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No. 168.

SCHOOL LETTER. ORTUNE has been hard on us this term, and it is our Football Season which has been the most upset. We had got on splendidly until the end of October when scarlet fever put a stop to our fixtures, although there was no case among the boys. We then were able to begin again, and our long rest from matches had not in any way affected us, as we beat Leeds Grammar School, and although we were beaten by St. John's College we were not disgraced. Then came the frost, which, although it treated us to two days skating yet deprived us of two more matches, while Richmond could not fulfil their engagement owing to a case of measles. Another item of interest is the formation of a Debating Society, which has now had two very successful debates. We have, so far, had two very interesting lectures, accounts of which will be found elsewhere. The Concert of November the 5th had to be cancelled, as Mr. Grigson unfortunately contracted scarlet fever, but Mr. Tendall very kindly helped us to get up the concert advertised for December 3rd, which was, thanks to his untiring efforts, a complete success. The Natural History Society has been unable to do much this term, though it claimed its privilege of an extra half early in the term ; also we have had no time to devote ourselves to Fives, Football demanding all our attention. We hail with delight the burst of poetical ardour which has made itself felt upon the School, and hope many others will follow in the steps of the composers, whose verses we publish in this number. We extend our sympathy to Miss Owen, Mrs. Green, and Mr. Grigson, who have unluckily been cut off from us this term by scarlet fever.

Finally we wish all our readers the old time wish of a Merry Christmas.

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OXFORD LETTER.

OXFORD LETTER. DEAR SIRS,

At the time of writing Oxford is shivering under an intense cold such as we do not expect to experience in a Michaelmas Term.

Fields are ice-bound, and all except the rowing men are debarred from enjoying their ordinary pursuits. Even the oarsman's fate hangs on the uncertain efforts of the Thames Conservancy, whose ingenuity has so far succeeded in keeping the river navigable ; but whether the elements will ultimately win must be a question at present debated by a considerable number of undergraduates.

Though I am at this moment painfully conscious of these Arctic conditions, I will not dwell further on the subject. In all probability long before this letter appears in print we shall be basking in the sunshine of an Indian summer.

Two changes should be recorded : the arrival of Fisher and the removal of Teasdale to a suburban villa in Tilley Road. The latter may be seen threading his way on cycle through the labyrinths of Oxford traffic, or playing forward, half, or wing three-quarters in his College XV. Newton had divided his time between captaining the Queen's Hockey Team and assisting the College scrum until an injury rendered him incapable of taking any active part in either game. We are glad to congratulate Baldwin 'on his presence in the winning boat of the Queen's Fours. We hope that this will prove only a step to further honours next term.

The two O. P.'s at Pembroke are more or less incapacitated.

Cadle, who is Secretary of his College XV., has been lately prevented from playing Rugger ; but his temporary breakdown enabled him to discover that he was by no means incompetent as a soccer player. As to Sale we have not succeeded in eliciting any definite information. Certainly he looks extremely fit ; but his playful habit of failing to recognise old friends in " the High " prevents me from knowing how he spends his days—perhaps in deploring the vagaries of an injured knee.

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Lastly, O.P.'s in residence are glad to welcome Fisher. Besides playing Hockey he has proved a great boon to the Queen's XV. as stern and capable referee. We were sorry to hear of a further injury to his shoulder.

Yours, O.P.

CAMBRIDGE LETTER. CAMBRIDGE,

November, 1904.

DEAR EDITORS, My first impulse on receiving your peremptory demand for a Cambridge Letter, was to tear up the card on which it was made and to try and simply ignore your existence.

But in a calmer moment there came to me a remembrance of past days, when it had fallen also to my lot to receive mere silence as an answer to a similar request, and the result was that my kinder feelings triumphed There are but four Old Peterites up at Cambridge this year, and they are distributed as follows:—W. H. Crosthwaite is in his third year at Selwyn, H. W. F. Garland has one year less to his account at Kings', and M. H. T. Roy and S. W. Phillips have come up this term to Jesus and Emmanuel Colleges respectively.

But who am I, that I should know how to record their doings ?

I have no flow of eloquence at my command to clothe the bare facts in the language they deserve. All that is in my power then is simply to relate what has been told me concerning them.

Crosthwaite is President of the Athletic Sports Club at Selwyn, but unfortunately injured his knee the day before the Sports, and so was unable to run; he also now has the post of Captain of the Selwyn Rugby Fifteen, and if reports are true has been doing great things in that branch of sport. Let us offer him our congratulations. The same are due to Roy, who now plays regularly for Jesus College, in his old position of right-wing in the three-quarter .

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line. For the first month of term he divided his attention between the football field and the river, on the one playing for his College Second Fifteen, and on the other winning his way into one of the Jesus Trial Eights. Garland is not taking any violent exercise this term, but we hope that this is only temporary. Lastly Phillips is playing Rugger, but his modesty will not allow him to rise higher than the Emmanuel Second team. He is also very frequently to be found striving at Fives in the University Courts.

I might add that Roy and he have attached themselves to the University Rifle Volunteers, and are to be seen on Field Days armed with a rifle, bayonet and a few other dangerous-looking weapons, and clad in spotless uniform.

My task is now over : it has been an arduous one, but there is ample consolation in the thought that it is the last time I shall have it to fulfil ; I desire that henceforth you will allow me to slumber on in peace.

Hoping that the School Teams are meeting with success, Believe me, Yours very sincerely, MODESTUS.

DEBATING SOCIETY. The inaugural meeting was held in the Lecture Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 12th, Mr. Owen presiding. F. G. Schroeder moved that " this house approves the recent action of the British Government in the incident of the Baltic Fleet."

The Opener said that though war was the popular cry, that cry, as was shown by the South African War, would be changed when the bill came in. Naval men wished to find out whether our methods of shipbuilding were right ; but war would disturb the trade of the world, and throw many people out of work.

Some people talked disrespectfully of the Government, but they had shown strength ; and, though the lives lost could not be recovered, Russia was prepared to give redress.

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E. C. Peters replied in patriotic vein—wishing to know why Lord Charles Beresford was not allowed to sink the Baltic Fleet.

E. S. Bulmer calculated that we should require 800,000 men to fight Russia. All that was essential had been secured by the Government.

J. L. Fisher, in a somewhat ambiguous speech, refused to commend the blind patriotism of landing the country in war. Strong action, he contended, would have made Russia submit, and no Power would have joined her : nor could she invade India.

The speaker having alluded to Cicero, the Battle of Plataea and the Rubicon, finally, by reference to a well-known anecdote, defied his opponents to convince him.

Mr. Alwyn desired to see the question removed from a commercial to an ethical basis. Was war right or wrong ? It was in our power to sink the Baltic Fleet : we stayed our hands, for the affair might have been an accident : and the Tsar was ready to make ample amends ; yet some people still thirsted for blood. He explained the presence of wounded on the Russian ships, by the adoption of a new method of signalling, which, being imperfectly understood, caused them to fire on each other. If, however, we had to put forth our strength, we should show that England was still the England of old.

