July 1905

THE

PET ERITE. Vor.. XIX.

JULY, 1905.

No. 170.

SCHOOL LETTER. E have entered upon another term and to the surprise of many the New House has been completed. It was formally opened on June ist by Lord Wenlock, and over three hundred people were present at the ceremony. All the visitors were charmed with the Buildings, both new and old, and remarked upon the modern appliances with which the new Wing has been furnished. The new Studies have been greatly appreciated, and were on show at the Opening. Everyone was pleased with the tasteful way in which the seniors had furnished • their dens. We find a great difference between the new Dormitories and the " tishes " in the old House. We hear that the Old Boys' Match will, this year, take place on the last Monday and Tuesday of the term. The past Hockey season was fairly good, and considering the frequent absence of the Captain and others, we may say that the results were quite satisfactory. The Sports came off very well. A full account may be found elsewhere.

The Cricket team have not started very successfully but we must' remember that two colours are unable to play. In conclusion we wish them better luck than they have had, and hope the Cricket season will prove successful to both elevens.

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OLD BOYS' MATCH. This match will take place this year on Monday, July 31st and Tuesday, August 1st. Old Boys wishing to play should communicate with W. Carter, Esq., St. Michael-le-Belfrey Vicarage, York.

The Head Master will be glad to put up any Old Boys who wish to be present for the match.

OLD PETERITE CLUB. The O.P. Dinner (London Branch) will be held at the Holborn Restaurant at 7 p.m., for 7-3o p.m., on Friday, July 7th. The Rev. Canon Pemberton will take the chair. Notices will be sent round to all Old Peterites in the neighbourhood, but the Secretaries will be glad if any others who are able to attend will communicate with them. Their addresses are :—C. H. Chadwick, I r , Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, W.C., and F. P. Fausset, 1, Essex Court, Temple, E.C.

OPENING OF THE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE. (Adapted from the " Yorkshire Herald").

THE COMMEMORATION SERVICE. This was held at 11-3o, the lessons being read by E. S. N. Bulmer and E. C. Peters.

The Headmaster, preaching from the Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 1, verse i r, narrated the circumstances of the Ascension, and pointed out how, through Christ, there was born in the Apostles the Christian character, so different from, so much more powerful than the highest virtue of any other creed. He thanked God that the inauguration of this new building should have been

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associated in their minds with the Ascension of our Lord. The elements of the Christian character were—an ideal to look back to ; the resolute purpose to pursue that ideal throughout a strenuous life ; the confident expectation of its fulfilment. " As the first disciples went down from the Ascension mount filled with the thankful consciousness that they had been favoured more than others, and resolved, so far as in them lay, to share their treasure with the world, so we, the favoured classes of this realm, are bidden to use the privileges of our position, not selfishly, not only even for the refining of our own souls, but, like them, in strenuous action for our fellow man."

The Preacher pointed out that for every boy in St. Peter's there were probably twenty in the public elementary schools of the city, and he asked them to think how incomplete their own school days would have been if they had had nothing more than the best public elementary schools could give, and if their school days had ended at thirteen. Having sketched the conditions of the lives of the average respectable artisan and shop assistant, the preacher asked his hearers to try to realise that the vast majority of mankind lacked the three chief conditions of a comfortable life—financial security, leisure, and refined surroundings.

No greater disaster could befall a country and its favoured classes than when they forgot that they were favoured.

Were they serving God in making this a stately school ? He claimed that they were attempting to embody spiritual ideas in an external and material setting. But the thing of value was the ideal of the English public school. All that was best in the spirit of the old Greeks was in it, the development of physique and mind in due proportion, the culture of body and soul alike, amid surroundings of health and beauty and refinement ; the patriotism that could sacrifice personal wishes to the welfare, and consecrate personal conduct to the honour, of the school. And something more, to which Greece never attained, the consciousness visibly embodied in their Chapel, that God was in their midst. How should the ideal of a public school survive and grow unless it be planted amid surroundings fit to give visible and outward expression to it ? It

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was not difficult to answer cavillers, provided that they accepted their heritage as a trust and not a right. " The future waits for you. Your country calls for you—your country and your God. In one career or another you will have to serve, not as privates but as officers. You may look for those three things which your less favoured brothers lack—incomes which, if not large, are adequate ; leisure to think and to mature your souls ; and refinement in your homes. There lies the plain before you into which, like the disciples, you are summoned down to action. But if the prize for which you run be a selfish prize, and no thought enters your horizon of the struggling millions depending for aid on you and those like you, then the structure we are raising here will be a husk without a kernel. We are a chosen people, separated off - like the Hebrews of old, for God's special work. Freely ye have received, freely give."

OPENING CEREMONY. Luncheon was served in the gymnasium, after which the visitors assembled in the Big Hall, the Dean of York (Chairman of the Governing body) taking the chair, with Lord Wenlock on his right, and the Headmaster (the Rev. E. C. Owen) on his left.

Among those present were Lady Emma Purey-Cust, the Bishop of Beverley and Mrs. Crosthwaite, the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds (Dr. Bodington), Canon and Mrs. Argles, Mr. Edwin Gray, Canon Watson, the Sheriff of York and Mrs. Bentley, Mr. T. B. Whytehead, Mrs. John Newton, Mrs. Sidney Owen and Miss L. Owen, Miss Sewell, Mr. G. Yeld and Mrs. Yeld, Rev. A. W. Richards and Mrs. Richards, Mr. E. C. J. Green and Mrs. Green, Miss Wilson, Mr. J. T. Grey and Mrs. Grey, Rev. E. E. Nottingham and Mrs. Nottingham, Mr. P. Turnbull, Mr. J. L. Chadwick and Mrs. Chadwick, Mr. C. H. Chadwick, Professor Reinold, Rev. C. F. Hutton, Miss Bower, Miss Stephenson, Dr. Tempest Anderson, Mr. Brierley, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Evelyn, Mrs. Ingles, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peters, Mr. Partington, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rowntree, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Richardson, Mrs. H. V. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Tendall, Mr. S. G. Squire, Mr. C. A. Swift, Mr. R. 0. Walker, Rev. E. and Mrs. Bulmer, Mr. and .

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Miss Clegg, Rev. A. F. and Mrs. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones, Rev. E. and Mrs. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. J. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Potter Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. Shaun, Dr. and Mrs. Raimes, Dr. and Mrs. Baskett, Rev. J. and Mrs. Lascelles, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel, etc. There were about 35o guests.

The Dean, in his opening remarks, referred to the great changes which had taken place at the school during the past few years.

When he came to York in 188o he found the condition of the St. Peter's School a matter of serious thought for the Dean and Chapter, it being then entirely under their control and management, and they could not shut their eyes to the fact that many of the schools in Yorkshire were making greater advances and affording superior accommodation, and that unless something was done to make St. Peter's equally attractive there would be great difficulty in maintaining the prestige of the school. He gave the details of the negotiations with the Charity Commissioners and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, during which Mr. Leach, assistant commissioner, visited the school, and the late Rev. Canon Raine proved to him that the school was not founded by Philip and Mary, and when he made his report in 1894, he pronounced it to be the oldest school in England, going back to Saxon days, long before the Conquest. The Dean then traced the school from one site to another until it was settled in its present position in 1844, and described the inadequate accommodation, the consequence of which was that the Headmaster had very often to suffer grievous disappointment. When people came and saw what the accommodation was for their sons they wished him " Good morning," and went somewhere else. That the prestige of the school had been kept up and the number of the scholars maintained was entirely due to the unflagging devotion of the staff—who with • a thoroughly English spirit, felt that though they were unfairly handicapped, and that there were obstacles which, in all fair dealing should be taken from their path, the school should not suffer, and it did not suffer. The boys were turned out as well and the distinctions gained were as high as in the years gone by, and he ventured to predict that it would be so in the years to come. The additions

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which had just been made to the buildings had cost about [6,000, and there had been an addition of a quarter of an acre, which was a matter of some importance to the recreation ground of the school, and altogether about E i o,000 had had to be raised to bring the school as it was now up-to-date. It would take time for people to know that St. Peter's School was now in the fore front not only in educational work but in accommodation for the boys. It was now in the front rank, and the staff of masters at the present moment was quite equal to the staff of any school. There was everything that the boys could wish for, and the parents could wish for, to ensure them healthy and happy life, and they all felt very great pleasure in thinking that the work was brought to such a happy position, and it was a great pleasure to them to invite Lord Wenlock to come there and perform the opening ceremony.

