oct 1891

THE

PETER IT E. VoL .

NII .

OCTOBER, 1891 .

No . 94.

THE ATHLETIC SPORTS. HESE took place on July 2Sth and 29th in beautiful weather on each day, when there was a large number of spectators . Everything passed off very successfully owing to the energy of the Committee, and on the second day the proceedings were enlivened by a military band . Amongst those who were especially successful we may mention Whitby who took 5 first places, Ford who took 3, and Spence who took 2 amongst the Seniors, and Bingham 3 and Hudson amongst the Juniors . The posts cf " ° Judge " were undertaken by M . Whittam, Esq ., C . M . Miller, Esq ., and G . V . Birks, Esq ., whilst the Rev. A . E . Burton acted as starter . Below are the details :

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JULY

28tH.

WEIGIIT (OPEN).

Prize giren by the Lord Mayor of York.

2, F . M . Bingham ; 3, II . I) . Naylor . Distance, Soft . 6in.

1 .--PUTTING THE

1, S . O . Bingham ;

2 .- loo YARDS FLAT RACE HANDICAP (OPEN).

Pric,' ,;:ivei by f. Melrose, Esq ., 7.P. IIEA'r I .

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HEAT II .

HEAT III .

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IIFAT IV .

r, F, Blake, 1 yard ; 2, T. Spence, 2 yards.

1, S . O . Bingham . pen . i yard ; 2, W. II . Ford, scratch.

1 . II . B . Whitby, pen . 2 yards ; 2, R . Martin, scratch.

1, C . J . N . Carter, 1A yards ; 2, G . Burton,

3 .-LONG JU\IL' (UNDER

1l

yards.

15).

Prize ;ken by W. Cobb, Esq. 1, F . M . Bingham ; 2, E . Hudson and T . Leonard . Distance, 13ft. I tin.

C . J . N . Carter last year cleared

1 eft . 2m .

in this event .

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Prize given be

IIEAT I .

DI. INhrittam, Esq. I . T . S . Spence ; 2, F . M. Bingham.

HEAT H .

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HEAT III .

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i, W . H . Ford ; 2, H . B . Whitby.

1, S . O . Ilingham ; 2, C . J . N . Carter.

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5 .-1oo YARDS FLAT RACE (UNDER 13).

Prize

giver by the Rev. W. O . F. Campbell.

HEAT I. HEAT H.

. . 1 . G . Crowther, 2 . R . F . Russell. . . I, H . Sullivan, 2, M . Ilingston.

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6 .—LONG JUMP (OPEN).

Prize given l!y C. G. Broadwood, Esq. 1, H. B. Whitby ; 2, C . J . N . Carter : 3, Y . Blake . Distance, 17ft. 5in.

The jumping was poorer this year than last as there was a strong head wind.

7 .-MUSIC PUPILS' RACE, QUARTER-MILE IIANDICAI'.

Prize given lit' II'. Barul y, Esq. 1 . E . W . Clarke, scratch : 2 . AV . Addis, 55 yards

Clarke caught Addis about 4o yards from home and won easily.

S .—TARO\PING TILE CRICKI ;T BALL (OPEN).

Prize given ly II': H.'allaud. Esq. 1 . \V . II . Ford ; 2, F . M . Bingham ; 3 . W . A . Rose . Distance, 75yds . Ift. 9 .—100 YARDS FLAT RACE (UNDER 15).

Prize given by I IEAT I .

HEAT II .

W. L . Newman, Esq. 1 . T . II . Bingham ; 2, T . Leonard.

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1, E . Hudson ; 2, azq. J . W . Nelson and G . Veld.

10 .—120 YARDS HURDLE RACE (UNDER 15).

Prize given by T. M. Scar i.'l, Esq. HEAT I .

1, J . H . Bingham ; 2, R . II . Hall.

11EAT H .

1, R . Nevile, 2, H . Cadman.

II .—Ioo YARDS FLAT RACE 'OPEN).

Prize given by the Rev. G. P. Hendf rd.

IIEA'r I .

HEAT II .

HEAT III .

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1, H . B . \Whitby ; 2, R . Martin.

1, S . O . I3ingham ; 2, F . Blake.

I . W . II . Ford ; 2, C . J . N . Carter.

I2 .—IFII .E RACY. (OPEN).

Prize given by the Rer . A . E . Bur/en.

1, T . S . Spence ; 2, II . B. Whitby ; 3 . R . Martin.

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There were a great many starters for this race . Spence and Whitby went off at a very fast pace, and with Rose and Blake led for the first few rounds, when Spence began to draw away, with Whitby alone near behind him, and increased his lead till the beginning of the last lap when Whitby made an effort to get up ; but Spence again drew away, and won easily by about 20 yards from Whitby, who was about the same distance ahead of Martin . The time taken was 4 min . 39 secs ., but the course was afterwards found to be 30 yards short, but nevertheless after making due allowance for this, the time would be a very fair one for a school mile.

13 .—l0o YARDS FLAT RACE (UNDER 14).

I'ris~ given ly G . Kid, Esq. HEAT I .

r, R . F . Russell ; 2, ( ; . Crowther.

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HEAT H .

I . 1I . R . Tomlinson ; 2, G . Veld.

HEAT III .

1, B . Hudson ; 2, T . Leonard.

14 .—So YARIIS FLAT RACE (UNDER 12).

I 'ri.e ,; i. vt n by HEAT I .

HEAT IL

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Tale. . .

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r, N . Foster 2, C . Spence.

1, B . Moiler ; 2, M . Hingston.

JULY 29TH. 1 .—IIIGII TUT1I' (OPEN).

lire ,;iz'en by IV . F. l,'awdon, Esq. I .—Il . B . Whitby ; 2, W . II . Ford ; 3, T . Spence . Ileight, Oft . login.

Fool did 4 11 . 9 in.

2 .—100 YARDS FLAT RACE (UNDER Is).

EAT. FINA1 . HEAT. 1, B . Hudson ; 2, J . II . Bingham ; 3, T . Leonard.

Hudson won easily from Bingham, who was in turn well away from Leonard .

3 .--120 YARDS 11FRULE RACE (OPEN).

FINAL. HEAT. \V . I I . Ford ; 2, 11 . B . Whitby ; 3, S . O . Bingham.

Won easily by 7 yards, the same distance separating second and third . Spence fell.

4 .—(?U :ARTER-MILE IIANIIICAI' (UNDER 15). !'rice giztec by C. .11. ~Ililler, Esq. 1, F . Fausset, 45 yards ; 2, J . AV. Nelson . 40 yards ; 3, N . Foster, 5o yards .

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Won by 8 yards . Good race for second place . There were no less than 38 entries for this race.

5 .—POLE JUMP (OPEN).

Prize given by H. Cowling, Esq. 1, W . II . Ford ; 2, G . Burton ; 3, T . Spence. Height, 8ft . tin.

Burton did 8 ft . The competition for this was very good.

6 .--12o YARDS IIURI)LE RACE (UNDER 15).

