May 1891

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THE

P1LTERITE. VOL . XI

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MAY, 1891 .

No . 92.

EDITORIAL. ERHAPS it is a merit in an Editorial to be brief and to the point, and, at any rate, one cannot greatly err in that direction, provided only that no serious omissions are the result. In the first place, we would refer our readers to the last " Peterite Accounts," where facts speak for themselves ; owing to these " facts " our number will contain no more than is absolutely necessary . The reason is obvious ; the remedy also. Looking back to last term, we are able to record another Confirmation Service held in our Chapel by the Bishop of Beverley . On the following Sunday the Dean very kindly gave us an ' address, with particular reference to the late Confirmation, taking as his text " Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way ." For the beautiful decorations on Easter Day our thanks are clue to Mrs . Handford for her work on the Altar and East Windows, to Mrs. Yeld for several pretty wreaths besides other help, to Mrs . Burton and the Misses Leaf and Ridgeway, by whom the Pulpit and the Lectern were decorated. Flowers were given by Mr . Crawliall and Mrs . Leonard, to whom we would also express our thanks. And now we can briefly wish our Cricket team a lucky and dry season, congratulating them on securing a county bowler, who, we do not doubt, will do much towards the desired and desirable success. Lastly, we must congratulate the School on the new " Scholarship, " of which the details are set forth below .

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710 BOATING.

The races commenced on Tuesday, March 31st . The results were as follows : SENIOR PAIRS (ROUND I). IST HEAT. W. H . M . Hancock (bow), F . W . Clarke (stroke), E . C . Cadman (cox) .

1.

T . S . Spence (stroke), B. J . Scargill (bow), J . Shepherd (cox) .

2.

Won by three lengths . Clarke's boat took the lead, and steadily maintained it . JUNIOR SCULLS (Roux]) r). IST HEAT. C . Whincup

I.

1

Bird

2.

Won very easily, the winner being much the heavier. JUNIOR PAIRS. II . R . Greeves (bow), P . Draper (stroke), C . Spence (cox) . H . Nevile (bow),

I.

B . Roy (stroke) J . Shepherd (cox) .

2.

A most exciting race . Though by far the lighter pair, Draper rowed most pluckily . Roy had the lead at the Coal-drop by Lendal, when Nevile caught a crab, and was beaten by half a length. (April 2nd .)

JUNIOR PAIRS (ROUND I). 2ND HEAT.

T . H . Bingham (stroke) C . Whincup (bow), J . Shepherd (cox) . R . H . Bailey (bow),

L . Bird (stroke), C . Cadman (cox) .

Won easily .

I.

2.


BOATING .

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SIXTH FORM v . MODERN SCHOOL. (OVER LONG COURSE). Sixth Form.—H . S . Stephenson (bow), S . O . Bingham, E . W . Clarke, 1. H . B . Whitby (stroke), H . H . Williams icox) . Modem—F . Blake (bow), T . S. Spence, B . J . Scargill, R . Martin (stroke), H . Procter (cox) .

2.

An easy win . JUNIOR SCULLS (RouND r). 2ND HEAT. B . Roy

I.

1

P . Draper

2.

\Von easily. THIRD

(April 4th .)

FOURS.

School House.—C . Whincup (bow), B . Outram, C . D . I' Anson,

T . H . Bingham (stroke), J . Shepherd (cox). Day Boys .—R. H . Bailey (bow), S . Russell, H . Burdett, H . S . Procter (stroke), C . Cadman (cox) .

2.

Won easily by about twenty lengths.

(April 6th .)

SENIOR PAIRS (2ND

ROUND).

1ST HEAT.

F. M . Bingham (bow), S . O . Bingham (stroke), E . C . Cadman (cox).

r.

H . S . Stephenson (bow), R . Martin (stroke), J . Shepherd (cox).

2.

Won by three lengths. JUNIOR SCULLS B . Roy

1.

(SEMI-FINAL)

K . Roy

2.

The latter got his sculls crossed, and did not find it out until afterwards . His brother thus beat him without difficulty .


