PET HIOTE. VOL. XXI.
DECEMBER,
1910.
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No. 198.
SCHOOL LETTER. UR first duty is to apologise for the belated appearance of our last number. The events of the term, which is very nearly ended, cannot be called stirring, for we have done much as usual, and thus the task of writing a school letter is made rather difficult. To begin with, whilst most of the rest of the British isles is plunged once again into the toil and trouble of a general election, the two parties concerned at York have made an agreement—wonders seemingly never will cease—and so we are to be spared a fight. We itched to write scathing remarks, we won't say on which party, and to express our most excellent opinions and arguments, but in the present circumstances they would be of little use, and so we must perforce refrain from such sentiments. After all, politics are not the only matters which absorb our interest, so let us turn to other things. Up to the present time, the Football this season has been full of interest and not without success. Though beaten rather decisively by Durham and Giggleswick, the first team has given a good account of itself in all the matches. The games against Ripon and Leeds were runaway victories for the school, but perhaps the best achievement was in the match against St. John's College. The school were much lighter, but still managed to outlast their opponents and win a good game by 18 pts. to i i . We look forward to a good game with the Old Boys to bring a most enjoyable term's matches to a
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conclusion. Mr. Tendall has been as untiring as ever in his coaching, and we hope that he thinks his efforts have not been in vain. Amongst other events of the term, the celebration of November the 5th in excellent style should not pass by without some notice. The features of the evening were a bonfire of greater proportions than ever and several startling explosions, whose effect resembled a small earthquake, but really came from some newly invented bombs. We thank Mr. Jolly most sincerely for his kindness in providing such excellent material for the bonfire. On November 25th the school listened to a most interesting address on the work carried on by a large publid school in Cashmier, by the Rev. C. E. Tindall Biscoe, the Headmaster. The speaker gave us a most vivid impression of the life in North West India, and of the great changes that have been effected since the school was opened. The first concert was given on Saturday, November 26th. A full account will be found on another page, but we should like to offer our most sincere thanks to Airs. Oborne Walker and Dr. Shadwell for their kindness to us in performing. In conclusion we would wish our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
CONCERT. The first concert of the term took place on November 26th, before a large audience. As is usual at this concert, the efforts of the boys were supplemented by contributions by visitors. Mrs. Walker played us two Piano Solos with all the skill of a very great artist, for both of which she was encored, and Dr. Shadwell played us a 'Cello Solo, and also sang us two songs. He was encored for the latter of these and sang us two more in a lighter
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vein, which won the approval of even the unmusical. All his performances were so enjoyable and of such merit that we hope we shall hear him again. The rest of the programme showed that the school is particularly strong in treble voices this year. The tenors and basses have not yet made their debut, but we are told that they will astonish us at the Christmas Concert. Thornsby and Shadwell sang their songs with great neatness and considerable tone, and Bell and Ekins both have voices much above the average. These two, with Baskett and Thornsby, delighted us with the " Madrigal in May," and were duly encored. Baskett has been " promoted " to be an alto, and his song showed that his voice is still there, its success being largely due to the ease with which every word could be heard—this important feature might well be cultivated by others. Rubenstrin's beautiful two-part song was well sung, and the school songs went with their usual spirit. But why no Carmen ? Is not this intended to be sung at all school functions, or at least at all school concerts ? The following is the programme :I. SCHOOL SONG .. 2.
SONG
3.
SONG
"
Old English Cowen
The Golden Vanity " `• Snow Flakes " .
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R. H. THORNSBY. .
"
Wood
Ethiopia saluting the Colours " DR. SHADWELL.
4.
PIANO SOLO ..
"
Three Studies"
. 1til rt.Dowell
MRS. °BORNE WALKER.
The Angel " • • .• SoLo .. (a) " Tranmeroi" (b) " Bourree "
3. TWO-PART SONG .. 6.
'CELLO
7.
DuET
"
Rubenstein Schumann .. Shale ..