FINAL . IIEAT. 1, T . II . Bingham ; 2, R . Nevile ; 3, II . Cadman.

Bingham won easily.

7.-100 YARDS FLAT RACE (OPEN).

FINAL IIEAT. 1, II . I3 . Whitby ; 2, W . II . Ford ; 3, R . Martin and S . O . Bingham.

Whitby started very badly, but ran well and just managed to win on the tape by a foot, Martin and Bingham being just behind Ford.

8 .—8o YARDS FLAT RACE (UNDER

12).

FINAL . HEAT. 1, M . I Iingston ; 2, N . Foster ; 3, 13 . Moiser.

Won by

2

yards, Moiser well up for third place.

9 .—QUARTER-MILE FLAT RACE (OPEN).

Prize given by Mrs . Ilandford.

1, H . B . Whitby ; 2, R . Martin ; 3, S . O . Bingham.

Whitby and Blake went off with the lead, and with Ford and Rose made the running at a fast pace ; Whitby then began to draw away and eventually won by 4 yards from Martin in the good time of 552secs . Bingham third 8 yards behind. lo .—LOO

YARDS FLAT RACE (UNDER 14).

FINAI, IIEAT.

r, B . Hudson ; 2, T . Leonard ; 3, 11 . R. Tomlinson.

II .—IIIIiII JUMP (UNDER 15).

I ,'iz e given by E . A . de C. Rowe, Esq. 1, T. II . Bingham ; 2, R . M . Nevile ; 3, tell . B . Hudson udson and G . Yeld.

Height, Oft . tin.

12 .-100 YARDS FLAT RACE (UNDER 13).

FINAL IIEAT. 1, J . Sullivan ; 2, R . F . Russell ; 3, G . Crowther.

Won by 3 yards . Good race for second place .

THE PRIZE-GIVING .

13 .-I00 YARDS

FLAT

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RACE HANDICAP (OPEN).

FINAL. MEAT.

Whitby, pen . 2 yards ; 2, W . II . Ford, scratch ; 3, C . J . N . Carter, r # yards.

Whitby ran well and won by a yard ; the same between second and third .

II . B .

14 .-100

YARDS SACK RACE (OPEN).

Prize given by I. II. h'awdon . Esq. (additional).

1 . E.

Gray.

I5 .-IIALF-MILE FLAT RACE HANDICAP (OPEN).

Price giz'en by the Dean o/ }Orb.

C . Coning . 4o yards ; 3, .eq . R . Martin, scratch, and N . T . Crumbie, 4o yards.

Spence ran extremely well from scratch and won by 5 yards, Martin and Crumbie being a dead heat for third place.

1,

T. S . Spence . scratch ;

16 .-OLD

2,

BOYS FLAT RACE (t,UARTER-MII,E).

Prize given by Captain Sargeazurt. ,, J . E . Gofton ; 2 . II . F . Chadwick ; 3 . L . Iluffam.

Gofton won as he liked from Chadwick by S yards.

17 .-CONSOLATION RACE.

C . J . N . Carter.

Mrs . Campbell kindly consented to give away the prizes.

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IIE prizes were distributed in the Hall on the evening of the 29th of July, before a large assembly of friends and past members of the School. The Very Rev . the Dean of York presided, and was supported by General Wilkinson—of whose kindness in consenting to distribute the prizes we would here express our keen appreciation—by the Rev . Canon Fausset, and by Captain Birkbeck (the General's Aide('.e-Camp), etc . Numerous ladies were among the audience, and notable among them was Lady Emma Purey-Cust, to whose support the School has so often been indebted.

The Dean, who was greeted with hearty cheers, opened the proceedings by calling upon the Head Master to read what would, he was sure, be heard with feelings of pride and pleasure by every Peterite present—the list of honours for the past year. The Head Master,

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after reading the list of honours, which we give below, said that in the list of public schools winning open Scholarhips and Exhibitions given at Oxford and Cambridge, which the Pall Mall Ga z ette published during the previous twelve months last autumn there Were 95 schools enumerated . Many of those Schools were very much larger than St. Peter ' s, and he had therefore ascertained how many Scholarships and Exhibitions per cent . of the boys attending School were gained by the respective Schools, the result being that St . Peter's came 13th on the list. (Applause .) Commenting on the health of the School, he observed that during the past twelve months it had been exceedingly good . Ile was pleased to state that the Dean and Chapter, with the sanction of the Charity Commissioners, had seen their way to build the School a gymnasium and an improved fives court, and other accommodation for athletic exercises . (Applause) . He could not refrain from mentioning that that was the last term during which they would have the services of their valued Master the Rev . W . O . F . Campbell . The loss of Mr . Campbell was very great indeed, and it would be impossible for them to supply his place wholly at once . Whilst he (Mr . Handford) had been at the School, boys had won directly from the School twelve Scholarships and Exhibitions at Cambridge, Oxford, and Durham, and out of those twelve boys eight began in the First Form under Mr . Campbell . (Loud Applause).

In conclusion, Mr . Handford spoke encouragingly of the position which the School had taken in the athletic world.

The Rev . F . B . Jevons, M .A ., tutor at Durham University, and late Scholar of Wadham College, Oxford, read his report on the examination of the Sixth Form as follows :—In Latin last year the papers on the author showed an advance on the previous year . This year there was an advance again . Last year the translation was good but the rest of the paper weak ; this year the translation was at least as good, and the rest of the paper better . In fine, with the exception of one boy who did a fair paper, the work varied from good to very good.

In Latin Grammar the work of the Form was very creditable . The Latin Prose Composition was uneven ; good work was done by some boys, but others showed no genius for Latin Prose . The Latin Verse was very good, and three boys wrote excellent sets . In the Latin Unprepared Translation the Form attained a high standard last year,

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and this year the Form did even better . Every boy did creditably, and five excellently.

The Greek Prepared Work was excellent, better than last year . Naylor, Padel and Garwood were the best . In Greek Grammar the Form as a whole (lid creditably, Naylor especially did a very good paper . In Greek Prose there was a manifest improvement on last year . The Greek Verse was done by half the Form distinctly well, by the rest creditably . In the Greek Unprepared Work the Form reached as high a standard as last year . The papers (lone by Naylor, Padel, Williams and Garwood were extremely good.

In the two papers on Roman History, on the outlines and on the special period, the work was fair . There was neither advance nor falling off from last year.

The Divinity paper was done poorly . No boy did conspicuously well. and the average marks were low . In the paper on the Special Books, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, and 1st John, the Form did very creditably.

Specially good papers were done by Naylor and Clarke.

Rev. J . AVolstenholme reported on the First Division in Mathematics as follows :—In Arithmetic the boys did not do well . In Euclid the majority did very fair papers . In Parts 1 and a, Cotterell and Young did remarkably %veil, the former getting Sr per cent . of full marks, the latter 77 per cent . Tute and F . Williams also did fairly.

In Algebra, Part r was done best by Cotterell who gained full marks.