H. E. Windle was dissatisfied with what had taken place at Vigo. and also with the previous stopping of trading vessels. He contemplated with alarm the advance of Russia in the East, and saw in war an opportunity to stamp her out.

R. 0. F. Husband disclosed the duplicity of the Russians. The officers, who were to have been arrested, were merely sent to St. Petersburg " to give evidence." Anglophobia was rife there, and India was being menaced by the building of a new railway and the massing of troops. Russia, in the speaker's opinion, was a barbaric power which did not know how to deal with civilised nations. The Admiral should have been punished ; instead of which the Tsar had appointed him his A.D.C., and sent him a telegram expressing confidence.

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how did they get there ? The insinuation was that they had been built in England. The Baltic Fleet should have been kept at Vigo : if it behaved in the same way again, it ought to be attacked. It was no act of war to attack such a fleet.

Mr. Richards, in an impassioned address, contended that it was no question of peace or war with Russia, but the vindication of our right to be upon the seas. After severely stigmatising the incidents of the Malacca, the Allanton, and the Knight Commander, the speaker declared that the Baltic Fleet had been encouraged by our criminal leniency to start deliberately intending to fire on any ship which came within the magic distance. " But, sir, we have a British Fleet, and its object is to protect the English people." Nothing had been won by the Government except promises, worthless as the paper on which they were written. The Admiral should have been arrested, and the fleet allowed to stop when we wished, not when they wished.

A. H. Ackroyd warned the opposition that trade was bad now, and would be far worse if war were declared. Food would become dearer, and that was the chief thing of which the average Englishman thinks.

At this point the house evinced a desire to put some questions to Mr. Richards. The Chairman allowing it.

Mr. Richards explained that he did not advocate war, but. the insistance on adequate guarantees. He was not thinking of food for the stomach, but of the lives of poor fishermen and the honour of the British nation. He defended his assertion of the worthlessness of Russian promises by reference to the non-evacuation of Manchuria.

M. T. Clegg asked how, if Russia's promises were so worthless, any guarantee could be obtained except by war.

Mr. Richards replied " by the threat of war."

B. E. Yeats, rising in answer to loud calls and sundry other more practical solicitations, referred caustically to the British occupation of Egypt.

Mr. Richards argued that our presence in that country was being recognised by the convention with France.

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Mr. Owen appealed for the application to international quarrels of the same principles as obtain in individual disputes.

R. 0. F. Husband, being allowed to speak again by the wish of the house, made a wide excursion into European politics and naval bases.

A. A. Phillips urged that the principal " an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth," was not meant for civilised nations. He deprecated, in the name of fair play, calculations of a wide combination against Russia. It would have been impossible to recall all the Russian officers. If the Russians had been desiring to pick a quarrel with England, our intervention in Thibet would have given them an adequate excuse.

E. C. Peters, being allowed a reply, adhered to his opinion despite England had lost an the arguments of the other side. opportunity of showing Russia that we meant business.

Though Germany's attitude was doubtful, he still desired to sink the Baltic Fleet.

F. G. Schroeder, in summing up, scouted the idea that Germany would have supported Russia. So warmly do the German people favour Japan, that they have even come to believe England to be on the side of Russia. He advocated " peace with honour," and depicted the horrors of war in words of the Poet Laureate.

This brought the discussion to an end, and the motion was carried by 20 votes to 18. The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

The debate, which lasted with very short pauses for an hour and a half, revealed a great deal of promise. F. G. Schroeder admirably sustained the somewhat difficult task of opening the first debate. A. A. Phillips has natural gifts as a speaker, and R. 0.

F. Husband's wide knowledge and argumentative power will enable him to excel when he has improved his delivery. No speeches were made which were not worth making, and several other speakers, besides those mentioned, are likely to do well : but in some cases they must get over the fatal habit of trusting too much to M.S.

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ALCUIN.

ALCUIN. From the Spectator."

Alcuin was born of noble Northumbrian parents about the yeal of Bede's death. " His lot was cast in evil times." The School of York was the only redeeming feature in the England of that day. " The light was fading in almost every department of life."

Northumbria itself was desolated with the internecine quarrels of petty Kings. Alcuin was the most promising pupil of Egbert, Archbishop of York, himself a pupil of Bede, and in later years Alcuin directed the school, pursuing the methods of Bede and his successors, Egbert and Aelbert. The influence of Ireland on this Northern school was exhausted, and Alcuin was not a scholar in the sense that that term was understood by his predecessors. Yet in dark days he gave to learning something more than a mere access of scholarship. He gave it both light and leading, and the School of York drew scholars from all parts, and its library manuscripts from all lands. Alcuin himself aided in the important task of accumulating books, and repeatedly visited the Continent for that purpose. In 781 he was despatched to Rome to receive from Pope Adrian the pall for Eanbald I., the new Archbishop of York.

At Parma he encountered—not for the first time —Charlemagne, and was pressed by him to join his Court. The offer was an irresistible temptation. Despite the brilliancy of the School of York, the darkness of England as a whole threatened its extinction.

England had already added to her Litany the bitter cry, " From the fury of the Northmen, good Lord, deliver us !" So in 782 Alcuin joined Charlemagne and became the Master of the Palace School,—the school that formed the model of King Alfred's school a century later. This teaching work was varied with certain diplomatic labours largely in connection with England. His last visit to our island was in 792 93.

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the Spanish Church. In the following year he was made Abbot of St. Martin's at Tours, and was thus relieved from the actual burden of teaching, while he was still in a position to watch over national learning as the head of perhaps the richest Abbey in Europe.

There he spent the last eight years of his life. Mr. Gaskoin traces these important years in close detail from Alcuin's extant letters— mostly written to his beloved friend, Arno of Salzburg—and in doing so gives us a vivid picture of the times, and of Alcuin's part in the Adoptionist and other controversies. His extraordinary activity of mind enabled him to exercise a great influence over the most notable personalities and movements of the strange period in which he lived. With his death at dawn on Whit- ► unday (May 19th) 804, a light passed out of Europe.

FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S V. RIPON G.S.

Played at Ripon on October 15th. St. Peter's won the toss and Ripon kicked off. Immediately Ripon began to press and though Anderson saved splendidly they managed to score before play had been going five minutes. The kick at goal failed. From the drop-out St. Peter's began to press but the Ripon backs continually brought relief, one of them being well tackled by Greenhow when looking dangerous. Ripon now began to press again, but Peters i. relieved by a kick into touch, and Achroyd still further improved our position by a good run. Colley then made a good dribble and fell on the ball, the try being disallowed as the referee unluckily did not see what had happened. The Ripon backs now got going and one of the threequarters scored in a good position, a goal being kicked. From the kick-off St. Peter's rushed the ball into the Ripon " 25," and repeatedly had hard luck in not scoring, Pickering, Colley, Schroeder and Yeats all doing their best to get over. From some loose play Yeats got possession and passing to Schroeder the latter scored near the posts, Ackroyd converting.