DR. SHADWELL.
" A Madrigal in May" . •
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Newton
P. BELL, T. A. EKINS, R. M. BASKETT, R. H. THORNSBY. 8.
SONG
. "
Ho ! Jolly Jenkin "
• • Sullivan
DR. SHADWELL. 9.
SONG
"
Nymphs and Shepherds " C. SHADWELL.
Purcell
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I 0. PIANO SOLO ..
"
Polonaise " (A flat)
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..
Chopin
MRS. OBORNE WALKER. I
r.
SONG
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"
Sullivan
The Street Arab " . R. M. BASKETT.
1 2 . SCHOOL SONG
"
The Heroes" • .
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Farmer
GOD SAVE THE KING.
FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S V. DURHAM SCHOOL.
Played at York, Saturday, November 12th. Durham at first pressed, but failed to score owing to their faulty passing. Then, in spite of some good tackling by York, they scored three tries in quick succession, two being converted. Then the school forwards broke away and took the ball to the other end ; but Durham intercepted a pass and scored a runaway try. Play was again taken to the Durham 25,' where, after a good dribble by A. C. Molony and F. E. Ferguson, F. Ferguson just failed to score. Just before half-time Durham again scored. Half-time score : Durham, 2I pts., York, nil. After half-time Durham again had the best of the play, scoring three unconverted tries. Some good forward rushes took the play to the other end, but Durham cleared. Brode and Barry were noticeable for good tackling. Lacy intercepted and gained ground by a good kick, and from a scrum on the Durham line Lacy scored. The kick failed. Soon after the dropout the York backs again got going, but Peters lost a certain try by failing to pass to Shann. Some loose play followed, and just before time was called Durham scored a converted try. Final score : Durham, 35 pts ; St. Peter's, 3 pts. TEAM : Full-back, R. M. Baskett ; ihreequarters, K. Shann, A. J. Peters, A. D. Lacy, 0. M. Tennent ; half-backs, F. Ferguson, L. F. Wood ; forwards, A. C. 13. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, H. Price Jones, R. T. Brode, A. C. Molony, R. C. Bethell, A. W. Jackson.
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The York scrum held their opponents well and often got the ball, although their average weight was at least a stone lighter. All the forwards played well, A. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, Price Jones and A. C. Molony being especially conspicuous. The halves played well, considering how much stronger and faster the opposing pair were. Lacy at threequarters played a fine game and Baskett, at full-back, considering the amount of knocking about he got, also did well. ST. PETER'S
v.
LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played at Leeds, November 19th. York won the toss and Leeds opened the game so vigorously that York were pressed for the first ten minutes. The school then showed signs of waking-up and the forwards got the ball out to the backs, who, however, dropped their passes almost every time. At last Lacy got the ball and scored between the posts Brode converting. Soon after from a line-out A. C. Molony scored far out. A. C. Molony failed with the kick. Even play followed, but at last from a pass by Peters, Fernandes scored. The kick failed. Three minutes before half-time Wood scored and Brode converted. Half-time : School, 21 pts ; Leeds G.S., nil. On re-starting the game, York pressed and Peters got over the line, but lost the ball. F. Ferguson, however, touched down. Brode converted. Leeds then took play to the school 25,' and had bad luck in not scoring. Play was then taken back to the Leeds 25,' where it remained for the rest of the game, except for two fine runs by G. H. Smith, and forward rushes by Leeds. After this tries were scored in fairly quick succession by F. Ferguson, Fernandes (2), Peters and Lacy, of which Brode converted three. Final score :School, +7 pts. ; Leeds G.S., nil. TEAM : Full-back, P. Richards ; threequarters, D. Fernandes, A. J. Peters, A. 0. Lacy, R. M. Baskett ; half-backs, L. F. Wood, F. Ferguson ; forwards, A. C. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, H. Price Jones, R. T. Brode, R. C. Bethel!, A. W. Jackson. ;