The whole paper was clone best by Young . The Statics and Dynamics were poor, and the Trigonometry moderately well done ; in the latter Padel was best . In Conic Sections the bookwork was fairly done, but the knowledge shown of Analytical Conics was very scanty.

Considering his age Cotterell did remarkably well, while losing and F . Williams showed considerable promise.

The Rev . J . R . Shorts, M .A ., Classical Lecturer in Durham University and late Scholar of Exeter College, Oxford, reported on his examination of Divisions I I ., IIT . and IV . in Mathematics and Modern Languages as follows :— In Mathematics the Trigonometry paper was fairly clone throughout . In Algebra the first half of the paper was well done by nearly all . Addis especially did an excellent paper, and Clarke a and Shepherd are worthy of commendation . In Division III. IIey's work showed accuracy . The Arithmetic was well done on the

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whole . Romans, Clarke 2 and Burton deserve special mention . In Euclid the bookwork was fairly done, Macturk doing excellently.

In Modern Languages the French was poorly done, but Crumbie in Form V . and Williams 3 in Form IV . showed good work . On the Modern side Owtram, Hill 1, Williams ;, Clarke 2, and Benington were the best . In German, Hill 1 and Benington did good . and Scargill r and Owtram fair papers.

The Rev . J . S . Sergeant, 1\I .A ., late Scholar of Christ ' s College, Cambridge, reported on the examination of the Fifth and Sixth Forms in Scripture and Classics, and of Scholarship candidates as follows :—In the Scholarship papers, Fausset, Bailey 1, and Hey r did very well, in the Fifth Form and on the Modern side . Walters, Roy, and Hill did creditably.

The Grammar Papers were very well done by the whole of the Fifth Form . Fausset' s Greek Grammar was excellent . Walters and Clarke 2 were the best in Latin Translation . In History, Hancock, Shepherd and Linley deserve special mention.

The Greek Testament Paper and the Fourth Form Scripture Papers were very satisfactory.

Taking the whole examination in the Fifth Form, Fausset, Bailey r, Hey r, Eastwood, Crumbie and Bingham are among the best.

The Rev . R . F . D ' Arcy, M .A ., reported on his examination of the Sixth and Fifth Forms in Chemistry . The general standard attained was satisfactory . ']'here was a very marked improvement this year in the capability of doing numerical examples . The analytical part of the practical examination was done very well.

The Dean then called on General Wilkinson to distribute the prizes.

General Wilkinson, who was loudly applauded, said he found himself in a rather novel position . He was accustomed to harangue soldiers occasionally . but he did not often have the privilege of addressing English school boys . He had had the pleasure of seeing a portion or the sports, and that reminded him that the object of their meeting that night was to distribute prizes to those who had distinguished themselves in the first step of the race of life . Soldiers regarded that race of life in a very practical manner, and lie was glad to say . in passing, that they were to be reinforced in the North of England by an Archbishop who was an ex-soldier, therefore the military element was

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beginning to predominate . (Applause and laughter .) A soldier's point of view of the race of life was this, that the boys whom he now addressed had that race before them, and the first thing they must do was to prepare themselves well for it, and then to get a good start.

The best way to prepare themselves was to exercise the mind as they exercised the body, to make good use of the faculty of memory . \Vhat in the world was the use of their learning a thing to-day if they forgot it to-mor row . (Applause and laughter .) Let them practice the memory by learning a bit of something every day and the thing was done . With regard to the other point he had mentioned, the importance of getting a good start, he was delighted to see that some of the boys combined excellence in athletics with excellence in the class-room (Applause .) The sports in which they engaged were part of the training which was to fit them for their work in life, but he begged them not to make their school studies subordinate to their games He congratulated them cordially on the position which the School had attained among the public schools in England . It was, of course, no use to attempt to compare the School of St . Peter's with such a school as Eton, where there were a thousand boys, but he hoped that if he retained the command of the North Eastern District for five years he would hear of the Peterites being at the top of the list of schools of corresponding size and position . (Loud applause).

LIST OF HONOURS, 189o.

R . Crosthwaite, Scholar of Pembroke College, Cambridge . Senior Optime in Mathematical Tripos.

K . E . T . Wilkinson and F . Mitchell gained higher Certificates of the Oxford and Cambridge School ' s Examination Board.

Rev . W . Y . hausset, M,A ., Head Mastership of Ripon Grammar School.

H . I) . Naylor, Open Classical Sub-Sizarship (,4o per annum) Trinity College, Cambridge .

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C . F. C . Padel, 1st Open Classical Scholarship C,650 per annum) Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge .

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Rev . G . F . Browne, B .D., appointed Canon of St . Paul's Cathedral.

H . H . Williams, Classical Hastings Exhibition (Z90 per annum), Queen's College, Oxford.

G . R . Cook, Scholar of Durham university, elected to the University Classical Scholarship (3o).

F . E . A . Colby, Exhibitioner of hing ' s College, Cambridge, First Class Natural Science Tripos (Part I), and elected Scholar of his College.

L . Hutchings, Scholar of Selwyn College, Cambridge, Second Class Natural Science Tripos (Part I).

R . Crosthwaite, Scholar of Pembroke . and Second Class in Natural Science Tripos (Part I).

N . L. Hood, Scholar of Cavendish College, Cambridge, Third Class Natural Science Tripos (Part I), and passed the 2nd Part of the 2nd ALB . Examination.

A . J . Hopkins, St . Catherine ' s College, Cambridge, Third Class Theological Tripos.

H . M . Young . Jarrett Scholar of St . Catherine's College, Cambrid g e, Third Class Theological Tripos.

A. C . Clarke, Exhibitioner of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Second Class (Division I), Classical Tripos (Part I), and was awarded the Steel Theological Studentship of 4o, and a gratuity of /20 from the College.

O . VV . Whaley, B .A ., Scholar of Caius College, Cambridge, First Class Classical Tripos (Part II).

J . F . Leaf, Scholar of Peterhouse, Cambridge, promoted to a Foundation Scholarship of Z7o per annum.

A . Crosthwaite, of Pembroke College, Cambridge, elected to an Exhibition of /2o per annum for Mathematics.

LIST OF SCHOLARS AND PRIZES.

Exhibitioner.—Henry Darnley Naylor.

Foundation Scholars .—Frederick Porter Fausset, Frederick Cooper Hey. Free Scholars .—Robert Hugh Bailey, Thomas Romans . (_Jis/ern Frce)—John Howard Walters (for 2 years). hey Scholars .—Frederick Porter Fausset, Frederick Cooper Hey .

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(Modern Hey) —Frederick Porter Fausset.

Archbishop of York's Classical Prizeman .—Henry Darnley Naylor.

Dean of York's Mathematical Prizeman .—Edward Norman Young.

Lower First Form .—Classics, Radcliffe ; Mr . Campbell ' s Prize for half-year's work, Isaacson ; Mathematics, Forster.