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After this play was of a very even nature, St. Peter's trying hard to equalise. Mainly through Pickering, Clegg, and Schroeder the ball was rushed to the Ripon line where St. Peter's were attacking strong when the whistle blew for half-time with the score 8 points to 5 in favour of Ripon.

On the resumption Ripon began to press, but Duffitt brought off a good save and prevented a certain score. Play was now taken to the centre, where a Ripon back getting possession looked certain to score, but was well collared by Anderson. However, they were not to be denied, and after some scrambling play a try was obtained in a good position, but the kick at goal failed. The score now being ► 1 points to 5 in favour of Ripon. St. Peter's now began to press keenly, Pickering, Colley and Yeats being conspicuous in a good dribble, and by means of a free kick Peters iii. found touch in the Ripon " 25." Here from a scrum Fisher got possession and after a dodgy run scored in a favourable position, the kick at goal failed. The scores now being 11 8.

From the drop-out York kept up a continual attack, but were unable to score. Peters iii. made a good run, but was grassed before he could pass. Clegg and Duffitt made a good attempt to rush through, but the ball was touched down. " No side " was called after this, Ripon winning a hard fought game by -

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The following represented the school : — Full back, D. C. Anderson ; threequarters, A. H. Ackroyd, M. W. Peters, E. N. Greenhow, W. Ingham; half backs, J. L. Fisher and E. C. Peters ; forwards, B. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. S. N. Balmer, B. E. Yeats, C. Duffitt, M. T. Clegg, A. A. Phillips.

ST. PETER'S v. J. E. VICCAR'S XV. Played on Wednesday, October 19th, on the School ground.

The school kicked off, and immediately the ball going to their backs a try resulted, which was converted. From the kick off we were again pressed, but Peters i. gained ground by a dashing run, and G. Yeld intercepting a pass nearly scored, the scratch team being compelled to touch down. From the drop-out G. Yeld got

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possession and only just missed dropping a fine goal, the ball grazing the posts. The school still kept up a vigorous attack and had hard lines in not scoring. A free kick was given to the school and G. Yeld very nearly placed a goal. From the drop-out we again pressed the scratch team hard and Bulmer scored from a forward rush. The kick at goal failed. After this reverse our opponents took up the attack, but Fisher stopped a man who looked dangerous, and Anderson saved well. Half-time came with the score 5 points to 3 against the school. The visitors kick off and play was taken to our " 25," where Greenhow relieved by a good kick. A good dribble by the forwards, in which Pickering, Colley, and Schroeder were conspicuous, brought play to our opponents' quarter, where a free kick was awarded to the School, G. Yeld kicking a splendid goal, thus putting the school one point ahead. The visitors kicked off and rushing the ball down the field almost scored, Ackroyd touching down. From the drop-out the school forwards dribbled well, and play was brought to the centre ; here, from a scrum the opposing backs got possession and after sonic good passing a fine goal was dropped, thus making the score 9 points to 6. Almost immediately another try resulted, but the kick at goal failed. After these reverses the school took play to our opponents' quarter, but their backs getting possession brought play back to our " 25," where Anderson relieved with a good kick. Schroeder, Yeats, and Clegg make a good dribble, and the school again assumed the offensive. Peters iii. made a good run and passing to G. Yeld the latter tried a drop at goal which did not succeed. After this, time was called, the final score being 6 points to 12.

The school team played up well against a much stronger and heavier team, which had eight or nine of the Leeds University XV. in it. The forwards were good in the loose and quite held their opponents in the scrum.

The following represented the school :—Full-back, D. C. Anderson; threequarters, A. H. Ackroyd, M. W. Peters, G. G. Yeld, Esq., E. N. Greenhow ; half-backs, J. L. Fisher and E. C. Peters ; forwards, B. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. S. Bulmer, B. E. Yeats, C. Duffitt, M. T. Clegg, A. A. Phillips.

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This match was played on October 22nd at Richmond. The school won the toss and Richmond kicked off. The ball was returned into touch at the half-way line. St. Peter's immediately began to press and got into the Richmond " 25." Soon after, however, a free kick was given against the visitors for " feet-up " in a scrum. By this the pressure was somewhat relieved, but the York forwards gradually got nearer the Richmond " 25." But from a scrimmage their halves got the ball and a man got away ; Anderson, however, grassed him in good style. Again the York forwards dribbled well, Clegg nearly getting over the line ; but the Richmond defence proved too strong, and again play was transferred to half-way. At this point Anderson made a mark and York began to press. Fisher made a splendid run, which was unluckily checked near the line; soon after Richmond were made to touch down again The school forwards rushed the ball into the home team's " 25," and Peters i.. dashed through and scored an excellent try. Ackroyd failed to convert. Immediately after Richmond were again made to touch down. A free kick was now given against the school, but the ball was not well kicked, and Anderson returned well into touch in the Richmond quarters.

Colley was now conspicuous for a splendid dribble from which Schroeder picked up and passed to Bulmer, who scored ; the try was, however, not converted by Ackroyd, who took the kick Soon after the whistle blew for half-time, the score being 6 points to nit in favour of St. Peter's.

Pickering started for the school, and the forwards rushed the ball dangerously near the Richmond " 25." York were now awarded a free kick, from which they failed to profit. Greenhow was next conspicuous for collaring a Richmond threequarter who had got away. The forwards, however, soon relieved, and Schroeder had hard luck in not scoring. The York team were now pressing all the time, Peters iii., and Bulmer doing good work. From a good pass Greenhow ran well, but was pulled up at the line.

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managed to score a try, which ought to have been prevented.

The kick failed. Duffitt and Pickering now took the ball on and enabled Bulmer to score his second try. Acliroyd failed to convert. " No-side " was now called. The final scores were--St. Peter's School, 9 points ; Richmond G.S., 3 points.

The following represented the school :Full Back, D. C. Anderson ; threequarters, A. H. Ackroyd, M. W .

Peters, E. N. Greenhow, W. Ingham ; half backs, J. L. Fisher and K C. Peters ; forwards, B. H. Pickering, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. S. N. Bulmer, B. E. Yeats, C. Duffitt, •M. T. Clegg, A. A. Phillips.

HOUSE V. DAYBOYS. This match was played on October 26th, and resulted in a win for the House by 22 points to none. The Dayboys kicked off against the wind, the ball being smartly returned into touch.

From a scrum near the Dayboys' " 25 " the threequarters had a nice passing bout, which ended in Windle scoring on the wing.

