THE
PETERITE. VOL. XX.
DECEMBER, ,gob.
No. 188.
SCHOOL LETTER. FTER the cutting criticisms which we received on our last issue, it is with some anxiety that we publish this number. On the Football field we have had a little ___ more success than we did in the first half of the term, but we have still two of our players off the team. We have been fortunate in not having to cancel any of our matches, and though the School have lost so many, still, in most cases they have played pluckily, and not by any means despaired. The First XV., as a whole, have not perhaps the same experience or weight as that of last year, and the Second XV., considering their size, have done creditably. The Rifle Club has been in great evidence this term, for besides getting new rifles we have greatly improved the shooting mound, thanks to the efforts of our captain. The Library has also undergone a change for the good, for Mr. Swift and the Librarians have been most energetic in rearranging all the books ; but we hear that their labours are not entirely completed. The Scientific Researches of the School have been considerably encouraged by the kindness of Colonel Richardson,. who has taken many of us to see his experiments in electricity. We honoured our eminent pi edecessor, Guido Fawkes, exceptionally well this year, thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Ware, of the Mount, who gave us ample provision for a fine bonfire. We have had a splendid Lecture from Mr. Swift, but the account of it, and of the half-term Concert, will be found elsewhere. We have also an account of the improvements in the Museum. I
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TO OLD PETERITES. The O.P. Dinner will be held on Tuesday, December the 22nd, at Davy Hall, and the chair will be taken by P. L. Newman. Those wishing to attend should write to H. C. Scott, Esq. (O.P.), St. Peter's Grove, York.
OXFORD LETTER. DEAR MR. EDITOR,
In reply to your appeal for an Oxford letter, I may say that such a task will necessarily be always difficult, until the School does its duty by sending more men up here than it does at present. Raimes having taken his B.A., and his leave, we count only four O.P.'s in residence. Seniores priores : Greenhow is playing Rugger and Hockey for Hertford, and has also been seen appearing in their forward line at Soccer. Kirby, when his work allows him, seeks relaxation on the Running track ; he has developed into a forward at Soccer, and we did hear that he has actually shot a goal. Husband is playing Rugger for Merton, and, when that College played Emmanuel at Cambridge, had a most enjoyable day there in seeing old friends, although he frightened Bulmer " into fits," as he has developed a very promising moustache, which, so he is told, makes him closely resemble a brigand. Phillips is playing both Rugger and Hockey for Queen's ; we take this opportunity to extend to him a hearty welcome among us here, and we warmly congratulate him on his playing in the Freshers and Trials matches, and also for the Varsity " A."
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My stock of news exhausted, I feel my task is done. It only remains for me to commiserate with Foster and his merry men on having experienced so many " crocks," and to wish them better luck for the future. I now lay down my pen, and subscribe myself HIBERNICUS.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR SIRS,
Contrary to the rule of most Old Peterite Scribes, I begin my letter without the bitter harangue against your august selves. A few days ago in company with a fellow Old Peterite, I made a tour of inspection. All E. C. Peters' time is taken up with work, but he is still as cheery as ever, and is always ready to advise the younger O.P.'s. He has been playing " Footer" for Christ's. We found Colley before his hearth, a book in his hand. He was studying Military Tactics, in view of the coming examination for the " A" Certificate connected with the Officers' Training Corps. We do not know whether you heard that he had gained the College Freshmen's Prize for Greek Testament in the May term. He is a strenuous worker. On the Football Field he has the same reputation. He played in the Seniors' Match, in the 'Varsity Trial, and for the 'Varsity " A." He is moreover, one of the shining lights of the Emmanuel scrum. Our congratulations to him. Of Clegg we know much of interest. He is an ardent volunteer, and might have been seen some nights' ago assisting in the Night Manoeuvres of the Rifle Corps. In company with many others he took a bridge built by an invading army, blew it up, and successfully retired. He is only a private, and so is very modest about it. He assists the Jesus' scrum, and still plays as of old. We hear he is likely to become a great acquisition to the Medical profession.
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The success of M. W. Peters is seen in all directions. As halfback he is the mainstay of Christ's, and he has an examination at the end of the term. We are pleased to hear that success has attended his efforts in the College Sports. He has lately succumbed to " Mumps." We offer our sympathies to him. We pass to the new members. Having at last realised the folly of his ways, J. M. Raimes has come into residence at Ridley Hall. He is reading Theology, and alsd finds time to pursue many branches of Athletics. In Ingham Selwyn have found a capable back, and they have given him his cap. We congratulate him. He works hard, but nevertheless does his share on the river, and is fast becoming a skilled oarsman. Bulmer, too, reads with his characteristic consistency. forward he is of great use to St. Catherine's.
As a
To these last three we extend a hearty welcome. We are pleased to see that the luck of the Football XV. is at last changing. Valete,
FOOBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at Durham, Oct. 31st. The school played a plucky game, but the superior tactics of Durham gave them little chance. Durham kept attacking, although on one occasion Sullivan almost scored by a good dribble. Our forwards played hard the whole time, but were quite out-classed.
Final score : Durham School 73 pts., St. Peter's nil.
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Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, C. W. Richards, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, A. J. Peters ; half-backs, W. V. Lawton and A. 0. Lacy ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, and L. F. Jones.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
V.
RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played at York, Nov. 4th. This was a very even game, and both sides played hard. Nevertheless, Sullivan scored in the first five minutes, and although the try was not converted the school played up, and at first stopped any scoring on the part of Ripon by good tackling. In the second half Richards scored twice, but both kicks failed. Towards time Ripon pressed and scored twice, but also failed to convert. Final score : St. Peter's 9 pts., Ripon Grammar School 6 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan. R. M. Wood and A. J. Peters; half-backs, C. W. Richards and W. V. Lawton ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, and G. G. Wallace.
After this match J. A. Molony and A. C. B. Molony received their First XV. Colours.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. OLD LEODIENSIANS. Played at York, Nov. 14th. The game began late, and towards the end the ball was hardly visible because of the darkness and the rising mist. The school team was quite outmatched in weight, and our forwards seldom got the ball out. Richards played splendidly all through the game, though he did not score. After half-time the school played better, and were beginning to attack, but failed to score. Final score : Old Leodiensians 33 pts., St. Peter's nil.
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Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, R. Strange ; half-backs, C. W. Richards and W. V. Lawton ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A.
Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace.
