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PETERITE. VoL. XXI.
DECEMBER, 1911.
No. 203".
SCHOOL LETTER. E are fast drawing to the end of another term, and it is again our pleasure to chronicle such events as have occurred since the issue of our last number. We fear that our initial effort was attended by several blunders, for which we have endeavoured to make some atonement elsewhere. Although the shortness of the days would imply that winter is now upon us, we have not as yet experienced any of its true characteristics. The school have been given three extra " halves " this term, all of which were selected on particularly bright days. The full benefit of them was, therefore, enjoyed. One of the greatest pleasures which is afforded to us is to be able to record that both the first and second XV.'s have met with more than usual success on the Football field. Our wins have been in all cases decisive, and where we have gone down it has been to a very much heavier and stronger team. We are able to give full accounts, where possible, of all matches played up to date, but we would like to call attention to the fact that the good form shewn by the teams is very largely due to Mr. Tendall, our able coach. We have met with the usual misfortunes caused by the disablement of various members of the team, but the invaluable services of the Fergusons are once more available. A School Concert, an account of which is given elsewhere, was held on November 25th. The performance showed merit and the next Concert, which is to be given at the end of the term, promises to be of more than average interest. It is to be hoped that the services of various Old Boys will be procured, since their efforts are usually one of the features of breakingup Concerts. A Confirmation was held in the School Chapel by the Bishop of Beverley on December 7th. We were pleased to see present a representative gathering of parents of the boys. We feel that we must have long since exhausted the patience of our readers by our somewhat wearisome letter, and therefore bid them pass on to more interesting topics.
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OLD PETERITE NOTICES. The Old Boys' Match will take place on the school ground on Wednesday, December zoth. Those wishing to play should write to H. C. Scott, Esq. (0.P.), 3, Blake Street, York. The Old Peterite Dinner will be held at the Davy Hall on Thursday, December 21 st. Old Peterites wishing to dine should communicate with H. C. Scott, Esq., as above. The chair will be taken by the Rev. W. 0. F. Campbell.
CAMBRIDGE LETTER. DEAR EDITORS,
We are glad to have, at last, a really substantial addition to our numbers here, and we shall be glad to welcome anyone coming up in the near future. We recommend in particular to the School's notice Christ's, St, John's, and Sidney, as there is already a nucleus of Old Peterites in each. Of the Peterites now in residence we have gathered the following details—Ingham having taken his degree is up a fourth year at Selwyn, and still plays for the Rugger team— we cannot always describe it as a XV.—at back. His martial ardour has not been quenched by his experiences in camp, and he is still faithful to " H Company." When we arrived here at the beginning of this term we felt that there was something missing from the town, and our impression was right—the cheery countenance of Bulmer is not with us. However, our grief is mitigated by the news that next term he will be at Ridley Hall. J. A. Molony has deserted the muse of History in favour of Theology ; and is still a shining light in the C.U.O.T.C., although he has left the Sidney section to join the communication company, in which department so far his total success achieved has been a severe cold. He plays Rugger on occasion for Sidney.
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The number of Peterites who keep " among the stars" in various colleges has been increasing of late. Smith is among these, and considering the amount of energy spent in ascending. to the top of his staircase in Queen's, the information extracted from him was disappointing. We gathered, however, that .he, is playing Rugger for Queen's, and we understand that he secretary for the Cambridge Mission to Peapickers, and in this capacity has had strange experiences. Rigby is to be seen on occasion by those Peterites who frequent the neighbourhood of Emmanuel ; we hear that he is keeping up the reputation of the school in the O.T.C. Foster is another of those beings that live in exalted places. He is Rugger Secretary of John's, and is no doubt to a great extent responsible for the improvement in the team this year. His prowess at Lacrosse has been recognised by his inclusion in the Varsity trials, and he was chosen the other day to represent the Varsity against Blackheath, but the match was unfortunately cancelled. His friends at school will doubtless be relieved to hear that he no longer possesses a hirsute appendage to the upper lip. Friends and acquaintances of Brode must needs •be brave men, for there are difficulties in approaching his sanctum. However, the danger being past, we were able to elicit the facts that he is playing regularly for Christ's at Rugger, and that he intends in the near future to join the O.T.C. There is also a rumour that he has been present at a meeting held by Doctor Torrey, who is at present among us. A. C. B. Molony evidently came up here intending to achieve notoriety. He has certainly accomplished his end by wearing a garment of the most outrageous line, against the counsels of his best friends. The Rugger authorities at Sidney did not at first appreciate his services, but he has at last got on the College team, and has on several occasions played three-quarters, which he now considers his proper place on the field. We have seen him play there and we—think otherwise.