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After the match H. Price Jones, F. Ferguson, R. T. Brode, and A. C. Molony received their First XV. Colours, and R. C. Bethell and R. M. Baskett their Second XV. Colours. ST. PETER'S v. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE. Played at home, November r6th. This match was originally arranged for December 3rd, but since the school team would have been weakened by the absence of some members who were in for scholarship examinations, St. John's very kindly agreed to play earlier. The school kicked off against the sun, and for some time play continued in the John's 252 York failed to score on several occasions, owing to Wood trying to run through on the blind side of the scrum. St. John's then, by good kicking, kept the school in their own 25.' After some good play one of their centre threequarters scored, the goal being kicked. Froin the kick-off the school pressed and Lacy scored far out, Peters making a good attempt at goal. Just before half-time St. John's scored an unconverted try. Half-time score : St. John's, 8 pts., School, 3 pts. On the resumption many scrums took place in mid-field, till the York hacks were set in motion and Peters was collared on the line. The game remained in the John's ' 25,' and A. B. Molony ran and passed to H. P. Jones, who dropped over the line under the posts. Brode had no difficulty in converting. John's then broke away and scored from a mis-kick by Brode. Matthews then headed a dribbling rush to the John's 25,' but John's managed to clear. F. Ferguson made a splendid opening for Peters to score, A. C. Molony kicking a good goal. With ten minutes left for play the game became exciting. After keen scrumming in mid-field, York broke away and Barry, making the best of an opportunity, scored a splendid try, which A. C. Molony converted with a good kick. Soon after time was called with the score : St. Peter's, 18 pts. ; St. John's, it pts. TEAM : Full back, R. T. Brode ; threequarters, K. Shann, A. J. Peters, A. 0. Lacy, 0. Tennent ; half backs, F. Ferguson, L. F. Wood ; forwards, A. B. Molony, F. E. Ferguson, L. G. Barry, H. Price Jones, A. C. Molony, R. C. Bethell, A. H. Jackson, and B. Matthews. -
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REMARKS : St. John's was the heaviest team the school has met this season, and would be an excellent side with proper coaching. Their two centres were very fast and all their backs kicked splendidly. Their scrum did not understand quick heeling. For the school Wood played well after the first ten minutes, and his touch kicking gave the forwards much needed rests. Lacy and Ferguson both played well. Among the forwards Barry, Price Jones and Mr. Matthews were noticeable. A. B. and A. C. Molony were very good in the loose, the former's opening for Price Jones being brilliant. The latter also kicked two splendid goals. Brode at full-back did creditably, except for one mistake. Mr. Tendall refereed most impartially during the match, and probably this was the best match the school has had, except the Wanderers.
ST. PETER'S 2nd XV. v. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2nd XV. Played at Ripon, October 19th. This match proved an easy win for the znd XV. The score at half-time was 18 pts. to nil, no goals being kicked. In the second half 31 pts. were added. The following scored tries :—Camm (2), Medhurst (2), Tennent (z), Shann (2), Haynes (z), Reynolds (z), Baskett (2), Bethell (I). Only two goals were kicked, which was very disgraceful. Bethell and Wilson kicked one each. TEAM :—Full-back, B. Jolly ; threequarters, A. Wilson, K. Shann, R. M. Baskett, 0. M. Tennent ; half-backs, B. Camm, E. Medhurst ; forwards, L. F. Jones, R. C. Bethell, G. Hargraves, R. Thornton, W. Farquharson, H. Reynolds, 1'. Darley, H. Webb.
ST. PETER'S znd XV. v. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2nd XV. Played at Leeds, Saturday, November 5th. This is the first victory the second team have won at Leeds for many years. York scored two tries and a goal to one try in the first half, Wray being responsible for one try and Tennent for two. Hargraves kicked the goal. In the second half Leeds did better,
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scoring eleven points. For York, Camm, Reynolds and 'Ferment scored, and Hargraves converted all the tries. York were handicapped in the second half by Shann going lame. TEAM Full-back, B. Jolly ; threequarters, A. Wilson, K. Shann, W. Wray, 0. Tennent ; half:backs, B. C. Camm (Capt.), E. Medhurst ; forwards, L. F. Jones, G. Hargraves, J. Foster, H. Reynolds, T. Darling, W. Farquharson, C. F. Grier, H. Webb. :
After the match Camm and Shann received their Second XV. Colours.