Lord Wenlock said that on few occasions had he had allotted to him a task which gave him more genuine pleasure. Everyone who lived in or near York had the greatest respect and affection for the old school of St. Peter's. Many of the past scholars had taken prominent positions in various parts of the world and had always carried with them the particular stamp with which they were impressed in the days of their boyhood ; therefore those who knew so well what St. Peter's had been—and would be he hoped, in the future—must naturally feel the greatest satisfaction when they found that steps were being taken by those responsible for its government so that it might be brought into line with present day requirements. The Dean had carried them back into the shady vista of past centuries. There was a St. Peter's School in York in the year 732, and education had been carried on under the roof of St. Peter's School ever since. The work which they were going to inaugurate would prove that the old tree which dated back so many centuries had sufficient vigour to throw out new branches. Only some five years ago the governing body began to show that they were becoming aware that it was most important that the school should develop in other directions, and they had shown that they were a progressive body by trying to do more for the school than had been done for many years past. The institution was to hold

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its place amongst the first grade schools of the country. In addition to this accommodation for fifty-five boys, the governing body had been able, at considerable expense, to enlarge the recreation ground, and they offered to all the pupils the opportunity of learning how to shoot, and the elementary part of drill. He wished all schools did the same. He had always been a strong advocate for instilling into the youth of the country first principles, which would enable them to take a share in the defence of their country if required to do so. Without in any way advocating the cultivation of a spirit of militarism, he thought every man should know which end of a rifle to put to his shoulder and how to apply his eye to the sights. It was satisfactory also to find that every opportunity was given the boys to learn to swim, and, afterwards, how to handle an oar in a boat. It was very evident that the school was going to be exceedingly attractive to the youth of the country, and he hoped young fellows might be drawn not only from the city and county, but from more distant parts in consequence of the offering of advantages superior to those given in other directions. Lord Wenlock expressed his pleasure that one of the most important parts of a young man's education—the study of modern languages as well as ancient ones—was not being neglected. No stone was cast at this nation with greater effect than the one which attached to us the discredit Of being such extremely bad linguists. A knowledge of English and nothing else was not sufficient for the proper advancement of this country in commercial matters, and young men who took the trouble to study in their early days—when it was easy to do so—the languages of the countries with which they were most likely to be brought into contact would find they had made good use of their time. It was gratifying to find that this matter had been strongly taken up, and it should be the means of helping a good many young men from the school to take prominent places in the careers they selected. It was unnecessary to allude to many of the past successes, but there was a gentleman present to whom special attention might well be directed. During the past few days they had all been asking themselves how it was that Admiral Togo was

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able to bring about such an extraordinary victory over the Russians.

The explanation was that Togo learnt what he knew of naval strategy from a pupil of St. Peter's who was present at that gathering. This was certainly a feather in the cap of the school.

Lord Wenlock concluded by again expressing his congratulations to the Dean and his colleagues in respect of their efforts to bring the school up to the modern standard.

The Headmaster proposed a vote of thanks to Lord Wenlock, who was one of the nobility who " spurn delights and live laborious days," who, after gaining valuable experience, graced such ceremonies as these by their presence. Lord Wenlock had had to come down from London, and he could say no more in expressing their heartiest thanks to him. Having expressed his pleasure that the school had been able to carry out all these improvements during the past three years, Mr. Owen said the Board of Education had accepted the views of the Governors as to the future of St. Peter's, and, as it had been a public school, so a public school it would remain. Their chief Inspector said the Laboratory was the best in the North of England, and, now that they had got all they wanted, all that remained was to enjoy the heritage. No school in England had so devoted and patriotic a governing body, and he would express his own sense of deep personal gratitude for the unstinted aid given him all through their difficulties. Mr. Owen also thanked Mr. E. R. Dodsworth, Clerk to the School, and Mr. Brierley, the architect, for the thorough way in which they had entered into their share of the work, acknowledged the ready support of his colleagues, and said the boys had never given less trouble than during this trying time. These improvements were necessary so as to preserve correlative advance in the schools, and there was to be no luxury or softness in the modern system, though there had been a steady advance in culture. It was impossible to have a cultured school without cultured surroundings, and if they had virility plus culture it was better than virility without culture.

He had never acknowledged the truth of the saying, " boys will be boys," which was interpreted years ago as meaning that they might be housed like herrings in a barrel. Boys were like anyone else,

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and behaved as they were treated. Treat them like gentlemen, and they would behave like gentlemen.

Professor Reinold, Professor of Physics at Greenwich Naval College, seconded the proposition, and said that he wanted to express on his own behalf as an Old Peterite and on behalf of the other "old boys" their great gratification at what they had seen that day and their great appreciation of what had been done. About the time those buildings were erected a room in another direction was added, and the need was felt for something in the nature of a modern school which was called the civil and military department. It was to a large extent a refuge for the dissatisfied, the lazy and luckless spirits in the school, a sort of Cave of Adullam. Of course that sort of thing had passed, and it was a most efficient department now under another name. He little thought when he came into that room that he was going to be credited with the education of the Nelson of the East. He (the Professor) was one of the Staff of the Royal Naval College at Greenwich, ar:d since it was started in 1873 it had always been very hospitable in allowing naval officers from other nations to attend there, and from time to time there had been a good many there. Admiral Togo was there some years ago, but only for a short time, but he must confess that he did not remember much about him What Admiral Togo learned of strategy and the things that had conduced to his victory were only partially gained at Greenwich.

The vote was passed by acclamation.

Lord Wenlock thanked them very much for passing the vote.

Nothing could give him greater pleasure than to carry out such a duty, and he was much obliged to them for asking him to perform so pleasant a task.

Professor Turnbull, of Cambridge, proposed a vote of thanks to the Dean of York for presiding. He said he was perhaps the only person in that room who remembered the Rev. E. Owen Phillips, once a master in that school. He was a master when he (Professor Turnbull) entered the school, though he did not long remain. It was an interesting circumstance to note that he subsequently

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became what their chairman was—a Dean. He did not long enjoy that position, for he died soon after he became Dean of St. David's. One use of Deans—as he knew by experience, was to obtain an extra holiday. How that present power was used the present boys must discover for themselves ; he only gave the hint.

The Sheriff of York (Alderman Bentley) seconded the resolution, and said he often wondered what York would do without the Dean, for lie did not know any institution which was not indebted to the Dean for his generous sympathy and help, and there was no institution which got a larger share of that time and sympathy than St. Peter's School. As the parent of a young Peterite he joined with all parents in wishing that the new annexed would add very much to the efficiency and prestige of the school.

The motion was carried with loud applause.

The Dean, in reply, said that his position there was not as an individual but as a member of a body corporate. He had felt very jealous of the position of the Dean and Chapter in days gone by, and he did not wish it to be said now that the Dean and Chapter were such idle old fellows that they had allowed things to drift and that the Government had had to pull them out. It was the Dean and Chapter who wished to push on the efficiency of the school, but hitherto their hands had been so bound that they could not do what they wanted. They had always the welfare of St. Peter's at heart and were anxious that it should be maintained according to the requirements of the day.

Dr. Tempest Anderson, as an Old Peterite, said that he owed to the teaching he received in that school a great part of the success which had attended his life. He believed that the present staff would carry on the traditions of the school, and he hoped that the school would grow to such an extent under them that it would ultimately be found necessary to pull down those buildings and erect others ten times bigger.