Upper First Form—Classics, Nevile 2 ; Mr. Campbell's Prize for half-year 's work, Sargeaunt 3 ; Mathematics, Nevile 2 ; French, Sykes.

Second Form . — Classics, Nevile 1 ; Mr. Yeld's Prize for Latin, Nevile 1 ; Air. Yeld's Prize for Greek, Sargeaunt 2 ; Mathematics, Nevile r ; French, Crowther.

Third Form (Classical)—Classics, Walton 1 ; Mr. Yeld's Prize for Latin, Gray ; Mr. Yeld's Prize for English, Walton , ; Mathematics, Grindrod ; French, Moiser 2.

Third Form (Modern) .—Classics, Nelson ; French, Nelson.

Fourth Fornc (Classical) .—Classics, Romans ; French, Williams 5.

Fourth Form (Modern) .—Classics, Walters ; French, Clarke 2.

Maticemrtis .—Division If, Addis , ; Division III, Ford ; Division IV, Macturk.

Fifth Form (Classical) .—Classics, Fausset ; French, Crumbie.

Fifth Firm (Modern) .—Classics, Hill r ; French, Owtram.

Sixth Firm .— Canon Elzeyn 's Prize for Greek Testament, Naylor ; Head Master 's Prizes for Latin Verse, Padel ; Head Master's Prize for Creek Prose, Naylor.

Head .Master's Prize for English .—(Open to the whole School), Veld 1; under 13, 'Fute 2 ; extra (for good Tennyson), Williams 2 ; extra (for First Form), Nevile 2.

Natural Science Prizes .—Practical Chemistry, Hudson ; 111r.

IVhittam's Prize for Note Books, Addis r ; Form I'. ( Classical), Moiser r Form V. (Modern)—Chemistry, Young ; Physics, Addis r ; Farm IV. (Classical), Hudson ; Form IV. (Modern), Benington ; Form III. (Classical and Modern), Nelson ; Form II., Nevile r.

German Prizes .—Forms V. and IV. (Modern), Hill 1 ; Extra Prize, Benington ; Forms III. and H. (Modern), Nelson.

Writing and Dictation Prizes .—Form V., Williams 2 : Form IV :, Walters ; Forms III . and II., Crowther ; Form I., Nursaw 2.

Drawing Prizes (given by IV J. Bodd)), Esq .)—Mechanical and Pencil

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Drawing, Addis I ; Painting in Water Colours, Whitby ; Chalk Drawing, Martin ; Impror ,ement, Carter 2.

Shorthand Prize .—Martin.

Drillin Prize .—(given by Sergeant Kinneavey), Smith.

The Dean of York proposed a vote of thanks to Major-General Wilkinson for taking the chair and distributing the prizes . In doing so he said that St . Peter's School had a glorious past . It had a record of pupils who had passed thence to distinguished offices in almost all the professions ; and it had a record of distinguished masters who had left behind names which would never be forgotten . He believed too, without flattery, that the School had never had masters more deserving of the institution than it had at present. (Applause .)

Alluding to the improvements mentioned by Mr . Handford, the Dean said that the governing body were very anxious that as far as the premises would permit there should be provided for that School those opportunities for muscular development and recreation which were to be found in other schools . (Applause .) After paying a flattering tribute, on behalf of the Dean and Chapter, to the work which Mr. Campbell had done for the School as master, the Dean concluded by observing that it was a great satisfaction to have the presence and cheery words, and the prestige of the life and position of General Wilkinson, for it was an expression of sympathy and goodwill which would not only encourage the boys, but also the masters, whilst it was greatly appreciated by the Dean and Chapter as the governing body.

(Applause .)

To the vote of thanks which was accorded with loud and prolonged cheers, the General replied in brief but genial terms.

The company then adjourned to the grounds where the Head Master and Mrs . Handford entertained numerous guests at a garden party ; the trees and shrubs were tastefully ornamented with lamps and Chinese lanterns, the various colours of which gave a charming effect.

The rain which had fallen in torrents earlier in the evening cleared off in time to allow of this pleasant gathering . The party, rendered enjoyable as it was by the meeting of friends and quondam schoolfellows, was further enlivened by the able music of the Orpheus Quartette," which finally brought the proceedings to a close with the National Anthem .

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SCHOOL LETTER. NOTHER school year has come to an end, and, as we review it, we find in it no cause for regret .

On dit All is well that ends well ." Last term closed with the sports and prize-giving, both of which went off to the satisfaction of all.

The Sports were eminently successful . Some of the performances were very good . The quarter-mile, which was won by \Vhitby in the excellent time of 551 secs ., was a great improvement on previous records . The mile race, too, is worthy of mention, which was won by Spence in 4 minutes 39 seconds . .\lthough the course was found to be 30 yards short, still, however, the time would undeniably be better than usual . The high jump and pole jump compare most favourably with other years, while putting the weight was quite up to the average.

Whitby and Ford carr ied off most of the Senior events, and of the juniors '1' . H . Bingham was the best . The prizes in the evening were distributed by General Wilkinson . The rain, which fell in torrents shortly before the doors were opened, probably kept away a large number who would otherwise have been present, but notwithstanding, the Hall was completely filled, and the weather improving later the garden party proved as great an attraction as ever.

Turning our attention to the past cricket season, although the Eleven lost more matches than they won, still they certainly had bad luck, notably in the matches against Ripon, Durham, and the Yorkshire Gentlemen . In batting a very fair standard was maintained throughout the team, whilst in bowling F . Bingham was most successful, obtaining 43 wickets at an average of a little over six per wicket . Next season we shall probably have six of this year's colours.

F . Bingham is captain and Whitby secretary.

Football—Nos them junat .1-is the all absorbing topic at the present time . We ought to be decidedly good this season with nine of last year's 1V . left to uphold the reputation of the School . Four of

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last year's backs are available, and the forwards, with increased experience and weight, should render a very good account of themselves.

A Fives tournament was held last term, in which Owtram came off victor after a hard struggle with Atkinson in the final.

We must not omit to thank Mr . Veld very much for the interesting

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lecture he gave us of his ascent of the Caucasus mountains . The lecture, which was illustrated by photographic views, delighted a large audience which assembled in the Hall . Amongst those present were the Dean of York and Lady Emma Purey-Cust . The Dean, in proposing the vote of thanks, spoke of the pleasure he took in anticipating another School play, which would, he was sure, be as successful as in previous years.

While regretting the loss of Mr . Campbell, we welcome amongst us P . E . Lord, Esq ., O .P,, who has taken his place as Master of the 1st Form . His energy will, we doubt not, have a marked effect, both on the work and the games of the School.

But one word more . To Mr . and Mrs . Miller we would offer, on behalf of the School, our most hearty congratulations and best wishes for the future before them . May their union but serve to unite them and us the closer . To say more, tongue and time, both of which are inclined to " wait for no man ." fail us.

