April 1901

THE

PETERITE. VoL. XVI.

APRIL, 1901.

No. 15o.

SCHOOL LETTER. HE chief interest of this term, now that boating has been practically given up, is of course centred on Hockey. The School Team have greatly improved lately, their form in the match against Newton's Eleven sheaving a marked advance on their previous play. The interest in this game has been increased by the offer of a cup by an O.P., to be played for by House and Day Boys, at Football, Cricket and Hockey.

The Football this term has been very disappointing. Only one of the three matches was played owing to the frost. For the one match that was played, v. St. John's College, the School Team was hardly representative.

The Fortnightly Concerts have been attended with great success. Further details of them will be found elsewhere. We were glad to welcome the Bishop of Korea, who gave us an interesting account of his work, and the customs of his people.

ALCUIN. The opinion seems to be fairly general that Alcuin has the best claim to be considered the foremost of that great band of Old Peterites which includes so many notable men. This being so,

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it is somewhat strange that no writer has yet taken upon himself the task of giving some account of his life in the pages of this magazine. It might perhaps be rather a daring suggestion to make, that many, or even the majority, of Peterites know little more than his name, but we think that an account of his life can be justified even if there is only one Peterite who does not know who Alcuin was.

Alcuin was born at York, in the year 735, of a noble family.

He was destined for the Church from his earliest years, and was brought up for some time in a Monastery. There he remained until he was old enough to begin his education. He entered the school, which had been founded shortly before by Archbishop Egbert, and which still, as we all know, maintains its unbroken life. Here his companions were the sons of the northern nobles, who came in great numbers to be instructed by the Archbishop, attracted, possibly, by the fact that he was the brother of the King.

His masters were Egbert himself, and Aelbert and his brother, who afterwards succeeded him in the Archbishopric. Alcuin soon became prominent among the pupils of Aelbert, and was so much esteemed by him that he was chosen as his companion on a visit to the Continent. He was now twenty years of age, and during this visit spent a short time in Rome.

When Aelbert became Archbishop, he himself took the place of Egbert in the school, and left his own to Alcuin, to whom he also gave the charge of the Library, belonging to the school and the Cathedral. At this time Alcuin was ordained Deacon, and we may mention that throughout his life, probably through excessive modesty, he refused to take any higher step in the Church. The reputation of the school was always increasing and now many foreigners were studying there under Alcuin, who had already attained renown throughout Europe. Among his pupils at that time were the two Eanbalds, both afterwards Archbishops of York, Sigulf, Fridugesus, and Luidger, afterwards Bishop of Meath, one of the Irish Saints.

On the death of Aelbert, Eanbald succeeded him in the See, and Alcuin, at his request, proceeded to Rome to obtain the Pallium

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from the Pope. On his way home he became acquainted with Charlemagne, at Parme, and this was to result in a change in his sphere of work, for on the completion of his mission at the invitation of the Emperor he came to France, bringing with him some of his pupils.

Charlemagne had formed a vast scheme for the restoration of education in his dominions, and he wished Alcuin to become his adviser.

Alcuin lived at the Court of the Emperor as his friend and counsellor, but held no official position there. Charlemagne presented him to the Abbeys of Feirieres and S. Loup, Troyes, and also to the small monastery of S. Josse in Porithieu. Thus maintained, he employed his time in public teaching, and in the instruction of the Emperor's children. Their father and the lords of his court also profited by his instruction. About this time he founded a great school at Aix-la-Chapel, on the model of St. Peter's School, and from this sprang in after times the University of Paris, to which we know that the foundation of our University of Oxford is due. Thus the oldest English University owes its foundation indirectly to St. Peter's School. After eight years thus profitably spent, Alcuin returned to England on a mission to King Offa. He found Northumbria in a state of tumult and was obliged to postpone his return to France till 792, in which year he left England for the last time. His presence was urgently requested

by Charles, who needed his assistance to combat a Spanish heresy, which at that time threatened the Church. Alcuin wrote many treatises against this heresy and succeeded in winning over one of its principal supporters.

All this time Northumbria was in great trouble, and the mind of Alcuin was much disturbed. The inhuman massacre of the Monks of Lindisfarne, in 793, drew from his pen what was perhaps the best of his poems ; it is also often mentioned in letters to his friends at this time. It was perhaps the remembrance of these troubles and others which befell his unhappy native land, which aroused in him the wish to see his beloved York once more.