Ackroyd failed to improve. For some time the Dayboys' line was in danger, but Fisher relieved by a good kick which carried play to the half-way line. Play was now pretty even, the House, perhaps, having the best of it. Shortly before half-time the House pack made a rush which resulted in a try being scored by Duffitt, Ackroyd failing at the kick. After the re-start the House immediately took the offensive, but were sent back by Fisher, who dribbled to the House line forcing Mossop to touch down. Not long after the House were again called upon to touch down. Greenhow now gained ground with a long kick, and after some good combination by the backs Windle again scored on the wing ; Ackroyd converted. Soon after the House forwards made a fine rush and from a scrum took the ball over the line, and scored. Clegg failed to improve. Soon after the House backs got the ball and Greenhow passed to Ackroyd, who scored half-way out, Peters iii. just failing to convert the try. After this play was very keen, the Dayboys being obliged to touch down twice. After good passing by the threequarters, however, Ackroyd scored far out and

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converted his try. Time was now c411ed with the score, 22 points —nil, in favour of the House. TEAMS :House—Full Back, Mossop ; threequarters, Windle, Greenhow, Peters iii., Ackroyd ; half backs, Peters i. and Peters ii. ; forwards, Pickering, Colley, Duffitt, Clegg, Phillips, Husband, Raimes, Frank.

Dayboys—Full Back, Shann ; threequarters, Ingham, Blenkin, Smith, Hodsman ; half back, Fisher i. and Groves ; forwards, Schroeder i., Bulmer i., Yeats, Wilcock, Kennedy i., Kennedy ii., Bulmer ii., Schroeder ii.

ST. PETER'S V. LEEDS

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Played on November 16th, on the York ground. The school won the toss and Leeds kicked off up-hill. The school immediately began to press, and some nice passing was don3 by the backs.

J. L. Fisher now made a good run, and dodging their backs scored a splendid try. Ackroyd failed to convert. The York forwards played a good game and were superior to the Leeds pack in the scrum. From a scrimmage a Leeds forward broke away, but Peters i. saved well. Leeds now pressed for a short time but a free-kick relieved matters, and Fisher broke away and nearly scored, being collared just on the line. A scrum was now given, and on the school heeling out Fisher scored a try. Peters iii. converted well. Leeds now rushed the ball into our " 25," but Colley made a splendid dribble and Miner collared a man who looked dangerous. Phillips dribbled the ball well, and soon after Fisher scored his third try after a splendid run. Peters iii., however, just failed to convert. The York forwards were pressing hard, and Husband nearly scored, and soon Leeds were obliged to touch down twice in succession. Soon after, however, from a forward rush Clegg fell on the ball, scoring an easy try. Ackroyd failed to convert, the ball being heavy. Half-time was now called, with the score 14 points-nil against Leeds G.S. Directly after the restart York began to press but Leeds gained ground by a free-kick. They were soon sent back, however, and Windle found touch well from a pass. The three-quarters were

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now passing well, but the Leeds defence proved too strong for them. Greenhow saved well, and soon after Peters iii. took a splendid pass but failed to score. The York forwards, as usual, were doing good work, and Yeats was prevented from scoring by being held up. Finally, Leeds had to touch down. A Leeds man was then off-side, but York failed to profit from the free-kick.

The York forwards now had matters their own way, and Fisher, Peters i. and Yeats had hard luck in not scoring. Windle also nearly got over, but his light weight rather hindered him. Leeds were made to touch down several times but York were prevented from scoring. When " no-side " was called, shortly after, the scores were :—S. Peter's School 14 points, Leeds G.S. nil.

The following represented the School :Full Back, D. C. Anderson ; threequarters, H. E. Windle, E. N. Greenhow, M. W. Peters, A. H. Ackroyd ; half backs, J. L. Fisher and K C. Peters ; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. S. N. Bulmer, B. E. Yeats, M. T. Clegg, A. A. Phillips, R. 0. F. Husband and A. Wilcock.

ST. PETER'S V. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, YORK. Played on the School ground and won by St. John's by 11 points to nil. The school kicked off and began to press, but the Training College gradually forced their way to the school half, and Anderson saved pluckily. The St. John's men were now penalised several times for being hopelessly off-side. Phillips, Windle, and Colley now relieved well by dribbling, and soon after Mr. Squire nearly got over. Fisher also nearly scored and Greenhow just failed to drop a goal. St. John's were now forced to touch down.

The school pressed strongly and the college were again obliged to touch down. Presently, however, they rushed the ball into our " 25," and on their forwards heeling the ball out, one of their halves dodged our backs and scored in an easy position. The kick, however, failed. Mr. Squire greatly relieved the pressure by a good run and found touch a good way up the field. At this point St. John's were penalised, and Ackroyd attempted to placa a goal, but the ball fell just under the bar. We were now pressing

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strongly, and the forwards, led by Colley, Schroeder and Yeats nearly scored several times. All attempts at scoring, however, were stopped by the college backs. Half-time was sounded with the score, 3 points nil, against us. Directly after the re-start we were forced to touch down, and the weight of our opponents began to tell. Shortly after they scored a try, which was not converted.

But in spite of plucky attempts by Colley and the rest of the forwards, the St. John's forwards pressed hotly. Two free-kicks were given to the school and they helped to relieve the pressure.

Peters i. made a good opening for the backs ; but a good bout of passing came to nothing and we were again pressed. Clegg and Husband saved, but nevertheless St. John's scored their third try, which was, this time converted. After being obliged to touch down twice Mr. Squire, by a splendid run, took the ball to the other end of the field, and things began to look different. After a good dribble by the forwards the ball was touched down in their in-goal by one of our forwards, but the ball was in a line with touch, and a drop-out was ordered. Soon after they were obliged to touch down, and the whistle sounded for time with the school pressing. The final score was—St. John's College 11 points, St. Peter's School, nil.

The following represented the school : —Full back, D. C. Anderson ;

three-quarters, H. E. Windle, E. N. Greenhow, A. H. Ackroyd, S. G. Squire, Esq. ; hay backs, J. L. Fisher and E. C. Peters ; forwards, W. H. Colley, F. G. Schroeder, E. S. N. Buhner, B. E. Yeats, M. T. Clegg, A. A. Phillips, A. Wilcock, R. O. F. Husband.

S. PETER'S 2ND XV. v LEEDS G.S. 2ND XV. Played at Leeds on Wednesday, November 16th. The school won the toss and Leeds kicked off. The play for the first five minutes was in Leeds " 25" and after hard pressing Ingham scored. Mossop failed to convert. The play then was in the school's " 25 " and Leeds pressed hard, scored and converted. Our opponents still continued to press us and we were unable to get away. Once more they scored and converted. The play was still in our " 25 " when Knowles, getting the ball at a lucky moment,

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dodged their back, ran up and scored, Mossop converting. Here some loose play followed at half-way, and when the whistle blew the score stood at 10-8 in favour of Leeds.

Soon after the restart Leeds scored but did not convert. A magnificent run by Frank brought the play into our opponents' " 25," but we failed to score. Shortly afterwards Leeds scored but did not convert. After that the play was in Leeds 25," and we were on the point of scoring when the whistle blew. The final score was 18-8.