CRIChET RETROSPECT. LTHOUGH the hopes which we had at the beginning of the season of seeing the School Eleven rise to a much higher level than it has occupied for some time have been to a large extent disappointed, there has been such a very marked improvement in the spirit with which the game is played, that we think satisfaction really gets the better of disappointment.

There is no prettier sight to a lover of cricket than an exhibition of good fielding, and at times our Eleven have shown themselves, with one or two exceptions, to be really smart in the field . We congratulate them on their improvement in this respect, and at the same time would ask some of them to remember that the ball should on all occasions be stopped by the hands, failing in this the legs should be in reserve.

How is it then that our XI . has had such a moderate amount of success? Want of confidence has undoubtedly on one or two occasions brought about a regular " funk," and it seems to us that experience is the only means by which a young player can gain confidence, so as to be able to play up to his true form under any circumstances, however trying . Again, Bingham 2, who " on form " was certainly the best bat

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CRICKET RETROSPECT .

X 54

in the team, failed to "come off " throughout the season! He sometimes lost his wicket through over-anxiety to score, but bad luck seemed to follow him always, and if he gave half a chance it was accepted . Still there is no doubt that the number of our victories should have been greater, for no excuse can be found for such a procession as our fellows made at Durham, after the first two batsmen had apparently made victory a certainty.

Another year we hope to see still more progress at all points of the game. The Eleven no doubt gained considerably by having E . Wainwright, the county bowler, to coach them at the beginning of the season, but we are in favour of securing a really good practice bowler, whom we can keep for the whole of our cricket season . Our own bowlers want to practice more, to learn to find the batsman's weak points in practice just as in a match . We would also impress upon all bowlers the necessity of knowing how to place their "field, " and also ask them to make a note of the fact that it is often well to move the " field" in order to suit some particular batsman.

When we turn to the Second Eleven we are certainly met by a very decided improvement which is probably in some measure due to the starting of a second net, and thus increasing the opportunities for practice . All being well, there should be no difficulty next season in tilling any vacancies which there may be in our First Eleven, and we feel confident that we shall never find our XI . with such a " tail " as hampered its proceedings last year.

CHARACTERS OF THE ELEVEN. good medium pace bowler, but has not answered expectations. Batting very variable, at times good . Very useful wicket-keeper, and smart in the field.

F . M . BINGHAM .—A good bat with a very weak stroke on the leg_ Has come on as a bowler, medium pace and keeps a good length.

Fairly good out-field.

II . B . WHITtiv .—A very good bat, rather too keen to score . Fairly good change bowler, uses his head well . An excellent field.

S . O . BINGHAM .—Bats in an awkward style and makes too many halfstrokes . Somewhat slow in the field, but works hard . Should have proved a very useful fast bowler, but was too erratic .

H . D . NAVLOR .—A

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CRICKET RETROSPECT.

C . J . N . CARTER .—_1. very useful left-arm bowler with an awkward break, but at times very erratic . Fairly effective bat, style very ugly . Fields well as a rule.

V . H . M . HANCOCK .—A fair bat ; must learn to stand still before he can make much improvement . Rather slack in the field.

C . F . C . PADEL .—A very useful bat, has made great progress, plays very hard forward . Moderate in the field.

A . W. PEEL .

Very steady bat, pokes a good deal . A very smart field at " point . " H . S . PROCTER .—Very good bat ; should rarely be tempted to hit.

Keeps wicket well, considering his reach.

R . MARTIN .—HaS come on well as a fast bowler and has done the team very good service . Fairly effective bat with little style.

Poor field.

-- The candidates for the eleventh place could not be satisfactorily separated, so that there are only ten " colours " Matches played 15 ; won 4 ; lost 9 ; drawn 2.

MATCHI;s WoN .—Bradford Grammar School, Leeds Grammar School, Mr . Whittam's XI ., Ampleforth College.

Los'I'.—Ripon Grammar School (2), Yorkshire Gentlemen (2), North Riding Asylum, Rev . E . S . Carter's N.I ., Durham Grammar School, Old Boys, Ampleforth College.

DRAWN .—J. C . Walker's Eleven, North Riding Asylum.

We append the averages of the team : I ;ATTIN(i AN I ,RAGES. Ili0hest Times Score, not out .

Runs .

25S 1 37 171 *36 2 Total

II . II . Whitby

. .

1I . I). Naylor (rapt .)

C . J . N . Carter F . M . Bingham

. .

177

. .

M . Il ancock

1 34

IV. I I II . S . Procter

I . F . C . Padel R . Martin . .

S . O . Bingham

No . of Innings .

17 16

12 . 3 II 'I

O

16 16

27

I

I5

83

21 * 16

0

16

5'2

5

15

2

14 16

7'3 5 . 10

14

0

15

4'10

26 23

o

115 130

101

66 So

Averape.

16 . 2

8.6 J

A . \V. Peel C . \V'hinrup

70 29

9

IO

*7 *8

4

J . R . Atkinson 11 . Macturk

3

2

*I

I

5 5

5'4 5 .0 '4

161

CRICKET .

BOWLING AVERAGES .

Overs .

\iclns .

. . 294 412 20 3'4 • • 45 3 R. Martin . 0S .

1 43 44 . . 20 24S II . B . \Vhitby . . 92 II . I) . Naylor (capt .l . 85 20 . . 201 \V . H . M . Hancock .

6 13 S. O . Bingham 15' 3 3S J . R. Atkinson . . 31 .2 . . 12 55 P. M . Bingham C . J . N . Carter

. 151 '3 • • 44

..

No \Wkts. \Wicic .s . balls .

Runs .

Average.

. . 43 . . 42 . . 25

. .. ..

n 2 7

.. ..

o 0

6 . 36

..

IS

. .

0

. .

0

. .

11

..

. .

I I

. . . .

I U

O 0

. .

o

O

..

7

..

0

o

..

9'34

I

12•S 13'7 'Si

13'0 38'0 7 .6

CRICKET. N .K . .AS\ LUM. On dune 23rd, on the Asylum Ground . The School batted first, sending to the wickets Whitby and Procter to face the bowling of Streatfield and Best . Both the batsmen played in excellent form, some of Whitby's hits to leg being very good, whilst Procter was quite at home . It was not until the two had raised 63 that Procter was caught. Peel failed to increase the score, whilst Padel alter making 7 was bowled by Best . Naylor joined Whitby . but the latter was then bowled after a good innings of 37 . Carter added 8, and together with the contributions of Bingham and Hancock the score was steadily raised . Martin batted very well for 1 I, and the innings closed for 113.

Rain prevented our opponents from going in till late in the afternoon, and when play stopped they had only compiled 29 with the loss of two wickets . The match was thus left drawn.

ST . PE:TER'S . . . 37 Il . B . Whitby, I) Waterhouse Ii . Procter, c Nicholson ()Waterhouse IS A . \V . Peel, e Leckenl,y h Nicholson 0 C . F . Padel . b Best . .

7 II . D . Naylor, c 1lingston b Waterhouse . . . .

7 . . 8 C . J . N . Carter, b Streatfiehl S. O . Bingham, c Muchall b Best 5 \V . 11 . M . Hancock, c Kestall b . . ..

