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PETERITE. VoL. XIX.

DECEMBER, 1903.

No. 163.

SCHOOL LETTER. : seems that no sooner have we laid down our editorial pen than we have to take it up again. The term is now drawing to its close, and we have played most of our matches. We have not had a very unsuccessful season, having four victories to record : —two over Ripon G.S., one over Wakefield G.S., and the other over Richmond G.S. ; and we drew with the Old Boys and the Leodiensian F.C. We encountered two crushing defeats at the hands of Durham, and were also badly beaten by Leeds G.S. We have been unlucky in our number of casualties, and only once have we had a full team. We greatly sympathise with G. A. Fisher, who now has had both his shoulders put out at

football. We have had several very interesting lectures this term, and two concerts, in the second of which the newly formed Orchestra gave their first performance ; on the excellence of which we heartily congratulate both Mr. Grigson, their instructor, and themselves. Before again laying down the editorial pen we should like to draw your attention to a poem in one of our contemporaries, written by a boy who was only 15 years old. If boys of other schools can contribute in this way to their School Magazine, why do not the boys at St. Peter's contribute to their's ? It is not that the majority of human beings dislike to commit their thoughts to writing. Take for example the Juvenile column in many monthly magazines ; numberless are the letters " Dear Mr. Editor," has from communicative youth of all ages.

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Neither is it that Peterites can be without ideas to communicate ; we are sure they have plenty to " say " about their school life, both to friends inside and out. Why then the lack of contributors to our School Magazine, which each successive Editor deplores ? We can only imagine it must be a native modesty.' Pluck up Peterites ! —we want your present thoughts expressed in your present style ; with all the faults to which schoolboy composition is heir. We will not criticise on the contrary we will tend our warmest thanks, not only for the contribution you may please to send us, but also for the encouragement your example should afford to others. We hope that this will be taken in the spirit in which it is written, and will not be thought a bit too strong.'

FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL

RIPON G.S.

Our first match was played against Ripon G.S. at Ripon on Saturday, October 10th, and resulted in a victory for us by 18 pts. —5. Ripon winning the toss, Browne kicked off, and play settled down in mid-field. Here some loose play followed, the Ripon " eight " obtaining the ball more often in the scrum, and their backs tried some passing but were always stopped. At length St. George receiving the ball from touch, ran from about half-way, dodged the full-back and scored between the posts. Todd converted (5 pts.-0). Immediately after their Captain, kicking off, followed up hard and scored a try, which he converted (5 pts.-5). This might easily have been averted if only one or two of the York backs had chosen to fall on the ball. Play continued even and the York forwards, although not able to heel, forced their way down to the Ripon end, and after some loose play Heap scrambled over. Todd again kicked a very good goal (10 pts.-5). Soon after this half time was called. Score, 10 pts.-5. On resuming, York played up better, but their forwards still would not heel ; when they did, G. A. Fisher made good use of it

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by running through the Ripon backs twice in fine style, Todd converting one of the tries (18 pts.-5). York were still pressing hard when time was called, leaving us winners by 3 goals and 1 try to a try. TEAM :—E. A. Clarkson, full-back ; A. R. St. George, S. Crowther, R. H. Verini, S. W. Phillips, three-quarters ; G. A. Fisher and J. L. Fisher, half-backs ; M. Browne, R. C. Todd, B. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, E. T. Heap, C. Duffitt, B. Yeats and A. Wilcock, forwards. NOTES ON THE GAME.—The Ripon forwards had quite as much of the game as the York pack, but their backs were not as good as ours ; although, owing to the York forwards' inability to heel, they did not get many opportunities. The Ripon captain and the fullback both played a very good game for them, whilst G. A. Fisher, for York, played well at half, and Todd made a very good beginning at goal kicking. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. OLD PETEItITES. Played on the School ground on Wednesday, October 14th. The Old Boys were not quite a representative team, and two or three boys were required to complete the fifteen. Owing to the heavy rains the ground was very soft, and at one end was quite a swamp. The Old Boys won the toss and decided to play up hill. Browne kicked off and we went away with a rush ; one of their three-quarters mulled the ball and we dribbled to their line ; some scrambling play ensued and Colley scored near the touch line. Todd failed to convert. The Old Boys then pressed, but owing to the slippery state of the ball, were not able to pass with accuracy. Several times Draper almost scored, but Clarkson always brought him down. The Old Boys continued to press, and from some loose play H. C. Scott scored in a fair position. The kick at goal failed. Several attempts were made by Partington and other O.P.'s to drop a goal, but the state of the ball was against it. Half-time was then called with the score 3 points all. During the second half both sides played hard, and each in turn pressed. Several times the Old Boys would undoubtedly have scored had it not been for the splendid tackling of Clarkson. They were still pressing when time was called.

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3 points (1 try). Old Peterites .. 3 points (1 try). SCHOOL :—E. A. Clarkson, back ; A. R. St. George, S. Crowther, R. H. Verini and S. W. Phillips, three-quarters ; G. A. Fisher and J. L. Fisher, half-backs ; M. Browne, R. C. Todd, 13. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, C. Duffitt, E. T. Heap, K S. N. Bulmer and Newton,

forwards. OLD BOYS :-H. S Leonard, back ; P. C. Scott, H. R. Partington, A. Neilson and C. L. Stevens, three-quarter backs ; J. Shepherd and Draper, half-backs ; T. C. Newton, D. Yeld, H. C. Scott, J. A. Russell, B. Yates, M. W. Peters, M. T. Clegg and E. C. Peters, forwards.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. OLD LEODIENSIANS. Played at York on Saturday, November 17th. Browne started for the School, and the Leodiensians failing to find touch, the forwards rushed the ball down to our opponents' " 25," and Fisher i. scored far out. Todd failed to convert. The ball was returned into the Leeds " 25," but our opponents' forwards gradually drove us to half-way. Scrums ensued, Crowther finding touch well. Leeds then came on with a rush, and there was a lot of play in York " 25," Leeds pressing. Clarkson saved well when called upon. The School then rushed near the Leeds " 25." A Leeds centre got away, but Clarkson grassed him. Line-outs and scrums followed at half-way. After good passing, Wolstenholme got in for Leeds, twenty yards out. The kick failed. Leeds pressed till the whistle blew, leaving the score 3 points all After kicking off Leeds again took the aggressive and pressed hard, Browne, Newton and Mr. Wilkinson saving very well. Leeds were pressed back to their own half, mainly through Clarkson's splendid kicking. Shortly after Clarkson again grassed a dangerous man. The home forwards pressed and Fisher ii. got away, but was tripped. The penalty kick failed. Mr. Wilkinson got away, but was brought down near their line. The School forwards pressed, and were only prevented from scoring by our opposing backs' good kicking. Leeds again pressed us, and were very near scoring several times,