The result would have been very different had the school forwards been smarter at breaking up and less lethargic in following up. As it was they were very bad inthis, but their opponents were heavier. The pick of the forwards were Frank. Kennedy i. and Raimes. All the backs played well but they did not get many chances.

The following represented the school :Full back, G. O. Barton ; threequarters, G. D. Shann, J. N. Blenkin, W. Ingham, C. R. Mossop ; half backs, B. T. Groves and J. Hodsman ; forwards, E. H. Frank, J. M. Raimes, C. F. Kennedy, D. H. Kennedy, R. R. T. Smith, P. H. Bulmer, F. H. Knowles, A. E. Schroeder.

THE LAUGHABLE. Had we felt certain that our compositor was provided with the requisite type we would have given the title of this article in the original Greek of Aristotle—for the benefit of the Modern Side.

As, however, some doubt exists upon this point we will merely apologise to those learned gentlemen for the insult to their intelligence inflicted by the baldness of an English title, and pass on to distribute "the laughable " into its twelve recognised departnients, viz., the quip, the jibe, the irony, the sarcasm, the witticism, the pun, the error intentional, the error unintentional, the thing

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you would rather have said differently, the thing you would rather have not said at all, the thing you would rather someone else had not done at all (i.e., the practical joke) and the joke simple.

As we anticipate being invited by Mr. Editor to write a series of twelve articles on this subject—as yet, indeed, lie has tendered only a somewhat hesitating invitation for one, nor mentioned the amount of his intended remuneration—we will confine ourselves to the error (presumably) unintentional, with just one more preliminary remark.

Among the great names inscribed upon the roll of fame has not yet been included that of the inventor of the Jokometer, yet he exists. The Jokometer is a machine for testing a sense of humour in the audience. It consists in a graduated series of jokes, beginning with one very simple and obvious, and ascending by nicely calculated degrees to a witticism so subtle that only those whose veracity is established beyond the possibility of question are bold enough to assert that they can see it. You, sir—we must apologise for a temporary lapse into the language of the Debating Society—would add one more to the innumerable benefits you confer upon Society at large by the issue of your unparalleled periodical, were you to publish in your columns such a table of graduated jokes, through which every new boy might on the first morning of his appearance be publicly put in order to determine the exact humouristic quality of his brain. But in the meantime we will bring upon your notice only one cog wheel in the original machine which was to be found somewhat high up the scale. It was in the form of an anecdote : A certain gentleman was walking along a London pavement when the driver of a passing 'bus (N.B. plural bi.') flicked him with his whip : the gentleman ran behind the 'bus, jumped on the step, and hit the conductor. Can you see it ? We have known a Scotchman think about it for three years, and give it up.

But to return to our muttons (why muttons, and not helpings of mutton — scholars kindly compare the classical usage of plurals of generic nouns and give at least two other instances—is not quite clear, " nor does it matter.") The

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joke (?) unintentional will occur in the best regulated of forms, and there is a current rumour that grave authorities have determined to hand these down to posterity by inscribing them in a note book, kept, under lock and key, for the purpose. To admit that we had secured a surreptitious glance at this Doomsday Book, might be compromising, yet, as the " Daily Mail " invariably says when it declares war upon a friendly country, " we have good authority for stating " that the dire project is actually in process of execution. All that follows must, however, be taken as said " without prejudice."

Lest, however, suspicions should be too actively aroused we will begin with some perverse statements which cannot claim to be of native growth. The error unintentional begins--for every philosopher should trace the current of his speculation to its source —in the nursery, when, for instance, the early spelling lesson gives c-a-t cat, d-o-g, kitten ; and proceeds through the sphere of reading, as when that strange inaccuracy of vision, which is the cause of so much bad spelling, rendered " sick of the palsy," " six of the police." Progressively, we proceed to History, and that boy, who, when asked " What was the ground on which Sir Thomas Moore was executed ? " replied " Tower Hill " remained decidedly in possession of the field. Then to Natural History : " What is the smallest bird ? " Answer : " The Ladybird."

Sometimes puzzling statements result, as from the boy, who, despite all piotests and explanations, persisted in declaring that it was his duty to " do unto all men as I should they would do unto me." It might surprise the Tsar of Russia to know that he is a " Royal Mandate," and certainly a new point is given to Matthew Arnold's description of the eagle frightened by the huntsman from her nest to hear that her pursuer " followed her, to find her where she fell far off : Anon, her mate comes winging back."

It is a curious light on the christian names of eagles.

It is rumoured that one, distinguished alike on the banks of Ouse and Isis, once rendered " Ille praetoriarum cohortium, hic annonae," " the one commander of the praetorian guard, the other

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of his stepmother's cohorts," and was it accident or design which gave us the best gem of all from Cicero's " de senectute " ? " Nulla est eadem in senibus voluptatis titillatio," " there is no pleasure like tickling old men."

But we are trespassing on forbidden ground, and you, sir, are doubtless muttering uneasily something about brevity being the soul of wit. Therefore we will conclude with an anecdote of the longest sermon ever preached at Oxford, which is as much beside the point as most of the foregoing remarks have been, " when," says the author of " Oxoniana," " the sermon had lasted for three hours and a half, Mr. Vice-Chancellor did send Mr. Beadle, who plucked Mr. Preacher by the gown : and so an end."

LECTURES. On Saturday, October 29th, we had a very interesting Lecture from the Rev. C. F. Wilkins, Secretary in Manchester for the Waifs and Strays Church of England Society. He began by showing us some slides illustrating how unhealthy the slums of our big towns are, and how hard it is for any sun or fresh air to penetrate the haunts of these people. We were next shown some types of London street urchins, and how they grow up to be pick-pockets and criminals of all sorts, simply because they know no better. The women become just as bad, and the lecturer drew special attention to their faces which clearly showed bow degraded they were. Another slide showed us the London children being taught how to play games, of which they have no conception themselves, but they have to be taught by people who go round on half-holidays and collect them together. Then we were shown other Waifs and Strays, victims to cruelty who had to be looked after. We were then told how the Society had asked the late Queen to be Patron, and how the King had readily taken his mother's place on her death. The portraits of Queen Victoria, the King, Queen Alexandra, and the Archbishop of Canterbury were in turn received with enthusiasm, and the lecturer said he regretted very much not having

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a slide of the Archbishop of York. We next were told about the various homes which were formed by the Society, and the good work done by the late Bishop Walsham Howe. The slides which followed were chiefly of various homes in England, illustrating how the boys are employed in washing floors, peeling potatoes, darning and various other household duties. We were finally shown a photo of one of the two emigration homes in Canada and the interesting lecture ended with cheers for Mr. Wilkins who had so kindly lectured to us.

On Saturday, November 16th, we were treated to a very novel and interesting Lecture by Mr. Richardson, on " Recent History of the World," illustrated by postage stamps. After a few preliminary remarks we were shown lantern slides of some Canadian stamps, showing the travels of Christopher Columbus. The next stamps were those of the Transvaal Republic, which showed the Boers were Dutch, as they bore the Arms of the Dutch Republic.