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Like Lloyd of Dublin University, Peters has been making markS, but in his case it is on the running tracks and not on the Rugger-field. He ran second in the mile and half-mile in the Fresher sports, and had bad luck in not winning the former. We hope that he will get his " blue" in the near future. In his spare time he plays three-quarters for Christ's. Last, but not least, Schroeder played in the Rugger Freshers, and has been prominent among the Johnian forwards. We have to congratulate him on receiving his colours after the Match against Sidney. He has been snapped up for his College Musical Society, and has proved a great acquisition to the, orchestra. The Fifth of November this year was enlivened by the presence of two O:P.'s—E. R. Broughall, and the Bishop of Bristol who was preaching the Varsity sermon. Broughall is about to join the Territorials, an example which we wish other Peterites—especially those in residence—would follow. Before concluding, we congratulate the School upon having had so far a successful season, and condole the clan Ferguson upon their injuries. We wish them all success in the rest of their matches, that against the O.P.'s, of course, excepted. 7TaTlip
SCHOOL CONCERT. The first School Concert of the term was held on Saturday, November 25th, before a fairly large audience. The performance throughout reflected great credit on Mr. Tendall, who was able to offer a tastefully arranged programme, the interest of which was maintained throughout. The proceedings were opened not by school songs as has usually been the case, but by a two-part song by i he trebles. Both in this and in a similar rendering which was given later in the evening, the trebles were heard to advantage. We were
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fortunate in being assisted by two visitors whose efforts evoked the greatest approval. Mrs. Walker once more delighted us with two piano solos and well merited the encores which they received. The Rev. H. T. S. Gedge renewed his acquaintance with us in School Concerts and was loudly applauded for the songs which he gave us. On being encored he sang two more songs, the latter one of a most comical nature, and the choruses were taken up with much gusto by the school. The rendering of each of his four songs was remarkably good. The solos of Thornsby and Shadwell were well received, particularly that of the latter, which was marked by clearness of tone. The second part-song by the trebles and basses was quite one of the best features of the programme and we are of the opinion that it fully deserved an encore. The usual school songs brought a particularly bright and interesting concert to a close. The following is the programme :— I. TWO -PART SONG 2. SONG .
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May Bells " THE TREBLES.
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A. Somervill
.. " Tears, Idle Tears " • • REV. H. T. S. GEDGE.
, . ,Stainer
.. " Slumber Song " R. H. THORNSBY.
3. SONG
Mendelssohn
4.. PIANOFORTE SOLO " Rondo Capriccioso" . MRS. R. 0. WALKER.
. • Geehl
" May Time" 5. TWO-PART SONG .. TREBLES AND BASSES.
6. SONG 7. SONG
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.. S. Adams
The Goodwin Sands ".. REV. H. T. S. GEDGE.
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" A Pastoral" . C. W. SHADWELL.
hR 8. PIANOFORTE IANOFORTE _OLO " V_
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Mendelssohn
Veracini Liszt
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MRS. R. 0. WALKER. 9.
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Autumn " THE TREBLES.
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Flow Gently Deva "
J. Parry
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(a) " Hope the Hermit" (b) " John Peel "
Farmer
GOD SAVE THE KING.
FOOTBALL. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played at York on Saturday, October 21st. Ferguson won the toss and Leeds kicked off uphill. Baskett's return kick found touch well into the Leeds half, and from a pass out from a scrum Fernandes ran through and scored, the kick failing. The school continued to press, and after some combination among the backs, Shann scored. The school forwards often got the ball in scrums, but by their bad heeling gave few chances to their backs. The halves managed to get the ball away to the three-quarters, and three more tries were scored, Fernandes scoring two and Wray one. Wray converted one. Just before half-time Leeds attacked strongly but were unable to score. Half-time score :St. Peter's, 17 pts. ; Leeds G.S., nil The school started well but the backs failed to get going and Leeds by goad kicking carried play into the York " 25." Richards gained some ground by his kicks and Fernandes getting a pass ran half the length of the field and scored, Baskett converting. From a scrum near the Leeds line Ferguson dashed over. The Leeds forwards came very near to scoring on several occasions. Some dribbles by the York forwards relieved the pressure. From some loose play in the Leeds " 25," Shann scrambled over, Baskett converting. Final score :— St. Peter's, 3o pts.; Leeds G.S., nil. TEAM :-P. A. W. Richards, full-back ; B. 0. Jolly, D. L. Fernandes, R. M. Baskett, K. Shaun, three-quarter backs ; F. Ferguson, W. R. Wray, half-backs ; R. C. Bethell, R. Thornton, G. Hargraves, T. M. Darling, W. H. Farquharson, 0. M. Tennent, L. F. Jones, A. E. Robinson, forwards.