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Browne saving pluckily. At last St. George took a pass from Fisher i. and ran, finding touch near Leeds " 25." Immediately after the whistle blew. Score-3 all. TEAM :-E. A. Clarkson, full-back; S. Crowther, A. R. St. George, Mr. S. G. Squire, R. H. Verini, three-quarters ; G. A. Fisher and J. L. Fisher, half-backs ; Browne, Pickering, Colley, Newton, Heap, Mr. Green and Mr. Wilkinson, forwards. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Played at Leeds on Wednesday, October 21st. Browne kicked off, and Leeds immediately passed and scored far out in the first five minutes. The try was unconverted. Crowther dropped out, and Leeds were again becoming dangerous when Crowther found touch with a good kick into the Leeds " 25." Our opponents got possession and rushed play back. Kennedy picked up, but was well collared by Clarkson in our " 25." The School got the ball away, but it was returned and Fisher made a mark. Hard and equal play ensued in the centre of the field, and Leeds getting off-side a free kick was awarded to the School. Leeds again seemed dangerous, but Clarkson relieved with a good kick. A Leeds man then got away, but was collared by Crowther ; however, Brayshay got possession and scored. The kick at goal failed. Clarkson dropped out and found touch half way. Leeds again got away and Browne scored. Kennedy converted. (Score, 11 points—nil). Leeds continued to press, but Clarkson saved pluckily. Several scrums ensued at half way, in which Browne, Todd and Heap did good work. Leeds again got into our " 25," and more scrums followed. G. Fisher saved well twice, but Brown again scored a converted try (16 0). St. Peter's then got into the Leeds " 25," but our opponents rushed, and, despite splendid play by G. Fisher and Clarkson, Brayshay got in. Kennedy was successful at goal (21-0). For some time the School pressed, but were speedily driven back by the home team ; and, after a splendid run, Sykes scored and converted (26-0). After half-time the School played much better, and more vigour and dash was displayed. Leeds nearly scored ; but a free-kick for picking out relieved. Clarkson -

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found touch a long way up. G. Fisher passed to Phillips, who made a good run and only just failed to score. Leeds then got an unconverted try (29—O). G. Fisher then dribbled, and, picking up at half way, scored a good try. Todd failed at goal. Soon afterwards, Clarkson all-but scored, being collared on the line. Two more trieswere scored by our opponents, one of which was converted. Final score : Leeds G.S., 37 points ; St. Peter's, 3. The following represented the School :—E. A. Clarkson, back ; A. B. St. George, S. Crowther, J. L. Fisher, S. W Phillips, three-

quarters; G. Fisher, W. Eardley, half-backs ; M. Browne, B. C. Todd, E. T. Heap, W. Newton, W. H. Colley, B. H Pickering, C. Duffitt, E. S. Bulmer, forwards. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v.

HEADINGLEY " A."

Played on the School ground on Saturday, October 24th, and resulted in a win for Headingley "A" by 14 points-3 points. Headingley winning the toss, Browne kicked off, play settling down at the half-way flag. Mr. Squire was the first to make a good run for the School, but was stopped by their full-back. Headingley gradually drove us to our " 25," and here their backs started going, which ended in one of their three-quarters scoring. The kick at goal failed. Immediately afterwards G. Fisher was conspicuous, but it was not long before Clarkson had to touch down. Mr. Wilkinson then led a good dribble for the School, but Headingley were not to be denied, and after some scrambling play scored an unconverted try. Here G. Fisher had to leave, owing to his shoulder being damaged. Headingley still pressed, and before half-time scored another try, which was converted. Half-time score :—Headingley, 11 ; School, nil. In the second half the School played up much better, Headingley only crossing our line once. The School forwards, headed by Mr. Wilkinson, did some good foot work. The backs also stopped their opponents much more than in the first half, play remaining in mid-field. Headingley scored for the last time, their kick failing. Then the School forwards played up well, and after pressing for some time, the ball was got out to Crowther, who

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made a very good opening for Mr. Squire to score a well-earned try, Todd failing at the place. The School were still pressing hard when " no side " was called, leaving Headingley winners by 14 points to 3 points. NOTES —If only the School forwards had begun as they ended, :

the game would have been more even. Mr. Wilkinson played a grand game throughout, and was well backed up in the second half by the remaining forwards. The backs, no doubt, missed G. Fisher, who was on the touch line the greater part of the game. TEAM :-E. A. Clarkson, full-back ; A. R. St. George, S. Crowther, J. L. Fisher, and S. G. Squire, Esq., three-quarters ; G. A. Fisher and W. E. Eardley, half-backs ; M. Browne, R. C. Todd, B. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, E. T. Heap, W. V. Newton, C. Duffitt and J. G. Wilkinson, Esq., forwards. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL

V. RIPON G.S.

Played on the School ground on Wednesday, November 4th. Ripon won the toss, so Browne kicked off towards Clifton. Scrums and loose play followed, and Eardley cleared with a good kick. Touch followed, and Colley headed a dribble. After a scrum, G. Fisher got away and looked like scoring, but was pulled down by the Ripon full-back. Play remained in the Ripon " 25" for some time ; then St. George got the ball and found touch near the Ripon line. Ripon touched down and dropped out into touch. Newton dribbled down near their line and, picking the ball up very neatly, scored in the corner. Todd failed at goal. St. George next had a run, but was collared on the line. A succession of scrums ensued till Ripon got the ball away. Clarkson replied with a good kick into touch. G Fisher almost scored from a good pass by St. George, but the ball was touched down by Ripon. Scrums in the Ripon " 25 " followed, from which G. Fisher scored between the posts. Todd converted. Our opponents dropped out to Clarkson, who returned into touch. Colley had a run, but was collared, and Verini dashed on into the Ripon ",25." Scrums followed, and J. Fisher scored in the corner. Todd only just failed at goal. Loose play in the Ripon " 25 " continued till half-time. Half-time score points to nil.

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Ripon kicked off, and Todd found touch near the Ripon lin e G. Fisher got possession and ran in between the posts. Todd failed to convert. Verini received the drop-out and almost scored, but the School were penalised. Soon afterwards we had a free kick. G. Fisher kicked across to St. George, who ran in. Todd failed at goal. Other tries followed quickly, the scorers being J. Fisher, Todd, Crowther (2), Sale, and St. George. Near the end Ripon looked dangerous, but York, with a fine rush, carried play back into our opponents' " 25." The final score was :—St. Peter's, 6 goals 5 tries (45 points) ; Ripon G.S., nil. The following represented the School :—E. A. Clarkson, back ; J. Fisher, R. Verini, S. Crowther, A. R. St. George, three-quarters ; G. Fisher and W. Eardley, half-backs ; M. Browne, R. Todd, W. Newton, B. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, J. R. Sale, F. G. Schroeder, E. T. Heap, forwards ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL. Played at York on Saturday, November 7th, in a dense fog. It is impossible to give any detailed account of this match as nobody could see even half-way across the field. The fog had delayed the Giggleswick team considerably, and there was only time for 15 minutes' play each way. Giggleswick won the toss and elected to play down the field. After a few scrums and some loose play the Giggleswick three-quarters obtained the ball and scored in the corner. The kick at goal was unsuccessful ; indeed, the posts were hardly distinguishable. Play of an uninteresting nature followed, Giggleswick scoring three more tries before half-time. None of these were converted. In the second half play was somewhat more even, and our opponents only got over twice. The last kick at goal was successful. York saved well several times towards the end, Crowther, Eardley, Colley and St. George being specially con .spicuous. Clarkson also was useful at full-back. In the attack Newton and Browne were noticeable. The final result was :Giggleswick, I goal 5 tries (20 points); St. Peter's, nil. The School were without G. Fisher, Pickering and Heap—the first named being unable to play because of his shoulder ; the others had gone home thinking there would be no match because of the fog.