The guests then repaired to the new wing, and the Rev. E. C. Owen having handed Lord Wenlock a handsome gold key, his lordship, amidst loud cheers, declared the building open.

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The guests, having inspected the different apartments and expressed their admiration at the completeness of the accommodation, were entertained by the Rev. E. C. and Miss Owen at afternoon tea on the lawn.

The key presented to Lord Wenlock was of gold, tastefully executed by Messrs. Elgood, of Leicester, and inscribed : " Presented to Lord Wenlock, St. Peter's School, York, June 1St, 1905."

BOATING. At the end of last term several people took up boating, and a House v. Dayboys' Race was arranged. The House boat, unfortunately, had to he altered at the last moment, owing to the illness of M. W. Peters. Colley was therefore installed in the boat. The race took place on Thursday, 6th April. The course was from the boat-house to Hill's boat-house. The Dayboys took the lead, but the House crew soon improved their stroke and appeared to be gaining on their opponents. Soon after, however, No. 2 caught three " crabs " in quick succession, and made it impossible for the House to catch up the Dayboys' boat, which finally won by ti lengths, Below are appended the two crews :— SCHOOL HOUSE. st. lb.

Bow E. N. Greenhow 9 8 W. H. Colley 2 9 7 *A.H.Ackroyd, Cap. 1 o 7 3 1o 0 Str. "M. T. Clegg 8 7 Cox. T. Shearman " Denotes House Colours.

DAYBOYS. st.

Bow t F. H. Knowles 9 2 8 tG. D. Shann 1- F. G. Schroeder i. II 3 Str. tA. Wilcock, Capt. r 6 Cox. tA. J. Peters iv. t Denotes Dayboy Colours.

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HOCKEY RETROSPECT.

HOCKEY. SCHOOL V. MASTERS.

The school started off with a rush, but " Sergeant," who was keeping goal, cleared well with a mighty hit. The masters now took a turn up the field, but failed to score. For some time the play was pretty even. After a while the school began to press, but on account of the weak shooting of the forwards and the grand defence of Mr. Walker, at back, no score was effected.

Greenhow and Windle centred well, but each time Phillips failed to put through. Our halves were not smart enough in passing to the forwards and consequently the score at half-time was o--o.

On re-starting Greenhow soon shot a goal for the school.

However, before time was called, the Masters had registered two goals which were shot by Mr. Tendall. The School thus lost by one goal.

The final score was Masters z goals, School r goal.

HOCKEY RETROSPECT. The Hockey Season did not turn out as well as was expected.

In the first place, the Captain, B. E. Yeats, had to go to Cambridge to enter for his examination, and the absence of his sterling defence no doubt accounted for several of our defeats.

A. H. Ackroyd acted very ably as Captain in Yeats' absence, and is one of the best goal-keepers we have seen for a long time.

Of the halves, W. H. Colley was the best, his tackling being of the greatest service to us. The forwards this year were much smarter than those of last season. However, their attack left much to be desired, and on some occasions, especially in the Masters' match, their shooting was very poor. We ought never to have allowed the Banks or the Retreat to beat us, when we had obtained a good lead in the first half. The following is the list of matches

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Wed., March 15. York Banks Sat.„.

18. York City Wed., „ 22.

Masters Sat., „ 25. J. C. Peters, Esq.'s XI. Wed., ,, The Retreat 2 9.

Sat., April i. Old Peterites Wed., ,, 5. York Banks

home ..won 3— i home..drawn 1 -1 .home ..lost 1-2 home..drawn 3-3 away . . lost 2-5 home . won 4-2 home ..lost 3-4.

GYMNASIUM COMPETITION. On Monday, March 27th, the annual Form Competition took place, Lieutenant Firth, West Yorkshire Regiment, kindly officiating as judge. There was a good attendance and the standard of the competitors was, on the whole, distinctly high. The Sixth Form this year were unfortunately prevented from competing. As was expected, the competition for the highest individual score was very keen. Windle showed the best finish, and just beat Anderson i, who was somewhat unfortunate on the horizontal bars. Duffitt was third, and Knowles and Greenhow fourth and fifth. It was pleasing to note the first five belonged to the form which throughout, worked well together, and showed better finish than the others. The scores have unfortunately gone astray, but if found will be published in our next number.

LECTURES. A most interesting lecture on the Roman Catacombs, was very kindly given by the Bishop of Hull last term. His Lordship told us about the wonderful passages which extend for miles, and their unique attractions. He related several of his queer experiences in these burial grounds, and further enlightened us by the excellent slides of the inscriptions on the images which exist in the catacombs.

The lecture was followed by a splendid series of slides illustrating well-known buildings and views of Rome. At the close, hearty cheers were given for his Lordship for his enjoyable lecture.

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CONCERT. The Concert of April loth was certainly one of the most successful that the Society has given. The choir, though the trebles at least, were not equal in voice power to some of their predecessors, sang both their part songs with spirit and in good time. " Gipsy Life " earned a well deserved encore, as did the Orchestra in Moskowski's " Serenata." Mr. Tendall's training and skill as a conductor showed a good return. .1"he School songs, aided by the Orchestra, were vigorous, though we should like to see this side of School music rise again to the high water mark of two years ago. A good standard of performance was maintained throughout, and the Quartettes and M. W. Peters' Violin Solo deserve especial mention. Mr. H. V. Scott, who had kindly come straight from a prolonged committee meeting, surpassed himself in his readings from Rudyard Kipling, and when encored a second time, gave a most amusing speech in Gaelic English.

PROGRAMME. PART I.

Farmer Heroes " Orchestral Accompaniment.

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QUARTET . . " I'll build myself a gallant ship "....Old English A. J. Peters, W. P. Allen, A. I. Smith, H. E. Windle, M. Peters.

Sullivan " Orpheus with his lute " SONG 3.

E. A. Selke.

Moskowski " Serenata " ORCH ESTRA 4.

G Norwegian Bridal March " PIANO SOLO. • 5.

G. F. Tendall.

Small 6.

PART SONG . ." Good-night, thou Glorious Sun " Rai " Cavatina" 7- VIOLIN SOLO M. Peters. . SCHOOL SONG

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PART II. I. READING

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'CELLO SOLO

H. V. Scott. (a) Cartilina (b) Gavotte E. A. Schroeder.

Goriermand Gluck

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Hetton E. A. Selke, A. L. Smith, H. E. Windle, F. G. Schroeder.

QUARTET...." When Evening's Twilight" PART SONG

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Gipsy Life" Valse

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ORCHESTRA

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The Poacher " OLD ENGLISH SONG. Orchestral Accompaniment.

The Veteran " F. G. Schroeder. "

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Shumann Stuart Hill

Old English

" God Save the King."

ATHLETIC SPORTS. On account of the snow which fell at the end of last term, the sports were postponed, and consequently, held this term on Saturday and Monday-, the i ith and 13th of May. As was only natural, no one had indulged in training, and thus it was not surprising that most of the results were very poor. The best races were the Open Mile, the Open Half Mile (handicap), the Open Quarter and the Junior Quarter (handicap). F. G. Schroeder ran well in the Mile and was first, his time being good. In the Half Mile, Colley was the first, with five yards start. The time for this event also, was very satisfactory. J. L. Fisher won the Open Quarter, Kirby being a good second. The other open events were moderate, the jumps being very poor. Amongst the Juniors, the most successful was D. H. Kennedy ii., who carried off most of the prizes. We congratulate J. L. Fisher on winning the Victor Ludorum. The prizes were very kindly given away by Mrs. Green. The following is a list of the events and winners : Pulling the PPighi (open). 1st M. W. Peters iii. ; 2nd A. A. Phillips. Distance 25 ft. 8 in. A very fair put. None of the other competitors did themselves justice.

Long Jump (open). 1st F. H. Knowles ; 2nd M. W. Peters iii.

Distance 16 feet. A very poor jump.

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Long Jump (under 6`. 1st D. H. Kennedy ii. ; znd D. S. Jones.