DAYBOYS V. THE HOUSE. Played on Nov. i rth. The teams appeared to be evenly matched, for the Dayboys had the first five Colours and the Boarders had with one exception the rest of the school team. At first the Boarders pressed. Lacy was noticeable for his good kicking, and J. A. Molony for his tackling. Richards displayed great energy through the whole game. The tries were scored for the Dayboys by Wood (3), Richards (1), (Sullivan converting three) ; and for the Boarders by A. J. Peters (I), Lacy (1), ("Taylor converting one). Final score : Dayboys 18 pts., House 8 pts three-quarters, f.R. D. Foster DAYBOYS.—Back, B. 0. Jolly ; (Capt.), L. F. Wood, tR. M. Wood and T. W. Fisher ; half-backs, tC. W. Richards and 1-J. H. B. Sullivan; forwards, tA. E. Schroeder, M. Pick, G. G. Wallace, G. H. Mills, A. P. Appleton, K. Shann, H. Hopkins, and B. Northcote. SCHOOLHOUSE.—Back,tC. C. Taylor ((apt.) ; three-quarters, *A. J. Peters, R. Strange, B. C. Camm, and K. Norwood; half-harks, *W. V. Lawton and *A. 0. Lacy ; fowards. fJ. A. Molony, f A. C. B. Molony, I. M. Smith, L. F. Jones, F. Ferguson, F. E. Ferguson, G. Peters, and L. G. Barry. Denotes a First XV. colour. * Denotes a Second XV. colour.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Played at York, Nov. 18th. This was a very hard game and great keenness was shown on both sides. The scrums were fairly evenly matched, but the school team were generally successful in
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getting the ball out to the backs. All the backs played well, Sullivan and Richards being especially noticeable ; and their passing and that of some of the forwards, especially Foster, Schroeder, and Pick, was distinctly good ; vet heavier scoring was prevented by the good play of the Leeds full-back. Sullivan, Peters, and Lacy, among the backs were conspicuous for their good kicking. The team kept together better than usual, but the forwards are still very slow. Wood scored one try, and converted two. Sullivan scored two tries and converted one. Final score : St. Peter's 15 pts., Leeds G.S. nil. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, and R. Strange; half-backs, C. W. Richards and A. J. Peters ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, W. V. Lawton, G. G. Wallace.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
V.
ST.
JOHN'S
COLLEGE.
Played on the school ground, Nov. zist. After the school had been pressing for the first few minutes Lacy made a good mark, and Yeld kicked a goal from it. Some very even play ensued, from which a free kick was awarded to the school, and Yeld kicked a magnificent goal. The visitors scored twice in rapid succession after half-time, but the kicks failed ; and from that period they were prevented from scoring again by the school keeping the ball " tight." Still they were continually attacking. Among the forwards Yeld, Schroeder, and Foster, were noticeable for their play, and among the backs Sullivan for his hard tackling. The whole team played together, and, the wheeling of the forwards, and the passing of the backs, were both especially good. Final score : St. Peter's 6 pts., St. John's 6 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, W. V. Lawton ; half-backs, A. J. Peters and C. W. Richards; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A.
Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, G. Yeld, Esq.
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V. WAKEFIELD G.S.
Played at Wakefield on the 28th Nov. The school started off well, and Sullivan scored in the first five minutes, the kick failing. But soon after Wakefield scored and converted, and by excellent passing and kicking gradually increased the score to 38 pts. The York forwards were on the whole better than their opponents, Schroeder playing a specially hard game. The heeling was considerably improved, and the wheeling was good. The tackling of the backs, however, was not as good as usual, Taylor alone being up to his ordinary form. Final score : St. Peter's 3 pts., Wakefield G.S. 38 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood, W. V. Lawton ; half-backs, A. J. Peters and C. W. Richards ; forwards, R. D. Foster (Capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. T. Brode, and G. G. Wallace.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND. Played at York, Oct. 31 st. Durham won easily, being far the heavier team ; but York played hard all through the game, and were in their opponents' " 25" for eight minutes towards the end. F. E. Ferguson was conspicuous for his good dribbling ; and Wallace, F. Ferguson and Mills played well. Among the backs Camm and Strange tackled well, and Fernandes made some good runs. Final score : Durham School 2nd 65 pts., St. Peter's 2nd nil. Back, H. Haynes ; three-quarters, D. Fernandes, R. Strange, G. Peters, B. C. Camm ; half-backs, K. Norwood and W. R. Wray ; forwards, G. G. Wallace (Capt.), F. Ferguson, F. E. Ferguson, G. H. Mills, A. P. Appleton, L. G. Barry, B. Northcote, and E. R. Broughall.
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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2ND. Played at Ripon, Nov. 4th. York immediately assumed the offensive, and after pressing for some time F. Ferguson, Mills, and Strange, scored in rapid succession : two of these tries were converted by Norwood. After some good play by Strange and Peters, Fernandes made a fine run, and scored twice. Ripon then scored two tries, both of which they converted. Towards the end Strange scored again. Final score : St Peter's znd zz pts., Ripon G.S. znd to pts. Back, B. C. Camm ; three-quarters, D. Fernandes, R. Strange (Capt.), G. Peters, and L. F. Wood ; half-backs, K. Norwood and W. R. Wray ; forwards, L. F. Jones, F. Ferguson, F. E. Ferguson, G. H. Mills, A. Appleton, L. G. Barry, E. R. Broughall, and H. R. K, Webb.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND V. LEEDS G.S. 2ND. Played at Leeds, Nov. 8th. The Leeds team were much heavier than ours, and were especially superior in the loose. From the first York made a plucky fight, and occasionally forced Leeds into their own " 25." They seemed to lack just the pace and dash required to score. About ten minutes after the start Leeds were awarded a free kick, from which a penalty goal was scored. Then followed a long struggle which ended in the Leeds forwards dribbling over, and the try was converted. York was not at all discouraged, but continued to struggle valiantly against the Leeds forwards. Our backs did not combine very well, but put in some sound tackling ; and only twice was the defence broken through, once by a forward rush, and again by a Leeds back. During the whole game the York team played creditably. Final score : Leeds G.S. 14 pts., St. Peter's nil. Back, B. C. (:amm ; three-quarters, D. Fernandes, G. Peters, L. F. Wood, H. Haynes ; half-backs, K. Norwood and W. R. Wray ; forwards, R. T. Brode (Capt.), F. Ferguson, L. F. Jones, G. H. Mills, A. P. Appleton, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, and E. R. Broughall.
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NATURAL HISTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
LECTURE ON STREET LIFE. An amusing paper, illustrated by lantern slides, was read by Mr. Swift, on the 28th November. The illustrations, which were descriptive of Street Life in our large towns, were interspersed with many " tall " stories, most of which if we mistake not come from America. The much-suspected milkman, the humours of the London Cabby, and the Pavement Artist, were all the subjects of good stories but perhaps Sambo's explanation of the Electric Telegraph was as much appreciated as any. " S'pose," said he, " dere was a dog wid his head in New York, and his tail in Philadelphia. Well! when I tread on dat dere dog's tail in Philadelphia, he would bark in New York, wouldn't he ? Dat's de Electric Telegraph." The lecture was very much appreciated by everyone, both for the splendid lantern slides, many of which were made by Mr. Swift himself, and for its interesting and instructive matter. We only hope that Mr. Swift will be kind enough to favour us with many such enjoyable evenings.