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JUNIOR PAIRS (FINAL). T . H . Bingham (stroke), C . Whincup (bow), J . Shepherd (cox). P . Draper (stroke), H . B . Greeves (bow), E . C . Cadman (cox). A procession after reaching the White Rose boathouse. (April 7th .)

JUNIOR FOURS.

School House .—W . H . M . Hancock (bow), H . S . Stephenson, r. E . NV . Clarke, T . S . Spence (stroke), J . Shepherd (cox) . Day Boys .—C . B . Cotterell (bow), S . Dixon, R . C . Tute, A . Rose (stroke), E . C . Cadman (cox) .

2.

Another easy win. (April 8th .)

SENIOR FOURS.

School House.—H . B . Whitby (bow), S . O . Bingham, F . M . Bingham, 1. R . Martin (stroke) . J . Shepherd (cox) . Day Boys.—A . Rose (bow), F . Blake, R. Garwood, B . J . Scargill (stroke), E . C . Cadman (cox). Won by at least ten lengths : the Day Boys ho-vever, who had lost one of their men, rowed very pluckily. SENIOR

PAIRS (FINAL).

F . M . Bingham (bow), S . O . Bingham (stroke), J . Shepherd (cox). W . H . M . Hancock (bow), E . W. Clarke (stroke), E . C . Cadman (cox) .

2.

In spite of various accidents soon after the start, the winners had little trouble in leaving the latter pair behind. OLD BOYS' RACE. This race was rowed on April 1 I th . The number of spectators on the river banks being considerable . The weather was beautifully fine, but the water was a little choppy, owing to a pretty strong easterly wind


CRICKET PROSPECTS .

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blowing against the current, which was comparatively rapid . The course was as usual, from the Water Works to Lendal Bridge . The Old Boys tool : the west and the School the east side of the river. The start was made rather late, and both crews got away nicely . On reaching the first bend of the water course, neither had an advantage, but from that point the School representatives, pulling a long and moderately slow stroke, gradually drew away. About a couple of hundred yards above Scarborough Bridge, the Old Boys, who were about a couple of lengths behind, put on a spurt which gained them considerable distance, but they were evidently exhausted by the quick stroke they had been rowin g from the commencement . The School crew, who rowed capitally throughout, and gave evidence of the most careful coaching, ran in a length ahead of their opponents. The following were the crews : School.—Bow, H . B . Whitby ; z, S . O . Bingham ; 3, F . Al . Bingham; stroke, R . Martin ; cox, J . Shepherd. Old B(}'s .—Bow, H . G. Metcalfe ; 3, G . H . Chilman ; 3, J . H . G. Nilson ; stroke, G . H . Eyre ; cox, A . Wade.

CRIChET PROSPEC'T'S. NCE more our thoughts turn to the subject of cricket, not because the sun shines brightly, and the turf looks green (for alas ! the wind whistles and nature is not very lively, as yet), but because the time has come for " King Willow " to put in an appearance once more . Let us hope that having had what may be called an old-fashioned winter, we may be favoured with a good summer, plenty of hard wickets and tall scoring. To turn to our own prospects, let us see what hopes we may fairly entertain of having a successful season. Of last year' s eleven we have lost five members, so we begin with six old " colours, " and should have little difficulty in making up the team. In the batting department we have lost Mitchell, a veritable tower of strength, but we hope this season to see an absence of tail," which was such a prominent feature last year. Taken all round our batting should be much stronger this season ; Bingham (ii), Naylor, and Whitby are all good, and, with anything dike luck, ought to have big averages .

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CRICKET PROSPECTS.