Distance r 5 ft. 8 in. A very fair jump. The winner is very young, and should do well in the future.

Windle ; znd F. H. 120 Yards Hurdles (open). ► st H. Knowles. Time zo secs. Windle ran and jumped well. t zo Yards Hurdles (under 1 6). 1st S. W. Penty : 2nd A A. Phillips. Time Hundred Yards (open). 1st J. L Fisher i. znd F. H. Knowles.

Time 12 secs. Somewhat below the average.

Hundred Yards Handicap (open). 1st J. L. Fisher i. (scr.); 2nd M. T. Clegg (2 yds.). Time i ► 1 sees. A very good race, the time being better than the scratch race.

Hundred Yards (under 15). 1st, D. Kennedy ii. ; znd.. D. Anderson ii.

Hundred Yards (under 14). 1st, D. Kennedy ii.; 2nd, R. M. Wood.

Eighty Yards (under 12). 1st, A. J. Peters ; 2nd, R, T. Brode.

Mile (open). 1st F. G. Schroeder ; 2nd J. L. Fisher ; 3rd J. A. Kirby. Time 5 min. 8 secs. Schroeder soon obtained a lead, which he kept until the last lap. Here he was passed by Kirby. Just at the straight, however, Schroeder over-hauled Kirby and came in winner by five yards. Fisher just beat Kirby on the post.

Half-Mile Handicap (open). 1st W. H. Colley ; znd F. G. Schroeder. Colley ran very well, coming in first by about ten yards.

Quarter-Mile (open) 1st J. L. Fisher i. ; znd J. A. Kirby ; 3rd W, H. Colley. Time 6o secs. A very good race.

Quarter-3/de (under 15:% 1st D. H. Kennedy ii. ; 2nd, A. J. Peters iv. ; 3rd, R M. Wood. Time 67 secs. Kennedy obtained the lead and won by 20 yards.

High Jump (open). 1st W. H. Colley ; and D. C. Anderson i., A. Wilcock (dead heat). Height 4 ft. 6i in. A very poor performance.

High Jump (under 15) 1st R. D. Foster ; 2nd D. H. Kennedy ii.

A very good jump. Height 4. ft. 3 in.

Throwing the Cricket Ball. 1st A. H. Ackroyd ; 2nd D. C. Anderson i. Distance 92 yds. 8 in. The winner would have thrown much further had he been in practice.

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Consolation Race (senior) E. S. N. Bulmer i.

Consolation Race (junior) C. W. Richards.

Gymnasium Competition. H. E. Windle.

Fives Championship. E. C. Peters i.

Victor Ludorum. J. L. Fisher.

A DAY'S TROUT FISHING ON THE NIDD. Spring, the " Golden Age " of the trout-fisherman's year was in the air, and the anglers' heart rejoiced. Fly-rods, reels, lines and flies were drawn from their resting places, and overhauled ; remembrances of the past season's successes and disappointments flashed through the brain of the angler, who was contemplating a raid on the waters of the Nidd above Knaresbro'. Situated a few miles from Harrogate, the fashionable modern watering place, the old-world market-town of Knaresbro' presents a striking contrast.

Harrogate with its " Stray " and gardens cannot rival the natural beauties of Knaresbro's river and surroundings. In Harrogate everything is new and artificial, in Knaresbro' old and natural.

The remains of the famous Castle, which so nobly defended itself so long against the attacks of Cromwell and Fairfax, are a constant source of interest to visitors from all parts of the country. The Dropping-Well" and " Mother Shipton's Cave " are also great objects of interest. But this is not giving an account of a day on the Nidd, so we must on, and " we will not linger on this point " as the professor said when he sat on an upturned tin-tack.

One fine morning in April, I arose (I sometimes fall or am dragged) from my bed, and did not " find myself famous " but on the contrary, distinctly lazy. On looking florn the window I saw that the gods were propitious and had given me a beautiful day, that is from the fisherman's point of view—plenty of clouds and a warm drizzle, intermingled with momentary glimpses of sunshine.

Having eaten a substantial breakfast I sallied forth and caught the 7• zo train from York. Arriving in Knaresbro' at 8, I was met by

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the keeper of the Knaresbro' Anglers' Club and we started for Scotton Dam, a distance of 3 miles. The road to Scotton Dam is somewhat monotonous, on account of its straightness ; uphill and down it goes with never a turn for five miles. After an hour's easy walking we reached the dam and found the river in excellent trim, there being about four inches of " fresh " in. Whilst putting on my waders, the keeper kept a look out for any flies which might be hatching. Although somewhat early for this time of the year, we noticed a nice rise of " winter browns " and " snipe and purples." I then put my rod together and rigged up a cast, having as tail-fly a " winter brown," first dropper " snipe and purple," and second dropper a "march brown." I then set to work and fished the bottom of the Dam " upstream," but without success as not a fish was stirring, in fact they seemed that "dhurr-r-r" and "stubborrn" as the Scotch ghillie said that they would not " take " at all. However, knowing the " tail end " of the stream was good I waited a little while for a " rise." I soon saw a fish move at the far side of the stream, under a " hew-end " as the keeper called it. The place where the fish were rising was a veritable " fishing-tackle-shop," on account of the aforesaid " bew-end " and a sunken branch. In my eagerness to cover the fish, I landed my fly right on to the tree, and one more fly was added to the large assortment of flies and casts already there. Having tied on another, I again made a cast, and this time was rewarded with a tug, and soon a nice trout was making its last fight. Having managed to keep the fish from getting into the mass of rubbish surrounding the sunken bough, I slipped the net under a plump half pounder.

We then passed on to the next stream, which is thickly wooded on both sides. Just as I was wading in I saw a sparrow-hawk fly across the stream with a rat in its claws ! Though one often reads of such things, and hears accounts of eagles by the dozen carrying off babies by the score, yet this was the first time I ever saw such a thing. It was no use telling this thing at home, as they put it down to that propensity to which fishermen are said to be peculiarly prone—namely lying. Of course " lying " is absolutely an inappropriate term to use in the case of a fisherman. The

SCOTTON DAM.

BELOW THE DAM.

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fisherman has an imagination it is true, but what he says he believes. himself ; and if he allows his poetic nature to sometimes gain undue hold over him, is it fair to class him with the common or garden liar ? Why then give him such a name ? Call his embellishments or imaginative genius, poetical likeness if you like.

Let me endeavour to show you an example of the fisherman's harmless imagination. One day, on a certain famous trout stream in Yorkshire, the secretary of the club was " dry-fly " fishing for trout. Having seen a big fish rise at the far side close to a bush, he made a cast, and shortly afterwards shouted to the keeper that he had hooked a large trout under the other bank, and that it had gone to the bottom of the river, and was " sulking." He told the keeper that his arm was aching with the strain, and asked him to throw a stone in the direction in which the line was pointed.

The keeper did so but nothing stirred. The keeper then requested the secretary to let him have hold of the rod. The secretary willingly did so as his arm was aching with the strain. The keeper got hold of the rod, gave a pull, and then turned with a peculiar smile on his face and said " I beg your pardon, sir, but your fly is stuck fast on the bush at the other side ! " Would you call the secretary a liar? certainly not ; he merely imagined that he had had a rise, that the fish had fought, and had then " sulked." That is all ! But all this has not much to do with a day on the Nidd.

A brace of quarter-pounders was got out of the stream where I saw the sparrow-hawk, and I then went into the next stream which has a very rough bottom, and is consequently very uncomfortable wading. I fished down right to the end, and was getting perilously near the top of my waders before I got another fish. After a good light in the strong stream I landed a plump fish of twelve ounces, a very decent fish for the Nidd, though they average about six ounces. Turning round I waded carelessly back to the bank, thinking of weighty matters such as lunch, when suddenly my right foot slipped into a hole, I lost my balance and sat down hard on a sharp rock in two feet of water! It was rather cold and wet, but as the sun had just begun to shine I dried my coat, emptied my waders of water, and was

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soon " as right as ninepence," though why ninepence should be right and tenpence wrong I fail to see.