ST. PETER'S
2nd XV. v.
DURHAM SCHOOL
2nd XV.
Played at Durham, Saturday, November 12th. This match turned out to be a fiasco, - the Durham team being much too heavy and fast. In the first half they scored 59 points. The final score was 126 ,points to nil. The backs played pluckily, Camm, Jolly, Robinson and Haynes usually getting their men. The forwards were as sleepy as usual, Foster and Reynolds excepted, the former playing well all through, and the latter in the second half. The seconds were not at full strength. TEAM Full-back, B. 0. Jolly; three-quarters, A. G. Wilson, A. E. Robinson, W. R. Wray, W. H. Haynes ; half backs, B. C. Camm (Capt.), E. H. Medhurst ; forwards, L. F. Jones, G. W. Hargraves, J. C. Foster, H. Reynolds, R. Thornton, W. Farquharson, T. Darling, H. Webb. :
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ACCIDENTS IN COAL MINES. JUNE I 6TH, 1 9 I 0. We have received the following copy of Col. Jackson's maiden speech in the House of Commons, which we feel sure will interest our readers :— CoL. J. A. JACKSON (0.P.) : "I rise to support the Resolution, and I may say that I agree with both the Proposer and
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Seconder in all that they have said. When I tell the House that many of my own personal friends, and also five men in the Battalion of the Territorial Army which I have the honour to command, are down the pit at Whitehaven, I think they will understand that to me the subject now before the House is a very painful one. I agree with the Mover and Seconder that possibly the numbers of Inspectors of mines is inadequate, but I should like to point out that probably the want of consideration which Inspectors meet with in time of trouble leads to a difficulty in finding a suitable number of Inspectors. The Inspector at Whitehaven, who had to take upon himself the responsibility of giving the order to wall up the mine to save further, loss of life, took upon his shoulders—and, I daresay, he 'passed through the worst minute he ever spent. in his life—a responsibility which I am perfectly certain no Member of this House would have liked to have taken up. With reference to life-saving instruments, I agree with both the Mover and Seconder in the arguments they have put forward, and I also agree that the Government, if they think that these appliances are necessary, ought to give facilities to different mines in different districts for getting the instruments. I would make no hard and fast rule, but I would point out, for the benefit of the House, that the Colliery Company have these instruments at the pit mouth. I also agree it would be well to have these life-saving appliances kept in certain positions, so that they might reach the pit's mouth after half an hour's ride by motor. I certainly am in favour of keeping an efficient staff for working the life-saving plant."
AN HONOUR FOR JAMES PARKER. Our old friend, " James," who was for so many years porter at this school, has been the recipient of a handsome testimonial on his giving up his Masonic duties. The testimonial, which
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is handsomely illuminated on parchment and framed in black Lebanon Oak, begins thus :— " At York, the 22nd day of November, A.L., +91o, the Worshipful Master, Past Masters, Wardens and Brethren of the Albert Victor Lodge of Ancient, Free, •and Accepted Masons, No. 2328, of the Grand Lodge of England, hereby do desire to convey to Brother James Rawes Parker, Master Mason, who became a Serving Brother in January, and was duly elected Tyler of the said Lodge on the 22nd day of April, 189o, the first to be so elected, their most sincere and heartfelt regret that they are about to lose his valued services in that capacity." It then recalls the past association of James with the Lodge, and notes that he has outlived many Worshipful Masters and Brethren, and concludes thus :" In now sheathing the Tyler's Sword and resigning it to the keeping of another, as he passes from " Labour to Refreshment," it is the unanimous and cordial desire of each and every Brother that Brother Parker may long be spared, under the Providence of the " Great Architect of the Universe," to enjoy in health and comfort the repose he has so amply earned ; but the Brethren cherish the hope that, with health and strength, he may be • permitted so far to maintain his connection with the Lodge as to assist his successor in office upon occasion, should he be able and desirous so to do." The testimonial is signed on behalf of the Lodge by various officials, amongst whom we note the Dean of York and E. R. Dodsworth, Esq.