NATURAL HISTORY & PHOTOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY. Great strides have again been made this term towards the building up of a well-organised and interesting museum by the above Society. Last term saw the influx of many birds, stuffed and presented by A. A. and W. W. A. Phillips ; and this term has witnessed a complete re-naming and re-arranging of all the specimens in the museum. A great deal of time and trouble has been spent by the officers over this somewhat tedious task, and though perhaps there is comparatively little to show, it has undoubtedly been a very necessary and useful work. The result of this interest and keenness has been the setting aside of the room, that formerly was used both as a reading room and a museum,
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for the sole purpose of a museum for the Society. We sincerely hope that this enthusiasm on the part of the officers will be reciprocated by the other members, and that soon we shall have an uncomfortably full museum. It is probable that next term a few general meetings of the Society will be arranged. The Darkroom also is at last being properly attended to and cared for, so great keenness and improvement will doubtless be showing themselves very soon in this branch of the Society. A record number of members (35) for the Michaelmas term have paid their subscriptions ; and, at a general meeting at the beginning of the term, the following officers were elected :A. J. Peters, Hon. Sec. ; and as representative members for
- C. C. Taylor EntomologyOrnithology - R. W. Baddilev Botany A. E. Schroeder
Geolog; Conchology Photography
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C. C. Taylor M. Weeks
- R. A. M. Mills
SCHOOL CONCERT. The first School Concert of the year took place on Saturday, Nov. 2 1st, and was in every way a great success. We are fortunate in having in Sullivan, Foster, and I. M. Smith, three vocalists capable of singing an artistic song, and their contributions were much appreciated. The Part-songs by the Choir, and the National songs by the school en masse, seemed to give as much pleasure to the performers as to the audience. PROGRAMME. 1.
SCHOOL SONG
2.
DUET ....
(a) The Flight of the Earls " (b) "The Golden Vanitie " "
A Shepherd's Roundelay "
Irish Old English Walthew
R. D. FOSTER AND I. M. SMITH. 3.
SONG
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Little Boy Blue " R. M. BASKET'.
Nevin
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" Reverie "
PIANO SOLO
Sibelius
MR. G. F. TENDALL.
5.
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SONG
1Y1 aydew "
S. Bennett
R. D. FOSTER.
6.
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CHORUS
Shine on us Hesper "
C. H. Lloyd
THE CHOIR.
7.
I. 8.
Lahr
" Youth:has a Happy Tread "
SONG
M. SMITH.
'CELLO SOLO A. J. PETERS.
9.
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SONG....
J.
Jo.
SCHOOL SONG
Son of Mine "
.
Wallace
H. B. SULLIVAN.
(a) " The Mermaid " (b) "The Bay of Biscay "
Old English
GOD SAVE THE KING.
DEBATING SOCIETY. On Saturiay, Nov. 14.th, the House by i o-5 decided that Conscription is necessary for the benefit of this country. Mr. Hallows opened the debate with a very inflammatory speech in favour of the motion ; and was supported by J. D. Wells, Rev. A. W. Richards, Rev. E. C. Owen, I. M. Smith, and C. W. Richards. He was opposed by A. J. Peters, Weeks, and F. Ferguson.
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MATER ALMA ALUMNUM SUUM SALUTAT. [The difficult)• has this 3 ear been solved, how duly to honour the name of Guy Fawkes, (0.P.).] 'Tis the fifth day of November, Guido Fawkes ; And 'tis meet that we remember, Guido Fawkes, That, however men may clamour, 'Twas this ancient seat of grammar Taught your lisping tongue to stammer, Guido Fawkes! In the days of fifteen hundred, Guido Fawkes, Were you then, I've often wondered, Guido Fawkes, Just a naughty little urchin ? I don't know, for all my searchin', If you often got a birchin', Guido Fawkes ! Were you classical or modern, Guido Fawkes Were the paths my feet have trodden, Guido Fawkes, Worn by yours too ? no one knows if You were good at verse and prose, if You learnt chemicals explosive, Guido Fawkes. You were born within this city, Guido Fawkes ; And you left it—more's the pity— Guido Fawkes, To achieve, so runs the story, Death both violent and gory. And—well. shall we call it glory, Guido Fawkes ? As in other people's quarrels You would mix, With your powder stuffed in barrels Thirty-six, All the classic love we taught you, Little wisdom it had brought you—
In the cellar dark they caught you, In a fix.
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CORRESPONDENCE. You were neither good nor clever, Guido Fawkes ; Yet you're one of us for ever, Guido Fawkes ; From our doors we will not turn you, And though other men may spurn you, We can't bring ourselves to burn you, Guido Fawkes. So we let the pyre crackle, Fine or wet, And all the squiblets cackle We can get, But, aloft amid the " bonner," We confer the seat of honour, Place aux dames, schoolmate, upon a Suffragette.
CORRESPONDENCE. 19th Nov., 1908. DEAR MR. EDITOR, WILL OF LADY ELIZABETH HASTINGS. The schools named in the Codicil (23rd April, 1739) to the Will of Lady Elizabeth Hastings as having the privilege of sending " one poor scholar every 5 years to the place of Nomination," viz : " the best Inn in Abberford or Abberforth," are :For the County of York : Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Beverley, Skipton, Sedborough, Rippon, Sherborne. For the County of Westmoreland : Appleby, Haversham. For the County of Cumberland : St. Bees, Penrith. Later in the Codicil it is " Provided also, if any one or more of " these twelve Schools herein mentioned shall so far come to decay " as to have no scholar or scholars returned by the Rectors or " Vicars, to take their lot by Balloting as before appointed in four " successive elections, I desire the Provost and Fellows of the said " college to place, constitute, and appoint, one or more other school
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" or schools in the County where the school is which has come to " decay, in the room and stead of any one or more of these twelve " schools herein mentioned." It would be interesting to know when St. Peter's School first was included in the number of Schools entitled to compete. Yours, etc., CHARLES HAIGH (O.P.) [We are making enquiries, and hope soon to be able to answer this question. We have also received an interesting letter from E. Barker (0.P.), on this subject.—En.]
SCHOOL " CARMEN." The Bishop of Bristol has added one more to the long list of honours he has conferred upon the School by composing a Latin " Carmen," with notes in English, giving in metrical form a history of the School. This will immediately be on sale at Sampson's ; and its first public performance will be at the York Pageant. A further notice will appear in the next number.