The next stream to be fished was the best stream in the river.

It is practically three streams in one, with " glides" or gentle smooth water between. The first two bits were fished blank, but the last bit called the Wall stream yielded two nice fish of half and three-quarters of a pound respectively. I had a narrow escape here from falling stones. Whilst standing in the middle of the stream I saw some smoke coming from the rock above, where quarrying was going on. It suddenly struck me that this was a dynamite fuse burning. I scrambled across the river as hard as I could go, just missing another ducking. Five seconds after I had crossed, the charge exploded and a few rocks rolled into the- river, one small one was about five feet across. In my scramble across the river I broke my cast, so after mending it the keeper and I had lunch. Whilst sitting down we heard the peculiar sound which the wood-pecker makes when hammering at the trees, and also saw a lovely streak of amber and blue flash upstream—a kingfisher.

Going further down I saw a bank fisherman, a Mr. S., with his flies " hung up " in the tree. Being a rather short man he could not reach to get his flies out, and was on the point of breaking them off.

I told him that the keeper was behind me and would help him.

Whilst standing in a rough stream I saw the keeper on the bank and shouted to him that Mr. S. had got his flies hung up in a tree, and that he should go and help him. The keeper shouted back " I loused him, sir ! " Not being able to hear very distinctly, on account of the noise made by the stream, I shouted to him "You what." I loused him, sir ! " quoth he. A peculiar feeling went through me, partly of bewilderment, and then when light dawned upon my harassed brain—astonishment. I think the reader will excuse me if I at first misunderstood him.

We then fished three more streams and I landed three average sized trout. Having caught nine plunp fish I was very pleased, for Nidd trout are somewhat wary, and six or eight fish a day is a very fair catch though fourteen or fifteen are sometimes caught. • I then stopped fishing and packed up, having spent a most enjoyable day.

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After the end of May it is not much use fishing in the day-time, anyrate with the " wet-fly." The best way to catch them is to " dapp " or " bob" for them under the trees on a hot day, with a blue-bottle or a grasshopper.

S. FARIO.

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CRICKET PROSPECTS. Our prospects this season are distinctly promising. From last ear's eleven, we have left seven colours, E. C. Peters, Ackroyd, Clegg, M. W. Peters, Greenhow and Blenkin, but unfortunately the latter player will be unavailable. G. A. Fisher will be much missed, especially in batting. The five other players will be Wilcock, Anderson, Fisher i., Kirby and Jones. The first two of these candidates played several times last year for the Ist XI. Of last year's bowlers, Mossop has left. However, Clegg and Bulmer should do well, if they show anything like last season's form. In Greenhow. Jones, M. W. Peters and Wilcock we will have four good change bowlers. The post of wicket-keeper has been taken

by Fisher i. Of the batsmen, E. C. Peters and Ackroyd should carry off the chief honours, and great things are also expected from M. W. Peters and Greenhow. Amongst the candidates, too, several have proved themselves very fair bats, especially Anderson and Kirby. A great change has taken place with regard to the fielding, far more smartness has been displayed, and most of the eleven are now reliable fielders. Still there is plenty of room left for improvement, and judging by present form, the fielding at the end of the season should be very good.

The second eleven have only one old colour, F. G. Schroeder.

But most of its members, although young, promise to shape well in the future. If the fielding improves, this eleven also should do well.

Owing to an operation on his hand, E. C. Peters has not yet turned out, but it is sincerely hoped that when he again joins us, he will be able to captain the eleven, and that the efforts of the team will be crowned with success.

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CRICKET. ST. PETER'S v. ST. OLAVE'S C.C. This, our first match of the season was played on the school ground on Saturday, May zoth. The school won the toss and.

Ackroyd elected to bat, taking in M. W. Peters with him. With one run on the board Peters was caught, and with the total at seven Greenhow was bowled, 7-i-2. Clegg did not stay long for his four, but Ackroyd and Anderson somewhat improved matters by taking the score to 26 before Anderson was bowled, 26-4-6.

Ackroyd was playing very well, and except for a chance when nine had made no mistake ; he was now joined by Wilcock, and another useful stand was made, the fifth wicket falling at forty-two. The score finally reached fifty-eight.

St. Olave's started badly, two men being out for six, but W. Davis and J. Burman made a stand, the third wicket not falling until the total had reached twenty-four. W. Davis was fifth out at thirty, having batted pluckily for twenty-one. After his departure there was a collapse, the last five wickets only adding two runs. Clegg and Bulmer bowled very well, keeping a good length.

The following is the score and analysis :— ST. PETER'S. A. H. Ackroyd, b W. Davis 21 M.W.Peters, c Hudson h J. Burman 2 E. N. GI eenhow, b J. Burman M. T. Clegg, b Stamp 4 6 D. C. Anderson, b R. Burman A. Wilcock,c McClelland b Vv- .Davis 9 0. S. Jones, b R. Burman 2 J. L. Fisher, b R. Burman J. A. Kirby, not out E. S. Bulmer, b W. Davis .

6 F. G. Schroeder, b W. Davis Extras 5 Total M. T. Clegg ..

E. S. Bulmer

Overs.

5.1 5

ST. °LAVE'S C.C.

E.Hudson, c M.W.Peters, b Clegg

0 2 E. Stamp, c Schroeder, b Clegg W. Davis, c Anderson, b Clegg.. 21 J. Burman, c and b Bulmer 5 J. Stephenson, c Kirby, b Bulmer 0 0 R. Burman, run out 0 N. McClellan, c Kirby, h Clegg H. Warrington, c Anderson, b Bulmer 2 0 P. Massey, b Clegg 0 T. C. Wright, b Bulmer 0 S. E. Ellis, not out 2 Extras ..

58

Total

Maidens.

1

32

Runs. Wickets. Average.

2 to 5 20 4 5

ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL. The School won the toss and elected to bat first, A. H. Ackroyd and M. W. Peters being the first pair. The start was not good, for, with only three runs on the board, Peters was bowled by

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Priestman. Ackroyd and Kirby made a good stand, until the latter was bowled for 8. Wickets fell fast after this, Ackroyd leaving at 56, having made a plucky 32. The total reached 75, the last wicket adding ten runs. Bootham also started disastrously, losing one wicket for two runs, and three for 26. Rowlands and Thompson then took the total up to 75, when Jones bowled the former. The fifth wicket also fell at 75, but when Priestman came in the runs were hit off with five wickets in hand.

Full score and analysis.

ST. PETER'S.

BOOT HAM SCHOOL.

Ackroyd, b Priestman 32 M. W. Peters, b Priestman J. A. Kirby, b Priestman 8 E. N. Greenhow, b Priestman • • • • M. G. Clegg, b Priestman 5 0. S. Jones, c & b Priestman 4 A. Wilcock, b Priestman D. C. Anderson, c Littleboy, b Priestman 5 J. L. Fisher, c Smith, b Priestman 2 E. S. Bulmer, not out 7 , 6 F. G. Schroeder, b Priestman Extras 5

Rowntree i. c Fisher, b Ackroyd.. o Littleboy, b Clegg ..

9 Stansfield, b Clegg 5 Rowlands, b Jones.. ..

31 Thompson, not out .

59 Baker, b Jones 0 Priestman, c Bulmer, b Greenhow.. 2 Smith, c Anderson, b Jones ..

7 Rowntree ii., c Wilcock, b Clegg.. 2 Haughton, c Fisher, b Clegg .

6 Walker, not out 18

A. H.

Total ... ,

Extras

6

75

Overs.

M. T. Clegg..

A. H. Ackroyd M. W. Peters 0. S. Jones E. N. Greenhow E. S. Bulmer .... ... , A. Wilcock

,

14 6 4 8 4 2

3

Total

145

Maidens.

Runs.

Wickets.

Average.