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The following represented the School :—E. A. Clarkson, back; A. R. St. George, S. Crowther, R. H. Perini, D. C. Anderson, three-quarters ; J. L. Fisher, W. E. Eardley, half-backs ; M. Browne, R C. Todd, W. H. Colley, W. Newton, F. G. Schroeder, C. Duffitt, E. S. N. Bulmer, J. R. Sale, forwards.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. WAKEFIELD G.S. Played at York on Wednesday, November 11th. Browne kicked off towards Clifton, and a scrum immediately followed; the York forwards heeled out well, but no ground was gained by the threequarters. Wakefield rushed the ball down into the School 25, and for a time looked like scoring. Clarkson relieved with a strong kick. Soon afterwards, Wakefield were awarded a free kick, but failed to find touch. A dribble by Colley took play up to half-way ; a free kick to York took the School into our opponents' 25. The Wakefield full back relieved with a fly hack into touch. A scrum followed ; Wakefield obtained the ball and were only just prevented from scoring by Clarkson. However, they dribbled. over in the corner and touched down ; the kick at- goal was unsuccessful. For some time our opponents pressed, and Clarkson was obliged to touch down. A penalty kick to York relieved for a short time. Then Wakefield pressed again, but were prevented from getting in by J. Fisher and Anderson. The School threequarters had a good run, but Wakefield intercepted a pass meant for St. George. A free-kick to York for off-side was taken by Todd, and Wakefield had to touch down. After the drop-out, scrums and loose play followed, Schroeder and Newton being specially conspicuous for dash. The score at half-time was— Wakefield G.S., 3 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil. Wakefield kicked off again and Eardley returned with a neat kick into touch. Crowther got away and dribbled over the line near the corner ; Todd failed at goal. Play of an uninteresting nature followed, in which York had the best of the game. Todd placed a goal from a free kick for off-side. It was a splendid kick and well deserved the applause which followed. St. George next

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bounced the ball out of touch at the half-way flag, and dodging our opponents' full-back, scored a good try near the posts; Todd converted. Thus the School won by 11 pts. to 3. The School team was handicapped by the absence of Fisher and Pickering. After the match, E. A. Clarkson and W. V. Newton received their First XV. colours. The following represented the School :—E. A. Clarkson, back; A. R. St. George, S. Crowther, R. H. Verini, D. C. Anderson, threequarters ; J. Fisher, W. E. Eardley, half-backs; M. Browne, R. C. Todd, W. Newton, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. T. Heap, C. Duffitt, J. R. Sale, forwards. ST. PETER'S V. DURHAM SCHOOL. Played at York on November 14th. We were without G. A. Fisher, B. H. Pickering, and F. G. Schroeder. Durham lost the toss and kicked off uphill against a slight wind, Crowther returning into touch at half-way. Durham then press and Clarkson saves well. Scrums and line-outs follow at half-way. Durham again press and Roberts scores in the corner ; the kick fails. York then press, but the Durham forwards rush the ball back to our 25, where Clarkson relieves well. York press, but another good rush by Durham compels Clarkson to touch down. Scrambling play in mid-field follows, and with the aid of a free kick York again attack ; Newton nearly gets away but is brought down. Colley is then conspicuous for good saving. Durham then press and Roberts scot es in the corner ; Caesar kicks an excellent goal (8-0). Durham continue to press, and Trevor making a good opening enables Pollard to score between the posts ; the kick fails. Durham still attack, but a free-kick relieves York for a time. Trevor then breaks away and scores ; the kick at goal fails. Directly afterwards, half-time is called, • with the score 14 pts. to nil. Soon after the game had been restarted, Pollard dropped a goal for Durham. After this, Durham got in again and again. Crowther relieved by a good run. Durham continue to press, and, though Colley saves well, they soon score again. They were still pressing when time was called Final score-53 pts., 6 goals (1 dropped) 8 tries to nil.

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TEAM :—E. A. Clarkson, full back : A. R. St. George, S. Crowther, R. H. Verini, D. C. Anderson, three-quarters ; W. E. Eardley and J. L. Fisher, half-backs ; M. Browne, R. C. Todd, W. V. Newton, W. H. Colley, E. T. Heap, E. S. N. Bulmer, C. Duffitt and S. W. Phillips, forwards.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. MERCHANT TAYLORS', CROSBY. Played at York on Saturday, November 21st. St. Peter's won the toss and Fisher elected to play down the field. Our opponents kicked off and G. Fisher returned into touch. Scrums in the centre followed. Newton and G. Fisher made a determined dribble down in the visitors' 25, but were driven back. Play now returned into the School 25, and for some time the Crosby team looked dangerous. Clarkson tackled well, and soon afterwards got the ball away into touch well down the field. The visitors soon returned to the attack. and had a free kick awarded, which resulted in a goal. The School forwards tried hard to equalise, Pickering and Heap being specially conspicuous. Even play in the centre followed till half-time was called with the score, Merchant Taylor' 3 points, St. Peter's, nil. On restarting, the game was taken down into our 25, and a scrum on our line followed. Our opponents took the ball over and touched down ; the kick, owing to the high wind, was unsuccessful. The visitors continued to press, and soon after another try followed, but was unconverted. A free kick to York gave a little advantage and play was kept out of the School 25. Newton and Colley made a determined rush up the field, but before time was called a Crosby half added another try in the corner. G. Fisher had his shoulder injured and had to go off about a quarter of an hour before the end, and J. Fisher took his place at half. The School were also handicapped by the absence of Schroeder and Browne ; the latter was unable to play on account of a sprained ankle. The final score was—Merchant Taylors', 12 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil. The following represented the School :—E. A. Clarkson, back ; A. R. St. George, S. Crowther, R. H. Verini, J. L. Fisher, three-

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quarters ; G. Fisher, M. W. Peters, half-backs