NOTES AND ITEMS. 29th, the wife of Benjamin Dodsworth (O.P.), of a daughter, at Huntington, York. Nov. 8th, the wife of William Hey Cobb (O.P.), Indian Civil Service Commissioner, Agra Division, of a daughter, at Agra.
BIRTHS.—Nov.
We extend our hearty congratulations to R. 0. F. Husband and W. H. Ingham, who have received their Merton and Selwyn caps, respectively.
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Our congratulations to J. A Molony and A. C. B. Molony, on receiving their First XV. colours. The following have receive,1 their Second XV. colours :—R. T. Brode, R. Strange, G. G. Wallace, W. V. Lawton, and K. Norwood. ERRATUM, p. 294. , John Chapman Walker should be John Charles Walker, aged 56, of Glenholme, Ingleton, and Morton, Reiford.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following :—Cuthberithn, Lily, Hymerian, Eastbournian, Dunelmian, Giggleswick Chronicle, Sedberghian (2), Newtonian, Framlinghamian, Cantuarian, Malvernian, Merchislonian, Leodiensian, Bromsgrovian, Christ Church College Magazine (Cazvnpore, India), Hurst Johnian, United Services College Chronicle.
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PETERITE. VOL. XX.
MARCH, zgo9.
No. i 8g.
SCHOOL LETTER. HE events of this Term are always so numerous and diverse, that it is difficult for the Editors to describe them. Football at the beginning of the Term was interrupted for a long time by the frost, but we had some good skating. We have only played two matches, against Durham School and Durham Colleges ; in the first we were defeated 61 points to 5, in the other t 6 points to 5. We are now pursuing Boating, Hockey, Fives, Gymnasium, and Sports. But owing to the folly of the Debating Society in passing a resolution regarding the adoption of more stringent measures to exclude aliens from the country, we have been attacked by these distinguished foreigners, German Measles and Influenza, which have compelled us to postpone the Boat Race till May 4th. It has been proposed to have " scratch fours " at the end of next Term, composed of Old Boys and Masters, as well as present members of the School. We have had some interesting lectures from Mr. Swift and Mr. Walker. Soon after our return some of us witnessed the enthronement of the Archbishop in the Minster. The service was very impressive. In conclusion, we congratulate J. D. Wells upon his success in the Civil Service Examination, and J. A. Molony upon obtaining an exhibition in History at Sidney Sussex.
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THE OLD PETERITE CLUB.-YORK DINNER.
THE OLD PETERITE CLUB-YORK DINNER. ( Partly copied from the Yorkshire Herald).
The Annual dinner was held on December 22nd, in the Davy Hall, York, when a large number of Old Peterites met together, and Mr. P. L. Newman presided. When the loyal toast had been honoured, " The Imperial Forces" was proposed by Dr. A. E. Chapman, who said that the material of the volunteer forces, which had done good service in the past, now that it was being re-organised by the Secretary of War, might no doubt be expected to do much good . service in the future. Mr. N. F. Roy, of the Royal Navy, responded. Mr. G. H. Eyre, in submitting the toast of " The Clergy and Ministers of all denominations," said that the School was founded for training young Clerics. It was a good thing for the clergy to be athletic, and the athletes of St. Petefs had done good work for the Church. The Rev. F I. Newman responded. The School had indeed given many men to the Church, among whom he would mention the Bishop of Bristol, a contemporary of his. The Chairman then gave " The Old School." St. Peter's had turned out men who had done well in Athletics and Scholarships, and games of course were rightly regarded as an essential part of the training. It had always been so at St. Peter's School, and he hoped it would always be so. The Peterites, though comparatively few in numbers, had always a fair share of "Blues " at the University, in fact they had more than their share. They had all seen the energy of Mr. Owen both within the School and in York. The Chairman also said much in praise of Mr. Yeld. The Headmaster said that the last eight years had been spent largely in laying foundations. These had been solidly laid, and they might look with confidence to the future. Mr. Yeld spoke of the success of the School at athletics. He had been at the School for forty-one years, and it had been at its best the whole time. Mr. Dodsworth proposed the health of the Chairman, who responded.
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The Rev. E. W. Clark proposed the health of Mr. H. C. Scott, who acted as Secretary of the dinner, and the health of Mr. Peters, Hon. Secretary of the Old Peterites' Club, was also heartily pledged. Mr. Scott responded. During the evening several of the party contributed songs and stories ; Mr. Arthur Sample played the pianoforte accompaniments.
FOOTBALL FIXTURES. President : REV. E. C. OWEN. Hon. Sec. : J. H. B. SULLIVAN. Captain : R. D. FOSTER.
FIRST XV. FIXTURES. Date.
Club.
Result.
Lost 3-22 3 Old Peterites 10 *G. Crowther,Esq'sXV Lost 3-3o 17 Giggleswick Lost 3 - 34Lost 8-32 Yorkshire Wanderers 21 Lost 0 -44 24. Leeds University Lost 0-73 3 1 Durham Won 9-6 Wed.Nov4 Ripon Gram'ar School Lost 14_ Old Leodiensians , . Sat. „ 0- 33 Won 15 —0 Wed. „ 18 Leeds Gram'ar School 6-6 St. John's College • . Draw 21 Sat. „ 3-38 Wakefield G.S Lost 28 Sat. „ Won Wed. Dec. 9 Leeds Gram'ar School 14 -0 Old Peterites . Lost 11-21 21 Mon. „ 5-61 Lost Sat. Feb. 6 Durham School , Lost 5-21 Wed. „ 17 Durham Colleges Cancelled. Sat. „ 20 G. Crowther Esq's XV. SECOND XV. FIXTURES.
Sat. Oct. Sat. „ Sat. „ Wed. „ Sat. Sat. ,,
Date.
Sat. Oct. 31 Wed. Nov. 4 Wed. „ 18 Wed. Dec. 2 Wed. „ 9
Club.
Durham School 2nd.. Ripon G.S. znd XV. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV. , . Ripon G.S. znd XV. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV.
Result.
Lost 0-65 Won 22-10 0-14. Lost Cancelled. Lost 0-39
* Both sides played scratch teams.