Indeed he came to the determination to end his days in that city,

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but the tidings of new evils, and in particular the murder of King Ethelred, turned him from his purpose. He became reconciled to remaining in France, but feeling the weight of more than sixty years, he asked permission to retire to Fuldar. This was refused him for a time, Charles finding his society too valuable, but shortly afterwards the Abbacy of S. Martin of Tours falling vacant, he was presented to it, with permission to retire there at his pleasure.

This retirement however was not one of obscurity. Alcuin was by this time a wealthy man, and his influence with Charlemagne was as great as ever, as may be judged from the fact that in all times of difficulty the Emperor went to Tours for counsel. The influence of Alcuin in the Church was no less, and he did much to consolidate its rapidly rising temporal power. He also established a school at Tours, which soon became second only to that of York in renown and scholarship. Alcuin sent some of his pupils at Tours, to York, to copy certain of the books in the library there.

In 803, Alcuin came under the displeasure of Charlemagne, on account of a too zealous upholding of the power of the Church, and though he was soon reconciled with the Emperor, it is probable that this trouble hastened his death. At length, on Whit Sunday, the rgth of May, 8o+, Alcuin died at Tours, and was buried in the Church of S. Martin.

It does not fall within our purpose, nor within our power, to criticize the writings of Alcuin. Let it be enough to say that they are considered to be among the best specimens of Latinity of the middle ages. His most important work was an edition, written by his own hand, of the Old and New Testaments, which became a standard authority. His epistles are, perhaps, the best-known of his writings, and second to them come his many Latin poems.

In the history of the revival of learning in Europe, under Charlemagne, as we have seen, there is no name of greater honour than that of Alcuin, although in England, the name of Bede is better known.

However that may be, we have said enough in the short sketch of his life and work to show how strong is Alcuin's claim to the glorious title of the greatest of all old Peterites.

PfOLEMY.

FOOTBALL RESULTS.

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FOOTBALL RESULTS. Date.

Tues , Oct. g.

13.

Sat., Sat., 20.

Sat., „ 27.

Sat., Nov. 3. o.

Sat., 17.

S at., 24.

Sat., Sat., Dec. I. Wed., 5.

18.

Tues., Wed , Feb. 23.

31

31

Wed., Oct. lo.

Sat., „ 20.

Sat., Nov. 3.

Versus.

Ground.

Result.

home... .lost, 42 pts. to 6.

Old Boys Yarnbury home... .lost, 6 to nil.

Durham G. S home... .*scratched.

Giggleswick G. S. a way....lost, 5o to nil. home... .won, 8 to 6.

Leeds G. S Ripon G. S. away ... . tscratched.

Headingley home... .lost, 1 i to 3.

Durham G. S. away ... .*scratched.

Leeds G. S away ... .won, 6 to 3.

St. John's College ....home... . lost, 3 to nil. home... Jost, 2 1 to 6.

Old Boys St. John's College • • home... .lost, 23 to 3.

SECOND XV. St. John's College 2nd .home.. won, 3 to nil.

Durham G. S. 2nd away ... .*scratched. away ... .won, 18 to 3.

Leeds G. S. znd

Scratched through illness.

Scratched on account of the state of the Ground.

FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. Our Football season can hardly be called successful, for out of nine matches played we have won only two, but it is some consolation to feel that both these victories were gained over a school team. As our fixtures include matches with Clubs, we cannot be surprised when superior weight wins, especially as our team is exceptionally light this season. We began with only five old colours, four of whom were forwards, and so many important places in the field had to be filled.

Certainly our match with Giggleswick was most disappointing, and the heaviness of our defeat was more due to lack of confidence than any great superiority on the part of our adversaries, as the score would plainly suggest. If the team had maintained the same keen defence which it displayed in the first half of this match, we are confident that the result ought not to have been so disas-

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trous. In the first match with Leeds Grammar School we won by a narrow margin, though the combination and play of the team as a whole were poor. Our second game with the same School amply ntoned for our poor display in the previous match ; for despite the muddy condition of the Leeds ground, we were able to secure a well-earned victory, thanks to the efforts of every member of the team.

We must not omit to mention the bad luck which has persistently followed us throughout the season. Rarely, if ever, was our team really representative. A disaster incurred early in the term, deprived us of Neilson, whose thorough knowledge of the game rendered his services invaluable in preserving combination between the three-quarters. Nor was it easy to find a capable substitute for Richards, who met with his usual bad luck in being constantly hurt. Indeed, our misfortunes reached a climax in the last match with St. John's College, when we played without Dunning, Neilson, Leonard, and A. Farrow.

