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PFT [RITE Vol,. X .
JUNE, 189o .
No . 86.
SCHOOL LETTER. ET once more, 0 ye past, and once more, 0 ye present Peterites, it is our pleasing duty to add another letter to the records of our school proceedings. The Break-up Day was a decided success, though we should like to have seen a closer Old Boys' race . Perhaps, however, last year's exciting finish spoilt us, besides other close contests during the term itself. There was some talk of the Sixth following the race in a steam launch, but unfortunately at the time of starting not a particle of steam could be raised, not so much even as to blow the whistle . However, after the race was over, several members of the aforesaid form got on board—a turba jocosa—but their spirits and their clothes were thoroughly damped by a shower of mud and water. Part of the editorial we—then on board—on asking what this phenomenon might mean, was informed that something had " bust," and the august body was landed ignominiously on the bank . Truly a likely sort of boat to follow a race . But it didn't cost them anything, except at the tailor's, so we suppose they were comforted. Now, to turn to this term . The cricket ground looks in excellent condition, and will, no doubt, produce even this year, match wickets far above the average . We take this opportunity of congratulating the cricket authorities on their forethought and patriotism for those who are to follow them. The team itself should be a good one . There are six of last year's eleven left, and several promising batsmen, both in the second eleven and among the juniors, are forthcoming.
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