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REMARKS.--We were unlucky in this, our first school match, in not having F. E. Ferguson playing owing to an injured knee. The play of the forwards left much to be desired, their heeling in the first half was slow, and they were completely beaten in the second half both in scrums and in the loose. At half-back, Wray and Ferguson combined well, opening out the game for the threequarters. Fernandes in the centre used his pace and swerve to advantage, but Baskett, the other centre, was slow and inclined to lob his passes. Shann and Jolly on the wings were good, while Richards at full-back did all he had to do well.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V. BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Ferguson lost the Played at York on Saturday, October 28th. toss and Bethell kicked off uphill. Bradford played a spoiling game and put York on the defensive. The play was scrambling, but Bradford were unable to score. Aided by two free-kicks York once more attacked, and an opening was made for Fernandes to score an unconverted try. From the drop-out York were again driven back and although their forwards made several good rushes they kicked too hard and lost possession of the ball. From a pass from a scrum Fernandes ran through and again scored. York were now pressing hard but the Bradford defence was firm. Half-time score : St. Peter's, 6 pts. ; Bradford G.S., nil. On resuming, some passing among the backs enabled Fernandes to score, the kick being unsuccessful. The backs failed to find touch with their kicks and Bradford had to drop-out several times. After another round of passing, Fernandes again scored, Hargraves converting. York still continued to press hard, and from a scrum on the Bradford line Wray scrambled over. Hargraves kicked the Bradford now began to attack, but by some good wheeling goal. the school forwards again put them on the defensive, and after a dribble by the forwards Reynolds scored an unconverted try. From the drop-out Ferguson just missed getting over, but Fernandes picked up in the loose and scored. Hargraves con-
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Yerted. From a free-kick awarded to York about the mid-field, Bethell kicked a good penalty goal. Until the end of the game York continued to press. Final score :St. Peter's, 3o pts. ; Bradford G.S., nil. TEAM :— P. A. W. Richards, full-back ; B. 0. Jolly, D. L. Fernandes, W. R. Wray, R. M. Baskett, ihreequarter-backs ; F. Ferguson, C. L. Armstrong, halfbacks ; R. C. Bethell, R. Thornton, G. W. Hargraves, H. E. K. Reynolds, 0. M. Tennent, W. H. Farquharson, K. Shann, forwards. REMARKS.—The spoiling game played by the Bradford team seemed to puzzle the York team, and until half-time each side had about as much of the play as the other. After half-time, the forwards heeled quickly and the backs got many chances. Bethell, Reynolds, Thornton and Hargraves, were prominent among the forwards. Armstrong was tried as scrum-half but he was too slow, and the changing of Wray to that position brought better results. F. Ferguson made many good openings for his three-quarters, and kicked well. Fernandes was enabled by his pace and swerve to score many tries, but his wing did not keep up with him well enough to receive passes.
ST. PETRR'S SCHOOL V. WAKEFIELD G.S. Played at York on Saturday, November 4th. Bethell won the toss and elected to play with the wind. Wakefield kicked off and Richards found touch well inside the Wakefield half. The halves did not get their three-quarters going, and York were forced back on the defensive. Good kicking by the backs relieved pressure, and from a scrum in mid-field, Fernandes ran and passed to Jolly, who scored an unconverted try. Wakefield again pressed, but the York tackling was sound, and a good kick by Hargraves enabled York to press again. Wray then ran round the blind side of a scrum and scored between the posts, but the kick failed. Wakefield now began to play a strong game, and kept the school on the defensive. The school three-quarters did not combine well and many opportunities were lost. Half-time score :—St. Peter's, 6 pts. ; Wakefield G.S., nil.
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On the resumption, the York forwards began to get the ball more often. With the help of the wind, Wakefield kicked well into the school half, but Bethell headed a rush which carried play to the other end, when Fernandes scored. Hargraves converted. Again Wakefield pressed hard, but the York forwards relieved by some good dribbles. A little later, Shann put Camm over the line far out. The kick failed. The York backs began to combine well, and Jolly scored far out. Baskett kicked a good goal. A free kick to Wakefield took play to the school end, but Fernandes, dribbled up the field. Several loose rushes by the York team just failed when a score seemed likely. Final score : St. Peter's, 19 pts. ; Wakefield•G.S., nil. TEAM :—P. A. W. Richards, full-back ; B. 0. Jolly, D.. L. Fernandes, K. Shann, R. M. Baskett, three-quarter backs; W. R. Wray, B. C. Camm, half-backs ; R. C. Bethell, R. Thornton, G. W. Hargraves, H. E. K. Reynolds, W. H. Farquharson, 0. M. Tennent, T. M. Darling, R. A. Harpley, forwards. REMARKS :—The display of the school was indifferent in the first half. The backs did not combine well and the forwards did, not get together. In the second half, against the wind and up-hill, much better form was shown. The forwards played excellently and the backs showed what they could do. Bethell was a splendid leader, and was well backed up by Thornton, Hargraves and Reynolds. Wray at the base of the scrum was good, but Camm as stand-off half seemed slow and clumsy and did not get his threequarters going. Fernandes and Shann did a lot of good work and gave their wings many chances. Richards at full-back did all he had to do well. The defence of the team was good throughout the game. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
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LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played at Leeds on Saturday, November i ith. Bethell kicked off, and some scrambling play ensued in mid-field, neither side gaining much advantage. Fernandes then broke away and passed to Reynolds, but tl e referee gave it forward. After a dribble by the York forwards, iii which Hargraves and Bethell were prominent,
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Shortly Reynolds picked up and scored. The kick failed. afterwards Shann passed out to Baskett, who scored far out Play continued in the Leeds' half, and obtaining the ball in a line-out, Wray dropped a good goal. Leeds, now made some dangerous rushes, and came near to scoring several times, but Richards cleared well. The York forwards took play to the centre where some even play continued to half-time. Half-time score :St. Peter's, i o pts. ; Leeds G.S., nil. On resuming, York again attacked, and Fernandes just missed scoring. From the scrum Wray scrambled over. Hargraves kicking the goal. Leeds now began to get the ball in the scrum and to keep the school on the defensive. Soon after, Oldham, the Leeds captain, running round Richards, scored an unconverted try. From this point Leeds pressed continuously, York having hard work to keep them out. In defence Baskett, Jolly, and Richards were conspicuous, bringing down their men every time. Final score :—St. Peter's, 15 pts. ; Leeds G.S., 3 pts. TEAM :-P. Richards, full-back ; B. 0. Jolly, D. L. Fernandes, K. Shann, R. M. Baskett, ihreequarter-backs ; W. R. Wray, B. C. Camm, half-backs ; R. C. Bethell, R. Thornton, G. W. Hargraves. H. E. K. Reynolds, W. H. Farquharson, 0. M. Tennent, T. M. Darling, R. Harpley, forwards. REMARKS. -It was a most disappointing game. The forwards were not together, and although individually playing well, they were not a success. Wray played a good game at half, and Camm was safer than usual. The defence of the three-quarters was not above suspicion, but Richards was very good at full-back.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Played at Ripon on Wednesday, November i5th. Bethell kicked off uphill, and the Ripon back knocking-on. the first scrum took place inside the Ripon 25! The forwards heeled the ball cleanly, but Fernandes was collared before he could get his pace up. Play continued in the Ripon half, but the backs passed wildly and soon lost the ground they had gained. In the loose Wray picked up and dodging the full-back scored, the kick failing.
