . As for himself, it had been his privilege to enjoy the bounty of Royalty at many schools . They were sorry to hear that of late years Her Majesty had begun with infirmities of old age, but they hoped that it would be a long time before her vigour deserted her. (Applause .) As to the heir to the Throne, his capacities for business were on every one's lips in this essentially commercial age . IIe had a word to say with respect to the eldest of the third generation, for His Royal Highness had visited many of the other institutions in the city but had passed over St . Peter's. The toast having been honoured, The CHAIRMAN gave " The Archbishop, the Dean and Chapter, and other Clergy of this realm . " There was no doubt, he said, that theirs was a Church school, though he did not mean that in any bigoted way, for he thought he was right in saying that at least two scholarships and other emoluments of the school were enjoyed by those who were not members of the Church of England . The Archbishop, owing to his many engagements, was unable to be present at all school functions, but his lordship, by the holding of confirmations, and in other ways, had done much to benefit the school . The Dean of York had been truly kind to him (the Chairman), being always ready to give help over difficulties as well as to encourage one in his work . He desired to speak in appreciation also of the kindly assistance rendered by the other gentlemen who belonged to the Chapter . They were willing when he first came to York, under circumstances which were very critical, to place considerable confidence in him, which at that time, at any rate, it was difficult to say was deserved . He desired to remove an impression with respect to the St . Peter's Fund, which prevailed in certain quarters where it certainly should not . That fund he wished to
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point out had nothing whatever to do with the school, but was connected with the Cathedral of St . Peter . In conclusion he called upon the Rev . W . Y . Faussett, whom he described as one of the most clever and able Old Boys, and he was a son of the Rev . Canon Fausset, one of the most learned members of the Chapter. (Applause .) The Rev . W. Y . FAUSSET, in responding, thanked the chairman for the kind personal remarks he had made, and spoke of the great benefit which had been rendered to the clerical community by that school, which was under the shadow of one of the greatest cathedrals in England . Under its wise governing body the school had certainly prospered, and was prospering more and more . He thought they ought to give the Dean and Chapter great credit for their wise administration ; whilst they ought not to forget the Archbishop for the great encouragement that His Grace, as well as the Dean, gave the school in regard to classical and mathematical studies . (Applause .) Mr. T . G . MANN proposed the "Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces ." He said that in these days when Europe was an armed camp, and England with its universal empire was the envy of the world, it was necessary that they should have a powerful army and a still more powerful navy . It was a satisfaction to know that the army was never more efficient, and as to the navy, when the new additions which were contemplated had been carried, England would be able to maintain its independence in the face of any combination . (Applause .) Captain BRIGHT-SMITH said that on behalf of the regular forces, he was quite sure that the British soldier was always ready to do his duty in whatever part of the world he might be . This was particularly so when he was backed up as he was by such noble soldiers as the Old Peterites made . (Applause .) Major WHITE, speaking on behalf of the reserve forces, said he was certain that every Volunteer officer and man was desirous to make himself as efficient as possible, so that when the time arrived when his services might be required he would be of use to the country he desired to serve . (Applause ) The Rev . `V . H . GRIFFITH submitted " The Health of the Past Masters of the School," and spoke of the long connection he and the members of his family had had with the school, which he said had extended over nearly half a century. He also alluded to the great debt the school owed to Mr . Stephenson, of whom he spoke most