Hancock promised well at times last summer, and we hope to see him develop into a good bat . In bowling too, last year's residue is well supplied ; Naylor and Carter are likely to render a very good account of themselves, and they will be well backed up by Bingham (ii) and Whitby. We hope to see Bingham (i) appear as the fast bowler of the team, and we strongly advise him to devote most of his attention to bowling a good length fast ball. What talent have we then to fill the five vacant places ? We should say that the selection will be made from the following :— Padel, Peel (i), Stephenson, i\Iartin, Procter, and Whincup (ii) . The vacancies should on no account be filled before a sufficient time has elapsed to discover any talent that may be latent among those who have joined us since last season. Turning to those mentioned as likely to complete the XI we find that batting power predominates largely ; Padel, Stephenson, Procter, and Whincup ought to make very useful bats . With a due amount of practice, Peel (i), Stephenson, and Martin should be able to support the bowling department. On the whole then we have pretty good reason to hope for a fairly successful season, and we confidently expect to find an increase in the proportion of games won to games lost. One word more . Let all our players see that the team excels in fielding ; smartness in the field is always attainable, when the will is there, and nothing is more effective in securing victory . W. G . Grace in his book on cricket reminds us that perseverance and attention are absolutely necessary to make a good fieldsman, and that "activity, dash, and throwing in are the qualities which are indispensable to enable a fieldsman to go anywhere " —a power possessed only by the very few. In conclusion I would impress upon all, the following words, which are borrowed from the same writer . " A lazy and indifferent fieldsman has a demoralising effect on the rest of the eleven, and is an eyesore to every lover of the game : a very bad one will, probably, lose more runs than he makes, and is better out of the team altogether . A good man may not always bat or bowl up to his best form ; but, if he tries, can always save runs in the field . The young player should always keep that before him, if he desires to play in good matches ; for every committee and captain know and consider it in the selection of a team.'


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OLD PETERITE CLUB .

MATCHES ARRANGED FOR 1891.

Thursday. Saturday. Tuesday . Saturday. Thursday.

GROUNP.

VERSUS .

DATE .

May 21 „ „

23 26

, 30 June 4

Durham School

Home

Scarbro'

Away

N . R . Asylum

Away home

Ripon School Yorkshire Gentlemen

Away I Iome

„ „

13 16

Bradford School

Rev . E . S . Carter 's XI .

Away

Thursday . Saturday .

t8

N . R . Asylum

Away

20

Leeds School

Saturday. Monday .

,,

27

Away

29

Durham School Old Buys .

Tuesday .

30

Yorkshire Gentlemen

Away

Thursday .

July

2

Ampleforth College

home

Saturday.

4

Ripon School

Away

Saturday .

„ „

II IS

Saturday . Tuesday.

Saturday .

. .

..

I Iome I tome

. .

Ampleforth College

Away IIome

I'ocklington School

OLID PETERITE CLUB. BALANCE SHEET TO APRIL 9, 1891.

Balance from 1889 . . Subscriptions— 8 for 1883 „ 17 ,, 1889 98 „ 1890 28 „ 1891 149 at 5s .

7

9

. . 37

46

s. d. 2 4

5

7

Paid to Pcterite .. Paper, stamps, etc . . . Printing . . Drag (see bill) To A . Peters, for dinner *A . Peters' account

£ s. . . 14 10 .. 2 6 .. 1 o .. 1 0 .. 2 0 . . I 5

Balance

22 . . 24

0

4

46

I 5

6 4

Due to Peterite—on subscriptions received since last payment in February £t I 11 6 £ s. d. s. d . Balance in Club's hands `Mr. A . Peters' account— 0 6 6 finally after paying Peterite 24 5 6 Stamps . . Printing 0 46 Due to Peterite . . . . 11 11 6 In hand . . 0 14 0 Final balance 12 14 0 15 0


CORRESPONDENCE.

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A NEW SCHOLARSHIP. The following letter has been received by the Headmaster : THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, ASPATRIA, CARLISLE,

March 5/h, 1891. DEAR SIR,

Having an annual grant of 24 00 from the Board of Agriculture, the Directors have decided to offer 20 entrance scholarships, each scholarship to carry the whole of the tuition fees for one year. It has been thought advisable to attach these scholarships to some of the best schools in the country, and I should be glad to know if you are willing to accept one of them. fours faithfully, H . j . \VEBB, E .M. (PrU1ct~aL Rev . G . T . Handford. [The Dean and Chapter have accepted the scholarship .]