GENERAL ELECTION OF DECEMBER, 1910. The General Election leaves St. Peter's " As you were," in the words of the Drill Sergeant. We are still with characteristic impartiality represented by one Liberal and one Conservative.
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Our heartiest congratulations to E. H. Pickersgill (Liberal), who has again carried Bethnal Green (South West), and to Ian Malcolm, who returns after a short retirement, this time as Conservative Member for Croydon. We offer our sincerest condolences to Lt. Col. J. A. Jackson, whose maiden speech in the House appears in another column, and who has failed by the narrow majority of 19+ to hold Whitehaven against the now united forces of the Liberals and Labour. We hope that he will be back again before long. We offer our condolences also to G. E. Raine. ■■■
DIARY OF THE TERM. SEPTEMBER.
Wednesday, 21. School began. Football. 25. XIX. Sunday after Trinity. Sunday, Headmaster.
Preacher, The
OCTOBER.
School v. Old Peterites, won 16-1 r. Preacher, The XX. Sunday after Trinity. 2. Headmaster. 9. XXI. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, The Rev. Sunday, R. 0. Walker. Wednesday, 12. School v. Yorkshire Wanderers, lost 1 1-5. Preacher, The 16. XXII. Sunday after Trinity. Sunday, ' Headmaster. 17. Extra half. Monday, Wednesday, 19. School v. Ripon G.S., won 8o—o. 22. Lecture : " Cambridge." C. A. Swift, Esq. Saturday, 23. XXIII. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, The Sunday, Headmaster. School 7'. Durham School, 25. Extra half. Tuesday, lost 42-0. Wednesday, 26. School visited S.P.G. Missionary Exhibition. 29. School v. Giggleswick School, lost 29-3. Saturday, Saturday, Sunday,
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Sunday,
3o. XXIV. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, E. R. Dodsworth, Esq. NOVEMBER.
Saturday,
5.
Sunday,
6.
Saturday, Sunday,
12. 13.
Monday, Saturday, Sunday,
19.
14.
20.
Wednesday, 23. Friday, Saturday,
25. 26.
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
29.
27.
30.
School v. Leeds G.S., won 8z — o. Usual celebrations and bonfire. XXV. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, the Headmaster. School v. Durham School, lost 35-3. XXVI. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, H. M. Platnauer, Esq. Extra half. School v. Leeds G.S., won 47-0. XXVII. Sunday after Trinity. Preacher, The Headmaster. Eclipse of the Moon. School v. St. John's College, won 18-1 1. Lecture by the Rev. C. E. Tindall I3iscoe. House won 25—nil. House v. Dayboys. Concert. Advent Sunday. Preacher, The Headmaster. Extra half. St. Andrew. School v. Wakefield G.S. (cancelled owing to frost.) DECEMBER.
Saturday,
3.
Junior House v. Dayboys.
Sunday,
4.
II. Sunday in Advent.
Saturday,
to. School v. Leeds Clergy School, won 25-1o.
III. Sunday in Advent.
Sunday, Tuesday,
13. Lecture.
Saturday,
17.
Concert.
Sunday,
18.
IV. Sunday in Advent.
Tuesday,
20.
School v. Old Peterites. House Supper.
Wednesday, 21.
St. Thomas. School breaks up.