R. C. Todd, B. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, E. T. Heap, C. Duffitt, W. Newton,

E. S. Bulmer, B. E. Yeats, forwards. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2". RICHMOND G.S. Played at York on- November 25th, York being without the services of G. A. Fisher and M. Browne ; the team, therefore, was captained by Crowther. York winning the toss, Richmond kicked off, M. W. Peters returning into touch. York at once began to press, but although Newton, Colley and Schroeder were conspicuous, Richmond did not allow us to get past their 25 line for some time, until Newton, getting away with a dribble, picked up

and scored a good try between the posts, which, however, was not improved upon. After the drop out, play was pretty even, and. once Richmond gained ground by good passing among their backs. Verini was next conspicuous for a good dribble to the Richmond 25, and, from a scrum near the line, Crowther gave to St. George, who scored far out, Todd again failing to convert. York still kept up the attack and scored another unconverted try through Reap. Play after this became of a more even character, but good com, bination by the York forwards enabled Schroeder to score ; still no goal. Half-time was then sounded, with the score 12-0 in our favour. The second half began, York being without Anderson, on account of a damaged knee. Richmond played up hard and looked like scoring, until St. George relieved the pressure. After loose play in the centre, Todd broke away and scored, again failing at the kick. Just after this the Richmond captain got rather badly hurt, but pluckily resumed playing. York continued to have the best of matters, and from a serum—the ball passing through all the three-quarters' hands—got to Crowther, who made a good opening for St. George, and the latter, taking the ball at full speed, ran right round and scored a capital try between the posts—a goal at last being kicked by Crowther. Heap and Pickering were then conspicuous for good dribbles, and later on, from loose- play, Bulmer scored far out, Newton making a good, but unsuccessful, attempt to add the major points. " No side " was then .called, leaving us winners by 23 points to nil.

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A. Clarkson, back ; A. R. St. George, S. Crowther, R. H. Verini, D. C. Anderson, three-quarters ; H. W. Peters and W. E. Eardley, half-backs ; R. C. Todd, W. Newton, B. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. T. Heap, E. S. N. Bulmer, C. Duffitt, forwards. NOTES.—The score does not quite represent the game, it being well contested all through. The Richmond " eight " packed well and shoved us in fine style once or twice, their captain being specially conspicuous ; but the York forwards obtained possession and thus gave their three-quarters plenty of chances, who improved considerably in the second half. Both halves played well—Eardley perhaps being the best—neither of them being selfish. Todd was much below his usual form at goal-kicking ; otherwise, the score might have been larger. After the match F. G. Schroeder, E. T. Heap and R. H. Verini received their " Colours." SCHOOL TEAM :—E.

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away won 18 pts. 5 pts. (3 g. l t.) (1 g.) Wed. „ 14. Old Peterites • • • • home draw 3 pts. 3 pts. (1 try) (1 try) Sat. „ 17. Leodiensian F.C.... . home draw 3 pts. 3 pts. (I try) (1 try) away lost 3 pts. 37 pts. Wed. „ 21. Leeds G.S. (1 try) (5g. 4 t.) 3 pts. 14 pts. home lost Sat. „ 24. Headingley "&" (1 try) (1 g. 3 t.) „ 31. Durham School .. away lost 3 pts. 56 pts. Sat. ( 1 try) (7 g. 7 t.) home won 45 pts. nil. Wed. Nov. 4. Ripon G.S (6 g. S t.) home lost nil. 20 pts. 7. Giggleswick School Sat. (1 g. 5 t.) home won 11 pts. pts. Wed. „ 11. Wakefield G.S. (2 g. (1 p.) 1 t.) (1 try) home lost nil. 53 pts. „ 14. Durham School Sat. (6g.(I d.)8 t.) Sat. Oct. 10. Ripon G S

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Wed. „ 18. Hull & E. Riding "A" home Not played. nil. 12 pts. „ 21. Merchant Taylors • . home lost Sat. (1 p.g 3 t.) home won 23 pts. nil. Wed. „ 25. Richmond G S . (Lg. 6 t.) home Not played. Sat. Dec. 12. Hull & E. Riding home . Old Peterites „ away Sat. Feb. 6. Wakefield G.S...

OXFORD LETTER. DEAR EDITORS,

I had thought that those responsible for the issue of the " Peterite " had by this time seen the error of their ways, and would cease to persecute unoffending Old Boys. I was pained, therefore, to receive a peremptory demand for that atrocious medley of stale news usually known as an " Oxford Letter." With truly laudable energy, however, I hasten to comply with your request, at the same time sincerely hoping that this contribution will be too late for publication. There are at present six Old Peterites, I believe, in residence at Oxford, viz. : S. A. Mellor, at Hertford; E. D. Teasdale. T. C. Newton and R. Baldwin, at Queen's ; and A. B. Sale and L. M. Cadle, at Pembroke. Now to chronicle their doings : of the firstmentioned we have been able to glean little information. He has been seen at lectures, so is presumably alive. Of the Queen's contingent, Teasdale has been playing half-back with great success for the Rugger team. We at e sorry to hear, however, that he put his thumb out in the game against Keble, and is therefore temporarily incapacitated. Newton spends a great deal of his time with the Queen's Hockey Club, of which he is the Hon. Sec. He is also frequently seen down at the river, where he endeavours to instil the rudiments of rowing into the minds of hapless " freshers." Among his victims Baldwin- may be numbered. The latter may be seen striving daily on the by-no-means limpid waters

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of the Isis. His example was followed by Sale, until his knee unfortunately broke down again. Cadle has also been rowing, but his energies have been largely appropriated by the noble game of Rugby football. We congratulate him on having received his " cap " thus early in the season, and also on playing in the Oxford Trial Match. It has not rained for ten days.

This exhausts my news. Can I make bricks without straw ? I have fulfilled my duty once and for all ; if you pester me again I shall refuse rudely. With best wishes for the School football season, I remain, yours truly, NUTRITUS.

LECTURES. LOST AND DISAPPEARING BRITISH BIRDS. —C. E. Elmhirst, Esq., gave us a most Interesting lecture in the school hall on Saturday, October 31st. Many of the slides were extremely good. Many birds were shown, amongst them being the bustard, which used to inhabit the Wolds. Their extinction is due to the increased cultivation of that part of the country, which enables their enemies to shoot them. The ruff, a beautiful bird, till a short time ago to be found in the fen district, was next shown ; this was followed by the bittern, marsh tit, king fisher, gold-finch, chough (an inhabitant of Cornwall), golden eagle (found mostly in the north of Scotland), sea hawk, osprey, kite, raven. At the end of the lecture hearty applause was given for Mr. Elmhirst. This lecture was specially interesting to the members of the newly formed Natural History Society. EXPLORATIONS IN PALESTINE, by Dr. Wheeler.—A most interesting lecture was given in the school hall on Wednesday, Oct. 28th, the subject being " Explorations in Palestine." Dr. Wheeler, who has lived in Palestine for many years, engaged in medical