We must congratulate the Second XV. on their success in winning both their matches. It is evident that there are many promising players whom experience and additional weight will qualify for a good team in the future.

FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S V. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE. The School won the toss and the visitors kicked off. Rov returned to touch. Scrums in the centre followed. Pulleyn, Crosthwaite and Armstrong made a determined dribble to the visitors' 25. The College backs, however, got possession and took the game back into the school half. Richards cleared splendidly from some nasty rushes. Roy and Armstrong by plucky saves stopped a forward rush, and Pulleyn broke away with a dribble.

The visitors quickly returned to the attack and a threequarter scored a try, which was converted. The School forwards tried hard to equalise. Combined dribbles by Teasdale, Pulleyn and Newton carried the ball to the line. A rapid succession of scrums followed

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and the School were unlucky in not scoring. The College backs cleared, and after a loose rush up the field again scored and converted. Even play in the centre followed till half-time was called with the score, St. .1ohn's, 1 o points ; School, nil.

On restarting Black went threequarters, and Hatfield into the pack. Scarcely five minutes after the start St. John's again scored but failed to convert. The game continued in the School 25. A free kick for offside gave the School a slight advantage and removed play to the centre, only to be brought back. A fine run

by Richards, from his own 25 to the St. John's line, ended in a touchdown. A few minutes later an injury to Richards compelled him to retire. St. John's taking advantage of the absence of a fullback, kicked over the three-quarters' heads and following up scored and added a goal (18 points to nil). Black then went back, the School playing three three-quarters. A forward rush, in which Pulleyn and Crosthwaite were prominent, nearly ended in a try, the back saving well. A long kick by Roy kept up the attack, but the visitors' backs again broke through the School defence, and running down the field scored again and converted. From the kick-off the School were only prevented from scoring by a foul.

Pulleyn just failed to place a penalty goal from the touch-line. " No side" was then called with the score : St. John's, 23 points ; School, nil. The game was not nearly so one-sided as the score would show. The School forwards were superior to their opponents in the loose. Pulleyn, Crosthwaite and Teasdale all showed up to advantage. The halves though slow. were very safe, Armstrong especially playing a thoroughly good game. The threequarter line, however, was very weak, including, as it did, only one colour, Roy, whose play was its only redeeming feature. Richards was very safe at back, and even brilliant at times. The vagaries of the referee, whose ideas of the game seemed slightly antiquated, was evidently disconcerting to the team.

TEAM :-M. Richards, Back; M. Roy, A. B. Sale, C. N. Hatfield, G. Curgenven, Esq., Threequarters ; G. Armstrong, P. H. Yeld,

Halves ; E. D. Teasdale, T. E. Pulleyn, T. C. Newton, W. Crosthwaite, J. Farrow, S. Harrison, T. J. Black, R. G. Newton. Forwards.

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HOCKEY. DAYBOYS V. BOARDERS.

Played on the School Ground on March loth. The Dayboys rushed through the House defence and scored soon after the start

by Newton. The House then got more together and pressed the Dayboys hard. Black, by brilliant individual play, succeeded in scoring a fine goal (t—i). The House defence was again tested, but by good play the backs and halves were enabled to avert the danger and carry the game to the other end. Good passing by the forwards ended in Black scoring a good goal. Half time—House 2 goals, Dayboys t goal.

After the re-start the Dayboys' defence fell to pieces. Black took the ball down the field and Teasdale registered a goal.

Shortly after, Scott scored for the House from a pais by Black.

The Dayboys now recovered their form a little, and Newton and Crombie attacked but without result. Relief was brought by the backs and the halves feeding the forwards. Teasdale again scored.

A desperate rush by the Dayboys ended in Newton scoring. Time was called soon after with the score; House 5 goals; Dayboys 2 goals.

THE SCHOOL v. W. M. NEWTON, ESQ.'S ELEVEN.

Played on March 27th. The Visitors won the toss, and chose to play towards Clifton. The School immediately pressed, and kept the ball for some time down at the other end of the field.

Good play by one of the backs, however, started a dribble which ended in the transference of the ball to the School half; no score resulted, owing to the efforts of our backs, especially Crosthwaite and Mr. Pawle. Play continued even for some time : but after twenty minutes' play a rush by the School ended in a goal being registered. Almost immediately after the bully-off Nelson scored for the Visitors. The game till half-time was uninteresting, though Newton and Black were noticeable for good play, and the School scored again. At half-time the score was: School 2 goals ; Scratch t.