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From the kick-off York again pressed. A free-kick to Ripon brought the game into the York 25,' and from a pass-out on the blind side, the Ripon wing scored a converted try. York played up after this but their forwards were not together. Bethell, Hargraves, Thornton, and Farquharson did some good things, but were not well backed up. Just before half-time York pressed strongly. Half-time score :—Ripon G.S., 5 pts. ; St. Peter's, 3 pts. Ripon kicked off into touch and from the scrum in the centre the forwards wheeled and dribbled in a body to the Ripon 25.' A passing movement by Ripon lost us ground, but once more the forwards rushed well, and from an opening by Camm, Fernandes scored. Hargraves converted. Encouraged by this the York forwards played magnificently, being well together, and pressed Ripon hard. The halves, however, failed to get the backs going and Ripon were able to clear. A little later Shann receiving a pass from the scrum put Fernandes over, Hargraves converting. Ripon now carried the game to the school 25,' but the forwards again relieved well, and took play to the other end, whence from a scrum Camm dashed over. The Ripon backs again got going, but sure tackling by Richards and Baskett stopped them, and Fernandes intercepting a pass ran through and scored. Hargraves kicked the goal. Soon after time was called with the score :St. Peter's, 21 pts. ; Ripon G.S., 5 pts. TEAM :— P. A. W. Richards, full-back ; B. 0. Jolly, D. L. Fernandes, K. Shann, R. M. Baskett, threequarter-backs ; W. R. Wray, B. C. Camm, half-backs ; R. C. Bethell, R. Thornton, G. W. Hargraves, W. H. Farquharson, 0. M. Tennent, T. M. Darling, H. E. K. Reynolds, R. A. Harpley, forwards. REMARKS.—In the first half the team was undetermined and did not work well together. In the second half, the forwards, magnificently led by Bethell, carried all before them and kept on the ball, and when they heeled, heeled quickly. Bethell, Hargraves, Thornton, Reynolds and Farquharson were all prominent. At scrum-half Wray passed out well, but was too fond of kicking across, often kicking to the Ripon backs. Camm made
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several very good openings, but is still uncertain in taking and giving passes. Fernandes was the best of the three-quarters, and played well. Shann was not quite up to his usual form, but nevertheless did a lot of good work. Jolly and Baskett on the wings collared well and ran hard when they had the ball. Richards at full-back was safe, but must not run too far before he kicks. The defence of the backs was good, but they must go more for the man with the ball, and not try to intercept too often. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL
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GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL.