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highly . He felt it was an accidental qualification he had for proposing that toast, because he had had the privilege of being educated at the most important time of his life under Canon Elwyn . (Loud Applause .) He might say that to the Canon he owed both his education as a boy, and, if he might use the term, his education as a man . The speaker went on to refer to the deep and real personal affection which he had towards Canon Elwyn, not only as a man but as a clergyman under whom he had had the honour of labouring for many years . It was hoped, he said, that when Canon Elwyn went to London he would have gained a little well deserved rest, but he found that with the many duties devolving upon him he was working harder than ever . (Hear, hear.) The toast was drunk with musical honours. The Rev . Canon ELWYN, in acknowledging the compliment, spoke of the great loss he had sustained recently in the death of his wife, who, he assured them, had felt a kindly interest in matters connected with York ever since he had resigned the head mastership of St . Peter's School. Remarking upon the good qualities of the Chairman, he said he was doing everything he could in many ways to promote the good of the School . (Loud applause.) He deeply regretted Mr . Stephenson's absence, but the reason he was not present was no idle one, for he was engaged in that most delightful occupation, next to being examined, of examining others . (Hear, hear .) There was one old boy who had gained great distinction, and that was Arthur Tempest Pollard, who had gained the suffrages of 220 common councillors— (laughter)—and it was greatly to their honour that they brought him in at the head of the poll . Another boy who he thought had had the benefit of Mr . Stephenson's learning was Mr . 1V. Yorke Fausset, and if they desired to know what he had achieved they should apply for his volume of testimonials from the most distinguished men . 1Ie referred in eulogistic terms to the abilities of Mr . Fausset, who would doubtless achieve many distinguished successes . (Hear, hear.) While it was with pleasure he liked to look over the telegrams denoting successes of his boys in bygone days, it was not only the clever but the great mass of the boys that he took a delight in, and although all did not go to the university, he was sure that the glory of that school was that the old boys of St . Peter's were represented in every profession in all parts of the world . He hoped that such an excellent custom as those annual
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gatherings would be continued, and he assured them that it was his daily prayer to God that He would bless the old school in every way. (Loud applause .) Mr. Councillor L . R . DODSWORTH said that he was only a "common councillor " —(laughter),—but would do his best to propose the most important and comprehensive toast of the " St . Peter's School and the health of the Rev . G . T. Handford, the head master ." He said that every one present would honour the toast, and although they could not express it in words, yet they felt it in their hearts . He had been acquainted with some of the good results that had been brought about under the mastership of the Rev . G . T . Handford during the short time he had been in York, and it showed what he would be able to achieve in the future . (Applause .) The Rev. G . T . HANDFORD made a very suitable reply on behalf of his colleagues and himself, alluding to the chief of those boys who had been particularly successful. They had recently added a laboratory, which was working well, and he remarked upon the increase of scholars from Io8 two years ago to 126 at the present time . Although he desired to abstain from politics, he would remark that they had one old boy who was a member of Parliament, who was a well-known Radical, and hoped he might not be called a partisan when he desired that Sir Joseph Terry, if he accepted the invitation to be the Conservative candidate, would be successful . (Loud applause .) Sir JOSEPH TERRY and Mr . CHADWICK responded as Old Peterites. Mr . G. H . EYRE proposed " St . Peter's Theatricals," and Mr . YELD suitably acknowledged the toast. Mr . WILSON submitted " Success to the School Football Club ." which was acknowledged by Mr . RHODES. Sir JosEPH TERRY gave the toast of the health of the hon . secs. of the gathering. Mr. WARE and Mr . A . PETERS responded, the latter remarking that they must not forget to do their share in promoting the good of the school . (Applause .) The proceedings terminated with the singing of " Auld Lang Syne. "
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MEETING OF OLD PETERITE CLUB. HE fourth annual general meeting of the Old Peterite Club was held at the School, on Thursday, December 19th, 1889, at 4-30 p m ., the Rev . G. T . Handford (President) in the chair .—In the absence of Mr. E . W . Clayforth (General Secretary) Mr. Peters (Secretary for the York District) acted as Secretary . The following members were also present :—Messrs . G . H . Eyre, H . C . B . Clayforth, H . IV . Rhodes, W . G . Wilson, A . C . Clarke, W . Holmes, G . Birks, J . F. Leaf; T . B. Lord, and the Rev . H . W Griffith. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, the following were elected members of the club :—Messrs . E . H. Ainslie, W . L . Crumbie, E . S . D . Carter, J . Colby, B . Crosland, G . R. Cook, G, L . Davis, A . G. Egginton, Rev . W. H . Gregory, Rev . H . W. Griffith, Messrs . F . T . Griffith, E . B . Hicks, J . L. Hingston, N . L. Hood, E A . Lane, J . F . Leaf, J . H . Little, W. A . Meek, C . L . Naylor, W. K. Procter, A . R . Stephenson, J . E . Stephenson, G . Chilman, and Ii . Walker. The Rev . H . W . Griffith and Mr . Rhodes were elected to fill the vacancies on the committee, caused by the retirement by rotation, of Mr . T . L. Chadwick and the Rev . E . A . Douglas. Messrs . J . H . G . Wilson, J . F . Leaf and G. Chilman were then