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work amongst the Jews, told us of their customs and observances, shewing us in particular how the chosen people have kept to themselves, and remained a select body for so very many years. Some of the slides were splendid ; the following may be specially mentioned :—Jerusalem, Solomon's harbour, old anchors, the tomb of Rachel, the walls of Nehemiah, Jaffa, the Dead Sea, with its solitary boat, groups of Jews who have returned to the Holy Land from many countries, the supposed sepulchre of Our Lord, a Jewish feast, a gruesome picture of a young girl sawn asunder, and a drawing taken from the actual brazen serpent of Moses. Not the least interesting part of the lecture was St. George's song, " The Holy City," which he gave us when the view of Jerusalem was thrown on the sheet. At the end of the lecture hearty cheers were given for Dr. Wheeler, who had given us such an excellent description of the Holy Land. LECTURE ON THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY.-A most interesting lecture was given in the school hall on Saturday, Nov. 7th, by A. Rowntree, Esq., Headmaster of Bootham School, the subject being the Bayeux Tapestry. Before the slides were shown Mr. Rowntree read a paper giving a description of the tapestry. It was, he said, the name given to a panorama of sewed work representing the invasion and conquest of England by William the Conqueror. This is not a tapestry in the ordinary sense of the word, but closely resembles sampler work. It is sewed on a band of linen about 230 feet long by 20 inches wide, and is divided into 72 scenes, which are generally separated from one another by a tree or some other object. Most of the scenes are described by Latin inscriptions sewed along the upper margin of the tapestry. The work contains figures of 623 persons, 762 dogs, horses, and other animals, 37 buildings, and 41 ships or boats. The figures are worked in worsteds of eight different colours, dark and light blue, dark and light green, red, yellow, black and buff. No attempt is made to show local colour ; horses, dogs. &c., being in some cases blue, red, green, or even yellow. 'to distinguish objects at different distances from the spectab'', different coloured worsteds are used thus a blue horse may

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have its off-legs red, and so on. The faces, hands, and where bare, the legs, are simply outlined in coloured worsteds. The persons mentioned by name in the inscriptions are :—King Edward the Confessor, Harold, Guy of Ponthieu, Duke William, Conan, Archbishop Stigand, Bishop Odo, Eustace of Boulogne, Robert of Mortain, Leofwine, Gyrth, Turold, Wadard, Vital, and Aelfgyva. This pictorial history opens with Harold taking leave of Edward the Confessor ; he is next observed riding to Bosham with his hawk and hounds ; next, successively, embarking from the Sussex coast, anchoring in France, and being made prisoner by Guy, Earl of Ponthieu, redeemed by William, Duke of Normandy, and meeting with him at his court ; assisting him against Conan, Earl of Bretagne ; swearing never to interfere with William's succession to the English throne, &c. ; and, finally, re-embarking for England. The tapestry then represents Harold narrating the events of his journey to Edward the Confessor, whose death and funeral obsequies next follow. Harold then receives the crown from the English people, and ascends the throne ; the news is brought to William, who takes counsel with his half-brother, Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, as to the invasion of England. Then follow representations of_the active war preparations of the Normans ; their embarkation, disembarkation ; march to Hastings, and formation of a camp there ; the battle ; death of Harold, and flight of the English, with which the tapestry finishes. most interesting lecture was given in the school hall on Saturday, Nov. 28th, by J. R Wood, Esq. (O.P.), Coroner for this district, the subject being the Shetland Isles. The lecturer began by describing the situation of.. the place, and the first slide shewed a map of the Islands. Various interesting views followed, amongst them a fine photograph of a Pictish castle. Mr. Wood explained how that the Picts were the first inhabitants, and were followed by the Norsemen, a fine hardy race. The Islands are a great place for wrecks, and some of the vessels of the natives were shewn. The next picture was of the bathing place, and the spray dashing up was remarkable. A view LECTURE ON THE SHETLAND ISLES.-A

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of a fleet of Dutch fishing vessels followed, and a shoal of bottlenosed whales, Scalloway Castle (the abode of Earl Patrick), sheep chevying, Shetland ponies, carts drawn by oxen, Shetland cow and calf, interior of a house with dried fish hanging from the rafters, shearing sheep, and many others. The Shetland Isles are a fine place for fishing, especially for sea-trout, which sometimes reach the weight of 121bs., the average being about 4lbs. After the lecture Mr. Wood showed several shawls and gloves which had come from the Shetland Isles. That the lecture was much appreciated was shown by the heartiness of the cheers which we all gave for Mr. Wood. We hope that this will not be the last time that he will come and give us a lecture.

MUSICAL SOCIETY. It is a most pleasant task to write about this society. In the first place we have to record the first appearance of the Orchestra, which gave their first public performance at the second concert of this term. On the whole we think it was a very satisfactory performance. They are a very keen body of players, and they worked splendidly during the Rehearsals. All were most anxious to do their part towards securing a good rendering of the piece chosen for the occasion, and endeavoured to do what the conductor asked of t hem. When they have gained more confidence we feel sure that they will render an excellent account of themselves. At the present time we muster three first violins, three second violins, viola, and two 'cellos. But we must not omit to mention that we have in addition two who.can take the piano part. Kirby has already undertaken that position very creditably in the concert spoken of above. Duffitt will, we hope,. be able to render help in this way with equal success on another occasion. And later on there will probably be others who will be able to act in a like capacity. We very much hope that if there are any more, whether day boys or those in the House, who either are learning or used to learn any orchestral instrument, but who keep back through tim-

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idity, that they will overcome that feeling, and join the band as soon'as possible. We want very much to increase the number, so that all new members will be heartily welcomed. We now have two sections in the Society, an Orchestral and a Vocal section. Some good work has been done by the older section this term. " Men of Harlech " was sung well in the first concert, while "0 Hush thee, my babie" went fairly well in the second one. The trebles would do well to be more attentive to the baton of the conductor, and avoid staring at the audience when they ought to be watching his beat. Their tone is good, but it would be still better if they opened their mouths a little more ; some are decidedly good in this respect, but others do not sufficiently realise the importance of doing so. We are sorry to lose Smith and C. A. K. Peters from the ranks of the trebles through their voices breaking, but as they have joined the altos they will no doubt do as good work with them as they did when they were trebles. A. E. Schroeder is doing very well as leader, but he must not strain his voice too much and sing some of the lower notes quite so coarsely as he is apt to do at times. The altos are quite a strong body now, Windle, Blenkin, and Rickell are very keen, and work hard. Sampson might sing out a little more, but he is rather new to the work at present. St. George, Verini, and S. W. Phillips are working very well indeed as tenors ; the latter is bravely singing this particular part ; knowing we wanted another tenor rather badly lie volunteered to undertake it. Laughton has recently joined this noble band. The basses, too, F. G. Schroeder, B. H. Pickering, and E. C. Peters, are all hard workers. There is a spirit of keenness throughout, and where such a thing exists there is bound to be good work. We may say here, as we did in the case of the Orchestra, that any wishing to join the Vocal Section will be heartily welcomed. We much regret losing Verini at the end of this term, and wish him all success in his new career. In bringing this to a close we can say that undoubtedly the School is musical. This was proved to a certain extent by a visit of nineteen of us to hear " Lohengrin," given by the Carl Rosa

