raising the score to 36, before Nelson \' as bowled for a useful

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Izo Yards Hurdle Race . (under 15) . 1st, \V. N. Bennett; znd, R. Harrison . Time, 21 seconds. 100 Y1/Vs flat Race Handicap (open) . 1st, F. J . Walton ; znd, C . L . Stevens . Time, 10 four-fifths seconds. too Lards Sack Rare . 1st, R. Harrison ; 2nd, AC . M . Bennett. 1/elf Male Handicap (open) . 1st, D. W. Roy, 1 $ yards 2nd, P. St . G . Kirke, 10 yards. Old Bo's Flat Race (zzo yards) . 1st, R . IT. Bailey ; znd, R . F.

Russell ; 3rd, G. V. Birks . Time, 25 seconds. Consolalinn Race . 1st, G C. Otley ; znd, C . Nelson

PRIZE-GIVING,

PRIZES DISTRIBUTED BY LORD CHARLES BERESFORD.

The annual distribution of Prizes took place on July- 28th, in the large schoolroom of the institution . The Dean of York presided, and there were also present Lady Emma Purey--Cust, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of York, Lord Charles Beresford, M .P., Lady Charles Beresford, Lady Bolton, IIon . Miss Powlett, Miss Milner, Miss Fairfax, Sir Christopher and Lady Milward, and a numerous company of ladies and gentlemen.

The Rev. G. 'F. Ilandford, the Head Master, read the reports of the examiners, which were of a highly gratifying nature . He then read the following list of honours gained during- the past twelve months :

Right Reverend G. F. Browne, D .D., Bishop of Btistol ; F . Gray, Lord Mayor of York ; W. A. Meek, Recorder of York ; R. C. Tute, fortieth of 66 admitted to India Civil Service ; K. J . Roy, successful in competitive Examination of Militia Subalterns for Commissions in the Army ; L. H . Moiler, prize for Physics at Yorkshire College, Victoria University ; S . O . Bingham, Cheselden Gold Medal for Anatomy, St. Thomas ' s Hospital ; T. Romans, scholar of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, First Class in Honours in the Natural Science Tripos ; I . Williams, Queen's College, Oxford, Third Class Honours in Classical Moderations

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C. B. Cotterell, scholar of Balliol College, Oxford, First Class Honours in Mathematics in the Final Examination for B .A. degree ; D. Williams, Lincoln College, Oxford, passed final examination for ]3 .A . degree ; R. H. Bailey, 8t. Catherine ' s College, Cambridge, 13 .A. degas e by examination in the Classical Tripos ; A. M. Sullivan, Christ's College, R. F. Russell, and H. R. Tomlinson, Emmanuel College, U . G. Veld, Pembroke College, have passed the previous examination at Cambridge, and H . R . Tomlinson the general examination ; F. L . Pelley, (V. Form) entrance examination, Aberdeen University ; H. B. Greeves (VI. Form) organ scholarship, / -.}o per annum and rooms, Peterhouse, Cambridge, and has passed the previous examination ; IF. j. Walton (VI . Form), Hastings Exhibition,/ o per annum, Queen ' s College, Oxford, and has passed responsions ; S. Mellor (VI. Form, modern), passed London University matriculation ; L. Kirby (V. Form, modern). ];asset] College of Preceptors examination, first class ; Clark (IV. Form, modern), passed College of Preceptors examination, znd class.

The Head Master then said that the must take that opportunity of acknowledging the indebtedness of the school to his assistant masters, e ithout whom that list of honours could not have been gained. He mentioned the fact that Mr. Lord was leaving the school with the view of taking holy orders, and devoting himself to the work of a parochial clergyman . The loss to the school would he a very great one, but he believed that the gain to the Church of England would be as great or even greater. The health of the school dur ing the year had been good . He was glad to be enabled to mention that the Old Peterite Club had taken upon themselves to further beautify the gymnasium, by panels inscribed with the lists of the elevens, fifteens, and school boats. The great event of the year had of course been the preparing and passing of the new scheme for the government of the school. He believed that the only possible result of that scheme would be good . He said that the scholarships would be definitely provided to be retained, so that there would be no alteration for the worse in the status of the school. He wished to say that, because people asked

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questions which showed a very imperfect acquaintance with the nature of the changes likely to be made. He extended a hearty welcome to Lora Charles Beresford, M .P.

The Dean of York, in introducing Lord Charles Beresford to present the prizes, referred to him as a man of brilliant ability, undaunted courage, and recognised singleness of purpose.