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to the retiring Sports Committee, which was carried unanimously. The Rev. G. T . Handford proposed and Mr . Rhodes seconded a vote of thanks to the retiring Dinner Committee, which was acknowledged on behalf of the committee by Mr . Peters, who expressed a hope that old Peterites would co-operate with them by assisting them in obtaining as complete and correct a list of old Peterites and their present addresses as possible. It was resolved : " That Messrs . C . H . Chadwick, A . Peters and F . Ware be re-elected as Dinner Committee for the ensuing year with power to add to their number should they deem it advisable . " " That Messrs . G . H . Eyre, W . G . Wilson, and P . E . Lord be re-elected as Sports Committee for the ensuing year . " " That the number required to form a quorum shall be io for a general meeting and 3 for a committee meeting. " That members of a sub-committee shall be ex-officio members of the committee of the club . " Mr . Eyre then proposed and the Rev . H . W. Griffith seconded the following resolutions : " That the treasurer be allowed to make a grant of Lt from the funds of the club towards defraying the expenses in connection with the football match ` Old Peterites v . Old Dunelmians' " ; and " That the treasurer be allowed to make a grant of L'2 out of the funds of the club towards the expense of organising the old Peterite dinners in London and York," both which resolutions were carried none . con. A vote of thanks to the retiring secretaries for the districts of Oxford, Cambridge, and Durham having been passed, the meeting terminated with a very hearty vote of thanks to the Rev . G. T . Handford for presiding.
RULES OF THE OLD PETERITE CLUB. Rule I.—That the Club be called the " Old Peterite Club," and be open to all who have been at St . Peter' s School, subject to election by the Committee. Rule II .—That the subscription be five shillings per annum, which
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shall include the subscription to the School Magazine, and shall be payable on January 1st in each year. Rule III .—That the officers be President, Vice-Presidents, I-lead Secretary and Treasurer, Secretaries for the districts of Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, Durham, York, Hull, and Huddersfield ; that the Committee consist of the above officers and six others, with power to add to their number of whom, after 1889, two shall retire annually by rotation, but shall be eligible for re-election ; that there be also a Sports Committee of three elected annually by the General Committee, whose duties shall be to select teams for tours in the holidays and a boat for Regattas, and to arrange matches. Rule IV. —That a Committee Meeting and a General Meeting be held annually, in York, on the second day of the School Theatricals ; that other meetings be held when necessary, and that a week's notice be always given. Rule V.—That for Committee Meetings three form a quorum, for a General Meeting ten. Rule VI .—That Members of a Sub-Committee be ex-afcia members of the Committee of the Club. Rule VII .—That a list be published annually and be supplied to each member containing the names of all the members and their addresses. Rule VIII .—That the club colours be dark blue, light blue, chocolate and white, that the football jersey be white with cross keys in chocolate on the left breast. Rule IX .—That the Committee have power to alter or add to the existing Rules, subject to the approval of the next General Meeting. - -es
LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE OLD PETERITE CLUB. * Signifies a new subscriber.
Abbay, Rev . R ., East Soham, Wickham Market. *Ainslie, E . H ., 2, Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn. Ainslie, Rev . R . M ., St . Saviour's, Liverpool. Ainslie, W ., Junior Athenmum, Piccadilly, W. Allan, H . \V ., Carus . Coll ., Cambridge. Barber, Ven . E ., St . Bridget's Rectory, Chester. Barber, H . J ., Brighouse, Halifax. Bardsley, G. B., C .C .C ., Cambridge. Bennett, T . \V . M ., London and Westminster Bank, Loftbury, E .C. Birks, G . V ., Univ . Coll , Gordon Sq ., W. Bloomfield, H ., Clergy School, Leeds. Bulman, F . A ., Shincliffc, Durham .