We were now shown the English stamps, beginning in 1840 with the black penny stamp, 1841 reddy brown on blue paper, 1859 perforated brick red, till in 1880 came the well-known lilac coloured stamp, now replaced by those now in use. Australia has stamps for all the states, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, all having stamps of their own. Some of the Newfoundland stamps next appeared with the heads of the Royal Family. Then we were shown some Indian stamps and some other surrounding countries, the lecturer here remarking, England expands but Russia encroaches. Mr. Richardson ended by saying, " the British Empire is yours to make or mar, it has attempted to rule men's outward actions, let it also try to rule men's hearts and minds." Hearty cheers were given for Mr. Richardson for his interesting lecture.

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SCHOOL CONCERT. The musical activity of the School has been somewhat interrupted by the unfortunate illness of Mr. Grigson, to whom we offer our sincerest sympathy but Mr. Tendall most kindly came to our assistance in the Concert advertised for December 3rd. We particularly thank Mr. Tendall for his pianoforte solos, which we do not presume to appreciate in detail. We were glad also that the excellent tradition established by Mr. Grigson of " encouraging home industries " was contained in a spirited duet from J. A. Kirby and W. H. Colley. Five selected trebles and two altos rendered their duets with taste and accuracy, though of this we should remark as of the part-singing in general, that at present while tone and time are good it lacks power. It is, however, fair to add that we were without J. N. Blenkin and R. D. Foster.

E C. Peters has a good voice which is worth cultivation, and we were glad to hear A. E. Schroeder again, though we fear that this will have been " positively his last appearance " as a treble.

Of the remaining items, it need be said only that M. W. Peters thoroughly deserved his encores, and that Mr. Scott's readings from Rudyard Kipling in no way fell behind his previous performances, which is high praise.

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G F. Tendall, Esq. PIANOFORTE SOLO " Maybells".. A. L. Smith, B. T. Groves (altos), 10. DUET A. E. Schroeder, G. D. Ashby, T. Shearman, A. J. Peters, W. Pallen (trebles). " Heroes " 11. SCHOOL SONG GOD SAVE THE KING.

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CHESS TOURNAMENT. Mr. Hendley is very kindly offering a prize for the winner of this tournament, which is going oia this term.

The final result will be published in our next number.

1st ROUND. W. H. Colley beat G. H. Ashby.

C. W. Richards „ E. C. Peters.

A. A. Phillips A. L. Smith.

P. G. Rendley.

H. E. Windle M. Knowles

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2nd ROUND. A. A. Phillips beat M. Knowles.

Colley, C. W. Richards, H. E. Windle, Byes.

A HIELAND BEAUTY. By placid waters and by heath-clad hills, Close to a mill, batter'd by wind and rain, Walked a young maid, fair, radiant as the morn, Sweet as primroses which our woods adorn.

Many's the day this little Hieland lass, Lost to the world, wander'd in woodland paths ; Sometimes reposing 'neat}, the sheltering trees, Chanting some song which mingled with the breeze.

Innocent maid ! the only love she knew Was that her tender mother had for her, Until one day, a stranger in that part Seeing the lass, was pierc'd by Cupid's dart.

Struck by his comely face, the simple maid Smiled as the stranger pass'd her on the road— And, ending as love stories always do, I leave the rest to be composed by you !

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THE VOYAGE OF THE BALTIC FLEET.

THE VOYAGE OF THE BALTIC FLEET. (With apologia to the Author of " Riding down from Bangor.")

Sailing down from Norway, Came the Baltic Fleet, Feeling rather nervous, The Japanese to meet.

Suddenly, their leader (Sometimes called a crank) Saw some ghostly vessels On the Dogger Bank.

Rising up from table, Vodke-glass in hand, Thus, this gallant seaman Addressed his reeling band : " There are British trawlers Bearing down on you ; Fight then, valiant comrades, They, thank God, are few.

They have no machine-guns, Which can hit us back, We, of these and big ones Surely have no lack.

For these best of reasons, Let us take our chance, By this great performance Name and fame enhance."

With a cheer, the Russians Trained a 12 inch gun On the nearest trawler" Now we'll see some fun."

They were most delighted, This chance they wanted sore, To have a little practice Before they reached the war.

Themselves in this fierce conflict Victorious they found, Each man thanking heaven That he was safe and sound.

But, when approaching eastward, There comes this valiant fleet, Let's hope that good old Togo Of them, will make mince-meat.

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A NEW EXPERIENCE. " Je suis francais"—un jour un ami me dit : Do come and play footer cet apres midi.

'You're sure to be useful, perhaps forward you play, Or may he at half-back—now, what do you say ?"

I answered " Alm ! oui, but I know not the game." " Oh, never mind that, you can play just the same." " But how about clothes ? for of course I've got none." " Some of mine will do splendidly—won't it be fun ?" " My friend put me forward—kicked off with a rush ; Ali! how terribly rough was the "scrum"—what a crush !

Mes oreilles—Ma foi ! they w were pulled off my head.

When I did get a kick in Off-side' they all said."

But when sometime after, I pounced on the ball, Run, run, they all cried, so I ran at the call ; But I soon saw before me a fierce looking back, Who seized hold of my leg—Ah, Mon Dieu! what a crack !

When I came, mail tres triste, to the house where I stayed; I was greeted at once by a grin from the maid ; " Oh ! lor' sir, I 'ope you're not very much 'urt," I ventured no answer, but scraped off the dirt.

Never more will I venture at footer to play ; I was stiff, sore, and limping for many a day, But my friend, ah, mon ami ! was right as before, These English, indeed they are tough to the core.

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SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. 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.

Since our last number we have received a more detailed account of the Proprietary or Collegiate School (see ante p. 247) from one of the first members. In 1836-7 some citizens of York, thinking that there was an opening for a new school in the district, purchased the present site of St. Peter's, and Mr. Harper, an architect of great promise, was instructed to erect a spacious building of

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commanding appearance for dayboys and boarders. The money for the purpose was raised by subscription in shares of about £25 each. The school was opened before completion of the new building in an empty house numbered 4 or 5, New Street, and two rooms were fitted up for the buys. It was a small beginning, but the Rev. W. Hey, who was chosen to be Principal, was anxious to make a decent show on the opening day. The first pupils mustered half a dozen or so. The school was held in New Street for about six months and was known as the Proprietary School. It was then moved to the unfinished buildings in Clifton, after the Rev. Thos. Myers had joined as Vice-Principal. The Rev. W. E. Harrison was third Master, Mons. de Meuron was teacher of modern languages, and Mr. Mewnum. was Drawing Master. Mr. Spruce, whose death as Dr. Spence was noted in the Peterite, 1894, p. 495, was Mathematical Master.

After a few years the appearance of the buildings earned for the institution the name of the Collegiate School.