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Opera Company in the Theatre Royal, York, during the first week in November. The greatest of all music is classical, that and that alone : however one may like the lighter kind, classical reigns supreme. We are glad to see that many in the School prefer the latter, and we hope that others will in time do the same. J. E. G. The following is a list of members :— E ORCHESTRAL. SECTION.—First Violins : M. W. Peters leader), M. T. Clegg, E. A. Seiko ; Second Violins : B. T. Groves (principal), J. W. Blenkin, G. G. Rickell ; Viola : F. G. Schroeder ; 'Cellos : A. E. Schroeder, A. J. Peters ; Pianoforte : J. A. Kirby ; Conductor : J. E. Grigson, Esq. THE VOCAL SECTION.—Basses : F. G. Schroeder, B. H. Pickering, E. C. Peters ; Tenors : A. R. St. George, R. H. Verini, W. Phillips, B. G. Laughton ; Altos : H. E. Wind.le, N. Blenkin G. G. Rickell, A. L. Smith, C. A. K. Peters, J. G. Sampson ; Trebles : A. E. Schroeder, B. Groves, E. A. Seiko, W. Allen, J. H.B. Sullivan, R. b. Foster, G. S. Ashby, A. Broughall, W. V. Lawton, R. R. Taylor. FIRST CONCERT. Our first concert was held on Saturday, October 24th, with very fair success, which was largely due to Mr. Grigson's care. We may safely say that the music of the school will not deteriorate whilst he has charge of it. The part-song " Men of Harlech" was scarcely all that could be desired ; but we must hope that the audience will remember that an exciting football match in the afternoon is not likely to improve our voices for the concert in the evening. The programme was as follows SONG

" October "

John Farmer

THE SCHOOL. 2.

Pastoral Dance"

VIOLIN SOLO

M. 3.

SONG

•

" Hybrias the Cretan"

J. 4.

E. German

W. PETERS.

Elliott

G. WILKINSON, ESQ.

PIANOFORTE SOLO -From

" Lieder ohne Worte "No .9 . Mendelssohn

A. KIRBY.

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READING

From " The Taming of the Shrew "

••

G. YELD, ESQ. 6.

PART SONG

Men of Harlech" • . Har : by Barnby

MUSICAL SOCIETY CHOIR.

7. 'CELLO SoLo

••

" Salut d' Amour"

Elgar

A. E. SCHROEDER. 8. SONG

• • "

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The Holy City "

S. Adams

A. RR. ST . GEORGE. 9.

VIOLIN

DUET

••

Serenate "

G. Braga

••

M. T. CLEGG AND M. W. PETERS. 10. 4 PIANOFORTE SOLO..

Olsen

Fantiful from Suite ". .

J. E. GRIGSON, ESQ.

J. Farmer

" The Harp that once "

11. SONG

THE SCHOOL. UOD SAVE THE KING.

SECOND CONCERT. The second concert of the term was givEm on Saturday, November 21st. The chief feature was the introduction of the Orchestral Section. Many of the solos were encored--that of F. G. Schroeder being specially appreciated. A. E. Schroeder also sang his song well. The part-song, as will be seen in another column, met with only fair success. We liked Groves' violin solo too. The school songs from the Gaudeamus book always go well, and " Heroes " may be said to be the most popular of all of them The pianoforte duet was also a success. The following is the programme :1.

SCHOOL

PIANOFORTE DUET

SONG

" Forty Years On" .. No. Norwegische Tanz" (No. 2)

Gaudeamus

J. A. KIRBY AND C. DUFFITT. 3. SONG

• . '

Wild Rose "

•.

Schuber

A. E. SCHROEDER. 4.

VIOLIN

SoLo

" Un soir Portici "

Guido Papini

B. T. GROVES. 5.

PART SONG. . " 0,

Hush Thee, My Babie " • •

MUSICAL SOCIETY CHOIR.

Sir A. Sullivan

A LULLABY FOR THE SLEEPLESS.

" Heroes " .. No 29, Gaudeamus Polnische Tanze (No. 1) . Scharwegka J. E. GRIGSON. ESQ. 8. INTERMEZZO " Forget Me Not " Allan Macbeth MUSICAL SOCIETY ORCHESTRA. 9. TRIO (for Violin, 'Cello and Piano).— (a) "Liebesgarten " . Schumann (b) "Marche Militaire " Schubert

6. SCHOOL SONG

PIANOFORTE SOLO

. . "

M. W. PETERS, A. 10. SONG ..

••

PETERS,

E. GRIGSON, ESQ.

The Island "

••

•.

Dibdin

F. G. SCHROEDER. 11. SCHOOL SONG .. "

Come, Lasses and Lads " . .No. 73, GaudeamusGOD SAVE THE KING.

A LULLABY FOR THE SLEEPLESS ( By special permission of the Proprietors of " Punch." ) The latest cure for wakefulness, we hear, is to lie on one's back, and puff at an empty wooden pipe with a deep inhaling movement. O hush thee, dear reader, and snooze through the night, Thy dreams, I'll be bound, will be lovely and bright— For a wonderful dodge in the papers we see For chasing the woes of insomnia from thee. O fear not the pipe that's in front of thy nose'Tis no Pan-pipe or bagpipe to mar thy repose ; But inhale through the tube till thy features get red, And finally Morpheus approaches thy bed. O puff thee, my reader, the time will soon come, When the briar will choke thee, or bore thee with its hum ; Recline then supinely, and puff while you may— How you'd look, if a lady, I'd rather not say. We may add that the Musical Society Choir sang the original, by Sir Walter Scott, as a part-song at the concert held on November 21st.

SCHOOL REGISTER AND RECORDS.

SCHOOL REGISTER AND RECORDS. The Editors propose to publish from time to time, under this heading, short notes about the early history of the School and Old Peterites. Contributions, which will be thankfully received, may be addressed to The Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York. Some, if not all, of Sir Henry Frankland's brothers are said to have been at school with him. Their names, in order of seniority, were :—John, Charles, Wm. Frankland, Richard, Mathew, and Thomas. Four of them died before 1665—three, at least, being unmarried. There is reason to believe that one of the earlier gaps in the list of Headmasters at St. Peter's may be filled by inserting the name of Henry Murdock, during the first quarter of the 12th century. Among his pupils were William and Ivo, monks of Clairvaulx. " The School of York," an essay by Mr. A. R. Tucker, gives an account of the School before the Norman Conquest. A nominal index of the " Peterite," from 1878 to 1902 inclusive, has been completed. Arrangements are being made for the early publication of the School Registers for the 19th century. On the 27th November, 1869, in a football match between the School and Hull teams, the latter won. On the 26th September, 1868, a cricket match between the School and Richmond resulted in a victory for the latter. On the 13th May, 1864, the School XI. had a holiday to play against a Shipton XI., and on the following Monday a match was to be played with Leeds Grammar School. In May, 1864, Crowther, the School Organist, was appointed Organist of Selby Abbey. On the 7th June, 1866, in a cricket match with Pocklington, the latter made 86 runs against 210 by St. Peter's. In March, 1866, two new windows were put in the School Chapel. In 1851 the Rev. John Lees undertook a classical mastership at

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the School, and in 1854 he became mathematical master. He was one of those who caused the School Chapel to be built. Out of 14 candidates sent up by him for open scholarships and exhibitions, 13 were successful.