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Bulman, G . W. M , Lambton's Bank, Newcastle. Carroll, R . W ., 68, Beckman St ., New York, U .S. `Carter, E . S . D ., Precentor ' s Court, York. Chadwick, Rev . A ., Cinderhills, Mirfield. Chadwick, C . H ., 2, Stone Buildings, Lincoln ' s Inn, W .C. Chadwick, S . J ., Lyndhurst, Dewsbury. *Chilman, G ., The University, Durham. Clarke, A . C ., Emmanuel Coll ., Cambridge. Clarke, C . B ., St . Paul's Rectory, York. Clarke, T. P ., Trinity Coil ., Cambridge. Clayforth, E, AV ., Feliskirk Vicarage, Thirsk. Clayforth, II . C . B ., Aysgarth School, Bedale. 5 Close, C . A ., The Chalet, Harrow Park, Harrow. Cobb, C . H ., Clifton, York. `Colby, J ., King's Coll ., Cambridge. Collinson, J . H ., The School, Stamford. *Cook, G . R ., Hatfield Hall, Durham. Craven, J . \V ., Hewoith Croft, York. Crawshaw, G . E ., \Varmsworth Hall, Doncaster. Crawshaw, R ., \Varmsworth hall, Doncaster. Croskill, W ., Lairgate, Beverley. *Crossland, B ., r, Rudolph Rd ., Kilburn, N .W. Crossley, E . W., Bryan Royd, Greetland, Halifax. Crosthwaite, R ., Pembroke Coll ., Cambridge. *Crcnbie, \V . L ., Ouse Lea, York. Daniel, A . M ., Guy's Hospital, London, S .E. Daniel, C . J ., St . Peter's Barracks, Jersey. Daniel, J . II ., Broomy Hill, Hereford. *Davis, G . L ., 6, King's Bench Walk, Temple, E .C. Deane, E . A ., Bank Chambers, Batley. Dunkerley, J . A., Beverley. Edmundson, Rev . G., Northolt Vicarage, Middlesex. Egginton, A . G ., Kirkella, Hull. Elwyn, Rev . Canon, The Master's Lodge, The Charterhouse, E .C. Eyre, G . H ., Parkside, Worcester Park, S .W. Fausset, Rev . R . J . E ., St . Paul's, Iiuddersfield. Fausset, Rev . W . Y ., Fettes . Coll ., Edinburgh. *Gofton, J . E . St . John's Coll ., Oxford. Greener, M . J ., 85, Gresham St ., E .C. : Gregory, Rev . '1' . H ., Padbury Vicarage, Buckingham. Griffith, F . 'I' ., The Secretary's Office, G .P .O ., London. Griffith, Rev . H . W ., Flaxton, York. Grindrod, Rev . F ., Alne Vicarage, Easingwold. Grindrod, W. H ., 13, Hawkshcad St ., Southport .