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The School went off with a rush after the resumption of play ; Denby, Newton and Yeld being prominent, while Dunning and Black made several splendid dribbles. P. H. Yeld scored two goals. The Scratch team then pulled themselves together, and scored in spite of the efforts of Mr. Pawle and Fisher. They pressed again, and despite a plucky clearance by Fisher, almost scored, Sleightholm making a magnificent save. Repeated efforts, however, ended in the scoring of another goal by Jones for the Visitors. The School was mainly on the defensive for the rest of the game, and when the whistle blew the score was: School 4 goals ; Scratch 3 goals.

The School Team was as follows :—Goal, G. E. Sleightholm : Backs, C. D. Pawle, Esq., and A. B. Sale; Half-backs, G. A. Fisher, W. H. Crosthwaite, G. E. Yeld ; Forwards, T. J. Black, C. P. Denby, T. C. Newton, P. H. Yeld, R. G. Winning.

W. M. Newton's Team :—W. M. Newton, E. S. Jones, T. Nelson, F. Beard, J. Russell, A. Place, A. Jones, C. P. Scott, P. Travis, W. C. Crombie.

BOARDERS V. DAYBOYS. Played on April i st. Newton directly after the bully rushed down the field but Sale stopped and cleared by a good hit. Black then attacked for the House but being completely unsupported by the other forwards was unable to score. Winning dribbled right down the wing and was not stopped till close to the House goal.

Soon after Newton scored for the Dayboys. The House then kept up a prolonged attack, several good opportunities to score being lost by the poor play of the insides. The Dayboys made several determined rushes, which were stopped by the good defence of Sale, Fisher and Cadle. Black and Baldwin alone of the House forwards shewed up at all to advantage, and were unable to get away often from the Dayboys. Half-time was called with score of one goal to nil, in the Dayboys' favour.

On the resumption Black got away with a good dribble which should certainly have ended in a score had he received any support.

Newton, Crombie and Winning by clever combination worked the

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ball up to the House goal where Clark saved grandly from a hard shot from Newton. Soon after, however, Newton scored a second goal. Sale stopped another rush, and Fisher made a big hit down the wing. Baldwin getting possession took it down to the Dayboys' goal, and passed to Black. From the latter's pass Verini scored an easy goal. Either goal was in turn hotly attacked, but the House backs always managed to clear and the House forwards, with the exception of Black, made very feeble shots at goal Time was finally called with the score : Dayboys z goals ; House t goal.

The play was very even all through. The Dayboys' forwards were much superior ; Winning playing a grand game and Newton and Crombie combining well. Black as usual played a brilliant game at centre ; but the others were very poor ; Baldwin alone of them followed up properly or did any useful work. The halves on both sides were safe. Crosthwaite and Cadle were the best Thedefence of the House backs was sounder than that of their opponents, while Clarke showed up better in goal, making some good saves. Mr. Senior kindly refereed.

Dayboys :—Goal, F. Smith ; Backs, G. E. Sleightholm, C. Dewhurst ; Halves, P. Yeld. W. Crosthwaite, E. Yeld ; Forwards, R. G. Winning, C. Crombie, T. C. Newton, A. Farrow, J. Farrow.

House :—G&al, A. Clark ; Back, G. Fisher, A. Sale ; Halves, T. Pulleyn, H. Scott, L. Cadle ; Forwards, R. Baldwin, H. Verini, T. Black, E. Teasdale, B. Mossop.

VERSES. The Editor sat in his Sanctum, and his brow was furrowed with care, • Anon he cursed his hapless lot, anon he tore his hair !

He beat his breast and cried aloud: his pain was sad to see As he wailed "Oh! why did they make an Editor out of me ?

I think of the nights when I have not slept,—no not even a wink.

Of the meals I've left untasted, and the liquids I could not drink, Of the youthful joy I felt before my hair turned grey, Of the time when I actually managed to seem a little gay,

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Of the wasted hours I have spent in trying to draw In suitable words, a picture of something I never saw, Of a Footer Match played " at home," when I was far away (Sometimes not knowing the "score," much less the actual "play ; " Or of a Boat Race in which I rowed, Ah me ! in the losing boat Aided only by notes which a man I could kick says he wrote, Surely my lot is a hard one though, to sureness I never pretend, For I'm never sure of anything except the " notes" at the end. " And now even these are getting sadly and strangely less!

In fact I never was in such an Editorial mess !

Sixteen pages are the least I can possibly send, But I've only matter" for three, plus the "Items" for the end."