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FOOTBA LL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS G.S. Played at Leeds, December qth. This was a very hard game throughout, and although the ball was very " sticky" on account of the stream, -there was some excellent passing : the dribbling of the forwards was also good. A little before half-time the Leeds back was hurt, and had to retire. The whole of our team played well, Lacy and Strange being especially noticeable among the noncolours. Tries were scored by Sullivan (3) and Wood (1), the goal being kicked by Wood. Final score :— St. Peter's, 1.4 pts. ; Leeds G.S., nil. Back, C. C. Taylor three quarters, A. 0. Lacy, J. H. B. Sullivan, R. M. Wood and R. Strange; halves, C. W. Richards and A. J. Peters; forward8, R. D. Foster (capt.), A. E. Schroeder, J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. 'T. Brode and G. G. Wallace. ;
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and several times forced their way to the Durham line in the first half. Early in the second half, Wood picked the ball up smartly and after a good run scored for York, Sullivan converting. On the York side Foster, A. C. B. Molony and J. A. Molony were the most conspicuous forwards ; Wood, Taylor and Sullivan were the " pick " of the backs. Cumberlege and Humphreys were responsible for most of the Durham tries. Final score:— Durham School, 61 pts. ; St. Peter's, 5 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor ; three-quarters, W. V. Lawton, A 0. Lacy, R. M. Wood and R. Strange ; halves, J. H. B. Sullivan and A. J. Peters ; forwards, R. D. Foster (capt.), J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, I. M. Smith, R. A. M. Mills, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace and F. Ferguson. SCHOOL
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Played at York, February 17th. Play was very even in the first half, the school playing up well. At half-time the score was 5-3 in favour of York, Wood scoring a good try and Sullivan converting. In the second half the weight of the Durham scrum proved too much for the York forwards. The school played a hard game throughout, but the tackling of both the backs and the forwards was weak. Final score :— Durham Colleges, z i pts. ; St. Peter's, 5 pts. Back, C. C. Taylor: three-quarters, R. Strange, R. M. Wood, A. 0. Lacy, W. V. Lawton ; halves, J. H. B. Sullivan, A. J. Peters ; forwards. R. D. Foster (capt.), J. A. Molony, A. C. B. Molony, I. M. Smith, R. A. M. Mills, R. T. Brode, G. G. Wallace, F. Ferguson. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2ND XV. 2'. LEEDS G.S. 2ND XV. Played at York, December 9th. The school were out-classed forward ; and the play of the backs, with the exception of Baskett, who, for his first match, tackled and saved pluckily, left much to be desired. F. E. Ferguson and Appleton were conspicuous among the forwards. Final score :Leeds G.S., 38 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil.
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Back, R. M. Baskett ; three-quarters, D. Fernandes, W. V, Lawton, F. Ferguson (capt.) and G. Peters ; halves, K. Norwood and W. R. Wray ; forwards, L. F. Jones, F. E. Ferguson, A. P. Appleton, L. G. Barry, G. H. Mills, E. R. Broughall, H. R. K. Webb and B. Northcote. DAY-BOYS
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Played on Wednesday, February loth. This game was not so even as the one earlier in the term, for the House had gained Mills, and the Dayboys had lost Richards and Pick. For some time the Dayboys " held their own," and at one period of the game the Dayboys' score was 8 points, and that of the House j o points. But after this the House " got together," and there was some excellent play. Among the Dayboys Sullivan, Wood and Foster, were especially noticeable ; and Sullivan and Wood scored one and two tries respectively. Tries were scored for the House by Peters (z), Fernandes (3), Barry, Lacy (2), Taylor (2), J. A. Molony, • A. C. B. Molony, F. Ferguson, Strange (z), and Mills converted the goals. Final score :House, 65 pts. : Dayboys, 1 pts. Dayboys :—back, B. 0. Jolly ; three-quarters, C. M. Tennent, L. F. Wood, R. M. Wood,t T. W. Fisher, J. H. 13. Sullivan t (G. W. Hargraves) ; forwards, R. D. Foster (capt.),t R. T. Brode," G. G. Wallace," A. P. Appleton, K. Shaun, B. Northcote, H. Hopkins, G. G. Barraclough. House :—back, B. C. Camm ; three-quarters, R. Strange,t A. J. Peters4 C. C. Taylor (capt.),t D. L de T. Fernandes ; half-backs, A. 0. Lacy,t W. V. Lawton"; forwards, J. A. Molony,t A. C. B. Molony,t I. M. Smith,t R. A. M. Mills," F. Ferguson,* L. F. Jones," F. E. Ferguson," L. G. Barry. t denotes First colours. * denotes Second colours.
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8st. I3ilbs. A fearless and clever player ; an excellent tackler, but should pass a little more ; is a much improved " kick." R. M. WOOD. 9st. iolbs. A fine scoring three-quarter ; very quick off the mark ; useful kick, but rather weak in tackling. A. E. SCHROEDER. I ost. 13lbs. A really good forward ; has made the most of his height in the line outs ; a good dribbler and tackler, only needs more weight. A strong and straight runner, and J. H. B. SULLIVAN. first rate kick with either foot ; a clever dribbler, and good in defence ; rather weak in combining, and sometimes threw his passes too high. C. C. TAYLOR. lost. 5113s. An excellent full-back ; good tackler and strong kick ; has latterly developed a useful left foot kick ; has been invaluable to the side, and should have a future. J. A. MOLONY. I ost. 8lbs. A good, fast, forward, who works hard the whole time ; is not frightened of falling on the ball ; a good tackler. A. C. B. MOLONY. I I st. 1lb. An energetic forward, who has done good work ; should try to keep " on side," and use his head more. A. 0. LACY. 8st. 8lbs. A good kick and strong runner ; with more weight should be good.; often showed considerable cleverness, but is very weak in tackling. A. J. PETERS. I Ost. A much improved player ; gave his passes " cleanly" and low ; rather slow, but should be good next year. M. PICK. 9st. I Ilbs. A rather slow forward, who has done good work in the scrum and loose ; a very fair kick but weak tackler. I. M. SMITH. 9st. Iolbs. A hardworking forward ; very useful in the scrum, but is apt to lose the ball after an excellent dribble. R. STRANGE. Is slow, but runs straight ; a moderate kick, and poor tackler. R. M. MILLS. 12st. 2lbs. A great addition to the scrum since he has come back ; good kick, but weak tackler. W. V. LAWTON. 8st. I 'lbs. A slow three-quarter ; not fond of stopping a rush ; a good kick. C. W. RICHARDS.
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9st. qilbs. A light forward ; fairly good in the BRODE. loose, but sometimes slack. G. G. WALLACE. 9st. 8lbs. A very young forward who should do well in time ; should try to control his feet better. F. FERGUSON. fist. I 2lbs. A small, light, forward, who has played three-quarter for the 2nd : is plucky, and should do well.