1

50 To

4

12.5 io

2 2 2 0

o 0

O

25 19 In

3

8.3

18

ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL. Played at York on June 3rd. Ackroyd again won the toss, and elected to bat, taking in M. W. Peters with him. But with nine runs scored Ackroyd was bowled by Jackson, 9-1-9. Kirby, Jones and M. W. Peters did not long survive, and four wickets were down for 26. However, Clegg and Greenhow played carefully, putting on 25 runs for the fifth wicket, when Greenhow was bowled

by Jackson for a careful innings. Clegg was also out at the same total for a useful 16. The seventh and eighth wickets fell at 56,

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the whole side being out for 6o. Durham did not start too well, the first wicket falling at ten, and the second at 18, while Trevor was third out at 37. After this, Jackson and Caesar easily hit off the runs, and in the end the score was 197 for 7 wickets, Jackson having played superb cricket for 104..

The following is the full score and analysis :— DURHAM SCHOOL.

ST. PETER'S.

A. H. Ackroyd, b Jackson M. W. Peters, b Jackson J. A. Kirby, b Jackson 0. S. Jones, c Trevor, b Carr • E. N. Greenhow, b Jackson M. T. Clegg, b Jackson A. Wilcock, b Jackson D. C. Anderson, b Carr E. S. Bulmer, b Jackson F. G. Schroeder, b Carr J. L. Fisher, not out Extras

•

6o

Total

M. T. Clegg 0. S. Jones E. N. Greenhow M. W. Peters ....

A. H. Ackroyd E. S. Bulmer A. Wilcock

E. L. Thompson, b Jones........

9 6 8 A. D. Roberts, b Greenhow 4 G. 0. A. Jackson, lbw, b Bulmer 104 6 I E. W. Trevor, b Jones 27 6 C. P. Caesar, b Ackroyd 19 16 V. Carr, b Wilcock o 16 W Elliott, b Wilcock 4 R. Affieck, not out 8 o F. NV. Hicks, not out .

2 J. Bulmer did not bat. o W. E. G. Jackson 50 8 Extras

Overs.

8 8

Total for 7 wickets....

Maidens.

13

2 2

3

0

Runs.

38 28 49 14

3 4

0

24 22

Wickets.

14

197

Average.

0

2

14 49

0

24 22

2

7

CRICKET FIXTURES. FIRST ELEVEN. Sat. Max' Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. June Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat Wed. .

7

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home won St. Olave's C. C home lost 24. St. John's College home drawn 27. The Romany C. C. away lost 3 1 . Bootham School 3. Durham School home lost 7. Yorkshire Gentlemen away lost 10. Richmond Grammar School—home scratched away won 14. Ripon Grammar School away lost Hymer's College 17. home drawn 21. F. C. Crowther, Esq.'s XI.

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Sat. June 24. Pocklington Grammar School home lost „ z8.

Wed. home lost Sat. July 1. Garforth C. C Wed. ., 5. home 6. Ampleforth College Thurs. ,. away „ 8. Durham School Sat. West Riding Regiment home 12.

Wed. 15.

Sat. .

SECOND ELEVEN. Wed. May 31. Bootham School znd XI. ....home 3. Durham School znd XI. ....away Sat. June 17. Hymer's College znd XI. ....home „ Sat. 24. Pocklington G. S. and XI. ..away Sat. ., Thurs. July 6. Ampleforth College znd. XI...away 8. Durham School znd XI. ....home Sat. „ Sat. 15. ,,

won lost lost lost

CORRESPONDENCE. DEAR SIRS,

It has seemed very peculiar to myself and to other " Old Boys " resident in the city, that so few of the Day-boys turn up to support the School team at football. It is not so long since everybody came to cheer the team on to victory. Is the old football spirit dying out of the School? We hope that something can be done to remedy this lark of enthusiasm, and that we shall see a little more patriotism next season.

Yours truly, " PATRIOT." [We quite agree with you and hope that the old patriotism of the School will revive next term.— EDTS.

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SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS.

VALETE. C. Duffitt. School-House, V. Modern, House-Monitor, 1st XV. colours 'o4.-'o5, znd XI. colours 'o4., Hockey colours '05, came Jan , 1900.

B. E. Yeats. Day-Boy, V. Classical, ist XV. colours 'o4 2 o5, Hockey colours '03, '04, Captain of Hockey 'os. Came Sept., 1901.

J. A. Molonv. School-House, IV. Classical. Came May, 19oz.

J. A. Heslewood. Day-Boy. IV. Classical. Came Sept., 1899.

G. 0. Barton. Day-Boy, Lower III. Modern. Came Sept., 1902.

SALVETE. SCHOOL-HousE.—A.

J. Scoby, IV. Mod.

DAY-BOYS.

J. A. Willoughby i., III. Mod. J. H. C. Willoughby ii., III Mod. R. M. Wood, Lower III. Mod. Smith ii., IV. Class.

SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. The Editors propose to publish from time to time under this heading short notes about the early history of St. Peter's School and Old Peterites.

Corrections and contributions, which will be thankfully received, may be addressed to the Editors of the Petente, St. Peter's School, York.

The following abbreviations are used, besides the first letters of boarding houses, e.g., A : Adams, BI : Blake, Burt : Burton.

B.L.G.=Burke's Landed Gentry (various editions).

B.P.=Burke's Peerage (various editions).

C. & M.=Civil and Military Department.

Cr.=Crispe's Visitation of England, 1893.

D.N.B.=Dict : Nat : Biogr : Walf:=Walford's County Families.

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Braithwaite, Wm., aged r o. (r9 Jan. '29 to Mids. '37). Son of Mr., Spurriergate, York. From Mr. Bulmer's Sch : College St. Free Schol: June '32. Matric : Jesus Coll : Camb : B.A. '4.1. Ordained. Vicar, Alne, '5o Married. Father of H.M., J.H.V., P.R.P. and W. q v, Calder, Edward, aged r 1. (31 Aug., '32 to Mids., '35). Son of Rev. Mr., York. From Mr. Holmes' Sch : Leeds. Admitted solicitor '45. Practising at Leeds '46 and Bristol '64-'75.

Calder, Frederick, aged 14.. (31 Aug., '32 to Xmas, '34). Son of Rev. Mr., York. From Mr. Holmes' Sch : Leeds. Matric : St. John's Coll : Camb : 17th Wrangler '4o. Ordained.

Assist: Master, Wakefield, '4o; Birmingham, '4.2; Chesterfield, '46. Rector, Wingerworth, '78-'95.

Campbell, John, aged to (1 Oct., '35 to East : '37). Son of Mrs., Lord Mayor's Walk. From Mr. Watson's Sch : Gillygate.

Carey, Geo., aged 14 (2 Feb., '37 to East : '42). Son of Mr., Walmgate, From Mr. Monkman's Sch : College St. Prob : son of John.

Carroll, John Wm., aged 8 (28 Jan., '34 to '42). Son of Mrs., living with Rev. Wm. Richardson., not at sch : before. 1st Exhib: '42. Schol: Peterhouse, Camb : Matric : Peterhouse.

B.A. '46 4th Master at St. Peter's '5o, succeeded by W. J. Thompson. Kept a boarding house in Clifton. See Russell T.S. post.

Cattley, Alexander, aged to (30 July, '4.t to Xmas., '42). Son of John Henry, of Skeldergate. Entered the Coll : Sch : r Feb., '38 and left Mids. '38. Rejoined St. Peter's Mids. '45.

See post.

Cattley, Bowden, aged r r (5 Aug., '40 to Mids., '4_5). Brother of Alex. Entered the Propr : Sch : I Feb., '38, aged 9, and left Mids., '4o. A solicitor at Preston. Admitted '51. Retired about '83. Died at York 1902, aged 74. See also post, Mids., '44.

Cattley, Hy. Thos., aged I 2 (5 Aug., '4o to Xmas., '43).

1st son of John Fly., of Skeldergate, timber merch : Entered the Propr : Sch : t Feb., '38, aged to, and left Mids., '4o. Matric :

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St. John's Coll : Oxf: Feb., '46, aged 18. B.A., '49. Ordained '5o. Perp : Cur . Sutton St. James, '57-'65. Vic : Fulford '72.