The Editor groaned aloud, as he heard a step on the stair, And the pale Sub-Editor entered and mournfully took a chair ; His eyes were red With weeping, and he sadly stroked his head, His lips twitched as he spoke, and these were the words he said. " I have tried the " Yorkshire Herald " and I've tried the Evening Press," But I can't find a single quotation to help us out of the mess."

The Editor slowly answered, in careworn tones and sad, His brow looked portentously gloomy, but he only said " that's bad," No more ; and silence filled the Editor's sacred lair As there dropped to the ground in handfuls, the Editor's sacred hair.

But with an awful suddenness the Editor gave a shriek, And tears welled in his. throat so that he could not speak ; But at length he gurgled out—and his words were more like curses, " Here's our only hope, our last resort ! Try Verses!

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GYMNASTIC COMPETITION. The Form Competition was held on April 6th. The Fourth Form just won the Shield from the Sixth, chiefly owing to an excellent display by Black. A great deal of young talent was unearthed at the competition. Armstrong ii. shows distinct promise, and St. George, Thomas and Peters should all be good gymnasts.

Our best thanks are due to Captain Cobbold, who kindly consented to judge.

The scores were :Sixth Form :— Fourth Form :81 Black ..

Newton i. • • 7o Mossop ..

Garland • • 6z .. 53 56 Richards ••51 Fisher •.

Baldwin St. George • • +2 45 Yeld i.

29 Thomas..

•• 34 Total

259

Fifth Form :— Armstrong i. .. 56 56 Scott ..

Roy ..

• • 47 Harrison 39 Farrow ii. .. 3 1 Total

229

Total

264.

Lower School :Armstrong ii. • • 70 Newton ii, 51 Peters ..

33 Greenhow • 31 29 Eardley ..

Total

214

CHESS TOURNAMENT. Great interest was taken in the Chess competition, for which Mr. Owen offered a prize. Several of the players acquitted themselves very well, the best being Winning, Fisher, Pulleyn and Garland. The Rounds were :Round I. T. Pulleyn and T. Black.

Pulleyn started badly but soon recovered his form and won easily.

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M. Roy and E. Yeld.

A good game. Yeld just won.

G. Fisher and R. Baldwin.

Fisher won easily.

A. Sale and R. Winning.

Contrary to expectation this proved a good game, just ending in Winning's favour.

M. Richards and G. Armstrong.

A good game, Richards winning by a narrow margin.

C. Denby and H. Verini.

Denby won quite unexpectedly.

H. W. Garland, a bye.

Round II. T. Pulleyn and R. Winning.

Pulleyn was getting slightly the better of the game, but was suddenly checkmated by Winning.

M. Richards and G. Fisher.

Richards' ideas were rudimentary and Fisher won rather easily.

E. Yeld and H. Garland.

Garland won rather easily.

C. Denby, a bye.

Semi-Final.

H. Garland and G. Fisher.

Garland made a very good fight, and Fisher won narrowly.

C. Denby and R. Winning.

Winning won easily.

Final.

G. Fisher and R. Winning.

Fisher kept on equal terms for about a quarter of an hour, but then losing his queen, was soon checkmated.

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MUSICAL SOCIETY.

MUSICAL SOCIETY. As there will be no regular Concerts in the Summer Term, the first season in the life of the Musical Society is now drawing to a close, and a summary of its doings may be acceptable.

Twelve Concerts in all have been held, and seem to have been much appreciated ; only the last three, however, have been open to visitors.

The most important proceeding of the term has been the introduction of part singing. Three part songs have been attempted, of which one being perhaps slightly too difficult has been temporarily put aside ; but the other two have been carded through successfully. In fact the results have been beyond all the expectations which had been formed, and give promise of very considerable achievements in future.

The essentials of good part-singing, precision of attack and finish, bold marking of rhythm, enunciation of words, and above all, attention to the conductor, are being rapidly acquired ; and it is scarcely too much to hope that in a short time part-singing among us will be taken for what it is, one of the most fascinating pastimes in existence.

The principal criticism to be made, is upon a certain backwardness to see and seize points.' Individuals seem unwilling to• let themselves go.' Now letting oneself go is the chief condition of success in singing and acting; and it is therefore of first importance that this fault should be remedied. And indeed there are signs that it will.

The number and quality of available voices, is real matter for congratulation. Like all schools we are short chiefly of tenors. Sale, sole (and excellent) representative in that department, would doubtless welcome a second voice to lighten his labours. Perhaps Denby, of whom we take farewell this term, will be ready to join him next year. Other trebles whom we shall miss are St. George and Schroeder ; both of whom have done good service.