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NOTES AND ITEMS. BIRTH.—December 14.th, the wife of Alan F. Sargeant, of a son. On August 25th, MARRIAGE.-- CROSTHWAITE—MEDHURST. at St. Oswald's Church, Collingham, William Henry Crosthwaite (O.P.), son of the Bishop of Beverley, to Gertrude Hastings Medhurst, only daughter of the Rev. C. E. Medhurst, Vicar of St. Oswald's, and Mrs. Medhurst.
DEATH.—W. H. Webb (O.P.), of Clydesdale, Holbeck Avenue, Scarborough. The School have had three extra halves this term, the first for W. Ingham's Classical Scholarship at Selwyn College, the second for C. Morse's distinction in passing into Woolwich, the third for the distinction gained by W. H. Pickering, O.P., who obtained the King Edward VII. Medal for distinguished bravery at the recent mining disaster. The result of the House v. Dayboys' Football Match was a win for the House by 25 points to nil. Congratulations to H. Price Jones, F. Ferguson, R. T. Brode and A. C. Nlolony on receiving their First XV. Colours, and to L. F. Wood, R. C. Bethell, R. M. Baskett, B. C. Camm, K. Shaun, P. A. W. Richards, B. 0. Jolly, H. E. K. Reynolds and G. W. Hargraves on receiving their Second XV. Colours. R. D. Foster has obtained his colours for S. John's College, Cambridge. W. H. Colley (Capt.) has played for Emmanuel College. M. W. Peters and J. H. B. Sullivan have played for Christ's College. M. T. Clegg has played for Jesus' College. W. Ingham has played for Selwyn College. A. A. Phillips has been playing for Queen's College, Oxford, under both codes of Football, and also at Hockey. R. M. Wood has got his Cap for Yorkshire at Hockey.
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R. Harrison played for the North v. South, in the R.U. International Trial Match. It is with mingled feelings that we congratulate E. Clarkson on his International Cap (England v. Wales) for the Northern Union. We would have wished it were the Rugby Union, but at least he learnt to play full-back with us. C. B. Alexander (O.P.), has arrived at Regina, Saskatchewan, the Headquarters of the Royal North West Mounted Police. From the Daily Telegraph for December 91h :-" We regret to announce that Mrs. E. H. Pickersgill, wife of the member for South West Bethnal Green, died on Wednesday evening. She had been ill since January. Mrs Pickersgill had been a teacher in one of the special schools in the division represented by her husband, where she did excellent work among defective children." M. W. Peters has passed his final Examination (Modern Languages Special, 2nd Class) at Cambridge. W. H. Colley has passed (2nd Class) Part I. of the Modern Languages Special. The Bishop of Bristol presided at the Annual Dinner of the Society of Yorkshifemen in London. The following extract from his speech should be of interest to our readers :In Yorkshire the first public school was started by an Archbishop of York in York itself, and in St. Peter's School, of York, at which he was himself educated, they had the school which has the longest continuous existence in England. It was indisputable that it was Yorkshire which gave England to the Normans, for, following the victory of Tostig at Stamford Bridge on 25th September, to66, William the Conqueror slipped across the Channel with no one to oppose him, went on to Hastings and defeated Harold. The Bishop said many of his school fellows had created history. Guy Fawkes was an old St. Peter's boy, and six of the thirteen executed with him were also of St. Peter's. The Bishop added that he himself was a second cousin eight times removed of Guy Fawkes.
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A. L. Sample (0.P.), being one of ten sent abroad by the N.E.R. to gather information re foreign railways, has gained the prize offered for the best essay written on their return. The Son (married) of an U.P. has vacancy for pupil in rubber, tea and cinchona. India and Ceylon. Complete experience guaranteed. Apply E.B., c/o Hon. Sec., 44, Burton Street, London, W.C.
CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following : The Sedberghian, The Dunelmian, The Easibournian, —
The HymerniCzn. The Lily, The Newtonian, The Framlinghamian, The Cantuarian, The Malvetwian, The liferchislonian, The The Wycombe Leodiensthn, The Bromsgrovian, The Felsledian Abbey Gazette. ,