Played at York on Saturday, November 18th. Giggleswick won the toss and elected to play uphill. From the kick-off they at once started passing. They were stopped by passing forward about mid-field, and from the ensuing scrum their wing three-quarter scored. The kick failed. The York team now rallied and kept play in the Giggleswick half. A free-kick, taken by Bethell, brought no result. York continued to press hard, but Giggleswick cleared, and passing along their line again scored. The kick was successful. The York forwards, headed by Ferguson, made some rushes, but were driven back, and again a Giggleswick three-quarter scored. The York forwards were playing well in the loose and once more took the offensive. Hargraves had a long dribble, but lost the ball when he had a reasonable chance of scoring. Good kicking by Wray kept the game in the Giggleswick half. At length the Giggleswick captain broke away and scored an unconverted try. Just before half-time the York forwards got the ball and dribbled to the centre, but they allowed the ball to be picked up from them and be passed out. From this opening another unconverted try was scored. Half-time score :Giggleswick, 17 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil. On resuming, Giggleswick were at once put on the defensive. The York forwards now got their fair share of the ball, and keeping it close had hard lines in not scoring. From a free-kick for offside Giggleswick brought play into the school 25,' but a good kick by Wray brought the game to the centre. From a scrum there a Giggleswick back broke away and scored an unconverted
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try. The York forwards again attacked and wheeled and rushed well, but a Giggleswick back ran round Richards and scored. The try was converted. Again the York forwards carried play to the other end, and from a kick across by Wray, Fernandes scored. Hargraves kicked the goal. Wray returned the kick-off well into touch and the forwards nearly scored. Rushes by Giggleswick drove York back and the Giggleswick wing scored, the goal being kicked. Time was called with the score ;Giggleswick, 3o pts. ; St. Peter's, 5 pts. TEAM.-P. A. W. Richards, full-back ; B. 0. Jolly, D. L. Fernandes, K. Shann, R. M. Baskett, ihreequarter-backs ; B. C. Camm, W. R. Wray, halfbacks ; F. E. Ferguson, R. C. Bethell, R. Thornton, G. W. Hargraves, W. H. Farquharson, 0. M. Tennent, T. M. Darling, H. E. K. Reynolds, forwards. REMARKS.-It was a good match despite the large score. The forwards were evenly matched, and it was a grand tussle between them all through the game. The Giggleswick backs were much superior, and to them the credit of the victory may be placed. To turn to the team, the forwards were good and worked hard, both in the scrum and in the loose, F. E. Ferguson, R. C. Bethell, G. W. Hargraves and W. H. Farquharson being especially noticeable. We were weak at half. Wray, at the base of the scrum, played his best game of the season, his saving and kicking being excellent. Camm was a disappointment. His passing was wild, and he was very much inclined to try to intercept, rather than go for the man with the ball. Fernandes and Shann, the centre three-quarters, did some good things, but we cannot help thinking that they have played better games. On the wings, jolly and Baskett were safe and their tackling was good. At full-back Richards performed admirably, bringing down his man nearly every time. The match may be summed up as 'follows:— The forwards were good, but the backs were disappointing, and must learn, if matches are to be won, to go for the man with the ball. We are very glad to see the captain, F. E. Ferguson, once more playing, and we hope that he will not again be " crocked!'
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ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE.
Played at York on Saturday, November 25th. Bethell kicked off uphill, and the school were soon called upon to defend. After some pressure a St. John's three-quarter got over, the kick failing. After this the school forwards made a very good rush : a free-kick failed. St. John's then forced the school to touch down, and from a scrum in the school 25,' scored an unconverted try. Good kicking and tackling relieved pressure, and F. Ferguson stopped a dangerous movement. St. John's, however, were soon in,' and the try was converted. Their forwards pressed, but Richards was safe, and the score at half-time was :St. John's, 16 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil. From a line-out in the school ' 25 an outside kicked across and the wing raced in and touched down. The kick at goal failed. St. John's were soon attacking again, and from a scrum scored a converted try. Combined footwork by the school forwards caused St. John's to touch down, but good kicking by their three-quarters enabled them to press, and from a scrum the wing scored far out. The school forwards again relieved pressure. and Baskett, from a free-kick, gained much ground. St. John's, however, rallied, and returned to the school 25,' where a cross-kick resulted in a converted try. Harrison made a good run, and scored again. After this, the school attacked through the forwards. A free-kick was unsuccessful, and St. John's pressed, but no-side was called with the school on the defensive, and the final score :St. John's, 35 pts. ; St. Peter's, nil. A. W. Richards, full-back ; B. 0. Jolly, D. L. Fernandes, K. Shann, R. M. Baskett, Ihreequarler-backs; F. Ferguson, W. R. Wray, half-backs ; F. E. Ferguson, R. C. Bethell, R. Thornton, G. W. Hargraves, H. E. Reynolds, W. H. Farquharson, 0. M. Tennent, T. M. Darling, forwards. TEAM.-P.
REMARKS.-St. John's had a good side, and their weight in the scrum enabled their fast outsides to have plenty of chances. Harrison was chiefly responsible for the heavy scoring. The school did not often get possession forward, and were on the defensive for most of the game. The tackling and kicking were
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good on the whole, that of Jolly, Baskett and Richards especially. F. Ferguson appeared again at half, and was of great value to the side. Wray was good at the base of the scrum. The school forwards worked hard in the loose, and lasted out well during a long game against a heavy pack.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL V.
POCKLINGTON SCHOOL.