Lord Charles Beresford had an exceedingly hearty reception. Having congratulated the school upon the list of successes read out, he said there were many things of which they were proud of in this country, but few of which they were prouder than they were of the British boy. The British boy was a first-class boy. Ile did not say that other nations did not produce first-class boys, but they believed the British boy was the best boy the world produced He had very many manly characteristics. He was generally in robust health, gentlemanly in thought, courteous to those below and above him, and above all, the had a spice of mischief in him. As the had often explained to those he had had to do with in the Seri ice, he liked the boy or young man—he was afraid the headmaster would not agree with him—who had the pluck to get into a row. And when the British boy did get into a row and knew he had clone wrong he was not ashamed to say so, especially if another boy was likely to get into trouble for him . As long as these characteristics remained they had no need to fear for the future of the race, and he was certain they would be able to hold their own for chivalry, honour, and courtesy. By way of advice to the boys before him, he would urge them, whatever they went in for, to do it with all their might . Even in private enterprise they might reflect a great deal of honour upon their country . When they were beginning life as young men they should learn all they could. Their masters could teach them a good deal, but they could teach themselves more . In these days of democracy it was brain power which won . Many men who had reached a certain age regretted that they had not learnt more when they were young. He himself often found it a loss to him that he did not know languages. He could have learnt French and German o hen he was at school,

but for some boyish reason lie did not think it worthy that he

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should learn ant- other language but English, and he was not sure even that his English was as good as it might have been. lie would point out also to those who were beginning life the necessity for being scrupulous and very nice about money matters. The present love of money which he saw in his own country was a great danger. lie saw people in high position-, people who ought to know better, accepting money for what was called value received, and he deplored it . It was to be hoped that the younger generation would take them back to the chivalrous days when money was not everything, but when straight running and straight dealing were counted before mere wealth . Dealing with the importance of healthy sports and gymnastics, Lord Charles said it was here that boys learnt self-denial and self-control, how to win and how to lose . I-Ic had always found that a healthy body meant a healthy mind . They should also take care that they were kindly and courteous to those below then;, and at the same time deferential and respectful to those above them . Individuality had always played a great part in the history of the world, but let them preserve their independence and at the same time recognise that outer people had the same right to their own opinions as they had themselves . Ile advised the young fellows he was addressing to run straii4ht, even if it appeared for the moment to be to their detriment_ They should not be arrogant in giving their pinions and laying down the law, but whilst they held their own opinions they should he courteous and recognise the opinions of others . It was the boy who was most unselfish at school, who was most respected in after life. If they took the advice he had given them he felt sure that the benefit would not only be felt by their country generally, but they would also benefit themselves.

The prizes included in the list given below were then distributed by Lord Charles I3eresfurd .

SKI%E Lts.r.

Leaving Exhibition, f so per annum for three years, Walton. Scholarships :— Senior : First Foundation Scholarship (free board and tuition for four years), Fisher ; Second ditto (board and tuition fees reduced to L' zo for four years), Veld ii . ; free scholarships (free

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tuition for four years), Lvth i . and Crosthwaite ; modern scholarship (free tuition for two years), Leonard . junior : Hey scholarships (free tuition for one year), Fisher, Veld ii . ; modern scholarship, not awarded. Prizes :—Classics : VI. Form, the Archbishop's prize for classics. Walton ; Divinity prize. Walton ; Latin prose, Walton ; Greek verse, Filliter ; Old Peterite club's prize for reading in Chapel, Walton . V. Form, classical, Fisher ; V. Form, modern, Hutchinson ; VI. and V. Forms, extra for English, Mellor ; IV. Form, classical, Baldwin ; IV. Form, modern, Hoggard ; extra for English, Key ; III. Form, Classical, Balmer III . Form, Modern, Harrison . Mr. Yeld 's extra prize for Latin, Bulmer ; English, Dewhurst ; Greek, not awarded, II. Form, Classical, Heap. II. Form, Modern, Jennings . Mr. Yell 's extra prize for Latin, Heap ; English, Jennings . I . Form, Newton iii . Mathematics—Division I., the Dean ' s Prize, Smith . Division II., Hutchinson . Division III ., Hoggard . Division IV., Denby. III. Form, Armstrong ; II. Form, Jennings ; I . Form, Newton 3 French .—VI . Form, Classical, Gibbons ; V. Form, Classical, Yeld ii . ; VI. and V. Form, Modern, Nelson i . ; IV. Form, Classical, Neilson, extra, Baldwin ; IV. Form, Modern, Hoggard III. Form, Classical, Farrow ii. ; III. Form, Modern, Scott B .; II. Form, Classical, Heap ; II. Form, Modern, Stephens ; I . Form Lyth ii. German—VI . and V. Form, Modern, Creer ; IV. Form, Modern, Key ; III. and II. Form, Modern, Scott ii. Natural Science.—Practical Chemistry, Roy i . ; V. Form, Classical, Yeld ii . ; V. Form, Modern, Kirby ; IV. Form, Classical, Garland; IV. Form, Modern, Clark i . ; III. Form, Dewhurst. Dictation . V. Form, Fisher ; IV. Form, Baldwin ; III. and II. Form, Jennings ; I. Form, Lyth ii . English literature—V. Form, Yeld i.