Cattley, Richard, aged 9 (13 Aug., '29 to Xmas , '35). 3rd son of Thos., of York, gent., and grandson to Mrs. Cattley, Mary ;ate.

Came with Rev. Thos. Richardson. Matric : Worc : Coll : Minor Oxf : Apr., '42, aged 22. B.A., '48. Ordained '49.

Hon : Princ : Surrog : Worc : '64 Canon Worc : '55-'80.

Master Worc : Cath : Choir for 15 years.

Canon Wore : '80.

Died 7 May, 1903.

1st son of Cattley. Stainforth, aged 13 (1 June, '29 to Mich : Thos , of York, gent , and neph : to Geo. Tereman, Esq., Conisbro', Doncaster. From Mr. Richardson's Sch: Bishophill.

Free Schol : June, '29. Matric : Queen's Coll : Oxf : June '34, aged 18.

Cattley, Walter. aged 8 (23 Jan., '43 to Xmas. '45). Son of John Henry of Skeldergate, timber merch. A J.P. for North Riding, Yks. 'goo address Ashmeade, Scalby, and see post Mids., '44.

Clark, Jas., aged 12 (1i Aug., '29 to Xmas., 3z). Son of Mr. W., surg., Micklegate, York. Came with Rev. Thos. Richardson.

Prob. son of Sir Wm. Stephenson Clark.

Son of Mr., Clark, john, aged 17 (10 Aug., '29 to Mids., '32). farmer, Shipton Bridge, near Thirsk. Joined the sch. on the appointment of Rev. Thos. Richardson. Matric Queen's Coll., Camb., Oct., '32. Senior Opt. '36. Well-known coach at Camb. Among his pupils was C. S. Parnell, M P. Edwards Fellow Queen's Coll., Camb., '57. Died unmarr. :3 .fuly, 190o.

1st son of Rev. Collins, Jas., aged 13 (1 Feb., '37 to Xmas., '38).

Matric.

Balliol Coll., Taught at home.

Thos., Knaresbro'.

B.A. '43.

Ordained.

Died Oxf., May, '41, aged 17. unmarried '59.

Comber, Augustus, aged 12 (1 Feb., .4o to Xmas., 41). Son of Rev. H.G.W. From Mrs. I3ulmer's Prepar. Sch. Prob. went into Royal Navy.

Comber, Chas. (Thos.) aged 9 (3 Feb., '36 to Xmas., '41). Son of Rev. Mr. Comber, Oswaldkirk. Not at sch. before. Entered the

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Propr. Sch. Xmas., '42, aged 15, and returned to St. Peter's Mids., '44, aged 18. See post.

Coopland, Geo. (Wm.), aged 8 (t I Apr., '36 to Mich., '45).

Son of Rev. Mr., Tanner Row. From Mr. Shackley's Sch. Exhib. '45. Matric. St. Cath. Hall, Camb.. '45. Skrine Schol. St. Cath. Hall, Nov., '45. 4.5th Senior Opt. '49.

7th in 1st cl. Cl. Tripos '49. Found. Fellow St. Cath. Hall, '5o. Master, Sedbergh '49-50.

Ordained. Chapl. Bengal Establ.

Married. Murdered at Gwalior during Indian Mutiny. See post Mids., '44 Coopland, John, aged to (ii Apr., '36 to Feb., '44.). Son of Rev. Mr , Tanner Row, and brother of Thos. P. See post. From Mr. Shackley's Sch. Died Feb., '44.

Coopland, Thos. Paul, aged 8 (1 Oct., 41 to Mids., 49).

Son of Rev. Geo. of Tanner Row, York. From Miss Cave's Sch., Micklegate. Went to be under his brother's tuition at Sedbergh. Returned Mids., '5o See post Mids., '44. and Mids., '5o.

Cordukes, Richard (Chas), aged 12 (22 Aug., '36 to Xmas., '37).

Son of Mr. (Richard) Cordukes, surg., Tockwith. Entered the Propr. Sch. i Feb., '38, aged 13, and left Dec., '38.

Cottam, Michael Chas., aged 14. (East., '43 to Mich., '43). Son of Mr. G., York. Entered the Propr. Sch. 1 Aug., '38, aged 9, and left Mids., '41.

Described in the Propr. Sch. reg. as of Melbourne.

Coultas, Jas., aged 14 (5 Aug., 'Llo to Mids., '41).

Son of Mrs., York. From sch. at Winteringham. Perh. Son of Jeremiah, and a printer at 6, Micklegate, in '70.

Crawford, Reginald, aged 12 (Jan, '44. to ). Son of Mrs., Scarbro' Parade. From a sch. at Carmarthen. See post Mids., '44.

Creyke, Walter Pennington, aged io (io Oct., '38 to East., '39).

1st. son of Rev. S. Creyke, M.A., late headin. of St. Peter's Sch., and Rect. of Wigginton. Born 17 Oct., '28. Marr.

'7o, Caroline, only daur. of Sir John Bennett, of Rothamsted.

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Ordained. Chapl. and Priv. Sec. to Earl of Carlisle when Lord Lieut. of Ireland. Resigned Orders. See B.L.G. and Walf.

Croft, Wm., aged 13 (i2 Aug., '29 to Xmas., '29). +th son of Capt. Wm., Stillington. Came with Mr. Richardson. Matric.

Univ. Coll., Oxf., 21 Jan., '37, aged 20. Unmarried. Died '59. See B.L.G.

SPRING. 'Tis Spring ! That season best of all, And all the flowers are bright and gay, As with sweet perfume they enthrall, And modestly their hues display.

No longer threatening storm-clouds fall, For sunshine now does hold its sway ; 'Tis Spring ! That season best of all, And all the flowers are bright and gay.

The birds to one another call, As twittering in their busy way They first build nests in green trees tall, Then hatch their young in early May ; 'Tis Spring ! That season best of all, And all the flowers are bright and gay.

L. MONKMAN.

[There is a rumour that the old arcade in front of the entrance to the new house is shortly to be pulled down, in order to admit more light into the basement.]

A COMPLAINT. Hear my complaint ; I cannot ask for more.

To keep up ancient customs is our duty ; 'Tis not convenience we consider, nor Mere architectural beauty.

THE LIBRARY.

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Oh ! say not that these prayers are all in vain ; Why blot out all the House's old traditions ?

O Gates, whose duty once was to restrain Nocturnal expeditions.

What have ye done ? for even in these days No crumbling weakness is among your failings ; Why do they want then in your place to raise Plain iron area railings ?

Unsightliness is not your fault, I'm sure ; Your loss cannot but make the prospect drearier ; But that you shut out sunlight, and obscure Some hidden kitchen area.

What can I say ? Is all to go for naught— All our old memories, all our relations ?

Must all be new ? Will none give a thought.

To old associations ?

0 Alma Mater, soften these commands, And builders, pray shew some consideration : Spare me these arches here, and stay your hands From needless alteration.

SEMPER EADEM.

THE LIBRARY. The Old Sixth Form-room has been fitted up into the library, the old site of which is now a dormitory. The museum has also taken up its quarters in the new library. Glass cases for birds and butterflies, and coin cases have been provided, and kind friends have given curiosities and other things, with which to fill them up. There are also about a dozen armchairs. Altogether this is a great improvement on the old library. Now it is possible for everyone to see the periodicals and papers which are placed on a table in the room.

The following books have just been added :A Mrs. Taylor 92 Pastor H. Si 93 One of China's Scholars Presented by W. S. Senior, Esq.

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NOTES AND ITEMS.

D. C. Murray • Malleson

9+ The Making of a Novelist 95 Akbar 79 The Relation of Geog. and Hist.

So Sea Power Ethnology of Europe 81

George Capt. A. T Mahan Latham

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..... Henry Seebohm British Birds' Eggs The standard work. For reference only. Please take great care of it.