The boys were famous for their cricket. Richard Letby, a distinguished exponent of the game, who had retired from active play, was engaged as a coach.

Pugilism was in vogue and fights were constantly got up among the smaller lads, whose black eyes and blood-stained noses bore witness to their ardour. The only punishment was an imposition for breaking the rules. The town lads every now and then used to assemble at a bout at fisticuffs, and it is said that they always had to depart with a sound thrashing.

The worst offence in the eyes of the masters was to be caught smoking. When any doubt existed as to the guilt of a suspected culprit his breath would be smelled for evidence.

Expulsion for misconduct was rare though the lads were of a bold and rough set.

In 1864 or 1865 a school crew composed of F. Marshall, T. Badger, Newton, and C. T. Dixon, rowed two races against the Hull Amateurs and a crew of University men, and won in both cases.

In 1864 the Civil Boat won the Form Fours at the School regatta. The crew were Newton, Brander, C. T. Dixon and Chaplin or Badger.

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The School Theatricals were first organised by T. B. B. Ferris about 1864. The pieces played were a Charade " Necromancy " and the farce " Box and Cox." In 1867 the " Rose of Amiens" and " The Old Commodore" were selected, followed in 1868 by " Charles XII " and " Your life's in danger." We hope in a future number to give some programmes which have been kindly furnished by the Rev. A. H. Griffith, O.P. Andrew John Chapman, aged 13. (28 Apr., 35 to Mic., 40).

2nd son of Rev. Jas., of Whitby. From Mr. Breckon's sch., Whitby. Left as Exhib. Matric. Univ. Coll., Oxf., May, 1840.

Exhib. Univ. Coil., Oxf. Double 2nd el., 1844. Master at Rossall, 1846. Fell. and Tut. Line. Coll., Oxf., 1846-1860. Ordained 1847. Headi ► . Nelson Coll, New Zealand, 1860. Vice-Chanc.

New Zealand Univ., 1886. Presided at Yorks. Dinner, Wellington, N.Z., Jan. 1896.

Andrew Wm., aged 15. (28 Apr., 1835 to Chrigtmas, 1837).

1st son of Rev. Jas., of Whitby. From Mr. Breckon's Sch., Whitby.

Matrie. St. Edmund Hall, Oxf., Oct., 1837. 1st Cl. Lit. Hum., 1842. Fell. and Tut. Wore. Coll., Oxf. Ordained, 1843. Select Preacher Oxf., 1855. Rect. ['Elston, 1876.

Atkinson, Joseph Wm., aged 13. (19 Aug., 1835 to Mids., 1838.)

Only son of Geo., of Knaresbro', gent. Front Mr. Stocken's so ► ., Knaresbro.' Matric. Line. Coll., Oxf., March, 1840. B.A., 1843.

Ordained. Vic. of Brodsworth, 1860-7.

Baker, Geo., aged 9. (1 Feb., 1831, to Easter, i 837). Son of Mr. Baker, Blake St. From Rev. J. Fox's sch., College St. Free Schol., June, 1833. Perhaps a Stockbroker at 17, Mount Parade, York, 1858.

Barber, Fairless, aged 8. (23 Jan., 1843 to Mids., 1853). 2nd son of Joseph, of Brighouse, solicitor. 1st free schol., 1848. At sch. disting. for drawing, but not in games or schoolwork. Solicitor at Brighouse. Admitted 1859. Married. Well known antiquary.

F.S.A., F.R. Hist. Soc. See note of his life in Yks. Antiq., etc., Society's Journ., 1882. Died 3 Mar., 1881.

Barber, Jas. Silturn, aged 14. (10 Aug., 1832). Son of Mr. Barber, a well known jeweller of 25 and 26, Coney Street and

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Tang Hall, York. From Mr. Green's sch., Ledsham. Never in any business. Did a little farming.

Barber, Wm., aged 9. (23 Jan., 1843 to Mids , 1851). Born 12 Nov., 1833. Eldest son of Joseph, of Brighouse, solicitor.

Not at school before. 1st Found. Schol., 1847. Matric. Queen's Coll., Oxf. Exhib. Wore. Coll., Oxf. 2nd Cl. Mods., 1855.

Fellow of Radley. Married 5 Jan , 1859, Elizabeth, daughter of late Henry Birch. Stud. Linc. Inn, Apr., 1859. Called to Bar, Jan., 1862. Candidate Halifax Pad. Election, 1880. Real Prop.

Lecturer Inns of Court, 1881. Q.0 , 1882. Bencher, Jan., 1885.

County Court Judge. Joint Editor Dart's " Vend. and Punch."

Died 30 Mar., 1892.

Barclay, John, aged 12. (25 Jan , 1829 to Mich., 1835.) 1st son of Alex ander, of York, Bookseller. From Mr. Richardson's school, Bishophill. Free Schol., June, 1829. Matric Ch. Ch., Oxf., April, 1P35, aged 18. 1st Cl. Lit. Hum., 1838. Ordained 1840. Chapl. Ch. Ch., Oxf., 1840-5. Vic. of Runcorn, 1845.

Hon. Canon Chester, 1865. Died 25 Aug., 1886.

Barclay, Wm., aged 8. (28 Apr., 1835 to Mich., 1845.) 2nd son of Alexander, of Dove St., York. From Manchester Gr. sch.

Exhib., 1844. Matric. Magd. Hall, Oxf., Dec., 1844, aged 18.

B.A., 1849. Ordained 1850. 2nd Master Sleaford Gr. sch., 1851-2.

Held various Curacies, 185u-80. Chapl. Bristol Union, 1881-97.

1903 address, Ridgeway, Eastville, Bristol.

Barstow, Geo., aged 11. (1 Feb., 1837 to Mids., 1838): Son of Thos., of Naburn. From Rev. Mr. Charnock's sch., Bishopton.

Entered Army 2nd Lieut. RA.. 1844. Lt.-Col., 1862. Served in Crimea 1854-5. Alma, Balaclava, Inkerman (med. and 4 clasps).

China War 1857 (med. and clasp).

Barstow, Lewis, aged 8. (16 Aug., 1837 to Mids. 1839). Son of Thos., from Mr. Charnock's sch., Ripon. Capt. R.N. Living at Hazell Bush, Stockton-on-the-Forest, in 1872.

Barstow, Michael Wm., aged 12. (17 Aug., 1836 to East. 1839).

3rd son of Thos., of Naburn and Topcliffe. From Mr. Charnock's sch., Bishopton. Matric. Ch. Ch., Oxf., 1843, aged 19. B.A. 1847.

Ordained. Vic. of Rawcliffe 1861-62. Probably died about 1867.

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Barstow, Robert (Clapham), aged 8. (26 Jan., 1829 to East., 1836.) Born 10 Nov , 1820. Son of Thos. of Naburn. Not at school before. Free Schol., June, 1833. Went to Sedbergh Aug , 1838. Matric. Jesus Coll., Camb. No degree. Emigrated to New Zealand 1843. Stipend. Mag. at Auckland, N.Z. Died 28 Sept., 1890 Barton, Richard, aged 11. (19 Jan., 1829 to Christmas, 1829).