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Est. 74lbs. A promising half, who has come on well ; should learn to combine with his partner, and originate movements more quickly. L. F. JoNEs. 9st. 5lbs. A fairly heavy forward ; should learn to keep his head, and dribble better. F. E. FERGUSON. fist. albs. A very promising forward has quite the idea of the game, and is especially good in the loose. He is light yet, but should do well. L. G. BARRY. 8st. 9ilbs. A sound, hard-working, forward ; should learn to control the ball better. G. H. MILLS. Has played a s'eady game among the forwards, and kicks well.B C. cAMM. Has played full-back and also threequarters with some success ; a very fair kick and tackler. A heavy forward, who works hard A. P. APPLETON. :0St. 4ilbS. in the scrum ; should make more use of his height and weight in the line out. G. PETERS. A three-quarter possessed of some qualities ; but should pass more and improve his tackling. D. FERNANDES. ()St. I21bs. A fast three-quarter, who should start more quickly ; must learn to kick and tackle. W. R. WRAY. 6st. sibs. A young half, who has done very good work ; should learn to pass more and may do well. E. R. BROUGHALL. 8st. Filbs. A moderate forward, who has done some good work in the scrum, K.
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L. F. Wool). 7st. 1 [lbs. A three-quarter possessed of speed which he does not turn to enough account : a very good kick, but should learn to tackle. R. M. BASKETT. 6st. albs. A sturdy full-back who kicks well ; is not yet adept at stopping rushes. H. HAYNES. 6st. 7lbs. A three-quarter who kicks well, but is apt to loose his head. H. WEBB. 7st. A moderate forward, who plays hard in the loose. B. NORTHCOTE. A fairly big forward who does not yet understand the game ; is much too slow.
FOOTBALL RETROSPECT. It is impossible to say that this has been a successful season, but it must be remembered that throughout last term we suffered many mischances, and upon these occasions it has been more than difficult to find players of any resource whatsoever upon whom to fall back. The forwards were as a whole very slow, although they are much lighter than last year's scrum. Among the backs there was a lack of good combination at first, but this improved after Richards' return. In the znd XV. there was a decided lack of size and weight among the forwards, and of combination and speed among the backs ; nevertheless there are several promising players. In conclusion we must thank G. Yeld, Esq., (0.P.), and the Rev. H. T. S. Gedge, for their kindness in coaching the two XV's ; Mr. Tendall for refereeing in matches, and Mr. Yeld for his constant support upon the touch-line. CONCERTS. The Christmas Concert took place on December 21st, before a very large audience. In it we had a new departure, the performance of a secular Cantata of considerable length. One or two un-musical people confessed to being bored by this, as they could not follow the story ; and for their sakes it would, on a future occasion perhaps, be wise to have the words printed, especially if the story is so complex as that of Hero and Leander.
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For the performance we have nothing but praise. It showed that a very great deal of time and trouble had been taken by all concerned, and was sung with evident enjoyment. It is in Lloyd's happiest strain—melodious yet never trivial—and reflects throughout the story it tells. The solos were creditably taken by I. M. Smith, Baskett, and F. Appleton. Of the rest of the programme the most attractive was the performance of two sets of Folk Songs, English and German, arranged as quartets ; and the English did not suffer by comparison. The voices of the tenors and basses blended well in the duets, and they received a cordial encore for their effort. The soloists and instrumentalists all distinguished themselves, and generally the concert was voted one of our best. PART I. . PIANO SOLO . . . . " Invitation a la Valse " Weber MR. G. F. TENDALL. 2. Two FOLK SONGS (a) " Heigh Ho I the Morning Dew " Old English (b)" Wassail Song"..
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ARGUMENT :
To keep the Feast of Adonis* the people from Abydos cross the Hellespont to Sestos, where dwells Hero, priestess of Venus, in a lonely tower. With them sails Leander ; who, seeing Hero as she presides over the Festival, loves her. After the Festival he tells his love, and Hero's heart is won ; but not without fear, for she has broken her religious vows. Then they part, she to her tower, he to Abydos. But a torch will shine each night, and he will swim the strait to come to her. One night, in winter, he is drowned, and Hero, in her misery, throws herself from her tower and dies by the drowned body of her lover. * Some idea of which may be formed from Theocritus Idyll 15.
Introduction and Chorus of people from Abydos. (2) Processional Music. (3) Hymn of Adonis. (4) Duet. (5) The Return of Abydos. (6) Air. (7) Scena. (8) Epilogue. (1)
PART II. . TWO GERMAN FOLK SONGS Arranged by Brahms R. M. BASKETT, B. C. CAMM, R. D. FOSTER, I. M. SMITH. " Two Dances " 2. PIANO DUET Grigg F. FERGUSON, H. A. LEES. " Admirals All " 3. SONG Alan Gray (0.P.) J. H. B. SULLIVAN.
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(a) "Blow away the Morning Breezes " (b) " The Sailor's Farewell" Piatti Notturno "
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" Forty Years on " GOD SAVE THE KING.
•Irish Farmer
A short concert was given on March 5th, the chief feature of which was the delightful singing of Miss Sample. Her two songs, " The Nightingale " and " There's a Land," were enthusiastically encored. All the other items were well rendered, but the audience was much reduced in number by a severe snowstorm.
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. We have been a little unfortunate with the lectures which we have tried to arrange this term, owing partly to illness and partly to the fact that we have been unable to g et friends to lecture to us on the evenings that were free. We are very disappointed that we cannot manage to get Colonel Appleton to lecture to us this term as the term is ending so early. He has promised to lecture to us on 'Animal Life in India,' and, as he has also seen a good deal of life in Somaliland, we shall hope to hear something of his experiences there. The only lecture that we have managed A Peep into Nature through the to have was one entitled Microscope,' by the Rev. R. Oborne Walker, President of the Society. The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides which were borrowed by Mr. C. A. Swift. We were shown quite a variety of fleas and other small insects; on one of the fleas, so we were told, other fleas have been discovered, which reminds us of a well-known rhyme. A few interesting slides of sections of '
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Additions to the Museum since January :•. Birds' Eggs Presented by M. Weeks. Long-tailed Tit .. W. W. A. Phillips. •• Green Lizard in Spirit .. Rev. R. 0. Walker.