Played at Pocklington on Wednesday, November 29th. Pocklington went off with a rush, and for the first few minutes kept York defending. The school backs collared well and a good kick by Fernandes brought . play back to midfield. Fernandes, intercepting a pass, now ran round the full-back and scored, Hargraves converting. By kicking, York worked their way back into the Pocklington 25,' and Reynolds, picking up after a loose dribble, dodged over the line, the kick failing. York still continued to press, and from a pass on the blind side of the scrum Baskett scored, and Hargraves converted. F. E. Ferguson made a good run from an interception and put Pocklington on the defensive again, but the York forwards were off-side and Pocklington cleared. Their forwards were getting the ball and gave their backs many opportunities, but the York defence was sound. A good dribble by the York forwards relieved matters, and from a scrum in the centre F. Ferguson made an opening for Baskett, who just missed scoring. From a scrum on the Pocklington line, Wray got over and Hargraves converted. Soon after, half-time was called with the score :—St. Peter's, 18 pts. ; Pocklington School, nil. On resuming, the York forwards at once brought play into the Pocklington 25,' but Pocklington, taking advantage of a wild pass., attacked strongly. A free kick helped York to clear, and after some combined passing Baskett scored. Again Pocklington broke away, but Fernandes saved well, and soon after made a good run into the Pocklington 25.' The York forwards were playing well and made some good dribbles. York were still kept defending, but a dribble by F. E. Ferguson, Bethel' and Hargraves enabled York to attack. From a pass out, Fernandes ran through and
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scored an unconverted try. Until the end York pressed, but could not score again. Final score :St. Peter's School, 27 pts. ; Pocklington School, nil. TEAM :—P. A. W. Richards, full-back ; B. 0. Jolly, D. L. Fernandes, K. Shann, R, M. Baskett, three-quarter backs ; W. R. Wray, F. Ferguson, half-backs ; F. E. Ferguson, R. (2. Bethell, R. Thornton, G. W. Hargraves. 0. M. Tennent, H. E. K. Reynolds, T. M. Darling, W. H. Farquharson, forwards. REMARKS :— Richards played well at full-back The threequarters were all good, and Baskett especially showed great improvement. F. Ferguson was good at lying-back half, and Wray worked the scrum well. The forwards were not successful in the tight, as F. E. Ferguson, Hargraves and Reynolds were frequently off-side. In the loose there was not enough combined footwork, and the game was won by the outsides.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 211d v. LEEDS G.S. 2nd. Played at York on Saturday, November I I th. Leeds kicked off and soon began to press, but the York forwards worked back to the Leeds 25,' where good passing by the outsides resulted in a try. Armstrong kicked a good goal. Good dribbling by the forwards put Leeds on the defensive. Leeds then attacked strongly, but the forwards tackled well, and Jones saved the situation by a strong run. Good combination resulted in an unconverted try, and York soon attacked again through the forwards, but Leeds touched down. From a line-out in the Leeds 25,' the three-quarters obtained possession, and scored after some clean passing, Armstrong converting. Jones soon broke away again, and put Haynes in, the kick failing. Half-time score :St. Peter's, 16 pts. ; Leeds G.S., nil. Soon after the interval York attacked, but from a line-out a Leeds back broke away whom Chilman tackled stoutly. After an individual effort Haynes scored, and Armstrong converted. Passing between Mould and Mednurst resulted in another unconverted try. From a scrum in the Leeds 25 ' Price Jones scored. Good
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combination on the right wing gave York another try, which Medhurst converted, and time was called with the score :St. Peter's znd, 34. pts. ; Leeds G.S. 2nd, nil. The following scored :—Haynes (f). Mould (2), Medhurst and Price Jones one each. Armstrong converted three and Medhurst two. TEAM. —H. L. Chilman, full-back ; J. Mould, W. H. Haynes, A. E. Robinson, G. C. West, ihreequarter-backs ; C. E. H. Medhurst, C. L. Armstrong, half-backs ; L. F. Jones, H. Price Jones, A. K. Procter, A. 0. Johnson, H, Richardson, 0. T. Durrant, H. P. Roche, G. C. Nelson, forwards. REMARKS.—The game was satisfactory in many ways. The outsides played well as a whole, and the forwards were very fair in the loose. The scrums, however, were not good, partly because the forwards did not watch the ball. Chilman tackled well at full-back, but must learn to field and kick. The three-quarters were promising, Mould and Haynes on the right wing being satisfactory throughout. The halves both played well, and covered the mistakes of the forwards, of whom Nelson was very promising. Jones led the pack in characteristic style and was well supported by Price Jones and Procter.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 2nd v. RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL znd. Played at York on Wednesday, November 15th. Procter kicked off downhill, and from the subsequent line-out a try was scored. Play continued in the Ripon 25,' and good combination enabled York to score again. From a loose scrum in the York 25,' Richardson and Durrant got away, and just failed to score after an excellent dribble. The pressure was kept up, and three tries were scored in quick succession. Roche came away with a very good dribble from the York 25,' but failed to gather,' and ran into touch near the line. Five more tries were scored, and at half-time the school were 46 points ahead. After the interval, York attacked through forward rushes, in which Nelson and Roche were prominent. Ripon began to be dangerous, but Chilman collared very well, and the York forwards
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relieved pressure and scored. More dribbling resulted in another try. Robinson then made a good run, and got over. A scrum on the Ripon line resulted in another try, and York scored again from a forward rush. Good passing put Haynes in possession, and excellent combination with Mould resulted in the best try of the day. York pressed hard, and ' no side ' was called with the final score :St. Peter's 2nd, 73 pts. ; Ripon G.S. znd, nil. The following scored :—Haynes (5), Robinson (5), Jones (z), Mould, Medhust, Nelson, Roche, and Price Jones one each. Medhurst converted eight, Armstrong two, and Mould one. TEAM.— H. L. Chilman, full-back ; J. Mould, W. H. Haynes, A. E. Robinson, G. C. West, ihrequarier-backs ; C. L. Armstrong, C. E. H. Medhurst, half-backs ; L. F. Jones, H. Price Jones, A. K. Procter, G. C. Nelson, 0. T. Durrant, H. Richardson, H. P. Roche, forwards.