Nephew to Mr. Johnson, of Blake Street, Tailor, and lives with him. From M r. Watson's sch., Gillygate. Probably a clerk at 1, Spencer Street, Nunnery Lane, York, 1872.

Beckwith, Geo. Langton, aged 14. (1 Feb., 1840 to Oct., 1841).

3rd son of Rev. Hy. Arthur, of York. From the Propr. Sch., York. (Note.—Geo. Langton Beckwith, from Beverley, entered the Propr. Sch., 4 Apr., 1839, and left Christmas, 1839). Matric.

All Souls, Oxf., June, 1844, aged 17. B.A., 1848. Ordained, 1849. Vic. of Collingham, 1874.

Beckwith, Hy., aged 11 (1st Oct, 1835 to Mich, 1840). Son of Rev. Hy. Arthur, of Collingham. Brought up at home. Probably a pupil of Wm. Chas. Anderson, of Stonegate, surg. An army surg. in the Crimea, where he died.

Beckwith, John, aged lo (1st Oct. 1835 to Mids. 1836). Son of Rev. Hy. Arthur, of Collingham. Brought up at home. Entered the Colleg. Sch., York, 14th February, 1839, aged 14, and left 18th May, 1840. Went to sea.

Swettenham, Frank Athelstan, aged 16, March, 1866, Mids., 1866 to East., 1868. Blake's House. Address : J. 0. Swettenham, Esq., Dollar, Stirling. From Dollar Institution. Son of Jas. Oldham and Charlotte Swettenham, of Belper Lodge. At Sch., acted in Theatr. 1867. Entered Civil Service. Married 1878, Constance Sydney, daur. of Rev. C. F. Holmes, of Harrow. C.M.G. 1886. K.C.M.G. 1897. Officier d'Academie Francaise. Gov . and Commander-in-Chief Straits Settlements, 1901. Clubs, St. James', Bath, M.C.C. Smith, Guy de Herriez, aged 17 May, 1886. Dayboy May, 1886 to 1887. Civil and Military. Special for army. Born 29th May, 1869. 4th son of Col. G. Washington Smith. Joined East Surrey

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JIeg., 1 888. Lieut., 1891. Indian Staff Corps. 45th Sikhs, 1892.

Served with 38th Dogras Waziristan Exped. 1894-5 (medal and clasp). Spec. Serv. Officer in British Central Afr. Exped. against slave traders. Wounded. Ment. in despatches (Medal and clasp).

Joined Egypt . Army 1896. In Dongola Exped. Ment. in despatches (medal and 2 clasps). In Nile Exped. 1897. Ment. in despatches (2 clasps). In Nile Exped. 1898. At battles of Atbara and Khartoom Ment in despatcles. 4th class Medjidie (2 clasps

Queen's medal). In Nile Exped. 1896 (Clasp). Brevet Major 1899. Senior Inspect. Senaar Prov. Died 10th Oct., 1904.

CORRESPONDENCE. THE ScHooL CRICKET GROUND.

DxAic S ln s, Permit me to trespass upon your valuable space. There has been some discussion of late which has tended to increase, concerning the condition of the School Cricket Ground, owing

mostly, to the constant kicking of the football, etc., and which in time, would make the field unfit for cricket unless it is relaid or improved. Now, in my opinion, if that piece of land on the other side of the wall could possibly be rented, or, better, purchased, it could be used for kicking the footer." This would not only increase the area of the ground, which is sadly needed, but would also improve the ground itself.

Ha©r/µoTa Mah^µara.

[We are afraid there is not much chance of this suggestion being carried out.—The Ens.]

NOTES AND ITEMS. B. E. Yeats has received his 1st XV. colours, and C. R. Mossop, W. Ingham, R. 0. F. Husband, E. H. Frank, P.. 11. T. Smith, P. H. Bummer, D. H Kennedy, G. D. Shane have received their 2nd XV. colours.

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C. Duffitt has been made a monitor.

The following O.P.'s are playing football :R. F. Russell for the Midland Counties.

R. G. Bingham for Surrey.

A. Neilson for Greenock.

G. S. Armstrong and E. H. Creaser for Lennox.

S. R. Harrison for London Hospital.

E. S. Jones (O.P.) is playing regularly for Yorkshire at hockey.

B. Nelson (0,P.) has passed the final examination for the Incorporated Law Society, held in London on November 7th and 8th.

Sir Frank A. Swettenham (0.P.) has been appointed Governor of Jamaica, and was the guest of the Royal Navy Club at their Trafalgar Dinner on the 21st October.

We observe that a new school arithmetic has been written by F. E. Robinson (O.P.) and another.

Hugh Moss (0.P.) has been appointed vice-principal of the School of Drama and Acting at the Hampstead Conservatoire.

Dr. Tempest Anderson (O.P.) has been awarded a silver medal for his photographs at the St. Louis Exhibition.

Thos. J. Jefferson (0.P.), of Market Weighton, has been placed upon the " Commission of the Peace " for the East Riding.

On Tuesday, November 29th, Mr. Owen very kindly took the members of the choir to hear Madame Clara Butt, Mr. Kennerley Rumford, and other well-known artistes, whose performances were appreciated by all.

The " Graphic " of the 26th October, contains a portrait and obituary notice of the late Major G. de H. Smith (O.P.), whose death we note elsewhere. A. special order was issued by the Sirdar, expressing the regret of the Egyptian army for the•loss of such a promising officer.

C. V. Crombie (O.P.) has returned to England from Toronto, where lie has been playing football, but he is not fascinated by their way of playing. .

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OBITUARY. On 10th October, at Khartoom, GUY DE HERRIEZ SMITH, (0.P.), of the Egyptian army.

On 15th November, at his residence Alne Lodge, the Mount, York, JOSEPH WM. CRAVEN (O.P.).

On 9th December, F. M. SCAROILL, M.A., Trinity College, Cambridge for many years Vth Form Master at St. Peter's School.

Extract from the " Yorkshire Herald."

We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. Frederick Martin Scargill, of Thorpe Lodge, Clifton, York, which occurred at his residence on Friday.

Mr. Scargill was for the long period of thirty-six years second master at St. Peter's School, York, and many an " old boy " will hear of his decease with much sorrow.

He was a Yorkshireman, and the oldest surviving son of the late Major-General Scargill, who fought in the Crimea, and was born on October 23, 1836. He was the most brilliant classical scholar of his year at Trinity College, Cambridge, and he retired fi om St. Peter's some nine or ten years ago. In public affairs the deceased gentleman took no active part, but he was a staunch Conservative, and in his younger days held a commission in the York Volunteers. A widow, a daughter, and two sons are bereaved by his death, which followed a long illness of two years, which originated in an attack of influenza.

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