Streattiel,i 7 Ii . Macturk . I) Nicholson .. ct R . Martin, h Nicholson 0 J . R. Atkinson, nut out . . 17 Extras ..

Total

. .115

N .K . ASYLUM'.

C . Best . c Procter 1, Martin K . Streattield, c Naylor b Carter W . Glaisby, not out ..

A . Hingston, not out J . S . Law, II . C . Turner, W. R . Nicholson. to bat.

F . Waterhouse,

14 3 0

P . Leckenby, J . INstall, II . AIuchall.

Extras Total

5 for

2

wkts)

..

29

162

CRICKEt. BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Runs.

C . J . N . Carter . .

R. Martin

. .

Wickets .

14

..

1

. .

7

..

1

. .

Ovens .

llclns.

6 5

I 1

v . YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. This return match was played on the Yorkshire Gentlemen ' s Ground on June 30 . The Yorkshire Gentlemen went in first, Brogden and Larnbton opening hostilities . The former soon went in for hard scoring, but Lambton was caught at third man after making 2 runs.

Dodsworth followed, and he and Brogden looked like getting dangerous when F . Bingham went on bowling in place of Carter, and in his second over got Dodsworth caught . Lowe joined Brogden, but the latter was then beaten by a good ball from Bingham after a wellhit 33 . Then followed a collapse, as may be judged from the fact that three wickets were down for 62 and nine for 7o . F . M . Bingham bowled with remarkable success, and when luncheon time came the score had only reached 89, and there was but one wicket to fall . On resuming Marsden and Hingston made a considerable stand, and it was not until our opponents had increased their score to 119 that the latter was dismissed . The School fielding was excellent, as good as we could wish to see . We must not omit to mention the very good catch which disposed of Jones and Peel ' s splendid catch at point.

After a very good display in the field the School went in to bat, opening the innings with Whitby and Procter . Whitby after hitting Dodsworth for two 4'S was bowled, and Peel followed, but was unfortunately run out after making 5 . Procter soon retired, but Bingham and Padel were together a long time, both batting in very good form.

Bingham was the first to leave, and Naylor joined Padel . By good and careful play the score reached 67 before the latter was bowled.

Carter failed to do anything great, and F . Bingham came to the wickets.

Naylor was still playing with great freedom when he was caught at the wickets . Hancock joined Bingham, but lost his partner after a short time . With to 30 get to win and two wickets to fall Martin came in, and the century was telegraphed before he was sent back by Dodsworth.

The last man, Whincup, came in when 20 runs still remained, and

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CRICKET .

though Hancock by very good hitting endeavoured to pull off the match, when our score had reached 109 Lambton bowled Whincup, and we were very narrowly beaten by ro runs only.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.

YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN. T. S . ltrogden, b F . M . Bingham . . 33 2 Hon . C . Lambton, c Padel b Carter L . Dodsworth, c Carter b Bingham U. H . Lowe, c C b Bingham J . E . Jones, c

v

b Bingham

II . 13 . Whitby, b Dodsworth

S

IL Procter, c Jones b Lambton

. . 6

12

A . \V . Peel, run out . .

..

14

F. M . Bingham, c Burton b Lambton 17

o

C . F . C . Padel, b Burton

. .

5

. . 13

C . J . L'roadwood, b Naylor . .

2

II . 1) . Naylor, c Aitken b Ilingstun . 19

G. 11 . Aitken, c feel b Naylor

o

C ./ . N . Carter, I) Burton

C . Maxwell-Stuart, b Bingham Rev . B . C . Burton . b Bingham R . T . E . Marsden, not out . .

S . 0 . Bingham, I) Dodsworth W . II . M . Hancock, not out

. . 3

K . Martin, b Dodsworth

21

A . A . IIingston, b Bingham Extras ..

C . Whincup, b Lambton Extras

Total . .

..

. . 13

Total . .

. .I0)

BotwI .ING ANALYSIS.

Runs.

\Vickcts.

Oven. .

_Mdns.

. .

26

o

6

C . J ..Carter . .

F . M . Hingham

1?

1

2 2

}t . Martin

11 . B . Whitby . .

H . D . Naylor . .

37

. .

9

. .

7 o

IS-3

22

4

0

15

. .

2

II

Tarta r bowled a wide.

AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. On the School Ground on July 2nd . Ampleforth brought their full team, which had only suffered defeat once (luring the season . The School went in first, Whitby and Procter opening the innings . The two played in excellent form, and had put on 25 when Procter was bowled . Peel was next man, but lost \Vhitby with the score at 30, who had played very well for 19 . Bingham's innings was short and sweet . Padel was the new corner, and was playing with great confidence when Peel, who had batted well for 13, was beaten by a fast ball from Curran . \Vhen Naylor came in the stand of the day was made, and by excellent play the two raised the score, in spite of

164

CRICKET.

numerous changes in the bowling, to 88, when an adjournment was made for lunch . On resuming, by the second ball he received, Padel was bowled . His innings of zo was one of his best this year . Carter and Naylor then were together . Carter made it very merry for the bowlers for a short time, but after quickly raising 20 the was caught.

The score was 113 for six wickets when Bingham came in . He and Naylor put on 14 runs when the latter was dismissed, having made 27 by splendid batting, and playing the bowling with great confidence . Bingham and Hancock batted well for 13 and 11 respectively.

The School innings closed for 150, and was the finest exhibition of batting the eleven has given this year, the scoring being very consistent throughout . At half-past three our opponents began their innings, Hind and Connor facing the bowling of Martin and Carter . Connor was caught in the slips in Martin's second over . The innings can be described in very few words, the only batsmen who offered any resistance being Hind, Dawes, and Powell . The School fielding was capital, and they dismissed their opponents for the small score of 5o.

Special mention must be made of Peel's fine catch at point . and Procter was very quick in the slips, the catch which disposed of Curran being most excellent . Martin and Carter bowled unchanged, the former taking five wickets for 20, and the latter five wickets for 2 I. Following on, Ampleforth had lost five wickets for 78 when stumps were drawn . Connor and Curran batted well in the second innings.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. II . L. Whitby, c S b Connor . .

. . 19

H . Procter, b Connor

. .

..

8

A . W . Peel, b Curran

..

..

13

F . M . Bingham, 1, Dawes

..

4

C . F . C . Padel, b Connor 11 . D . Naylor, b McLoughlin . .

. . 20 . . 27

C . J . N . Carter, c Powell b McLoughlin

. . 2u

S . O . Bingham, b Curran

. . 13

. .

W . II . M . Hancock, st Hind b Curran

. . 11

R . Martin, st Hind b Curran C . AVhincup, not out ..

Extras

..

"Total

..

0

.. o . , 15 ..

. .150

CRICKET .

165

AMPLEFORTII COLLEGE. G . Hind, h Carter

..