LIBRARY. The following additions have been made to the Library :II. G Wells. Invisible Man Five Stories and a Dream Wheels of Chance Comedy of a Country House Sturges. Ai biter Bell. F Stockton. Afield and Afloat Ian Maclaren. Afterwards Barry Pain. Eliza Eliza's Husband 1, David Hill, Missionary and Saint Barber. Rhys. Literary Pamphlets Rev. B. C. Brewer, LL.D. Reader's Handbook

R L. Stevenson. Virginibus Puerisque Familiar Studies of Men and Books New Testament Apocryphal Writings .. James Orr, D.D. Source Book of English History . .E. K. Kendall, M.A. W. L. Courtney. Idea of Tragedy In Memoriam Photographic Lenses

Lord Tennyson. Conrad Beck and Herbert Andrews. W. H. Hudson, F.Z.S.

Birds in London Waves and Ripples in Water, Air and J. 44 Fleming, D.Sc., F.R S. ..

Masterpieces of the Great Artists Phil May Sketches Great Men

Mrs. A. Bell.

Harold Begbie and F. C. Gould.

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The following Books have been given to the Natural History Library :Presented by F. Schroeder, E8q., Clifton Garth. J L. Manley. Fish and Fishing Dovedale revisited E. Marston. An Old Man's Holidays On a Sunshine Holiday Days in Clover Fresh Woods and Pastures New By Meadow and Stream If Walton and the Earlier Fishing Writers .. R. B. Marston. Angling and How to Angle Wayside Sketches $1 Modern Improvements in Fishing Tackle.. H. Cholrnondley-

Fennel. Presented by the Author, at Mr. Schroeder's request. Grayling F. H. Walburn. The Fishing Gazette is also supplied weekly at Mr. Schroeder's expense for the use of the N.H.S.

CHESS CLUB. The second season of the Chess Club commenced with the election of officers to fill vacancies caused by the departure of R. Baldwin and L. M. Cadle. W. H. Colley was elected VicePresident, and E. C. Peters and E. S. Bulmer were added to the Committee. New members numbered 3, bringing the roll of membership to 31. An American Tournament (Handicap) is being held, in which a great amount of keenness and interest is manifested. The result up to Date, November 28th, is as follows :—

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Name. 1. 9.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Receives.

Won.

R. H. Verini scr. 18 A. A L. L Smith bishop & 1 pawn 1.5 C. Richards 3 pawns 15 f C. P. Wadsworth 2 , 7 13 C. A. K. Peters 1 ,, 12 4„ E. C. Peters 12 H. E. Windle 2 „ 10 W. H. Colley scr. 9 A. A. Phillips 1 pawn 6 P. G. Hendley 1 f f 5 E. S. N. Bulmer scr. 5 D. Foster 3 pawns 4 J. M. Raimes bishop & 1 pawn 3 G. S. Ashby castle 0

Lost.

Drawn.

1 11 7 7 9 9 12 4 14 7 3 10 19

0 0

2 1

2 0

2 1 0 1 1 0

Points.

36 30 30 26 26 2.5 22 18 14 11 10

9 7 0

SCHOOL MISSION. At a lecture given on Oct. 28th,in the Big Hall, Dr. Wheeler, Secretary of the Palestine Exploration Fund, and doctor in charge of the Missionary Hospital at Jerusalem, gave a description of the work which is being done amongst the numerous Jews who have returned or are returning to their native land. As the hospital work is, as always, the most hopeful and important, and is in need of considerable assistance, it is proposed that St. Peter's shall make itself responsible for the maintenance of one of the nurses at the cost of £15 a year. If any old boys or others care to associate themselves with this work by subscribing a small amount the Headmaster will be glad to acknowledge their subscriptions.

NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. DEAR SIR, The stern note of warning in reference to this Society in your last issue makes me hasten to assure you that its promoters are most anxious to avoid anything like a conflict between Natural History and Athletics. May I at the same time draw the attention of your readers to the position of the Society ? A small room in the new wing has

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been set aside for a museum, to he called, for obvious reasons, " The Clifford Albutt Museum," and I am taking charge of it as Curator. Another room is to be used as a Club Reading-room, books on Natural History have been moved into it from the Library, and others of a like nature added. For some of these—books on fishing—we have to thank Mr. Schroeder, and we are indebted to Mills for a very interesting collection of birds' eggs. We have no charitable design of becoming an asylum for ancient collections of more bulk than merit, but interesting and instructive specimens we shall very thankfully receive, aud, no less, subscriptions to enable us to provide cases to house them. This last_ item is far more than can be met by the small subscriptions we feel ourselves justified in levying on our members. Further steps in our organization will be notified to you for publication in future Numbers. Yours faithfully, A. W. RICHARDS. 28th November, 1903.

NOTES AND ITEMS. October 13th, at Lincombe, Addlestone, the wife of B. Hoskyns Abrahall (0.P.), of a son. On October 31st, at Langley, Misterton, Somerset, the wife of F. E. Swabey (O.P.), of a son. A portrait and biography of the Bishop of Bristol (O.P.), appears in Church Bells for the 9th October. Captain N. Malcolm (0.P.) has received an appointment with the field force in Somaliland. F. P. Fausset (O.P.) has been running with the Polytechnic Harriers In consequence of the recent resignation of the Bishop of Manchester, the Bishop of Bristol will now take a seat in the House of Lords. We congratulate Mr. Green, our house master, on his approaching marriage. BIRTHS.-On

NOTES AND ITEMS.

R. Dodsworth (O.P.) and H. C. Scott (0.P.) of the 1st Vol. Ratt. the Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) have been made second lieutenants. We congratulate H. R. Partington (O.P.) and W. H. Hudson (O.P.) on passing the Final Examination for the Law ; also F. Pick (0.P.) on passing the Final Examination for the Degree of Bachelor of Laws at the London University with Honours in the First Division. We congratulate E. A. Clarkson. W. V. Newton, W. H. Colley, V. H. Pickering, F. G. Schroeder, E. T. Heap, and R. H. Verini, on receiving their 1st XV. colours ; and D. C. Anderson, J. L. Fisher, S. W. Phillips, C. Duffit, J. R. Sale, M. W. Peters, B. Yeats, E. C. Peters, Mr. T. Clegg, and E. N. Greenhow on receiving their 2nd XV. colours. On the 6th November, 19 of the House went to a performance of " Loliengrin " by the Carl Rosa Opera Company. And on 19th November we went to a lecture on the Assouau Dam, by Sir Benjamin Baker, chief engineer. W. H. Crosthwaite (0.P.) is Football Secretary at Selwyn College, Cambridge. R. Baldwin (O.P.) is in the choir at Queen's College, Oxford. R. G. Bingham (O.P.) and C. Nelson (O.P.) have played football for Surrey.

J. E. Farrow (O.P.) has played for Durham City and Durham University. Wentworth St. Cedd was elected a Borough Councillor for Camberwell College Ward, November, 1903. We are all sorry to lose Mr. Wilkinson, and we wish him every success at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown, Natal. It will be hard to fill his place, both in the choir and elsewhere. We are very sorry too that Mr. Sample is leaving us, but perhaps we shall sometimes have the privilege of hearing him at concerts. Let us hope so at any rate. -

CORRESPONDENCE.