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Haigh, C ., I, Elm Court, Temple, E .C. Hartley, R . NV., Clifton, York. Haynes, C . W ., The Guinea, Barbadoes. *Hicks, E . B ., Easingwold. Hingston, A ., Clifton Asylum, York. Hingston, J . L . . Clifton Asylum, York. Hodgson, P ., Westwood, Beverley. Holmes, IV . H., Baldersby Vicarage, Thirsk. `Hood, N . L ., Cavendish Coll ., Cambridge. *Hopkins, A . J ., St . Catherine's Coll, Cambridge. Hudson, A . V ., Clifton, York. Huffam, L . W., Bootham Stray, York. Hutchings, L ., Selwyn Coll ., Cambridge. Jackson, J . A ., IIensingham House, Whitehaven. Jackson, W . II ., Market House Chambers, Salisbury. Johnson, C ., Bridlington. Joy, H . G ., Bath Terrace, Tyncmouth. Kirby, C, Harrogate. Lambert, P . B ., 6, New Sq ., Lincoln ' s Inn, E .C. *Lane, E . A ., Theological Coll ., Lichfield. *Leaf, J . F ., 1'eterhouse, Cambridge. Le Maistre, Rev . S . J . J . S, 7, Oxior,l Terrace, Blackheath Hill, London, S .E. *Little, J . H ., Hutton Hall, Penrith. Lord, F . J ., i6, Nightingale Rd ., Wilsden Junc ., N .W. Lord, P . E ., Heversham School, Milnthorpe. Lord, T . B ., Townhead, Rochdale. Mallinson, Rev . J . II ., Whitfield Lodge, Al :eyn Park, West Dulwich, S .E. Marshall, L ., Charterhouse, Godalming. Martin, J . L ., University P .O , Edinburgh. Mawdesley, F. L., Delwood Croft, Fulford, York. McClellan, Rev . E . J ., Llandovery, South Wales. Meek, W . A , 2, Plowden Buildings, Temple, E C. Moore, W . E ., 3, Swiss Villas, Harrogate. Murray, W . T. 24, Pitt Street, Edinburgh. Naylor, C . I, ., Emmanuel Coll, Cambridge. Newbery, W. J ., E .I .U .S . Club, 16, St . James Sq ., S .W. Newman, P . L ., 22, St. Paul ' s Sq ., Yolk. Pearson, W ., 23, Bootham, York. Peters, A ., St . Peter ' s Grove, York. Poyser, A . S ., Great St . James St ., W .C. Procter, A ., The Mount, York. "`Procter, W . K ., The Mount, York. Reinold, Prof., Royal Naval Coll ., Greenwich .
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Rhodes, H . W., hirkgate, Thirsk. Rose, A ., 48, London Street, Edinburgh. Rose, R . D . C ., 48, London Street, Edinburgh, Sharpe, J ., Green Mile House, Retford. Simpson, J . E ., University P .O ., Edinburgh. Spencer, A , 5, Windsor Terrace, Newcastle. 'Stephenson, A ., 8, Old Jewry, E .C. -Stephenson, J. E ., care of Messrs . Smith & Co ., T, Furnival's Inn, E.C. Stephenson, Rev . H . M ., Bourn Vicarage, Cambridge. Stevenson, E., Mount Ulston, Jedburgh. Stevenson, L . E ., The Infirmary, Carlisle. Tandy, G . B ., 71, Belmont, Shipley. *Thompson, H ., 'Prin . Coll ., Cambridge. Thorney, J ., Parliament Street, Hull. Todd, P . A ., IotA, Great Queen Street, Westminster. Wade, A ., Grosvenor Terrace, York. Wade, G . H ., Lambrook, Bracknell, Perks. '= Walker, H ., The Elms, Hull Road, York. Walker, J . C ., The Elms, Hull Road, York. Walker, Rev . T ., The School, Tonbridge. Ware, F., Driffield Terrace, York, Wha lley, O . W ., Caius College, Cambridge. Williamson, N ., Grosvenor Terrace, York. Wilsden, L . AV ., Wooler Vicarage, Northumberland. Wilson, J . H . G., Queen's College, Oxford. Wilson, W . G ., The School, Daventry. Wood, J . R ., Pavement, York.
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EADON, 21st hussars, to E . E . MAUDESLEY, M A ., L .L .M ., has
be Captain. been elected Town Clerk of
. Dewsbury. On December 23rd of last year, C . B . Clarke was ordained by the Bishop of London, and licensed to a curacy at Islington. W . G . WILSON has been appointed to an assistant mastership at Daventry Grammar School. The Shakesperian Revivals at the Globe Theatre, London, are being produced under the direction of Hugh Moss. At Grace Church, Philadelphia, a marriage was recently solemnized between R . Ward Carroll and Miss Grace C . Priestley, of Philadelphia. Our readers will be glad to hear that the sermons delivered by the Rev . H . M . Stephenson during his year of office as Hulsean Lecturer will be published shortly by the Pitt Press and procurable at Sampson ' s at 2S. K . E . T. WILKINSON has obtained an exhibition of Z3o at Gonville and Caius College . Cambridge. The Rev . G . W . Lowe:, Lecturer," of Boston, has been presented by the Bishop of Lincoln to the rectory of Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire . He came to the school in 1S5o and left in 1852 for Durham University.