15 c Naylor b Martin

E . Connor, c Procter b Martin

I c Procter b Whitby

G . McLoughlin, c Procter 1) Carter ..

o b Carter

L . Whittam, 1) Martin . . ..

I . Curran, c Procter b Carter ..

o

\C . Dawes, not out

; . I'entony, c Peel h Martin

I

not out ..

..

o

not out ..

C . Powell, c Padel 1[ Carter . .

1 . Loretz, c Naylor b Martin . .

. II

..

..

C . Challoner, c Naylor h Martin Extras

26 . . 12

c Procter b Naylor 9 c Procter b Martin

..

T . McSheehy, lbw b Carter

. . [

. . 20

I

. .

Extras

Total

. . 50

. .

. . 3 Total (for 5 wkts) 78

BOWLING ANALYSIS. FIRST' INNINGS. Runs .

Wickets, . . 20 . .

5 ..

R . Martin

C . J . N . Carter . .

21

. .

5

..

Overs .

13.4 13

Maidens.

4

7 4

2

7 6

1

3

I

4

Martin howled a wide.

R . Martin

. .

C . J . N . Carter . .

F. M . Bingham . .

II . B . Whitby II . D . Naylor

SECOND INNINGS. 2 IS 1

1i 24

. .

11

. .

6

0 1

..

1

..

0

2

Naylor bowled a wide.

7' .

RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

The return match was played in fine weather on the Ripon Ground.

Whitby and Procter went first to the wickets for the School, but the latter soon gave way to Peel who in turn, after playing steadily while Whitby raised the score, let in Bingham, when runs came more rapidly. and the score was raised to 31 before Whitby retired to a good ball from Wrangham . Padel joined Bingham, who was batting in good form, but after making a single was caught and bowled by Fenton.

After luncheon the wickets fell very fast : only 12 runs were added to the score, and the innings closed for 44 . Fenton and A . Bland

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CRICKET.

opened for Ripon, but Bland was clean bowled by Martin after scoring a single, and Fenton shortly followed . C . Bland and Day together raised the score to 26, when the latter gave way to Daniel, who with Bland raised the score to 39 (for 5 wickets) . F . M . Bingham then went on 2 iee Martin, and a marvellous change took place . Bingham bowled extremely well, and took 4 wickets for 2 runs, the total only reaching 47, out of which C . Bland made 23 not out in good style.

The fielding of both sides was good, ours especially so, and we did our best to avert defeat.

5'I' .

PET1 ;1 :'S.

KIl'ON t] .5.

H . B . Whitby, b \Vranghatn H . Procter, b Daniel

I6 o

. . . .

3 A . W. Peel . b A . Bland F . M . Bingham, e C. Bland b Fenton 10 . . t F . C . fade], c & b Fenton ..

1 El . D . Naylor, b A . Bland . .

C . J . N . Carter, c Coupland b A. Bland . . .. ..

S . O . Bingham, b A . Eland . . \V . I I . M . Hancock, not out R . Martin, c & b A . Bland . .

II . McTurk, b A . Bland Extras ..

.

. .

A . E. Fenton, lbw b Martin A . Bland, b Martin ..

C . Bland, not out

.

4

..

c

..

Ii . Coupland, b Carter P . C . Day, b Martin

.. . .

4

W. II . Daniel, b F . M . Bingham ..

W . \Vrangham, c 1'adel b Carter ..

o 2

\V . AI_ Robinson, b F . AI . Bingham. . . o A . Steel . c & h F . Al . Bingham

ti

F . A. Stow, b Carter

2

11 . E . Collins. b F . M . Bingham

..

a n

o 3

Total

Extras Total

. . 44

.

47

BOWLING ANAIA'SlS. RIPON.

Overs.

R . Martin . . 12 J . N . Carter . . 16 . 2 F . M . Bingham . .

5

Maidens.

6 4 3

Runs .

17 . .

27 2

AVkts. . .

3 3 4

AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE. This return match was played on our ground on July 11th . We were without Procter, and Atkinson played in his place . Our opponents won the toss and went in first . Martin and Carter bowled, but were unable to part the first two batsmen, and F . Bingham went on . He was

I67

CRICKET .

equally unsuccessful, and Atkinson took his place . In his second over he sent back Hind, who was caught in the slips . Dawes played well for 23, and Connor and Pentony added 13 each . The innings closed for 97 . Atkinson bowled very well, obtaining five wickets for 24 runs . The School began their innings by sending in Peel and Whitby, but the former was soon out to an easy catch . Bingham had a short stay, and after Whitby's return Padel and Naylor were together, but unluckily, when they were getting set, the latter was run out.

Carter played in very good form for 17, and the score was raised to J9 when he was caught . Hancock and Bingham added 5 each, and when Whincup and Martin came together we still wanted 30 runs to win . Though Martin made a plucky attempt to save the match we failed to obtain the needful runs, and had to retire beaten by 9 runs only .

AMPLEFORT11 ('OLI .LG1 : .

G . Hind, c Bingham b Atkinson P . Curran . c Carter b Atkinson

ST . I'I:PER'S SCHOOL.

. . 1i

II . Ii . Whitby . b Connor

. .

A . IV Peel, c Connor b Curran F . M . Bingham, b Connor . .

15

IV. Dawes, run out . .

J . McShechv, lbw b Carter . .

. .

E . Connor, lbw 1) Atkinson . .

G . McLoughlin, c Peel b I'' Bingham G . Pentony, lbw 1) Carter C . Powell, b Atkinson J . Loretz, b Carter A Powell, not out

C . Y . C . Fadel, Curran . .

. .

1 ;

II . 1

. .

0 3

. .

L . Priestman, b Atkinson

3

Extras

••

Total . .

. .

.. . .

24

3

2

. .

7 . . to

5 5 G

R . Martin, c Powell h Connor

..

13

J . R . Atkinson, not out

..

2

. .

S

Extras

7

. .

..

Total

. . SS

Wickets .

Overs .

. .

0

5 19

. .

3 r

Io

t

5

13 . 2

9

Runs .

J . R . Atkinson . .

..

Curran . . ..

S . t) . Bingham, b Connor . .

C . Whincup, b McLoughlin

Itt)\VLING ANALA'SIS.

7 33 26

5

c McLoughlin b

Naylor, run out

. . 97

1: . Martin . .

C . J . N . Carter . .

F . M . ltingh .un . .

. . ..

.N . Carter, c McSheehy U Connor 17 Cl. IV . [I . 11 . Hancock, c Connor b

7

..

.

Martin and Carter bowled t wide each.

Maidens.

1

. .

6

168

hOOTBALL PROSPECTS. HIS football season is at hand—garideo referens—(certainly not horresco as one of our contemporaries wrote) . There is no " horror" to be found in the hearts of Peterites when September draws near, their only sensation is that of delight, for the eager yearning of a year is soon to be satisfied . Such are our prospective feelings ; what will the realities be ? Certainly, if our expectations are in any way fulfilled, the realities should be pleasant in the extreme . Let us then consider our prospects in detail.

