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a grandson of Lees, another former Master at the School. St. Peter's School, like all schools of its class, had had to pass through troubled waters, owing to the rise of the municipal school ; but he thought that the school was still holding its own : they had many promising boys, although the honours won lately had been few owing to the boys in the Sixth Form being young. They had recently won a Choral Exhibition at Christ's College, Cambridge. In conclusion he extended a hearty welcome to any London O.P.s who should come to York. Mr. Percy Lambert followed. In an amusing speech he told how he was a " laudator temporis acti," though not as translated by the suffragettes as " one who exults in having done time." The speaker concluded with a few words of regret at the death of Mr. John Francis Walker, of York, whose manner was so cordial and hearty that it was apt to make us forget his other endowments. Sir Frank Swettenham then in graceful terms proposed the health of the Chairman, and a pleasant evening was brought to a conclusion. BALANCE SHEET. DR. s. d. CR. Z. S. d. 2 0 0 April Postage Balance from 1906 o 12 o July July 5th. 20 Dinners at 7s. 6d. 7 10 0 July Holborn Restaurant 7 3 6 Matthews & Drew (Printing, etc.) 1 1 6 o 13 0 Balance f 9 10 0
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ST. PETER'S DAY. Saturday, June zoth, dawned clear and beautiful, and a most successful Commemoration Day was anticipated. Friday, the first day of the match, had been fine, and a good finish was in prospect. Holy Communion was celebrated in the Chapel at