game was fairly fast, especially in the first half. Chilman, at full-back, tackled very well, and his kicking was improved, but he was still clumsy with his hands. The three-quarters all played well. Mould and Haynes combined very well on the right wing. Robinson ran hard, and West showed improvement. Medhurst was very good at lying-back half, and Armstrong opened out the game well at times, but was rather slow, and too frequently ran round the blind side. Jones led the forwards well, all of whom were prominent during the game. The forward play in the loose was good, but the scrumming, though decidedly better, showed that there was room for improvement in that department of the game. REMARKS.—The
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CASSANDRA. Apollo loved Cassandra, and he gave to her the power Of foreseeing what would happen, but they quarrelled in an hour ; And unable to take back his gift, the error he retrieved By ordaining that her prophecies should never be believed. The result proved inconvenient, for anyone at Troy Who felt at all ill-tempered and was anxious to annoy Proposed some pleasant plan, and just to satisfy his spite, Then merely got Cassandra to foretell the opposite. Such awkward little episodes as picnics in the rain Were everyday occurrences; of course it was in vain She suggested kinematographs or something in the town— They went without umbrellas, though the glass was going down. When Paris courted Helen he secured that she should say That nothing good would come of it, and so he got his way, For everyone immediately declared that she was quite An addition to society, so pretty, and so bright ! She said that Hector wouldn't beat Achilles, so he went Quite confident of victory and to the shades was sent. The rocking-horse of Sinon she pronounced to be a snare, So they dragged it in rejoicing, and when in they left it there. .
But when the Greeks had stormed the town and everyone was brave, And rushing headlong in the dark to win a hero's grave, ZEneas, so she prophesied, was sure to run away— And that was how iEneas lived to fight another day.
CORRESPONDENCE. THE AGENDA CLUB.
September, 191t. DEAR SIR,
Perhaps some of your readers may have seen in the " Hibbert Journal " for July, 191o, or in the " Spectator" for July 9th, 191o, an " Open Letter to English Gentlemen." That was the first manifesto put forward by a number of Englishmen anxious to advance the welfare of the nation and to increase the sense of social responsibility amongst all classes, but particularly
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Public School and University men of the rising generation. These men have since formed themselves and others of like mind into the " Agenda Club," which has for its objects the encouragement of all useful philanthropic work. Much is already done by many great and good societies and organizations, but lack of funds and lack of support greatly hamper all these attempts. The Public School boy on leaving his school, the University man going down, have in almost every instance a wish to do something practical for the good of their fellow citizens, but too often see no means.of using their own peculiar talents and advantages. One of the primary objects of the Agenda Club is to meet this need by providing a bureau of information as to what work there is for such men to do. Here they will be able to find at once in what way they can be immediately useful—the rowing man in coaching boat clubs, the boxer in helping working lads to learn the art of self-defence, the man with a voice in assisting at concerts for the very poor, the born organizer in running Penny Banks, and so forth. The business man can help with his advice as to advertising, the doctor in sanitary schemes, the lawyer in legal difficulties : and all will be given work to do within their own immediate reach, and with as little waste of time and energy as possible. It is a general maxim that the Public Schools and Universities of this country produce as sound and healthy a type of man, both mentally and morally, as can be found in the world : and if some of the surplus energy of such men can be easily and practically utilized in helping their less fortunate neighbours to lead healthier, cleaner lives under more sanitary conditions, the gain to the nation will be enormous. Will any of your readers who care to know more of this Club and its objects apply to the Administrative Secretary, the Agenda Club, 28, Fleet Street, E.C. We are Yours truly, THE BOARD OF CONTROL.