T

A great difficulty faces us at once—and that is are we to found our prophecies on the basis of practical certainty or deceptive uncertainty ?

The latter plan, though more dangerous, is decidedly more pleasant, and therefore we will assume that all the heros good and true whom we look for next term will return to the bosom of their Alma Mater.

Of three-quarters, then, we shall have enough and to spare.

Bingham (our worthy captain) should do great things at centre . Blake we expect to run in whenever a chance is offered him, now that the practice of a cricket season has given him sufficient confidence in catching the ball . Whitby is almost sure to perform on the other wing, while Rose will be an excellent substitute if needed . In the half-back division R . C . Tute and T. Spence will do excellent work, especially if the latter learns to pass more.

F . H . Bingham, Clarke, Scargill, and Crumbie form a fine nucleus.

They play well together, and their determination and energy are worthy of the highest praise . The first named should remember that the halves and three-quarters deserve encouragement when the enemy ' s line is threatened, otherwise no possible fault can be found with the game he plays . Crumbie we recommend to pay more attention to cricket, determination to play this game to the best of his ability would have given him a greatness and activity in " taking " and catching the ball which he sadly lacked last season.

The remaining five places will produce a fair competition . Hancock and Macturk—both of whom improved wonderfully towards the end of l ast season—should certainly be of great use . Partington and I' Anson

FOOTRACE PROSPECTS .

169

may have improved . Coning, too, Rose, and Eastwood can play fairly at forward, though of course more accustomed to support the back division.

Lastly, Carter should make an excellent full back . His collaring is good, and his kicking, which will have improved—is always well into touch.

Against schools a team such as the above should du considerable execution . They will be much heavier than last year, and if their activity has kept pace with their weight the season ' s record will be very satisfactory . In other matches we shall have the invaluable assistance of P . E . Lord, Esq ., at three-quarters . His beautiful dropkicking and placing should gain us many a victory, but what will make him even more valuable to us will be his coaching in practise games.

We all remember what an effect his teaching produced on the team two or three seasons back, and doubtless he will do the same for us again.

His place-kicking reminds me that in this point the team will be found wanting . S . O . Bingham and Tute were both good in front, and the former made some very fair attempts at long distance shots, yet we sadly missed the placing of Mitchell or Browne . How, then, is this to be remedied ? Simply by causing any who have an aptitude for place-kicking to practise assiduously whenever a chance offers itself.

Those members of the Sixth who leave early on Mondays will have ample opportunity, and they may feel sure that no paws they take will be unrewarded.

Now, a few words of general advice . Let passing practice be continued as instituted by Mitchell ; let Bingham's plan be kept up of arranging the forwards in a recognised formation, so that each knows his place in the scrimmage . Let everyone be determined as far as lies in him to make the football season of 1891 the best that St. Peter' s has seen since her foundation . Let no one slacken his efforts whether the School is losing badly or—what is quite as important— when they are running away with their opponents.

As to practice games, we very strongly recommend that a referee be appointed to do duty on every occasion . This slight innovation will have a two-fold good effect . It will prevent the unhappy disputes

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FOOTBALL FIXTURES.

which have—" oh, the pity of it "---characterised the "pickups" during the last few years, and, moreover, it will accustom all the members of the team to " appeal " when necessary, a most valuable qualification in a fifteen, a many as match has been won by timely appeals to the referee, and lost by want of pluck to challenge a questionable point.

Finally, I would beg all would-be critics and onlookers to be more merciful when the School fails . Encouragement, and not grumbling, is what a captain looks for on such occasions, for he at least knows well enough that all the members of his team have done their best . And when this is the case he is but a cruel and carping pessimist—for critic he certainly is not—who finds anything to utter but words of encouragement and kindness.

FOOTBALL FIXTURES. DATE .

October 6th

..

VERSUS .

.

Bradford

..

GROUND.

. .

Home.

17th . .

I)oncaster

IIonic.

24th . .

Ripon . .

Home.

31st . .

Leeds . .

Away.

Mr . Joy's XV .

Horne.

Clifton

IIomc.

November 7th 13th 28th

.

I )urham

IIomc.

December 5th

Yorkshire College

IIume.

February 6th . .

Durham

Away.

r3th

Ripon . .

Away.

24th

Bradford

Away .

[This list is not complete .—ED .]

MARRIAGE. On August 6th, at Christ Church, Lancaster-Gate, London, by the Rev . M . R . Neligan, M .A ., C . M . Miller, Esq ., 13 .A ., to Helen Louisa Mary, only daughter of the late Rev . George P . de H ochepied-Larpent.

NOTES AND ITEMS

IjI

FIVES. A tournament was held last term, which was pulled off at odd times.

The final was won by B . Owtrarn after a very close and exciting struggle with Atkinson .

1sT Rot's],

I.

R . Atkinson beat 11 . li . Whitby, 15--13, 15-13.

T . S . Spence beat S . () . Bingham, 15-12, 15—S. A. W. Eastwood beat C . A . Burton, 15—8, 15—13.

W . II . Hancock beat R . A\hincup, 15—4, 15—S. B. Owtram beat T . II . Bingham (scratched).

N . T . Crumbie beat E . W. Clarke, 1 5 —5, 1 5 —1 3 .

C. 1) . I'Anson heat II . I artington, 1 5-5, 1 5 —1 3 .

2ND ROITNO.

B . Owtram beat W . II . M . Ilancock (scratched).

N . T . Crumble beat T . S . Spence, 9—15, 15—13, 15-10.

J . R. Atkinson heal C . I) . I'Anson, 15—4, 15—2.

A. \\' . Eastwood—a bye .

SEMI-EI NAI ..

1 . It . Atkinson beat A . AV . Eastwood, 15—5 . 15-13.

B. Owtram beat N . T . Crumlde, 1 5 — 3, 1 5— 4.

FINAL.

L . Owtram beat J . R . Atkinson, 15—6, 15—13.

NOTES AND ITEMS. Esq., O .Y ., late scholar of Clare College, Cambridge, has been appointed Master of the 1st Form, in the place of the Rev.

P . E . Lor~I) .

W . O . F . Campbell.

H . B . \\"xrrsv has been elected Assistant Secretary with for this term's theatricals .

E.

W. Clarke

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and H . B . Whitby have been elected Captain and Secretary respectively, of the cricket, for next season.

F. M . BINGHAM

H . D . Naylor and C . F . C . Padel obtained higher certificates of the Oxford and Cambridge Schools' Examination Board.

E. W . CLARKE has been appointed Vice-President of the Debating .

Society in the place of H . I) . Naylor.

F.

MITciELi,

scored 64 for the Peripatetics against the Yorkshire

Gentlemen.

H . i) . NAYLOR scored 3$, out of a total of 95, for the Yorkshire Gentlemen in the same match.

WE

beg to acknmw•led_e with thanks—`•Ulula, . Hurst Johnian '' (2), Leodiensian," " Riponian, " " Dunclmian . "