Form, Veld iii. Catechism.—Seniors. Turner i ; juniors, Yeld ii . ; Shorthand, Wood . Mr. Boddy's drawing prizes Painting, Filliter. Geometrical, Clarke i . Pencil, Robinson. Improvement, Roy i . Mr. Sample ' s music prizes—Garland and Mossop.

The Lord Mayor of York, in proposing a vote of thanks to Lord Charles Beresford, said that it was a great pleasure and privilege

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to be there that evening. He said that he could not remember while at that school having taken more than one little obscure prize. There were no functions of that kind in his day. He was there to propose a very hearty vote of thanks to Lord Beresford, for not only coming there to give away the prizes, but for giving what was far more admirable and of greater value to boys, the advice which would carry them high up in whatever walk of life they might choose. He would emphasise Lord Charles Beresford's advice as to the necessity of keeping their hands clean in money matters, and to paying attention to gymnastics.

Sir Christopher Milward seconded the motion. He said that the City of York looked up to St. Peter's School, which had always been a credit to the city. If the boys would only keep in mind what Lord Charles Beresford had told them they would be very much better for the remainder of their lives.

The Dean of York said as representing the ancient governing body of the school for the last time, for next year they would find a governing body of a rather different kind established, he would add his thanks to Lord Charles Beresford, who had shown them the power of courage, efficiency, and unselfish independence of character, and had given advice to the boys for which they could not be too grateful.

The motion was carried with hearty cheers, and the proceedings terminated.

Mrs. Handford then held a reception on the lawn, which was tastefully illuminated with coloured lamps.

CRICKET FIXTURES.

FIRST XI . Sat. May 1} . North Riding Asylum away . .lost 8k— 95 „ ò 2 1 . Friends' School home . . abandoned Thurs „ 26 . Ampleforth College home . Jost 53— 77 Sat . ., z8 . Garforth home . .won 186— 7+

(5 wkts.—Inns . declared).

Wed. June 1 . Leeds G.S

home . . abandoned Thurs. „ z. Durham G.S away . . abandoned Sat . „ }. Pocklington G.S home . . abandoned

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Tues. ,, 7. Yorkshire Gentlemen away . Jost lo6—z5o Thurs. „ 9 . Friends' School away . . won 7 6— 73 Sat . „ 11 . Durham G .S home .

.won z55—163 (5 wkts.—inns. declared). Tues. „ 14 . Ampleforth College away . .won 146— 56 Thurs . „ 16. F. C. Crowther's XI home . Jost 16 .4.— 42 Sat . „ 18. Hymer's College home .Jost 84—205 (5 wkts —Inns. declared). Thurs. „ 23 . Pocklington G.S away . . disputed Wed . Thurs z9•) Old Peterites. „ 30 . 1 home . Jost i 1 7 —193 141 — 164 Sat. July z. Ryburn Valley home . .won 151—145

(8 wkts.)

Tues. „ 5 .

Yorkshire Gentlemen away .Jost lo8—292 Thurs. „ 7. North Riding Asylum away . . won log— 65 Sat. , . 9. Garforth away . .w•on 81— 71 Result :—'Von 7, I .ost 7, Abandoned 5, Total 19. SECOND XI. Tues .Mav 17 . St . Olave's School 1st XI home . . tie 4o-- 40 Sat . „ 21. Friends' School znd away . . abandoned Wed . June 1 . Leeds G S. znd . away . won 146— 5o

(6 wkts.—Inns. declared.)

Thurs. „

2 . St. Martin's School 1st home . . abandoned Sat . „ 4. Pocklington G.S away . . abandoned Thurs. „ 9 . Friends ' School znd home . Jost 61— 62 Tues. „ 14 . Ampleforth College znd home .Jost 77—1 44 Sat . „ 18. Hymer 's College 2nd away . Jost 27— 85 Tues. July 5 . St. Martin's School 1st home . . won 81— 31 Thurs. „ 7. St . Olave's School 1st away . . won 150— 81

(6 wkts.—Inns. declared.) Sat . „ 9. Durham G.S. znd home . Jost 88--loo

Result :—Won 3, Tie 1, Lost 4, Abandoned 3, Total 1 1.

CRICKET CHARACTERS.

B. NELSON .

—(96-98).—Captain. A much improved bat, and a good fast bowler. More reliable than ever before, both in batting and bowling. Very smart field generally. R. G. BINGHAXt .—(97-98) .—A greatly improved bat, both in defence and attack ; a dangerous hitter when set. Fairly good field and wicket-keeper. H. L. CKEEK . —(97-98).--A useful bat—bats straight and hits hard, but has a very stiff style. Has fallen off in bowling. Very good field.