CORRESPONDENCE. [To

THE EDITORS OF THE PETERITE

DEAR SIRS,

I had no idea when I wrote to you last that the affairs of the Boat Club were being really looked into, and that there was such a promising outlook as there now seems to be . I hear that the finances of the Club are now established on a sound basis, and that there will be for the future, reasonable provision for current expenses. I congratulate the Club on the favourable prospect, and also on the proof they gave in the recent race against the Old Boys, of what can be accomplished by careful coaching from a competent instructor, and willing attention on the part of his pupils . I think the Club owes a debt of gratitude to 1\Ir . Miller for the time he has devoted to this year' s crew, and the pains he has taken with them . The prospect of a strong boat seemed very remote, but by constant attention on the part of the coach, and ready obedience on the side of the crew, such a change was worked, that what I may fairly call a strong Old Boys ' Boat, was honestly beaten by superior combination . On some occasions, I


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NOTES AND ITEMS .

know, opportunities have been lost, owing to members of the Boat thinking they could do without instruction, but this year has, I hope, taught all what a success may be achieved, if every individual member resolves to pay the strictest attention to coaching, and to row, not for himself, but for the boat . As is natural in a somewhat scratchy crew, this latter point was very wanting in the Old Boys' Boat, and so we saw a light crew, perfectly together, out-rowing and out-lasting a heavier and more experienced lot . The moral is obvious : however bad the outlook may seen, work your hardest, and row for one another. You have an excellent coach and plenty of good material, pay attention to the former and the latter will benefit. May I say one word to the Day Boys? The boarders at present have the advantage, but there is no reason why they should maintain it always . You have greater numbers, and plenty of promising juniors, work them up energetically ; get some of your friends who row to give you coaching ; make up your minds that the races next year shall all be close and exciting, and that half the School Crew shall be picked from your ranks . The keener the rivalry, the more determined the struggle for superiority, the better for both divisions of the School, and hence for the School itself. This year ' s race, I repeat, was won by perseverance ; maintain this spirit and success is certain Yours truly, GEORGE H . EYRE.

NOTES AND ITEMS. H . H . `VILLIAMS has

gained one of the "Lady Hastings '" Exhibitions at s College, Oxford . We owe an apology for omitting to Queen ' announce his well earned success in the previous number. living of Everingham Rectory, Yorkshire, has been presented by the Trustees to the Rev . Sylvester J . Le Maistre, M.A ., who was educated at St . Peter's School.

THE

the recent Durham University Athletic Sports, F . A . Bulman was second in the long jump, with a jump of ISft . ; and G . II . Chilman first in the high jump, reaching 5ft . kin .

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NOTES AND ITEMS.

those who desire to play in the O . Y . Cricket Match on Commemoration Day, are requested to send in their names to P . L . LORD. Heversham Grammar School, Milnthorpe, Westmorland.

ALL

Dean and Chapter have elected the Rev . W . O . F . Campbell to the vicarage of Bubwith, Yorkshire . It was with very mingled feelings that we read this announcement in the " Yorkshire Herald" of May 21st. We could not but feel glad that perseverance, energy and true kindness had attained their reward, but Mr . Campbell has become such a veritable corner-stone of the old school, that his loss is a severe blow indeed to all, masters and boys alike . We, for our part, shall never forget the kindness we have always received at his hands, not only in his own form, but all through the school, and the fact that his separation from us arouses a pang of regret in the hearts of everyone, from the eldest in the 6th form to the tiniest in the 1st, tells as no words of ours can, his invaluable sevices to St . Peter's School.

THE

and C . COBB have both passed their examinations for Commissions . The former joins the 2nd Battallion of the 33rd \Vest Riding Regiment, now stationed at the Barbadoes.

H . COBB

have not yet received the promised list of O. Ps . from the Secretary of the Club, otherwise they would have appeared in this number.

WE

Classical Scholarship" at Durham University has been awarded to G. R . COOK ) Hatfield Hall .

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