The quality of programme has been maintained, and it is being

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recognised that good music has something to be said for it after all, and is by no means the ' dull stuff '—notes without tunes— which it is often taken to be.

We have had capital violin solos from Pulleyn ii. and Schroeder ; to whom we are much indebted ; as also to Teasdale for some excellent performances on the 'cello. Farrow i., a very promising pianist, was once able to be present to play, to the delight of all.

Hearty thanks are due to Mr. Pawle for many readings, affording constant entertainment ; while on one occasion we were privileged to hear Mr. Dashwood Carter ; whose powers are too widely known to need commendation from us. Suffice it to say that qualified judges considered his recitations among the best of the kind they had ever heard.

A last word about a grand Pianoforte Recital to be given next term, under the auspices of the Society. This will take place, it is hoped, on Thursday, May 3oth, an occasion commended to the attention of all. The Pianist, Mr. Percival M. Garratt, after studying in Oxford, spent four years in Vienna under Paderewsky's master (Leschetizky); and has since been in Stockholm and Berlin. He returns to England distinctly a rising performer. A Schiedmayer Grand Pianoforte has kindly been put at our disposal

by Archibald Ramsden, Esq. : and all our musicians should look forward with anticipation to the event.

THE LIBRARY. The following books have been added to the Library this Term : Burke's Miscellaneous Speeches Papers of Steele and Addison British Eloquence Don Quixote Gulliver's Travels Oliver Cromwell Quo Vadis The Gladiators

I, ' Harrison

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CORRESPONDENCE. Jack Sheppard .

Star Chamber Old St. Paul's Rookwood Baron Munchausen St. Ives Rupert of Hentzau Tom Sawyer Captains Courageous The Rose and the Ring

Ainsworth

Ainsworth Ainsworth Ainsworth R. L Stevenson

Anthony Hope Mark Twain Kipling Thackeray

CORRESPONDENCE. To

THE EDITORS OF THE PETERITE.

DEAR SIRS,

It is with great regret that I hear that Rowing is no lo iger indulged in at St. Peter's.

There are few schools so fortunate as to have an excellent river close at hand and several good boats. To make no use of them seems absurd. I hear moreover that a large sum has been spent already on repairing the boats, so that there can be but little remaining expense in carrying on Rowing. If Rowing is stopped because no great talent has been shewn this year, surely next year's Rowing will suffer—for I suppose that it will be resumed next year.

Nothing can be gained, and much may be lost by dropping so important a sport which gives St. Peter's an advantage over other schools. It is not many years ago since the School raised, besides the School boat, three Dayboys' and three House boats every year, and if it cannot do so now it should at least do its best to raise the Rowing to the position it once held in the School, Yours, etc., O.P.

NOTES AND ITEMS.

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NOTES AND ITEMS. H. Turner (V. Form Modern), passed the London Matriculation, First Class.

Hugh Moss (O.P.) has been appointed Deacon of the Savage Club Lodge of Freemasons, which includes H.11. the King among its Hon. Members.

Rev. A. Baker (O.P.), lately Chaplain R.N. to H.M.S. Calliope, has been appointed Perpetual Curate of East Kennett, Wilts.

Capt. Claude Moss (O.P.) appears in the list of officers commended

by Lord Roberts in Despatches (Tines, 13th February).

Lieut. Preston Cobb has accepted the Adjutancy of the 1st East Riding Yorks. Vol. Artillery, with full pay and allowance till new appointment.

R. G. Bingham (O.P.) has been playing for Blackheath.

We congratulate H. W. Henderson (O.P.) on his plucky attempt to capture a seat on the London County Council.

An O.P. has offered a Cup to be played for at Hockey, Cricket and Football, by the Dayboys and Boarders. There will be three atches played in each of these gatnes.

The Chess Tournament began on Saturday, 23rd March. Mr. Owen has kindly promised to give a prize.

E. j. Walton (0.P.) came in 3rd from the scratch at the too yards handicap, in the Oxford University Sports.

CONTEMPORARIES. We beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following contemporaries : — ff"ycombe Abbey Magazine, Cuthbertian, Leeds Grammar School 312gazine, Malvernian, Uppinghamian, St. Edward's School Chronicle, Honktonthn, Dunelmian, Coventry School Magazine, Hurst johnian, Savilian 2, Lily, Herchistonian, Sedberghian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Portcullis 2.