OBITUARY. At Barton, Boscombe, Bournemouth, December 1st. TIIE REV. OLIVER SUMNER (O.P.), Aged 73. •••••■■••

CORRESPONDENCE. DEAR EDITORS,

Will you please allow me space to suggest that the next improvement to the School should be new Library Cupboards? At present there is no room for the new books which are continually being added to the A—F cupboards, and they have to be put into the Library in any order but the right one. This is scarcely likely to improve the condition of the books ; besides being inconvenient for anyone who wishes to take one out. The cost would surely not be great, and the improvement would, I should think, be as welcome to the librarians as it would to everybody else. I remain, yours truly, X.Y.Z. [EDD.—We hear that some move is being made in this direction.] DEAR EDITORS, It has struck we as being odd, and even disadvantageous, that the preparatory school of St. Peter's--viz. : St. Olave'sshould play the "Association " game, and then come here and play "Rugby." Why should this be ? Of course it is to be taken into consideration that the boys there are young and small ; but I cannot help thinking that, as they are all about the same size, it would be distinctly to advantage for them to play the proper game —" Rugger." They could, I think, get into the game perhaps quicker than "Association," and then they would not have

CORRESPONDENCE.

to change almost their entire idea of the game, as they have to do now. This does not seem to be a subject for much discussion, so I will not take up any more space in your valuable paper, but will leave it to you and your readers to decide the question. I am, yours, etc., " A Well-wisher for the Football of the School." [EDD.—We will refer this letter to the proper authorities.]

DEAR

EDITORS,

It has occurred to me that it would be an improvement to the " Peterite " if a photo of the cricket or football team, as the case may be, were inserted in its pages. I have noticed that this is done in some school magazines. I am sure it would be welcomed by those boys who do not get a full-sized photo. The cost would be comparatively small. and you probably have some money in band. Hoping that this suggestion will be favourably accepted. I remain, yours truly, " A SUGGESTION." [EDD.—Thanks for the suggestion ; we hope to see it carried out.]

DEAR MR. EDITOR, I don't know whether anybody has brought up this subject before, viz. : Second XV. Caps ; but it does seem a shame that a public school like ours lacks them. I am quite sure they would be welcomed. When other schools come to play us, their team turns out in tasselled caps; why should not ours do the same ? It is not possible for everyone to get their First XV. colours, and thereby gain the honour of wearing a cap. Does it not seem a pity then that those who play up and get their Second XV. colours should not have some token, other than the badge on their vests, by which they may be known to have won their colours. Yours, etc., ONLOOKER.

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ACCOUNTS.

HEAD MASTER'S FUND. This fund was opened some time ago to relieve the Governors of some of the burden of the scheme of building extension at present in process of execution. A balance sheet appears below showing the amount received, and how it has been allocated. One of the hopes entertained at the time the fund was opened, viz., that it might be met by a grant from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, has been found impossible of realisation, partly because the necessary minimum has not been reached, partly because other conditions attached to the offer were found impracticable. Mr. C. H. Chadwick, the London Secretary of the O.P. Club, has been receiving independently donations towards the re-endowment of the school and though the scheme will in any case be carried through, and with every prospect of ultimate success, the immediate burden would be lightened by anyone who was willing to come forward as a contributor for that purpose. BALANCE

s. d. Da. Levelling Burton Stone Lane Cricket Field . . . . 35 18 8 Back wall of fives' 7 4 6 court Printing, Stationery. 2 0 0 &c. •• Balance paid over to the School Clerk . . 205 11 6

£250 14

SHEET. CR. s. d. Previously acknowledged .. .. 170 9 8 Dr. T. Anderson . 20 0 0 E. Gray, Esq. .. 10 0 0 J. W. Craven, Esq. 10 0 0 F. Ware, Esq. .. 10 0 0 "In Memoriam, W.W.1).W." .. 10 0 0 J. Petri s, Esq. .. 5 5 (1 K. E. T. Wilkinson, .. 5 0 0 Esq. .. R. Lambert, Esq... 5 0 0 T. G. Mann, Esq. . • 5 0 0 £250 14

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GAMES ACCOUNT To end of Midsummer Term. DR.

1901. s. d. Dec. 31. Balance at Barclay's Bank 18 12 11 1902-03. By cheques .. .. 129 6 0 By sale—vests, stockings, badges, &c... 8 4 6 Grant from Peterite.. 10 0 0 By Pound 0 14 0

£ James, upkeep of field. 13 Bushell, mo wer repairs, carriage for mower, &c. 5 Lloyd, Cricket goods, repairs . -• • • 36 Sports Trading Co., Hockey materials, &c. •• •• 4 Water Co., installation of water on Burton Stone Lane Ground 8 Cail, Rugby Union subscription 2 Watson, footballs, vests, &c. • . 8 . Mappin, Sports prizes 24 Clapshaw & Cleave, Cricket materials.. 14 Foster, Caps badges 2 Leak & Thorp, stockings, &c. 2 Sampson, Printing, &c. 4 Holt by, Hurdles m en ding, &c, 9 Benetfink. Hockey materials 2 Banks, Sports prize. 0 Coleman, do. 0 Precious, do. •• 0 Russell, Patching, seed, &c. •• 6 Football and Cricket Secretaries' expenses 2 Seale, Broom 0 • Cheque books •• 0 Treasurer, Stamps, wires, parcels and sundry expen,rs 2 Cash and stamps in hand •• •• 0 July 31st, 1903. Balance at Barclay's Bank •• • , !3

s. d. 14 0 6

I •

Examined and found correct, J. G. WILKINSON.

£166 17 5

13 10 17 4 10 5

14 15

0 6

5 14 4 4

0 0 0 6

11 1 2

0 8 0

19 10 12

£166 17

1 29

CONTEMPORARIES.

THE PETERITE. BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR 1903.

s. d. DR. .. 22 8 0 Aug. 1. Morley 1 0 Sep.22. Cheque Book „ 23. Games Fund 10 0 0 Balance in hand.. 15 19 9 £48

s. d.

CR.

In Beckett's Bank (Subscriptions, &c.) 48

£48

RIFLE RANGE ACCOUNTS.

To August, 1903. CR.

By Subscriptions .• Fees Balance due

DR. s. d. 12 18 6 1 Capital ExpenditureHoltby 12 15 0 £2 4 7 0 5 11 Bellerby 7 6 4 Rifles . . 6 10 0

s. d.

16 0 11 Current Expenditure— Ammunition 9 Targets .. 0 Repairs .. 0

2 7 9

0 6 0

9 18 6 Total

£25 19 5

Total

. £25 19 5

CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries : —Brighton College Magazine, St. Edward's School Chronicle, Uppingham School Magazine, The Eastbournian, The Newtonian, The Portcullis (2`) , Wycombe Abbey Gazette, The Abingdonian, The Felstedian, The Bromsgrovian, The Savilian, The Malvernian, The Leodiensian, The Dunelmian, The Sedberghian, The Cuthbertian, The Denstonian, The Dovorian, The Lily, The Hyrnerian.

We apologise for any accidentally omitted.