THE PAGEANT. There is reason to believe that an eminent divine resident in York can put forward claims as good as those of any other to the invention of the name, if not of the discovery of the microbe, of Pageantitis. The epidemic is wide-spread, if not universal in York. The Museum Gardens are strewn with railway sleepers. Arms sufficient, in numbers at least, for the Territorial forces are being fashioned in hot haste. Bales of goods block every doorway, and no guests are welcome at afternoon tea unless they bring their sewing-machine or at least their needle. Persons, erstwhile sober and respectable, are now dubbed with the names of kings and queens, of dukes and duchesses, of church dignitaries or " prehistoric peeps "—and all the rest compose the crowd. One episode has been assigned to the School. King Eadbert attended by nobles and warmen meeting with Archbishop Ecgbert accompanied by priests and acolytes, among them Alcuin, is disturbed by two brawling citizens, and suggests to the Archbishop the foundation of the School. In the final tableau of the Pageant. all the boys of the School, dressed in the style of 735, march past bearing their banner, and singing the Latin Carmen composed by the Bishop of Bristol. •
" ALCUIN OF YORK," by the Right Reverend G. F. Browne, D.D., D.C.L., F.S.A., Bishop of Bristol. And, we must add, O.P. These lectures delivered in Bristol Cathedral are of interest to all, of surpassing interest to Peterites. There are some, even Peterites, it is to be feared, who do not
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know as much of Alcuin as his abiding greatness merits. Born in the same year (735) which saw the revival of the School under Ecgbert and at Bede's suggestion, he was successively its most distinguished alumnus, an Assistant Master, and Headmaster. Despatched by Eanbald I., Ecgbert's successor in the Archbishopric, to obtain the pallium from Rome, he encountered at Parma, Karl, King of the Franks, more generally known as the Emperor Charlmagne, who pressed him to leave York and becoMe what we may perhaps call his " Education Minister." In this capacity he planned a number of schools in France all on the model of St. Peter's, the chief of which he himself controlled, having charge in it. amongst others, of Karl's own sons. There is a " modeinness " about all great men which only those can bring out who combine the scholarship a.Ad learning necessary to understand the past with experience of men and things gained at first hand in a busy life. These qualifications the author possesses in a marked degree, and he interprets both the man and his letters in a way which enables us to appreciate both his greatness, and the fundamental unity of problems ancient and modern. There is one passage of more special interest to ourselves. We have been satisfied so far with our membership of a body whose corporate existence dates back to 735. The Bishop now places it practically beyond doubt that Bishop Wilfirth, of York, had grasped the idea of a public school in the modern sense, some 700 yea' s before William of Wickham, its reputed inventor, founded Winchester. And, if so, it appears now that we may date the existence of St. Peter's from about the year 676. Is it unjustifiable pride which makes us hope that the first few pages of Chapter iv. may come before the attention of those who have presumed to dispute the palm of antiquity with us ?
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WILL OF LADY HASTINGS. We are now able to answer the interesting question suggested by a correspondent, and mentioned on Page 31r, Vol. XX. " The Royal Free Grammar School of York " was constituted and appointed in the place of that of Richmond, on 27 November, 1804, to enjoy the privileges of the Hastings Foundation. Since 1860 the old system of drawing lots was dispensed with. We are indebted for this piece of interesting information to the Provost of Queen's College, Oxford.— ED.
VALETE. J. D. Wells. Entered April, 1900. Day-boy. VI. Classical. Head Monitor. Head of the School. Secretary of the Games' Committee. Captain of Gymnasium. 2nd XV., 1907-8-9. Dayboys' IV., 1907-8. Victor Ludorum, 1908. Head Day-boy Librarian. Hey Scholar, 1904. Bishop of Bristol's Prize for Divinity, 1907. M. Pick. Entered May, 1902. Day-boy. VI. Modern. Monitor. XV. 1908-9. Secretary of Debating Society. C. W. Richards. Entered September, 1900. Re-entered September, 1908. Day-boy. VI. Modern. XV. 1907-8-9. R. W. Baddiley. Entered January, 1905. House. Upper V. Modern. Monitor. Captain of Shooting. Head Librarian. G. Peters. Entered Sept., 1904. House. Upper V. Modern. L. W. Whytehead. Entered Sept., 1905. Day-boy. IV. Modern.
SALVETE. H. N. Bell. Lower V. Modern. House. C. C. Morse. Lower V. Modern. Day-boy. P. Henty. Lower School. House. C. D. Thornton. Lower School. House.
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S. OLAVE'S HOUSE. SALVETE. H. M. L. Durrant. E. F. Monkman. R. A. Harpley. 0. Gray. B. M. Storey. G. C. Rawson. VALETE. P. A. Burtt. G. M. Trundle.
NOTES AND ITEMS. November, 1908, the wife of Bryan Cookson (O.P.), of a daughter. z4th November, 1908, the wife of E. S. Challmor (0.P.), of a son. 13th February, igo9, the wife of J. A. Mawson (O.P.), of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Paver-Crow—McCaskie. On March znd, i gog, at St. Columbia's Scotch Church, Pont Street, Chelsea, by the Rev. Archibald Fleming, D.D., Richard G. Paver-Crow (O.P.), only son of the late Richard Paver-Crow, J.P., to Millicent, daughter of Dr. McCaskie, of 12, Sydney Place, Kensington, London. Ellis—Dray. On December 9th, 19°8, John Devonshire Ellis (O.P.), to Lucy, second daughter of Oscar Dray, of 3, Cavil' Drive, Fallowfield, Manchester. APPOINTMENTS. —Rev. H. H. Williams (0.P.) to be Select Preacher in the University of Oxford. G. Edmundson (O.P.) to be Ford Lecturer in the University of Cambridge. NV. H. Crosthwaite has been elected F.R.G.S., and has been put on the permanent staff of the Egyptian Civil Service. J. Arthur Jackson (0.P.) has been chosen as Provisional Candidate in the Conservative interest for Whitehaven. The Rev. F. M. Hargreaves (O.P.), late Conduct of Eton, has taken the school living of Farnham Royal. BIRTHS.-24th
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G. H. Wade (0.P.) has been appointed to the Headmastership of the County Secondary School, Church House, Windsor. J. H. Collinson (O.P.) has been elected President of the St. George's Society, of Hamilton, Ontario. He was nominated by A D. Braithwaite, whose brothers are O.P.'s. The Society numbers over a thousand members. Appointments, etc., direct from School :— J. D. Wells, 9th place in the Competition for Junior Clerkships in the Civil Service. There were 27 vacancies and 150 Candidates. He was first in Latin and second in Greek. J. A. Molony has been elected to an Exhibition in History at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. G. Peters, R. W. Baddiley and R. M. Wood have passed the Law Preliminary Examination. C. C. Taylor has passed the Army Qualifying Examination. By H. Darnley Naylor (0.P.), " Latin and English Idiom," Cambridge University Press. Samuel Waddington (O.P.) is writing "Chapters of my Life." The Archbishop of York has promised to preach at the Annual Commemoration Service, which will be held on Saturday, June 26th, in the School Chapel. The Bishop of Bristol (O.P.), has promised to give away the Prizes on Thursday, July 29th. The Bishop of Croydon preached on February 14.th, in the School Chapel. A Confirmation was held by the Right Reverend the Bishop of Beverley on March 29th, in the School Chapel. The Choir were taken to see " The Gay Gordons " at the Theatre Royal on Feb. loth. We congratulate the following on having received their z st XV. Colours :—A. 0. Lacy, A. J. Peters, M. Pick, I. M. Smith, R. Strange and R, A. M. Mills. The following have received their 2nd XV. Colours :—F. Ferguson, L. F. Jones and F. E. Ferguson.