Drinker o The Races of Man

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NOTES AND ITEMS. April 3rd, 1905, at Barclay's Bank House, Selby, the wife of L. W. Huffam (O.P.), of a son.

WHINCUP. On April 8th, 1905, at Skipton-in-Craven, the wife of the Rev. R. Whincup (O.P.), of a daughter.

HINGSTON. On April 21st, 1905, at Clifton, York, the wife of A. Alwyne Hingston, M.I3. (O.P.), of a daughter.

HUTCHINGS. On March 19th, 1905, the wife of Lewis Hutchings (O.P.), of a daughter.

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HARKNESS. On April 9th, 1905, the wife of T. R. Harkness, of a daughter.

September 1 zth, 1904, at St. Mary's Church, Whorlton-on-Tees. near Barnard Castle, by the Rev. Edwin Tudar, assisted by the Rev. Canon Headlam, J. Shepherd.

A.M.I.C.E., to Elfreda Maud, youngest daughter of the late Wm. Livesey of Raby, and of Mrs. Livesey of Whorltonon-Tees.

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Col. F. Hacket Thompson (O.P.) has vacated the command of the ist Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. He served with the regiment at Atbara and Omdurman, being mentioned in despatches and receiving a 4th class Osmanich. He also obtained a C.B. for his work in South Africa.

We congratulate J. A. Molony on his success in obtaining a scholarship at Glenalmond.

The Bishop of Bristol (0.P.) has been fined 5s. for allowing his Palace chimney to be on fire. " The Historical relation of medicine and surgery to the end of the 18th century " being a lecture delivered to the St. Louis Congress, in 1904, by T. C. Allbutt (O.P.), is published by Macmillan, at 2s. 6d. net .

The O.P. Club are indebted to Miss Elwyn, Major R. W. Richardson and others for many school lists and photographs.

Capt. H. T. McClellan (O.P.) has resigned the Adjutancy of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards on the expiration of his term, and is promoted into the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars.

An article dealing with the history of the School appeared in the supplement to the " Yorkshire Herald " for April 23rd.

The maps, plans, and illustrations for the School registers are being prepared by the well-known architect P. A. Todd (O.P.), of 12, Regent St., S.W. Preferments and Appointments :The Rev. Albert Chadwick (O.P.) to be Vicar of Shadwell, near Leeds.

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W. H. Crosthwaite (O.P.) was placed 34th in his Mathematical Tripos among the Senior Optimes. He has also won a college prize.

E. W. Clarke played for the Norfolk Rugby XV. against Rest of Eastern Counties.

The Gymnastic Shield has been hung up in the V. Classical Form-room for the first half of the year after which it will adorn the V. Modern Form-room.

Dr. Bilton Pollard (0.P.) to be a member of the Court of Examiners, Royal Coll : Surg : Shooting has again commenced. A big mound has been made to the right of the place where the Fives-Court stood, and the boys shoot from a platform opposite to the Big Hall.

E. C. Peters is Captain of Cricket and A. H. Ackroyd, Hon. Sec. The former has had an operation on his hand and has not yet been able to play. It is to be hoped that be will soon be able to assist the XI. E. N. Greenhow has been made a Monitor.

We congratulate W. H. Colley, H. E. Windle, E. N. Greenhow, C. Duffitt and J. L. Fisher on receiving their Hockey colours.

R. Baldwin (O.P.) 3rd class, Classical Moderations at Queen's College, Oxford.

L. M. Cadle (O.P.) and A. B. Sale (O.P.) represented Pembroke College, Oxford, at athletics, versus Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. Cadle represented his College in the High Jump, Mile, and Hurdles, while Sale was the representative in Putting the Weight, and ioo yards.

The Bishop of Bristol (O.P.) preached in Wakefield Cathedral during the week in which the new part was dedicated.

We congratulate Mr. Yeld on producing the Iris " Neptune."

Hemerocallis " Corona" (Hemerocallis flava crossed with H. aurantiaca major). Obtained Awards of Merit' from the Royal Horticultural Society on Tuesday, June zoth, 1905.

Amongst Paintings in the New Gallery we note one by Sargent of Sir Frank Swetenham (O.P.).

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L. W. Huffam (O.P.), manager of the Selby branch Barclay's Bank, has been appointed to a similar position at Mahon ; he also holds the command of the Selby Rifle Volunteers.

The following O.P.'s are playing Cricket :—M. H. T. Roy for Jesus College, Cambridge ; L. M. Cadle for Pembroke College, Oxford ; A. B. Sale for Pembroke College, Oxford ; T. C. Newton for Queen's College, Oxford ; G. A. Fisher for Queen's College, Oxford ; W. H. Crosthwaite for Selwyn College, Cambridge.

The Old Peterite Match has been postponed until the end of the Term.

The Rev. R. E. Abbay (O.P.), Vicar of Framlingham, whilst playing Cricket for that village scored four runs, thereby beating the opposing side who only made two, off his own bat.

This is supposed to be a record for O.P.s over 6o.

The School Boat are going to row a crew of the York Amateurs in the Regatta, which is to take place on 29th July.

OBITUARY. Yorkshile Post, April 25th, 1905.

MR. W. B. RICHARDSON, HUBY BURN. The death on Sunday night of Mr. William Benson Richardson, at his residence, Huby Burn, near Easingwold, removes one of the few remaining links with the early days of railway development in the North of England, the deceased gentleman having been successively, solicitor to the York and North Midland and the North Eastern Railways, and a director of the latter undertaking.

Mr. Richardson, who was 79 years of age, was the son of Mr. William Richardson, Lord Mayor of York in 1846, and having been educated at St. Peter's School, York, and Charterhouse,

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London, he graduated at University College, Oxford, and then joined his father's firm of Richardson, Gutch & Co., solicitors, Blake Street, York, - of which he subsequently became senior partner. His father's firm were solicitors to the York and North Midland Railway Company, of w h ich Mr. George Hudson, the Rail way King, was chairman. He was thus early brought into connection with the railway enterprise of the North of England, a connection which he retained to the time of his death ; and during a long and active career he was associated with many well-known men in the local railway world, including the late Mr. James Pulleine, the first chairman of the North Eastern Railway, Sir Henry Meysey Thompson, Bart., Mr. George Leeman, Mr. J. Dent Dent, Sir Joseph Whitwell Pease, Bart., and Lord Ridley, who were successively chairmen of the company.

He was a magistrate for both the West and the North Ridings, and Deputy Lieutenant for the North Riding. He acted for many years as one of the representatives of the North Riding, of which he was a County Alderman on the Yorkshire County Committee.

For nine years he was chairman of the North Riding Asylums Committee. As a public man, his wide and long experience of business made him a useful and valuable member of the various committees charged with the administration of county affairs, and his views were received with great acceptance both in Quarter Sessions and at the County Council. As a magistrate his legal training made him peculiarly efficient, and he combined considerable forensic ability in the administration of summary jurisdiction with a keen sense of genial humour, which always facilitated the discharge of the business in the two courts in which he presided.

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On April 23rd (Easter Sunday), at his residence at Huby Burn, near Easingwold, WILLIAM BENSON RICHARDSON (O.P.), aged 79.

On March 17th, 1905, at Esk Hall, Sleights, near Whitby,

JOHN HENRY CONNER (O.P.), aged 52.

On March 29th, 1905, at Stafford, THE REV. RICHARD LOMAS LOWE (O.P.), aged 7o.

CONTEMPORARIES We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries : Sutton Valence School Magazine, Portcullis Lily, Sedberghian, Danensis, Barrovian (2), Bridlingtonian, Cuthbertian, Magdalene College School Magazine, Eastbournian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Composte/lan, Masonian, Denstonion, Merchistonian, Framlinghamian (2), Pocklingtonian, Malvernian, Coventry School Magazine, Newtonian, Dovorian, Dunelmian, Leodiensian, Monktonian, Hurst johnian, St. Michael's Chronicle.

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