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NOTES AND ITEMS. W. Lane (O.P.), Superintendent of Police, Madura, to act as Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Southern Range.—(Madras Mail, Oct. zilh, 1 91 ). J. D. Wells (O.P.) has been elected to a " Final Studentship " at London University. E. T. Heap (O.P.) has passed the Final Law Preliminary Examination: FOOTBALL.-R. D. Foster is Hon. Secretary of St. John's, Cambridge, R.U.F C. He has also played at Lacrosse in the Cambridge University Trial Matches and was picked against Blackheath. A. E. Schroeder has received his Rugby Football colours at St. John's College, Cambridge. R. Harrison has played for Yorkshire against Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland and Cheshire. W. H. Colley has played for Lancashire against Yorkshire, Cheshire, Cumberland and Durham. D. H. Kennedy played in the Scottish R.U. Trial match, and later played for Glasgow in the Inter-City match with Edinburgh. A. A. Phillips has played for Oxford University against Guy's .Hospital and London Hospital. The following O.P.'s have also been playing :At Cambridge—W. Ingham for Selwyn College. J. A. Molony and A. C. B. Molony for Sidney Sussex College. A. J. Peters and R. 1'. Brode for Christ's College. At Oxford—A. A, Phillips for Queen's College. A. W. Jackson for Pembroke College. J. F. Wallace and G G. Wallace have been playing for Harrogate. In the Cambridge Freshmen's Sports, A. J. Peters succeeded in obtaining second place both in the Mile and in the Half-mile. The following is an extract from the Cambridge Review :— " The mile was a very good race Turner snatched the victors , APPOINTMENT. - G. •
inthelasfwyrd,Ptehasblidgoe. The latter is a good runner, and was unfortunate not to win,
but he was beaten by a more experienced athlete,"
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A. J. Peters was also selected to run in the Mile for Cambridge University A.C. against the A.A.A. R. M. Wood has been playing Hockey for Yorkshire. On Thursday, December 7th, the Right Rev. the Bishop of Beverley held a Confirmation in the school chapel. Since the publication of the football fixture card the following matches have been arranged :— 1st XV. Wed., Feb. 14th, v. Ampleforth College, at Ampleforth. 2nd XV. Wed., Dec. 6th, v. Pocklington School znd, at Pocklington. Wed., Dec. 13th, v. Ampleforth College 2nd, at York. Sat., Feb. loth, v. Pocklington School 2nd, at York. We congratulate W. R. Wray, B. 0. Jolly, and P. A. W. Richards on receiving their ist XV. colours, and W. H. Haynes, 0. M. 'ferment, A. E. Robinson, R. Harpley, and J. Mould on receiving their 2nd XV. colours. ERRATA.—The following was omitted from the Vail* in the last number :— A. D. TROTTER. Dayboy. Entered Sept., 1906. Upper V. Modern. Free Scholarship, 1909. We also omitted to state that F. E. Ferguson was` Gymnasium.
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CONTEMPORARIES. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries : —Easibournian, Newtonian, Hurst Johnian, Bromsgrovian, Leodiensian, Framlinghamian, Wycombe Abbey Gazette, Queen's Royal College Chronicle (Trinidad R.W.I.).
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DIARY OF THE TERM. SEPTEMBER. Wed. 27. First day of term. Football began. OCTOBER. Sun. I. XVI. after Trinity. Preacher : the Headmaster. Sat. 7. Football Match v. Old Peterites. Lost 3-17. Sun. 8. XVII. after Trinity. Preacher : the Headmaster. Mon. 9. Extra half-holiday in honour of C. C. Taylor passing into the Artillery. Wed. r 1. Football Match v. Yorkshire Wanderers. Lost 6-22. Sun. 15. XVIII. after Trinity. Preacher : R. Dodsworth. Esq. Wed. 18. Football Match, znd XV. v. Ripon G.S. znd XV. Won 14-3. Sat. 21. Football Matches. st XV. v. Leeds Grammar School. Won 3o—nil. znd XV. v. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV. Lost 3-9. Sun. 22. XIX. after Trinity. Preacher : the Headmaster. Thur. 26. Lecture on " More about Volcanoes," by Dr. Tempest Anderson. Sat. 28. Football Match v. Bradford Grammar School. Won 30 —nil. Lecture on " France," by B. Matthews, Esq. Sun. 29. XX. after Trinity. Preacher : Rev. A. J. Wade-Gery. NOVEMBER. Sat. 4. Football Match v. Wakefield Grammar School. Won 19—nil. Usual Celebrations in honour of Guy Fawkes (O.P.). Sun. 5. XXI. after Trinity. Preacher : the Headmaster. Thur. 9. Extra half-holiday in honour of J. D. Wells' Final Studentship at London University. Sat. i 1. Football Matches. 1st XV. v. Leeds Grammar School Won 15-3. znd XV. v. Leeds G.S. 2nd XV. Won 34—nil. Sun. 12. XXII. after Trinity. Preacher : the Headmaster.
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Wed. 15. Football Matches. ist XV. v. Ripon Grammar School. Won 21-5. znd XV. v. Ripon G.S. znd XV. Won 73—nil. Sat. 18. Football Matches. 1st XV. v. Giggleswick School. Lost 5-3o. znd XV. v. Giggleswick School znd XV. Lost nil-71. Sun. 19. XXIII. after Trinity. Preacher : Rev. A. W. Richards. Sat. 25. Football Match v. St. John's College. Lost nil-35. Concert at 6-15 p.m. Sun. z6. XXIV. after Trinity. Preacher : the Headmaster. Tues. z8. Extra half-holiday. Wed. 29. Football Match v. Pocklington School. Won 27 —nil. DECEMBER. Sat. 2, Football Match v. Durham School. Lost nil-37. Sun. 3. I. in Advent. Preacher : the Headmaster. Wed. 6. Football Match, znd XV. v. Pocklington School 2nd XV. Won 45--3• Thur. 7. Confirmation in the Chapel by the Bishop of Beverley. Sun. i o. II. in Advent. Preacher : G. F. Tendall, Esq. Mon. 1 i. Extra half-holiday. House v. Dayboys Match. House won 66—nil. Wed. 13. Football Match, znd XV. v. Ampleforth College znd XV. Won i o6—nil. Tues. 19. Concert at 8 p.m. Wed. 20. School breaks up. Football Match, v. Old Peterites.