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OBITUARY.
THOMAS GISBOURNE FAWCETT (O.P.), Nov. 9th, 1908,
REV.
JOHN
suddenly, aged 65.
ABDIEL SEATON (0.P.),
Nov. 17th, 1908, aged 71. LT.-COL. ALEXANDER ENGLAND (O.P.),
Nov. 26th, 1908, aged 68.
HENRY COWLING (O.P.), Feb. 26th, 1909.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following :—Cuthlertian, Lily, Ilymerian, Eastbournian, Dunelmian,
Giggleswick Chronicle, S'edberghian (2), Newtonian, Framlinghamian, Cantuarian, Malvernian, Merchistonian, Leodiensian, Bromsgrovian, Christ Church College Magazine (Cawnpore, India), Hurst johnian, United Services College Chronicle.
SCHOOL RECORDS AND REGISTERS. Shot Notes about the School and O.P.'s will be published from time to time under this h,ading. Corrections and contributions, which are requested, should be addressed to The Editors of the Peterite, St. Peter's School, York. The following entered the School under Rev. S Creyke i8z8.
Oct. Belcombe, Hy. Meek Monford, age 9, son of Wm., of York, M.D. ; left East., '35 ; perhaps B.A. Durh. Univ. : '42
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Oct. Overton, Mark, age 13, son of Rev. J., of Clifton ; Free Schol., June '29 ; left Mich., '31. Ridley, Thos„ age 12, son Mr. Ridley, of Lord Mayor's Walk ; Free Schol., June, '3o ; left Mich., '35 ; Schol. St. John's Coll., Camb., and St. Cath. Coll. Camb ; Ordained, '43. Robinson, Mark Anthony, born 15 June, '15, son of M. A., of Barker Hill, attorney ; in Med. practice at Charing and Ashford ; died 29 Nov., '76. Sumner, Jas., age 1 1, son of Oliver, the elder, of Ogleforth ; left Christmas, '3o ; dead. Watson, Percival, age 13, son of Mr. Watson, of Walmgate ; Free Schol., June, '3o ; left Xmas , '31 ; perh : a commission agent at 32, Skeldergate, '72. Watt, Frederick, age 9 ; Free Schol., June, '34. ; left Christmas, '36 ; 3rd son of R., of Bishop Burton ; Ordained ; died 28 Aug., '53. 6 Oct. Oldfield, Geo., age 8, son of Wm., afterwards Lord Mayor, wine merch., at 1, Lendal ; died Mar , '95. 7 Oct. Blow, John, age 13, son of Rev. Mr. Blow, of Goodmanham ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Mids., '29, and returned 1 9 April, '3o. 13 Oct. McLeod, Jas., age 15, son Mrs., of South Parade ; left Christmas, '3o, 27 Oct. Dixon, Hugh Mason, age 9, neph. to Rev. H., of Bishopthorpe ; left Mids., '3o. 1829. 19 Jan. Bainbridge, Jas., age 8, grandson of Mr. Hobson, of Stonegate ; left Mids., '35. Barton, Richard, age 11, neph. to Mr. Johnson, of Blake St. ; left Christmas, '29 ; perh : a clerk at 1, Spencer St., '72. Braithwaite, Wm., age 1o, son of Mr. Braithwaite, of Spurriergate ; Free Schol., June, '32 ; left Mids , '37 ; Matric. Jesus Coll., Camb. ; Ordained ; teacher of P.R.P., see post ; died '71. 1
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_19 Jan. Harwood, John, age 8, son of Mr. Harwood, of Petergate ; left Mids., '32 ; prob. father of J. H., see post. Hornby, Robert Wm. Bilton ; Free Schol., June, '53 left East., '38 ; born, 5 Jan., '21 ; son of Wm., of York ; Matric. Durh. Univ. ; Ordained '44 ; died 28 Sept., '88. Munby, John Pigot, age 17 ; left Mich., '30 ; 2nd son of Joseph, of York ; Schol. Linc. Coll., Oxf. ; Ordained ; died about '80. Robson, Jas. Stuart, age 14; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Christmas, '31 ; son of Rev. -.(as., of Ainderby ; Van Mildert Schol. and Theo. Prize, Durh. Univ. ; Ordained ; died about '93. 25 Jan. Barclay, John, age 12 ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Mich., '35 ; 1st son of Alexander, of York ; Matric. Ch. Ch., Oxf. ; 1st class Lit. Human ; Ordained ; died 25th Aug., '86. 26 Jan. Barstow, Robert Clapham ; Free Schol., June, '33 ; left East., '36 ; son of T., of Naburn ; Matric. Jesus Coll., Camb. ; Stipend. magist., Auckland, New Zealand ; died z8 Sept., '91. 13 Feb. Hewgill, Hy. Fredk. ; left Mids., '33 ; born 2o Oct., '18 ; 3rd son of Hy., of Hornby Grange ; Ordained ; see 13.L.G. 27 Apr. Price, Thos. Chas., age 12 ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Christmas, '33 ; 1st son of Thos., of Clementhorpe ; Matric. B.N.C., Oxford ; Postmaster Merton College ; Ordained ; died 8 Nov., '85. I May Smith, Samuel, age 13 ; left Mids., '30 ; prob. son of Rev . John,fFikleSt.by 4 May Donkin, Wm. Fishbourn ; left Xmas., '32 ; born 15 Feb., ; 1st son of Thos., of Bootham ; Matric. St. Edmund Hall, Oxf. ; Schol. Univ. Coll., Oxf. ; 1st class Lit. Human. and Math. ; Savilian Professor Astron. ; died 15 NOV., '69. 25 May Pearson, Richard, age 12, son of John, of Monk Bar ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Christmas, '32 ; father of W. A., see post ; died 16 Nov., 1906.
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June Cattley, Stainforth, born 7 Dec. '15 ; ist son of Thos., of York ; Free Sch-91., June, '29 ; left Mich., '3+ ; Hastings Exhib., Queen's Coll., Oxf. ; died 5 June, '35. 17 June Simpson, Wm , age 13 ; Free Schol., June '29 ; left Mids., '31 ; son of Alfred, of Mahon, attorney ; a solicitor at Malton. Smithson, Robert Edward, born zo Dec., '15 ; ist son of Robert, of York, attorney ; Free Schol., June, '29 ; left Christmas, '31 ; a solicitor in York ; died 16 Mar., '98.